Yan family! Rich! Wow. The relationship between father-in-law and son-in-law in ancient times is also so clear.
Zhang Fei couldn't help but glance at Fu Bi in surprise, and thought to himself, yes! Yan Jidao was his brother-in-law, and he didn't promote him.
Fu Bi suddenly asked: "I heard that many ministers in the DPRK and China recently recommended you to try the Suizhou case?"
Zhang Fei just nodded slightly and said: "I have heard about it a little bit, but I haven't received the official order, so I don't know much about it."
It is still in the stage of building momentum, and it is not certain whether Zhang Fei will be sent there. If the emperor makes a decision immediately, then everyone will know that it is you, the emperor, who is causing trouble.
Zhao Xu didn't pay attention to them for the time being.
Fu Bi was as clear as a mirror. He had seen too many tricks like this. He asked again: "If the officials ask you to go, will you go?"
Zhang Fei pretended to hesitate and said, "I dare not disobey the emperor's orders."
Fu Bi said: "If you don't want to go, I can give you a few words."
Is he testing me, or does he really think I'm not good? Zhang Fei had some doubts in his heart.
Fu Bi seemed to understand his thoughts and said frankly: "I was the one who suggested to the officials at the beginning that we should use public prosecutors and law to eliminate the abuses of the salt administration. At that time, Sima Junshi suggested that you go, but afterwards I felt that if you really let you go, It may only encourage the growth of the seedlings, which will be detrimental to you.”
Zhang Fei also asked directly: "Master Fu, do you think this junior can't do it?"
Fu Bi sighed: "This northwest region is the top priority. There is no small matter there. It can be said that a single move affects the whole body. Although you are talented, you may not be able to think carefully and it is easy to fall into the quagmire. In that place Officials who hold important positions around the country are all bound to make mistakes, but it is not necessarily that they are wrong in their governance, but that what they see is different from what the court thought. You are so young and have made many enemies in the court. If you go When we get there, it must be extremely dangerous, not there, but in the middle of the court."
That's what politics is like. If you do well in a local area, it may not necessarily be a meritorious service, but it may also be a mistake.
For example, Fan Xiang, Xue Xiang and others are all very capable officials. They are impeached all day long. As long as they make a little mistake, they may be dismissed from office. On the contrary, those officials who are doing nothing are leisurely and contented, and maybe they will be dismissed. Can be promoted.
In official circles, most people do not seek merit, but seek no faults.
Only idiots like Fan Zhongyan and Wang Anshi would fly into the flames.
Of course, he said this to Zhang Fei because he was very optimistic about Zhang Fei, but he still supported Zhang Fei to go to Jiangnan first. The northwest was too complicated and easy to make mistakes. Even he couldn't cover everything.
Zhang Fei heard his sincere tone, and it didn't sound like he was testing himself. He also knew that he must have guessed that the emperor planned to send him to the northwest to build the public security system, so he didn't hide it and said with cupped hands: "Thank you, Mr. Fu, for your advice. I will do the same." I know there will be dangers if I go here, so if I were asked to govern, I would not dare to go, but if I were asked to build the public security system, I am still somewhat sure."
Fu Bi asked: "If national interests conflict with the law, how will you make a decision?"
Zhang Fei said: "Of course we put national interests first."
Fu Bi was startled and said, "If that's the case, how can you build a good public security system?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "The first point of the legal system is to safeguard the interests of the country and the monarch. As long as we make good use of this, I believe there is a chance of success, because if they want to deal with me, they will definitely take advantage of this."
Fu Bi nodded slightly after hearing this. Yes, he was different from the selfless officials like Xianggong Bao and Xianggong Zhao now. He knew how to be flexible and was better at playing tricks. Said: "So, you are fully prepared."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "To be honest with Mr. Fu, there is no way to prepare for this matter. If I are really allowed to go, I plan to take it one step at a time. If it doesn't work, I will get out as soon as possible. I will never act on impulse. Anyway, I You are still young, success is a miracle, failure is natural.”
Fu Bi laughed when he heard this, "If you think so, I feel relieved."
After a pause, he continued: "To tell you the truth, I just don't agree with you going to the northwest, but if you go to other places, I still agree with it. I will also see how you will judge the case and give you some advice." Our practice brings enlightenment.”
Zhang Fei didn't understand why and asked: "Did Mr. Fu encounter any problems in his practice?"
Fu Bi sighed: "It's easier to know than to do! Every time I listen to your class, I always feel enlightened and full of longing, but when I use it, I always feel that it is difficult to master it. This practice is a long road, I guess It will take many more years.”
"That's it!"
Zhang Fei couldn't help but frown.
Fu Bi said: "What? Are you planning to bring the new method there?"
"No."
Zhang Fei shook his head and said: "I originally thought that if I wanted to go, I would select a few students to go with me. The rich man also knows that with my background and age, there are only a few students who can suppress me." student."
Fu Bi hurriedly said: "It doesn't matter, you can choose, alas. In fact, they are still too young. They can't help much in practicing the law. The ones who are really cultivating are Kuanfu, Junshi and I. All they can do is ask questions.”
"Yeah?"
"Um."
"I wonder who among those students, Mr. Fu, can go with me?" Zhang Fei asked again.
Fu Bi thought for a while and said, "Cai Bian and Shangguan are the most suitable. Although Ye Zuqia is talented, he is also quite arrogant. If you take him there, I'm afraid you will get into trouble. Although Cai Jing is thoughtful, he is too arrogant." He is smooth and good at opportunism, and his thoughts are not on the judiciary, but on his official career."
Zhang Fei said thoughtfully: "This is a good candidate."
Fu Bi frowned and said, "What did you say?"
Zhang Fei was startled, first glanced at Fu Bi awkwardly, and then said hey: "When you go to the northwest, you still have to know how to be flexible. If I are surrounded by a group of rigid people, this matter will not be easy to handle! If it really What’s more, these four people are coming with me, and Cai Jing is probably the least likely to cause trouble to me, after all, he is very nervous about his career.”
Fu Bi said: "But it is also possible that I will betray you because of this."
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "It's possible for anyone. Some people do it for justice, while others do it for official career. It's inevitable."
Fu Bi stroked his beard and suddenly asked, "What if Xu Zhongtu betrayed you?"
"My father-in-law?" Zhang Fei asked in surprise.
Fu Bi nodded and said, "Suppose your father-in-law supports Wang Jiefu and you support Sima Junshi, what would you do?"
Wow. How to talk about such a complicated issue. Zhang Fei was sweating a little and said, "I really haven't thought about this, but my father-in-law and I rarely talk about official matters. Even if this happens, I don't think it will affect the family relationship between us."
"It's easier said than done!" A bitter smile appeared at the corner of Fu Bi's mouth.
At this moment, Wen Yanbo, Sima Guang, and Lu Gongzu came over.
"Fu Gong."
"You are here too."
Fu Bi looked at the three of them in surprise.
Wen Yanbo chuckled and said, "I am curious, so I came here to have a look."
Zhang Fei quickly raised his hand and said, "Young man Zhang San has met Duke Wen, Prime Minister Ji, and Bachelor of Sima."
Wen Yanbo and Lu Gongzhu nodded slightly, while Sima Guang turned his face to one side.
Lu Gongzhu glanced at Sima Guang, then smiled at Zhang Fei and said: "Zhang San, I didn't expect that you have such a high reputation in the court, and everyone in the court favors you!"
Zhang Fei smiled bitterly and said: "Perhaps it won't be long before the officials in the northwest will also favor me and recommend me to return to the court and become prime minister."
As soon as these words came out, Wen Yanbo, Lu Gongzhu, and Fu Bi couldn't help it, and burst out laughing.
The corners of Sima Guang's mouth twitched, and he was holding back his smile.
It happened to be almost the same time, so a few people walked inside. Zhang Fei deliberately stayed next to Sima Guang and whispered: "Bachelor Sima, this matter really has nothing to do with me. I didn't betray you."
Sima Guang deliberately slowed down and hummed: "If you don't tell, who will know?"
Wen Yanbo and Lu Gongzhu also noticed it, but they pretended not to see it and walked straight inside.
"Official!"
Zhang Fei said.
"Official family?"
Sima Guang frowned slightly.
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Sima Scholar is not aware of this, and the officials have also noticed this matter. Moreover, the officials seem to have planned to let me go to the northwest to build the Public Security Bureau, and at the same time they hope that I can put an end to this matter for Zhong'e, so that So that he can concentrate on fighting the enemy on the border."
Sima Guang panicked and said, "You're not going to sacrifice Lu Shen, are you?"
Zhang Fei said hurriedly: "Absolutely not! Please rest assured, Bachelor Sima, on this point."
Sima Guang nodded slightly, looked at Zhang Fei again, and sighed: "Actually, I can't blame you for this. It was me who recommended you to go to the northwest, and it was I who took the case to you. But now the deal is settled, you have to go. You have to be careful with everything!”
Zhang Fei chuckled and said: "To be honest, Bachelor Sima, what I am most worried about here is Bachelor Sima."
Sima Guang bulged his eyes and said, "Are you still worried about me?"
Zhang Fei said: "Bachelor Sima, the judicial reform is in your hands. If something happens to you, then I will be doomed! If this tree falls, you will be my towering tree!"
"Stop flattering me!" Sima Guang waved his sleeves and said, "What can happen to me?"
Zhang Fei said: "Well, what do you say?"
Sima Guang saw that he was hesitant to speak. After pondering for a moment, he immediately pointed at Zhang Fei and said, "Wait a minute! Please explain it clearly to me. Are you worried that I will lose to that Wang Jiefu?"
Zhang Fei hurriedly said: "That's not what I meant. I was afraid that Bachelor Sima and Bachelor Wang would compete with each other and give up the business."
"Abandoning the stall?" Sima Guang blew his beard and glared, "Is this me this kind of person?"
Zhang Fei said: "Sima, please calm down and listen to what I have to say."
"you say!"
Sima Guang said: "I really want to know why you think so."
Take it seriously! Take it seriously!
Zhang Fei whispered: "I'm just afraid that Master Sima will pay too much attention to Master Wang's New Deal and ignore the judicial reform. But in fact, the significance of judicial reform is more important than the New Deal. Moreover, many officials in the DPRK are also afraid of this judicial reform. , when the academician Sima was not careful, he followed the villain's path and sacrificed the basics for the sake of the weak, so that the judicial reform failed."
Sima Guang said: "Don't worry, how could I do such a stupid thing?"
Zhang Fei said: "Then if Academician Wang wants to compete with the people and plunder people's wealth, what will Academician Sima do?"
Sima Guang said: "Then I certainly won't let him succeed."
Zhang Fei asked again: "If the officials support Academician Wang and don't listen to Academician Sima at all, how should Academician Sima respond?"
Sima Guang said: "Since the officials don't trust me, what about me?"
Zhang Fei asked: "What?"
Sima Guang blinked and said with a lack of confidence: "Are you asking me to let Wang Jiefu do whatever he wants?"
Zhang Fei said: "That's what I'm worried about. I worked hard in the northwest, but the judicial reform was gone. Wasn't I working in vain? And I might be implicated in it!"
He was really worried about this. In the past year or two, he had been the lubricant between the king and Sima, and he used Zhao Xu's trust to try to maintain an unbreakable situation. This was the most important thing for him. Advantageously, if one company is dominant, judicial construction will be difficult to build.
He was afraid that if he pulled away, Sima Guang and Wang Anshi would immediately start fighting.
Sima Guang was silent for a while, and suddenly felt that Zhang Fei's worries seemed reasonable. If he gave up his stall, he would be selling him, and suddenly said: "Okay! I promise you that no matter what, I will keep this judicial reform."
Zhang Fei breathed a sigh of relief, "Then I'll be relieved."
Seeing his expression, Sima Guang felt uncomfortable and said unconvinced: "Why do you want Wang Jiefu to talk to him so that he will not compete with the people for profit?"
Zhang Fei said: "Xueshi Wang has such a stubborn character, can I persuade him?"
Sima Guang nodded and said: "Yes! If he can persuade me, he is not Wang Jiefu. It is right for you to come to me and tell me. Okay, I will stay away from you before you return to the court."
Wow. How can you be better than him? Not even a virtue, I came to you just because I know that if there is a fight, it will be you and not him. Zhang Fei said in disbelief: "This is really a injustice to Bachelor Sima."
Sima Guang said: "Then you have to do something to achieve results."
"sure!"
After chatting, the two entered the building. It was already bustling with people and the seats were packed. But what was surprising was that the first and second floors were all white-haired scholar-bureaucrats, and the young people were all driven to the third floor. Go, this old man doesn't want to climb these stairs.
In the Ci world of the Northern Song Dynasty, this Yan Shu was definitely a presence like Mount Tai and Beidou. From the elderly to the young, everyone admired his Ci.
It's really top-notch nowadays.
Coupled with the emergence of drama, it attracted another wave of traffic.
Fu Bi was seen standing in front with a cane. Sima Guang and Zhang Fei walked over and glanced sideways. They saw Fu Bi looking up blankly, his cloudy eyes slightly moist.
Follow his gaze and look up.
But I saw two pieces of red silk falling straight from the third floor, and I saw it said:
A new song and a glass of wine, the weather is the same as last year. When does the sun set?
Helplessly, the flowers fall away, and the familiar swallow returns. Small garden fragrant path wandering alone.
(End of chapter)
