After the banquet ended happily, Fang Zian sent Shi Hao back home. Shi Hao asked Fang Zian to get in the carriage and talk. Fang Zian knew that Shi Hao had many questions, so he got off the horse and got into the car.

The lights in the market are like daylight, and the streets are wide. The sound of the horse's hooves pulling the cart is clear and sweet on the bluestone floor. The lights of the markets on both sides look like a flowing river of lights.

It's early summer, and people go to bed even later. At this moment, the streets are still full of people, gathering friends for late-night snacks and shopping in shops, which is as bustling as daytime.

"When I came back this time, I saw that the atmosphere in the capital was very different. When I was in Yanjing, I felt extremely depressed when I looked at the streets and people of the Jin Dynasty. When I came to Lin'an in the Song Dynasty, it was a world of difference. This time, especially

The appearance of the people is very different, it should be related to the eradication of Qin Hui." Shi Hao said with a smile.

Fang Zian smiled and said: "Maybe. Once Qin Hui was eliminated, everyone was proud and proud, and they were naturally happy. The old thief was like a dark cloud hanging over the head, making people feel depressed and fearful. Fortunately, everything passed. Looking at the street

, it’s not worth our hard work.”

Shi Hao sighed: "Yeah, thinking about what happened in the Kingdom of Jin in the past six months, it feels like a lifetime ago. It's a miracle that we can come back alive. I didn't expect that when we arrived in Haozhou, we were framed by Qin Hui again, and almost even our relatives suffered.

Implicated. Zian, you have contributed the most and worked hardest along the way. You did basically everything, but I did nothing. I just sat back and enjoyed the results."

Fang Zian said hurriedly: "My father-in-law said such things again, didn't I? As long as my father-in-law sits there, I will be confident in my actions. Besides, you haven't done anything, and every opinion you give is very important."

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Shi Hao said: "Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. Now the clouds have cleared and the fog has dispersed, the sky is clear and the sun is clear. The court will also have a new look. The emperor has decided to abdicate. After the prince succeeds to the throne, it will be a different situation. This is exactly

It's a great time for you to make great achievements. Why do you repeatedly decline the important position of the prince today? Don't say that you are not qualified for the important position, and don't say that your qualifications are shallow. I know that you have this ability even if you are the prime minister. If you think that others

If you can speak, you can be the deputy prime minister, or you can be the deputy privy envoy. These are all possible. Why should you reject it outright? Are you really indifferent to fame and fortune? I know you are not the kind of person who is indifferent to fame and fortune."

Fang Zian said softly: "My father-in-law, don't you know the inside story of the previous episode? That night I attacked and forced the emperor to abdicate. Now that Qin Hui has conferred the title, the emperor has agreed to abdicate, but the knot in his heart cannot be solved. Your Majesty

There is another piece of information in my hands, and he must hate me even more. It's just that he can't do anything to me openly, but he must be extremely wary of me in his heart. In his eyes, I am an unfaithful and unjust traitor.

Thief."

Shi Hao frowned and said: "Your idea is not false. The emperor must be worried, but the prince is about to ascend the throne, so why should you care about the emperor's opinion?"

Fang Zian smiled and said: "My father-in-law is a scholar and a gentleman. In the eyes of a gentleman, everyone in the world is a gentleman. My father-in-law still doesn't pay much attention to what is in the hearts of these people. The emperor and the prince are both surnamed Zhao. This country in the Song Dynasty

It is also the kingdom of his Zhao family. The prince is about to ascend the throne, can the emperor not teach him the art of the emperor? The emperor said that he is delegating power, but can he really delegate power? This time I made a deal, I let him

He still refused to abdicate honorably. It was not until Qin Hui rebelled that he had to agree. Because if the delay continued, Qin Hui would attack the palace, and he would be captured by Qin Hui as a puppet. I really forced him to have no choice.

But I knew he would never abdicate. After I did this, I actually put myself at the forefront. The prince was testing my thoughts a few days ago, fearing that I had any ambitions. I am a sensitive person.

I can hear the precaution in his words. Rather than being suspected, why not stay away from power, so that he can feel more at ease. This is what I think."

Shi Hao said in surprise: "You mean, the prince actually has some ideas? That's not the case. I know the prince well. He shouldn't be so dark."

Fang Zian smiled and said: "Now and then, can a person's thoughts be the same when he is a prince and when he is an emperor? I'm not saying that the prince will definitely have thoughts about me. But one thing is for sure, he will definitely have feelings for me.

I am defensive. Why should I let him look at me with caution. For me, overthrowing Qin Hui has completed my merits. I may not have to do other things. Recovering the mountains and rivers, revitalizing the Song Dynasty, these things

The prince will do it, and many people will help him. I will also help him, but not in a conspicuous position. What I do is not a wise way to protect oneself, it is a strategy, a decision after weighing. I stay away from power.

, Your Majesty, don’t worry, I’ll also feel at ease, so that you don’t have to guess and something will happen sooner or later.”

Shi Hao frowned and said: "According to what you said, it seems that I shouldn't agree to the position of Yushi Zhongcheng tonight."

Fang Zian smiled and said: "My father-in-law is different, you didn't do the things I did that would be frowned upon by the world."

Shi Haodao: "But my relationship with you...don't get me wrong. I'm not trying to distance myself from the relationship. I mean, I'm your father-in-law. If they have opinions about you, they will naturally have opinions about me too."

Fang Zian shook his head and said: "Father-in-law, there's no need to worry. I'm just retreating to seek peace. The matter is far from getting out of hand. I'm just taking precautions. Father-in-law wants to be safe. There's no need to worry about my affairs or think about it."

So much. The prince is very ambitious and wants to do something big, so his father-in-law should provide more assistance and keep an eye on those people in the court to prevent them from ruining the prince's affairs. The new emperor ascended the throne at a time when he was full of enthusiasm and was taking advantage of his

Do something with passion. Don't let some people in the court ruin your work and dampen your energy. The prince is a person who wants to do things, but his temper cannot stand setbacks."

Shi Hao thought for a while and nodded: "Zian, you have your own opinion, and I can't force you. In fact, you think about things more carefully than I do. Since you have decided like this, I can only respect your opinion. Take it seriously."

If you want to go to the Shipping Department, that's fine. Just get a job as a minister in the Ministry of Household Affairs, otherwise it will look like you have been demoted to others, and you will have to blame the prince."

Fang Zian smiled and said: "Heroes have similar views. I have already told the prince that being a minister of household affairs, a fourth-rank official, or a civilian position. It is much more prestigious than my previous position as a fifth-rank general."

Shi Hao chuckled and said, "As long as you are happy. I will ask someone to come back tomorrow to choose a date. Your and Ning Yue's marriage will be arranged early, which will take away a worry for us."

Fang Zian nodded and said: "Okay, I have also made preparations in advance. This time I will do it in a glorious way and not let my father-in-law get away with it."

That’s what makes people lose face.”

Shi Hao smiled and said: "There's no need to be extravagant, just make it passable."

…

The chaos after Qin Hui's death lasted for a while, but as time went by, it gradually calmed down and became more orderly. The imperial court issued imperial edicts successively, and Tang Situi was temporarily appointed as prime minister. Although this

An appointment was criticized, and many people thought it was inappropriate. But Tang Sidei was one of the people who knew the inside story, and even Zhao Gou had to agree to the appointment. Tang Sidei himself spoke out unashamedly on some occasions.

He talked about how he noticed Qin Hui's conspiracy, reported it in advance, and discussed countermeasures in advance. This naturally attracted a lot of praise.

However, Tang Si returned to have some ability. Under his auspices, the purge of Qin Hui's poisonous people went smoothly. Of course, many people were exempted from punishment by talking about connections and using backdoors, and by exposing and reporting people who bit back. These things

Unavoidable, in fact, no one from top to bottom was willing to engage in too much war, and only the family members headed by Qin Hui and die-hard loyalists were investigated and dealt with, including his in-law Cao Yong and Liang Shidao, who was single-handedly promoted.

Fang Zian was surprised that there was one person who could get away with it. This person was Wan Qixi. The news that Fang Zian received was that Wan Qixi had handed over a thick stack of books on the morning of Qin Hui's execution.

It contains all the records of Qin Hui's words and deeds, as well as the records of accepting bribes to install positions and seeking benefits. He also secretly confessed some records of assassinating courtiers and doing evil things.

With this booklet, the purge of Qin Hui's crimes and poisonous drugs was more effective. Wan Qixi was one of Qin Hui's right-hand men before. Who would have thought that he would secretly record everything he had done while following Qin Hui?

Everything he knew. Qin Hui's death was a strong guarantee for his innocence.

Wan Qixi said that due to the situation, he could not make it public before, so he could only fight with Qin Huixu and did some things against his will. But in fact, he was secretly collecting evidence of Qin Hui's crime, hoping that one day it could be made public. He shaped himself into a

The character of a mole who infiltrates the enemy, endures the humiliation and forces a smile, just to record all the crimes of the old thief.

Some people were disdainful, some were suspicious, and some were accusing him. However, he was still acquitted and was only punished by being demoted one level and transferred to another place as a state official. In fact, this cannot be regarded as a punishment. But those who know the inside story understand that Wan Qixi

In the evening of that day, he sent his beautiful concubine's green beads and a box of gold and silver to Tang Si Tui's house. The next day, Tang Si Tui praised Wan Qixi's patience and humiliation.

Veteran minister Zhang Jun was re-appointed as Privy Councilor. His comeback gave many people a premonition that the imperial court was about to make big moves. He was a die-hard war fighter. As Privy Councilor, he and the Jin people might not be so peaceful.

In addition, Shi Hao was appointed as Yushi Zhongcheng. Fang Zian was appointed as Minister of Household Affairs, in charge of shipping and trade. Perhaps for balance, Fang Zian was given the title of bachelor of Wenzhang Pavilion and the title of earl. Zhang Xiaoxiang

When a large number of young talents were added to the imperial yamen, in a short period of time, it suddenly became full of vitality. These people all held enthusiasm and ambition, and acted with great passion every day, which made the entire imperial court
Chapter completed!