The silver moon hangs high in the sky, and the palace of Qianqing is as warm as spring.
Shu Liang stepped on the snow and walked quickly to the palace gate. Then he stood in the outer hall for a while to get rid of the cold air, and then sent the young chamberlain inside to report.
With the return of the Supreme Emperor, the Empress also gave birth to a little princess, and Shu Liang had no more errands in the harem.
Therefore, the emperor agreed, and the great master returned to Dongchang in a low-key manner and resumed his position as governor.
Naturally, the DPRK and the Central Government also criticized this matter, but with the mediation of senior officials in the cabinet, no disturbance was caused in the end.
Of course, the biggest reason for this is because during the court meeting, Shu Liang pulled Liu Yongcheng out to block the gun.
Although the idea that the guarding eunuchs 'hijacked' the Emperor is absurd, the elders are obviously more accepting of the former than the idea that the Emperor secretly issued a decree and dispatched guarding eunuchs with heavy troops.
For court matters, the more absurd the explanation is, the more absurd it is, and the less likely it is to mention the things behind it.
Therefore, without detailed charges, Shu Liang avoided the limelight in the harem for a while, and no matter how low-key he came back, the courtiers could only turn a blind eye.
"Eunuch Shu, your Majesty has summoned you."
No matter what time it was, as long as he was in front of the emperor, Shu Liang was always considerate and respectful.
After receiving the summons, Shu Liang straightened his clothes and walked forward.
From the moment he stepped into the palace door, he bowed his head deeply, bowed slightly, walked quickly but silently to the palace, bowed his head and bowed.
"My slave, please pay your respects to your Majesty."
Zhu Qiyu put down the memorial in his hand, raised his head and said casually.
"Get up, why are you coming here so late?"
Shu Liang stood up respectfully, then raised his head slightly to look around the hall, and found that besides Hua En, there was another person in the hall, Cheng Jing.
You must know that as the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, especially when Shu Liang, the eunuch with a pen, is still in name, this Eunuch Cheng is very busy, and it has been a long time since he was with the emperor on a daily basis.
Unexpectedly, this time, it was so late and he was still in the Qianqing Palace. Could it be that he had some urgent government affairs?
Thoughts were swirling in his mind, but Shu Liang didn't ask any more questions. The greatest advantage of him was that he knew how to measure things. He would naturally say what the emperor should ask him to know.
Taking a few steps forward, Shu Liang had a smile on his face and said.
"Back to your lord, the news just came from the person I mentioned to you last time that the matter has been completed. Li Shilang agreed to introduce him to him before leaving the capital."
This was said vaguely, but it was also a sign of Shu Liang's caution.
Although he and Cheng Jing were both close confidants of the emperor, just as he would not interfere with the government affairs of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, he would never tell Cheng Jing about the affairs of Dongchang.
This is not a question of trust or distrust, but a duty that should be observed as a slave of the emperor.
Don't inquire about things you shouldn't inquire about. Likewise, you shouldn't speak nonsense about things you shouldn't inquire about. It's the same to anyone except the Emperor!
It should be said that there are many eunuchs in the harem, but the biggest reason why Shu Liang was able to come up from behind and surpass Xing'an, Zhang Yong, Wang Cheng and others to become the great eunuch second only to Cheng Jing is that he can stick to his duty.
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Zhu Qiyu had always been very satisfied with Shu Liang's caution, but when he thought of the person Shu Liang was talking about, he still couldn't help but feel a little disgusted.
Zhu Qiyu had actually dealt with most of the masterminds who had participated in the coup in his previous life.
Shi Heng, Zhang Fu, Cao Jixiang, and Wang Ji, who is still in prison, were either killed in battle, convicted, or killed.
When it was time to be cruel, Zhu Qiyu never hesitated.
It is true that they have done nothing in this life, but as military generals, they have both a disobedient heart and the courage to take action, which is enough.
It doesn’t matter whether you have done it or not. What is important is that if you have the intention and the courage, you should die!
However, Zhu Qiyu was not too anxious to touch Xu Youzhen.
There is no other reason than that he is a powerless civil servant.
There are so many strategies, it’s hard to be a pawn.
Xu Youzhen was different from those generals. Even if he had delusions, he would not be able to go into battle in person. In addition, the court had been so busy for more than a year, and Zhu Qiyu never had time to spare, so he never had time to deal with him.
Simply, he was left to fend for himself in the Hanlin Academy through the original "move to the south" proposal. Of course, Shu Liang was ordered to monitor him closely, which was indispensable.
However, Zhu Qiyu ignored him, unable to stop Mr. Xu from being too aggressive and trying to make ends meet.
First, he went to consult Chen Xun, hoping to build the canal through the Ministry of Works, accumulate merit for himself, and seek an official position. In the end, the canal was completed.
However, after all, he is not the presiding officer. With the title of associate councilor, the credit may be great or small. How to reward it all depends on the emperor's will.
So, he was sent away with a small reward of money, silk, gold and silver.
Regarding this matter, Xu Youzhen once asked Chen Xun, but Chen Shangshu was unable to do anything.
He was able to take Xu Youzhen there to participate in the construction of the canal, which was a big risk. Now that he has returned to Beijing, it is even less likely that he will offend Tianyan again for such a mere Imperial Academy student.
It should be said that in this situation, for most people, it is time to feel disheartened and stay in the Hanlin Academy with the documents.
However, this Mr. Xu is a person who is unwilling to accept the world. What he really wants to do is to make a difference in his official career.
So, he went around looking for people to help him out, hoping to let him out.
However, with Wang Wen in the staff department, no matter how tough the relationship he seeks, he will be directly blocked when he comes to this Lord Tianguan.
Wang Wen indeed did not know the specific situation of Xu Youzhen, but it was enough for him to know that this person had mentioned moving to the south, that the emperor had a bad impression of him, and that he obviously did not intend to use it.
In the end, Xu Youzhen tragically discovered the fact that if he could not change the emperor's impression of him, then no matter how hard he struggled, he would not be able to escape from the quagmire he was in now.
Mr. Xu is not a Taoist gentleman. On the contrary, he is good at maneuvering. As long as he can achieve his goal, he doesn't care what means he uses.
At this time, various troubles related to the Supreme Emperor began to arise one after another in the court.
Therefore, Mr. Xu keenly sensed the opportunity.
Nowadays, the emperor is surrounded by most of his ministers, direct ministers, and admonishers, such as Yu Qian, Wang Wen, and Chen Yi. Although these people are close to the emperor, and some are even trusted as confidants, they all have a common characteristic.
Just have your own persistence and principles.
In many court affairs, they would make compromises and safeguard the emperor's interests, but in some matters, they could not deceive their true intentions.
In terms of government affairs, there is no doubt that the emperor is wise and decisive, and can always put the country first. Therefore, the monarch and his ministers get along well with each other. Even if there are disputes, they can eventually settle down and compromise with each other.
However, in the matter of the Supreme Emperor, there are some things that are difficult to solve.
Or in other words, when it comes to issues involving the Supreme Emperor, the interests of the emperor and the interests of the country sometimes conflict.
What really made Xu Youzhen realize this was the impeachment of Shu Liang by the whole government some time ago! Gu
Don’t those bunch of Ke Dao Feng Xian know that Eunuch Shu is the emperor’s number one lackey? Don’t they know that what Shu Liang does is actually under the instruction of the emperor?
of course not!
However, they still want to make trouble and impeach. Moreover, adhering to the so-called etiquette and justice, no one in the court dares to speak openly for Shu Liang.
Even everyone in the cabinet could only try their best to mediate and try to make the matter as minor as possible, but no one dared to defend Shu Liang head-on.
Although in the end, Shu Liang was safe and sound, he just quit his job in the Dongchang and retreated to the harem.
However, in Xu Youzhen's view, this is undoubtedly an opportunity.
Around the emperor, except for eunuchs like Shu Liang, there was no real lackey among the courtiers who could tell where to hit!
Wang Wen, the official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, seemed to follow the emperor's footsteps, but he still did not say a word on this matter.
Because he couldn't go against his own conscience. Even if he knew that the emperor was behind Shu Liang, he couldn't defend Shu Liang regardless of right and wrong.
This is contrary to what he has learned and held for many years, and he can't do it.
But, Xu Youzhen can!
Although it is said that he also read the books of sages and took imperial examinations, in fact, Xu Youzhen's mind was not on learning. The reason why he studied the classics diligently was just as a tool to enter his official career.
He even didn't care about the so-called posthumous fame that most scholars pursue.
For him, career development is the most important. One day he will be in a high position, and people will naturally forget everything he has done.
So, he felt that he had found an opportunity.
The emperor needs a minister who can unconditionally safeguard the emperor's interests. He needs a minister who, at any time, dares to take the risk of being stabbed in the spine by ministers, and still says with a straight face, "What Eunuch Shu did is reasonable and legal, and there is nothing wrong with it."
people.
So Xu Youzhen approached Shu Liang.
Again, Mr. Xu is a pragmatist. He is willing to make friends with people who are beneficial to his career, and he is willing to do anything that is beneficial to his career.
For Mr. Xu, there is no psychological pressure at all in making friends with eunuchs.
The only reason why he hadn't taken this path before was, of course...
No way!
After being sidelined for proposing to move south, Xu Youzhen tried to take the eunuch route, but what he was looking for at that time was the most popular big brother, Cheng Jingcheng Eunuch.
The result, of course, was a disappointment.
When I arrived at Eunuch Cheng's residence, I didn't even enter the door, but I was blocked back by the sentence "Eunuchs are not allowed to make friends with courtiers in private."
Later, after Shu Liang rose to prominence, he immediately moved his residence to Dongcheng, just two streets away from Shu Liang's residence.
But unfortunately, this Eunuch Shu always looked like a tiger with a smile on his face, which made Xu Youzhen hesitate again and again, not daring to act rashly.
It was not until this court meeting that Shu Liang was dismissed as the admiral of the East Factory. Xu Youzhen saw clearly the real situation in the court, so she finally made a decision and went to the gate of Shu Mansion.
It should be said that this trip to Shu Mansion made Xu Youzhen feel like sitting on pins and needles.
From the beginning to the end, Eunuch Shu was very enthusiastic towards him, but he always had the urge to turn around and leave, for no other reason than to face the Dongchangchang who had been deposed as the official of Dongchangchang.
When it's public.
He had an inexplicable feeling, as if he had no secrets at all, and all his thoughts, whether visible or invisible, were like snow exposed to the sun in front of the former.
This feeling was very uncomfortable. Xu Youzhen didn't know why it was like this, but his intuition told him so.
Because of this, Xu Youzhen suppressed the uneasiness in her heart and managed to maintain the appearance of having fun between host and guest.
In the end, of course, it is impossible to get results immediately.
Because what Xu Youzhen really wants to find is the person behind Shu Liang, so waiting is necessary.
And Shu Liang did not live up to his expectations. He immediately went to the palace and reported Xu Youzhen's performance to the emperor. Of course, along with it, there were also Dongchang's daily remarks to Mr. Xu in recent days.
A detailed record of one line.
After Zhu Qiyu finished reading it, he was quite surprised.
Xu Youzhen's behavior reminded him of someone.
Zhang Cong of the Jiajing Dynasty.
A person who dares to go against everyone in the court, even tell lies with his eyes open, and still speak the truth clearly and without any guilt, will surely become a great person.
Zhang Cong is like this, Xu Youzhen... also has this kind of potential.
This path is a typical example of gambling on fame after death in exchange for prosperity and wealth in life.
Zhu Qiyu thought about it seriously and had to admit it.
Xu Youzhen, a speculator, quickly grasped the path that was most beneficial to herself after shedding her initial immaturity.
For this reason, Zhu Qiyu began to put aside his personal grudges for the first time and truly objectively examine Xu Youzhen.
When it comes to talent and learning, he has it, when it comes to ability, he also has it, and when it comes to courage, he also has it.
Apart from being obsessed with official career and doing whatever it takes to achieve glory and wealth, this person has almost no shortcomings.
However, this shortcoming of his was a shortcoming among civil servants, but in front of the emperor, it was undoubtedly a great advantage.
What emperor doesn't like his subordinates? How many lackeys can pounce on and bite them at any point?
Therefore, he was indeed a little excited at that time.
However, in the end, he still felt that it was cheaper for Xu Youzhen.
Zhu Qiyu is not a saint.
Xu Youzhen is not as capable of leading troops as Shi Heng and others, and is a direct threat to him, so there is no need to rush to deal with him, but it is impossible to let him go so lightly.
However, Mr. Xu has reached this point and is at the end of his rope. If Zhu Qiyu still pushes him out, he will really be forced to take the most dangerous path.
If that's the case, it's better to just deal with him.
Therefore, out of cherishment of talents and the kindness and magnanimity of the emperor, he decided to give Mr. Xu a chance.
So, today's scene happened.
In Li Xian's house, it was impossible to say that Xu Youzhen had not been persuaded. After all, Li Xian had almost broken all the windows.
However, what Li Xian didn't know was that his brother Xu Xian had no way out before he came to him...
This chapter has been completed!