In the midsummer of June, the temperature in Beijing is blazing and the heat is overwhelming.
Nanzhen Fusi Yamen also carried out a vigorous purge operation. The first was a round of personnel transfers and appointments.
After Shen Liang was dismissed, the vacant position of the No. 1,000 Household Office attracted attention. Many people in the yamen had secretly approached Zhang Yanling, and they obviously wanted to get this position. But how could Zhang Yanling take this position? This position is given to these people. Even if someone offers a large bribe, Zhang Yanling will never give this position to such a person.
However, the positions in Qianhu cannot be vacant for too long. If someone is forcibly placed, it will be very troublesome. Although Mou Bin said that Zhang Yanling can recommend candidates, but after Shen Liang and others disappeared, things Changes are likely to occur. In order to avoid long nights and dreams, Zhang Yanling reported the appointment and dismissal list the day after meeting Mou Bin.
In addition to the request to appoint Chen Shiyi as the No. 1,000 Household Office, the same report also included the appointment of Zhang Yin as the Chief Minister of Nanzhen Fusi, as well as the promotion and replacement of several personnel appointments and removals for hundreds of households.
This move is actually very big. Such a big move of appointing, dismissing and mobilizing personnel clearly gives the impression that Zhang Yanling wants to turn Nanzhen Fusi Yamen into his own one-third of an acre. This cannot be hidden from Mou Bin at all. Even Chen Shiyi and Zhang Yin also believed that Mou Bin would not agree to the appointment and removal list. Zhang Yanling was very sure that Mou Bin would not object. A few days later, Mou Bin approved the appointment and removal list without any obstruction. In fact Proof that Zhang Yanling was right.
Chen Shiyi and Zhang Yin both found it incredible. They wanted to know why. Under the current situation, how could Mou Bin be so cooperative? How could the Marquis be so sure that Mou Bin would not stop him? .
In the afternoon after the official approval document came out, Zhang Yanling faced the puzzled Chen Shiyi and Zhang Yin in the public room and smiled and gave them several reasons.
"It's actually very simple. First, Nanzhen Fusi Yamen is not an important Yamen in the first place, and its status among the Jinyiwei Yamen is not even as good as the major Qianhu offices in the capital. He doesn't have to compete with me for such a Yamen. This is called a trade-off. Pros and Cons.”
"Furthermore, Mou Bin knew about my little ninety-nine, but he still agreed to my appointment. Naturally, he wanted to make me careless. This means that if you want to take something first, you must give it first. Before Mou Bin found the irrefutable evidence to move me, he He will act according to my wishes so that I can relax my vigilance."
"Third, I guess he wants me to take control of Nanzhen Fuyamen, so that I will have no scruples. Once a person has no scruples, there will be many flaws in his actions. It will be easier for him to pull my pigtails. So. , that’s why he agreed to me so happily. This is called wanting someone to perish, first making him crazy. If I’m not crazy, how can he make me perish?”
Zhang Yin and Chen Shi were stunned. What was actually going on between Zhang Yanling and Mou Bin was a psychological game. There seemed to be no swords and swords, but they each had their own plans and hidden agendas.
"Brothers, by the way, I would like to answer your questions. I know you both want to ask about Shen Liang's affairs. Why did Mou Bin so readily accept the fact that Shen Liang is missing without too much entanglement." Zhang Yanling continued.
"Yes, we really want to know. When Zhang Qianhu and I chatted privately, we both found it incredible. We always felt that Mou Bin could not be so stupid to believe that Shen Liang and the dozen or so people would just disappear. We I thought Mou Bin would conduct a grand investigation and dig deep into the ground to find evidence." Chen Shi nodded repeatedly.
Zhang Yanling smiled and nodded: "Of course he is not stupid. When I went to report it, he actually knew that I had killed Shen Liang. If he didn't have such a sense of smell, how could he be sitting in the position of commander of the Jin Yiwei? He He didn't make it clear or investigate, because he had already decided to give up on Shen Liang."
"Abandon Shen Liang? Isn't Shen Liang his confidant? He is also his concubine's brother, how could he do this?" Chen Shiyi said in surprise.
"Because Shen Liang is too stupid. He is so stupid that he loses control, does not listen to advice, and insists on his own way. The incident of ambushing me should have made Mou Bin very angry. Mou Bin may be quite worried about this matter. If it were different. The others had already been killed by Mou Bin. But because of the relationship between Shen Liang and Mou Bin, he couldn't do anything, so he could only endure it, comfort Shen Liang, and find a way to excuse him. I guess he should have thought about it in his heart. Shen Liang's ancestors have scolded him for eight generations. In fact, when I reported this matter, I saw a hint of joy in his eyes. Do you think it's interesting or not?" Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
"Happy? That's not a big deal. After all, we killed his people." Zhang Yin said with a bitter smile.
"We took action for him, and he couldn't tell how happy he was. Shen Liang was his, but he was also his trouble. Because Shen Liang's existence was a big threat to him. Because the ambush could be exposed at any time. Shen Liang The fact that Liang is alive is proof. I even think that even if we don't do anything, Shen Liang will be killed secretly by him. We have eliminated the trouble for him, why wouldn't he do it?" Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
Chen Shiyi said in a deep voice: "If we follow what the Marquis said, Mou Bin was actually sure from the beginning that we killed Shen Liang? He didn't even ask the Marquis to confirm it."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "Why do you want him to inquire? In fact, I have already made it clear to him. I specifically mentioned the matter of the Jinyi Guards leaving the city and asked him to investigate the matter of the Jinyi Guards leaving the capital. He only needs to go and investigate, and he will know that That day was when I led people out of Dongcheng, and then Shen Liang led people out of the city. This actually meant telling him two things. First, I was the one who killed Shen Liang. Second, Shen Liang had a death wish. He still had evil intentions towards me, so I killed him."
"But... Mou Bin knew this, and he understood why the Marquis wanted to kill Shen Liang after he promised to spare Shen Liang. By doing this, the Marquis also told Mou Bin that the Marquis did not break his promise. But Shen Liang is looking for death, right?" Zhang Yin pondered.
Zhang Yanling nodded and said: "Exactly. Of course, I also said some other things to hint him. For example, when I said that I suspected that Shen Liang died at the hands of Tatars, it was to remind him that I knew all his previous lies. I understand. I hope he can take care of himself. In this way, he and I have actually reached a certain tacit truth. That is, we have nothing to do with each other. At least on the surface. Mou Bin has not found a way to deal with my final blow. , he will not break up with me easily. This is the delicate balance between me and Mou Bin."
Zhang Yin and Chen Shiyi were speechless for a long time. Although they had a lot of experience, they had never seen this kind of psychological game. It would be understandable to say that Mou Bin is a cunning and cunning person, but Zhang Yanling is clearly not weak yet. At such a young age, he is still so resourceful and resourceful, which is really incredible.