When Xu Xun and Yang Yiqing came out of the palace together, Xu Xun saw his high-spirited expression, and unconsciously remembered that Yang Yiqing had spent most of an hour talking in front of the emperor.
The ease with which the mountains, rivers and geography came at his fingertips, everything from horse administration to civil affairs to military affairs to the tea and horse trade, everything from personnel to caring for the people and then to farming... Even though his impression of Yang Yiqing was already very good.
This time it improved by three points.
At this moment, they were approaching Xi'an Gate. Yang Yiqing, who was walking in the carriage, suddenly stopped, bowed his hands to Xu Xun and said, "It has been my long-cherished wish to be able to play as much as I did today, thanks to Mr. Xu's help."
"Yang Dutang, what are you talking about? If you weren't good at both civil and military affairs, even if this opportunity fell from the sky, it would still be in vain? As for what the emperor said before about being impeached, you don't have to take it to heart. If you are not impeached, you are a mediocre minister.
, even the elders of the cabinet and the ministers of the six ministries are exposed to open and covert attacks from time to time, not to mention you. The emperor has always been very critical of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and it is not possible to take this opportunity to carry out some purges.
It can be seen that Yang Dutang was originally the censor of Zuo Fudu, and it was natural for him to change his name at that time."
After all, Yang Yiqing had been in the official position for decades. How could he not hear such obvious overtones? He was shocked but also felt excited.
Although he did not enter the Imperial Academy, Ding You was later appointed an official and became a member of Zhongshu Sheren. He served in the central imperial office for several years. However, he did not know how to offend the elder and was released. Later, he was even banned for a time.
He was sent to Nanjing to serve as Minister of Taichang Temple, but after all, he rose from the fourth rank to the third rank. Then he took the title of Supervisor of Ma Zheng in Shaanxi Province, and held the title of Zuo Fudu Censor. He stayed in Shaanxi for four or five years.
Years ago, even though he wrote a lot of letters, he seemed to have been forgotten. Thinking about it, this is normal. The barrier between the third-level official position and the second-level official position is the most difficult one to cross in the officialdom. Many of our ancestors died at the third-level official position.
Become an official.
The minister is the second grade, the minister is the third grade; the left and right censors are both the second grade, and the left and right deputy censors are all the third grade. This level has to be jumped. Even if you can't enter the cabinet to worship the prime minister, you can at least be in charge of a department and you are also a censor.
The academy can also hold great power. A decade of hard study and decades of ups and downs in officialdom, isn't it just to show off your grand ambitions?
With Yang Yiqing's government, he would naturally not lose his composure in person, but his voice could not help but be a little dry. However, when he and Xu Xunyi bid farewell to each other at Xi'an Gate and mounted their horses, he hesitated again and again, and finally said in a low voice: "The emperor favors you, Master Xu."
Good intentions. I shouldn't have said anything pretentious. But although the little prince was hurt this time, things will definitely change in the north. I really can't worry about the three sides of Shaanxi... This time Xuanfu was attacked.
, someone once proposed the establishment of a Xuanda general system, but in the end nothing was done. It is unlikely that the bandits will invade Xuanda in the future, but it is not certain in Shaanxi. If possible, please give Mr. Xu some advice.
The emperor has re-established the Yan-Sui, Ningxia, Gansu and Trilateral General System, and I am willing to take the lead."
Looking at Yang Yiqing's resolute expression, Xu Xun felt mixed emotions in his heart. It can be said that he has been laying the groundwork since he met with Yang Yiqing's army. He even returned to Datong in triumph and walked with others all the way back to Beijing. Recommendation
Giving Zhu Houzhao was nothing more than hoping to drive a nail of sufficient weight into the court that the old men had a firm grip on. However, Zhu Houzhao also had this intention, and the eunuchs were willing to cooperate. Yang Yiqing was obviously moved, but at this time, he just wanted to
He said these words.
After a long silence, Xu Xun couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "Yang Dutang is a good man!"
Yang Yiqing didn't expect Xu Xun to praise him so highly after being silent for a long time. He couldn't help but show some pride: "A man should do what he wants and what he shouldn't do. I just don't want my years of hard work to go to waste halfway. Give me another year and a half.
, I will definitely give the imperial court an impregnable Shaanxi!"
"Okay, since Yang Dutang has this intention, then I will definitely try to make it happen."
Yang Yiqing felt that his unsteady heart had finally settled down, and he immediately smiled: "Thank you, Mr. Xu!"
Since coming to the capital, Xu Xun has been used to seeing strange things, but he has actually made a few friends, but Yang Yiqing is the first one to make him truly respect him. At this time, he couldn't help but stand while watching the people mount their horses.
He remained motionless for a long time, until someone called him from behind, and then he turned around and recognized Sun Bin, the Supervisor of Ceremonies and the writer...
"Master Xu." In just over a year, Sun Bin really didn't expect that the small character he once thought was not worth mentioning has now become a famous big shot. Therefore, he doesn't have to do it deliberately, he just does it.
With a very respectful expression and a meticulous salute, he said with a smile on his face: "Mr. Xu, Eunuch Xiao is currently in his private residence on the shore of Shichahai. He asked me to invite you to meet him."
"Eunuch Sun came just in time. I wanted to go there and have a look, but I was hesitant about whether it would be convenient. In that case, you will lead the way." When Xu Xun stepped into Xiao Jing's private residence again, when he looked at the flowers and potted plants in the three-acre plot,
Naturally, I will not be as surprised and uneasy as before. For those who are really in a high position, every detail will be broken into pieces as a mystery and considered carefully. In fact, to be honest, it is just a habit. But after entering the house,
Seeing Ruisheng, who was surprised and happy, he quickly came forward and knelt down to kowtow without saying a word. He immediately stretched out his hand and dragged the little guy up.
"Kowtow again. I'm almost a kowtow-worm in the palace. Haven't you kowtowed enough yet?"
"Not at all. I follow Eunuch Xiao and I almost don't have to kowtow to others!" Seeing that the little guy actually took his joke seriously, Xu Xun smiled unconsciously, took something out of his waist and threw it away.
Ruisheng hurriedly took it and said with a smile: "This is a trophy from this battle. It's not worth a lot of money. But I think the handle of the knife is carved from wood and the scabbard is also made of good leather. The workmanship is good. I think
I'll bring you one back to play with, or just keep it for self-defense."
"For...for me?" Ruisheng stammered and asked. When Xu Xun nodded, he immediately happily put it into his arms without saying a word. He thanked the young master repeatedly, and then seemed to be afraid that Xu Xun would regret it.
Yes, he rushed out of the house in a flash. Faced with this scene, Xu Xun, the deliverer, was a little dazed. After a while, he turned back to look at Xiao Jing, who was reclining on the bed. Seeing the old eunuch smiling all over his face, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
He laughed dryly and said: "I thought he had been with Eunuch Xiao for so long and he had grown old. Who knew he would still be so restless?"
"It's nothing. It's not like everyone is like you. You have an idea on the left and another on the right. As long as you give it a chance, you can shine." Xiao Jing said with a half-smile. Seeing Xu Xun's expression was as usual, he moved it.
Jin Tiao sat down in front of the bed, and he said bluntly, "However, this kid has a good heart. Our family said that he would resign as the chief ceremonial supervisor, but he was so nice that he actually said that he would follow us to serve this old man.
.Although he has never been to the inner school, our family’s honor allowed him to study there for two years, so that after he comes out, he will be able to fill the position of chief ceremonial clerk and write smoothly.”
"I appreciate Eunuch Xiao's kindness, but I sent him to the palace in the first place because his identity was exposed and he could no longer stay in Nanjing. In addition, Eunuch Xiao wanted him again, so I agreed and didn't expect him to really
What position can he achieve? Now that Eunuch Xiao wants to resign, he will simply take him with him. With his temper in the palace, I am worried that he will be eaten to the bone." Xiao Jing has always paid attention to Xu Xun's
Looking at his expression, seeing that he spoke calmly, and thinking that Ruisheng was really as Xu Xun said, he immediately smiled, but after thinking for a moment, he said: "Even so, think about it, you are a foreign official, even if the emperor
Chongxin, after all, it is impossible to be by the emperor's side every day. This time you went out quickly because of your dangerous tactics. If it really takes three to five months, or even a year and a half, plus the freshness is gone, you will
Can you guarantee that the emperor will always trust you? This is not a boast of our family. Ruisheng is just like this in front of people close to him. When he was the director of rites, he was still stable. With his temperament and his skills, the inner study hall
If you don’t want to go, just leave it beside the emperor and make a promise that you will be liked by others, so you don’t have to waste your talent with this old guy like us.”
Xu Xun originally thought that Xiao Jing's so-called heat stroke was just to retreat in order to test his reaction, but unexpectedly, Da Xun, who had been the most powerful person in the palace for many years, really planned to retreat. After a moment of astonishment, he
He couldn't help but frowned and said: "Eunuch Xiao, I might as well tell the truth. Although Ruisheng and I are masters and servants, from the bottom of my heart, I treat him like a younger brother. Several of the father-in-laws around the emperor are on good terms with me.
And I know Ruisheng’s temper best, and it’s too risky to go to the Emperor’s side.”
"What if our family insists that he go?" Xiao Jing sat up straight and said word by word, "Our family is not afraid to tell you, our team members in the palace all told him word for word.
As long as he comes to the emperor, those people will become yours."
"Eunuch Xiao, are you asking me to make a choice?" From an emotional point of view, Xu Xun was naturally unwilling. He brought Ruisheng into the capital to give it to Xiao Jing because he had nothing at that time and everything was tied to Xiao Jing.
But when Rui Sheng's details were exposed, he couldn't protect him at all. In the final analysis, he was unwilling. That is to say, Xiao Jing truly treated Rui Sheng as a junior and kept him by his side to teach him, and he gradually felt relieved.
But intellectually, he knew that what Xiao Jing proposed was definitely beneficial to him. Even though he and Liu Jin were still fighting fiercely, he was in the same boat as Zhang Yong, and he had the same interests as Gu Dayong.
But when there is a conflict, who knows who will turn against each other? Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh deeply, and his eyes suddenly became extremely sharp.
Just when he was about to speak, a person suddenly rushed in from outside, and it was Ruisheng. He looked at Xiao Jing, then at Xu Xun, and suddenly knelt down.