Zhu Bajie is not only the confidant eunuch of Princess Taiping, but also a chief eunuch in charge of the inner court of the palace, of course he will not just send a painting to Princess Taiping, and travel thousands of miles to Bingzhou.

The other two things he said were particularly important.

First, the military intelligence report of the Battle of Shuozhou, Pei Xingjian sent an 800-mile fast horse to Chang'an as soon as possible. Such good news is naturally dedicated to the imperial court as soon as possible, which can play a role in inspiring the court and stabilizing people's hearts. In the war report, Pei Xingjian emphasized the scene of Cheng Wuting recovering the two states of Shuodai and winning a difficult battle to defend Shuozhou, and "mentioned" Xue Shaoqi's successful attack on the Heisha Ya tent, and he had already captured the enemy chieftain Ashina Funian and others under the tent.

Xue Shao joined the Northern Expedition, this matter is not an open secret, and there are not many people in the DPRK who know the Taoist. Previously, Xue Shao after all had neither the fame of the imperial examination nor the practical achievements, in the eyes of most courtiers, he just relied on his good background and the identity of a candidate horse, and when he first appeared in the political arena, he sought the high position of "a thousand cattle preparation" that made the children of the family covetous, which has attracted the eyes of many people and slander, thinking that the two saints are "cronyism".

The so-called "ban countermeasures and high rankings", which is also an "informal examination" conducted privately by the two saints, is actually not enough to convince the public.

In other words, most of the ministers in the DPRK were very unimpressed with Xue Shao, who was about to become a concubine. thinks that he is an embroidered pillow that relies on nepotism to climb the dragon and attach the phoenix, which is no different from Wu Sansi and Wu Yizong.

Therefore, in the battle report presented to the court, Pei Xingjian only mainly mentioned Cheng Wuting's achievements, and only spent a few "chats" about the battle of the Black Sand Surprise Attack. It's just that this chat has become a stroke of genius. caused a big sensation in the court, and set off an uproar.

Because, the ministers of the DPRK and the Central Committee would never have imagined that a "embroidered pillow" who had just entered the official career would have been an idle helper who should have followed Pei Xingjian to mix military exploits, and would actually make such miraculous achievements!

But such a military event, Pei Xingjian obviously wouldn't joke about it. With Pei Xingjian as an official for decades, what he said cannot be doubted!

It can also be seen from this that Pei Xingjian's Spring and Autumn brushwork can be said to be used very well. Everyone in the DPRK and China knows that he is Xue Shao's teacher, and if the teacher blindly supports his students in the war report, there will be a suspicion that Huang Po sells melons, which will inevitably make people laugh. So Pei Xingjian didn't say much, and only spoke with facts - Fu Nian had already been captured under the tent, obviously!

Facts speak louder than words, and this is an axiom in any era.

Xue Shao's lone army went thousands of miles to attack the enemy, and more than 100 people went deep into the army of 10,000 to capture the enemy chieftain and return to camp safely, and he never led the victory or defeat of this epic battle that used 300,000 troops - this was announced in the court, not only the courtiers and prime ministers, but even the two saints were shocked!

Not to mention how horrified Princess Taiping was!

For many years, the Tang Dynasty Yanwu Xiuwen ruled the world with literature, and it is rare to see anyone like Xue Shao who has made such great feats. Many ministers above the court knew that Xue Shao was about to become a concubine, so they used this as a topic to praise Xue Shao, of course, the purpose was to please the second saint - the son-in-law is powerful, and the second saint has a light on his face!

There are even some flattering people who compare Xue Shao to Li Jing, the military god who defeated the Turks during the Zhenguan Dynasty. What's more, it is proposed to promote Xue Shao to a general!

Out of "modesty", the two saints politely declined.

In the history of the Tang Dynasty, it is not uncommon for people to be awarded the title of general at the age of a weak crown, but it is generally a fictitious title hung by people like princes, concubines, and relatives, and they are not actually in charge of the army. For example, when the prince Li Dan was only a few years old, he had already led the governor of Jizhou and concurrently served as the general of the right Jin Wuwei, but he neither took office in Jizhou nor held military power.

But Xue Shao is different, he is really in the military and has military merits. If he is really allowed to become a general at the age of twenty, then he will have the right to take charge of military power and consult on military affairs, which is equivalent to stepping into the confidential core of the court.

If you are a general in charge of the military at the age of 20, you can only describe it in two words - against the sky. In the history of the Tang Dynasty, except for the young heroes of the royal family who founded the state like Li Shimin, the king of Qin, no one has done it.

Therefore, although the second saint very much hopes that his son-in-law is as good as possible and the official is as big as possible, if it is involved in military affairs, they will not hastily appoint Xue Shao as a general.

"Childe, this is not fair!" Yuenu listened to Zhu Bajie's words, and was a little angry, "Just because you are too young, can't you be a general?" ”

"And rightfully so." Xue Shao smiled indifferently.

"I don't understand!" Yuenu was even more angry, "It is well known in the world that marrying a prince and marrying a princess means soaring, and the son is enough to be promoted to the general with his talents and military merits, why is the identity of the horse now restricting the future of the son?" ”

When Xue Shao heard this, Yuenu's words were really rough. But in front of Zhu Bajie, Xue Shao didn't say much, but said: "In all dynasties, which important minister who is the center and in charge of secrets is not a middle-aged person or an old man?" Even those under the age of 40 are extremely rare. I am only in my twenties, and although I have been lucky enough to make some small contributions, this does not mean that I have the ability to take charge of the military and counsel the affairs of the military. This is a major military event of the imperial court, and the moon slave must not say much! ”

"Yes......" Although the moon slave was very unconvinced, she obediently agreed to the promise. She looked at Zhu Bajie who was standing aside, and thought to herself that this dead fat man probably came under the pretext of passing the Hongshu to Princess Taiping, and was actually probing for the queen of heaven...... Oops, I'm so stupid! At this time, he should not express his dissatisfaction with the official position of the prince in front of him, and he should be modest and cautious!

"Eunuch Zhu, fortunately, the second saint is wise and wise, and he did not agree to appoint me as a general. Xue was young, ignorant and inexperienced, and could never be qualified for the post of general. I don't know which troubled person in the Dao Dao said to the two saints that he wanted to promote me to be a general, didn't that push me to the forefront and want to harm me? Xue Shao was a little angry.

Zhu Bajie hurriedly smiled and said: "Don't be angry, in fact, the person who spoke only sincerely admired Childe's feat, so he was a little out of proportion." Of course...... may also have the intention of currying favor with the two saints, and settling with Her Royal Highness Princess Taiping and Xue Gongzi. ”

"Say, who is it?"

"Uh...... There must be more than one. The little slave didn't know much for a while. Zhu Bajie was vague.

"Well, I'll check it out myself when I get back to Beijing. If I knew the truth, I would have to scold him to my face! Xue Shao became more and more angry, "Cheng Wuting, a meritorious general who has guarded the country for decades and won many battles, is still only a fourth-rank general, how can I be a general?" The person who speaks is so flattering, it's just nonsense! ”

"Childe's anger, anger!" Zhu Bajie hurriedly nodded and persuaded him.

Xue Shao paid attention to his big face and observed his micro-expression, and the big fat man seemed to breathe a sigh of relief-"Put your mind at ease."

Xue Shao was stunned in his heart, it seems that he was really sent by the queen of heaven to visit me, to see if I, Xue Shao, have made a little merit and cocked his tail to the sky, will he be proud and pretentious - this is no longer a test for the future mother-in-law to the son-in-law, but an important political investigation of the courtiers by the king!

If Xue Shao listened to Zhu Bajie's words and showed the same indignation as Yue Nu, it would mean that I was finished-not only could I not be a general, but I might also be taken back to Chang'an by Zhu Bajie now, and from now on I could only be an idle colt and never think about interfering in anything related to the army and politics.

In the eyes of the king, it is good that a courtier is capable, but what is more important is what kind of character and political character he has. No emperor would be willing to reuse a frivolous and shallow courtier, who is proud of his merits, and has a big tail. A courtier with this kind of character, the more capable he is, the faster he will die.

Yue Nu looked at Xue Shao cautiously, with a hint of shame and uneasiness in his expression. Xue Shao smiled slightly, reassuring her. And Xue Shao was slightly relieved in his heart, the moon slave has been by my side for many days, and he is obviously much more "sensible" than before.

Zhu Bajie diverted the topic at the right time, and said: "Xue Gongzi, the third thing that the little slave came to do is the one that the queen of heaven personally assigned...... Secret things. ”

The moon slave was very well-behaved, and immediately said goodbye and left, turned around to cover the door, and personally guarded the door to prevent anyone from approaching.

Xue Shao smiled, "Eunuch Zhu, what is the holy intention of the Queen of Heaven?" ”

Zhu Bajie whispered: "The queen of heaven just wants to understand Cheng Wuting through the personal investigation of the son, how is it?" ”

The word "how" seems to be very general in Zhu Bajie's question. But Xue Shao knew what he meant.

After the feast at the Yixin Hall that day, the Queen of Heaven once privately said to Xue Shao that he would be more "close" to Cheng Wuting during the Northern Expedition. The implication is that he wants Xue Shao to be a "secret agent" to investigate Cheng Wuting's political character and political position, and at the same time, it is also implied that Xue Shao should establish a little personal relationship with him in advance.

In the battle of Shuozhou, Xue Shaoqi attacked Heisha to relieve the siege of Shuozhou, and since then Xue Shao and Cheng Wuting have become "friends of life and death". At this time, the queen of heaven sent Zhu Bajie to inquire about Cheng Wuting's reality, which was the most appropriate.

Xue Shao thought for a while and said four words, "It's a big responsibility." ”

Zhu Bajie was slightly stunned, "That's all?" ”

Xue Shao smiled bitterly, "Then what else can I say?" ”

The implication is that let me tell you - is he enough to take over Pei Xingjian's class? Then I won't become an anti-bone boy who deceives teachers and destroys ancestors!

"That'...... How about the old general Li Jinxing, and the governor Shi Li Chongyi? Zhu Bajie asked again.

Xue Shao smiled, Chang'an is far away from the state, and when Zhu Bajie set off, the case of the state has not yet been reported, and he doesn't know that it is reasonable for him to do the matter of the state.

So, Xue Shao concisely told Zhu Bajie about the merger case from beginning to end.

When Zhu Bajie heard this, he was both shocked and happy, and suddenly bowed to Xue Shao and kowtowed.

"Eunuch Zhu, why is this so?" Xue Shao hurriedly wanted to pull him up.

Zhu Bajie was overjoyed, grabbed Xue Shao's hands and whispered excitedly: "Gongzi has made such a miraculous feat, the little slave is happy for you, happy for the queen of heaven, and happy for the Jiangshan Sheji of the Tang Dynasty!" ”

"It's serious, Eunuch Zhu, please get up!" Xue Shao used a dark force to pull him up.

Zhu Bajie was so excited that his face turned a little red, his eyes were also shining, and he said excitedly: "Don't worry, the inside story of the case in Bingzhou, the little slave will truthfully report to the queen of heaven." The queen of heaven will be happy...... Childe, you have a bright future! ”

Xue Shao smiled and was noncommittal. Zhu Bajie can achieve such an important high position as "Inner Eunuch" in the inner court of the palace where the queen is respected, and the premise must be that he must be the henchman of the Queen of Heaven. He must know the inside secrets of Bingzhou, Li Chongyi and Cheng Wuting. That's why he expressed such ecstasy after learning that "Li Chongyi fell and died", which was to remove the thorn in the eye and the thorn in the flesh for the queen of heaven, which is indeed a miracle!

There is another trouble that seems to be solved-Shangguan Wan'er, who is suffering in the Qiuse Courtyard, should also be bitter!

Thinking of this, Xue Shao gave Zhu Bajie a look. For Zhu Bajie, isn't this an opportunity to do favors in front of Shangguan Wan'er?

If Zhu Bajie wasn't good at figuring out the meaning of the above, then he would not have been able to achieve the high position of the inner eunuch. Receiving such a look from Xue Shao, Zhu Bajie, who had handled Shangguan Wan'er's matter at the beginning, nodded with a smile and said, "Little understand"!

Xue Shao's heart was clear.

Wan'er, congratulations on the completion of the catastrophe and your rebirth!