The dragon tail jade toad inkstone is really the top Yan Yan, the best inkstone, Xu Da Steward is also a person who has seen the world, just a glance to know that the price is very high, Cao Dayu dedicated this thing to Feng Changdu, who has always regarded himself as a Confucian eunuch, but it is indeed Feng Bao's appetite, can give up such a large capital, its sincerity is still very sufficient. As for the treasure banknotes, although they have never been calculated according to the face value, the treasure money with a face value of 1,000 taels is not a decimal number for him Xu to be in charge.

But Xu Jue didn't take it immediately, but smiled and said: "I have seen the sincerity of Cao's matter, but shouldn't Cao's intention be clearer?" ”

Cao Dayu pretended not to know what he meant, and said: "The lower officials admire Feng Gong for a long time......"

"Cao should know that my master has been in charge of Dongchang for several years, and there are not many things that the government and the opposition can hide from him." Xu Jue stretched out his hand and waved, interrupting Cao Dayu's words and said: "Cao Zhishi, you are on the gold list of Wuchen Branch in the second year of Longqing, and your house master is the current Taifu Siqing Zeng Quan Gong, and Zeng Gong is the forty-first year of Jiajing, and his house master is Zhang Taiyue Zhang Ge Lao. ”

Cao Dayu's face changed slightly, and before he could speak, Xu Jue had already continued: "Cao has been the county magistrate for just over two years, and he was transferred back to Beijing before he was in office, and he can also serve as an important position in the household department. But in any case, at least in the near future, Cao Qishi's position is unlikely to be easily transferred. So even if there is any problem in this matter, the most Cao can do is to persuade the emperor and talk about it, it is nothing more than a pro-virtuous minister and a villain. But after all, this matter only involves the prince, and the prince is still young, His Majesty is afraid that he will be lonely in the palace, so how big can it be to find a few loyal people to play with him? When the time comes, not only will you not be able to win any good name, but you will dislike Your Majesty, why bother? It can be seen from this that Cao Qishi is definitely not here today. ”

Only then did Cao Dayu know that he really underestimated this unattractive Feng family steward, and with a stupid look on his face, he said embarrassedly: "Steward Xu knows the slightest thing, and the officials admire it." After a pause, he said: "The lower official is indeed entrusted by his teacher, and he wants to inquire with Feng Changdu, is it a whim for His Majesty to act like this suddenly, or does he have other intentions?" Is there a shadow of someone else? ”

Xu Jue sighed and said: "The matter of the palace should not be announced to the foreign ministers, but Cao Zhishi is so grandiose, if I don't say a word, it really doesn't make sense......" He frowned and said: "I can only say that everything has been normal in the Holy Shrine recently, and I haven't summoned any irrelevant people on weekdays. It's just that the relationship between the saint and the elder is known to the world, and the saint often summons the elder of the high pavilion to discuss matters, so it is difficult for my factory supervisor to determine the root cause of this matter. ”

Cao Dayu subconsciously frowned, but still arched his hand: "Duo Cheng Xu told him about the situation, and the lower officials are grateful." Then he stood up, showing a slight smile that all men understand: "Bixiang Building has been contracted by the lower officials today, Steward Xu may wish to enjoy the southern style here, and the lower officials still need to return to their teachers, so they will not stay here for a long time and say goodbye." ”

Xu Jue also got up with a smile, saluted back, and said: "Tired Cao gave things so much, Xu really didn't want to go, if there is anything Cao to know about things in the future, but if Xu knows, he must know everything." ”

Cao Dayu casually said a few more polite words, and then left in a hurry, and after going downstairs, he didn't forget to tell Zhou Xiangyun that he must wait for this Xu Steward Yunyun.

Not to mention how Steward Xu, who looked like a humanoid toad, enjoyed the swan meat, Cao Dayu just hurried in the direction of Xuanwumen.

Cao Dayu's mentor, Taifu Siqing, Zeng Shengwu, did not live in that direction, and it was Zhang Juzheng who lived there.

After a short time, Cao Dayu hurried to Zhang Juzheng's mansion, and was picked up by the door from the side door, please go to the front flower hall. When he entered, sure enough, Zhang Ge Lao and his mentor Zeng Xingwu were both there.

"Xia Guan has seen the elder and the teacher."

Zhang Juzheng was proud of his identity, just nodded and said, "Zhongping is here, sit down." ”

Zeng Xingwu asked, "Can you see that person?" ”

Cao Dayu hurriedly bowed and said, "Back to the teacher, I'll see you." ”

Zeng Xingwu waved his hand: "Sit down and talk well, you don't have to be polite." Seeing that Cao Dayu sat on the small half of his ass in fear, he said, "That person took things, what did he say?" ”

Cao Dayu didn't dare to slack off, and explained the situation and the situation at that time. Zeng Xingwu turned his head to look at Zhang Juzheng, and hesitated: "Master, if you are an old man in the high pavilion, you should not do such a useless act, is this really a whim of Your Majesty?" ”

Zhang Ju's face was indifferent, and he said: "Gao Gao Xuan is a big person, upright, disdainful of conspiracy and tribulation, and the benefit of this matter is all honorable and noble, Gao Gao Xuan has always been proud, how can he be willing to conspire with the military ministers?" This matter should not be his business. ”

Zeng Xingwu nodded, but still frowned: "But since no one has seen His Majesty, and the minister also said that there is no military minister who has not mentioned this matter, then this matter can only be caused by the will of God?" But he immediately remembered a stubble, and said: "The brothers of Chengguo have always been extremely favored, especially Zhu Xixiao is now the governor of Jinyi Wei, it stands to reason that he has the right to secretly visit His Majesty, could it be his ......?"

Zhang Juzheng shook his head and said: "Although the Governor of Jinyi Wei has the right to go directly to the inner court to meet His Majesty, but Dongchang Weiling Jinyi Wei has been in the East Factory for a long time, and Feng Bao is not a mediocre person, how can he not monitor Zhu Xixiao's actions?" If Zhu Xixiao can quietly face the saint and hide Feng Baodu, then he will inevitably do a little bit as the factory governor. ”

"That's the truth." Zeng Xingwu thought for a while and said, "But Dongchang Weiling Jinyiwei relies on His Majesty's favor, not his authority. Historically, Dongchang has been able to suppress Jinyiwei, and in the final analysis, it is because the admiral of Dongchang is an eunuch, and he gets along more with His Majesty than the governor of Jinyiwei, so he is closer. However, Feng Baozhi's foundation is also clear to the teacher, but he does not rely on the favor of His Majesty, but the favor of Concubine Li. Besides, Gao Ge Lao seems to have always disliked Feng Bao, according to his qualifications, Feng Bao could have been the master of ceremonies, but Gao Ge Lao promoted Chen Hong in front and recommended Meng Chong in the back......"

"Are you saying that because Gao Gao Xuan doesn't like Feng Bao, His Majesty doesn't favor Feng Bao very much, so Zhu Xixiao's position in His Majesty's mind is even higher than Feng Bao?" Zhang Juzheng smiled slightly and asked.

Zeng Xingwu hesitated: "Whether it is higher or not, I don't know, but Feng Bao's current situation shouldn't be much, right?" ”

Zhang Juzheng said noncommittally: "Since his position in the palace is not very secure, won't he take the opportunity of holding the power of Dongchang to monitor the dangers that may threaten him more carefully?" ”