In Fengtian Hall, Yan Shao watched His Highness's ministers arguing with a headache, and said, "The case of Yunxin's embezzlement of ink has involved a lot, and now it has all been punished. It should be rewarded and punished. There is nothing to discuss about it."

All the ministers immediately shut up, they didn't object to rewarding meritorious service at first, but there are a lot of vacant positions, who would not make a fool of themselves and promote their old disciples.But there is no need to commit holy wrath. Yan Shao has been on the throne for 20 years, and his power has grown day by day, especially after Gu Ge became an official, his temper has grown day by day. If you don't admit it, with Gu Qitai around, the emperor can still listen and give advice. Now, he can only let him be arbitrary.

Hearing Yan Shao's questioning, Tang Wenbin knew that the emperor was getting impatient again, so he came out and said, "Report to the Holy Majesty, I have this to play."

"Ah."

"The case of Yunxin's embezzlement of ink was discovered and informed by a villager named Han Xiaotian, and together with Gu Qifu, the head of Gujia Village, got the ledger, which enabled the case to be solved. Let's work together to show merit for the two of you. Please let the emperor decide."

Yan Shao was dazed for a moment, "Yunxin Mansion, Qingshan County, Gujia Village, Gu Qifu." He murmured softly, and the eunuch Gao Sanhe standing beside him trembled. Isn't this Gu Ge's hometown? , and they are both of the same generation, so there will be no connection, right?

"My lord, since ancient times, the people have to fight against the officials first. Han Xiaotian and Gu Qifu, the common people, dare to oppose the officials ordered by the court to prevent taxation. Merit is nothing more than a reward for the two of you." Zuoqian Capital Censor He Xin came out to stop him, this person has always aimed to overthrow a high official, and had been chasing Gu Qitai to trouble him before, but Yan Shao ignored him, He didn't succeed either, now that Gu Qitai is gone, he has arrested Tang Wenbin again.

Tang Wenbin snorted coldly: "You have heard that the emperor broke the law and committed the same crime as the common people, not to mention that those people are not emperors. Since they have already committed the same crime as the common people, why can't the common people sue them? Besides, according to what you said, the common people were raided and oppressed. So you can only suffer? Then you know that the people are the people of the sage, not the people of the officials, and the water can carry a boat and capsize it, so be prepared for danger in times of peace!"

"Master Tang is so righteous, maybe he also has selfish intentions inside?"

"Your Majesty, I'm just talking about the facts, why are you selfish?"

"The county magistrate of Qingshan County is a student of Master Tang, so asking for credit for the subordinates of Qingshan County, isn't it too late to ask for credit?"

"Shi Yue is my student, and the entire imperial court knows that Shi Yue performed very well this time. There is no need for me to ask for credit for him, and the Holy Majesty will also praise him. I am upright, unlike some people who only know how to play tricks!"

"you……"

"That's enough. If Han Xiaotian hadn't revealed it, these moths would not have been investigated and dealt with. And you, my lovers, are you still deceiving me like a fool? I use you to manage it on my behalf. This is a great river and mountain where the people depend on something to live and work in peace and contentment, instead of allowing you to form a party for selfish interests and be superior! He Xin, you have no people in your heart, even if you are clean, you are still a vegetarian. You only care about your own reputation. I see that your selfishness is greater than others, you should go to the bottom to experience it, and you will be demoted to supervisory censor from now on, and someone will take off He Xin's official robe!"

"Yes." Immediately, the imperial forest army marched to take off He Xin's official robe and black gauze cap.

He Xin was so frightened that he fell to the ground and couldn't speak a word.

Tang Wenbin didn't even look at He Xin, and continued: "My Majesty, I believe that Han Xiaotian and Gu Qifu are not afraid of power and assist the court to investigate and deal with corrupt officials. They are indeed chivalrous men and should be rewarded."

Yan Shao's thunderous anger made the veterans in the officialdom immediately sense the direction of the wind, and they all echoed: "It is indeed the award."

"Yes, yes, my minister seconded."

"The minister also agrees."

Yan Shao looked at the ministers below, and stood up impatiently: "Since that's the case, let's make it so, retreat!" He flung his sleeves and left.

The officials looked at each other in blank dismay, what is the deal, is that the deal?

Everyone looked at Tang Wenbin, and Tang Wenbin was also in a fog. Of course, it was impossible to give them an answer, so everyone had to walk out. As for He Xin, who cares about him!

As soon as Tang Wenbin left Fengtian Hall, he was summoned away by Senior Senior He.

In the imperial study room, Yan Shao was meditating on a piece of jade pendant, Tang Wenbin walked in softly and stood aside.

"Come here?"

"My minister, see the saint."

"No courtesy, watch the seats."

Tang Wenbin just sat down with his body slightly bent, when Yan Shao asked: "Is Gu Qifu Zijing's clan brother?" Zijing is Gu Qitai's name.

"The Holy One is wise, he is indeed Zijing's brother."

Yan Shao sneered: "You know better than me."

Tang Wenbin quickly bowed his head and did not answer.

"I gave him the right to play in secret, why didn't he tell me directly, and let his clansmen get involved in it. Could it be that he would rather put his clansman in danger than say a few words with me?" Yan Shao asked.

Tang Wenbin's face froze. Since Gu Qitai left Beijing for more than a month, the emperor has never mentioned Gu Qitai. He thought that the emperor knew the news about Gu Qitai a long time ago, and Gu Qitai didn't leave any words to the emperor, so he didn't say anything to the emperor. The emperor talked a lot, but he didn't expect that he really let go when he said to let go. He had been worthless for Gu Qitai before, but now it seems that he doesn't know who loves whom more.

Seeing Tang Wenbin's complexion suddenly changed, Yan Shao said sharply, "You guys have something to hide from me! Tell me what happened to Zijing."

Tang Wenbin didn't dare to sit still, and knelt down directly, "Zi respect him, he has already gone."

"What did you say?" Yan Shao asked with his eyes wide open suddenly.

"Zijing passed away more than a month ago." Tang Wenbin dared not raise his head because he grabbed the ground with his head.

"Why is it like this? He's still so young?" Yan Shao seemed to have exhausted all his strength, slumped on the imperial chair, his cheeks twitched and tears flowed.

"Reporting to the Holy Majesty, Zijing was already terminally ill when he became an official, and there was no cure for him. He insisted on returning to his hometown, and the fallen leaves returned to their roots, so he used tricks to force the Holy Majesty to agree to his appointment, and then he left in a hurry without even saying goodbye to his ministers. Even if there is no contact, Chen’s student happened to be there, so I wrote to ask him to take care of him, but who knows, when he received the reply, it was..." He and Gu Qitai have been friends for more than 20 years, they share the same goals, and their relationship is not ordinary. Speaking of it is also tearful.

"It's terminally ill, it's impossible. Every time he came to see me, he was very energetic and his face was rosy..." Suddenly he remembered that the last time he met, Zijing had a fragrance that didn't belong to him. At that time, he thought...was it actually makeup?

Yan Shao suddenly felt that he had brought the blame on himself, that he had to hide Zijing's illness from him, and he didn't even tell him when he died. In vain, he asked Zijing if he loved him anymore. Just love himself.

His eyes were dull, letting the tears slide by, and he remained motionless.

Tang Wenbin fell on the ground, silent.

The imperial study room fell into silence, Yan Shao could only hear his own tinnitus, which never stopped.

"His funeral."

"When I heard it, I mentioned it more, the village made it for him, and the banner was made by Han Xiaotian."

"I remember he had an adopted child..."

"Yes, his name is Gu Xiuyuan. He fainted from crying that day. Han Xiaotian is the brother Qi that Zijing found for Xiaoyuan."

"Yes, yes, he arranged everything, so he didn't arrange for me."

"emperor!"

"You go." Yan Shao waved his hand, and with Gao Sanhe's support, he got up with difficulty and went to the bedroom.

Yan Shao knew Gu Qitai before the big wedding. Qi Ziping begged Gu Qitai to persuade him when they got married, but after that, he never cared about the affairs of the harem, so that the queen controlled it all by himself, making it a mess. Son, the reason at that time was indeed that the emperor must not have no heirs, so he would laugh at himself to death!Make me laugh!Yan Shao's mournful laugh came from the veranda.

Tang Wenbin knelt under the table, looking at the backs of the two leaving, heaved a sigh.

He, Gao Sanhe and Qi Ziping were the only ones who knew about the entanglement between Yan Shao and Gu Qitai, but the last one passed away suddenly, a lonely family.

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