Royal Gold Magistrate

The next morning.

Fang Zhengyi and Li Yansong walked side by side on the mountain path, where the vegetation was lush and there was a small stream beside the road, gurgling down.

The sky was not yet bright, and the surrounding fog was dense.

Fang Zhengyi was a little confused.

He had just finished interrogating the prisoner yesterday, and before he could return to his command, Li Yansong called him to this inexplicable place in the suburbs early in the morning.

He didn't speak when he arrived, but just led him forward.

Walking halfway, he took advantage of Li Yansong's breathlessness to rest.

Fang Zhengyi finally couldn't help but asked: "Mr. Li, why are you looking for me today? Although Your Majesty is not going to the morning court, we should be on duty, right? I personally interrogated the criminals yesterday and have some results and I still have to report to His Majesty." ,"

Li Yansong looked sideways, and did not answer directly, but instead asked, "What results did the prisoner get from the trial yesterday?"

Fangzheng said: "Ask about the situation of the other party. The divine punishment weapon of the church came from King Wu. I fled from his ship and blew up one of his ships with gunpowder. I didn't expect that the remnants of his burning gunpowder would be destroyed." The organization and manpower have researched the gunpowder, which is really amazing.”

Li Yansong nodded: "Excellent, King Wu is indeed talented. When he was young, he was not liked by the late emperor, and he was reprimanded by the courtiers for his curious skills. If he is now a genius, it is a pity that he was born in the wrong era, and there are others. Important information?"

Fangzheng shook his head: "Also King Wu's health seems to be very good. I don't think it will be a problem to live for more than [-] years. But I mainly asked about firearms on the sidelines. I know the level of firearms on both sides. It's enough."

"How is Your Majesty now?"

Li Yansong said: "Your Majesty's dragon body is not bad, today His Royal Highness is taking care of it personally... We are here."

【Mingxi Temple】

As soon as Fangzheng raised his head, he saw a quiet temple, and the outside looked very dilapidated.

The location here is remote and sparsely populated, and there are not many incense sticks here.

Fang Zhengyi was about to ask why he went to the temple, but Li Yansong had already walked towards the temple first.

Passing through the temple gate, there is a large courtyard behind, with stone tables and benches, flowers, plants and trees, and the ethereal birdsong from time to time, which has a faint charm of being out of the dust.

When the two novice monks saw Li Yansong, they hurriedly saluted. They seemed to be regular visitors.

Li Yansong waved his hand, walked to a stone bench, and motioned for Fang Zheng to sit down.

The two sat opposite each other, and Fang Zhengyi admired the scenery: "Why did you bring me to this temple?"

Li Yansong said: "I heard that you don't like monks, is there such a thing?"

Fang Zhengyi said frankly: "It's all rumors. I did punish monks when I was young, but in fact I admire Buddhism very much. Its teachings are gentle. I allow people to beat and scold me. It focuses on forgiveness, just like honest people. I don't dare to change to other sects. If you really want to provoke me, I'm afraid that the other party will lead the disciples to yell and kill, it's more difficult than a dog's skin plaster."

Li Yansong smiled, and looked around immediately, with some emotion: "The temple here is a place for me to cultivate my body and mind. I am busy with family and state affairs, and my thoughts are chaotic, so I have to spend a few days here every month. .”

"In fact, many people in the court are willing to take time to go to temples and Taoist temples to cultivate their hearts and minds. I wonder if Lord Hou has such a habit?"

"I'm... alone all the time."

The answer was a bit unexpected, and Li Yansong was slightly taken aback.

At this moment, the little novice brought tea and put it between the two of them.

Li Yansong picked up the teacup, raised his eyebrows and looked at Fang Zhengyi: "It is the instinct of the strong to be alone, and Lord Hou is indeed an amazing talent."

As soon as Fangzheng vaguely felt that something was wrong, he asked, "Didn't Mr. Li come here on purpose to flatter me today? Is it because the younger generation is going to work in Jinyiwei, or did something happen?"

"The old man wants to arrange someone, so do you still need me?" Li Yansong said with a smile: "This time I didn't deliberately flatter you, what I said was the truth. I went to see His Majesty yesterday and mentioned you to His Majesty."

"Your Majesty once told me that you are the Wenqu star bestowed on him by the heavens. In terms of talent and ingenuity, there is no other person in the world."

"Actually, I also think the same way. How smart is a person to have such an achievement as you?" Li Yansong leaned forward. clever."

"The old man sometimes wonders in this temple... Do you have Su Hui? If you don't know it from birth, how can a person at your age do so many things that shock the world?"

Fang Zhengyi shrugged his shoulders.

It's really a mature person who thinks so much.

But Su Hui wears it from the back to the front, and I don't count as Su Hui if I wear it from the front to the back!

Fang Zhengyi took a sip of tea calmly: "Mr. Li thinks too much. I have achieved what I have today, and it is by no means my own. There are too many smart people in this world, and there just so happen to be some who are willing to believe in me, Help me, plus a little luck."

"Li Gong, if you have something to say, just go straight to it, don't try again."

The corner of Li Yansong's mouth twitched: "You are really straightforward as always, so the old man just said it straight."

"You should also understand the situation in the court, especially the cabinet, including the old man, Zheng Gong, and Zhang Gong. They are already a group of old people. Logically speaking, everyone should have retired a long time ago, but you know why no one is willing to invite them Resign?"

"Maybe I'm just getting old."

Li Yansong almost fell out: "Can you correct your cheap talk? Can you respect the old man!"

"You said you said..."

Li Yansong let out a long breath, tried to adjust his emotions, and continued: "Everyone has seen the hard work you have made and the achievements you have made in the past few years in the court."

"This prosperous age has even far exceeded the imagination of the predecessors. The situation has changed unseen in a thousand years. Every ambitious official wants to see the birth of a farther future during his term of office. No one wants to take a sideline and be a spectator."

"But everything is no match for time." Li Yansong sighed heavily, and slowly opened his arms, "Look at me, I may not even be able to walk in two years. What can an old fool do besides create troubles? ? If you don’t retreat bravely, you can only leave your infamy in history.”

"Li Gong, what do you mean?" Fangzheng looked at the other party in surprise and doubt.

Li Yansong said softly: "That's what you think. Now the old man is in the position of the three princes and in charge of the cabinet. Long."

"The cabinet needs a cabinet minister with extraordinary ability as a pillar, no one is more qualified than you!"

Fangzheng stood up abruptly: "No! Absolutely not! Don't you have a successor? Why do you let me in?"

"Hey, as long as there is someone who can catch up with half of your ability, it will not be your turn, so it is decided to be you!"

"No, no, this doesn't conform to the process or the rules at all."

"What do you think is not in line, the old man will find someone to change it for you."

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