Pingbei Bo Xu Xun patrolled all sides on behalf of the Son of Heaven, which was probably the biggest event since the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. After the big reshuffle in the court last year, compared to the endless actions of the eunuch Liu Jin, the eunuch who was in charge of the seal of the celebrant and the eunuch, Xu Xun seemed very quiet, as if he was satisfied with a few seats, and the gate of Xing'an Bo Mansion was far from being as easy to enter as the gate of Liu Mansion in Shajia Hutong.

However, on this day, when the Xu family of Xing'an Bo Mansion was packing for Xu Xun's trip, a young man came to the door. Seeing an old servant bending over there and cleaning the door with a big broom, he stepped forward and arched his hand and asked, "This old man, may I ask if Uncle Pingbei lives here?" ”

The old servant just saw someone passing by, and knew that most of them were someone else who came to recommend themselves, so he didn't care about it at first, and secretly thought that Jin Liu was in charge of the door, and no matter what kind of person he was, he didn't want to pass this pass. But at this moment, in the face of such a polite question, and seeing that this young scholar was quite pleasing to the eye, it was difficult for him to pretend to be deaf and dumb. After putting down the broom and wiping his hands, he nodded and replied, "Exactly, it's just that my young master is not at home." If the son is self-recommended, he can go to the door to present the ink scroll article. ”

"Oh?" The young scholar was slightly stunned, lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment, and then he asked again, "I heard that Gusu Tang Xie Yuan is in Pingbei Bomu, I don't know if he will accompany Pingbei Bo on his northward journey this time?" ”

This is not news that cannot be leaked, and the old servant immediately smiled and said: "My young master has always been the most compassionate, but now the spring is cold, and Mr. Tang was infected with wind and cold years ago, so it is not good to follow me this time." ”

Seeing that this young scholar was not like those people who were common these days, or he was arrogant and had no one in his eyes, or he was blindly low, and his temperament was difficult to be upright and peaceful, he thought about it and added another sentence: "If the prince wants to go to the door to deliver the ink scroll, he might as well speak politely to that Jin Sixth Master, he is an old man brought by the young master from Jinling, and he is extremely trusted."

Hearing this, the young man naturally thanked him repeatedly, however, when he saw the person sitting on the stool in front of the door at the West Corner Gate, he put away his previous kindness and gentleness, and went forward and said solemnly: "In Xia Yan, Nanjing Guozi Prison Supervisor. This time, he came from Nanjing to be entrusted by the Guozi Jian Zhang, and sent an important letter to Pingbeibo. ”

Because he learned that Xu Xun was going out, the congested scene on the gate had greatly improved these days, so Jin Liu was rarely relieved for a while. Just now, I thought that the guy in front of him was a guy who didn't know the sky and the earth and was conceited, but when he heard this sentence clearly, he immediately jumped up and said with a smile on his face: "Childe is here to deliver the letter on behalf of Lord Zhang?" Please come in quickly, although my young master is not there, he should be able to come back later. ”

It was not the first day that Xia Yan arrived in the capital, and after two days of wandering around Wu'anhou Hutong, he saw that most of the people who were full of ambition to recommend themselves were returning in a huff, so he went to Shajia Hutong on the east side of Gulouxia Street to take a look, but found that Liu Jin was even more busy. After that, he inquired in the market, and then he learned that Xu Xun and the others were not accepting people, if they were really outstanding in literature, they would recommend them to those big guys, and others would not be handed over easily. And Liu Jin seems to be an eclectic use of talents, but if he can't feed Zhang Wenmian and Sun Cong, the two King Kongs, or cast their eyes, don't think of Liu Jin at all. This is only an official, and ordinary scholars who have no merit have almost no chance.

It's not surprising to think about it, Zhang Wenmian is just a talent after all, if he lets someone else who is more capable than himself, how can he deal with himself? …,

Therefore, at this moment, I found that Zhang Mao's name was so effective in the mansion of the Son of Heaven, and I suddenly felt more confident in this trip. After being invited into the Little Flower Hall, he saw that Jin Liu was accompanying him to inquire about the latest situation of Zhang Mao, and never mentioned what he said in the letter and what his intention was. It wasn't until there was a commotion outside that Jin Liufang suddenly got up and said, "Young Master Xia stays here for a while, it should be that the young master is back." ”

Seeing Jin Liuyi leave, Xia Yan leaned back leisurely, remembering the scene when he successfully graduated from Guozijian in September last year and went to see Zhang Mao for the last time. Immediately after, he ignored the cold and freezing, and walked slowly all the way from the land to the north, and did not even celebrate the New Year in Linqing, where his father was in office. When I arrived in the capital, I had already missed the annual Lantern Festival. This year, there will be an autumn township test, which should have been the time for him to prepare for the book, but because of the long conversation with Zhang Mao, he finally decided to leave his career and go to Beijing first.

I didn't expect Xu Xun to patrol the border, now is the best time, if you miss this time, there will be no next time!

Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly heard a cough, and immediately after, he saw Jin Liu accompany a young man into the house. The young man was wearing a dark blue half-worn coat, and black leather boots on his feet, and at first glance he seemed to be just an ordinary weak-crowned young man, but he was in good spirits, his eyes were bright and bright, especially the demeanor and demeanor of walking, and an answer involuntarily appeared in his heart.

"But Pingbeibo?"

"You are Xia Yan and Xia Gongjin, the southern prison prisoners who sent the letter for Mr. Zhang?"

"It's the students!"

Xia Yan saluted, but his heart suddenly chuckled. I didn't report it just now, how did Xu Xun know? Although he has excellent grades in Guozijian, what kind of person is Xu Xun, how can he care about this? Could it be that Zhang Mao had already sent a letter, but he didn't know it, and he just had a glimpse of the geography of mountains and rivers along the way?

"Excuse me, sit down." Xu Xun sat down on the main seat, and when he saw Jin Liu immediately tiptoe down, he asked with a smile, "How is Mr. Zhang?" ”

Although Xia Yan had already answered almost the same question as Jin Liu just now, it was Xu Xun who was asking at this moment, so he naturally had to cheer up and answer: "After Lord Lin and Lord Zhang went to Beijing, Zhang Da Sicheng was faintly the leader of Nanjing Shilin. It's just that the big secretary is an old man, and the duty of sacrificing wine is not heavy, but he can't help but teach in person, so now people are getting thinner and thinner and sick, if he doesn't retire, I'm afraid that the big secretary will not be able to stand it. ”

Saying this, Xu Xun's face sank. He didn't know that Zhang Mao lost his wife and children, and his health was not good, so it stands to reason that it is best to ask Zhishi to return to his hometown to raise him. Zhang Mao still wrote several times in the last years of Hongzhi, but now there are few signs of this, and he just doesn't need to think about it to know why. After pondering for a long time, he sighed and said, "Mr. Zhang is tired. Although Xu Xun only sighed with emotion, Xia Yan observed his words and secretly thought that it was not for nothing that this person could become famous in the world in just a few years. Therefore, he took out a letter from his arms, stood up and presented it with both hands: "This is a handwritten letter from Zhang Da Sicheng, and when he learned that the student was going to Beijing, he entrusted him to submit it to Pingbeibo." ”

Xu Xunzhong took it with his hand, and when he saw the familiar handwriting on the envelope, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then glanced thoughtfully at Xia Yan, who had not returned to his seat: "Since you have entered Beijing, you should have completed your studies in Nanjian, what are your plans now, do you plan to take the current branch township test?" ”…,

"The students are already proficient in what they have learned, but how to apply what they have learned is still being explored. Even if this course is lucky to take the autumn test, it will be difficult to win in the spring next year, so I plan to sharpen it for at least another three years. ”

This kind of thing is the imperial examination, everyone wants to enter the department early, and once it comes, it will be a few years longer than others, and the young man will be proud of the spring breeze, which is also a great thing in life. At this time, Xu Xun couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard that Xia Yan was not going to take the township exam this year, and then opened the letter in his hand in front of Xia Yan. After reading the ten lines at a glance, he stared at one of the letterheads for a long time, and then raised his head again to look at Xia Yan.

"Mr. Zhang has the meaning of donating books to me, talking about the love of reading, in the final analysis, it can be regarded as the friendship between teachers and students. You are Mr. Zhang's proud disciple, and Mr. Zhang recommended you in the letter, so you can learn the two words, obviously I don't need to take the test. It's just that since you don't take the exam today, you won't be able to enter the department within three or five years, why did you see me this time? ”

Xia Yan took a deep breath, then took a deep look, and after getting up, he said categorically: "When I went to Beijing this time, I originally wanted to take a walk along the nine sides to have a look, but when I arrived in the capital, I learned that Pingbei Bo planned to tour the sides. Since it's just in time, I just want to say one thing to Pingbeibo. ”

"What's the matter?"

"Sou Hetao, Fudongsheng!"

As soon as these words came out, Xu Xun couldn't help but stand up suddenly, his hand holding the letterhead clenched suddenly, and then he said in a deep voice: "You are a scholar, how dare you talk about such a military event? ”

Although Yan is a scholar, he has also read military history books. Hetao fertile soil, now a thief's lair, in the final analysis, is because since the orthodoxy, Shetang built a surrendered city and defended Dongsheng, and then abandoned Dongsheng and Yansui, to

As for the loss of foreign risks, Shaanxi's border troubles have not been solved for decades. If the Hetao can be cultivated and pastured, the fields are not less than thousands of miles, and the grain and grass can be transported in the province, it can not only solve the border troubles in Shaanxi, but also slow down the people's power in Shaanxi! ”

During his trip to Nanjing last year, because Zhang Mao was slandered and attacked in Shilin because of himself, Xu Xun ordered people to provoke an incident in Guozijian, which ruined the reputation of those who made the agitators

Helping Taipingli, Xu's family building and other good deeds have won the recognition of Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua, and the harvest is not small. Therefore, Xu Xun was also quite impressed by Xia Yan, the prisoner of the country who took the lead in making trouble. But here and now

At this moment, he couldn't help but be shocked when he heard his powerful words.

On this trip to the northwest, he wanted to discuss with Yang Yiqing about the Hetao and the fire sieve!

"He is worthy of being a disciple of Mr. Zhang." is also worthy of Xia Gongjin, who dared to make trouble in the Guozijian at the beginning! It's just that the latter sentence is still not said, lest people know that they have been used as a sword messenger!

After exclaiming, Xu Xun sat down slowly, and after a while, he raised his head and asked, "Since you dare to talk about the Hetao, and say that you want to go north to see the geography of the mountains and rivers on the Zhubians, then you don't have to go alone, I'll take you with me this time!" ”

Xia Yan's eyes lit up all of a sudden, and the next moment he bowed deeply and said, "I don't dare to ask for my ears!" ”

There are a lot of people who are sent to the door, and there are many people who are turned away by Xing'an Bofu, but today's one is because of Zhang Mao's recommendation, plus there is a period of karma in the old days, and what he said is extremely in line with his own mind, so Xu Xun almost didn't

How to hesitate to leave people behind. After all, most of the scholars who read poetry and books are conscientious and only seek the imperial examination, such as Tang Yin was disheartened and swore that there should be no more exams, and scholars who were in their prime and were willing to postpone the examination for a few years

There are also very few. What's more, since such a celebrity has been met by him, then he naturally has no reason to push it out of the door. …,

Because of such an incident, Xu Xun's mood was naturally quite good, so he took it

In the next two days, when the attachés and soldiers were drawn up, even Shenying Zhang Yong and others noticed his good mood. For not being able to accompany him this time, Shenying was not unhappy, after all, the capital also needs people to sit in charge, so keep yourself

It is the greatest trust. Therefore, seeing that everything was gradually ready, on this day, when there was no one, he couldn't help but suggest to Xu Xun: "Although Chen Xiong is good at leading troops, after all, he is closer to Miao Gonggong

Don't be brave. Although Zhang Jun, Zhuang Jian and others are close to Pingbeibo, they are all general soldiers after all, and they can't be by their side all the time. If Pingbeibo can bring Qian Ning, this line of work can be called peace of mind.

Seeing that Xu Xun was stunned when he heard this, Shenying said in an aggravated tone: "Qian Ning has real skills, but if he is in the inner factory for one more day, he will get closer to Gonggong Liu, it is better to give him another opportunity to make contributions, so that he can wake up." ”

On the day of the surprise attack from Zhangjiakou Fort, Shenying was the real commander of the army, and he was naturally extremely impressed by Qian Ning's great achievement. Moreover, he took the corner from Liu Jin from Xu Xun, although he was unwilling to make peace

If Liu Jin is right, he doesn't want a person who has once appreciated to be so willing to work as a factory guard. After persuading him at this moment, he said sincerely: "Besides, an expert factory, Ping Beibo is actually not

It doesn't matter who holds it. ”

"Uncle Jingyang's kindness, I understand it. I can give the opportunity, but it's hard to say if people want it! After laughing at this, Xu Xun clenched his fists and stretched out his hand, and smacked Shenying, he smiled again, "Since you said so, I just happened to go to the palace, so let's take the opportunity to see what kind of trade-off Qian Ning makes!" ”

Knowing that Xu Xun was going to leave the day after tomorrow, Zhu Houzhao was going to send it in person like the previous time, but he couldn't help but Xu Xun reminded him with a left sentence of advice and a right sentence, and said that there was a family reunion banquet the night before departure, and he had to put it

This feast is moved forward one more day. In early spring, the edge of the Taiye Pool was clear and cold, and although he was wrapped in a thick mink jacket and wrapped in a thick mink jacket, he still felt a little cold, even so, in the face of the open Taiye Pool, he was still in good spirits

Greatly excited.

"The palace is such a cramped place, and there are people in addition to the house in sight, that is, there is some open scene by the Taiye pool. It's a pity that I can't go with you, and I let you take the lead! Xu Xun, you remember to take a good look at those places along the road, and next time you lead the way! ”

"The emperor can rest assured, the minister is going to fight the front station." Seeing that Zhu Houzhao personally poured a glass of wine and handed it over, Xu Xun hurriedly took it with both hands, and when he saw the little emperor holding the wine glass and turning around, he was standing thoughtfully by the edge of the Taiye Pool, looking a little melancholy, he couldn't help but say, "The emperor is in his prime, if you want to leap the horse in the future, there is a chance!" ”

"Since you entered Beijing, I can't leave you most of the time, pinch your fingers and calculate, only you go to Xuanfu and Nanjing, plus this time, you are not by my side. In the past, if you wanted to know what you were doing, you could just send someone to ask, but when you go out, it's not so easy to know what you've heard from...... So no matter what happens, you have to give me some leisure, and don't die before you get out of school......"

In the end, Zhu Houzhao saw Xu Xun's face turned blue, and couldn't help laughing: "Who told you to leave me to go to the prestige yourself, I just reminded you to be careful, especially the assassin!" The guards and retinue sergeants must bring enough, do you want to pick a few more men from the brocade guards for you? ”

"No need, no need, the emperor's kind ministers have it!" …,

Xu Xun was angry and funny, seeing the Eight Tigers who were dragged by Zhu Houzhao on the side, except for Gu Dayong, who seemed to have no heart and lungs, Qiu Ju, Wei Bin and Ma Yongcheng, they all smiled a little reluctantly, but Liu Jin's eyes were looking away. Following his gaze, he found Qian Ning standing in the compartment, and his heart suddenly moved.

"Speaking of which, when the original minister went to Xuanfu, he was angry and Jingyang Bo led the troops out of Zhangjiakou Fort, if it weren't for Qian Ning's thousands of troops to take the first rank of general and win the first victory in one fell swoop, this would have laid the foundation, and there would have been no big victory in the future. It seems like yesterday, but it's hard to imagine that it was two years ago. ”

Qian Ning was distracted, and suddenly heard Liu Jin cough heavily, and after a look, he realized that it was Zhu Houzhao who suddenly looked at him. Because he didn't hear what Xu Xun said just now, he could only pretend to hang his head respectfully, but the next moment he heard Zhu Houzhao say something that made him shocked.

"That's right, Qian Ning did such a miracle last time, and he went all the way to the top, this time he simply let him follow you, you are a lucky general, he is a brave general, so invincible!"

Through the mouth of the little emperor to say this meaning, Xu Xun also looked at Qian Ning, and saw that his face showed a deep shock, which was completely different from the hesitation and ambition when he went to Xuanfu before, he knew Shenying

Nine times out of ten, the intention will be frustrated. Sure enough, before Qian Ning could speak, Liu Jin said with a smile: "It is his blessing that the emperor favors him, but the news has just come from Lianghuai, and Luo Xiang encountered a little tricky matter when he went to investigate the case

I'm afraid that I will let Qian Ning go out in person. ”

Hearing this, Qian Ning finally breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly knelt down on one knee in fear and said: "The minister didn't dare to be called the emperor's brave general, it was only a fluke before he could succeed, thanks to the large number of Lord Pingbei, he never blamed the minister for acting without authorization." ”

"Also, there are talented people in the country, you built miracles last time, this time you will give others the opportunity to be in the limelight! I remember Xu Xun, the Cao family brothers around you are all good! As soon as Liu Jin and Qian Ning opened their mouths one after another, Zhu Houzhao thought that Xu Xun was not going to fight this time, so he waved his hand disapprerovingly, "Forget it, I will pick a few good hands for you to ensure that you are safe and sound all the way." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Next is some ordinary auspicious words, from Gu Dayong to Liu Jin all said a basket, Xu Xun was half drunk by Zhu Houzhao, and when he left the palace, Ruisheng, who was ordered to send a ride, saw two small fire people carrying Xu Xun with a stool,

Xu Xun was still burping on his head, and couldn't help but say: "After leaving Beijing, Pingbei Boke must drink less wine." The people of the Northwest are fierce, and they are all strong liquors when they are drunk, cold wine hurts the liver, hot wine hurts the stomach, and the body is heavy! ”

Qian Ning, who had the excuse of going back to the factory in the company, saw Ruisheng talking like this, while Xu Xun, who was a little drunk, only mumbled, and he couldn't help but laugh and said: "Grandpa Rui is really worried about the old feelings, there are so many people around Pingbeibo now, on that occasion, can there be no one to block the wine for him?" ”

"There is a return, and a reminder is a reminder." After all, Rayson also felt that he was a little nosy, and after answering a word, he couldn't help but glance at Qian Ning, and suddenly asked, "Many people in the palace want to go on this trip with their entourage Zhang, but Lord Qian can't do without it, it's a pity." ”

"yes, yes......"

Qian Ning replied perfunctorily, but he sneered in his heart. Zhang Yong and Xu Xun follow firmly, no matter how great the credit is, a eunuch cannot be knighted, at most it will benefit his family. And he left the inner factory alone, and went out with his eyes, even if it was true..., if he built a miracle again, could he still be knighted in a war? On the battlefield, he had already tried it once, and now he didn't want to take risks like this. Besides, I have been away from the capital for a long time, who knows after I come back

Could that seat still be his?

Seeing that the Xi'an Gate had arrived, Ruisheng motioned to the two little firefighters to put down their stools, and personally stepped forward to put Xu Xun's right arm on his shoulder, and walked out step by step. When he got out of the deep hole, he muttered in a low voice: "Young master, you must be careful this time." ”

"Don't worry, I'm very afraid of death!"

Suddenly hearing this voice in his ears, Latham couldn't help but be startled, and looked sideways, only to find that Xu Xun's eyes were clear, although the wine in his mouth was still heavy, it was clear that he was not drunk. He was about to speak, when he heard another voice in his ear.

"It's that you don't have to be so honest in the palace, except for the person who holds my token to come to you, don't pay attention to anything else, even if Gonggong Xiao's people come to you to do something. I have already told Gonggong Xiao that he will never let people ask you for anything. If something really happens, you just take care of yourself, and don't do anything like last time! ”

"Young Master......"

"Remember, take care of yourself!"

PS: I saw another book by a classmate "Wealth and Glory", cough cough, that's irrelevant, this book hasn't finished so soon,...... I finally let Xiao Xu pry Liu Jin's countless corners, and there is also Zhengde Chaohe

After that, all kinds of outstanding people, how can you do it without taking them out for a good walk? . ）