“…… Master Liu said that some people left halfway. Here's a breakdown of the situation. Some people come to our department for fame and fortune, and when they find that this is not a place where they can get fame and fortune at all, they naturally run fast. Needless to say, this kind of people are opportunistic, and the old man doesn't even bother to think about them. The other group of people is because of differences of opinion. It's called the way to be different, so they left. But it is undeniable that they have contributed to the change. Not to mention far away, let's take Lin Jue and Du Weijian as examples, the provisions of the Changping New Law and the Employment Law have been poured into their hearts, and they have also stayed up all night thinking about it and have not returned for several days. To this day, the old man still misses these things. However, they couldn't understand the old man and Lord Yan's way of changing the law, and the old man could only reluctantly cut off his love and let them go. Even if you want to go, the old man will not stop you. The old man wants you to understand that only the most determined people, the strongest people, can go to the end with the old man and Lord Yan. Then you can stand proudly in the wind and snow, and usher in the sun after the snow. ”

“…… Since the implementation of the new law, all kinds of rumors and attacks have spread everywhere, and some of them are even absurd. When the new law was enacted, it coincided with a severe drought in Gyeonggi and the surrounding areas. Some people said that this was my fault with the new law. In some places, there were earthquakes, in some places there were landslides, and in some places there were floods, and some people blamed them on the disaster of our new law. As for some of the remarks that slandered me and Lord Yan, there were even more remarks that slandered the new law. Pattern renovation, variety. They always find reasons and words to denigrate. In this rebellion of the Youth Sect, they put the blame on the head of the new law, and the old man and Lord Yan were not surprised at all. If we don't find a scapegoat for such a big thing, if we don't get involved with the new law, then are they still the case? It's just that Lord Yan and I are sad that the emperor has to stand up and bear the blame, which is where we feel the most guilty......"

“…… You now have some thoughts in your hearts, and some are shaken, which is human nature, but it is also completely unnecessary. That only shows that you don't regard changing the Dharma as a cause that you must do in this life. Failed to understand the important role of the reform for the state and the imperial court. The old man can say this, even if the world is dry and flooded, the earth is shaken and landslides are landslided, and the people are pointing out, and even cause local rebellions, so what? What is this compared to the overall situation, compared to the collapse of the society? The sage once said: A gentleman has three fears, fear of the mandate of heaven, fear of adults, and fear of the words of the sage. If it is for the sake of changing the law, what the old man wants to say is three sentences: 'The sky is not enough to be afraid, the words of people are not enough to be compassionate, and the ancestors are not enough to be lawful'. Only those who understand these three deficiencies can change the Fa and achieve it. ”

Everyone present opened their mouths in astonishment, and they were extremely moved when they heard the previous words, and even a little ashamed and blamed themselves. But when these last few words were heard, everyone was stunned. Not only them, but even Yan Zhengsu looked at Fang Dunru in surprise, he didn't expect Fang Dunru to say such a thing.

That's too much!!

Liu Xiding was first surprised, and then a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. For many days, he was looking for Fang Dunru's flaws. How many times did he sneak into Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru's public house, eavesdrop on their conversations, and transcribe their poems, just to find Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu's out-of-the-ordinary poems. But all his achievements were denied by Wu Chunlai. Either it's not powerful enough, or it's far-fetched. But now, what did he hear with his own ears? These three deficiencies are simply too powerful, and this is simply a big contradiction. It's a great opportunity to fall from the sky.

"Ladies and gentlemen, these words are just what Fang Zhongcheng said in front of you, and Fang Zhongcheng is using them to encourage you to strengthen your determination to change the law and not to be disturbed by the disturbances of the outside world. So listen to it, and don't think that it means anything else. Out of this door, don't talk about it again. ”

Yan Zhengsu hurriedly said a few words, wanting to save Fang Dunru's somewhat out of control remarks. Of course, he knew that Fang Dunru thought so in his heart, and he actually agreed with these three shortcomings. However, these words were just exchanged between the two in private, and it was a bit too much to say them in front of so many people. He had to undo some of the influence, and he told the crowd not to spread the word.

Fang Dunru obviously realized this, and nodded hurriedly and said: "This is what the old man meant, what Lord Yan said is what the old man meant, the old man is not desperate for the new law, but just to tell you that some things are completely framed by others to the new law, and we don't have to pay attention to it." With the strong support of the emperor and your wholehearted dedication, the change of the law will be successful, and all of you here will complete the initiative and leave your name in history. ”

Everyone nodded and said, "The lower officials and others understand what the two adults mean, and we have been taught." ”

Liu Xiding nodded frequently and said: "Listening to the teachings of the two adults, Xia Guan felt that it was an eye-opener, it turned out that Xia Guan had read the book for so many years. The two adults really understood the essence of the book, and Xia Guan has read dead books for so many years, and he is really ashamed to think about it. In the future, the lower officials should think more about the two adults to ask for advice, and they should not be arrogant. ”

This is a pun, which seems to be a sycophant, but it is actually a hidden edge. This statement is insincere and quite playful. Yan Zhengsu was keenly aware of this, and frowned and looked at Liu Xiding, thoughtful.

……

It was a dark night, and the wind was biting. Most of the people in Bianliang City have slept peacefully. A horse-drawn carriage ghostly stopped at the mouth of Tongfu Lane in the middle of the horse shop street outside Donghua Gate. A figure in the carriage jumped out of the carriage and into the alley. Soon after, he appeared in front of a closed Zhumen mansion and stretched out his hand to slam the door.

The man inside opened the small door and came out, scolding impatiently: "Who? In the middle of the night, do you report the funeral? ”

"Please contact Vice Minister Wu, just say that Liu Xiding has something important to ask to see." The man said in a hoarse voice.

"See what? What Liu Xiding? What's the fuss in the middle of the night? My lord has long been asleep. If you have something to do, please be early tomorrow. The doorman cursed, and stretched out his hand to close the small door.

"Hey, hey, wait. This brother, I really have something urgent to see Vice Minister Wu, please pass through. If you miss a big thing, you and I can't afford it. No, this little meaning can you take it to drink and make a hard trip, and go and report it? Liu Xiding's whole head shrunk into the hood, spoke in a low voice, and reached out to stuff a piece of silver into the man's hand.

The man was not interested in any major matter, and eight out of ten people who came to ask for an audience with the deputy minister said so. However, for the sake of the face of the big ingot of silver in his hand, he can reluctantly go to report it. So he shook the silver, kicked it in his arms, and said, "Then you wait." I'll report it. It's not up to me to see it or not. What do you say your name is? Liu What Ding? ”

"Liu Xiding......" Liu Xiding said busily.

"Yes, yes, Liu Xiding. Your father and mother are also strange to give you such a name. Xiding, hee-hee, your brother must be called Liu Dongding. The man joked and slammed the door shut.

Liu Xiding rolled his eyes, shrunk down and stood under the porch and waited in a circle, I don't know how long it took, there was a sound of footsteps inside, and the doorman had changed his face when he appeared in front of Liu Xiding again, and said with an amiable smile: "Lord Liu, please, my lord wants to see you." Oops, it turns out that you are an official, why didn't you say it earlier? The right villain is sluggish. You better take this silver back, the villain doesn't dare to ask for it. ”

Liu Xiding snorted, stepped into the door, walked a few steps back, and snatched back the silver ingot held by the doorman: "Next time, you can polish your dog's eyes." ”

The man looked at Liu Xiding's back and scolded in a low voice: "Dog, what are you angry?" If I knew this was the case, I would have let you freeze outside for a while, and I would freeze you to death. ”

Liu Xiding entered the courtyard, and a steward carried a lantern to greet him, led Liu Xiding into the flower hall and served hot tea, and asked Liu Xiding to wait for a while, saying that the vice minister was getting up and dressing. Liu Xiding sat bored in the flower hall, looking around, smacking his tongue. The small flower hall of the vice minister is full of famous calligraphy and paintings, and there are many precious cultural toys. There is a jade Guanyin in the hall, which is crystal clear and flawless. Liu Xiding is a knowledgeable person, so he stepped forward to take a look, it was carved from the best Hetian jade. The vice-minister is very rich, and the calligraphy and painting decorations in this small hall are probably worth hundreds of thousands of taels of silver.

There were footsteps and coughing sounds at the back door, and Liu Xiding hurriedly returned to his place and pretended to drink tea. The curtain opened, and two maids led one of them in with lanterns. The man wore his hair in a loose bun, wore a pair of pajamas with fur and plush plush pajamas, and casually pedaled a pair of high-top cotton shoes, his face full of exhaustion. It was Wu Chunlai, the deputy prime minister who was disturbed in his sleep and was unhappy.

"The subordinate has seen the deputy prime minister, and he came to disturb him at night, he really shouldn't be, and I ask the vice minister to forgive me." Liu Xiding stood up, walked forward quickly, and gave a respectful salute of 90 degrees.

Wu Chunlai yawned and frowned, "What are you doing at this time?" You're too casual, just come to my house like this, aren't you afraid of being noticed? If you want to see me, you have to inform the person I have arranged to contact you, and he will report to me, and then make an appointment to meet. You came to see me so swaggeringly, if Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru were noticed, would you still be able to stay with them? It's very confusing. ”

Liu Xiding hurriedly said: "The deputy prime minister is angry, it is really a big matter, and the lower officials are in a hurry to come to report, so they don't care about anything else." ”

Wu Chunlai sat on the chair, picked up the teacup and blew the tea, and asked nonchalantly, "What is the important matter?" Did you get some poems and remarks from Yan Fang and the others again? ”

Liu Xiding's face turned red, and he leaned closer and whispered: "Vice Prime Minister, this time it's not painless. This time, Fang Dunru said something rebellious. ”

"Oh?" Wu Chunlai looked up at Liu Xiding's slender face and said, "What did he say?" ”