Fang Zhan, Fang Si Cheng, had no idea that his mission would go so smoothly. The dignified Liaodong commander-in-chief, Ning Yuanbo Li Chengliang, the Liaodong king who was known as "Uncle Li" in Liaozuo, would easily surrender and not only take the initiative to receive him
He killed himself and handed his nephew Li Rugui into his hands on the spot. He even looked remorseful and apologized repeatedly.
In front of him, Li Chengliang said that because he had been fighting for many years and had neglected to discipline his children and nephews, these bastards were lawless and did not know any rules. This not only embarrassed him, but also violated the national law and was unreasonable.
Everyone must be severely punished.
Fang Si Cheng was relieved by Li Chengliang's words, and was flattered by Li Chengcai and others at the table. He reported to Li Chengliang on the spot a few words Gao pragmatic said at that time, such as "clean up the house on behalf of Brother Ruqi"
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Li Chengliang looked sad and thanked him repeatedly, saying: "My dear brother Wan Chengqiu has shown his kindness and kindness to help me prevent the slightest misfortune and save my family from future disasters. Chengliang is extremely grateful."
Although Fang Si Cheng was not a three-year-old child, he didn't believe it at all, but Li Chengliang seemed to be very sincere and said emotionally: "I have been favored by the Holy One and was awarded a knighthood for my small merits. I should have been careful to cultivate my fortune."
, but because of years of fighting and neglecting the teachings of my own children, such a thing happened, I am really ashamed. To tell you from the bottom of my heart, I was wrong because I asked a true and virtuous brother to treat me like my biological brother. How can ordinary people take the risk?
Do you risk offending Mr. Li to do such a thing? Mr. Li is not a heartless person, and this kindness should be remembered for hundreds of years!"
Seeing that Li Chengliang spoke so straightforwardly, Prime Minister Fang Si dared to say "How could an ordinary person take the risk of offending Li to do such a thing?" It seemed that he really felt that Gao Bingxian was helping him.
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He couldn't help but think to himself: Although Li Chengliang is domineering, it seems now that he has won too many battles and is not ignorant of the importance. Now that the imperial court has sent Gao Bingxian to Liao, although it may not be for Li Chengliang, after
This incident must have shaken the mountain and made Li Chengliang know that no matter how powerful he is in Liaodong, there are still people in the court who can control him. From this point of view, it is a good thing.
Fang Si Cheng thought he had figured out Li Chengliang's intentions, and thinking about the "harmony between generals and prime ministers", he immediately patted his chest to vouch for Li Chengliang. When he came to Gao Bingxian, he would definitely speak for Ning Yuanbo and let Gao Bingxian
Knowing Ning Yuanbo's intentions, don't embarrass Li Rugui too much.
According to what he said, Li Rugui was young after all, and this time he just did things without thinking carefully. Moreover, his original intention was to rush to join the army and join the army, and he was also doing it for the sake of the Holy Emperor and the Ming Dynasty. It was really not appropriate to punish him severely.
Li Chengliang thanked him repeatedly, but secretly despised him in his heart: It seems that although Gao Qiuzhen is powerful, he has no right-hand man in Liaodong, and the guy he sent out is just a nerd, and he will believe him when he is coaxed.
Besides, what's the point of interceding with Gao Qiuzhen? He, Gao Qiuzhen, dares not to sell me, Li Chengliang's face, but he still cares about you, a mere minister with a civil servant background? It's really the most ridiculous thing in the world, to let Gao Qiuzhen
Let go of seeking truth, apart from Zhang Siwei, perhaps only Shen Shixing and others in the court can still have this face.
Of course, my method is much better than what you think. I neither ask Zhang Siwei nor Shen Shixing. After all, among the two schools of practical learning and mental learning, I can’t understand who will have the last laugh.
But I can go and beg the emperor - if it is clear that begging is not possible, then just pretend to be pitiful!
Sir, I have made so many great contributions over the years, and the Holy Father has sued the Imperial Ancestral Temple dozens of times because of me. Do you think you won’t even give me any face?
When Fang Si Cheng was sent away by Li Chengliang with great gratitude, not only was Li Rugui handed over to him in a handcuffed manner by the uncle Li Chengliang who "disowns his relatives", but Li Chengcai, the second uncle Li, also personally stepped in and ignored the important matter of calculating the army's baggage.
He did it, but followed him to "say thank you" to Gao Pragmatic.
Fang Si Cheng secretly rejoiced: This is also a good thing. Gao Bingxian will definitely think that my words are sharp when he sees me. If I tell the Li brothers to repent and reform, he will definitely favor me.
At that moment, he was very happy and politely took Li Chengcai with him on the road. He didn't even go to the horse post, but deliberately took the waterway opened by Jinghua, transferred from Taizi River to Liaohe River, took a boat south to Yingkou and then back to Gaizhou, looking like
I am a direct descendant of Gao Bingxian.
After Li Chengcai arrived in Gaizhou, he personally accompanied Fang Zhan and escorted his son Li Rugui to meet Gao Bingxian's chief minister. When he arrived at Bingxian's Yamen, he first rewarded the Gao family's servants according to custom, and the reward was doubled.
Unexpectedly, the servants of the Gao family seemed to have seen a ghost when they saw the money. They all waved their hands and refused to accept it.
Li Chengcai was shocked and thought to himself: The Gao family's family status is too high, isn't it? I've already rewarded your second master twice, which is much more than the reward for overseeing the hospital and nursing the hospital, but you still don't look down on it? Damn it.
Damn, how much do you usually charge?
But at this time, Fang Si Cheng came to his rescue and said: "Hey, Second Master, you don't have to follow the usual rules. Gao Bingxian's servants don't accept the money. You just follow the students in."
Li Chengcai was doubtful and followed Fang Zhan into the Bingxian Yamen. Still uneasy, he quietly asked why.
Fang Si Cheng said with a smile: "You don't know what the second master is. The military, military, military, and wealth are all powerful in the world. The monthly salary of these servants is higher than that of the county magistrate, but the rules are also very strict. Anyone who dares to accept such 'disciple money' at will will be severely punished."
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"Oh, that's it..." Li Chengcai asked casually: "What kind of severe punishment made them so frightened? Should they be dismissed?"
"That's not a severe punishment. If you commit this crime for the first time, you will be fined ten times the amount of silver." Fang Si Cheng explained: "For example, the second master just gave me a reward... Well, how much was the reward?"
"Ah? Oh, I plan to give two taels to each person." Li Chengcai said.
"Two taels, then if you are found out, you will be fined twenty taels of silver." Fang Si Cheng said with a smile.
Li Chengcai was shocked: "A fine of twenty taels? Are they afraid that their work for half a year will be in vain?"
"Yes, but it's only been half a year. The salary of the members of the Gao family is so high." Fang Si Cheng said with a smile: "But this is only the first time, which is the so-called first offense. If it is a second offense, it will be even more severe, with a fine of fifty
Times, um...that is, one hundred taels."
Li Chengcai was stunned for a moment, rolled his eyes, and was a little confused: "Even if their salaries are higher, there aren't many of them who can be fined a hundred taels of silver, right? After all, Gao Bingxian's servants should not have the opportunity to go to the battlefield.
Not much." This means that without rewards for military exploits, it would take a long, long time to save a hundred taels just by relying on a high salary.
Fang Si Cheng smiled and said: "That's natural."
"What should I do if I can't be punished?" Li Chengcai asked in surprise.
"It's okay if I can't pay the fine. I'll be transferred to mines. Not only will I go there, but my family will also go. Based on the work, apart from the rations and clothing money given to them, the rest will be paid slowly in fine money. When will
Once paid, when will the account be settled?"
Li Chengcai was secretly shocked: Sure enough, he had underestimated this truth-seeking person. His methods may not be more cruel than military law!
At this time, a servant of the Gao family came out, glanced at the two of them, and said, "You two, my master has invited you."
