Five or six horses flew into the city gates... The people in the street screamed in horror. Probably thinking that this was not appropriate, two people jumped off the horse, and they didn't care about the horse, threw the reins to the person behind them, pulled out the tuǐ and ran. These two can be seen as the two of them at a glance.

They are not very tall, but running in the market is like two iron towers falling. That Lao Tzu was about forty to fifty, probably from the north, and he was still wearing a robe with a huā edge, a horn scarf on his head, a leather belt around his waist, and leather boots on his feet. His skin was as black as iron, extremely powerful, and the most eye-catching thing was the red beard under his chin. 1 The boy looks like he is in his twenties, taller than Lao Tzu, with dark skin and heroic spirit, and he doesn't have time to wipe the sweat on his face.

These two are Xu Hong and Xu Yong, father and son who rushed back from Shaanxi to mourn. As soon as he received the bad news, Xu Wu immediately took leave from his cousin, and Xu Jiu was also taken aback when he heard that his aunt had died, so he asked his cousin and nephew to go south quickly.

Xu Wu had not been to Hangzhou for many years because he was away from war, so he didn't know which way his house was open.

It was Xu Yong who inquired all the way, and the two fathers and sons found Xu's mansion. At first, the man didn't recognize it as a big official in the house, but once he recognized it, he hurriedly introduced it into the house.

Xu Liangfu fù greeted the general when he came out, and as soon as the two brothers looked at each other, their eyes were red and their noses were sour. There were no extra words, Xu Liu first led his brother and nephew to worship in front of his mother's spiritual seat, and then arranged to go to the grave in the afternoon. But where is Xu Wu in a hurry? At his insistence, he had to immediately pack up the incense and candle offerings, put on plain clothes, and without drinking a sip of water, he hurried out of the city.

In front of the old lady's grave, Xu Wu's father and son cried loudly, and they were loyal to the country, but they could no longer fulfill their filial piety for their mother, and Xu Wu blamed himself very much. Xu Shaofu had two sons and two daughters, and among the two sons, Xu Liu was the most like his father, so he was always very liked by his father. And Xu Wu is not so popular, but here in Mrs. Xu, the children are all the flesh of the heart and generally loved, so it is no wonder that Xu Wu is so sad.

Back home, Xu Wu told his brother in detail about the big and small matters before and after his mother's death, although you are the prime minister under one person and above ten thousand, but in Sī, he is the eldest brother, you are the younger brother, and these things must be reported to the brother.

"I'm far away in Shaanxi, and my mother's aftermath is handled by you and your younger siblings, and it's hard work." The man beaten by Xu Hongtie is still very obvious at this moment.

"Where does the uncle say, why should his brother see outside? Uncle and nephew don't have any food, right?

I'll arrange it. After Xu Liang's wife said this, she got up and left.

"Brother and sister with a nose."

"Thank you, Aunt Six."

After the Hun family left, Xu Liang asked, "Fifth brother, how is Lao Jiu?" ”

"When I took leave, Lao Jiu repeatedly asked me to tell you that his duty was that he couldn't get out of his body and couldn't come back to mourn. He also said that he had prepared a few good skins for his mother, and planned to make clothes in winter, alas, "..............." Xu Wu lowered his head.

"Alas, my father and the second uncle were not on good terms back then, but the two cousins of the second uncle's family really had a heart. The fourth brother rushed back overnight on the night of his mother's death, crying very much in front of the grave, saying that now our brothers have no mother," Xu Liu said, and he was also sad.

After talking for a while, it was nothing more than the handling of future affairs, as well as relatives and friends to mourn and so on. The two brothers, Xu Wu and Xu Liu, although they were born to the same mother, were very different, and they soon had nothing to say. Xu Hong remembered something, took out an object from his arms, got up and handed it forward: "This is a letter from Lao Jiu to you." ”

Xu Liang took it in his hand, and then said: "It's hot in the south, brother and Xu Yong's nephew go to wash, and the food will be good in a while, and I will send someone to invite you." Hong answered, Xu Yong also thanked him, and someone came to lure the two of them away.

Xu Liu pinched his cousin's letter and left the hall, went to his study to cover the door, and sat down at the desk, only then did he open it and look at it. When his aunt died, Xu Jiu was of course deeply saddened. And he didn't say a few words about the scene, in the letter, he said that he had never seen his mother since he was a child, that is, every time he visited the third aunt, his aunt's voice of "my son" made people's hearts warm, and now he can't hear it anymore. Seeing this, Xu Liu's tears almost fell again.

But with Xu Liu's and Xu Jiu's status today, it is impossible to only talk about family affection in the letter. In the second half of the letter, Xu Jiu mentioned several things. First, he was very concerned about the problem of Xu Liuding's worries after his aunt's death, and made a special trip to inquire about this matter: the second thing is very important, when Yelu Dashi died, the Liao State transferred the army stationed in Western Xia back, but not long ago, he added 27,000 troops in Western Xia, and sent people to visit Xu Wei, which should be a positive signal: Third, Xu Wei said that he received news that the court of Jin is not peaceful now. After the death of Wushu, Emperor Wanyan of the Jin Emperor took back power, but Wanyan Liang was reused. It's just a pity that Emperor Wanyan's empress Pei Manshi intervened in the government affairs, and in a word, the Jin dynasty and government are relatively chaotic at the moment, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to pose a serious threat to the Great Song Dynasty.

In addition, he had already played the imperial court on the return of the Liao army to Western Xia, and asked the imperial court to send another large-scale mission to the Western Regions. Because he found out the news, next February will be the 60th birthday of the Empress Dowager Xiao, who is now in power in Liao. Great Song An should take this opportunity to strengthen the alliance with the Khitan.

After reading his cousin's letter, Xu Liang was troubled.

It's not about Xu Wei, it's just that he mentioned these things, which strengthened Xu Liang's determination to eliminate evil. Since the Khitans did not dispel the idea of recovering the country from the east, and the Jurchens are not peaceful now, if they don't take this opportunity to recover Hebei, when will they wait to go straight to Yanyun? But what bothered him was that the "love grabbing" that was supposed to be logical became confusing because the emperor did not issue an edict for a long time. And this is the only thing that can make him very passive.

Forbidden, diligent government.

Qin Shenzheng chose to walk in front, bowed his waist, and stretched out his hand with a smile on his face to ask Qin Hui to go ahead.

"Shen Duzhi is very humble and does not hold up because of his identity.

"Participating in politics is an important minister of the country, and 1 villain is just a lieutenant official, so you are invited." Shen Ze insisted. For a minister who is about to ascend to the throne, it is impossible to be humble.

Qin Hui couldn't refuse, so he had to go ahead, and Shen Xue followed behind with half of his body, and said as he walked: "The official family's summons to participate in politics this time is a matter of great importance. Therefore, when participating in politics, you must be careful to understand your intentions. ”

Qin Hui heard these words in his ears, and probably guessed a few points in his heart, so he thanked him again and again: "Thank you for mentioning it." ”

After entering the Qinzheng Hall, the emperor had not yet appeared, so Shen Xue asked Qin Hui to wait, and asked him again to invite Zhao Jin.

Although Qin Hui is more than fifty, even if he looks at it now, he is dignified. The beard is thick and black and shiny, no silver threads can be seen, the eyes are bright, and there is no old age at all. In addition, this person is indeed talented, whether it is an official or a scholar, he has considerable achievements. Not to mention being an official, in terms of academics, Qin Hui's calligraphy is famous for the government and the opposition, and it is quite a decent thing to be able to get Qin to participate in politics.

Now he is in an important position in the governor's office, which can be described as a success. But people, especially those with ideals, pursue that endlessly.

"Holy up." Shen Xue shouted, and Qin Hui immediately put away his complicated thoughts and bowed his head to greet him.

As soon as the emperor sat down behind the imperial case, he stepped forward and saluted: "Minister Qin Hui"

"No courtesy, Qin Qing sit down." Zhao Jin's expression was very affinity.

Shen Xue moved the chair and thanked Qin Hui before he sat down, and then listened to the emperor: "There is nothing important recently, right?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, everything is going well." Qin Hui said.

"That's good, I summoned Qing's family today, because I can't make up my mind about something, I want to listen to Qin Qing's heartfelt words." He didn't say that I wanted to hear your opinion, but said that he wanted to listen to your "heartfelt words", which is clear enough, right?

"Please show me the Holy Lord." Qin Hui arched his hand.

"You also saw it in the court today, and the ministers all hope that I will issue an edict to win Xu Qing's affection.

But the parents died, and the filial piety of the children is a human ethics and I always rule the world with benevolence and filial piety, this seizure of affection, if it is not necessary, we must be cautious, so as not to make people bear the name of unfilial piety, and I can't bear it. Zhao Jin used a scene to hide his intentions.

But Qin Hui was still "keenly" aware of it, but he still said: "Your Majesty is merciful,

I believe that Xu Xiangruo should also feel jī tears when he learns of His Majesty's painstaking efforts. ”

Zhao Jin smiled, and it was not easy to comment on anything.

"Still, the minister thinks. It is indeed necessary to take Xu Xiang away. As soon as Qin Hui's words came out, Shen Zexian changed his face. Aren't you cheating on me? In the morning, I recommended you in front of the official family, but you said this now, causing me to carry the black pot?

Zhao Jin was also surprised, and asked, "Oh, why is this?" ”

Qin Hui didn't say anything else, took out a piece of music from his sleeve, and asked Shen Xue to present Emperor Lou, while saying: "This is the music of the King of Wuwei County." ”

Zhao Jin opened the book and looked at it, and the series of titles made people dizzy. King of Wuwei County, Shangzhu State, Privy Council, 11 Shaanxi Xuanfu Disposal Envoy, Quan Hedong Xuanfu Envoy, and Qin Feng Jingluo Pacification Envoy, Ministers.

King Xujun's recital originally mentioned one thing. The Khitans reinstated their troops in Western Xia, which was a positive sign, and next year was the 60th birthday of the Empress Dowager Xiao of the Liao State, and it was suggested that the imperial court send an embassy to congratulate her on her birthday in order to consolidate the alliance between the two countries.

Zhao Jin didn't even understand internal affairs, how could he know diplomacy? After a cursory look, he said: "If there is no objection to this matter, it can be handled as such, so what's the matter?" "Your Majesty, the alliance with the Liao State, outside, was promoted by the King of Xu Jun, and internally, it was Xu Xiang who presided over it." Qin Hui said. He only said half of this, but in the second half, even if the emperor didn't know anything anymore, he knew what it meant.

Throwing Xu Wei's notebook on the case, Zhao Jin was speechless for a long time. After a long while, he said, "Then I can only issue an edict to take away love." ”

"Exactly." Qin Hui said.

Zhao Jinwei was displeased, and was seen by Shen Ze, and was busy looking at Qin Hui.

"However, the minister has a word, and I hope Your Majesty will adopt it." Qin Hui said suddenly.

"What?" Zhao Jin asked.

"The pain of losing a mother cannot be experienced without personal experience. Xu Xiang is the most filial person, although the imperial court recruited, he had to follow. But I also hope that Your Majesty will understand the hardships of the Son of Man, and it is good to share some of them. Qin Hui said in a low voice.

"Share some? You mean" Zhao Jinyu stopped here, he already understood what the other party meant. Since Zhao Ding's resignation, Xu Liang has been the only minister, and later added "Pingzhang Military Affairs" to monopolize the government. Although Xu Liang can't do without, he can also divide his power appropriately, and the prime minister has been vacant for a long time, so he just took this opportunity to fill it. I believe that at this juncture, Xu Liang has to agree if he doesn't agree, otherwise he will go to Ding worry.

It's a good time to do it, and it's a good way to do it!

However, then again, there are not many people who can be prime ministers. First of all, you must have qualifications, from the local to the central government must be complete, as the prime minister, the prestige must be enough, the so-called high morality: and there is an unwritten rule that the person who is the prime minister must be born in the Shike, and it is best to be a spokesman.

With such a sieve, how many people are there in the Manchu Dynasty?

Thinking of this, the emperor asked Qin Hui: "Qin Qing, in your opinion, who can share the burden for Xu Qing in this minister of the court?" ”

"This is not something that a minister can say." Qin Hui said "modestly". While he said this, a voice in his heart kept shouting, who else should I be! Who else is me!

Indeed, Qin Hui's qualifications are not shallow, whether he is a magistrate or a court official, he has done it, and he also has a certain prestige in the government and the opposition, and he is a Jinshi, and he has also been a Zhongcheng in the imperial history, which is the chief of Taiwan. The most important thing is that he is now a governor and belongs to the list of ministers, so he is simply a ready-made candidate for prime minister!

Zhao Jin obviously didn't realize the intention, and muttered: "The Manchu Dynasty is always suitable for civil and military. Hearing this, Qin Hui was a little anxious, but it was useless to be anxious about this matter, I haven't heard of anyone who recommended himself and shouted that I can be the prime minister.

After meeting Qin Hui, the emperor dealt with official affairs in Qinzheng Hall for a while, but he always had things in his heart and couldn't calm down. Then he left the Qinzheng Hall and went to the harem, wondering who could be the left minister all the way.

"Shen Xue, I thought about it for a while, why don't you think anyone is qualified to be the left minister?" The Emperor asked.

Shen Xue followed behind, nodded again and again: "Zuo Xiang is the head of a hundred officials, not highly respected, and people with complete resumes are not competent, which is really troublesome." Suddenly, he moved as if he had been pumped with a stick: "Official, there is a ready-made candidate in front of you!" "Huh? Where is it? Zhao Jin looked around.

"It's Qin Hui!" Shen Zedao.

"Qin Hui? Is he up to the task? Can you convince the public? Zhao Jin questioned.

"Qin was born as a political jinshi, served as a royal historian, and enjoyed a high reputation in the government and the opposition, and the most important thing is that he also served as a chief of Taiwan, which is the most suitable." Shen Zemao made a lot of effort to recommend Qin Hui.

Zhao Jin nodded: "Listen to what you say, it makes sense." It's just that I always felt that he was a little inappropriate.

Shen Xue didn't want to ask Emperor Yan where it was not suitable, so he had to say: "1 The villain just said it casually.

After a while, when he came to the Middle Palace, Zhao Jin was depressed when he walked here a few days ago, because the queen would definitely chatter. But today he got the idea of Qin Hui, xiōng has a bamboo, so he raised his head tǐngxiōng to enter.

Empress Liu was enjoying the coolness, and when she saw the emperor arrive, she greeted the general and went in hand with the official family, holding a cup of herbal tea for the Son of Heaven to eat, and asked, "The official family can see Qin Hui?" ”

"I've seen it, and it really lives up to expectations, Qin Hui really has an idea." Zhao Jin said with a smile.

Liu sat opposite the emperor and asked with great interest, "Oh, does he also advocate making Xu Liangding worried?" ”

"That's not it, he's trying to win the favor." Zhao Jin deliberately sold Guanzi.

Liu's eyebrows straightened: "He and Xu Liang are also the same party!" "Haha, don't worry, the queen. Although this Qin Hui also advocated seizing love, he came up with an idea to find someone to share the burden for Xu Liang. Only then did Zhao Jin tell the truth.

Liu is a smart man, and the papier-mâché lantern lit up at a moment's notice, and he said happily: "This is a good way!" Xu Liang is alone, no one can contain it, it is inevitable that the tail will not fall, if someone shares his power, it will be easy to do. ”

"Exactly, after Zhao Ding left office, the position of Zuo Xiang has been vacant. Exactly, now you can make up for it. Zhao Jin said with a smile as he ate tea.

"Who does the official family plan to appoint as the left minister?" The queen never seemed to know that fù people were not allowed to interfere in politics.

The smile on Zhao Jin's face gradually disappeared: "This is a difficult matter. Zuo Xiang is the head of the hundred officials, not everyone can do it, Fang Caizhen and Shen Xue are still discussing this matter, thinking about Qin Hui. "Qin Hui? Isn't he suitable? ,, Liu said.

"It is said that Qin Hui's resume and reputation are okay, but I always feel that he is lacking." Zhao Jin said suspiciously. At this point, he turned to Shen Xue and asked, "Do you know Qin Hui's resume?" "Back to the official's house, Qin Hui was the first in the Zhenghe period, made Taixue Xuezheng, and later entered Beijing as a speech official, and then served as the imperial historian. He also participated in the affairs between the Emperor Taishang and the first emperor. Therefore, when Xu Shao, the king of Qinghe County, was the leader, he was the governor of the government and was quite famous. Later, he was demoted for some reason, and Xijing stayed in Henan Mansion to supervise the repair of the imperial mausoleum. It seems that after Xu Liang paid homage to the prime minister, he was transferred back to the center. That's all the villain knows. "Shen Ze's resume with Qin Hui is like a treasure.

Zhao Jin listened to it, and woke up like a dream: "Yes, I said why I always think he is missing." Look, he was ranked as the ruler twice, all because of the support of Xu Jing and Xu Liang's father and son. Now, if he is promoted to Zuo Yan, I'm afraid he won't be able to contain Xu Liang. ，…

"But are there any other candidates in the official family? If you don't use Qin Hui, others such as Zhu Zhuo and Li Ruopu are afraid that they won't be able to. Empress Liu reminded.

Zhao Jin sighed: "That's right, Rong Zhen thinks about this matter again, if there is really no other candidate, he can only let Qin Hui serve as the left minister." ，…

Empress Liu seemed to really hate Xu Liang, and took advantage of the fire to rob him: "The official family, with this opportunity, not only to appoint a left minister, but also to force Xu Liang to agree to peace." It turned out that Liu Fengniang was still thinking about his father's title of county king. Although Xu Liang has relented, just wait for her to give birth to a prince, and then he can crown Liu Guangguo as the king of the county. But the question is, what if it's a princess in life?!。