Gu Zheng didn't know what was going on. After hearing what he said, he didn't feel confident at all. He only wanted to calm down his anger, so he said: "If Si Jin doesn't believe me, I can take you to the Ministry of War to ask for an explanation.
I can guarantee that this matter was done by Wan Yu and others in a crazy manner and has absolutely nothing to do with Mr. Ye and Cai."
Cun Zhao was secretly delighted, and then he replied coldly: "Okay, then I'll go over and listen to your explanation."
The two of them left the Ministry of Justice, with Gu Zheng walking in front, and arrived at the Yamen of the Ministry of War in a short time. Unexpectedly, Gu Zheng also arrived, and it was difficult for Dong Sheng to tell the truth face to face, so he had to persuade Wan Yuzhi to give in first and not to stop him anymore.
Wan Yuzhi was angry: "Brother Dong, you have stopped him once without stopping. If you let him go to see Mr. Cai, wouldn't all your previous efforts be wasted?" He rushed straight to Dong Sheng without waiting for a reply.
Dong Sheng was deeply afraid that he and Gu Zheng would quarrel and cause a big trouble, so he quickly reported back to Cai Xianqing. Cai Xianqing was shocked and quickly sent a clerk out and asked the governor to meet in the hall, and the conflict was resolved.
"That's the person! That's the person!" Cun Zhao strode into the living room and pointed at Wan Yuzhi beside him, "Cai Shilang, you have to give me an explanation for this matter!"
Wan Yuzhi said angrily: "Where have I ever insulted you? I only advise you to be loyal to the emperor and don't have selfish motives!"
"Master Wan, you have implicated Mr. Ye and Cai, which is a serious crime that should be punished, but you still dare to talk about it here!" Gu Zheng refuted him loudly.
"Okay, shut up." Cai Xianqing said with a serious expression, "I have learned what happened from Ming's mouth. This is because I was not strict in teaching my subordinates, and I offended Cun Sijun. I'm really sorry, Wan Yuzhi, you did it.
What a sin, why don’t you quickly apologize to Lord Si Jin!”
Yu Zhi couldn't calm down, so he reluctantly made a deep bow to Cun Zhao, but still looked at him sideways, his face ashen.
"Master Cai is indeed a sensible person," Cun Zhao sat down with satisfaction, "It seems that these subordinates need more discipline from you. Otherwise, it will hinder the country's important affairs, which is really not something you and I can afford."
Cai Xianqing smiled and said: "Is there any important national matter that requires your help?"
"I heard that your military department is planning to raise troops on the border to attack the northern invaders. As an officer in the royal camp, I deeply admire you. But it is a pity that I am a guard officer and have no right to speak. I cannot help you say a few words in the court.
.However, I can intercede for you in front of the emperor to make your business go smoothly."
Cai Xianqing knitted his eyebrows and pondered for a moment, then laughed and said: "I am naturally honored that Cun Sijin is willing to contribute to my new policy. But now it is still in the process of being brewed, and I have not come up with a perfect strategy, so I dare not start it. Your Excellency, please
Let’s go back to the main camp first, and when we are fully prepared, we will go and report.”
Cun Zhao hurriedly said: "You can't think of it, but I have a plan to contribute. Although the border is supported by new troops, the defense is more than enough and the offense is not enough. It is better to invite more forbidden troops to go and march together."
"I will consider this..."
"No, no, no," Cun Zhao interrupted what he was about to say, "You can no longer write this petition. You need to choose someone else to write it, so as to spread the momentum and suppress the mouths of all civil and military officials. Like the Censor.
If Lu Tingci from Taiwan was promoted to be the chief admonishing officer of Taiwan and ordered to do things, who would dare to object?"
Cai Xianqing sensed something was wrong, and quickly made excuses: "The Imperial Guard has good intentions, and we accept it. But Lu Tingci is a newly promoted Jinshi. If he is promoted to this level, it will attract countless criticisms."
Cun Zhao smiled: "Our court has always valued virtuous people. If you are really capable, what's the harm in making an exception? Besides, your Lord Ye has made outstanding achievements. Who dares to criticize the people he recommends? If you still refuse, I will personally
Go tell the emperor and let Lu Tingci, the high official, get it!"
After hearing this, Cai Xianqing's smile froze, and he gritted his teeth and thought: "This guy hides a knife in his smile, so deceitful! He must be trying to put me in a controversial position and make my new policy fail! But he is here in the name of helping."
, it's not easy to argue with... It's really a dilemma!'
While hesitating, when he saw Cunzhao was about to leave, he had to hold his arm and said: "Your Majesty has not yet commented on the memorial to recapture Xuanhua. The holy will is unpredictable, so you must not speak rashly!"
Cun Zhao curled his lips and said, "Hey, what are you talking about? Your Majesty is a sage and wise king, so he naturally strongly supports measures that benefit the country and the people. There is nothing wrong with that!"
Cai Xianqing said: "After all, this will embarrass the Emperor. As ministers, you should solve your Majesty's problems. I agree to your request, so don't go talk to the Emperor."
"That's right." Cun Zhao smiled again, "Sir, don't pay attention to the gossip of idlers."
Cai Xianqing became more and more depressed when he heard his strange tone, but he had no choice but to write a memorial in front of him. In the memorial, he said, "Lu Tingci is very talented and knowledgeable, and he is worthy of admonition. The officials of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Punishment ask your Majesty to promote him."
For the imperial censor...' and so on, he asked the yamen to take him to Zhongshu Province and ordered Minghui Guang to report it. Cunzhao witnessed everything with his own eyes and was very proud of the victory of his plan. He said goodbye to everyone with peace of mind and returned home before leaving.
Don't forget to give Wan Yu a cold look.
"Confused, confused!" Seeing Cun Zhao walking away, Wan Yuzhi angrily hit his knees with his fists and sighed.
"What on earth did you do?" Gu Zheng couldn't understand and asked in confusion.
"Are you still asking?" Wan Yuzhi immediately stood up with his eyes wide open, "It's all you who caused the disaster! That guy has bad intentions. Brother Dong and I were afraid that he would see Mr. Cai and make us angry.
He used some underhanded tactics to block him out of the door; you didn't know about it, so you helped him to ask for an explanation, forcing Mr. Cai to meet with him. Now, he has put us in a dilemma
, Mr. Ye is really implicated by you now!"
"I……"
"What's the use of arguing at this time?" Cai Xianqing waved her sleeves and stopped, "What happened has happened and no one can undo it. The most important thing now is to figure out a way to deal with it!"
"I'm a late student who thinks I'm smart. I really can't bear the hard work of Mr. Cai..." Seeing Mr. Cai getting angry, Dong Sheng bowed down with shame.
Cai Xianqing sighed: "You were right not to let him in. It would be best if I couldn't see his face. It's just that the method was too arrogant and rude, and I lacked some calmness, which allowed him to seize the opportunity and deceive Manager Gu."
Wan Yuzhi said dejectedly: "It's too late, it's too late, what are you doing now? The only way is to ask Mr. Ye to come back to take charge of the important affairs. He must not live idle at home anymore!" Dong Sheng and others also made suggestions based on this.
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"A war seems inevitable..." Cai Xianqing clenched her fists.