At that moment, Lin Jue ordered someone to prepare a car and accompanied Fang Huanqiu back to Yulin Alley. As soon as they entered the door, Fang Huanqiu and Mrs. Fang hugged each other and cried. Mrs. Fang had already received the news from the Yamen and already knew about Fang Dunru's detention.
To Lin Jue's surprise, Mrs. Fang was not as panicked as he imagined. Apart from wiping tears with Fang Huanqiu for a while, she seemed very calm.
Lin Jue told Mrs. Fang his rescue plan, and asked Mrs. Fang to visit her husband with her at that time, and begged him to bow his head and admit his mistake to relieve the emperor's anger. Mrs. Fang naturally nodded in agreement. Faced with the low mood of Lin Jue and Fang Huanqiu
, Mrs. Fang comforted them instead.
"Lin Jue, actually I've known for a long time that this day would come. Ever since I came to the capital, I've been living in fear every day. Your husband is obsessed with the Lao Shizi reform, and he's desperate for this matter.
I hear some bad things every day. After he kicked you out of the school, I had a big fight with him, and I rarely talked to him from then on. But I could see that he was really interested in the reform.
Wholeheartedly. Your husband really worked hard for this matter and even gave up a lot. Lin Jue, I know that he feels guilty for you. Your name is always mentioned in his words in sleep at night. Hey, actually, even if I don’t tell you, you can understand.
Him. You are a good boy. I am very pleased that you did not hold a grudge against him. Since this spring, I have had an ominous premonition that something will happen. In fact, your husband also understands in his heart, otherwise how could he be willing to acquiesce to Huanqiu?
Living with you? I know that he understands in his heart. But this is the kind of person he is, and he will never look back. Lin Jue, good boy, my wife is very grateful that you are willing to save your husband. But my wife tells you
Of course, we have to save, but if you can’t save, don’t force it. I don’t want you to get involved. Since the emperor is angry when you say this, you must not offend the emperor. You still have a large family, and we
I can't harm you. There is also Qiu'er, she is still counting on you. So, you must not force yourself to do it, otherwise Master's wife will be even more worried."
Mrs. Fang's words made Lin Jue feel extremely uncomfortable. From her words, Lin Jue knew how much hardship she had endured after coming to the capital. Mrs. Fang, who looked fierce and cheerful on the outside, was actually delicate and sensitive in her heart. But she
She silently endured these days of fear, but never revealed it to outsiders. Perhaps she did not reveal her inner fear in front of Mr. Fang. Because she knew his husband, who was full of idealism, stubborn and unwilling.
The man who turned back. She respected her husband's choice, so she endured it all. The only thing she couldn't accept was actually the time she was deported. That was probably the first time she expressed her anger.
Up to now, she is still worried that this matter will affect her, which shows that the teacher's wife is by no means a selfish city woman. She is considerate and considerate of others. Even at this time, she does not want to harm others because of her own affairs.
Although the brilliance of humanity shining in the Master's wife was weak, it moved Lin Jue deeply. It was the brilliance shining in an ordinary Zhou woman, but it was more touching and admirable than many people in high positions.
…
Things escalated faster than anyone expected. While public opinion in the city was in an uproar, various arguments began to fly. Some people scolded Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru for betraying the emperor's kindness and being treasonous. Some people thought that there must be something fishy in this.
, or there may be a hidden agenda. But in fact, public opinion on the streets has no actual effect. What really affects the matter is the words of officials within the Ordinance Department. Wu Chunlai acted very quickly. From the moment he sealed the Ordinance Department, he began to
The review of officials of all sizes in the department had already begun. Soon, a large number of reports appeared in the Regulations Department, revealing how Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru bullied their subordinates, were self-willed, spoke arrogant words, and refused to let the emperor and the court go.
Things waiting in the eyes.
This is how people are, and this is also the ugliness of human nature. People say that a friend in need is a friend indeed, and that is absolutely true. Times of disaster are actually the touchstone of human nature. At this time, you can know who are speculators and who are really here for reform.
What speculators do at this time is to distance themselves from the relationship as quickly as possible, and even start to add insult to injury. There are many such people within the Ordinance Department.
When the Ordinance Department was established before, Lin Jue reminded Fang Dunru that some speculators must be prevented from entering the Ordinance Department. These people can't do things well and will bite you back at critical moments. However, Fang Dunru and Yan Zheng
Su dismissed this. At that time, what they wanted was to build momentum for the new law. Anyone who came to participate in the reform would be treated as if they were on the same path. They would only reject them unless they had obvious bad deeds. Because of this, the Ordinance Department
China once gathered a large number of speculators who wanted to take advantage of the enthusiasm of the reform and get promoted.
Although later, when several reforms suffered setbacks, many people gave up because they were afraid of being implicated, which scared many people away. However, there are still many such people in the Ordinance Department. And they are increasingly discovering that participation in
The reform was the most wrong speculation they had ever made. Not only did they get nothing, but they were also busy and hard-working, and were as tired as dogs every day. Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru also had bad tempers. If anything went wrong, it would be
He scolded them mercilessly in public, so these guys almost became green with regret.
Now, the new law has been suspended, the Ordinance Department has been sealed, and the two adults and key members have been arrested and imprisoned. How can this group of speculators be willing to advance and retreat with them? So they have come out to report and expose, and even fabricated statements to frame them, eager to draw a clear line.
Pretending to be a victim of oppression. In addition, under Wu Chunlai's deliberate guidance, half of the officials in the Ordinance Department rebelled and wrote confessions to expose their crimes. There were all kinds of false accusations, and some were just scolded at will.
Insulting subordinates, suppressing and retaliating, not allowing others to have any different opinions, looking loyal and traitorous, slandering the government behind the scenes. Corruption, taking advantage of one's power to embezzle finance, taxation, money, etc. It is really a pile of chicken feathers and a basin of dirty water.
Splash it on Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsheng.
Wu Chunlai was not idle either. He personally searched for evidence in Yan Fang's public house and spared no effort to substantiate these accusations. Liu Xiding was jumping up and down to assist. He was already very familiar with the internal affairs of the Ordinance Department. With him by his side
With help, Wu Chunlai can get twice the result with half the effort.
Lin Jue originally planned to go to the palace to see the emperor in the evening. He felt that it was necessary to calm down Guo Chong's mood and make it easier to plead for mercy. But as the news spread, he could not sit still in the public room. The entire Privy Council Yamen
Everyone was boiling, and everyone was talking about the latest news. These officials were very well-informed, and the news from the political hall across the square always came quickly and accurately. Wu Chunlai and others were at the Ordinance Department Yamen
The accusations and some evidence against Yan Fang and the two of them that were obtained here were quickly spread to the Privy Council.
Lin Jue couldn't sit still. If this continues, these so-called evidences will definitely be reported to the emperor. By then, Guo Chong will be even more angry, and it will be difficult to plead for mercy. He must seize the opportunity in between.
, go see Guo Chong before these so-called evidences of slander and frame-up are presented. We can’t wait any longer.
Lin Jue greeted Ma Pijin and the others, and then left the public room. When he was leaving the Privy Council Office, he happened to meet Yang Jun and his party who were striding in from the outside. Lin Jue hurriedly stepped aside and saluted. Yang Jun had a smile on his face that could not be concealed.
He had just returned from the Privy Council and had a few cups of celebratory tea with Lu Zhongtian. After accepting Lu Zhongtian's flattery, he returned to the Yamen with satisfaction. Of course he was very happy, since Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru wanted to intervene in the reform of the army.
From that moment on, Yang Jun was determined to bring down these two people. After several attempts without success, this time he was finally going to eradicate these two people. Of course he was happy.
"Reform is possible, but don't touch one-third of an acre of my land, otherwise I will make you walk around without food."
When Yang Jun said this sentence, I am afraid that neither Fang Dunru nor Yan Zhengsu took it seriously. Neither of them paid much attention to the weight of this sentence. But Yang Jun is like this, he even does not hesitate to change his position and change his never
He took the position of participating in the factional disputes between the DPRK and China to bring down those who dared to offend him. He, Yang Jun, is such an extreme person. Just like when he issued the extermination order, on the one hand, he had long-term considerations for the long-term peace and stability of Xixia. On the other hand, in fact
It was also to punish the Xixia tribes because they ignored his warnings and dared to disobey his warnings.
"Master Lin, where are you going?" Yang Jun asked, looking at Lin Jue who was standing aside to avoid him.
Lin Jue said: "I went out for a walk, the yamen is a little stuffy."
"Well, it's true. It's very stuffy in the yamen. It's okay to take a walk. But Mr. Lin, I have something to tell you. Don't act out of emotion. You have a bright future now, so don't do anything wrong.
Get involved in things that you shouldn't get involved with. Otherwise, you will destroy your future. There are some things that you can't get involved with, and you can't change. You can walk around, but don't go to places you shouldn't go.
"Yang Jun said with a pun, it was more of a threat than a warning. How could he not be aware of Lin Jue's emotions. In fact, he had been paying attention to Lin Jue's emotions in the hall in the morning.
"Don't worry, sir. I know what I should do and what I shouldn't do. Your mind is like a clear mirror." Lin Jue said in a deep voice.
"Hehehe, that's good. You are a smart person, so I don't need to say anything. Go ahead. If you have any worries, talk to me more, and I can help you figure it out. Hahaha, today is such a good day.
Ah. Let's go to Fanlou to listen to music tonight." Yang Jun laughed and strode away amidst the cheers of the people around him.
Lin Jue frowned and stood under the porch for a moment, then turned around and strode out of the Yamen gate.
