Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Old Yan paused, observed Zhang Shi's reaction, and continued, "In Banshan Ward, just because that person disliked Buddhism, he used the Banshan Daily to incite the people. In a matter of days, the Fuyun Temple in Banshan Ward was reduced to ruins! It is said that the abbot's temperament changed drastically, and he even went into the deep mountains and became a wild man!"

"This matter is enough to show his narrow-mindedness and vindictiveness! He can be so ruthless to a monk who has no influence on him..."

"Although you two don't have any major grudges, according to his character, will he let you go when he seizes power in the future?"

Zhang Shi picked up his teacup, concealing his nervousness.

Indeed, Fang Zheng-yi usually doesn't show his emotions during court sessions, and only reports good news.

But if he has a conflict with someone, he will definitely not be forgiving in his words.

Moreover, his son has already been severely taught a lesson, and he still wants to retaliate in the examination hall!

He doesn't care about my reaction at all!

This is enough to prove that this person is indeed vindictive!

If he really gains power in the future... wouldn't I be in big trouble?

After thinking about it, Zhang Shi calmly put down his teacup: "Then what does Lord Yan think? From Lord Yan's words, if this Fang Zheng-yi is allowed to continue unchecked, I'm afraid he will grow into a malignant tumor in the court."

Old Yan sighed: "That's right... His Majesty lets him be, and the Crown Prince has no opinion. This treacherous villain will surely be a thorn in the side of our Great Jing in the future!"

Zhang Shi sighed: "Alas, in that case, how does Lord Yan think we should eradicate this malignant tumor? You don't want this official to be the vanguard, do you?"

Old Yan lightly flicked his sleeves: "That's right, it should be so. Only by working together can you and I have a chance."

"But this old man cannot come forward now. I need you to be in the front..."

So, you're laying your cards on the table!

Zhang Shi chuckled and gave a salute: "Lord Yan, I have disturbed you greatly today. Farewell!"

"Hey! Wait a moment! Don't go, this old man hasn't finished speaking yet!" Seeing that Zhang Shi was really leaving, Old Yan repeatedly tried to stop him.

Zhang Shi slowly turned around: "Lord Yan, please stay. This official came today only to inform you of this matter, and has no other intentions!"

"It's getting late, I should leave too."

Old Yan stood up and grabbed Zhang Shi's sleeve, looking at him with a huff.

Young people don't have morals! He said he'd leave, and he just leaves!

Then he whispered angrily: "Are you, a dignified Minister of Revenue, willing to be repeatedly played by a mere child?"

"He's already played me, so let it be. Isn't Lord Yan willing to abandon personal grudges for the sake of his family? This junior should learn more from you."

"You! ..."

Old Yan sighed deeply: "Sit down and talk. Listen to this old man finish speaking."

Zhang Shi nodded, and the two turned around and returned to their seats.

Old Yan looked at Zhang Shi and continued to speak: "I might as well be frank."

"If Fang Zheng-yi doesn't die, this old man will not rest in peace! I must avenge Guo An."

"But I can't let go of his family, so to solve it properly, only you and I can cooperate."

"You only need to tell this old man now, do you want Fang Zheng-yi to leave the court or not?"

Zhang Shi slowly nodded.

He also wanted to kill Fang Zheng-yi, but the Prince obviously wanted him alive.

But he didn't mind first stepping Fang Zheng-yi into the mud. If he had no official position, he would only be a dog by the Prince's side.

"Then our goals do not conflict."

"But the current evidence of Fang Zheng-yi's collusion with the Northern Rong is not enough to affect him. What should we do?" Zhang Shi asked.

"Although these things have some effect, the evidence is not strong enough."

"What the Northern Rong delegation brought to the capital must be hard currency, so if they want to bribe, they must act discreetly. This money will definitely be taken to a money shop to be exchanged for silver notes."

"If they want to exchange such a huge amount of money at the money shop, the Court of State Ceremonies will definitely send interpreters and escorts."

"And if they send someone to Fang's residence to bribe him, the people in the delegation are not familiar with the roads in the capital, and they have no maps. So, when they go to Fang's residence, they will most likely ask the interpreter from the Court of State Ceremonies to lead the way under the guise of a visit."

"In this way, the evidence can prove that Fang Zheng-yi accepted bribes!"

Zhang Shi frowned: "How can we prove it? If the Northern Rong people are only visiting Fang Zheng-yi, who can see it with their own eyes and prove that he accepted bribes?"

Old Yan shook his head with a smile: "There's no need for anyone to see it. If the Northern Rong people really go to the money shop to exchange silver notes, it will make people suspect their motives."

"The Court of State Ceremonies usually helps them with their purchases, and they only need to use cash. Why do they have to use silver notes?"

"Secondly, there must be Northern Rong people who secretly visit Fang Zheng-yi, plus Chen Hong's testimony!"

"Everything is in line with common sense, and what people think in their hearts is the answer! At that time, let Fang Zheng-yi prove his innocence! Even if he has a silver tongue, he won't be able to explain it clearly."

"We can also ask the court to send people to Fang Zheng-yi's house to search for evidence of his innocence. If he refuses, it means he has a guilty conscience! Even if he didn't take bribes, can someone like Fang Zheng-yi, who controls a huge fortune, withstand an investigation?"

This old ginger is really ruthless.

Zhang Shi clapped his hands and laughed: "That's right, but what you said is not enough to bring him down."

Old Yan sighed: "Indeed, so we can't touch him now."

"We have to wait! Wait for Fang Zheng-yi's next mistake, and punish him for both crimes, then we can kill him with one blow!"

"Otherwise, with the Crown Prince's influence, he will rise again sooner or later."

Zhang Shi asked: "Then... why did Lord Yan say to let me be in front? Is there any difference between who makes the first move between you and me? Also, can we only wait?"

"Can't His Majesty see the feud between Fang Zheng-yi and my Yan family? His Majesty is already biased, and it will be even more difficult then."

"So I need you to be ahead of this old man, but we can't just wait before the opportunity arises."

"So-called rumors are fearsome, and three men can make a tiger. Let the people under you present memorials to His Majesty from time to time."

"The words don't have to be too intense, just attack Fang Zheng-yi from the side. For example, this time, you can report to His Majesty that Fang Zheng-yi has too close a private relationship with the Northern Rong people."

"If this goes on for a long time, perhaps it can change His Majesty's mind and let His Majesty see the true face of the traitor Fang. You are more suitable for this matter than this old man."

"When Fang Zheng-yi shows his flaws, this old man will take the initiative to come forward!"

Zhang Shi looked enlightened: "Then... I understand. Lord Yan, it's getting late, I really must take my leave this time."

"Walk slowly, this old man won't see you off..."

........

The next day, Yangxin Hall.

Emperor Jing held two memorials in his hand, constantly comparing them.

One was a memorial from the Supervising Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, and the other was from the Hanlin Academy.

Guo Tianyang hurried in from outside the door, holding a newspaper in his hand. He walked to Emperor Jing and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, today's Banshan Daily has been delivered. The headline news is about sending off the Northern Rong delegation."

"Read it." Emperor Jing said without even raising his head.

"The friendship between Great Jing and Northern Rong will last forever. Li Han, a young man from Northern Rong, stepped into the capital of Great Jing for the first time in his life and experienced a different life..."

"As we all know, Northern Rong is full of wolves, and life is extremely dangerous. Li Han felt the security of eating barbecue at midnight for the first time in his life..."

"In addition to barbecue, he also fell in love with hot pot and stir-fried dishes. Before returning to Northern Rong, Li Han said emotionally, our Great Jing is really too amazing! I want to be a Great Jing person in my next life..."

Emperor Jing's face turned as red as a freshly steamed crab.

An indescribable sense of shame rushed from his toes to the top of his head. He took a sip of tea to calm down.

Then he hesitated and said: "This... the Northern Rong people don't know about this, right..."

Guo Tianyang's face was also flushed: "They probably don't know. The news was released after the delegation left."

"On the day the delegation left... it seems that His Highness and Lord Fang personally took the reporters there..."

"In the future, tell those two brats not to do these messy things! Don't they have anything serious to do! !"

After saying that, he disgustedly threw away the two memorials at hand.

Is this called having too close a relationship with suspected Northern Rong people?

Don't even mention the Northern Rong people! I want to slap him too!