Zhang Weixian's words, Xu Xi understood very well in his heart, what is under the nest, there are eggs, but he just doesn't want to let these people go, and wants these people to take out the money.

As for why Zhang Weixian did this, Xu Xi also understood it very well in his heart.

Wherever people sit, they think about things. Now that the General Staff Office has been established, and there is already a tendency to become bigger, and it has won the trust of His Majesty, at this time, who does not want to gain more power?

From the establishment of the General Staff Office to the present, there has been a rumor that the General Staff Office will set up a chief of staff, similar to the chief of the cabinet.

Now that the candidate for the staff office has been decided, I am afraid that this chief of staff will not be far from being established.

These people in the staff office, Sun Chuanting can't be the chief of staff, his qualifications are too shallow, he can enter the staff office this time, it is already His Majesty's grace, and everyone has given His Majesty a face, so Sun Chuanting will be allowed to enter the staff office.

In addition to Sun Chuanting, there is also Chen Sihai. Chen Sihai is His Majesty's confidant, but everyone can see that Chen Sihai was sent by His Majesty to take charge of the Military Judge Advocate General's Office, and it is impossible for him to be the chief of staff, so he is not a suitable candidate.

In addition to him, only Zhu Chunchen, Yuan Keli, and Zhang Weixian, the Duke of the United Kingdom, remained. All three of them are now more competitive for the position of Chief of Staff.

However, Xu Xi also knew that it was impossible for Zhu Chunchen to get this position, and everyone knew in their hearts how he got to the position that he could get the position of Minister of Staff because of his merits some time ago, and His Majesty was rewarding him.

But when he reached this position, Zhu Chunchen's credit was almost the same, and if he wanted to go one step further, this credit would not be enough, so it was impossible for him to get the position of chief of staff.

In addition to these people, the most competitive ones are Yuan Keli and Zhang Weixian.

Yuan Keli is old, has great contributions, and has the support of civil officials. Don't look at the civil servants fighting back and forth, but once it involves competition with Xungui, then they will inevitably be united, and they will all support Yuan Keli.

Under such circumstances, the British public Zhang Weixian is in a disadvantageous position. If he hadn't entered the staff office and had no chance to win over the chief of staff, maybe Zhang Weixian wouldn't have any ideas. But the opportunity is right in front of you, and it's not so easy to give up.

When this person can't see it, he doesn't have such a thought; But once a person sees that thing is close in front of him, he can hold it in his hand when he reaches out his hand, and no one will give it up.

In such a situation, if you want to say that Zhang Weixian has no idea, then there is a ghost.

But for Zhang Weixian, it is not so easy for him to get this position, and the pressure on Yuan Keli is too great, so he needs credit and needs to prove that he is useful in this position. Not only is it useful, but it is more useful than Yuan Keli, so he can get this position.

Therefore, Zhang Weixian urgently needs a credit, one is to establish his authority, and the other is to express his ability and loyalty to His Majesty.

From this point of view, it is definitely not okay to have a small credit. So Zhang Weixian needs a big merit to solve a big problem for His Majesty.

If you want to make a contribution and solve a big problem, it is nothing more than a few aspects.

On the one hand, there are military exploits, that is, the achievements of the General Staff Office. But now there is no war, and this political achievement is not easy to reap. Even if there is a real war, whether you win or not is still between the two sides. Once he loses, Zhang Weixian will not only not be able to get this position, but may also lose the opportunity in front of him. The risk is too high for him to do.

Since there is no military merit, it is necessary to make meritorious service from other aspects, and money is a topic that can never be bypassed. Especially with Zhu Chunchen's example, it is not incomprehensible for Zhang Weixian to keep up.

Once Zhang Weixian touched the salt, he would offend a group of people, and at the same time show His Majesty the middle.

How much money is involved in this thing of salt, I am afraid that no one in the Ming Dynasty can say clearly. But even Ru Xu Xi knows very well in his heart that if he can get the profit of salt, it will be a lot of money. At that time, what will His Majesty think of Zhang Weixian?

Loyal to work, and capable, the position of chief of staff will not be missing Zhang Weixian.

In fact, Xu Xi can also see that His Majesty has not appointed a chief of staff until now, not because His Majesty has not thought it through, but because His Majesty is watching, seeing who is willing to do things, and who can do things.

Zhang Weixian wants to prove himself in this way. But this matter is too big, he needs helpers, he needs someone to charge into battle for him, and when he can't do anything, someone carries the black pot for him.

It was at such a time that I was sent to the door. He is the prince of the Ming Dynasty, even if there is really something, he will not lose his title and destroy the door. And he has a high status, and his words have weight, so he has become the best candidate in Zhang Weixian's heart.

Now Zhang Weixian has thrown this topic to himself, and he is forcing himself to do it. If you retreat back now, don't say that you can't explain it to Zhang Weixian, I'm afraid you can't explain it yourself to Your Majesty.

Originally, His Majesty didn't want to see himself, the Duke of Dingguo, if he didn't want to do it, and the matter reached His Majesty, what would His Majesty think?

His Majesty will think that he, the Duke of Dingguo, is not only unwilling to do things, but also a corpse vegetarian meal, and he is not worthy of the responsibility. At that time, his situation will definitely be even worse than it is now.

Zhang Weixian is forcing himself to move forward!

After thinking of this, Xu Xi sighed in his heart, and a strong sense of remorse filled his heart.

Why do you have to find it yourself?

If he was still at home and hadn't seen Zhang Weixian, he wouldn't have gotten involved in these things. Even if His Majesty is dissatisfied with his own family, he can find another way.

But now I can't go back if I want to.

Slowly opening his eyes, Xu Xi glanced at Zhang Weixian, with some resentment in his heart. At this time, no one cares about the friendship of the past.

Looking at Zhu Chunchen, and then at Zhang Weixian in front of him, Xu Xi suddenly realized one thing, Daming is no longer the Ming of the past, and Xungui is not the same as before, everyone is not on the same front. For the sake of power, many things can be discarded and sold.

Times have changed, and if you still do things according to your previous ideas and thinking, I am afraid that you will suffer in the end. Since there is no way out, let's simply move forward.

Thinking of this, Xu Xi gritted his teeth and heart, and said, "I don't know what Guogong wants me to do?" ”

Zhang Weixian looked at Xu Xi, sighed, took a sip of tea, and said slowly: "Things are too complicated, I can't figure out a clue for a while, and I can't think of any good way." ”

"But Your Majesty is anxious now, and the court has no money. Those of us who are courtiers should naturally share your Majesty's worries. We, the nobles, have received the emperor's grace, and we should indeed do something. Do you have any ideas? What I just said is nothing more than some complaints with you, and they can't be taken seriously. ”

Listening to Zhang Weixian's words, Xu Xi smiled.

The smile on his face was bright, but his heart felt colder and colder.

This old fox didn't want to carry the black pot at all, and directly wanted to come out on his own.

Xu Xi gritted his teeth and said, "Yes! If you don't do something at this time, we, who are courtiers, are sorry for Your Majesty. So I think since salt is such a mess, let's start with salt. The court occupies a serious nest, so it is better to start with the nest. ”

After Xu Xi finished saying this, he raised his head and looked at Zhang Weixian, and said, "After I go back, I will write a question book and send it to the palace, I am willing to advocate this matter." However, I am only a shallow learner, and I haven't read many books over the years, so I'm afraid there are many omissions in this book. ”

When he said this, Xu Xi slowly stopped and turned his head to look at Zhang Weixian.

At this time, Zhang Weixian was already nervous. So far, he is only one foot away from the door, but this Xu Xi stopped, obviously he didn't mean it, it must have stopped on purpose.

So Zhang Weixian sighed and said: "Yes, we people are all ignorant when we were young, relying on the kindness of our ancestors, we go around all day long, and we don't read much. ”

"However, this matter is very important, and it cannot be casually seen or drafted, and it must be seen by a person who is trustworthy, respectable, and loyal to the court. Do you have anyone like that around you? If there is something appropriate, just say it. Even if you're not familiar with it, I can beg him for you. ”

Xu Xi looked at Zhang Weixian and said with a wry smile: "Guogong, don't shirk this matter." In terms of qualifications and prestige, who can compare to you? ”

"You are the best among us in terms of learning. In terms of loyalty to the Ming Dynasty and His Majesty, there are very few that can be compared to you. After this question book was written, I also asked the national government to correct it. ”

Listening to Xu Xi's words, Zhang Weixian was stunned, as if he was a little surprised, he didn't expect Xu Xi to say such a thing.

Then, Zhang Weixian stood up and waved his hand as if he had been pricked by a chair, and said in an eager tone: "No, no, how can this work?" It's not that you don't know my knowledge, how can it be as good as you say. ”

"Besides, it's your credit, let me intervene, it's not good. We are the friendship of our ancestors, how can we do this kind of thing? ”

"Our brothers are united in one heart, how can we divide yours or mine?" Xu Xi said with anger on his face: "What's more, this time I begged Guogong to come here, and Guogong asked for a lot of help for the sake of his ancestors." If this prince didn't help, then I wouldn't be leaving today. ”

Seeing Xu Xi look like a scoundrel, Zhang Weixian smiled bitterly and shook his head.

In the end, Zhang Weixian was really helpless, and said: "You are right, we are indeed the friendship of our ancestors, and we are in the same spirit." If something happens, I won't help you, so I'm sorry for the ancestors. In that case, when you're done, give me the question book, and I'll see if there's anything wrong with it. ”

"Of course, I'm just suggesting, it's up to you to decide whether to listen to me or not. But don't worry, after your question book is written, I am willing to sign it with you. If Your Majesty summons me, I will accompany you into the palace. ”

"The friendship of our ancestors, even if Your Majesty is angry, I will carry it with you. So Dingguo Gong, you can go back and write boldly and boldly. No matter what those people outside think of you, in my heart you are our noble example. ”

"With the words of Guogong, there is nothing to say." Xu Xi stood up directly and said to Zhang Weixian: "I'll go back and write the question book, and ask the Guogong to correct it when the time comes." ”

"This time, the prince is also willing to help me, and I have this favor in my heart. Please rest assured, if Your Majesty blames him, I will bear all of them, and I will never implicate the Guogong. ”

"Look at what you said," Zhang Weixian said angrily: "We are friends of our ancestors, how can we have such an idea?" Don't worry, even if I lose my job at the staff office, I will never ignore you. ”

"The country is righteous and righteous!" Xu Xi stood up and arched his hand at Zhang Weiquan and said, "It's not too early, without further ado, the night is long and there are many dreams, I'll go back to write the question book now." ”

"Okay." Zhang Weixian said appreciatively: "I'm just waiting to see the title book of Ding Guogong." ”

"Zhiji, you send Dingguo Gong for me." Zhang Weixian smiled and said to Zhang Zhiji, who was standing on the other side.

Zhang Zhiji also hurriedly walked over with a smile, he came straight to Xu Xi's side, made a gesture of please, and said at the same time: "Dingguo Gong, please." ”

Arching his hand at Zhang Weixian, Xu Xi turned around and walked outside.

After Xu Xi left, the smile on Zhang Weixian's face disappeared in an instant.

He slowly sat down in his chair and took a sip of tea gently. Tasting the tea in the cup, there is a feeling of indifference.

Soon, Zhang Zhiji walked back from outside, bowed down and said to Zhang Weixian: "Father, Dingguo Gong has been sent away." ”

Zhang Weixian nodded, pointed to the chair next to him with a smile and said, "Okay, sit down and talk." ”

After Zhang Zhiji sat down, Zhang Weixian said slowly: "Do you think your father is too despicable?" ”

"My son didn't." Zhang Zhiji hurriedly said: "Father naturally has a father's reason for doing this. ”

After listening to his son's words, Zhang Weixian nodded with satisfaction and said, "Things in this world are disturbing and complicated. Some can be done, some can't; Some want to do it, some don't want to do it. ”

"But these things are really the same, which is whether you will do it, whether you can do it? If Dingguo Gong wants to drill into it, then pull him deeper. What can you feel when you're always rubbing around outside? ”

"When he comes in, a pair of shoes and two feet of mud, and if he wants to pull them out again, it will be impossible. At that point, he won't be able to think about it if he's not on our side. ”

"Father, do you want to integrate the honorable and the honorable?" Zhang Zhiji stood up, stared, looked at his father in disbelief, and even had a trace of horror in his eyes.

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