In these idle days, Xu Guangqi, the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites, sent his protégé Sun Yuanhua to invite Xu Liang to come over the mansion.

Xu Shilang is the chief examiner of the Shaanxi Qiuqiu scientific examination, and the place where he originally collapsed was the post house in Xi'an Mansion.

However, the place where Xu Liang followed Sun Yuanhua to see Xu Guangqi was a vibrant manor, a small pond with lush water and grass, Xu Shilang took off his official uniform of Zuo Shilang of the Sanpin Rite Department, dressed in a Confucian shirt, sat on a small square bench, a fishing rod in his hand, and the buoys in the pond were floating quietly on the water.

On the side of the bench, a small wooden barrel filled half a bucket of water, and a few small fish swam in the bucket. This is the result of Xu Guangqi's fishing for most of the morning.

Xu Liang didn't expect that there were also artificially raised fishing grounds in Xi'an City, and when he heard Sun Yuanhua's introduction, he knew that this was a resting place specially prepared by Yang He, the governor of the three sides, for Lord Xu.

According to Sun Yuanhua, Xu Guangqi does not have many hobbies on weekdays, and fishing is his favorite activity.

Xu Liang walked to Xu Guangqi's side, Xu Guangqi waved his hand at Xu Liang casually, and said: "Xu Liang, I have stolen half a day of leisure today, I have someone specially prepared a fishing rod for you, you might as well try your luck." ”

Xu Liang looked at the other fishing rod that was idle next to Xu Guangqi, and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "My lord is really wrong to love." Xu is an idle person on weekdays, and his level of fishing is not as good as that of Lord Xu. ”

Xu Guangqi said with a smile: "Xu Liangke must not underestimate this pond fishing, in the process of waiting for the fish to take the bait, this patience and perseverance is the thing that best reflects the mood of the angler." ”

Xu Liang was helpless. had to sit down on the side, and Xu Guangqi's guards carefully put on bait for Xu Liang. Xu Liang accompanied Xu Guangqi to catch a fish.

Xu Liang naturally knew that Xu Guangqi specially called him, and it would never be just to let him accompany him to fish for a morning. There must be something important to explain. However, Xu Liang waited for a long time, and Xu Guangqi's eyes were only staring at the buoy on the water, and he didn't mean to speak at all.

Xu Guangqi didn't say anything, even if Xu Liang was anxious in his heart, he didn't dare to urge him. After sitting for a while, Xu Liang looked around at the small drain pond with his eyes. The pond was specially excavated in the backyard of the house here, and some willow and other plants were planted on the edge of the pond, as well as some unknown flowers and plants, and flower paths. The water pavilion is extremely quiet. In addition, only Xu Guangqi and Xu Liang were fishing in the entire pond, so it was extremely quiet, and there was no sound from the side.

Nearly an hour has passed, and Xu Guangqi has caught several fish in succession, but Xu Liang's fishing rod has not been raised at all.

Xu Guangqi looked at the fish in the small wooden barrel, put the fishing rod into the pond with bait, and glanced at Xu Liang. He smiled helplessly and said, "Xu Liang, the bait in your water has long been eaten up by the fish, it's time to change it." ”

When Xu Liang heard this, his face turned red. Spread his hands and smiled: "Lord Xu Yaxing, it's just that Xiaguan really doesn't have the talent for fishing." ”

Xu Guangqi pointed at Xu Liang and scolded with a smile: "You." It's just an idle character. After a pause, Xu Guangqi said slowly: "The old man has walked around the officialdom in Shaanxi in the past few days. Hear some rumors. I heard that Xu Liang, you and the governor of the three sides, Yang He, have been on the wrong path? ”

Here it is, here comes the topic! Xu Liang shouted in his heart. Hurriedly straightened his attitude, listened carefully, and said with a wry smile: "Speaking of this, the lower officials don't know where to offend the trilateral governor, and Governor Yang just looks at the lower officials unpleasantly. Just like this time Governor Yang came to Xi'an Mansion, Xia Guan also posted a post asking for a visit twice, but was stopped by the guards of the Governor's Mansion. ”

Xu Guangqi's eyes flickered, as for why Governor Yang targeted Xu Liang so much, Xu Guangqi has been in officialdom for decades, and he can guess somewhat. It's just that this involves Xu Liang's vital interests, and Xu Guangqi doesn't say much. After pondering for a long time, Xu Guangqi said, "Xu Liang, do you know the intention of the Holy Lord to send Yang He to the west to serve as the governor of the three sides?" ”

Xu Liang was surprised: "Intentions? He also investigated the background of Governor Yang, who had been in the Inspectorate for more than ten years, and it took more than ten years to get into the position of the Imperial History of the Metropolitan Inspectorate, which is a group of people who have made slower progress. It was only after Emperor Chongzhen took office that Yang He suddenly took shit luck, promoted several levels in a row, and became a feudal official and a trilateral governor.

Xu Liang didn't know the intention of Xu Guangqi's question, so he replied with a smile: "The lower officials did not inquire carefully about the process of Governor Yang's assumption of office, but the lower officials heard that since the death of the previous trilateral governor Wu Zhiwang, the court appointed Yang He as the governor of the three sides because it did not find a suitable candidate for a while. ”

Xu Guangqi glanced at Xu Liang, stroked his long beard, and said meaningfully: "Xu Liang, what you said is not right or not." ”

Xu Liang stared at Xu Guangqi suspiciously, and asked, "How do you say this?" ”

Before Xu Guangqi could answer, he skillfully pulled up the fishing rod with both hands, and saw a green carp jumping in the air. Xu Guangqi plucked the green carp, put it in a bucket, filled it with bait, and threw it into the pond.

After finishing this series of things, Xu Guangqi quietly continued the topic and said: "When the former governor of the three sides, Wu Zhiwang, committed suicide and martyrdom, the court was also very surprised. It is also true that there is no suitable person to take over for a while. It's just that the saint chose Yang He as the governor of the three sides, but it has a special meaning. He pointed to the north and said, "In Your Majesty's heart, the court's henchmen must be Liaodong." Since His Majesty ascended the throne, all the focus of work has been placed on Liaodong. Although there is chaos in the west, it has not yet hurt the foundation of the court, and the only requirement of His Majesty and the cabinet ministers for the chaos in the west is a stable word. Wu Zhiwang also has it, and Yang He doesn't care about it, as long as the west is stable, the governors of the three sides are qualified. ”

Xu Guangqi saw that Xu Liang was digesting the meaning of these words, so he woke up and said: "Xu Liang, you are now participating in politics in Shaanxi, leading the affairs of the Han Middle Road, and you should have a long-term vision. I know that you have always scoffed at Governor Yang's recruitment of the People's Army, and you have not quietly ignored it. However, the old man wants to tell you today that through the appeasement policy of the past six months, the leaders of the people's army from all walks of life who are active in the northwest have fallen by seventy percent. Nearly half of the state capitals have restored stability, and the court knows about these things. His Majesty is also quite satisfied with the achievements of Governor Yang. ”

Xu Liang was stunned. For Governor Yang's recruitment policy, to be honest. Xu Liang has a negative attitude until now, and Xu Liang still knows more or less the reason why Governor Yang has made a major breakthrough in the cause of recruitment. The nearly 100,000 taels of silver allocated by the court, as well as the donated silver taels from the hands of the six wang clans in the northwest and the emperor's relatives, add up to nearly 150,000 taels. Governor Yang's recruitment business was basically bought all the way with silver.

Xu Liang sneered: "Governor Yang is really a good skill. It's just that if there were no 100,000 taels of silver allocated by the court, I wonder if Governor Yang's recruitment career would be as successful as it is now? ”

Xu Guangqi glanced at Xu Liang, his eyes were very helpless. Said slowly: "Xu Liang, no matter what method Governor Yang uses, whether it is recruiting peace or suppressing it, as long as it can calm down on the ground in the west, in the eyes of the courtiers and His Majesty, Governor Yang will have made a great contribution." His Majesty is arbitrary, and what he wants is not the means but the results. Now Governor Yang has been classified as a meritorious hero in His Majesty's heart. The saint's favor is not shallow, and the weight of Governor Yang in the court is increasing day by day. ”

Xu Liang's heart suddenly burst into a panic, and he suddenly felt a panic. He suddenly asked, "Lord Xu, a while ago, Hong Chengchou was suddenly transferred to the governor of Yansui, does this mean Governor Yang?" ”

Xu Guangqi didn't have money. stared at Xu Liang and nodded slowly: "Not bad." This is also one of the reasons why the old man came to Shaanxi this time. ”

"What?" Xu Liang exclaimed. looked at Xu Guangqi and said, "The reason why adults chose to come to Shaanxi to be the chief examiner. It has something to do with Lord Hong's transfer? ”

Xu Guangqi shook his head, pointed at Xu Liang with one hand, and said solemnly: "No, the old man is here, mainly because of you." ”

Xu Liang was even more surprised, pointed at himself, still didn't believe it, and stammered, "Have ...... with me Close? ”

Xu Guangqi stood up suddenly, regardless of the constant shaking of the buoys on the water, put his hands behind his back, looked at Xu Liang and said in a deep voice: "Xu Liang, do you know that since Governor Yang successfully removed Hong Chengchou from the position of governor of Shaanxi, Governor Yang immediately gave a message about you to the court. ”

Xu Liang's face also became serious, and it must not be a trivial matter to be able to make Xu Guangqi say it so solemnly, Xu Liang said: "It must not be a good thing to be able to work on Governor Yang's special folding, right?" ”

Xu Guangqi nodded slowly and said: "Governor Yang suggested to Your Majesty that with the rebellion of the people's army in the northwest returning to the court, the situation in the northwest is becoming more and more stable, and in order to reduce the burden on the people, it is recommended to abolish some military camps, including the Pingliang General Barracks and the Liang Army. ”

Smack, Xu Liang stood up suddenly, his face changed, and he gritted his teeth and asked, "Then what is Your Majesty's attitude?" ”

Xu Guangqi waved his hand at Xu Liang, signaled Xu Liang to be calm for a while, softened his tone, and said, "As for Governor Yang's suggestion, Your Majesty is still between the two. ”

Oh, that's good! Xu Liang relaxed slightly, as long as Emperor Chongzhen did not agree on the spot and issued a holy decree of disarmament, then there was still room for redemption. You must know that Liang Jun is the foundation of Xu Liang's life, and without Liang Jun, Xu Liang lacks the greatest support.

"However," Xu Guangqi's words made Xu Liang's heart rise again, and Xu Guangqi said: "According to the trend of His Majesty's favor to Governor Yang, even if Your Majesty will not agree this time, as long as Governor Yang insists on writing, Your Majesty will still agree." Xu Liang, for this, you have to be mentally prepared in advance. ”

Xu Liang's face turned a little pale, looked at Xu Guangqi bitterly, and arched his hand: "Xiaguan knows." Immediately thinking of Xu Guangqi so solemnly informing himself of these things, Xu Liang couldn't pretend not to see it, so he said: "Lord Xu's love for the lower officials, the lower officials will always remember it." ”

"Hmm, Xu Liang, you should be prepared." Xu Guangqi looked at Xu Liang with appreciation, his eyes flickered, and he said as if he remembered something: "By the way, last time Xu Liang, the drawings for the manufacture of the flying eagle cannon that you dedicated to Your Majesty, the old man studied it carefully, there are still many things that he can't understand, it's still early today, why don't you Xu Liang explain your doubts to the old man again?" ”

Xu Liang had already made a mess of the news brought by Xu Guangqi in his heart, and he was not in the mood to impart knowledge, and Xu Liang knew that the design drawings of the Flying Eagle Cannon presented to the court were deliberately altered drawings, and even if they were made according to the drawings, the power would be much worse than the real Flying Eagle Cannon.

However, today Xu Guangqi deliberately revealed such an important news to himself, and put forward the meaning of asking for advice, even if Xu Liang was no longer in the mood, he had to endure it, and said with a smile: "The advent of the Flying Eagle Cannon, speaking of which is also the proud work of the lower officials, since the adults are so interested, the lower officials must tell the truth." ”

Xu Guangqi was very relieved, and immediately signaled Sun Yuanhua, who came forward, to clean up the dozen or so small fish that he had caught, pulled Xu Liang with one hand, turned around and entered a room, and in the house, he seriously discussed the matter of taking off the eagle cannon.

The predecessor of the Flying Eagle Cannon was the Franc Machine Mother Cannon, Xu Liang used the knowledge he had learned, improved it, and then combined with the specially improved gunpowder, it had the power of the Liang Army's Flying Eagle Cannon.

Xu Guangqi presented to Xu Liang this manufacturing drawing, is Xu Liang presented to Emperor Chongzhen, Xu Liang for the details of the changes, clear, the spirit of the twelve, Xu Guangqi raised some questions in detail, of course, for the changes in the place, Xu Liang smiled, fooled the past.

Even so, Xu Guangqi and Sun Yuanhua, who came in later to listen to the lecture, nodded again and again, sometimes frowning, sometimes suddenly realized, looking at Xu Liang's eyes, and became worshipful.

Xu Liang talked to Xu Guangqi and Sun Yuanhua in the house, and also talked about a lot of physics knowledge that was not used in the drawings of the Flying Eagle Cannon.

Until, a guard entered the house and bowed to Xu Guangqi and said, "Lord Xu, Lord Yang, the governor of the three sides, and Lord Qian, the political envoy of Shaanxi, have arrived." ”

Xu Guangqi listened, with an unfinished expression on his face, and said to Xu Liang regretfully: "Listening to Xu Liang's words today, it is really better than reading for ten years." Governor Yang and Political Envoy Qian Bu have arrived, Xu Liang, you go with the old man to greet him. ”

When Xu Liang heard this, he reluctantly followed Xu Guangqi out of the house and walked to the main gate of the mansion to greet Yang He, the governor of the three sides, and Qian Yongtai, the political envoy of Shaanxi.

The three of them approached the main entrance of the house, and saw Yang He, the governor of the three sides, taking the lead and walking in the direction of the backyard, followed by a group of high-ranking officials of the three divisions of Shaanxi.

"Ahaha, Lord Xu, the leisure place recommended by the governor to Lord Xu, Lord Xu is still satisfied, right?" As the two parties approached, Governor Yang asked with a smile.

"Your Excellency the Governor has a heart, this place is quiet and pleasant, the official is very satisfied, and the Governor is in love." Xu Guangqi arched his hand, and he was also smiling.

Xu Liang saw Governor Yang's eyes looking at him, so he took the first step and arched his hand: "Xu Liang, the official of Shaanxi who participates in politics, has seen the Governor. ”

Governor Yang frowned, and his face suddenly became gloomy, glaring at Xu Liang and said, "Xu Shenzheng, why are you here?" (To be continued......)