The Young Emperor and the Fearless

Yuan Zhimi stayed and sat at the same table with Zhou Fu. The two still had something to say.

Yuan Zhimi first asked something unimportant: "The government office still has vacant guest rooms, should they rest?"

Zhou Fudao: "Zhang Daiqing arranged an inn for Mr. Liang to live in."

The two people's footsteps got farther and farther away until they could no longer be heard, Yuan Zhimi said: "Do you really agree with Mr. Liang's proposal?"

Zhou Fu said: "Everything has its disadvantages."

Yuan Zhimi said: "Looking down on the court, breaking the law, and being unable to explain to the dead and their relatives... If you count them down, there is more than one harm."

Zhou Fu said: "What you said can be summed up as righteousness. The harm is to follow the evil from the righteous and let the power and interests gain the upper hand. However, from ancient times to the present, which dynasty has been innocent and clean. This secret operation , That’s too many to count. This time, being able to use this case to save a village is a great benefit.”

Yuan Zhimi said: "But Master Zhou, have you ever thought about where the money earned by Zhang Daiqing came from?"

Zhou Fudao: "Actually, this is also what I am worried about. Not only Zhang Daiqing, but the Chang family involved in this case are all profit-seeking businessmen. They can make such a big family business, which is by no means a good person. Intrigues are commonplace. Their money is huge. Part of it comes from the exploitation of the people, and there is a lot from this end, and they will try their best to get it back from the other end. At that time, the people of a village will be rescued on the surface, but in fact, more people behind will suffer.”

Yuan Zhimi shook his head and sighed softly.

Zhou Fu said again: "Master Liang may also know this, but he can still be moved by Zhang Daiqing. Sir Yuan, although we have talked about it before, Master Liang is responsible for receiving a lot of books from all over the world, and he can't do it." What tricks, but it's easy to find out one or two tricks that are not good for people."

Long before Liang Bojin, he had a good relationship with the major businessmen in the capital.In fact, he is not a criminal, but it is understandable to benefit from it.He is not a clean and honest official, and he is not considered a corrupt official. His heart is like a mirror, he can distinguish right from wrong, he takes into account both good and evil, knows how to measure, and knows how to measure.

There are many people like him in the government and the public. Although there are some gags, it can't be said to be good or bad.Chao Gang's law was there, and they didn't dare to violate it too much.

Yuan Zhimi said: "I think it was Zhang Daiqing who came to Mr. Liang on purpose. A few days ago, I revealed my identity at Chang's house, and at that time I took Chang and Zhang away in front of everyone. Zhang Daiqing must have heard the news Since Mr. Liang came in person, I will definitely give him face. But the emperor is very clear about right and wrong, and he is often blind-headed. He doesn't understand the complications behind it, and will only act according to his wishes. The deal Zhang Daiqing wants to make will not work. .”

Zhou Fu said: "My lord Yuan, you are the one who will teach the emperor how to deal with government affairs. You are good at persuading and explaining the pros and cons of the matter. Will the emperor not listen?"

Yuan Zhimi said: "Master Zhou, let's put aside the conditions given by Zhang Daiqing for now, and just talk about the case. Chang Zhang and Zhang killed a few people. According to the law or reason, should they die?"

Zhou Fu paused, and said, "Yes."

Yuan Zhimi said: "Or, Chang Zhang and Zhang are just ordinary people, their family is poor, and they killed someone, should they die?"

Zhou Fu didn't pause this time, and said, "Yes."

Yuan Zhimi said: "That's what the emperor thinks about. Maybe he has a simpler idea, but it's not the justice of discarding impurities. Mr. Zhou, being simple in dealing with people is also what we lack now."

Yuan Zhimi always teaches and encourages, not just looking at one side of things, but also changing the way of thinking and thinking about the other side.

The experience gained by this elder through experience is regarded as commonplace.Although the words are very reasonable, if applied to everything, it will blur the essence of things.

Perhaps Yuan Zhimi and Zhou Fu had really thought too much about it, and they couldn't tell the right from the wrong.

**

Early the next morning, He Li sat down in the courtroom, summoned everyone, and asked people to bring Chang and Zhang over.

He was going to convict them and execute them.

This wasn't sudden, and He Li made a special trip back to Donghe Town for this purpose.

Before Liang Bojin woke up, he was pulled up. Hearing this, he woke up with fright.

It was Zhou Fu who sent people to invite him and Zhang Daiqing, but he did not reveal that He Li was the one who made the decisions.Therefore, Liang Bojin and Zhang Daiqing discussed in the sedan chair rushing to the government office, why did Mr. Yuan not show affection, but just greeted him, and he was going to be executed?

Uncle Liang stepped out of the sedan chair with a displeased expression on his face.

Zhou Fu waited at the gate of the government office, looking very embarrassed.

Liang Bojin said: "Master Zhou, it was agreed last night, we will discuss it again today. To discuss it again is not to inform us directly of the result of your discussion!"

Zhou Fu glanced at Zhang Daiqing, pulled Liang Bojin to a corner, and said in a low voice, "Master Liang wronged me and Mr. Yuan. We thought the public trial would be an hour or two later. If we have time, there will be more." There is room for negotiation. But unexpectedly, the emperor brought the time forward."

Liang Bojin was startled: "Emperor... Your Majesty?"

Zhou Fudao: "The emperor didn't want to make a big fuss when he came out of the palace, and deliberately concealed his identity, so it's inconvenient for me to talk to Zhang Daiqing, but you will recognize the emperor when you go in later. I specially remind Mr. Liang, don't make any noise."

Liang Bojin frowned, and said: "Why does the emperor interfere in this matter? He..."

Finally, Liang Bojin suddenly thought that Yuan Zhimi made a special trip out of the palace, isn't it just to find the emperor?

It's a pity that he ignored it at first and didn't consider it.

Zhou Fu said: "We discussed that matter last night, and we haven't had time to report it to the emperor in the future. I'm afraid we won't have a chance to talk about it once the meeting starts."

Liang Bojin said: "No, then don't tell the emperor beforehand."

Liang Bojin has been an official for several years, and he is more or less aware of the emperor's nature. If he tells the emperor, not only will the two of them not be saved, but even he will be punished.

The things they mentioned last night were filthy things after all, and they couldn't be put on the table.

Moreover, it is false to save hundreds of people, but it is true to save one person.

Liang Bojin gave up his rhetoric last night, and drew a clear line between himself and Zhang Daiqing in his heart.

When he returned to Zhang Daiqing's side, he said, "The plan won't work, I'm afraid Mr. Zhang won't be able to save him."

Zhang Daiqing turned pale, grabbed Liang Bojin, and said, "Lord Liang, we have agreed before. You have a very close relationship with Prime Minister Yuan, and it is very possible to convince him."

Liang Bojin shook his head: "Master Zhang, I can understand your state of mind, but there is really nothing I can do."

Zhang Daiqing let go of Liang Bojin and fell to the ground.

Liang Bojin helped him up sympathetically, and said, "Young Master Zhang may already be in court, you... have a good look at him."

Might be the last look.

Zhang Daiqing suddenly backed away, bowed to Liang Bojin, and said, "Master Liang, I have something to ask."