Chapter 150: Emperor's Heart Technique

Today's Wenjing Pavilion is so quiet that it is Zhao Ji's study, which is a place for officials to relax in their spare time. There is a long rosewood case in the pavilion, with various famous calligraphy works on it, and several treasure inkstones, and various pen holders. The pens inserted into the pen holder are like trees. On the other side is a large Ru kiln flower bag, and a white chrysanthemum full of crystal balls are inserted.

There is a large picture of "The Crane" hanging on the western wall. If you look closely, those who are interested can see that this is definitely not a painting by the official. However, the inscription on the painting is a line of short poems mentioned by the official, saying: The mist and clouds are leisurely in the bones, and the cranes are in the wild life.

There is an incense burner on the table, and a large plate of a large official kiln is placed on the red sandalwood rack on the left, and dozens of delicate yellow and exquisite Buddha hands are stored in the plate; there is a white jade pilogue chime hanging on the lacquer rack on the right, and the couch is a step bed with green embroidered flowers, grass and insect gauze tents; it gives people the feeling that it is generally wide and dense, full of elegance and bookish atmosphere.

If it weren't for the red pillars in the pavilion carved with five-clawed golden dragons rising up in the clouds, no one would have thought that this was the core of the Song Dynasty. Usually, officials reviewed memorials and accepted memorials from close ministers, and they would have been carried out here.

Zhao Ji sat cross-legged on the bed, his eyes seemingly open and closed. Beyond the gauze curtain in front of the bed were two panic-watching shadows.

The incense burner on the imperial desk was curling blue smoke, which filled the Wenjing Pavilion, with a faint fragrance.

Zhao Ji had a gloomy face. No one could see his expression clearly through the green gauze tent. However, this surprising silence gave people a strong pressure.

Sitting under the desk were two officials sitting on the Jindun. These two were not eye-catching at the moment, but if you look closely, you will find that these two are not simple.

One of them is Wang Tao, the famous Secretary of the Secretariat. Wang Tao was so sad that he pursed his lips and said nothing, and did not dare to look at the noble figure behind the veil. He just lowered his head, but his face was filled with sadness.

As for the other one, it was the minister of the Minister of Justice. The minister of the king had white hair and hair, a hunched back, and a hunched waist, and was listless all over. The pair of eyes were full of energy and full of sharpness.

Such silence lasted half a stick of incense, and Zhao Ji's voice came from the light veil: "Press up the Hua Shigang in advance. I asked myself that I had worked hard to govern the country and did not dare to be negligent, for fear of being ashamed of my ancestors. At most, I just like curious stones and calligraphy and painting. The ministers want to object. Do I still have to punish them? Alas..." He sighed, although he was calm and composed, he was quite resentful in his words.

The king's minister bowed and said, "What the officials say is very much. Everyone has their own preferences, and there are also ministers. In previous years, Suzhou Yingfeng Bureau has never dared to disobey the officials, but this year, in the name of where the Huashi fleet passes, it has been reluctant to punish the orders in order to allow the fleet to pass, demolish bridges and carve the city walls. A few small officials who Yingfeng Bureau will have great courage? According to the old minister, after that, someone in the court will support them, but who is the one who is instructing them? Who is the one who is instructing them? The officials must not be despised."

Wang Tao also agreed and said, "I have investigated Dali Temple thoroughly for this matter. The Dali Temple is just perfunctory. Flowers and stone gangs are a huge matter. But these officials who eat the king's fortune just blindly protect and obstruct, which is a crime of traitor."

These two people were so sad and angry that they were talking about Hua Shigang. Zhao Ji liked a lot, and calligraphy, painting and mountain stones were one of them. Therefore, they specially planned to build the Suzhou-Hangzhou Endowment Bureau to specialize in Hua Shigang affairs.

But the Hua Shigang made a mistake. The fleet that transported Hua Shigang was passing along the road, and there were many oppositions. Not only were the magistrates from various states who submitted memorials to impeach the officials who transported Hua Shigang illegally, but the Suzhou Envoy Bureau seemed to be not very enthusiastic about the affairs of the official family.

The case was sent to the Secretariat, and Wang Tao was furious and asked Wang Zhichen to investigate thoroughly. Wang Zhichen was the Minister of Justice. However, such a major case involved many officials, so he sent the case to Dali Temple. However, when he arrived at Dali Temple, there were troubles. The Dali Temple was just blindly shirking responsibility, as if he was not concerned about the case. The two of them repeatedly asked about the case, but they both felt ashamed.

Even those who dare to slack off when it comes to official affairs. Who is behind the Suzhou Envoy Bureau, the magistrates, governors of various states, and Dali Temple?

Zhao Ji just laughed, as if he was jealous of the two of them, and said, "It's just this matter. As for Hua Shigang's affairs, there is no need to worship them for the time being."

He seemed to be not keen on the most passionate preference at all. He lay halfway on the soft couch and didn't move, and suddenly said, "Is Master Cai okay recently?"

Wang Tao hurriedly said, "The Taishi's body is very good. The weak minister went to visit him the day before yesterday. He usually just played with his grandchildren and wrote some calligraphy and paintings. He was so uncomfortable. Since the Taishi retired, many of the official's wills could not be implemented as expected." His sigh had a different meaning, and a hint of joy appeared on his face.

Zhao Ji seemed to be in deep thought, chewing on Wang Tao's words, and then said, "I haven't seen the Grand Master for a long time. I really miss him a little. Speaking of which, he sent a few copybooks a few days ago, and I don't have time to read them."

Zhao Ji sighed again and said, "You go down, there is no need to investigate Hua Shigang's affairs."

The minister of the king and Wang Tao said, "Abide by the order." He slowly retreated.

Zhao Ji watched them leave, but his eyes suddenly became terrifying and he said coldly: "Yang Jian, come."

After the screen beside the case, Yang Jian came out with a smile and saluted to Zhao Ji and said, "Official family."

Zhao Ji said coldly: "In a few days, you can go to the Grand Master's place for me to take a look."

Yang Jian immediately understood Zhao Ji's intentions. The official family missed the past.

When Grand Master Cai was still alive, he was in charge of the three provinces and had a huge power; but on the other hand, he was extremely capable of handling the government's affairs. He tried his best to do what the government wanted, such as the Huashigang. If Grand Master was still there, there would be so many twists and turns.

Judging from the tone of the officials, it seemed that he remembered the revival of Grand Master Cai again.

Yang Jian knew Zhao Ji's intentions and laughed: "Yes, I will go in two days; the official family, and the words just now, were extremely indignant. The official family had only this small hobby, and those officials dared to disobey him. If Grand Master Cai was still there, why would they be so arrogant?"

Zhao Ji said thoughtfully: "Yes, Grand Master Cai is still here, why is that so?" Then he said tiredly: "But there is no hurry now, so you can't hurry."

Yang Jian was surprised in his heart. He was Zhao Ji's confidant, and couldn't help asking: "Does the official family seem to have any doubts?"

Zhao Ji closed his eyes, but did not avoid Yang Jian, saying, "When the Grand Tutor was there, he was in charge of the three provinces and controlled all officials. In the past few years, his disciples and former officials were flooding the court and the country. Although I respected him, I could not help but defend the dike."

As he said that, Zhao Ji suddenly smiled slightly: "The Grand Tutor is available, but the power of the new party is already overwhelming. I need a knife and a sharp blade that can cut off thorns for me."

Yang Jian understood and muttered in his heart: "No wonder the Grand Master has been fighting and reviving several times. The official family needs him, but he has to defend him. He has taken charge of the three provinces. This is a power that has not been in the past dynasties. How can the official family not be guarded against?"

As for the sharp blades the government wants, is it necessary to first eradicate the new party in the court? It seems a bit incredible to remove the new party and then use the leader of the new party, but in Yang Jian's opinion, it feels reasonable. Once the Grand Tutor Cai is in power, if his party members are everywhere in the court, how can the government be at ease? Therefore, the most urgent task to restore Grand Tutor Cai is to eradicate the new party as soon as possible and uproot the roots.

The leader of the new party is in charge of the government affairs, while the department is full of the old party, which is full of the old party, and can only allow the officials to delegate power with peace of mind.

But who is the sharp blade that the official family is waiting for? This person is best a figure in the old party, but who is the old party with such courage?

Yang Jian couldn't figure it out. He only knew that Wang Zhichen and Wang Tao, who mentioned Grand Master Cai, were afraid they would be in trouble. These two backbone figures of the new party hurriedly came to ask for Grand Master Cai. But he knew that the day when Grand Master Cai recovered was the time when they were broken.

Between the flames and the battery, Yang Jian suddenly thought of someone coming...

Shen Ao, is it him the so-called sharp blade of the official family?

This man acts impermanently and does nothing but is resourceful. In Bianjing, countless people have suffered his secret losses, and the official family has been talking about this person many times in recent days.

Yang Jian understood, but pretended to be confused and smiled and said, "I don't understand the affairs of the government. I just felt very uncomfortable when I saw the officials working hard. The officials and the servants came from the examination room, and some of the test papers selected by the Ministry of Rites were also brought together."

Zhao Ji's face turned cloudy and sunny, and he said happily: "Oh? I've almost forgotten about this. Come on the test paper quickly. I want to see it."

Yang Jianhe nodded, took the brocade box, opened it gently, and spread more than a dozen test papers on the imperial desk. Zhao Ji lifted the gauze, walked over from the gum extraction, and sat down in front of the imperial desk with his energy.

Although the pavilion was bright, Yang Jian still lit a palace lantern for Zhao Ji to make him see more clearly. Then he smiled and said, "Speaking of this time, something incredible happened in the exam room!"

Zhao Ji smiled and said, "It's incredible? Tell me, is it related to Shen Ao again?"

Yang Jian couldn't help but think: "The official family is very clear about it. When it comes to being incredible, he thinks of Shen Ao."
Chapter completed!