Jiang Liwei didn't expect that his every move was under Liu Daxia's control.

In Liu Daxia's eyes, Jiang Liwei is just a fledgling hairy boy, even if his wings are hard, he can't fly far, as long as he pulls the string, he can pull it back.

Out of the courtyard, there was a carriage responsible for picking up and dropping off, Shen Xi and Yu Niang shared a car, and Jiang Liwei rode in front.

All the way out less than two miles, near the city gate there is a simple office, outside the office parked official sedan chair, Jiang Liwei looked serious, dismounted and went in first, and then Shen Xi was allowed to enter, but Yu Niang stayed outside to wait for the call.

“…… Gu Yu, you are so frizzy, why don't you tell me? ”

When Shen Xi entered the house, Liu Daxia's tone seemed to be questioning, and he seemed to be calmly educating the younger generation. However, Jiang Liwei's forehead was already covered with beads of sweat the size of beans.

There is a pair of chess on the table, Liu Daxia is not alone here, there is a person sitting opposite him to play against him, this person is the same age as Liu Daxia, with a goatee, judging from the bearing shown by his gestures, this person is not small.

Both of them are not wearing official uniforms, and it is obvious that they came to this office not for office work, and it was just an accident to find Jiang Liwei and Shen Xi to come to talk.

Jiang Liwei said: "After the humble position wants to have a result, I will report it to Lord Shilang." ”

"Really?"

Liu Daxia didn't even turn his head, he obviously expected Jiang Liwei's answer, which showed that he had always known what Jiang Liwei was doing behind his back, but he didn't reveal it, and wanted to see what Jiang Liwei could do. But at this time, Jiang Li had nothing to achieve, so he could only make another plan.

Liu Daxia suddenly made a good move, and his attention turned to the chessboard: "Brother Bochang, it seems that I am going to win this game, haha." ”

The old man on the opposite side stroked his beard and thought about it carefully, but he didn't know how to continue, and couldn't help frowning. Only then did Liu Daxia look up at Shen Xi, who had just entered the door and was bowing, and greeted with a smile: "Shen Xi is also here?" ”

Hear the name "Shen Xi". The old man sitting opposite Liu Daxia looked up and asked, "Is it really only thirteen years old?" ”

Shen Xi respectfully replied: "If you return to Lord Shangshu's words, the student was born in the twenty-third year of Chenghua. ”

The old man was slightly surprised, and pointed at Liu Daxia: "Shi Yong." You talked to him about me? ”

Liu Daxia smiled and shook his head, obviously he didn't know why Shen Xi seemed to recognize this old man, after all, the two had never met each other.

For Shen Xi, in fact, this is not a secret, Liu Daxia directly called the old man "Brother Bochang". Needless to say, it is the Hubu Shangshu Zhou Jing who has always had a good relationship with Liu Daxia.

Zhou Jing, the word Bochang, the number truffle, Tianshun four years to get the Jinshi, for the Shu Jishi, awarded the review post. During the Chenghua period, he successively served as an attendant, Zhongyun and other official positions, serving the prince of the East Palace, the later Hongzhi Emperor. In the second year of Hongzhi, he served as the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites, and from the ninth year of Hongzhi to the thirteenth year of Hongzhi, he served as the secretary of the household department.

Shen Xi said: "The student has heard Zhou Shangshu's official voice. ”

Zhou Jing smiled: "Look at these people you are looking for." All of them are human spirits, in addition to being young and talented, they are also so good at talking. That's it, I won't play this chess with you today, don't forget to go to the household department tomorrow, there is a backlog of official documents. ”

Liu Daxia got up to see him off, and the two went out of the door together.

After a long while, Liu Daxia turned back and sat down at the table. Put the pieces into the box. His movements were not fast, and both Jiang Liwei and Shen Xi could only stand there with their heads bowed respectfully, waiting for instructions.

It wasn't until Liu Daxia finished packing up the chess pieces that he raised his head and looked at Jiang Liwei: "How is the investigation going?" ”

Jiang Liwei respectfully stated the results of his investigation. It is estimated that Shen Xi is on the side. There are some things that he seems vague, but as long as Liu Daxia asks a few words, he has to explain it to him. After hearing this, Shen Xi thought: "You have to take risks, don't come out yourself and have the courage to do things, but let others work for you." ”

didn't wait for Jiang Liwei to finish speaking. Liu Daxia was furious and scolded: "Nonsense, I don't think this is 'leading the snake out of the hole', but 'beating the grass and startling the snake'." Do you think that with only these shrimp soldiers and crab generals in your hands, you can really deal with the mastermind behind the scenes? ”

Jiang Liwei hurriedly confessed: "Don't dare to be lowly and deceitful." ”

Liu Daxia thought for a while, and his tone was gentle: "Don't pay attention to the affairs of the household department first, after the beginning of spring, the matter of Cao Yun needs to be dealt with urgently, you go over there to help." ”

"Yes!"

Jiang Liwei could see that he was very nervous, and after agreeing, his body trembled.

Although Liu Daxia was only a household servant, he held the position of deputy capital imperial history of the Imperial Court of the Imperial Inspectorate, and won the trust of Emperor Hongzhi. Liu Daxia has served in the military department for a long time as a literati, and has made great contributions repeatedly, where something happened, Emperor Hongzhi immediately thought of him and Ma Wensheng, acting as a firefighter.

As one of the "Three Gentlemen of Hongzhi", Liu Daxia is the giant pillar of the imperial court, even if Zhou Jing is nominally Liu Daxia's boss, he can only treat each other with courtesy.

For Emperor Hongzhi, Ma Wensheng and Liu Daxia were like a chariot that could conquer cities and appear wherever they were needed, and they were humeral ministers who could be fully trusted. Other courtiers, even if they have a respected status, are only ministers and participate in strategic decision-making, but they cannot do things specifically.

After Liu Daxia finished explaining to Jiang Liwei, he looked at Shen Xi again: "Shen Xi, I didn't expect to see each other for two years, but it's actually Xie Yuan." ”

Shen Xi hurriedly saluted: "Thank you Liu Shilang for your support." ”

Shen Xi said this is definitely not without purpose, he has now understood that the people of the Fujian Political Envoy and the Judicial Envoy were already preparing to go all the way to the end, not only is he hopeless to solve the Yuan, but it is even impossible to even be promoted. But Liu Daxia intervened halfway, scared these corrupt officials half to death, and hurriedly acted according to Liu Daxia's instructions, otherwise it is estimated that there will be no more people left in the entire Fujian officialdom.

If Xie Duo is a kindness to Shen Xi, then Liu Daxia can be regarded as a real support for him.

Liu Daxia smiled and waved his hand: "That's because you have your own ability...... If I didn't have real talent, I would never make a move, but if you are talented and learned, and you do things for the court, if you are treated badly, I will be uneasy. Alas! ”

In the end, Liu Daxia let out a long sigh, obviously lamenting that the local imperial examination could not select the meritocrats.

As an old minister who has gone through three dynasties so far, Liu Daxia is no longer the kind of lonely and loyal minister who can't rub sand in his eyes and has to fight to find out everything according to reason, he is very aware of some shortcomings of the Ming Dynasty from the central to the local, and he also knows that he can't change it by himself, at most he just sees the injustice and meddles in one or two.

Fujian's officialdom is rotten, and there are many drawbacks in the political envoys, the inspection envoys, and the commanders, but if he is asked to bring down all the officials of a province, he will not be able to make up his mind, and the imperial court will not be able to withstand such turmoil.

Liu Daxia said: "You will also participate in this year's spring, but the thirteen-year-old Zhongjinshi is a little unbelievable, I think it is still a few more years of training, Taixue is a good place to do learning." ”

Shen Xi was respectful: "Liu Shilang reminded me that it was." ”

"Hmm."

Liu Daxia nodded slightly, although he spoke politely, but there was a kind of coercion on his body, which made Shen Xi tremble all the time, lest he answer the wrong word. Fortunately, Liu Daxia's tone of speech to Shen Xi was completely the concern and support of the elders for the juniors, so Shen Xi was relaxed and was able to calmly think about every question raised by Liu Daxia and organize the language to answer.

Liu Daxia asked again: "Then what do you think...... Is the official grain stolen and sold? ”

Shen Xi didn't dare to express his opinions casually, this involved the secrets of the imperial court, although in a sense, the people were already ranked in the court class and had the right to participate in politics. He thought for a moment and said, "Students are shallow in their learning and dare not speak falsely. ”

Liu Daxia re-examined Shen Xi, and suddenly laughed, and there was a bit of incredulity in his laughter: "Shen Xi, the old man has heard a little about Song Xi'er in Fuzhou...... You just have to say it. ”

Shen Xi's heart tightened, where did Liu Daxia hear about it, he knew it clearly! Yu Niang must have told the whole story of the time, and she would not even hide how to watch the killing of Song Xi'er and the old Confucian and Shen Jiang, and she thought about it and killed decisively, which really shouldn't have happened to a teenager. Or this is also an important reason why Liu Daxia values him and helps him get back Xie Yuan's name.

Shen Xi said: "Students don't know where to start, but Master Jiang has a good saying, there is no turning back when you open the bow, and if you stop here, you will inevitably have endless troubles." ”

"Oh?"

Liu Daxia was silent for a moment, his brows furrowed.

Jiang Liwei took the opportunity to suggest: "Lord Shilang, now that the Tingzhou Chamber of Commerce has been put in the open, even Shen Gongzi's identity has been revealed, if he can't continue, not only will the thieves be alert, but I'm afraid that Shen Gongzi will also be in danger." The lowly position is willing to make meritorious contributions and capture the thief, even if it can't lead to the culprit behind it, at least let the court recover some losses......"

Jiang Liwei seems to be speaking for the Tingzhou Chamber of Commerce and thinking about Shen Xi's safety, but in fact, the main purpose is to make meritorious contributions. If the plan continues, of course the person who resells official food will be caught, but Shen Xi's identity is revealed, how can the culprit behind the scenes not retaliate?

Liu Daxia made a final decision: "The case of the grain warehouse, if you don't have to take care of it, you don't need to ask." Shen Xi, you haven't finished your words yet, keep talking. ”

Jiang Liwei lowered his head, with an unwilling ...... on his face He belongs to the kind of person who is arrogant, and he didn't even pay attention to the famous Rulun Wenshu at the beginning, let alone the fledgling Shen Xi.

But now Liu Daxia seems to trust Shen Xi much more than him, which makes him a little indignant.

Shen Xi said: "Back to Liu Shilang, the student thinks that things can continue, but only need to capture the person who showed up, and the rest should not be extraneous." ”

"What!?" Jiang Liwei was furious: "You are greedy for life and afraid of death, and you actually let the culprit get away with it?" ”

Jiang Liwei really couldn't help it, and actually stood up with Shen Xi in front of Liu Daxia. According to his meaning, let Shen Xi come forward, find out the people behind the scenes, and then follow the vine to catch the instructor. Shen Xi's meaning is to capture the people who show up, and not to involve the people behind the scenes.

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PS: The second update is sent!

The passion of Tianzi code word seems to be coming again, how about everyone to have a wave of rewards and monthly passes? (To be continued.) )