Guo Tianyang laughed secretly in his heart.
This is Fang Zhengyi's classic trick, it's called diverting conflict!
He has played tricks on us several times in Taoyuan County before, and this time he used the same trick on the Lord. He is simply courting death!
Do you really think that just by saying a few nice words and complimenting him a few times, His Majesty will help you to put down Mr. Zhang?
You’re dreaming!
Zhang Dongxiang was so angry that he was shaking. "What a smooth talker! When did I ever say that Your Majesty is not wise?"
"It is not the way of a gentleman to flatter in public! If someone like you were to teach the prince, the country would be ruined. Your Majesty, please understand!"
Li Yansong and Zheng Qiao couldn't help but shake their heads and sigh.
Mr. Zhang is good in every way except that he is too straightforward and impulsive. He gets excited when this kid provokes him.
In terms of eloquence, he is probably far inferior to the cunning Fang Zhengyi in front of him.
Fang Zhengyi walked up to Zhang Dongxiang, looked him in the face and said, "Mr. Zhang, why are you flattering me in person? Do you think that what I said is not what I really think?!"
"I, Fang Zheng, always speak my mind. I say what I think."
"Your Majesty is a unique great man in my eyes! A true man! The greatest emperor of all time!"
"You are a warrior who can conquer the world on horseback, and a scholar who can control floods on foot! Your Majesty is like the sun hanging high in the sky, so bright and outstanding!"
"Although I live far away from home, I am still worried about Your Majesty! My only hobby is to raise a glass to the moon to express my longing for you!"
"Now that I can see the emperor's face and show my admiration, what have I done wrong?!"
"Could it be that the high officials of our Great Jing Kingdom can no longer tolerate the fact that their subjects speak the truth?"
"Can this world ever be better? How can we, the loyal officials who are humble and have little influence but dare to speak out, live to your satisfaction? When I think of this, I can't help but shed tears. Is the court so dark? I'm angry, shivering, and cold."
After saying this, Fang Zhengyi pretended to wipe away his tears, covered his face with his sleeves, and sobbed.
Zhang Dongxiang's eyes widened, his chest heaving, and he was a little unsteady on his feet. Fortunately, Zheng Qiao was there to support him.
Pointing at Fang Zhengyi, he said hastily, "You...you...you...!"
All the officials were silent.
If a person is a little shameless you can still condemn him, but if shamelessness is written all over his face you can only avoid him.
This is the situation now.
Seeing that Fang Zhengyi was not ashamed but proud of it, and every sentence he said was praising His Majesty, everyone could only remain silent.
Even the censors who were always sharp-tongued were unwilling to say a word. What could he say? What else could he say? He hadn't committed any crime! He just misbehaved in front of the palace!
Moral condemnation? This guy has no morals!
I originally thought I was welcoming a rising star in the court, but instead a stink bug came. Now I can’t chase it away. I’m so angry!
Emperor Jing also felt extremely disgusted at this moment!
Such shameless and blatant flattery actually made him feel a little bit of benefit...
But seeing Zhang Dongxiang's extremely angry expression, Emperor Jing still frowned and said angrily: "Fang Zhengyi, how dare you! Hurry up and leave! Mr. Zhang is a veteran of two dynasties, how can you speak nonsense in front of him!"
Fang Zhengyi put down his sleeves, stepped back two steps, and then said excitedly: "My emperor is so wise! Emperors of all dynasties wanted to add glory to themselves, write about their achievements, and indulge in the flattery of their ministers. Only my emperor always stays sober and is only willing to accept criticism. As the saying goes, I examine myself three times a day! Your Majesty can always reflect on himself, which is tantamount to reaching the realm of a saint! I admire you so much!"
Hearing this, Zhang Dongxiang panted even harder: "I...I...I..."
Emperor Jing: “.............”
The flesh on Guo Tianyanglao's face had been trembling since a while ago, and it was trembling even more violently now...as if it was equipped with a small vibrating motor.
Horrible! Horrible! This Fang Zhengyi actually surpassed our imagination...
Emperor Jing was filled with indescribable feelings, and could only say calmly: "Enough! Stop talking."
"My dears, does anyone have anything to say?"
"Your Majesty, I have something to say!"
Yan Guoan stood up and saluted to Emperor Jing. Then he looked at Fang Zheng coldly and said, "I am the Chancellor of the Chancellery, Yan Guoan."
Fang Zheng's heart sank. Well, this guy should be a good talker, and he seems to be more difficult to deal with than that old man.
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is the heir apparent and has little experience in the world."
"As the crown prince, you should naturally be close to virtuous ministers and stay away from villains. Honest words are unpleasant to the ear but beneficial to conduct, and good medicine is bitter but beneficial to the disease. This is a truth that has been true since ancient times."
"If people like Fang Zhengyi, who are flatterers, were to surround the Crown Prince, praising him for his wisdom and virtue all day long, I am afraid that the Crown Prince would lose himself."
"If I come to power in the future, with treacherous ministers in power and wolves around me, and I refuse to listen to honest advice, it will be tantamount to endangering the country of Dajing!"
"I am honored to be the Chancellor of the Chancellery, teaching the Crown Prince the words of the saints and learning the etiquette of the saints. If there are treacherous people around me, I am afraid that all my previous efforts will be wasted. Today, even if I am torn to pieces, I still ask Your Majesty to dismiss Fang Zhengyi!"
The ministers were in an uproar!
As expected of the prince's teacher, your words are sonorous and powerful! Well-reasoned and well-founded, let's see if you, Fang Zhengyi, can survive this time!
Removal!? What a good opportunity! Fang Zheng's eyes lit up and he became excited!
Removal is good! After being removed, I will return to Taoyuan County, even if I am dismissed from my position as the county magistrate! Taoyuan County is my foundation, even if someone else takes office, it will not affect me at all!
Alas, I was so angry that I lost my mind. I shouldn't have contradicted that old man just now. Wouldn't it be much easier if I just went along with him and resigned from my position?
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