Shi Xin's letter did not have any useful information about the imperial court's allocation of grain, and she relayed Shi Shi's response to Shi Min in its original form. In addition, what Lu Anxin said was also confirmed in Shi Xin's letter.

Shi Min couldn't help but wonder in his heart, could it be that this Shi Shi had completely lost himself like this? The object of Xihuahou's hard work and support is like this...... Lose your marbles?

Shi Jian sat in front of the oil lamp, holding a copy of "Lü's Spring and Autumn" and looking at it, and Gao Shangzhi walked in with his hands behind his back.

Shi Jian raised his head, glanced at Gao Shangzhi, and asked, "My lord, is there any news from Handan?" ”

Gao Shangzhi nodded and said, "As His Highness expected, Lin Yan and Shi Min have already torn their faces, and it is estimated that Lin Yan's fold will appear in front of Zhang Bao tomorrow!" ”

"Good!" Shi Jian smiled, put down the book in his hand, and said, "Then, it's time for Shi Min and the second child to turn their faces!" ”

"Your Highness means ......"

Shi Jian got up, took out a piece of paper from the cabinet beside him, handed it to Gao Shangzhi, and said, "You take a look at this first!" ”

Gao Shangzhi was a little puzzled, took the piece of paper and looked at it, and asked, "Is this the news from the Xihua Marquis Mansion?" ”

"That's right! This news is enough to make Shi Min desperate and cooperate with this king, right? ”

"It should work!" Gao Shang nodded.

"Get this out there! I'm going to hear this in three days! Shi Jian commanded.

"Lao Chen understands!" Gao Shangzhi returned the piece of paper to Shi Jian, turned around and walked out.

......

The next day, Zhang Bao received Lin Yan's letter, and the content of the letter was naturally Shi Min's plot to mislead and cause chaos to the dynasty. The person sent by Zhang Bao to deliver the letter also truthfully reported Shi Min's indifferent reaction to Zhang Bao, so that Zhang Bao already knew that Shi Min must have hated him at this moment. At this time, the rumors spread by the Shijian faction have also spread all over the city.

"My lord, have you heard? Now it is rumored outside that Shi Min sent people to spread rumors, saying that the death of the first emperor was done by His Majesty! Wu Liang said while pouring wine for Zhang Bao.

Zhang Bao narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "What does Shi Min want to do?" ”

"Lin Yan's letter has already said that Shi Min has objections! Could it be that he really wants to rebel? ”

Zhang Bao shook his head and said, "Probably not!" ”

"Why do you think so?"

Zhang Bao glanced at Wu Liang and said, "None of the people from the Xihua Marquis Mansion have left, if he has already made up his mind to rebel, how can he leave his family in Yecheng?" ”

"As far as the lower officials know, the people living in the Xihua Marquis Mansion are just a group of subordinates, maybe the only thing that can be said is Her Royal Highness the Princess, Shi Min may not take them seriously at all, right?"

"No!" Zhang Bao waved his hand and said, "You don't know Shi Min too well!" In the eyes of outsiders, that group of people is just a group of subordinates, but for Shi Min, they are all his family! Shi Min is a person who can make good decisions, excel in force, have the courage of an overlord, and have the talent of Han Xin, but his biggest weakness is that he is too soft on these people. ”

"But now that there are such rumors outside, and Lin Yan has come to such a letter again, Shi Min's rebellion is probably going to be confirmed!"

"That's right! This is the result of this official's desire! Although this official knows that Shi Min has no objection at the moment, His Majesty will definitely believe it! That's enough! Zhang Bao sneered, and said: "Since he Xihua Houfu doesn't buy the official's account, the difference is not the same, and the official will take the opportunity to get rid of him!" To prevent future troubles! ”

Now Shi Shi is equivalent to a puppet, what Zhang Bao wants is the absolute obedience of the Manchu Dynasty civil and military to him, and Shi Min is already equivalent to an outlier. The so-called wood shows in the forest, and the wind will destroy it, in such a situation, Zhang Bao will naturally lead Shi Min as an enemy. Therefore, Lin Yan's letter quickly arrived in front of Shi Shi, and Zhang Bao brought it at the same time, as well as the rumor.

After reading Lin Yan's letter, Shi Shi scolded: "Bastard thing! He pretended to be my son-in-law, and acted recklessly! Is there still me in his eyes? ”

"Your Majesty is angry! Take care of your dragon! ”

Shi Shi ignored Zhang Bao's false persuasion, and continued to scold: "I have already decided the matter of the flood, why do I need him to intervene!" His Xihuahou Mansion is a little too lenient! ”

Zhang Bao pretended to sigh, and said helplessly: "Your Majesty, now Shi Min thinks that the saint is stupid, and I, Zhang Bao, am a traitor who misleads the country and the people!" The minister is really dumb and eats coptis, and he can't say what he is suffering from! The situation of the household department, he Shi Min doesn't know at all! Don't hide it from Your Majesty, Shi Min has sent someone to deliver the letter several times, blaming Weichen for not allocating food! ”

Zhang Bao said, looking extremely aggrieved, and said: "But the minister is willing to bear such a crime!" You can't let the people of the world think that the court is incompetent! ”

Shi Shi was convinced of Zhang Bao's performance, and he said with a look of resentment: "It seems that I want to edict him to go back to Yecheng and teach him a good lesson!" ”

Seeing that the century was ripe, Zhang Bao asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, forgive the minister, the minister has a sentence, I don't know whether to say it or not!" ”

"Aiqing has something to say!" Shi Shi commanded.

"After listening to Weichen, Shi Min now has a lot of complaints about the court and Your Majesty, and has a lot of opinions!" Zhang Bao quietly glanced at Shi Shi and said.

"Opinions? What's the opinion? Could it be that he wanted to rebel? Shi Shi listened even more angry.

"Please forgive your majesty for the minister's innocence first, and the minister will dare to say it!" Zhang Bao pretended to be mysterious and sold a pass.

Shi Shi was a little impatient, but also very curious, and said, "What is such a chatter? Rest assured and boldly say, I forgive you for your innocence! ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhang Bao first kowtowed to thank him, then straightened up, and said to Shi Shi with a serious face: "Your Majesty, early this morning, Weichen heard a rumor outside, saying that Shi Min sent people to spread it everywhere outside, saying that the death of the first emperor is related to you, Your Majesty!" ”

"What!" Shi Shi took the case, and his face changed suddenly.

"Weichen knew that this matter was not trivial, so he immediately came to report it to His Majesty!"

Shi Shizhi sat down again in a daze, his hands trembled, his mind was in chaos, and what he was thinking about was how Shi Min knew the truth.

"What's the rumor out there? Speak with me! Shi Shi asked angrily.

Zhang Bao glanced up at Shi Shi, and when he saw him like this, he knew that the rumors outside should be true, and after a little thought, he said: "After listening to Weichen, there are rumors outside that the first emperor did not say that he died of illness, but was killed by Your Majesty!" ”

When Shi Shi heard this, his face became even more ugly, and he couldn't help but swallow his saliva and was silent for a long time.

"Shi Min is really a bastard, he actually made up such ridiculous words to slander His Majesty! It's really against the way of kings and ministers! Zhang Bao fanned the flames on the side.

"Are you serious?" Shi Shi asked in a low voice with a stern face.

Zhang Bao saw that there was obviously murderous intent in Shi Shi's eyes, nodded again and again, and said: "Now this rumor has made a lot of trouble in the city, and everyone knows about it!" If Your Majesty doesn't believe it, let people go out and ask! Weichen will never dare to deceive His Majesty in the slightest! ”

"Wen Cang!" Shi Shichong shouted outside.

"Wechen is here!" Wencang broke into the door and saluted.

"I ask you! In the past two days, have you heard any rumors outside? Shi Shi asked sternly.

Wen Cang couldn't help but glance at Zhang Bao, Zhang Bao quietly made a look, and Wen Cang hurriedly responded: "Minister...... I've heard something! ”

"Tell me what's going on!" Shi Shi asked.

Wen Cang hesitated a little, and said hesitantly: "The minister doesn't dare to say ......"

"Bang!"

Shi Shi, who lost his mind, hammered the table, and the two brushes on the table were shocked to jump, and Zhang Bao on the side couldn't help but be frightened, only to hear Shi Shi roar: "I want you to make it clear!" Explain it clearly! Otherwise, you are a bully! I want to punish your nine clans! ”