Hide And Cultivate In The East Palace, Only To Find The Prince Is A Girl

Zhang Ronghua said: "Ignore it."

Turned around and entered the palace.

Sitting on the chair again, Huang Zhongshi poured tea from the teapot and waited beside him.

Zhang Ronghua stretched out his two fingers and tapped on the table, making a "dong dong" sound. He went through the chief registers of the eight professions. Except for Zhao Yi from the Material Hall and Tang Bo from the Miscellaneous Hall, there were no factions. There might be many other people behind the scenes. Or less people standing around.

Just as they guessed, this time the integration of the Lingyan Department was a second priority, killing the chicken to scare the monkeys, holding the entire department in hand, controlling the degree of authority when establishing authority, taking down some people, beating some people, and not offending everyone. The prerequisite for the faction is that these chief executives are obedient and dare to violate the rules. Even if they offend everyone, they will be captured.

The target is in place. He Jianzhi from the R\u0026D Hall, Shi Dailong's people, the eldest prince's group of people, the conflicts between the two sides have been formed in the Bachelor's Hall before, and they are irreconcilable.

Shi Dailong used the incident of Zhentian Lei to plot and let Cui Jiancheng take action. With the successful refining of the Flame Thunder Bead, Cui Jiancheng was almost crippled by his own counterattack. Judging from the current situation, Lingyan Division is waiting for If he doesn't go on, he will be a waste with no use value. Neither Shi Dailong nor the eldest prince will waste resources to transfer him away.

Cui Jiancheng could hide for a while but not forever. Cui Jiancheng could take leave for a short period of time to escape. Once it took a long time, if he didn't take action, the censor would also make trouble in the court. There were many people staring at his buttocks.

I have a shallow foundation, and it is difficult for the people under my command to win this position. No matter who wants to sit in this position, they must ventilate it in advance and get permission to sit firmly. In summary, benefits can be exchanged to maximize the benefits.

He Jianzhi will be captured later. If he gets rid of him, Shi Dailong will no longer have anyone available in the Lingyan Department. People from other factions will also give in. Otherwise, Cui Jiancheng and he will end up, but who will take his place?

There are not many people available, and Lu Junxiu and Jin Yaoguang cannot be mobilized. The news from them is that Li Yiming is not a fuel-efficient lamp. With the help of Mr. Zeng Ge, he is fighting for the control of the Bachelor's Hall. The two sides are fighting happily. With the foundation he had laid, Lu Junxiu generally had the upper hand, and the Bachelor's Palace operated according to his will. Bringing out Jin Yaoguang at this time would only give Li Yiming time to breathe. Furthermore, Jin Yaoguang couldn't even identify the basic materials. As the director of the research and development hall, it was okay to have him as the backbone. Once he was promoted, he would not be able to sit in this position for long.

Looking at Huang Zhongshi, after much deliberation, he was the only one suitable!

Although his ability is not very good, he is the second-in-command of the materials hall and ranks among the top ten, so he is pretty passable.

Think here.

Zhang Ronghua decided to give it a try and then make plans. He held the tea cup, pressed the lid on the tea, took a sip, put down the tea cup, and said with a serious face: "If you are asked to be the director of the R\u0026D hall, how sure are you that you can suppress those people? "

Huang Zhongshi was stunned for a moment, wondering if he had heard wrongly. Was it pie in the sky? Will you be promoted soon after taking refuge with the adults? Logically speaking, the qualifications are enough, but there is no one at the top, and the ability is not top-notch. I have been stuck in this position, and it is more difficult to move forward than to reach the sky.

Come to yourself.

thump!

Kneeling on the ground, his knees hit the ground, and there was a dull sound. Ding Yi felt a pain in his balls when he heard it. The corners of his mouth twitched and he said a slander, "Doesn't it hurt?"

Huang Zhongshi showed his loyalty and showed no shame. He knew how much he weighed and had no idea whether he could control the R\u0026D hall. But he wanted to seize this opportunity and climb up. He didn't want to miss it, otherwise he would never be able to do it again in this life. Further: "I don't dare to lie to you, let alone 100%, not half sure, let the R\u0026D Hall operate according to my own orders! But I am your dog, the most loyal dog, as long as I give you a chance , I will not let you down! Not to mention the R\u0026D Hall, even Shi Shilang, as long as you speak, he will be the first to charge forward!"

Ding Yi was in awe, this was a talented person, and his loyalty was even more ruthless than that of Jin Yaoguang before! It's right to think of yourself as a dog. If you are your brother's dog, you are also a high-class dog with status and status. When other people see him, they will still pretend to be a grandson! It's not that he looks down on him. Not everyone has a strong family background like him, and also has amazing abilities like his elder brother. He rises up step by step based on his ability, and outsiders can't suppress him even if they want to.

Taking the teapot, he poured a cup of tea and handed it over.

Huang Zhongshi was flattered and hurriedly caught it: "Thank you, Brother Ding!"

Putting the tea down, the adult didn't dare to drink it without saying anything.

Zhang Ronghua said: "What I want is not a dog, but someone who can do things."

"Subordinates understand!"

"sit down!"

"Thank you, my lord!"

Huang Zhongshi suppressed the excitement in his heart. His position as the head of the Research and Development Hall was considered stable. Otherwise, the adults would not let him sit down. He was as happy as eating honey. Among the eight positions in the Lingyan Department, the Research and Development Hall ranked first with the most authority. maximum.

Sitting with only half of my buttocks on my back, I straightened my back like a sharp sword and looked ready to stand up at any time. I took a sip and put down the teacup. I wished that time would pass quickly. The feeling of waiting was too painful!

Footsteps sounded, coming from outside.

Zhao Yi appeared at the door. He came here with great determination. Wu Yangjian died, his backer fell, and the new master wanted to integrate the Lingyan Department. If he didn't show his loyalty at this time, if the second fire fell on him, he now had Everything has to be lost. If someone who doesn't understand the material is appointed as the immediate boss, he still has some confidence. With his ability, the other party will definitely reuse him.

Zhang Ronghua is different. Yan Lei Zhu's incident is the best proof. He has the ability and means. No matter how much he dares to take advantage of it, he is really hidden. Without him, the Material Hall will continue to operate.

She was afraid that the other party would look down on her and regard him as Wu Yangjian's confidant, so she would fight him to the end and everything would go cold.

Stop at the door.

He stretched out his palms, feeling uneasy, nervous, and worried about the next fate. He was sweating under his official uniform. He gritted his teeth and knocked on the door of the palace. He asked respectfully: "My lord, are you in there?"

Ding Yi was confused and said uncertainly: "Brother, is he here to show his loyalty?"

Zhang Ronghua nodded: "Probably!"

"To accept or not to accept?"

Smiling slightly, Zhang Ronghua did not speak immediately, but looked at Huang Zhongshi: "Clean?"

After thinking carefully for a while, the latter said: "He has a very tough temper. He doesn't put anyone in his eyes except Wu Yangjian. No matter how big benefits are promised to others, he still obeys orders and has a clean foundation. He has no relationship with other factions." Too many people.”

Zhang Ronghua said: "Such a person will only be convinced unless he is overpowered in what he is good at. Otherwise, his tail will be raised very high, thinking that without him, the entire career will be paralyzed. He will be confident and do not put others in his eyes."

Said in a deep voice.

"Come in!"

outside the temple.

Zhao Yi took a deep breath and suppressed the tension in his heart. He did not show it on his face. His outstretched palms trembled slightly. It was about the future. Without someone to rely on, how could he not be worried? He pushed open the palace door, stepped in, closed the door again, and quickly swept the door. He saw them sitting on chairs drinking tea, with expressionless faces and a solemn atmosphere. It seemed as if there was a huge pressure suppressing them, and their bodies subconsciously After bending, he wanted to kneel on the ground, raised his feet, and walked over with difficulty. Every step he took seemed to have the strength of a thousand pounds. He finally stopped at the edge of the table, bowed and saluted: "I, I am... I’ve met my lord before!”

He temporarily changed his words and changed the word "Xiaguan" to "subordinate".

Since you're showing your loyalty, be thorough and don't put on airs. There's no point in coming here this time.

Zhang Ronghua didn't speak, and Zhao Yi kept in this posture, lowering his head and not daring to move.

Although he didn't raise his head, I felt that the adult's eyes were too oppressive, as if he was the embodiment of power, and one look made it unbearable.

quite a while.

Zhang Ronghua said: "What do you want from me?"

Zhao Yi felt relieved, and the huge pressure that suppressed him disappeared. He did not dare to be careless or put on airs. His posture was very low, his waist was bent, and his body was hunched: "Since you took office, your Excellency has not gone to the Material Hall for guidance. At work, my subordinates are terrified, as if they have no backbone and don’t know what to do!”

Zhang Ronghua glanced at him coldly, not satisfied with his statement!

Ability does not matter, like Huang Zhongshi, since you have taken refuge, you should be thorough. Although Huang Zhongshi's metaphor is ugly, you can be a loyal dog to yourself. Although you are unhappy on the face, you are still very satisfied in your heart.

No, it doesn’t matter, as long as the command is executed in place! Ability can be developed slowly! Now he is short of confidants and cannot realize this. In other words, if he wants to seek refuge and dignity at the same time, he is not welcome here. He will wait until he is free and deal with the people who need to be dealt with before dealing with them.

He understands the taboos in officialdom! Have a good sense of proportion so that no one can find fault.

Holding the tea cup, pinching the tea lid, and gently squeezing the tea, it means serving tea as a farewell to guests! you can go now.

Zhao Yi felt a chill in his heart and sank to the bottom. After leaving this door, it won't be long before the director of the Material Hall will be replaced. From holding the great power of Nuo, everyone pleases and flatters, and acts based on their faces, he will instantly become a street rat. Everyone abandons you! He wanted Ding Yi and Huang Zhongshi to leave and lower his body to show his loyalty, but he couldn't do it. Neither the former nor the latter could be commanded by him.

After a few breaths, I saw that the adult's face was getting colder and colder. If he didn't make a decision, he would order to drive people away. I felt panicked. How could I dare to put on airs? My face was as red as pig liver!

thump!

Putting aside all pride, he knelt on the ground and said, "Please give me instructions!"

Huang Zhongshi disdains the fact that he can kneel down to gain glory, wealth, fame, and power, and no one else can ask for this opportunity. If word gets out, those who kneel down will be expelled from the Ministry of Works. Going to the north gate of the capital, or even circling around the capital, is also very happy. It makes you kneel down because of your ability.

Zhang Ronghua pretended to be confused: "What does this mean?"

Already kneeling down, Zhao Yi risked his life: "The Material Hall is willing to serve you as the master!"

Zhang Ronghua said: "Do you know who I hate the most?"

"Double-dealing! Please watch your subordinates' performance in the coming days!"

Zhang Ronghua's tense face turned into a smile: "Get up!"

Zhao Yi stood up from the ground: "Thank you, sir!"

"Go back first, work hard, and don't forget what I just said."

"yes!"

Zhao Yi bowed, turned and left.

Wait until the temple door closes.

Ding Yi smiled and said jokingly: "Will Tang Bo from the Zagtang Hall be next?"

…

The entrance of the courtyard.

The big stone that was weighing on his heart fell. Zhao Yi felt relaxed and full of energy. Everything looked beautiful and he was full of expectations for the future. If it weren't for the wrong occasion, he would have been able to carry his wife into the house and have a good time. Celebrate one or two.

He ran into Tang Bo head-on.

"Master Zhao, what is this?"

The smile on Zhao Yi's face disappeared, his face was sullen, his hands were clasped behind his back, and he returned to his previous appearance, cold and hard. He cupped his hands toward the office hall and said again: "I didn't hear you clearly just now. Please ask your Majesty for instructions!"

Tang Bo didn't believe it, so he secretly cursed that he was a fool to believe it! Smiling like a chrysanthemum, if it wasn't for taking refuge in success, would it be possible to laugh like this? After a few perfunctory sentences, when he left, he quickly stepped into the yard, deciding in his heart that he must not be allowed to compete, even Zhao Yi can do it, and he can definitely do it!

…

R\u0026D hall.

After He Jianzhi came back, he walked up and down the hall with his hands behind his back, thinking about the meaning of Zhang Ronghua's words. At this time, his confidant came in and told him about Zhao Yi and Tang Bo's reporting work.

finished listening.

He Jianzhi cursed angrily in his heart, two useless bastards! One sentence scares you like this, and you rush to seek refuge, so can't you be a little bit promising?

The confidant said solemnly: "Supervisor Cui fell into his hands. He is afraid that he will not be able to continue in the Lingyan Department. Now the high-profile integration is actually guiding the work. Everyone knows the real intention. If they don't prepare in advance, Once we are attacked, we will become very passive."

He Jianzhi stopped, his confidants could think of it, how could he not think of it, and said seriously: "Yes! The R\u0026D Hall, the Material Hall and the Improvement Hall are the key departments of the Lingyan Department. Zhao Yi has already joined him, and Zhang Ronghua easily obtained the materials." Hall, the Improvement Hall belongs to Yan Lihua, and the second prince stands behind him. There is no conflict between their line, the prince's line, and Pei Caicai. We are different. We are completely torn apart. I am in this important position. It is impossible. leave it alone!"

Give me an order.

"Keep watching, I'll go to Master Shi!"

"Yes!" The confidant agreed.

Leave in a hurry.

In several other professions, the powerful chief clerks behind them first went to their backers to ask for advice and seek reassurance.

As Zhang Ronghua started the second fire, the Lingyan Department was not at all calm. Everyone was afraid of becoming the chicken that was killed and walking in the footsteps of Cui Jiancheng.

after a little while.

He Jianzhi stopped outside a luxurious hall, knocked on the door, and asked, "Sir, are you in there?"

A powerful and authoritative voice came from the hall: "Come in!"

He pushed open the door of the palace and walked in, then closed the door and entered the inner room. He looked at Shi Dailong who was sitting on the chair, holding a pen and handling paperwork, and bowed and saluted: "I have met you, sir!"

Shi Dailong didn't even raise his head and continued to handle official duties: "What's the matter?"

He Jianzhi said: "Zhang Ronghua has taken action."

Shi Dailong paused, raised his head, and formed the character "Chuan" on his brows. He placed the pen on the inkstone, held the teacup, pressed the tea lid, took two sips, put the teacup down, and said in a deep voice: "Speak!"

He Jianzhi did not dare to hide anything, so he told the story of the incident, including the visit by Zhao Yi and Tang Bo. After speaking, he waited by the side obediently, not daring to take a breath.

Shi Dailong's frown deepened and his eyebrows sank. He had been immersed in officialdom for many years. He didn't need to think about it. He could guess Zhang Ronghua's purpose after just one listen. Just like when he used Zhentian Lei to make a move before, he was playing a conspiracy and showing off the collision of horses and horses. He wanted to use He Jianzhi to attack him, wipe out all his power in the Lingyan Department, and then attack his prestige, so he asked: "Can it be done?"

He Jianzhi's face immediately became bitter, as ugly as it was. He poured out his bitterness: "You also know that every material, spiritual object, or other thing has been improved countless times over the years. All have reached the optimal level. If you want to improve one-third on the existing basis, it will be extremely difficult..."

Don't wait for him to finish.

Shi Dailong was not interested in hearing this and waved his hand to interrupt: "Can you or can't you?"

"This, this..." He Jianzhi was embarrassed, his thoughts were turning quickly, and he wanted to say "yes", but he must be responsible for what he said, otherwise he would be embarrassed and he would die miserably, and he looked ashamed: "I can't do it! "

"What if Zhang Ronghua can do it?"

"Absolutely impossible!" He Jianzhi refused.

"Even if his weapon refining skills reach the sixth level, he still can't do it!"

Shi Dailong didn't believe it: "Are you sure?"

He Jianzhi hesitated, saying what he owed and what he said was too full, so he compensated: "Maybe you can give him enough time, but it's just one or two things, not all of them, and it can't be done in a short time."

"Where is the Flame Thunder Bead?"

He Jianzhi said: "It took him three days!"

"I'll give you three days to develop it?"

Soul torture, He Jianzhi lowered his head and slandered, if I can do it, can he still take the doctor's position?

Seeing his appearance, Shi Dailong knew in his heart that his ability was no less than Zhang Ronghua's. Since he was the second fire, he must have set a good target. He Jianzhi would be the target. It would be great if he could do it because he had his backing. , Zhang Ronghua can’t do anything even if he wants to, but because of his lack of ability, you can’t do things that others can do. He is so determined to touch you that he can’t stop him even if he steps in!

Otherwise, if Zhang Ronghua brings the matter to the court, the Ministry of War will be the first to refuse. Most of the things refined by the Ministry of Industry are used in the army. The more powerful they are, the smaller the losses will be during the war, thus avoiding more casualties and saving manpower. , Material and financial resources, spent wisely to maximize the value, then I will not be able to afford it.

Cui Jiancheng has fallen, and He Jianzhi falls again, still under his nose. Wouldn't he tell outsiders that he, Shi Dailong, is a loser? Who dares to serve when he is watching his own people being taken down and cannot protect him?

It is too late to transfer He Jianzhi now. It involves the transfer of officials from the fourth rank. Even if he is the Minister of Works, he cannot do it. He needs to discuss with Fu Kun and Yan Lihua before he can be transferred to other positions. If he is transferred from the Ministry of Works, You still have to communicate with the officials, which is even more troublesome.

The current plan is to endure it!

"Do as he said, lower your posture a bit, and when you get back, go see him first, and then prepare the next work plan."

"Ah!" He Jianzhi stared, unable to believe it, and asked uncertainly, "Please him?"

Shi Dailong stood up from the chair, walked to the window, looked at the sky outside, and rubbed his head with a headache. The eldest prince sent someone to send a message yesterday, asking him to find ways to take down Zhang Ronghua. It would be best to remove him from the title, and then Put him in jail and he will never be able to recover.

But this person is very evil. He is obviously a subordinate and he occupies a high position. Logically speaking, it is easy to deal with it, but in fact, there is no way to do it. Once there is a confrontation, it is he who will suffer.

Now I understand why Zhang Ronghua is in the Hall of Bachelors, and He Wenxuan will always be defeated every time he fights with him! It's not that He Wenxuan's ability is not good, Zhang Ronghua's ability is too strong. He does everything impeccably and covers all aspects. He wants to take a bite, but he can't find the place. He can only stare and worry, and can only say a few harsh words behind his back.

Although he didn't want to, he still nodded: "To defeat someone is not to attack blindly. Taking a step back does not mean to be afraid, but to protect yourself and fight for a better future!"

He Jianzhi was not reconciled: "Is there really no other way?"

"Unless he can't do it, otherwise, even if I come forward, I won't be able to keep you!"

Now he gave up, seeing Shi Dailong waving his hand, he had no choice but to back down.

Out of the palace.

When I came here, I was full of confidence. I had a backer behind me, and I was arrogant. I didn't put anyone in my eyes. I felt that no matter how strong Zhang Ronghua was, with Shi Dailong protecting me, there was nothing he could do about it. When I went back, my face was dark. Like the bottom of the pot, it’s as ugly as it needs to be.

…

in the palace.

Ding Yi teased: "Except for He Jianzhi, the director of the R\u0026D Hall, the rest of the eight professional departments came, with a very low profile. It seems that they got the guidance of the people behind the scenes, and they behaved with their tails between their legs, not daring to stroke my brother's beard. "

Huang Zhongshi was nervous and clenched his palms under his sleeves into fists. If He Jianzhi came over, wouldn't his promotion be ruined?

See his expression.

Ding Yi guessed it and said angrily: "A person who is usually very smart has become stupid when it comes to his own affairs."

Huang Zhongshi realized that He Jianzhi was Shi Dailong's man. The enemy faction could not change the outcome no matter what they did. There was only one Xue Zang, so wouldn't he be in charge?

After figuring out the key, the sad look on his face disappeared, and he hurriedly thanked: "Brother Xie Ding for your advice."

Zhang Ronghua ordered: "Don't let anyone disturb me!"

"It's my lord!" Huang Zhongshi responded excitedly.

Get up from the chair, open the palace door, and stand guard at the door.

soon.

He Jianzhi walked over quickly and stopped at the door, with a smile on his face: "Sir, are you inside?"

Huang Zhongshi said with a sullen face: "Your Excellency is dealing with official business. I have given instructions, but I don't see anyone."

He Jianzhi's heart fell into the abyss. He came back from Shi Dailong and did not return to the office hall. He rushed over as soon as possible. Unexpectedly, it was still too late. He did not give up and made a last effort: "Can you inform me?"

Huang Zhongshi shook his head: "There is nothing you can do!"

Looking at the palace door so close, he could push it open with his hand, but He Jianzhi didn't dare. Is his official career really over? No! He is not willing to give up like this!

Retreat, there is no way to retreat, we can only go to the dark side.

The smile disappeared, with a cold face, he flicked his sleeves and left with a heavy snort, not even pretending anymore.

Wait for him to disappear.

Huang Zhongshi raised his upper lip with a sarcastic look on his face. If you want to blame, I blame you for being on the wrong team. If you don't deal with it, who will you deal with?

A quarter of an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

The temple door opened.

When the two came out, Zhang Ronghua greeted: "Go to the R\u0026D Hall!"

Huang Zhongshi's eyes lit up and he hurriedly followed. He thought fervently that he was going to be promoted soon. He must not show it if he endured it any longer.

here we go.

He Jianzhi learned from his confidants that he led people to guard the door. Although he was prepared for a head-on confrontation, he still had to have the proper attitude. He smiled mechanically: "Sir, you are here!"

"Yeah." Zhang Ronghua responded with a sullen face.

Instead of going to his office hall, he went directly to the weapon refining hall.

He Jianzhi guessed it, and with a quiet wink, he asked his confidants to quickly notify the adults and followed him.

Entered the weapon refining hall.

The people in the hall saluted, then stood on both sides, embarrassed, some timid people, their legs were trembling, betraying their inner tension.

Zhang Ronghua's indifferent and dignified eyes fell on He Jianzhi: "What about the work plan?"

"After you have given your order, I dare not delay for a moment, and I will start preparations when I return to the R\u0026D Hall."

He Jianzhi took out a document from his sleeve and handed it over.

Received the paperwork.

Zhang Ronghua opened it and looked at it with an expressionless face. He flipped through several pages in succession, closed the document, and slapped it on his face: "Is this something carefully prepared? Or is this the only thing you have the ability to do?"

He Jianzhi seemed not to have seen the documents that fell on the ground and refused to pick them up. After being forced to this point, he had no way out. He said with a cold face: "Even if you are a superior official, you should not humiliate me like this! I will be in court tomorrow, I will be a low-ranking official." I must make this clear and ask Your Majesty to make the decision!"

Zhang Ronghua didn't give any face at all, and specifically killed the chicken to scare the monkeys: "If virtue is not matched, the corpse will be a meal. No wonder the R\u0026D Hall has not had anything that can be used in recent years. Under the leadership of a waste like you, it would be strange if you can do things!" "

"you……"

Zhang Ronghua sarcastically said: "No?"

He Jianzhi suppressed his anger and his voice became colder: "It is impossible to force others to do it. With the existing materials, spiritual objects, etc., it is impossible to increase their power by one-third! No one can do it, let alone the official."

"Don't talk too much. If you are not good enough or have insufficient abilities, don't bring others with you!"

He Jianzhi was extremely angry and laughed back: "If you want to convince me, you might as well show your hand."

Zhang Ronghua said: "Are you questioning me?"

"I don't dare! But my lord is looking for trouble for no reason. When I come up, I throw the document on my face. With so many people watching, I also call my officer a waste and delay the research and development hall. Let the facts speak for themselves!"

Looking at the iron racks in the hall, there are many things on display, including materials, spiritual objects, weapons, armor, etc., in a wide range of categories.

Zhang Ronghua put his hands behind his back: "You can choose any three, and I will increase their power by one-third."

He Jianzhi was secretly happy, secretly thinking that the opportunity had come, but he still asked: "Don't you regret it?"

"Do it!"

"As you wish!"

Walking over, He Jianzhi picked three items from the iron rack, all of which were the most difficult. He sincerely wanted Zhang Ronghua to make a fool of himself, but he didn't believe that Zhang Ronghua could increase their power by one-third in such a short period of time. The material is called Fire Spirit Oil; a spiritual object is called Poison Plague Bead; a standard long knife is called Hengdao, a weapon used by the lower-level army. The blade is sharp, tough and heavy, and can split armor. For those with great strength, one knife If it goes down, it can split the war horse in half.

Put three items down.

"Please show me your skills and let me broaden my horizons!"

Ding Yi crossed his arms and did not hide the sarcasm in his eyes. Although he did not know his trump card, he dared to do this and made it clear that he was going to deal with He Jianzhi from the very beginning. How could he take action if he was not 100% sure?

Zhang Ronghua asked: "Are you sure?"

He Jianzhi thought he was afraid, and said angrily: "If you can't do it, sir, just take back what you just said."

Zhang Ronghua didn't bother to look at him again. He was a loser, and he still couldn't tell the situation. He walked over, picked up the three things, and walked to the furnace.

Fire Spirit Oil is an upgraded version of Fire Oil, with the addition of flame stones. It is not difficult for those who know how to increase the power by one-third. The prerequisite is to be familiar with the properties of all materials, and then according to the composition of Fire Spirit Oil, Add appropriate amount of Shiyang powder. Shiyang powder is a fire-attribute material. It is fierce and domineering. Once added, it will indeed increase the power of the fire oil. However, it has a fatal flaw. Once ignited, it will turn into a raging fire in an instant. If no one can escape, they will be burned.

It burns very quickly, just like when performing a mission, using fire spirit oil to destroy the enemy. Originally, the enemy was burned with fire to annihilate them all. When the enemy fell into the trap, the fire was ignited. Before the enemy was burned to death, the fire spirit oil would After burning it, it would be embarrassing.

The people in the R\u0026D Hall knew that Shi Yang Powder could increase the power of Fire Spirit Oil, but they couldn't think of a way to solve the problem, so they had no choice but to give up.

Take two objects from the iron stand, an ice stone and an ebony wood. The former has the ice attribute, which can restore the burning speed of the Shiyang powder to normal. The latter has the Yin and Yang attributes. Mix the Shiyang powder and the ice stone to solve the problem. this problem.

It seems simple, but this point stumped the entire Ministry of Industry.

In addition to these, the proportions are also very important. Otherwise, even if you know the formula and the proportions, the refined fire oil will still not be able to be put into the battlefield.

Turn on the furnace.

He threw the Shiyang powder, ice stone and Wuyang wood in and started refining it. It took a while until the three materials fused together to form a liquid. Then he took it out and placed it in an iron box to cool.

The people present did not dare to take a breath and watched carefully for fear of missing something. After cooling, it turned into a solid. They took it out of the iron box and walked outside with the fire oil. Everyone hurriedly followed, eager to see it. .

In the yard.

A civil servant took an iron bucket, Zhang Ronghua poured the fire spirit oil into it, then broke off a little of the cooled material, pinched it with his palm, kneaded it into powder and threw it in.

"Set it on fire."

Ding Yi smiled and said, "I'll do it!"

Carrying the iron bucket, he stopped in the courtyard, poured the fire spirit oil inside on the ground, and used the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Technique. With a flip of his right hand, the Golden Emperor Divine Fire appeared in the palm of his hand. With a casual wave, the flames fell down, and the fire spirit fell down. The oil ignites.

Chi!

The fire burned vigorously and fiercely, and the temperature it spread was very high, not only increasing by one-third, but almost half.

See here.

He Jianzhi's heart felt cold, and cold sweat flowed out uncontrollably. He wet his official uniform and prayed in his heart to burn it out quickly! Absolutely no success.

When things go counterproductive, no one knows it better than Zhang Ronghua.

Under the gaze of everyone, adding the newly refined materials, the fire oil burned for the same time as before. It was no longer a flash in the pan and did not stop until it was completely burned out.

Ding Yi returned, looked at He Jianzhi jokingly, and gloated: "Brother, it's done."

Zhang Ronghua asked: "Do you want to try it?"

He Jianzhi did not believe in evil, and with the last glimmer of hope in his heart, he gritted his teeth and said bravely: "I don't believe it!"

Order someone to fetch a large bucket of fire spirit oil.

Zhang Ronghua broke off a large corner, occupying one-third of the material, and threw it casually: "Knead it into powder and stir evenly."

He Jianzhi had just seen it and knew how to operate it. With a cold face, he kneaded it into powder and sprinkled it into a bucket, stirred it evenly, and without saying a word, he stopped in the courtyard, poured out the fire spirit oil inside, and took out the fire fold. Lit up and retreated hastily.

The flames were burning, sizzling, and emitting a terrifying temperature, which was obviously a good thing, but my heart felt cold. Looking at the increasingly intense fire, it seemed that nothing could stop it. If someone hadn't been there, I would have wanted to rush forward and put it out.

quite a while.

The fire spirit oil burned out and the fire was extinguished, leaving some burnt and black marks on the ground. The facts were in front of us, and there was no use in quibbling. Zhang Ronghua really did it, and it was far beyond it.

He returned with a dark face: "There are also Poison Plague Beads and Hengdao!"

Zhang Ronghua turned around and entered the main hall. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he spent an hour increasing their power by half, and tested them one by one. The refined Poison Plague Beads were stronger and contagious. Once a little was inhaled, there was no detoxification pill, and instantly He lost the ability to move for a while, paralyzed on the ground, and became a lamb to be slaughtered.

The horizontal sword is simple. The newly refined horizontal sword cuts with the old horizontal sword. It effortlessly cuts off the old horizontal sword. Then he takes the armor and slashes it down, easily splitting the armor into two halves.

up to now.

In addition to the people from the Research and Development Hall, the chief clerks of the seven professions all came after hearing that they were here. Looking at the scene in front of him, Zhang Ronghua actually succeeded. The whole process took less than two hours to increase the power of three things. I was shocked in my heart and frightened by his abilities. I was secretly glad that my faction was not hostile to him, otherwise this would be the end.

Looking at He Jianzhi, gloating about his misfortune, you are supported by Shi Dailong on weekdays, plus you control the R\u0026D hall to show off your power and arrogance, you are in trouble!

Zhang Ronghua's cold voice sounded: "What else can I say?"

He Jianzhi did not come back to his senses. The scene in front of him was unbelievable! What was obviously impossible had troubled them for so long. Why did it become so simple in Zhang Ronghua's hands?

But the facts are before us, and there is no reason to refute it.

His energy and energy were instantly drained, and he wilted like a deflated rubber ball.

Zhang Ronghua continued: "For a waste like you to lead the R\u0026D department, no wonder you have made no achievements at all over the years. You are resting on your laurels and resting on your laurels. You are still complacent and think you have done a good job, but in fact you are looking at the sky from the bottom of a well!"

The conversation changed, and he felt cold and chilly.

"From now on, you will no longer serve as the director of the Research and Development Hall. I will ask Fu Shangshu for instructions later and demote you to a commoner!"

boom!

He Jianzhi was shaken violently, raised his head suddenly, and shouted sharply: "Why?"

"I am the doctor of Lingyan Division!"

A loud voice came from the front: "Master Shi is here!"

Follow the sound.

With a sullen face and cold eyes, Shi Dailong walked in from the outside with a group of people. Seeing this, everyone made way for them and stopped in the main hall.

As if seeing a savior, He Jianzhi hurriedly spoke: "My lord, you have come at the right time. Dr. Zhang wants to remove the official from his post as the head of the hall, and he also wants to ask Fu Shangshu for instructions to demote the official to a commoner."

Shi Dailong was holding back his anger and wanted to hit someone!

Just now I taught him what to do, be patient if you can't offend him, take a step back without fear, turn a deaf ear to your own words in order to fight better, listen with one ear and speak out with the other, poke trouble, and then let yourself make the decision! If it wasn't for the wrong occasion, so many people would have kicked her over long ago.

Looking at Zhang Ronghua, he pretended to be puzzled: "What happened?"

"This person has neither good abilities nor good character. He has stayed in the Research and Development Hall for so many years and is just messing around. He has wasted countless manpower, material and financial resources. Let him prepare a charter and increase the power of materials, spiritual objects, etc. by one-third. I If you can’t do it, you still boast about Haikou, no matter who comes!”

Zhang Ronghua pointed to the three improved items: "It took less than two hours to transform them from beginning to end, and their power was increased by half."

asked rhetorically.

"Such a waste, shouldn't he be dismissed and demoted to a common citizen?"

Shi Dailong was also frightened. Did he really do it? Although he had guessed it before, he was still shocked when it actually happened, but He Jianzhi was his own person and could not ignore it. His expression softened: "People are different. People with strong abilities and profound knowledge like you are one in a million, don't say It is the capital city, even in the Great Xia Dynasty, it is difficult to find the second one! Over the years of his tenure, Chief Secretary He has been loyal to his duties and dare not slack off. He has kept the research and development hall in order. He still has the ability. You might as well give him some more a chance."

Zhang Ronghua refused to back down: "Give him a chance, and countless soldiers will pay with their lives!"

Shi Dailong's face immediately turned cold, and his voice became even colder: "Does Mr. Zhang really want to do this?"

"yes!"

The four eyes are facing each other.

Shi Dailong's eyes were like a poisonous snake hiding in the dark, containing evil aura. Zhang Ronghua was not afraid at all and greeted him calmly, as if to say, if you have any tricks, just come over and I will follow them all!

The silent confrontation, the atmosphere was depressing, heavy, and carrying huge pressure. People around them subconsciously lowered their heads or averted their eyes, not daring to get involved.

quite a while.

"snort!"

Shi Dailong flicked his sleeves, snorted coldly, and walked out coldly. He Jianzhi was stunned for a few seconds, then recovered and quickly chased after him.

Everyone subconsciously raised their heads and looked at Zhang Ronghua. They saw that the master was unmoved and stood on the spot with his hands behind his back. They admired him in their hearts. He was worthy of being the person who dared to challenge He Wen. He had only been in the Ministry of Works for a short time before he broke up with Shi Dailong. With a face and awe in his heart, He Jianzhi was even dismissed from his official position and asked Fu Kun to demote him to a commoner. This is a ruthless man who cannot be offended no matter what.

Stand tall, work hard, show your best spirit, and don't leave a bad impression.

Zhang Ronghua glanced around and saw their expressions in his eyes. He was satisfied and said in a deep voice: "Huang Yilang of the Materials Hall is good. He has strong work ability and sense of responsibility. He will be transferred to the Research and Development Hall as the chief secretary."

No one dares to have an opinion.

Huang Zhongshi was excited and tried his best to hold it back. At this time, he couldn't laugh or show off at all. He bowed and saluted: "Thank you, sir!"

Regarding the appointment and dismissal of officials from the fourth rank, it is not up to you. At the moment, it is just a verbal appointment. Let Huang Zhongshi take over He Jianzhi's job first and decide on the name. Later, he will meet with Fu Kun to ask him to come forward and communicate with the officials. , the formal appointment will come down.

Zhang Ronghua made a pun: "The R\u0026D hall is full of waste and needs to be renovated. Reforms should be made and changes should be made. If anyone has different opinions, he should be transferred to the test site to watch the gate!"

"yes!"

Exited the Weapon Refining Hall.

Zhang Ronghua walked towards the material hall, and everyone followed him. Zhao Yi was grateful in his heart. Fortunately, he took refuge one step ahead and became the master's man. Otherwise, He Jianzhi would end up and even Shi Dailong would not be saved.

here we go.

Zhao Yi took out the documents from his sleeves. They were ordinary and the same as those prepared by He Jianzhi. He could not increase the power of these materials by one-third. After taking a look, Zhang Ronghua threw them to him and nodded: "Not bad." ! You’re careful.”

"My lord, I will keep your instructions in mind and start preparing when I come back!"

"En." Zhang Ronghua nodded.

After leaving the Materials Hall, I walked towards the Improvement Hall.

The chief clerk is Cao Anjun, and Yan Lihua is nervous. He is one of the three important departments. Although he guessed that Zhang Ronghua would not make enemies everywhere and would not touch him without any benefit, Master Yan also said so, but I'm still scared, my heart is pounding like a bucket to fetch water.

Arrived at Kaizen Hall.

Cao Anjun kept his posture very low, not daring to raise his eyebrows. He took out the document from his sleeve and handed it over. There was nothing surprising about it. Just like the previous two, when he saw Zhang Ronghua looking at it seriously, he broke out in cold sweat out of worry, and took out the document inside. His clothes were wet and his palms were clenched together.

A dozen short breaths seemed as long as a century.

Throwing the document over, Zhang Ronghua said: "It's quite satisfactory, just passable! As the leader of the Improvement Hall, you must not rest on your laurels. You must be innovative and flexible to enhance the power of existing spiritual objects. Don't be afraid of failure."

Cao Anjun felt relieved, bent down and said, "My lord, what you said is true, my subordinates must remember it."

Continuing the inspection, the next one is the utility room.

…

Office hall.

He Jianzhi closed the door of the palace, and the anger in his heart was no longer hidden: "Zhang Ronghua has gone too far! Why do you, a young doctor, remove me from my official position? Sir, you have to make the decision for me!"

brush!

Shi Dailong turned around suddenly, his cold eyes were very cold, like a beast that chooses people to devour. He couldn't help it any longer, and rushed forward, with a big dick in his pocket, and he roughly pulled it away, as if he wanted to swallow the pain in his heart. All the anger was vented.

Snapped!

He Jianzhi was unprepared and was whipped to the ground by this huge force. The right side of his face swelled up, leaving a blood-red slap mark. The burning pain spread into his heart. The corner of his mouth hurt, and the blood was not affected. The control flowed out, his eyes were stunned and unbelievable, and he was about to ask why.

Before he could say anything, Shi Dailong started to hit in a combo. He would hit as hard as he had just held back, punching and kicking, one after another, attacking like a storm, and frantically greeted him.

for a while.

The anger in my heart was relieved and I felt relieved, so I stopped.

Looking at He Jianzhi, his nose was bruised and his face was swollen, like a pig's head. He couldn't even recognize his own mother when he came. There were footprints all over his body. His throat was strong, and he accumulated a mouthful of phlegm. He spit it on his body and cursed: "He who fails to succeed is more than capable of failing." Trash! What did I teach you just now? Why do you want to endure it and fight him hard? "

He Jianzhi curled up and lay on the ground. He felt pain in his body and even more pain in his heart. He couldn't scream out yet. He was very aggrieved: "I did it! I went to visit him immediately, but he was not allowed to enter. As soon as he arrived at the R\u0026D hall, he was aggressive. , looking like he wants to take down the subordinate."

"At most, we can remove you from your position, but you can't get rid of your official status. I'll just hide you in the snow. You'll keep the green hills and don't worry about running out of firewood. If a suitable position comes up after a while, I'll transfer you there! It's better now. Not only do you lose your official position, but you also have to Demoted to common people."

He Jianzhi was dumbfounded. When I asked for advice before, you didn’t say anything! Begged: "My lord, you can't ignore your subordinates!"

Shi Dailong walked up and down the hall with a dark face and his hands behind his back, thinking about the method. If Zhang Ronghua had not refined those three things, He Jianzhi would at most be dismissed from his post, but he could not lose his official status. It would be better now. This stupid pig once again boosted his prestige. With those three things, he came to Fu Kun under the pretext of "work" and found the right one.

This is something I am very familiar with, and I have eliminated many opponents by doing it this way.

If Fu Kun doesn't agree, he can raise it in the court, or go to the Ministry of War and put the thing in front of Xu Shidao, and all the problems will be solved.

After thinking for a long time, I still had no idea, so I sighed helplessly: "I can't help you this time!"

He Jianzhi wondered if he had heard wrong, not even you?

"If it's normal, I can still function to a certain extent, but the war situation on the front line can change at a moment's notice. You also know what happened in Gupo Town. Even if it is taken back now, the war may start one day. The Ministry of Industry has taken out The more powerful the spiritual object is, the soldiers on the border can reduce losses, kill more enemy troops, and be promoted for meritorious service, while so many people in the military are watching and unable to operate!"

After a pause, Shi Dailong took a breath and continued.

"The more powerful the weapons and spiritual objects developed by the Spiritual Research Department are, the more powerful the Ministry of Industry will be. Although the majority has been taken away by Zhang Ronghua, the remaining bits will make our qualifications richer. As long as he can continue to refine them A powerful spiritual creature, even Master Fu has to avoid the edge for a while!"

He Jianzhi was desperate: "Is it really impossible to change?"

"Alas!" Shi Dailong sighed helplessly.

"This incident should be taken as a lesson. Don't do it again in the future."

He waved his hand to indicate that he could leave.

He Jianzhi didn't know how he got up from the ground, like a walking zombie without a soul, and walked outside.

Stand by the window.

Looking at the sky, Shi Dailong felt bitter in his heart. The eldest prince asked him to suppress Zhang Ronghua. What should he use to suppress such a powerful subordinate? You can't send someone to assassinate you, right?

With the fermentation, what happened in the Lingyan Department has spread, and it is no secret in the Ministry of Industry.

Office hall.

Fu Kun sat on the chair, sipping tea, while Chen Daoguang recounted what happened there from beginning to end.

finished listening.

Fu Kun sighed: "What a talent!"

Chen Daoguang asked: "Do you really want to help him?"

"It's not that I want to take action, the Ministry of Industry is on his side!"

Chen Daoguang understood that the stronger Zhang Ronghua's ability, the greater the benefits to the Ministry of Industry, and many people would benefit. If Fu Kun did not agree, other methods could also be used to solve the problem, which would have a great impact on his prestige.

After a moment of silence, he asked again: "Didn't you promise him?"

Fu Kun looked serious: "What I said was to act according to the situation, not to get involved!"

A voice from the Golden Scale Xuantian Army came in from outside: "Sir Qi, I would like to see Doctor Zhang of the Spiritual Research Department!"

Fu Kun smiled slightly and stroked his beard: "Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here."

"Your Excellency, everything is under your control."

"Invite him in."

"yes!"

Chen Daoguang walked out, opened the door of the palace, and looked at the young face in front of him. Compared with him, he felt like a bad old man. He felt like he had been living like a dog for so many years. His official position is not as high as his, and he is envious in his heart. He knows how much he weighs. If it were him, let alone solving the problem of Zhentian Lei. Even if he was given three to five years, the power of the three items would not be improved. Get out of the way. Body, wait for him to come in and then close the palace door.

Zhang Ronghua walked inside, inspected the Kaijiatang, checked the remaining five occupations, and came over, ready to finalize the matter of He Jianzhi.

After entering the inner room, he bowed and saluted: "I have seen you, my lord!"

With a smile on his face, Fu Kun pointed to the opposite chair and said, "Sit!"

Chen Daoguang poured tea and placed the poured tea in front of him. Zhang Ronghua did not move and said in a deep voice: "He Jianzhi has been the director of the R\u0026D Hall for these years. He has not made progress and rested on his laurels, wasting countless manpower, material and financial resources. Unable to be qualified for this position, the lower officials suggest that he be dismissed and demoted to a commoner!"

Fu Kun pretended to ponder for a while, and asked, "Who will take over his position?"

"Material Tang Yilang Huang Zhongshi is very capable. Over the years, he has worked hard and achieved great results under his leadership."

"In addition to fire spirit oil, poisonous pestilence beads and horizontal knives, can weapons, armor, spiritual objects, etc. be improved? Increase their power by one-third?"

Zhang Ronghua did not speak too fully: "Some are okay, some are not! Generally speaking, at least one-third or even half of the existing things in the Lingyan Division can be improved."

hiss!

Fu Kun took a breath of cold air in his heart. He had never seen any big storms in the past few years, but this was the first time. The materials, weapons, armors and spiritual objects of the Lingyan Department were of many types. Together, they exceeded There are a thousand kinds, so many things, calculated on the basis of one-third, the value they bring is super large, enough to raise the national power of the Great Xia Dynasty by two or three levels.

Don't underestimate these two or three levels. At the height of the Great Xia Dynasty, it is very difficult to improve national power. It requires countless efforts by many people to improve to a level.

All of a sudden, it was upgraded by two or three levels. For example, if there was a full-scale war with the Shang Dynasty, I was not completely sure that I could destroy them before, but now I am sure of it.

With a serious face and a rare seriousness, he reconfirmed: "Are you sure?"

Zhang Ronghua said sternly: "The lower officials never boast!"

"I heard that the five departments of the utility hall have no money to support their daily expenses?"

"The quota allocated by Supervisor Cui was too harsh, and the people below are anxious."

Looking at Chen Daoguang, Fu Kun ordered: "Debit 10 million taels from the account of the Ministry of Industry, and double the quota for the R\u0026D Hall, Materials Hall and Improvement Hall. If anyone has any objections, let him come to me." !”

"My subordinates will do it now!"

Fu Kun smiled kindly and pointed at the tea cup: "This is the red lotus grape tea that I got from the Minister of Civil Affairs, Su Shilang. Although it is not a spiritual tea, it has a unique taste. Try it!"

By now, the tea has gone cold.

Zhang Ronghua took a sip from the tea cup. He had drank it from Su Ming before. Different people tasted it differently, bitter and sweet, as if they were drinking life instead of tea.

Putting down the tea cup, he praised: "Good tea!"

Fu Kun asked: "Like it?"

Zhang Ronghua smiled, which was a disguised admission.

Standing up from the chair, Fu Kun walked to the cabinet and took out a purple jade box with exquisite patterns engraved on it. He returned again and handed it over: "There are five taels of red lotus tea here. Take it." Go back and drink."

"useless!"

Fu Kun shook his head and sat on the chair: "Let alone red lotus raisin tea, no matter how precious it is, even a good fortune treasure, as long as it can enhance the national power and make Daxia stronger, I will try every means to provide it. You get it."

Zhang Ronghua is puzzled. Even if he can get benefits by refining more things, it doesn't have to be like this, right?

"I am dedicated to serving the country!"

Zhang Ronghua didn't believe it. An old fox who had been immersed in officialdom for many years would spare even his own people, let alone him. He put on a show of respect on his face and said: "Your Majesty, your heart cares about the people of the world. This kind of mind is admirable!"

Fu Kun said: "It's half an hour until the next shift. Before the next shift, the appointments from the Ministry of Personnel will come down."

"Thank you, my lord!"

He stood up from the chair, said goodbye and left.

Chen Daoguang happened to return from the outside and saw Zhang Ronghua holding a box containing red lotus raisin tea in his hand. He suppressed the strangeness in his heart, entered the main hall, closed the door, and walked quickly into the inner room, with a puzzled expression on his face: "Sir, you Did you give him the red lotus root tea?"

Fu Kun nodded: "Before, if I wanted to enter Tianji Pavilion, I had to wait for two years to have enough qualifications! It's different now. As long as Zhang Ronghua refines these things, my resume will become richer. Who can If you can’t find any faults, you can compete for the position of Tianji Pavilion!”

Chen Daoguang understood. No wonder the Lord had just transferred a large sum of money from the Ministry of Industry. He thought of the situation in the court: "Mr. Cui Ge is about to retire. He Wenxuan is the person he supports. Pei Caicai is eyeing him and fighting fiercely. You are qualified." That’s enough, it’s too late to intervene now, right?”

Fu Kun smiled nonchalantly: "There are five pavilion elders in Tianji Pavilion!"

boom!

Chen Daoguang was shocked and seemed to understand. He went through the remaining four pavilion elders in his mind and asked tentatively: "There is someone with a body..."

The following words did not come out.

"Yeah." Fu Kun nodded.

Chen Daoguang looked excited and hurriedly congratulated: "Congratulations, sir! Congratulations, sir! As long as Zhang Ronghua succeeds in refining it, and with this qualification, you will be able to enter Tianji Pavilion, and no one can stop you."

Fu Kun smiled broadly and twirled his beard proudly: "I never thought that Zhang Ronghua is so capable! Go ahead and give him whatever he wants during this period. As long as he makes a request, even if the real spirit is used as the material, We must satisfy it with all our strength! If the Ministry of Industry does not have it, let the True Dragon Palace catch it."

"Subordinates understand!"

…

on the way back.

Zhang Ronghua frowned and pondered, thinking about Fu Kun's intentions. He was too enthusiastic and inconsistent with his usual style. He was courteous for nothing and was either raped or stolen. If anyone believed in this old fox, his bones would be eaten clean and no trace would be left.

There are too few clues to deduce.

When I go to Pei's house later, I'll ask by the way to see if Uncle Pei knows.

Arrive at the Spiritual Research Department.

Ding Yi and Huang Zhongshi were guarding the door. The former leaned on the door wall and ate ginseng fruit. The latter stretched his head and looked around, as if waiting for him. When he saw him coming back, he rushed up. Although he was holding back, he still had some thoughts in his heart. The tension, expectation and uneasiness are all reflected on his face, and he bows and salutes: "I have met you, sir!"

Zhang Ronghua greeted: "Talk inside."

Entered the office hall.

Huang Zhongshi closed the door, consciously took the teapot and poured tea, handed over two cups of tea, and stood by the side obediently, pursed his lips tightly, wanting to ask, but he was afraid that the result he would get would not be what he expected. Same.

Ding Yi was quite casual: "Brother, has Lao Huang's matter been settled?"

This is my brother! Huang Zhongshi wanted to hug him and kiss him, expressing his deep gratitude.

Zhang Ronghua glanced at the latter and saw that his eyes were blazing and he could bear the discomfort. He did not show off: "It's settled. The appointment of the staff will be sent before the next shift."

"Thank you for the promotion, sir! From now on, whenever you are given any orders, no matter what is ahead, you will charge forward and never take a step back."

After a pause, Huang Zhongshi said again: "Are you free in the evening? I would like to..."

Ding Yi kicked him angrily: "What are you thinking about? My time for tonight has been arranged, so don't make any plans."

Zhang Ronghua said: "There is no need to treat guests. I will call Zhao Yi, Lu Junxiu, Jin Yaoguang and Cao Xing to meet at Rujia Restaurant later."

Huang Zhongshi knew that the master wanted them to move around more, so he responded respectfully: "Yes!"

Ding Yi asked again: "Where is He Jianzhi?"

"After being dismissed from office and submitted to Tianji Pavilion, the documents will come down together."

Frowning, Zhang Ronghua asked: "Has something big happened in the DPRK recently?"

"No!"

Zhang Ronghua told him about the tea leaves given to him by Fu Kun and the quota allocated from the Ministry of Industry.

Ding Yi pondered, tried hard to recall, but still the same, said seriously: "There should be things we don't know, otherwise we wouldn't be so enthusiastic!"

Zhang Ronghua agreed and ordered: "Tell Tang Bo and the others that the quota issue has been resolved. I want 10 million taels from the Ministry of Industry! The quotas for the other three professions have been doubled."

Huang Zhongshi knew what to do and won the hearts of the adults: "I will do it now!"

People are in high spirits when happy events happen, and they feel windy when they walk. They open the palace door and leave.

Ding Yi said: "Shi Dailong has suffered such a big loss and lost his face. He won't let it go. Brother, you have to be careful!"

Zhang Ronghua shook his head. The situation was set. He lent him some courage. He didn't dare to play dirty tricks. If he wanted to play dirty tricks, he had Fu Kun's support. He had to pass his test first: "I can't jump."

Ding Yili was happy, drinking tea and chatting.

Half an hour passed in a flash.

Two documents were sent from the Ministry of Personnel, with the seal of Tianji Pavilion, formally approved, Huang Zhongshi's appointment was implemented, and He Jianzhi was demoted to a commoner.

Standing up from the chair and entering the inner room, Zhang Ronghua changed out of his official uniform and wore a white silk brocade suit made by Yang Hongling. There was a ball of gilt flames embroidered on the chest. He held a bird facing the phoenix fan. He unfolded the fan and fanned it slightly, saying hello. A voice: "Let's go!"

Ding Yi joked: "As soon as you take off your official uniform, you are so handsome. You are so capable and knowledgeable. You don't give others a chance to survive."

Zhang Ronghua sighed and said seriously: "I was born like this, and there's nothing I can do about it."

"You're showing off!"

"I think so."

While joking, they arrived at Zhuque Gate. Ding Bo rode a long flat cart to drive them out and waited for a long time. When he saw them coming, he smiled and said, "Young Master, Qinglin."

The two nodded and got into the car on their ponies.

Zhang Ronghua said: "Go to Pei Mansion."

…

Pei Mansion.

Pei Caihuai got off work half an hour early today, returned to his house, entered the study, called Pei Haoran over, and warned him that things had been arranged, and Qinglin would come over later, follow him, and study hard. Talk less, do more, be smarter, and you can learn one-third of your skills, which will be enough for a lifetime.

Pei Haoran listened humbly. He had heard of Zhang Ronghua's name before he returned to the capital. He was a rookie in the officialdom and a rising star. With the speed of his promotion, he would not lose anything along the way. It was a certainty that he would enter Tianji Pavilion.

Knowing that his relationship with his father was unusual, he looked serious and solemnly promised: "Don't worry, Dad! I will follow Brother Hua from now on, and I will do my best."

Pei Caicai nodded with satisfaction. He knew what his son's character was. He had enjoyed the best education since he was a child. He was mentored by great Confucian scholars. He was good at both civil and martial arts. He was a talented person and was very good at life. He just mentioned it because he was worried.

The door opened.

Butler Pei Quan came in from the outside, closed the door, walked quickly into the inner room, told what happened in the Works Department, and then left.

The study became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Pei Haoran was surprised, with disbelief: "How did Brother Hua do it?"

Removing someone from the fourth rank, then promoting another person, still from the fourth rank, turning one's hands into clouds and turning one's hands into rain.

Pei Caicai thought about it and said in a deep voice: "It should be related to three things."

Pei Haoran was completely convinced. Seeing it was better than hearing it a hundred times. Brother Hua was indeed Brother Hua. Even his father couldn't do this.

I saw him looking at me.

Pei Caicai glared angrily: "What are you thinking about?"

"Hehe!" Pei Haoran rubbed his head and smiled.

"Go wait outside!"

Just as Pei Haoran was about to turn around, he remembered something again. He blinked slyly and asked, "Can I go to Goulan as I please?"

"You can follow Qinglin. You can live with him and play with you. As a father, not only will he not beat you or scold you, but if the money is gone, the accounting department can pay it as he pleases."

The conversation changed and Pei Caicai's words became harsh.

"Qing Lin is not here. If you dare to follow Ding Yi, you will be beaten once if you know it! Don't take chances. Your mother will also stand by dad this time."

Pei Haoran was like an eggplant beaten by frost, wilting in an instant. It's not like he didn't know what Brother Hua was like. Judging from the information he learned, he was a self-disciplined person. Even if he went to Goulan with Ning Xue as his companion, he would just drink and listen to music without touching, Don't touch.

I have been taught strictly since I was a child, let alone Gou Lan. If I do something slightly unsatisfactory, I will be scolded or punished severely. When I grow up, I have never been to Gou Lan, and my yearning for it is very strong!

Wait until the door is closed.

Pei Caicai laughed and cursed: "You little bastard, Qinglin has a red spirit, how can those rouge and vulgar powder on the hook fall into his eyes?"

He drank from the tea cup.

the door.

Pei Haoran waited honestly, motionless, confident and graceful, showing the demeanor of a young master of aristocratic family to the fullest. Pei Xingzhou was quite puzzled. The young master just came back, what happened? It looks like he is waiting for someone. Could it be that a big shot is coming?

In his curiosity, a chariot drove slowly towards him. It was drawn by four sacred Tianlong horses. There was a "D" character engraved on both sides of the frame. He recognized it. This was Ding Yi's chariot. His doubts were solved. It turned out that Mr. Zhang was here.

Pei Haoran put on a smile, was enthusiastic and friendly, and walked up to meet him quickly. He didn't hold on to any airs, and wanted to do more things. He was not too tired. He put the pony on the ground and waited by the side. When he saw the car curtain opened, they stepped out from inside. Come out and call people: "Brother Hua, Brother Ding!"

Ding Bo was not left behind either: "Ding Bo!"

Looking at him, he looked very similar to Pei Cai Cai, reaching 80%. He was almost carved out of the same mold, handsome, with a sunny smile and confidence.

Zhang Ronghua asked: "Haoran, right?"

"it's me!"

"It's exactly what Uncle Pei said. He is a talented person."

"Compared to Brother Hua and you, you are still far behind."

Pei Haoran stretched out his palm and pointed inside: "Dad is waiting for you in the study!"

Zhang Ronghua said: "Let's go!"

After entering the courtyard, he walked towards the inner courtyard. When he got here, Pei Haoran was very good at being a good person. He took a step forward, pushed the door open, got out of the way, and waited for them to enter before finally following them.

hall.

Pei Caihua has already made tea, pointing to the chair: "Sit!"

He poured three glasses, handed them over, and said, "I've heard about the Ministry of Works affairs, and I've done a good job! How can I be passively beaten all the time, and only if I occasionally show my sharpness, others will be afraid!"

Zhang Ronghua said: "If you want to do something, you need someone, but the people below are not working together. They do one thing on the surface and another behind the scenes. They specialize in small tricks. In other words, they achieve new results with the front foot and steal them with the back foot. The only loss is themselves."

"Yeah." Pei Caicai nodded in agreement.

"What happened to Fu Kun?"

Zhang Ronghua didn't understand, and immediately asked out the doubts in his heart.

finished listening.

Pei Caicai was deep in thought, thinking about the recent major events in the capital. Everything was normal. This was strange. He was not a member of a faction and was fully supporting it for no reason. Could there be some secret hidden behind it?

An idea flashed and I thought of Tianji Pavilion.

If Qinglin can do what he said and increase the power of Lingyan Division's existing materials, weapons, armors, and spiritual objects by one-third, then Fu Kun's qualifications will be rich enough to aspire to the Tianji Pavilion and become a popular candidate!

It was already too late to compete for Mr. Cui Ge's position. There was no time. He had to build momentum and prepare in advance. If he competed in a hurry, he would have a 90% chance of failure. With his intelligence, he would not do this.

There are only four positions left. Is there anyone who is going to retire among the remaining people?

Say what you want.

finished listening.

Zhang Ronghua said in a deep voice: "The possibility is very high. Some of the four elders should be in poor health. The information is blocked very tightly. He got the information in advance, so all this can be explained."

Pei Caicai smiled and stroked his beard: "This is Fu Kun's opportunity, and it is also your opportunity! It is difficult for him to enter Tianji Pavilion, but you are different. By refining these things, you can go one step further and surpass the past. The threshold of the third rank increases the influence in the court."

Zhang Ronghua smiled: "Haoran came at the right time. With this qualification, he can be promoted in a short time."

"Thank you, Brother Hua!"

Business is over.

Pei Caihua said: "It's getting late, Pingbo and the others are still waiting, let's go over!"

Get up and say goodbye.

The three of them left the study and walked outside.

When I arrived at the front yard, I met Mrs. Pei who came out. She was still charming, noble and well-maintained.

Pei Haoran smiled and introduced both parties: "This is my mother! This is Brother Hua, and this is Brother Ding!"

Zhang Ronghua called: "Hello, aunt!"

Mrs. Pei looked them over. They had an extraordinary demeanor, and each had their own bearing. She said with a smile: "I have heard your Uncle Pei mention it many times. When we met today, he was even more conservative in what he said. He is even more handsome than he was praised for."

"Uncle Pei is in love."

"When you take a rest, my aunt will cook in person and let you have a taste of my cooking."

"must!"

After chatting for a few words, they separated.

Out of the house.

Pei Haoran asked Pei Xingzhou to bring a team of guards to follow him, and he got into Ding Yi's chariot.

The other side.

Ren Shangxuan died mysteriously, and no one survived, including his bodyguards. Hundreds of officials put pressure on the court. His Majesty decreed that the True Dragon Palace and the Chitian Palace jointly investigate the matter, find out the mastermind behind the scenes, and wipe out the evil cultivators hiding in the capital. , demons, ghosts, etc.

Completed the mission in Wangtian County and killed more than 10,000 enemy troops. Although he had the help of Yan Lei Zhu, Xu Xing's contribution was indelible. After returning, he was promoted to one level and was promoted to Purple Angel. He was just about to hold a banquet. I called my friends to gather together to catch up on Ren Shangxuan's affairs, and the superiors transferred him to join the investigation team.

Xu Xing took the order and did not act with everyone. He took his confidants and spent some time to find out the people who attended the banquet that night. He got a specific list of people and went to them one by one according to the people on the list and asked them carefully. , I want to find clues from the subtleties.

It took half a day to cross-examine them all, but there was still no clue. It seemed that Ren Shangxuan's death was just an accident and he was struck by lightning, but what happened to the top spiritual treasure that appeared above the nine heavens? Why does it appear at the place of death? When things happen by coincidence, there must be something fishy.

I calmed down and recalled their confessions, looking for loopholes. Just when I was about to give up, I remembered what a few people said. Before Ren Shangxuan left, he met Zhao Chengjie alone. The time was very short, less than a minute, and there was no such thing before. Mind you, now that I think about it, one minute may seem like a short time, but actually you can do a lot.

Assuming that Zhao Chengjie gave this thunder-attributed spiritual treasure to Ren Shangxuan, it rained heavily that night and the thunder continued. No matter on the way back or at home, as long as he pulled it out, the thunder attribute contained in the sword would be revealed. The time is ok, if you play with it for a long time, it will attract thunder from the sky and destroy a group of them, which is completely justified.

The more he thought about it, the more Xu Xing felt that his guess was correct. He did not dare to delay for fear of something unexpected happening, so he hurried towards Zhao Mansion with his confidants.

Although he moved quickly, he still underestimated Zhao Chengjie's reaction.

these two days.

I don’t know what happened, but the True Dragon Palace and the Scarlet Heaven Palace joined forces, and Zhao Chengjie felt bad. It seemed like something big had happened. In their line of work, he believed in his intuition very much, and guessed that the two departments would probably find him. He thought about it. After that, they raced against time to lay out the plan at all costs before they found them, buried the chess pieces and handed them over to their superiors. According to the prepared plan, Jin Chan escaped from his shell and wanted to escape from the capital. As soon as he left the house through the secret passage, he saw him from a distance. People from Scarlet Heaven Palace arrived and surrounded the mansion, they were startled, they didn't dare to stay, and left quickly with their guards.

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