Seeing that there were no more idle people around, I saw Ma Ningyuan take a deep breath, and after calming down his good mood, he looked at Zheng and He with a look of hope, and asked.

"Lord Zheng, Lord He, what the hell is going on, how could the previous case suddenly be poked out?"

When He Maocai heard this, he sighed helplessly, and after thinking for a while, he responded: "Alas, the specific situation is not very clear to the official, in short, the imperial court has sent officials to Zhejiang to investigate the case!" ”

"Count the days, after a while, the officials sent by the imperial court to investigate the case should be able to reach Zhejiang!"

"What!"

After Ma Ningyuan learned the news from He Maocai's mouth, a trace of panic flashed on his face.

The reason why Ma Ningyuan panicked about this is because since the imperial court has sent officials to Zhejiang to investigate the case, it is enough to show how much importance the imperial court attaches to this matter, and this means that they have to find out something on this trip!

In other words, if these officials who were sent by the imperial court to Zhejiang to investigate the case did not find any clues, they would not be able to report to their superiors!

No matter how you say it, Ma Ningyuan can be regarded as having been immersed in officialdom for many years, and under the influence of his ears and eyes, he can't understand the tricks of framing in officialdom.

At this moment, Zheng Michang on the side seemed to see the emperor in Ma Ningyuan's heart, only to see him cough lightly twice, and comforted him: "Don't worry too much, the people who were sent down by the imperial court to investigate the case this time are not only the right attendant of the household department, Wang Ting, and an official of the Inspectorate, but also Yan Maoqing!" ”

Ma Ningyuan was also a little relieved after learning the news from Zheng Michang's mouth.

Then, I saw a look of doubt on his face, looked in the direction where Zheng Michang was, and confirmed to him: "Yan Ge Lao, they also sent Yan Maoqing down?" ”

Facing Ma Ningyuan's extremely puzzled gaze, I saw Zheng Michang nodding quite firmly, and said in a deep voice: "Well, that's right, with Yan Maoqing's assistance at that time, we will be a lot easier!" ”

When Zheng Michang's words fell, I saw He Maocai on the side take over the conversation, and then added: "So, you can stay here for a few days with peace of mind, there will be no major problems!" ”

He Maocai paused for a moment when he said this, and then continued to add: "No matter what, you are also a student of Lord Governor, those people should be afraid and dare not mess around at will!" ”

He Maocai's words undoubtedly injected a shot in the arm for Ma Ningyuan, giving him the courage to face everything that may happen next.

"Yes, I'm a student of the teacher, and the teacher will definitely not sit idly by, and there are two of them Zheng and He to help behind the scenes!"

Ma Ningyuan thought so, and immediately came back to his senses, looked at Zheng Michang and He Maocai, and responded in a deep voice: "Well, I know!" ”

After that, I saw Ma Ningyuan change his words, retract his gaze, and continued: "By the way, not long ago, people from the Yamen came to report, saying that they found that there was a businessman of unknown origin who secretly entered the weaving bureau!" ”

As soon as Ma Ningyuan's words fell, he saw Zheng Michang's face on the side full of gloom, and he subconsciously clenched his fists and said in a deep voice.

"Hmph, the official said, why can't I find any trace of these businessmen everywhere recently, it turns out that they are hiding in the Weaving Bureau!"

He Maocai on the side saw that Zheng Michang was emotional, and immediately stepped forward and admonished: "Lao Zheng, calm down, the weaving bureau is under the control of the palace, if the two of us collide so stupidly, it will be tantamount to hitting a stone with an egg!" ”

"Let's tell the governor the truth about this matter first, and then make a decision!"

After listening to He Maocai's admonition, Zheng Michang's whole person gradually calmed down, and then, he nodded and said in response.

"Well, Lao He, what you said makes sense, just the two of us, we will never be able to pull the thigh of the Weaving Bureau, we have to pull the governor over together!"

After this, I saw Zheng Michang turn around, arch his hand to Ma Ningyuan, and said in a deep voice: "I have wronged you first in the recent period, what is the need, although the words are enough!" ”

When Ma Ningyuan heard Zheng Michang's words, a look of gratitude appeared on his face at the right time, and he hurriedly lowered his head and returned the salute to Zheng Michang: "Then I'll bother Master Zheng!" ”

Seeing this situation, He Mao, who was on the side, immediately took over the conversation, and said with a smile: "Okay, a few of us have been officials in Zhejiang for so many years, what are you polite!" ”

After that, the three of them exchanged pleasantries for a while, and then Zheng and He left the cell on the grounds that they wanted to go back to the governor's palace to report to Zhao Zhenji.

After Zheng Michang and He Maocai left the cell one after another, I saw those jailers who had been waiting outside for a long time, walking in with a change of clothes, their faces full of flattery.

"Know...... Prefect, the change of clothes is here, do you want to ......?"

"Well, the official knows, let's put it there for the time being, and the official will replace it later!"

……

As Zheng Michang and He Maocai said before, after they left the prison, they took a sedan chair and rushed back to the governor's palace non-stop to report to Zhao Zhenji.

At this moment, in the study of the Governor's Mansion, I saw Zhao Zhenji put down the brush in his hand and complained: "Zheng Michang, He Maocai, what are the two of them doing, it has been so long, why haven't they come back yet?" ”

"Could it be that something happened in the middle?"

As soon as this idea came to mind, it was denied by Zhao Zhenji without thinking: "No, there shouldn't be any problems, there must be something delayed on the road!" ”

Just as Zhao Zhenji's thoughts were flying, he only heard a rush of footsteps from outside the door.

After a while, I saw a guard hurriedly running in, leaning down, and reporting to Zhao Zhenji in a deep voice: "Your Excellency the Governor, Your Excellency the Political Envoy and Your Excellency the Imperial Envoy are asking to see you outside!" ”

When Zhao Zhenji heard this, he suddenly got up from his seat, only to see him look at the guard, and ordered in a deep voice: "Well, let them wait in the council hall for a while, and the official will go over immediately!" ”

When the guard heard this, he immediately lowered his head, arched his hand to Zhao Zhenji, and said in a deep voice: "Yes, Lord Governor!" ”

After the guard left the study, Zhao Zhenji also followed closely and walked out of the study.

At this moment, in the meeting hall of the Governor's Palace, Zheng Michang and He Maocai looked like they were sitting still.

The reason is very simple, Ma Ningyuan, who has been an official in Zhejiang for many years, is now inexplicably imprisoned because of an official document issued by the imperial court.

This incident made Zheng Michang and He Maocai feel a sense of crisis.

Just as the two were still thinking about what to do next, they heard a sound of footsteps.

The two followed the prestige, and saw Zhao Zhenji step into the meeting hall of the Governor's Palace.

Seeing Zhao Zhenji coming, the two hurriedly suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in their hearts, got up from their seats, and saluted him respectfully.

"The lower official has seen the governor!"

"You don't have to be so polite, just sit down!"

When Zhao Zhenji heard this, he glanced over Zheng Michang and He Maocai respectively, waved his hand, and commanded.

"Yes, Governor!"

When the words fell, I saw Zheng Michang and He Maocai sitting back on their chairs.

After that, I saw Zhao Zhenji looking at the two of them separately, and then asked, "How are things going?" ”

When the two heard this, after glancing at each other, they saw He Maocai get up from his seat, face Zhao Zhenji, and report respectfully: "Your Excellency, the lower officials have arrested Ma Ningyuan in accordance with the official document issued by the imperial court!" ”

When He Maocai said this, he couldn't help but show a little worry on his face, and after a pause, he added: "Lord Governor, the lower officials always feel that this matter is strange, and it is now at a critical moment, I am afraid that it will ...... then."

Zhao Zhenji naturally heard the meaning contained in He Maocai's words, and immediately, he sighed helplessly and said slowly.

"Alas, there is no way, since this is an order of the imperial court, we can only obey it!"

At this moment, Zheng Michang, who was on the side, organized the language in his mind before he stood up and said in a deep voice: "Lord Governor, when the two of us went to arrest Ma Ningyuan and returned to the case, Ma Ningyuan revealed an important piece of news to us!" ”

When Zhao Zhenji heard this, a look of curiosity suddenly appeared on his face, and he turned his gaze to Zheng Michang on the side, and asked, "Oh, what important news?" ”

Zheng Michang saw that Zhao Zhenji's gaze fell on him, and immediately responded without thinking: "Your Excellency, the lower officials learned from Ma Ningyuan's mouth that recently, there have been businessmen of unknown origin who have entered the Weaving Bureau!" ”

After Zhao Zhenji learned the news from Zheng Michang's mouth, he couldn't help frowning, and said to himself: "No wonder in recent days, the government has not been able to find any trace of them, it turns out that they are hiding in the Weaving Bureau!" ”

Seeing this situation, He Maocai on the side couldn't help but look embarrassed, and cautiously asked Zhao Zhenji: "Lord Governor, this weaving bureau is under the control of the palace, let's be careful!" ”

When Zhao Zhenji heard He Maocai's words, a confident smile appeared on his face, only to see him wave his hand, and said in response: "It's okay, before coming, Your Majesty gave the official the right to present the sparse face!" ”

"After coming down later, the official will immediately write a letter to His Majesty and tell him the truth about the current situation!"

When Zhao Zhenji's words fell, Zheng Michang and He Maocai on the side were full of shocked expressions that could not be concealed, what they didn't expect was that in addition to Hu Zongxian, there were people who had the power to present the face to His Majesty!

"It seems that the Governor has a lot of background!"

Thinking like this, Zheng Michang couldn't help but secretly raise his vigilance, he always felt that Zhao Zhenji was sent by His Majesty to serve in Zhejiang this time, and his purpose was not as simple as it seemed.

Then, I saw Zheng Michang react, looked in the direction where Zhao Zhenji was, and asked: "Then Lord Governor, do we want to continue to send people to keep an eye on the Weaving Bureau?" ”

Zhao Zhenji heard Zheng Michang's words, nodded, and commanded: "This is natural, although the Weaving Bureau is under the control of the palace, but no matter how you say it, it is also Zhejiang, and this official, as the governor of Zhejiang, has the obligation to think about the people of Zhejiang!" ”

As soon as Zhao Zhenji's words fell, He Maocai stood up and took the initiative to ask: "The governor is very right, this matter will be handled by the lower officials!" ”

Hearing this, Zhao Zhenji nodded, responded imperceptibly, and then spoke: "Since this is the case, then Lord He is responsible for this matter!" ”

When Zhao Zhenji's words fell, Zheng Michang and He Maocai on the side immediately looked dazed, got up from their seats, and responded in a deep voice: "Obey, Lord Governor!" ”

Seeing that the matter had settled, I saw Zhao Zhenji get up from his seat, face everyone, and said, "Okay, let's do this for the time being, you guys go down and prepare first!" ”

"Yes, Lord Governor, the lower official will retire!"

After bowing to Zhao Zhenji, Zheng and He turned around and left the chamber of the Governor's Palace.

Zhao Zhenji looked at the back of the two leaving, and an inexplicable look appeared on his face.

It has been a while since Zhao Zhenji succeeded Hu Zongxian as the governor of Zhejiang and the governor of Zhejiang, and during this time, Zhao Zhenji quickly sorted out the relevant matters and became more and more handy.

Despite this, Zhao Zhenji can still clearly feel that Zheng Michang and He Maocai only have superficial respect for him.

The two of them have been political envoys and envoys in Zhejiang for many years, and their influence has long been deep-rooted.

What's more, they also have Yan Ge Lao as a backer, so they have nothing to fear about treating themselves, the airborne governor of Zhejiang and the governor of Zhejiang.

Therefore, Fang Cai Zhao Zhenji deliberately mentioned in front of Zheng Michang and He Maocai that he had the power to directly present the song to His Majesty!

The purpose is to beat Zheng Michang and He Maocai well and make them obedient.

The meaning that Zhao Zhenji wants to convey is very simple - presumably you don't want to see everyone tearing their faces, since this is the case, obediently cooperate with this official!

Of course, Zhao Zhenji did not forget that before he came, the emperor gave him the power to cut first and then play!

This is Zhao Zhenji's killer move, and he will definitely not use it unless it is extremely urgent!

After that, I saw Zhao Zhenji suppress all the chaotic thoughts in his heart, and paced in the direction of the governor's mansion's study.

……

After Zhao Zhenji returned to the study of the Governor's Palace, he retreated left and right, and after studying the ink, he saw Zhao Zhenji spread out the pen and paper, and after pondering for a long time, he picked up the pen and wrote it.

"Your Majesty, Weichen Zhao Zhenji, it has been a while since Weichen took over Hu Zongxian's position as the governor of Zhejiang and the governor of Zhejiang!"

"Recently, everything has been going well, but Weichen found that there were suddenly many unknown businessmen in Zhejiang, vainly trying to buy raw silk in the hands of the people at a low price, under the continuous crackdown of the government, the behavior of these businessmen has been effectively curbed!"

"In addition, Wechen also found that Pang Qian, the eunuch in charge of the Weaving Bureau newly sent by the imperial court to Zhejiang, was wanton bribery and nepotism, which seriously interfered with the normal operation of the Weaving Bureau, not only that, but the Weaving Bureau also provided shelter for those businessmen, and Wechen wanted to implore His Majesty to ......"

When the last word fell, Zhao Zhenji couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and then, I saw that he carefully checked the content of the letter from beginning to end, and only after confirming that it was correct, did he put the brush back in its original position.

After the ink on the paper dried, I saw Zhao Zhenji put the letter in the envelope, and called his cronies to give instructions.

"Send this letter to Your Majesty immediately, and it can't pass through anyone's hand in between, understand?"

Seeing that the expression on Zhao Zhenji's face was extremely serious, the cronie did not dare to slack off in the slightest, so he immediately solemnly accepted the letter, lowered his head, and responded in a deep voice: "Yes, my lord, the little one understands!" ”

When Zhao Zhenji heard this, he waved his hand and commanded.

"Without further ado, let's go now!"

"Yes, sir!"

After the cronie left the study, he saw Zhao Zhenji's face showing a stunned look.

The intuition he had cultivated over many years as a supervisor told him that Zhejiang should not be peaceful in the future.

On the other side, Zheng Michang and He Maocai got together again after leaving the Governor's Mansion one after another.

In the room, I saw Zheng Michang pick up the teacup on the table, take a sip, and then sigh with emotion: "Lao He, it seems that the purpose of the governor's trip is not simple!" ”

When Zheng Michang's words fell, He Maocai on the side followed closely and said: "Yes, not everyone has the power to directly present the song to His Majesty, for so many years, except for the Governor, it seems that we have never seen anyone else, with such power, right?" ”

"Lao Zheng, we have to be careful next, in case we upset the governor, things will be in trouble!"

Hearing this, Zheng Michang shook his head and said unhurriedly: "It's okay, there is no need to think about these for the time being, no matter what kind of mission the governor shoulders, but right now, the interests of both of us are the same!" ”

"After all, no one wants to see that the raw silk in the hands of the people is purchased at a low price, and when the time comes, it is not only us who are unlucky, he Zhao Zhenji, as the governor of Zhejiang, is also to blame!"

"Therefore, we need to do our best to cooperate with him next, and get through the current difficulties first!"

He Maocai, who was on the side, also agreed with Zheng Michang's words, only to see him nodding and saying in a deep voice: "Lao Zheng, it makes sense!" ”

After this, He Maocai seemed to suddenly remember something, only to see a hesitant look on his face, and confirmed to Zheng Michang: "Lao Zheng, you say, should we report this matter to the elders of Xiaoge?" ”

When Zheng Michang heard this, he didn't hesitate at all, and immediately responded: "There is no need to tell Xiaoge Lao them about such a trivial matter!" ”

……

Night falls, the capital, Yanfu.

At this time, Yan Shifan was sitting in the room, intently browsing the books in his hand.

Maybe he was tired of it, but he saw Yan Shifan put the book in his hand aside, recalled what had happened in the past few days, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"Father really made a decision on the spot, if those officials collude with King Jing, things will get out of hand!"

Since Yan Song made a decisive move before and ordered someone to impeach those officials who had been to King Jing's Mansion, no one dared to go to King Jing's Mansion rashly.

After all, anyone with a discerning eye can see that getting closer to King Jing at this time is tantamount to sending yourself into a fire pit!

At this moment, there was a knock on the door from outside, and when Yan Shifan saw this situation, he immediately commanded: "Come in!" ”

The voice fell, only to hear a 'squeak', the door of the room was pushed open, and I saw the housekeeper of the Yan Mansion walking in, leaning down, and reporting respectfully.

"Little Pavilion Elder, your student Gao Hanwen is out asking to see you!"

"Oh, it's finally here, let him in!"

When Yan Shifan heard this, a trace of excitement flashed on his face, waved his hand, and commanded.

"Yes, Little Pavilion Elder!"

When the housekeeper heard this, after bowing to Yan Shifan, he turned around and left.

After a while, I saw Gao Hanwen, who looked cramped and uneasy, entered Yan Shifan's room under the guidance of the housekeeper.

After entering the room, I saw Gao Hanwen leaning down and saluting Yan Shifan respectfully: "Learn...... Students, I've seen the teachers! ”

When Yan Shifan heard this, he immediately raised his head from the bookcase, and after looking Gao Hanwen up and down, a warm smile appeared on his face: "Hanwen is here, come, sit!" ”

"Thank you, teacher!"

When Gao Hanwen heard Yan Shifan's words, he didn't excuse himself, and sat straight on the vacant seat on the side.

After this, I saw Yan Shifan withdraw his gaze from Gao Hanwen's body, and joked with a smile: "I sent you to Zhejiang this time, you have suffered a lot, and you are also a lot haggard, I hope you don't blame the teacher!" ”

When Gao Hanwen heard this, he hurriedly waved his hand and explained: "Old ...... Teacher, as you said earlier, the students did not have any dissatisfaction with serving as an official and benefiting one party, on the contrary, the students were very happy, and the teacher was able to take the risk and recommend the students to the imperial court to serve in Zhejiang! ”

When Yan Shifan heard Gao Hanwen's words, his face was full of relief, and he said with emotion: "I really didn't expect you to remember it so clearly!" ”

As soon as Yan Shifan's words fell, Gao Hanwen responded without thinking: "Because this is the teacher's teaching, learning should naturally be kept in mind!" ”

When Gao Hanwen's words fell, Yan Shifan seemed to be touched, and after being stunned for a moment, he came back to his senses and said with a smile.

"Okay, good, the teacher didn't accept you as a student in vain!"

After that, I saw Yan Shifan's words change sharply, and he continued to speak: "Hanwen, you must know that some time ago, there was a stir in the capital, right? ”

When Gao Hanwen heard Yan Shifan's words, a trace of panic couldn't help but appear on his face, and immediately, he cautiously confirmed to Yan Shifan: "Is it difficult, the teacher refers to ......"

Yan Shifan took in the expression on Gao Hanwen's face, nodded, and responded unhurriedly: "Well, that's right, it's Ma Ningyuan's case, if the teacher remembers correctly, you were also impeached, right?" ”

Facing Yan Shifan's gaze, I saw Gao Hanwen nodding and said cowardly: "Yes...... Yes, teacher, but ......"

Before Gao Hanwen finished speaking, he was categorically interrupted by Yan Shifan: "Okay, there is no need to explain, the teacher knows that you have nothing to do with this matter!" (End of chapter)