If there is anything in the capital that is delivered the fastest, it is the grapevine. On the day of the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, most of the courtiers had heard some news more or less, and all of them tensed their nerves and waited for what life, but they did not expect that the whole day had passed, and they were not shocked, and no specific edict was issued, but some necessary ceremonies were held according to the etiquette system, and even the emperor's face was as usual, and there was nothing unusual at all. But day after day, when everyone thought that the news was inaccurate or that there was something variable, all of a sudden came.

On the twentieth day of the first month, the emperor decreed that all the functions and powers of the Hanging Mirror Division and all the officials under the department were suspended, and at the same time, the official position of the Emperor of the Dali Temple was detained by the Criminal Department.

On the twenty-third day of the first month, the edict of the inner court demoted the honorary king Xiao Jinghuan from the prince of Qizhu to the prince of Shuangzhu and retired from the palace for three months, and the officials such as the chief of the palace and the chief of the palace, Shi and Tingshen, were exiled because of poor persuasion.

On the twenty-seventh day of the first month, Concubine Jing of Jin gave Concubine Jing a gold seal.

Although none of the edicts directly involved King Jing, anyone with eyes could see that Xiao Jingyan was now the highest-ranking of all the princes, and when he walked through the queue of courtiers on some occasions with the elderly and rickety Emperor Liang in his arms, the future pattern seemed to be unusually clear.

However, to the good fortune of many courtiers who had long been tired of party strife, King Jing, who was close to the throne of the East Palace, had not changed much in temperament except for the great progress in political affairs, and he was still as upright, tough, and inflexible as in the past. The attitude towards King Yu and his henchman King Jing, who seemed to be his opponent, could almost be said to be cold and arrogant to the point of disdain. But the more he did it, the more relaxed it became. Because there is no need to speculate more, just look at his respect and appreciation for Zhongshu Ling, Liu Cheng, Shen Chai, Cai Quan and others, and you can grasp what type of minister this prince likes. As a result, the atmosphere of the DPRK has also changed imperceptibly.

"King Xiao Shujing is talking about you in front of His Majesty today." Meng Zhi sat in the small study hall outside Mei Changsu's bedroom, and said very seriously: "Although the situation is very good now, shouldn't he also avoid suspicion?" "Did he bring it up on his own initiative?"

"It's not that His Majesty just saw Xia Jiangdi's excerpts at that time. It said that you are the old man of King Qi, so His Majesty asked King Jing if he believed it, guess how King Jing answered? ”

Mei Changsu shook his head.

"He also replied too boldly," Meng Zhi sighed, "He said, if Mr. Su is the old King of Qi, how can I not know him?" You listen, it really made me sweat, but it turned out to be okay. Although he was so frank about the close relationship between himself and King Qi, His Majesty was not annoyed, but laughed and said-Little-Said-NetXia Jiang was probably forced to be anxious, and the bite became more and more unlevel. Mei Changsu and King Qi. How can it be related. ”

Mei Changsu nodded slowly and said, "Actually, King Jing is right to answer this way. The brotherhood between him and King Qi is very clear. If you don't admit it, is there any point in covering it up? King Jing is now completely different from King Qi's situation back then, and His Majesty is not afraid of anything, but the more he hides it, the more it seems that there is a ghost in his heart. ”

"That's true," Meng Zhi also agreed, "Then King Jing talked about this topic, and you said that it was only because you accepted the three children who defeated Bailiqi as your own soldiers, that there were some contacts, but this time you were innocently suffered, and he really didn't want to go." That's why Your Majesty took this wishful thinking and ordered me to send it to appease you. ”

Mei Changsu looked at the green jade Ruyi on the several cases, smiled lightly, and smiled disapprovingly.

"Don't you think it's a big deal," Meng Zhi saw what he meant, and leaned closer, "but their conversation wasn't over yet." ”

"Oh? What else did King Jing say? ”

"Your Majesty said it first. His Majesty asked, did you know that Mei Changsu was actually a strategist of the Honor King? Meng Zhi repeated the original words one by one, "King Jing replied, I don't know what King Yu thinks, but I don't think Mr. Su should have this intention." I have talked to him in depth about this man, and his knowledge is unfathomable, which is admirable. If you only treat it as a strategist, I am afraid that it will be of little use. ”

Hearing this, Mei Changsu's expression gradually became solemn, and he frowned slightly.

Your Majesty then smiled and said that Mei Changsu is indeed a talent, and I originally intended to let you get closer to him more, but I was afraid that you would reject him from serving King Yu, since you also have a sense of respect for him, and this time you have this opportunity, then you should also go to his house to visit. This person is knowledgeable enough to understand current affairs, and he is very aware that you have been away from the court for ten years, and I also want you to make progress quickly. Meng Zhi raised his thick eyebrows when he said this: "For His Majesty's instructions, King Jing only needs to accept them, but his next answer really surprised me." ”

"Did he refuse?" Mei Changsu also showed surprise.

"It's not," Meng Zhi rubbed his cheeks with his hands, and his muscles relaxed, "There were two other people present besides me, guess who it was?" ”

"Who?"

"Shen Chai, the secretary of the household department, and Cai Quan, the secretary of the criminal department, are here to report the closure of the case in the private artillery workshop."

"Is King Jing's answer relevant to the two of them?"

Meng Zhi slapped his thigh, "Exactly!" King Jing looked back at Shen Chai and Cai Quan at that time, and said that it is indeed beneficial to talk to people who are full of learning, not only me, but also the courtiers, and they should not rest on their laurels. Since they are going to go, Shen Qing and Cai Qing are also going together, everyone is a young talent, and it is naturally beneficial to learn more. His Majesty laughed when he heard this, and said, You stupid boy, you still don't understand, I asked you to ask Mei Changsu what, and the two of them are called up, isn't it just pure conversation? Forget it. ”

Mei Changsu slowly got up and paced a few steps in the room thoughtfully, his expression changing with a change on his face. Meng Zhi hurriedly asked in his heart, "Is there anything wrong with King Jing doing this?" ”

"No...... It's nothing...... Jing Yan's kindness, I understand," Mei Changsu sighed quietly, "but in fact, he doesn't have to bother so much......"

"Good, good intentions" Shen Chai and Cai Quan are all the pillars of King Jing who will rely on. He brought these people to see me, just to pave the way for my future," Mei Changsu slowly looked around. In a low voice, "There is no trace of everything in the land where it was born here." It's like that secret passage will disappear without a trace once it is no longer needed. Even if King Jing's great cause is successful in the future, I have nothing to take out to say about it, Jing Yan is a loving person. He didn't want to disappoint me in the future, that's why he was so eager to seize the opportunity to let his important ministers get acquainted with me, probably in the future, in addition to Shen and Cai, he would find a way to attract more people......"

"Yes, yes!" Meng Zhi happily patted the table, "This is King Jing!" It's not in vain that you've worked hard for him. ”

Mei Changsu stared at him and shook his head slowly: "I exhausted my hard work, not just for King Jing. We have a common goal. He doesn't have to feel indebted to me. ”

"You can't say that, you have done so much for King Jing, he should not be at a loss. You don't want to let him be so cold that you ignore you completely, do you? ”

Mei Changsu couldn't help but smile. He sat down and said, "That's what I said." The more people look forward to it. The more contradictory it is. Jing Yan has this heart, and naturally has the essentials. But now that the storm is still unsettled, I still have to find an opportunity to persuade him not to be impatient, as little things as how to place me can be slowed down. ”

Meng Zhi looked at him deeply, and some words just came to his lips and were swallowed back by him. The so-called authorities, the clever and clear, Mei Changsu did not realize at this time that what he had just said was not at all like a strategist, at least not like a conventional strategist whose goal was to make meritorious achievements and gain fame and fortune.

However, the commander of the forbidden army, who was aware of this, didn't seem to want to remind him in the slightest.

About two days later, King Jing really brought Shen Chai and Cai Quan to pay a visit. Mei Changsu's body has basically recovered, wrapped in a thick white fur, and received distinguished guests in the warm front hall surrounded by the fire. As a result, within a quarter of an hour, the guests were all so hot that they took off their coats.

Before they came, Shen Chai and Cai Quan still had a little disgust and resistance to this Qilin genius who was specially selected to recuperate in the capital, but when they really met, they realized that he was really sick. And when King Jing opened the topic, the more people talked more and more, the prejudice disappeared without a trace.

Most of the talents that King Jing relies on now are actually recommended to him by Mei Changsu, so he knows Shen Chai and Cai Quan very well and Mei Changsu also appreciates it very much.

In this way, from early morning to noon, Li Gang arranged wine and food, and the guests sat down at the table without hesitation, and continued to chat after eating, until it was getting dark, King Jing couldn't help but remind: "Mr. Su is not in good health, so he is too tired, he lives here and doesn't leave, let's come and ask for advice another day." ”

The two Shangshu looked up in a daze, and then suddenly the sun moved westward, and they hurriedly got up to apologize. Mei Changsu said with a smile: "The two adults and young talents Su also have a rare opportunity to get close. It's really pleasant to talk so freely today, so why bother talking about it. ”

Cai Quan's temperament is more refreshing, since he has already recognized Mei Changsu's talent, he said something extraordinarily direct: "Mr. Su has the talent of a countryman, and I deeply respect him." It's just that talent and virtue need to be in line with the way of the saints. In today's world, I hope that Mr. will cherish it and not go astray. ”

Mei Changsu understood what he meant, glanced at King Jing, and smiled silently. Shen Chai saw King Jing standing aside and watching, but he didn't take the opportunity to step forward and express two sentences of declaration of valuing talents, and the emperor was not in a hurry, and the eunuch hurriedly interjected: "Sir, such a smart person, of course, should have a unique vision, now who can revive the decline of the dynasty, who can benefit the people of the country, presumably Mr. already knows it, right?" ”

"Yes," Mei Changsu couldn't help but say, "Su has been in Dijing for more than a year, and what should be seen has been seen clearly, please rest assured, two adults." ”

Everyone is a smart person, when the words come here, when the guests and hosts are happy, Shen Chai and Cai Quan are very satisfied to leave, and as soon as they go out, they grabbed King Jing and suggested that he must catch Mei Changsu, a good talent. This result was what Xiao Jingyan wanted, and he didn't need to pretend to be very happy to agree.