Chapter Thirty-Eight: Sycophants Above

When Gao Huaiyuan was secretly pondering, he suddenly felt Zheng Qingzhi's abnormality, so he peeked at Zheng Qingzhi's expression, he didn't know why Zheng Qingzhi suddenly showed a lonely look, but he could see that Zheng Qingzhi was a little unhappy, could it be that Zheng Qingzhi was also ...... Shi Miyuan?

Gao Huaiyuan began to carefully recall the various situations after the contact with Zheng Qingzhi during this time, originally he was also very hostile to Zheng Qingzhi in his heart, the reason why he made friends with Zheng Qingzhi was mainly because of his own purpose, at first he felt that Zheng Qingzhi was just a dog leg of Shi Miyuan, and a spy arranged by Shi Miyuan beside Guicheng.

But from the contact with Zheng Qingzhi during this time, as well as listening to his earnest teachings to Guicheng, he began to change his impression of Zheng Qingzhi, because many of the things that Zheng Qingzhi taught Guicheng are very good knowledge, and often remind Guicheng not to forget the suffering of the people because of his current identity, and at the same time, Zheng Qingzhi rarely has close contacts with those Shi Miyuan's dead friends in the capital, and even occasionally shows his disgust for Liang Chengda, Xue Ji, Li Xiaozhi and several other Shi Miyuan's accomplices. This is quite incompatible with his identity, so gradually Gao Huaiyuan's disgust towards Zheng Qingzhi has been reduced a lot.

Suddenly, Gao Huaiyuan's heart moved, he vaguely seemed to remember some things, it seems that after Shi Miyuan's death, Song Lizong relied on his teacher very much, and within a period of time, he reversed the chaos and deposed the history party, clarified the rule of officials, and rectified the finances, creating a small high and tide that was leveled and changed, and the teacher of Li Zong was not this Zheng Qingzhi?

If he had read more history at the beginning, he wouldn't have to look at history as if he was always in a thick fog as he is now, if he remembered it well, Guicheng should be the future Song Lizong, then Zheng Qingzhi should have helped Guicheng depose the Shi Party after Guicheng took power, if this matter is good, then Zheng Qingzhi should actually be with him all the way, not really Shi Miyuan's hardcore doglegs, then that is to say, Zheng Qingzhi is likely to have roughly the same purpose as him.

Gao Huaiyuan suddenly became excited after thinking of this, if he thought well, then Zheng Qingzhi would not be his enemy on the way forward in the future, as long as he made good use of it and fought for it, it was likely to be used by him, and it would be a great help for him to cut off the Shi Party after Guicheng ascended the throne in the future!

Gao Huaiyuan was attracted by this thought, and his heart, which had been calmed down, began to get a little excited again, and he turned his head and began to look at Zheng Qingzhi carefully, wanting to see some clues from Zheng Qingzhi's face.

Zheng Qingzhi suddenly felt Gao Huaiyuan's gaze, so he immediately became alert, cleaned up his mood and said, "Why does Huaiyuan look at the old man like this?" ”

Gao Huaiyuan hurriedly lowered his head and retracted his gaze, he secretly scolded himself in his heart, he was still not calm enough, so he quickly explained: "Huaiyuan was excited, and when he saw that Mr. Zheng suddenly stopped talking, he was a little curious!" It's a rude dismissal! I hope Mr. will bear with me! ”

Zheng Qingzhi shook his head and said: "After seeing Shi Xiang for a while, don't be so rude, otherwise it will cause Xiangye to be unhappy, and it will not be good for your future!" ”

Gao Huaiyuan hurriedly nodded and agreed: "Thank you Mr. for your advice, the lower official has written it down!" I'm still nervous! ”

After Zheng Qingzhi smiled, he didn't answer again, and the car quickly stopped in front of a mansion, Gao Huaiyuan got out of the car first, respectfully picked Zheng Qingzhi off the carriage, and stood in front of the mansion.

The mansion in front of you is magnificent, although it is not as good as the palace, but it is also the premier mansion in Lin'an City, just this step in front of the door, all of them are carved from white marble, and the two big stone lions in front of the door are even more powerful and abnormal, highlighting the identity of the people who live here.

A plaque hangs high above the tall door, on which are written two large characters in thin gold font "Shifu".

Gao Huaiyuan stood behind Zheng Qingzhi, looking up at this gate, and there was a feeling of apprehension in his heart, he finally approached the central figure of today's political power in this era, whether it is a blessing or a curse depends on today! He took a deep breath, quickly calmed his emotions, and showed a look of sincere fear.

"Please pass it on your behalf, and say that Zheng Qingzhi and Gao Huaiyuan, the head of the guards of the Yi Palace, ask to see Xiangye!" Zheng Qingzhi stepped forward at this time and said to the servant guarding the door.

The servant recognized Zheng Qingzhi, so he hurriedly spread the word inside, and soon got a reply, asking Zheng Qingzhi to take Gao Huaiyuan in.

Walking in Shi Miyuan's mansion, there are cloister pavilions everywhere, pavilions and pavilions are lined up, and the construction is beautiful, such a mansion, even if it is compared with the Yiwang Mansion, it can only bow down.

Gao Huaiyuan looked around at Shi Miyuan's prime minister's mansion out of the corner of his eyes, and secretly scolded this guy for being extravagant, I don't know how much it costs to spend a mansion of this scale, it is the luxury of these traitors that will cause the Song people to be unmotivated, content with pleasure, and it seems to be magnificent, but how many people can imagine the hidden danger?

In this way, Zheng Qingzhi and Gao Huaiyuan, under the guidance of their subordinates, walked through the long corridor and finally entered the place where Shi Miyuan received guests.

"Xiaguan Zheng Qingzhi see Xiangye!" After Zheng Qingzhi walked into a living room with Gao Huaiyuan, he saluted an old man wearing a first-class official uniform who was sitting on his hands.

Gao Huaiyuan followed, and quickly knelt down and shouted with a sincere face: "Little Gao Huaiyuan see Shi Xiangye!" ”

"Huh! Get up and speak! Come on, give a seat to Lord Zheng! The old white-faced fat man who was sitting on his hands waved his hand.

So the next person immediately sent a brocade stool for Zheng Qingzhi, asked Zheng Qingzhi to sit down and talk, and brought tea for Zheng Qingzhi, and Gao Huaiyuan looked trembling, hunched over and stood up in Zheng Qingzhi's subordinate position, like this kind of place, he knew that it was already good to be able to stand and talk to Shi Miyuan, if he wanted to sit and talk, there was no door, who made him not have enough level at the moment? So Gao Huaiyuan didn't feel too aggrieved, because he had already adapted to this kind of hierarchical era.

Gao Huaiyuan secretly glanced at Shi Miyuan who was sitting on the upper hand with the corner of his eye, although he was already familiar with Shi Miyuan, but he really hadn't seen the appearance of this old thief, today he finally saw this old thief, I saw that Shi Miyuan was slightly fat, very well maintained, red and white, not at all like an old man in his seventies, but like only in his fifties, but the wrinkles on his forehead and bags under his eyes still couldn't hide his real age, and he looked a little old! His eyes are not big, but they are bright, and his exposed hands are white and tender, which shows that life is quite moist.

"Thank you! The little one took the liberty to come to see Xiangye, and he didn't pay tribute to him at all, and he hoped that Xiangye would smile! Gao Huaiyuan still looked cautious, holding the set of gifts he brought above his head.

Shi Miyuan has been looking Gao Huaiyuan up and down since Zheng Qingzhi brought Gao Huaiyuan into his living room, looking at Gao Huaiyuan's trembling demeanor, a disdainful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, he can also say that he has heard of this young man, after seeing Gao Huaiyuan today, it feels basically the same as what he thought, and there is nothing surprising, but he is relatively tall, and he looks five big and three thick, not like a smart person, but his attitude is quite respectful, And as soon as he opened his mouth, he offered his gift first.

So Shi Miyuan smiled and said: "It turns out that you are the head of the guards of the Yiwang Mansion!" The old man has already heard Mr. Zheng mention your matter! I heard that you have a good kung fu, and today it seems that you really look like a tiger general! Not bad! Come on, take the things of the servant! Don't let the high servant hold it like this again! ”

So a guard hurriedly stepped forward, took the sandalwood gift box from Gao Huaiyuan's hand, and respectfully sent it to the table in Shi Miyuan's hand.

After Shi Miyuan looked at Gao Huaiyuan, he reached out and touched the beard on his chin and continued: "I heard that you are a close friend of Guicheng when he was a teenager, and you have done a good job in the palace during this time!" I wonder if you're happy with the situation? ”

Gao Huaiyuan hurriedly said in a panic: "Thank you for your concern, the little one is just fortunate to get acquainted with Hou Ye when he was a teenager, don't dare to call himself Hou Ye's friend, now I can serve Hou Ye here, and the little one is already fortunate to have three lives!" How dare you be dissatisfied! ”

After listening to Gao Huaiyuan's answer, Shi Miyuan nodded slightly, a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, Gao Huaiyuan's answer made him more satisfied, although he looked rude, but at least he was an understanding person! If you understand that people are easy to do, you won't have to worry about accepting him!

"Actually, the prime minister doesn't hide it from you, and transferred you from Daye to the capital, although it is Guicheng's request, but the old man also helped you operate one or two from it, you just answered that the prime minister is not satisfied, young people should be motivated, how can they be satisfied with the status quo?" Shi Miyuan picked up the teacup, blew the water in the cup slightly, and took a sip comfortably.

Of course, Gao Huaiyuan could hear the meaning of Shi Miyuan's words, which was equivalent to handing him a bone and tempting him, of course, what the purpose was, of course, it was obvious what the purpose was, so he pretended not to understand at first, and paused for a moment, Zheng Qingzhi hurriedly gave him a look on the side at this time, Gao Huaiyuan pretended to be suddenly enlightened, and quickly knelt on the ground and said: "Little panic, thank you for your advice!" It's just a small reckless, and there is little reading, so I didn't dare to ask for anything before, and I have to see Xiangye today, which is really a small luck, and I hope that Xiangye can carry more small ones in the future, and the small ones will be grateful to Dade, and the kindness of Xiangye is unforgettable! ”