With Xu Liang's commitment, Xu Gelao's attitude changed faster than anyone else, drinking medicine on time, eating on time, and taking the initiative to cooperate with the doctor's diagnosis and treatment. The complexion is getting better day by day.

When the governor's yamen learned of this, they were very happy.

Yu Dazhong and Wang Xian learned from Xu Ge Lao that Xu Liang had promised to send 5,000 soldiers into Shanxi to help quell the chaos, and the two came over to thank them.

"Brother Xu understands the righteousness this time and helps him, and I remember it in my heart. In the future, Brother Xu will have a place where Yu Mou, even if he speaks, Yu Mou will definitely go all out. Yu Dazhong said very sincerely, he is a pragmatic person, although he and Wang Xian were willing to ask many times before, Xu Liang did not agree. But in the final result, Xu Liang still agreed to send troops to support, and Yu Dazhong was very grateful for this.

Wang Xian also said: "Brother Xu, I won't say much if I see anything else, this favor, Wang Fatzi took it." ”

Xu Liang smiled slightly, Xu Liang also had his own considerations for sending troops to Shanxi. Before, he insisted on not increasing his troops in Shanxi, because the Turpan war contained most of Shaanxi's troops, and the officials in Shanxi were not good people. Xu Liang did not increase his troops, and he also had the idea of making these officials suffer a little.

However, this time, Xu Ge Lao began to go on a hunger strike, and Xu Liang considered giving Xu Ge Lao a little face. What's more critical is that Wen Tiren jumped up and down in the Jingshi, preparing for the promotion to the first assistant, and if Xu Ge Lao remained in Chang'an, then the situation in the capital would get out of control. Xu Liang needed Xu Ge Lao to return to the capital as soon as possible.

"To reinforce the soldiers in Shanxi, I have already ordered the iron head to be mobilized, and when Xu Ge Lao is better, you will set off with Xu Ge Lao. Ge Lao returned to Beijing, and you stayed in Shanxi. "Now that he has decided to increase his troops, Xu Liang's attitude towards Yu Dazhong and Wang Xian is much better." However, I have one more condition. ”

"Brother Xu, you say."

A hint of annoyance flashed in Xu Liang's eyes, he sneered, and said: "My reinforcements to Shanxi can only be attributed to the commander of Cao Wenzhao, the general soldier of Shanding, and the rest of the people cannot be used." ”

Cao Wenzhao had been in Shaanxi for a while before, and Yu Dazhong and Wang Xian both knew about this situation. Yu Dazhong nodded, thinking of another tiger general in Shanxi, so he asked curiously: "General Cao is the chief soldier of Shanxi, and it is reasonable for him to be in command." It's just that Zuo Liangyu is also in Shanxi, he is a famous general in Liaodong, and he fought bravely, so it should be okay to allocate some troops to General Zuo, right? ”

Xu Liang sneered and said in a deep voice: "The reason why I said these words is to prevent my soldiers from Shaanxi from falling into the hands of Zuo Liangyu. ”

"Huh?" Yu Dazhong looked at Xu Liang in amazement, and when he saw Xu Liang's look of annoyance, he couldn't help but secretly wonder, where did this Zuo Liangyu offend this powerful governor of Shaanxi, so that he held a grudge?

"What's the matter, Brother Yu, you can't do it?" Xu Liang saw that Yu Dazhong did not respond, and asked unhappily.

Yu Dazhong put away those suspicions, and hurriedly patted his chest and promised: "Brother Xu, don't worry, I will hand over all your 5,000 soldiers to Cao Wenzhao, as for General Zuo Liangyu, let him find a way to recruit troops by himself." ”

When Yu Dazhong and Wang Xian were about to leave, Xu Liang left Wang Xian alone. beckoning Wang Xian to sit down, Xu Liang looked at him and said in a deep voice: "Brother Wang, I have a reluctant request." ”

Wang Xian looked at Xu Liang suspiciously, arched his hand and smiled: "Brother Xu, do you and I still need to be so polite?" If there is anything, you can just say. ”

Xu Liang sighed lightly, his expression was solemn, and he said slowly: "Elder Xu Ge has decided to give up the position of first assistant, Wang Xian should already know about this?" ”

Wang Xian nodded.

"Wen Tiren, this old thing, is jumping up and down in the capital, wanting to seek the position of first assistant, if nothing else, the position of first assistant must be him. This person has a deep relationship with this official, and if he becomes the first assistant, my life will probably be difficult. ”

Wang Xian seemed to understand, and said in surprise: "Brother Xu, do you want to disturb Wen Tiren's dream of Shoufu?" Wang Xian turned around and frowned: "Now there are only three people in the cabinet: Xu Guangqi, Wen Tiren, and Sun Chengzong. Xu Ge Lao took the initiative to give up the position of first assistant, and Sun Chengzong seemed to have no interest in the position of first assistant. Brother, the position of the old head of the Wen Pavilion, we can't stop it. ”

Xu Liang shook his head lightly and said, "I also know that Wen Tiren's ascension is a foregone conclusion. So I'm going to find another way. ”

Wang Xian looked at Xu Liang and said in a deep voice, "What does Brother Xu need me to do?" ”

Xu Liang said: "Wen Tiren is on top, we can't stop it." In order to prevent Wen Tiren's family from becoming dominant, I decided to mix sand into it. There are too few ministers, and they must be pushed by the court to supplement the ministers. I would like to ask Brother Wang to bring a letter to Wang Chengen, the celebrant of the celebrant and ask him to take action to support the Imperial Inspectorate and the Imperial Shi Huang Daozhou to be selected as a cabinet minister! ”

Wang Xian was taken aback: "Do you want to help Huang Dao Zhou enter the cabinet?" ”

Wang Xian seemed to know Xu Liang again, and he was full of emotion in his heart: It's really surprising, the Jianchang Dian Shi who worked with him a few years ago is now not only holding heavy troops, but also has begun to control the court! This rate of growth frightened Wang Xian.

Seeing Xu Liang nodding solemnly in acknowledgement, Wang Xian arched his hand and said, "Don't worry, brother, I will definitely bring your words." ”

Xu Liang thought for a while, and then added: "If possible, please ask the prince to try to let the election of the first assistant be carried out after the addition of cabinet ministers." ”

Wang Xian was stunned for a moment, and then understood Xu Liang's intentions. There are only two things for the court to promote this time, one is to elect the first assistant, and the other is to supplement the cabinet ministers. Although it is only a little bit of an adjustment to the order in which events appear, the difference is particularly large. If the matter of electing the first assistant is placed in front of the cabinet ministers, after Wen Tiren is successfully promoted, with this person's villainous nature, he will definitely abandon the cooperation between him and Xu Ge Lao without hesitation, and instead use the method of Chi I to prevent Huang Daozhou from entering the cabinet.

And if the matter of supplementing the elder of the pavilion is put in the cabinet, since Wen Tiren has not been promoted at that time, there are many variables, especially if he does not follow the intention of Xu Ge Lao and get Huang Daozhou into the cabinet, Wen Tiren will worry that Xu Ge Lao, who has always been true to his word, will regret it!

One before the other, there is a world of difference.

Three days later, Xu Ge Lao argued that his illness was all cured, and urged Xu Liang to send troops to set off. The doctor of the governor's yamen gave Xu Ge Lao a careful examination, and saw that Xu Ge Lao's wind and cold were really too good, so he reported to Xu Liang according to the truth.

Xu Liang immediately spoke, gathered troops that day, and handed over 5,000 Shaanxi soldiers to Yu Dazhong the next day. In order to show his sincerity, Xu Liang also gave Yu Dazhong an additional amount of grain, grass and silver.

Outside Chang'an City, 5,000 soldiers and horses had already set off, and Zhang Yan allocated 200 soldiers from the escorted Beijing soldiers to escort Xu Ge Lao back to Beijing. Xu Liang, Zhang Yan and others bid farewell to Xu Gelao.

Xu Ge Lao stood outside the carriage and said goodbye to Xu Liang and the others, Xu Liang put the bag into the carriage, squeezed his eyes at Xu Ge Lao, and chuckled: "This is the herb that I asked the doctor in the yamen to prepare for Ge Lao, Ge Lao will eat it on time on the road, and when he returns to the capital, his body will definitely be fine." ”

Elder Xu Ge nodded, "Thank you." ”

Xu Liang looked at Xu Ge Lao deeply, and said sincerely: "Take care all the way." ”

Elder Xu Ge looked at him, stroked his long beard, and chuckled: "Xu Liang has nothing else to say to the old man?" ”

Xu Liang thought about it carefully, and said bitterly to Xu Ge: "Next time you come to Shaanxi, don't go on a hunger strike again!" ”

Xu Ge's face turned dark, he threw his sleeves angrily, turned his face to look at Empress Yi'an Zhang Yan, and said respectfully: "Niangniang, the old minister is leaving for Beijing!" Did you go back to Beijing with Lao Chen? ”

Zhang Yan pondered for a while and shook her head slightly, "This palace is very interested in Shaanxi, which is governed by Lord Xu, and I want to stay and take a look." ”

Xu Ge Lao glanced at Zhang Yan deeply, saw that Zhang Yan's eyes were clear, and remembered the intention of arranging her to come to Shaanxi, so he nodded slowly and said respectfully: "Since this is the case, then the old minister will go back to Beijing first." Lord Xu is the governor of Shaanxi, and he holds military power, and Niangniang's safety in Shaanxi is not a problem. Niangniang can stay in Shaanxi for a while, the emperor is there, and the old minister will talk about it. ”

Zhang Yan said: "There is Lao Xu Ge who is old. ”

After Xu Ge Lao said goodbye to Zhang Yan, he plunged into the carriage, and did not poke his head out again until the carriage was far away.

After sending off Xu Gelao, Zhang Yan stayed. Fortunately, Zhang Yan and Feng Suqin, Lou Xian'er are all sisters, and there is no mother's shelf, and then, because Feng Suqin is determined to rectify Liang Ji's account room, the next month, almost all over Shaanxi, Zhang Yan showed great interest in Liang Ji's business, she took off her mother's clothes, changed into casual clothes, and insisted on following Feng Suqin to Liang Ji's properties all over the country.

For Zhang Yan's approach, Xu Liang didn't have much objection, Shaanxi is now peaceful, Feng Suqin accompanied and arranged enough Tsing Yi guards as escorts, Xu Liang had nothing to worry about, so he let Zhang Yan and Feng Suqin go.

Moreover, Xu Liang also has to make some careful preparations for the upcoming court promotion, Zhang Yan is somewhat inconvenient to stay in the governor's yamen mansion, for this reason, Xu Liang is even more happy to see Zhang Yan go with Feng Suqin.

One day in March of the sixth year of Chongzhen, Xu Liang appeared in the Liang Army Tun Base in Pingliang Mansion to inspect the training of those newly recruited Liang soldiers. Lu Yifa, the prefect of Pingliang, Wang Qinian, the governor of Shaanxi, Tietou, the commander of the Patrol Division, and Luo Baiguan, the tax department, accompanied by the high-level officials of the governor Yamen.

After making a morale-boosting speech to the three or four thousand recruits, Xu Liang naturally stepped down from the high platform of the school and signaled the generals of the military camp base to continue training with these recruits. Xu Liang and a group of officials walked casually in the camp.

Tietou followed Xu Liang's side, and reported the situation in Shanxi that Tsing Yiwei had inquired about as he walked: "Xu Ge Lao followed Yu Dazhong's team into Taiyuan City, and stayed in Taiyuan City for two days before returning to Beijing again. After Yu Dazhong and Wang Xian entered Taiyuan with the 5,000 Liang troops sent by the adults, they did hand over their troops to the commander of Cao Wenzhao, the chief soldier of Shanxi. According to the news transmitted yesterday, Cao Wenzhao has recaptured five or six cities from the people's army with these soldiers and horses. ”

Xu Liang nodded, in this way, Yu Dazhong really listened to Xu Liang's explanation.

"What about Zuo Liangyu? What is he doing now? Xu Liang asked casually.

Tietou smiled and said: "That Zuo Liangyu did not get soldiers from Yu Dazhong, it is said that after a big quarrel with Yu Dazhong, he left Taiyuan with dozens of personal soldiers and went to the south. Where, exactly, there is no return at the moment. ”

When Xu Liang heard this, he felt a burst of happiness. "This Zuo Liangyu actually dares to be disrespectful to his own official, if he doesn't teach him a lesson, he won't have a long memory!"

All his subordinates heard that Xu Liang injured Zuo Liangyu's wrist with a knife in the Yamen of Shanxi Governor's Yamen, and couldn't help laughing.

Xu Liang asked Wang Qinian again, "How are you prepared for the things pushed by the court?" ”

Wang Qinian arched his hand and said: "According to the meaning of the adults, in the court, Wang Guoguang, the secretary of the Ministry of Officials, Li Tengfang, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, the adults of Taichang Temple and Guanglu Temple have all been dotted, and several adults have also replied, expressing their willingness to contribute to the adults. As for Sun Chengzong, the governor of Jiliao, the lower officials have already sent people to Liaodong with silver and things, but so far, although Sun Ge Lao has accepted the things, there is still no reply. ”

Xu Liang frowned imperceptibly, and said worriedly: "Although Sun Chengzong is the governor of Jiliao, as far as I know, Yang Guodong, the secretary of the military department, once stayed under Sun Ge Lao and has a lot of respect for Sun Ge Lao. If Sun Chengzong is taken, then the military department Shangshu will be equivalent to taking it together. ”

Wang Qinian responded in a deep voice, but for people like Sun Chengzong, Wang Qinian had no good way. Xu Liang pondered for a while and instructed: "Send a message to Huang Daozhou in the capital, and ask him to try to do the work of Sun Ge Lao again, and explain the stakes thoroughly." Sun Chengzong is a smart man, and he will know what is best for him. ”

"Yes." Wang Qinian said.

"After Xu Ge returned to Beijing, what did he do?"

Wang Qinian shook his head: "Xu Ge Lao returned to the capital, went to court on time every day, went home on time, and looked like he was doing everything step by step, so he couldn't see anything." ”

"Did he talk to Wen Tiren?"

Wang Qinian pondered for a while before he said, "...... I don't know. Xu Ge Lao behaved too normally, and now there are two people in the cabinet, Xu Guangqi and Wen Tiren, and the cabinet is on duty and heavily guarded, Xu Ge Lao may have talked to Wen Tiren, but Tsing Yi Wei has not found out for the time being. ”

Xu Liang's face was calm, and he said categorically: "Explore again!" ”

The group walked and chatted, and unconsciously walked near the camp gate, and suddenly saw dozens of Liang soldiers surrounded by the camp gate, and an angry shout came.

"It's all said, the governor, and no one is there! If you block the camp gate again, Hugh blames General Ben for being rude! ”

"This general, you just say it! I'm Guyuan Zhizhou, the eldest brother of the governor! Dear big brother! Please go in and report it, the governor will definitely meet me!" ”

Xu Liang and Tietou both heard this person's voice and couldn't help but look at it in surprise.

Xu Liang's eldest brother, Xu Jiang is not in Guyuan City to be his Guyuan Zhizhou with peace of mind, how did he find the Juntun base? (To be continued.) )