Everyone bowed and left.
Fang Zhengyi was a little confused by Emperor Jing's move.
Logically speaking, Li Yuanzhao’s unexpected performance today should have been a foregone conclusion, but seeing that Emperor Jingdi has not yet made a decision, no one knows what will happen next.
Before Emperor Jing could speak, Fang Zhengyi asked tentatively, "Your Majesty, how do you decide to deal with Zhang Shi?"
Emperor Jing stared at Fang Zhengyi, his eyes seemed a little deep: "You want me to be lenient with Zhang Shi, that's fine. His matter has been resolved, I don't care."
"I want to keep you here to talk to you alone. The Jinyiwei is currently short-staffed at the lower levels. Have you already started to work on it?"
"Your Majesty, I am preparing to recruit some people with clean backgrounds from the public."
"Yes." Emperor Jing nodded. "You have read the brief regulations. There are still many things to be improved. If you have any ideas, please submit them to me."
As he spoke, he patted Fang Zheng on the shoulder and sighed, "I used to think you were a decisive person, but since you came back from Yuding City, I found that you are different."
"Fang Qing, you are too soft-hearted. I know you and Zhang Shi are not on good terms, but I didn't expect you to be so tolerant and take the initiative to plead for him."
"A kind heart may not be suitable for leading the Jinyiwei. I wonder if you can do it well?"
Fang Zheng smiled shyly: "I am just like this. Alas... I also know that I am too soft-hearted sometimes, but I think it's okay to be a little soft."
"I usually like to read Buddhist scriptures. There is more to the martial arts world than just fighting and killing. Problems can also be solved by reasoning."
"But rest assured, Your Majesty! I guarantee that the Royal Guards will always be able to complete their mission perfectly!"
Emperor Jing was amused, patted his shoulder again, and asked, "I didn't realize you like Buddhist scriptures. What do you think of the Yan family?"
"I believe that those involved should be executed according to the law, and their property should be confiscated. Their family members should be demoted to commoners and never employed by the court again!" Fang Zheng straightened his chest and raised his head.
Emperor Jing nodded and said, "Forget it. Master Yan has also made contributions to the court. I will give him the poisoned wine as well. As for the rest, I will do as you say."
"Since the Crown Prince has come to plead for mercy today, I will not pursue the matter any further. Guo Banban, draft the decree."
Emperor Jing then asked, "Zhang Shi's family should have hidden silver somewhere. You said that the fourth son gave him two million taels of silver every year. Have you found out where the silver is hidden?"
Without waiting for Fang Zheng to reply, Li Yuanzhao took the initiative to say, "Father, the truth has been revealed! Yesterday, I led people to search the treasury and confiscated more than three million taels of silver. We have already sent people to guard the treasury."
Upon hearing that there were more than three million taels, Emperor Jing was delighted at first, then frowned: "How can it be only more than three million taels?"
Fang Zheng said hurriedly, "Ah, I left in a hurry yesterday, so I left someone to continue interrogating him. I heard that he has three silver vaults, and this is just one of them. He should have confessed everything now. I will go to the imperial prison later and come back to report to Your Majesty."
Emperor Jing was relieved and said happily: "This is great. The treasury is well-stocked this time, and I can make great efforts!"
"Everywhere in the world is asking for money. I didn't expect that after your trip, all the problems have been solved! I think the money you seized from Yuding City should be escorted to the capital in a while."
Seeing that he was in a good mood, Fang Zheng immediately flattered him: "Your Majesty is in high spirits, as if it were divine help. How could this minister have done anything worthwhile!"
Emperor Jing was all smiles. Fang Zhengyi came up to him in time and whispered, "Your Majesty said that you would agree to anything I ask for. Your Majesty and I are in love. I wonder if Your Majesty..."
"Get out, you are so arrogant!" Emperor Jing's face suddenly changed and he cursed angrily.
Fang Zhengyi left in shame, leaving Li Yuanzhao confused.
"Father...what happened to Lao Fang?"
"Don't worry about that bastard, just talk to me first."
Outside the door, Fang Zheng leaned against the door frame happily.
Judging from Emperor Jing's attitude, he is safe. Otherwise, he should have let someone hack him to death! It should be OK if he delays for a while. Isn't it easy to please his father-in-law?
After waiting for a while until Guo Tianyang left, Fang Zheng quickly grabbed him and said with a smile on his face, "Brother Guo, I want to discuss something with you. When the imperial edict comes down, please tell His Majesty for me. I will go to the prison to announce it."
"Ah? Sure."
"Well, Brother Guo has something else to tell you... His Majesty and I are proposing to the princess... Do you know about this?" Fang Zheng said shyly.
Guo Tianyang smiled in an unfathomable way: "Brother, our family can't help you with this."
"Then you know. Does His Majesty agree or not? What's the point of keeping me hanging like this? Do you want money or something else? Just tell me!"
"What are you talking about! What are you talking about, my dear brother? Does His Majesty need that little money from you?" Guo Tianyang went over to cover Fang Zhengyi's mouth, but was pushed away by Fang Zhengyi.
"Brother Guo, tell me what's going on, and I'll give you something good!"
"What good stuff?" Guo Tianyang licked his lips. If Fang Zhengyi said it was a good stuff, then it must be good.
I wear these precious glasses every day!
"It's a great thing! In the future, every important official in the court must have one. Without it, you won't be able to survive in the officialdom!" Fang Zheng boasted.
"So good?" Guo Tianyang's mouth was about to drool, and he felt as if he was being scratched by a cat: "What on earth is this?"
"Don't ask me, it's not finished yet. I'll send it to you when it's done. Just tell me first."
Guo Tianyang raised his head, closed his eyes and thought hard, and finally said, "I don't know."
"Hey! My dear brother, please don't leave. What good stuff is this?"
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