"This is the seventh time. It's already the seventh time in just three days. Lin Qingfeng is really resolute."
"Hahaha!!!"
In the garden pavilion, Zhu Tai was very excited.
Because it has only been three days since the list was submitted, but seven people from the fourth party have already been eliminated.
The officials acted so quickly that it was beyond imagination. Seeing that all the officials under Lao Si were in danger, he felt very happy.
Fan Renli also smiled and said, "Lin Qingfeng is a smart man. He understands His Majesty's thoughts and naturally does not dare to neglect him. But so far, they are just small fish and shrimps, not worth mentioning."
"The real big fish hasn't started moving yet, just watch! See if he has the courage."
Zhu Tai nodded, "There hasn't been any movement from the Fourth Brother's side yet. Could it be that he just tolerates it?"
Fan Renli paused for a moment and said: "It's hard to say yet. Yang Guozhong is not stupid. We can naturally see that this is His Majesty's intention. Before, the fourth prince has always restrained his temper. If this is the case, he will definitely endure it."
"However, a few days ago, his fangs suddenly appeared in the court hall, so it's hard to say."
"But no matter what, Lin Qingfeng was ordered to do something, and these officials have more or less problems, and the means they can deal with are very limited."
Zhu Tai was overjoyed when he heard this, "That's right! My uncle is still very clever. He can drive the tiger to devour the wolf with one move. The fourth child will probably feel regretful now. I, the prince, will see how arrogant he is."
"Hahaha!!!"
While Zhu Tai was extremely proud, the Yang family and Yang Guozhong's faces were ashen.
"This Lin Qingfeng is a bastard, he shows no mercy at all."
A voice in the darkness replied: "It's normal. After all, it's His Majesty's order. How could he disobey it? Besides, even if he doesn't do it, someone else will do it."
"snort!"
Zhu Tai snorted coldly, "Even if someone else does it, he shouldn't do it. He is Xiao Qi's consort."
The voice smiled and said, "It is precisely because he is the consort of the seventh princess that your majesty allows him to do it."
Yang Guozhong remained silent and said, "What should we do now? Just watch and let Lin Qingfeng weaken our strength step by step?"
The voice said: "So what's the problem? They are just insignificant pawns."
Yang Guozhong said: "That's true, but that's only for now, and we don't know what will happen in the future."
"Moreover, if we do nothing and people below are in panic, who will have the heart to do anything for us?"
The voice said: "Didn't you say you were too hasty last time? In that case, it would be good to be suppressed."
Yang Guozhong seemed a little angry and snorted: "Isn't it too late to remedy this? If I had known this, I should have listened to me."
"Don't rush!"
The voice smiled and said, "The other princes are not worth mentioning. Those ministers in the court are not fools. No matter how hard Lin Qingfeng tries, it will only be temporary and will not have any impact on the fourth prince."
"Besides, if you don't try, how will you know His Majesty's attitude?"
Yang Guozhong said: "So what if I know?"
The voice was a little playful, "That will naturally be different. If His Majesty is determined, then the subsequent plans will change. Anyway, don't worry, everything is as expected."
Yang Guozhong snorted, "Is it expected? Lin Qingfeng is removing our people while arranging his own people to take over. His Majesty will use him to check and balance the fourth prince. Is it also expected?"
"Checks and balances?"
The voice chuckled, "No no! He can't check and balance the Fourth Prince. He is just a stepping stone for the Fourth Prince. The faster he starts, the more stable the Fourth Prince will be."
"What's the meaning?"
Yang Guozhong looked surprised.
The voice said: "You will understand in the future. For now, all you need to know is that everything is expected."
"you……"
Yang Guozhong seemed a little unhappy and wanted to say something else.
At this time, a voice came from outside the door, "Master."
"What's the matter?"
"The news just now is that the governor of Kyoto and the commander of the Five Cities Army and Horses Division have also been called to the Ministry of Civil Affairs to talk."
"What!"
Yang Guozhong's expression changed.
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Yan Mansion!
Lin Bai was very happy, because he brought Miss Yan back to have dinner. His mother-in-law entertained her warmly and prepared many delicious foods.
Lao Yan looked at this guy looking like he was begging for nothing, and felt a little unhappy, but he felt good at the same time.
It's quite complicated anyway.
But there was nothing he could do, Xiao Baicai was shocked, and Madam was focused on it. It would be good if she could still serve on the table. In this home, except for the study, he didn't think about it.
Therefore, after dinner, he called the talented man into the study room and straightened his waist.
"Are you moving too fast these days?"
I got seven of them in just three days. Although the official position is not big, it is really a bit aggressive.
Lin Bai said: "It's not too fast, is it? Since it is His Majesty's wish, then naturally the faster the better."
Yan Zhenlin nodded but didn't say anything.
Yan Ruxue asked worriedly: "Dad, will the Fourth Prince be unfavorable to Qingfeng?"
In fact, Miss Yan came back today because she was afraid that someone would be unfavorable to her husband, so she came back and asked Dad. By the way, if you know anything, let Dad help.
Lao Yan has become accustomed to this little cotton-padded jacket that leaks air, and said: "Don't worry, it won't be a problem, but..."
He paused as he spoke.
Yan Ruxue asked hurriedly: "But what?"
Yan Zhenlin glanced at Lin Bai, "I heard that you called for the governor of Kyoto and the commander of the Five Cities Army and Horses Division this morning? Do you want to take action against them?"
Lin Bai nodded, "Your Majesty means that you will never tolerate it. There is no one with weight. It can't be justified, so we can only attack them first."
Yan Zhenlin was still fine, but Yan Ruxue's expression changed a little.
Because the governor of Kyoto is a third-rank official, no younger than her husband, and is in charge of the entire Kyoto. Although the commander of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division has a smaller official position, this position is more important, and he is in charge of the officers and soldiers of the five cities of Kyoto.
"Would it be too risky to get rid of these two at once?" Yan Ruxue asked worriedly.
Lin Bai gave her a reassuring look, "These two positions must be moved. Since Your Majesty wants to suppress the fourth prince, he will naturally not leave such an important position to him."
Yan Zhenlin nodded. His Majesty likes to control everything. Under the feet of the Emperor, these two positions cannot fall into the hands of others.
Maybe I didn't know it before, or I knew that it was temporarily left to a few princes to fight, but now there is no longer any fight.
Yan Ruxue understood, but she was still worried: "But they may not let it go."
Lin Bai didn't care and said: "Don't worry, they don't dare to do anything, otherwise they will openly defy His Majesty, which is nothing more than impeachment in the court."
"But these are useless, Your Majesty will not pay attention to them."
Yan Ruxue also felt that it made sense. After all, her husband was doing things for His Majesty.
Yan Zhenlin said: "This is indeed the case on the surface, but we must guard against them jumping over the wall in a hurry. Remember, after all, you are just a minister, but he is the prince."
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