In the early morning of this day, Governor Zhang Weizhong sued Fang Yu, the magistrate of Songzhou, with a piece of paper, saying that he was corrupt and perverted the law, engaged in irregularities for personal gain, abused his power, and regarded human life as a mustard.

In the end, Zhang Weizhong said indignantly: "I implore the emperor to decree that he will be punished." ”

Tang Taizong Li Shimin was taken aback: "Is it really so hateful?"

"Your Majesty, everything you say is true. ”

Niu Jinda frowned, he hadn't seen it for several years, and now that the virtuous brother has been reinstated, he still knows a little about the virtuous brother's behavior, and he will definitely not be as heinous as he said. I haven't had time to congratulate him yet, but now I have been sued by Governor Zhang, and I really don't feel good in my heart. Seeing that the emperor was a little hesitant, he boldly stood up and said: "Although it is a positive seventh grade, it is also an official of the imperial court." Do you know what kind of crime it is to maliciously slander an official of the imperial court?"

Governor Zhang sneered and retorted: "I have heard that the pioneer has been friends with the county magistrate of Songzhou for eight years, and it is not enough to believe him to refute him. ”

Niu Jinda immediately retorted: "A few days ago, I passed through Luzhou and heard two things. First, the people of the whole city are talking about the impartiality of the case of the magistrate of Songzhou, who is selfless. Second, the richest man in Songzhou, Wang, spent a lot of money to buy a county for his son Wang Gang. Who would have thought that this Wang Gang was greedy and reckless, and disregarded people's lives. It was the immediate assumption of office by the magistrate of Songzhou that prevented the tragedy from continuing to happen. Your Majesty, this matter of buying and selling officials must be investigated in detail. Otherwise, my Tang official style will inevitably be corrupt. ”

"Is there such a thing?" Tang Taizong Li Shimin was furious and took the case.

When Governor Zhang heard what Niu Jinda said, he couldn't help but tremble. This matter of buying and selling officials is exactly what I did. If people find out, not only will their official position not be guaranteed, but it will also be difficult to ensure that they will not be imprisoned, and if they don't get it right, they will be connected to the nine clans, causing a lot of trouble, so they have to think of a way quickly.

"Pioneer Hugh wants to change the subject. The magistrate of Songzhou County was confused and judged the case, and this person must be severely punished. As for the matter of buying and selling official positions, I am afraid that it is hearsay from the pioneers, and this is a matter that has no real evidence, so how can it be said nonsense?"

Niu Jinda continued to admonish: "As Governor Zhang said, if this person really decides the case in confusion and carelessly disregards people's lives, then this person must be severely punished. But along the way, the common people all applauded and praised everyone, is this also what he paid for?"

"That maybe. ”

"The richest man in Songzhou, the rich man, is close friends with you, and I am afraid you will not be able to escape the involvement in this matter of buying and selling officials. ”

"Don't want to spray people with blood! You are friends with the magistrate of Songzhou County, so it is natural to help him speak and exonerate him like this, but you can't frame other court officials!"

"Whether it is framed or not, the emperor will know as soon as he checks it! Why do I need to say more?"

The prime minister suddenly said: "Your Majesty, no matter whether the matter is true or not, the vanguard has a sentence that is right. If this is a fact, it must be severely punished in a timely manner, otherwise, the official style of our government will inevitably be corrupt. ”

When Governor Zhang heard this, he immediately panicked, hurriedly stepped forward, and took the initiative to ask for orders: "Your Majesty, I am willing to investigate this matter thoroughly!"

Niu Jinda also took a step forward: "Your Majesty, Governor Zhang is inextricably linked to this case, if he thoroughly investigates this matter, it may be difficult to hide his mouth." ”

"Your Majesty, in order to prove the innocence of the humble position, the humble position is willing to guarantee the head of the item, and the humble position is willing to go all out to give the emperor an explanation as soon as possible. ”

"You yourself are already deeply involved, it is difficult to prove, how to go all out, and how to explain to the emperor?"

"Pioneer, I have good words to persuade you, but you insist on going your own way and being aggressive. The county magistrate of Songzhou is corrupt and perverts the law for personal gain, and you can't escape the involvement!"

"Whether the magistrate of Songzhou is corrupt and perverts the law and twists the law for personal gain, the emperor will know as soon as he investigates, so why should I say more here?

Seeing the two of them arguing fiercely in the early court, the prime minister hurriedly came out to persuade peace: "The two don't have to quarrel, the emperor has his own holy decision!"

Tang Taizong Li Shimin said: "Buying and selling officials is not trivial. Xuanwang Xuan Ce entered the palace. ”

When he was young, Wang Quance entered the main hall in three steps and two steps: "See the emperor for his humble position, long live my emperor, long live long live." ”

"Leveling. ”

"Your Majesty, Emperor. ”

"Urgently recruit Aiqing into the hall, it is really an important matter, and I will assign you to do it. ”

"Thanks to the emperor's grace, I will do my best to die in my humble position. ”

"Investigate in detail the matter of buying and selling officials in Songzhou County, and once it is verified, immediately dismiss and investigate. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty. ”

"One more thing. My Datang country is strong, ambitious, and will dominate the world, just around the corner. As a result of indoctrination, it reaches all over the world. Therefore, Wang Xuance was sent as the envoy Zuo Xiaowei to envoy Tianzhu. You can choose two more right-hand men to assist you. When the Songzhou case is solved, you will set off immediately. ”

"Obedience. ”

Governor Zhang suddenly felt darkness in front of him, and his heart began to be frightened. Speaking of this Wang Xuance, he is a selfless person who judges cases impartially and with an iron face. It seems that I have to put some thought into it and use some brains.

Niu Jinda said suddenly: "Qi to play the emperor, although the royal envoy is strong in martial arts, but Tianzhu is far away, dangerous and abnormal, there is a person who is very suitable for the humble position, with him, it must be much smoother along the way." ”

"Aiqing might as well tell me about it, who is this person?"

"Does the emperor still remember the night attack on Tibet? It was this person's idea for the humble position, and it was he who rushed to be the first, and he was the one who killed the most enemies. It laid the foundation for a great victory over Tibet. This man is brave and resourceful. He has a wife, who not only has the appearance of a country and a city, but also has a strong martial arts. If they had helped to attack Goryeo, this would have been possible. ”

"Oh, to be praised by Aiqing, this person must be very extraordinary. ”

"Your Majesty, these two people are Fang Yu, the magistrate of Songzhou, and his wife Jin Yuyan. ”

"You say that his wife has the appearance of a city and a country, this must be an exaggeration, right?"

"The iron tree will bloom when it sees it, and the stone will soften when it sees it. is not a womanizer, but when he sees this woman, his heart is also quite rippling. ”

"Is there such a woman in the world?" Tang Taizong Li Shimin was also moved in his heart when he was said. He knows Niu Jinda's temperament very well, and a hard-hearted person like him is also quite rippling when he sees that woman, so what kind of situation should this woman's beauty reach. Now, he had an idea. You might as well come to a micro-service to go on patrol.

When he had dispersed the early dynasty, he suddenly left Niu Jinda behind, explained his thoughts, and ordered him to pretend to be his retinue and protect himself along the way.

Being able to get such a weight from the emperor, Niu Jinda was naturally very happy in his heart, and at the same time, a big stone in his heart was finally completely put down.

Although he still knows a little about Fang Yu, after all, there have been more than eight years, and maybe he will change something in the past eight years?

But no matter what, after all, he had eight friendships with him, and it was also relying on him that he was able to win more with less in the night attack on Tibet, and won a great merit, which was valued by the emperor. If he really becomes a sinister villain and heinous, he will break off with him, and the next time they meet, it will be the time to kill him. If he is still the same person eight years ago, then he will still drink and talk together and fight on the battlefield.

However, he said that since Fang Yu took office as the magistrate of Songzhou, he has worked hard to make the country prosperous, sympathetic to the people's feelings, and has visited the people many times. However, defense was followed by improvements, digging ditches, diverting water, and irrigating farmland.

Under his leadership, the people of Songzhou live and work in peace and contentment, and under the general pattern of Zhenguan prosperity, not only the country is rich and the people are strong, and the country is safe, but also the people of Songzhou have their waists bulging.

On the other side, Fang Erhai's restaurant is also in full swing, quite smoothly. When the plaque of "Zhengyuan Restaurant" written by Song Huizong himself was hung high, the gongs and drums were noisy, and the restaurant was officially open for business.

What should I do with oil, salt, sauce and vinegar? This is difficult for Fang Erhai, there is no vegetable oil, animal oil can be used, in the Tang Dynasty, the situation of cooking with sesame oil has been common, so this problem is easy to solve.

As for salt and vinegar, it is one of the most basic condiments and essential. Without it, all the delicacies and delicacies of the mountains and seas will be tasteless. Legend has it that Su Sha invented salt, he lived in the coastal area of the Shandong Peninsula, "boil the sea for salt", that is, boil salt with seawater. Salt and vinegar have always been transported by the imperial court. At this point, Fang Yu could just take advantage of his official position, so this problem could basically be solved.

The dishes cooked by Fang Erhai are delicious and delicious, and for the people of the Tang Dynasty, it is the most common "hot and sour fish", which is also unheard of. When I ate it in my mouth, it was sour and delicious, and my mouth was full of fragrance, and I was full of praise.

The price of the restaurant is very fair. From the common people to the nobles, everyone can afford to eat. As a result, the business of the restaurant is booming day by day, and some diners even come from thousands of miles to taste the dishes of the "Zhengyuan Restaurant".

Tang Taizong Li Shimin heard about the reputation of this restaurant halfway, and couldn't help but be curious. On this day, he finally came to Songzhou.

Seeing that the guards and soldiers in Songzhou were in good spirits and well-trained, Niu Jinda showed his token and only said that he was carrying his master in the car and going to the city to visit relatives.

After entering Songzhou City, I couldn't help but feel very relieved to see the people living and working in peace and contentment, the market was orderly and prosperous.

Niu Jinda casually stopped an elderly man and asked, "May I ask the elder, how should the county office go?"

The elder looked Niu Jinda up and down carefully, and then said, "You're from out of town, right?"

"Exactly. ”

"You're going to thank Fang Zhixian, right?"

Niu Jinda was stunned for a moment and said, "How does the elder know?"

"If you are going to thank you, the old man advises you not to go. ”

"Why is that?"

"Because we know that the county does not accept thanks from anyone. ”

"Do you hate him?"

When the elder heard this, he suddenly glared at him and said, "If you dare to say a bad word about our Fang Zhixian, the old man will fight hard with you." ”

"How can you be so upright that you say good things for him?"

"Fang Zhixian is the master of Qingtian, and he is a rare good official. Ask me what family doesn't have a hundred taels of silver?"

"Why so many?"

"This is all thanks to Fang Zhixian and Mrs. Fang. They helped us to farm, helped us to open rivers and canals, and the originally industrious people became richer, and the originally lazy people were also driven to become more proactive. ”

"It seems that this Fang Zhixian is really extraordinary. ”

"Not really. Nowadays, the people of Li in the entire Songzhou City do not worry about food and clothing. Even in the next town, many people have moved over one after another. ”

"Then may I ask the elder, where is the Zhengyuan Restaurant? We are hungry. ”

Speaking of this Zhengyuan restaurant, the elder's words became even more endless. From his conversation, Niu Jinda gradually learned something. It turned out that this restaurant was opened by Jin Yuyan, and the cabinet servant was her father-in-law Fang Erhai.

Tang Taizong Li Shimin in the car said softly: "Let's go, let's go to the restaurant and sit down." ”

The two came to the restaurant and rested the carriage, but they saw a sea of people and the seats were full. There was even a long queue of people outside the door.

As soon as he walked to the door, the aroma of the dishes entered Li Shimin's nostrils one after another, and his ears were full of the voices of diners full of praise.

At this time, the little second in the restaurant ran over happily and said with a happy smile: "Two guest officers, I'm really embarrassed, it's already full." Tomorrow you can take advantage of the morning, and if you wish, please line up outside the door. ”

Niu Jinda said: "This team is long enough, how can it be our turn to eat today?"

"I'm sorry, officer. ”

"You don't have to apologize, we're not here to eat. ”

"Then you are here for ...... officer"

"You have a woman named Jin Yuyan here?"

"She's our boss, do you have something to do with him?"

"If you call her to me, you will say that my brother Niu Jinda has come to visit. ”

It was actually her brother who came to visit, where did Xiao Er dare to slacken: "Yes, then please wait." ”

Niu Jinda: Who is it? Jin Yuyan, who was busy in the kitchen, forgot about this person for a while.

Fang Erhai smiled and reminded casually: "You think about it carefully. ”

"I can't think of it, it seems that there is no such person, and I don't know him, is it an impostor who wants to cheat and eat and drink?"

"Didn't you come to the Tang Dynasty once before? ”

A word wakes up the dreamer. Yu Yan suddenly let out a "ahh

Fang Erhai suddenly became nervous: "What's the matter?

"He is indeed my brother. ”

"Then why don't you go and meet him?"

Yu Yan hurriedly washed her hands and changed her clothes, she hadn't seen her for many years, and at this moment, she suddenly felt a little inexplicably excited.

When a beautiful woman walked towards Tang Taizong Li Shimin from afar, he was stunned in an instant. I only heard him muttering to himself: his hands are like soft wattles, his skin is like clotted fat, his collar is like a grub, his teeth are like a rhinoceros, his head is like a moth, his eyebrows are clever, his smile is slight, and his eyes are beautiful.

"The Emperor...... What do you think, master?"

"The rhinoceros has bright teeth, and the double moth has green eyebrows. The red face is like a lotus, and the plain skin is like condensation. It is easy and not self-sustaining. Taste the peerless color, and restore the posture of the city. ”

Li Shimin couldn't help nodding his head in approval. The beauty in front of her, even if she has three thousand beauties in her harem, can't resist her beauty.

"This Fangzhi County is really blessed. ”

"Brother?" Yu Yan suddenly shouted in surprise and hurriedly stepped forward.

"My brother is on top, and my sister is polite. ”

"Sister doesn't have to be polite. When you and I parted, I didn't realize that it had been more than eight years, but I never thought that my sister was still beautiful and beautiful. ”

"My brother doesn't know anything, but my sister has the secret to longevity. ”

"Oh, can you talk to me?" Li Shimin's casual words suddenly surprised Yu Yan. Those who can say "I" can be said in the whole world, no matter which dynasty, only the emperor can do it.

Yu Yan looked at the middle-aged man in front of her suspiciously, only to see that he was dignified, graceful and luxurious, and at a glance he knew that he was a child of a rich family. However, Niu Jinda is a senior official of the imperial court, and he is actually respectful to him, is this person ......

She smiled and asked, "Why doesn't my brother introduce the person next to him?"

Niu Jinda whispered: "There are many people here, and it is not a place to talk. Can you find a secluded place?"

"Why don't you go to the room?" Presumably my brother is tired from the journey, tired and hungry, we might as well talk while eating, what does my brother think?"

Niu Jinda smiled: "It's exactly what I want." ”

Yu Yan took the two of them upstairs to Fang Yu and her room, and after serving water and pouring tea, let them sit down for a while, and go to the kitchen to prepare wine and food by themselves, and at the same time, she secretly instructed Xiao Er to go to the county office to call Fang Yu and the two children quickly.

Wang Qing asked, "Have you seen your brother?"

Yu Yan whispered: "I didn't just see my brother. I also met the emperor. ”

Wang Qing asked, "Which emperor?"

"Which emperor can it be? Of course, it is Tang Taizong Li Shimin. ”

Fang Erhai was taken aback, the emperor came to Zhengyuan Restaurant in person, and this was worth it!