my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 286 One Hit Kill
Qin Xuezheng is in his hands at this time.

The main thing is that this matter has become a big deal.

As for Yang Pu, he didn't dare to compete with him at this time.

Today's public recommendation is determined to win.

At this time, Zhu Gaochi ascended his seat, looked around, and said: "Today's discussion..."

"His Royal Highness..."

At this moment, someone directly interrupted Zhu Gaochi's words in a majestic manner.

It was Liu Bi who spoke.

The wind has changed.

At this time, everyone paid attention to this matter. For the people in Zhan Shi's house, then... this is not a simple referral.

It's as if someone has set up the stage, and everyone has their own role. Liu Bi, a bachelor from Zuo Chunfang, of course knows that when he is old, it is meaningless to be an official again, but if he leaves a good reputation , will benefit you and your children and grandchildren endlessly.

Think about it, in the future, my descendants will self-report their family name and claim to be the descendants of Liu Bi. When the other party hears this, they look admiring and ask, could it be Liu Gong who spoke uprightly back then?

What a longing scene this is, it's as if the ancestral graves are about to smoke.

Liu Bi looked very dignified at this time, and said very bluntly: "Since your highness wants to be recommended publicly, then you should choose talents and use talents. In this way, it will be a blessing for the country. If you appoint private individuals, what good will it do for the country? Your Highness is willing to serve, dare not be dedicated, this Zhan Shifu's bachelor is very important, I secretly think... Qin Zhengxue must be sacrificed."

As soon as this remark came out, it could be said to be resounding.

Everyone said yes.

This time, everyone's attitude was much firmer.

After all, everyone in the world is watching. If anyone takes a step back, he will become a gangster, and he will be stigmatized forever.

Zhu Gaochi's face changed slightly.

He obviously also expected this situation.

So Zhu Gaochi thought about it, he knew that to a certain extent, this was also a kind of temptation.

Although Zhu Gaochi is lenient, he is not confused. Today's incident is just like the imperial examination case back then. To some extent, it is actually a test of the emperor by the officials.

The subtlety of this kind of temptation is that he can take the opportunity to let the imperial power or the East Palace compromise, and at the same time, for reasonable and legal reasons.

Back then, his grandfather Taizu Emperor Gao killed so many people, and in his later years, he was still being tempted again and again.Of course... Emperor Taizu Gao's solution is also very simple, he is more straightforward, whoever tries to test me, I will cut it with a knife.

But now, when the matter came to Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaochi was calmer. He listened carefully to a person who stood up to speak righteously, but he remained silent for a long time.

It wasn't until these people had finished speaking that Zhu Gaochi looked at Qin Zhengxue and said, "Qin Qing."

"The minister is here."

Zhu Gaochi said: "Qin Qing, all the ministers think you are the best candidate, what do you think?"

"I'm afraid I won't be able to do it." Qin Zhengxue wanted to laugh, but put on a modest look and said: "Your Highness, please choose another talent."

Don't you want to choose Yang Pu?Then choose, now I'm making concessions, and you insist on asking me, so I'm reluctant.

Zhu Gaochi's complexion was even worse, because these words sounded modest, but in fact, they were a run on him as the prince.

Zhu Gaochi took a deep breath and said, "Choose someone else, who is better?"

Qin Zhengxue said: "When Yang Pu washes a horse, he is ten times more talented and learned than a minister, which is enough to be competent."

Zhu Gaochi's face changed slightly.

He got a little angry.

This is obviously bullying an honest person. At this time, if you still say such a thing, it is tantamount to humiliating the prince.

But the officials of the Eastern Palace were indifferent. To some extent, this was also a silent confrontation.

This matter...is it because of a Yang Pu?

Yang Pu is also a Jinshi, so he is one of his own.

It's not because of the prince either.

His Highness the Crown Prince is the treasure everyone is betting on, and it is the ladder for everyone to be promoted in the future. No one will choose to embarrass His Highness the Crown Prince.

Today's attack is not even aimed at Zhang Anshi. There are emperors, princes, and relatives of the emperor. It's not that everyone can't tolerate the relatives of the emperor.

But the reason why everyone suddenly started to be targeted is actually very simple, because... what they want to establish is a rule.

This is just like the big ceremony in history, who cares that you Jiajing recognizes your own father as your own father?The crux of the matter is whether your father is your father or not, it is not your Jiajing who has the final say, but etiquette.

So who is in charge of etiquette?Of course we have the final say.

Today's atmosphere is extraordinarily weird.

Zhu Gaochi felt this kind of weirdness.

He didn't expect that the ministers who were usually pleasant to him would instantly change into another attitude in front of the real authority.

Although they were still groveling, it was obvious that Zhu Gaochi felt completely different.

All of a sudden, Zhu Gaochi actually began to miss Xie Jin.

Although Xie Jin has complicated thoughts, at least... what he is good at is creating imaginary enemies, and then showing them off in front of him, the prince.

But in front of...

At this time, one's patience has to be tested.

Since His Majesty has ordered Zhu Gaochi to utter obscene words, of course Zhu Gaochi can no longer speak fragrantly.

He suppressed the anger in his heart, still smiled and said: "Zhang Qing."

He looked at Zhang Anshi: "What do you think?"

Without even thinking about it, Zhang Anshi said: "I still think... Yang Pu is the best."

Zhu Gaochi nodded: "Well..."

He was silent, obviously Zhu Gaochi was not reconciled, he thought Zhang Anshi would come up with something else.

But what is the use of this understatement of Yang Pu's best?

Zhu Gaochi said: "The Bachelor of Zhan Shifu also needs to be responsible for drafting the ticket, and also needs to assist the East Palace. The responsibility is not small..."

He started to change the subject.

At this time, someone obviously began to understand what His Highness the Crown Prince meant.

His Royal Highness obviously wants to find another way. Since everyone chooses Qin Zhengxue, why not give in to each other and set up two bachelors?
In fact, this is also a good plan.

But obviously, other times can, but not today.

Today's matter is not a matter of bachelors at all, anyone can even become a bachelor, except those recommended by Zhang Anshi.

Zuo Chunfang Bachelor Liu Bi immediately said: "Your Highness, the East Palace should be more cautious with such a big responsibility. Although the East Palace is open, if there are too many bachelors, I'm afraid it will be inappropriate. Your Majesty's East Palace's responsibilities are much smaller than those of the imperial court. , if there are no more than three scholars in the court, how can the East Palace be increased? If His Majesty blames it, the ministers...how can we bear to see His Highness be blamed?"

"Yes, Your Highness... Qin Zhengxue is enough."

"In the past dynasties, the most difficult problem to solve is redundant officials and redundant personnel. The increase of personnel in the East Palace today will not only increase the burden on the people, but also please Your Highness, with the common people in mind, it is easy to increase redundant officials and redundant personnel, but it is difficult to reduce them. "

Zhu Gaochi was really angry at this time, he was angry.

However, he still maintained his patience. Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Zhang Anshi, but Zhang Anshi seemed to be... like a wooden man, sitting dumbfounded.

This made Zhu Gaochi a little confused.

An Shi is unreliable, I am the crown prince, and it is inconvenient to say something, why don't you hurry up and give it to me?

But Zhang Anshi was still silent, as if he was closing his eyes and resting his mind.

Zhu Gaochi finally became a little anxious, so he looked directly at Zhang Anshi and said, "What does Zhang Qing think?"

To Zhu Gaochi's surprise, Zhang Anshi said: "Yes, redundant officials cannot be added."

Zhu Gaochi: "..."

It's as if Zhang Anshi was the one who pushed the whole thing, constantly pushing Yang Pu, so that Zhu Gaochi also stepped down to help.

As a result, at the most critical moment, Zhang Anshi... ran away.

Zhu Gaochi looked a little embarrassed.

And Qin Zhengxue couldn't help but proudly said: "Your Highness, if Your Highness doesn't like your ministers, and your ministers are terrified, how dare you take on this important task? Yang Pu is very virtuous, talented and learned, and he has the trust of His Highness. Your Highness still invites you." It is better for him to preside over the overall situation."

Yang Pu stood aside calmly, silently observing what happened today.

Zhang Anshi's recommendation, plus those regulations, if Yang Pu said that there was no disturbance in his heart, it must be impossible.

He is a man with ambition, so how could he not envy his achievements in being a Marquis and Prime Minister?

Zhang Anshi's grand plan is too big, although Yang Pu does not agree with many aspects of that charter, but that vision makes him unable to calm down.

If...if...you can really give it a try...

Once this idea appeared in his mind, he couldn't let it go.

But... Now it seems that he is a little disappointed in his heart.

Because he knew that the matter was over and he had no chance at all. The poor guy was singled out by Zhang Anshi to accompany him on the list, but in the end he became a joke instead.

At this time, Qin Zhengxue said: "Your Highness, I implore you to appoint Yang Pu. As for the minister...he is too talented to be useful..."

When Zhu Gaochi heard this, he only became more angry.

At this time, it is already a provocation to run on him again and again.

He couldn't help it any longer, and said angrily, "Is it a trifling matter in your eyes? The appointment of a bachelor can be decided by you?"

Qin Zhengxue, however, calmed down, pretended to be sincere and apprehensive, bowed down and said: "I am guilty of death."

Zhu Gaochi could only take a deep breath and try his best to calm himself down. He is now on the verge of riding a tiger.

I saw Qin Zhengxue crying again: "I just don't want His Highness to be embarrassed..."

Zhu Gaochi's heart was furious, but there was nothing he could do, so he could only hold his breath hard.

Zhang Anshi looked at Qin Zhengxue with a half-smile, but suddenly said: "If Duke Qin is a bachelor, how can he assist His Highness?"

Qin Zhengxue obviously knew that Zhang Anshi was trying to make things difficult for him, but he said calmly and calmly: "Govern with the bow, don't disturb the people..."

After Zhang Anshi heard this, he smiled: "If it is ruled by the arch, what will the court do?"

Qin Zhengxue immediately said: "Duke Wei's words are wrong. The edicts issued by the imperial court, one by one, are all a waste of people's power. Most of the tyrannical administration is also due to this... so the corvee is lightened, taxes are reduced, It is the good fortune of the world that the sage will govern with his bow down."

Zhang Anshi smiled and said nothing.

But Zhu Gaochi lost his patience, and said: "Okay, no need to talk anymore, today's public recommendation, let's stop here."

After all, he was ready to leave.

Liu Bi said, "Your Highness, I wonder if today's public recommendation has come to fruition?"

The officials obviously didn't want to let Zhu Gaochi continue to procrastinate, so they all bowed down and said in unison: "I implore Your Highness to make a clear decision."

Zhu Gaochi seemed to be unable to hold back his anger anymore, and said angrily, "Haven't you already made it clear? What are you asking me for?"

Obviously, the answer has been given.

It can only be Qin Zhengxue.

As he said that, he was about to walk quickly, but Zhu Gaochi was obese and his legs and feet were not good. If he paced slowly, most people would not notice it, but if he walked in a hurry, he would inevitably limp.

As a result, Zhu Gaochi, who was limping, looked extraordinarily embarrassed.

All the officials said one after another: "I will send you off to Your Highness respectfully."

Zhu Gaochi only felt that these words were extremely harsh.

Zhang Anshi yelled: "Your Highness, step carefully."

While speaking, he already strode up to help Zhu Gaochi.

Zhu Gaochi was annoyed that Zhang Anshi was unreliable, he agreed to have an idea, but he didn't tell him what he thought, and at the critical moment he lost the chain.

However, with Zhang Anshi's support, Zhu Gaochi's anger suddenly dissipated a lot, and he only sighed in his heart. After all, he was still not prepared enough, or... the ministers huddled together too much.

Qin Zhengxue looked coldly at the way the two were about to leave, and a sneer flashed in his eyes.

Although I got my bachelor's degree as I wished.

But obviously... this didn't make him happy.

Because... Zhang Anshi is still by the prince's side, I'm afraid he will have to advise the prince when the time comes, and how can he become important as a bachelor?
In the final analysis... the next one to deal with is this Zhang Anshi.

Of course... It is difficult to deal with Wei Guogong Zhang Anshi, but what Qin Zhengxue wants to do is to squeeze Zhang Anshi out of the decision-making circle of the East Palace.

At that time, he will be in control of the Eastern Palace.

Of course, Qin Zhengxue is not without advantages, at least... the minister of the Manchu Dynasty still supports him.

So... just wait and see, step by step.

He breathed a sigh of relief, thinking of his wonderful future, he still couldn't help but feel a little light.

Just when Zhu Gaochi and Zhang Anshi were about to leave in embarrassment, at this moment, an eunuch hurried over.

"Your Highness, Your Highness..."

The eunuch ran very fast, out of breath.

All of a sudden, everyone in the hall fell silent.

Even Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but stop and look back at the eunuch.

Zhang Anshi smiled but wasn't smiling.

Qin Zhengxue was not happy, and said righteously: "This is the East Palace Government Hall, how can it be so noisy."

This can be regarded as the disqualification of Qin Zhengxue, a new bachelor.

The East Palace should be decided by the ministers, not some foreign relatives and eunuchs, and the ministers are naturally opposed to these foreign relatives and eunuchs.

At this time, it can be regarded as performing his duties as a new bachelor in front of the officials.

What happened today must be spread throughout the world. Not only will he honor his ancestors, but he will also be praised by people all over the world.

The eunuch took a complicated look at Qin Zhengxue, but still said: "Your Highness, the family of the Cixi Qin family, come to Beijing..."

When Qin Zhengxue heard it...the Cixi Qin family...

Isn't this... his own home?For no reason, his heart jumped suddenly, and he felt a bad feeling.

All the officials seemed to sense that something was wrong, and they all looked at the eunuch solemnly.

The eunuch said: "I came to Beijing to report the funeral."

give obituary notice……

As soon as this remark came out...it became even quieter here.

Zhu Gaochi: "..."

Qin Zhengxue: "..."

Liu Bi: "..."

Yang Pu: "..."

Needle drop can be heard in the hall.

Everyone is suffocating.

"Why... how..." Qin Zhengxue felt as if his heart had been hit by something, and with a bang, he was about to explode.

What followed was that his body swayed, as if he had been drained of strength, looked at the eunuch, and it was too late to blame the eunuch, he hurriedly said: "What's going on, it's... who is it?" problem occurs?"

The eunuch took a more complicated look at Qin Zhengxue: "Qin Sheren... is... your father..."

All of a sudden, Qin Zhengxue's mind exploded.

Buzzing, his body was a little unsteady.

My father...is gone...

It's fine if it's gone...

When the father dies, the son must mourn.

The ancients have always admired filial piety, let alone ministers of Confucian background. Therefore, in the past dynasties, if their parents passed away, the ministers had to go home to the funeral and observe filial piety for three years.

Within three years, he shall not be an official.

But... I just put my foot into the power center of the Eastern Palace...

It's not a meal to celebrate yet.

As a result... going home to invite someone to dinner?
how is this possible……

how is this possible……

Qin Zhengxue's face changed drastically, there was sadness and panic in his eyes, he was anxious.

"A few days ago, my father sent a letter saying that he was still in good health. Why... did he suddenly... pass away suddenly?"

He murmured, looking in disbelief.

But this time, Zhu Gaochi was not angry anymore.

Everyone is dead, so why be angry?

Zhu Gaochi walked back slowly, sat down, and then... worked hard to show a sad expression: "Qin Qing... my condolences..."

Zhang Anshi looked at Qin Zhengxue coldly.

He stopped pretending and had a showdown.

Yes, at this time... there must be a showdown.

Sure enough... Many people looked at Zhang Anshi subconsciously.

After all, this died too punctually, so punctually that everyone didn't think it was an accident.

Thinking about it again, Zhang Anshi is Jin Yiwei... This guy... is insane, maybe he can really do such a thing.

Qin Zhengxue seemed to realize something all of a sudden, he looked sad, and then turned his head to look at Zhang Anshi.

But at this time, Zhang Anshi was also staring at Qin Zhengxue naked.

There was a bit of coldness in those naked eyes.

It's like saying... How does it feel to be a dead father... How?
Qin Zhengxue shuddered unconsciously, and then became furious.

Pointing at Zhang Anshi, he shouted sharply, "Duke Wei... what is the meaning of this?"

The target is directly at Zhang Anshi.

The officials also suddenly felt a chill run down their spines.

It was too ruthless, no one thought that this guy was playing outside the box, and he was so vicious.

All of a sudden, everyone was furious.

Liu Bi immediately said: "How can things be so strange, Your Highness, I think... this matter is not simple."

This is like launching a charge horn.

While Qin Zhengxue was grieving, he felt helpless.

Dad died and had to go to the funeral, this is absolutely impossible to change.

His official career...although it does not mean that it has come to an end, but when he comes back three years later after the funeral, it may be a different situation in the temple. Who can guarantee that he will still have a place?
At this moment, he was full of anger and flew into a rage. He stared at Zhang Anshi intently. Since his father was gone and his future was gone, then... Zhang Anshi would have to pay the price.

Even if it wasn't Zhang Anshi's actions, Zhang Anshi should be implicated in the matter and let the world criticize him.

The jade is burnt!

Qin Zhengxue continued to ask: "Duke Wei... what does this mean?"

Zhang Anshi was very calm, and said calmly: "My condolences."

Qin Zhengxue said: "Why is my father such a coincidence..."

Zhang Anshi said, "You should not ask me, but your father."

Qin Zhengxue: "..."

Qin Zhengxue was so angry that he felt that there was nowhere to vent his anger, so he looked at the eunuch again and said, "Where are the mourners, outside the East Palace?"

"Just outside, here... there is a letter..."

Hearing the letter, Qin Zhengxue collected himself, took the letter, and then... looked hard.

He tore open the letter paper, as if he wanted to find clues from his father's violent death, maybe... There is evidence of murder here.

Everyone looked at Qin Zhengxue and hoped that Qin Zhengxue could discover something.

It's just... after reading this letter... Qin Zhengxue was a little confused.

Yes……

Completely bewildered.

His father died a more ugly death.

According to the doctor, he died on the couch of his concubine.

Of course, people who die on the couch are usually at the end of their lives.

But the doctor's conclusion is exhausted and dead.

Yes, the literal meaning of exhaustion. Death.

And the reason why people are exhausted and dead is because of taking medicine.

medicine……

When Qin Zhengxue saw this, he froze for a moment... This must be Zhang Anshi...

This medicine...

But he continued to look at it, and found that the medicine...was a gift from the local magistrate Liu Jiong.

"..."

As for Liu Jiong's medicine... It is impossible for the family to hide Qin Zhengxue's information. After all, this is a family letter, and they must tell the truth about the cause and effect of the matter. After all, Qin's father is dead, and now Qin Zhengxue is in charge of the family.

This medicine...was a servant who blackmailed a merchant...to put it bluntly, it was robbed.

And the merchant...

No need to read... Qin Zhengxue immediately closed the letter. He wished that at this time, he tore up the letter immediately and burned it to ashes.

Zhang Anshi said at this time: "Qin Sheren, did your father die in an unclear way? Speaking of it, this death is too coincidental. If there is really something hidden, in my opinion... it is better to investigate thoroughly!"

"Jin Yiwei can investigate at any time. If Qin Sheren feels that Jin Yiwei is unreliable, he can also ask His Royal Highness, the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and Dali Temple to thoroughly investigate to the end... In short, we must not let your father... die for no reason. "

After hearing this, the officials were filled with righteous indignation. Many people looked at Qin Zhengxue, wishing that Qin Zhengxue would jump out immediately and investigate the matter to the bottom.

After hearing this, Qin Zhengxue's face changed drastically. Under the eyes of everyone, he suddenly said: "My father...my father is dying..."

"No, isn't it a few days ago... Are you in good health? How could you just say no?" Zhang Anshi said with a suspicious expression on his face.

Qin Zhengxue hurriedly waved his hands and said, "Don't say it, don't say it."

(End of this chapter)