Please, let me be a fool

Chapter 25 Father, I have an idea

"Father, what do you know?"

Beside, Li Lin couldn't help saying when he heard his father's words.

"Of course it's because His Majesty approved my resignation." Li Fangping glanced at his son and said.

"As you said, my position is of great importance. It is impossible for His Majesty to suddenly agree to my resignation and return."

"Therefore, there is only one reason, and that is that His Majesty already knows that I indulged my relatives and invaded the fields."

After speaking, Li Fang seemed to be ten years older.

He has been cautious all his life, even if he is greedy, it is only petty greed, and he dare not mess around.

Unexpectedly, it was still discovered.Moreover, it is still a crime that shakes the foundation of the country, such as encroaching on the fields
"This is impossible." Li Lin was also a little panicked: "I didn't even hand over the pleadings, and just in case, I even sent someone to secretly stare down all those troublemakers in Longyang Mansion, without leaking the news , Your Majesty lives in the deep palace, how would he know?"

Since he was warned by his father last time, Li Lin also knew the seriousness of the matter, so he spent a lot of effort.

But he didn't dare to make a fuss.

The purpose is only to suppress those troublemakers who handed over the papers and want to sue.

Therefore, he can be sure that His Majesty the current emperor certainly does not know.

"Hmph, if not."

"Then why did His Majesty approve my resignation?"

Li Fang looked at his son with an angry face, and he was sure.

It was definitely because of the encroachment on the field.

"Then what should we do?" Li Lin didn't know what to say, so he could only ask his father.

"I can only accept my fate." Li Fang shook her head, feeling very tired, and continued: "Also, return all the occupied fields to the original owners, and add some compensation, um, just do as I said last time."

"This is even more impossible." Li Lin was a little anxious when he heard that the fields were going to be returned: "Those fields must never be returned. It was not possible before, and it is even more impossible now."

"Father, you have to know that now you are no longer the second assistant of the cabinet and the minister of the household department, and you have no power in the past."

"But our Li family, and my aunt's family, add up to hundreds of mouths."

"If it is returned, what should we do? It is impossible to starve to death, right?"

"With a field, at least a lot of land rent can be collected."

Li Lin knew that although this father was also greedy, he was only a little greedy.

But that money is not enough to spend even for himself, let alone there are relatives and servants below.

He was used to being extravagant, and if he suddenly wanted to tighten his belt, he would definitely be unwilling to say anything.

But if you hold those fields in your hands, it will be completely different. [-] mu is enough for you to spend your whole life in style, and you can live well anywhere.

"But how do you explain it to Your Majesty?" Although Li Fang disagreed in his mouth, he still agreed with his son's words in his heart.

Before, I was a cabinet scholar, powerful and powerful, and money could come from various sources.

But once he stepped down, he was nothing.

The way to get money.

Naturally, it was gone.

Li Fang is the number one scholar. He has been an official for half his life and is used to a pampered life.

The so-called transition from extravagance to frugality is difficult, he understands this truth, besides, the Li family still has so many people to support.

This is no longer a matter of myself alone, but of two families.

Especially after retiring and returning to his hometown, he will leave the capital.

Always plan for the future.

"Father, I have an idea." Li Lin's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had thought of something, and then he took out the memorial of his resignation, and continued: "You see, His Majesty only approved your resignation, and did not say anything Others, and there is not even an imperial decree, what does this mean? It means that although His Majesty is angry with our Li family and allows his relatives to occupy the land."

"But I also know that you have worked hard for the country for half your life. You have no credit but also hard work, so you turned a blind eye and closed your eyes and did not convict you."

"Besides, the prefect of Longyang is your student and will definitely give you face. We only need to operate a little bit then."

"As long as we don't spread the word about this time, it's fine. At that time, it's just a big deal to pay more taxes."

"Is this possible?" Li Fang was obviously moved, but still hesitated.

After all, speaking of it, this move is a deceit.

If it is discovered, the consequences will be serious.

"Why not?" Li Lin continued to persuade his father, saying: "As long as we act carefully, will His Majesty send someone to investigate this kind of thing? Of course not!"

He thinks this idea is very good, and it can be done secretly. It is not that the Li family has no way out, so there is no need to worry.

The annual land rent of [-] mu of land is extremely astonishing, so it would be a pity to let it go.

Besides, the mountains are high and the emperor is far away, and there are so many things in the court.

Over time, His Majesty the Emperor will definitely forget.

Then their Li family will be completely fine.

"it is good!"

Li Fang was silent for a while, and then made a decision directly.

Feeling that what his son said was reasonable, he chose to agree.

"Father, I will write a book for the magistrate of Longyang today, before the news of your resignation gets out."

Li Lin thought about it again, and felt that the speed must be fast.My father is the second assistant to the cabinet, so news of His Majesty's resignation will spread soon.

During this period of time, the father's influence is still there, so the chance of success will be even greater.

"Well, my son is right, I'll write it now."

Li Fang nodded repeatedly, looked at Li Lin, and said, "Fortunately, I have you."

After finishing speaking, he began to write books for the prefect of Longyang, preparing to arrange everything.

As for Li Lin, he was also relieved.I know that my official career is definitely hopeless in the future, but the life of glory and wealth must be preserved.

And just as he expected, the news that Wei Yunyi approved Li Fang's resignation spread quickly.

This matter also set off a big wave in the entire Great Wei court.

Many officials started talking.

But most don't know what's going on.

Later, news came from the cabinet that Li Fang resigned on his own initiative.

This makes people feel even more strange. I think the other party has done a good job as a secondary assistant, so why should I resign?Moreover, why did His Majesty approve it and not keep it?

Li Fang's ability is obvious to all. Now that he is down, who can take his place?
Therefore, some officials are hesitant to write a letter to His Majesty and keep it.

But it was difficult to speak, because Li Fang took the initiative.

But soon.

The courtiers were shocked just once.

Because they heard another message.

That is, the one who succeeded Li Fang and became the second assistant of the cabinet was Song Gongwen, the former Shaoqing of Dali Temple!

Song Gongwen's mediocrity is well known in the officialdom, and his son is also a dandy in the capital. Coupled with his status as the head of the country, many people think that His Majesty's move is nepotism, and he doesn't care about ability at all. I wrote hard and decided to prepare to play to persuade Your Majesty.

Of course, Wei Yunyi had expected this before, so he didn't take it to heart, just ignore it.

But there was one, he couldn't help but care about it, he had to meet him personally.

This person is the current Grand Tutor, Chief Assistant of the Cabinet, Zhang Zhengming!

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(End of this chapter)