Coming in was a governor under the cabinet, and the people sitting in this hall were all senior officials of the first and second grades of the official residence, and he was also trembling, and he didn't even dare to breathe, and reported softly: "Cabinet Elder, my lords, the urgent report of the governor of Xuanfu." ”

"Is it Zhang Nai's recital?" The questioner was Zhang Fuhua, the imperial historian of the Left Governor.

During the Qin and Han dynasties, there was a saying of the nine Qings, and in the Sui and Tang dynasties, six ministries were set up, and when it came to the Ming Dynasty, the six ministries and nine Qings have been combined into one word, that is, the six Shangshu and the chief of the general administration of the general government envoy Guan Tong political envoy, the chief of the Dali Temple, the chief inspector of the left governor of the imperial history, this is the Ming Dynasty political axe in charge of the nine highest officials in charge of the country's work, collectively known as the six ministries of the nine secretaries plus the cabinet scholars, this is the highest authority of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhang Fuhua has not said anything before, mainly because the matter discussed has nothing to do with his function. The duty of the imperial history is to impeach and picket, but if there is a mistake, in the whole matter, there are some things to do with it, but if the biggest mistake is the current Zhengde Emperor, he does not dare to impeach the emperor, but he has to wait for the emperor to come back to have room for him to play.

So it's not that he didn't want to talk before, it's just that he doesn't have room to speak. And although Zhang Nai is now the governor, he also holds the position of the imperial envoy, so he opened his mouth to inquire, firstly, in order to show his existence, and secondly, he did not want this letter to be sent to him directly.

"Back to Lord Zhang, it is indeed an urgent report from Governor Zhang, there are two letters, one to the cabinet, and the other is to the Metropolitan Procuratorate." The governor bowed and replied.

Liu Jian ignored so much, and said in a deep voice: "Bring it to me." ”

"Elder Liu Ge, please." The governor respectfully presented the letter and withdrew.

Liu Jian took the letter steadily, opened it and looked at it carefully.

Since it is an urgent report from the Xuanfu, the content of this letter is likely to determine the fate of the Ming Dynasty, and even the adults who have been in the sea for a long time are very nervous. Except for the heavy breathing of everyone, the pavilion was quiet until Liu Jian put down the first letter and opened the second one.

Although Liu Ge Lao's complexion did not change, those who were familiar with him could see that there was a relieved look in his eyes, and everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Liu Jian read the first letter for a long time, but the second letter, he just swept it with his gaze, and then put it aside.

Liu Jian stood up solemnly, saluted in the direction of the temple, and said in a deep voice: "Thanks to the blessing of the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty, Your Majesty is safe and sound, Zhang Nai's surname is calm and commanded properly, and the Tartars are also returning from Xuanfu City." When he was together, everyone naturally didn't dare to slack off, and when they listened to him, they were all relieved.

Liu Jian turned his head to Zhang Shihua and said with a smile: "Lord Zhang, the Metropolitan Procuratorate is really full of talents, and this time there are many battles." ”

"Your Majesty is now in Xuanfu City?" Liu Daxia was already impatient, and it was easy to wait for Liu Jian to read the letter, and he also asked hurriedly.

Liu Jian nodded slowly.

"Lucky to invite the heavens, sure enough, the destiny of the Ming Dynasty is endless," Liu Daxia also sighed repeatedly, and reminded the old story: "In this case, we already know where Your Majesty is, we should go to meet the holy car as soon as possible, without further ado, a few scholars should not move lightly, although the Tartars are defeated for a while, it is difficult to guarantee that they will not come again, so the official will lead 3,000 battalions to meet the guards." ”

The 3,000 battalion was one of the three major battalions of the Ming Dynasty's forbidden army, which was originally composed of 3,000 cavalry, so it was called the 3,000 battalion. By the time of Zhengde, there have been many changes, and it is no longer a pure cavalry unit, but the cavalry is still numerous, and Liu Daxia proposed to ride out of Beijing twice, both mentioning 3,000 battalions.

Liu Jian shook his head and said: "At this time, it is an eventful time, Liu Shangshu is the head of the military department, how can he act rashly?" Besides, His Majesty can't linger in the Xuanfu, if there is no effective person to urge, I am afraid that he will not return to Beijing. First, the identity is suitable, and secondly, in the matter of advising His Majesty, Ziqiao is also more effective, what do you think? ”

Liu Jian naturally wouldn't let Liu Daxia go to meet the holy driver, Liu is already the secretary of the military department, if his reputation rises again, will it be difficult for him to enter the cabinet? This old man is stupid on the surface, but in fact, hehe, who can gain a foothold in the center of the Ming Dynasty, which one is a fuel-efficient lamp? Liu Jian had a mirror in his heart, and he was not allowed.

"Liu Ge's words are reasonable, but Lord Liu's worries are not without worry." The one who spoke was Min Jue, the secretary of the Criminal Department, who was known for his old and stubborn surname, and Hongzhi once said: I know that Min Jue is old, and talents are rare, but he is too difficult. Seeing that it was him who spoke, Liu Jian didn't say anything, he didn't want to argue with him, just to see what he had to say.

"The Tartar's movements are not yet clear, and if they do go and return, and happen to meet the Holy Driver, wouldn't it be bad? Although Lord Xie is highly respected, he is ...... in this military affairs It is necessary to know that the soldiers are fierce and dangerous, and the affairs of the soldiers need to be decided, which must not be ignored...... It's not a blessing for the court. ”

After Min Qi finished speaking, the cabinet fell silent again, although Liu Daxia was suspected of competing for merit, but everyone didn't want Xie Qian to monopolize the credit, after all, Xie Qian's performance after the accident, everyone also saw it in their eyes, and they were a little disdainful. If Yu Shaobao was also like Xie Daxue back then, I am afraid that the Tartars would have invaded Yanjing City, where is the Ming Dynasty today?

Besides, what Liu Daxia and Min Jue are worried about is not groundless, if they can't make a noise, they will mobilize the army, but they can go with light troops, which can ensure that His Majesty will be safe when the Tartars come again? Therefore, everyone looked different, but no one spoke.

Seeing this, Liu Jian also frowned, and couldn't make up his mind for a while. If Xie Qian is forced to go out to welcome, then the responsibility will be on him, the first assistant, not to mention that the holy car is ridden by the Tartars, even if the holy car is shocked by the Tartars, I am afraid that he will be in big trouble.

Although the location of Shoufu is infinitely beautiful, this scenery is also on the dangerous peak, and it is stared at by countless people, only a little bit of a pool, that is the realm of no return, how can he not be cautious. Liu Jian didn't look at Xie Qian, but turned his attention to Li Dongyang, who was the most resourceful and good at dealing with this chaotic situation.

Seeing the stalemate situation here, with Li Dongyang's old scheming, he naturally knew what everyone was thinking, and he also had a case in his heart, so he asked unhurriedly: "Brother Xixian, the first letter from Governor Zhang is about His Majesty, I don't know what the second letter is, that is, the one that is clearly going to be delivered to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, what is the above matter?" ”

Everyone else was also a little curious, but what Liu Jian said just now was more important, so no one asked for a while. Now that Li Dongyang asked, everyone was also curious, and their eyes were once again focused on Scholar Liu.

"Governor Zhang is worthy of being born in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, even if the holy car is in the city, and there are Tartars raging outside the city, he still does not forget to advise the young master, such a calm and meticulous heart is indeed a pillar of the material." As he spoke, Liu Jian smiled slightly and said:

"Your Majesty traveled to Xuanfu City, and met a boy named Xie Hong, this person is an unlearned and unskilled person, although he has been educated by a sage, but he does not want to forge ahead, he specializes in some strange silver skills, and he is a ...... who is not a good person" Speaking of this, he suddenly lost his words, turned to Zeng Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, and saluted: "Lord Zeng, the old man has not pointed out, please forgive me." ”

Although he is the secretary of the six departments, Zeng Jian's ranking is the last of the six, and the people do not pay attention to craftsmen, let alone the court? If it weren't for the fact that the ancestral system had set up a ministry of works, and it was difficult for others to take over the complicated fortifications, the adults in the court would have been eager to turn the six parts into five, which would have been in line with their hearts.

In the past, although the Ministry of Industry was in charge of this technical department, how could anyone learn craftsmen with the respect of Jinshi? It's just a matter of looking at the general situation, and then taking charge of it as a whole, and the details are not asked.

But as we all know, Zeng Jian is an outlier, in the Ministry of Industry, he has to participate in everything, and in many places he is even more proficient than craftsmen, which is incomprehensible. Originally, there were still people who persuaded him, but he just didn't listen, and after a long time, everyone was alienated from him.

When discussing important matters, Zeng Jian's identity was here, and he was present, but he basically never expressed his opinion, so even Liu Jian ignored him, and it was not until he talked about Xie Hong that he was shocked to realize that he was suspected of alluding to Zeng Jian, so he paid a slight compliment.

He is the first assistant, and he can't be negligent in his bearing, Xie Qian has just been attacked and can't fight back, isn't it because of the gaffe last time?

"It's okay, it's okay, please continue to talk about it." Zeng Jian smiled, and he didn't care.

"Today's surname, everyone knows it, and the old man doesn't say much, and he will work hard to persuade you in the future." Liu Jian arched his hand to the west, and said: "This person has done a lot of tricks in Xuanfu, according to Zhang Nai's letter, His Majesty seems to have listened to the rumors of Xuanfu when he went to Xuanfu, so he was tempted." This time, Xie Hong took the opportunity to cling to him, and he was already by His Majesty's side. ”

"This person is so unbearable, if he is by His Majesty's side, I am afraid that he will be a courtier again! The Eight Tigers are still undecided, and there is another Xie Hong in this room......" Liu Daxia said angrily: "Since Zhang Nai is by His Majesty's side, why don't you dissuade him?" ”

"Zhang Nai's letter is for this matter, although he wept and wept blood for advice, how could His Majesty insist on not listening, he is also alone, so he went to Beijing to find Lord Zhang for help." Liu Jian sighed: "The state affairs are difficult, and it is only right that everyone should work together." ”

He had already pointed out, but Shoufu spoke, and no matter whether everyone understood the meaning of his words or not, or was alluded to by him, they didn't dare to slack off, and bowed down and responded: "I dare not care." ”

Liu Jian nodded and asked Li Dongyang, "Binzhi, I don't know what this matter has to do with the matter of welcoming the holy car?" ”

"It doesn't have anything to do with it, it's just that I'm just asking one more question for the sake of prudence." Li Dongyang shook his head slowly and said, "It's actually not difficult to welcome the holy car. ”

"Oh?" Liu Jianzi leaned forward slightly, a little interested: "How do you say this?" ”

"If Your Majesty really went to Xuanfu for that Xie Hong, then, since the purpose has been achieved, presumably Your Majesty's wish is fulfilled, and You Xing will not be so strong. Even if it wasn't, it had been more than half a month since the first day of the new year, and His Majesty's interest should have decreased slightly. At this time, Gyeonggi is uneasy, and it is not appropriate for us to move lightly, so it is better to jointly send the Xuanfu to the Xuanfu and urge His Majesty to return to Beijing. ”

Speaking of this, Li Dongyang paused slightly, observed everyone's reactions, and saw that everyone present bowed slightly, and looked like he thought it was true, and he continued: "Presumably, Your Majesty will also be shaken when he sees Song Shu, if he returns to Beijing, it is the best, if not, then Lao Ziqiao will go." ”

Among the three scholars, Liu Jian is the oldest and the oldest; Although Xie Qian is also over sixty years old, he is the youngest of them, so Li Dongyang is also commensurate with his words.

"Well," Liu Jian bowed slightly, and said: "Bin Zhi is really serious, this is a good word, but if His Majesty gets up and returns to Beijing when he sees the letter, what should he do?" ”

"If Your Majesty returns to Beijing immediately, it will be a great blessing for the country." Li Dongyang said with a smile: "The border army of Xuanzhen has always been fierce and good at fighting, and Governor Zhang has the courage to do things, and he is calm in trouble, and the next battle of Xuanfu City is also a battle that makes the Tartars flee to the north, presumably it is also quite insightful in military affairs, so let Governor Zhang lead the border army to escort His Majesty back to Beijing." ”

Liu Jianfu praised: "Very good, when he returns to Beijing, Zhang Nai does not have to go back to Xuanfu, he will be rewarded for his merits, just stay in the court and serve in the central government, and the governor of Xuanfu can appoint others." What do you think? ”

Li Dongyang's proposal is comprehensive, and everyone thinks about it carefully, and there is indeed no flaw. Zhang Nai was already on the side of the Son of Heaven, and it was only right to be escorted by him, and when the saint arrived in the capital and the hundred officials went out to greet him together, he was naturally led by a scholar, and no one could steal the limelight from Liu Gelao.

If someone forcibly opposes it, but it seems to be selfish, in that case, the first assistant Liu Daxue is not easy to mess with, even Liu Daxia is silent at this time, just nodding in approval.

"It's just ......," Hubu Shangshu Han Wen said hesitantly, "According to Lord Zhang's letter, there is another courtier by His Majesty's side. Only the Eight Tigers have already created such a situation before, and one more person will make it even worse? With this group of people in front of him, how can His Majesty restrain his surname? A few elders, all the adults, should we also come up with a charter? ”

"It's just a few annihilators, and they can still turn the sky upside down?" Liu Daxia was rejected several times when he invited himself out of Beijing, and he was on fire, and at this time he also took the opportunity to say: "When that cadre arrives in the capital, the old man will kill them all with a knife, if His Majesty is to blame, just come to find the old man." ”

"Lord Liu's words are wrong." Scholar Xie blamed himself for more than ten days, and finally got the news of Zhengde and peace, and his heart was happy, and his mood was very different at this time.

Recalling Liu Daxia and the others' many robberies of suitable talents, he couldn't help but be annoyed, and took the opportunity to refute: "Lord Liu is the minister of the center, how can he follow the actions of the butcher in the market? Whether it's the Eight Tigers or Xie Hong, it's just a few small courtiers, and they can be destroyed, why not Liu Shangshu? ”

Zhang Fuhua, the imperial envoy of the left capital, also echoed: "This Xie Hong is also because of Zhang Nai's negligence, so he took advantage of the situation and climbed to His Majesty's side. Advise the Son of Heaven to depose and annihilate the courtiers, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate will take care of it, so please rest assured that the cabinet elders and all the lords will be relieved. ”

Li Dongyang frowned, and wanted to say something, but Liu Jian was very satisfied when he heard this, waved his sleeves, and said: "This is very good, Binzhi, the matter of repairing the book should be handled quickly, and the rest can be discussed today, all adults have affairs with them, so let's disperse." ”

Everyone got up and said yes, Li Dongyang was also helpless, but Liu Jian had already gotten up and left, and he couldn't say any more, so he could only sigh and repair the book.

The others were either disappointed or relieved, they didn't stay long, and they left in a hurry, but Zeng Shangshu, who had been ignored by everyone, had a worried or happy face, a cloudy and sunny face, and a heavy look, but no one paid attention to him, and in the end, he was like Li Dongyang, sighed, and turned around.

(To be continued)