"Father-in-law, it seems that you are very dissatisfied with this second new law..."
"I'm not the only one who's dissatisfied? You see, if this new law dares to be promulgated, the officials will attack in groups. Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru were so confused that they stabbed someone on their own heads with knives. He wanted me
Paying money? There is no way. He wants me to spit out the land? It's a good idea. The two of them have offended the public. If they insist on having their own way, the emperor may not be able to protect them. I tell you, hurry up and persuade them to rein in the situation. If they don't listen,
You should leave immediately to avoid getting burned."
Lin Jue frowned and said: "Father-in-law, did you say something in private? Sir, I feel a lot of pressure. In fact, the reason why I came today is why you asked me to ask. So, you are mainly concerned about the new law.
Dissatisfied, right?"
"It turns out that you came today on Fang Dunru's order. I said you don't come here on weekdays, so why did you suddenly come here today? Yes, I went to see the Queen Mother, and the Queen Mother reprimanded the Emperor. I'm afraid the Emperor was also angry.
After hesitating, Fang Dunru naturally felt pressured. I also said something in private, so what? They can do it, but I can't talk about it? If you go back and tell Fang Dunru that you want me to shut up, they will
They have to rein in their horses. If they want to cut leeks, go ahead and cut the mud-legged people. If they cut the heads of people like us, they are asking for trouble. If you don't listen, just wait and see."
Lin Jue suddenly realized that it turned out that Guo Bing ran to the Queen Mother and made a small move. Lin Jue guessed that Guo Bing could also guess what Guo Bing said. He must have told the Queen Mother that even the emperor's relatives and officials would not let go of the reform.
, From now on, your son will not have the money to honor the Queen Mother and continue to build Gen Garden. If the Queen Mother blames it, then blame your other son for letting Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru do whatever they want.
After hearing this, the Queen Mother will ask Guo Chong for confirmation. Guo Chong must not dare to hide anything and will tell the truth. The Queen Mother must be very unhappy. The Queen Mother is unhappy, and Guo Chong will be frightened, because Guo Chong is the most filial to the Queen Mother. That one
The woman gave him everything, and when everyone gave up on him, it was the Queen Mother who saved him, and now he can dominate the world. Guo Chong may have shown hesitation in front of Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu, and this hesitation was what gave him
This put great pressure on Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengshu. In the final analysis, all reform measures taken by Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengshu required the emperor's approval and motivation. Once the emperor hesitated, it meant that the new law would be difficult to implement. This is related to the reform.
It is a matter of success or failure, and it is not surprising that Fang Dunru and Lin Jue, who regarded reform as a lifelong career and a top priority, said what they said in the corridor.
Lin Jue left Shuixie accompanied by Shen Tan with mixed emotions. Lin Jue was very uneasy about the news he received today.
Shen Tan did not hear the conversation between the prince and Lin Jue and his son-in-law. When he sent Lin Jue off, he saw that Lin Jue looked unkind, and Shen Tan comforted Lin Jue.
"Master, don't take it to heart. Your Majesty has always been sharp-tongued. Don't look at the fact that Your Majesty is criticizing you in front of you. In fact, in private, he is full of praise for you in front of us. Besides, Your Majesty is
Elders, just say a few words, and we are still being scolded every day, so it doesn’t mean anything.”
Lin Jue chuckled and said, "What Brother Shen said is true. I didn't take it to heart. Thank you Commander Shen for comforting me."
Shen Tan smiled and said: "Is there anything I can thank you for? Shen admires the county horse very much, but now you are the son-in-law of the palace, and I am the commander of the guards of the palace. Their identities are different, and it is not easy to find them.
The commander-in-chief asks for advice."
Lin Jue chuckled and said: "Brother Shen, what you said is obvious. We were friends of life and death back then, and Deputy Ambassador Ma. I have long wanted to take the time to treat you to a drink. By the way, at the beginning of next month, my brother The theater is opening, and I have to treat you to a show and a drink. You must appreciate it. Please inform Deputy Ma and ask him to come and get together too."
Shen Tan smiled and said: "I can't ask for it, but at the beginning of next month...I'm afraid I'll be in Hangzhou already. The prince will be going back to Hangzhou in the next few days. I don't know yet whether I will stay or follow him back to Hangzhou. Then I will have to go back to Hangzhou." The prince made up his mind. Mr. Ma, I remembered something. When there was trouble in Luyamen that day, you asked me to verify whether Mr. Ma was transferred from the Imperial City Division for the second time. I went to find Ma Bin. Hey, his mother Yes, he was really demoted. He was transferred from the Imperial City Department to the Infantry Guard Department and became a small deputy general, responsible for guarding the Xishui Gate. Damn it, Lu Yanei really caused the trouble."
Lin Jue said in astonishment: "It's actually true. Hey, Mr. Ma is in trouble because of me. Now I feel even worse. I have to see Ma Bin and apologize to him in person."
Shen Tan asked in confusion: "Why does it have anything to do with Commander Ma Ye?"
Lin Jue then recounted what happened in front of the Daxiangguo Temple when he first came to the capital. Shen Tan glared for a long time and said, "Why didn't Mr. Lin tell me earlier that this bitch was seeking death? If he had informed us, he would have killed him on the spot. He was beaten to death on the street. How dare this bitch bully the princess?"
Lin Jue smiled bitterly and said: "You hadn't come to the capital at that time. Besides, he was just talking nonsense and I had already taught him a lesson. If he really wanted to beat him to death on the street, the matter would be out of control. So at that time, Deputy Ma It was also handled in a low-key manner, I taught him a lesson and then asked him to apologize."
Shen Tan frowned and said, "It's just the relationship that was formed at that time. This bastard must have thought that Deputy Ambassador Ma helped you, so he secretly made mischief and demoted Ma Bin. This bastard is also really bad." If you fall into my hands, you will have to deal with him."
Lin Jue said: "Let's do this. I will be the host at noon tomorrow and invite Ma Bin over. Let's have a good meal. Mr. Ma is implicated on my behalf, so I have to express my feelings. Besides, the three of us have come since Guishan Island. We haven’t had a drink together yet, so we just want to get together. I happen to be free these days. What do you think?”
Shen Tan smiled and said: "Dare you disobey your order? I'll go find Ma Bin in a moment. By the way, how is the girl from the Magic Sound Sect in your house? I have been uneasy since I came back that day, fearing that the girl would stay here Your house is not good for you. The reputation of the Magic Sound Sect is not good. The Commander-in-Chief must be careful about that woman, but don’t... don’t be fooled by her.”
Lin Jue laughed loudly and said: "I left early. Even if I didn't leave, do you think I am the kind of person who is easily confused? Besides, you just heard about the Magic Sound Sect, so how did you know? Isn’t it just spreading lies and false accusations? Everything in this world that has not been witnessed with one’s own eyes cannot be believed.”
Shen Tan laughed loudly and said: "Pretend I didn't say it, pretend I didn't say it. No matter if she is a human or a ghost, I'm afraid she won't be able to play tricks in front of Mr. Lin. If she pisses him off, he will just raise his hand. Boom." With one sound, it doesn’t matter what kind of martial arts monster she is, she will be beaten to pieces.”
As Shen Tan spoke, he made a picture of firing a gun from a tortoise box with his hands. The two of them laughed at the same time.
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That night, the lights in Lin Jue's study were turned on until the middle of the night. The little princess and Lu Wu thought that they had given their husband a bad look in the past two days, which made him feel unhappy. However, they didn't know that Lin Jue was thinking about other things. Go. After a trip to the palace, he got important information, which also made Lin Jue feel extremely worried.
Judging from the current situation, the content of the second new law will greatly offend a group with vested interests in the Zhou Dynasty. The interests of the scholar-bureaucrats and the aristocracy will be offended. From historical experience, once the interests of this group of people are touched, Then all kinds of criticism and slander will follow. Under this situation, unless the current emperor is very determined to reform, he can use thunderous coercive means to implement it. Otherwise, the new law will be difficult to implement.
This day came so quickly, and Lin Jue was a little unexpected. He didn't expect Mr. Yan and Mr. Fang to move so fast and resolutely. Of course, they kept their heads down and rushed forward, regardless of the wind and rain around them. But don’t they know that some things have lessons and require room for maneuver and change. Strategy and wisdom are required. Otherwise, they will be doomed to failure.
Lin Jue was hesitating whether he should sing the opposite tune again and whether he should risk being disgusted and criticized by Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru to make suggestions and ask them not to move so fast. But Lin Jue also knew in his heart that he Even if I go and make a fuss, it may not make the two adults change their minds. My status in their minds has been greatly reduced, and various signs indicate that I have lost influence on them.
However, even if what he said was useless, Lin Jue still decided to persuade them to abandon part of the second new law and re-examine the alternative plan. Because this is not a question of whether to go, but a question that must be prevented. The new law is like A seedling needs time to grow. And a storm over this matter is likely to cause the seedling to die. It's okay if the new law fails. The key is that all the energy and political capital invested by the two adults will be consumed. Lin Jue couldn't just watch his mentor and Yan Zhengshen fall into that predicament. He couldn't just watch them go into the wind and rain without trying his best to persuade them.
But at this moment, there is no need to rush to dissuade him. After all, the second new law has not even ordered the preparation of regulations, and may still be under consideration. Since the words and deeds of the prince and others have put pressure on Mr. Fang and made the emperor hesitate, I believe Mr. Yan and Mr. Fang will sniff out something from it and may make changes. If that is the case, wouldn't it save a lot of effort? If the content of what is said today remains unchanged when the regulations are formulated, it will be easier for him to make his own comments and clearly state the interests. yes.
As for what Prince Liang wanted to say to Mr. Yan Zhengsheng and Mr. Yan, it was impossible for him to say it. It was condescending and threatening. The prince still didn’t know Mr. Yan and Mr. Yan well, and threats were nothing to them. It will only be counterproductive.
