Since the last time he went to visit the injured Xu Xun and showed his heart, Qian Ning has been paying attention to Jinyiwei's movements. However, what disappointed him was that although Ye Guang was still recuperating at home most of the days, he also occasionally went to the government to treat things, and according to the news from the doctor at the Tai Hospital, his condition had improved considerably. Even if he coveted that position again, he didn't dare to play any tricks that couldn't be put on the table under the nose of Jinyiwei, so he could only change his way to train the avant-garde soldiers with knives under his command, hoping to attract more Zhu Houzhao to come.

However, although Zhu Houzhao was full of praise for his bow and horse riding and archery, and he also appreciated his training in leading troops, Xiyuan did not come often, but he never moved to promote him, he could only do it there in a hurry. On this day, when Ruisheng personally went to the inner school field and beckoned him to come over and say that the little emperor had summoned him in the Ning Cui Pavilion, he suddenly came to his senses.

Qian Ning was already very experienced in dealing with these eunuchs, and immediately asked with a smile: "Father-in-law Rui, did the emperor summon me to one, or is there someone else?" ”

"Mr. Li, the first assistant of the cabinet, as well as Gonggong Liu and Uncle Pingbei, are here." Seeing that Qian Ning's face changed when he heard this, and his eyes flickered, he said with a smile, "All in all, don't guess, I can tell you a letter in advance, it's a good thing." ”

Although Latham said it was a good thing, Channing now thinks about the worst. If only Xu Xun is enough, this good thing can be implemented, but Liu Jin is also there, and the last time he was instigated, he could recommend him to the emperor to be in charge of the Jinyi Guard, in case Xu Xun misunderstood that he betrayed the master and voted for another one, this trouble would be a big deal. What's more, there is also Li Dongyang, the head of the cabinet, these bosses have always regarded people like them as lucky, how can good things happen to him?

Therefore, when he arrived in the Ning Cui Pavilion and saw Zhu Houzhao sitting in the center of the big lama, Liu Jin stood on the side, Li Dongyang gave Jindun to sit there, and Xu Xun was setting a fishing rod on the small chalk platform near the lake.

"Qian Ning, your ability to open the bow left and right has always been rare, and I have always wanted to promote you, but I haven't found too good an opportunity." Zhu Houzhao never liked to go around when he spoke, so he said straight to the point: "It just so happened that Liu Jin proposed to set up an insider factory to restrain the East and West Factory and Jinyi Weitiqi, but as a result, Mr. Li, Liu Jin, and Xu Xun all suggested that you should be in charge. Although the Detective Factory has always been a minister and a commander, I have always been eclectic in using talents, so I summoned you. ”

At this moment, Qian Ning was stunned. There are various forms of so-called promotions, but the biggest pie is smashed today. Rather than waiting for Ye Guang's old immortal to let go or retire, this new yamen is naturally the best choice at the moment.

However, after a moment of ecstasy, he suddenly thought that this time he had been recommended by Li Dongyang, Xu Xun and Liu Jin in one go, that is, the forces of civilians, military ministers and lieutenants actually felt that they were suitable, and he couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.

"Your Majesty, the minister Mengping Bei Bojian was drawn into the vanguard of the government army, although he was lucky to have a small contribution, but he suddenly took on this heavy responsibility......"

Without waiting for Qian Ning to finish speaking, Zhu Houzhao interrupted impatiently: "This is not a court match, an appointment requires three terms and three resignations, I only ask you now, but I have the confidence and ability to do this well!" If I can, I'll entrust you immediately, if not, don't be verbose, I'll find another way! ”

Although he couldn't figure out why he was recommended by the three parties, Qian Ning suddenly woke up and realized that he must not let the cooked duck fly. He suddenly slammed his head down, and said categorically: "Since the emperor values Weichen so much, even if Weichen is broken by chalk, he will do a good job of the things that the emperor has to explain!" ”…,

"Good, good!" Zhu Houzhao stood up happily, and said to Liu Jinnu, "This matter is suggested by you, yes, you take Qian Ning down, and the person who should be matched will match him, and he will have the pass waist card of Xiyuan in the first place, and then give him the pass waist card of Bei'anmen, if there is anything that can be played directly to you, and then I will talk in front of me after arranging it." ”

Seeing Liu Jin retreat with Qian Ning with a smile, Li Dongyang thought of the ecstasy when Qian Ning heard about the appointment just now, and then thought about Liu Jin's complacency, and suddenly felt a sense of regret in his heart - although Qian Ning's previous military achievements were real, and Xu Xun was the one who pulled it up, the kung fu of the bow and horse was excellent, and the little emperor did not have any out-of-the-ordinary actions during his time in Xiyuan, but it can be known that people know their faces but do not know their hearts, this person is so utilitarian, if he wins over Liu Jin......

"The emperor deliberately kept Yuanfu and me, could it be that there is something else to do?"

Li Dongyang was thinking about it when a voice came from his ear. When he looked up and saw that Xu Xun had returned to the pavilion, he was still carrying a fish that was jumping alive in his hand, and he couldn't help but be slightly stunned. However, as soon as Zhu Houzhao saw the fish, he jumped up happily and asked repeatedly: "I sat there for so long before, and no fish bite, and you only sat for a while before the fish came, what is the reason?" ”

"Hasn't the emperor heard a word, Jiang Taigong fishes chalk, and those who wish to take the bait?" Xu Xun said this with a smile, and when he saw Li Dongyang frowning thoughtfully, he said to Zhu Houzhao, who was a little annoyed, "The sun has come up at this time, and the emperor must have stood and sat down for a while when he was fishing for chalk, and the fish were all frightened away, plus this gold thread embroidered clothes are so conspicuous, how dare the fish bite the hook?" If not, no one else dares to catch the fish in the Taiye Pond, and when they see the bait, they will only come up and grab it madly, how can they not bite the hook? ”

Zhu Houzhao was relieved, and after sitting down angrily, he told Ruisheng to send the fish to the imperial dining room and eat fish soup at noon, so he coughed and said, "I asked you two to come over, I have something else to discuss." I heard that these days, the Tartars outside the Saiwai have been fighting endlessly, and the Nine Sides have been reorganized many times, which has been quite effective, and many new piers and platforms have been built. I want to follow Taizong Xuanzong and lead the army out to patrol the border at the end of the year, what do you think? ”

As soon as these words came out, not to mention that Li Dongyang was so shocked that his soul was gone, Xu Xun also felt that his scalp was chalky. However, he didn't have time to think about whether this was Liu Jin's idea, and said almost without thinking: "The emperor can't." ”

Zhu Houzhao didn't expect that Li Dongyang didn't have a chalky right, Xu Xun, a henchman who had always worn a pair of pants with him, was chalky first, and his face sank suddenly. Seeing the little emperor's expression, Xu Xun calmed down, but he didn't hurry up and said: "Your Majesty, not to mention that you must first reorganize the chalk and horses before patrolling the border, all this is properly arranged, at least one or two months, and when the autumn is high and the horses are fat, it is the season when the Tartars are stockpiling grain for the winter, and the possibility of attacking the nine sides is much higher than usual." This season is the busiest and most tense time in the nine sides, if the emperor leads troops to patrol the border at this moment, they will be sent to us, in case they are distracted and put into the tartar, what then? ”

Seeing that Zhu Houzhao was stunned for a moment, then frowned and groaned, Xu Xun struck while the iron was hot and said: "Moreover, the emperor is still in the filial piety period of the first emperor, and he used his best to postpone the big wedding until next year for the sake of great filial piety. ”

The last sentence went directly to Li Dongyang's heart, and seeing that Zhu Houzhao was obviously hesitant, he also echoed and said: "The emperor is determined to forge ahead and imitate Emperor Taizong Xuanzong, this intention is good, but now that he has not been on the throne for a long time, the hearts of the people in the world are still fluctuating. ”…,

Zhu Houzhao remembered that he had told Xu Xun in the past that he would be the king of the world every day, and he would definitely have a glimpse of the rivers and mountains in the world, but at this time, he only felt that his excitement was gone. He didn't bother to speak anymore and waved his hand. At this time, Li Dongyang glanced at Xu Xun, and simply retreated, while Xu Xun was by Zhu Houzhao's side, and he had no intention of leaving.

"Why are you still relying on not leaving, I was blocked by you before I opened my mouth! I didn't see it before, you talked about these great truths, even those old men couldn't compare! ”

"Don't be angry, the emperor, in fact, those reasons just now were all to fool Yuansuke."

Xu Xun opened his mouth to say such a sentence, and when he saw that the little emperor really raised his head and stared at him all of a sudden, he said word by word: "Your Majesty, the most important thing is that the emperor's heir is not clear and leads troops to patrol the border, and it is inevitable that the court and the middle of the country will not know the bottom of their hearts. If you have ten or eight sons left in the city, you will surely be the first to follow you. ”

"You ......"

Zhu Houzhao remembered that Xu Xun would be able to hold his children next year, and suddenly became angry, pointed at Xu Xun's nose and said: "What kind of reason do you have, according to what you say, I don't have a son for a day, won't I even be able to get out of the imperial city for a day?" ”

"Don't be angry first, can you tell Weichen first, who suggested that you patrol the border?"

Latham had already taken all the attendants around him far away at this time, so Xu Xun naturally asked straightforwardly. Zhu Houzhao didn't want to say it, but seeing that Xu Xun was only staring at himself, he couldn't help but say angrily: "No one suggested, it was I who dreamed of my father, and my father said that he hoped that I would establish a career that was not inferior to that of the ancestors of the previous dynasties, so I planned to go and see what the situation was in Jiubian first, and as a result, you poured such a basin of cold water on me!" ”

"Did the emperor mention this to Gonggong Liu?" Seeing Zhu Houzhao shaking his head, Xu Xun smiled and said, "If the emperor says to Gonggong Liu, I am afraid that the first thing Gonggong Liu will do is to kowtow and advise, and there is no second possibility." Moreover, the minister just said that the emperor could not go this year, not that he could not go in the future. It's September now, and in October, the north is dripping into ice, and it's still difficult to stay outside the house in this Jingcha City, let alone along the nine sides? Walking outside, not to mention people, even mules and horses often can't stand the cold......"

Zhu Houzhao's voice was obviously much quieter: "I don't put on a show, I don't have to bring a few fewer people, so that I can set off in ten days, and come back in a month, when the weather is not so cold." ”

"Your Majesty, when the Son of Heaven of a country travels, even if there are few people, he has to follow at least 5,000 people, and these people's food and drink with the army must all be prepared in advance. Moreover, is the emperor willing to casually lead a group of soldiers who are not in battle to take a look, or is he willing to lead the male soldiers on a different day and watch the army fight outside the fortress? ”

"This ......"

"Your Majesty, you have to persuade the chaser, persuade the Queen Mother to let you go out of Beijing, this is a big effort. Rather than taking such a trip now that the name is not right, people will blame it behind their backs, and it is difficult to go out again on another day, it is better to wait until you are fully prepared to patrol the border. First, train good soldiers; Second, the government is clear, and you can make smooth government orders when you are not in the court; Third, the banditry in must at least be eliminated; And the fourth is also the most important, you have to get married first, and have a little chalk who inherited your intelligence and cleverness to sit in the court. ”

Zhu Houzhao listened to it, although he felt that it made sense, he still couldn't help but sigh: "According to what you say, how many years do I have to nest in the palace!" ”

In the history of the Ming Dynasty, there were so many emperors, except for the Yongle Emperor of that year, only Xuanzong had led the army to patrol the border after ascending the throne, Yingzong had led the army to conquer so that there was a change in the civil fort, and then Wuzong Zhu Houzhao ran out three times and twice, and led the troops to fight and the south of the Yangtze River, and the other emperors never left the chalk city of Beijing. At this moment, Xu Xun once again determined that Zhu Houzhao's nature was unwilling to stay in the palace, so he could only follow the temptation again. It wasn't until Liu Jin came back that he stuffed this difficult baton directly to Liu Jin. …,

Sure enough, the old eunuch didn't expect this at all, and after he woke up, he immediately knelt directly on the ground, admonished with a handful of snot and tears, and even came up with the most direct reason - thinking that Wang Zhen followed Yingzong to conquer in person, and the eunuchs he was close to in Jingcha City were all killed by those ministers! It was only at this time that Zhu Houzhao's whimsical excitement was suppressed.

"If I had known this, I might as well get married first!"

When Xu Xun left the palace, it was sent by Liu Jin personally. He heard the previous dissuasion from Xu Xun's mouth, and he breathed a long sigh of relief, and said in a loud voice: "I owe you and I owe you, if you really let the emperor do this, I will really be tricky." Now that our foothold is not stable, and the emperor has no heir, if there is anything in case, others can justifiably put all the sins on our heads, and we can just find a rope to hang ourselves. Those ministers don't care, they persuade lightly, or make a big fuss and provoke the emperor to go his own way, and when something happens, they can't wait! Since the emperor ascended the throne, everything has not been played according to common sense, and I don't know how many people criticize behind his back! ”

Since Liu Jianxie moved down the chalk, Han Wen Zhishi, Liu Jin and Xu Xun have not spoken in such a heartfelt manner for a long time. After all, the two seem to be gaining momentum now, but compared with the deep-rooted civil officials, they still have an unstable foothold, relying on the holy family of the Son of Heaven. Therefore, Xu Xun smiled and said: "So, when we encounter this kind of thing, we should naturally work together." Although the emperor said that he had such an idea because he dreamed of the first emperor, Lao Liu, please pay attention to it in the palace, and you must not let people bewitch the emperor again at this moment.

"I'll take care of it!"

On this kind of issue, Liu Jin naturally wouldn't let go of the buckle, and agreed after a haha. When he sent Xu Xun to Xi'an Gate, he stood there with his sleeves folded when he stopped, but his face was a little confused. Li Dongyang is not counted for the time being, he and Xu Xun thought of Qian Ning at the same time, and knew that the little emperor would inevitably agree, which can be said to be a little clear. And then for the whim of the little emperor, the two of them tried hard to advise in unison, and then put it in the past, there are more such hearts.

If he Xu Xun was willing to help Lao Liu wholeheartedly, how good would it be?

Liu Jin thought about this thought, and Xu Xun, who went to Xuanwumen Street to join a group of soldiers preparing to go out of the city, couldn't help but think that if he could use Zhang Yong like Gu Da and let Liu Jin still have one heart with him, he should really sit back and relax. Thinking about it, it can be seen that Zhang Juzheng and Feng Bao control the government, Zhang Juzheng seems to have power all over the world, but the prime minister is still subject to internal power, he knows that this is an extravagant hope, and suddenly dispelled this unrealistic fantasy. When he left the city from Fuchengmen, he instructed a guard recommended by Ma Qiao: "Go back to Ma's house once, let Ma Qiao come to see me at home regardless of when he is free!" ”

Although he was out of the city, Xu Xun only went to the Zuoguan Chalk Hall in Xishan, left most of the guards there, and only took Cao Qian and a few henchmen to ride horses along the mountain path into a mountain pass.

The place where few people had passed had now been leveled, and after a few checkpoints, a large number of men in military uniforms and jackets were running and leaping in them, and their movements were a little more nimble than when he first saw them. Even so, Liu Qi's signature loud voice could still be heard scolding from a distance.

"You can't climb up so easily, wouldn't it be the end of asking you to climb the cliff on another day?"

"Haven't you eaten, hurry up and give the old chalk a hard time! When you get to the mountain, this is a life-saving rope, and if you can't pull it up, you'll be finished! ”

"Run, run for the cralky! The other skills of those horse thieves in the mountains are scarce, but the ability to escape is the greatest! ”…,

Liu Liu was much more silent than Liu Qi, his eyes kept staring at the situation in all directions, and when he saw a group of people coming, he immediately recognized Xu Xun who was the head, and immediately hurried up to meet him. Just as he was about to kneel down on one knee to perform the military salute, he felt that someone was holding up his arm, and when he looked up, he found that Xu Xun had jumped off the horse, holding his eyes with one hand but looking around.

"Yes, in just one month, you can train like this, and you really deserve the name of your Liu family brother!"

These days trapped in this place can not go in and out, Liu Liu has already got two family letters, all of which mean that he has settled down, and he has been treated very well, and the eldest son even said in the letter that he has entered the Shuntian Chalk Mansion to study, and if he makes meritorious service on another day, Xu Xun will recommend him to enter the country. For him, who licks blood and lets his son study all his life just to have a fame and go out without kneeling around, although his family members are pinched in his hands, it can't help but make people worry, but compared to the splendid future that others can give, he has to admit that it is no wonder that Xu Xun is not guilty, and he still earned it after all.

"The most important thing is that these people are well selected. If you want to be a bandit, you have to be a little banditry, so those who have the atmosphere of a military camp on them can't. They are all thorns, the little one and the old seven have tossed them twice, plus they can't beat our brothers, so they are finally convinced. ”

"Well, let's see if you can pull it out in October."

Seeing Xu Xun nodding thoughtfully, Liu Liu weighed it for a long time, and finally saluted, and said with a sincere face: "My lord, forgive the little ones, although these people are a little arrogant, the difference between them and the real horse thieves can still be seen." It's easy to contend with those people in the green forests of southern Jinan, but if you want those people not to be hugged together by fear of chalk, I'm afraid you have to win over a group of people to form an alliance, and this momentum will be created. If the adults don't give up, the little ones are willing to take a trip. After all, Zhang Mao previously released words to drive us out of Bazhou, and the adults placed the younger two brothers, so let's pull people against Zhang Mao, which is logical. ”

"It sounds like a good idea, but in this way, your brothers will have an extra bandit name on the case file of the chalk government, that is, your family members will also bear the reputation of bandits, so there is no need to mention this again." Seeing that Liu Liu was stunned when he heard this, and he couldn't tell whether it was gratitude or something else on his face, Xu Xun smiled and said, "Your brother is now under the name of the Criminal Department, so you don't need to take a small bite." When it comes to gathering a group of original people, you should push one person out at your discretion, but the most important thing is to train this group of people well. I have already reported this matter to the emperor, if it is successful, I can guarantee one prisoner for the eldest son of the two of you, and in addition, the children of your Liu family can get two more people with knives. I, Xu Xun, speak my word, as long as you are attentive, these things will never be stingy. ”

"Thank you, sir!"

Fighting a wife and shadow on the battlefield is the greatest wish of many warriors, but in the face of the Mengyuan Tartars who come and go like the wind, this kind of feats are not easy, and the military and civilians in the court are strictly divided, and the officers often treat the military household as a slave and subordinate to the army, Liu Liu naturally will not take this risk for the sake of wealth and glory. When Xu Xun helped him up with a smile, he was completely determined to be hot in his heart.

Half a lifetime of begging for life before looking forward to today's opportunity, open up and fight!

Xu Xun saw Liu Liu's hot charcoal-like thoughts, and seeing that Liu Qi also hurried over to salute, he opened his mouth and asked again: "Since you two brothers have been arresting thieves in Jinan for many years, do you know which Haoqiang among the Xiangma thieves are involved in the White Lotus Sect?" ”

As soon as he heard this, Liu Liu immediately hesitated. However, Liu Qi didn't think about it so much, and said bluntly: "Naturally, I know that the famous thief Yang Hu is half of the chalk son of Bai Ying, the contemporary holy master of the White Lotus Sect, and even his life was saved by Bai Ying. ”

Xu Xun had heard some things about Bai Ying, the chalk master of the White Lotus Sect, from Luo Qing before, and asked him to inquire about Bai Ying's whereabouts and the situation of those chalkers. ”

"My lord, Bai Ying's whereabouts have always been a mystery and extremely cautious, unless he is close to someone, and other idlers don't know where he is hiding. I have only heard that this person's medical skills are comparable to Tang Sai'er, the mother of the White Lotus Buddha back then, and there are few people who can match him in his internal kung fu. If you want to know where he is, it's best to start with Yang Hu. ”

"That being the case, don't start with Zhang Mao, start with Yang Hu's wings. Since he is a great thief in Jinan, he has a great reputation, and if he wins this battle, his reputation can be established. This is your brother's first battle, take care of it! [To be continued, "This article is chalky by mentioning the chalk supply". If you like this work, you are welcome to ◣◥ to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, your support is my biggest motivation. 】