You can feel Zhang Dongyang's disdain for Jin Guangyao from his words.
Xiao Chen secretly cursed in his heart: For high-ranking officials, people like Jin Guangyao seem to be more popular.
The world is like this. Zhang Dongyang is upright and has noble conduct, but he is more likely to be regarded as a thorn in the flesh.
It's indeed ironic when you think about it.
"What do you think of the Jin family?"
The question that was suddenly thrown at him scared Chen Jin so much that he almost thought that his little thoughts had been guessed by the other party.
After a moment of slight embarrassment, he shrugged calmly, "That's it."
What does it mean to be like that?
Could it be that he is also a wallflower like Jin Guangyao who is unwilling to offend anyone?
Seeing Zhang Dongyang's eyes narrowed slightly, he looked like he was going to break the casserole and ask the question.
I was afraid that if I hesitated for a while longer, I would be in the same dilemma as Jin Guangyao.
He held the teacup with a guilty conscience and said abruptly: "Should I say it or not, Chen Jin has contacted me privately about the land annexation."
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere suddenly became stagnant, and Zhang Dongyang's beauties were even more vigilant than before.
He stared at Xiao Chen: "No wonder you came suddenly today. Did you come here specifically to help him?"
The last time Xiao Chen proposed asking someone to go to Dongchang in Dali Temple, he was already unhappy.
Knowing that Chen Jin was a villain, Xiao Chen dealt with him just to keep himself safe.
He snorted softly and said resolutely: "If you are here to be a lobbyist, you don't need to come here!"
"At that time, I will unpack the gift and send it to you!"
It was originally a congratulatory gift, but when it came to land annexation and Chen Jin, those gifts seemed to have some ulterior motives.
He doesn't accept bribes, and he won't do anything unconscionable.
Xiao Chen held his forehead and smiled bitterly, rather helplessly, "Master Zhang, please don't get excited. I just mentioned it casually. Look at this..."
I really can't imagine what Zhang Dongyang's attitude would be if he stood on Chen Jin's side in a showdown.
I'm afraid I have to ask him to be kicked out directly.
"Oh, so what else do you have in mind?"
Zhang Dongyang's mood calmed down a little.
After all, he and Chen Jin had teamed up to deal with Zhou Tianfu, so he could still trust this guy's character, but sometimes his way of doing things was hard for people to understand.
Xiao Chen looked around and saw a maid and eunuch guarding outside, and winked slightly.
Zhang Dongyang was also sensible and immediately found a reason to send those people away.
With no outsiders present, the atmosphere seemed a little more serious.
Zhang Dongyang also had a hint of hope on his face, "Could it be that you have the inside story about land annexation?"
"You can indeed say that!"
Xiao Chen deliberately moved closer to him, sat down directly next to him, then tilted his head and deliberately covered his mouth with his hand, and said in a suppressed voice: "Let me tell you, you are not investigating the matter of land annexation. So superficial."
"I'm afraid that in the end, if you find out, it may not just be related to Chen Jin. The water inside is too deep. I advise you to stop early and stay out of the matter."
Xiao Chen had already said it very implicitly, he couldn't directly say that it was the emperor's instruction, right?
Zhang Dongyang believes it or not, but what can he do even if he really knows?
With this temperament of pursuing justice, if he really insists on having his own way, Chu Yanwu will be angered in the end.
The arm couldn't twist the thigh, so he couldn't get half the benefit from it.
In other words, this is a job that is equivalent to digging your own grave!
Even Xiao Chen was so vigilant. Zhang Dongyang was silent for a moment, with black clouds rolling in his eyes, as if he had fallen into deep thought.
Xiao Chen was not in a hurry, just waiting for him to make a decision.
But he still couldn't help but remind him: "Master Zhang, you are a smart man, and you should be relaxed and know how to advance and retreat."
"You should know how to do this, right?"
How could Zhang Dongyang not know about such a clear reminder?
I saw his slender fingers floating thoughtfully on the table, and every rhythm represented his struggle after thinking.
In the end, Xiao Chen's expectant eyes were replaced by a gentle smile.
The cloudy gaze dissipated, but there was still light in his eyes, and there was still a steelyard in his eyes.
Slowly falling on Xiao Chen, he suddenly raised the corner of his mouth: "Whose intention does it matter?"
"The land is the foundation of the people, and only the people can make the decisions. If something goes wrong with the land without the will of the people, then the truth should be held responsible to the end!"
His voice was sonorous and powerful.
It was like a basin of ice-cold water that chilled Xiao Chen's heart.
It seems that just as he expected, Zhang Dongyang never does anything against his will and is always consistent in pursuing fairness.
What kind of flattery and worldliness are not as important to him as the voice of the people in the world.
To a certain extent, Xiao Chen really admired such people.
But... Chen Jin and the Emperor are not easy to mess with!
He tried to persuade again, even if he put it aside for a while and waited for the right time to continue the investigation.
Unexpectedly, before the words came out, Zhang Dongyang's stern eyes fell on him like a blade, and he asked coldly: "Do you still want to speak for those people?"
This is questioning, mixed with a little sullenness.
Because he knew Xiao Chen's character, he deliberately suppressed his temper.
Xiao Chen was about to speak but stopped: "Me."
"What am I? Governor Xiao often takes Dongchang out to do errands, and he travels everywhere. Haven't you experienced the suffering of the people, and have you never seen the people bending their backs for rice...?"
He gave many examples.
It is precisely because Zhang Dongyang has experienced it that he can empathize with it and want to change the status quo for those people at all costs.
These words made Xiao Chen dare to remain silent. Can he deny it?
Sighing slightly, Xiao Chen nodded noncommittally, "I know all this, and I can understand your thoughts."
Zhang Dongyang spread his hands: "As long as you understand."
"With all due respect, Governor Xiao's fact that you are very strong in martial arts but just sit on the fence is really not in line with your talents in life. Why don't you get down to business, run as you want, follow your own heart, and make a world for yourself?"
Even Zhang Dongyang was a little excited and envious when he said these words.
If he had his martial arts skills, his talents and strategies, Yankou would definitely work harder to realize his ambitions, instead of wasting his time like Xiao Chen, compromising on the status quo, and wandering around among various forces.
I walked through thousands of flowers, not a single leaf touched me...
Wearing this tall hat made Xiao Chen feel his head was big, and he laughed quite comfortably: "I didn't expect that in Mr. Zhang's heart, my image would be so tall."
"I, Zhang Dongyang, have always been short of talents and like to meet heroes, and you are such a person."
"As long as you are willing, we can work together to bring peace to the world's crises. Why not?"
