For Hu Fei, he has been living a good life this time, and as for the news from the imperial court, it has some impact on him.

After all, businessmen are more agile in their minds and have more ideas, and if it weren't for the fact that they were sure of everything, they wouldn't be involved.

So during this period of time, there were so many arguments between the DPRK and China, and these businessmen were not so active, on the surface, they were so polite and polite, and they promised well, but they just didn't have any practical actions.

Hu Fei knew very well about their operation, it was nothing more than that no one should be offended, and they would drag it back.

For this kind of thing, Hu Fei naturally has no good way. The reason is also very simple, he can't force those businessmen to make a choice, otherwise it will only backfire.

Hu Fei has been a businessman for so many years, and he knows very well what businessmen think. In such a situation, all he can do is wait.

However, Hu Fei also knew that this would not last long, because the whole thing was manipulated by His Majesty, and this matter was told by His Majesty to do it, and it was impossible to stop because of such things.

"My lord," his subordinates walked up to Hu Fei and said in a respectful tone, "The prince is here." ”

Regarding Zhang Guoji's arrival, Hu Fei did not show any strange look on his face.

In fact, Hu Fei has been waiting for Zhang Guoji's arrival, because this matter will eventually fall on his top boss.

Now Zhang Guoji has come to the door, and it seems that it has been arranged. Although he didn't know how, he had already received news to keep him waiting, and now it seemed that the time had come.

"Then go out to meet our abbot." Hu Fei stood up and said with a smile on his face.

After saying this, he walked out briskly.

When he came to the hall, Hu Fei saw Zhang Guoji sitting at a glance.

He hurriedly walked up quickly, arched his hand at Zhang Guoji, with a bright smile on his face, and said in a gentle tone: "Xiaguan see Guozhang, I don't know if Guozhang came to Xiaguan today, what do you have to order?" ”

"No matter what you have to say, just send someone to spread the word, and the lower officials will definitely go over immediately, so why bother the Guozhang to come over in person!" Hu Fei's words were very polite, his tone was also very sincere, and his attitude was very sincere, so he couldn't tell that he was telling a lie, and he felt that this was his true words.

Zhang Guoji waved his hand, leaned back, and said with a smile: "Although we are superiors and subordinates, we are all working in the same yamen, and we are all doing things for Your Majesty, there is no need to make these false things, let's get closer." ”

Although this seems to be close, no matter how you listen to this tone, it seems like official words, but it is even more alienated.

Hu Fei had some helplessness in his heart.

Our national ruler really doesn't have the talent to be an official, and this kind of tone often gives people a feeling of being superior, which is very inconsistent with what he said.

If you don't say these words, it's not a big deal to be on top. After all, you are the boss, and you are also the ruler, your status is so noble, you are high, and no one will say anything.

What is really said is often only those who are jealous, so it is not too important.

On the contrary, it is your lofty posture that says approachable words, which really seems very hypocritical and offensive.

However, Hu Fei didn't show the slightest expression on his face, which was not difficult for him at all, and he hurriedly said: "It is really an honor for the lower officials to be favored by the national abbot." I don't have to say that no matter what the ruler commands, the lower officials will do their best to do it, and they will definitely not disappoint the ruler. ”

Looking at Hu Fei with a sincere face, Zhang Guoji nodded with satisfaction.

It seems that his skills are still good, at least in terms of Corporal Lixian, he is doing very well. Sure enough, he showed enough courtesy and respect, and this subordinate of his himself offered his loyalty. Maybe not what Mr. Qin said?

Although he had such a thought in his heart, Zhang Guoji still retained the last bit of sobriety, did not do it, but said directly: "It's not for you to do anything, I came here because I want to ask you something." ”

"Please speak." Hu Fei hurriedly said.

"I heard that you've been in some trouble lately, it seems that things are not going well, and someone in the court is impeaching you?" Zhang Guoji looked at Hu Fei and asked with a smile on his face.

"So that's it, don't mention it." Hu Fei said helplessly: "Originally, the lower officials wanted to use the audit department to do something for Your Majesty, first, to be loyal to Your Majesty; Second, I also made some contributions. After all, Xia Guan had just arrived at the Internal Affairs Office, and he hadn't done anything, and he couldn't help it. ”

"But who would have thought that they were so opposed, and that those merchants were scared, and now they are all far away. Before the court comes to a conclusion, I'm afraid this matter won't work, and I don't know what will happen in the end. If the imperial court agrees with those people's statements, it is estimated that I will not be able to continue as an official. ”

Speaking of this, Hu Fei sighed, his face full of sorrow.

Zhang Guoji looked at Hu Fei and was very happy in his heart, this Hu Fei really lost his inch.

At this time, it is a good opportunity for him to win people's hearts, as long as he starts by himself, he will definitely be able to take him under his command.

So Zhang Guoji said: "This is your mistake." ”

Hu Fei was stunned for a moment, raised his head to look at Zhang Guoji, and said with some hesitation: "The lower officials don't understand a little, and I also ask the national master to give advice." ”

"You also know that you are an official of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and your affairs are naturally the affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is now under my control, so this is naturally my business, why don't you discuss such a matter with me in advance? Why didn't you come to me after something happened? ”

Zhang Guoji saw Hu Fei and asked with a calm face: "Do you think I am not qualified to be in charge of the Internal Affairs Office?" ”

Hearing Zhang Guoji's words, Hu Fei stood up directly from the chair, and said with a bitter face: "Guozhang, you have wronged me." It's not that I didn't consult you beforehand, and I can't help it. ”

"When Xia Guan first arrived at the Internal Affairs Office, he really didn't know the bottom in his heart. What did the lower official do before, presumably you also know that this is suddenly in a high position, and the lower official is empty-hearted! ”

"So I thought about making a little bit of progress first, so that everyone can take a good look. But who would have thought that things would be like this, and Xia Guan would be even more ashamed in his heart.

"When the matter is done, the lower officials will inevitably find the national abbot to report the good news, but now that things are like this, how dare the lower officials go to the national abbot? If this matter is implicated in the body of the national abbot, then the subordinate official deserves death. ”

Listening to Hu Fei's explanation, the expression on Zhang Guoji's face eased slightly, he looked at Hu Fei and said with a smile: "In this way, you can't be blamed entirely for this matter." You have just arrived at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and you really don't understand the situation. ”

"Since I am in charge of the Internal Affairs Office, then I should do everything up and down the Internal Affairs Office, so you should report the matter to me as soon as possible. It seems that you are a newcomer to officialdom and have no experience, so let me teach you. Zhang Guoji said with a smile.

In Zhang Guoji's view, Hu Fei is really an officialdom novice, a newcomer, he can definitely do business on weekdays, but this official is really not good, obviously he has read few sage books, I don't know how a person like him got into the Internal Affairs Office.

But it doesn't matter, such people are easy to control. Look, isn't this going to be under your command right away?

So Zhang Guoji began to explain to Hu Fei the way of being an official in the officialdom. This is half an hour, and it can be said that it is endless, such as teaching him how to get along with his boss, how to be the same as his colleagues, and quoting scriptures is called a transparency.

Hu Fei listened very seriously on the side, and praised from time to time, the expressions on his face were very well matched, with voices expressing various mentalities, such as amazement, such as amazement, and even breathtaking.

This praise made Zhang Guoji very satisfied.

In the end, Zhang Guoji took a sip of tea, and there was still some unfinished business.

"Although you are new to officialdom, you can see that you are quite talented. In the future, the official will come to teach you more, and you will know what to do in your heart. Zhang Guoji looked at Hu Fei, stroked his beard and said with a smile.

"Your Majesty thanks the Guozhang for his teachings, and I will definitely ask the Guozhang for advice in the future." Hu Fei hurriedly stood up, bowed and said. His tone was very sincere and sincere.

"Alright, I'll leave this matter to me." Zhang Guoji said with a smile: "Wait a minute, I'll go into the palace and ask Your Majesty what his attitude is." ”

Saying that, Zhang Guoji glanced at Hu Fei and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I will try my best to help you say good things." ”

"Then the lower official will thank the national abbot first." Hu Fei hurriedly spoke.

When Hu Fei respectfully sent Zhang Guoji out, the smile on his face suddenly disappeared.

He raised his hands and rubbed his cheeks vigorously. I've been laughing for too long, and I'm stiff laughing.

Hu Fei walked to the table and picked up the teapot and poured tea into his stomach with a gurgling face. That's too much, it's really dry-mouthed.

After drinking the water, Hu Fei had a wry smile on his face.

What is this called?

Who would have thought that this national ruler would have the problem of being a good teacher.

If you really work as an official in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and you are favored by your boss like this, you will definitely wake up with a smile in your dreams.

What's more, this person is still a national abbot, this is a thigh shining with golden light, and he will definitely hug it without hesitation.

But this is not the case, I came to the Internal Affairs Office to do my own thing, but I can't get too close to the abbot.

The key problem is that he doesn't dare to get too close, after all, this national ruler doesn't look so bad.

I can't compare with the country's father, someone's daughter is the queen, no matter how much I toss, in the end there is nothing to do; But he is different, if he follows the national abbot to toss, something really happens, and he can't run.

Many people will take into account that the other party is the ruler of the country, but they will not take care of themselves. So Hu Fei had no choice but to stay away from the country.

But that's how it looks now. It's not too impossible to do it. Thinking of this, Hu Fei could only laugh helplessly.

But I have to sigh in my heart how important it is to have a good daughter. Look at this Ming abbot, although he is not a straw bag, he is definitely not suitable for being in charge of a yamen like the Ministry of Internal Affairs. But people are sitting in this position, what can you do?

However, Hu Fei also breathed a sigh of relief, with Guozhang involved, this matter was completed.

After leaving Hu Fei, Zhang Guoji was in a good mood, and did not go back to his office, but went directly to Xiyuan.

He got a token a few days ago, and he could enter the palace to see his daughter at any time. From this point, it can be seen how much His Majesty loves the orb.

All the way to the West Garden, Zhang Guoji found that the scenery and atmosphere here were completely different from those in the palace, and they all looked comfortable.

When I saw my daughter, I was not in the palace, but in the pavilion by the lake. The breeze here is light, and the grass and trees are fragrant. Looking at the rippling surface of the lake, it is pleasant.

Walking to Empress Zhang's side, Zhang Guoji bowed and saluted: "See the queen's mother." ”

Seeing her father salute like this, Empress Zhang hurriedly stood up and said coquettishly: "Father, what are you doing?" Alright, come over and chat with my daughter. ”

Zhang Guoji also walked over with a smile, and the father and daughter sat in the gazebo, drinking tea, chatting, and talking about some family affairs.

Empress Zhang listened very carefully, although she was doing well in the palace, and the emperor doted on her very much, but after all, she was still young and had just gotten married, and she still missed her family very much.

Just like a wanderer who left home to study, now listening to her father talk about these things, Empress Zhang is very happy.

On the other side of the West Garden, Zhu Youxiao was lying on a rocking chair, with a puff fan on his face, squinting and resting.

With the warm wind and the warm sunshine, this feeling is too lazy.

Chen Hong cautiously walked to his side and said in a low and respectful voice: "Emperor, the prince has entered the palace." ”

Zhu Youxiao didn't speak, just waved his hand lightly, signaling that he knew.

Bowing down and stepping aside, Chen Hong stopped talking.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao didn't expect this national abbot to come so quickly, and it seems that he really can't wait.

But it's also a good thing, at least I'll be able to get things done soon.

Zhang Guoji's chat with the queen continued, and after chatting about family life, Zhang Guoji turned the topic to the matter of the royal business.

"Daughter, did Your Majesty tell you what to do?"

Empress Zhang shook her head and said, "Your Majesty doesn't say it, and your daughter doesn't ask, this matter of the previous dynasty has nothing to do with the harem." ”

As she spoke, she looked at Zhang Guoji and asked, "It doesn't seem that my father did this thing, right?" It doesn't seem to have anything to do with my father, right? In that case, then father should leave it alone and let them make trouble on their own! ”

Empress Zhang felt that these things were very bad, although she didn't know why, but she subconsciously didn't want her father to participate, so she said such things.

"That's not what I said." Zhang Guoji said with a straight face: "My father is now in charge of the Internal Affairs Office, how can I say that the affairs of the Internal Affairs Office have nothing to do with my father?" No matter what happens to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the father cannot be separated from the relationship. ”

Glancing at her father helplessly, Empress Zhang didn't know what to say, so she could only say helplessly: "But my daughter really doesn't know anything." As a queen, how can her daughter ask about the affairs of the previous dynasty? ”

"What you said, as the queen, you naturally have to help Your Majesty well, and you must admonish Your Majesty, this is the queen's duty."

Zhang Guoji said again: "This time the matter involves the entire Internal Affairs Office, so it is a big matter. Now in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, I don't have any people under me, but this is a good opportunity. ”

"Now that Hu Fei is difficult to protect himself, and the entire audit department is panicking, it is my opportunity to help them win people's hearts. Once I get them together, then I won't be alone in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. ”

"The most important thing is to have an audit department on hand. I'm also a hero. Those courtiers in the court criticized a lot, and they were really selfish. ”

"Isn't this time a good thing? As long as you talk to the merchants, you don't have to spend money on the money in this palace in the future. How much money can I save? Besides, the matter involves the harem, and you, the queen, should be in charge. ”

Zhang Guoji said while looking at his daughter with sadness on his face.

He just wants his daughter to help him now, and with the degree to which his daughter is favored in front of His Majesty, this matter must not be too much of a problem. As long as the daughter speaks, His Majesty will definitely agree.

Glancing at her father, Empress Zhang was very helpless, so she could only say with a wry smile: "Father, why do you want to be this official?" Wouldn't it be better to go home and read a book and wander around in your spare time? ”

"Why do you bother with worrying about the internal affairs office? Why don't I go to Your Majesty to ask you for your resignation, and it's good for you to go home and enjoy your old age in peace. ”

glanced at Queen Zhang, Zhang Guoji couldn't help but scold.

I really can't scold, the person in front of me is not only his daughter, but also the queen of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhang Guoji could only take a mouthful of old blood and patiently explained: "I have read sage books all these years, and it is not in vain. It's just that I have been really unlucky in these years, and I have repeatedly failed in the imperial examination, so I have never had the opportunity to show my ambitions. ”

Now that the opportunity has come, how can a father give up? As for the longevity, at my current age, it will not be too late for another twenty years. ”

Looking at her father with a firm face, Empress Zhang was even more helpless.

But she also knew that she still had to help with this matter, otherwise her father might not have made any troubles.

Empress Zhang said with persuasion: "In this case, let my daughter go to His Majesty to talk." Until then, the father did not do anything and waited for news from his daughter. ”

"Don't worry about this, I will definitely wait for your news." Zhang Guoji hurriedly said with a smile.

In his heart, it must be especially useful for his daughter to speak to the emperor; As for the other ministers or something, it didn't work so well.

After all, the most feared thing about men in the world is the pillow wind.

Isn't that the case yourself? Well, all men are like that.

So this time it's definitely going to happen.

Zhang Guoji had an excited smile on his face. As long as you do this, then you will really be done.

Thinking that he was completely in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Zhang Guoji couldn't help but be happy in his heart.

In Zhang Guoji's view, this internal affairs office will definitely be more powerful in the future, and maybe one day it will be the same as the cabinet. At that time, his status will inevitably rise, and he may be famous in history.

Seeing her father's happy appearance, Empress Zhang was a little helpless, and the good mood she had just established almost disappeared at this moment.

She didn't say anything more to her father, and sent him away.

Zhang Guoji didn't care about this, he was full of joy in his heart now.

Turning her head to look at the maids serving beside her, Empress Zhang opened her mouth and asked, "What about Your Majesty?" ”

"Back to the queen mother, Your Majesty is basking in the sun by the lake." The palace maid hurriedly said

Empress Zhang was not surprised, nodded and said, "Then let's go over and have a look." ”

The longer they lived together, the more Empress Zhang knew about Zhu Youxiao.

She felt that her majesty had many faces, on the one hand, he was a wise emperor, and on the other hand, he was like a hermit, he didn't like wine and beautiful women, but liked to indulge in landscapes.

If he didn't become an emperor, it is estimated that he would travel all over the big rivers, and when he was tired, he would build a house in a place with beautiful mountains and rivers, and then live a peaceful life there.

When Empress Zhang came to Zhu Youxiao's side, Zhu Youxiao was already sitting by the lake in a daze, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

This, Empress Zhang also understands that her majesty likes to be in a daze, and she doesn't know why. But fortunately, if you disturb him at this time, he won't be angry, otherwise it will be very troublesome.

Walking over with a smile, Empress Zhang gently sat down beside Zhu Youxiao.

Turning his head to look at Empress Zhang, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Come here?" "I just heard from the people below that Guozhang came over today, I thought you would accompany him more, but I didn't expect to come to my side so soon."

Hearing Zhu Youxiao say this, Empress Zhang said with a wry smile: "My father didn't accompany his concubines to chat when he entered the palace. ”

After Zhu Youxiao heard this, he reached out and grabbed Queen Zhang's hand, and asked with a smile: "That is something, it should be quite difficult to look at the treasure bead like this." It's okay, don't be embarrassed, there's something to tell me. You and I are husband and wife together, and we don't have so many scruples. ”

"I don't know if it's the concubine who has cultivated any blessings in her life, and she is fortunate to marry Your Majesty in this life and this life." Empress Zhang was very moved and leaned on Zhu Youxiao's body.

Gently wrapping around Empress Zhang's waist and taking her into his arms, Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "You also said this in your last life." ”

Empress Zhang is naturally very smart, and she immediately reacted to what her majesty meant, and she was even more moved.

She said softly with moist eyes: "The concubine is willing to be with Your Majesty for the rest of her life." ”

Neither of them spoke again, quietly hugging, looking at the water not far away.

After a while, Zhu Youxiao took out his arm and said, "No, it's numb." ”

Seeing Zhu Youxiao squeezing her eyebrows at herself, Empress Zhang immediately smiled and felt a lot better.

At this moment, the melancholy seemed to have left her.

Reaching out and gently helping Zhu Youxiao rub his arm, Empress Zhang said coquettishly: "Then Your Majesty said it earlier." ”

Zhu Youxiao didn't answer this, but stretched out his hand and gently pinched Queen Zhang's nose, and said with a smile: "Are you in a good mood now?" Then tell me what happened to the prince entering the palace. ”

Seeing that Zhu Youxiao was so considerate of herself, Queen Zhang also relieved her heart, and told Zhu Youxiao everything Zhang Guoji said to herself.

Of course, about her father's desire to win people's hearts, Empress Zhang still didn't mention it, after all, this is too sensitive.

Glancing at Empress Zhang, Zhu Youxiao patted her hand lightly, and said gently: "I thought it was something, this is it." This is not a big deal, and it is also good for me for the Internal Affairs Department to do this. ”

"There are a lot of expenses in this palace every year, and the ministers in the court ask for money from my inner treasury every year, as if my money cannot be spent. With the method of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the expenses in the palace are less, and you can still earn some money. ”

"Don't look at them one by one, they talk about gentlemen all day long. But the things in this world are disturbed, and nothing can be done without money. ”

"The people can't afford to eat if they don't have money, and the soldiers can't fight without money; If I, the emperor, have no money, then there will be no money to repair bridges and roads, and there will be no money to help the victims, and then the world will be in chaos. ”

"So money is a must-have."

Empress Zhang looked at Zhu Youxiao's appearance, a little distressed, and said softly: "Then it's better to reduce the amount in the palace?" Spend a little less and give more, and your Majesty will be able to do more. ”

Glancing at Empress Zhang, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "It would be nice if things in this world were really that easy." Alright, you don't have to worry about it, I'll have a way. As for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, I will immediately ask someone to pass on the decree, so let's do what Xu Guangqi said! Starting from Shuntianfu, let Xu Guangqi do things well, and he will not lose the country. ”

Hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Empress Zhang still hesitated, and she said cautiously: "There won't be anything wrong with doing this, right?" You must not delay Your Majesty's business because of your concubine. ”

"You can rest assured of this!" Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "There will never be such a thing. Do you think I look like someone who has misled the country because of sex?? ”

"Your Majesty!" Empress Zhang said with some dissatisfaction.

Zhu Youxiao looked at Empress Zhang, a smile appeared on his face, and beckoned to Chen Hong who was not far away.

When Chen Hong walked to his side, Zhu Youxiao said: "Xu Guangqi's question book has been approved." ”

Hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Chen Hong hurriedly bowed down and said, "Slave maid, let's do it." ”

The so-called approval of the red is actually the emperor's reply to the courtier's inscription, or the approval of the cabinet's voting opinions.

After a courtier has submitted the book, the cabinet will vote for it. Voting is to say whether this matter is allowed or not, and what should be done.

After doing this, the question book will be sent to the emperor. After reading it, the emperor felt that he agreed, so he approved it; If they don't agree, call back to the cabinet and ask them to reformulate their strategy.

Xu Guangqi's inscription book had already been sent to the celebrant supervisor.

Zhu Youxiao really let everyone discuss, and this question has been left in the celebrant supervisor. If Zhu Youxiao never mentions it, then this inscription will not see the light of day again, that is, the legendary stay in the middle will not be published.

Now Zhu Youxiao asked Chen Hong to take out this question book and directly criticize it, which means that it is obvious that what Xu Guangqi said is accurate.

Then the next step will be reached, and the question will be sent back to the cabinet, which will be executed according to the emperor's approval. This inscription will become a decree of the imperial court, and it will be implemented according to the implementation standards of the decree.

It seems to be just a sentence from Zhu Youxiao, but in fact, the matter has already been decided.

So the news quickly spread, Xu Guangqi's question book was approved, and the affairs of the Internal Affairs Office could continue; The household department will also set up a yamen first, and how to get it will need Xu Guangqi to write again.

And so the matter was settled.

But the courtiers quit.

I said before that let's discuss, we are all ready to oppose it, why did we suddenly approve it?

If it happened so suddenly, there must be a reason.

So everyone began to investigate this matter, and soon there were results.

This kind of thing can't be hidden from people in the first place, and it's not uncommon to be found out.

It turned out that Zhang Guoji, the foreman of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, went to the palace to beg the queen mother, and the queen mother begged His Majesty again, so this matter passed like this.

For a while, the courtiers didn't know what to say, and some people felt that the emperor had done too much and needed to be impeached in a good book.

This is a foreign relative interfering in politics, and this is absolutely not allowed!

But more courtiers don't take advantage of this bull's horns, they know that there is nothing to worry about this matter. As for the interference of foreign relatives in politics, there is no such soil in the Ming Dynasty, at most it is just a fool's errand, and it is useless at all.

This reminds people of another imperial relative, that is, Emperor Longqing's maiden family, and the national abbot is quite excessive.

Everyone knows about this matter, the reign of Emperor Longqing not only often went to the palace to ask for rewards, but also rolled with his daughter, and did more and more hateful things!

But what can you do with him?

Can you arrest him, or can you kill him?

It's not realistic at all.

But it doesn't mean that he can't do anything, anyway, it's nothing more than a national abbot, he can do little, and the harm is not great.

But Guozhang is different in the Internal Affairs Office, he controls the Internal Affairs Office, and there is a problem here.

So the officials quickly reached a consensus that the abbot should be removed from the Ministry of Internal Affairs as soon as possible.

As long as he doesn't make trouble in the Internal Affairs Office, he will obediently go back to be his ruler. Isn't that nothing?

So for a while, there were a lot of questions to impeach Zhang Guoji, and the momentum was huge, and it was obvious that someone wanted to get him down.

It's just that there is no response to these questions, and all of them were left by Zhu Youxiao. To put it bluntly, the emperor just doesn't want to deal with this abbot.

So countless people became more excited, and they came up with the attitude that they must take down the country.

In fact, this is also very simple, when a person is not able to take it, it becomes a mountain, a flaunt. If anyone can take him down, then he will be able to gain more prestige.

It's like climbing Mount Everest, if no one is going to challenge Mount Everest, it's a mountain out there, maybe the highest mountain in the world.

But when one person chooses to climb it, then it is no longer an ordinary mountain. If the people in front don't succeed, the people behind will think about moving forward. They don't necessarily really want to climb that mountain, they just want to prove that they're better than those people.

If there are more people who can't get on, then there are more people who want to get up. Because the more people can't climb it, the stronger you will appear when you climb it.

So now Zhang Guoji is this kind of mountain, everyone wants to get him down, the more people can't get him, the more people want to get him down.

In fact, a lot of times, the same is true of eunuchs and ministers. They may not have done so many bad things, and they may not be different from what other ministers of the court and the central government have done, but it is because they are favored by His Majesty and cannot be taken down that countless people will flock to them.

This is called prestige, and those who take them down or bring them down will definitely go down in history.

So all kinds of crimes were charged to them, whether they were really guilty, or some things made up by chasing wind and shadows, all of them were deducted from them, and their reputation naturally became worse and worse.

is the so-called accumulation of gold and destruction of bones, in fact, this is the truth.

After this incident, Zhang Guoji faced this matter, which is why Zhu Youxiao pulled him in.

It is impossible for Zhu Youxiao to let Hu Fei bear all this. Zhang Guoji can afford this hat, but Hu Fei can't.

Things also went according to Zhu Youxiao's plan, and everyone's spearhead was pointed at Zhang Guoji, so there were two people who were relatively safe, one was Hu Fei and the other was Xu Guangqi.

What these two people are doing can go on smoothly, and Hu Fei's side should have started.

The businessmen are just afraid, and it is not that there is no benefit in this, as long as they can dispel this fear, then naturally there is no problem. This is the holy decree of the imperial court, and they are naturally not afraid.

On Xu Guangqi's side, he would have been the target of everyone, but now someone has dispersed his firepower.

Yamen of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Hu Fei held a stack of contracts in his hand, walked into Zhang Guoji's room with a smile, bowed and saluted: "Guozhang, here are the twelve contracts just signed, everything is done in accordance with the rules, and please take a look." ”

Zhang Guoji nodded, very satisfied with Hu Fei's attitude.

Since he came out of the palace, the respect for him from the whole of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has increased to a higher level.

Because everyone is aware of one thing, that is, this national abbot can no longer do it, and others are also national abbots.

Especially Hu Fei, his attitude towards himself is even better.

In such a situation, Zhang Guoji was even happier. When you are in a good mood, you will have more smiles on your face. So after seeing Hu Fei, Zhang Guoji smiled and called it a sunny day.

Zhang Guoji was very satisfied with Hu Fei's performance. No matter what happened these days, Hu Fei came to himself to ask for advice; He also agreed with everything he said.

It can be said that Hu Fei is now the only one who is the head of the country. Where to find such a good subordinate?

What I think is really not wrong, and my own way of employing people is really clever.

Reaching out to take the contract document handed over by Hu Fei, Zhang Guoji quickly flipped through it.

In fact, he didn't understand it too clearly, because these contracts were very complicated. But he can't say he understands it, so you can explain it to me.

This is absolutely not a no-no.

So Zhang Guoji raised his head, looked at Hu Fei and said with a smile: "I have some other things here, let's put these here first, and I'll look at them when I have time." ”

Hu Fei hurriedly said: "It's Meng Lang." The adults are in charge of the Internal Affairs Office, and there are so many things up and down, and they can't always take care of the lower officials. The adult's love for the subordinate is very clear in the lower official's heart. Rest assured, the lower officials will do their best. ”

"Alright, alright, that's for the best." Zhang Guoji said with a smile.

"In addition to these things, Xia Guan has one more thing he wants to ask the national master." Hu Fei spoke again.

"What else? Go ahead! Zhang Guoji leaned back and said: "Anything is fine, as long as I can solve it, it must not be postponed, after all, this is also a matter of our internal affairs office." ”

"Thank you, thank you." Hu Fei hurriedly arched his hand and said, "Actually, it's not a big deal. The merchants we recruited this time were all selected according to the previous palace usage, but there are many things that are not available on this. ”

"After this incident came out, many businessmen came to the door, and they said that they were also loyal to His Majesty, and they could not be excluded, and they also wanted to join."

Hearing Hu Fei's words, Zhang Guoji was stunned for a moment.

These people are really in a hurry to send money, but there is no way to do it, who makes the benefits too much.

But this raises a question, what was not used in the palace before, does it need to be added to the palace now?

If it's a normal purchase, it's not a big deal. But this time is different after all, the purpose of the arrival of these businessmen is very simple.

This is for the name of the royal logo, so it is a question of permission or not.

After all, people are also loyal. What's more, if there are things that are not in the palace, it is not a big deal to send some in.

But it makes sense not to allow it, because these people are suspected of being opportunistic, which is bribing the palace with silver, so they can't agree.

Hu Fei didn't dare to make his own decisions, so he came directly to ask Zhang Guoji.

Glancing at Hu Fei, Zhang Guoji raised his head, put down the booklet in his hand, and said slowly: "What do you think should be done in this matter?" ”

"Returning to China, the lower officials think this move is inappropriate." Hu Fei hurriedly said: "Now that the Ministry of Internal Affairs has just been established, many things have not been straightened out, it can be said that everything is complicated, and the Audit Department is even more so." If you rashly add so many people, it is easy to make a mess. ”

"So Xia Guan thinks that the current people are very good and easy to manage. If it's not enough in the future, or you want them to come in, it's okay to do it when the time comes, there's no need to put them in now. ”

Zhang Guoji stroked his beard and nodded lightly.

He felt that what Hu Fei said was very reasonable, so he said loudly: "Then this matter will be done according to what you say, and I will leave it to you, there is no problem, right?" ”

Hu Fei hurriedly arched his hand and said: "Don't worry, Guozhang, it must be foolproof." ”

Then he bowed down and said, "If there is nothing to do, then the lower official will leave." ”

Zhang Guoji nodded and watched Hu Fei leave.

He now feels more and more that Hu Fei is good, sensible, knows how to advance and retreat, and his ability to do things is also good, and he is a good subordinate.