It was night, three butter candles lit in the tea room, which were as bright as daytime. Xu Jin and Xu Jie sat on the opposite side of the coffee table. At this moment, both of them were dressed as scholars, with similar ages and surnamed Xu. They were both talented men with the same name as Tanhua. They both had high appearances and had similar temperaments. There were no two identical leaves in this world, but there were quite a lot of coincidences!

Xu Jie, a well-known figure in history books, is a top master who plays politics. Looking at the entire Ming Dynasty, it is estimated that only his disciple Zhang Juzheng can compare with him. Zhang Juzheng surpassed Xu Jie in power, but his realm should not be as good as Xu Jie. Xu Jie was able to retreat bravely when his power reached its peak, and Zhang Juzheng held great power until he was exhausted. This not only caused a catastrophe for his family, but also made him feel at ease after his death.

However, Xu Jie, a nearly perfect figure who plays politics, was not very successful in disciplining his children. As a result, he was still caught by his political opponents and eventually lost his virginity.

The reason why Xu Jin admired Xu Jie was largely due to preconceived ideas in history books. Of course, Xu Jie's performance in reality did not disappoint him. He was a very calm and quick-thinking young man.

"There is a secret letter here, which was ordered by the emperor to pass it over to Duke Jingguo." Xu Jie took out a letter from his arms and handed it over with his hands.

Xu Jin was not surprised. It would be a strange thing if Zhu Houcong didn't write a private message to him. Xu Jie was really calm. It was not until the dinner and after taking a bath, he made an appointment with him alone before he could show off the emperor's secret letter, as if he had expected that he would meet him alone.

Xu Jin took the secret letter from Xu Jie and put it in his arms. He did not open it on the spot to watch it. He chatted with Xu Jie intermittently and asked about the current events that had happened in the court recently.

After some chat, Xu Jin keenly realized that with the return of Zhang Cong and Gui E, the pattern in the court had changed again. Liao Ji and Jin Xianmin withdrew from the cabinet, Wang Zan, Zhai Luan and Xia Yan entered the cabinet. Wang Zan was once a new noble faction. Now it seems that Fang Xianfu, the Minister of History, is also a new noble faction. Unconsciously, the new noble faction has regained the court dominance, but the former guardian ritual has fallen apart.

Jia Yong, the chief assistant, is another useless. It is estimated that it will be replaced by the second assistant Wang Zan in the future. Fortunately, there is Xia Yan in the cabinet, otherwise the upstart school will really be the dominant one.

"Oh by the way, the officials forgot to inform Duke Jingguo. In fact, the Empress first took the initiative to propose to the Emperor Nazhier as her concubine." Xu Jie suddenly said.

A faint surprise flashed in Xu Jin's eyes and said, "So that's it. The Empress is really humble, virtuous and virtuous, and has the legacy of Empress Taizu Xiaoci Gao (Empress Big Foot Ma). This time it can be said to be a beautiful story!"

Xu Jie looked at Xu Jin calmly: "No, now the queen has a very good reputation in Shilin and the people, and all officials praised it."

Xu Jin nodded, but thought in his heart that it was strange. With his understanding of Queen Wu's several contacts, the other party was clearly a jealous person, extremely jealous and narrow-minded, and there was no reason to take the initiative to ask the emperor to take Zhier as his concubine. Could it be that he has changed his temperament or received guidance from an expert?

As the saying goes, the country is easy to change, but the nature is difficult to change, so Xu Jin feels that Empress Wu is more likely to get guidance from experts. Knowing that it is impossible to stop the emperor from being able to win a good reputation, he takes the method of retreating to advancing.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed in Xu Jin's mind, as if he had caught something. He picked up the teacup and took a sip, staring at the candlelight and was slightly ecstatic!

At this time, Xu Jin remembered what Xu Jie said before. Wang Zan, the second assistant of the cabinet, Fang Xianfu, the Minister of History, and Zhang Cong, the doctor of the Ministry of History, recommended Yu Dayou to replace him. In other words, this was a consensus reached by upstart factions such as Zhang Cong.

Then... Empress Wu took the initiative to propose that the emperor would be the concubine. Could it be that it would be to cooperate with Zhang Cong and other upstart factions to transfer herself back to the capital, with the purpose of removing the military power in her hands? You should know that if she returns to Beijing for Luo Zhier's marriage, she will not be able to continue to lead the army, and it would be natural to recommend others to replace her.

Xu Jin couldn't help but be slightly shocked. If it was as he thought, wouldn't it mean that Zhang Cong and other upstart factions have joined forces with Queen Wu and want to deal with him in partnership?

As the saying goes, once you are bitten by a snake, you have been afraid of the rope for ten years. Because of Xin'er's incident, Xu Jin was almost killed by Lu Bing, Zhang Cong and others. So now you have discovered some signs and immediately became alert.

When Xu Jie saw Xu Jin looking at Zhuhuo, he couldn't help but feel moved. He didn't bother him. He picked up the teacup and took a sip, and then put it down gently.

Xu Jin came back to his senses and smiled and said, "It's very late. Zisheng has been working hard all the way. Let's go back and rest. I have sent someone to Tongsanghad and Toro Fire, and ordered them to set off to Jiayuguan to welcome the imperial edict. It is estimated that they will arrive within ten days."

Xu Jie stood up and bowed, saying, "I'll say goodbye."

"The Ming Dynasty coach took Brother Sheng to visit the famous Yangguan, and then return to Jiayuguan with you to attend the enthronement ceremony of King Shunming and King Anle!" Xu Jin also stood up and bowed and said.

"You are polite to you, please say goodbye!" Xu Jie bowed his hand again and retreated without being humble or arrogant.

After sending Xu Jie away, Xu Jin sat down again, his eyebrows suddenly frowned, and his eyes became sharp.

Speaking of which, Zhang Cong is really difficult to deal with. He has been dormant twice, and has been dormant for two years and has returned to the court. It turns out that a centipede worm dies without being stiff!

However, Xu Jin had to admit that Zhang Cong was not only lucky, but also thoughtfully. Last time, he actually saved his life in the rebellion of Lu Bing and others. He was demoted to the postmaster for only two years and immediately seized the opportunity to return to the court. It is obvious that Zhang Cong also deliberately chose to return to the court during this period of time.

A trace of coldness flashed in Xu Jin's eyes. Last time he did not choose to chase Zhang Cong. First, he took care of Jiajing's feelings, and second, he was disdainful. Unexpectedly, his temporary magnanimity actually brought the other party's vengeance.

At this moment, Xu Jin had made up his mind. If Zhang Congzhen colluded with Empress Wu to plot against him, then he would be polite this time. No matter who he was, he would just knock him to death with one blow.

Xu Jin thought for a moment, then took out Jiajing's secret letter from his arms, checking that the fire lacquer was sealed correctly, and then he opened the letter paper inside. However, when Xu Jin saw the name at the beginning of the letter, he almost sprayed a mouthful of tea.

"My wife, brother-in-law, Xu Qing, I see my name as my face. I want to take Zhier's sister as my concubine. Do you have no objection? I will hold back my opinions. Zhier's sister has been married. Hurry up and go back to Beijing to arrange a plan. Although the Turpan people are hateful, it doesn't matter if they get rid of it later. But I and Zhier's sister's sister dare not delay..."

Xu Jin couldn't help but laugh and cry, as if he saw Jiajing winking in his face.

Jiajing's secret letter is colloquial, with nearly a thousand words of words, and sometimes he even swears directly. If it is seen by outsiders, it may be shocking.

In the letter, Jiajing first talked about his marriage with He Zhier, and also mentioned the attitudes of Empress Wu and Empress Dowager, with joy and happiness between the lines. Then he mentioned Yu Dayou's regaining Annan, and his complacent feelings were beyond words (the territory was expanded again), and explained the reason for letting Yu Dayou replace Xu Jin, obviously because he was worried that Xu Jin would be unhappy. At the end of the letter, Jiajing also agreed to send Huang Dacan to Yarkand to allow the two countries to open up mutual trade and develop friendly relations.

After reading Jiajing's private message, Xu Jin felt better, because from the lines, he could see that Jiajing still trusted himself very much. He summoned himself back to Beijing without the intention of depriving his military power. It was a pity that if he gave himself several more months, it would not be impossible to wipe out Turpan.

Fortunately, the person recommended by Zhang Cong was Yu Dayou, and this guy should be competent. The only thing he was worried about was that the generals would not obey him. As the commander of the three armies, Xu Jin did not know the powerful generals under his command. They were all arrogant and arrogant. Except for himself, no one could be able to subdue him, and it might cause trouble.

Xu Jin put Jiajing's secret letter in his arms and put it back in his arms. He was about to stand up when he suddenly saw a big bald head flashing outside the door, and he couldn't help but raise his sword eyebrows and said, "Big Head, you are so sneaky, go in and talk!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw that Zhao Datou smiled embarrassedly and flashed in: "Master... have a tea!"

Xu Jin couldn't help but laugh and scolded: "If you have something to say, just say it, let it go if you have farts, don't mess with it."

Zhao Datou scratched the back of his head and asked carefully: "Master, when will we go back to Beijing?"

Xu Jin said calmly: "When Yu Dayou comes to hand over, let's talk about it. What are you asking about this?"

Zhao Datou muttered, "It's unreasonable. The general has almost taken down all the seven guards of Guanxi. It's too cheap to replace people to eat ready-made ones at this time, right? Isn't that boy Yu Dayou? This must be the trick of Zhang Cong, and Yu Dayou probably has defected to Zhang Cong."

Xu Jin's face darkened and he shouted sternly: "Bigou, who taught you these words?"

Zhao Datou is a fool who doesn't know big words, so Xu Jin naturally doesn't believe he can say such a thing.

Sure enough, the guy was so scared that he shivered, and fell to his knees on the ground, and said juicyly: "Stop being angry, no one instigated the bid, the bid was just accidentally listening to what others said."

"Who is the others?" Xu Jin said coldly.

Zhao Datou scratched the back of his head and said hesitantly: "Director General Wang, Deputy General Xie, General Qi, General Xie and General Yu and others chatted, so he listened to him!"
Chapter completed!