The more Fang Liang thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong, and he hesitated outside the political affairs hall.

For official work, he has always been extremely perfunctory and never keen on competing for merit. When he first entered the officialdom, he also wanted to make a difference, and after suffering several losses, he gradually gave up, and turned to delve into 'mixed arts' like most officials, deceiving superiors and subordinates, pushing things and blocking responsibility, not seeking merit but seeking no fault, and being able to mix in the officialdom to this day purely relies on 'superb mixing skills'.

He didn't care about the matter of increasing and repairing the regulations this time, but when Gu Qinghuan mentioned it to him, he didn't think so. Who wants to run into Gu Qinghuan who has an accident and is suspended, he thinks that Gu Qinghuan should not be able to return to the dynasty after a life lawsuit, he has a chance to be promoted, and he has been suppressed by Gu Qinghuan for too long, this time he can't wait to do it when he sees a respite, his brain is hot, and he thinks of turning Gu Qinghuan's proposition into his own as soon as possible, so that he can show his face in front of the emperor and fight for merit.

was discovered by Gu Qinghuan, and it was a shame for him to lose face, but it was also reasonable. He just couldn't figure it out, why Gu Qinghuan later changed his attitude and instead supported him in doing this? With his understanding of Gu Qinghuan, he couldn't believe that Gu Qinghuan would give credit to others for free.

I was still too impulsive and unstable, why did I believe Gu Qinghuan's words?

In the past few days, after thinking about it, he just felt that it was wrong, and today he wanted to take advantage of the fact that the piece of Chen had not yet reached the emperor's dragon case, so he planned to try to stop it in the political affairs hall, so he would come to the political affairs hall in the afternoon to 'stroll' around.

But I was still not sure in my heart, thinking that what if Gu Qinghuan didn't play any tricks?

Isn't it another dereliction of duty to do this?

"Your Excellency...... You...... "The guards of the concierge of the government hall were anxious for him, and couldn't help but ask him.

Fang Liang glared at them disdainfully, straightened his demeanor, and stepped into the door of the political hall, before retreating again.

"My lord, forgive me for the little verbosity, if you don't come in, the kokusuke-sama will have to come out, or will you wait?" said the porter who invited him three times.

Fang Liang didn't understand the meaning for a while: "Why?"

The concierge looked tired and pointed to the sky, "My lord, look at this hour, we are about to disperse, we are not like the Imperial Historical Observatory, the ...... of the political hall that does not add value."

Fang Liang looked at the sky, thought about it, and simply made up his mind to delay the time and wait for Qin Yongnian to come out, so he casually accosted the porter: "Your political hall is not valuable, how is it possible?"

The porter said with a smile: "There was also a addition before, it was when there was a prime minister, and now you also know that our Daqi is the imperial historian doing the prime minister's work, and the emperor is doing the work of the imperial historian, and our political affairs hall is also idle, what is the value? The two national assistants fight tea in the official office every day......

Fang Liang was laughed at, and he thought so, holding his sleeves, and muttering: "Haha...... The Imperial Doctor is doing the work of the prime minister...... Wonderful, wonderful......" He added with a smile, and whispered to the porter: "Don't worry, the bonus should be soon......"

The porter understood, and smiled with a wink: "Is that the Imperial Observatory going to be idle?"

After going back and forth like this, Fang Liang wanted to understand some problems, became more and more firm in his suspicions, changed his expression, thought for a while, asked the porter to serve the pen and paper, wrote a handwritten letter, folded it and instructed the porter: "This official still has official business to be busy, I think that Lord Guofu should also be busy with official business at this time, this official will not go in to bother, you give this to this official to Qin Guofu, remember, remind him that the matter is urgent." ”

As soon as he handed it over, the porter took it, and this simple and smooth movement flashed by, and there was a silver ticket silently under the handwritten letter.

The porter nodded: "Yes, yes, Qin Guofu is very busy at this time, it is inconvenient to see the adults, don't worry, the small ones will definitely send you the handwritten book, don't dare to slack off." ”

Fang Liang glanced at him wrongly, patted him on the shoulder and said: "Very good, very good, your kid is very promising, work hard, maybe you can be a local county official or a seven-rank court official in the future......"

The porter piled up smiling faces and greeted each other attentively: "Okay, thank you, thank you, thank you, ...... slowly."

After Fang Liang left, the porter's face changed suddenly, he snorted and smiled from his nose, took out the silver ticket, and muttered lightly: "Hmph, local county official? What is the use of being a seven-rank court official? Haven't you heard of 'there are ten years of officials in the party, and there are no officials in the hall for a hundred days'? You are a big official today, and you don't know where you will be kicked tomorrow? How many people have changed in this political affairs hall, isn't it still me, and I am still the gatehouse? I am still here as my porter, collecting my money, and enjoying myself......

……

Fang Liang is very well-connected in the court, and he once had a friendship with Qin Yongnian's son Qin Jizhi, Qin Yongnian took care of him every day, and this time he received his handwritten letter, so he went to the restaurant on time to meet him.

“…… Brother Ji is in Zhizhou all the year round, and it is rare to return to Chang'an several times a year, and every time he communicates, he will mention in the letter that he misses his family very much, and he feels that he can't be filial piety under Qin Lao's knees. When he thought that Brother Ji was the only son of Qin Lao, and after a long separation, Qin Lao was already old but could not enjoy his family, and he also deeply regretted it...... "In the private room, the two of them poured and drank, and Fang Liang personally served in front of Qin Yongnian's case, with a warm attitude and humble words.

When it came to the sad thing, Qin Yongnian stroked his beard and sighed: "Eh...... Fang Shilang really has a heart......"

Fang Liang smiled humbly, leaned on Qin Yongnian to get closer, and poured wine for him, "Ji Zhi treats me like a brother, I regard Ji Zhi as a brother, and I should do my best for my brother with the heart of a junior...... Next month, before the implementation of the new article on the reform of officials, there will be a major change in the various officials and offices of the imperial court...... There have to be people in those empty seats......"

Qin Yongnian knew this in his heart, raised his eyes to look at him, raised his glass again, and put a sip of sake into his mouth with his old trembling hand, nodded slightly, and his face was pleasant, "Hmm...... Well, it's a good wine......"

Fang Liang continued, "At that time, this matter will still be handled by the ministry, and I will have to work hard for a while, and I will be thinking about it in my later life, or I can take this opportunity to let Brother Ji be transferred back to Chang'an...... Yu Shi Taina, Qin Lao, you have worked hard for many years, and the position of chief inspector of the imperial history has been vacant for a long time, presumably Qin Lao can't rest assured, right?"

"Hmm...... Indeed, the Imperial Historian and the Chief Inspector of the Imperial History have been vacant for a long time, and now the entire Imperial Historical Observatory is counting on the Imperial Historian...... However, with Doctor Gu here, the old man is not worried, I believe that Doctor Gu will definitely have proper arrangements, Doctor Gu is sitting on the Imperial History Terrace, why worry?" Qin Yongnian smiled leisurely, thoughtful.

Fang Liang's heart was cold, thinking that Qin Yongnian was refusing politely, and he didn't want Qin Yongnian to take the initiative to lean towards him this time, help him fill his wine glass, and then said, "...... If you want to talk about the three divisions, the old man still thinks that Dali Temple is more ...... It's worrying, since Yu Hongzhiyu was transferred out of Dali Temple, Dali Temple has been unmanned, Your Majesty asked me to wait for thinking talents, but I haven't gotten it for a long time......"

Fang Liang turned his worries into joy, nodded happily, and made a sudden appearance: "Oh, Qin Lao is very thoughtful, Dali Temple is the most scarce talent...... Eh, the late life suddenly thought that when he studied with Brother Ji, Brother Ji was very concerned about the law and criminal theory, and Brother Ji was taught by Qin Lao, he has always been cautious, subtle, clear and clear, and in the place under the jurisdiction of the state abroad, there has always been no wrongs in the prison Qingming, and the brother of Ji has a good way of governance, and the late life feels that if the brother of Ji returns to the court to serve as the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, he will be able to govern the criminal law, so that Dali Temple will have a new look, and there will be no unjust, false and mistaken cases, share worries for His Majesty, and seek a bright future for the people......"

"Eh, Fang Shilang, you have won the award, how can Ji Zhiyong have this ability? The burden of Shaoqing in Dali Temple is still heavier for him, and the position of Shaoqing is very important, and there are many responsibilities, I am afraid that I am not competent as a mediocre child......" Qin Yongnian touched a cup with him, and his old face was full of joy.

Fang Liang became firm, and said with a straight face: "Old Qin, you can't say this, when the imperial court is employing people, Dali Temple urgently needs such a virtuous official, for Your Majesty, for the people, for Dali Temple, Brother Ji should take on this important responsibility, how can he shirk it because of personal troubles?"

Qin Yongnian laughed out loud, the walnut-like wrinkles on his face trembled like waves, "Haha, it's still Fang Shilang, you are dedicated to the public, and take care of friendship, this affection, Jizhi, the Qin family, are deeply moved, the old man will give you another drink." ”

Fang Liang waved his hand thoughtfully: "Don't be, Qin Lao is going to torture the late life, this is what the late life should do, the late life toasts your old man with a cup, and I have to point to you to mention it in the future......"

"Fang Shilang is polite...... Qin Yongnian finished drinking a glass of wine and coughed twice, Fang Liang hurriedly sandwiched a few chopsticks of dishes for him to moisten his throat.

After eating for a while and gossiping, Qin Yongnian seemed to be a little drunk, his eyes narrowed, he put down his chopsticks, reached into his sleeve and trembled to pick something out, "By the way, Fang Shilang, the old man saw your article a few days ago, and he has some questions......

Fang Liang was overjoyed, hearing him say this also proved that there was still room for return, and then seeing that Qin Yongnian had taken out the seal, he was really surprised and delighted, and was deeply impressed by Qin Yongnian's foresight and old way.

He bowed his hand: "Please also ask Elder Qin for advice." ”

Qin Yongnian spread it out on the wine case, and said: "The old man and Qiao Guofu have both read it, and at first glance, they only feel that they are smart and bold, but if you think about it, it seems that the content you mentioned is very risky......

"Is Qin Lao saying that the regulation of 'subsidizing candidates' is risky?" he asked.

Qin Yongnian shook his head: "No, this regulation is good, if it can really be done, it will be a great merit, but this is a very big risk for you Fang Shilang, or you will be impeached and dismissed......"

Fang Liang's face turned pale, and he asked in surprise, "Huh, so dangerous?"

Qin Yongnian said: "Hmm...... Qiao Guofu has analyzed it for you, if this regulation is proposed by your Shangshu Master, there is no risk, and you can still sit on the credit, but you ...... That's a big difference......"

"What did Elder Qin say?" he asked hurriedly.

"Now is an important juncture of political reform, our doctor Gu has worked hard in the treasury, he is trying to collect money for the country, you are here to send him silver? Do you think he can pass? Can the people of the household department spare you?"

"But...... The official reform is also a part of the political reform, this regulation is beneficial to the imperial court, even if it can't be passed, it won't be a big crime, right?" Fang Liang hesitated, "Besides, to be honest with you, this regulation was actually proposed by Gu Shangshu, and I just planned to fold it......"

When Qin Yongnian heard this, he suddenly burst out laughing: "Haha, sure enough, Qiao Guofu really didn't guess wrong, this regulation is really the masterpiece of the Gu family...... Then everything makes sense. ”

Fang Liang became serious and bowed again, "Please ask Old Qin to rescue the late life." ”

Qin Yongnian said: "Actually, this is not the old man's speculation, but Qiao Guofu thought of it, he said, if this is proposed by Gu Shangshu, and he himself intends to fold it, he will not only mention this regulation, but also propose his method of collecting the money he needs, that is to say, he thought of how to solve the problem before creating the problem, and when the time comes, it will be a great contribution to the political reform and the official reform, and it just so happens that the household department is withdrawn, and he can take advantage of this merit to win the household department in one fell swoop!"

Fang Liang was enlightened when he heard this, "Then he asked me to draw up such an excerpt......

Qin Yongnian helped him point out: "It's because I see that you are greedy for merit, so I will frame you." When the time comes, you are impeached by the Ministry of Households, disgraced and dismissed, and he puts forward his idea again, what should you do? You're testing the waters for him......"

Fang Liang trembled with anger, and couldn't help but pat the wine case: "Gu Qinghuan! How can he be like this? God, this fold can't be presented, if it is seen by His Majesty, it will be known by the hundred officials......

Qin Yongnian lowered his head and poured wine, still calm, and said with a smile: "I won't be known by the hundred officials......"

Fang Liang was overjoyed and asked, "Can Elder Qin suppress this fold?"

He shook his head again: "This excerpt has been approved by Zuo Sicheng, once he passes over there, if there is no special reason, the political affairs hall cannot be pressed, and if it is to be withdrawn, it must be approved by Du Wanwei, and Du Wanwei, he sees that this excerpt was approved by Gu Shangshu, then he will not agree to withdraw it, unless Gu Shangshu agrees to ......"

Fang Liang became anxious again, "What should I do?

After Qin Yongnian put down the wine jug, he picked up the teapot in the corner of the case, and was about to pour tea into his tea bowl, looked at Fang Liang and said: "No, there is no special reason, the political hall can't press down the fold, but the government hall can't present the fold with the broken content and damaged text to Your Majesty......"

"Ah, mutilated and damaged?" Fang Liang was puzzled.

I saw that Qin Yongnian's hand pouring tea was shaking more and more, the tea poured down from the teapot, spilling all over the wine table, and the spread out strip was also wet with tea, the paper was wet, and the words on it were dizzy, and the content was completely indistinguishable.

The private room was quiet for a while, only the sound of tea dripping, and Fang Liang gradually showed a knowing smile.

"An excerpt, from the ministry to the political affairs hall, I don't know how many hands to turn, and I don't know which old and deaf official accidentally poured tea on the fold and ruined it...... Really, these officials are so careless. Qin Yongnian slowly put down the teapot, closed the wet fold, and shook the water aside.

Fang Liang got up and poured him wine, and echoed: "Eh, it's not careful, but who can be innocent? Scrap back to the ministry, and when the time comes, it will be ......"

Qin Yongnian asked him: "What if he still wants you to plan it then?"

Fang Liang was happy for a while, but now he was asked by the difficult question again, and thought about it for a while: "I'm pretending to be sick?"

Qin Yongnian shook his head: "Have you ever thought about not staying in the Ministry of Officials?"

"What?" Fang Liang was shocked.

He said: "Don't worry, I didn't let you resign because of this." That is, your Lord Shangshu intends to suppress you, and you can only suffer if you stay in the Ministry of Officials, so it is better to move the nest, isn't the position of the waiter of the Ministry of Rites just empty? There is no one from the Gu family in the Ministry of Rites, so Yu Hongzhi is a good fool, how about you go there?"