After returning to the cabinet, Wen Ge sat behind his desk, silent, silent for a long time, the expression on his face was uncertain, one moment doubtful, one moment panicked, one moment unwilling, one moment depressed, all kinds of emotions were staged on Wen Ge Old face.

Elder Wen Ge could not take Empress Zhou's words to heart, but he couldn't help but pay attention to Emperor Chongzhen's attitude. Just half an hour ago, Emperor Chongzhen and Wen Ge Lao had a very secret conversation in the Yang Xin Palace, and the people present, in addition to Chongzhen and Wen Ge Lao, were only Si Li Bingbi Wang Chengen, and the people waiting in the palace were all driven out by Emperor Chongzhen.

From beginning to end, Emperor Chongzhen's voice was very soft and gentle, just like he used to chat with Wen Ge Lao. Emperor Chongzhen first sighed about the rumors about the outside that have been in the limelight recently, and then talked about Emperor Chongzhen's accession to the throne, and thanked Wen Ge for his help to the emperor in state affairs.

Although the emperor is young, he is a person who knows how to repay his kindness. In front of Wen Ge Lao, Chongzhen expressed his respect for the imperial sister-in-law Zhang Yan, and sincerely hoped that Zhang Yan could recuperate in the palace with peace of mind, although the imperial sister-in-law was too young.

Emperor Chongzhen stared at Wen Ge Lao with burning eyes, and looked at Wen Ge Lao with great appreciation. Chongzhen said that he was very angry when he heard the rumors about the emperor's sister-in-law Zhang Yan outside, but because it involved the royal face, this kind of thing should not be investigated in a big way, and it is not appropriate to hand over this kind of matter to the people below to investigate. After all, Zhou Shoufu and Wen Ge Lao were also present at that time, and they were half insiders.

Wen Ge listened. Although the emperor didn't say anything explicitly, he was as smart as Wen Ge Lao. Naturally, I can understand the meaning of Emperor Chongzhen's words.

Chongzhen was very polite, feeling that he had almost finished talking, so he politely watched Wen Ge Lao leave, from beginning to end, Emperor Chongzhen did not ask the cabinet to do anything.

When Elder Wen Ge left the Heart Cultivation Palace, he could deeply feel that the emperor's gaze on him behind him was so cold.

Wen Ge sat stunned for a long time, and finally, with a long sigh helplessly, called a priest. Called a confidant official of the Metropolitan Procuratorate into the cabinet.

Not long after, a member of the Metropolitan Procuratorate walked in respectfully, stood in front of Elder Wen Ge, and said, "Elder Ge, are you looking for me?" ”

Wen Ge Lao's voice sounded very tired, and he waved his hand to the middle of the matter, and said abruptly: "You dare to tell those people quickly, the later plans have been canceled." ”

They were all taken aback by the matter, and said anxiously: "Elder Ge." It's all arranged! The excerpts have already been handed to the General Administration. ”

Wen Ge Lao knocked heavily on the table and shouted, "Then I have to come back!" ”

"Elder Ge, come out. Is something wrong? ”

Elder Wen Ge looked at Du Zhi angrily and shouted, "Didn't you hear what the old man said? Don't ask so much, do it! ”

They all made Wen Ge Lao angry when he saw it. He didn't dare to ask any more, and after Shi Li, he hurried to the political secretary.

"Alas......"

Wen Ge felt so tired. Just a few words, it was as if all the strength of the whole body had been used up. Slumped in the Taishi's chair, looking up at the roof of the cabinet in a daze.

suddenly remembered that such an important matter had not yet ventilated Shoufu Zhou Yanru. Wen Ge Lao stood up, sighed, and walked towards Zhou Yanru's office again.

In the Dongjiang Annex, Xu Liang was frowning and listening to Tie Yun's investigation of Wen Tiren.

"According to what you say, Old Man Wen is really a rare Qing official, a virtuous minister?" Xu Liang said with a sneer.

Tietou scratched his head helplessly, and said with a wry smile: "Young Master, this is really a hell." Wen Tiren is a wicked person, since he joined the office, he has never accepted any bribes, and there is no evidence of his stammering with the officials. And this person's behavior seems to be really a big upright gentleman, he doesn't gamble money or go to the kiln, he marries a lady at home, and he doesn't even have a concubine. This...... Such a person, we have been investigating for so long, and we have not found a place to start. ”

Tietou was very distressed, and Xu Liang was also surprised.

He was put on a stand by Wen Tiren and was almost killed by him. If you don't pay tribute to Wen Tiren, Xu Liang himself is sorry for himself.

After twisting his brows in the study two or three times, Xu Liang stared at the iron head and asked, "Wen Tiren is not easy to start, what about his family?" ”

Tietou thought for a while and said, "Wen Tiren has three sons under his knees, Wen Yan, Wen Kan, and Wen Ji." Among them, Wen Yan is the eldest son, he can't study, he is idle at home, Wen Kan and Wen Ji are now studying in Guozijian. ”

"This old man is quite capable of giving birth." Xu Liang sneered, "Come and don't be rude!" Immediately pointed to Wei Tietou: "Ah Tie, you and Yan Qi will calculate and calculate, and find a way to give the eldest son of the Wen family the whole thing." ”

"Hey." Tietou had this idea for a long time, but he thought that his young master had said before that it would not hurt his wife and children, so he didn't take action, and now that he saw that Xu Liang had made up his mind, he secretly thought that he would give Prince Wen a whole hand.

The two were about to leave the study, when they suddenly saw Huang Daozhou, the imperial historian of the capital, hurriedly walking in.

"Your Excellency, I just got the news." Huang Daozhou arched his hand and said: "An hour ago, a member of the Metropolitan Procuratorate asked for the three letters handed over earlier to the General Administration Department in the middle of the matter. This is the person who is the elder Wen Ge in the matter. ”

Xu Liang looked at Huang Daozhou in surprise and asked, "What kind of trouble is this old horseman going to make?" ”

Huang Daozhou smiled and said: "According to the news from the palace, the queen mother once issued an edict to the cabinet, and Wen Ge was specially called by the emperor to the Heart Cultivation Hall for questioning. According to the lower officials, it must be the emperor and queen who put pressure on the cabinet, and Wen Ge couldn't stand it. ”

Xu Liang understood in a blink of an eye, and sneered: "So what is written in those three letters is definitely not a good thing." Most of it was Wen Tiren's next killer move to impeach me, but unfortunately it was reluctantly withdrawn. ”

Huang Daozhou's eyes showed a fierce light, and he suggested to Xu Liang strangely: "My lord, do you think you want to arrange for our people to also impeach your lord?" Help Wen Ge get old? Don't worry, my lord, there is such a person in the hands of the lower officials. On the bright side, he is still a student of Wen Gelao. ”

The iron head was in a hurry. "Lord Huang, what are you doing here? Isn't it a great thing that Wen Lao Pifu withdrew the performance and did not impeach the adult? He didn't tell him. Why should you cause trouble for adults? ”

Huang Daozhou smiled and groaned, only looking at Xu Liang, waiting for Xu Liang's meaning.

Xu Liang was stunned for a moment, and then immediately understood the intention of Huang Daozhou. Obviously, Wen Tiren couldn't withstand the pressure in the palace, and all plans were forced to run aground. At this time, if Huang Daozhou arranged for Wen Ge's old students to impeach Xu Liang again, it would inevitably cause further twists and turns. This matter fell into the eyes of the emperor and empress, that is, Wen Ge Lao did not take the emperor and empress in his eyes at all! The nature is very serious.

"Dao Zhou, you're too bad!" Xu Liang smiled. "I like this digging hole."

Tietou blinked his eyes and didn't know what to do, Huang Daozhou smiled modestly and said, "Where, Xiaguan also learned from you." Since the adults also agree, then the lower official will go back and make arrangements! ”

"Alas," Xu Liang sighed regretfully and said, "Forget it." ”

Huang Daozhou was stunned and asked, "My lord? ”

Xu Liang shook his head lightly and said, "Although this pit is deep enough to bury Old Wen Ge alive." But at the same time, it also implicated Yi'an Niangniang in the palace again. I saw that the emperor and queen were very concerned about this Yi'an Niangniang. Annoyed Yi'an Niangniang, I was worried that it would outweigh the loss. ”

Huang Daozhou listened, pondered for a while, nodded and said, "Since the adults have concerns." Then the matter will be stopped. ”

Xu Liang actually has a layer of meaning that has not been spoken, in addition to the factors of the emperor and queen, Empress Yi'an Zhang Yan herself. It's not a good stubble.

Tietou went out to find Yan Qi to discuss how to set up Prince Wen. Xu Liang and Huang Daozhou discussed things softly as they walked in the corridor of the Dongjiang Annex.

"My lord, Elder Wen Ge failed to frame the adult this time. He's certainly not going to give up. Huang Daozhou said in a deep voice.

"yes." Xu Liang nodded in agreement and said worriedly: "Wen Tiren is a cabinet scholar. and Zhou Yanru are in the same breath, he wants to deal with me, and there are too many tricks available in his hand. There has always been only a thousand days to be a thief, and there is no reason to prevent thieves for a thousand days. How to solve this trouble, I don't have an idea in my heart for the time being. ”

Huang Daozhou groaned and sighed: "My lord, I really can't do it, so I have to take the last road." ”

Xu Liang raised his head suddenly, stared at Huang Daozhou for a long time, shook his head and said, "No." The assassination of the cabinet scholars of the current dynasty was not a trivial matter. The emperor will definitely investigate to the end, and the situation will only get worse at that time. This path cannot be taken unless absolutely necessary. ”

Huang Daozhou also understood that Xu Liang was right. The court has the rules of the court. After walking silently for a while, Huang Daozhou said: "My lord, since you can't get rid of him for the time being, there is only one way to avoid his edge for the time being." ”

"Oh, how?"

Huang Daozhou spoke up slowly, and analyzed: "When the adults are in Beijing, they are under the nose of Wen Tiren, and there are too many aspects that are subject to the cabinet constraints. Adults can't afford to provoke, can't they still hide? Although Wen Tiren is a cabinet scholar, his power is only limited to the court, and when he leaves the Forbidden City, Wen Tiren's words may not be very good. Adults may wish to try to leave the capital temporarily, at least before Xu Ge Lao returns to Beijing, don't dangle under Wen Tiren's nose, presumably, Wen Tiren wants to trouble you, and he will be out of reach. ”

Xu Liang listened, pondered for a while, and suddenly his eyes lit up, and he felt that it made sense. Immediately stroked his palm and smiled: "Dao Zhou is right. When there is a way, there will be outside, and the king's order will not be affected. We can't afford to provoke Old Man Wen for the time being, but we can afford to hide. ”

"If you want to leave the capital, the best place to go is to go back to the northwest." Huang Daozhou suggested again, "The northwest is the place where adults started, and most of the old team in Shaanxi are still there. ”

"Well, that's good." Xu Liang nodded.

Huang Daozhou laughed, approached Xu Liang, and said with a wink: "There is an opportunity now: the people in the northwest are in turmoil under the encirclement and suppression of Yang He, the governor of the three sides. According to the news sent back by Tsing Yi Wei, half a month ago, the people's army broke through Gongchang Mansion, killed Shan Yuxiong, the prefect of Gongchang, and set fire to almost half of Gongchang City. Hong Chengchou, the governor of Yansui, was very dissatisfied with Yang He's Huairou recruitment policy for a long time. ”

Xu Liang looked at Huang Daozhou, "Daozhou, what do you mean ......?" ”

Huang Daozhou said: "What the lower officials mean, you might as well take this opportunity to recommend yourself to the emperor to Shaanxi to quell the chaos." If it can be said that Hong Chengchou, the governor of Yansui, wrote a letter to recommend the adult, then the effect would be even better! ”

When Xu Liang heard this, his eyebrows immediately fluttered, and he pulled Huang Daozhou to turn around and walk in the direction of the study, "Come on, Daozhou, let's go back and calculate ......."

That night, Xu Liang repaired a letter and ordered someone to send it to Yansui Hong Chengchou's mansion in an expedited manner of 300 li.

In the next few days, Xu Liang took the opportunity to go to Tongzhou City, and summoned the chief soldier Dai Feng, the general Sima Qiudao, Luo Baiguan and others in the Tongzhou General Military Mansion, and made some arrangements in detail.

In the days that followed, the court was calm. The rumors in the capital were also secretly suppressed by the government and gradually forgotten.

Xu Liang met Elder Wen Ge in the court, but he still didn't have a good face. However, Elder Wen Ge seemed to have learned to forbear, and when he saw Xu Liang, he didn't see it, he often snorted lightly from the tip of his nose, and then turned his head and walked away.

Xu Liang sneered in his heart: Let you be arrogant for a few more days, and when the time comes, you will look good!

Due to the rumors in the capital, Wen Tiren left a bad impression in the eyes of the emperor and empress, but fortunately, the remedy was made in time, and the situation was brought under control in time, although Xu Liang escaped, but the result finally made Emperor Chongzhen and Empress Zhou basically satisfied.

Elder Wen Ge knew that Emperor Chongzhen's anger in his heart had not subsided, and his attitude towards himself was greatly neglected. Therefore, in the past few days, Wen Ge has been going up and down in a regular manner, dealing with government affairs, and he has not thought about framing Xu Liang for a while.

After retiring from the dynasty, Wen Ge Lao returned home, after applying hot water to his face, he washed away his exhaustion, and pulled his eldest son Wen Yan to open the Go board as usual, and killed him.

Tsing Yiwei's investigation is still not careful enough, in fact, Wen Ge still has hobbies. His hobby is playing Go, and although his level is not high, he has a great addiction to chess. Moreover, Wen Ge rarely plays chess outside, and he hides in his own home and pulls his family to play.

Wen Ge's three sons, the second son Wen Kan and the third son Wen Ji are all studying in Guozijian and have studies, so it is inconvenient to accompany the old father to play chess. Yes, most of the time the person who plays chess with Wen Ge is the eldest prince Wen Yan.

The chess is half-hearted, and the two of them are inseparable. Wen Ge Lao was twisting a black chess piece in his hand and twisting his eyebrows and was calculating in his mind, and the eldest prince Wen Yan chuckled embarrassedly: "Father, what do you think of this chess piece?" ”

Wen Ge Lao twisted the black chess pieces in his hand, and replied casually: "The luster is bright, warm and moist like jade, not bad." ”

Wen Yan listened, as if he had received a great reward, rubbed his hands and sneered: "Since my father also likes it, it seems that the child bought this jade chess piece correctly." ”

"Huh?" Hearing that the meaning was wrong, Wen Ge raised his head suddenly, his eyes fell on the chess pieces in his hand, and he couldn't help but open his eyes, and looked straight at Wen Yan: "This ...... Is this really a jade chess piece? (To be continued.) )