If Ran Fang said to exchange the refined salt for Zhang Liang, even if Ying Zheng agreed, he would inevitably feel unhappy, thinking that Ran Fang was using this matter to threaten him.
But now Ran Fang separated the two matters and said that regardless of whether Ying Zheng would agree to this matter in the end, he voluntarily handed over the refined salt matter, which actually made Ying Zheng feel a lot better.
Although he knew that if it hadn't been for Zhang Liang, Ran Fang would not have handed it over so easily, but he was still satisfied with this matter.
And now that you know Zhang Liang and see his appearance, if Zhang Liang has other intentions in the future, it will be very simple to catch him.
Thinking of this, the last trace of reluctance in his heart disappeared completely.
"That's a strong statement."
"I am not that unreasonable person. Since you defend him like this, I am naturally willing to give him a chance."
"However... if Zhang Liang makes another mistake in the future, I will punish you too! I will never tolerate it!"
Upon hearing this, Ran Fang knew that the matter was done.
He stood up, bowed deeply to Ying Zheng, and said, "I thank your Majesty."
"If things are really as your Majesty said, I will definitely kill myself to apologize!"
Zhang Liang, who was kneeling, immediately kowtowed to Ying Zheng and said gratefully: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"My subordinates will definitely not disappoint His Majesty and Your Excellency, and will definitely do their best for Da Qin!"
"I will never let down the opportunity given by Your Majesty and Your Majesty!"
His statement made Ying Zheng quite satisfied.
"Okay, please step back."
This tone was much gentler than before. After Zhang Liang bowed and left the front hall, he stood at the door dedicatedly, guarding them.
Wei Liang, who was standing behind Ying Zheng, also respectfully walked outside when he saw the look in Ying Zheng's eyes.
For a moment, only Ying Zheng and Ran Fang were left in the room.
Looking at this posture, Ran Fang knew that Ying Zheng came today not only for Zhang Liang's affairs, but also for other important matters.
He looked at Ying Zheng and said in a questioning tone: "Your Majesty, what happened in the court?"
Ying Zheng shook his head, looking helpless.
That expression was not that of someone in a high position who was facing a problem, but rather that of a father facing his child's helplessness.
This kind of expression is rarely seen on Ying Zheng, so it was a bit surprising to see it today.
Ying Zheng seemed to understand that his expression at the moment was inconsistent with the past, so he kicked everyone else out.
"There is news from Sishui County that the disaster relief work will take some time, but because of Hu Hai's sudden departure, after the news spread among the victims, some people even made trouble there."
"When Hu Hai returned to the palace a few days ago, I already punished him with grounding."
"Now if we send someone to Surabaya County, who do you think is suitable?"
After hearing what he said, Ran Fang figured out the key.
It must be that someone in the court put pressure on His Majesty, hoping to give Hu Hai a more severe punishment and make Hu Hai responsible for this matter to the end.
Otherwise, if you keep mentioning his escaping, you may lose your skin even if you don't die.
But the one that Ying Zheng loved the most was Hu Hai. Otherwise, there were so many princes, and Hu Hai would not have received such high treatment. He was even affectionately called the Second Young Master by some ministers.
Now that things have happened, Ying Zheng does not want to punish Hu Hai anymore. It is best to find someone to suppress the matter without involving Hu Hai.
This thing is not difficult to do, but what Ran Fang is thinking now is that it has been a long time since Hu Hai escaped and returned. Even if someone caused trouble in Sishui County, it must have been a long time ago.
Now that the news is suddenly coming back to the city, I'm afraid there are other conspiracies behind it, as well as what Li Si mentioned just now. Is it the same thing?
"Your Majesty, this matter is not difficult."
"Those victims are just worried about whether there will be some bad effects on their lives. As long as someone goes and tells them His Majesty's determination to control the flood, the matter can be solved."
"As for the matter of Young Master Hu Hai, as long as the ministers see the repentance of Young Master Hu Hai, no one will say anything."
"It's just that... Master Hu Hai came back this time because of Zhao Gao's affairs. Now that Zhao Gao is dead, I am afraid that Master Hu Hai will have a grudge in his heart and will not listen to His Majesty's advice."
"In this case, why not let someone follow Mr. Hu Hai and let him investigate the matter again. Then he will be able to understand your majesty's good intentions, and he will probably take the initiative to admit his mistakes about the Surabaya County matter. "
There was one more thing Ran Fang didn't say. After all, he was Ying Zheng's biological son. Even if those ministers went too far, they had to bypass Hu Hai this time for the sake of Ying Zheng.
If they really forced Ying Zheng to severely punish Hu Hai, it was inevitable that Ying Zheng would not remember this incident on their heads.
Not everyone can bear the emperor's wrath.
He understands this truth, and those ministers understand it even more. Otherwise, they would not have been just talking about it for so long, and no one would dare to give Ying Zheng strong advice.
And today, Ying Zheng came to ask him, fearing that he was just trying to let Hu Hai go justly, so that people's anger would be vented on him, and no one would mention Hu Hai's fault again.
Sure enough, Ying Zheng's face looked much better after hearing Ran Fang's suggestion.
"If it is true as you said, Hu Hai can understand my painstaking efforts, which is not a bad thing."
"As for the matter in Surabaya County, who do you think should be allowed to do?"
It seems that Ying Zheng will not give up until he achieves his goal, and must get an answer from Ran Fang's mouth.
But now it would be a thankless task for anyone to go to Surabaya County.
After all, all the good reputation in the past fell on Hu Hai, and now he is just cleaning up Hu Hai's mess, which has neither fame nor benefit.
No matter who Ran Fang says, they will be hated.
"I think there is no need to be too anxious about this matter."
"Now that Mr. Xu has stabilized the situation in Sishui County, if he sends more people there, it will inevitably make the people think wildly."
"It's better to wait for now. After a while, the results of the scientific examination will be obtained. Then we can find one of them and go to Surabaya County."
"Firstly, it will show the majesty of our Great Qin, and secondly, it can be trained well so that in the future, we can truly serve the people."
"Wouldn't that be a good thing?"
Ying Zheng only thought about choosing a suitable person in the court, but he did not forget about the person who wanted to take the scientific examination.
Although they have not set foot in the court, it is not a bad thing to be able to walk among the common people.
"That's very good."
"Then as your Majesty said, we will discuss this matter after the scientific examination."
"It's been a long time since I sat down and talked with you, sir. Today, I really miss the feeling of being in prison."
"If your husband has nothing to do, you can come to the palace often. I will be very happy."
It seems that Ying Zheng was also displeased with the fact that Ran Fang asked Fu Su to deliver the memorial on his behalf.
Not only that, Ying Zheng would not want to see him if he had a good relationship with the ministers in the DPRK.
"Here."
"I obey the decree."
