Qu Zixi sat in the study, the table was clean, the pen, ink, paper and inkstone were in their places, and the official documents had been packed and stacked neatly against the wall. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

Nan Zhijin knocked on the door and came in, glanced at the clean room, came to Qu Zixi, held a stack of papers in both hands, bowed and said, "Lord Qu, the new report sent by the Prime Minister's Office." ”

Qu Zixi nodded, motioned for Nan Zhijin to put the report on the table, picked it up and glanced at it.

The scouts sent by Yan Kang reported that Huang Pugong, the general of Lou Chuan, had indeed surrendered to the enemy, and not only that, but also sent someone to shoot a letter from the Chu army's warship, and the content of the letter was attached.

Nan Zhijin explained: "The letter is a copy, the original is in the Prime Minister's Office, and adults can send someone to check it at any time." ”

Qu Zixi nodded again, and hastily read the content of the letter, the whole thing was that Huang Pugong apologized to the emperor, claiming that he had to surrender, he had no shame, and he would never be the enemy of Da Chu.

Qu Zixi pushed the report aside, not very interested, but stared at Nan Zhijin, as if the real information was on the old official's face.

Nan Zhijin was a little confused, looked back at the right patrol imperial history, and said for a while: "My lord...... What are the commands? ”

Qu Zixi waited for a while before speaking, "Has Lord Nan ever had this kind of experience?" Good things happen to me one after another, and the luck is so good that it's like a dream. ”

Nan Zhijin smiled and said: "Luck is impermanent, only the virtuous are favored by it, adults are virtuous, lowly and virtuous, luck has always been average." ”

"Not necessarily, there are many people who are not virtuous and have excellent luck, but those who are virtuous may be miserable all their lives."

"The views of adults are profound, and the humble duties are difficult to understand." Of course, Nan Zhijin didn't dare to argue with the right patrol imperial history.

Qu Zixi grasped this topic and insisted on it, "Luck is impermanent, it may fall on anyone, but whether you can afford it is another matter." Many people act exemplified when they are poor, and when they become rich, they become stupid. ”

"Yes, adults can afford it."

"Hehe, I hope so, but in fact, it took me a whole day to get rid of a ridiculous idea."

"What ridiculous idea?" Nan Zhijin had to answer.

"I thought good luck should come to me."

"Shouldn't it?"

Qu Zixi shook his head, "Once it makes sense, twice is a bit strange, three times?" And they are all sent to the door on their own initiative, so they have to be dealt with carefully. ”

"I'm sorry, I'm not good at guessing riddles, and I don't quite understand what adults mean."

"I have been in the East China Sea Country for a long time, and things have not progressed for a long time, and just when Your Majesty was about to arrive, all of a sudden, all the problems were solved." Qu Zixi glanced at the report on the table and chuckled, "Huang Pugong has the exact whereabouts, the person who framed him is exposed in front of my eyes, and even the new patrol messenger has sent me a 'gift' to make a fool of myself, so that I, the official, have something to do." ”

"It's all a good thing, what's suspicious?"

"It's a good thing, but it's too concentrated and too urgent, and 'luck' falls on me, but it doesn't want me to see too clearly."

"Since it's luck, it's often so."

Qu Zixi stared at Nan Zhijin, "I just want the truth, not luck." ”

"Of course, one of the duties of the Imperial Observatory is to find out the truth, where do you plan to start?"

Qu Zixi raised his finger to guide straight.

"Me?" Nan Zhijin looked surprised, "The humble position is just a little imperial history under the adult......"

"There are a lot of rumors about you, I don't believe it too much, how can the civil and military officials of the Great Chu Imperial Court be manipulated by a small Zhongshushe? In the East China Sea, I was a little convinced. ”

"Why do you say that?" Nan Zhijin smiled, "If you have such ability, why would you offend Your Majesty and be transferred from Zhongshu Province to Yushitai?" ”

Qu Zixi said coldly: "Your Majesty arrives the day after tomorrow, do you think I will casually hand over a piece of music to deal with things?" Huang Pugong had no reason to surrender to the enemy at all, and even if he surrendered, he didn't need to calculate the time, so he didn't have to wait until now to send such a letter. Lu Dapeng, the governor of the East China Sea, is not a substitute for the dead, this kind of trick can't fool anyone, Yan Kang is. His Majesty has long been disgusted with the Yan family, and he planted the crime on Yan Kang, which just made His Majesty satisfied. And that Wang Pingyang, if there is no accident, His Majesty will definitely not like this person very much. ”

Nan Zhijin did not respond.

"To put it bluntly, all these arrangements are to please Your Majesty, to reassure Your Majesty, and to turn your eyes away. Nanda's majesty has not diminished, and he can still guess His Majesty's preferences, which is much stronger than me, the 'emperor'. ”

Nan Zhijin still refused to respond.

"I only wonder one thing, why did you choose me? The impeachment of Yan Kang and Wang Pingyang is two great achievements, there are officials in the court, and Nanda people don't hand it over to 'their own people', but send 'luck' to me, why? ”

Nan Zhijin took a deep breath, "Although there are many officials in the DPRK and China, only Lord Qu can still gain some trust from His Majesty. ”

"Hey, in that case, why did you push me to see the driver in the first place?" Qu Zixi was not stupid, and he realized afterwards that when the emperor withdrew Zhao Ruosu and was angry, it was really a mistake to go to see the driver by himself, and it was also a means for the prime minister and others to use it against him.

"I was more flustered at the time, and I didn't think about it that much."

Qu Zixi sneered, "What's going on with Huang Pugong?" Is it dead or alive? Do you want to join the enemy? Is the letter true or false? ”

"Do you really want to know?"

"Or say it to me, or say it to Your Majesty." Qu Zixi paused, "Or say to the torturers, since you are known as the 'head of the officials', I don't know if they will show mercy to your subordinates." ”

Nan Zhijin sighed, "The 'official head' is like a thief, once everyone knows that he is a thief, how can he steal it?" There are no real officials in the court, I have only served in Zhongshu Province for a long time, and I can see it more clearly, and I can't bear to see His Majesty and his courtiers suspicious of each other and fighting each other, so I will bridge the gap in the middle. It's a pity that it backfired, and the more I did, the deeper the estrangement between His Majesty and his courtiers. ”

"If you are not in your position, you are not in charge, Nan Zhijin, you have crossed the line."

Nanzhi bowed vigorously, "I confess my guilt and am willing to confess all the truth to my lord." ”

Qu Zixi was a little surprised, the old official was too calm, as if he had expected this moment.

"Let's talk about Huang Pugong first."

"I don't know whether Huang Pugong is dead or alive, whether he surrenders to the enemy or not, but Yan Kang is not a ghost for the dead, it is true that he leaked the battle book to the pirates and led Huang Pugong into a trap. It was also he who single-handedly planned to plant the crime on Lieutenant Lu Dapeng. ”

"Who instructed Zhao Hao, who told me?"

"Zhang Shilang of the Ministry of War understood Yan Kang's plan, found Lu Dapeng, and persuaded him to fight back, Zhao Hao was found by Lu Dapeng."

Zhang Qing and Yan Kang have always behaved very friendly, and they actually made tricks behind their backs.

"Zhang Shilang has a grudge against the Yan family?"

"There is no hatred, he is doing things for the Ministry of War."

Qu Zixi's heart was shocked, this was not something he expected," he continued. ”

"I got the news that after the naval battle is over, His Majesty is very likely to appoint Huang Pugong as the Grand Sima of the Southern Army, which is a disaster for the military department."

"Why? Doesn't Huang Pugong know how to fight? ”

"It's not about fighting, it's about origin."

Qu Zixi was stunned for a moment, and didn't understand too much, "Just because Huang Pugong was a pirate?" ”

"This is indeed a problem, but it is not serious, there are many people from reckless backgrounds in the army, and finally called the marquis, but Huang Pugong is different, he is not a real soldier."

Qu Zixi was stunned again, and then understood, "Huang Pugong is a general promoted by His Majesty, and has nothing to do with the military department. ”

"If it's just to promote him to be a general, forget it, Southern Army? That is the most important elite division of Great Chu, once Huang Pugong is in charge of the army, he is not controlled by the military department, does not listen to the orders of the General's Mansion, and only obeys the will of His Majesty. Lord Qu, you are also a minister of the DPRK and China, and you should understand the dangers involved. ”

"The Ministry of War doesn't want His Majesty to be in charge of the army?"

"Your Majesty should control the imperial court, and the imperial court will be in charge of the army and the people, which is the foundation of peace in all dynasties, with Your Majesty's wisdom and martial arts, once you have the power, you will do whatever you want, Lord Qu ......"

"Enough, it's not the first time Your Majesty has promoted officials, I was also promoted by Your Majesty, as well as General Chai of the Northern Army and General Deng of the Western Regions."

"It's different, General Chai was born in a family, General Deng is after Deng Liao, the adult is the champion of the past, and he has been part of the imperial court from the beginning, no matter what, he knows etiquette, understands the rules, and understands the importance of various ministries and departments. A person like Huang Pugong should only be a fierce general, charge ahead, and rely on this to make meritorious contributions and pay homage to generals, but he can't control an army. ”

"You're worried he'll betray?"

"On the contrary, I'm worried that he is too loyal, Your Majesty may have a chance, what will Huang Pugong do when the time comes? He is not controlled by the imperial court, but he holds the heavy army of the capital, and if he does not get rid of it at this time, it will be a big disaster in the future. ”

"Huang Pugong is old, how can it be...... Dead behind? ”

"Just in case. And once His Majesty discovers the benefits of being in charge of the Southern Army alone, there will be a second and third Huang Pugong. ”

Qu Zixi pondered for a long time, although he did not approve of Nan Zhijin's approach, he somewhat understood what he meant, "What did the military department do to General Huang?" ”

"I didn't do anything, I just acquiesced to Yan Kang's actions, but His Majesty's reaction was more intense than expected, and the Ministry of War wanted to stay out of the matter, so I had to sacrifice Yan Guoxiang."

"Isn't the military department afraid that Yan Kang will bite back?"

"Yan Kang has no evidence, and the military department has never left any traces in the official documents."

Qu Zixi pondered again, and then asked, "What's the matter with Wang Pingyang?" Why did you want him to come to me? ”

"One is to make Lord Qu more able to win the trust of His Majesty, and the other is to prevent it."

"Prevent what?"

"To prevent interference in politics in the palace, Da Chu has just gotten rid of a queen mother, and he can't usher in another one."

Qu Zixi stood up, "You think I'll be at my mercy and act according to your plan?" ”

Nan Zhijin knelt down, kowtowed first, and then stepped forward and said: "The head of the official is like a thief, I am a thief who has been exposed, and it is worthless, please tell me the truth and send me to Your Majesty for disposal, I only hope that after Lord Qu becomes the head of the hundred officials one day, he will be able to maintain the court and protect the Great Chu country." ”

Qu Zixi was taken aback, and then he realized that even Nan Zhijin himself was also the "luck" sent to the door.

"You're just a clerk, why? Why, exactly? ”

Nan Zhijin smiled slightly, there are some things that even the Great Confucian can't understand. (To be continued.) )