Fang Zhengyi's heart also rose to his throat.
Although having three wives and four concubines was not a problem in ancient times, I have very righteous values.
I always feel a little guilty about this kind of thing.
Fortunately, Li Miaohan trembled and said the next second: "You...what did you tell your father?"
Fang Zhengyi secretly broke out in a cold sweat, thinking that his friend's identity had been exposed.
He heaved a sigh of relief and said, "I...I just told His Majesty directly."
Li Miaohan murmured absentmindedly, "So he agreed?"
"I agree! But... the terms haven't been negotiated yet. Don't worry, I'll do his work." Fang Zhengyi said awkwardly.
"Then you still haven't agreed?" Li Miaohan asked.
"I agreed but not completely. But trust me, I am sure I can convince His Majesty!"
After all, he was still unsure in his heart. As the saying goes, serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. Who knows what the emperor is thinking.
But fortunately, my foundation is strong enough and my hand is full of cards!
If you want to earn some credit and be able to show it off at the critical moment, potatoes, chili peppers, and cement, which one wouldn't be useful?
Li Miaohan pushed her twice in her arms, then slowly stood up and said, "You go back first... I want to be alone for a while."
"Ah?" Fang Zheng was dumbfounded. He originally thought that she should be happy, but he didn't expect this kind of reaction.
Seeing Li Miaohan's back gradually disappearing into the distance, Fang Zheng opened his mouth but could not utter a word.
Finally, he left Mingluan Palace in confusion.
Romance is good, but there are important things to deal with right now.
Zhang Shi was still imprisoned in the imperial prison managed by the Jinyiwei. He had not had time to visit the Jinyiwei since returning to Beijing.
Everything has been prepared for the government office, and it would be a bit unreasonable for me not to go and check it out after taking office for so long.
The locations of the Northern and Southern Pacification Offices are quite far apart. The Northern Pacification Office is located near the city gate, and there are other government offices around it.
The speed of construction is also due to the simple modification of the original building.
Fang Zhengyi first sent someone to call Zhang Biao, and then the two of them rushed there together.
Zhang Biao hadn't been around for a long time, so when he suddenly stood next to me, my sense of security suddenly increased a lot!
Unlike Zhou Tie, that guy is smart but a little bit drifting.
When the two men stepped into the yamen, they immediately felt something was unusual.
When the institution was first established, it was obviously not fully staffed. Apart from a few doormen acting as the facade, the courtyard was desolate and there were few minor officials.
Moreover, there were sounds of shouting and yelling coming from the hall.
Menzi looked a little panicked, and wanted to report loudly to the inside.
Fang Zheng gave a look, and Zhang Biao stretched out two fingers and stabbed them into Menzi's throat without hesitation. Then Menzi bent over and retched continuously.
When the others saw this, they felt a chill all over their bodies and did not dare to force him any further. When Fang Zheng gave them a cold look, they had no choice but to stand in a row against the wall with their heads lowered in fear.
Fang Zhengyi slowed down his pace and walked slowly to the door, tilting his head to listen to the sounds inside.
It seemed that someone was playing cards inside the door, with crackling sounds and several rough voices coming out continuously.
"Hey guys, where are we going to eat after the fight?"
"Shangshilou, an old place, their chicken is really good."
"Forget it. The account has been outstanding for several days. Let's go to another company. I heard that Lord Fang has returned to the court. We should be careful."
"We went to his house to eat to give him face, why are we talking so much nonsense! Our Lord Fang, there is nothing to worry about. He is a civil servant who did the work of our military officer. If he goes to the imperial prison, he will wet his pants, right?"
Then there was another round of teasing and laughter.
Fang Zheng raised his eyes and glanced at Zhang Biao.
Zhang Biao looked at him and said, "Six people, no problem."
Fang Zheng nodded, then stepped into the hall unsteadily.
As soon as I entered the hall, I saw six burly men playing mahjong around a table.
One of them caught a glimpse of Fang Zhengyi and immediately shouted, "Who are you? How dare you trespass into the Jinyiwei?"
Fang Zhengyi smiled and said, "I am Fang Zhengyi, the one who was scared to death by the imperial prison. Today is the first time I meet you all. Hello."
The six people's faces instantly showed fear, and they all knelt on the ground and shouted, "I greet Master Fang!"
Fang Zhengyi sat down at the card table slowly and said, "Who said I was scared to death just now?"
The six people knelt on the ground and trembled. When Fang Zheng asked the question, five of them tacitly cast their eyes on one of them.
"Name, official position." Fang Zhengyi turned his gaze towards him.
The man said in a trembling voice: "I am Ren Hua, a captain of the Imperial Guard. My father is... General Ren Xiong."
"I didn't ask about your father, why are you in such a hurry to reveal your identity? Are you threatening me?" Fang Zhengyi leaned forward slightly and stared at him calmly.
"I dare not. I just made a mistake. Please forgive me, Lord Fang!"
Fang Zhengyi ignored him and immediately looked at the Pai Gow on the gambling table and said, "I just returned to Beijing not long ago. Why is the situation in the Jinyiwei so bad? Is there no one doing the work? Who sent you guys here?"
Someone hurriedly replied, "Master Fang! The Jinyiwei was established in a hurry, and the staff is not yet complete. The higher-ups are still selecting people. We were personally selected by His Majesty and are here first."
Fang Zheng nodded slightly: "I see, you are all descendants of military commanders?"
"Yes, Lord Fang."
Fang Zhengyi sneered: "Since you are the descendant of a military commander, why is the military discipline so lax?"
"Master Fang, we really have nothing else to do..."
"Oh, you think the Northern Pacification Office is a casino, right? Since you like playing so much, I'll let you play. Go to the yard and run 200 laps, then do push-ups, and do 100 push-ups. Go!"
"If you don't understand, he will teach you." Fang Zheng pointed at Zhang Biao, who puffed out his chest and stared at the six people with a fierce look in his eyes.
The six people lined up reluctantly and prepared to walk out dejectedly.
Fang Zhengyi pointed at Ren Hua and said, "Stop, you just scolded me, but you don't think this matter is over, do you?"
Ren Hua was filled with regret. He didn't expect that the fire that a new official brought to him would burn him.
He swallowed his saliva and said in horror: "Master Fang, I just said it unintentionally..."
“Bang!”
Fang Zheng kicked over the gambling table expressionlessly, and the Pai Gow beads immediately scattered all over the floor.
Then he looked at him and said, "You said it was unintentional, but you teased your superiors behind their backs and didn't pay for meals at restaurants. The Jinyiwei was just established and you couldn't wait to start plundering the people's wealth. Is this how your father taught you to behave?"
Ren Hua suddenly raised his head and said anxiously: "Master Fang! This matter was done by me alone. What does it have to do with my father? How can you slander me out of thin air..."
"Who gave you the guts to talk back?" Fang Zheng shouted, "From today on, subordinates are not allowed to talk back to their superiors. I made this rule! Anyone who disobeys will be dragged out and beaten with twenty military sticks!"
Ren Hua suddenly became silent and dared not say anything.
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