Great Song Super Scholar

Chapter 493 Secret meeting with the princess
In the afternoon, Fan Ning returned to Zhu Yuanfeng's mansion. As soon as he entered the mansion, he met his sister-in-law Zhu Jie. Zhu Jie had been widowed for many years, and she had been taking care of her father. The letter is also in her hands.

"Ah Ning, I've been waiting for you!" Zhu Jie greeted her with a smile.

"Sister-in-law looking for something?"

Sister-in-law seldom looks for herself, Fan Ning thought about it, and said with a smile: "Could it be that Ape and the others are coming to the capital soon?"

"They have already set off from Yingtian Mansion, but that's not why I'm looking for you. Do you have time now?"

Fan Ning nodded, Zhu Jie smiled and said, "Then come with me, someone wants to see you."

"Who wants to see me?"

Zhu Jie whispered a name to him, Fan Ning was startled, how could it be her?
"Has the princess been here this afternoon?"

"The princess sent someone here, but she is very cautious, there is nothing in writing, just follow me."

Fan Ning got into the carriage, and he could understand Gao Taotao's caution. After all, it's not easy for lonely men and widows to meet alone, so they need a third party to accompany them.

But Fan Ning was a little puzzled that Zhu Jie seemed to have a good relationship with Gao Taotao, why?
Zhu Jie understood Fan Ning's doubts, and explained with a smile: "My father gave most of the support to the King of Julu County. Trust me enough."

So that's the case, Fan Ning nodded and asked, "Young lady has been very busy recently!"

"I've always been busy. The main thing is that I can't get away from the newspaper. If I'm not around, those managers will post random articles and get into trouble."

"Sister-in-law, you don't have to worry too much. Just follow the "Chao Bao" for official matters. If the "Chao Pao" does not publish some important matters, then the "Chao Bao" must be cautious. The sensitivity is still well grasped.”

"Then is there anything that needs attention now?"

Fan Ning thought for a while and said, "You can say something about Zhang Yaozuo, but don't publish anything about Empress Wen Cheng. Empress Wen Cheng is the Son of Heaven, so don't touch it."

"King Liang is very popular recently, do you have any inside information?" Zhu Jie asked again with a smile.

Fan Ning smiled slightly, "I have a lot of inside information, but giving it to you will harm the "Letter News". Sister-in-law just remember one thing, King Liang lived in the East Palace."

"King Liang lived in the East Palace. Everyone knows what's going on? The key is to forget it and not look for you, so as not to annoy Daddy."

The carriage slowly stopped in front of a restaurant. Fan Ning looked at it, and it turned out to be Zhu Lou.

"follow me!"

Zhu Jie got out of the carriage, took Fan Ning into the restaurant through the side door, and walked directly to the third floor from a hidden staircase. From the stairs, there was a room for storing sundries. Zhu Jie opened the door, and there were no guests in the corridor. , she directly pushed open the opposite door and walked in.

Opposite is a suite with two female guards standing outside. Zhu Jie pointed to the inner room, "I'll wait for you here, so I won't go in."

Fanning lifted the curtain and went into the back room.

There are tea tables and tea sets in the back room, and a dignified and elegant lady in palace attire is drinking tea in a leisurely manner. It is Zhao Zhongzhen's mother, Gao Taotao.

Fan Ning quickly stepped forward and bowed to salute, "Fan Ning sees the princess!"

"Fan Zhan, we haven't seen each other for almost two years."

Gao Taotao smiled slightly: "Please sit down!"

"Thank you, princess, for giving me your seat!"

Fan Ning sat down opposite her, and Gao Taotao said again: "I should treat you to dinner, but I don't want to drink, so I have to treat you to tea."

She rolled up her sleeves, showing her snow-white wrists, and poured Fanning a bowl of sencha in person, "This is the tea I made myself, you have a taste."

"Thank you, Princess, for your love!"

"It should be me thanking you for taking care of Zhen'er. It is entirely due to your credit that Zhen'er is today. Of course, the Zhu family also has credit. If it weren't for their generosity, Zhen'er would not be able to receive the best education. I know that."

Fan Ning shook his head and said with a smile: "I think the biggest credit should be the princess. You gave birth to such a transcendent son. If it were Zhao Wenyun, ten Fan Nings would be useless."

Fanning's flattery made Gao Taotao elated, and she took a deep look at Fanning, "Zhan Shi is very good at talking!"

Fan Ning smiled lightly, "I'm just telling the truth. It's better to say that there is a wise master than a good minister. Yang Kai is very smart, but he met Zhang Yaozuo. That was his misfortune. Although Fan Ning was dull, he met Zhao Zhongzhen. It was my fault." Fortunately, I understand very well in my heart that the princess does not need to lift me up too much."

"It's so good that I don't reward you."

Gao Taotao took out three pieces of jade pendants from his bag, put them on the table and pushed them to Fan Ning, "Here are my three promises, in the future I can promise you three requests, if Zhen'er ascends the throne, I will be the queen mother, and I should be able to promise a thousand gold. "

This is the purpose of Gao Taotao looking for Fan Ning, to buy his heart well, she has nothing now, but it doesn't mean she will have nothing in the future, so she uses future promises to appease Fan Ning now.

"Thank you, Princess Wang, for your great love. Fanning will remember it in his heart."

Fan Ning carefully put the three jade pendants into her bosom. Gao Taotao was afraid that he would not accept them. Seeing that Fan Ning was not pretentious, she took them directly, and she was relieved.

Gao Taotao looked at Fan Ning carefully again. Seeing that Fan Ning was tall, handsome and handsome, she liked it very much. She couldn't help but smiled, "I often ask Zhu Jie, is there any reason for Fan Ning to be in a high position at such a young age?" The secret?"

Fan Ning was covered in cold sweat immediately, and Gao Taotao actually called himself Fan Xiaodi, which was not a good sign. He hurriedly said, "Actually, Fan Ning has one more thing to ask the princess."

Gao Taotao's face became slightly hot, and she also realized that she was a little abrupt just now, she put away her smile and asked solemnly: "Please tell me about Fan Zhan."

"It's about the prince. His Royal Highness Liang Wang has just entered the East Palace and is still unstable. Zhang Yaozuo will never be reconciled. I worry that he will use Lord Julu again to cause adverse effects on His Royal Highness Liang."

"Just don't worry!"

Gao Taotao said decisively: "If he wants to do any more stupid things, he can only bear it himself. I will never let his stupid things affect the needle!"

"If that's the case, I can rest assured!"

Gao Taotao stood up and said, "I'll go first. If you need to find me in the future, you can go through Zhu Jie and Fan Zhan. Take care!"

Fan Ning leaned forward and said, "Princess, take care!"

Gao Taotao brushed past Fan Ning, causing a burst of fragrance, refreshing, and soon, everyone outside left, and Fan Ning sat there blankly, feeling like he was dreaming.

At night, Zhao Zhongzhen handed the two lists to the imperial grandfather Zhao Zhen. Zhao Zhen looked at the list and said with a smile: "Is it decided so soon?"

"Among the five people who reported to the emperor's grandfather and the emperor's grandson, only Cao Gao was appointed by the emperor's grandson, and the other three were suggested by Master Han and Fan Zhanshi."

"I'm afraid only Han Jiang is your master's suggestion!"

"Exactly!"

Zhao Zhen nodded and said: "These three people are all good. Han Jiang has a deep family background. He is only 50 years old this year. His qualifications, ability, and character are all high. He is a prime minister. Originally, I wanted to promote him to be a political advisor next year. Forget it, leave it to you!"

Zhao Zhongzhen didn't dare to speak, and Zhao Zhen said again: "Although Feng Jing is the number one scholar, his ability and courage are not as good as Fan Ning's, but his father-in-law is very powerful. This spot can be regarded as winning over the rich man! And this Yu Xiaonian, The second governor of Kunzhou is very familiar with Japan, Fan Ning has a high opinion of him, but he is not the best candidate, it should be considered Fan Ning's selfishness!"

Zhao Zhongzhen felt a little uneasy, and whispered: "Since it is not the best candidate, then change someone else."

Zhao Zhen smiled slightly, and said earnestly to Sun Tzu: "You are a superior, and you have to look at things from the perspective of a superior. It doesn't matter whether these people are good or not, what matters is who recommends them. It is good for ministers to have selfishness. Only selfishness can be controlled, if there is no selfishness.

Since it was recommended by Fan Ning, you have to give him this face. As for whether to reuse it in the future, that is up to you. The imperial grandfather has nothing else to teach you. The only thing he wants to teach you is balance. The core of the emperor's art is It's about balance, you have to keep this in mind, Fan Ning balances Han Jiang, who is a little weaker, but adding Yu Xiaonian is enough, and adding Feng Jing as a peacemaker, understand? "

"Grandson remembers!"

Zhao Zhen looked at the five recommended by Fan Ning again, and without hesitation, he took a pen and wrote the word 'acceptable' on the two recommendation forms.

In just one day, the top and bottom teams of the Eastern Palace had been set up with ten officials. Many people had just received the news and were about to start looking for a way out. It really made many people stamp their feet and beat their chests with regret.

But for Fan Ning, he still needs to prepare for the establishment of the military office of the Shenwu Army, including deputy military envoys, judges, promotion officials, recorders joining the army, Liucao, chief bookkeeper and several officers.

It is impossible for him to move the appeasement official to the capital, so everything starts from scratch.

(End of this chapter)