In front of the Imperial Study. Zhang Fan stood here but didn't move. It's not that he's waiting for Long Qing's permission to stand still here. When he arrived at the door just now. The little eunuch guarding the door had already signaled to him. Long Qing said it. If Zhang Fan comes, he can go in directly without further notice.

The reason why Zhang Fan stood here and didn't move for a long time. He hadn't walked to the door of the study just now. It's just when you can see it. Zhang Fan, who was far away, had already vaguely heard Longqing's laughter coming from the imperial study. And with the movement of Zhang Fan's footsteps. The distance between him and the imperial study was getting closer and closer. And the laughter of Longqing coming out of the room is getting louder and louder.

Zhang Fan, who got a signal that he could go in at any time. At this moment, I don't know what to do. Listen to Longqing's laughter. Although Zhang Fan didn't know what it was. But he can be sure. Long Qing must be very, very happy. After all, the happy mood in the laughter just reached his ears without concealment. Zhang Fan hesitated. He didn't know what Longqing was happy about. Wait for him to get in, so he can have an excuse. It should be a scene or something. After all, he also understands the truth that this companion is like a tiger. Even if Zhang Fan doesn't expect to be able to rely on this to be promoted, make a fortune, and eat together. But there is also a need to do superficial work. After all, he is facing an emperor who has the power of life and death.

But Zhang Fan at this moment really couldn't think of it. What the hell is Longqing happy about? Are you happy that Zhang Fan came back this time and brought him a lot of silver? It's quite possible. After all, a Longqing's temperament. It's not something inconceivable.

Or Long Qing was happy that Zhang Fan had found the jade seal of the country this time and dedicated it to him. I'm afraid that's a bit unlikely. After all, whether that seal is the legendary jade seal of the country. No one has come to a conclusion. Although the civil and military ministers on the spot were just as Zhang Fan wanted. No one could find evidence that the jade seal was fake. But no final verdict has yet been reached. It's hard to say anything. That's why Longqing was so happy about this matter. This is not likely.

Then that's all that's left. The arrival of the two Portuguese envoys, Richard and Joanna, and the news they bringed. But now, although the court has already made a plan. But he didn't tell them. It's also a matter that hasn't been decided yet. Most importantly. Now, though, it has been determined that there are many benefits that can be obtained from them. But what exactly are the benefits. No one knows yet.

If you look at it this way. Long Qing laughed so heartily now. It must be for the money. But Zhang Fan had doubts again. After all, Longqing is an emperor with a large territory. There is no need to be happy with this virtue for the sake of money.

After thinking about it, Zhang Fan still didn't have a clue. Only looked at the little eunuch who was guarding the door of the imperial study with a puzzled look. The little eunuch saw that it was Zhang Fan, the minister who was now smooth sailing and favored by Longqing, when he looked at him. He hurriedly put on a "smiling" face and looked at Zhang Fan. It's just that Zhang Fan saw his smiling face. I only felt sick to my stomach.

It didn't take long. The little eunuch also noticed Zhang Fan's puzzled expression. It didn't take long to be transferred to the place closest to the emperor at such a young age. He is either very connected in the palace. Either that, or really smart. And this little eunuch belongs to the latter kind of people. Seeing Zhang Fan's expression. As soon as his thoughts turned, he understood what Zhang Fan meant. Merely. He also didn't know what happened to Long Qing today. Why are you so happy? Put on a helpless and regretful face. The little eunuch shook his head at Zhang Fan. Say you don't know.

I don't know if I see him. Zhang Fan stopped guessing. said loudly outside the door: "Weichen Zhang Fan." I have been ordered to come to see Your Majesty. ”

"It's Zhang Aiqing. Hurry in. Long Qing heard Zhang Fan's voice. Hurriedly commanded. There was still a look of joy in the words.

Zhang Fan listened. He pushed open the door and walked in. In the Imperial Study. Long Qing did not sit on the throne where he had been sitting in the past. Instead, he wandered around the imperial study. There was always a happy expression on his face. It's not like there will be two laughs. But it has become a lot smaller because of Zhang Fan's arrival.

"Weichen Zhang Fan knocks to see Your Majesty." Zhang Fan came to Longqing. Jianli said.

"Hurry up. Hurry up. Long Qing hurriedly said. The hand also made a false gesture. Wait until Zhang Fan stands up. Long Qing turned his head to the little eunuch outside the door and said. "Close the door. Stand down. ”

"Yes." The little eunuch answered. Then he closed the door of the imperial study and left.

Zhang Fan saw that there were only two people in the room, him and Long Qing. He was no longer as one-size-fits-all as he was in the main hall just now. Relax a little. Zhang Fan said to Long Qing: "Your Majesty." When Wei Chen came over. On the way, I heard His Majesty's dragon face and great joy. Laughter was heard. I don't know why Your Majesty is so happy. Zhang Fan first asked the question he was most concerned about.

"Huh. Didn't Aiqing see it in the court before? Long Qing said. What Aiqing did just now was really good. It's been a long time since I've seen the high arch so deflated. I remember the last time he looked like this. Within a few days, he was impeached by Xu Jie and went home. ”

"Hehe......" Zhang Fan didn't know what to say at this time. I just smiled. He really didn't expect it. Long Qing was so happy about this matter. Having said that. For both the Xu steps and the high arch. Long Qing showed no disgust. And I never showed much liking. I didn't expect to let Gao Gong eat a little deflated. Longqing would be happy to be like this.

"But Aiqing. I have something to ask you here. Long Qing suddenly changed his appearance. said to Zhang Fan quite seriously. "The idea of a whole arch. You've thought about it before. Or did he improvise in the court just now. Come up with a way to figure it out. ”

"Temporary. Wechen hadn't thought about it before. I just came up with it on the fly. Zhang Fan said. In fact, just now he asked Gao Gong to explain the idea of "karma". Before he said it, he hadn't even thought of using this method to make Gao Gong deflated. Just wait until he finds out. I don't think it's a big deal. It doesn't look bad to let the high arch eat it a little. But Zhang Fan didn't plan to tell the truth. After all, Longqing's interest is high at this time. He's not going to spoil the scenery at this time.

"Hmm. It's called a 'flash of inspiration'. Long Qing nodded and said. Sometimes. The flash of inspiration above the court is more wonderful than the effect of planning in private for many days. ”

"Your Majesty has won the prize." Zhang Fan said very modestly.

"That's right. Aiqing has already returned. And so brilliantly accomplished what I had given you. Then I have to fulfill my promise. Long Qing said. I said it before you went out to patrol Jiangnan. This time you have seized the silver you have returned. Forty percent of them are for you. ”

After Zhang Fan listened to Long Qing's words. Somehow. Suddenly, he said, "This ...... Your Majesty. Wechen didn't actually do anything. Isn't that a bit ......?"

"Alas. You must give me this money. Long Qing said to Zhang Fan in an undoubted tone. I said this to you myself. I am the king of a nation. Speaking and doing things naturally means what you say you will do. Could it be that Aiqing wants to make me go back on my word. ”

"This ...... Where dare Weichen. Zhang Fan saw that Longqing had knocked down such a big hat. Where is there any uninteresting reason. Quickly spoke. "Then Wechen will thank Your Majesty again for the reward."

"That's right." Long Qing saw that Zhang Fan agreed. Immediately, another happy face appeared.

Zhang Fan saw this change in Longqing. I can't help but sigh in my heart. This makes the emperor moody. Normally, he'd only heard about it. I haven't seen it. Now he really saw it. The speed of this emotional change is really a bit overwhelming.

But after Zhang Fan calmed down. I also calculated an account in my heart. This time, he confiscated a total of more than 51 million taels of silver. Then the four achievements he has attained will be nearly 20.6 million taels. This figure made even Zhang Fan, who didn't pay much attention to money, was taken aback. That's a little too much. Zhang Fan felt it all in his heart. In the future, it is better to focus on anti-corruption work all day long. Both can fight for a good reputation and come back. You can also have a large amount of money coming in. It's even faster than going to grab money.

"I called you over this time. There are two things. Long Qing continued. One is to see Aiqing. After all, this trip to Jiangnan. I didn't think it was dangerous. I didn't expect so much to happen there. also put Aiqing in danger many times. ”

"Thank you for your kindness. Wechen was grateful. Zhang Fan said. Wechen is now back safely. Thank you, Your Majesty. If not, Your Majesty will make a decision. If General Qi was ordered to send troops to Jiangnan. Wechen is really troublesome. ”

"Hmph. It's not that high arch yet. I don't believe this, I don't believe that. Especially if he doesn't believe you. It almost caused a catastrophe. Long Qing said dissatisfied. Fortunately, Feng Bao's men caught a widow. Otherwise, I don't know how long this matter will drag on. ”

Listened to Longqing's words. Only then did Zhang Fan understand. It turned out that Longqing was angry about this matter.

"Don't talk about those troubles." Long Qing waved his hand. Then he showed a happy face. said to Zhang Fan quite mysteriously. "Aiqing. I asked you to come here today. There is one thing I want to discuss with you Aiqing. ”

Zhang Fan looked at Longqing's face full of mystery. Guessed again.