Chapter 357 Family Banquet
The reason why Fang Zian explores Feng Yiming's life experience and the relationship between him and the prince is actually to verify Feng Yiming's identity and determine whether he is trustworthy. Just like the previous surprise attack on Feng Yiming to verify his martial arts skills, Fang Zian
Zian's subsequent plans required not only someone with strong martial arts skills, but also someone who was completely trustworthy. He could not trust Prince Pu'an unconditionally based on his words.
But what Fang Zian never expected was that Feng Yiming's experience was so rich and impressive. Not only was this man a member of the Yue Family Army, he had fought to the death against the Jin people, he had also been a participant in the Battle of Xiaoshang River.
Moreover, he also attacked Qin Hui. If such a person is not worthy of trust, then there will be no one worthy of trust in this world.
When Fang Zian confessed his intention of asking these things, Feng Yiming also expressed his understanding. From the beginning, he knew that Fang Zian was testing whether he was trustworthy and he didn't care about it. Feng Yiming told Fang Zian that he didn't need to judge.
Fang Zian's credibility is because he is the person sent by the prince. He completely believes that the person entrusted by the prince is absolutely trustworthy, so he will have no reservations.
It is getting late and the sky is getting dark.
Feng Yiming stood up and lit a candle, skinned the rabbit he had killed and roasted it on the fire. He also took out a jar of wine and placed it on the small table next to the fire.
"Master Fang, the prince asked you to come to me because he must have something important to tell you. I don't have anything to entertain you here, so I can only drink with this hare. How about we drink and chat."
Fang Zian smiled and said: "That's great, I must disturb you today. I do have a plan. The prince said that if I want to implement this plan, I need capable helpers, so he asked me to visit Brother Feng. Before
I don't think so, but now, I think that Brother Feng must participate in this plan."
In the following time, the two people drank and talked, and Fang Zian told him all about his plan. Feng Yiming did not express worries or doubts like others when he heard Fang Zian's adventurous plan. He did not express any surprise.
He was worried. After listening to Fang Zian's plan, he only said one sentence: I am not good at planning, but as long as the prince can use it and as long as it is beneficial to the prince and the overall situation, I am willing to follow Lord Fang's instructions and make arrangements.
Fang Zian nodded slowly, admiring Feng Yiming even more. A person who has experienced a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, a person who has experienced the cruel test of life and death, he will not worry about anything needlessly, and will not worry about things unfounded. A member of the Yue Family Army
General, he will not question the purpose and results of the mission, because his deepest belief is execution. Even if it is a sea of swords, mountains of fire, or even if he has to risk his life, he will do it without even frowning. Of course.
, Feng Yiming is not a cold-blooded machine. He said that as long as it is beneficial to the prince and beneficial to the overall situation, he will not have any ideas. Therefore, he is a loyal and goal-oriented person, not a thoughtless machine.
Even though Feng Yiming expressed no objection, Fang Zian still wanted to discuss some details with him and ask for some of his views and opinions. Feng Yiming carefully put forward a few points, all of which focused on the key points, and Fang Zian also did it one by one.
explanation. The two of them talked until late at night, and their words were very congenial. After drinking up the jar of wine, they both lay down beside the fire pit drunk and fell asleep.
When the morning sun rose, Fang Zian accompanied Feng Yiming to Feng Yiming's mother's grave behind the house. Feng Yiming knelt on the grave and kowtowed, and said in a deep voice: "Mother, my son was originally going to observe mourning for you for one year, but now my son
I have to go to the city to do some work. Your Majesty, please help me.
Now he is in deep trouble, and his son cannot sit idly by. When you were alive, you often said that your son should do something for the people of the world and not waste his time. Your son will always keep it in mind. Your son will definitely follow his mother's teachings.
Do something for the people of the world. Now my son has to do things early. I forgive the child for being unfilial. I can't come to your grave every day to sweep and worship and talk to you. But the child will come back to see you often. Please forgive me for being unfilial.
Can forgive children's unfilial piety."
Fang Zian also bowed and saluted. Last night, he had agreed with Feng Yiming that Feng Yiming would move to his home so that he could act in camera and discuss at any time. Feng Yiming had to end his filial piety period early and agreed to live in Fang Zian's house.
After worshiping, the two left the small valley at the foot of Yuhuang Mountain, turned out of the mountain road, turned up the mountain road, and returned to the city.
After a period of time, the city seemed to have returned to calm. Although the incident at Wanchun Garden shocked the capital, people were also very forgetful. Soon, the incident seemed to fade away and be replaced by other things.
.Only some regular visitors to Wanchun Garden and Qin Xiqing’s fans would occasionally think of this incident, but they had no other thoughts besides feeling sad in their hearts. In the final analysis, Qin Xiqing was just a brothel girl, and with her
Life has become more glorious, and it is not difficult to live without her. There are rumors that she escaped from the capital, and there are rumors that she died unexpectedly, but apart from adding a sigh, there is nothing more.
Fang Zian's life is also very regular. He handles official business in the Yamen every day and inspects various fire brigade stations. He is very busy. However, during this period, Fang Zian was summoned by Zhao Gou. During that summons, Zhao Gou
Zhao Gou expressed his comfort in a vague way. He told Fang Zian that he still recognized Fang Zian's ability and did not care what some people said. Zhao Gou said that he only hoped that Fang Zian would not be swayed and troubled by some things.
If he works with peace of mind, nothing bad will happen to him.
Fang Zian certainly understood that the incident between Wanchunyuan and Prince Pu'an had affected Zhao Gou's view of him to some extent. Zhao Gou was still well aware of his connection with Prince Pu'an and Wanchunyuan.
However, because he did not want to attack too widely, and because he was not involved deeply, Zhao Gou did not intend to deal with him, even if someone seemed to say something behind his back. However, Fang Zian also heard what Zhao Gou meant.
.Zhao Gou's words are not so much a compliment as a warning. Zhao Gou wants to understand that he actually knows some things well.
One day in mid-November, Fang Zian finally found an opportunity and took advantage of the fire army's outing of the city for training. He disguised Qin Xiqing and several of her female guards and mingled with the army and sent them out of the city. Because Qin Xiqing living in his own home was definitely not
For a long-term plan, the Qin Party's eyes and ears are constantly prying, and Fang Zian is worried that sooner or later, the truth will be exposed. Previously, Fang Zian had asked Qian Kang to arrange a residence at the Wantou Village Manufacturing Bureau, in a building on the west side of the manufacturing bureau's logistics area.
The newly built house has been decorated, and Qin Xiqing can only settle there temporarily. In order to avoid anyone internally having doubts, Fang Zian gave Qin Xiqing the title of the chief steward with full authority to handle the affairs of the Manufacturing Bureau on his behalf. After all, Qin Xiqing is also the Manufacturing Bureau.
As a major shareholder, this status is still suitable.
Even so, Fang Zian still feels a little uncomfortable. Qin Xiqing has ended up in a situation where she can't even stay in the capital. This must be a huge gap from her previous life. At this moment, he really can't protect her safety in the capital, which also makes Fang Zian
A great sense of frustration arose. Now that the situation was completely passive, Fang Zian felt a great pressure.
Time flies so fast, it’s already gone in a blink of an eye
By the end of the winter month, on November 22nd, the weather was extremely cold and the north wind was strong. In the evening of that day, Qin Hui returned from the palace and summoned several close officials to have a banquet at home.
It was cold and cold outside, but it was as warm as spring in Qin Hui's flower hall. The giant candles were shining brightly, the fragrant cakes were burning vigorously, and the air was full of a warm spring-like atmosphere. In addition, the flowers and birds on the flower and bird screen were in full bloom, and colorful birds were in full bloom.
The bright scene of spreading wings is more like being in a spring day.
The dishes at the banquet are also extremely luxurious. All kinds of seasonal vegetables, bear paws, deer tails, West Lake vinegar fish, delicacies from the mountains and the sea are all available. Many of them are extremely rare and rare things that even the emperor may not be able to eat, but at the Qin Mansion banquet
Not hard to see.
Those who came to the banquet were all close associates of Qin Hui. Tang Situi, the deputy envoy to the Privy Council, Wan Qixi, the counselor of the political affairs hall, Liang Shidao, the censor Zhongcheng and the minister of the Ministry of Rites, Cao Yong, the minister of the Ministry of household affairs and the minister of the censor, were all.
The person Qin Hui could trust most was, of course, Qin Hui's grandson Qin Tan.
These people were invited to come and took their seats one after another. When they saw the delicacies on the table, they all smiled and smacked their tongues.
"Prime Minister Qin, what day is it today? How come you have such a nice banquet to entertain us? We are not getting rewarded for our merits." Wan Qixi said, wiping his goatee.
"Yes, Prime Minister Qin's birthday today? No, it's not today. Or... the fifth master Fangchen? That's not right, the fifth master's birthday is in August. What's wrong?" Tang Si Tuiye
Hehe laughed.
Qin Hui sat on the throne, stroking his beard and smiling: "What? Is it necessary to have something happen before I can ask you to come to my house for a banquet? If nothing happens, we can't get together?"
"What Prime Minister Qin said is absolutely true. With Prime Minister Qin's grace, let's just eat. Why are you asking so much? Anyway, whatever Prime Minister Qin said, I, Mr. Liang, will do it. If you eat wine, you will eat wine, and if you drink water, you will drink water.
, Don’t be too talkative. The depth of Prime Minister Qin’s wisdom cannot be guessed by someone like me. I only know four words, which is: obey and do as you are told!" Liang Shidao laughed.
Wan Qixi and Tang Situi looked sideways at Liang Shidao. This guy was so flattering to the point of shamelessness. His recent blush in front of Qin Hui was due to this shameless flattery. He was originally just a low-ranking official.
Now he has reached the position of Yushi Zhongcheng. He has been promoted rapidly and is gradually gaining the upper hand.
"What Mr. Liang said is as if we don't listen to Mr. Qin's orders. Mr. Qin obviously has something to say today, but you are so clueless, how can you do it? Do you think you are just here to eat and drink today? Mr. Liang,
Only if you study more on weekdays can you live up to the cultivation of Prime Minister Qin. If you have to ask Prime Minister Qin for everything, isn't that stupid? How can you share the worries of Prime Minister Qin?" Wan Qixi said with a smile.
Liang Shidao's face turned pale and he said in embarrassment: "What Master Wanqi taught is that the lower officials have been taught."
Although he climbed up the ranks very quickly, Liang Shidao still dared not challenge senior officials like Wan Qixi and Tang Situi at this moment. His status and position in the mind of Prime Minister Qin were far from enough.
Qin Hui waved his hands and said with a smile: "Masters, please sit down. How come you are invited to a banquet and you are even bickering? Seeing that it is the twelfth lunar month, this year has not been easy. You have worked hard for the court, and you are all
It’s very hard work. I invite you to have a drink today, firstly, to thank you for your hard work over the past year, and secondly... I really have something to tell you, sir, and seek your opinions."
Chapter completed!