"These two brats don't know how many drinks they can have with me before leaving."
Zhang Fei can only stay at home today and can't go anywhere. Drinking some wine to warm up is a good pastime, but he has to find someone to accompany him. "Why didn't Zhi Qian come today? Maybe she is at home with her sister-in-law." Forget it, I’d better ask my wife to come and accompany me.”
Just as she was thinking about it, Xu Zhiqian came into the hall from the outside, and she saw her cheeks were rosy and she was very pretty.
"Eh? Have you been drinking?"
"Um."
Xu Zhiqian nodded lightly, "I just had some drinks with my sisters."
As she said that, she put the back of her hand against her cheek again, as if she was a little embarrassed.
Zhang Fei said depressedly: "Why don't you call me for such a good thing?"
Xu Zhiqian asked in astonishment: "What did I ask you to do?"
"Well, haven't they always wanted to ask me about the legal system? I, I am free now, so I can explain it to them."
"Don't tell me yet."
Xu Zhiqian said: "They came here today to discuss with me the articles of Bachelor Wang and Bachelor Sima, but they are all women, and my sister-in-law is still here, so it will be inconvenient for you to go."
"Sister-in-law is here too!"
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "That's really inconvenient. Come on, sit down and let us have a couple of drinks."
"I just drank a lot."
"It's okay, I'll take care of you when you're drunk."
"Never!"
Xu Zhiqian let out a sweet sigh and sat down.
Just as he sat down, Li Si walked in, "Third brother, Mr. Xu is here."
Zhang Fei asked in astonishment: "Master Xu?"
"Is he my brother?" Xu Zhiqian asked.
Li Si nodded.
"Uncle?" Zhang Fei asked, "Where is the person?"
Li Sidao: "At the door."
Zhang Fei said angrily: "You won't invite people in directly!"
Li Sidao: "Me!"
Xu Zhiqian said hurriedly: "No wonder Li Si, my brother has such a temper and presumptuously comes to visit. He should inform the owner first."
Zhang Fei was immediately dumbfounded, "What should we do?"
Xu Zhiqian smiled and said, "What do you think?"
Only then did Zhang Fei react. He quickly got up and personally welcomed Xu Lingxiao into the room. He also asked Xiao Tao to make a small hot pot and boil a few pots of hot wine.
"Uncle, I rented this house specifically because I want it to be more convenient. You really shouldn't be so outspoken. Zhiqian always leaves directly after visiting my house!"
Before he finished speaking, his ankle was lightly kicked.
Zhang Fei tilted his head and looked at Xu Zhiqian curiously.
Xu Lingxiao glanced at Xu Zhiqian sadly and said, "My little sister usually doesn't like to follow the rules. Dad is busy with official duties and has no time to teach her. You can't spoil her anymore."
Zhang Fei now understood why Xu Zhiqian wanted to kick him, so he could only say politely: "I wonder if my uncle is here. What orders do you have?"
For some reason, Xu Zhiqian found it funny and nondescript every time she heard Zhang Fei say this.
Xu Lingxiao cupped his hands and said, "I disturbed my sister-in-law today because I want to ask my sister-in-law about the legal system."
"ah?"
"Isn't it convenient?"
Xu Lingxiao asked.
"No." Xu Zhiqian said first, "Brother, Zhang San just said that he wanted to talk to someone, so he came at the right time."
Zhang Fei glanced at Xu Zhiqian dejectedly, "I want to talk to your sisters, not your brother. I'm pretending to be cool in front of your brother, but your brother probably can't understand."
Xu Lingxiao said happily: "Really?"
"Yes Yes."
Zhang Fei nodded and said curiously: "But I saw that my uncle didn't seem interested in this before. Why did he do it again today?"
Xu Lingxiao smiled awkwardly, "To be honest, today I went out to meet some friends, and they all asked me about this legal method. I really don't know, so I can only go home and ask my sister-in-law for advice."
It turned out to be a social necessity. Zhang Fei nodded: "Okay, let's talk while drinking."
"Thank you."
Xu Lingxiao's main question was about the virtues and the law. To put it bluntly, it was about etiquette and law.
In fact, the fourth class caused the biggest response. It’s not that everyone was opposed to it, but they wanted to know how to combine it and how etiquette should play a role in it.
Zhang Fei explained to Xu Lingxiao while drinking.
Maybe Ling Xiao heard it in confusion, not as good as Shangguan Jun and Cai Bian.
How to explain it, he just doesn't understand, since he has to refer to etiquette, why should he change it.
If this were Cai Bian and the others, they would have been scolded by Zhang Fei, but Zhang Fei could only patiently explain this matter to his uncle.
Fortunately, Xu Zunfang came back and Zhang Fei was freed.
As soon as Xu Zun sat down, Xu Zhiqian couldn't wait to ask: "Dad, are there any articles discussing Bachelor Sima and Bachelor Wang in the court today?"
"Everyone is talking about it, but most of them are against it." Xu Zun sighed with disappointment.
Xu Zhiqian frowned and said, "Why do they object?"
"I see, there is no reason, just to be content with the status quo."
Xu Zun snorted, "I used to think that they were only targeting Wang Jiefu, but now it seems that even if the officials chose Sima Junshi, this situation will not change."
Xu Zhiqian asked: "What do you think daddy said?"
"This is because..." As he said that, Xu Zun looked at Zhang Fei who was calm and asked, "Zhang San, do you know the reason?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Life is so good, I wouldn't want to move if it were me."
Xu Zun nodded and said: "That's right. Most people in the court are addicted to the leisurely and contented life and have long lost their enterprising spirit. What they hope is to remain unchanged, not how to change."
Xu Zhiqian asked hurriedly: "Will that bring trouble to Zhang San again?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Don't worry, this trouble will not fall on me now, I am just a teacher."
Xu Zun nodded and said: "They are mainly complaining to Fu Company and Sima Jun. They have not mentioned Zhang San much."
Now those ministers are wiser. Don't always push Zhang Fei. He has no power. If you push him, he will teach you another lesson, but in the end he will get hurt. Why bother.
This is a national matter, so it is better to discuss it internally.
In fact, regarding this point, Zhang Fei has long seen it clearly and clearly. In fact, the fault of Wang Anshi's reform was not Wang Anshi's, but the reform.
The life of this scholar-bureaucrat was too comfortable and prosperous. It could be said to be the most perfect state. They had no desires and no desires. Of course, for them, it was best to stay the same.
If they are just a group of rich people, then that's it. The key is that they are still the ruling class.
In fact, Wang Anshi saw it very clearly, so he wanted to help the emperor centralize power and take back all the power, but they had no choice. This is why Wang Anshi believed that even if Fu Bi came to preside over the legal system, it would be difficult to completely implement it.
The public opinion in the DPRK not only disappointed Xu Zun, but also disappointed Zhao Xu.
He did not expect that Fu Bi, Wang Anshi, and Sima Guang would stand up at the same time to endorse the legal system. There were actually many people in the court who held objections. Although the opposition was not very fierce, the ministers who submitted the petition mainly thought that it was too hasty. After a while, we have to discuss it again.
But this also made him very angry. He felt that no matter what he did, people would make irresponsible remarks about who was the emperor, so he might as well stop doing anything.
The more he thought about it, the more he couldn't hold his breath, so he summoned Zhang Fei into the palace.
When you see your close friend, you will immediately feel bitter.
Zhang Fei also explained the reason to Zhao Xu.
"That's unreasonable."
After hearing this, Zhao Xu became even more furious and slammed the table, "They only care about themselves and don't think about the country at all. What do I need from them? They won't let me, but I still want to change."
Zhang Fei said hurriedly: "Officials, absolutely not allowed."
Zhao Xu was startled and said, "What? Do you want to back down?"
Zhang Fei shook his head and said: "That's not what I meant. It's just that officials should not fight with them, but should focus on the overall situation."
Zhao Xu asked: "Then what do you think I should do?"
Zhang Fei said: "Keep a low profile."
"Keeping a low profile?"
"good."
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Let the rich company, Sima Bachelor, and I promote this matter. The officials should not focus on this, but should continue to focus on the New Deal."
Zhao Xu asked curiously: "How do you say this?"
Are you so great?
Ignore yourself and focus on Wang Anshi.
Speaking of which, does Wang Anshi need your care?
Zhang Fei said: "Judging from this matter, they are mainly opposed to 'change' and their purpose is 'unchanged'. So only the officials in the world can pursue 'change', so where are the officials' attention, where will their attention be?" .
Officials should also be aware that their opposition to the New Deal has become less vocal recently. "
Zhao Xu was startled and nodded: "Don't tell me that I haven't noticed it. Indeed, there have been a lot fewer people talking about the New Deal recently."
But as he said that, he added: "According to your wishes, you want to induce them to oppose the New Deal?"
In my heart, I felt that it was more or less not very kind. Wang Anshi was not easy either!
Zhang Fei explained: “Even if the officials don’t do this, they will still continue to oppose the new law when it is fully implemented next year, because they are more afraid of the New Deal.
Moreover, no matter what, the New Deal is the top priority of the country, but if the officials also insist on holding on to the legal system at the same time, it will cause the officials to disperse their efforts and focus on one thing and lose the other. "
Zhao Xu nodded slightly.
Zhang Fei continued: "Since the main battlefield is the New Deal, the officials should also concentrate on promoting the New Deal. If everyone focuses their attention on the main battlefield, then everyone can have discussions on the secondary battlefield of justice. , we can exchange interests without having to fight at close range.
I suggest that after the general decision is made, the officials will entrust the matter to Duke Fu and Duke Wen to handle it. They are mature and prudent and will not be too radical. They will discuss it with those people. In this way, they will have a clear understanding of this secondary battlefield. , you will feel more at ease. "
Zhao Xu nodded and said: "But in this case, wouldn't it mean that the cultivation of the law is far away?"
It would be difficult to implement this without the emperor's support.
Zhang Fei said: "A few days ago, Bachelor Sima suggested that I should go to the local area with the legal system. I will create a world for the officials."
Zhao Xu asked worriedly: "Can you do it alone?"
Zhang Fei didn't answer and asked instead: "Why do the officials think Bachelor Sima arranged for me to go there?"
Zhao Xu said: "It's not just for the New Deal."
Zhang Fei said: "What if I can block it?"
Zhao Xu asked: "How do you block it?"
Zhang Fei said sarcastically: "Of course it is the officials who support me."
Zhao Xu fainted, "I want to support the New Deal again. Isn't this a contradiction?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "I have talked with officials several times before about governing the country first and governing the officials. If Wang Xueshi fails to complete this step, there will definitely be problems. This is my opportunity. I will argue with reason and will never do it." Make it difficult for officials to do it.”
Zhao Xu nodded: "If you can block it, then they may support you."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "The officials think too well of them. They will definitely fan the flames and make us kill each other and hurt both sides. For them, this is the best result."
At this point, he changed the subject, "But to the officials, it's just a fight between two hands. No matter how fierce the fight is, it's impossible to get any injuries."
Zhao Xu couldn't help but clapped his hands, and there was a "snap" sound. He reacted immediately, but raised his right hand again, "My right hand has a bad temper!"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "But the officials will not let it hurt his left hand."
(End of chapter)
