After all this bickering, the two sides finally agreed on the content of the peace treaty, exempting all the two harsh requirements from the beginning, except agreeing to abolish the New Deal and thirty thousand taels of silver. Although Niu Yuan was dissatisfied, he had no choice but to agree to this condition in order to quell public opinion. Since then, his prestige has been completely lost. He lives in the provincial station all day long, not daring to interfere in political affairs. He only delivers orders for Liu Zhennian. He gradually plans to resign and give way to the throne.
Having lost a capable deputy, Liu Zhennian could only take over the power again and do everything himself. But after all, he is old, dazzled and deaf, and cannot handle the complex official duties these days. He still needs the help of a trustworthy person. He was planning to teach Ye Yongjia to take charge of the overall situation, but after only one day, his idea changed. He suspected that he was friends with Chen Tongpao's group, and there was a gap in his heart. Looking at the confidants around him, it seems that there is only one Su Zongshan who is talented enough to be employed. He thought that when the new political candidate came back, he would explain it to him in detail.
"You won't forget what you said before?" Lian Chongwen followed Su Zongshan into his mansion and stood at the door of the study, waiting for him to open the door.
"I'm not a man of bad faith. I will help you solve the problem. I've given you a tael of money without greed, so you still don't want to believe me?" Su Zongshan took the key and opened the copper lock. He kicked the door lightly and invited Lian Chongwen in.
"Although I want a lot of money, it is extremely difficult to do it. It sounds easy to say that the dismissed officials were involved in the case and were dismissed. But I want to ask Mr. Su, how can I prove that they are related to this case? How can I do that? Guarantee that they will not be resurrected?"
Su Zongshan smiled and said: "Envoy Lian doesn't know. Before you came, a large number of people were killed just because of this shelling case. They were basically the confidants of Mr. Niu. They were directly related to this matter. There is no need to find another reason." .As for the comeback...do you think Fengxiang can make a comeback?"
"I don't know your rules," Lian Chongwen shook his head. "Even if it's as you said, my Atlantic ruler is not a fool. What if he learns through some information that these people were here before I came?" If I were to be dismissed, wouldn't I be cut into pieces? Who dares to take this risk." After saying that, he looked at Su Zongshan steadily, thinking that he would be in trouble.
Unexpectedly, Su Zongshan said calmly: "This is easy. There are still a few of Niu Yuan's confidants, but they have not been expelled all. The reason is probably that they have little power and little threat, so they are not taken seriously. But now you are anxious. If you want someone, someone can ask them to resign immediately."
Lian Chongwen was very happy and leaned forward slightly towards him: "Thank you, sir."
Si Tianjian, Zhengshi Zhengxiu, is sixty-three years old this year. In this ever-changing court, he seemed to be in a place outside the world. He had no contact with and no need to care about the party struggles in the outside world. Therefore, he spent thirty years peacefully, leisurely and at ease, and never had any trouble in his heart. What waves. Of course, in order to ensure his absolute safety, he often attached himself to powerful figures such as Yan Wen and Niu Yuan, but he did not have too much contact with them, he just agreed with them in everything.
His body bones are still strong and his eyes are still hale and hearty. When talking to others, he just says that he is lucky. This is certainly not an unintentional statement. After all, when his predecessor was still in office, he still had to reorganize the calendar every year and was very busy. But by the time he took office, the country's laws were gradually weakened, and he no longer paid attention to such things as calendar revision. There was no official business in the prison, so they were relaxed, and there was no need to even go on stage to take a look at the sky. After all, there had been great turmoil in recent years, and the court, in order to maintain the situation, did not allow them to report any disasters. So every day I would write down some auspicious images such as "The Star of Advancement to the Ming Dynasty" and "The Star of the Year to Guard Wenchang" and pass them on to the emperor and the ministers in the court. Although everyone knew it well, they were still so happy that they congratulated each other and praised the world for peace.
Shi Zhengxiu originally planned to take up his official post next month, but he had told everyone the news. Perhaps because of his good popularity, the dignified politician Su Zongshan came to see him alone because of this matter and advised him to stay for a few more years. Unable to suppress his joy, he repeatedly agreed to Su Shenzheng's request and immediately burned the written memorial.
He slept well that night and didn't wake up until noon the next day. As soon as he got up, he heard that the Ministry of Public Affairs wanted to summon him. It must be related to the matter of becoming an official. He quickly put on the official uniform that had been washed as if it was brand new, smoothed out all the wrinkles at the cuffs, and then took a big step. Walked out of Sitiantai.
"Oh, Lieutenant Gui!" Shi Zhengxiu entered the gate and spotted Gui Fu, who was sitting stunned, and hurriedly went up to him to bow.
However, Gui Fu did not return the gift immediately. He rubbed his hands on the armchair, looked at him worriedly and said, "...did you write a secret letter to Niu Fengxiang yesterday?"
"What...what's wrong?" Shi Zhengxiu noticed something was wrong and slowly separated his hands, "Yesterday, Su Shenzheng came to me in person and said that the prime minister couldn't swallow it because of the failure of the New Deal. He was sick at home and screamed. I wrote a letter to urge him to come back and take charge of politics as soon as possible."
"But where did Fengxiang fall ill? He has been in charge of the provincial affairs department!" Gui Fu said, pretending to be surprised.
Shi Zhengxiu's face was livid, and he moved his hands repeatedly at the corners of his clothes: "How could Su Shenzheng lie to me... What's the reason for this?"
"I don't know, but it's impossible for Su Shenzheng to do such a thing, so why bother to frame you, a Si Tianjian? Anyway, now your matter has become a big deal, and people in the court have begun to discuss, saying that you are a Niuyuan party member. Alas..." Guifu sighed, "Anyway, he is in the study room, just go and see him."
Shi Zhengxiu took a long breath, agreed to him in a low voice, and walked out of the capital hall.
"You're finally here, sit down." Su Zongshan was reading a notebook when he heard the creak of the door panel. He quickly put down what he was holding, pulled out a pearwood chair, and asked Shi Jianzheng to sit down. .
"Why did you..."
Before Shi Zhengxiu's question came out, Su Zongshan waved his hand and interrupted his words: "Don't be anxious, I will talk to you slowly. Now the fire has burned to the Yushitai, except for Mr. Gui The ministers outside the country are all impeaching each other, and they can no longer stop it. Now you are in a dilemma, and nothing you say will work. Only by acknowledging these impeachments and taking the blame can you stop the spread of rumors. "
"It was the letter you asked me to write! Now you are still talking about this truth openly!" Shi Zhengxiu was full of anger and couldn't listen to his words at all, so he shouted angrily.
After Su Zongshan heard this, he gritted his teeth and said, "I won't hide it from you, but I am actually forced by others and have no choice but to do it."
