But His Majesty Li Er obviously expressed his wrong feelings and mistook Xu Jingzong's anxiety and fear as self-shame.
Xu Jingzong on the side thought for a long time and decided to take the initiative, hoping that Yang Fan would stop pestering him.
So he stood up from the table, bowed deeply to Yang Fan at 90 degrees, and then said in a deep voice: "I used to be jealous of the talent of the county magistrate and thought that you would not be able to write good poems at such a young age.
I am short-sighted, if there is anything inappropriate, I hope you will forgive me."
Xu Jingzong's condescending words shocked Yang Fan.
Although I don’t like Xu Jingzong’s character or person at all, at least his qualifications are there!
Even though his title and official position are above his.
But in this era where reputation is face, as long as the other party makes no big mistake, Yang Fan has to treat him respectfully.
But now, Xu Jingzong humbly admitted his mistake to him. Did the sun come out from the west?
Yang Fan felt a little confused because he couldn't understand the intentions of this old bastard Jingzong.
But in front of everyone, he had no choice but to reply, and quickly returned the courtesy: "Shilang Xu is one of the eighteen academic officials of the Qin Dynasty, and is a famous person in the world. He is a close minister of His Majesty, how can this junior person bear such a great courtesy?
This is really embarrassing for this junior, please get up quickly."
But I was suspicious in my heart, could this old guy want to flatter me and kill me?
In front of all the princes and consorts, I bowed and apologized to a junior like me. How do you want these people to look at me? This old bastard must have no good intentions.
Before Yang Fan could think about it, Xu Jingzong sighed: "The county magistrate is amazingly talented. His achievements in poetry are unparalleled. He will definitely be passed down through the ages. I believe the rumors and question your talent. I feel extremely guilty."
Having said that, Xu Jingzong was scolding his mother in his heart.
Yang Fan, the bastard, now knows that I am a famous person in the world?
Just now, the eighteen bachelors of Qin Mansion were devalued as worthless.
Why didn't you know that I was His Majesty's close minister when you were showing off to me?
Huh, if I wasn't afraid that you would stalk me and chase me, how could I be so shameless and surrender?
Seeing Xu Jingzong's humble salute, Chen Xueli on the side was stroking his beard and enjoying himself.
This Yang Fan really has a bright future!
If it weren't for Yang Fan's strong backing and strong connections... how could Xu Jingzong give in so easily?
Although the Xu family is not as big as before, after all, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse.
If he offended ordinary people, how could Xu Jingzong be so humble?
Judging from the emperor's trust in Yang Fan, even if Huang Ben successfully framed Yang Fan for plagiarism this time, it would be of little use.
It is foreseeable that even if it fails, Yang Fan will still be reused in the near future!
Didn't you see that the prince and the king of Wei were trying their best to keep Yang Fan in check?
Whether it is the prince or the king of Wei, they are the most likely to ascend to the throne.
Once the two of them ascend to a high position, based on their attitudes towards Yang Fan, it is almost conceivable how high Yang Fan will be in the future.
Now that even Xu Jingzong, the representative figure of the Jiangnan gentry, has succumbed, Chen Xueli believes that his decision was right.
Just when Chen Xueli was feeling proud, the sound of armor scraping came to everyone's ears.
Li Junxian strode into the main hall and reported: "Your Majesty, Huang Bi has been punished with the rod for having wronged the county magistrate for thousands of years. What should be done now?"
"Bring Huang Ben in!" His Majesty Li Er raised his hand and signaled.
Soon, Huang Ben, who was beaten to death, was carried in by the soldiers.
At this time, Huang Ben's buttocks had been beaten to pieces, and the blood was stained red.
If they hadn't heard his painful moans, everyone would have thought that this guy had burped!
Seeing the grunting Huang Ben, His Majesty Li Er frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice: "Huang Ben, do you have any excuse for slandering Wannian County Duke? In addition, did anyone instruct you to do it?"
Hearing the emperor's question, Xu Jingzong's heart trembled.
If Huang Ben shakes him out, the Xu family will be doomed.
Just when Xu Jingzong was worried, Huang Ben held his head and said: "Your Majesty, this matter is all caused by the common people's love of vanity. The common people are willing to bear all the mistakes. I only ask for your majesty's kindness and not to implicate other people."
Now that the matter has come to this, Huang Ben has already planned to take the blame himself.
With things like this happening, someone has to take the blame for this, someone has to take responsibility.
Although on the surface it was to accuse Yang Fan of plagiarism, in reality everyone knew that the target was the emperor.
If there is no one to take responsibility, there will be no end at all.
The whole thing arose because the Jiangnan gentry opposed the imperial court's intervention in maritime trade.
This was a forced palace attempt by the Jiangnan nobles who tried their best to resist the emperor's attempt to get involved in Jiangnan.
Since it has failed, someone must take responsibility in order to dispel the emperor's hatred.
Xu Jingzong was originally a very good candidate.
However, Xu Jingzong was not only one of the representatives of the Jiangnan gentry in the court, but also a high-ranking figure. He would definitely be someone the Jiangnan gentry must rely on in the future, so he could not be surrendered.
What's more, Xu Jingzong is his future father-in-law, and Huang Bi cannot let Xu Jingzong be involved from this point of view.
And Chen Xueli was just a famous scholar, not even from a wealthy family.
Besides, Chen Xueli didn't do anything wrong, he was just treated as a tool.
Such people certainly cannot bear the responsibility of sabotaging Yangfan.
After weighing the pros and cons, Huang Ben knew that only by taking on this responsibility could the emperor give up his thoughts of revenge on the Jiangnan gentry or family.
Since Chen Xueli couldn't bear it, and Xu Jingzong couldn't bear it, Huang Ben knew that he would eventually have to shoulder the responsibility.
Since someone had to carry it, I might as well carry it on my own shoulders, which would be a favor to Xu Jingzong and other Jiangnan aristocratic families.
Hearing Huang Ben's words, Xu Jingzong secretly breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but nod secretly.
After this incident, although Huang Ben's reputation may be ruined.
But this future son-in-law is still responsible at critical moments, and he can be regarded as a character if he doesn't let his guard down.
At this point, the Jiangnan noble clan has been completely defeated by framing Yang Fan for plagiarism, and intimidating His Majesty Li Er not to interfere in Jiangnan can only be empty talk.
Everyone raised their heads and looked at His Majesty Li Er, as if waiting for the emperor's decision.
Looking at Huang Bi who took all the blame, His Majesty Li Er looked uncertain.
Of course he knew that the main messengers behind the scenes were the Jiangnan nobles, but he could not go as far as to catch them all in vain.
Therefore, His Majesty Li Er could only acquiesce to Huang Ben's behavior.
When Huang Ben was captured by the county magistrate, it was certainly impossible to just give him a slap in the face and end the matter.
His Majesty Li Er took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Huang Ben framed an important official in the court for his own selfish interests. It is really a heinous crime. However, considering that it was his first crime and he had a good attitude to plead guilty, he should be punished to go home and reflect. He will never be allowed to set foot in Chang'an."
Hearing this, Huang Ben's face turned pale.
It can be said that His Majesty Li Er is extremely merciful, otherwise it is very likely that he would be sent to a three thousand li banishment and his family would be harmed.
But he was not allowed to enter Chang'an forever, which actually meant that Huang Ben could only be a commoner in his life.
If you can't even come to Chang'an, of course you can't take the imperial examination.
In this era when being an official means shining a light on one's family, even though he was prepared in his heart, Huang Bi's eyes were still dull, as if he had been drained of energy all of a sudden.
Seeing this scene, Yang Fan did not feel any sympathy.
This is the world, where benefits and risks coexist.
If you want to deal with yourself, you must bear the corresponding consequences.
After dealing with Huang Bi, His Majesty Li Er turned to look at Xu Jingzong, and after weighing it, he said: "O Yan clan, I am very heartbroken and disappointed. For the time being, you can resign from the post of Huangmen Minister and go home to study the rituals."
Remember, I will make other arrangements later."
"promise!"
Although he knew that His Majesty Li Er was trying to scare the monkeys, Xu Jingzong couldn't help but feel pain in his heart.
The position of Huangmen's Minister was exchanged for his own son's life. As long as he takes one step further, he will be a dignified prime minister!
It's better now. In order to cooperate with the Jiangnan nobles to put pressure on the emperor, everything is gone!
If you want to make a comeback again, you still don’t know it will be until the Year of the Monkey and the Moon of the Horse!
If someone takes that position, I don’t know if they will have a chance in this life!
This farce ended with the Jiangnan gentry subduing themselves.
Of course, the worst offenders were Huang Ben and Xu Jingzong.
One was beaten half to death and could not serve as an official for life.
The other one was beaten all the way to the end, and I don’t know when and how long it will take for him to recover.
Of course, the one who gained the most from this game was His Majesty Li Er.
Once the sea trade in the Jiangnan land is firmly grasped, then this will be an endless supply of cows.
And Yang Fan's reputation has been pushed to a new height after tonight, and his talent can no longer be described as high as he is.
Of course, what makes others more fearful is not Yang Fan's talent, but Yang Fan's plague god characteristics.
Because Yang Fan lets people know that anyone who goes against him will not end well.
This also made everyone fear him like a tiger, and Yang Fan was listed as the most difficult person to mess with besides the emperor.
After the banquet was over, Yang Fan found it difficult to sleep alone in the mountainous courtyard.
Just when I was thinking about stealing jade and fragrance, I was stopped by the chamberlain!
"But Wannian County Duke?"
Yang Fan turned around in shock, only to see Wang Huangui, the chamberlain's chief chamberlain, saying: "County Lord, Your Majesty has a decree, please come in!"
When the emperor summoned him, Yang Fan certainly did not dare to refuse.
Arriving at the courtyard where Li Er was, His Majesty Li Er was not alone at this time.
Li Chengqian, Li Tai, Changle, Gao Yang, Jinyang...these most beloved princes and princesses are all here.
When Yang Fan arrived, these people were chatting and laughing happily about their daily life.
When Yang Fan appeared, Li Tai and Li Chengqian all looked at Yang Fan in unison.
Tonight, Yang Fan performed with great power and composed three poems in a row. Not only did he thwart the Jiangnan family's conspiracy, but he also pushed his reputation to another level.
Although Yang Fan's actions made him countless enemies, no matter what, the Jiangnan nobles were the ones who suffered.
Especially Huang Bi and Xu Jingzong, they were completely crushed by Yang Fan.
It's just that the two of them didn't have any sympathy.
If you want to slander others, of course you must be prepared to lose your reputation.
What's more, Huang Bi takes it too much for granted!
Yang Fan is as cunning as a fox, and countless aristocratic families have suffered losses at his hands.
Huang Ben wants to use Yang Fan's poems to frame him. Doesn't it seem too incompetent?
Gao Yang, on the other hand, looked joyful and looked at Yang Fan affectionately, feeling deeply proud of his future husband.
In her opinion, only an outstanding talent like Yang Fan can make her, Li Ling, determined, and only such a person can protect her from the wind and rain.
Gao Yang has completely fallen!
Princess Changle on the side had complicated eyes as she looked at her future sister-in-law from time to time.
Princess Changle, who is famous for her virtuousness and talent, naturally has a growing fondness for the "extraordinary talent" Yang Fan.
If Yang Fan were not the husband-in-law of his sister, Princess Gaoyang, it would really be a bit heart-warming.
Unknowingly, Princess Changle became jealous of her sister Gao Yang.
Why can't I meet such a good husband?
Comparing Yang Fan with Chang Sun Chong again, he felt even more wronged.
However, I remembered that Princess Gaoyang mentioned the suggestion that sisters share the same husband.
For some reason, Princess Changle felt that her powdered face was hot and she lowered her head unconsciously.
Xiao Sizi didn't think so much.
As soon as he saw Yang Fan, he ran over with his short legs and shouted: "Brother-in-law, you are here, you are so awesome!"
As he said that, he opened his chubby little hands, obviously wanting to hug her.
Of course Yang Fan would not refuse.
He bent down and picked up Princess Jinyang's soft little body, causing the little girl to laugh like a silver bell.
For those who don’t know, they might think that the two of them are in a father-daughter relationship!
Seeing the admiration on Xiao Sizi's face, Yang Fan said with a smile: "Haha, the little princess is so powerful. You will definitely become a talented woman even more powerful than your brother-in-law in the future."
"Really?" Xiao Sizi raised his little head, his tone a little doubtful.
In her opinion, Yang Fan, her brother-in-law, is the most powerful person in the world.
Not only is he good at both civil and military skills, but he can also cure diseases and make money...
What's more important is that Yang Fan's storytelling is so good!
Unknowingly, Xiao Sizi's thoughts went astray.
Of course, Yang Fan knew not to dampen the enthusiasm of children. He looked solemn and said, "Of course it's true. As long as my little princess works hard and studies hard, she will definitely become more powerful than someone else."
Yup!
Hearing Yang Fan's words, little Sizi kissed Yang Fan hard on the cheek, nodded seriously, and said seriously: "I believe brother-in-law, Sizi will study hard in the future and become as good as brother-in-law.
."
"But now Si Zi wants to hear his brother-in-law tell stories!"
Such a huge change in Xiao Sizi immediately caused everyone to burst into laughter.
Children's minds are active.
One moment, he was serious about studying hard, and immediately he wanted to listen to stories. This is the nature of children.
The atmosphere was lively, but His Majesty Li Er's face was extremely gloomy.
He felt that Yang Fan was really evil.
Whenever this guy is around, his limelight is completely overshadowed.
Thinking about the past, neither Gao Yang nor Xiao Sizi admired him as their father.
But now Yang Fan's appearance makes His Majesty Li Er feel that his beloved one has been taken away by someone else.
As a crazy protector of women, how could His Majesty Li Er endure such humiliation?
His Majesty Li Er coughed dryly and said sternly: "Li Zhi, it's already so late, why don't you take Si Zi to have a rest? I'm asking Yang Fan to come over. We have business to discuss, so please step aside!"
Although she really wanted to listen to Yang Fan's story, little Sizi knew not to mess around, so she could only reluctantly walk towards Princess Changle and the others.
Seeing the aggrieved look of little Sizi, Yang Fan couldn't bear it, and quickly comforted him: "It's getting late today, little princess, please rest first. Resting late is not good for your health. Then you are not a good child. If you want to listen to a story
, my brother-in-law will tell you tomorrow, you can hear whatever you want."
After receiving Yang Fan's reply, little Sizi suddenly jumped for joy, nodded his head like a chicken claw, and said: "Brother-in-law is so kind, Sizi will go and have a rest now. As promised, Sizi will be waiting for you!"
Seeing Xiao Sizi and Yang Fan so close, His Majesty Li Er felt even more congested.
If it weren't for maintaining a tall image among his children, the emperor might have taken it out on Yang Fan on the spot.
After all the children went out, His Majesty Li Er drank tea leisurely and decided to let Yang Fan know his dissatisfaction.
Just like that, one big and one small, the two of them started staring at each other again.
However, after Li Er waited for a long time, Yang Fan was still there, acting like he was young and could afford to wait, which made Li Er very angry.
Knowing that this guy couldn't pretend anymore, Li Er could only snort in displeasure and said in a deep voice: "Don't you have anything to say?"
Yang Fan quickly glanced at His Majesty Li Er, whose face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and Yang Fan felt anxious.
As an emperor, you haven't even spoken. How dare you, a minister, speak first?
Besides, who knows what happened if you called me over?
Who could guess such an ambiguous statement, so Yang Fan had no choice but to ask: "Why are you summoning me here late at night? I don't know what the important matter is? I am stupid, please tell me clearly."
Li Er stopped pretending and asked loudly: "I asked you to be responsible for the production of muskets and Hongtianlei, but you come here to have fun. Is there nothing to explain?"
Hearing this, Yang Fan was a little depressed, who wanted to come to this bullshit banquet?
If your daughters hadn't begged each other, we might as well have been drinking and having fun with the craftsmen in the firearms store!
Do you really think that you are so free that you would like to participate in such fake occasions?
Of course, Yang Fan did not dare to say this, so he could only explain: "Your Majesty, the manufacturing of muskets and thunderbolts has entered the formal process. You only need to follow the steps to produce the finished products. Even if the minister is not there to watch, you can still produce the finished product."
Can produce normally."
Originally, I just wanted to make things difficult for Yang Fan, but unexpectedly, there was an unexpected surprise, which made His Majesty Li Er a little unbelievable.
His Majesty Li Er is well aware of the difficulty of manufacturing muskets and thunderbolts.
When Yang Fan sent the drawings and designs to the imperial court, His Majesty Li Er also asked the weapons supervisor to build them.
Unfortunately, what was manufactured either failed to meet the requirements, or the finished product exploded quickly.
This is why His Majesty Li Er decided to start a new business, established the Firearms Supervision Bureau, and made Yang Fan the technical director.
It has only been about a month now, but Yang Fan has already created the finished product and said that the production technology has matured.
Did he hear it wrong, or was this kid telling lies to make himself happy? Is this kid so powerful?
Of course, His Majesty Li Er also knew that Yang Fan would not lie, because this lie was too easy to be exposed.
Yang Fan is really his lucky general!
The more he thought about it, the happier he became. His Majesty Li Er said happily: "In that case, be prepared. I will take all the ministers to see the sharp weapons of the Tang Dynasty, and let the officials of the aristocratic families know that if they dare to do unnecessary things again,
If they resist, I will let them see whether their heads are stronger or my muskets are stronger."
"No! We must be prepared and we will not disappoint His Majesty."
Yang Fan knew that this plan of the Jiangnan nobles made the emperor angry.
It seems that His Majesty Li Er wants to use these sharp weapons to scare them so that these aristocratic families will not dare to mess around easily.
Later, His Majesty Li Er discussed with Yang Fan the establishment of a maritime trade yamen in Jiangnan.
Unknowingly, the two of them talked until late at night before Yang Fan returned to his room.
Yang Fan couldn't help but admire him.
His Majesty Li Er's reputation can be passed down through the ages, and his work attitude and ability are absolutely outstanding.
People who have made achievements in a certain field do have their own strengths.