My country, you can pinch it

After the banquet ended, Liu Ke personally sent Duke Xiling to the gate of the mansion, "I have something to discuss with Ling Ling, so I left him behind. Please forgive me, Duke Xiling."

Duke Xiling waved his hand, "It's okay, Your Highness needs Ling'er, just do what you want."

"Thank you, Duke Xiling." As he spoke, Liu Ke personally helped the slightly drunk Duke of Xiling into the carriage, without even needing Xiaotuanzi's courteousness.

As for Xiaotuanzi, who was pulled at the back, he turned around and saw Qian Duojin, he couldn't help but smiled and cupped his hands: "Treasurer Qian, do you have something to ask Miscellaneous?"

"I can't talk about asking, please ask my father-in-law."

"You just say it's okay."

Qian Duojin asked in a low voice: "How many pages did King Ning read this morning?"

"Ah?" Xiaotuanzi blurted out in surprise, "How do you know?"

Qian Duojin: "..." I really went to read a book.

He looked back involuntarily, and the Shang family sisters were all staring at this side, so he settled down and said, "I heard that Lingling is taking a test, so I will take care of it, when did I sleep, and I seem to be in good spirits."

The corner of Xiaotuanzi's mouth twitched, "Hey, I didn't sleep at all. My lord said, I will fight for the young master." He shook his head and sighed, and couldn't help complaining, "Together with the miscellaneous family, I stayed up all night. Yo, I was trying to force my head just now."

Qian Duojin raised his hand, said with a sneer, "Thank you, father-in-law." Then he backed away silently.

He looked at the high-spirited King Ning... the smiling and silent Shang Jinling beside him, couldn't help saying to his sister-in-law who was waiting for the result: "Don't worry, this kite string is as solid as iron wire." He stretched out his hand, Spread your fingers, then squeeze them together, "I know everything well."

This year's winter is not as cold as last year's. After all, God couldn't bear it, and gave a warm winter, so that the oppressed people in the world can breathe a sigh of relief.

In the yamen of the Sansi Division, the warm sun shines into the main room, and three or five officials are chatting together, looking leisurely, the Chinese New Year is approaching, and now they are waiting for the yamen to be sealed, and they have no intention of doing anything.

"I heard that the emperor ordered the New Year's Eve banquet to be held in the Xihe Garden this year."

"This Xihe Garden has finally been completed. I heard from my colleagues in the Ministry of Industry that it is beautifully built. It is full of exotic flowers and plants, rare birds and animals. It also draws water from the hot springs on the mountain. It is dense in winter. Curly, but warm as spring, it can be said to be a palace in the sky!"

"Really? Then we have a chance to see and see, and participate in this peach event."

Several people laughed one after another, their eyes full of longing. At this time, someone asked: "I had to stop because of the emptiness of the national treasury before, but I don't know how much money it will cost this time?"

"Hey, you don't care how much he spends, as long as the emperor is happy, you can get it? Besides, we launched the New Deal and raised a lot of money for the court. It is also right for the emperor to build a Xihe Garden."

"That's not true. Speaking of which, the emperor often rewards meritorious deeds during the New Year's Eve banquet. Shouldn't our three divisions be the first ones? Maybe we can get a promotion."

With that said, everyone's eyes lit up.

"...Hehe, haha..."

Several hall officials understood and laughed instantly.

After laughing, someone rubbed their hands and said, "It doesn't matter whether we can be promoted, what matters is whether His Royal Highness Duan Wang can go further?"

"Only the emperor's three sons have grown up, and the remaining little princes are either milk babies or swaddling babies, or their mothers don't show up. Of course, the one who went to Yongliang is not counted, and he can only squat there for the rest of his life. The emperor has arrived Er Shun, maybe..."

"Hey, hey, what you said is dangerous." The colleague on the side reminded.

"Don't dare to dare, you can just understand it. In short, the lack of reserves in the country will ultimately be detrimental to the society. Should we make plans for His Highness?"

As soon as the words fell, everyone around nodded their heads in thought, and someone asked: "Could it be that His Royal Highness Duan Wang has this intention?"

The official served tea and sipped it leisurely, smiling lightly and saying nothing.

"If that's the case, then we have to make a good calculation."

"Yes."

At this time, a faint voice suddenly came from behind, "Everyone is really in a good mood."

Hearing this, everyone turned their heads one after another, then hurriedly stood up and saluted, "I have seen Mr. Yang Ge."

Yang Shenxing waved his hand and said with a smile: "Everyone chatting and drinking tea, isn't it safe and sound for the three divisions today?"

Mingming had a smile on his face, but there was no smile in his eyes, which made the official tremble in his heart, and the chief official couldn't help explaining: "Forgive me, Mr. Yang Ge, I just waited for a while while we were busy together."

"Yeah, I'm tired from official duties, and my eyes are sore after watching for a long time, so I can relax for a while, but it's Mr. Yang Ge who joins in."

The following officials have echoed.

Yang Shenxing looked at the peeled melon seeds and the bottomed teacups, and instead of trying to expose them, he said with a smile: "It seems that the official came here by accident, please forgive me."

"I am ashamed."

"Mr. Yang Ge, please sit down."

Yang Shenxing sat down, and a small official brought him tea. He held the teacup and said, "Everyone, the Third Department of Regulations has been implementing the new policy for the imperial court for almost a year. I have seen all your hard work and contributions. At that time, I will definitely take care of you." Pray to the emperor for your credit."

All the officials got up after hearing this, "Thank you, Mr. Yang Ge."

"You are so polite, this is all the job of a subordinate official."

Yang Shenxing waved his hand, "Everyone is humble. Although the New Deal has bumps, it is generally smooth. It cannot be separated from your efforts. As a cabinet minister, this is what it should be. It's just..." He looked at the officials present.

"Yang Ge is old, but it's okay to say."

"It's just that Qianlidi is afraid of collapsing in an ant's nest. This year is coming to an end. Winter is the most difficult time for the people. Please stick to your posts. If there is something urgent to report, don't delay. It's better to deal with it as soon as possible." Yang Shenxing's eyes There was worry in his face, and his old face was full of helplessness.

All the officials listened, looked at each other, then cupped their hands and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Mr. Ge, we will do our best."

"Then please, everyone. The New Deal is a protracted battle. If you want to succeed, you can't just look at your eyes. This is also true for His Royal Highness Duan Wang." Yang Shenxing finally said.

"You said so."

The officials of the Third Department of Regulations considered it for a while, and then said with a smile: "We were discussing one thing before, and now that Mr. Yang Ge is here, I would like to ask you to make up your mind."

"Oh? What's the matter?"

They whispered the meaning of electing King Duan as the prince during the New Year's Eve banquet in Xihe Garden.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, what does Elder Yang Ge think?"

The smile on Yang Shenxing's face also slowly put away, and he asked after a long time, "Is this what His Royal Highness Duan Wang meant?"

The previous official nodded lightly, "Almost all the ministers in the court have greeted each other, but they are just lower officials. They speak lightly. Although they praise His Highness, they are no more important than you, Yang Ge, in front of the emperor." He saw Yang Shenxing Shocked, "Why, doesn't Mr. Yang Ge know?"

Yang Shenxing asked: "When did this happen?"

"But last night."

Yang Shenxing nodded, "I was on duty in the cabinet last night."

"I see."

Yang Shenxing then stood up and said: "Since that's the case, I won't disturb your official business, just go ahead."

"Greetings to Elder Yang Ge."

As soon as he left, a hall official asked: "My lords, do you still want to play this matter in Ningzhou?"

"What's going on, it's the end of the year, everyone is looking forward to the new year with joy, the emperor is not willing to listen to this, if it disturbs the good things of Duan Wang, whose responsibility is it?"

"It's obviously a good thing. The imperial court lends them money to tide them over. What's the trouble with such low interest?"

"I don't know what the prefect of Ningzhou eats, but let these unruly people make trouble!"

"The incompetent."

This is what you said to me, and this matter was exposed.

On the other hand, Yang Shenxing walked out of the Third Department of Regulations with a sullen face. The old servant beside him looked at him and couldn't help asking, "My lord, where are you going?"

"Duan Wangfu."

King Duan knew that Yang Shen's guild would come, so he set up a table in the flower hall, watched Yang Shen walk and said with a smile: "Yesterday I heard that my lord is on duty in the cabinet, and he is really doing his duty for the country and the people! After the morning, he must be hungry , please sit down, come, serve food!"

"Your Majesty has met His Highness Duan Wang." Yang Shenxing did not refuse, saluted and sat down.

"A few days ago, the Xihe Garden was completed, and the emperor was very satisfied when he came in person, and praised the sixth child." Duan Wang said, holding a wine glass.

Yang Shenxing said: "It's hard for a clever woman to cook without rice. If it weren't for His Highness's full support, King Jing would not be able to repair the garden. The emperor knows it well."

King Duan smiled humbly, "It's all thanks to Mr. Yang! Father said that this year, I finally breathed a sigh of relief. The treasury has silver, which is gratifying." He glanced at Yang Shenxing who hadn't moved his chopsticks, and his thoughts moved slightly. He said with a smile, "This king has something to consider, Mr. Yang."

Yang Shenxing knew it in his heart, but he only felt it was ridiculous.

King Duan waited for a while, seeing that he didn't answer, he couldn't help feeling a little annoyed, but thinking of today's purpose, he finally smiled and said: "Oh, it was the people below who spoke, this king has no such idea, but since they mentioned it, everything is fine." It's for the sake of this king, and being supported by this, I don't want to disappoint their intentions, so... what do you think about the matter of the crown prince?"

He twisted and twisted, seemingly humble, but in fact he couldn't wait. After speaking, he fixed his eyes on Yang Shenxing.

Good one he has no idea!Yang Shenxing sighed in his heart, took the drink, but it was tasteless, and finally put down the glass, he said: "When does Your Highness plan to ask the fans to propose?"

"It's the time when Father is the happiest."

"New Year's Eve feast."

"Exactly, it seems inappropriate to listen to Master Yang's meaning?"

Yang Shenxing said: "If Your Highness really wants to listen to the officials, it is really inappropriate."

Duan Wang frowned, "Why?"

"Does Your Highness not know about Ningzhou?"

"Ningzhou." Duan Wang took a sip of the wine, his eyes were cold, "What does this have to do with me, isn't the magistrate incompetent? Even these troublemakers can't stand it."

"Your Highness, I said before I was appointed that you should not act too hastily. The method of suppressing seedlings is even worse. Why..." However, before Yang Shenxing finished speaking, King Duan raised his hand and pressed down, "Master Yang, you said that the New Year's Eve feast is inappropriate , when is the right time?"

Yang Shenxing's voice stopped abruptly, and he seemed unable to recover for a while. He looked at Wang Duan's slightly impatient face, and he knew that what he wanted to say, Wang Wang didn't want to hear at all. And far too far to reach the throne.

"Please wait a little longer, the New Deal has just begun..."

"Master Yang, this king understands that no matter the time is inappropriate, if that's the case, then you can go back." Duan Wang didn't hear the answer he wanted, and directly served tea to see off the guests.

"His Royal Highness Duan Wang, the words of the next official are from the bottom of my heart. It's not that I don't support you, but that King Jing must know what happened in Ningzhou. He will use this to attack you!"

"Just little things."

Yang Shenxing got up slowly, looked at King Duan in disbelief, "A small matter? The people are in turmoil, is it just a small matter?"

"Compared with Jiangshan Sheji, this is a trivial matter."

Jiangshan Sheji?To be a prince?Feelings of absurdity welled up in his heart, Yang Shenxing opened his mouth but didn't know what else to say?

In fact, he knew this result, but he was helpless, he slowly raised his hand to salute Duan Wang, then turned and left.

"Master Yang." Suddenly, a cold voice came from behind.

Yang Shenxing stopped, turned around, and saw King Duan holding up his wine glass, looking at the wine and saying: "Since Master Yang is unwilling to help this king, then this king can only come by himself. I don't force this matter, but it's what everyone expects." At that time, I still hope that adults..."

"The minister must not speak too much."

Duan Wang waved his hand, "See off the guests."