"Hey..." Hu Tong didn't take it seriously. He just shook his head and stopped dwelling on the issue. After looking at the candlelight for a while, he sorted out his thoughts and said slowly: "Actually, if you don't say those words today, I won't.
I would ask that person for help, but I patted my chest to ensure Wang Xian's safety."
"Really..." Zhou Xin's face remained as usual, but he sighed in his heart. He was indeed right. The reason why Hu Xin valued Wang Xian so much was not just because of how powerful he was. There must be other reasons. Otherwise, Wang Xian would not be counted at that time.
Although he is outstanding, he is just a small official. How could Hu Tong identify him? "Who is that?"
"It's Zheng He and Eunuch Zheng..." Hu Wei whispered.
"Eunuch Zheng?" Zhou Xin said softly. If there is one last person worthy of respect among the dead eunuchs, it must be Zheng He. But how could Zheng He be related to Wang Xian?
"When Wang Xian came to Suzhou last year, Eunuch Zheng was also in Suzhou. They knew each other at that time." Hu Xian said lightly.
"I see..." Suppressing the doubts in his heart, Zhou Xinda said: "But internal officials are not allowed to participate in politics, so Eunuch Zheng is not suitable, right?"
"Of course Eunuch Zheng is not suitable, and I didn't ask for Eunuch Zheng." Hu Han lowered his eyelids and said, "How could Eunuch Zheng and Wang Xian have eyes for each other?"
"I also feel that wind, horse and cow are irrelevant." Zhou Xin asked with a strange look: "Who else could it be?" After saying that, he suddenly said: "You mean...grandson?" He remembered.
Well, last year Eunuch Zheng accompanied the emperor's grandson to pay homage to Hu Guang's hometown in Huge on behalf of Emperor Yongle...
"Yes, it is Taisun. During this year, he has asked people to ask about Wang Xian's situation from time to time, and he also asked me to find a way to help him find out his background..." When Hu Wei mentioned it now, he still looked incredulous and said: "
I really can't imagine how they got along so well, but I heard that although the grandson was good at both civil and military affairs, he also loved to have fun, especially cricket fights. Maybe Wang Xian relied on this skill to win over the grandson." No way.
I don't admit that Hu Qinchao's intuition is so scary that he guessed it right away, or that he is extremely well-informed.
"He turned out to be the grandson..." Zhou Xin's face flashed with joy. Everyone knew that Emperor Yongle loved this grandson very much. In the second year after he was appointed crown prince, he consecrated Zhu Zhanji as the grandson of the emperor. It is said that Emperor Yongle was very hesitant at that time.
When Xie Jin made his eldest son Gao Chi the crown prince, he said, "Look at the holy grandson."
Regardless of whether the rumors are true or not, Emperor Yongle's love for his grandson is definitely true. Zhou Xinwen beamed with joy: "That will be easy...
"Not that optimistic." Hu Tong shook his head, "My grandson is not yet sixteen years old this year, and the emperor still treats him as a child. Although he often tests his political affairs, this is completely different from him taking the initiative to bring it up." Zhou
A pure minister like Xin had little understanding of the subtle affairs of the DPRK, while Hu Wei was living in the Jianghu, but he had closer ties with the DPRK and was better able to grasp the DPRK situation.
"What do you mean?" Zhou Xin lowered his voice and asked, "Prince?"
"It can only be the prince." Hu Yan said slowly: "The prince is located in the East Palace and has assisted in the affairs of the government for many years. If he is willing to do this, the emperor will give him this face."
"Face?" Zhou Xinjue said harshly: "This is a state matter, what does it have to do with face?"
"Brother, what you said is a bit clumsy," Hu Tong shook his head and said, "Every Shangguan is surrounded by several subordinates, so whoever has more face can use his words? It's the same in front of the emperor." After a pause, he decided to speak more clearly.
Point: "Now in front of the emperor, there are five people who have the greatest reputation."
"Which five?" Zhou Xin's heart couldn't help but pounding. Talking about palace confinement behind closed doors late at night was really exciting.
"The first one is naturally the prime minister in black, Yao Guangxiao." Hu Tong whispered: "But in the past ten years, apart from teaching the emperor's grandson carefully, he has also devoted himself to being his monk and has not interfered with anything."
"Yeah." Zhou Xin nodded. It's easy to understand. When Yao Guangxiao was still a monk in Daoyan, he wholeheartedly encouraged Yongle to rebel. He also sent white hats and asked Yuan Tianshi to tell Zhu Di's fortune. It can be said that Zhu Di finally decided to rebel. He had to
Accounting for 60% of the factors. In the Battle of Jingnan, he was also the number one adviser. Zhu Di consulted him on all matters. He knew all the things that were not worthy of comment by outsiders. Basically, there is only one end for such a person,
That's a waste of time.
But Zhu Di is a person with a clear sense of grudges. Although he is bloodthirsty, he is not like his father who kills indiscriminately. Moreover, Yao Guangxiao knows how to advance and retreat. He helped Zhu Di conquer the world, but he never asked for credit or reward, nor did he love power. He seemed to be hiding in the world.
This made Zhu Di very relieved. Because the monarch and his subjects had been in harmony for many years, they were more like a pair of friends. However, no one could get Yao Guangxiao to speak.
"The second one is the King of Han." Hu Wei sighed: "It goes without saying..."
"Needless to say..." Zhou Xin nodded. The emperor's most beloved grandson is Zhu Zhanji, but his most beloved son is not his father Zhu Gaochi, but the King of Han Zhu Gaoxu. Zhu Gaoxu is unparalleled in bravery and is very similar to Zhu Di.
He made many military exploits during the battle and saved Zhu Di's life several times. Zhu Di once promised to pass the throne to him in front of all the civil and military officials.
Although the emperor finally passed the throne to his eldest son under pressure from his courtiers, he was extremely fond of Zhu Gaoxu. He refused to allow him to become a vassal, and allowed him to lead troops when he went out to fight, and allowed him to participate in military aircraft when he returned to Beijing.
, all statuses are the same as those of the prince, which makes people have to daydream... Is the emperor looking for opportunities and preparing to replace him at any time?
But this is not a topic that ministers should discuss, and both the King of Han and Ji Gang are too fat to wear a pair of trousers. It would be nice if they don't cause trouble. Do you still expect him to help?
Zhou Xin silently recited "sin" several times in his mind, and then asked: "Where is the third one?"
"Eunuch Zheng, the Chief Supervisor of the Internal Affairs Bureau." Hu Wei said: "He is the most trusted person by the emperor. It is a pity that the Internal Affairs Bureau cannot participate in politics. Although he has great face, he can't talk nonsense." In this era, the status of the Internal Affairs Supervisor was still very low.
The chief supervisor is the general manager.
"Of course." Zhou Xin nodded and said: "Eunuch Zheng has unparalleled military exploits, literary skills, and military skills. The emperor once said that if he were not a eunuch, he would definitely be a marquis. But it is precisely because of this that the emperor has complete trust in him.
"
"Yes, the year before last when my grandson went south, the emperor didn't trust anyone, so he asked Eunuch Zheng to accompany him, which is enough to explain the problem." Hu Wei nodded.
"What about the fourth one?" Zhou Xinxin said, it's the prince's turn, right?
"The fourth one is Ji Gang, the commander of the Jin Yiwei..." At the mention of this name, Hu Wei's voice unconsciously became much softer, as if he was afraid of being heard by the all-pervasive Jin Yiwei.
"Alas..." Zhou Xin sighed, that's right, how can a spy leader be untrusted? But it's really depressing to be ranked in front of the prince. "Could it be that the prince can only be ranked fifth?"
"In fact, the fifth is King Zhao." Emperor Yongle had three sons in total, all of whom were born to Queen Xu. King Zhao Zhu Gaosui was the youngest. The youngest son always received more favor from his parents, and Zhu Gaosui was born suave and talented in literature.
When it comes to intelligence and intelligence, even the eldest and second brothers cannot match him. Therefore, the emperor's love for him is second only to the King of Han and far more than the prince...
Hu Tong sighed as he spoke: "Actually, even Jian Tianguan and Xia Situ are more popular with the emperor than the prince. But with the title of prince, the emperor should not go too far."
"Can the prince still speak?" Although Zhou Xin had heard about the prince's situation, he really didn't expect it to be so bad.
"It's precisely because of the difficult situation." Hu Wei was silent for a while and then said softly, "That's why I have to speak."
"It makes sense." Zhou Xin nodded and said with a worried look on his face: "But will this matter be involved in the dispute between the Crown Prince and the King of Han?"
"There is nothing we can do about it..." Hu Yan said with a bitter smile: "Unless Yao Guangxiao can be invited, who else in the world besides the prince is not afraid of Ji Gang?"
"Alas..." Zhou Xin said with a gloomy look: "Don't become a sinner for the ages. Why don't you think of other ways?"
"Just do it this way. Although the prince is not favored, he is the prince after four years. He has been the prince for twelve years. He has the support of hundreds of officials behind him and the protection of his ancestors. How can he allow the king of Han and Ji Gang to bully him? Take action when it is time to take action.
, the outcome is still uncertain." The attitudes of Hu Xin and Zhou Xin actually changed. Now Zhou Xin began to hesitate, but Hu Xin was eager to give it a try: "Besides, if we report this matter, whether we do it or not,
The decision of what to do is in the hands of the prince. If he feels it is inappropriate, he can just not do it."
"Yes." Zhou Xin nodded. Ever since Emperor Yongle started killing Jianwen's old ministers, the court's judicial department has become ineffective. There are too few people in the world who dare to challenge Ji Gang. Turning to the prince for help seems to be the only way...
After the two reached an agreement, Zhou Xin wrote a thick document about the human tragedy that happened in Hangzhou overnight, and then solemnly signed his name.
"Actually, you don't have to sign it." Hu Yan said softly, "Just let the prince know."
"No, I must sign." Zhou Xin shook his head firmly and said, "If anything happens, the responsibility will be mine."
"Alas." Hu Wei sighed and stopped trying to stop him. He took the note and put it away close to his body, but smiled bitterly: "If you do this, I will have to find someone to take care of me."
"Sorry." Zhou Xin said apologetically.
"Who asked me to be a friend like you? Who asked me to be the Imperial Envoy of Lao Shizi?" Hu Wei only talked in words, but he had already made up his mind. He cupped his fists towards Zhou Xin and said: "Just wait for my news.
, whether it’s successful or not, I’ll give you a reply within five days at most.”
"Please." Zhou Xin bowed deeply.
"We will definitely fulfill our mission," Hu Wei said, turned around and got into the sedan chair, and left the Chief Secretary's Yamen. He was supposed to go to Beijing to report to the emperor, and he came to Hangzhou on the way, so he left Hangzhou and rushed to the capital on a starry night.
On the afternoon of the next day, he rushed to the foot of Jinling City, six hundred miles away, where tigers and dragons were crouching. This was the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and it was naturally the largest city in the world.
Zhang, and the city wall is close to the mountains and rivers, occupying an advantageous area and is very strong. From south to north, it is located on the ridge of Gangcheng, like a blue dragon lying horizontally. It is cloudless at this time, and the red sun in the sky shines slantingly on this dragon
On the dragon's scales, a golden light shines, giving the impression of a great country with great fortune.
Although the gates of the capital city are heavily guarded, they are open to all people entering and exiting. It is not ordinary people who have to show their road seals... Of course, Hu Wei doesn't need to, with the apricot-yellow flag in the hand of the guard representing the imperial envoy.
, he went straight into the city, handed over the sign before the palace gate was locked, and then went home to rest.