After listening to the doctor's instructions, Shi Heng instructed the servants in the mansion to carry his sister to a room in the courtyard of the mansion, put her on the bed, and ordered some slaves to serve him.

After the doctor saw that the matter was over, he said goodbye to Shi Hengyan, Shi Heng wanted to stay, but the doctor insisted that there were other patients who could not be delayed, and Shi Heng thought about it and let him go back.

After the doctor left, Shi Heng went to visit his sister.

However, Shi Min still didn't know what to do, just lying motionless on the bed, and unlike before, he had a little breath.

Shi Heng sat on his sister Shi Min's bed, visiting his sister but there was no other way.

Under such a gaze, it is natural that my heart is anxious.

Shi Heng thought about the matter carefully, and felt that Xu Youzhen was the culprit. If Xu Youzhen safely accepted the 100,000 taels of silver tickets that he sent over, then even if he didn't do anything, he could help his nephew Li Kelin wash it clean through the forces of the court, and it would never have developed into today's situation.

At this point today, it was Xu Youzhen, who killed a thousand knives, and I don't know what to think in my heart, but I actually stabbed this matter to the emperor, so that I had no way.

Not only was he reprimanded by the emperor for bribery, but he was also stripped of the title of Zhongguo Gong given by the emperor, and finally joined his nephew Li Kelin to see hopelessness and commit suicide by swallowing gold.

All of this was deliberately set up by Xu Youzhen to make an obstacle from it.

Shi Heng hated Xu Youzhen to death. But even so, Shi Heng has no choice, after all, for Xu Youzhen, even if he wants to compete with him at the moment, he is afraid that he is not his opponent.

Shi Heng knew in his heart that Xu Youzhen was by no means an easy person, and if he wanted to deal with Xu Youzhen, he needed to think long-term.

Not enough, even so, Shi Heng was still a little depressed in his heart, and he should be punished for a month for being belittled by the saint, so that his reputation in front of the hundred officials in the court was greatly reduced, all thanks to this Xu Youzhen.

For this matter, Shi Heng was hated and annoyed. Seeing that his sister was bedridden and like a waste, Shi Hengyu secretly swore in his heart that he would be inseparable from Xu Youzhen in this life.

Shi Heng swore a poisonous oath in his heart, and naturally hated Xu Youzhen to the core.

A few days later, Xu Youzhen's falling out with Shi Heng caused an uproar in the court.

However, Xu Youzhen was also very powerful, and he didn't care at all, after all, from the previous situation, Zhu Qizhen punished Shi Heng, and sent a decree to reprimand and deprive Shi Heng of the title of Zhongguogong, which also announced that Xu Youzhen and Shi Heng had won the victory in the struggle caused by this filthy branch.

After the officials in the court who were originally a little uncertain knew the situation, they all expressed their attitude to Xu Youzhen and said that they would follow Xu Youzhen.

Xu Youzhen's status as the minister of Zaifu is more than unshakable.

Only some of Shi Heng's loyal friends did not take refuge.

Moreover, Shi Heng was punished by Zhu Qizhen for facing the wall of his house for a month, and when people go to tea and cool, his influence on the court is naturally much weaker.

In the past, those protégés or generals and military attaches who took refuge in Shi Heng's sect naturally had no way to compete with the forces of Xu Youzhen's faction.

After this battle, Xu Youzhen's prestige was greatly enhanced, and the Chinese military officials of the imperial court naturally attached to countless people.

Xu Youzhen's banner was victorious, and he was able to obtain the emperor's favor to be able to give the Danshu iron scroll, and the dragon of the holy family was simply an outlier that was not born in the dynasty.

Xu Youzhen herself was also extremely happy, after all, after Yu Qian's death, the ministers in the court belonged to him and Shi Heng were the most powerful, and it was difficult to distinguish between them.

This time, with the help of Li Xian's idea, he dealt a good blow to Shi Heng and Shi Heng's party, and was able to bring so many wandering civil and military officials under his command, which also laid a deeper foundation for his position in the court.

For Xu Youzhen, this is naturally a great joy.

If it is said that half a month ago, the court was still the world of him and Shi Heng, and they were evenly divided, after this move of attacking Shi Heng in front of Zhu Qizhen, Shi Heng's status has been successfully reduced a lot, and from now on, Shi Heng is afraid that he will no longer be able to sit on an equal footing with himself.

Shi Heng planted such a big fight, and the court is Xu Youzhen's world, and Xu Youzhen is already the real chief and auxiliary minister above ten thousand people under one person.

After Xu Youzhen obtained such a status, he was naturally extremely grateful to Li Xian, so he secretly summoned Li Xian to give him a chance to be promoted.

Li Xian came at the order, and when the two met, Li Xian opened his mouth and bowed to Xu Youzhen and said, "Xiaguan Li Xian congratulates Lord Xu." ”

When Xu Youzhen heard this, she hurriedly stepped forward to help Li Xian and said, "Lord Li is really polite, what a joy at the moment." ”

Li Xian heard Xu Youzhen say this, so he said: "Originally, the court was divided into two factions, one faction was based on Lord Xu, and he was a righteous person in the court, while the other faction was a small group of military attachés who couldn't read a few big characters, and they gathered around Shi Heng. The lord's advice in front of the emperor this time made the emperor send a decree to reprimand Shi Heng, and also made Shi Heng and his faction those military attaches who were in the past open their teeth and claws, flying and domineering, and invincible, were also aware and silent. In this way, a civil official like Xia Guan finally followed Lord Xu's great power to let out a bad breath that had been held in his heart for a long time, which was really happy. ”

Hearing Li Xian's words, Xu Youzhen laughed and said: "Humane Master Li is witty and interesting, talking and laughing, and it is true. In fact, this matter is mostly due to Master Li, if it weren't for Lord Li mentioning this matter in front of the old man that day, it would have strengthened the old man's determination to make such a suggestion in front of the saint, but I am afraid that this matter may not be so easy to do, and I am afraid that this situation is not like this at the moment. ”

When Xu Youzhen heard this, he opened his mouth and said: "Lord Xu is really good at promoting beauty, Li Xian was also casually talking at that time, even if Li Xian has great ability, he will never dare or be qualified to go to the emperor to talk about such things, if it is really calculated that Lord Xu's own ability can easily complete this big thing." If it were someone else, even if he talked about it in front of the emperor, he might be bitten back by Shi Heng, only Lord Xu had the ability to clean up Shi Heng's obedience, so he could only think about it obediently at home. ”

Xu Youzhen heard Li Xian's words and opened his mouth and smiled: "Lord Li Xian, is it true that Shi Heng thought about it at home? ”

When Li Xian heard this, he said to Xu Youzhen: "This is naturally true, the emperor's holy order, no matter how arrogant and domineering Shi Heng is, he will not dare to disobey it." ”

When Xu Youzhen heard this, he said: "This can be regarded as Shi Heng spending money to buy a lesson, and the laws of the imperial court are child's play." By the way, Master Li has heard that Shi Heng's nephew Li Kelin committed suicide by swallowing gold in prison. ”

When Li Xian heard this, he said, "I've heard a little." ”

Xu Youzhen said: "Lord Li, what do you think of Li Kelin's suicide by swallowing gold?" ”

Hearing Xu Youzhen's question, Li Xian said: "This matter is known to Li Xian, but I'm afraid I can't tell the reason." ”

Xu Youzhen heard Li Xian's words, so he opened his mouth to persuade: "Hearing is false, the old man knows that Master Li has great wisdom, so he might as well speculate on the reason for this matter." ”

Hearing that Xu Youzhen insisted on talking about this matter by herself, Li Xian no longer shirked it, so he said: "Since Lord Xu wants to make a deduction from the lower official, the lower official will briefly say the opinion of the lower official." Li Kelin, who originally thought that Shi Heng, the great backer of the court, was outside to help him get out of the cage as soon as possible, and felt that the imperial court would ruthlessly investigate his personal fraud in the governor of Henan and disaster relief. ”

After Li Xian said his reasoning, Xu Youzhen slapped him to death and said: "Lord Li is worthy of being a think tank in the DPRK and China, and the country is unparalleled, and the old man ordered someone to investigate Li Kelin's death, which is not much different from what Lord Li speculated. Master Li is not in front of him, but he is as if he has seen it with his own eyes, and he is really insightful. Oh, Master Li is really like a god, and it's not bad at all. ”

Hearing Xu Youzhen's praise, Li Xian hurriedly said: "Lord Li is really too loving, and the matter of the official is just his own suspense, judging from the current situation, even if it is true, it is just a fluke." ”

When Xu Youzhen heard this, he opened his mouth and said: "Lord Li doesn't have to be polite, if there is no Master Li's clever plan for this Shi Heng, I'm afraid that he may not be able to achieve the current situation." Speaking of which, Lord Li did his best to help the old man deal with Shi Heng this time, and I don't know if Lord Li is willing to move his seat. ”

Hearing Xu Youzhen's words, Li Xian knew in his heart that Xu Youzhen wanted to help him move his seat, which could be regarded as a little reward for helping Xu Youzhen deal with Shi Heng this time.

Li Xian understood this matter in his heart, so he opened his mouth to Xu Youzhen and said: "Lord Li doesn't have to be like this, when I met with Lord Li last time, I was loved, and the lower officials also had a superficial relationship with the adults, and they would never help the adults for the sake of an official and a half-job, but they were inspired by the adult's heart of worrying about the country and the people, so he was willing to help." ”

Hearing Li Xian's words, Xu Youzhen had a good impression of Li Xian in her heart, it stands to reason that this is a logical thing, Li Xian helped him deal with Shi Heng, and he can come to him to ask for credit, but this Li Xian did not have such a move at all, today he offered to give him the opportunity to be promoted, but Li Xian also politely refused the matter, from this situation, Li Xian is indeed not for fame and fortune and took refuge under his command, Xu Youzhen can't help but feel that Li Xian is his confidant.

With this thought in his heart, Xu Youzhen said to Li Xian: "Master Li is really a rare talent, and now he has made such a contribution, but he has not taken any credit, which is really unheard of. ”

Li Xian hurriedly thanked him: "What Lord Xu said is to see foreign words, but Li Xian has no credit, the so-called no merit is not rewarded, if Li Xian has meritorious deeds in the future, he will go to Lord Xu to ask for a reward." ”

Hearing Li Xian's words, Xu Youzhen said: "Lord Li is so high-spirited and bright, it is really rare in the world. Well, since Lord Li is unwilling to take credit or invite merit this time, and the old man is inconvenient to be reluctant, if he has any intentions in the future, please ask Lord Li to go to the old man's house and tell the old man bluntly, if the old man is helpful, he will definitely help. ”

Li Xian heard this, and then admitted: "Since Lord Xu has said this, how can Li Xian not obey orders. ”

Xu Youzhen nodded and said, "Master Li is a believer, since he has this promise, how can the old man not believe it." ”

Li Xian said, "Lord Xu smiled. ”

After saying this, Li Xian turned to Xu Youzhen and said: "Li Kelin swallowed gold and died in prison, and the Henan disaster relief case is even more confusing, how to end it?" ”

Xu Youzhen smiled when he heard the words and said: "This is extremely easy, the old man is ready to tell the emperor that Li Kelin has filled his pockets on the way to disaster relief and bent the law for bribes. ”

When Li Xian heard this, he patted his thigh and said, "Lord Xu is really like an old official judging a case, and this kind of judgment is really accurate." ”

Hearing Li Xian's words, Xu Youzhen said: "Master Li also thinks the same, it seems that the old man's draft is really not bad." ”

Li Xian hurriedly flattered and said: "Lord Xu is the holy hand of the article in the court, and everyone in the world knows about this matter. According to the lower officials, Ziyun of the previous dynasty is similar, and Su Zi and Han Yue have to bow to the wind. ”

Hearing Li Xian's flattery, Xu Youzhen smiled and said: "Where, the old man's article is at most divided equally with a few people." ”

Xu Youzhen had this smug look, although Li Xian was disdainful in his heart, but he was flattering in his mouth.

After the two parted happily, Li Xian went home.

After returning home, Li Xian felt the need to meet with Jian Huaizhen once to discuss future countermeasures.

Thinking like this, Li Xian changed into the extremely ordinary clothes of his life, went out through the back door, and then walked towards Shangshu Mansion.

Soon after arriving at Shangshu Mansion, he still entered Shangshu Mansion as before, and soon met Jian Huaizhen under the guidance of the person who led the way.

"Li Xian, see the eldest princess." Li Xian said to Jian Huaizhen.

Jian Huaizhen returned the courtesy: "Master Li doesn't have to be polite, they are all his own people, so there is no need for these false politeness." ”

Hearing Jian Huaizhen's words, Li Xian said: "The etiquette of the imperial court is crucial, and some etiquette still cannot be left behind, so it is better to ask the eldest princess to accept the official salute." ”

Jian Huaizhen had no other way to hear him say this, so he said: "Well, since it is Lord Li who insists, this princess will stand and accept Lord Li's courtesy." ”

As soon as he saw Jian Huaizhen agreeing to this, Li Xian knelt down and kowtowed respectfully to Jian Huaizhen.

After receiving a bow from Li Xian, Jian Huaizhen opened his mouth and asked, "Lord Li is so eager to see Princess Ben today, is there any unusual change in the outside." ”

Hearing Jian Huaizhen's question, Li Xian got up from the ground and said, "There is no movement outside, but today Xu Youzhen recruited me to his mansion and told the lower officials about the affairs of the scholars in the court. ”

Hearing Li Xian's words, Jian Huaizhen asked, "What did Xu Youzhen and Master Li talk about?" ”

Li Xianzhen arched his hand to Jian Huaizhen and said: "Xu Youzhen, Li Xianyan and Li Kelin committed suicide by swallowing gold in prison, Xu Youzhen wanted to use this to play Li Kelin's disaster relief in Henan in front of the emperor, filling his own pockets, and finally being discovered by the imperial court, and then after being imprisoned, he also wanted to rely on Shi Heng to get out of the cage, and finally knew that it was inevitable, so he committed suicide in fear of crime. ”

Jian Huaizhen heard Xu Youzhen's words, so he said: "It seems that Xu Youzhen is on the same page as Shi Heng, and this method of falling into the well is to bring disaster to the east and push it to Shi Heng's head." ”

Hearing Jian Huaizhen's words, Li Xian said: "What the eldest princess said, the lower officials don't quite understand. ”

Jian Huaizhen smiled and said: "The matter is not very complicated, if Xu Youzhen really has such a thing, he must want to use Shi Heng's nephew Li Kelin to commit suicide by swallowing gold, and then impeach Shi Heng in front of the emperor, this is Xu Youzhen's unspoken abacus." ”

"Oh, the eldest princess is really decided, and the eldest princess who passed by reminded her like this, and she also understood the matter." Li Xian looked at Jian Huaizhen for a moment, and then hurriedly spoke.

Seeing Li Xian's situation, Jian Huaizhen smiled and said: "It's not too late for Lord Li to understand now, seeing that Xu Youzhen and Shi Heng want to have a good fight, we can just take this opportunity to take advantage of it, because of the benefit, the offensive and defensive alliance formed by Xu Youzhen and Shi Heng before will be completely disintegrated, and then broken one by one." ”

When Li Xian heard this, he said to Jian Huaizhen: "What the eldest princess said is very true, Xu Youzhen and Shi Heng are inside the bar, it is a great opportunity for us to wait. ”

When Jian Huaizhen heard this, he said: "What Master Li said, Xu Youzhen and Shi Heng's fight in the nest is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me, no matter who wins or loses between the two, as long as these two people are separated, it will be much easier to divide and conquer in the future." ”

Hearing Jian Huaizhen's words, Li Xian said: "The eldest princess's divide-and-conquer strategy is really clever, as long as Xu Youzhen and Li Xian's offensive and defensive alliance fall apart, we can take the opportunity to intervene in the meantime, and provoke a little trouble, so that Xu Youzhen and Shi Heng are incompatible." ”

Jian Huaizhen nodded at Li Xian and said: "What Lord Li said is true, Xu Youzhen and Shi Heng set up such tricks to frame Lord Yu Qianyu at the beginning, and now we must also take this opportunity to treat others in their own way, so that Xu Youzhen and Shi Heng can also suffer such hardships." ”

Li Xian then spoke: "What the eldest princess said is very true, Xu Youzhen and Shi Heng are in cahoots, and they are in cahoots, and the emperor went to fabricate rumors to slander Yu Qian and the Lord, and finally joined forces to create the biggest unjust case in our dynasty, forcing the Lord Yu Qian to return to the West with his life. Counting up, Xu Youzhen and Shi Heng are the most responsible, and judging from the current situation, these things are really strange injustices for us. Li Xian sometimes really wants to slash these two people and break them into thousands of pieces. ”

After that, Li Xian gritted his teeth a little.