A team of carriages galloped outside Luoyang City, the Prime Minister's Mansion was full of guests, and the crowd in front of the mansion was endless. A day ago, the housekeeper of the Prime Minister's Mansion received a letter from Xu Yanping, asking him to summon the civil and military ministers of the Jiangnan faction in the name of the Prime Minister today to come to the Prime Minister's Mansion for a banquet. That's why we have today's grand scene.

The carriage stopped outside the mansion, and Xu Yanping took Liu Sheng, Jia Fu and his party to get out of the carriage. When the crowd saw it, they saluted and greeted each other, hoping to leave a good image in front of the prime minister.

Xu Yanping said hello and led them directly to the study, where the three old men sat upright, looking like they had been waiting for a long time.

"Yanping, you're back, he's okay." Shen Shangshu looked at Xu Yanping with anticipation on his face.

Yan Shangshu of the Ministry of War looked at Xu Yanping with a dissatisfied face: "If you want me to say, how good it would be for everyone to go together, but you said that the court can't do without it." I've been waiting for the past few days, and I'm so anxious."

"Do you think that because you are in a hurry, my heart will be like water? Have you thought about it, the prime minister is on vacation. The three books of soldiers, punishments, and rituals are also on vacation, what will the court of this Nuoda think of us. How will people in the world go to see the court, aren't you afraid of chaos? “。 Lu Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry looked at the people in the room angrily. For a moment, the three of them stared.

Xu Yanping looked at the three of them and laughed: "All of them are a lot older, and they are all discouraged." Let me introduce you to both of them, both of them are his old friends."

"Liu Sheng, Jia Fu, I've seen all the adults" Liu Sheng and Jia Fu heard Xu Yanping's introduction, and hurriedly bowed down to salute the juniors.

Yan Shangshu laughed: "Don't see each other, since it's his New Year's friend, just call us uncle."

"Yes, yes, what Lao Yan said is right. Call us uncle, in the past, the four of us, in order to take advantage of him, but we wanted to wear it, but now we finally got our wish. You say, "Is it a pleasure?" Lu Shangshu's eyes narrowed with a smile, and when he heard this title, he hurriedly agreed.

Shen Shangshu looked at a few people for a while, and his thoughts seemed to have returned to a long time ago: "I think that the five of us were brothers and sisters, and we are determined to work together to create a prosperous world." It's a pity that life is impermanent, and before we even ascended to the court, our fathers had already surrendered. In this situation, there is only weeping".

"Dare to ask your Excellency, today's Great Zhou and the former Southern Tang Dynasty. and the kingdom is better for the people and for the scribes of our generation." The four of them were silent, and Liu Sheng heard their remarks and began to explain.

Xu Yanping looked at a few people and sighed deeply: "The old man and a few others, how can I not know." He said well, those things of the past, let them pass away with the wind."

"Then what does he have to say, let you bring it to us." Lu Shangshu stared at Xu Yanping, expecting nothing.

Xu Yanping took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Lu Shangshu: "Everything he wants to say is in it." So that when you are fine, you can go to him and talk to him."

"Prince Bao? Ask us to take care of the two of them." Lu Shangshu opened the envelope and the three of them watched together. After reading it, Yan Shangshu pointed suspiciously, Liu Sheng and Jia Fu.

Shen Shangshu looked at it and laughed: "These things are easy, you don't know." The case of the encroachment of fertile land in Anju and the corruption of the household department have been investigated very clearly during this time. Tomorrow morning, we will let King Yong leave Luoyang, what do you see."

"Lao Shen, you really investigated and understood." Lu Shangshu looked at it puzzled, could it be that he wanted to return the favor and changed his temperament. The puzzled eyes of several people were focused, looking him up and down, as if they didn't know him.

Shen Shangshu looked at the puzzled eyes of several people, shook his head and explained: "Don't look at me like this, if it weren't for the conclusive evidence of the crime, I would be in the same league with you?" If you don't believe me, you'll go with me to the Punishment Department later."

"What are you complicating, old Shen, you're wrong. Let's talk about what the prince and King Yong have done during this time, and who are you inclined to. Even if he doesn't say it, I plan to take action in the near future to support the East Palace." Yan Shangshu looked at Shen Shangshu angrily.

Xu Yanping hurriedly played a round: "The junior is next to you, and you are not afraid of being laughed at." Now that all the officials have gathered, you will go out with me and have a good discussion with them."

"I'm old, I'm old, wait for the storage turmoil to subside. It's time for me to retire and enjoy my old age." Lu Shangshu looked at Liu Sheng and Jia Fu and sighed. It is good to say goodbye to the old and return to the hometown, at least you can visit relatives and friends, and talk about the old days.

Yan Shangshu looked at Lu Shangshu with envy: "When the turmoil subsides, we will resign together." Enjoy the flowers and birds every day, invite three or five friends, and enjoy the joy of this world together".

"When the time comes, the five of us can entertain together as we did in the past. When I think of this, I can't wait to resign and go back immediately." Shen Shangshu also agreed, they have really been tired over the years, and the world is young after all. It is better to leave early now, or you can enjoy a few more years of family fun.

Xu Yanping hurriedly agreed: "Okay, let's protect a Ming Jun for the world in this last period of time." Then step back and give it to the young man".

Several people laughed heartily and agreed. Xu Yanping saw that he had finished talking, and took these people to the outside of the house. The courtyard was full of officials, and when they saw the prime minister and the three Shangshu, they saluted and greeted each other.

After a short time, the banquet was set up, and the hundred officials sat down to start the banquet. Xu Yanping raised his glass: "You are all officials of my Jiangnan party, and today I have summoned everyone here for one thing."

"If the prime minister has orders, I am willing to be the vanguard of the imperial history." An official quickly stood up, and then a chorus of echo rang out. The atmosphere was hot, and one official after another showed his loyalty.

"How can our military department let your Yushitai be beautiful in the front." Another echoing voice sounded, and Yan Shangshu nodded with satisfaction.

A group of officials from the Ministry of Industry looked at Lu Shangshu who was sitting on the hand, and hurriedly agreed: "My Ministry of Industry should wait for people, and I am willing to follow."

"My criminal department will never be willing to be left behind." All of a sudden, a group of officials took a firm stand. Immediately after that, some loose officials, as well as those who came to Beijing, all the local officials echoed in unison.

Xu Yanping looked at the scene in front of him with satisfaction, picked up the wine glass and drank it all. When the officials saw it, they quickly stopped talking and drank the wine in their cups. Seeing that the time was ripe, Xu Yanping said his purpose: "This is only to protect the prince."

As soon as the words fell, the officials glanced at each other. Yushi's mind turned quickly, and he thought of an excuse: "King Yong has already reached the age of leaving Beijing, but His Majesty cherishes his son and forgets it for a while, and I, as Yushi, have the responsibility to remind Your Majesty."

"Yes, I will write to Your Majesty tomorrow morning and let King Yong leave Beijing." A group of imperial historians hurriedly agreed.

The Criminal Department remembered the case during this period: "The case of land invasion in Anzhou was committed by the Ministry of Officials, and it was confirmed to be correct, and the evidence was ironclad. Recently, some victims of the disaster have complained that the Ministry of Household Affairs, together with officials from various localities, has been involved in corruption in the matter of disaster relief funds in Jiangnan. Tomorrow morning, our criminal department will bring the evidence to the court to see how they respond."

"Tomorrow, I will go to the book with all my colleagues, ......." The remaining officials chimed in. All of a sudden, the momentum was huge. Determined to calm the turmoil tomorrow.

The atmosphere was lively, and the crowd did not end until nightfall. Liu Sheng and Jia Fu got into the carriage and galloped towards the house with the group.