On this day, Lu Wenyuan was ordered to send the concert chapter into the palace. That Fan Zhefu is well versed in the way of slapping horses, and when he encounters this opportunity, how can he not try his best to flatter, and most of the selected pieces are to praise the emperor for how wise and powerful, subduing Wara, and covering the ancestors. Zhu Shiyang leaned on the couch, crossed a pair of long legs, and was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth while flipping.

Gui Xi saw that the emperor was happy, and he also became happy, and gave a thumbs up and flattered: "The emperor's subjugation of Warat this time not only benefits the people at the border gates, but also fulfills the long-cherished wish of several generations of ancestors of the Ming Dynasty, which can really be said to be a meritorious achievement of the world." The slave maid has the honor to serve such a wise monarch as the emperor, which is really a blessing for the slave maid to cultivate in three lives. ”

Zhu Shiyang was naturally even happier when he heard this, and said with a false sense of modesty: "This all depends on the blessing of the ancestors." But he was a little weak in his heart, just because this qiē was expected by Lu Wenyuan in advance after all, and he just followed his advice, but now he was really afraid that he would jump out and grab his own credit.

Zhu Shiyang peeked at Lu Wenyuan while being happy, and saw that he was still standing aside honestly, hanging his head, looking like he had nothing to do with himself, without the slightest pride in his merits, and asked for merit and reward, so he said tentatively: "Lu Wenyuan, you also have credit for this subjugation of Wara, I want to reward you and enter your official position, what do you want to be an official?"

Lu Wenyuan said: "The emperor's fallacy award." The subjugation of Warat this time is all based on the emperor's wise decision-making, and it has nothing to do with Weichen, so how can we talk about the credit. As for the promotion, there is no merit, let alone talk about it, I just hope that the emperor will take back his life. After saying that, he only gave all the credit to Zhu Shiyang.

Zhu Shiyang tried out his mind, and finally put his mind at ease, and said, "You have a sweet mouth this time." However, when it comes to promotion, there will be no such shop in this village, so Lu Qing should not regret it when he arrives. ”

Lu Wenyuan bowed his head and said, "Weichen will never regret it." ”

Zhu Shiyang was also so happy that he didn't urge him anymore, and only took all the credit to himself with peace of mind. It is no wonder that he attaches so much importance to this, it turns out that he has not been diligent in governing since he ascended the throne, and he has always heard accusations in his ears. Fang just said that it was for Lu Wenyuan's promotion, but in fact, he was just polite, how could he have a bit of sincerity, but he was afraid that he would agree to come down and make it public to the government and the opposition in the future, and rob him of his own credit. Now that Lu Wenyuan is so well-behaved, Zhu Shiyang is more and more relieved, seeing that the music is almost approved, he asked Gui Xi to sort it out and send it back to Lu Wenyuan, and sent him away: "In this case, Lu Qing will step down." ”

Lu Wenyuan was a little surprised, how could he have to punish himself for reciting for a few hours on weekdays to finish, but now how could he let himself go back so happily. After thinking about it, he still asked cautiously: "The emperor won't let Weichen recite the chapter today?"

Zhu Shiyang said: "You are really interesting, I don't punish you, but you will ask for punishment yourself." Seeing him staring at himself seriously, the smile finally couldn't stop and spread to his face: "I'm in a good mood today, so I'll spare you for the time being." Hold your piece and get out of here. ”

Lu Wenyuan retreated in response.

The next day, Lu Wenyuan still went to the cabinet as usual to receive the recital that should be sent to the palace that day, Fan Zhefu was in the cabinet office, and when he saw him coming, he was not in a hurry to give him the recital, but led him into a side hall, covered the door and said that he wanted to talk to him.

This side hall is the place where Lu Wenyuan took the false holy decree last time, and as soon as Fan Zhefu closed the door, his heart pounded. It's just because during this period of time, just in case, he has always carried the fake holy decree with him, and now the holy decree is hidden in his underwear, so how can he not be nervous, I am afraid that Fan Zhefu is here for this matter.

However, Fan Zhefu didn't mean to mention this matter, and only said casually: "I recently heard that the emperor thinks that you also have merit in subduing Warat, and wants to promote you to an official, why don't you accept it?"

Lu Wenyuan breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, but he immediately became vigilant, just because when the emperor said this, it was clear that only Gui Xi and himself were present, how could Fan Zhefu know so clearly? Could it be that Gui Xi is also Fan Zhefu's......

Lu Wenyuan didn't continue to think about it, he thought about it for a while, and responded calmly: "The emperor is willing to admit that the subordinate officials are meritorious, and the emperor is enlightened, but as a minister, he is most afraid of being proud of his achievements. Moreover, the emperor has always lacked a good impression of the lower officials, and if the lower officials are greedy for merit for a while, they will not leave a good impression on the emperor, and will only make the emperor think that the lower officials intend to compete with him. It is better not to be greedy for the speed of this moment, and to retreat as advance, so that although the opportunity for promotion is lost, the current official position can be more stable. ”

Fan Zhefu nodded secretly, only saying that this Lu Wenyuan is not very old, but the city government is not shallow, so he can think of this layer, and said with a slight smile at the moment: "Lord Lu is thoughtful, even the official sighs to himself." ”

Lu Wenyuan said this deliberately, just to make Fan Zhefu feel that he was a usable person. In fact, when he refused the emperor's promotion, where did he think so much, he only felt that the emperor's willingness to listen to his own construction was already the best reward for himself, not to mention calculating the emperor by retreating, and now he felt uncomfortable just talking, and hurriedly ended the topic: "Lord Fan has won a false award, and the lower officials rely on the promotion of adults to have today, so they should cherish it." ”

How do you know that Fan Zhefu sneered: "Since you know that it is all about the promotion of this official, why do you do something unfavorable to this official?"

Lu Wenyuan sighed in his heart, and he didn't have time to think about it, so he quickly knelt down and said: "The lower officials are always grateful for the kindness of adults, how dare they be unfavorable to adults?"

Fan Zhefu snorted and said, "Then why did you take Shen Lun to see Yan Yong behind your back? Don't you know that the official ordered that Yan Yong was strictly forbidden to contact his party?"

Lu Wenyuan's heart sank, and he only said that he was talking about this matter, but in fact, he was dealing with the two guards at the door that day, and he knew that this matter would be known to Fan Zhefu sooner or later, just because those two guards were the eyeliner he placed in the criminal department. Lu Wenyuan had already responded to this, and replied immediately: "My lord, forgive me, the lower official agreed to take Shen Lun to see Yan Yong that day, just because he just wanted to send Yan Yong some food, and the lower official saw that he was pitiful, so he insisted on doing it." However, Xia Guan carefully checked the food box, and there was nothing unusual, when the two met, Xia Guan had also been monitoring from the side, and there was no difference, so adults could rest assured. ”

Fan Zhefu said unhappily: "The benevolence of a woman! That Yan Yong is already a dying person, what is there to be pitied, have you forgotten that he was the one who caused you to lose the champion in the first place?

Lu Wenyuan said: "The lower official is at fault, please punish the adult." ”

Fan Zhefu frowned and said, "That's it." But that Yan Yong has lived long enough, and now that the matter of Warat has passed, it is time for him to die. You will go into the palace today, hand over the official request to execute Yan Yong, and watch the emperor approve it, if this matter cannot be done again, you don't have to come back to see the official. ”

Lu Wenyuan secretly complained in his heart, and hurriedly took the order to retreat.

The way into the palace is already familiar. Lu Wenyuan went straight to the side hall where Zhu Shiyang usually stayed on weekdays, and when he saw Gui Xi standing at the door, he invited him in to report, so he entered the hall with a concerto.

Zhu Shiyang is painting in front of the case, a pair of ink bamboo, but really painted a bit of vigor. Seeing Lu Wenyuan coming in, he was happy for a while, so he rewarded him with the freshly baked ink. Lu Wenyuan hurriedly thanked him and carefully collected it by his side.

Zhu Shiyangzhi proudly raised the pen to criticize the chapter. I felt comfortable, and I looked at it very carefully, and after reading a few copies, I suddenly said "Huh".

Lu Wenyuan was full of worries about Yan Yong's life and death, and when he saw the emperor's voice, his heart suddenly reached his throat, and he hurriedly answered: "What's the matter, the emperor?"

Zhu Shiyang nodded at the chapter in his hand and said: "This Fan Zhefu said on the chapter that Yan Yong was overbearing, and he wanted to ask for an order to execute him, and also said that he had played for this matter several times before, but I didn't approve it, and asked me what was going on." ”

Lu Wenyuan secretly complained, just because all the previous recitals were hidden by him, and he really couldn't hide today, so he submitted it, thinking that Fan Zhefu would continue to use the previous recitals, but he didn't expect him to write a new one, and also added the questions that he had not received instructions a few times before, making it clear that he didn't trust himself. Before I finished my thoughts, I heard Zhu Shiyang continue: "I know about this Yan Yong's edict, but when did Fan Zhefu give me a recital and ask me to execute him? During this time, I obviously read every recital, how could I not be impressed?"

Lu Wenyuan didn't dare to answer for a while, but when he saw Zhu Shiyang looking over and over again, a Zhu pen in his hand, and he looked like he was going to approve it at any time, and he was also extremely worried, thinking that if he didn't stop it at this time, and wait for the royal approval, Yan Yong was afraid that he would be more auspicious, and he couldn't take care of much at the moment, so he said loudly: "Weichen has a reluctant request, I hope the emperor will play." ”

Zhu Shiyang looked up at him in surprise and said, "You say." ”

Lu Wenyuan said: "Weichen thinks that Yan Yong's edict is quite strange, and if he is summarily executed, I am afraid it will be inappropriate." ”

Zhu Shiyang was puzzled: "What's wrong?"

Lu Wenyuan said: "This ...... The minister doesn't know for the time being, but he always feels that this matter is closely related to disaster relief, but I'm afraid it's not that simple. Weichen lied to the emperor that it was Weichen's fault without real evidence, but I hope that the emperor can spare his life for the time being for the sake of Yan Yong's loyalty to the country for decades. ”

Zhu Shiyang smiled and said: "I thought you were in the same group as Fan Zhefu, and I wished he would die early, but now it seems that it is not?"

Lu Wenyuan said: "Forming a party for personal gain is a taboo in the government, and Weichen does not dare to do it. ”

Zhu Shiyang nodded slightly, and thought about executing Yan Yong. Since he subdued Warat, he has attached a lot of importance to Lu Wenyuan's words, and now when he hears him say that Yan Yong's edict is strange, he can't help but pay attention. Moreover, he himself does not really want to execute Yan Yong, although the edict is a big mistake, but the content does not seem to have a stake in himself, and although he does not take care of the government, he also knows that over the years, it is all up to Yan Yong to contain Fan Zhefu in the previous dynasty, so that the power will not be biased to one side, if Yan Yong is executed, Fan Zhefu will lose his restraint, I really don't know what the consequences will be. After much thought, I finally wrote cautiously.