: After the trouble. Calm returned to the water pavilion, and the heads of the families sat down. The old man smiled, stroked his beard and kept looking at Fang Zheng, the more he looked at his son-in-law, and saw Fang Zheng's scalp tingling, especially after Fang Zheng's scalp was numb, especially after Xu Jizhen Inn moved to his daughter. Now he can't hold his chest and say that he and Han Yizhen are innocent, Han Zhu's gaze made Fang Zheng can't help but beat a drum in his heart, the old man shouldn't know anything, right? No, when I touched his daughter, I remember closing the door, and no one saw it

Turning his head sideways, Fang Zheng smiled at Han Zhu with a weak smile.

Han Zhu was stunned, he didn't know why Fang Zheng was smiling so weakly, so he also smiled at Fang Zheng, this smile fell in Fang Zheng's eyes, but it was a smile that was meaningful and understood everything, so Fang Zheng became more and more empty-hearted.

One misstep became a thousand years of hatred, and I knew that today was embarrassing. I didn't touch your daughter in the first place,

When he turned his head, he saw the heads of the families sitting quietly at the table. Everyone looked at him with blank eyes, Fang Zheng couldn't help but be surprised, and hurriedly picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "All the family masters are distinguished guests who have come from afar, and this official is not well greeted, so I would like to pay tribute to all the family masters with this cup." ”

After speaking, Fang Zheng craned his neck and drank the wine in the cup. He flashed the bottom of the cup to everyone.

Seeing that Fang Zheng was so polite, all the heads of the family were too busy to say that they didn't dare, so they stood up one after another and drank a cup with them.

Just made a windfall, Fang Zheng was in a good mood, seeing that everyone was giving face, and there were no arrogant and rude people, he couldn't help but feel happy, clapped his hands, separated from a lake in the water pavilion, a hundred steps square An open-air platform suddenly lit up with a red lantern, illuminating the platform as bright as day, everyone was surprised, two teams of dancing dancers went out, Tingting stood on the platform, across the lake more than 100 steps towards Fang Zheng and the heads of the family in the water pavilion bent down and bowed, and then the sound of the guqin and the sheng played, slowly like a spring breeze blowing water, such as a clear spring dripping stone, crisp and pleasant, refreshing.

The Maiko slowly stretch their sleeves to the melodious music, and dance like butterflies wearing flowers, and their graceful posture is flawless.

At this time, a singer in a pink palace costume moved lightly. Slowly walk up to the platform. The water sleeve flicked a few times, and the small mouth opened slightly, and sang with the piano song: "Shame and drunkenness can't make a song, and the slender hand covers Xiangluo." The flowers reflect the candles, secretly convey the deep meaning, and the wine thinks into the horizontal waves. Seeing Zhu Chengbi's heart confused, turning over the pulse, and collecting double moths. When we meet, we are separated from each other, and spring is over, so I am sad,"

The singing is clearer and more tactful. Like the first chirp of the warbler, it is passed into everyone's ears across the hundred-step lake. It's so clear and exactly the same score, and people can't help but make peace.

Look at the heads of the families who keep appreciating the singing. Fang Zheng smiled proudly.

Xiao Huaiyuan, the deputy envoy of the Qin Mission, who was accompanying him, squeezed his eyes at Fang Zheng, and then raised his glass and frequently saluted the heads of the family, and the heads of the families did not dare to slack off, so they hurriedly stood up and drank again. Although Xiao Huaiyuan is a deputy envoy, his status and official position are inferior to Fang Zheng, but after all, he also represents the Son of Heaven, and at this sensitive moment when the relationship between the court and the family is turbulent, the heads of the family dare not cause criticism casually.

The platform singing and dancing continued, but everyone's minds were no longer on it, they exchanged glances with each other, and raised their eyes as if they were suspicious of Han Zhu, who had been smiling indifferently, seeing that he looked calm, their hearts beat drums, this old guy is so calm, could it be that he has reached some kind of tacit understanding with the court in private?

"Ahem, Lord Fang, today the Lord is happy to get Lin'er, invite us to the banquet, we are very honored, the old man respects the Lord a cup, and please appreciate the face, Huang Nede, the head of the Huang family in Shaoxing, stood up and took the lead in toasting Fang Zheng.

Fang Zheng was stunned, seeing that this person was the generous head of the family who had just rewarded 20,000 taels of silver tickets, the so-called eating people with a soft mouth and short hands, Fang Zheng was no exception, he hurriedly stood up and said with a smile: "The head of the Huang family is polite, hehe, this official went to Jiangnan by holy order, although it was to investigate the case, but in fact, he was ordered by the emperor to meet with the heads of the families in Jiangnan." When our emperor ascended the throne to the throne, he relied on the full support of the heads of the family to help the government stabilize the local people, and the emperor also placed high hopes on you."

After saying it in an official tone, the heads of the family were surprised, happy and suspicious, and what surprised Fang Zheng was that he said that he was investigating the case, and everyone knew that it was for the rebellion of the King of Thailand. But there are not a few people in the family here who secretly fund the King of Thailand, to what extent will this Lord Qincha investigate the case and not investigate it, or will all the related figures in the King of Thailand case be uprooted?

Happily, Fang Zheng said that he was ordered by the emperor to meet with the heads of various families, which shows that the court still has goodwill towards the family for the time being. It is not like what the king of Thailand said, the court will exterminate all the families.

Fang Zheng looked at everyone's expressions, smiled secretly, and continued: "A few days ago, the King of Thailand coveted the throne, plotted against him, and wanted to occupy Yangzhou and seek the world. In this battle, the imperial court won a great victory, and the king of Thailand only had 10,000 defeated troops and fled in panic. This official has issued a document to catch the sea, and the world is being arrested, and the king of Thailand is arrested..."

Everyone was shocked again, what was the purpose of Lord Chincha's words? Could it be that he suspects us of hiding the King of Thailand without permission?

Haha, everyone, don't be cold, come on, drink and drink, this glass of wine is long live on behalf of the emperor, respect all the heads of the family, the emperor has lived in the deep palace for a long time, and his heart admires the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River, but unfortunately he has not had time to take a parade, so he has also lost the opportunity to intersect with the heads of the family, before the official set off to Jiangnan, the emperor summoned the official, and expressed deep regret in his words..."

Everyone listened to Fang Zheng's rambling. Every sentence he said seemed to be casual, and it seemed to have ulterior motives, everyone was silently chewing Fang Zheng's words in their hearts, how could they have the heart to drink? However, since Fang Zheng carried out the emperor, everyone did not dare to slack off, they got up one after another, facing the east with a respectful expression, and sang and shouted in their mouths wishing the emperor dragon good health and longevity. Then they drank it all, and after Fang Zheng sat down first, everyone slowly sat down.

Han Zhu on the side stroked his long beard and glanced at Fang Zheng with a smile, his eyes full of appreciation.

Huang Nade glanced at everyone, he was the oldest of the people present, and he wanted to inquire on behalf of these family heads. Otherwise, it would not be a matter to let Fang Zheng go on like this.

"Lord Fang, my lord invited me to come to Yangzhou today, not just to celebrate the full moon for Ling Gongzi, right? What's the matter with adults? You might as well say it bluntly, I'll listen to you. ”

Fang Zheng smiled and said: "Okay, then I'll say it directly, I know that some of you have hearts for the King of Thailand, and they have done a lot of things to secretly fund him before, otherwise the King of Thailand will raise 80,000 troops, and the amount of food, grass and military salaries consumed is innumerable, and he alone will definitely not be able to support him. This official can make a statement on behalf of the imperial court, and he will never be a spider with all the autumn queens..."

Fang Zheng picked up his wine glass. Slowly glanced at everyone, and said with a smile: "This is like pushing pai gow, playing scattered, we have already played the last hand, don't mention winning or losing, let's reshuffle the cards, this one is re-played."

Fang Zheng raised his glass to attack, which was meaningful! "Fierce to make Zhuang Huan, please Jiafeng:: Note, the court will accept all the orders, there will be compensation for killing, and Tong Suo will not be bullied."

Huang Nade's eyes flashed, staring at Fang Zheng and said slowly: "I don't know what kind of bet I want to make, so that the court can see it?" ”

Fang Zheng put down his wine glass, his expression was slightly gloomy, and he said: "It's very simple, the imperial court wants you to cut off all contacts with the King of Thailand, not allow any enemy moves, and at the same time go to the King of Thailand to face each other, and use your prestige and foundation in Jiangnan." Cooperate with the imperial court. Destroy the remnants of the King of Thailand with all your might! ”

When everyone heard this, they were immediately silent, and there was silence in the water pavilion, only the sound of the flute and the sheng qin in the distance. and the singing voice of the singer Qingyue, as if it was gradually coming from a distant place.

After a long time, Fang Zheng suddenly smiled, looked at the silent crowd, and said slowly: "Everyone, is it so difficult to choose?" You also know what the situation of the King of Thailand is now. You are all from a big family, with more than 1,000 lives in the clan, I don't think you should bet on a hundred years of family inheritance and the lives of the whole clan on a person who can't see the hope of success at all. I really can't figure it out, at this time. What else do you have to hesitate about?"

Huang Nade looked around at everyone and broke the silence and said: "We are the head of the family, but we are also the emperor's people, and now our emperor wants to destroy the king of Thailand, we should naturally help each other, but" The emperor and the king of Thailand are brothers after all, to say a great rebellion, this battle is a fight in the same room, fratricide, we are just the body of the people, if the emperor cuts off the rebellion of the king of Thailand in the future. He turned around and investigated the crimes of our family's enemies, please ask Lord Fang. How will we deal with ourselves then? ”

Huang Nade's words spoke the hearts of everyone, they now know that there is no hope of following the king of Thailand to rebel, but they can turn around and move closer to the court, and they are afraid that the court will settle accounts with them afterwards, thereby weakening the foundation of the family, and even directly exterminating the family, and the heads of the family are also facing a dilemma at this moment.

Fang Zheng smiled: "Is Huang Lao old and doesn't have a good memory?" On behalf of the imperial court, this official has repeatedly mentioned to each of them that the imperial court has promised not to settle accounts after the autumn, and everything that happened before should be gone with the wind. Everyone has forgotten it, the emperor and the court will not be so small-bellied. Always grasp this little thing and don't let go, what do you think? ”

Everyone looked at each other. They still saw some doubts in each other's eyes, and after hesitating for a while, no one came forward to express their position.

Fang Zheng gradually became impatient, these old guys are treacherous and slippery, if Lao Tzu doesn't put more bait out, it is estimated that they will not take the bait"

When he opened his mouth and was about to speak, he suddenly heard someone in the audience snort coldly: "Lord Fang, can your words represent the imperial court?" ”

Everyone followed the prestige, but saw a young man sitting at the head of the guest seat at the other table staring at Fang Zheng with disdain, his eyes were very unkind.

Fang Zheng was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "This official is the minister of the Qin Mission. Represents the authority of the Son of Heaven. What the official said was authorized by the Son of Heaven. Of course, it can represent the imperial court. ”

The young man sneered, "Even if you can represent the imperial court, can the imperial court count?" Since ancient times, the emperor and the court have done the most of this kind of thing, how can we trust you? ”

Fang Zheng frowned, turned his head sideways and whispered to Wen Sen, who was standing behind him, "Who is this kid?" Talking with a gun and a stick, has Lao Tzu ever molested his wife? ”

Wen Sen thought for a moment and said, "This person should be from the Zhao family in Hangzhou, but" Zhao Zhangchu, the head of the Zhao family, should be an old man sixty miles away, why is he so young? ”

Fang Zheng was stunned: "You asked me." Who goes, I ask? Depend on! How do you do it work? When I returned to the capital, I had to give you a rectification exercise! It's so unbelievable! I didn't even check the details and let people in, in case he came to assassinate me, wouldn't Lao Tzu be dead? ”

Vincent said with a bitter face, "But, my lord. He came in with your invitation, so we can't stop him outside, can we? ”

Fang Zheng ignored him, turned his head to the young man and said with a smile: "Dare to ask this son's surname?" ”

The young man arched his hand casually and said, "Zhao Liang in Hangzhou." I've seen Lord Fang.

"Oh, one by one, it was originally the Zhao family in Hangzhou, and he was the head of the family at such a young age. It's really young and promising, which is enviable. ”

Zhao Liang's face flashed a little embarrassed when he heard this, and he said bluntly: "Don't dare, I am not the head of the Zhao family, but the eldest son of the head of the family, just because my father is ill, I can't go to the adult's feast in person, and I hope the adult will forgive me." ”

Fang Zheng understands now, what's wrong is all, it is estimated that this Zhao family is the thorn in the head of this family, if he doesn't pull it out today. Don't want to go on with anything else.

Fang Zheng said with a smile: "What Zhao Gongzi asked just now, does it mean that Ling Zun means?" ”

Zhao Liang choked for a moment, then puffed up his chest and said: "Yes, it not only represents the meaning of my father, but also represents the meaning of all the families in Jiangnan." ”

Fang Zheng nodded. He said in a deep voice: "Okay, then I will answer you." You are simply living the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain! The imperial court has the bearing of the imperial court. In the Jinjian Palace, whatever the emperor says, the people of the whole world can hear it! And it must be recorded in the daily life log, not those scoundrels in the market, who say things like farts! Your Zhao family guessed the emperor and the court like this, and their hearts were already wrong, if it weren't for today, it would be a place for a wedding banquet. This judge deserves to take you down and punish you."

Zhao Liang's face was flushed by Fang Zheng's righteous and stern words, and all the family heads also stared at him unkindly, you represent your Zhao family, that's your business. But don't pull everyone into the water, Huangkou Xiaoer, what qualifications do you have to represent all the families in Jiangnan? Today, Qin Cha took the initiative to invite, it was a signal of goodwill from the imperial court to the family, if it was destroyed by this ignorant boy, everyone would have to demolish your Zhao family!

Zhao Liang was originally a young man with a bloody square net. I couldn't stand losing face in front of so many people, and the young man acted recklessly, and laughed when he heard the remarks: "You are just a young man today, what qualifications do you have to teach me?" ”

Fang Zheng became angry, but he still said slowly: "You don't dare, this official is a Qincha, naturally I can't listen to others questioning the emperor and the court, today I invite the heads of all families to come to Yangzhou, of course there is something to discuss, here, no matter who says anything, you must be responsible, it doesn't matter if you question me, but you shouldn't question the court!" ”

Fang Zheng said something that made the family heads present nod secretly. Both are young people. Compared with the temperament, this Lord Qincha is much better than Zhao Liang, no wonder he is in a high position when he is weak, and he still has some ability and cultivation.

Zhao Liang said angrily: "Who knows what idea you have to deceive us? I've seen a lot of despicable people in front of people and behind them, isn't Qin Cha a human? A few days ago, the Ye family in Hangzhou was completely served by you, which is proof of this, I will know that you and the court behind you will also concoct the same method to deal with us? ”

The anger on Fang Zheng's face gradually became obvious. Hearing this, he said in a deep voice: "Zhao Liang, you are messing around!" The Ye family in Hangzhou was exiled. It is really said that Dimen has committed the great crime of kidnapping Qincha, according to the law of my dynasty, he should punish the ten tribes, and the He" family has been exiled for thousands of miles, and his subordinates have been greatly left quiet, even if this matter is discussed in the Jinjian Palace, the official is also reasonable, you take this matter as a saying that I deceived you, isn't it ridiculous! ”

Zhao Liang sneered: "You naturally have your crooked reasoning, but my Zhao family believes in you!" The Ye family and my Zhao family live together in Hangzhou. The Ye family was destroyed by you, will it be our Zhao family's turn next? Lord Fang, you are not as righteous as you say, since you went down to the south of the Yangtze River, you have taken bribes, collected money and asked for silver, and made a lot of money, and your behavior is already misbeneficial, just ask what such a person who is at a loss in virtue, how can I trust it? ”

Fang Zheng was furious when he heard this, stood up and slapped the table fiercely.

He was really angry, and the kid surnamed Zhao led the topic to his bribery in a few words, hinting to the heads of the family present that the court was not virtuous, which made everyone suspicious of the court. The relationship between the court and the family, which was gradually eased, was provoked by him to begin to oppose each other, and his heart was really vicious.

But Zhao Liang accused him of accepting bribes and compensation. These words touched Fang Zheng's sore feet, after all, accepting bribes is a disgraceful thing, everyone knows it in their hearts, you said it in front of so many people, isn't this a slap in the face? Therefore, a large part of Fang Zheng's anger is annoyed and angry.

Fang Zheng was so angry that he trembled, Lao Tzu is polite to you, you take it as a blessing, if you don't give you a little power, you don't know what is called the official authority of the minister of the imperial court!

"Someone! Take it for me! Fang Zheng was furious.

Wen Sen and his subordinates, who were standing behind him, were already so angry that they immediately stepped forward when they heard the words, preparing to arrest Zhao Liang on the spot.

Wait! Fang Zheng thought about it, but was still puzzled, "Lao Tzu will come by himself!" ”

After speaking, Fang Zheng rolled up his sleeves and walked past the stunned family masters. walked in front of Zhao Liang, raised his hand and pumped it with a big mouth.

"Guys!"

The loud slap shocked everyone present, including the dancers dancing on the platform in the distance. I looked in the direction of the water pavilion at a loss.

Zhao Liang was whipped by Fang Zheng, and a bright red slap mark soon appeared on his face, he covered his face, stared at Fang Zheng in disbelief, and said, "You" You dare to hit someone? ”

The heads of the families were also stunned by this sudden change.

They have seen a lot of ministers of the court. But everyone is a person on the scene. Even if you are unhappy, you only hide it in your heart and do not express it. Although this Zhao Liang said that his mouth was a little cheap, no one had ever seen the ministers of the court who turned his face when he said that he would turn his face, and he said that he would do it himself, and they couldn't help but be surprised.

Now that he had already made a move, Fang Zheng simply completely tore off the gentle disguise just now, revealing his true nature.

"Smack!"

Another slap was slapped over, Fang Zheng's eyes were red, and he gritted his teeth and said angrily: "Lao Tzu doesn't dare to hit you?" Why can't Lao Tzu beat you? Lao Tzu is a high-ranking official, you are just a lowly white body, since you have forgotten the humility of the upper and lower levels, Lao Tzu will take care of you for your father, so as to teach you how to be a person in the future! ”

Zhao Liang was slapped twice in the face, and immediately woke him up, seeing that he had lost such a big face in front of everyone, he immediately became excited, trembling and pointing at Fang Zheng and said: "You," You dare to beat people, I, I don't care what kind of court messenger you are, I will fight with you today!" ”

After speaking, Zhao Liang stomped his foot violently and raised his fist to beat Fang Zheng.

Fang Zheng flashed to the side, dodged his punch, and then said angrily: "Ho! Ben Chin beat people, you actually dare to fight back. Don't want to die? ”

Zhao Liang was stunned when he heard this, the Ye family in Hangzhou is an example, if he really beat the Qin Cha, their Zhao family will definitely follow in the footsteps of the Ye family, and in the end, it will inevitably be exiled for thousands of miles.

When Zhao Liang hesitated, Fang Zheng had already swung his fist up, taking the lead, and the "bang" punch was firmly punched on Zhao Liang's nose.

Zhao Liang was in pain, and couldn't help but "oops", covering his nose and squatting down.

Seeing that Fang Zheng was about to beat him again, Zhao Liang subconsciously waved his fist to defend himself.

As soon as the fist reached the bridge of Fang Zheng's nose, he suddenly heard Fang Zheng say coldly: "Have you forgotten the fate of the Ye family?" ”

Zhao Liang was taken aback. Forcibly stopped the punch, Fang Zheng smiled coldly, and the "bang" punch hit his nose again.

Zhao Liang said "oops" again, angry in his heart, and then thought that this is not a way, I can't beat you, and I can't stand here and let you fight in vain, right? Can't I run if I can't beat me?

The water pavilion fell into chaos again, only to see Lord Qin Cha Fang waving his fists, chasing after Zhao Liang and beating him violently, and Fang Zheng somehow this time, if he punched with divine help, every time he punched, he hit Zhao Liang's nose, and Zhao Liang was crying wolf and couldn't understand it, did I provoke you with my nose? Why do you greet it every time?

Cable! You're still running! Then I'll go to Hangzhou and beat your whole family one by one! Fang Zheng angrily chased after Zhao Liang and scolded.

"Fang Zheng! You: "You are despicable and shameless!" Didn't you say that the imperial court has the bearing of the imperial court? This is the bearing of the imperial court? Zhao Liang said sadly and angrily as he ran.

Microfart! Lao Tzu beat you because you have a cheap mouth, and you have a bird relationship with the temperament of the court! Fang Qi panted.

"Bang!"

Another punch hit Zhao Liang in the nose.

"Stop! Don't fight! Don't fight! Zhao Liang couldn't stand it anymore, he was chased by Fang Zheng and pressed under him, looking at Fang Zheng with teary eyes, there were nosebleeds all over his nose, and his face was covered with nausea.

"Stop fighting... I have a question for you," Zhao Liang finally begged for mercy.

"Say!"

Why do you just punch me in the nose every time? Did my nose offend you? "Zhao Liang is very sad and angry, among people's facial features, the nose is the most sensitive, and it is not only very painful to be beaten, but also has any tastes of ups and downs, Zhao Liang really can't stand it.

When Fang Zheng heard this, the fist he had just swung immediately paused, and then began to think.

yes, why do I keep beating him in the nose? He should beat him in the mouth."

After thinking about it for a long time, he couldn't think of a result, and saw that Zhao Liang under him was still looking at him. The gaze was pitiful.

I should not think about such a complicated issue, there are many national events waiting for me to use my brain...

"Bang!"

Another punch slammed into Zhao Liang's nose.

Reflect on yourself! ”

Fang Zheng coldly dropped this sentence, got up and walked to the banquet in the water pavilion. ””

Corrected a mistake in yesterday's chapter.

There is a typo.

"Xinghui" is written incorrectly, it should be "Xinghui", and I apologize, yesterday my brain was in water..."

Anyway, I rarely make typos in general."

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