Zhao Xu's understanding of Sima Guang was relatively clear.

If Sima Guang were asked to consider this matter, he would probably have no answer in the end.

In history, Sima Guang and Wang Anshi fought so fiercely, but he never thought of using tricks. He just went to Luoyang to edit books and kept silent about state affairs for fifteen years. He only returned to the central government after Zhao Xu's death.

Of course, Wang Anshi was the same. If he wanted to do something, he would do it openly and honestly, and admit his defeat. He was not like Cai Jing and others who used all kinds of means to protect their power.

Because Wang Anshi and Sima Guang were not seeking power, but the prosperity of the country.

Sima Guang had been in agony these days. Today he came to the imperial city in a trance, muttering to himself.

"Sima Guang, Sima Guang, how could you do such a thing? Even if Zhang San is willing to seek justice for Lu Shen, as far as I am concerned, I am using Lu Shen. If something happens in the middle, I am afraid I will have a guilty conscience for the rest of my life. No, this cannot be done. After the court is dismissed, I will go to Zhang San to explain it clearly."

After making up his mind, Sima Guang suddenly felt extremely relaxed all over, his dazed eyes became bright, and his steps became more steady.

"Jun Shi is here!"

When Sima Guang entered the government hall, he saw that Lu Gongzhe and Wen Yanbo were both looking at him, so he couldn't help asking, "What's the matter?"

...

...

Wen Yanbo smiled and said, "No wonder you mentioned the case of Zhong Yan and Lu Shen in Suizhou last time."

Sima Guang's heart skipped a beat and he hurried over, "What do you mean, Lord Wen?"

Lu Gong was surprised and asked, "Don't you know?"

Sima Guang asked, "What do I know?"

Lu Gong asked, "Didn't an official in Yanzhou accuse Zhong Yan of using his official position to enslave soldiers?"

Sima Guang frowned: "You all know it."

Lu Gongzhuo and Wen Yanbo nodded at the same time.

Sima Guang was curious and asked, "In the past two years, whenever Zhong Yan did something out of line, local officials would impeach him. This has long been commonplace, and the government never paid any attention to it, so not many people paid attention to it."

Wen Yanbo frowned and said, "This time the incident seems to have become quite serious. Some officials have used this incident to insinuate that the government favors Zhong Yan, causing him to be lawless and disobey orders."

"How could this happen?"

Sima Guang couldn't help but frown.

Wen Yanbo and Lu Gongzhe immediately looked at each other, and Lu Gongzhe asked, "Junshi, are you hiding something from us?"

Sima Guang looked at the two of them guiltily, sat down, sighed, and then told them the whole story.

Lu Gong was stunned for a moment, then pointed at Sima Guang and said, "Jun Shi! You have been led astray by that kid Zhang San!"

Sima Guang also slapped his forehead in annoyance, "I was really bewildered at that time."

Wen Yanbo asked, "Didn't you do this?"

Sima Guang shook his head and said, "I was just planning to tell Zhang San that this cannot be done this way."

Wen Yanbo frowned and asked, "Could it be Wang Jiefu who did it?"

Sima Guang thought for a moment, waved his hands, and sighed: "No matter who did it, it was all because of me. If I hadn't been unable to resist and went to find Zhang San that day, it wouldn't have come to this!"

Wen Yanbo thought for a while and said, "If Zhang San can really build a good public security, procuratorial and judicial system in the local area, and he will not wrongly accuse Lu Shen, this strategy is not bad."

Lu Gong nodded slightly.

Sima Guang held his forehead and sighed, "But after all, I am using Lu Shen. How can I face him in the future?"

Wen Yanbo said: "Now that things have come to this, I'm afraid you can't change anything. Besides, there are indeed many people who are dissatisfied with the Suizhou case. At that time, Lu Shen had the opportunity to return to the court and become a prime minister, but after that incident, his official career could not go any further. It is inevitable that he feels aggrieved.

And that kind of determination is also very uncomfortable. Everything is being watched by others, and I am impeached every now and then. Why not take this opportunity to put an end to this case? It is not a way to help others achieve their goals!"

"Duke Wen is right."

Lu Gongzhu nodded and said, "Having said that, building a public security, procuratorial and judicial system in the northwest is not an easy task. If Zhang San is willing to go, it would not be too much to give him a little help."

Sima Guang glanced at the two of them and asked, "Are you two trying to comfort me?"

Wen Yanbo joked: "With your stubborn character, I can't comfort you."

Lu Gong laughed.

They misunderstood Wang Anshi. Of course, it was not Wang Anshi who did this, but Zhao Xu who manipulated it.

When it comes to things like adding fuel to the fire, Zhao Xu is definitely a professional.

Because when the emperor wanted to deal with a minister, he would usually secretly send someone to fan the flames in the court. Others might not be able to light this fire, but if the emperor did this, the fire would be ignited with certainty.

Even the smallest thing can make you angry.

Soon, this matter became a hot topic in the court.

Settling old accounts is what these officials love to do most.

Many civil officials were particularly dissatisfied with Zhao Xu's favoritism towards Zhong Yan. Since someone wanted to make a fuss, they all stood up and spoke out.

Establish regulations offices in the two prefectures.

"Ji Fu, you've come at the right time. I have something to discuss with you."

"What's up."

"Have you heard about the Suizhou case?"

"Yes."

Lu Huiqing nodded, "Actually, I'm a little puzzled by this matter. It came out of nowhere."

Wang Anshi said, "Don't many ministers want Zhang San to be transferred to the northwest? You secretly asked someone to suggest that Zhang San be sent to try the case and build a local public security, procuratorial and judicial system."

Lu Huiqing asked hurriedly, "Is this the work of my teacher?"

Wang Anshi shook his head and said, "I think it was Sima Junshi who did it, but it doesn't matter. I talked to Zhang San before. He is willing to go to the northwest to manage the salt administration. If the salt administration is not managed well, I am afraid that the salt notes will not last long."

Lu Huiqing said: "But if he goes, he will either be in the procuratorate or in the imperial court, and the salt administration will not be under his jurisdiction."

Wang Anshi said: "He is only responsible for rectifying the administration of officials and eliminating corruption. As for the salt administration, I will arrange for Yuan Jiang to take over Xue Xiang's position as the transport commissioner."

Lu Huiqing nodded and said, "Master Yuan is really an excellent candidate. He is one of the few Grand Secretaries in the Hanlin Academy who supports the new policies of my mentor. In addition, he has managed the salt administration in Hebei and achieved good political achievements."

Wang Anshi smiled and nodded, then said, "In fact, it's better to transfer Zhang San away. When he's here, he often interrupts my new policies. Our plans have been changed more than once because of him."

Lu Huiqing also had a deep understanding of this. Zhang Fei would come up with a legal system from time to time, and then come up with a voluntary declaration from time to time, leaving them with nothing but room to watch.

In fact, the last time of voluntary declaration, Wang Anshi was a little unhappy, because Zhang Fei did not brief him at that time. Both he and Sima Guang were actually very passive.

Fortunately, it was successful. What if it had not failed?

Wang Anshi was a little confused at that time.

We have to find another place for Zhang Fei to go. In short, he must not stay in the capital.

The Qingmiao Law is about to be implemented. If Zhang Fei causes trouble again, Wang Anshi will be really depressed.

Originally everyone was still arguing about the case, but when Lu Huiqing quietly fanned the flames, soon, the officials in the court reached a tacit consensus, which was to use this incident to drive Zhang Fei out of Bianliang.

Go and harm others, kid.

Of course, it would be best if someone harmed you.

Whether they were doing it for Zhang Fei's good or to harm him, they all pushed him to the northwest.

That's a good place.

Zhang family.

"So soon?"

Zhang Fei looked at Xu Zun in surprise.

It's only been ten days or so and this matter has become a big deal.

All I can say is that the emperor is awesome.

Xu Zun sighed, "Originally, everyone was arguing about who was right and who was wrong between Zhong Yan and Lu Shen, but now no one is discussing this case. It seems that all the civil and military officials in the court want to transfer you to the northwest to serve as an official."

"Really?"

Zhang Fei said aggrievedly: "Do they hate me so much?"

Xu Zun said: "It's best if you plan this yourself, otherwise it will be difficult to handle."

He was not aware of the situation and did not even pay attention to the case at first, because since the exemption tax, the procuratorate had more and more affairs to deal with and he was very busy. It was only later when everyone implicated Zhang Fei in the case that he realized something was wrong!

Zhang Fei immediately told Xu Zun the whole story.

"I see!" Xu Zun stroked his beard and asked, "So you want to go to the Imperial Court, not the Procuratorate?"

Zhang Fei nodded.

Xu Zun frowned and said, "With your talents, this procuratorate is the most suitable for you?"

Zhang Fei said: "In fact, I was able to succeed because I was lucky to meet you, my father-in-law, and then I met Prefect Lu, Scholar Sima, and Scholar Wang. If I had met Wang Wenshan and his ilk at the beginning, I might have been beheaded long ago. But I can't always be so lucky. Only when the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs are well established, will my Erbi's skills have more room for use."

Xu Zun nodded slightly.

That’s true.

Nowadays, officials are the most important thing. No matter whether you are right or wrong, as long as you make the master unhappy, you will be beaten with a stick.

Zhang Fei asked, "Would my father-in-law approve of my going?"

Xu Zun was startled, then said with a smile: "If you are sure, I will certainly support you to go. There is no prime minister in our dynasty who has not experienced the northwest. You are so young and you go there to be the president. If you can make some achievements, your future is limitless!"

Being a doctor in the Imperial College, even if you are the youngest one, is just that.

But if he can govern the northwest well, he will definitely become a general or a prime minister when he returns.

Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi, Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Fu Bi and others all came from the northwest.

That is the only way to become prime minister.

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "There is still a chance, but man proposes, God disposes."

Xu Zun smiled and nodded, "It's great that you think this way. Alas, many things can't be forced. Take Lu Shen in this case for example. He was honest throughout his life and made many contributions. But just because of this one incident, he has no chance of promotion. It's fate and time. Many things can't be forced."

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "I will definitely keep in mind my father-in-law's earnest teachings."

Xu Zun laughed and said, "That's not necessary. What I teach may not be right. If you do it according to my teaching, I'm afraid it will be far worse than it is now. Look at Xiao'er!"

At this point, he shook his head.

His son was obsessed with poetry and ancient books. He had no ambition in the officialdom and was just muddling through. In fact, Xu Zun was unwilling to let Xu Lingxiao enter the officialdom because he thought he was not qualified. Later, when Zhao Xu ascended the throne, he wanted to find a group of people to show his favor, and Xu Lingxiao was included in the list.

Speak of Cao Cao and he will appear.

Xu Lingxiao suddenly walked in, "Daddy."

Xu Zun asked, "What's the matter?"

Xu Lingxiao glanced at Zhang Fei and replied, "I came here to remind my brother-in-law that it's time to go to Baifan Tower."

Zhang Fei exclaimed: "I almost forgot about this."

Xu Zun said, "What are you doing in Baifan Building?"

Zhang Fei asked, "Didn't my father-in-law read yesterday's Fengyue newspaper?"

Xu Zun shook his head and said, "I seldom read that newspaper."

Zhang Fei said, "Today is the launch event for Yan Gong's poetry collection, and there will be a play performed in Baifan Tower later."

His idea seemed to open another window for Yan Jidao and Fu Shichun. They were so fascinated by it that they rehearsed endlessly, which made Fan Zheng very unhappy. "They have to rehearse for so long. I have to do business here!"

Zhang Fei knew that he couldn't stay in the capital for long, so he urged them to hurry up.

Finally decided to put on a show first and see how it goes.

"Press conference? Drama?"

But Xu Zun was confused by what he heard.

Zhang Fei immediately explained.

Xu Zun smiled and said, "I'm afraid this is also something you made."

Zhang Fei nodded and asked, "Is my father-in-law going?"

Xu Zun waved his hands and said, "I won't go. I don't like going to those places. You guys go, but be careful on the road."

"yes."

Zhang Fei and Xu Lingxiao, who was already impatient, went out.

Yan Shu's poems are already well-loved by everyone, and a poetry collection launch conference is really whetting everyone's appetite. As soon as the news came out yesterday, the Baifan Building was fully booked.

Xu Lingxiao liked it very much and wanted to go and have a look, but the problem was that he didn't have enough money and couldn't get a seat. Fortunately, his brother-in-law was very helpful and had a VVVVVIP card.

The two of them took a carriage to Baifan Tower. When they got off the carriage, they saw groups of young talents chatting and walking into the tower.

"Brother Xu Xian!"

Suddenly someone shouted.

Xu Lingxiao turned his head to look, immediately responded, and then looked at Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei hurriedly said, "Don't worry about me, big brother."

He also didn't want to watch it with Xu Lingxiao. He was afraid that he would fall asleep and affect Xu Lingxiao's interest.

Xu Lingxiao couldn't help but look embarrassed.

Now you have to take care of me. Without you, I can't even get in the door!

Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment before he reacted and said, "Oh, just report my name when you enter."

"Okay, I'll go first then."

"Be careful, bro."

"The same to you."

After Xu Lingxiao left, Zhang Fei looked around and asked, "Didn't Yanei come?"

Cao Dongdong didn't notice anything, but he saw an old man who surprised him. He quickly walked over and said, "Zhang San greets Mr. Fu."

The person who came was Fu Bi.

Fu Bi said with a smile: "This press conference was your idea, right?"

"Yes."

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "I didn't expect Mr. Fu would come too."

Fu Bi said unhappily, "Lord Yan is my father-in-law, how can I not come to see him?"

Father-in-law? Oh! It seems to be true. Zhang Fei suddenly remembered this.

Fu Bi frowned again and said, "If you want to sell the collection of poems, why don't you just sell it directly? Why did you hold a press conference and stage a drama? If my father-in-law knew about this, he might not be happy."

Zhang Fei sighed bitterly, "Please forgive me, Lord Fu. I have no choice. Lord Yan's poems are so exquisite and amazing. When you hear them, you feel as if you are there. That's why I want to express Lord Yan's poems in an interpretive way."

"That's enough! That's enough!"

Fu Bi quickly raised his hand to stop him. "If I ask you to continue, I may be unfilial. This is the Yan family's business after all, and I have no right to interfere. You don't have to tell me this."

Yesterday, a friend invited me to dinner. I originally planned to go home after dinner, but I was dragged to KTV and played until after 12 o'clock. Sorry, sorry! I will post another chapter around 6 o'clock.

(End of this chapter)