Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Quite a few people forced a smile at Fang Zheng and then quickly turned away, indicating they didn't want to engage.

Yang Yingcai, however, stared intently at Fang Zheng with reddened eyes.

That damned dog wanted to open a girls' school, plastering advertisements all over the newspapers. His only granddaughter was now clamoring to go to school every day.

Wasn't this ruining the family's reputation!

If he didn't agree, she would cry and make a fuss. If it weren't for this fellow, how could such trouble have arisen out of nowhere!

The Yang family had always been known for their scholarly traditions, but now their descendants were desperately trying to mingle with commoners.

Fortunately, His Majesty had given him the opportunity to publicly debate with Fang Zheng today. He would refute him to death in a moment!

Fang Zheng also sized up Yang Yingcai.

This guy had been at odds with him since he entered the court.

There was no real conflict of interest between them in essence.

He was purely an old zombie, disagreeing with his philosophy and wanting to bite people.

He didn't know why he was suddenly acting crazy this time. He had already resigned, yet he was still showing no respect?

Judging by this posture, he was going to attack him as soon as he came up!

Thinking of this, Fang Zheng cupped his hands and smiled, "Master Yang, long time no see."

"I dare not see you. Commandant Fang has even been an emperor. Such a talented young man, this old man is afraid he would feel ashamed of himself," Yang Yingcai said blandly.

Many people covered their mouths and looked at the two of them.

Fang Zheng's expression froze, and he couldn't help but curse inwardly.

This old bastard, why bring up what shouldn't be mentioned!

Seeing a faint sneer on the corner of Yang Yingcai's mouth, Fang Zheng smiled foolishly, "Master Yang is quite self-aware even at this age."

"You...!" Yang Yingcai widened his eyes and angrily flung his sleeves.

He almost forgot. It had been too long since they had argued. This dog had no shame.

"Do I have any feud with Master Yang? I heard you were the first to oppose me when I opened the school. Although I, Fang Zheng, have no official position, I still have the title of驸马都尉. Is Master Yang so eager to step on me?" Fang Zheng said calmly.

Yang Yingcai said disdainfully, "Is that what you call a school? Commandant Fang, since you know you are the驸马, you are still openly recruiting women into Dongjiao University, causing unrest and making women not think about staying at home to teach their children and support their husbands. Is this appropriate! ?"

As he spoke, Yang Yingcai's tone gradually rose.

The surrounding people discussed in low voices, and some nodded from time to time.

Fang Zheng glanced around, seeing many people waiting to watch the joke, and squinted his eyes and said, "I see that you are determined to oppose me. Let's not waste our words here. Let's make it clear to His Majesty who is right and who is wrong."

With the words spoken to this point, Yang Yingcai didn't hold back anymore, chuckled, and said in a low voice, "How about this old man just wants to oppose you? This old man will never allow you to corrupt the court's discipline!"

"Not to mention this school, even the Pingwan County's wide trade matter, this old man will not let you succeed."

"Don't think that the play you and Minister Xu put on in the palace before, this old man didn't see it. Yang Fengfan is also your man, right?"

It turned out that this old guy had placed his men in Xinzhang County near Pingwan County.

Fang Zheng glanced at him: "Why didn't you say it when you saw it? Yang Fengfan was also pushed out by your own people. What are you pretending to be, a divine strategist?"

"Hmph!" Yang Yingcai's old face turned red, and he turned his back.

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"Your Majesty, there's an argument outside Wu Gate," Guo Tianyang reported in a low voice.

"Fang Zheng?"

"Commandant Fang and Master Yang, the two are simply tit-for-tat."

Emperor Jing sipped his tea, and just as the teacup reached his lips, he couldn't help but chuckle.

"They really can't have a moment of peace. Let them come in.朕 wants to see how they argue in front of朕."

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The ministers entered the hall and returned to the familiar working environment.

Fang Zheng couldn't help but feel a little emotional. He looked up and saw Emperor Jing sitting on top, gazing at him.

Looking at his eyes, it was hard to tell whether it was good or bad, so he could only show a simple and honest smile first...

Seeing his appearance, Emperor Jing swept his eyes and turned his gaze elsewhere.

This beast is really able to hold his breath. He hasn't come to the palace to greet him once since he returned to Beijing for so long.

It seems that he really doesn't want to be an official. He deserves a beating!

After the ministers finished their salutations, Emperor Jing said: "Yesterday, Qing Yang said that he impeached Fang Zheng and opposed the opening of a girls' school at Dongjiao University. Today, Fang Zheng has also arrived. Let's make it clear who is right and who is wrong."

Yang Yingcai immediately said: "As I said yesterday, although the beginning of women's enrollment is just beginning, it will inevitably lead to chaos in the future. In addition, Commandant Fang is the驸马 and can also be regarded as a member of the royal family. If this continues, I am afraid that the people of the world will laugh at us, and the majesty of the royal family will no longer exist."

Fang Zheng said calmly: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Dongjiao University is my private property. Since it is private property, I should have the right to dispose of it. Whether the enrollment is male or female does not violate any law of my Great Jing. Master Yang's words are purely nonsense and even subjective speculation. To put it more seriously, this is a naked slander!"

"Furthermore, my Dongjiao University's Girls' School is personally presided over by the princess! Zhao Linglong has also joined the school with increasing reputation, and the common people yearn for it. How can it be ridiculed by the people of the world? I am afraid that Master Yang is in a high position and no longer knows the people's conditions."

Yang Yingcai raised his eyebrows: "Subjective speculation? Although Dongjiao University is your private property, everyone in the world knows that it is one with the Royal Academy of Sciences. May I ask the officials in the hall, who doesn't think so?"

"Speaking of people's conditions, Commandant Fang only understands the people's conditions in the capital, right? Which of the officials in this court is not a model for scholars all over the world? Their ideas just represent the people's conditions in the north and south of my Great Jing!"

The ministers nodded in agreement.

Li Yuanzhao sat above, with anticipation on his face.

Today's situation is completely unfavorable to Lao Fang. I wonder what he will come up with to break the situation.

Seeing the situation was favorable, Yang Yingcai continued to talk eloquently: "Not only that, but the Banshan Daily is also under Commandant Fang's name, right? For several consecutive days, you have been extensively reporting on the custom of abandoning infants in the capital, causing unrest among the people."

"Then I can't help but ask! These news reports can be understood if they are issued for one day, and they are also reasonable if they are issued for two days. What about after three or four days? How do you explain it?"

"What is your purpose in sending these? What is your motive? Who are you satirizing? What do you want to insinuate?"

Faced with Yang Yingcai's four consecutive questions, Fang Zheng was silent...

Good fellow, in other words, didn't he just want to imply to others that he was unfavorable to the court?

This old thief is purely trying to disgust himself.

I, Fang Zheng, am a staunch patriot. Besides, the news has been reviewed by the palace. Would I be afraid of your tricks?!

Emperor Jing's expression couldn't help but become a little strange, and he curiously looked at Fang Zheng.

Although he didn't take Yang Yingcai's words to heart, he was indeed curious as to why the Banshan News Agency had published so many news about abandoned infants for days.

After briefly sorting out his thoughts, Fang Zheng said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the abandonment of infants is actually closely related to my desire to open a girls' school."

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