Fang Zian nodded slowly, feeling very moved in his heart. Shi Hao's words were actually very meaningful. He was very wise, and so far, he was the only one who had the clearest definition and understanding of his own identity. He should

It's because I've seen through something in myself.

"Thank you, sir. Zian will work hard and won't let you down." Fang Zian cupped his hands and said.

Shi Hao smiled and said: "Actually, I really want to ask you, is your action of rescuing the people this time completely for your current purpose?"

Fang Zian shook his head and said: "Of course not. I rescue the people entirely out of my inner thoughts, not for utilitarian purposes. My idea is to build the Fangyu Army into a soldier who can solve the people's problems and become the people's disciples.

This is what I hope to achieve at the moment.”

Shi Hao said in surprise: "That's good. What I'm most afraid of is that you are too utilitarian and will sacrifice the good for the sake of the weak. Hmm... Soldiers who are the sons of the common people? This idea is quite novel."

Fang Zian said: "Soldiers who are the sons of the common people should regard the common people as their parents, brothers and sisters, and naturally they will wholeheartedly help them solve their problems. If the common people support you, you will be invincible."

Shi Hao nodded and said: "The idea is good, but it may be difficult to implement. What you need is not just you to think so, but everyone to think so. Moreover, what the people support may not be what the court likes. These two

There may be conflicts between them. How do you decide?"

Fang Zian smiled and said: "Yeah, maybe I'm just fanciful. This is just an idea in my heart. There are no practical ideas. But at the moment, I really just want to turn Fangyu Military Yamen into a company that does things for the people.

Our yamen should at least not have a bad reputation."

Shi Hao nodded and said: "I agree, official reputation is very important, especially at your stage, when you are accumulating qualifications and reputation, the reputation of the people is naturally capital. Because the situation you are facing is not complicated yet, you only need to face the

Accounting for the past, and more importantly, accounting for the past is done to the people. Once your status is high, you have to consider all aspects of things, and it is not just about dealing with ordinary people and taking care of their needs. You will understand in the future

That’s what I said.”

"Thank you for your teaching, sir, I will keep it in mind," Fang Zian said.

Shi Hao shook the cattail leaf fan, leaned on the back of the chair and twisted his body comfortably, and asked in a deep voice: "Is it Yang Cunzhong who went to your Yamen to inquire about this matter this time?"

Fang Zian nodded and said: "Exactly, I didn't know who he was at first. Before leaving, he said he was Yang Cunzhong. I was also shocked. How could such a small thing alert such a big person to come."

Shi Hao laughed: "This time's matter is not trivial. In previous years, hurricanes passed through Lin'an City, causing considerable losses. Last year, there were three hurricanes, and hundreds of people died in Lin'an City. This year's such a big hurricane, the verification results showed that only three people died.

More than a dozen people. Originally that night, I thought that hundreds of people would die this time. Of course the emperor was happy with this result. I also learned that your Fangyu Army rescued effectively that night and avoided a large number of casualties. Naturally, I must remember

The first contributor. Your Fangyu Army is under the jurisdiction of the Central Protector Army. The commander of the Central Protector Army is none other than Yang Cunzhong. He also holds the position of Deputy Privy Envoy, so naturally he attaches great importance to it. He went there in person, which is a gesture.

It is also to cater to the emperor's wishes. The emperor still loves the people."

Fang Zian suddenly said: "I see. I don't know the twists and turns here at all. Before Yang Cunzhong left, he asked me what my relationship was with you. I thought he knew that I was acquainted with the Lord, so he betrayed the Lord's face in person.

Those who came. In my opinion, the court knew about this matter because your Excellency reported it to the Emperor, so..."

"Hahaha, you are thinking too much. Yang Cunzhong does not have a deep relationship with me. Although he does not deal with Qin Hui, he is not the prince's man. He is loyal to the emperor. Whoever succeeds to the throne between the two princes, he is

Don't get involved. He is a military officer, his rank is much higher than mine, and his reputation and power are much greater than mine. How could he sell my face? Qin Hui can't even control him, let alone me."

Shi Hao smiled.

Fang Zian nodded and said: "I understand, he is here for the emperor. In addition, our Fangyu Army is also under his jurisdiction. This person is very important. If he can support the prince, things will be easier to handle."

Shi Hao shook his head and said: "Don't even think about it. Yang Cunzhong will only act according to the emperor's wishes. If not, how could he have been in charge of Su Wei for more than 20 years? The emperor really trusts him and he is really loyal. We want to win over him

, Qin Hui didn't want to. But everyone knows that this is impossible. Yang Cunzhong has great military exploits. In the Battle of Zhegao, he led the long ax army to defeat the arrogant Guaizima of the Jin Army. It shocked the world and was admired by the world. That was He

A famous general as famous as Marshal Yue and Marshal Han. He is also an important weapon of the Song Dynasty. How can such a person easily take a biased position? Doesn't he have to influence the overall situation of the court? "

Fang Zian thought for a while and said: "But it doesn't necessarily mean that he can't get his support. It depends on what the matter is. I think Yang Cunzhong may not hold a position between the two princes, but he must have a position on one thing.

."

Shi Hao said: "How to say?"

Fang Zian said: "On the matter of war and peace, and his attitude towards the Jin people, I believe he must hold his own position. Although he did not show it, as a general who once fought against the Jin with bruises, and Marshal Han Shizhong, etc.

It is impossible for a famous general to fight side by side without taking a stand."

Shi Hao chuckled and said: "I have insight, I agree, that is the most important thing in the hearts of people of their generation. However, this is just our talk. We should treat Yang Cunzhong with caution, so as not to make a slight mistake and get burned.

."

Fang Zian smiled and said: "I'm just talking casually. I can't do anything about this kind of thing. I'm too busy with my own affairs. Although I got some benefits this time, the bad things in my yamen can't be solved.

There is so much, so I’d better take care of my one-third of an acre of land.”

Shi Hao smiled and said: "As long as you understand. That's all. It's getting late. You can go back. I won't send you off. If anything happens, I will call you to discuss it."

Shi Hao closed his eyes and shook his folding fan to regain his composure. But he didn't hear the footsteps leaving. When he opened his eyes, he found that Fang Zian was still sitting in front of him. He smiled and said, "What? Do you have anything else to do?"

"

Fang Zian smacked his lips and said, "Sir, I'm afraid I have to ask you to tell me something."

Shi Hao straightened up and said, "What's the matter? Just say it."

Fang Zian smacked his lips and said, "Sir, do you still remember what you promised me back then?"

Shi Hao frowned and thought for a while, "I'm a little confused when you ask. What did I promise you?"

Fang Zian smiled and said: "My lord, did you forget what you promised me when we were on a boat trip on the day I was appointed an official? You said that as long as I gain a firm foothold in the Fangyu Army, you will promise to take over Ning Ning."

The moon is betrothed to me. Do you still mean it?"

Shi Hao stared at Fang Zian for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter.

"Have you not forgotten this? It was just a joke. Thank you for taking it seriously."

Fang Zian waited for Shi Hao in shock for a long time, unable to believe his ears.

"Sir, are you joking? How can you not keep your promise? You said that as long as I gain a firm foothold in Fangyu Military Yamen, you will betroth Ningyue to me. My current situation

, doesn’t it count as a firm foothold?”

Shi Hao frowned and curled his lips and said: "Of course I have gained a firm foothold. Not only has I gained a firm foothold, but I have also taken control of the overall situation. But this has nothing to do with Ning Yue. I am not a person who breaks my word, but I think you can't give me anything yet.

Ningyue lives a stable life. Zian, I know that you and Ningyue are in love, and I am not an unreasonable person who beats each other up. But in the current situation, you still cannot meet the standards I require. I said that last time

, I just want to give you some encouragement. Am I, Shi Hao, the one who uses my daughter as a bargaining chip?"

Fang Zian was so angry that he could not speak with his eyes wide open. He did not expect that Shi Hao was so virtuous and respected.

Serious people will actually lie and refuse to admit their mistakes, feeling extremely angry but unable to do anything about it.

Shi Hao shook his folding fan and said, "Don't look at me like that. I, Shi Hao, am not the kind of person who ties himself up and ties his hands and feet based on what he has said."

Fang Zian gritted his teeth and said: "I can see that Mr. Shi is a different kind of person. Mr. Shi just summarized the two extremes, and you are one of them. People who butcher dogs in the market know how to keep their promises, but Mr. Shi does not

Not even as good as them."

Shi Hao rolled his eyes and said: "Whatever you say, I don't care. I still say the same thing, if you want to marry my Ningyue, you still need to work hard. When did I think that Ningyue followed you and you had enough ability to protect her?

, I agree to marry her to you."

Fang Zian said angrily: "Then there must be a standard. How do I know when this time you are talking about is?"

Shi Hao thought for a moment and said, "Well, I'll make you another promise this time, and I'll make it real this time. I'll give you half a year. If you can advance to the next level, I will marry Ningyue to you."

Fang Zian said angrily: "You want me to be promoted in half a year? It's not like you don't know the rules of promotion. There is an evaluation every three years. I am now a seventh-grade official, and it takes three years to be promoted to one. You want me to be promoted in half a year? Isn't that forcing someone to do something difficult?

?You might as well just reject me."

Shi Hao smiled and said: "I believe you can do it. With your ability, this is nothing. I'm still relaxed. I haven't asked you to be promoted to the fifth rank, just the first rank. If you do

If not, then give up."

Fang Zian's teeth were itching with hatred. He said in a deep voice: "How do I know if you will cheat again this time? I just did it. If you regret it when the time comes, who should I ask to reason?"

Shi Haodao: "I won't regret it this time."

Fang Zian said: "I don't believe it unless you swear."

Shi Hao frowned and said, "Swear?"

Fang Zian said: "Yes, you swear an oath, if you go back on it again, you will be...just...an old dog!"

Shi Hao cursed angrily: "Asshole, you dare to call me a dog in front of me?"

Fang Zian said: "I didn't scold you. If you regret it, you are an old dog. If you don't, you are not."

Shi Hao knew clearly that Fang Zian was referring to Sang Huai calling him a dog, but he couldn't refute it. He said in a deep voice: "You bastard, believe it or not. If you want to marry Ningyue, you have to follow my rules. Fang Zian, if you

If you think it’s unfair, don’t agree, because I, Ning Yue, can’t find a good family yet?”

Fang Zian really saw what it means to have no bottom line. Shi Hao gave people the impression of being a knowledgeable and respectable elder. Who would have expected that he would be such a cunning person, making things difficult for Ning Yue and his marriage? It was really disappointing.

People are annoyed. But Fang Zian seems to understand Shi Hao's thoughts. As a father, and he loves Ning Yue very much, he is naturally worried about it. The reason why Shi Hao goes back on his word is actually because he can't completely trust his abilities.

.He wanted to examine himself more. The condition for being promoted in half a year was not really about what he wanted to prove, but that he wanted to extend the time to examine his abilities. What he should do was to make him believe that he could

Protect Ning Yue, that is the crux of the problem.

"Okay, I accept this condition. Half a year is half a year. Mr. Shi is a person I respect. I believe that you will not regret it again. If you regret it again this time, I will beat gongs and drums to publicize this matter in the streets and call everyone

Everyone in the city knows your true face." Fang Zian gritted his teeth.

"How dare you!" Shi Hao said angrily.

"My lord, do you think there is anything in this world that I dare not do? It's all because of you, my lord. You know that once I'm cornered, I can do anything." Fang Zian also glared.

Shi Hao stared at Fang Zian for a long time. Finally he waved his hand and said, "That's it. You can go."
Chapter completed!