The best county magistrate

The two of them tried to shirk each other for a while, but in the end Zhang Biao forced them to board the boat. It didn't take long for them to board Qinxinfang.

While waiting for the food to be served, they had become very familiar with each other.

The Zhu family's father and daughter were naturally very grateful for Yang Xuanchen's help. There was more joy and less sadness between their eyebrows.

Jiang Li didn't say a single word of compliment. Anyway, no matter where Yang Xuanchen comes from, it's always right to flatter him first.

Zhang Biao didn't like the formality of the scene, so he went to the third floor to find a girl he liked and fight for 300 rounds.

"Haha, don't be offended, you two. My second brother is straight-tempered, but he is a very good person. I am definitely not denying you two face."

"Come on, come on, let me toast you two to him."

Since Yang Xuanchen said this, Jiang Zhu and the others naturally didn't take it to heart. They both raised their glasses and drank the wine with smiles on their faces.

After a few glasses of wine, the men started talking.

"I heard that the young minister of Honglu Temple is still worried about Mr. Zhu. In the past six months or so, he has been away from the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Yushitai many times."

"Even His Majesty seems to have heard about your story. Maybe he will be reinstated soon."

Jiang Li's words undoubtedly brought explosive news to everyone, but Zhu Rongshan was not as happy as Zhu Qiongying was after hearing this. Instead, he was frowning.

Yang Xuanchen glanced at it and then asked: "Master Zhu, this is a happy event, why are you unhappy?"

Zhu Rongshan picked up the wine glass and took another swig without opening his brows. "Of course I'm happy to be able to resume my duties."

"But this matter is not so easy to solve..."

Yang Xuanchen's eyes froze when he heard this. It seemed that the meal was worth it.

Not only can he become friends with Jiang Li, an official in the officialdom, but he can also explore some of the dark things in the capital. It's really a lot.

"Sigh... What Mr. Zhu did back then was really serious. It caused uproar all over the city..."

Next, Jiang Li slowly told the story about Zhu Rongshan, regardless of whether he agreed or not.

Yang Xuanchen looked at Jiang Li while listening. This guy seemed to be a man, and he quickly understood my intention of inviting Zhu Rongshan to drink with me.

It is really not a simple thing who can be the governor of the capital.

It would be a good thing if we could become friends. If there were any grievances in Shangjing in the future, he would definitely be able to resolve them.

And what happened to Zhu Rongshan is really serious!

According to Jiang Li, it happened in the summer. Envoys from the Liao Kingdom came to the capital to talk to Emperor Jianwen about ending the war.

Unexpectedly, the ambassador died in the State Guesthouse, and that day happened to be when Zhu Rongshan was on duty.

Although the Taiyuan Hospital, Dali Temple, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Yushitai later proved that the ambassador's death was caused by illness, he was still tricked into losing his official position.

"Master Yang, you may not be aware that this dead ambassador of the Liao Kingdom was originally supposed to be sent to the Liao Kingdom by the Minister of Honglu Temple."

"Guess what, in the end it was the Ministry of Rites who went to work as a doctor!"

"Not only did the doctor fail to get things done, he also asked the Liao Kingdom in the north to send an extra 100,000 troops and horses to Haiyang Pass."

"You said this made a fuss..."

Yang Xuanchen listened carefully to Jiang Li's words, and asked Zhu Rongshan about some of the details.

A picture appeared in his mind somewhat vaguely.

"Master Jiang, according to what you said before, the position of Honglu Temple Prime Minister has been replaced?"

"Then how can you return the official to his original post?"

At this time, Jiang Li patted his forehead with his hand and smiled sarcastically, "Oh, I drank a few more drinks, look at my brain."

"It is said that the person who takes Lord Zhu's official position is a close associate of Lord Song, the Minister of Rites. Isn't it because the exams are over? I heard that he is going to be promoted."

"People from Song Guangxin?" Yang Xuanchen couldn't help but ask.

This time it was Jiang Li's turn to be surprised. He glanced at Yang Xuanchen meaningfully. Could it be that this kid had something to do with Song Guangxin?

"Yes, the doctor sent to Daliao by the Ministry of Rites has not returned yet."

"It is said that Mr. Song requested an order from His Majesty to transfer his cronies to the Ministry of Rites, but I don't know whether His Majesty agreed or not."

Yang Xuanchen didn't care about personnel transfers, but he was curious about the doctor who was sent as envoy to Liao.

So he asked: "So, is the doctor from the Ministry of Rites dead or alive now?"

Mentioning the doctor of the Ministry of Etiquette, Zhu Rongshan spoke now, "Master Chu and I are classmates. Before leaving, several of our old friends got together for a drink."

"Chu Xinran had a few too many drinks at that time. On the way back home, he kept complaining that it was a hard job and that he had offended Mr. Song."

After listening to the two of them talking about each other, the picture in Yang Xuanchen's mind became much clearer.

Song Guangxin took advantage of the death of the Liao envoy to arrange for his cronies to take over, and then used the excuse of appeasing the Liao to send people who opposed him in order to eliminate dissidents.

Then he makes room for his own people. It seems that he is playing a big game of chess.

There are still many doubts, such as whether the envoy of the Liao Kingdom died of illness, and why Chu Xinran's visit to the Liao Kingdom led to the escalation of the war?

It seems that all these mysteries require further understanding to get the answer.

However, Yang Xuanchen does not need to worry about these for the time being. At present, he is just a seventh-grade county magistrate who comes to the capital to report on his duties. The things in the temple are still far away from him.

Thinking of this, Yang Xuanchen raised his wine glass and put on a smiling face, "Come on, come on, I wish you a drink. I hope you can be reinstated as soon as possible."

"Master Chengyang's good words, haha." Zhu Rongshan was obviously a lot more cheerful now as he confided some troublesome past events.

Jiang Li, on the other hand, played both sides with his witty remarks, which made the atmosphere even more lively. Even Zhu Qiongying was persuaded to drink a few glasses of morning dew wine.

Now her face is as red as a red apple, which is quite pretty.

"Miss Zhu, the scholar who was beaten half to death today must be Liang Haolin. Can you tell me what happened between you two?"

Yang Xuanchen had actually wanted to ask for a long time, but now he finally asked. Unexpectedly, Zhu Qiongying's face turned even redder when she was asked this question.

Zhu Rongshan took a glance and saw that his daughter was squirming. Naturally, he knew what had happened, and he felt somewhat unhappy in his heart.

"Ying'er, hurry up and say it!"

Zhu Qiongying was stunned by his scolding, and then told her story with Liang Haolin.

As mentioned before, Zhu Qiongying, who disguises herself as a man, is a handsome good friend and classmate in Liang Haolin's eyes.

That boy never thought about the relationship between men and women. Everything was just Zhu Qiongying's unrequited love.

If Ma Boguang's scoundrel hadn't happened to see the two of them today, they might still be discussing books and scriptures by candlelight at night.

"Master Yang, Haolin is very good at arithmetic. We all have to use an abacus. He can calculate the answer by mental arithmetic..."

When it comes to her sweetheart, this girl can talk a lot, which also makes Yang Xuanchen angry.

However, having such a talent in his bookstore made him feel happy.

If this kid is really talented and has a clean family background, he can be sent to Qingshui County for a few years of experience after completing his studies.

Maybe we can share Zhu Cheng's work.

With Zhu Qiongying's laughter at the wine table, the three gentlemen drank more happily.

When they parted, Jiang Li held Yang Xuanchen's hand and kept saying that he would host another drink in a few days.

After Yang Xuanchen agreed to him, he sat at the water pavilion in front of the boat and stared at the lake in a daze, because Zhang Biao was not done yet, so he might not leave him alone and go back alone.

At this time, a painting boat sailed on the lake, and the man on the bow saw Yang Xuanchen who was in a daze, and his eyes suddenly lit up.