This is so disgusting!
Would a dignified prime minister promote a scoundrel just because of money?
But the problem is that there is no way to talk about it!
People only believe what they see, and no one will listen to your explanation.
"Shuzi!"
Lu Yijian threw the tea cup angrily, his face twisted.
Wang Zeng originally wanted to tease him a few more words, but he shut up angrily when he saw this.
He knew Lao Lu's temper...
If you provoke him again at this time, Lu Yijian will really fall out!
"Forget it, maybe he just meant well but didn't expect the impact."
As usual, Zhang Zhibai said with a smile: "Fan Zhongyan wrote a letter this morning, saying that there is a fear of disaster this summer. He suggested that the third division should prepare in advance to prevent emergencies."
"Disaster?"
Lu Yijian suppressed his anger and said solemnly: "I also heard a few days ago...the rain in Jianghuai and Huaihe areas is not good this year, and the harvest will be small. But I didn't expect that Xiwen would also think of this."
Zhang Zhibai smiled and said with unabashed admiration: "We watched Xiwen come here, he is not one of those ordinary people who compete for fame and wealth... If the court can have more people like this who can do practical things, we will Relaxed."
The implication is...
Lao Fan is a man of real talent and learning, not the kind of bureaucrat who only knows how to speculate.
After all, you get an advantage, and you have to endure it even if you are angry.
"hehe!"
Lu Yijian sneered and clenched his fists: "That kid is restless! He thinks someone has forced Fan Xiwen, so he wants to vent his anger? Ridiculous!"
It's not hard to guess.
According to Fan Zhongyan's upright character, he would definitely not engage in such an unflattering trick.
So it was definitely Cao An who made his own decision.
He wanted to praise Lu Yijian and label him as someone who wanted money to buy fame...
Even if I can't touch you, I still have to disgust you!
"But I have to say that this young man... does have some tricks up his sleeve!"
Wang Zeng glanced at Lao Lu next to him and said calmly: "Although his revenge methods are not clever, they hit our target very accurately."
To be able to achieve the position of Zaifu, in fact, everyone's ambition for fame and fortune is already very weak.
No matter how He Teng is, it is nothing more than more false duties.
Therefore, what these people value most is reputation.
They will all be included in the history books in the future. If they are written down like this by a historian, it will be nothing more, nothing less than a stain...
"We can't just spare him!"
Lu Yijian stood up with a sneer, walked to his check-in room, and said, "Here comes someone! Call Fan Zhongyan. I want to talk to him about the disaster."
"..."
Harsh!
The two prime ministers were stunned at the same time and shook their heads in unison.
Lao Lu is used to being domineering.
So in everything, you can only benefit and not suffer! If you offend him, he will definitely retaliate, no matter who you are.
…
Wanyue Tower.
Lao Fan came in angrily.
But they saw Cao An lying on the railing on the second floor, making a posture ready to escape at any time.
"..."
He couldn't help being stunned, pointing at Cao An and laughing angrily: "Shuzi, do you know that you should be beaten? Come down and see if I can beat you to death!"
"Mr. Fan, you are so angry that it hurts your body!"
Cao An lay on the railing, scratched his neck and said, "I'm so angry about this! You are a young official and a loyal minister, I don't want anyone to bully you!"
Fan Zhongyan's face softened a little, and he said angrily: "It's not your turn to interfere in my matter! If you can't let it go...don't wait for me to go up, otherwise..."
Thump thump thump!
Cao An trotted down and stood in front of Fan Zhongyan.
A stubborn look on his face...
"You can do it if you want. He is a junior, so of course he doesn't dare to disobey... But he did nothing wrong in this matter! Why can only he, Lu Yijian, bully others?"
"you……"
Fan Zhongyan's raised palm paused.
After a long time, he put down his hand and said angrily: "What do you know? How can there be so much fairness in the affairs of the court! There must be gains and losses... I don't care."
"But someone cares!"
Cao An was a little moved and said seriously: "When I returned to Bianliang, everyone tried to avoid him. Those relatives and friends of the Cao family in the past still dare not show up, let alone help... Only you, your love for the younger generation Well, this junior will never forget it in this life!"
People tend to get emotional easily as they get older.
Fan Zhongyan couldn't help but blink his eyes, suddenly feeling a little dry.
His tone became much softer and he sighed: "Your words reminded me of when I first became an official... In the spring of that year, Duke Cao personally placed my answer sheet in front of the late emperor. In this way, Today...”
Looking back on the past, everyone just felt sad.
Who would have thought that Cao Yongli, who was so powerful back then, would end up like this?
And his descendants are now experiencing the same situation as himself.
No, it's harder for him!
The entire Cao family was wiped out, and he not only wanted revenge, but also faced attacks from those with open guns and hidden arrows.
Cao An looked at Fan Zhongyan seriously and bowed: "Fan Gong is so kind, I will never forget it!"
"Stop talking about this."
Fan Zhongyan couldn't hide the excitement in his heart, and nodded with comfort: "I know you are complaining for me, but please don't use such methods again in the future."
"yes."
Cao An breathed a sigh of relief and nodded obediently.
Fan Zhongyan didn't know that he was just pretending to be like this because he was afraid of being slapped...
But he was still moved: "It is said that there is no father or son in the court, and even one's own flesh and blood may become political enemies... I am very pleased that you have this intention."
…
In the small duty room of the political hall.
Lu Yijian sipped tea leisurely and called the disciples to come in.
"Go and see where Fan Zhongyan has gone?"
"yes!"
Menzi went out for a while and came back soon: "Back to Prime Minister Lu, Mr. Fan went to Wanyue Tower half an hour ago and has not come out yet."
"hehe."
Lu Yijian motioned for the disciple to step back and said with a smile: "Little boy, I am not someone to be trifled with! Since you are not stingy, I will use ruthless means to treat you!"
As the prime minister, Lao Lu should have been more generous.
But he has never been a generous person...
It was precisely because of his sharp and domineering character that he made many enemies in the court, but he was able to maintain his position as prime minister and assistant.
No one is perfect, especially in court...
The emperor would not like a perfect minister!
This will only make him feel that he cannot control it, which will lead to fear.
Just like Ding Wei back then.
During his more than ten years in office, Guangzhi's party members became powerful in both the government and the public, and a large number of officials and dignitaries colluded with him. Even the queen mother and the emperor had to look at his face to act.
Therefore, he ended badly.
If it hadn't been for the repeated pleas from the prime ministers and ministers later, Lao Ding might have become the first prime minister to be beheaded in the history of the Song Dynasty!
At this time, the disciple came in again and reported: "Back to Prime Minister Lu, Fan Zhongyan has returned."
"Where's Cao An?"
Menzi was in a daze for a moment and said without knowing why: "Cao An is still in Wanyue Tower. His appointment will be at the beginning of next month. He can't join the job at this time."
"I'm asking him... is there anything strange?"
"No……"
Menzi shook his head and said: "The villain sent someone to keep an eye on him. After Cao An personally sent Fan Zhongyan out, he went back with a smile. He looked very relaxed."
"Didn't you get beaten?"
Lao Lu subconsciously stood up and blurted out...
"...No, no."
Menzi shook his head speechlessly.
Why are you so eager to follow Fan Zhongyan just to see if Cao An gets beaten?
