The emperor has agreed to the new scientific examination system proposed by Zhou Wenxin, so Zhou Wenxin has been busy with how to implement the new policy and deal with affairs in the past few days. After a busy whole day of going back and forth in the Ministry of Rites and the clerical room, Zhou Wenxin returned home late. The housekeeper stepped forward to greet him, "My lord, are you back?" Would you like to have something to eat? ”

"No, I've eaten at the Ministry of Rites." Zhou Wenxin said casually. When passing by the corridor, he happened to catch a glimpse of a pot of white chrysanthemums in the garden, Zhou Wenxin lowered his eyebrows and thought for a moment, and asked the housekeeper, "There is no movement in the house today, right?" Has anyone ever come to me? ”

The housekeeper was stunned, he didn't expect the master to suddenly ask this question, and immediately bowed his head and replied truthfully: "No one has ever come, and the house is fine." ”

"Hmm. I'm tired all day, so I'll go back to my room, you don't have to wait, just retreat. ”

Zhou Wenxin walked into the dark bedroom, the cold and damp air in the room made people shudder, but he was not in a hurry to light the candle, just walked slowly around the empty room, and then said coldly: "Gang Master Qiu is here?" ”

At this time, Qiu Feng appeared from the darkness, and a spark flew out of his long sleeves, and in an instant, a cluster of candlelight lit up in the originally dark room. With a signature smile on his face, Qiu Feng bowed down and said, "Qiu Mou broke in without the permission of the master, and I ask Lord Zhou not to be surprised." The pot of chrysanthemums in the garden should be regarded as a small gift to adults, not a tribute. ”

Zhou Wenxin raised his hand to invite Qiu Feng to sit down, and said softly: "If so, Gang Master Qiu is a distinguished guest, and I should have personally greeted him outside the door." Helplessly, the situation forced it was inconvenient for outsiders to know that you and I knew each other, so I had to aggrieve the helper to be the gentleman on the beam. ”

Zhou Wenxin is the son of the former dynasty Taifu, and later worshiped a great Hongru as a teacher, and has read poetry and books for many years. Although Qiu Feng knew that he was not as pedantic as other so-called bachelors, this polite and overly polite remark still couldn't help but give Qiu Feng goosebumps. But after all, the two of them are planning the same thing, since they have given Lizi, he has to give enough face. Qiu Feng smiled and said politely: "Don't be wronged, Qiu has always been used to being reckless." Lord Zhou is busy with affairs, can he come back late? ”

"It's just a busy job, I have been away from the land of right and wrong for so many years, I didn't expect that the current court is a strong outsider, and the disadvantages are even more indescribable. If all kinds of bad winds continue to blow like this, I am afraid that one day this great country will fall apart. Zhou Wenxin lamented helplessly, speaking of the court situation, his heart was like being pressed by a boulder, and he was uncomfortable. After a while, he took a deep breath, waved his hand again, and said, "Don't talk about this, by the way, is she okay with Changyan?" She is now in the palace, and I am not as proficient in martial arts as Gang Master Qiu, which is really rare! ”

"Lord Zhou, please rest assured, she is very smart, and she has no problem dealing with these women in the palace. As long as she does not make the emperor suspicious, with her clever tongue like a lotus, she will definitely be able to coax the emperor with extremely soft ears to obey. I don't hear that she has successfully persuaded the emperor, and it is estimated that tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, at the latest, the imperial decree will be transmitted to the Rui Wangfu. ”

Zhou Wenxin nodded heavily, "If you hadn't reminded me that day and asked me to expose the Hubu Shangshu on the spot in front of Wei Ming, I'm afraid this matter wouldn't have gone so smoothly." Changyan, this kid is brilliant and thoughtful, it's a pity..."Zhou Wenxin recalled the prosperity of the Yunxiang clan back then, and thought of the current situation of Changyan, his eyes couldn't help but moisten a little, and he said in a deep voice: "Hey! What a heroic figure Yun Xiang was back then, for the country and the people, he expressed his opinions directly, was honest and self-reliant, and finally ended up... I hope that God will have mercy and let Changyan get what she wants. ”

Qiu Feng saw that Zhou Wenxin was more and more sad, but he didn't want to feel sorry for himself with him, but turned the topic back, and said lightly: "The matter of the household department has just begun, we have worked hard to pave the way for King Rui, as for how to go down in the future, it all depends on Liang Yinhuan himself!" ”

Zhou Wenxin knew that he was out of shape, so he suppressed the indignation and sorrow in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "It does take some means to deal with those flies and dogs in the court, but although King Rui has a strict temperament, he is not a person who does not know how to be flexible, and I have confidence in his idea." After saying that, he paused for another moment, frowned, and said, "It's just... Although I coaxed Wei Ming on the grounds of 'ten thousand words, it is better to be silent'. But once Huo Pei'an knows that the emperor intends to let King Rui take over this matter, I am afraid that he will still make a hindrance and give birth to a lot of branches. ”

Qiu Feng caressing his slightly wrinkled robe, and said confidently: "Huo Pei'an, we have already prepared. ”

"Oh? I don't know what trick Changyan has come up with? Zhou Wenxin was taken aback.

Qiu Feng's knife-like eyes stared at the moonlight of the outer window, and for a while, a mocking sneer rose on his lips, and he said coldly: "Do you know that Huo Pei'an has a good dog by his side?" ”

Qiu Feng said vaguely, but Zhou Wenxin knew that this 'dog' must not be his 'dog', and then thought about Huo Pei'an's efforts to win over the important members of the DPRK and the Central Committee of the DPRK, and naturally understood the person Qiu Fengkou was referring to. "Gang Master Qiu refers to the criminal department Shangshu, Tong Yuan?"

Qiu Feng took a sip of tea and said, "It's him!" Although this dog is very obedient on weekdays, and even more obedient to Huo Pei'an, it is a pity that the beast is a beast after all, it can wag its tail and beg for mercy on you, and naturally it can bite you at a critical moment!"

"You want to use the rebellion against Tong Yuan? Tong Yuan is indeed a despicable and humble person, but he is very timid, as long as Huo Pei'an does not fall, he will never dare to disobey the yang. It is not easy to provoke his relationship with Huo Pei'an, and if he doesn't get it right, he will be bitten back. ”

"Of course, dog training depends on means, coercion and temptation, both soft and hard, and nothing is missing." Qiu Feng's eyes flashed fiercely, "People have a cover door, as long as you prescribe the right medicine and attack their weakness, you are not afraid that he will not be tightly held in our hands." ”

"Weakness?" Zhou Wenxin lowered his eyebrows and pondered the deep meaning of the other party's words, "Wei Ming's weakness is that he wants to purge the Qing Dynasty too much, and he can't get used to seeing the slightest filth in his eyes. But that Tong Yuan"

"Tong Yuan's weakness is that he is lustful!"

Zhou Wenxin was stunned and asked, "Lustful?" ”

"Adults are clean and self-conscious, so naturally they don't know what is going on in Fengyue Field. Qiu runs a fireworks place called 'Yanyu Building' in Beijing, and Tong is a frequent visitor to my place!" Qiu Feng's smile became more and more sinister, "Count the hours, that Tong's heart and soul baby is about to arrive at Chenzhi Palace!" ”