Holy prelude is right, Meng is not the first time.

But the elder brother is still under a lot of pressure to face a fierce man like Emperor Yongle alone.

Without Shen Xuan as a cover, and without other Wenchen generals to distract him, Meng Zhu realized what the real king spirit was.

What made him feel strange was that Shen Xuan was also full of evil spirits, and when his eyes narrowed, ordinary soldiers would have a cold breath on their backs. But standing beside Shen Xuan, Meng didn't feel scared at all. And the more Emperor Yongle smiled, the more he wanted to smear oil on the soles of his feet, and immediately ran away.

If it weren't for the fact that the consequences of doing this were very serious, and he had a certain ability to resist pressure, Meng was afraid that he would not be able to control his feet.

"Greetings, Holy Ann."

After stabilizing his emotions, Meng Na knelt down and bowed, not showing too much nervousness on his face, but sweating in his palms.

This prelude pair will be an important turning point in his career.

If you do a good job, the road ahead will be much easier. Even if there are stumbles, it is not a big problem.

If something goes wrong, you will probably lose your job completely, and in serious cases, your life safety will be lost.

Meng was called, his head did not dare to rise, and the corner of his eye was aimed at Zheng He, who was acting as a backdrop. The other party was expressionless, didn't give him any code, retracted his gaze, and was a little calm.

It seemed that the situation was not much different from what he had thought.

Everything depends on his performance today.

Emperor Yongle summoned Meng to come, so naturally he wanted to use him, or to use it greatly.

In view of the previous things, Meng was appeased first, "I have wronged Aiqing, but I really have to do it." ”

The emperor said this, but Meng did not dare to climb the pole.

How can you be wronged by doing things for the Son of Heaven? Absolutely nothing!

Who said that he wronged him and who was in a hurry!

It is glorious to go to prison for the Son of Heaven, and it is his lifelong goal to relieve His Majesty's worries!

In prison, he slept well, ate well, and had someone to protect him, and he lived better than outside!

"Your Majesty, the minister is not aggrieved. Ministers only hate to have a limit, and they can't do their best for His Majesty! ”

The words are full of infinite affection and sincerity, the eye circles are red when they are red, and the crystal tears are not down. The image of loyal ministers is vividly interpreted.

Emperor Yongle was really moved, and said: "Aiqing is really the pillar of the country. ”

Meng wiped his tears and said, "The minister doesn't dare to be, Your Majesty praises falsely." ”

Emperor Yongle shook his head, "Aiqing doesn't have to be modest. ”

Meng continued to wipe away his tears, "Shame! ”

When the old and strong acting school meets the rising star, it is really sincere, and the monarch and the minister want it.

Zheng He, who was standing on the side, couldn't help but sigh, don't look at Xingningbo's age, this ability to play the prelude to the palace, some courtiers with old qualifications can't learn it. In this way, our family cannot slack off, and must keep pace with the times.

After some praise and humility, I finally got back to business.

Emperor Yongle straightened his expression and said, "I summoned Qing to come because I have important things to entrust. ”

"Your Majesty, despite your orders, the minister will do his best!"

The corners of Emperor Yongle's mouth twitched, and he said: "I have ordered a few days ago to set up a meeting hall in Shuntian Mansion, set up a Honglu Temple, and use the Shaoqing of Honglu Temple to take charge of the Huitong Pavilion, and the envoy will be hired to receive foreign countries coming to the court. ”

"Your Majesty."

routinely shouted four words, and a question mark popped up in Meng's head. The thing handed over to him is not related to Honglu Temple? He belongs to the noble military attache system, and the Honglu Temple and the Huitong Hall are both civil and official departments, except for fighting, basically they can't fight with eight poles.

Let him supervise the construction of the house? This is an errand for the Ministry of Labor.

You won't let him go to Honglu Temple to be an official, right?

Meng's brows furrowed, and Emperor Yongle quickly solved the mystery in his heart.

The most unlikely answer became a reality, the emperor did plan to let him take a civil position.

Due to the shortage of talents in Beijing, a large number of supplementary talents will have to wait until after the palace examination in March next year. It is also unrealistic to be dispatched from Yingtian, people are transferred to Beijing, what should I do in Nanjing? The envoys of Siam, Annam and Champa are still living and have not left, and they cannot be left alone.

Therefore, it is impossible to tear down the east wall and make up the west wall, and the current situation of the Honglu Temple and the Huitong Hall in Beijing is that the office is owned and there are no personnel.

The Beijing branch couldn't squeeze out manpower, and it couldn't do it part-time, and Meng, who was suspended and kept his salary, bumped into Zhu Di's hands. Everyone else is busy, as long as he is idle, and he has the experience of dealing with Uliangha, it is him!

It seems to be out of order, but it is the best solution at the moment. After all, there is no statute that prohibits officials from concurrently serving as officials.

The most significant representative, the Ming Dynasty cabinet scholar concurrently served as the six scholars, the former was the fifth grade, the latter was the second grade, and the concurrently serving as the six scholars was just to increase the political capital for the cabinet members, and in terms of the right to speak in the court, the five grades overpowered the two products, and they were even more unruly. But that's how the court works, and no one speaks out against it.

Emperor Yongle issued an edict, and Meng's head buzzed.

After the resumption of the military capital, the governor's mansion still guarded Daning, which was somewhat expected. But on behalf of the head of the hall, concurrently serve as the Zuo Shaoqing of Honglu Temple?

After the march, the military governor's office was a second-grade military attaché, but Zuo Shaoqing of Honglu Temple was a civil official from the fifth grade.

Civilian-military concurrently?

It's not just a simple cross-level, it's also a cross-border!

Civilian officials in the army are called manly.

Wu Dynasty civil service, that is called fishing across the line.

Expecting a possible reaction from the Chinese officials of the DPRK, thinking about the possible situation during his tenure, Meng Shishilang suddenly burst into tears.

There is no need for acting, noodles and tears are hanging on his face, no matter how you look at it, it is extremely "exciting".

"Minister...... Thank you, Lord Long. ”

What else can you do without thanksgiving?

was roasted on the fire by the emperor, who would dare to jump down?

If you dare not comply, you will be sliced and boiled in the pot if you jump down, it is better to be roasted honestly.

Meng knew each other very well, and long live shouted loudly.

Emperor Yongle was very satisfied, and said: "Honglu Temple Zuo Shaoqing's position, Qing is only temporary. To see off the Tatar envoys, I have other arrangements. ”

In short, when to send the envoys of Tatar and Warat, and when to leave office.

If you don't leave, Aiqing will always be temporary.

Hearing Zhu Di's words, Meng gritted his teeth desperately, so that he couldn't spit out a mouthful of blood.

Should it be said that Emperor Yongle knows how to make good use of people, or is he a feudal lord capitalist without blood and tears?

No matter what you say, you have been given a term of office.

Grinding his teeth without a trace, Meng bowed his head, bowed, patted his chest and promised that he would send the envoys of Tatar and Warat back to the steppe as soon as possible.

Emperor Yongle nodded, and said, when you send it back, it is best to temporarily relieve the border troubles of the Ming Dynasty and muddy the water on the grassland. It would be even better if the Tatars and Warat had no time to look south.

Hearing the deep meaning of the emperor's words, Meng patted his chest again and vigorously assured, okay, no problem, the minister will do his best! Muddy the waters, the minister is doing!

Emperor Yongle smiled, patted Meng's shoulder for the first time, and said, "Aiqing is talented!" After the deed is done, I will be rewarded! ”

With a bang, Meng Dali paid homage, and did not forget to shout when the five bodies threw themselves to the ground: "Your Majesty, long live the Holy Ming, long live!" ”

He didn't admit that he was slapped down by Emperor Yongle's dragon claws, and he resolutely refused to admit it!

The next day, the edict was issued.

"After the resumption of the military capital of Ningbo Meng, the military capital governor's mansion is in charge, and the town is ...... Ren Honglu Temple Zuo Shaoqing, in charge of the hall, take care of things. ”

The official seals and black yarns that had been taken away before were immediately returned. Next to the official seal of the governor's house, there is also the official seal and waist card of the Shaoqing of Honglu Temple.

It was Hou Xian who went to Bofu to proclaim the decree, not Zheng He, but he was equally kind to Meng.

Maybe it's because the wind is blowing on the grassland, Hou Xian has a dark face and a stronger body than Zheng He, he is really an incomparable man. Changing out of the round-necked sunflower shirt that symbolizes the inner servant, no one could have imagined that such a gentleman would be a eunuch.

Meng thanked Hou Xian, and handed out the purse, "Father-in-law Hou worked hard." ”

Hou Xian said with a smile: "Xingningbo is kind but disrespectful, so we will accept it." ”

Hou Xian expressed enough goodwill, Meng reciprocated, and the atmosphere became more and more harmonious. Meng took the opportunity to ask Hou Xian about part of the situation of Tatar and Warat, and Hou Xian did not hide his selfishness and told the truth.

The Son of Heaven sent him to deliver the decree because he had gone north from the grassland. Since Xingningbo asked, he naturally had one thing to say and two to say.

Meng remembered Hou Xian's identity, asked questions, and always grasped the measure.

Hou Xian nodded secretly while answering his question, Xingning Bo is really a smart person, no wonder the Son of Heaven entrusted him with a heavy task. Taking this opportunity to form a good relationship with Xingningbo is definitely beneficial and harmless.

Despite the permission of the Son of Heaven, Hou Xian still could not stay in Meng for too long. In less than two sticks of incense, he got up and said goodbye.

Meng personally sent him out of the main hall and stopped in front of the gate.

Hou Xian smiled and bowed goodbye, got on the horse and left.

After sending Hou Xian away, Meng returned to the Santang Wing, sat at the table, looked at the two good official seals placed side by side, and sighed, first Zheng He, then Hou Xian, sooner or later, he will wear a big hat of "friend of eunuchs" and be criticized by civil officials. If you are lucky enough to be recorded in the history books, there is a ninety percent chance that you will be classified as a minister.

In order to have a good reputation, you should distance yourself from the eunuchs?

Meng shook his head, he is not an ancient, it doesn't matter to him how famous he is in the future, it is practical to live.

For the sake of fame, all kinds of stupidity, I won't do it if I kill him!

What's more, if you are more serious, the reputation of the eunuchs of the Yongle Dynasty is not bad.

The eunuchs during the Hongwu and Yongle Emperor periods, the more they served closely, the more they were gentlemen. Especially the Yongle Dynasty, such as Zheng He, Hou Xian, Bai Yanhui, etc., all followed the Yongle Emperor to the battlefield, really killed people, saw blood, and experienced great battles.

In terms of military quality and personal ability, it is not inferior to an excellent military attaché. Therefore, there will be Hou Xian's feat, Zheng and Wang Jinghong's feats of going to the West.

But the uniqueness of success lies in the fact that it cannot be replicated.

The eunuchs of the Hongwu Dynasty were obedient, and the eunuchs of the Yongle Dynasty were fierce, and after that, except for Ruan An, who presided over the construction of the Nine Gates Tower in Beijing, the eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty were basically directly linked to the traitors.

The East Factory and the West Factory, Wang Zhen, Wei Zhongxian, all of them have been recorded in history and have been stinking for thousands of years.

However, when Li Chuang invaded the capital and Chongzhen was cornered, only the eunuchs took up arms to defend the palace, and those who accompanied Chongzhen to the last were also eunuchs.

A drink and a peck, cold and warm self-knowing.

It is true that the eunuchs are in trouble, but it is the emperor who pushes the eunuchs to the table and competes with the ministers.

There are too many schemings and helplessness behind this to be said.

Emperor Yongle is the emperor immediately, and with him, no one can make waves. Military attachés can't do it, and neither can Wenchen. His successor was different. In order to suppress the growing power of civil officials, the only way to wrestle between eunuchs and civil officials can be introduced.

The initiator and advocate is the son of Renzong, the grandson of Emperor Yongle, Zhu Zhanji of Ming Xuanzong.

According to later generations, before the constitutional monarchy, they wanted to put the emperor in the air, and the decree was not taken seriously, and they really didn't treat bean bags as dry food!

Thus, the eunuch group rose. Jinyiwei, which was rebuilt in conjunction with the Yongle Dynasty, launched an indomitable collective struggle and political-political-political struggle with the civil official group, which became a unique landscape in the Ming Dynasty.

Although, the scenery is really not good.

Thinking of this, Meng sighed helplessly. With his past actions and relationship with the eunuchs, it is difficult not to be classified as a courtier.

Whoever puts the pen of recording history in the hands of civil officials, the emperor can scold X, not to mention a small earl himself.

Meng stood up and moved his somewhat stiff neck, since he was destined to be regarded as lucky, then he was lucky to the end!

Fighting?

He was never afraid!

On that day, Shen Xuan rarely did not work overtime.

Riding a horse down the street, snowflakes falling one after another.

It was dark, and there was little light except for the patrolling lieutenants.

Halfway through, Shen Xuan suddenly stopped.

Not far away, Meng Zheng was wearing a cloak and carrying a lantern in the snow.

In an instant, the warm current washed over his heart, Shen Xuan tightened the reins, rode the horse and walked a few steps quickly, five steps away from Meng, and jumped off the horse.

"Why are you here?"

"Wait for the Hou Ye." Meng rubbed his hands and sighed, "When I meet a happy event, I am happy, and I want to invite the Hou Ye to come over to talk about it." ”

Shen Xuan raised his eyebrows and held Meng's hand, "Waited for a long time?" ”

"Nope." Under the cover of the cloak, Meng Yan held Shen Xuan's hand, crossed his palms between his fingers, and bent his eyes with a smile, "It's just that I didn't expect it to snow, but fortunately, Hou Ye came back quickly." ”

The dark eyes flickered for a moment, Shen Xuan let go of Meng's hand, pulled the cloak on his body, leaned over, and his warm breath brushed his ears, "In this way, Twelve Lang's mood is really good." ”

Meng grinned, trying not to cover his ears.

His eyes swept over the guards around him, and the guards were solemn and vigilant.

The corners of his mouth twitched, don't you think it's too deliberate?

Looking at Shen Xuan's personal guards, it's the same.

Meng Shishilang looked up at the sky, should he say that those who are close to Zhu are red and those who are close to ink are black, or will stupid people be contagious?

God knows.

There was Xingningbo robbing the road halfway, and Dingyuan Hou naturally did not go home.

In the Earl's Palace, the thick soup in the pot has been rolled three times, and the sliced lamb and sliced cabbage and radish are placed on several large plates. Frozen into chunks of tofu directly in a small half bucket. According to Shen Xuan and Meng's meals, these may not be full.

It's time to eat hot pot in winter.

A large pot of boiling is full, and although there are no chili peppers, the boiled broth is just as delicious and fragrant.

Meng didn't prepare wine, and the two just ate meat steak rice.

It didn't take long for the plate to be empty.

A whole lamb, most of which went into Shen Xuan's belly.

After the meal, Meng pulled Shen Xuan to eat again, and walked around a few times, until the tea served became warm.

Shen Xuan sat down at the table, and the tea that had been poured was immediately served.

Glancing at Meng, he took the teacup, took a sip, and nodded, "Good tea." ”

Then he stopped making a sound and continued to drink tea.

"Master Hou."

"Huh?"

"Can you please do me a favor?"

"I can't."

“……”

Meng opened his mouth and stammered, unable to say a word for a long time.

Shen Xuan held the tea cup with one hand, leisurely.

After a long time, Meng Cai regained his voice, "Master Hou, do you know what I want you to help me with?" ”

"I don't know."

I don't know if Lu Dao still refuses so neatly?

With a soft sound, the teacup was put down.

The slender fingers picked up Meng's chin, his handsome face approached, and Meng's shadow was clearly reflected in his black eyes.

Meng Shishilang's heart rate began to soar again.

"Twelve Lang said happy events, please Xuan come to the house, Xuan Ben is happy." A deep voice flowed in his ears, and the distance between the two was getting closer and closer, "Don't you want to be like this?" ”

Meng blinked.

"The matter of Twelve Lang is the matter of Xuan. Can Twelve Lang understand? ”

"It's not!" Meng hurriedly shook his head, this misunderstanding was too big, "I'm not ......"

"Twelve Lang doesn't need to say much." Shen Xuan shook his head lightly and withdrew the hand that was clasped on Meng's chin.

Meng was anxious, grabbed Shen Xuan's wrist, and said viciously: "I said no!" “

Shen Xuan still didn't speak.

Meng scratched his head, "I'm really happy, Your Majesty has ordered me to reinstate my official and still guard Daning." Take back the official seal, I want to let Hou Ye know the Tao first. Otherwise, you won't be waiting at the intersection in the snow. ”

He was so full that he ran to blow the wind in the middle of the night!

"That ......"

"His Majesty also ordered me to concurrently serve as the Zuo Shaoqing of Honglu Temple." Meng snatched Shen Xuan's teacup and drank it all in one gulp, "When will you send those people in the hall away before you can step down and return to Daning." ”

"So?"

"That's why I want to talk to Master Hou." Meng Bang put down the teacup, feeling puzzled, and grabbed Shen Xuan and kissed him again, "This matter, except for Master Hou, I have no one else to talk about." I want to ask Master Hou for help, and I want to see you even more, can't I?! I ......"

Meng couldn't say the rest of the words.

His lips were gagged, and he realized what he had said in a hurry.

Boom, the back of the neck and the roots of the ears turned red together.

The result of the roar of his head was that he didn't notice it at all, Hou Erdai was holding the back of his neck, and the corners of his mouth gradually curved.