Zhong Silkworm followed Wanyan Yongji to Yidu, and the so-called local Haoqiang Yanning, whom Ye Qing had never even seen, Ye Qing believed that its miserable end was doomed at this moment.

Taking advantage of the reputation of Wanyan Yongji, the king of Jin Guowei Shao, to suppress the local heroes in the north that was controlled by the Song court, is naturally beneficial and harmless for Ye Qing, not only can it play a role in deterring other state capitals, making the entire northern land more stable, but also to the greatest extent, before the imperial court set Kaifeng as the remaining capital, let the local heroes who grew up under the rule of these Jin people be attached to the government of the north today.

As a result, the local heroes in each state will lose confidence in the Jin people because of the Yidu Yanning incident, and have to maintain a certain good relationship with the current government in order to protect their local interests, so as to be able to limit the collusion between the local heroes and the officials sent to Kaifeng and Luoyang by the imperial court to the greatest extent after the imperial court retains the capital.

If the people of the north are the lowest level of the pyramid, then these local heroes are the boulders in the middle of those people when they look at the past, and they can even play a role in connecting the upper and lower levels in the north, connecting the relationship between the bottom and the high-level officials, so the local heroes are naturally a force to be reckoned with.

And once Kaifeng stays in the capital, if he is co-opted or colluded with the officials sent by the imperial court, although it will not cause an impact on Ye Qing's control of the northern land, it will not be beneficial to himself after all.

Coupled with the Northern Expedition that he wants to carry out again in the future, Ye Qing must also solve all the hidden dangers that can affect the stability of the Northland in a limited time, so as to reduce all kinds of threats and obstacles to his control of the Northland.

When Ye Qing received the first letter after Zhu Xi was deposed, Li Lifang, who was far away in Lin'an, also received a letter from Ye Qing.

The letter was full of bewilderment, and between the lines was all kinds of recognition and affirmation of Li Lifang's relocation to the head of the household department, naturally, Ye Qing also took advantage of what Li Lifang often boasted in front of him, how close the so-called nephew and uncle relationship between Li Lifang and the current saint is.

Because of Ye Qing's letter, after Li Lifang read it, he unconsciously still felt a little itchy, in his opinion, maybe what Ye Qing said was right: through the relocation of the household department Shangshu, to prove that the current saint still values him Li Lifang very much, or he is trusted by the successor, it can also be proved like the people of the world that in addition to the relationship between him and the saint is a monarch and a minister, the relationship between this layer of nephew and uncle is also extremely intimate and unbreakable.

In this way, it is indeed a great temptation for Li Lifang, who only wants to walk sideways in Lin'an in this life.

But as the so-called time is not the same as in the past, when the saint has not succeeded to the throne today, perhaps the relationship between the nephew and uncle is extremely important between the two of them, and it is also in line with the interests of the two of them, but now that the prince is still the son of heaven, Li Lifang's heart is also a little drummed, the former prince is now a saint, will he still rely on himself as before? Will you still be as close as you are?

Just when Li Lifang was sitting alone in the mansion secretly wondering about his relationship with the current saint, his subordinates informed him that Dali Temple Qing Bi was visiting again.

Hearing Bi Zaiyu's name, Li Lifang's eyes lit up instantly, but he also realized for the first time that Bi Zaiyu's visit at this time could be said to be a good place to go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, and he was a lobbyist for Ye Qing, right?

But no matter what, in the current situation where he is a little hesitant, it doesn't hurt to meet Bi Zaiyu, not to mention that because of Ye Qing's relationship, Bi Zai meets or Qian Xiangzu, at this time, it is also a candidate he can trust and discuss.

Li Lifang, who instructed his subordinates to let Bi Zaiyu wait in the front hall, sorted out his thoughts, and decided whether to discuss this matter with Bi Zaiyu, when Bi Zaiyu just picked up the teacup, Li Lifang walked in with a hearty laugh.

Although Li Lifang is not as obese as Shi Miyuan, he is not as able to maintain a perfect and strong figure as Ye Qing, with a slightly bulging belly, and his face also adds to the wind and frost and sophistication that a middle-aged person should have.

"Lord Bi is here today, which really makes the humble house shine." Li Lifang, who rarely dragged the text, smiled and said a few polite words to Bi Zaiyu, who got up.

Bi Zaiyu also said with a smile after a few polite greetings: "Bi came to visit Master Li today, presumably Master Li already knows Bi's intention." So Bi went straight and no longer played tricks ....... ”

"Li just received a letter from Master Ye today, and he was still thinking about it in the backyard study just now...... Li Lifang was originally full of eagerness in his heart because of Ye Qing's letter, and when he heard that Bi Zaiyu was no longer polite and wanted to get back to business, he followed his conjecture just now.

But Bi Zaiyu was at a loss at this time, looked at Li Lifang with some puzzlement, and then asked in surprise: "Could it be that Lord Ye already knows about this?" Can...... But now it's just speculation. ”

"Huh?" Li Lifang hummed unconsciously, the two looked at each other, and instantly realized that the two of them were not talking about the same thing.

looked at each other with a little embarrassment, and finally Li Lifang took the lead in speaking: "Lord Bi, please take a seat, I don't know why Lord Bi is looking for Li?" ”

Bi Zaiyu, whose expression also returned to normal at the first time, looked at the subordinate who came in with Li Lifang, and then waited for the subordinate to be waved away by Li Lifang, and then said with a somewhat solemn expression: "Bi Mou visited Master Li today, and there is a matter to discuss." Li Lifang was a little puzzled because of Bi Zaiyu's solemnity and words, and secretly wondered in his heart, Bi Zaiyu came to visit, so since it wasn't because of what Ye Qing said in his letter, what else would make him hesitate to come to his house?

Although there were some doubts and puzzles in his heart, he still said politely: "Master Bi might as well say bluntly, if Li can help, he will definitely not refuse." ”

"A few days ago, Zhu Xi was deposed by the saint, and now everyone in the court is already well-known, and the friendship between teachers and students between Zhu Xi and Hubu Shangshu, presumably there is no need for Bi to say more, right? So now that Zhu Xi is deposed, Zheng Qingzhi must be missing a big blessing, so Master Li thinks ...... Will Shi Xiang take advantage of Zheng Qingzhi because of this? Bi Zaiyu asked seriously.

Li Lifang's heart breathed a long sigh of relief, obviously what Bi Zaiyu wanted to discuss with himself was not what Ye Qingxin said, but there was a ...... between the two But it is also inextricably linked, and it is not impossible to conclude that it is one thing.

After Zheng Qingzhi lost the battle for the pacification of Lin'an, he gradually distanced himself from Shi Miyuan, and this matter was already well known in the court, and even during several court meetings, Zheng Qingzhi once refuted some of Shi Miyuan's suggestions in front of Shi Miyuan in the court.

At that time, in addition to the support of Zhu Xi, the holy attendant, it was also because Zheng Qingzhi wanted to marry Xie Shenfu, so that at the court meeting in those days, Zheng Qingzhi was almost completely on the side of Xie Shenfu and Liuzheng.

The tense situation in the court made Li Lifang gloat, and he watched the court show for several days, but in the end, Shi Miyuan did not make a move against Zheng Qingzhi.

But now that Zhu Xi has been deposed, this has made officials above the court, such as Li Lifang, Bi Zaiyu and other ministers, begin to identify Zhu Xi's removal as Shi Miyuan's counterattack against Zheng Qingzhi's refutation of him in the court.

So at the moment, after Zhu Xi is deposed, then naturally the next thing will be Zheng Qingzhi.

Li Lifang pondered for a moment, then looked at Bi Zaiyu and asked, "Could it be ...... Could it be that Bi Siqing wants to keep ....... ”

"Definitely. Because Shi Miyuan has already done it. Bi Zaiyu's expression was solemn, and he looked at Li Lifang, the secretary of the Criminal Department, who was a little puzzled, and said: "Just last night, someone moved Zheng Qingzhi's son, Zheng Shichang, but...... Zheng Qingzhi didn't report to the official because of this matter, doesn't Master Li feel strange as the secretary of the Criminal Department? ”

Li Lifang couldn't help but feel a little funny, and felt that Bi Zaiyu was a little suspicious, Zheng Qingzhi's son suffered revenge last night, but he couldn't blame Shi Miyuan for this, right?

What's more, with Shi Miyuan's current identity as the left minister of the dynasty, how can he be as knowledgeable as a hairy boy? Wouldn't it be a loss of identity to take revenge on the elders and children of Zheng Qingzhi's family like this? If it spreads, isn't Shi Miyuan afraid of being scolded for only bullying the weak?

"As the secretary of Dali Temple, Lord Bi shouldn't be so chasing the wind and shadows, right? Zheng Qingzhi didn't report this matter, and the Criminal Department didn't know about it, so could it be just that Zheng Qingzhi's son-in-law had a normal quarrel with someone, resulting in a conflict? And if Siqing is so defined as Shi Miyuan's revenge, is it a little too rash? Li Lifang looked at Bi Zaiyu, who was quite shrewd on weekdays, and it stands to reason that he shouldn't be in such a hurry to buckle Shi Miyuan's hat.

"Since last night, Zheng Qingzhi has been extinct, and his son-in-law will not be a son-in-law anymore, so does Master Li still think that Bi is wronging Shi Miyuan? Master Li, don't forget, the reason why Zheng Qingzhi stood aside with Xie Shenfu at the court meeting to refute Shi Miyuan was precisely because he wanted to help his son-in-law ask Xie Shenfu's granddaughter, and wanted to expand his power above the court through marriage, and strive to be able to sit on an equal footing with Shi Miyuan above the court one day. Now that his son is no longer a man since he was attacked last night, does Master Li still think it was an accident? Bi Zaiyu still asked with a solemn expression.

"It's not ...... anymore." The teacup that Li Lifang had just picked up was put back in an instant, and he looked at Bi Zaiyu with some incredulity: "What a cruel method, it is so despicable." In this way, wouldn't it be completely impossible for Zheng Qingzhi to marry Xie Shenfu? ”

"Not bad." Bi Zaiyu took a deep breath: "After Zhu Xi was deposed and Zheng Qingzhi was cut off again, he could no longer marry Xie Shenfu, so who is most beneficial to these two things?" ”

"Naturally, it's Shi Miyuan." Li Lifang said without thinking.

"yes. Without the bargaining chips for marrying Xie Shenfu, and his teacher before the saint was dismissed, so now, does Zheng Qingzhi still have the strength to compete with Shi Miyuan? I'm afraid ...... now It was difficult for him to keep the dispatch of the head of the household. And between Shi Miyuan and Ye Qing, who was far away in the northland...... Presumably I don't need to say more, Master Li knows even better than me, so ....... ”

"Therefore, if something happens to the dispatch of the Hubu Shangshu, it will not only affect the balance between the two of them in the court and Shi Miyuan's henchmen, but also affect the ...... During this period of time, the imperial court wanted to rebuild Kaifeng and the imperial palace. After all, once he is sent by the head of the household book, as long as there is no big mistake in the reconstruction of Kaifeng and the palace, then it will inevitably be trusted and reused by the saints? Once Kaifeng and the palace are rebuilt, it may not be difficult to continue to be promoted, right? Li Lifang speculated.

Bi Zaiyu looked at Li Lifang and nodded silently: "Therefore, the dispatch of the Ministry of Household Books, in the next period of time, I am afraid that it will be more trusted and reused by the Holy Lord than the Ministry of Officials." ”

"Could it be that Lord Bi intends to ......." Li Lifang's heart was beating wildly, and he asked tentatively.

Bi Zaiyu, who lowered his head to drink tea, did not notice the nervousness that flashed between Li Lifang's expressions, and sighed when he heard the words: "There is a deep grudge between Bi and Shi Miyuan, not to mention that now on Bi's forehead, even Master Li can clearly see the word Ye Dang." So even if Shi Miyuan doesn't recommend his henchmen, he won't let Bi profit from it. By the way, Lord Li's current title is equivalent to that of Lord Ye, and they are both ...... of the Duke of Guo. ”

"How can Ye Qing be so lucky, and have a record to pave the way for him to be promoted. Now even though I have reminded me a few times in front of my sister of the Queen Mother, but the Queen Mother...... After all, it is necessary to take into account the attitude of the ministers above the entire court, so it is still just a county prince, and it is not as easy as you think if you want to go further. What's more, now that the new monarch has just succeeded to the throne, if he wants to be promoted to the throne again without any real credit, I'm afraid it will be hopeless in this life. As soon as Li Lifang mentioned his title now, he was still quite proud, but if he compared it with the title of Ye Qing Nalu Guogong, it was obviously inferior to the majestic and domineering of other people's Guogong, and the whole person became a little depressed in an instant.

Bi Zaiyu held the teacup, looking at Li Lifang, who was somewhat depressed, and when Li Lifang also looked at him, Bi Zaiyu suddenly laughed, put down the teacup in his hand, and then said mysteriously: "Isn't there a great opportunity right now, Lord Li?" ”

"You mean?" Li Lifang's eyes instantly brightened, but he was still a little reluctant to let him give up the dispatch of the Criminal Department Shangshu, after all, the dispatch of the Criminal Department Shangshu was also quite majestic and domineering to him.

"Lord Li is reluctant to ...... the Criminal Department." Bi Zaiyu asked with a smile.

Li Lifang sighed instead, and no longer hid his thoughts, now that Bi met the door again, it was not to discuss with himself that he wanted to seek the dispatch of the household secretary, and he could also generously admit his thoughts.

"Yes, for me, the Criminal Department is able to exert its hands and feet in Lin'an after all, and it's ......." Li Lifang was a little unwilling, and continued: "The Criminal Department is in Lin'an...... It can make you very face-saving in front of many friends, this Lord Bi of Dali Temple should know, right? Look at who is not pleasing to the eye, as long as Li Mou has a word, you can find two catchers to scare and scare people, and if you go to the household department, although you can be promoted, but ...... But I always feel that it is not majestic enough. ”

Because of Li Fengniang's relationship and the economic foundation given to him by Ye Qing in the early days, money has never been Li Lifang's most pursued goal.

Li Lifang has always pursued the kind of gaze that everyone admires, and pursues the kind of pomp that can make him majestic, so as to satisfy his vanity, which is like a bottomless pit.

Therefore, for Li Lifang, no matter what power or interests, it is not as important as the pomp and circumstance he wants, driven by great vanity, as long as you can get a strong sense of satisfaction, even if you give him a county send, he will not dislike it.

But now, it is obvious that if he wants to go further in the title, he still can't do it just by virtue of his sister-brother relationship with the queen mother, and now that the new monarch has just been established, if Li Lifang wants to be promoted to the knighthood, then he must move the place to accumulate qualifications to provide power for his endless vanity.

Ye Qing already had a clear understanding of Li Lifang's character, so in the case of prescribing the right medicine, coupled with Bi Zaiyu's matter of Zheng Qingzhi, he transferred Bi Zaiyu's identity as a lobbyist, so that unconsciously, Li Lifang's heart became more urgent at this moment, but there was still a trace of hesitation.

Since Bi Zaiyu was sent to Li Lifang's mansion by Ye Qing as a lobbyist, it was natural that Ye Qing had already thought of a way for Bi Zaiyu, and he also planned everything he was worried about for Li Lifang.

Bi Zai smiled again, and then said: "Bi still thinks that something is going on that makes Master Li unable to let go of the dispatch of the criminal department." If it was just because he was worried that there would be no one available at the critical moment, then Master Li didn't have to do that. In this way, if Lord Li is sent in the future, the soldiers of Dali Temple will ....... ”

Seeing Li Lifang looking up at him happily, Bi Zaiyu paused and then continued: "Yes, in the future, Master Li of Dali Temple can be sent at will. ”

"Is what Master Bi said true?" Li Lifang asked in surprise.

In his opinion, this kind of network can make him feel more face-saving, and it is completely more able to satisfy his vanity than Ren Shangshu of the Criminal Department using his own people.

But after thinking about it, Li Lifang looked at Bi Zaiyu, and then asked with some suspicion: "Lord Bi is so worried about Li, I'm afraid it's ...... I'm afraid there are also unspeakable hidden, right? ”

Others may not know, but Bi knows it clearly. Master Li is not only the younger brother of the current Empress Dowager, but also the uncle of the current saint, and ...... As far as Bi knows, Master Li's relationship with the current saint ....... ”

There is no need to wait for Bi Zaiyu to finish speaking, Li Li conveniently understood what Bi Zaiyu meant, nodded with a smile, patted his chest and said: "That's nature, that's nature, don't worry, as long as Li can do it, it will definitely not disappoint Master Bi." What's more, as Master Bi said just now, since Master Bi already thinks that he is Ye Dang, then with the relationship between Li and Ye Qing, you and I should move around more and get close to each other in the future. ”

With Li Lifang's bold words, this matter came to an end for the time being, and after both of them were satisfied, Bi Zaiyu, who originally wanted to leave immediately, was warmly retained by Li Lifang, and instructed his subordinates to set up a banquet in the house to entertain Bi Zaiyu.