Finally, Uncle Guo couldn't help it any longer. He looked at the young master who had been standing behind Xue Shenchen and said, "This must be the famous governor of Qingzhou, the young master of the Xue family, Xue Leihan, right?"

Seeing that he was mentioned, Xue Leihan hurriedly bowed and saluted: "I have met the Lord Shangshu. I am a low-ranking official. Xue Leihan came to Beijing this time to report the political affairs of Qingzhou to the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Personnel. I was short of time and did not have time to report to the imperial court.

I hope Lord Shangguan and Lord Zhao can forgive me."

Although the Xue family is not afraid, they still have to work hard to save face.

"Hey, why worry about such a trivial matter? We are all doing things for the imperial court, and some imperfections are inevitable." Shangguan Taiqing smiled and waved his hand: "Don't be a subordinate. In private, I will do this.

I call you nephew."

Shangguan Taiqing is a good person, and he has brought the two families closer with just one sentence. Zhao Zhonghai on the side frowned unconsciously.

Zhao Zhonghai also said quickly: "Whatever my nephew said, your political achievements in Qingzhou are obvious to all."

Xue Leihan smiled, and after getting her grandfather's nod of agreement, she bowed and called her uncle, making Shangguan Taiqing smile with joy.

Shangguan Taiqing came here firstly to find out Xue Shen's move to Beijing, and secondly to close the relationship between the two families. The call of uncle now really made Uncle Guo happy.

The Minister of Punishment, Xue Chengyi, had a straight face from morning to night. It was really difficult for the uncle and uncle to get close to each other, but it seemed that the two of them were much more reasonable.

"Mr. Xue, I dare to ask, does this junior have any serious business to do when Mr. Xue comes to Beijing this time? If so, my Shangguan family will definitely do whatever it can to help." Shangguan Taiqing made it clear.

Zhao Zhonghai secretly cursed the old treacherous and cunning, and then he handed over his hands and said: "Old Xue has given orders, and my Zhao family is also obliged to do so!"

Xue Shen said with some emotion: "Hey, you two are too polite, which makes me feel embarrassed. But I, Xue, really have something serious to do here."

"Mr. Xue, please speak." They both said at the same time.

Xue Shenchen gently put a hand on his knees and said quite seriously: "Currently, there are wars in the northern and southern borders of our Zhou Dynasty. The imperial treasury is in short supply, so we call on all the major families to help. My Xue family is a famous family in the south of the Yangtze River and is well-received by the world.

Your Majesty, I am deeply aware of the mighty power of Heaven, and am determined to support Beiliang Dao's war to conquer gold and promote the prestige of our country!"

Xue Shen said in a deep voice, but the expressions of Zhao Zhonghai and Shangguan Taiqing changed slightly as soon as he said these words.

Zhao Zhonghai was secretly surprised. He had not received any news about this matter. Could it be that Xue Shenchen had not discussed it with his father? Why on earth would the Xue family be willing to help Beiliang? You must know that supporting the front line with food and grass is not just a matter of casual spending.

It can be solved with a little money, but even if the Xue family is rich, it will still require a lot of effort.

Is it possible that the Xue family has a good relationship with the Marquis of Beiliang? Then this is too good.

Although Shangguan Taiqing also wondered why the Xue family took action, he was quite satisfied with the decision.

"Mr. Xue's devotion to the country and the people is truly worthy of his reputation. The Xue family has been loyal and loyal for generations. I believe that if your majesty and the queen mother knew about this, they would be very happy!" Shangguan Taiqing said with a smile.

“Mr.

"Haha." Xue Shen smiled deeply and said: "If my Xue family is to provide grain, we will definitely need capable officials to go to the front line to take charge of the transportation of grain and grass. I wonder if the two ministers have suitable candidates. I don't want the grain and grass to appear during the transportation.

What kind of loss?"

Xue Chengyi, who had been sitting next to him silently, grinned. You think that the food and grass of my Xue family are free, and you will let corrupt officials peel off a few layers of skin and transport it to the front line. You don’t know how much will be left.

Shangguan Taiqing and Zhao Zhonghai were stunned. There was something in these words. They held hands and said, "Do you have any suggestions, Mr. Xue?"

"Haha, since the two adults are so humble, I will rely on my elders to speak out." Xue Shen smiled deeply, pointed to Xue Leihan behind him and said: "They say that when you recommend a virtuous person, you should not avoid relatives. This grandson of mine, during the Fu Wang Rebellion,

He has served as the governor of Lingzhou, is quite familiar with the allocation of grain and grass on the front line, and has experienced the post of governor of Qingzhou, so I think he is the most suitable candidate!"

Zhao Zhonghai and Shangguan Taiqing were shocked. Doesn't this old man generally love and protect his younger generation? Why did Snow Shen Shen send his grandson to the front line with his own hands?

The two ministers were a little confused, and even Shangguan Taiqing had the same suspicion as Zhao Zhonghai. Did the Xue family have a good relationship with Beiliang Hou Chenyue? Then they had to try their best to help.

If this is really the case, Shangguan Taiqing will have to consider whether the Xue family has some agenda. After all, the Marquis of Beiliang holds the border military power and the Xue family has a great cause. It is scary for the two families to be close to each other.

Xue Shen picked up the tea cup on the table, took a sip, and said casually: "The Xue family, after all, if they are to join the court as an official, my grandson has been tempered on the front line twice.

, I think it will be smoother to enter Beijing in the future. Haha, just kidding, just kidding."

As soon as these words came out, the two ministers finally understood.

The Xue family's move is to pave the way for their grandson. He is already the governor of Qingzhou at a young age. This time he will go to the front line to gain enough qualifications to enter the capital. By then, Liaodong will be successfully recovered. This is Xue Leihan's great achievement.

One thing is more than enough to be a minister of the first rank, and the next step is to become a first-rank official.

Thinking of this, Shangguan Taiqing and Zhao Zhonghai both understood a lot.

Shangguan Taiqing sighed in his heart: After all, he is an old fox who has been in officialdom for many years, and this step is extremely bold.

Why didn't other aristocratic families take action? Wasn't it because it was unprofitable? They were worried that the Liaodong war would be defeated and the money and food they spent would be in vain. They were also afraid that they would win the war but not get the official position.

The Xue family dares to make this bet, betting that Liaodong can win, let alone how many people can have the courage to send their eldest grandson to the front line?

Zhao Zhonghai looked at Xue Leihan with complicated eyes, thinking that if the Zhao family could produce such a young hero, could he be as bold as Xue Shen and send him to the front line?

His answer is no!

During the Zhengnan War, there were many children from the capital who went and never came back.

"What do you think, my lords?" Xue Shen's deep words woke up the two ministers who were deep in thought.

Shangguan Taiqing said with a smile: "Nephew Xue is a great talent, I think he will definitely be qualified for this position!"

Seeing that Uncle Guo had expressed his stance, Zhao Zhonghai, who had long-term friendships with the Xue family, naturally agreed happily, saying that no one was more suitable for this position than Xue Leihan.

"Haha, in that case, Your Majesty and the Queen Mother need more kind words from the two adults." Xue Shen stood up and cupped his hands.

The two people quickly stood up and returned the courtesy, saying that the Xue family is the country and they should do their best to help.

After chatting for a while, the two ministers stood up and left. Shangguan Taiqing's driver left first. Zhao Zhonghai, who was a step behind, was about to go out when Xue Shenchen whispered beside him: "Your father is about this."

I am aware of it, and I believe you will receive a letter in a few days."

Zhao Zhonghai understood instantly that his father knew the news, so he would just do it.

Looking at the two carriages driving slowly away, Xue Chengyi said: "Father, the invitation from the Yuwen family has arrived. Please go to the mansion for a banquet."
Chapter completed!