It was easy to wait for Xu Jie to sit down on the Taishi chair. Only then did the officials return to their respective positions.

Xu Jie said slowly: "Uncle." The old man was slow. A little late. What were you trying to persuade just now? There seems to be some controversy. Chang Sihao was stunned. I think he wasn't in the temple just now. I could hear Zhang Juzheng exhorting the two. Apparently the ear sound is quite good. This look of being blinded is self-pretending. I only heard Zhang Juzheng say: "Return to Enxiang." Just now, the three of us chatted a few words about the principles of human life. Mr. Lee and Mr. Chan have different views. Students participate in the discussion or two. There was no controversy. ”

Xu Jie took off the ear bag. Said: "The principle of human life. That's a good question. What did Li Cifu say. ”

Chen Yiqin said: "Li Gong just said. Let's Xu Ge old to explore the flowers and the first. But he can sit in the position of first assistant. Obviously, talent is just a small thing. And luck is indispensable. ”

Li Chunfang was embarrassed. Chen Yiqin relayed these just now, although the words are not bad. But the flavor of this statement has changed dramatically. It seems that he looks down on Xu Ge Lao very much. It seems to say that he can have today. It's all a matter of luck.

Xu Jie knew that Li Chunfang had always looked forward to himself. Naturally, he will not make rash remarks. smiled faintly and said, "Why did Mr. Chen sit at the end of the table today." Do you think that this seat will be reversed from the end? ”

Chang Sihao didn't understand at first. Think again. Only then did I understand: the normal seat position of four people is from high to low. In order, Xu Jie, Li Chunfang, Chen Yiqin, and Zhang Juzheng. They are arranged in the order of the first left, the second right, the third left, and the last right. Chen Yiqin proposed to change seats with Zhang Juzheng. Then if you still count Zhang as the last seat. Li Chunfang's position became the chief. It turned out that he had changed this position. In fact, he had already secretly launched a provocation against Xu Jie. I didn't expect to be recognized by Xu Jie on the spot. A sentence nailed. Instead, it became a self-inflicted humiliation. Peeked at Chen Yiqin to observe. His face was really a little unbearable.

Xu Jie smiled: "Let's look at it according to the old man." Zishi is right. Numerology luck. You can't see it, you can't touch it. But it's real. Many people have a stubborn temperament. I think that man can overcome the sky. Actions are often only done by the courage of the flesh for a moment. Doing it in vain. In the end, it's just a wasted effort. The old man can go all the way to today. Except for the emperor's grace. Your help. And more than half. Indeed, it was a matter of luck. ”

Zhang Juzheng said: "What Enxiang said is extremely true. Numerology is meant to be all-encompassing. Luck is indispensable. Ran's virtue and knowledge are superb. Talented. It's beyond the reach of my generation. The officials heard this. They all nodded in agreement. The hall was filled with a chorus of chant. Chang Sihao looked at it. These attached officials account for at least seventy percent. My heart couldn't help but feel a little heavier. Qi Jiguang was sitting diagonally across the aisle. At the moment, I am looking left and right. Eyes twinkle. Apparently also very uneasy. But there was a person beside him who was picturesque. Heroic and longitudinal. The laid-back look contrasts sharply. Take a closer look. But it was Guo Shu Ronghua.

"When... ”

The bell is ringing. Suddenly, it was bright.

The music wafted. Two teams of musicians with silk bamboo sheng in their arms followed. In the performance, the position is placed on both sides. The song is loud and loud. The weather is magnificent.

Under the guidance of the great eunuchs Li Fang and Feng Bao. Longqing has entered from the back. The ministers hurriedly knelt on the ground. Wait for him to take his seat.

Longqing has changed the crown of heaven when he sacrificed to the stove. At the moment, he wears a rectangular golden crown. There are colorful jade bead curtains hanging from the front and back. He was dressed in yellow clothes. Embroidered with the sun and moon dragon pattern. Gorgeous anomalous.

He ascended the Zichen Platform from the side steps. Sit down slowly on the throne. Behind the palace people are divided into two compartments. The song is a pause.

Long Qing waved his hand. Li Fang said: "The emperor has a decree. Zhongqing is flat. Have a seat. ”

The ministers thanked Songen. He did not return to his seat after prostration. The Inner Court has changed dramatically lately. Now Li Fang has been promoted to the eunuch of the celebrant and the seal of the seal. Feng Bao was silent on the side. In contrast. The situation is even more obvious. The officials looked at each other and nodded. I have it all in my heart.

Li Fang and Long Qing looked at each other. Two steps forward. Shake the whisk in your hand. Bear in the crook of the arm. With a smile on his face, he shouted to everyone: "The emperor has a decree: family and country." Country is home. This state banquet is held today. It is also a family feast. The Son of Heaven loves the people. Courtiers love the king. Everyone, the monarch and the minister, have fun. Complicity. Don't talk about government affairs. But it's better to be happy. ”

The ministers looked at each other. They all looked at Elder Xu Ge.

Xu Jie waved his hand and said, "The emperor is sage." Ministers obey orders. And all the officials did the same. Suddenly, one person stood up and said, "Your Majesty." The minister has a state affair to start. "The voice is very bright. All eyes gathered. The man was from the official sitting area. It was Wen Linlang Zhan who looked up to him.

Long Qing saw that it was him. and disgust arose in the heart. There is confusion among the factions among the officials. Don't do business all day. It's either impeachment of this or impeachment of that. But in any case, it is still a dispute between courtiers. But this person can't get along with himself. If you have free time, you will ask around about trivial matters in the palace. Choreographing right and wrong is hyped up. There are faults to find faults. It's right, it's just something out of nothing. In order to emulate Hai Jui. I want to make a reputation for being a loyal minister. He now wishes to speak. If you don't let him say it. It is to block the way of speech. Not to be loyal. If only you listened. He couldn't tell what he could say. The tube is chasing after the wind. Still random suspicion. Anyway, the officials are running out of topics. Follow behind you, one by one, and start the discussion one by one. That's messy.

Li Fang has also been serving by the emperor's side for a long time. At a glance, you can understand Longqing's intentions. Zhan Yangbi is just a loose official. He didn't take it seriously. At the moment, he said: "Zhan Yangbi." Today is the New Year's Family Banquet. Entertainment-oriented. Don't talk about government affairs. Didn't you hear what the emperor said just now? ”

"I didn't hear you. ”

This one shouted. The earthquake shook the hall. The hundred officials trembled when they heard this. The timid peed his pants early.

Li Fang was shocked and said, "You...... You're so daring. ”

Zhan Yangpi said: "You were talking just now. Where did the emperor make a little noise. You are trying to confuse it. Transgression in public. To say guts. Zhan thinks that he is indeed not small. But I'm afraid it's not as big as your father-in-law Li. ”

A hall is silent. Li Fang's eyes widened and she was speechless. The whisk in the crook of the arm shook uncontrollably. Feng Bao watched quietly with cold eyes on the side. The face is expressionless.

Long Qing slowly opened his mouth and said, "Zhan Aiqing." What Li Fang said was what I meant. Say whatever you want. ”

His voice was not loud, though. But on a high platform. Sound wave dispersion. Stirring back and forth between the giant pillars. Expand several times. Naturally, it looks grand and intimidating.

It was the first time that many of the officials had heard the emperor speak. The body is lowered.

Zhan Yangbi had no fear. Said proudly: "Your Majesty." Since the last pilgrimage. The ministers and other officials have not seen the emperor for more than half a year. The minister dared to ask. The emperor lives in the deep palace. What exactly are they doing? ”

Yushi Zhang Qi suddenly got up and said, "Zhan Yangpi." You dare to speak to the emperor like this. This is a great disrespect. ”

Zhan Yangbi turned his head and his eyes widened. The voice was higher than him: "The emperor has a Daoming monarch." Zhan asked bluntly. Why not. ”

Zhang Qi said angrily: "The emperor asked you to speak. Not to make you roar. ”

Zhan Yangpi turned his face and looked at him with disdain. said: "Zhan was born with a loud voice. It's a righteous spirit. Those treacherous villains. He is a thief and has a weak heart. I can't hear the roar of the tiger and thunder. It's not Zhan's fault. ”

Long Qing watched the situation quietly. He knows. Back then, it was not for nothing that my father would pull the official down when he was angry. Since he ascended the throne, he has personally experienced their power. The chaos of the last impeachment of Gao Gong is still apprehensive when I think about it now. The more beaten these people are, the better their reputation. If you are angry, you will do it. Right or wrong. They all have to be infamous as harming the virtuous. At the moment, he handed his eyes to the seats of the four ministers.

Xu Jie's eyelids did not lift. Silence. Li Chunfang smiled. said with a pleasant face: "The two of you don't have to argue. Master Zhan. Your faithfulness is commendable. Everyone understands the meaning. Although the emperor does not go to court. But he didn't dare to forget the world's major events. A lot of things. It doesn't have to be solved by going to the court. You just have to be faithful to your duties. Just do what you have at hand. Everyone has their own job. Up and down. One heart and one mind. Nature can make me have a smooth wind and rain. Guotai Min'an. ”

Zhan Yang bowed down and said, "What Elder Li Ge said is very true. Look up and be convinced. ”

Chang Sihao was stunned. I didn't expect him to thunder and rain little. Hearing Li Chunfang's mouth, he shrank. But all the officials in the palace had strange smiles on their faces. I understood that he had come to shoot again. There will be a follower.

Sure enough, Zhan Yangbi continued: "Since that's the case. Worship is to say something that is within the scope of his duties. This is the case. It is a state affair. But since 'the country is the home.' Home is country'. Then family affairs are also state affairs. State affairs are also family affairs. Talk about family matters at the family dinner. I don't think it's a rebellion against the emperor's will. ”

Long Qing also understood his tricks. Know not to let him speak. I must move out of the ancestral training sages again. It's not over. At that moment, he said lightly: "Speak." ”

Zhan Yangbei said: "Your Majesty." This year, the Ministry of Industry Shangshu Xu Gao (gǎo) embezzled ink. It was impeached by Gonggong Li. At that time, the minister felt that there was a lot of strangeness. So an investigation was launched. Recently, the truth has finally been clarified. Xu Gao was in charge of repairing the Lugou Bridge. Ink greed is true. It is also true to falsely report redundant personnel and fraudulently receive money. However, he was impeached by Gonggong Li. It is related to the uneven distribution of spoils between the two. At the beginning, the West Garden built the Yongshou Palace. Gonggong Li hooked up with Xu Gao. Divide the benefits from it. ”

When the officials heard this, there was an uproar.

Li Fang pointed his finger and said, "What evidence do you have?" "His voice is already delicate. It sounds cramped at the moment. It's even weirder.

Zhan Yangpi said: "It's not easy to get evidence. The matter of the Ministry of Industry is not reported by the Ministry of Industry itself. It's not the official who supervises the head. Gonggong Li is in the deep palace. And how do you know? I have handed over all the documentary evidence of your correspondence to the Cabinet. At this moment, it is all in the hands of Chen Ge. You want to see it. See for yourself. ”

Li Fang was furious by the hundreds of eyes of the courtiers in the room. Hurriedly knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "Your Majesty." Never. Please ask the emperor to be the master of the slaves. ”

Long Qing's eyes swept down. Chen Yiqin saw it. Deng Shi stood up: "Your Majesty." The old minister had seen all the evidence half a month ago. After someone checks it. Largely true. ”

Long Qing knew that he added the words "half a moon ago". It seems to pass by. In fact, there is a lot of article. If you know about this kind of thing, you should report it to the higher authorities. I didn't receive the recital. Obviously, there is a problem in the middle. Li Fang was strongly recommended by Xu Jie. So Chen Yiqin's words naturally have the implication that "Xu Jie suppressed this matter in the cabinet". Come to think of it. His eyes swept to his right.

Xu Jie's eyelids were slightly raised. Swept away Chen Yiqin. He glanced at the side of Emperor Zichen again. I knew that I had never had such a paperwork at all. There is no such thing as a question of suppression. This matter will not come sooner or later. It broke out openly at the New Year's banquet. Apparently premeditated. And just rely on Zhan Yangpi's ability to play tricks. There is no way to catch Li Fang's handle. If there is really evidence in the hands of the other party. It could only be Feng Bao, who was also in the Great Interior, secretly stabbing him.

He glanced at the man on his knees. Li Fang, who was trembling all over. Exhale slowly. He closed his eyes again.

Abandoned son.

Long Qing saw his expression like this. I understand it in my heart. He waved his hand and said, "Someone." The samurai on the side of the hall came out in response. Long Qing: "Put Li Fang in prison." Inquire closely. The samurai responded with a bang. stepped forward and set up Li Fang. dragged it on.

Long Qing's gaze turned back. Said loudly: "Zhan Yangbi." ”