The head of the cell came in to pack up his things, gathered the food box and wine jar, and ordered the prison guard to take it out. Seeing that Xu Liang was still chatting with Gonggong Liu next door, he thought about it, smiled all over his face, pulled Xu Liang aside, and persuaded softly: "Lord Xu, the small one can be seen, Lord Xu will be able to get out of this edict in a few days, and the official will be reinstated." After going out, Lord Xu was added to the official and entered the knighthood, and the brocade clothes and jade food were naturally very good. Just ......"

Chang Cell's expression was strange on this day, and Xu Liang guessed that this person had something in his heart, so he said, "Just what?" The cell boss has something to say, but it doesn't hurt to speak. ”

The corners of Chang Jiaotou's mouth twisted in the direction of Gonggong Liu, and he frowned and said: "The small one is to see Lord Xu's generosity, this is to estimate and say, the one next door is an unbearable criminal, Lord Xu is going to be a big official in the future, even if he has some special interests and hobbies, he should also pick a time, pick a match, and count the situation of these few days, if Lord Xu feels bored, the small one can come in from time to time to accompany you to chat." The so-called forbearance is calm for a while, and if you can't bear it, you will make a big plan, which is what you say. ”

Xu Liang saw that Chang Cell Boss said solemnly, and his heart was even more strange, "Hey, Cell Boss, you wait, the more I listen, the more confused I become, what is special about me, uh, hobbies?" ”

Chang Cell's face was secretive, "Oh, Lord Xu, this kind of thing is not a big deal in Beijing, don't worry, the little one has already confessed to his subordinates, and he will definitely keep his mouth shut after he goes out, but adults should remember that they must not be entangled too deeply with that old ghost Liu." With that, the cell boss withdrew from the cell door.

"Hey, let's make it clear and go." Xu Liang shouted. However, the head of the cell had already left in a hurry.

What kind of interest can I have with Grandpa Liu? Xu Liang wondered.

On one side, Liu Gonggong said fairly: "Brother Xu, what did Chang Ah Si and you mutter?" ”

Liu Liang waved his hand and said, "Don't pay attention to him, it's inexplicable." ”

When Gonggong Liu saw that there was no one in the Dao, he sighed with emotion and said, "Brother Xu." Looking at today's situation, I am afraid that you will be able to get out of this edict in the near future. We don't have much time to talk to you for a long time. It's a pity, it's a pity. ”

Xu Liang smiled: "Father-in-law, you and I can't go against each other. Xu was able to get out of this damn cell safely, and his father-in-law should be happy. Why is it a pity? Could it be that my father-in-law wishes that my brother and I will stay in this dark cage for the rest of my life? ”

Gonggong Liu shook his head and said: "No, no, no, our family has been locked up in this prison for more than half a year, and it is rare to meet such a kind person as Brother Xu." Thinking that Brother Xu was going out, there would be only our family left in the prison, alone, and he had to face Chang Asi's hateful face all day long, and he felt sad in his heart, which was a pity. ”

Xu Liang laughed. "Father-in-law, even if Xu goes out, he will definitely come back to visit you when he has the chance."

When Gonggong Liu heard this, he also smiled, "Brother Xu is a kind person, and our family knows this." ”

The two gossiped for a while, and Liu Gong said fairly: "These days, thanks to Brother Xu's care, our family has wine and meat." Seeing that Brother Xu is about to leave, our family is empty-handed, and there is nothing to give. Think about it. I told Brother Xu a few words. ”

Xu Liang had already guessed that this father-in-law Liu must be a person with a big background, and when he heard this, his expression suddenly perked up, and he said gratefully: "Father-in-law, please speak." ”

Gonggong Liu groaned for a while. Said: "Speaking of which, our Ming court is like the forest, the forest is big, and there are all kinds of birds in it." There are those who fly solo, those who gather in groups, those who eat insects, and those who wait to eat other birds. Brother Xu will return to the court one day, but be careful. ”

Xu Liangpu smiled, "Father-in-law, this analogy is also appropriate." I made a note of it. ”

Gonggong Liu sighed. The voice was silent, "Our family has been in the palace for half their lives. I am most accustomed to seeing the ups and downs of these civil and military officials. Brother Xu, if you want to think that this official should be long. Smooth, you have to be careful with three points. ”

The old eunuch is about to preach. Xu Liang listened attentively.

"One of them is to be able to do it. Brother Xu is still young and has no foundation. If you want to be appreciated by the officials, you are like a six- or seven-grade sesame petty official, and those high-ranking adults are not eye-catching. If you want to get into the eyes of adults, you have to be able to do things, make political achievements, and make colors. Find ways to make the adults above have a light on their faces. In this way, the adults feel at ease, and it will be pleasing to the eyes of you, and your opportunity will come. ”

Gonggong Liu's right hand was in the air, quite a bit of a finger in the air, "We, the adults of the Ming Dynasty, are the most hypocritical. is both a bitch and wants to set up an archway, Brother Xu is doing things below, but he always wants to satisfy Shangfeng. ”

Xu Liang nodded, secretly thinking that this old guy was really like this.

"Second," Liu Gong said fairly, "I want to see it." It is not enough to do things without looking at the road. If Brother Xu wants to be an official for a long time, he must always pay attention to the situation in the court and the relationship between all parties. In case of encounter, think about three points in advance. The movements of the court and the thoughts of the saints, Brother Xu must pay attention. There is a saying that the wind in the palace, the rain in the court, all the big and small things in the Ming court are judged by the saint, and the arbitrariness of the sacred heart is by no means an empty word. When the wind is good, Brother Xu can give it a go, do it boldly, don't be afraid of offending others, as long as your approach satisfies today's saints, what can you do with the gossip on the side. When the wind is not in the right direction, you must restrain your position, even if you are a cabinet minister, the hat of the six books is in front of you, you must not act rashly, otherwise, even if you sit on it, you will be squeezed down lightly and fall into a situation where you will never recover. Brother Xu is still young and can afford to endure it, and he will have a chance after all. ”

Xu Liang nodded again and again, listening to what he said, he couldn't help but look at the old eunuch with admiration.

"Third, you must be able to shoot." Father-in-law Liu said slowly. "Everyone carries the sedan chair, and everyone loves to hear good words. Brother Xu, you have political achievements, and you can cater to your wishes, those adults have face, once there is a vacancy, who do you mention? ”

Gonggong Liu sighed and said lonely: "When Gonggong Wei was in power, how many people didn't have the ability to fart, but they could pat on the back, get the appreciation of Gonggong Wei, and be promoted to the knighthood. These people are officials, all by one mouth, when they are idle, they call to chat to relieve boredom, and to do things, how can they just rely on talking? Alas, if he listened to our family back then, why did he end up in such a situation? ”

Xu Liang was taken aback, and couldn't help asking: "Father-in-law, you and that Wei Zhongxian...... Have you worked together? ”

"Ahem." Father-in-law Liu coughed twice and said, "Don't say it, after talking so much, our family is also tired." Gotta go back and lie down. ”

Xu Liang heard the footsteps of Gonggong Liu, and after a while, there was no movement, and guessed that this person was mostly lying down. Xu Liang smiled bitterly, and was even more curious about the identity of this father-in-law Liu.

Xu Liang was bored, and called Gonggong Liu twice, but there was no answer, so he returned to the bed stupidly, sat down in a daze, and recalled the words of Gonggong Liu, the more he thought about it, the more he felt secluded, and sighed: "How many years do you have to be in the palace to have this enlightenment." ”

That night, Xu Liang actually dreamed in a daze. In the dream, he returned to Zhenyuan County and was going to the court to ask about the case. In the hall of the county government, two rows of officials lined up left and right in awe, and the county Cheng Huang Daozhou carefully sat aside, and a white-clothed prisoner in the hall knelt with his head down, his hair was scattered, and his face could not be seen clearly. Xu Liang picked up the shocking wood and slapped it hard, took out the order on the desk and threw it down the hall, and shouted: "Drag it down, cut it!" Before I heard a scream outside the hall, a yacha came in with a bloody head on a plate and presented it to Xu Liang, saying: "Yu Xianzun, the prisoner has been punished!" Xu Liang laughed for a while, looked at the head, and after just one glance, he exclaimed.

"Ahh Xu Liang screamed and sat up, sweating profusely. He stretched out his hand to wipe his sweat, and said to himself in shock: "How can it be Ziren?!" ”

Looking around again, seeing that it was still in Jinyiwei's cell, Xu Liang secretly said that it was a false alarm, and after sitting for a while, he felt thirsty and couldn't help it, so he got up to find water to drink.

On one side, Gonggong Liu asked, "What's the matter, Brother Xu?" ”

Xu Liang drank two sips of cold water and said, "It's okay, I had a strange dream." Father-in-law, what time is it? ”

Gonggong Liu rolled his eyes, turned over and lay down, and said: "In addition to the earthen wall and the iron gate, the oil lamp is lit all year round, how do we know what time it is." ”

Xu Liang smiled bitterly, and when he saw that the oil lamp on the table was dim, he brightened it a little, and thought about the scene in his dream in a daze.

Soon, there was a sound of iron doors and the sound of small footsteps.

Chang Cell Head walked to the cell door, opened the cell door with a blank face, and the four Jinyi guard captains walked to Xu Liang's cell door and asked, "Where is the prisoner Xu Liang?" ”

Xu Liang got up, walked to the door, and said in surprise: "I am Xu Liang." ”

The captain at the head looked Xu Liang up and down for a while, nodded, and waved his hand: "Take it away." ”

A captain stepped forward, chained Xu Liang's hands, and pushed Xu Liang to walk out of the prison door. Xu Liang exclaimed: "Captain, where are we going?" ”

The lieutenant sneered, "Where to go?" You are a criminal official, we locked you up, naturally we are going to be tried, is it possible to invite you to eat and drink? ”

The people on the side laughed.

Gonggong Liu shouted at Xu Liang through the prison door: "Brother Xu, be careful. Remember, don't admit anything! ”

Captain Jinyi Wei turned around and glared at Gonggong Liu angrily, pushed Xu Liang and left.

Xu Liang's heart sank suddenly. (To be continued)