Du Yan followed Lu Yijian, his fat face seemed to have bloomed like a flower, and said with a smile: "Today, thanks to the prime minister's astuteness, he brought up the disadvantages of Su Jin's imperial examination without meritorious service during the merit discussion, so that Su Jin
Jin couldn't hold back his food; Yan Shu's awkward look made people really happy; Mr. Prime Minister, how about having two glasses of wine at my house? I got two new bottles of Western Region wine at my house, which is said to be very hot and strong.
Doesn’t Prime Minister Lu like good wine that’s strong and spicy?”
Lu Yijian twisted his beard and said with a smile: "Private Du, do you need to be so happy? Originally, today we were going to investigate Su Jin's several serious crimes. It's a pity that this kid is so sharp-tongued and the emperor wants to protect him, so he was allowed to escape.
Already."
Du Yan said in a low voice: "Calculate his luck, but today he has wiped out most of Su Jin's achievements. I heard that Yan Shu had been whispering in the emperor's ears a few days ago and wanted to insert Su Jin'an into the third division.
Yamen, let him be the third division envoy; if Lu Xiang hadn't pointed out Su Jin's biggest weakness today, if he really became the envoy, wouldn't he be riding on our heads to piss on us."
Lu Yijian rolled her eyes at Du Yan and said: "Privy Du, I'm not helping you because you and Yan Sansi are incompatible. I don't have any grudge against Yan Shu. It's just that he instigated others to join me in forming a party to favor others. You and Yan Shu
Everyone knows that he is vying for my position, but I would like to remind you that the best policy is to use wisdom rather than force, but do not use tricky methods. Once the emperor knows about it, you will never be able to do it.
Get the phase.”
Du Yan said hurriedly: "Don't worry, Prime Minister Lu, Shi Chang is an ignorant person who doesn't understand these things. I need to ask Prime Minister Lu for more advice on this matter."
Lu Yijian smiled and said: "Don't worry, I will strongly recommend you, but I alone is not enough. I suggest you report to the emperor and transfer Pang Ji and Xia Song back to the capital to serve; plus the officials controlled by me, discuss the candidates for the position.
At that time, we had the advantage in numbers and the weight of our words was sufficient; Pang Ji and Xia Song are both important ministers relied on by the Holy Emperor. You must have a good relationship with them. Otherwise, even if you become the prime minister, how can you be like a fish in water?
How about handling government affairs as usual?"
Du Yanru woke up from his dream and quickly bowed and said: "Shichang has learned from Prime Minister Lu Jinyu's good advice. The easing of the war in the northwest is a good opportunity to transfer them back to Beijing. However, this will give Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi a chance."
"Once Pang and Xia leave, Fan and Han will surely rise."
Lu Yijian frowned and said: "You, you, you eat meat and don't allow others to drink soup? What are Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi afraid of being promoted? The higher they are promoted, the more these two people will be locked in the northwest, as long as they don't come to give you
Why do you care so much about causing trouble? Do you still want that smelly and hard guy Fan Zhongyan hanging around in front of your eyes?"
Du Yan chuckled and said, "What Prime Minister Lu taught me is that it is better to follow me to my humble residence for a few drinks. Shi Chang also asked me for advice."
Lu Yijian laughed loudly and walked away first.
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While Lu and Du were chatting endlessly, Su Jin was being led by the chamberlain to wait outside the Wende Hall on the west side of the Daqing Hall. The Wende Hall was where Zhao Zhen usually handled government affairs. After the morning court, Zhao Zhen usually came here to handle the affairs.
Major matters discussed and decided after the early dynasty, and many edicts and imperial edicts were written here, so it was also the place where the officials who made the imperial edicts conducted official business.
Fu Bi knew the imperial edict, so he had a place here. With his acquaintance here, Su Jin felt a little more at ease.
After about a stick of incense, the chamberlain walked out of the palace and said to Su Jin: "Su Sheren, the emperor wants you to come in."
Su Jin almost vomited out, Su Sheren? What is this name? Did he become a historian now? Su Jin had no idea what this position was for, but he could probably guess a little bit.
Come.
In the history museum, the chief official who records and compiles history books is called editor, and the assistants who assist are called zhiguan, professors, and the daily assistants who record the emperor's daily life, words and deeds. These are all official positions that have something to do.
It's not an insult; but this position of sacrificing others is probably just a soy sauce role. Maybe he will just post books, move things, pour tea, and clean the house, so he has no status at all.
Su Jin's heart was really clogged and uncomfortable, but the matter had come to this, and there was no point in rolling around, not to mention that he had done some shameful things, and he was still weak in his heart. He should be thankful to be able to save his life; what's more important was not
This official is big and small. No matter how depressed he is, he must endure it first. There are still many things to ask of Zhao Zhen. If the emperor is really enraged, then the gain will outweigh the loss.
In a warm pavilion on the east side of Wende Hall, Zhao Zhen had changed into casual clothes and was sitting behind the table holding a memorial. The chamberlain led Su Jin in. Zhao Zhen didn't notice it and was reading the memorial.
He reached out and grabbed a red pen and circled it, muttering in his mouth.
Su Jin bowed and stood for a while. Seeing that Zhao Zhen had no intention of raising his head, he coughed lightly. Then Zhao Zhen raised his head and saw Su Jin, with a smile on his face and said: "It turns out that the people from Su She are here.
, why don't you call me, you are neglecting the people of Su She."
Su Jin heard the ridicule in his words and said with a bitter face: "The emperor still calls Wei Chen by his name. This official name is really not nice and makes me feel uncomfortable."
Zhao Zhen laughed and stood up, circled around Su Jin and said, "You sound uncomfortable? I'm not feeling well yet."
Su Jin felt something was wrong when he heard what he said. He glanced at Zhao Zhen cautiously, but saw Zhao Zhen's face was gloomy, and his two eyes were staring at him like sharp swords. Suddenly, he felt like a thorn in his back, making him very uncomfortable.
"You guys get out!" Zhao Zhen waved to the waiting maids and chamberlains, and everyone quickly exited the Nuan Pavilion and lowered the curtain.
Su Jin's heart was pounding. How could Zhao Zhen be so moody? He looked like this in the blink of an eye. Could it be that...?
"Su Jin, do you know your guilt?" Zhao Zhen's majestic and cold voice reached his ears.
Su Jin blinked innocently and said: "Your Majesty, what is the crime of this humble minister?"
"Hmph!" Zhao Zhen was furious. He reached out to pick up a memorial and struck Su Jin on the forehead. He said in his mouth: "You are still pretending to be confused. You are still pretending to be confused for me. You are confusing me with Manchu Wen."
Is Wudang a fool? It’s really abominable, and his heart is worth killing!”
Su Jin's heart was filled with blood. As soon as he heard the words "his heart can be killed", Su Jin's head buzzed and he thought: "It's broken! I'm afraid the matter will be exposed."
I heard Zhao Zhen say angrily: "You are so brave, you dare to tamper with the military supplies privately. This is a crime of treason. Also, tell me where you took Long Zhen. Don't think that I don't know.
I really know that you have tampered with the military rations. You must be afraid that the matter will be exposed and arrest him. Tell me! Where did you hide him? "
Su Jin's mind was confused. How did the emperor know about this? Many people knew about his release of military rations. Could it be that they went to the capital to inform? Could it be Song Xiang? Gou Dasheng? Pan Jiang? Or maybe it was him?
Is there a mole around? Or is the ghost of an informed official who was killed appearing?
Su Jin thought about it one by one, but he didn't suspect Ouyang Xiu.
"Do you still want to fight to the death? Do you want me to find someone to confront you?" Zhao Zhen's temper was originally very gentle and gentle, but at this moment he lost his grace, and slapped the memorial in his hand on the back of Su Jin's head.
Knocking randomly, the memorial was broken into pieces, and small butterflies popped out one after another.
Su Jin's first reaction was that he would not survive today! His second reaction was to pick up the inkstone on the table, shine it on Zhao Zhen's head and give him a few blows; but Su Jin knew that even if he was killed
Zhao Zhen, he has no way to survive, let alone the palace, even the Nuan Pavilion can't get out.
For the current plan, he had no choice but to give in; Su Jin quickly knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I am worthy of death. I have indeed used the military rations, but I have no choice but to do so."
"Do you still have a reason to use military rations? I ask you, why are you forced to do so? Someone puts a knife to your neck? Aren't you the one who despises the imperial court and doesn't take the national law seriously?"
Su Jin said aggrievedly: "Your Majesty, calm down. Rong Chen will explain the reason to you. You are so angry and I can't explain it. Since you are so angry, you might as well order someone to kill me with a knife."
Zhao Zhen gritted his teeth and said: "Of course I want to kill you, but before killing you, you still have to explain it clearly to me."
Su Jin nodded and said: "Your Majesty, please sit down and listen. Wei Chen will tell you everything without missing a word."
Zhao Zhen snorted, sat down behind the case, took a sip of tea to calm his breath, and shouted: "Get up and talk!" dd