The elders of the Criminal Hall did not expect Fang Yun to not give up. Gao Mo was immediately discouraged and said, "Fang Xusheng, it will take two or three days or more for the various families to mobilize their strength to activate the Lu Hou Seal. I hope you will think it through before that."
"If I think it through, not only will I hand over the civil service examination, but I will also introduce the constitution into the eclectic class. What should I do then?" Fang Yun looked at the elders of the Criminal Hall opposite him with a hint of sarcasm on his face.
The elder of the Criminal Hall suddenly felt overwhelmed.
"Ahem, that's not the right way to put it. The Constitution is obviously related to the Legalists, and has little to do with the Miscellaneous School."
"It has little to do with the Zajia family, but it has a lot to do with that person."
The one Fang Yun was referring to was Zongsheng.
The expressions of several ministers changed slightly.
Now many scholars already know that the Sage has been plotting to strengthen the Eclectic School and has even been intending to swallow up the Diplomats. If Fang Yun really presents the Constitution to the Sage, the Sage would not mind taking a nibble at the Legalist School.
After all, the Sage needs all the strength he can get to strengthen himself.
For other schools of thought, randomly absorbing the holy teachings might cause a crisis, but the Eclectic School originally put forward the slogan of "combining Confucianism and Mohism, and combining Nominalism and Legalism". As long as it is the holy teaching of the human race, the Eclectic School has a way to claim it as its own.
Gao Mo thought for a moment and said, "Let's put this matter aside for now. We have already agreed with the Miscellaneous School that we must not take any action before the Legalist Sacred Way Conference is completed. Therefore, in the next few days, I may have to trouble you to explain everything related to the Constitution to our Legalist scholars."
Fang Yun said: "I have already given the Constitution to you Legalists for free. If you want me to explain it in detail, no problem. Just pay me accordingly. If you want it, I will accept it, but I will not accept it, right?"
"Okay, okay. How much compensation do you need?" Gao Mo agreed readily.
"Protect Jingguo for ten years."
"I can't do it." Gao Mo refused.
"Five years." Fang Yun said.
"Let alone five years, I can't even do it for a month. I have already made it clear before. It is my duty to protect you, but I am powerless to protect Jingguo." Gao Mo explained seriously.
"After the Holy Way Literature Meeting, will you, the Fa family, just walk away?" Fang Yun asked.
Gao Mo said: "I will stay here to prevent you from going back on your word and doing something bad to you."
"It seems that you don't trust the Za family that much."
Gao Mo said meaningfully: "It won't hurt to be more cautious against miscellaneous people."
Fang Yun pondered for a moment and said, "It's fine for me to teach the Constitution, or even attend the Shengdao Literary Conference to express my thoughts on the future of Legalism. But I want a pardon."
Gao Mo was stunned, and the other elders were also a little surprised.
Given Fang Yun's contributions to the Legalists and his status as a virtual saint, if he really did something, the Legalists would have no choice but to find ways to protect him. Logically speaking, Fang Yun should not need to ask for a pardon.
The Charm of Indemnity is a token made by the Criminal Court and the Legalists many years ago. At that time, the human race was in serious internal strife and the Holy Path was in turmoil. In order to protect a few people and to achieve some kind of exchange of interests, the Criminal Court and the Legalists made the Charm of Indemnity.
There were less than twenty exoneration tokens produced by the Criminal Hall in total, and they had not been sent out since the Western Han Dynasty. Few people know about this kind of token now.
This token itself does not have much power, but it has an extremely powerful effect.
The Criminal Court and the Legalists can judge all human beings. Sometimes, the people in the Criminal Court and the Legalists will forgive and exempt some people from their crimes, but the Legalists may not forgive and will continue to target them.
This talisman of exoneration was made by a semi-saint of the Legalists. Once used, it will not only eliminate all crimes, but also prevent both the Legalists and the Criminal Court from pursuing the person. It will also eliminate the targeting of the person by the Legalists' holy way. It is a token that can truly wash away all charges.
Gao Mo thought for a moment and said, "There are still three unused pardon tokens in the Punishment Hall. If you really decide to use this as a reward, we can deliver it to you tomorrow."
"As soon as I get the pardon certificate, I will explain the Constitution to you." Fang Yun said.
"good!"
Fang Yun was about to stand up when Gao Mo coughed lightly and showed a very awkward expression. He said, "Fang Xusheng, can't you think about the matter between you and the Za family again? As long as you agree to give up Jingguo, after you are canonized as a saint, our Za family will definitely do our best to help you rebuild."
"Let me leave Jingguo, okay, but wait until they break my spine!" Fang Yun said, and walked out of the meeting room.
"well… "
Gao Mo let out a long sigh.
The content of Fang Yun's conversation with the elder of the Criminal Hall did not cause any change to the outside world.
All the Legalist scholars were rushing to the capital of Jing State, and all the people of Jing State were excited, believing that Jing State could be saved and that the Legalists would do their best to help Jing State.
The whole country of Jing was filled with laughter and joy praising Fang Yun.
In everyone's eyes, Jingguo's crisis was finally resolved.
However, as soon as Fang Yun walked out of the conference room door, he received a letter from the palace.
The Queen Mother convened a Cabinet Council meeting and only allowed the Cabinet ministers and Cabinet councilors to attend.
As the number of government offices in Jing State increased and more ministries were added, the number of cabinet councilors also increased.
When Fang Yun entered the palace, there were already 31 cabinet councilors present, and another seven cabinet councilors appeared in the form of projections using the power of the Holy Temple.
Fang Yun was the last one to enter. He glanced at the people in the hall and nodded slightly. The others did not perform any formal greetings, but just nodded in greeting.
The Queen Mother sat in the main seat in the middle. After Fang Yun took his seat, the others took their seats one after another.
Those sitting here are all important officials of Jing State.
The Queen Mother groaned for a few breaths and said, "Fang Xusheng, this cabinet meeting is mainly to discuss the Miscellaneous School and the Legalist School. I really want to know whether the Legalist School and the Criminal Court are ready to help the Kingdom of Jing with all their strength?"
Fang Yun looked solemn, and after thinking for a few breaths, he slowly said, "After the Holy Dao Literary Conference, everyone in the Legalist School will leave the capital."
The officials' faces changed drastically. Although Fang Yun did not say it directly, his implication was very obvious.
"So, is the secret deal between the Eclectic School and the Legalist School true?" asked the Queen Mother.
Fang Yun nodded slightly.
"Elders of the Criminal Hall, what do you want to talk to you about? Can you tell me a thing or two?"
Fang Yun said: "The main purpose is to invite me to participate in the Holy Dao Literary Society, and I agreed. In addition... the Legalists are willing to help me in times of crisis."
Everyone's expressions turned from gloomy to bright. The Queen Mother breathed a sigh of relief, her voice unusually clear. In order to hide her embarrassment, she picked up the teacup and drank water.
Cao Dean found that Fang Yun's face was still solemn. He frowned and blurted out: "Just to help you?"
The officials and the empress dowager changed their expressions again, and they all understood the meaning of Cao De'an's words.
Fang Yun sighed deeply and said, "Just help me."
With a snap, the teacup in the Queen Mother's hand fell to the ground.
Peace returned to the palace.
"I have received news that my family is preparing to make an all-out effort and may use my family's sacred doctrine. Is this true?" The Queen Mother stared at Fang Yun's eyes.
Fang Yun knew it was difficult to conceal, so he replied, "Indeed, in the near future, the Za family will use all its strength to suppress Jingguo, and there will even be other major moves that I don't know about."