Wen Tiren is a quick-witted person, and he has been in officialdom for decades, and he knows the doorway in officialdom. Moreover, the relationship between him and Xu Guangqi can really be described as a nodding friend, the last time he competed for the second assistant of the cabinet, Wen Tiren was joined by Xu Ge Lao and Xu Liang to yin, so that Wen Tiren and the position of the second assistant of the cabinet were missed, Wen Tiren has always regretted it.

Now Xu Guangqi, the deputy assistant of the cabinet, who has never come to the door, actually ran into the house on purpose to ask Wen Tiren to protect Yu Dazhong and Wang Xian. This is extremely unusual.

In line with the principle of maximizing interests, Wen Tiren took it and said: "Elder Xu Ge, Yu Dazhong, the squire of the military department, Your Majesty and the ministers of the DPRK and China are more familiar with it, and it should not be a big problem for him to be the governor of Shanxi. As for Wang Xian, although he is only a petty official of five or six grades, everyone looks at the face of his uncle Si Li Bingbi Wang Chengen, and it is not difficult for him to pass his appointment. These things are in charge of the second assistant-sama, so I won't mix them. ”

Elder Xu Ge sighed and said, "There are not a few people in the court who know the relationship between these two people and Xu Liang. It would be safer if there was a cabinet guarantee. ”

Wen Tiren chuckled, noncommittal.

Xu Ge Lao secretly scolded Wen Tiren for being insidious, and he didn't scatter eagles when he didn't see rabbits. It seems that if he doesn't come up with some benefits, Wen Tiren won't help.

Elder Xu Ge sighed leisurely, and said unintentionally: "This incident in Shanxi, Shoufu Zhou Ge Lao was implicated, His Majesty was originally very dissatisfied with Shoufu, according to the old man, the day when Shoufu returned to old age is not far away. Alas, the old man has often felt dizzy lately, and I am afraid that it will be difficult for him to take on the important task of the first assistant...... Hmm, I don't think Sun Chengzong Sun Ge Lao seems to have any intention of being the first assistant. Elder Wen Ge, you have to be ready to take on a big responsibility. ”

Wen Tiren's breathing became short, and he got up and looked at Xu Ge Lao in shock: "Ge Lao's words, when, seriously?" ”

Xu Ge Lao smiled slightly: "I, Xu Guangqi, have been an official for decades, how can I ever talk about it?" ”

Wen Tiren suddenly thought about it. Since the first assistant Zhou Yanru was scolded, he submitted a confession to the old man, Wen Tiren was thinking about Zhou Yanru's position after vacating the first assistant, if Wen Tiren had no idea, it would be a lie. However, Wen Tiren pondered for three days and three nights, and the result was still very frustrating.

Because even if the position of first assistant is vacant, the successor should be Xu Guangqi. He was the second assistant of the cabinet and the emperor's teacher, and it was his turn. And Wen Tiren himself, although the emperor seems to appreciate him very much during this time, but in terms of qualifications and connections, Wen Tiren is much worse. Not to mention the first assistant, even if it is the second assistant of the cabinet, because there is also an old qualified cabinet elder Sun Chengzong, the possibility of Wen Tiren taking the position is also five or five.

In view of this, Wen Tiren has been so upset recently that he can't even feel that he can't sleep well, and frequently summons his close officials during the day.

Now Xu Guangqi, the second assistant of the cabinet, actually said in front of him that he had no intention of being the first assistant, and he was obedient to the meaning of the words, and it seemed that he wanted to recommend Wen Tiren to the position? !

Wen Tiren began to wonder if Xu Ge Lao was fooling him, but Xu Ge Lao looked solemn, not like he was joking. Coupled with Wen Tiren's understanding of Xu Guangqi, although this person is not quite on the right path with himself, he has always had one thing to say, two to say, and the credibility of what he says is very high.

A big pie suddenly fell from the sky! Wen Tiren almost didn't hold it, his face turned red, "Elder Ge, Elder Ge didn't lie to me, right?" ”

Xu Guangqi said again: "What kind of person is the old man, I believe that Wen Ge Lao is already very clear, and the old man has never done anything about breaking his word and getting fat. Then the conversation changed and asked, "Then what about Yu Dazhong and Wang Xian......

Wen Tiren was very upbeat, knowing that it was time for him to express his position, he immediately patted his chest and said: "Although Elder Xu Ge can rest assured, after the discussion storm of the resignation of the first assistant has passed, Elder Xu Ge asked the officials to report the candidates to the court meeting, and the official will definitely support it." ”

Xu Guangqi nodded slowly, and then said: "The situation in Shanxi is dangerous and complicated, and we can't delay for a moment, and the old man will let him write tomorrow." ”

"In such a hurry?" Wen Tiren asked in surprise.

Xu Guangqi sighed worriedly: "Elder Wen Ge, if this matter is handled one day earlier, the people of Shanxi will be able to suffer less." ”

Wen Tiren looked at Xu Guangqi for a while, gritted his teeth and nodded, "Okay." The lower officials will fully cooperate with the elders. ”

When there is a request for others, Wen Tiren even began to change his title, claiming to be a subordinate official, and calling it extremely naturally.

Xu Guangqi pretended not to notice the difference, nodded, and came out satisfied.

At the court meeting the next day, Wang Guoguang, the secretary of the ministry, put forward the appointment proposal of Yu Dazhong and Wang Xian in court according to Xu Gelao's intentions, and then Xu Guangqi, the second assistant of the cabinet, expressed his support, and then the cabinet minister Wen Tiren actually expressed his support. Emperor Chongzhen saw that the ministry agreed, the two cabinet elders also agreed, and the emperor himself did not have any bad impressions of Yu Dazhong and Wang Xian, so he waved his pen and gave permission.

The appointments of Yu Dazhong and Wang Xian were passed so smoothly, especially the cabinet minister Wen Tiren, who had always been not on the same path as Xu Guangqi, actually stood up to support him, which surprised Wang Guoguang, the secretary of the Ministry of Officials, and the Imperial History of the Imperial Palace, Huang Dao Zhoudu. Because of the relationship between Xu Liang, Huang Daozhou, Wang Guoguang, and Xu Guangqi are all relatively close, and they can be regarded as people in Xu Guangqi's family.

Surprised, the two officials went to Xu Guangqi's house that night, and after a deep conversation in Xu's mansion for about an hour, Wang Guoguang and Huang Daozhou left Xu's mansion with dark faces.

Huang Daozhou didn't expect that in order to arrange Yu Dazhong and Wang Xian to Shanxi and stabilize the situation in Shanxi as soon as possible, Xu Guangqi would actually give up the position of first assistant and be willing to give up to Wen Tiren, a villain! It is conceivable that once Wen Tiren gains power, this will be very unfavorable to Xu Liang, the governor of Shaanxi. However, Xu Guangqi has already made up his mind, no matter how hard Huang Daozhou and Wang Guoguang persuade him, Xu Guangqi will not change his mind! When Huang Daozhou returned to the Dongjiang Courtyard, he was a little angry, and he entered the house and quickly wrote a secret letter, which he sent to the Tsing Yi Wei who came in outside, and ordered in a deep voice: "Eight hundred miles to expedite, send it to Lord Xu." ”

Shaanxi, Chang'an City.

Xu Liang, the governor of Shaanxi, had just watched He Renlong from the tower of Chang'an City, and He Huchen, two tiger generals, led 40,000 elite soldiers to Tufanlu. Since Xu Liang decided to establish a special economic zone in Chijin, although there were troops of Wanwenshan and Luo Rucai stationed in the garrison, plus thousands of cavalry patrols of Cao Bianjiao, Sutan of Turpan faced the lost Chijin and Shazhou, and after the envoys sent out cried to the Ming court to no avail, they once again entangled the forces of some small countries in the Western Regions, and prepared to use the army to snatch Chijin and Shazhou back from the Liang army again.

Now outside Chijin City, the 80,000 troops of Turpan Sutan are once again under the city.

After Xu Liang, who had just snatched a lot of supplies from Shanxi, got the news, he was furious and immediately ordered He Huchen and He Renlong to lead the army to Turpan, and give the old boy Sutan some color to see, it is best to beat him to death.

On the tower of Chang'an City, the governor of Shaanxi Yamen and the senior officials of the three divisions were accompanied by Xu Liang, Xu Liang looked at the army going away, and couldn't help sighing: "I originally wanted to return to Shaanxi to spend the New Year, but I didn't expect to send troops out to fight again!" This Tulupan speed sandalwood is really not worry-free. ”

Shaanxi commander Deng Shuiqing accompanied the smile and suggested: "My lord, now our Shaanxi soldiers are strong and strong, since the old man of Tulupan Sutan is so ignorant, simply let He Huchen and He Renlong, the two generals, go all the way to Tulupan City and destroy Tulupan!" Let our people manage Turpan. ”

Xu Liang made a thinking look, then shook his head and said: "Lord Deng said that it was easy to conquer Turpan City, but if you want to conquer Turpan thoroughly, it will never be possible without ten or twenty years of hard work." Ten years, twenty years, for us, is still too long. Not for now. ”

Deng Shuiqing chuckled.

Xu Liang saw that a group of officials were by his side, so he waved his hand and said, "Okay, the soldiers who went out on the expedition have gone away, if you have nothing else to do, you will all disperse." ”

When the senior officials of the three divisions of Shaanxi heard this, they all bowed their goodbyes to Xu Liang, and went down to the city tower one after another, heading towards their respective yamen.

After a while, Xu Liang was left with only Luo Baiguan, Wang Qinian, Tietou and other people from the governor's yamen.

It was already very cold in Shaanxi in December, and the cold wind blew the banners on the city towers, and the faces of many soldiers defending the city were frozen red. In the distance, the hills and trees were covered in the vastness, and the dark clouds were lowered.

Xu Liang looked at the distant scenery for a while, tightened the mink cloak on his body, turned around and walked towards the city. Luo Baiguan, Wang Qinian, Tietou and others followed closely.

Xu Liang went down the steps, and said to Wang Qinian: "Qi Nian, in winter, the steps up and down the city tower are easy to freeze, and the soldiers are very easy to slip up and down here. ”

Wang Qinian nodded in response and said, "As early as November, Governor He had anticipated this situation and had already prepared a lot. However, it seems that there will be more rain and snow this winter, so I should be prepared more, and I said to He Zhifu when I turned around. ”

Xu Liang was very satisfied when he heard this: "He Qi, although he is only a showman, he has a flexible mind and is sophisticated, and he is indeed a rare talent. ”

Wang Qinian also nodded in agreement: "Yes, He Zhifu can be literate and martial, and he is an all-rounder." ”

Speaking of He Qi, Xu Liang couldn't help but think of Xu Jiang, the eldest young master of the Xu family who was kicked by himself to Guyuan Prefecture to accompany Hong Chengchou, so he asked Wang Qinian: "During the time I was not in Shaanxi, Xu Jiang was still safe in Guyuan City, right?" ”

Wang Qinian smiled: "Xu Jiang is restless. There are Tsing Yi guards watching in Guyuan City, and there is also Lu Yifa, the prefect of Pingliang, who is in charge, even if Xu Jiang wants to make small moves, he can't find a chance. However, listening to Tsing Yiwei's report, Xu Jiang has recently gotten very close to Hong Chengchou. ”

"Hong Chengchou?" Xu Liang asked, "What is Hong Chengchou doing?" ”

Wang Qinian smiled even more heartily: "I heard that Governor Hong's calligraphy level has reached a higher level. When it was taken to Guyuan Street to sell, some people rushed to ask for it. ”

Xu Liang naturally heard that Wang Qinian was joking about Hong Chengchou, and he didn't care, thinking that he originally had a good relationship with Hong Chengchou, and he was taken care of by Hong Chengchou when he first entered the Ming officialdom in his early years, but now the two of them are at this point, and they don't know whose fault it is.

Xu Liang thought about it, then sighed and said: "Pass the order, as long as Hong Chengchou doesn't make trouble with the wind and rain, his other requirements can meet him, try to meet him." Alas, the dignified governor of the three sides, being bullied like this by my Xu Liang, is really embarrassing for him. ”

Wang Qinian, Luo Baiguan, Tietou and others all held back a smile and responded.

"By the way, after we left, how was the situation in Shanxi?" These words were asked by the commander of the patrol division and the commander of the Tsing Yi Guard.

Tietou thought for a while, and arched his hand and said, "I have asked Duan Zhigang to pay attention to the intelligence of Shanxi. I heard that after Xu Ge got the news that we left Hancheng and returned to Chang'an, he originally planned to come to Chang'an in person, but later because the leader of the people's army, Wang Ziyong, Gao Yingxiang, Zhang Xianzhong and others saw that our soldiers had withdrawn to Shaanxi, so they gathered the people's army again and conquered several cities in the southwest of Shanxi one after another. And Shanxi Governor Lu Zhigao was removed from his post by Xu Gelao, and there was no one to take care of Shanxi's affairs, and Xu Gelao had to take care of Shanxi's affairs, so he had no chance to come to Chang'an. ”

When Xu Liang heard this, he laughed and said, "Fortunately, this old man didn't come to Chang'an, otherwise I would really have to bother to deal with him." ”

Several of his subordinates laughed.

Xu Liang took three subordinates, went down to the city building, and walked casually on the street, in the storefront on the street, the New Year's goods had been put on the counter, and there were many people buying New Year's goods. Xu Liang saw a middle-aged couple with a pair of teenage children picking out new clothes for the Chinese New Year in a tailor shop. The man stood aside, watching his wife and children measuring the measurements, with a happy smile on his face.

Xu Liang sighed: "Chongzhen's five years have passed soon, it's really fast." Then he asked Luo Baiguan: "Have the New Year's rewards for officials and generals at all levels in Shaanxi been arranged this year?" ”

Luo Baiguan is in charge of the tax department, which is equivalent to managing the money bag of the governor's yamen, and when he heard this, he said: "The plan has been made, and I will take it for the adults to look at." ”

"How's it like last year?" Xu Liang asked again.

Luo Baiguan thought about it carefully and said carefully: "In general, there is no change. However, there are a few people who need to be adjusted due to changes in positions, and it is up to you to make an idea. ”

Xu Liang thought for a while, and then said: "Wanwen Mountain, Luo Rucai led the troops to guard Chijin and Shazhou, it was very hard, and the reward for the two was doubled. Cao Bianjiao, He Huchen, He Renlong, and Tietou have led the army to battle many times this year, and their contributions are also great, and these people have also doubled. Qi Chu was promoted from the prefect of Xi'an to the political envoy, and it was issued according to the specifications of the political envoy. Although He Qi, the governor of Guyuan, had just been promoted to the prefect of Xi'an, the official saw that He Zhifu had managed Xi'an Mansion very well, and He Qi's share was also doubled. In addition, Tsing Yi Weizhong, Duan Zhigang of the Detective Department, Chen Yu of the Arms Department, and Wang Dazhuang have also done very well this year, and the rewards of these three people have also been doubled. ”

Luo Baiguan wrote down the arrangements proposed by Xu Liang one by one, and then saw that Xu Liang didn't say anything further, thought about it, and asked carefully: "That...... Xu Jiang, the former governor of Xi'an, was reappointed as the governor of Guyuan, what about his share? ”

Xu Liang snorted and did not speak.

Luo Baiguan understood what Xu Liang meant, and didn't dare to ask again.

Several people walked for a while, and suddenly the sound of horses' hooves behind them sounded, and a knight of the Tsing Yi Guard galloped over. (To be continued.) )