Qiu Yizhi pondered for a moment before he said, "Today's matter, the eldest brother can be regarded as seeing it." After Li Shenshi's East Window incident, Cai Min and Yin Chengliang didn't say half a good word for him, they just thought that they could quickly condemn him, and then closed the case, even if it was to protect themselves; When Li Shenshi saw such a situation, he also dispelled the idea of receiving it on behalf of others and exposed Cai Min. And after Cai Min's scandal was exposed, his boss Yin Chengliang also fell into the ground, and there was no colleague affection. If it weren't for Zheng Tinghang's trouble, maybe Cai Min would have attacked each other with Yin Chengliang in court. ”

Zheng Xin listened carefully, nodded at the same time, and said: "So, what does the virtuous brother mean - is it to use Cai Min as a breakthrough to peel off Yin Chengliang's face, so as to shake the entire Jiangnan officialdom?" ”

"Yes!" Qiu Yizhi immediately said, "Big brother is right. Moreover, this Yin Chengliang has been in charge of the government here for a long time, and he must know a lot about the violations of law and discipline by Jiangnan officials. When he is cornered, he will inevitably bite everywhere, and then the eldest brother can take Yin Chengliang's confession and cleanse the Jiangnan officialdom. In this way, the mission given to the eldest brother by the emperor can be regarded as half completed. ”

The more Zheng Xin listened, the happier he became, and he couldn't help but stroke his palm and smile: "Brother Xian is really a good idea." No wonder your father and master always praise you in front of our brothers! By the way, what about the third? ”

"In my humble opinion, Jiangnan is a place of cultural relics after all, and I don't think everyone is a corrupt official. As far as Zheng Tinghang, who stroked his eldest brother's scales today, although he is a little pedantic, I think he is still upright in his heart, and when he said this today, he is talking from his heart, not to excuse Cai Min and Li Shenshi. Qiu Yizhi said.

Zheng Xin smiled: "It turns out that the virtuous brother wants to protect your same year!" Although Brother Xian is relieved, I also think that Zheng Tinghang, a nerd, is a bit bold, and he will not be embarrassed by him. ”

Qiu Yizhi shook his head very seriously and said, "Although the little brother is stubborn, he doesn't dare to have the heart of those imperial examination friends. The younger brother means that the emperor wants to punish Jiangnan officialdom in order to govern Jiangnan Province more prosperously. The eldest brother knows that one-third of my Han's annual tax revenue is taken from Jiangnan, and if this place is confused, the imperial court will also be unsustainable. ”

Zheng Xin knew that Qiu Yi had another plan in his heart, far from being so small-bellied chicken intestines as he expected, and his face turned red and hurriedly asked: "Brother Xian's words can be called far-sighted. I don't know what it has to do with this Zheng Tinghang? ”

Qiu Yizhi took a sip of the slightly warm tea in front of him and replied: "Jiangnan Shilin is very xenophobic - most of the northerners think it is rude and rude; The southerners regarded them as foreign barbarians; Those who came from the west were all Rong Di ugly; The East China Sea is full of islands and Japanese pirates - so if you want to govern Jiangnan well, you have to use Jiangnan locals. ”

"What do you mean by Brother Xian......" Zheng Xin asked.

Qiu Yizhi replied along the way: "What the junior brother means is that in fact, there is no shortage of officials like Zheng Tinghang in Jiangnan Province who have good character and no selfish intentions. As long as the eldest brother finds out carefully, he will be able to find a few talents who can be used by me and promote them on the spot. In this way, not only will the atmosphere of Jiangnan officialdom be renewed, but the current military and political stability can be maintained to the greatest extent, and this is the plan for long-term peace and stability! ”

Qiu Yizhi's words, to Zheng Xin's ears, really have the effect of enlightenment!

Zheng Xin, as the eldest son of Emperor Zheng Rong, of course, his ambition is not limited to being a prince of peace, his two eyes are staring at the dragon chair under the emperor's buttocks! However, at present, his father seems to be interested in his third brother Zheng Miao, and his military power and popularity are not outstanding, so he is worried that he will not be able to compete with Zheng Miao.

However, if, as Qiu Yizhi said, take this opportunity to personally raise a group of officials, then there will undoubtedly be a force loyal to himself in the rich place of Jiangnan - not to mention how much this group of cowardly officials can help themselves at a critical time, at least this annual filial piety offering is naturally not a small amount, and he can use this money to buy people's hearts, which is also a great advantage and no disadvantage.

Thinking of this, Zheng Xin was already overjoyed, looking at Qiu Yizhi who was about to speak, but asked himself: Qiu Yizhi, a resourceful righteous brother, has always had a very ordinary relationship with himself, why do he have to make ideas for himself now? This made him a little suspicious.

But Zheng Xin thought about it again: although Qiu Yizhi has a father-son friendship with his father, he is the son of a moth without a famous brand, and it is absolutely impossible to inherit the throne; And Zheng Miao, who has always been in harmony with him, may not have much advantage in the competition for the heir to the throne, and Qiu Yizhi may not have the intention of leaving room for himself and betting on both sides at this moment.

So Zheng Xin was relieved in his heart, but praised in his mouth: "Brother is really extraordinary, my father and master always want our brothers to learn from you." But from the fool's point of view, the wisdom of the virtuous brother comes from nature, how can he learn it at will? ”

Qiu Yizhi felt that Zheng Xin's words were a little frivolous, so he hurriedly bowed and said, "Don't dare." ”

Zheng Xin was on the rise, so he said again: "Brother Xian is a good 'Jiangnan people rule Jiangnan Province'!" I remember that my brother's ancestral home is in Jiangnan, and it was at this time that he picked up the burden. There is no need to wait for the case to be completed, the foolish brother will write a letter to ensure that the virtuous brother serves as the assassin of Jiangnan Province. With the father's trust in the virtuous brother, I am afraid that as soon as the chapter arrives, the father will approve it on the spot. ”

Qiu Yizhi hurriedly got up and saluted: "The kindness of the eldest brother, the younger brother understands it." The younger brother only thinks about being an idle petty official in Shanyin County, and has no other thoughts at the moment. Moreover, because the younger brother exposed this case, the black gauze hats on the heads of many officials in Jiangnan fell to the ground, and the people who hated the younger brother in the officialdom probably did not know how many people - it was not easy for the younger brother to be a good county commander, so how could he dare to covet the high position of the assassination history? ”

Qiu Yizhi said this sincerely, even Zheng Xin couldn't help but sigh secretly when he heard it: "Alas! That's really difficult for you, your words, when the foolish brother goes back, he will definitely report to his father in person, presumably his father also has other arrangements, and he will never let you end up in nothing. ”

"Don't, don't!" Qiu Yizhi heard this, and hurriedly refused, "The emperor has every opportunity, eldest brother, don't disturb the emperor with this little thing about me, just say that the younger brother is safe in Jiangnan." ”

Zheng Xin saw that Qiu Yizhi was so understanding, and only then did he understand why his father, who had read countless people, loved him.

So he sighed again and said, "Since this is the case, the foolish brother will not overstep his bounds." Now that you have a gold medal and arrows in your hand, you must also have a way to reach the heavens. How many government affairs can be done in a small Sanyin County? When you are free, remember to write more letters to your father, master, and brothers. After all, our brothers have been together for a long time, but we can't save such a life. ”

When he said this, he didn't know which sentence touched his heart, and he was a little choked in his tone.

When Qiu Yizhi heard this, he was also a little emotional, and after a long time, he barely squeezed out a smile and said, "Big brother, what's wrong?" This case has just started, why did you say goodbye? The scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is beautiful and beautiful, and when the case is completed, the younger brother will be stained with the light of the eldest brother and have a good tour! ”

Zheng Xin also smiled at Qiu Yizhi's words, and said: "Before leaving Beijing, listening to my father's tone, it seems that my father also intends to visit Jiangnan. My two brothers, it is also a filial piety to stand up for his old man! ”

With that, the two brothers looked at each other and smiled.

After laughing for a while, Qiu Yizhi said again: "I'm not busy with this." At present, it is still necessary to handle the case of 'Dust Palace' first. I wonder what the big brother has planned? ”

Zheng Xin came back to his senses and said, "The three strategies that the virtuous brother said just now are really penetrating. In the opinion of a foolish brother, Jiangnan Province first wants the word 'stability', and then 'seeks change in stability'. Although the public interrogation of Jiangnan officials like this today has the effect of knocking out the mountains and shaking the tiger, the momentum is too great and it is really appalling, and the case cannot be tried in this way in the future. ”

Qiu Yizhi thought to himself when he heard this: This group of officials in Jiangnan is very thick-skinned, and if they make a fuss like today, it may not really touch their conscience.

However, since it was Zheng Xin's idea, Qiu Yizhi couldn't refute it face-to-face, and hurriedly praised: "Big brother is so lenient, but I don't know how hard this group of filthy officials in Jiangnan can understand how hard the big brother is?" ”

Zheng Xinjian raised his eyebrows and said, "I don't care what they think!" The officials who should be punished still have to be punished. It's just that the public interrogation will be waived with the same fanfare as it is today, and it will make them look a little better. ”

He looked up at the sky outside the window, and then looked at the dripping leak placed in the corner of the room, and said with a smile: "This Jiangnan is really strange, Shen Shi has passed the sun and is still hanging so hotly in the sky." In this way, my brother accompanied me to dinner early, and I will go to Cai Min to ask about the case later, how about it? ”

Of course, Qiu Yizhi would not refuse, so he agreed without hesitation, and said: "I also brought a guard, it is Wei Chi Jiming, the daughter of Wei Chi Lianghong, just wait outside, or I will go back first?" ”

Although Zheng Xin has a reputation as a polite and virtuous corporal on weekdays, he is actually the most respectful and humble inside. Although Yu Chi Jiming is the daughter of Yu Chi Lianghong, but she has no fame on her body, and she is a woman, Zheng Xinda didn't want to ask her to come in to eat together from the beginning, so he smiled: "Brother Fool went south this time, and finally invited Yu Chi Lianghong's three disciples to escort him. The virtuous brother can actually invite the children of Wei Chi Lianghong, this face, I really can't compare! ”

Qiu Yizhi was taken aback when he heard this, and hurriedly said, "Big brother said that he was laughing." I'm going to go back quickly, and after a trip outside, I'll come back immediately to have dinner with my eldest brother, okay? He saw Zheng Xin waving his hand to signal him to go down, so he quickly exited the room and ran away.

Not long after, Qiu Yizhi returned to the meditation room where Zheng Xin was staying, and saw that a round table had been temporarily added to the room, and five or six dim sum side dishes had been placed on the round table.

Because Qiu Yizhi ate late for lunch and had an early dinner, he didn't have much appetite, and after he tasted a little bit of each dish, he was considered full.

Seeing this, Zheng Xin said with a smile: "It's all because the eldest brother is not good, I can't eat it so early." But it's okay, after we talk to Cai Min, it's not too late for the eldest brother to entertain you for supper. ”

Qiu Yizhi thanked him with a smile, and said, "Then the eldest brother will take me to meet Cai Min for a while!" ”

Led by Zheng Xin's bodyguard, the two of them passed through a tree-lined path in the gradually dimming daylight, and came to a remote house.

The leading guard took the first step, pushed open the door for Zheng Xin and Qiu Yizhi, and said, "Obey the constitution of His Highness, Cai Min will be imprisoned here." ”

Zheng Xin nodded, didn't speak, and walked in.

Qiu Yizhi also followed into the room, only to see that this house was only a few feet square, and there were brooms, dustpans and the like in the corners—it turned out to be a side room where cleaning tools were stored in the temple.