When they came to the hall, Han Kuang was already sitting there, drinking tea leisurely, but did not salute when Fang Congzhe came in.

Fang Congzhe didn't seem to notice Han Kuang's attitude. Neither of them spoke, they just sat quietly.

"Tell me! What do you want me to do?" Fang Congzhe shook his head with a wry smile and said slowly. After all, his family and life were at stake, so Fang Congzhe still couldn't be so stable and calm.

"Master Fang naturally knows what we want. I think Master Fang should know how to do it! As long as Master Fang does it, we will also abide by the rules." Han Kuang's words were very vague, but he believed that this official had been ups and downs for decades.

It is impossible for an old man not to understand.

"Of course I know this. Don't worry, I will give you a discount tomorrow. But you must keep your word and don't go back on your word." Fang Congzhe said slowly with a calm face. These words seemed to have exhausted all his strength.

"see a visitor out."

"No need, we'd better be more careful." Han Kuang ignored Fang Congzhe, slowly turned around and left Fang Congzhe's mansion.

Looking at Han Kuang's leaving figure, Fang Congzhe chuckled and said: "After all, you are not in the capital, and you are not well-informed. I am afraid you will have to make wedding clothes for others this time."

The moonlight is bright, the breeze is gentle, and the Forbidden City is unusually quiet and peaceful. The Qianqing Palace is brightly lit at this time. The young Emperor Tianqi has not yet fallen asleep, but is looking at the memorial that was just handed over. This makes Li Lan on the side see

Very distressed.

"Your Majesty, these are all memorials written by Fang Congzhe, the first assistant in the orchestra. They all have the same meaning. Stop reading them and rest early!" Li Lan said in a low voice while gently stroking Emperor Tianqi's hair.

Gently taking Li Lan's hand and putting it to his mouth, Emperor Tianqi chuckled and said: "I don't want to, but there is no free bargain in this world. This fisherman is not that simple. This time he can pick it up."

It's a bargain because that person is too far away from the capital. It's also because he doesn't know me well and is careless. It won't be that simple in the future."

"Your Majesty, this world is so big! How can there be anything that doesn't bother you! Relax your mind." Of course Li Lan knew what Emperor Tianqi was talking about. He might not understand a little bit, but sometimes women are still confused.

A little bit is good.

In the next few days, the city of Beijing was very peaceful. The lives of ordinary people did not seem to be greatly affected. They continued to work at sunrise and rest at sunset. However, in the official circles of the capital, everyone was very cautious. , they are always in a hurry whenever they go out. All the officials do not go to visit relatives and friends after get off work, and these people are not seen in the brothel.

Perhaps the only ones who realize that the atmosphere in the capital is different are those old bustards in the eight major alleys, and even some timid brothels have closed. For these people, it is better to be careful, otherwise they will not know how they died.

Time flies like water, and time flies to the ninth day of January, and Emperor Tianqi once again went to the morning court.

As the ceremony ended, the court fell into silence once again. All the officials stood there and no one spoke.

"Your Majesty, I have this report." After a period of silence, Fang Congzhe, the first assistant to the cabinet, stood up first and said loudly after saluting.

"Fang Aiqing, if you have anything to say, tell me." After looking at Fang Congzhe, Emperor Tianqi smiled. The old man still couldn't hold it back. Maybe this is the only way he can escape unscathed! It's not that his ability is not good, maybe this

These are the rules of the game, the rules of the game that everyone should abide by.

"Your Majesty, I am old, my eyes are dim, and I am really not of much use. Recently, my legs and feet are not good anymore. I hope that Your Majesty can understand the hardships of my old minister, and by allowing him to report to his old age and return to his hometown, he will fulfill his duty as a monarch and his ministers." Fang Congzhe said slowly.

He knelt down and touched his head to the ground.

Looking at the old man's appearance, Emperor Tianqi suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. Did he go too far? How could he force the old man to do this? But after thinking about his opponent and his own plan, he felt uneasy.

I have to harden my heart.

Gently lifting up the dragon robe, he slowly walked down the dragon chair and came to Fang Congzhe's side. He stretched out his hand to help Fang Congzhe up. Emperor Tianqi said lightly: "I am a veteran of three dynasties. I am very reluctant to part with you. Since

Aiqing has decided to leave, so I won’t say anything else. But if Aiqing leaves this time, I will not reserve a bachelor’s position for you. I will come back when you are well.”

"Long live my Holy Ming, long live long live." Everyone knelt down again. Some were sincere, some were acting, and some were just following the crowd.

"I can't help you this time, and I will make it up to you in the future." Emperor Tianqi patted Fang Congzhe on the shoulder hard and whispered in his ear.

"Your Majesty, I will have no regrets in this life if I can hear your Majesty's words. I am watching your Majesty revive the Ming Dynasty in my hometown." Fang Congzhe's body was shaking uncontrollably at this time, and there were faint tears in his eyes.

Slowly walking back to the Dragon Bookcase, Emperor Tianqi said loudly: "Fang Aiqing has served the country with all his heart and soul, serving three dynasties. I will remember your merits, and the people of the world will remember your merits. I have specially appointed you as a Taibao, and you will return home in fine clothes." Regarding this.

The chief minister of the cabinet, Fang Congzhe, did not have a good impression of Emperor Tianqi. During the palace transfer case, Fang Congzhe had taken refuge with Li Xuanshi. Although forced by the situation, Emperor Tianqi did not forget that this was why Emperor Tianqi decided not to protect him.

main reason.

"My Lord, thank you for your kindness." At this time, Fang Congzhe no longer felt disappointed in his heart, but felt faintly excited.

On this day, no one in the entire court was talking about anything else, and the court soon dispersed. Everyone was not very peaceful. The Donglin Party members were in a very mixed mood, but the joy after success was not.

It didn't linger in everyone's mind, but seemed a bit heavy.

More ministers praised Emperor Tianqi's benevolence. The emperor will remember everything you have done. As long as you have merit, the emperor will not treat you badly. In this way, Emperor Tianqi seems to have lost his original image of the cowardly prince, but

A true emperor, a true emperor.

This is a huge pond. Not far away, the waterwheel is constantly turning. An old man wearing coarse clothes is sitting on the big stone beside the pond, holding a short bamboo pole in his hand.

Behind the old man stood a thin middle-aged man in his forties. The middle-aged man was wearing an official uniform. Judging from the color of the clothes, he was a civil servant of the fourth grade. This civil servant, who was a high-ranking official when he went out, suddenly

He was standing behind the old man with a respectful expression, as if waiting for the old man's instructions.
Chapter completed!