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Chapter 346 Family Banquet(1/2)

:After the trouble, the calm inside the pavilion returned to its seat, and the heads of the family took their seats according to the guest. Fang was the master and was also an official, so he naturally sat in the main seat. The guest position next to him was Han Zhu, the head of the Han family. The old man smiled and stroked his beard and looked at Fang Zheng constantly. The more he looked, he looked like his father-in-law looking at his son-in-law, which made Fang Zheng's scalp numb, especially after the Xuji Town Inn touched his daughter. Now he couldn't stand up and said that he and Han Yi were really innocent. Han Zhu's gaze made Fang Zheng feel irritated. The old man could not know anything, right? No, when I touched his daughter, I remembered closing the door, but no one saw it. Delete

Turning his head, Fang Zheng responded to Han Zhu with a guilty smile.

Han Zhu was stunned. I wonder why Fang Zheng smiled so guiltyly, so he also smiled at Fang Zheng. This smile fell into Fang Zheng's eyes, but it was a meaningful and clear smile, so Fang Zheng seemed more and more guilty.

A mistake will bring eternal regret. If I had known today, I would not touch your daughter at the beginning.

Turning back, he saw the heads of each family sitting quietly at the table. Everyone looked at him with a gaze. Fang Zheng was shocked and hurriedly picked up the wine glass and smiled: "All the heads of the family are all distinguished guests. I am not greeting you well. I would like to honor the heads of the family with this cup."

After saying that, Fang Zheng raised his neck and drank all the wine in the glass, and then lit the bottom of the glass to everyone.

Seeing Fang Zheng was so polite, the heads of the family hurriedly said that they didn't dare, so they stood up and drank a drink with them.

Fang Zheng was in a good mood when he saw that everyone was giving face and there was no arrogant and rude person. He couldn't help but feel very happy. He clapped his hands and was separated from the water pavilion. A red lantern suddenly lit up on an open-air platform that was lit up like daytime. When everyone was surprised, two teams of graceful dancers walked out slowly, standing on the platform, bending over the lake surface of more than a hundred steps towards Fang Zheng and the heads of the water pavilion and bowing down to the water pavilion and bowing down to the water pavilion and the sound of the guqin flutes and sheng, slowly as the spring breeze blows on the water pavilion, like a clear spring dripping stone, crisp and pleasant, making people feel refreshed.

The men slowly stretched their sleeves in the melodious music, dancing like butterflies wearing flowers. Their graceful posture is perfect for the eyes.

At this time, a singer in pink palace outfit moved her lotus steps and slowly walked up to the platform. She brushed her sleeves a few times and opened her mouth slightly, and sang together with the piano music: "I am ashamed to lean on my drunkenness but can't make a song, my slender hands cover the fragrance. I snuggled flowers and candles, secretly conveying the deep meaning, and the wine thoughts enter the waves. Seeing Zhu Chengbi's heart is confused, turning her veins, and holding her two moths. When we meet, we are separated, and the spring is over, so why are we sad? "

The singing is clearer and more graceful. It is like a delicate oriole that is first passed through the lake, and it is heard by everyone. It is clear and clear, and it is not bad at all, making people unable to help but feel harmonious.

Fang Zheng smiled proudly at the heads of the family who kept admiring the singing.

Xiao Huaiyuan, the deputy envoy who was accompanying the imperial envoy, squeezed at Fang Zheng, then raised his glass and respected the hosts frequently. The heads of the family did not dare to be negligent, so they hurriedly stood up and drank again. Although Xiao Huaiyuan was the deputy envoy and his official position was inferior to Fang Zheng, he ultimately represented the emperor. At this sensitive moment when the relationship between the court and the aristocratic family was turbulent, the heads of the family did not dare to get criticized casually.

The singing and dancing on the platform continued, but everyone's thoughts were no longer on it. They exchanged gazes with each other, and then raised their eyes as if they were suspected of being jealous. Han Zhu, who had been smiling calmly, felt a stir in his heart when he saw him looking calm. This old guy was so calm, could he have reached some tacit understanding with the court in private?

"Ahem, Lord Fang, today I am happy to receive Lin'er and invite us to the banquet. We are extremely honored. I wish you a drink and a gift to you. Huang Nede, the head of the Huang family in Shaoxing, stood up and took the lead in to toasting Fang Zheng.

Fang Zheng was stunned. Seeing that this person was the generous head of the family who had just given a reward of 20,000 taels of silver notes. As the saying goes, he was soft-hearted and short-handed. Fang Zheng was no exception. He hurriedly stood up and smiled and said, "Host Huang, you are polite. Haha, I am going to Jiangnan for the imperial edict. Although it is for investigation of the case, in fact, I have been ordered by the emperor to meet with the heads of Jiangnan. When my emperor ascended the throne, he relied on the strong support of the heads of the family to help the government stabilize the local people, the emperor also had high hopes for you."

After a while, the heads of the family were surprised, happy and suspicious. What was shocked was that Fang Zheng said that the case was investigated. Everyone knew that it was for the rebellion of the King of Thailand. However, there were many families here who secretly supported the King of Thailand. How much will this imperial envoy investigate the case? Or would he uproot all the related figures in the King of Thailand?

What was happy was that Fang Zheng said that he had met with the heads of various aristocratic families at the emperor's order, which means that the court still had good intentions for the aristocratic families for the time being. It would not be that the court would wipe out all the aristocratic families as the King of Thailand said.

Fang Zheng saw the expressions of the crowd, smiled secretly, and then said, "A few days ago, the King of Thailand coveted the throne, made a ill-conspiracy, and wanted to occupy Yangzhou to plan the world. But he knew that the King of Thailand's conspiracy had long been seen through by the court. A battle of more than 100,000 troops under Yangzhou City must have known the result. The court won a great victory in this battle, and the King of Thailand only had 10,000 defeated troops left in panic. This official has issued a document to capture the world, and arrested the King of Thailand and brought to justice..."

Everyone was shocked again. What was the purpose of the imperial envoy saying this? Could it be that he suspected that we were hiding the King of Thailand privately?

Haha, everyone, don’t be in a bad situation. Come on, drink and drink. This glass of wine is my official, long live my emperor, and I wish you all the heads of the family. The emperor has lived in the deep palace for a long time and admires the beauty of Jiangnan. Unfortunately, I have never had time to leave for a tour. In this way, I have lost the opportunity to cross my arms with you. Before I set off for Jiangnan, the emperor summoned me and expressed deep regret in his words..."

Everyone heard Fang Zheng rumor. Every sentence he said seemed casual and had no intention. Everyone was silently chewing Fang Zheng's words in their hearts, and how could they have the intention to drink? However, since Fang Zheng carried the emperor out, everyone did not dare to neglect them. They stood up one after another, looked respectfully at the east, and sang and wished my emperor good health and longevity. Then they drank it all, and after Fang Zheng sat down first, everyone slowly sat down.

Han Zhu, who was beside him, stroked his long beard and looked at Fang Zheng with a smile, his eyes full of admiration.

Huang Nede glanced at everyone. He was the oldest person and wanted to ask for advice on behalf of these heads of the family. Otherwise, it would be a big deal to let Fang Zheng do something like this.

"Mr. Fang, today I asked me to come to Yangzhou not only to celebrate the full moon for the Lord of the Son? What's the matter with you? Why don't you say it bluntly and let me listen carefully."

Fang Zheng smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll just say it. I know that some of you are interested in the King of Thailand, and have done a lot of things that secretly sponsored him before. Otherwise, the King of Thailand would raise an army of 80,000 yuan, and consumed countless food, grass and military salaries. He alone would definitely not be able to support him. Today we will talk about it, and we will not mention any of the past. This official can express his opinion on behalf of the court and will never be considered a disaster with you..."

Fang Zheng picked up the wine glass, slowly glanced at everyone, and smiled and said, "This is like pushing Paijiu, playing with the last one. We have played the last one, don't mention the winner or lose. Let's reshuffle the cards, and this one will be played again."

Fang Zheng raised his glass to attack, and said meaningfully! "I took a fierce hand towards Zhuanghuan to ask you all the family:: Note, the court will accept all the orders, kill and compensate, and there will be no deception."

Huang Nede's eyes flashed, staring at Fang Zheng and slowly said, "I wonder what kind of bets we have to make before the court can take a look at them?"

Fang Zheng put down his wine glass, his expression slightly darkened, and said seriously: "It's very simple. The court wants you to cut off all contacts with the King of Thailand and not allow any action to invest in the enemy. At the same time, he goes to the King of Thailand to use your reputation and foundation in Jiangnan. He cooperates with the court and fight with the King of Thailand with all his strength!"

When everyone heard this, they were silent. The water pavilion was silent, with only the sound of the flute and sheng playing the piano in the distance. The singing of the singer's clear song seemed to be coming from a distant place.

After a long time, Fang Zheng suddenly laughed, looked at the silent people, and said slowly: "Everyone, is there such a difficult choice? You know what the situation is in the King of Thailand now. You all come from a large family and bear more than a thousand lives in the clan. I think you should not bet on a hundred years of family foundation and the lives of the whole clan on a person who has no hope of success at all. You are all mature and steadfast people, and you should know the principle of seeking good and avoiding misfortune. I really can't figure it out, and at this time, what else do you have to hesitate?"

Huang Nede looked around everyone and broke his silence and said, "We are the heads of aristocratic families, but we are also the emperor's people. Now that our emperor wants to attack the King of Thailand, we should naturally help each other. But "The emperor and the King of Thailand are brothers after all, and they say a great rebellion. This battle is a fight between the same family and the brothers and feet are tragic. We are just the people. If the emperor cuts off the rebellion of the King of Thailand in the future, he will turn his head and pursue the crime of our noble families for their enemies. May I ask Lord Fang. How can we deal with it at that time?"

Huang Nede's words expressed the thoughts of everyone. They now know that there is no hope of following the King of Thailand to rebel, but they turned to the court, and were afraid that the Mu Court would settle accounts with them later, thereby weakening the foundation of the aristocratic family and even directly eliminating the aristocratic family. The heads of the family are also facing a dilemma at this moment.

Fang Zheng smiled and said, "Is Mr. Huang old and not very smart in memory? I just mentioned to everyone on behalf of the court that the court promised not to settle accounts after autumn, and that everything that happened before should be gone with the wind. It would be better for everyone to forget that the emperor and the court would not be so petty. I always hold on to this little thing and refuse to let go. What do you think?"

Everyone looked at each other. They still saw some doubts in each other's eyes. After hesitating for a while, no one came out to express their opinions.

Fang Zheng gradually became impatient. These old guys were traitorous. If I didn’t put more bait out, they probably wouldn’t take the bait.”

He was about to speak out when he heard someone snorting coldly at the dinner: "Mr. Fang, can your words represent the court?"

Everyone was stunned and looked in the sound, but saw a young man sitting at the head of the guest table at another table staring at Fang Zheng with disdain, his eyes very unkind.

Fang Zheng was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I am an imperial envoy. I represent the authority of the emperor. What I said is naturally authorized by the emperor. Of course, it can represent the court."

The young man sneered: "Even if you can represent the court, can the court keep its word? Since ancient times, the emperor and the court have done the most things like breaking your word and getting fat. How can we trust you?"

Fang Zheng was stunned, frowned, turned his head and asked Wensen, who was standing behind him in a low voice, "Who is this kid? He spoke with a gun and a stick. Have you ever teased his wife?"

Wen Sen thought for a while and said, "This person should be from the Zhao family in Hangzhou, but "Zhao Zhangchu, the head of the Zhao family, should be an old man outside of sixty, why is he so young?"

Fang Zheng was stunned: "You ask me. Who will I ask? Damn! How do you do your work? When I return to the capital, I have to do a rectification campaign for you! It's so unreasonable! I put people in without even finding out the details. What if he came to assassinate me, wouldn't I be dead?"

Wensen said bitterly: "But, sir. He came in with your invitation. We can't stop him outside, right?"

Fang Zheng ignored him, turned his head and smiled at the young man, "Dare you dare to ask about this young master's name?"

The young man bowed casually and said, "I have met Lord Fang in Zhaoliang, Hangzhou.

"Oh, it turns out that it is from the Zhao family in Hangzhou. He is so young and he is in the position of the head of the family. He is really young and promising, and it is enviable."

Zhao Liang's face flashed a little embarrassedly and said stiffly: "I dare not, I am not the head of the Zhao family, but the eldest son of the head of the family. I am the only one who is sick, so I cannot attend the feast of the adults in person. I hope the adults will forgive me."

Fang Zheng now understands that everything is bad, and it is probably nonsense among these aristocratic families. If he doesn't pull it off today, don't think about it.

Fang Zheng smiled and said, "Did Mr. Zhao ask just now mean that Ling Zun means?"

Zhao Liang suffocated for a moment, then raised his chest and said, "Yes, it not only represents the meaning of my father, but also represents the meaning of all the aristocratic families in Jiangnan."

Fang Zheng nodded and said in a deep voice: "Okay, then I will answer you. You are simply judging a gentleman with the heart of a villain! The court has the demeanor of a court. In the Jinjian Hall, everything the emperor said can be heard by the people of the world! And it must be recorded in the daily record. It is not those rogues in the market, and what they say is like fart! Your Zhao family guesses the emperor and the court so much, and their hearts are already wrong. If it were not for the wedding banquet today, I should have taken you down and punished you."

Zhao Liang's face was flushed by Fang Zheng's righteous and stern words, and the heads of the family also stared at him with bad eyes. It's your business to represent your Zhao family. But don't drag everyone into the water. Huangkou boy, what qualifications do you have to represent all the aristocratic families in Jiangnan? Today, the imperial envoy took the initiative to invite him. It was originally a signal of goodwill to the aristocratic families. If it was destroyed by this ignorant boy, everyone would have to demolish your Zhao family!

Zhao Liang was originally a young man from the Blood and Qi Fang. He could not stand being embarrassed in front of so many people. The young man acted without any consequences and laughed at the speech, "You are just a young man this year. What qualifications do you have to teach me?"

Fang Zheng gradually became angry, but he still said slowly: "Jiaoyuan, you dare not. I am an imperial envoy, so naturally I cannot listen to others questioning the emperor and the court. Today I invite the heads of each family to Yangzhou. Of course, there is something to discuss. Here, no matter who says anything, you must be responsible. It doesn't matter if you question me, but you shouldn't question the court!"

Fang Zheng said something that made the heads of the family here nod secretly. Both of them were young people. However, compared to their demeanor, this imperial envoy was better than Zhao Liangduoduo. No wonder he was in a high position when he was in a twentieth year, and he still had some skills and cultivation.

Zhao Liang said angrily: "Who knows what you are thinking about lying us? I have seen many despicable people behind the scenes. Could it be that the imperial envoy is not a human being? The Ye family in Hangzhou a few days ago was a proof that you were all given by you. Will you and the court behind you also deal with us in the same way?"

Fang Zheng's face gradually became obvious. He heard this and said in a deep voice: "Zhao Liang, you are making trouble! The Ye family in Hangzhou was exiled. It was because the Tushimen committed the crime of kidnapping the imperial envoy. According to the law of our dynasty, all the ten clans should be killed. "The family was exiled for thousands of miles, and the subordinates were already secretly kept. Even if this matter is discussed in the Jinjian Hall, my official will still take the right path. You said that I was deceived by you because of this matter, wouldn't it be ridiculous!"

Zhao Liang sneered: "You naturally have your fallacies, but my Zhao family believes in you! The Ye family lives with my Zhao family in Hangzhou. The Ye family is destroyed by you. Will it be our Zhao family's turn next? Lord Fang, you are not as righteous as you said. Since you went to Jiangnan, you have received bribes, accumulated money and earned money, and made a lot of money. Your behavior is not good. How can I trust such things if you lose your virtue?"

Fang Zheng was furious when he heard this, stood up and slapped the table hard.

He was really angry. The boy named Zhao brought the topic to his bribes in a few words, and hinted to the heads of the family that the court was not virtuous, which made everyone doubt the court again. The gradually eased relationship between the court and the aristocratic family was so astonished by him that it began to confront each other, and his heart was really vicious.

But Zhao Liang said it was right that he accused him of accepting bribes and compensation. This happened to Fang Zheng. After all, accepting bribes is a disgraceful thing. As long as everyone knows it, you say it in front of so many people. Isn’t this slap me in the face? So a large part of Fang Zheng’s anger is anger and shame.

Fang Zheng was so angry that he shivered all over. I was kind to you. If you treat it as a blessing, if you don’t give you some excellence, you won’t know what the authority of the imperial imperial envoy is!

"Come on! Take it down!" Fang Zheng got angry.

Wen Sen and his subordinates, standing behind him, were already so angry that they were ready to move. Hearing this, he immediately stepped forward and prepared to capture Zhao Liang on the spot.

Slowly!" Fang Zheng thought about it, but still couldn't help but say, "I'll do it myself!"

After saying that, Fang Zheng rolled up his sleeves, crossed the heads of the family who looked surprised. He walked to Zhao Liang, raised his hand and slapped his mouth.

"We!"

The loud slap shocked everyone present, including the dancers dancing on the platform in the distance, and also stopped moving. He looked towards the water pavilion at a loss.

Zhao Liang was stunned by Fang Zheng, and a bright red slap soon appeared on his face. He covered his face, stared at Fang Zheng in disbelief, and said quietly: "You, dare you hit someone?"

The heads of each family were also stunned by this sudden change.

The court ministers have seen many people, but everyone is on the scene. Even if they are unhappy, they will only hide it in their hearts and will not show it. Although Zhao Liang was a little bit awkward, no one has ever seen the court ministers who turned against each other and took action on their own. They couldn't help but be surprised.

Since he had already taken action, Fang Zheng simply tore away the gentle disguise just now, revealing his nature.

"Bang!"

Another slap in the face, Fang Zheng's eyes turned red, and he gritted his teeth and said angrily: "I don't dare to hit you? Why can't I hit you? I am a high-ranking official, you are just a white body with a low-key mouth. Since you forgot the superiors and inferiors, I will take care of you for your father, so that you can teach you how to be a human being in the future!"

Zhao Liang was slapped twice in the face, and immediately woke him up. Seeing that he had lost such a big face in front of everyone, he immediately became excited and pointed at Fang Zheng tremblingly and said, "You, "You dare to hit someone, I, I don't care what kind of imperial envoy you are, I will fight you today!"

After saying that, Zhao Liang stomped his feet suddenly and raised his fist to beat Fang Zheng.

Fang Zheng dodged to the side, avoided his punch, and then said angrily: "Ho! I am a council who beats someone, how dare you fight back. Don't you die?"

Zhao Liang was stunned when he heard this. The Ye family in Hangzhou was an example. If he really beat the imperial envoy, their Zhao family would follow in the footsteps of the Ye family and would eventually be destined to be exiled for thousands of miles.

While Zhao Liang was hesitating, Fang Zheng had already swung his fist and took the initiative. He punched Zhao Liang hard on the nose with a "bang".

Zhao Liang felt pain and couldn't help but squat down with a "Oh" cover his nose.

Seeing that Fang Zheng was bullying himself and wanted to beat him up again, Zhao Liang subconsciously waved his fist to defend himself.

As soon as his fist reached Fang Zheng's nose, he suddenly heard Fang Zheng say coldly: "Did you forget the end of the Ye family?"

Zhao Liang was shocked and stopped his fist. Fang Zheng smiled coldly and punched him in the nose with a "bang".

Zhao Liang said "Oh" again, and was very angry. Later, he thought that this was not a solution. I can't beat you, and I can't stand here and let you fight in vain, right? Can't I run away if I can't beat you?

So the entire water pavilion fell into chaos again. The imperial envoy Fang waved his fists and chased Zhao Liang with a strong blow. Moreover, Fang Zheng made somehow punches like a god's help. Every time he punched, he hit Zhao Liang's nose, which made Zhao Liang sobbing and howling. I was calling you to provoke you? Why did you greet him every time?

Cable! You still run! I'll go to Hangzhou to beat your whole family one by one!" Fang Zheng chased Zhao Liang in anger and cursed.
To be continued...
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