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Chapter 164 Co-Author Are You Not Bragging?
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It was only then that Jin Youwen realized that he had been tricked by that bastard in Guanhe Township!

He must have secretly fallen for Wei Yuanzhi!

These days, I have been here changing tricks to paralyze myself, and guide myself to take the initiative to go in!
He was so angry that he almost yelled, you are not the oiran of Liuyun Tianxiang Pavilion, what the hell are you doing!

The proposal he thought was a sure win just now turned out to be shooting himself in the foot!

Thinking of this, his chest heaved violently a few times, his resentful eyes lingered on Guan Hexiang for a moment, then he gave Wei Yuanzhi an unyielding look, got up and left in a huff.

This time, Wei Yuanzhi didn't keep him.

Several doctors silently watched the back of Jin Shilang leaving angrily, and their thoughts were equally complicated.

Everyone used to think that Jin Shilang, who was backed by Prime Minister Qin and had invincible seniority in the household department, would be the next Shangshu.

But unexpectedly, under His Majesty's intervention, Shangshu became Master Wei who came back from Sishui Prefecture.

Just when everyone thought that the household department was changing to a new place, Jin Shilang did not give up. Instead, relying on Qin Xiang's secret support, he tacitly emptied the new Shangshu with Guan Shilang, who had always been wise and safe.

Then, just when this poor plan appeared and everyone thought the overall situation was settled, Guanhe Township sold Jin Shilang backhandedly and put him in the arms of Lord Shangshu.

The tax reduction in Guangling Prefecture advocated by Jin Shilang failed, but Master Shangshu backhanded out a tax reduction in Baiyang Prefecture, which passed smoothly.

This pros and cons is like slapping Jin Shilang's fat face one after another!

Feeling the excitement, everyone felt a little scared. I did not give Mr. Shangshu a lot of soft nails. If Mr. Shangshu settles it in the future
As a result, everyone woke up like a dream, and quickly opened their mouths to compliment Lord Shangshu.

In the main hall, Wei Yuanzhi laughed heartily. The laughter was like a kick flying towards Jin Shilang's back, which made him stagger and almost fell over.
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"Qin Xiang! That Guanhe Township is insidious and cunning, and that Wei Yuanzhi is too deceitful!"

In the prime minister's mansion, Jin Youwen cried aggrievedly.

Qin Xiang gave him a contemptuous glance, "Guangling Prefecture is not only rich, but it is also a place of wealth. You clamor to cut taxes for them. Who would know the way of doing this? It's not like you don't know the character of Guanhe Township! You have been in the household department for a long time, and your eyes are blinded by money?"

Qin Xiang was furious, "I wanted to run before I learned how to walk, can you run? If I were you, I would try my best to bring Guanhe Township back instead of coming here to cry to me! What can I do? Wei Yuanzhi, appointed by His Majesty himself, has only been in office for less than a month, can I still transfer him?"

After speaking, Qin Xiang took up the teacup.

Jin Youwen wanted to say something more, but he had no choice but to bow his head and leave.

"Wait a moment."

Qin Xiang stopped him again, ordered the table, "Take the things away."

"Qin Xiang, the 2 taels is the wish of the people below, you."

Qin Xiang's eyes were slightly cold, so Jin Youwen had no choice but to put away the bank notes angrily, and returned them out.

When there was no one in the room, Qin Xiangcai said softly, "Yuan Yi, what do you think?"

An aide came out and said respectfully: "Then Xia Jingyun must have gained some benefits from the Su family, which turned the situation around."

"So, after a few years, the Su family doesn't remember beating?"

"But Mr. Xiang, I'm afraid it's not easy to do it."

Qin Xiang pondered for a moment, "Are you sure that old thing is really dead?"

"Confirm, the Su family's eyeliner has not heard any news from the Su family in these years."

Qin Xiang was noncommittal, but said slowly: "Two months ago, the civil strife in the Su family was quickly quelled, and immediately there was a big purge in the family. Su Yuanzheng is just a mediocre talent, unable to make such a decision."

"According to rumors, the young miss of the Su family has great abilities, and was personally trained by Mr. Su as his successor for several years. Is it possible that she presided over this matter?"

Qin Xiang pursed his lips, "I heard that she and Xia Jingyun are in love with each other?"

"There is this."

Qin Xiang didn't speak anymore, just closed his eyes slightly, as if he was asleep.

But the staff knew that this was when his master started to think about the real big deal.

But if you think about it, in just two or three days, the Lu family suffered a loss, the household department was stable, and with the help of the Su family, Xia Jingyun, who was leaning on the concubine De, was not worth mentioning at the moment, but when it came to future potential, it was already an existence that even the Prime Minister should treat with caution.

Fortunately, there is still a young master in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Fight for the future without fear.
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At the same time, in a mansion somewhere in Zhongjing City.

The mysterious man was sitting in front of the chessboard, playing scores calmly.

It was still the loyal and hardworking man who came in and told the news from the household department today.

Then he added: "According to the eyeliner's reply, Xia Jingyun had a long secret conversation with Wei Yuanzhi in the Yamen of the Household Department yesterday afternoon. The content of the conversation was unknown, but he left only when he was released from the Yamen. After he left, he went to the house of the Right Minister of the Household Department, Guan He Township. He stayed at the House of Guan Shilang for half an hour, and he was all smiles when he left."

The man played with a white stone, and whispered softly: "Guanhe Township. The Su family. It seems that we have helped him gain great benefits in the Su family!"

The man shut up immediately, not daring to speak.

"Tricked the Lu family, pulled his teeth out, and helped His Majesty tear off three important military positions from the Lu family; then turned his hands into clouds and rain, instantly calming down the situation in the Ministry of Finance."

"This person is bold and cautious, and at the same time has extraordinary abilities. Shi Dingzhong can't deal with him!"

The man hummed, "Master, do you want to play another game?"

The man shook his head, "A good game must be extended, so that one plan can fail and another plan can be made."

"Starting tomorrow, collect Shi Dingzhong's criminal evidence and find a way to stab him to Xia Jingyun."

In the quake of the man's pupils, he put the white piece on the chessboard and sighed softly, "Chunwei is coming, let the Shi family fall first!"

The man was puzzled, "Ah"

"The Shi family is down, and the real opponent I arranged for this Mr. Xia will come out."

He smiled, and picked another black stone and placed it next to the white stone just now.
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The news from the household department hadn't reached Jiang Anhou's mansion yet, but another piece of news made Xia Jingyun's heart skip a beat.

He looked at Gongsun Jing, "You mean, the British Duke went to the Minister of Rites' residence yesterday morning?"

Gongsun Jing nodded quite complacently, "Yes, we also have some eyeliner in Zhongjing City, and it's confirmed."

Xia Jingyun frowned, "Then why did you say it now?"

Gongsun Jing:
He forcibly turned the thought in his mind, "Isn't this the young master who entered the palace yesterday morning, went to the household department when he came back at noon, and returned at night, we didn't have time to talk about it!"

Xia Jingyun said again: "Then how long did he stay? What was his expression when he entered? What was his expression when he came out? Did Shi Shangshu welcome him?"

Gongsun Jing:
Seeing this, Xia Jingyun immediately understood, sighed secretly, and then forced a smile, "Thank you, Mr. Gongsun. This news is indeed very important. However, if there is such news in the future, please try to be as detailed as possible."

Gongsun Jing calmed down and thought about it, what Xia Jingyun said was indeed reasonable, so he nodded in response.

"Mr. Gongsun, please ask someone to invite Mr. Su. Let's discuss it."

Soon Su Yuanshang arrived in a hurry. On that face, there was no trace of exhaustion after drinking late at night, which made Xia Jingyun sigh again. The reason why a big man is a big man is because of his energy, which is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

In comparison, every time I want to move my golden finger, I have to use a lot of vain, which is really pitiful.

A little distraction flashed by, and Xia Jingyun first relayed the news he had just received to Su Yuanshang, "Mr. Su, Mr. Gongsun, what do you think is the reason why British Duke went to Shi Shangshu's residence?"

Gongsun Jing frowned, "What happened that night, after the review, it is obvious that Shi Shangshu plotted against the British Duke and let the British Duke fight against the Young Master. Of course, there may be a deal behind it, and the British Duke also agreed. It would be fine if the British Duke had the upper hand, but the young master pulled out his teeth and caused the British Duke to suffer such a big loss. Naturally, he has to ask for more feedback."

Gongsun Jing has been in charge of the foreign court for Concubine De for many years, so he is naturally not stupid, and his words are quite satisfactory.

Su Yuanshang now has the intention of standing up for Xia Jingyun, and he doesn't deliberately save face for him. He said: "The British Lord probably wants to take this opportunity to force the Minister of Rites to join their camp."

Gongsun Jing was stunned for a moment, and then he was pointed out, and he slapped his thigh, "Really! Shi Dingzhong has been sitting on the wall all these years, not standing on either side. Now that the British Duke has suffered such a big loss, if he doesn't take the opportunity to make this request, it will be a waste of his honor as the leader of the nobles."

Having said that, it is natural to understand it once it is fully explained, but not many people can think of this level before it is fully explained.

Gongsun Jing couldn't help but glanced at Su Yuanshang, how could this man be so powerful because he was unknown.

Xia Jingyun nodded, "Since there is a legitimate reason, there are nine out of ten British princes who will act like this."

Gongsun Jing nodded and said: "So, the key to the question now is whether Shi Dingzhong has accepted the persecution of the British Duke."

Xia Jingyun unexpectedly shook his head, "It's not important."

"The conflict between us and the Shi family is irreconcilable. He joined the Lu family, but it doesn't make any difference from an enemy to a sworn enemy. The real key to the problem."

He looked at Gongsun Jing and Su Yuanshang, "It's how we brought Shi Dingzhong down."

Gongsun Jing's pupils trembled, and he looked at Xia Jingyun in disbelief.

Su Yuanshang nodded at the side and said: "This is a way of thinking. In this way, not only will the trouble with the Shi family be eliminated, but it will also attack the Lu family again and boost our momentum. If we can take the position of minister of the Ministry of Rites into our hands, at least our power in the outer court will not be bad on the surface."

Gongsun Jing turned his head to look at Su Yuanshang, you are such a big man, why are you not at ease, and you are still booing!
Xia Jingyun said again: "It's best to be able to finish it before the Spring Festival. In this way, Shi Dingzhong will not be allowed to take credit for the success of this year's Spring Festival. At the same time, if a newcomer comes, naturally he will try his best to ensure fairness."

Gongsun Jing was completely speechless, what he said was true, why?That is one of the six dignified books!Do you think it is as simple as going to Liuyun Tianxiang Pavilion to win an oiran?

Wake up!In broad daylight, don't dream!
Let's talk about something practical, shall we?
Although Xia Jingyun and Su Yuanshang spoke seriously, they were indeed not gods, and it was impossible for them to come up with a clever plan to overthrow a book in a blink of an eye, so they had to decide on a strategy first, and then each went to collect information, formulate a strategy, and then discuss it.

Gongsun Jing was speechless for a while, and he didn't bother to say anything more, but he did some calculations on the British Duke, and he didn't hurt his bones. You can see that he is so swollen that he dares not to pay attention to even a Shangshu.

At this moment, the porter hurried in with a person.

"Young Master, Mr. Gongsun, Wei Shangshu sent someone here."

Gongsun Jing saw that it was indeed Wei Yuanzhi's personal follower, and hurriedly said, "But what happened to the household department?"

The man smiled, and gave Xia Jingyun a deep bow, "Master Shangshu invited Guan Shilang to dinner at night, and sent me to thank you, and please rest assured, the household department is under control, and the remaining evils will be cleared up later, and Lord Shangshu also said, for the kindness of your help, he will come to the door some other day to thank you personally."

Gongsun Jing was dumbfounded, and quickly pulled the man, "What do you mean?"

The man smiled and said: "There were some small problems in the household department before, which caused my Lord Shangshu a headache. I didn't expect Mr. Xia to solve it overnight."

Gongsun Jing turned his head stiffly and looked at Xia Jingyun in disbelief.

Co-author, weren't you bragging just now?

(End of this chapter)