Everyone bowed and left.
Emperor Jing is here and Fang Zhengyi is a little confused.
It stands to reason that Li Yuanzhao's unexpected performance today should be a sure thing, but seeing that Emperor Jing has not yet made up his mind, he doesn't know what will happen.
Before Emperor Jing could speak, Fang Zhengyi asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, what have you decided to do with Zhang Shi?"
Emperor Jing stared at Fang Zhengyi, his eyes a little deep: "You want me to treat Zhang Shi leniently, that's no problem. His matter has been resolved, and I don't care."
"I'm leaving you here to talk to you alone. Jinyiwei is currently short of manpower at the bottom. Have you already started working on it?"
"Your Majesty, I am preparing to recruit some innocent people from among the people."
"Yes." Emperor Jing nodded: "You have already read the brief charter. There are many improvements to be made in the future. If you have any ideas, please give me some information."
As he spoke, he patted Fang Zheng on the shoulder and sighed: "I used to think you were a decisive person, but since you came back from Yuding City, I found that you are different."
"Fang Qing, you are too soft-hearted. I knew you were at odds with Zhang Shi, but I didn't expect you to be so tolerant and take the initiative to plead for him."
"A kind-hearted person may not be suitable for taking charge of the Imperial Guard. I wonder if you can do a good job?"
Fang Zheng smiled shyly: "That's the kind of person I am. Hey... I also know that sometimes my heart is too soft, but I think it's okay to be softer."
"I always like to read Buddhist scriptures and so on. In this world, there are more than just fights and killings. Problems can also be solved by reasoning."
"But don't worry, Your Majesty! I guarantee that Jin Yiwei will complete the task perfectly at any time!"
Emperor Jing was happy, patted him on the shoulder again, and asked: "I didn't see that you still like Buddhist scriptures, so what do you think about the Yan family?"
"I believe that those involved should be killed in accordance with the law. If their homes are searched again, their clan members will be demoted to common people and will never be used by the imperial court!" Fang Zheng raised his chest and raised his head.
Emperor Jing nodded: "That's all. Master Yan can be regarded as having made a great contribution to the imperial court. He will also give you poisonous wine. The rest will be as you say."
"Since the prince has also come to plead for mercy today, I will not pursue it any further. Guo Banban, please draw up the decree."
Emperor Jing then asked: "Zhang Shi's family should have a place to hide the silver. You said that the fourth brother gave him two million taels every year. Have you found out where the silver is hidden?"
Without waiting for Fang Zheng to reply, Li Yuanzhao took the initiative and said: "Father, the trial is over! Yesterday, my son led people to search the bank, and more than three million taels were confiscated. Now we have sent people to guard the bank."
When he heard that there were more than three million taels, Emperor Jing felt happy at first and then frowned: "Why is it only more than three million taels?"
Fang Zheng hurriedly said: "Ah, I left in a hurry yesterday, so I left someone to continue interrogating him. I heard that he has three more treasuries, and this is just one of them. They should all be recruited now. I will go to the prison later and come back to inform Your Majesty." "
Emperor Jing felt relieved and said happily: "This is very good. This time the treasury is abundant, so I can flex my muscles!"
"Everyone in the world is asking for money. I didn't expect that when you come back from this trip, all the problems will be solved! I think the money you copied back from Yuding City should be escorted to Beijing in a while."
As soon as Fang Zheng saw that he was in a good mood, he immediately flattered him: "Your Majesty is so energetic and full of energy. If you have divine help, how can I take any credit?"
Emperor Jing was smiling. Fang Zheng stepped forward in time and whispered: "Your Majesty promised me anything. I and Your Highness the Princess are in love with each other. I don't know that Your Majesty..."
"Get out of here and kick what's on your nose and face!" Emperor Jing's expression suddenly changed and he cursed angrily.
Fang Zheng rolled away in despair, leaving behind a confused Li Yuanzhao.
"Father...what's wrong with Lao Fang?"
"Don't worry about that bastard, just talk to me first."
Outside the door, Fang Zheng leaned against the door frame happily.
Judging from Emperor Jing's attitude, he must be stable, otherwise he should have someone hack him to death! I guess it should be done if I delay it for a while. Isn't it easy to please my father-in-law?
After waiting for a while until Guo Tianyang went out, Fang Zheng quickly grabbed him and said with a smile on his face: "Brother Guo, I want to discuss something with you. When the imperial edict comes, you tell His Majesty for me, and I will go to the prison to announce the edict."
"Ah? OK."
"Well, Brother Guo has something else... Your Majesty and I are proposing to the princess... Do you know about this?" Fang Zheng said coyly.
Guo Tianyang showed an enigmatic smile: "Brother Xian, our family can't help you with this."
"Then you just know, does His Majesty agree or not? What do you mean by always hanging on to me like this? If you want money or something, just tell me!"
"What words! What words, dear brother, does your majesty send you that little money?" Guo Tianyang went up to cover Fang Zhengyi's mouth, but Fang Zheng pushed him away.
"Brother Guo, tell me what's going on, and I'll give you a good gift!"
"What good stuff?" Guo Tianyang licked his lips. Fang Zhengyi said it was good stuff, so it must be good.
I wear these precious glasses every day!
"Excellent thing! In the future, every important minister in the court must have one. Without it, it would be impossible to function in the officialdom!" Fang Zheng boasted.
"So good?" Guo Tianyang almost cried, feeling as uncomfortable as a cat scratching his head: "What on earth is it?"
"Don't ask. It's not finished yet. I'll send it to you when it's done. You tell me first."
Guo Tianyang raised his head, closed his eyes and thought hard, and finally choked out, "I don't know."
"Hey! Dear brother, dear brother, please don't leave. What's the good thing?"
........
In the Cabinet Office.
The atmosphere was harmonious at the moment. After returning from Emperor Jing's place, everyone was in a lively mood and had no intention of working or chatting.
Zheng Qiao said: "Hey, you said that Fang Zhengyi seems to have changed his temper when he came back this time. Didn't he bite people when he caught them before?"
"Yes, that mouth looks like it has eaten shit. I didn't expect him to plead for Zhang Shi." someone replied.
Zhang Dongxiang stroked his beard and thought for a long time: "It's not that simple. Everyone, there must be a conspiracy. This guy can't be trusted!"
He was deceived twice by Fang Zheng, and his character has been exhausted!
"Yes! That guy also said that crystal glasses can cure kidney deficiency. I went to ask a famous doctor in the capital and found that there is no such thing at all!"
"And the melon he and the prince sold, I took it back to my grandson to eat. My poor little grandson almost died at home..."
Speaking of their grievances, everyone began to denounce Fang Zhengyi's unscrupulous behavior.
Only Li Yansong had a secretive smile on his face and raised his hand gently: "Everyone, everyone, I don't think so."
"I know something inside! Do you know where Fang Zhengyi disappeared this time?"
"Where have you gone?" Everyone became curious.
"I heard that he must have suffered a lot when he went to marry a merchant!"
Everyone in the cabinet was in an uproar. Not many people knew about this. Everyone only knew that he disappeared and came back.
Who cares where he disappeared to?
"As the saying goes, a prodigal son never comes back with gold. This young man has gone through a lot of twists and turns and knows that the world is difficult and he must have grown up! Xiaofang still has potential and is quick at doing things. I don't think anyone has to worry about him doing anything wrong based on his status." Li Yansong smiled.
"Mr. Li, you are all relatives, of course you said so." A discordant voice came out.
Li Yansong still felt that his analysis was in place and he was smiling proudly. When he heard that someone was talking about this scandal again, he immediately started to take action!
His face turned red and he said: "Who said that! Who! Stand up for me!"
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