At the beginning of the lanterns, in the back hall of Chen's mansion, the host Chen Xinjia was feasting guests.

The huge table was full of all kinds of delicacies. However, there were only two of them. In other words, Chen Xinjia was just entertaining a guest.

Although he was already white at this time, he was also a person who had been the secretary of the Ming Army, and his identity was there. But at this time, I saw that he frequently toasted the man, and even had dishes! The level of hospitality, if it is seen by people outside, it will definitely drop its eyeballs.

And this guest, who was so courteously entertained by Chen Xinjia, seemed to take it for granted. Between the gestures, it was not affected at all.

It can be seen that this guest is either rich or expensive, at least such a sumptuous dish is placed here, and he only occasionally stretches out his chopsticks, and is not attracted by the food.

Seeing this, Chen Xinjia put down his chopsticks, sat back in his place, and said a little angrily: "The previous thing has already passed, and the emperor didn't adopt it anyway, so there is no loss to you!" ”

When the man heard this, he glanced at him with slanted eyes, but he didn't answer, just took a sip of wine, sandwiched a peanut and ate it. His attention seemed to be all on this peanut.

Seeing this, Chen Xinjia was annoyed, so he said coldly: "Let me tell you the truth, the old man sent 50,000 taels to Xingguo Gong. Do you see it? ”

Speaking of this, he stretched out five fingers and shook them, as if he was a little distressed, but he still forced a smile and said: "Fifty thousand taels, the old man doesn't believe it, he won't be able to pry open the door of his Zhang Mansion!" ”

Withdrawing his hand, he himself picked up the wine glass, drank it dry, but did not eat the vegetables, and said to the person in front of him: "To untie the bell, you still have to tie the bell, these 50,000 taels can always uncover this, right?" As long as the Xingguo Gong does not interfere, the old man believes that the emperor will still use the old man! ”

Hearing this, the man turned his head to look at him, sneered and said, "It's really a good calculation!" Just the silver tickets sent by Wu Sangui have 100,000 taels, right? Just spend half of it, and think about getting the official position back? ”

When Chen Xinjia heard this, his brows couldn't help frowning. Obviously, he was a little dissatisfied with his details being known so clearly.

However, he didn't think much about it, so he replied to the man: "The old man didn't let the old man speak for the old man, he just revealed the previous grievances, and he couldn't talk about the grievances, so he paid 50,000 taels, which is not enough?" ”

"Okay, then I'll tell you!" The man listened, looked at Chen Xinjia, and said with a little banter: "Wu Sangui also sent 100,000 taels to Xingguo Gong, but as a result, the staff was fifty, and he was demoted to three levels in a row, and he turned from a general soldier to a small guerrilla. This is still because he is a first-time offender! Do you think your 50,000 taels are sure to be in the eyes of Xingguo Gong? ”

Seeing that Chen Xinjia seemed a little unconvinced, the man continued: "There is also Wang Pu, the chief soldier of Datong, who also gave 100,000 taels, although there is an IOU, but everyone knows that this IOU to Xingguo Gong will definitely be honored." As a result, you must also know that it's time to cut off your head or cut off your head! Are you sure again, how much is 50,000 taels? ”

Hearing this, Chen Xinjia was a little dumbfounded.

When Wu Sangui gave him 100,000 taels, he didn't say a word, and immediately agreed to Wu Sangui's request.

At this time, he wanted to refute that his matter was not comparable to Wu Sangui's. However, 50,000 taels and 100,000 taels are not comparable!

Thinking like this, his momentum was obviously much weaker. Silently poured himself the wine, then tasted it in small sips, and did not speak.

Seeing him like this, the guest put away his playful expression and said solemnly: "Xingguo Gong's strategy against Liao has been implemented, and it is definitely impossible to change course with such a big move." Your self-righteous desire to negotiate peace with the Qing Dynasty is already completely hopeless. Since this incident has not caused major losses, we can not blame the past. However, you have to promise that you will never do these things behind our backs in the future! ”

Hearing this, Chen Xinjia's face turned red, but it was immediately gone, and he showed a trace of anticipation, and hurriedly replied: "So, what good way do you have to let me go out of the mountain again?" ”

After finishing speaking, he remembered something, so he hurriedly promised: "Don't worry, eat a trench and grow wise, there will definitely be no such thing in the future!" ”

Hearing his assurance, this person's face softened a lot, and he immediately gave Chen Xinjia an idea: "We have discussed, this Xingguo Gong doesn't seem to care much about money, so let's stop throwing money for the time being!" If Lord Chen wants to be reinstated, he must win the favor of Xingguo Gong......"

When Chen Xinjia heard this, he couldn't help but be a little disappointed and said: "You must win the favor of Xingguo Gong, who doesn't know." Didn't the old man throw money just to win his favor? What the old man needs to know now is how to win his favor! ”

"Don't rush, listen to me!" This person didn't care about Chen Xinjia's attitude at all, and then said to him, "During this period of time, the Duke of Xingguo is all focused on the adjustment of Liao's national policy. Therefore, this matter must be what he cares about the most. ”

Speaking of this, he paused, and said as if with a hint of recollection: "A few of us have discussed, and we will send some people to spread some rumors, saying that he will bring millions of silver to settle the soldiers and civilians in Liaodong, it is better to use this money in the pass, at least there will not be so many rebellions." In short, if something like this happens, it will spread a lot of ......"

Chen Xinjia knew the cleverness of these people, and when he heard that it was discussed by a few of them, he listened attentively.

“…… At this time, you have to stand up and openly comment on Xingguogong's policy towards Liao from the perspective of you once being the secretary of the Ministry of War, anyway, no matter how good it is, you can praise it, it doesn't matter if the meat is pockmarked or pockmarked......"

When Chen Xinjia heard this, he couldn't help but be a little stunned, and then looked at the expression of the person in front of him carefully, as if he didn't dare to confirm that what he heard was true.

“…… And then we're going to run some people to attack you and hype you up. And you have to stick to your own opinion, anyway, you must praise this national policy for Liao. With your ability, I believe that it should be okay to boast a little level. In this way, when Xingguo Gong comes back, he will definitely pay attention to you, and even have a good impression of you, maybe he will recommend you to the emperor again! ”

Speaking of this, this person looked at Chen Xinjia and smiled slightly: "Xingguo Gong's recommendation, now everyone knows that it is the beginning of soaring. In this way, you should be able to recover again, and maybe it is possible to enter the cabinet! ”

"No, why does the old man think that you are talking a little back, you are testing the old man?" When Chen Xinjia heard this, not only was he not happy, but he frowned and said.

When this person heard this, he couldn't help but be a little surprised, and immediately frowned and asked, "How do you say this?" ”

"Haven't you been doing business with the Jurchens, it's as good as wearing a pair of pants, why don't you let the old man help Xingguo Gong talk. Can't you see that? Chen Xinjia said, and asked suspiciously, "If the Xingguo Gong and the Liao State Policy are really fully implemented, then the Liaodong Jurchen is definitely unfavorable!" ”

Hearing that he was questioning because of this, this person couldn't help laughing, immediately shook his head, took another sip of wine unhurriedly, and picked up chopsticks and took a bite of food to eat.

Chen Xinjia looked at him, and he was a little anxious, but he had been a high-ranking official in the imperial court, and he still had the city government that he should have. Even if they were all old acquaintances, they didn't rush to ask.

He believed that he would definitely answer it when it had been said and done.

As a result, Chen Xinjia also began to drink and eat food unhurriedly.

Sure enough, this person quickly put down his chopsticks and said to Chen Xinjia: "At the beginning, you wanted to negotiate peace with the Qing Dynasty behind our back, which would make the Qing Dynasty put aside our direct request for the imperial court to exchange those things they needed. On the other hand, if Xingguo Gong's policy of the Liao State is really thoroughly implemented, then what the Qing Dynasty needs will not depend on us even more. You say, as we do business, isn't it more beneficial? ”

In fact, when he was only halfway through his words, Chen Xinjia had already suddenly realized.

Originally, his IQ was not low, after all, he was a person who could pass the exam. It's just that he's never done business, so he didn't think of it for a while in his blind spot.

At this time, it was clear that this was a matter of mutual benefit, just like when they cooperated before, Chen Xinjia let go of the doubts in his heart, and immediately said happily: "Okay, if the old man revisits the temple in the future, there will definitely be a reward." This glass of wine, the old man toasted first! ”

After saying that, he dried it all first, and then lit up the bottom of the glass.

At this time, the man no longer served the shelf, showed the harmless smile of humans and animals, smiled and picked up the wine glass, and drank it dry.

If someone who doesn't know sees it, they think that the two of them have been doing well!

After eating and drinking for a while, the man put down his chopsticks and said to Chen Xinjia sincerely: "We Jin merchants do business, and we pay attention to the word integrity. I hope that in the future days of cooperation, honesty is precious. If there is a next time, we will find another person. ”

This Chen Xinjia is not easy to support, and it took them a lot of effort to get to the top of the temple as a lifter. Not as a last resort, and they don't want to give up.

His words can be regarded as open and honest, although Chen Xinjia's old face turned red, but in the end he nodded in understanding, and when he was about to speak, he suddenly heard a little chaotic and noisy sound outside.

Suddenly, he was a little displeased. In front of outsiders, wouldn't he be considered that there were no rules in his house?

Thinking so, Chen Xinjia endured it for a while, hoping that the chaotic noise would soon subside. In this way, after the guests are gone, he will settle accounts with those subordinates.

But who knows, the chaotic noise not only did not subside, but became louder and louder, which made him angry, and immediately turned around and opened the door, and shouted loudly: "What are you arguing about? ”

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