Seeing that the sky is about to come to the Spring Festival, the festive atmosphere in Beijing, even if it has snowed for a few days, can not stop people's enthusiasm for buying New Year's goods, this is not, early in the morning, just bright, there are already many small vendors who took advantage of the heavy snow to stop on the street, although most of the people have not yet gone out, but the sound of selling along the street has been one after another, the sound is inevitably a little noisy, but Hongqing who is sitting in the sedan chair is not concerned, but quite enjoy this noise, there is no other, Hongqing is in a good mood at this time, just because of him, the harvest season has arrived, but what he wants to harvest is not crops, nor wealth, but human heads!

Since the end of May, a full half a year has passed, Hongqing has never made a big move, and only announced a "Regulations on the Daily Management of the Ministry of Officials" on the day of the trial, which has a lot of rules and regulations, dozens of rules, and if it is really strictly enforced, the Ministry of Officials will immediately become the Qingshui Yamen, of course, this is just an ideal state, in fact, although Hongqing has set up a special supervision office for this, but when it comes to the violations found, it is really pitiful, most of the half a year, There are only three cases of the total number of people, and those who have been caught are all small fish and shrimp, and the crimes are all so slight that they can no longer be slight, and the situation of the officials seems to be very good.

Is the situation really good? Of course not! Don't look at the officials of the Ministry of Officials are very well-behaved in front of Hongqing, but what they are doing is all Yang Fengyin and Yin violations, and the things that Hongqing has explained are either dragging it out, or deliberately misinterpreting, tossing and turning happily and angrily in a different way? There is a little, but there is definitely not much, there is nothing else, it is not worth being angry with a bunch of boring villains, besides, it seems that the reason why Le Xiheng and others can be so presumptuous is the result of Hongqing's deliberate indulgence, in order to get real evidence, what he wants is to have fun calculating the general account after the autumn, and now, the butcher's knife has been raised, and Hongqing is waiting to see the result of the people's heads rolling to the ground.

"Zhang Xiangke?"

As soon as he arrived at the Yamen of the Ministry of Officials, Hongqing did not go to his office, but led Li Minxing and several other guards directly to the Shangshu office at the opposite door, but he did not enter without telling him, but politely asked a Goshha who greeted the general.

"Back to the prince's words, Zhang Xiang is working inside, and the little one will go and talk about it."

Hongqing also came to Zhang Tingyu to discuss business in the past, that Goshhanai was Zhang Tingyu's close attendant, and he had long been accustomed to this, and he heard Hongqing's question at this time, but he didn't think much about it, and replied respectfully.

"Well, I'm tired."

Hongqing didn't say much, just thanked him reservedly.

"Lord Wang, please wait."

As soon as he heard Hongqing's words, the Goshha didn't dare to delay a little, greeted respectfully, and hurriedly turned around and walked into Zhang Tingyu's office.

"Xiaguan has seen the prince."

Zhang Tingyu's mind is not as simple as that of his subordinate Goshha, just a glance to see that Hongqing came to the door so early today, there must be something important to do, I can't help but feel a little apprehensive in my heart, no side, Hongqing's performance this year is too well-behaved, except for a small seizure when he made a speech half a year ago, he has never taken any measures, which obviously does not coincide with the nickname of "officialdom butcher" on Hongqing's head, Zhang Tingyu has always been vigilant about this, but there are many people at this time, Even if Zhang Tingyu was suspicious, it was not easy to inquire at this time, so he could only forcibly suppress the uneasy speculation in his heart, and respectfully saluted and greeted him.

"Lord Zhang is polite, Xiao Wang has something to report to Lord Zhang, I wonder if you can be free?"

Hongqing has always been a well-mannered person in public, even if he has sharpened his knife at this time, he will not have any negligence in etiquette, but he saw that he returned the salute very politely, and spoke kindly.

"Lord Wang, please!"

The reason why Zhang Tingyu was able to win the old man's special trust, and in just a few years, he climbed from a mere matter to the high position of the chief minister of the center, not only because of his cautious words and deeds, nor because of his loyalty and hard work, but also because Zhang Tingyu is good at figuring out people's hearts. The uneasiness in his heart suddenly became great, but Hongqing was so kind to talk about it, Zhang Tingyu really didn't dare not give face to Hongqing, a popular dragon grandson, so he could only wave his hand quietly and humbly please.

"Lord Zhang, please!"

Hongqing smiled gently, didn't say any more, waved his hand and signaled, then walked slowly into the office, and after taking a seat with Zhang Tingyu, the Goshha people Zhang Luo served the freshly brewed fragrant tea, and each of them withdrew from the office, leaving only Hongqing and Zhang Tingyu.

"Lord Zhang, count the time, it has been more than a year since Xiao Wang came to the ministry, and since this time, I have been supported by Lord Zhang, and Xiao Wang is grateful."

After the Goshha who had been served tea withdrew, Hongqing did not rush to get down to business, but thanked Zhang Tingyu with a sincere face.

"How dare you, how dare you, the prince is polite, the lower officials just did what they could, and they didn't dare to be the prince's praise."

The more humble Hongqing's attitude is, the more apprehensive Zhang Tingyu is in his heart, the so-called courtesy must ask for something, this is the truth, but he is apprehensive in his heart, but Zhang Tingyu does not dare to be rude, so he can only politely humble a few words.

"Lord Zhang is too modest, Xiao Wang can get the help of Lord Zhang, Shi Sansheng is fortunate, thank you, Xiao Wang will not say much, I came to see Lord Zhang early this morning, there is really something that Lord Zhang has to decide."

Polite words can't help but say, but there are too many words, in fact, there is no use at all, at this point, Hongqing will not be unclear, after a little greeting, Hongqing immediately changed the conversation, and began to prepare for the sword.

"The prince has something to ask, but it can be done, and the officials dare not resign."

As soon as he heard Hongqing's words, although he was polite, but the edge was hidden inside, Zhang Tingyu's brows wrinkled slightly unconsciously, and his humility in the face of Hongqing was too low, and the words of refusal were really difficult to say, and in desperation, he could only give a cautious promise with many reservations.

This guy is really cautious and has arrived home, old fox!

Zhang Tingyu's words seem to be refreshing, but in fact, there is a foreshadowing left inside-only those who can do it can help, and those who can't do it don't need to talk about it, the problem is whether it can be done or not is not Zhang Tingyu's own decision, although such a little careful thinking is secretive, but Hongqing understands it as soon as he hears it, but he doesn't take it to heart, he has been with Zhang Tingyu's colleagues for many years, and he has not dealt with it once or twice, and he has long been familiar with his character.

"With Lord Zhang's words, Xiao Wang is relieved, well, let's put it this way, the "Regulations on the Daily Management of the Ministry of Officials" has been implemented for more than half a year, I don't know if Lord Zhang has any advice on this?"

Since Zhang Tingyu is known to be cautious by nature, Hongqing will not act recklessly, but according to the pace that he has thought in advance, he will push the topic deeper unhurriedly.

"Wang Ye Mingjian, the lower officials thought that the original intention of the introduction of this regulation was good, and there were also achievements in the implementation, which should be good."

Hearing Hongqing mention the "Regulations on the Daily Management of the Ministry of Officials", Zhang Tingyu's heart immediately "chuckled", there was nothing else, just because Zhang Tingyu had faintly guessed the turmoil that Hongqing was about to stir up, and secretly frightened, his mind was busy running, and he gave a vague answer after careful consideration.

"Lord Zhang's words are a little insincere, hey, the original intention is good, but it's a pity, the good way, the monk's mouth is crooked, according to the king's view, this regulation has never really been implemented, for more than half a year, the total has only caught three violations, and they are all officials who collect money, heh, it's really interesting, is it really so clear as water? This king doesn't believe it, what does Master Zhang think? ”

Zhang Tingyu wanted to get away with it, but how could Hongqing get his way so easily, no, Zhang Tingyu's voice had just fallen, Hongqing had already smiled coldly, and questioned it unceremoniously, and finally ruthlessly took Zhang Tingyu's army.

"Didn't the prince make a discovery? Please also ask the prince to make it clear. ”

After so many years, Zhang Tingyu has not seen the sharpness of Hongqing's words, but it is all watching the fire from the other side, sitting and watching how Hongqing argues with the fourth master, the eighth master and others, and when it is his turn to learn by himself, he realizes that the taste is really uncomfortable, no, just after a few words, he Zhang Tingyu has been forced into a corner, not to mention suppressing Hongqing's action of lifting the table, I am afraid that it is difficult for him to even want to stay out of the matter, as soon as he thinks of this, Zhang Tingyu's heart is really bitter as if he has eaten Coptis chinensis, The problem is that I can't go at Hongqing's pace, and I'm really aggrieved.

"Lord Zhang asked well, Xiao Wang was blessed by the emperor Marfa extraordinarily long, to go to the ministry to do errands, I also wanted to be able to work with the officials and the princesses of the Ministry of Gungon, to contribute to our society, the heart is really not willing to have any extraneous things, but it is just that the king of Xiang has a dream, no one is willing to receive the king's love, hey, that's it, left and right are for the court, can have a loyal fear is not good, should be very wronged, Xiao Wang has suffered from it, but some people do not say filthy things in the name of justice, He is still a greedy and arrogant person, how can this king tolerate it! If Lord Zhang doesn't believe it, Xiao Wang has a book here, and please look at it first and then consider the rest. ”

It's okay that Zhang Tingyu didn't ask, but when he asked such a rhetorical question, Hongqing's face, which was already slightly cloudy, instantly turned cold to the extreme, patted a few people beside him, and recounted it with righteous indignation, and finally took out a fold from the wide sleeve and handed it to Zhang Tingyu strongly......