When he just signed the cooperation contract with Zhang Fei, Fan Li was always worried about gains and losses. He didn't know whether it was the right thing to do.

But after Wang Wenshan's case, Fan Li was glad that he had made a conscious decision.

He is looking forward to Zhang Fei's arrival.

But when he heard the reason why Zhang Fei came here today, he became terrified again.

It's really like riding a roller coaster.

"You want to file a lawsuit for Cao Yanei?"

"Yes."

Zhang Fei nodded and said with a smile: "To be precise, it was Cao Yanei who hired me."

"Are you crazy?"

"Does it look like it to you?"

"Like!"

Fan Li suddenly became excited, "This is not an ordinary case, but involves relatives of the emperor. Any case like this is extremely dangerous. If you are not careful, you may die without a burial place."

"Isn't that an exaggeration?"

"How not."

Fan Li hummed: "You don't know what the people above think. Once something goes wrong, we will definitely be scapegoated. If you don't believe it, just wait and see. The one who caused the most trouble is not Kaifeng Mansion, but

It’s those imperial censors in the imperial court.”

Zhang Fei said in surprise: "How do you know so clearly?"

Fan Li said: "I used to be the swordsman and pen official of Yushitai."

"That's it!"

Zhang Fei smiled and nodded, "This is a good thing."

"A good thing?"

"Of course."

Zhang Fei said: "The more difficult the case, the more it will increase our reputation. If we can handle this case properly, we will be at the forefront of the industry tomorrow."

"What if it's not handled properly?"

"Then I won't come here today."

Zhang Fei chuckled: "I've been looking forward to giving them a surprise, and I will never mess it up this time. Oh, I don't seem to have messed it up either."

......

Just as Fan Li expected, the imperial censor in the court was as excited as a chicken, and discussed the matter crazily.

Create sufficient public opinion.

They censors really keep a close eye on the emperor's relatives. If there is any trouble, they will definitely impeach them. Although they may not succeed, they will definitely fight to the end. If the censors don't come forward with this kind of thing,

Who would take their censors seriously?

In the Northern Song Dynasty, because the scholar-bureaucrat class was very powerful and could compete with the imperial power, it was difficult for relatives and eunuchs to become popular. The largest eunuch in the Northern Song Dynasty was Tong Guan, but the leader of the six thieves at that time was Cai Jing. This Tong Guan, Liu Jin, Wei Zhongxian and others

In comparison, it is simply a shame in the eunuch world, and it cannot be put on the stage.

As for the relatives, before the Empress Dowager Cao listened to politics behind the curtain, Han Qi threatened to dismiss her from office, and in the end the Empress Dowager Cao had to withdraw from the curtain obediently.

Therefore, in the Song Dynasty, there were only treacherous ministers and no phenomenally powerful eunuchs.

However, since the trial is still ongoing and Cao Dongdong has been detained, there is no problem with the procedure. In addition, Cao Ping has resigned from Shenzong, and they have no point of impeachment. Therefore, they are just creating public opinion and warning the royal family not to interfere with Kaifeng Mansion.

.

We will definitely keep an eye on it.

Generally speaking, who suffers the most in this kind of thing is of course the emperor.

This is both a family matter and a business matter.

Song Shenzong did not approve Cao Ping's resignation. At the same time, while chatting with the eunuchs, he angrily criticized the censors for causing trouble. The matter was not yet finalized. Kaifeng Mansion was still reviewing it, but they jumped up first.

He is indeed very unhappy. He didn't pay much attention to this matter at first, but it suddenly got involved on him. I didn't do anything, and you guys threatened and intimidated me in all kinds of ways. It's simply too much!

Do you still take me as the emperor seriously?

Of course the eunuch understood what the emperor meant. He said it in the morning and it was spread in the afternoon.

Then, the censor danced even more fiercely.

You little emperor, you dare to play this trick with us, who are you threatening?

Directly report to the emperor and ask the emperor to revoke Cao Ping's authority first. How can he convince the public if his son does such a thing in the imperial army?

Until there is no result, we are determined not to let Cao Ping continue to serve as deputy commander.

Although the two queen mothers over there have also conveyed the message to Shenzong that official matters must be settled impartially.

But Shenzong was also in a dilemma.

First, filial piety is often not about what your elders expect you to do or not to do, but about what you do or not do yourself.

Secondly, the Cao family is a warlord that the old Zhao family relies on very much. Will the Cao family be dissatisfied if Cao Ping is killed for this matter?

Thirdly, and most importantly, he had spoken before, but the censors kept pushing further. This already hid the struggle between imperial power and ministerial power.

The young and energetic Shenzong refused to accept this anger and insisted that everything should wait until the dust settles. Even if Cao Dongdong is guilty, it has nothing to do with Cao Ping. You censors are less likely to cause trouble.

After the harsh words were released, anxiety also followed.

He didn't dare to approach Wang Anshi and Sima Guang, two great think tanks, about this matter.

Those two were brought out by Bao Zheng, who is known as the relative killer. Can they be "good people"?

Ask them to train you?

At this time, Song Shenzong thought of someone.

"I see your Majesty."

Xu Zun bowed his hand and bowed.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me."

Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty said: "I summoned you to the palace today to ask for something?"

"I don't know what's going on?" Xu Zun asked.

Direct ministers like them must ask clearly before they consider whether to answer or not.

Song Shenzong hesitated for a while and then said: "I would like to ask Zhang San to defend Cao Dongdong."

When Xu Zun heard this, he suddenly raised his head and looked at Song Shenzong.

Shenzong panicked and hurriedly explained: "This is reasonable and reasonable. I am not bending the law for personal gain, and I am not planning to use Zhang San's talent to help Cao Dongdong escape guilt. I just hope not to make this matter a big deal."

Xu Zundao: "Although this matter is legal, if Your Majesty comes forward, it will be selfish."

Shenzong immediately said: "That's why I invited you to come. I don't want to show up."

Xu Zun said again: "But Zhang San has no right to sue."

"It's very simple, I...that's all, just pretend I didn't say it."

If the emperor gives Zhang Fei the right to litigate, wouldn't it be a case of favoritism and perverting the law?

"I resign."

Xu Zun didn't give any face to Shenzong. Although he didn't know that Zhang Fei was involved in the case, he had actually long realized that Zhang Fei had obtained the right to litigate.

However, he believes that as long as the emperor comes forward to do this kind of thing, regardless of whether it is legal or not, it will not work.

......

Cao family!

"What?"

Cao Ping frowned and said: "The traitor still plans to ask the people of Erbi to defend him?"

"Yes, that's what Li Tongpan said."

"Isn't he embarrassed enough?"

Cao Ping was so angry that he gasped. This kind of thing should be suppressed. You still defended yourself, "If those Erbis are useful...which Erbi person did he hire?"

"Fan family."

"Those Erbi are just a bunch of petty officials. Apart from embarrassing themselves, what good can they do?"

At this time, the old man on the side said: "Master, according to Yanei's character, he shouldn't be looking for people from Erbi. I think there must be a hidden secret here."

Cao Ping frowned slightly and said, "Go and find Tao Zi."

"Yes."
To be continued...