Nan Zhijin, a Zhongshu Shepherd, who was known for his rigorousness in the officialdom, "accidentally" smashed the priceless crystal bottle. Long Yan was furious and he was detained in Juanhou's Mansion.

Nanzhijin Zhongshusheren was a longer-term person, but after all, his position was not high, so his experience did not cause any major response. Even if there was any discussion, everyone was more interested in crystal bottles than people.

It is said that the crystal bottle was a spoiled by Chen Qi during the founding country's war in the north and south. It was very popular during his lifetime and often used for appreciation. Before his death, he wanted to bring it to the tomb, but at the last moment he changed his mind and left a decree specifically, requiring future generations to preserve it well and not to let it be covered with dust...

This kind of story cannot be recorded in the history of the country. No one can tell whether it is true or not. The narrator is confident, and the listener is itchy and sighs repeatedly, regretting that he has lost the opportunity to appraise treasures since then. It seems that he has never appreciated the crystal bottle just because he has no time.

At the end of the discussion, everyone mentioned the unlucky Zhongshu Shepherd, who agreed that he deserved his sins and could never get out again.

The Secretariat was panicked because of this. More than a dozen officials from all over the world, including the Secretariat, the Secretariat, and the Secretariat, rushed to the Juanhou Mansion at noon the next day to apologize. Finally, they were forgiven by the emperor and exempted them from the crime of inadvertent investigation of their employment. The Secretariat finally tactfully proposed whether to hand over Nanzhijin to the judicial office.

Han Ruzi didn't say a few words from beginning to end, and he waved his hand to the Central Secretariat officials as if he hadn't heard it. He waved his hand and asked the eunuchs to drive the officials of the Central Secretariat out.

The Secretariat still has normal responsibilities to be fulfilled, and the other officials have left. The Secretariat stayed at the gate and tried every possible way to finally invite someone who is closer to the emperor.

Chao Jing was no longer a fishing village boy from that time. He was familiar with how to deal with officials, especially high-ranking officials. He walked out with his hands behind his back, stood on the steps and looked left and right, dragging his long voice, "Who is looking for me? Why don't you even have a ghost?"

The Secretariat Ling stood at the stairs, and after all, he was a fourth-rank official. He was qualified to enter Tongxuan Hall to attend a large-scale court meeting. He could even make comments in Qinzheng Hall when necessary. Now he nodded and laughed at the relatives from other provinces who came to ask for noble people to do things.

"Here, General Chao, I'm here."

In contrast, Chao Jing's position was much lower, just an ordinary soldier in the Suwei camp, who had no grade, but was called "General".

"Oh, it's you." Chao Jing greeted him with a smile, and he would be polite if he bowed his hand a little.

The Secretariat wanted to invite General Chao to dinner, but was rejected. He wanted to find another secluded place to talk, but was rejected. In the end, he had to pull General Chao aside and stay away from the gate. He first praised him and read the books that he had been reading for decades came in handy. Although Chao Jing probably couldn't understand, he grinned and enjoyed it very much.

The Secretariat finally asked why the emperor cared so much about the crystal bottle that he detained a Secretariat and was not allowed to participate?

"Have you heard of the origin of that crystal bottle?" Chao Jing asked in surprise.

Zhongshuling heard it, but he didn't believe a word, "I heard it, but I think it's just a toy after all..."

"Playing? Haha, no wonder your Secretariat doesn't have a high-ranking official, and they are not welcomed." Chao Jing shook his head.

The Secretariat was startled and hurriedly said, "Is there any other statement in the crystal bottle?"

This time, Chao Jing pulled the Zhongshuling and walked aside for more than ten steps. It was far enough from the gate. There was no one on the left and right. I didn't know what he was hiding, and then whispered: "Where is the rumor in the market that I said it was 'official', do you understand?"

"In the palace?"

"Shh, I want it if you don't want it."

The Secretariat's face changed slightly, "Yes, rumors are everywhere, General Chao continues."

"Rumored that a last order from Taizu was hidden in the crystal bottle. At that time, the Great Chu was built and was not stable enough. Taizu was worried that his descendants would have no money to use, so he dug up a mountain and stuffed it with gold, silver and treasures. The last order was related to this. Your Majesty is short of money now, and he wants money to suppress the bandits. When the autumn comes, many merchants come to ask for debts and need even more money. Your Majesty is interested in the last order and specially invites the crystal bottle from the palace. As a result, it is broken by your people."

The Secretariat smiled bitterly. The emperor was rich in the world, and where he was must be the safest place. There is no need to find another place to hide treasures. It takes at least tens of thousands of people to dig mountains. It is impossible to cover up people's eyes and ears. As for the so-called will, it is even nonsense. Without the custody and verification of the relevant ministries, even Taizu's handwritten letter could not be an edict.

Ordinary people may believe in this kind of thing. The Secretariat deals with memorials, imperial edicts, and edicts every day, so how can they be deceived? But he couldn't say he didn't believe it, so he had to say, "The bottle was broken, was the will found?"

"Did I say the will is in the bottle?"

Zhongshuling nodded.

"No, you must have heard it wrong. I said that the clue of the will of the will is in the bottle and is drawn on the inside of the bottle. Now it is broken and cannot be pieced together. The clue is broken at once. There are countless treasures and can never be seen again."

Chao Jing spread his hands and expressed his regret.

"So that's it." The Secretariat could only show a sudden realization, look at the door in the distance, and whispered, "The saying of the will of the will is false and true, not necessarily true. General Chao is a close person around His Majesty. He speaks the most important thing. Can you ask for love for Nanzhijin?"

Chao Jing then walked a long way through the Zhongshu Ling, "Is a small Zhongshu Sheren worthy of such importance to adults?"

"Nanzhijin has been in the Secretariat for the longest time in the Secretariat Province, is familiar with various rules, and is highly valued by the Secretariat Supervisor. He often asks him for advice, so..."

Chao Jing thought for a while, "It's okay to help, but I don't know you very much..."

The Secretariat Ling was ready and smiled and said, "Mr. Zong Zhengqing Han, who was transferred from Luoyang, is very familiar with me."

"Han Chou?"

"Yes, I heard from Lord Han that General Chao has insomnia and needs to use a golden pot to decoct medicine. I wonder if I have enough of it recently?"

This time it was Chao Jing's turn to be stunned, "Ah? Ah, the golden pot... is it just a golden pot? Yes, it is indeed necessary. That thing is used to treat insomnia, too lacking."

The Secretariat smiled tacitly, "Tonight, General Chao will accept a little gift."

"Why are you giving gifts? It is my blessing for adults to be friends with me. It is enough to invite me to drink. We use an ordinary cup and bowl, not gold. The thing is too small, but it is too heavy to hold it, haha."

The Secretariat replied with a laugh and bowed his hand to say goodbye, feeling much more relaxed.

Chao Jing walked towards the mansion, opened his arms and gestured the size of the golden pot. At first, it was just a small medicine jar, constantly expanding, and finally became as big as a tripod. He made a gesture and weighed it twice, shook his head, feeling that he could not hold it no matter what. Suddenly, he opened his mouth and bit it, and smirked all the way into the mansion.

Several guard soldiers guarding the gate looked at each other but did not dare to laugh.

"I came up with a clever plan!" Chao Jing broke into the study and said excitedly.

The emperor was discussing the bandit suppression with several noble servants. When he heard the voice, he looked at the door. Chao Jing stuck out his tongue and hurriedly bowed and retreated, but he kept guarding the door and was in a hurry to see the emperor.

Finally, all the noble servants left, nodding to him regardless of whether they recognized Chao Jing or not.

Chao Jing asked the eunuch to inform him this time, and only entered the study after receiving permission, "Your Majesty, I came up with a clever plan that can be used to pay off your debts!"

Han Ruzi smiled and said, "It's really rare, let's talk about it."

"Your Majesty owes a lot of debts? I heard that a businessman has come to Beijing to ask for debts recently, right?"

"Well, there are some."

The emperor took all the IOUs for the refugees in the world, and at the same time he also had evidence that many merchants bribed officials, intending to kill chickens and scare monkeys when necessary, but many of the IOUs were borrowing normally, and the Shaofu had to pay it back. Now most of the businessmen were required to pay the bill.

Qiao Wanfu, an official from the Shaofu, reminded the emperor that merchants are profit-oriented, and it is precisely those illegal merchants who have the most IOUs. They are watching and will sooner or later rush forward and will trick a large number of legal persons to demand debts together, so that the court will not blame the public, and the emperor must prepare early.

In any case, the emperor needed a lot of gold and silver to make up for the deficit.

Chao Jing stepped forward and said, "The people are poor, even the emperor is poor, and the money is in the hands of the officials. Just now, the Zhongshu Ling, who was called, promised to give me a golden pot for making medicine, and I will give it tonight. Then he must have a larger golden pot in his hand. As for the higher-ranking officials, they must have a golden boat, a golden room, and a golden palace, right? Your Majesty is in trouble. There is only one golden concubine, who has not brought it back yet."

"Nonsense." Han Ruzi scolded, unable to help laughing, "Your trick is to let the minister pay off my debts?"

"Yes, anyway, they have money. If they catch a Zhongshu Sheren, they will give them a golden pot. If they catch a hundred or more, they will have the money to repay the debt?"

Han Ruzi smiled and shook her head, and asked, "Shu Ling bribed you. Is he asking you to plead for Nan Zhijin?"

"Yes, I was taking bribes under the order. Your Majesty was busy when he went out. He didn't have to tell His Majesty. He could explain it clearly afterwards."

"Well, you made a contribution."

"What about my trick?"

"Your trick..." Han Ruzi was about to laugh at him, but suddenly changed his mind and thought about it carefully for a while. Of course, it is impossible to "kidnapping" the minister to extort ransom. It is impossible to let the minister help pay off the debt. It is equivalent to breaking with the court. The emperor will not even enjoy the benefits of rules and conventions in the future, and it will not be worth the loss.

But Chao Jing’s idea is not completely undesirable.

"Let me think about it carefully." Paying off debts is not an urgent task. Han Ruzi's purpose of seizing Nan Zhijin was to retrieve Zhao Ruosu.

Han Ruzi did not choose Nanzhijin specifically. In fact, he had no impression of this person or this name, but this person came to deliver memorials, so even if he was in trouble.

The nervousness and generosity of Zhongshuling made Han Ruzi feel moved, and he began to feel that this Nanzhi spirit was probably not that simple.

"After getting the 'golden pot', I will send it here so that I can see it for a long time."

Chao Jing said helplessly: "If there is no outsider, your Majesty should not be fooled by me: what will the bribe I accepted under the order end up falling into His Majesty's hands?"

Han Ruzi laughed, "This time is different. Maybe I can leave this 'golden pot' for you."

"Really?" Chao Jing jumped up with joy.

(It seems that the two chapters tomorrow cannot be made up, so I need a break, and I will have a chapter tomorrow. Many readers should still be working, and QQ chat will be changed to next Sunday, so I hope you know.) (To be continued.)

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