Led by Ji Yunzhang, he was leaning on the desk with his brows furrowed. He looked very focused and did not notice Xiao Chen's arrival at all.
After someone gave him a brief reminder, Ji Yunzhang noticed it, and then he got up and greeted him respectfully: "Master Xiao, why are you here?"
"Is there something wrong with us?"
After all, Xiao Chen is from Dongchang and specializes in rectifying civil and military officials for the emperor.
Xiao Chen joked: "You work so hard, how can anything go wrong?"
"To be honest, I came to you specifically to discuss something this time. I wonder if I can have time to chat alone?"
Ji Yunzhang naturally had no reason to refuse. After all, Xiao Chen was his boss.
Without him, how could he use it as an opportunity to serve the imperial court?
No matter how busy you are, you still have to make time!
Taking Xiao Chen to the guest room, Ji Yunzhang thoughtfully dismissed all the people serving him and poured him a cup of tea himself.
"Master Xiao, please."
Such a respectful attitude made Xiao Chen feel a little embarrassed.
He took the tea and directly said what Chen Jin meant without mincing words.
"What!"
Ji Yunzhang, who had always been gentle, let out an ear-piercing roar.
Xiao Chen held the teacup in his hand and almost shook it out in fright.
He quickly put the cup down on the table and said soothingly: "Don't get excited yet. It's just a mention. The result is not certain yet."
Visible to the naked eye, Ji Yunzhang's face full of righteousness looked particularly gloomy at the moment.
He stood up immediately, his previous politeness gone.
He pointed angrily at Xiao Chen and said in a voice mixed with anger, generous and forceful: "So you promoted me here on purpose just to be Chen Jin's lackey with you!"
Ji Yunzhang's face was tense and angry, and he did not hide his emotions. "Master Xiao, if I had known that this would be the result, I would not accept your kindness."
"I thought you were not as ridiculous as the rumors outside said, but now it seems that I deceived myself and others and misbelieved you!"
Xiao Chen didn't say anything, letting him vent his emotions head-over-heels.
How could he get used to Chen Jin, but he couldn't help himself when he was in the middle of the situation.
After his breath calmed down a little, Xiao Chen interjected: "I know you are angry and depressed, but how can someone who has achieved great things do whatever he wants?"
He stood up slowly, clasping his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth, and a dull voice sounded out: "Today's court has formed a trend of a new pattern, and we are now struggling."
"You have a righteous heart, and I may not be the one who obeys blindly. It's just that you have to see the situation clearly."
"If you want to maintain your dignity and justice in the midst of chaos, you must first grow up and establish a firm foothold!"
Xiao Chen never thought about explaining to anyone when doing things, but this time he made an exception and spoke to Ji Yunzhang a few words from his heart.
He turned his head, faced Ji Yunzhang face to face, and said meaningfully: "The so-called strength is easy to break, your persistence now is nothing more than making enemies and fulfilling your integrity. Those who have been doing evil have been free and easy for a long time. What’s the point?”
"If you really trust me, then listen to what I say, confuse the public first, and grow quietly in the darkness."
"As for your surrender and pursuit, keep it in your heart for the time being. There will always be a time when you can make great achievements."
Father, like son.
The emperor allowed Chen Jin to act recklessly, and the king of the country was not a good bird. Who else could he expect to support him and make the decision?
It's nothing more than an empty space, meaningless!
What Xiao Chen said made sense. Ji Yunzhang stood there with a moved expression.
The Ji family can also be regarded as a member of the royal family, and their status is higher than that of the eight aristocratic families.
It was because of Chu Yanwu's suppression that their family fell into decline.
As the leader of the new generation of the family, Ji Yunzhang also wants to make contributions and restore the family's glory.
As Xiao Chen said, if it is too strong, it will break easily...
He had just taken up a high-ranking official position, and it was time to show off his skills and carry out his grand plan for revenge. How could he be willing to return to the past without achieving anything.
The atmosphere was a little dull.
Ji Yunzhang thought again and again, and finally gritted his teeth and nodded: "Okay, put the overall situation first, I promise you!"
His eyes were bright and firm, and he faced Xiao Chen and said meaningfully: "Master Xiao, my ambition is for the peace of the country and the people, not to be a lackey and collude with others."
"Of course, I'm sure you are too."
After the voice fell, Ji Yunzhang's eyes looked more expectant, as if he was waiting for Xiao Chen to give him a positive response.
However, he didn't say anything, just smiled lightly.
Whether a person is good or bad is not up to him.
Following your heart is what your heart wants. Even if you are a human being or a dog, you have to look at the situation and assess the situation.
According to Xiao Chen's request, Ji Yunzhang also mentioned the increase in autumn taxes when he went to court, but was opposed by many ministers.
Ji Yunzhang knew that he was only taking the lead, and those words would not come to fruition due to the resistance of the civil and military officials.
When he went back, he made a point of talking to Xiao Chen, "Supervisor, I tried my best. As for whether it can be implemented in the end, it depends on what tricks Chen Jin has left behind. There is nothing we can do. "
"It doesn't matter."
The two walked side by side down the court. Xiao Chen looked at the vast sky in the distance and couldn't help but sigh: "People's ambitions and desires swell, sometimes they are bigger than the sky. If greed is not worthy of ability, then we can't control it." It’s over.”
After hearing this, Ji Yunzhang was greatly shocked.
"Lord Governor...you are right!"
"Take your time." Xiao Chen patted his shoulder and said meaningfully.
"Yes." Ji Yunzhang agreed earnestly.
A few days passed, and the matter of land annexation quickly spread in the capital.
Among them, the injured people were the most angry and sought justice through various channels. This incident also caused quite a stir.
However, Chen Jin has been working secretly to suppress the anger of those people.
Although it's a little more difficult for mortals, it doesn't matter when you think about the white money that will keep pouring out like a spring.
Of course, although the common people were aggrieved, those businessmen and nobles could see the essence through the phenomenon.
Although this matter has a great impact, I still make a lot of money.
Especially those big aristocratic families, who doesn't love profits and who doesn't want to get a share of the pie?
Hearing that the Jin family had taken the lead and sent a beauty to Xiao Chen's house, they also started to get ready to make a move.
Although Xiao Chen was just the governor of Dongchang, he was completely incomparable to Chen Jin, who represented the emperor, and Zhang Dongyang, who was the prime minister.
"Hey, but in their hearts, I am an important dog."
In the Xiao Mansion, while eating grapes fed by Ji Hongluan, Xiao Chen was analyzing the matter with her, "But the advantage of this governor is that he can easily blend in between Chen Jin and the two characters.
"So, whether you want to show favor to Zhang Dongyang or Chen Jin, it's not surprising that you should first establish a good relationship with the governor."
"Then, you just let it go? It is said that the wind sending you gifts is blowing all over the world, which is not good for your reputation."
Xiao Chen pinched her face, thinking that this girl's question today was too cute, "Fame? The first day you met me, when did I ever care about this?"
"Let them go ahead and let them go, I don't want to bother."
As the wind blew stronger and stronger, the Song family, headed by Salt Industry, became the second family to attack after the Jin family.
In Xiao Chen's private residence, Ji Hongluan described the rumors that have been spreading in the capital recently.
Xiao Chen ate grapes, as if everything had been expected, and he didn't pay much attention.
At this time, a report came from the doorman, "Master, the Song family, which claims to be one of the eight aristocratic families, has sent a greeting card."
Xiao Chen sat up straight, and Ji Hongluan handed the invitation to him.
The stickers don't seem to be made of paper, they are golden and even reflective.
Xiao Chen confirmed repeatedly and was shocked: "I'll go, the Song family is rich enough, and the greeting cards are all made of gold!"
