Wu Mansion, in the study.

A very simple test was obtained by Zhang Yongming's true intentions.

Wu Shan naturally heard Lin Fu's report while hearing Lin Fu's report. He sighed softly in his heart, picked up the teacup and looked up at Lin Xuran and asked, "Ruoyu, why do you want to make such a test?"

"Beijing Chase is already imminent, but Guo Pu has a close relationship with the Xu family! I am now testing Zhang Yongming, but also testing Guo Pu's attitude. I want to see if Guo Pu will give us some promises!" Lin Xianran answered seriously

road.

Judging from the current situation, Guo Pu's position has become extremely critical. However, although Guo Pu has formed a deep friendship with them, he has not made any promises.

If things continue like this, once Guo Pu helps Xu Jie to deal with them, they will be in a more passive situation at that time.

Wu Shan held the tea lid in his hand, gently splashed the hot tea water, and judged carefully: "Since we have been in love for so many years, Guo Pu will not go against us and Xu Jie, but he should not do it.

Too much!”

"It's just that what the officialdom talks about is interests after all! If Guo Pu really attaches importance to your friendship, now that Zhang Yongming passes the news to him, he should come to explain in the afternoon!" Lin Qingran raised his eyes and looked at his father-in-law and said seriously.

Wu Shan took a sip of tea, pondered for a moment, shook his head and smiled bitterly with certainty: "I know Guo Zhifu's character, so he will definitely not come over to explain!"

Lin Qingran believed Wu Shan’s judgment. After all, Wu Shan had been with Guo Pu for more than 20 years, and Guo Pu is actually very snobbish. You can see a little bit from the fact that my father-in-law was in trouble last year.

Seeing that his father-in-law could see all this rationally and knew that Guo Pu would not choose to be a direct enemy of Xu Jie for them, he asked with a serious expression: "Father-in-law, what should we do now?"

The most optimistic result is naturally that Guo Pu is firmly standing on their side. However, judging from the current situation, Guo Pu's strength is growing rapidly, but it is impossible for him to easily choose to be an enemy of Xu Jie, and he may even turn to help.

Xu Jie targeted them.

Wu Shan looked up at the yard outside and said with a solemn expression: "Now many things are speculations, and Xu Jie has not taken action against us. Let's take a look first!"

Lin Qingran looked up at Wu Shan and nodded softly. He knew that this father-in-law did not have a strong desire for power, was not enthusiastic about political struggles, and did not have a good response at the moment.

Although he knew that Xu Jie would definitely take action, he didn't know what extent the other party wanted to do and what role Guo Pu would play. If he only asked them to send some people out, based on their current situation

, which is also an acceptable result.

Lin Qingran thought for a moment, knowing that the root of the matter was still in Guo Pu, and he didn't want to sit here and wait for death. He seriously proposed: "Father-in-law, I'll talk to Guo Pu tomorrow. What do you think?"

"You're going?" Wu Shan stopped pouring tea and looked up at Lin Qiran with surprise.

Lin Xuran faced Wu Shan's gaze and immediately explained: "I'll talk to Guo Pu first! If I'm having a breakup with him, you still have room for maneuver with him, so you won't let you and Guo Pu break up directly!

”

Wu Shan's heart moved slightly, took a sip of tea with a serious expression, and nodded gently, "That's it!"

The matter was settled, and then another guest came to visit.

This Spring Festival holiday is the most frequent period for officials to move around, and some officials even spent the whole day visiting.

What surprised Lin Qingran was that Gao Gong, the minister of Taichang Temple and the Imperial College, and Gao Yi, a scholar of the Hanlin scholar in Nanjing, visited him. Although Wu Shan was not very powerful, he had a great influence among the ministers. It is no wonder that Wu Shan had a great influence among the ministers.

Xu Jie would regard Wu Shan as the biggest threat.

Lin Qingran did not return to the north of the city, but spent the night in Wu Mansion. During this period, he went out to visit Li Chunfang, Dong Fen, two ministers of the Ministry of Personnel, and others.

The next morning, he went to Guo’s house alone for a visit.

Since Guo Pu was presided over by Beijing Chase this year, the Guo Mansion is crowded with people.

Although the results of the Beijing Inspection Commission are still some time away, we will start moving around now, instead of cramming at that time. In fact, many things have been finalized this Spring Festival.

Many officials are extremely worried about their personal future. Not to mention being dismissed from the court and never being hired, just being exiled is not an acceptable result.

They carried gifts early and handed them to the prayer posts to try to leave some good impression on Guo Pu, which made him "rude" at critical moments.

By the time Lin Weiran arrived, it was already crowded with people, but most of them were middle and lower-level officials wearing blue official uniforms.

"Lin Wenkui?"

Almost all officials recognized Lin Weiran at a glance. Even if they didn't know Lin Weiran's official, they could guess his identity from the third-grade crimson official uniform. Only Lin Weiran, the governor of Shuntian Prefecture, was qualified to wear this kind of clothing in the Ming Dynasty.

People are famous, the shadow of trees.

Lin Qingran came to the door and handed over a letter of worship and gifts. A middle-aged housekeeper came out in person and led Lin Qingran directly into Guo's mansion, which made the officials outside envious.

Lin Weiran followed the butler through the gravel road in the front yard, walked another corridor, and soon arrived at a elegant flower hall.

"Mr. Lin, my master is meeting with Mr. Gao, the minister of Taichang Temple. Please wait for a while!" Butler Guo was originally a clever person. He explained enthusiastically to a person with status like Lin Junran.

"It's okay! Butler Guo, please give me a gift!"

Lin Qingran naturally understood that Guo Pu was extremely busy now, and it was absolutely impossible to meet him as soon as possible, so he responded gently.

As for Gao Gong coming here to visit, it was a natural thing. Guo Pu and Gao Gong are fellow villagers in Henan. They had a close relationship with each other and were even a pair of natural allies.

Gao Gong was especially the teacher of King Yu. Once King Yu could inherit the throne, he would definitely join the cabinet and become the minister in the future. For a person like Guo Pu who is good at political speculation, Gao Gong is naturally also an important target for him to win over.

As for Gao Gong, even if he is arrogant and arrogant, he will naturally have to make friends with Guo Pu, the Minister of Personnel.

After Butler Guo asked his maid to bring tea, he said that he had something to do and said goodbye and left.
Chapter completed!