Both of them smiled in unison without saying much.
Although Hong Shijie was born as a businessman, he still had the official position of Yuanwailang!
Is there any cat in the world who doesn’t steal fish?
Of course, this matter was so important that he had to go there in person, otherwise the matter would be done once the banknote arrived.
"I once heard my father mention that Brother Zhang was a Jinshi in the 19th year of Wanli, and he was also ranked 35th in the National Academy of Science."
He pretended to think of something again and couldn't help but speak.
"My father has a really good memory. What he said is absolutely true. It is true."
Hearing this, Zhang Fengqi couldn't help but stroke his beard and said with emotion, "Twenty or thirty years have passed in the blink of an eye. It can be said that time flies by and is unforgiving!"
"Yeah, but it's such a shame."
Hong Shijie took a sip of tea and couldn't help but smile, "I have also heard that the Jinshi who were in the same batch as your Excellency have long since become Liubu Hall officials and have joined the cabinet to worship the Prime Minister! Logically speaking, with your Excellency's qualifications , there should be a place in the cabinet."
"Oh, time is also destiny."
When Zhang Fengqi heard this, he couldn't help but sigh, "During the Tianqi years, I offended the great eunuch Liu Jin. After being released, he only came back in the past two years! Otherwise..."
Naturally, he was unwilling to do so, otherwise he wouldn't be hanging out with the Hong family.
It's just a matter of seeking opportunities.
"Master Zhang, the situation in the court is different now."
How could Hong Shijie fail to see what he was thinking in his heart? He smiled indifferently, "Take the current situation as an example. The situation in the court changes almost every day! But the only thing that remains unchanged is our attitude toward the court. Take control.”
"Let's not talk about anything else for now. If you can enter the cabinet, it will be easy. Even if you can't be the second minister of the cabinet, wouldn't it be easy to be a simple cabinet member?"
As soon as these words came out, Zhang Fengqi's eyes widened!
"Yes, can you enter the cabinet?"
His breathing suddenly became rapid, and he couldn't believe Hong Shijie's words!
After all, for civil servants like them, the ultimate goal is to enter the cabinet.
Now that the opportunity is right in front of you, how can you not cherish it?
"Master Hong."
After a brief excitement, Mr. Zhang calmed down. He pretended to be a little embarrassed, "But according to Ming law, this person's crime can only be punished for conspiracy to make money. It may be difficult to kill him." .”
"Hey, that's not what you said."
Hong Shijie had a calm expression on his face, but he was scolding his mother in his heart for even thinking of bargaining after offering such generous conditions.
"I also heard that Mr. Zhang also has a collection of poems. I have arranged for my people to get it. It will be completely printed out in a few days! By then, I will surely make you famous all over the world!"
He has given such conditions. If this kid still gets a bargain and behaves well, don't blame him for being rude.
"Oh, that's really a waste of money."
After Zhang Fengqi heard this, he nodded with satisfaction and said brightly, "Please rest assured, Mr. Hong, this case will definitely be settled and no one can overturn it!"
"Okay, with your words, I feel relieved."
Hong Shijie's eyes flashed with a little pride, but also with some disdain in his heart.
Although he is just a small official, he controls the promotion of most officials in the court.
Even some people have the power of life and death.
This feeling is a great enjoyment for him.
You know, even the emperor has to think twice before killing someone.
"correct."
Hong Shijie stood up and said solemnly, "I will attend the trial as a witness later! Ask him a few questions in person and let him know who is the boss!"
"Master Hong, this is just an ignorant commoner, why are you so angry with him?"
Zhang Fengqi was a little confused and even worried.
If that boy was really an ordinary person, a dignified Hong family leader, and a leader of Shanxi merchants, why did you go with him?
But now I can't take care of these things. How can there be anything more important than joining the cabinet and worshiping the prime minister? He is just a small citizen, if he dies, he dies.
"It is precisely because of this that we have to teach these young children a lesson!"
Hong Shijie snorted coldly, and then couldn't help but smile, "To be honest, I will really join the cabinet by then! Mr. Zhang must treat us to a good drink!"
"That's nature! That's nature!"
Zhang Fengqi clapped his hands and laughed, feeling proud in his heart.
The two chatted for a while, and then heard a sound outside the door.
Immediately, the Lord Fu Yin came to the lobby dressed neatly!
The three squads of government officials have also stood up and taken their respective positions.
Zhang Fengqi looked at the young man standing in front of the Yamen with some curiosity.
I don’t know why this guy offended the Hong family.
But even so, he still had to sacrifice this guy, just an insignificant person.
"Ascending to the Hall!"
"mighty!"
He knocked on the wooden door and said, accompanied by the yamen servant's sharp shout, "Hu Yunqing, why don't you kneel down when you see me?"
"I'm not guilty, why do I have to kneel?"
Unexpectedly, Hu Yunqing saluted generously and replied nonchalantly, "According to Ming law, I can stand trial until there is no evidence!"
"Hmph, let's take a test on a glib and seductive person!"
Zhang Fengqi was shocked, which prisoner didn't walk on thin ice with fear after coming in!
This guy has a very loud tone and seems to be a tough guy. No wonder Hong Shijie wants to interrogate him personally.
"Okay! Wait and see if there is real evidence and see how you can quibble!"
Zhang Fengqi snorted coldly, stared straight at Hu Yunqing and said, "I ask you why you wanted to rob Wu Xiulian, a civilian girl, plunder money, and insult people's innocence!"
"Sir, please don't accuse this guy with a yellow mouth and white teeth."
Hu Yunqing was so angry that he laughed, cupped his hands and said, "When did I rape a civilian girl? When did I insult someone's innocence again? If there is no evidence, then I will ask the people to sue the officials!"
"You're such a cunning person! You won't give up until you reach the Yellow River, right? When the evidence comes in, I'll see how you can quibble!"
Zhang Fengqi suddenly slapped the crowd and said, "Bring the accuser here and see how he can continue to quibble!"
"yes!"
The government officials then went down, and soon they brought a woman to the lobby.
I saw that this woman was about seventeen or eighteen years old, and she was wearing coarse linen clothes. Even so, her beauty could not be concealed.
She has a face with oval seeds and willow-leaf eyebrows. She has not applied makeup, but she still looks charming.
I felt pity for him when he looked so weak.
But Hu Yunqing gritted his teeth angrily, because this woman was none other than the woman he saved last night.
He finally came to his senses. Someone had set a trap for him.
I can only blame him for being too kind and not expecting it to be a trap.
