The scale of the Shao family's birthday banquet was quite large. There were hundreds of people at the banquet that Chen Yunfu saw alone. You must know that there were many more people who felt that they were not worthy enough and just gave birthday gifts and then left.

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There were hundreds of people, and a dozen tables were set up in the courtyard of the Shao family's back house.

Chen Yunfu naturally sat with young talents such as Shao Ziheng and Qian Yi. The people at the same table were basically second-generation officials.

The most popular one is also sitting in the first place, and the one who is praised by everyone is Guo Mu, the son of Guo Huan, the Minister of Household Affairs.

The Minister of Household Affairs is equivalent to the Deputy Minister of Finance. If he were released to future generations, he would be on the same level as Shao Zhi.

But here, Guo Huan is actually from the second rank, while Shao Zhi is only from the third rank. One level of official rank is overwhelming, let alone two ranks.

At the third level, every time you advance to a higher level, your power will increase by more than a tiny amount.

Therefore, Guo Mu's arrogance and arrogance come from the bottom of his heart.

Who has the biggest daddy in the audience?

"Look at his virtue with his nostrils turned upward."

Shao Ziheng couldn't stand his young boss anymore. After only three glasses of wine, he didn't want to drink anymore. He whispered to Chen Yunfu that it was unappetizing.

But Qian Yi was like a bitch, supporting Guo Mu in both words and with a flattering look on his face.

"Don't look at him now, how long can he still be able to bounce around?"

Although I don’t remember whether Guo Huan was executed by his clan after the Guo Huan case, Guo Huan himself was definitely dead, so how could Guo Mu end up well?

There was horror and disbelief in Shao Ziheng's eyes.

"This is the young master of the left minister of household affairs. His father has a deep-rooted family in the imperial court. How could he fall?"

It is impossible for Chen Yunfu to say that he had foresight. In fact, even without such foresight, Chen Yunfu still dared to be sure that Guo Huan would fall.

This is not a profound political sense.

"Don't forget Zeng Butang in the court."

Chen Yunfu smiled softly and buried his head in eating without saying anything else.

So no matter how arrogant Guo Mu is, what does it have to do with him? Filling his stomach is the main thing.

Shao Ziheng scratched his head in confusion and couldn't figure out what Chen Yunfu meant by this. But seeing that Chen Yunfu was unwilling to say anything and couldn't continue to ask on this occasion, he had to suppress his confusion for the time being and eat in peace.

After the birthday banquet, Shao Ziheng was busy for more than half an hour before sending off the guests one by one, so he was so busy that he didn't even think of asking Chen Yunfu the meaning of his previous words.

After sending Chen Yunfu away, I suddenly thought about it and said, "Oops."

"Heng'er."

Just when he was feeling upset, his father's voice sounded in his ears. Shao Ziheng turned around and saw his father accompanying Guo Huan all the way from the study. He quickly stood up and bowed.

"My nephew has met Mr. Guo, father."

"Hey, why is my nephew so heretical? Just call me uncle."

Guo Huan smiled and said to Shao Ziheng, and then addressed Shao Qiyan beside him.

"Brother Shao stays, Guo takes his leave."

Shao Zhi said okay and sent Guo Huan all the way out of the mansion. He stood in front of the mansion with his hands tied and waited until Guo Huan got on the carriage before turning around and going home.

"What is my son thinking about?"

Shao Zhi glanced at Shao Ziheng, who was still deep in thought, and said something casual.

The latter cupped his hands and replied truthfully: "At the banquet before, Guo Mu was quite arrogant. I was not angry, so I had a few words with Chen Yunfu."

"Chen Yunfu? Oh, that little monk who just moved here and returned to secular life."

"That's right."

Shao Zhi frowned with some dissatisfaction: "Whether someone is arrogant or humble, how can you allow you to talk more and forget the teachings of your father? Don't be the person who makes unreasonable comments."

It seems that the Shao family's etiquette education is indeed excellent, and Shao Zhi doesn't like the idea of ​​judging people behind their backs.

Shao Ziheng quickly admitted his mistake.

"Then what did Chen Yunfu tell you?"

"He said that Guo Mu won't be able to dance for much longer."

Shao Zhi's stepped foot suddenly hung in the air, and he stepped down again, his face slightly frozen.

"Hehe, he's just a kid with a yellow mouth, but he talks arrogantly."

Shao Ziheng followed his father, following his footsteps.

"Father, I also think his words are too dangerous. The Minister Guo has deep roots in the court. He has served in the Ministry of Household Affairs for fifteen years and has friendships with the government offices and yamen of seven provinces in the south of the Yangtze River. How can he say that?

Just fell down, but then Chen Yunfu said something else."

"What did you say?"

"He said, don't forget Zeng Butang in the court."

At this moment, Shao Zhi's face finally changed color and looked very serious.

"He really said that?"

"Yes, dad." Shao Ziheng didn't understand why his dad was suddenly so serious. He was a little scared, but he agreed honestly.

"This kid is incredible."

Shao Zhi was amazed and praised Chen Yunfu profusely, which made Shao Ziheng go crazy.

"Dad, is it possible that if he is right, then Minister Guo will really fall?"

Finally, Shao Ziheng asked: "But why? Father, you serve in the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Could it be that you have received some impeachment against that Minister Guo?"

"Imeachment has not happened yet."

The father and son entered the study, and Shao Zhi opened his mouth to clarify Shao Ziheng's doubts.

"You are still young and not familiar with politics. It is normal that you do not understand the profound meaning of this sentence. It is just that your father did not expect that Chen Yunfu, who is several years younger than you, actually sees it so seriously."

After two more words of praise, Shao Zhi spoke.

"Do you know the background of Zeng Butang, the Minister of Household Affairs in our court?"

Shao Ziheng blinked and responded: "I heard from my father that before he entered the court, Zeng Butang was just a scholar. He was known in Jinling for his virtuous reputation. He was recommended to the palace to answer questions in front of the emperor. Your Majesty appreciated his talent and promoted him to be the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs.

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"So, you still don't understand?"

Shao Zhi sighed, feeling slightly disappointed at his son's stupidity.

"Last year, the post of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue was vacant. Guo Huan had served in the Ministry of Revenue for fifteen years. He was very familiar with the work of the Ministry of Revenue. He should have taken this step forward both emotionally and rationally, but His Majesty actually

Zeng Tai was selected from the private sector.

Not to mention that he was famous for being a virtuous person and was famous in Jinling. There were hundreds of virtuous people in Jinling City. Why did he choose Zeng Taigong?

That's because His Majesty doesn't care whether he chooses Zeng Tai, Zhang Tai, or Li Tai. What he cares about is that someone needs to appear to stop Guo Huan."

When Zhu Yuanzhang selected Zeng Tailai as Minister of Household Affairs, his own behavior had already sent a very clear political signal, that is, he was very dissatisfied with Guo Huan!

Perhaps Zhu Yuanzhang had heard some rumors against Guo Huan, but there was no conclusive evidence so he could only stay put for now. However, he did not plan to promote Guo Huan anymore.

When the emperor is dissatisfied with a minister, the wise man should have run away.

The emperor wanted to find incriminating evidence but was afraid that he couldn't find it. If that didn't work, why not find a trumped-up evidence?

Shao Ziheng's eyes showed a look of surprise, and then he became confused again.

"What does father mean, is Guo Huan really in danger?"

"Um."

"Then since even dad is aware of this matter, how could Guo Huan not be aware of it? Why would he..."

"Why don't you return to your hometown after serving as an official?" Shao Zhi chuckled: "As you said, Guo Huan has deep roots in the court, so it is not easy to retreat bravely."

"That being the case, father, why are you still getting close to that Guo Huan?"

"To say you are confused, you are really stupid."

Shao Zhi frowned dissatisfied and scolded: "My father is the right-hand censor of the Imperial Procuratorate. If I deliberately distance myself from even the most basic human interactions at this moment, wouldn't it mean that there is no three hundred taels of silver in this place?"

We all serve as officials in the same dynasty, and we have to deal with everything on the surface. This can be considered as easing Guo Huan's heart and making him feel that he can still sit back and relax at this moment."

If you don't let the bullet fly for a while, how can you catch Guo Huan?

Perhaps Guo Huan had been alert from the moment Zeng Tai appeared, but as long as there was no news from the Metropolitan Procuratorate and Dali Temple, and coupled with the entangled interests behind Guo Huan, Guo Huan would still be lucky.

"If we choose Zeng Taigong, who has no political experience, to be the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Guo Huan will have to do all the errands up and down the Ministry of Revenue. The more he does, the more mistakes will be made, and the flaws will easily be exposed.

There are many, so Zeng Butang in the court is very important."

Shao Zhi raised his head and clicked his tongue in surprise.
Chapter completed!