If you go outside, you must first settle inside!

Xu Xun stared at Liu Jin with a strange expression, and the person in front of him seemed to have turned into a familiar bald head. However, Liu Jin didn't notice the change in him, and said with a smile: "I haven't read many books, and I don't know many words, but I remembered this sentence when I accompanied the prince to listen to it." Whether it's a few of us, Brother Xu, you, the foundation is not stable, and there is no accurate number of things about this war, if you are ambushed and lost, then will you still die? ”

Seeing that Xu Xun didn't speak, Liu Jin mistakenly thought that Xu Xun was a little overwhelmed in the face of such a good opportunity, so he hurriedly said: "Moreover, Zhang Yong's guy doesn't care about the front and back, and he doesn't go to inquire about the current situation in the DPRK. Those bosses are all against the use of soldiers, I heard that a few days ago, Wang Shouren was dismissed by the Ministry of War, even if the prince came forward, it may not be pleased, and when the time comes, it will be our instigation, don't you say? ”

Xu Xun had already heard about Wang Shouren's refutation, but Liu Jin, an official in the East Palace, was able to inquire about the minister's discussion, which was really extraordinary. Therefore, while he was stunned on his face, he was also thinking quickly in his heart, and then gave Liu Jin a thumbs up: "Okay, Lao Liu, you can even get the news of the military department, you are really amazing!" ”

"Everywhere, it's all because I have a good relationship with Gu Dayong." Liu Jin smiled slyly, lowered his voice and said, "I can only tell you about this, although the West Factory has long been abolished, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has always felt that Jinyiwei is a foreign minister, and the old guy Wang Yue of the East Factory is not easy to deal with, so he asked Gu Dayong to lead a group of spies to inquire about the news, and there is also a foundation for rebuilding the West Factory in the future." Gu Da used that guy to wear a pair of pants with me, and he often asked me about everything, not to mention that this kind of news didn't bother him to call, it was nothing. ”

Only then did Xu Xun know that the rumor of the reconstruction of the West Factory was indeed from the East Palace, and his heart moved for a while. Shun Pole praised Liu Jin a few more words, and when he saw that the wrinkles on the other party's face were stretched out with a smile, he took advantage of the situation and asked: "But after all, the West Factory has been scattered for more than 20 years, and the Jinyi Wei and the East Factory in the capital share the colors equally, and Gu Gonggong's errand is not so easy, right?" ”

"Isn't it?" Liu Jin sighed and shook his head, and said bitterly for a while, "Jinyiwei is just that, Ye Guang is the surname of people who don't offend me, I don't offend people, besides, we do things fairly and never cross the line, we just don't provoke him, he will never take care of it." But Wang Yue of the East Factory ...... Hey, this old guy is the most protective of his own one-third of an acre, not to mention that the water can't be splashed, and he is afraid that others will rob him of his business, Gu Dayong has already planted a heel in his hands! The people in the West Factory have long been dispersed, and the relatives and friends of the students of those old adults were treated too badly, but in addition to Wang Zhi, Wei Ying and Wu Shou and those under his hands, who has a good end? Alas, why is it so difficult to find someone to do these days? ”

Liu Jin was scratching his hair, but Xu Xun thought of Huitong who had disappeared without a trace after throwing a word to Jin Liu. It's just that he didn't recommend it directly in front of Liu Jin, but said in a person's tone: "In this case, why not let people go out to inquire if the old department of the former West Factory is still in the capital." There must be brave men under the heavy reward, and Gonggong Gu is a close confidant of His Royal Highness the Prince, and this alone is enough for those frightened birds to flock to it. ”

"That's what you said, I will mention it to Gu Dayong when I go back, so that he will not be entangled all day long."

Liu Jin came to Xu Xun today, for the matter of Xichang, and when he saw that Xu Xun really gave him an idea, he immediately coughed dryly and said: "Brother Xu, Gu Dayong has always been very envious of me being close to you, so there is something he can't tell you, so he asked me to come and tell you one or two." is the previous stubble, although he led dozens of spies, but after all, it was not right. And if you think about it, that time Zheng Wang's big case, whether it was Dongchang or Jinyiwei, there was no news in advance, or His Royal Highness and the two of us came out, so they were caught. I know that you and the celebrant are on good hands with Xiao Gong, so I want you to take a breath and see if this west factory can be opened justifiably. Even if it's just a name in the celebrant and not open to the public. ”

"This ......" Xu Xun suddenly showed an embarrassed expression, and when he saw Liu Jin staring at him, he smiled again, "Although this matter is tricky, it's not that you can't give it a try." However, Gonggong Liu, you are really righteous enough, this West Factory is really opened, and it is also led by Gonggong Gu, you are still so bothered to go forward and backward. ”

Liu Jin smiled when he said a sentence that was righteous enough, and his eyes almost narrowed into a slit: "That's, I'm a well-known righteous Liu in the East Palace, my friend is in trouble with a knife, what is it to run errands, not to mention that Gu Dayong and I are so good that they wear a pair of pants, and they should help." If you really want the West Factory to open, everyone in the East Palace can be stained, right? I Lao Liu didn't ask for anything but came to you, also because Brother Xu, you are sincere and sincere to people. By the way, Grandpa Xiao will take turns to rest in a few days, and most of them will go back to the private house to rest, and I will let someone inform you at that time. ”

Seeing that Xu Xun finally nodded after a while, he readily agreed, saying that next time he saw Xiao Jing, he would definitely ask, Liu Jin was naturally overjoyed, and immediately called Xiao Xun to drink at the moment, and forcibly pulled Xu Xun to hand over the glass and change the lamp, until Xu Xun was too drunk to refuse, he then ordered the little guy to drive someone back, and as soon as the people left, he laughed proudly.

You must know that now there are at least seven or eight celebrant eunuchs with the title of eunuch, and there are five or six who have to be used in front of the emperor. Among the eunuchs trusted by Zhu Houzhao in the entire East Palace, the only one with a good grade was Gao Feng, the eunuch who was the master of ceremonies and the eunuch in charge of the East Palace Seal Bureau. And over the years, others only remember to work hard in front of Zhu Houzhao, but he served this old eunuch very well, and the West Factory fell into the hands of Gao Feng, what is the difference between him and him?

Although he had to stay in the barracks outside Andingmen these days, it was too late to go out of the city again this day, Xu Xun took Liu Jin's car back to Xing'anbo's mansion, and stayed at home for a night, and learned from Xu Liang that there were multiple versions of the battle between Zhu Hui and Miao Kui, the prince of the country. After a good night's sleep, he left the house early in the morning, but when he left Andingmen alone, he saw a figure looking left and right in the long queue outside the city gate to enter the city. As soon as the two sides looked at each other, he recognized the people, and when he saw that there were many chariots and horses leaving the city behind him, he pretended to avoid them and flashed to the side. When he passed by the man, he only felt that the other party had stuffed something into his boots.

When he arrived at a fork in the official road, Xu Xun turned onto a path that few people walked, bent down and pulled out of his boots, and he found a small note with a few lines written on it.

"Ying San, who instigated Qi Jiliang and Xu Yi, has been found, and this person was instructed by Jiao Fang, the servant of the Ministry of Officials. Jiao Fang intended to be in the position of the secretary of the ministry, so he used his strength to fight and the quotation was promoted. ”

Xu Xun crumpled the note into a ball all of a sudden, and his face showed an unconcealable annoyance. Not only did he and Jiao Fang not talk about grievances, but they didn't even have anything to do with each other at first, this old guy calculated him again and again, could it be that he Xu Xun was young and easy to bully?

In the evening, the rice lane of the east and west rivers was filled with officials returning home from the major yamen on both sides of the Qianbu Corridor, while the most lively east and west Chang'an Avenue in the early morning was silent. At the gate of Jiao's Mansion on West Chang'an Street, Jiao Fang lowered his head and got off the sedan chair, and the housekeeper Li An immediately stepped forward quickly, and took the opportunity to help his master get off the sedan chair, and whispered to Jiao Fang.

"Master, there is news about Jinling, Yunfu should be Xu Jin, the eldest son of the Xu family in Taipingli."

"Good!" Jiao Fang nodded, and after getting off the sedan chair and standing firmly, he said lightly, "Look at people to death, don't leave the house for half a step, but don't act rashly for the rest." ”

"Yes!"

Ma Wensheng escaped the impeachment of Wang Gai Wu Hui and sat firmly in the seat, but he failed to suppress Xu Xun before, and his reputation was slightly damaged after all, and Jiao Fang took advantage of Zhishi to retreat and advance, and got the emperor's approval, so he finally faintly had the tendency to fight against Ma Wensheng in the Ministry of Officials. And now that I have received such good news, my worries about my son's Jiao Huang Middle School examination results have been alleviated a lot, and after a few drinks in the evening, I read the book happily in the study, until a sudden call came from outside.

"Master, there are guests outside!"

Hearing that it was Li An's voice, Jiao Fang frowned slightly, and then asked lightly, "Who is it?" ”

"Rong Xiao's come in and report." With these words, Ang Lee entered the house. After covering the door, he took a few steps forward, and saw Jiao Fang's face slightly angry, so he hurriedly saluted and whispered, "Master, it's the son of Xing'an!" ”

"Oh?" Jiao Fang immediately dropped the book in his hand, and Huo Ran stood up, a hint of surprise flashed on his face. But in just an instant, his expression disappeared without a trace, and the man slowly sat down. The next moment, he asked casually, "Did he come alone, or did he take his entourage and go through the front and back doors?" ”

"If you are single, you come to the front door to ask for a meeting."

If you are single, you will naturally hide your deeds for fear of being known; But when you go to the front door of West Chang'an Avenue to ask for a meeting, it is easy to be discovered. Therefore, Jiao Fang thought about it, and for a while he didn't know what kind of medicine Xu Xun was selling in the gourd, and finally ordered in a deep voice: "Okay, invite him in." After settling Yunfu down, you must not let him know about Xu Xun's coming! ”

Li An agreed and retreated. After touching a cup of tea, he led Xu Xun into the study, and when he saw the salutes on both sides, he tiptoed out of the door, but he withdrew the scholars and others and stood outside the door in person.

"Xu Shizi is a rare guest, I heard that you have been training in the old school field outside Anding Gate for a long time, I don't know why you are visiting the old man's humble room today?"

"Of course, there is nothing to do without going to the Three Treasures Palace."

Xu Xun, who was sitting on Jiao Fang's right hand, smiled slightly, and then asked with concern: "When my father and Xu Yi were in the Ministry of Officials to defend together, I had to be helped by Lord Jiao, and I have been grateful for it for a while. Only at that time, you quietly gave me the letter, but I accidentally lost it not long ago after reading it, so I happened to be free today, so I deliberately came over and asked, Master Jiao really knows my adoptive father? ”

(To be continued)