Because of Xu Jiang's matter, Xu Changkun and the Yang family didn't have a good face for a few days. Even with it, Xu Liang was not in a good mood for a few days, and when he saw Wen Tiren pointing out the country like a dog from a distance in the court, Xu Liang felt that Wen Tiren was so disgusting.

After a day of dispersal, they returned to the Dongjiang Courtyard, and Feng Suqin and Lou Xian'er greeted them together.

Xu Liang looked at the two of them with wrong looks, so he asked, "What's wrong?" ”

Feng Suqin said: "Xianggong, after you went to court this morning, Brother Xu Jiang and his father-in-law packed up and said goodbye. ”

Xu Liang was slightly stunned, and said in surprise: "I remember that there are still some days before the time stipulated by the Ministry of Officials, why did you leave so quickly?" ”

Feng Suqin turned her head away and did not answer. Lou Xian'er on the side was a little indignant, and shouted with a stirring of cheeks: "The Yang family has decided that Xu Jiang's matter is due to the involvement of the Xianggong, and he has long wanted to leave here." ”

Xu Liang thought about it, with the character of a little woman like the Yang family, it was not unusual to have this kind of thought. Xu Liang didn't have much interest in the Yang family, so they left, and the courtyard fell quietly, Wen Yan comforted Lou Xian'er a few words, and then didn't think about it.

Unexpectedly, Feng Suqin added: "Xianggong, father-in-law and mother-in-law are worried about the safety of Xu Jiang's eldest brother, so they took someone to escort Xu Jiang all the way to Liaodong. I think this time, the Yang family hates you again. ”

Lou Xian'er said angrily: "This old woman is inevitably too unreasonable!" She didn't want to think about it, if she didn't have the help of Xianggong, how could Brother Xu Jiang be so easy to become a high school scholar! Now the allocated place is not satisfactory, and she remembers that she has a grudge against the prime minister! How unreasonable! It's too much to say that kind of annoying thing before leaving! ”

Xu Liang was shocked. Hurriedly asked about the situation when Xu Changkun and the others left, and only then did he know when the Yang family left. There were a few ugly words at the gate of the Dongjiang Courtyard, but then Xu Jiang couldn't see it. Forcibly pulled her into the carriage and left. It was Xu Changkun who sat in the carriage and never showed up.

With such an unreasonable woman on the stall, Xu Liang could only say that he was unlucky.

Xu Liang was worried that Xu Jiang's matter was just the beginning, and worse things would happen later. However, although Xu Liang knew that most of the things were done by Wen Tiren, for a while, it was difficult to deal with the dignified Wen Ge.

And judging from Xu Jiang's affairs, Wang Yongguang, the secretary of the ministry, is most likely unreliable. Thinking about it, there is only Xu Guangqi in the court who can compete with Wen Ge Lao.

A sunny afternoon. Xu Liang took advantage of a little thing in Guanglu Temple to go to Xu Ge's old duty room.

In Xu Gelao's duty room, two officials from the General Administration Department were helping to sort out the books on the shelves, and Xu Gelao himself was not handling official business, but was packing up his things.

Xu Liang was taken aback, and hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Elder Ge, what are you doing here?" ”

When Xu Ge Lao heard this, he turned around and saw that it was Xu Liang, so he put down an ancient scroll in his hand, smiled gently at Xu Liang, and beckoned: "Xu Liang came just in time." Originally, I wanted to give you a few words before leaving, but it just so happened that you came. Come on, sit down. ”

He looked at the several tables and chairs in the duty room again, and there were some scattered objects piled up, which was really inconvenient for people to sit. Then he waved his hand and said, "There is a lot of chaos in the house, you follow me to talk outside." ”

Xu Liang and Xu Guangqi walked to the aisle outside the duty room and stood in the shade of a tree. Xu Liang was still thinking about what Xu Guangqi meant before leaving.

Xu Guangqi glanced at the other two duty rooms, and then looked at Xu Liang. He sighed lightly and said, "Xu Liang." I will leave the capital tomorrow to inspect the border gates. ”

Xu Liang was so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth, and said blankly: "What...... So suddenly? In fact, Xu Liang wanted to say that he didn't get any news about such a big thing.

"Early this morning, His Majesty summoned me to the palace to talk about it." Xu Guangqi explained, he saw Xu Liang's shocked look, so he continued, "Actually, it's not too surprising. ”

Xu Ge Lao's eyes fell on the palace in the distance, his eyes were worried, and he said slowly, "There is turmoil in the west, the border passes are in ruins, Your Majesty has long had the intention of sending people to inspect the nine sides, but it was only a while ago that he was busy with the imperial examination, and Cao Ge Lao and Cheng Ge Lao left one after another, so this matter was delayed." Alas," Xu Ge Lao glanced at Xu Liang and said self-deprecatingly: "Originally, this matter should have been Cheng Ji's fate, but now that I have taken the position of second assistant, it is naturally my turn." ”

Cabinet ministers inspect the border for the Son of Heaven, which is a practice that has always existed in the Ming Dynasty, and Xu Liang couldn't say anything to question it for a while. However, the nine sides of the Ming Dynasty, one by one, were inspected, and the duration was definitely not short. Now is the most difficult time for Xu Liang in the DPRK, if Xu Guangqi, the second assistant of the cabinet, is absent in the central court, Xu Liang's future situation will be very dangerous.

Xu Liang's throat tightened, and he had to be hoarse when he asked.

"How long will it take to return to the court?"

Elder Xu Ge raised his head and thought about it, and his tone became floating.

"Look...... The fast is three or four months, and the slow is a year and a half......"

When Xu Liang heard this, his body swayed slightly, and he almost didn't lose his breath. With the tense relationship between him and Wen Tiren, as soon as Xu Ge Lao leaves the capital, Wen Tiren will definitely intensify his efforts against himself.

Xu Liang only felt a sense of powerlessness all over his body, closed his eyes tightly, and let the darkness wrap him for a while, before he opened his eyes, glared at the dazzling sun in the sky, and then took a deep breath, arched his hand towards Xu Guangqi, and barely squeezed out the words: "In this way, I wish the elder Ge a smooth journey, go early and return early." ”

After speaking, Xu Liang became listless.

Xu Ge's eyes were vicious, he looked at Xu Liang fixedly for a long time, stretched out his hand and patted Xu Liang's shoulder as if comforting, and said softly: "After I leave, you should be more careful in the court." After a pause, he himself felt that these words were so pale, and he increased the force in his hand, and instructed, "Everything, wait until I come back." ”

Elder Xu Ge said this, although he couldn't give Xu Liang any substantive guarantee, but in the end, it was an attitude of Elder Xu Ge, so Xu Liang nodded heavily.

Elder Xu Ge knew that he couldn't give Xu Liang any powerful protection, so he changed the topic and said, "By the way, Xu Liang, you came to find me, what's the matter?" ”

Xu Liang looked at him, pulled out a smile, shook his head and said, "Originally, it was some small things in Guanglu Temple. Since the elder is about to leave tomorrow, these little things will not be used to disturb the elder pavilion. ”

"It's fine."

Since the cabinet came out. Xu Liang was in an extremely bad mood. All the way back to Guanglu Temple in a sullen manner. Get off the carriage from the gate of Guanglu Temple, raise your feet and enter the gate of Guanglu Temple. When the two officials of Guanglu Temple saw Xu Liang, their expressions were a little strange when they saluted.

Xu Liang glared at one and asked angrily, "What are you doing?" ”

The official stopped talking, and arched his hand at Xu Liang and said, "My lord, the king of the ministry is here." ”

"Which Wang?" Xu Liang asked. There are really not many officials surnamed Wang, Xu Liang thought about it for a while, and his heart jumped: Isn't it Wang Yongguang, the secretary of the ministry?

Guessing like this, Xu Liang left the official and strode into the lobby of Guanglu Temple.

I saw Shen Congliang, Shaoqing of Guanglu Temple, and Wang Xian, who was sitting with Wang Qinian, the secretary of the temple. Xu Liang breathed a sigh of relief and smiled heartily: "Lord Wang is here, it's rare." Sitting down gently on the main seat in the lobby, Xu Liang glanced at the tea in front of the three of them, frowned, and shouted outside the lobby: "Lord Wang is a rare trip, how to drink ordinary tea!" Hurry up and go to the official house and bring the pre-rain tea sent by Lord Huang to make it for Lord Wang! ”

There is a guard outside to respond.

Wang Xian cupped his round belly, waved his hand at Xu Liang and said with a wry smile: "Lord Xu, don't be busy." It's not too late for you to ask us about our intentions before serving tea. ”

Xu Liang laughed, "Lord Wang and I are old friends. You came, no matter good or bad. A good cup of tea is indispensable. Lest it be spread that I, Xu Liang, don't know how to entertain old friends. ”

Wang Xian still shook his head and said in a deep voice: "My lord, let's listen to the intention of the lower official first." ”

Xu Liang listened, was slightly stunned, and looked at Wang Xian. Looking at Shen Congliang and Wang Qinian again, seeing that these two subordinates were calm, Wang Qinian's face was faintly angry. Xu Liang couldn't help but get serious. Staring at Wang Xian, he asked, "Why did Lord Wang come?" ”

Wang Xian sighed. Wang Qinian arched his hand towards the opposite side and said, "I came to congratulate Brother Qinian on his ascension." ”

Say congratulations. However, there was no joy on Wang Xian's face. When Wang Qinian heard this, his face became even more angry.

"Where is Wang Qinian going up?" Xu Liang asked in a deep voice.

Wang Xian pursed his lips and said, "Shaoqing of Nanjing Guanglu Temple." ”

Xu Liang's eyes contracted violently, staring at Wang Xian's gaze and even becoming fierce, gritted his teeth and asked, "Shaoqing of Nanjing Guanglu Temple?" ”

Wang Xian nodded with a wry smile, spread his hands and said, "Xu Liang, don't stare at me like this, this is what it means." I'm here to report to you in advance. ”

"Heh, ha!"

An irrepressible anger made Xu Liang almost roar, and pointed at Wang Qinian: "How old is Wang Qinian this year!" How can you go to Nanjing to retire?! ”

I can't complain that Xu Liang is not angry. A yamen like Guanglu Temple was originally a side unit, and Xu Liang, the Guanglu Temple of the Beijing court, was idle all day long. As for the Shaoqing of Guanglu Temple in Nanjing, it was a joke.

Wang Xian lowered his hand and was silent.

Seeing Xu Liang's angry appearance, Wang Qinian felt warm in his heart, and smiled at Xu Liangqiang: "My lord, although it is Nanjing Guanglu Temple, how can I say that I, Wang Qinian, am also among the ranks of the fourth-grade high-ranking officials, and the red robe is added." Hey, I didn't think it would be so soon......"

Bang! Xu Liang said angrily: "That's Nanjing!" ”

Wang Qinian's eyes were red and he shouted, "What's wrong with Nanjing? Nanjing is also very good! ”

"Bastard!" Xu Liang scolded angrily, facing Wang Qinian's angry eyes.

The two of them were like enemies of life and death, each panting heavily, and glaring angrily at each other.

Wang Xian and Shen Congliang watched from the sidelines, secretly worried that the two would fight. Wang Xian hesitated and persuaded: "My lord, the transfer of Brother Qi Nian is the intention of the cabinet, and Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of Officials has already agreed." Ahem, no matter what, Brother Qinian's grade can be regarded as being raised. As long as the adults are still in the seat, Brother Qi Nian will always come back one day. ”

Shen Congliang also carefully persuaded: "Yes, my lord, the three of us also think so. ”

Xu Liang turned his head to stare at Wang Xian and scolded angrily: "Why didn't you tell me in advance about such an important matter?" ”

Wang Xian said helplessly: "My lord, I am just a minister. Wang Shangshu didn't want to tell me a lot of things about the ministry, so I couldn't know. ”

Xu Liang stomped his feet, shook his hand and said, "No, I'll go to Xu Ge Lao and talk about it." ”

Wang Qinian knelt down in front of Xu Liang with a thud, blocked Xu Liang's way, and said in a deep voice: "My lord, now is the most difficult time for you, don't let the things of your subordinates affect your future." Lord Wang is right, it doesn't matter what the subordinates are, as long as the adults are still in power, the subordinates will always come back one day. If it is because of the subordinates who have affected the adults, then the subordinates will not be redeemed. ”

Xu Liang shook his whole body and wanted to step out, but he couldn't do it, his fists clenched tightly.

The next day, Xu Guangqi, the second assistant of the cabinet, inspected the nine sides on behalf of the Son of Heaven, and when he left Beijing, Zhou Yanru, the first assistant of the cabinet, led hundreds of civil and military officials to send out of Yongdingmen. After Xu Ge's carriage gradually moved away, the hundred officials dispersed one after another.

Xu Liang and Huang Daozhou, the Imperial Governor of the Imperial Procuratorate, waited for the officials around them to walk away, and the two walked up to Wen Tiren, who was talking and laughing with Zhou Yanru, and blocked Wen Tiren's way.

Xu Liang bowed his hand to Zhou Shoufu and said, "Lord Shoufu, the lower official has a few words to say to Elder Wen Ge, please make it convenient." ”

Zhou Shoufu smiled disappreciatively, nodded at Xu Liang, left Wen Tiren, and left alone.

Wen Tiren dusted off his official clothes, stood casually, squinted at Xu Liang and Huang Daozhou, and said indifferently: "Guanglu Temple Qing Xu Liang, Lord Xu, what are you doing in front of the old man?" ”

Xu Liang stared at him and snorted coldly.

"Interesting?"

"What?" Wen Tiren didn't understand for a moment and asked.

Xu Liang got closer, raised his voice, and said in a deep voice: "Lord Wen, you are also an old minister of the Three Dynasties, what is there to come to me Xu Liang!" Is it interesting to take such pains to calculate a new science and technology scholar and a small Guanglu Temple in disregard of face? ”

Wen Tiren let out a long sigh, raised his chin, and said proudly: "Now you know that you are distressed?" The show has just begun. ”

A dangerous look flashed in Wen Tiren's eyes, and he only felt comfortable when he looked at Xu Liang's appearance of forcibly suppressing his anger in front of him.

"You also know that the old man is an old minister of the Three Dynasties." Wen Tiren said in a low tone, "The old man has been in the court for more than 30 years, and I didn't expect that when I got old, I was calculated by you, a young descendant, and missed the position of the second assistant." Wen Tiren glared at Xu Liang and hissed, "Do you know how painful the old man's heart was at that time?" I don't even have the heart to die! Hmph, if you dare to calculate the old man, you should know what the consequences will be! ”

Xu Liang put down his posture and said, "One person does things and one person does it." I admit that I offended the elder of the pavilion because I didn't know the height of the sky, and the elder wanted to take revenge, so he could come at me Xu Liang. If you lose your official position and resign, I will continue with Xu Liangdu! It has nothing to do with other people, and the elder should not take revenge on the wrong person. ”

Wen Tiren listened, looked at Xu Liang teasingly, waved his hand and said, "Only now do you think of being soft?" It's late! (To be continued.) )