In the next few days, from the dignitaries and dignitaries in the capital to the peddlers and pawns, they all kept talking about the names of the two people. One of them is naturally Lu Jin.

A few years ago, he made a big name in Beijing, but later he was gradually forgotten because of his transfer to the office. But this time, he once again came with a surprising victory, just being the first to be in the battle with the Mongols, it was enough to make countless people praise, not to mention the kind of extraordinary performance at the Offering Victory Meeting?

When Lu Jin's various performances beyond his own official position at the court meeting were known, and even exaggerated as if he was being added to the vinegar, many people regarded him as a real man who was not afraid of the powerful, and then linked to what he did a few years ago, his limelight naturally soared, and he was not there for a while.

And the only one who can be mentioned as many times as Lu Zhen in everyone's conversation is the other protagonist of this court meeting, Guo Xizhao, the right capital of the Imperial Palace. However, unlike Lu Jin's result of being deeply appreciated by the people, he was completely ridiculed and ridiculed.

Maybe the people are just talking about this, but those people in the officialdom have come to that conclusion with certainty - after this, it is impossible for Lord Guo to gain a foothold in the court.

Although he is now in the second rank of the official residence, although he has both a backer in the court and countless protégés and subordinates. But after making such a big laughing stock, all this can't help him. In fact, if Guo Xizhao was not an official of the imperial history, but only a certain Langzhong or a waiter in the six departments, the situation would not be so bad. But as a spokesman who has always regarded reputation as the foundation of his life, after making such a fuss, he has completely become a tree without a source of water and roots, and the result goes without saying.

The facts did not surprise everyone's judgment, and a few days after the Korean meeting, Guo Xizhao resigned. Although the reason written in his recital is that he has a serious illness and is unbearable to drive, everyone knows that this is just a pretext, he just has no face to continue to stay in the court and become the laughing stock of the world.

And Guo Yushi's departure made Lu Jin's name even louder. He, a Liupin Zhizhou who came from Datong, actually forced a high-ranking official of the imperial court to resign and leave, which shows how strong his combat effectiveness is.

Of course, in addition to admiration, there are also many people who regard Lu Zhen as an enemy. It's a pity that now he still has the aura of defeating the Mongolian army, no matter how much dissatisfaction they have, they can only endure it.

However, it doesn't mean that they don't have any means to fight back, at least in the matter of the court's reward for meritorious deeds to the border army and Lu Zhen and others, they have made several obstructions, thus delaying this matter again and again, and after more than half a month, the matter has not been decided.

As a result, time passed, and soon it was the end of February, and the city of Beijing had sent away the cold winter and ushered in the early spring when everything was growing.

As for the slow conclusion process of the imperial court, Lu Zhen had already expected it. So he was in the capital, but he seemed very calm, and he was not in a hurry to rush back to Ulzhou. Anyway, the food and clothing here are much better than those in the border town of Ulzhou, and more importantly, everything here does not have to spend your own money, and it is all provided free of charge by the inn, so this day is really comfortable.

On weekdays, in addition to visiting Hu Hu and Yu Qian's mansions, Lu Zhen is wandering around, enjoying the beautiful spring scenery around Beijing. And his behavior has also reached the ears of many people through various channels, so that many people in the court know that this is a calm person who is not shocked.

Soon, even Hu Hu, who had been recuperating at home, heard of this statement, so when he talked to Lu Zhen on this day, the old man couldn't help but say approvingly: "I really can't see it, although you are far from the age of standing, but you have already grown old in terms of heart." ”

"Sir, I praised it falsely, but I just knew that there would be such a result, so I was able to open my mind and not worry too much." Lu Zhen smiled modestly and said: "Now that the situation between the DPRK and China is like this, I have offended Wang Zhen several times, and he naturally wants to embarrass me in these matters." However, after all, this credit is real, and the eyes of the world are also watching it, so even if he is reluctant, he can only do things according to the rules in the end. ”

"Yes, you see things very thoroughly." Hu Hu nodded in agreement: "Then why do you think he did this?" ”

"Well...... Lu Zhen originally wanted to say that the other party was trying to make things difficult for him, but after glancing at Hu Hu, he was not so sure, so he had to say honestly: "The student is a little confused." ”

"Because he's still thinking about how to settle you, the first hero. And today, maybe it's time for the dust to settle. Hu Hu said, coughing lowly, but there was a look of wisdom in his eyes that everything was already clear.

"This ...... Sir's words made the students a little confused. Lu Jin frowned slightly in puzzlement, and then said this directly.

"You're not in the court, so many things are unknown. In fact, it's the old man, because he has been at home lately, so he is much slower in terms of news. In fact, long before you came to the capital, Wang Zhen had already begun to make up his mind about you. ”

"Idea?" Lu Zhen looked more and more puzzled.

"You are a wedge that the old man planted in his hometown, do you think he will always put you in his heart's place?" Hu Hu suddenly asked.

Only then did Lu Zhen understand: "What does Mr. mean...... Did he already intend to transfer me out of Ulzhou? ”

"Not bad. Before, he didn't have the right reason to move you. And this time, you have made such a contribution, and there is a good reason for this. Hu Hui said again: "Of course, with the festival between you and him, he will never give you a good deal, which is why he has been putting things off." He's looking for a position that he thinks can make you suffer, but no one else can tell you about it. ”

Lu Jin's heart jumped suddenly: "What does Mr. mean, he has found it now?" What is that? ”

"So you don't have an official in the court, so you don't know much about what happened recently, take a look at this battle report." As he spoke, Hu Hu took out a document that he had transcribed by hand and put it in front of Lu Jin.

Lu Zhen took a look and was stunned for a moment: "There are occasional small rebellions in the southwest...... Isn't that a common occurrence? Although the local government suffered a small setback, it has nothing to do with the overall situation. ”

"Yes, but even if it's a small defeat, someone has to be responsible, right?" Hu Hu pointed out the crux of the problem.

"Is he planning to let me go to the southwest to replace the magistrate who was killed by the thieves as I wrote above? But how can I also be a six-pin governor, and this time I have made meritorious contributions, how can I be demoted to any local magistrate? ”

"Since you are in Beijing, don't limit your vision to a corner. It is customary to look beyond a certain place and look at the problem from the perspective of the imperial court. Hu Hu nodded and said.

Lu Zhen pondered for a moment, then returned his gaze to the document, and then nodded clearly: "I understand, it turns out that he planned to let me enter the military department!" ”

Hu Hu showed a teachable smile and nodded: "So, it's not easy to sit in this position, you have to be mentally prepared." ”

And after hearing this, Lu Jin's face couldn't help but show a wry smile, it seemed that this time he was encountering the problem of a cheating father: "Is the Ministry of War a staff department?" ”

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At the same time, in the Wenhua Palace, several officials were once again discussing and arguing about Lu Jin's reward.

The same question has been talked about many times, and in the future, it finally made many people a little anxious: "Your Majesty, if this matter drags on any longer, I am afraid that it will be very detrimental to the morale of the border army." You can't ignore the merits of tens of thousands of troops just because one person's reward can't be determined, right? ”

Zhu Qizhen also looked helpless: "Then tell me, how should this Lu Zhen be rewarded?" Of course, it is not enough to reward him with some silver, but you don't think it's appropriate to make him a knight, but what else can you do? Now there is no suitable vacancy in the imperial court......"

Yu Qian was in the middle of it, and when he heard this, he couldn't help but glance at Wang Zhen on the side of the Son of Heaven, everything was done behind his back. But until now, he hasn't been able to see through what the other party is thinking, do you think that Lu Jin's credit can be lost by dragging it out like this?

And under his gaze, Wang Zhen, who had been silent, finally spoke: "Your Majesty, the old slave has an opinion, I don't know if it's inappropriate." ”

"Oh? Mr. Wang, what do you say, let's hear it quickly. Zhu Qizhen immediately became interested, and quickly nodded in agreement.

And this dialogue between master and servant made several cabinet officials frown. This is a match between monarchs and ministers, even though he Wang Zhen is now powerful, but after all, he is a eunuch in the palace, how dare he speak at will?

Of course, in the current situation, their dissatisfaction is only hidden in their hearts, and they dare not express it in person.

Wang Zhen's gaze swept over everyone's faces, and then he said cautiously: "Didn't something go wrong in the southwest recently?" The local county magistrate was considered to have done his duty and died in office, but there are still people who have to take down the blame for this crime. The old slave thought that Wailang Qu Conghai, a member of the Ministry of War, was the key sinner in this failure, and asked His Majesty to condemn him and dismiss him! ”

"Huh?" The emperor was obviously stunned for a moment: "What I want to talk about is Lu Jin's reward, why did you talk about the matter of the southwest?" ”

"Your Majesty, that's exactly what the old slave said. Since Qu Conghai was guilty and should be dismissed as an official, the position of the staff member Wailang naturally became vacant. This five-grade official position happened to be filled by Lu Jin, who had made meritorious contributions before. Wouldn't that solve the problem? Wang Zhen smiled and said such a conclusion. And the faces of Yu Qian and the others sank with these words......