Gu Zheng didn't know what was going on. After hearing what he said, he didn't feel confident at all. He only wanted to calm down his anger, so he said: "If Si Jin doesn't believe me, I can take you to the Ministry of War to ask for an explanation. I can guarantee that this matter was done by Wan Yu and others in a crazy manner and has absolutely nothing to do with Mr. Ye and Cai."
Cun Zhao was secretly delighted, and then he coldly replied: "Okay, then I'll go over and listen to your explanation."
The two of them left the Ministry of Justice, with Gu Zheng walking in front, and arrived at the Yamen of the Ministry of War in a short time. Dong Sheng didn't expect Gu Zheng to arrive, and it was difficult to tell the truth face to face, so he had to persuade Wan Yuzhi to give in first and not stop him any more.
Wan Yuzhi was angry: "Brother Dong, you have stopped him once without stopping. If you let him go to see Mr. Cai, wouldn't all your previous efforts be wasted?" He rushed straight to Dong Sheng without waiting for a reply. Got out. Dong Sheng was deeply afraid that he and Gu Zheng would quarrel and cause a big trouble, so he quickly reported back to Cai Xianqing. Cai Xianqing was shocked and sent a clerk out to ask the governor to meet in the hall, and the conflict was resolved.
"That's the person! That's the person!" Cun Zhao strode into the living room and pointed at Wan Yuzhi beside him, "Cai Shilang, you have to give me an explanation for this matter!"
Wan Yuzhi said angrily: "Where have I ever insulted you? I only advise you to be loyal to the emperor and don't have selfish motives!"
"Master Wan, you have implicated Mr. Ye and Cai, which is a serious crime that should be punished, but you still dare to chatter here!" Gu Zheng refuted him loudly.
"Okay, shut up." Cai Xianqing said with a serious expression, "I have learned what happened from Ming's mouth. This is because I was not strict in teaching my subordinates, and I offended Cun Sijun. I'm really sorry, Wan Yuzhi, you did it. Damn it, why don’t you quickly apologize to Lord Si Jin!”
Yu Zhi couldn't calm down, so he reluctantly made a deep bow to Cun Zhao, but still looked at him sideways, his face ashen.
"Master Cai is indeed a sensible person," Cun Zhao sat down with satisfaction, "It seems that these subordinates need more discipline from you. Otherwise, it will hinder national affairs, which is really not something you and I can afford."
Cai Xianqing smiled and said: "Is there any important national matter that requires your help?"
"I heard that your military department is planning to raise troops on the border to attack the northern invaders. As an officer in the royal camp, I deeply admire you. But unfortunately, I am a guard officer and have no right to speak. I cannot help you say a few words in the court. . But I can intercede for you in front of the emperor to make your career go smoothly."
Cai Xianqing knitted his brows and pondered for a moment, then laughed and said: "I am naturally honored that Cun Sijin is willing to contribute to my new policy. But now it is still being brewed, and I have not come up with a perfect strategy, so I dare not start it. Your Excellency, please Let’s go back to the camp first, and when we are fully prepared, we will go and report.”
Cun Zhao hurriedly said: "You can't think of it, but I have a plan to contribute. Although the border is supported by new troops, the defense is more than enough and the offense is not enough. It is better to invite more forbidden troops to go and march together."
"I will consider this..."
"No, no, no," Cunzhao interrupted what he was about to say, "You can no longer write this petition. You need to choose someone else to write it, so as to spread the momentum and suppress the mouths of all civil and military officials. Like the Censor If Lu Tingci from Taiwan is promoted to be the chief admonishing officer of Taiwan and ordered to do things, who would dare to object?"
Cai Xianqing sensed something was wrong, and quickly made excuses: "The Chief Minister is kind-hearted, and we accept it. But Lu Tingci is a newly promoted Jinshi. If he is promoted to this level, he will attract countless criticisms."
Cun Zhao smiled: "Our court has always valued virtuous people. If you are really capable, what's the harm in making an exception? Besides, your Lord Ye has made outstanding achievements. Who dares to criticize the people he recommends? If you still refuse, I will personally Go to the emperor and tell him, and the official Lu Tingci will get it!"
After hearing this, Cai Xianqing's smile froze, and he gritted his teeth and thought: "This guy has a knife hidden in his smile, so deceitful!" They must want to put me in a controversial position and make my new policy fail! But he's here in the name of helping, so it's not easy to argue with him... It's really a dilemma! '
While hesitating, when he saw Cunzhao was about to leave, he had to hold his arm and said: "Your Majesty has not yet commented on the memorial to recapture Xuanhua. The holy will is unpredictable, so you must not speak rashly!"
Cun Zhao curled his lips and said, "Hey, what are you talking about? Your Majesty is a sage and wise king, so he naturally strongly supports measures that benefit the country and the people. There is nothing wrong with that!"
Cai Xianqing said: "After all, this will embarrass the Emperor. As ministers, you should solve your Majesty's problems. I agree to your request, so don't go talk to the Emperor."
"That's right." Cun Zhao smiled again, "Sir, don't pay attention to the gossip of idlers."
Cai Xianqing became more and more depressed when he heard his strange tone, but he had no choice but to write a memorial in front of him. In the memorial, he said, "Lu Tingci is very talented and knowledgeable, and he is worthy of admonishment. The officials of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Punishment asked your majesty to promote him." For the imperial censor...' Wait, ask the Yamen servant to take it to Zhongshu Province, and order Ming Huiguang to report it. Cunzhao witnessed everything with his own eyes and was very proud of the victory of his plan. He said goodbye to everyone with peace of mind. Before leaving, he did not forget to give Wan Yuzhi a cold look.
"Confused, confused!" Seeing Cun Zhao walking away, Wan Yuzhi angrily hit his knees with his fists and sighed.
"What on earth did you do?" Gu Zheng couldn't understand and asked doubtfully.
"Are you still asking?" Wan Yuzhi immediately stood up with his eyes wide open, "It's all you who caused the disaster! That guy has bad intentions. Brother Dong and I were afraid that he would see Mr. Cai and cause trouble. He used some underhanded tactics to block him from the door; you didn't know about it, so you helped him to ask for an explanation, forcing Mr. Cai to meet with him. Now, he has put us in a dilemma , Mr. Ye is really implicated by you now!"
"I……"
"What's the use of arguing at this time?" Cai Xianqing waved his sleeves and stopped, "What happened has happened and no one can undo it. The most important thing now is to figure out a way to deal with it!"
"I'm so smart in my late life. I really can't bear the hard work of Mr. Cai..." Seeing Mr. Cai getting angry, Dong Sheng bowed down with shame.
Cai Xianqing sighed: "You were right not to let him in. It would be best if I couldn't see his face. It's just that the method was too arrogant and rough, and I lacked some calmness, which allowed him to seize the opportunity and deceive Manager Gu."
Wan Yuzhi said dejectedly: "It's too late, it's too late, what are you doing now? The only way is to ask Mr. Ye to come back to take charge of the important affairs. He must not live idle at home anymore!" Dong Sheng and others also made suggestions based on this. .
"A war seems inevitable..." Cai Xianqing clenched her fists.
