Zhu Qizhen opened his mouth to Xu Youzhen and asked, "With such a thing, what position does Cao Jixiang want to get for his nephew." ”

"Oh, as far as Weichen knows, Cao Jixiang wants to make up for his nephew's fat shortage of Jiangsu salt envoys." Xu Youzhen said to the emperor.

When the emperor heard this, he said to Xu Youzhen: "Jiangsu salt envoy is a good shortage. The salt politics of the world are all due to this, and he is indeed a good messenger who is rich and oily. ”

Xu Youzhen heard the emperor's words, so he opened his mouth and said to Zhu Qizhen: "What the emperor said is very true, not to mention the official official of the imperial court of the Jiangsu Salt Transport Envoy, even if the ordinary salt transport merchants in Jiangsu are all rich princes, I heard that the official position of the Jiangsu Salt Transport Envoy is the most suitable for controlling fishing and hunting." ”

Zhu Qizhen heard Xu Youzhen's words, so he spoke to Xu Youzhen: "Since this is the case, Xu Aiqing wants to deal with this matter in his heart. ”

Xu Youzhen heard Zhu Qizhen's words calmly, and it was difficult to figure out the holy will in his heart, so he spoke to the emperor: "The emperor is sage, he has insight into thousands of miles, and this kind of thing can't escape the emperor's eyes, and what the emperor wants to deal with is how to deal with it." ”

Zhu Qizhen heard Xu Youzhen's reply, so he smiled at Xu Youzhen and said, "Lord Xu's words are obviously trying to push this matter on my head. However, even if this matter is provoked by me, I regret that I should not have been too lenient with Cao Jixiang and Shi Heng at the beginning, and the rewards were too indiscriminate, so that one person won the Tao, an immortal and a chicken dog. I also want to take care of this matter, but I can't wipe it off. ”

Hearing Zhu Qizhen's words, Xu Youzhen naturally had insight into the emperor's mind.

The emperor said that the reward was too indiscriminate before, and he couldn't save face, obviously he was also a little dissatisfied with such things.

Xu Youzhen said to Zhu Qizhen: "The most holy thing is the emperor, what Weichen said just now is already in the holy will, the saint, such a thing that endangers the dynasty cannot be allowed to continue." ”

Hearing Xu Youzhen's words, the emperor naturally understood what he meant, so he asked Xu Youzhen: "What strategy does Xu Aiqing have to remedy this matter?" ”

When Xu Youzhen heard this, he said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, judging from the current situation, if this kind of betrayal of the official lord cannot be prohibited, it will greatly damage the prestige of the imperial court, and it will also tarnish the reputation of the Holy Son. ”

Hearing Xu Youzhen's words, Zhu Qizhen hurriedly said: "Xu Aiqing, I know all these things, but sometimes I have unavoidable hardships. ”

When Xu Youzhen heard Zhu Qizhen's words, he stepped forward and said to the emperor: "The emperor has a last resort, and Weichen also understands it in his heart. If the emperor is not relieved, this matter will be handed over to Weichen to do, and Weichen is ready to offend some people for the emperor, order and prohibit it, and rectify the court law, so as to show the emperor's desire for governance. ”

Zhu Qizhen was naturally extremely happy when he saw Xu Youzhen say this, so he said to Xu Youzhen: "Xu Youzhen can do this, I am very relieved. ”

When Xu Youzhen heard this, he hurriedly spoke to the emperor and said: "The emperor doesn't have to say this, the ministers naturally do things for the sake of the king." ”

"Okay, a good one to share the worries of the king, Xu Aiqing, today I heard this from your mouth, and I knew in my heart that Lord Xu was really for me and for the country." Zhu Qizhen nodded approvingly at Xu Youzhen and said.

When Xu Youzhen heard this, he hurriedly saluted Zhu Qizhen and said: "If Weichen can get such praise from the emperor, he will have no regrets even if he dies." ”

The emperor heard Xu Youzhen's words, so he spoke to Xu Youzhen: "Xu Aiqing doesn't have to be like this, I praise you for being able to do things, that is, you can really do things, among so many civil and military officials in the court, but in my eyes, most of them are people who are vegetarian in the corpse position, and there are few people who can worry about me." Only Xu Aiqing can be regarded as my happy person. ”

Xu Youzhen heard the emperor's praise, and hurriedly opened his mouth to speak: "The emperor said such words, and the ministers didn't know what such words were." ”

When the emperor heard this, he paused slightly, and then opened his mouth to Xu Youzhen and said: "Xu Aiqing, in your opinion, among so many officials in the court, who can be qualified for the post of Jiangsu salt transportation envoy." ”

Xu Youzhen hurriedly opened his mouth to Zhu Qizhen and said: "The authority of the imperial court is in charge, how dare Weichen speak nonsense." ”

When Zhu Qizhen heard this, he smiled at Xu Youzhen and said, "Lord Xu doesn't have to be like this, I also ask casually to see who Xu Aiqing thinks can be qualified for this position." ”

Xu Youzhen heard the emperor's expression, muttered slightly, and then spoke to the emperor: "Since the emperor asked, then Weichen Baoju Guan Tieshan took over as the salt transport envoy of Jiangsu." ”

Hearing Xu Youzhen's words, Zhu Qizhen said with a happy face: "Well, well, Xu Aiqing really said that my heart is gone, and as soon as Yu Qian goes, the number of honest and honest people in the Manchu Dynasty is this Guan Tieshan can enter my eyes, and it is an excellent candidate for him to take over as the Jiangsu salt transport envoy." ”

When Xu Youzhen heard this, he echoed the emperor and said: "What the emperor said is very true, Guan Tieshan is upright and honest, and he will take over as the salt transport envoy of Jiangsu, which will inevitably allow the imperial court to open up revenue and reduce expenditure, and can make the imperial court's salt affairs new." ”

Hearing Xu Youzhen's performance, Zhu Qizhen bowed his head slightly and said: "What Xu Aiqing said is very true, Guan Tieshan is a person, I also know well, let him go to Jiangsu Salt Transport, it is indeed a good candidate." ”

Xu Youzhen heard Zhu Qizhen's words, so he spoke to Zhu Qizhen: "The emperor's words are not bad at all, and it is really quite appropriate for Guan Tieshan to serve as the salt transport envoy of Jiangsu." ”

When Zhu Qizhen heard this, he smiled and said: "What does Xu Aiqing mean Guan Tieshan to serve as the salt transport envoy of Jiangsu, is it the most suitable for people and land?" ”

Xu Youzhen bowed his hand and said, "That's what Weichen meant. ”

"Okay, you think about it, and I'll leave this matter to you." Zhu Qizhen commanded Xu Youzhen.

Hearing Zhu Qizhen's words, Xu Youzhen was extremely happy in his heart, which showed that the emperor had already expressed his attitude and supported himself in doing so.

Xu Youzhen hurriedly knelt down to Zhu Qizhen and thanked: "The emperor has a lot of trust in Weichen, and Weichen has nothing to repay. ”

When Zhu Qizhen heard this, he said to Xu Youzhen: "Xu Aiqing's old city seeks the country, and the strategies he offers are all for the people of his family and country, how can I not allow it." ”

When Xu Youzhen heard this, he said to Zhu Qizhen: "Thank you to the emperor for such a reward, and Weichen is willing to die for the emperor." ”

Zhu Qizhen heard Xu Youzhen show such a trace, so he said to Xu Youzhen: "Okay, this matter will be done according to Xu Aiqing's wishes, Xu Aiqing, after saying so much today, I am also a little tired, Aiqing will go back by herself." ”

When Xu Youzhen heard this, he put his sleeves in a cage, and then knelt down to Zhu Qizhen and said, "Yes, saint." Then Weichen retired first. ”

Zhu Qizhen waved his hand, and then Xu Youzhen spoke: "Okay, good." ”

Seeing this, Xu Youzhen immediately retreated.

After leaving the palace, Xu Youzhen was naturally extremely happy in her heart.

No matter what the situation is, being able to get the emperor's support in front of the emperor today is already a great joy for Xu Youzhen.

Xu Youzhen knew in her heart that as long as the emperor was willing to support her, then even if she offended Cao Jixiang this time and did not let his nephew take over as the Jiangsu salt transport envoy, Cao Jixiang would be helpless.

Thinking about it like this, Xu Youzhen felt that the matter was no longer a big deal, and then went back full of joy.

However, Xu Youzhen forgot one thing, that is, the eunuch outside the side hall.

When he was alone with the emperor, some words were heard by the eunuchs serving outside the side hall.

The eunuch outside the side hall had the eyeliner arranged by Cao Jixiang, so Xu Youzhen did not return to the mansion, and Cao Jixiang learned that Xu Youzhen was alone with the emperor today.

For this matter, Cao Jixiang was naturally extremely annoyed.

Cao Jixiang didn't expect Xu Youzhen to make such a suggestion in front of the emperor, which was obviously to tear down the stage for himself.

Cao Jixiang knew in his heart that he had befriended the senior members of the court for a long time, and he was afraid that he would be in trouble if he wanted to seek an envoy for his nephew to be transported to Jiangsu Salt.

Because of what Xu Youzhen said to the emperor, he was obviously unwilling to hand over such a court tax place to his nephew.

Thinking of this, Cao Jixiang hated Xu Youzhen so much that his teeth itched.

After learning from the pain, Cao Jixiang decided to think of a way to deal with Xu Youzhen.

Thinking about it, considering that Xu Youzhen is the Yuan Fu of the imperial court, the emperor has great trust in him, and Cao Jixiang feels that he has no way to start for a while.

After thinking about it for a long time, Cao Jixiang thought of someone.

He felt that as long as this person could join forces with him to deal with Xu Youzhen, Xu Youzhen might be reprimanded by the emperor.

This person is Sun Xiang.

Cao Jixiang knew in his heart that although he was the head of the interior, Sun Xiang had a lifelong friendship with the emperor.

If there is any eunuch in the palace who is the emperor's heart who cannot leave, then there is only Sun Xiang.

Although Sun Xiangping is fighting for power with himself, he is also amiable on the surface, and there is no life-and-death hostile relationship.

Cao Jixiang felt that if he sent someone to Sun Xiang to send gold and silver, it would be a good way to cultivate it.

After understanding this in his heart, Cao Jixiang summoned a confidant eunuch and asked him to take the gold and silver to Sun Xiangyong, and begged Sun Xiang to ask him to help him with this favor.

Cao Jixiang's henchmen and eunuchs naturally did not dare to slack off, and soon went to see Sun Xiang.

"Grandpa Sun, the little one is polite." As soon as they met, Cao Jixiang's henchmen and eunuchs spoke to Sun Xiang.

Sun Xiang was a confidant eunuch under Cao Jixiang, and he knew in his heart that Cao Jixiang must have sent him to him, so he laughed and said: "Gonggong Li, you are not waiting in front of Gonggong Cao, how can you come to someone Sun's side when you are free." ”

When Gonggong Li heard this, he smiled at Sun Xiang and said, "Well, it was Gonggong Cao who specially sent him to come over and pay some respects to Gonggong Sun." ”

Hearing that Gonggong Li had such a statement, Sun Xiang said openly to Gonggong Li in front of him with a slightly surprised tone: "This matter is that the sun is coming out in the west, and it has not been three or five days since Sun Mouhu returned from the emperor, and Gonggong Cao seems to have never been so polite." ”

Hearing Sun Xiang's words, Li Xian opened his mouth and said: "What the adults said is not bad at all, judging from the current situation, this is the case, but Lord Sun, our father-in-law Cao asked the little one to come today, and we came to honor my father-in-law Sun." ”

After speaking, Gonggong Li took out a leather bag from his clothes, and then handed it to Sun Xiang and said: "This is a little meaning that our Chief Manager Cao gave to Sun Gonggong, a small meaning, and I have never paid respect." ”

Hearing Father-in-law Li's words, Sun Xiang hurriedly opened his mouth and said: "Father-in-law Cao is really polite, but he just came to pay respects, why bother with any gifts." How dare Sun ask for a gift from Grandpa Cao. ”

Father-in-law Li heard Sun Xiang's words, and hurriedly said to Sun Xiang: "Father-in-law Sun, this is what our father-in-law Cao ordered must be sent to Father-in-law Sun, if Father-in-law Sun doesn't accept it, there is no way to explain to Father-in-law Li after the little one goes back." In addition, Mr. Cao also wanted to ask his father-in-law to do something. ”

Hearing Father-in-law Li's words, Sun Xiang said: "Father-in-law Li's words are also interesting. What's more, in order to keep Gonggong Li from losing face in front of Gonggong Cao, Sun thanked him. ”

Saying that, Sun Xiang took the leather bag from Gonggong Li's hand, and then opened it to see that there was a lot of gold and silver in it, as well as a few valuable Dongzhu.

Seeing this situation, Sun Xiang's heart couldn't help but chuckle, he knew in his heart that Cao Jixiang was bleeding so much, and giving such a generous gesture to others was obviously an extremely important thing that he wanted to borrow from himself.

After having such a thought in his heart, Sun Xiang said openly to Li Gonggong: "Just now you said that Gonggong Cao still has something to entrust, I don't know what it is. ”

Hearing Sun Xiang's words, Gonggong Li opened his mouth and said: "Father-in-law Sun, things are like this, I think that Father-in-law Sun is also busy with the matter of seeking Jiangsu salt transportation envoy for his nephew under the head of our Chief Manager Cao, but I didn't expect that Xu Youzhen, who was in charge of his affairs, wanted to make a hindrance from it, Xu Youzhen also suggested in front of the emperor, ruining the affairs of our father-in-law Cao, Gonggong Cao is extremely angry about this, and now I want to deal with Xu Youzhen and let him taste the power of our father-in-law Cao." This time, Father-in-law Cao sent his subordinates over, just to say hello to Father-in-law Sun, if there is any dispute between Father-in-law Cao and Xu Youzhen, please ask Father-in-law Sun to help talk to Father-in-law Cao in front of the emperor. ”

Hearing what Gonggong Li said, Sun Xiang smiled and said: "What is the big deal with my Dao, it turns out that it is such a thing, you Gonggong Cao is really making a little fuss, such a little favor, why bother to give such a rich gift, Sun is ashamed but disrespectful." ”

Seeing that Sun Xiang had this statement, Gonggong Li hurriedly said: "Gonggong Sun is collecting it, and our manager Cao instructed our family before leaving, and Gonggong Sun must accept things." Otherwise, the little one will not be allowed to go back to see him. ”

Hearing what Gonggong Li said, Sun Xiang laughed and said: "Well, since you Chief Cao have such orders, then there is no need to do this, and the matter is just settled." Someone Sun accepted the thing, and the matter must be given to Cao Gonggong. After you went back, you just told Mr. Cao that Mr. Cao shouldn't blame you when I came here. ”

Seeing Sun Xiang's words, Gonggong Li was naturally extremely grateful to Sun Xiang, and then thanked Sun Xiang: "Since Gonggong Sun has such a word, the villain is extremely grateful here." ”

Hearing this, Sun Xiang opened his mouth and said: "You don't have to thank me, taking people's money and eliminating disasters for others is also something that Sun should do." ”

Seeing that Sun Xiang said this, Gonggong Li was grateful to Dai De and said to Sun Xiang: "Thank you Gonggong Sun, the little one will go back and talk back to Gonggong Cao." ”

Sun Xiang immediately nodded and said, "Okay, then Sun will not keep Gonggong Li." ”

When Gonggong Li heard this, he caged the cuffs of the cage and said to Sun Xiangyan: "Gonggong Sun, please stay, our family has said goodbye." ”

When Gonggong Li left, Sun Xiang felt a little uneasy in his heart, and he knew in his heart that this matter was naturally an extremely simple matter for himself.

If Cao Jixiang in the palace and Xu Youzhen in the court are on the bar, there will inevitably be a huge turmoil. What's more, in addition to these two people, there is also a Shi Heng who is also eyeing outside, staring at the position of power.

Sun Xiang knew in his heart that although the current court seemed to be calm on the surface, there was a turbulent dark tide underneath.

After thinking about it carefully, Sun Xiang felt that the power of the eunuch was naturally as big as possible, no matter what, although Cao Jixiang had some enmity with himself before, after all, it was only a little unhappy, not enough for Cao Jixiang to be a eunuch with himself, this time Cao Jixiang and Xu Youzhen disputed, he was bound to stand on Cao Jixiang's side.

After Sun Xiang understood this matter in his heart, he felt that since he had received many benefits from Cao Jixiang, he might as well help Cao Jixiang in this matter, which would be the most beneficial.

After thinking about this, Sun Xiang also made up his mind.

Soon it was time for the imperial court to dial the errand, and after everyone watched, the nephew of Cao Jixiang, who had the highest voice in the competition for the salt transport in Jiangsu, was unexpectedly defeated.

The fat difference of the Jiangsu salt transport envoy actually fell on a person that the court officials had never expected, and this person was Guan Tieshan.

After Xu Youzhen, who was in charge of the matter, announced the news, the court officials were all extremely surprised.

Some officials knew in their hearts that Guan Tieshan was Yu Qian's old subordinate of Lord Yu, and after Yu Qian's death, he was squeezed out by Xu Youzhen and others, and was reduced to being a petty official in Cao Lengya, who was blacker than charcoal, and he couldn't see the face of the sky.

But I didn't expect that things would have such a wonderful change today, Xu Youzhen, who had always disliked Guan Tieshan, would actually hand over the fat difference of Jiangsu Salt Transportation to Guan Tieshan to take over.

One is that Guan Tieshan and Xu Youzhen have never been on good terms, and the other is that Jiangsu salt transportation made the court officials feel that it is very likely to fall into the hands of Cao Jixiang's nephew, but they didn't expect this matter to fall through.

There are many discussions among the civil and military officials, but there is a public opinion that Lord Xu Youzhen is a person who does big things, and this time he can appoint the subordinates of his former political enemies, which shows that the style is of a high standard.

Therefore, many civil and military officials feel that Xu Youzhen's determination to overcome public opinion is obviously a show of Xu Youzhen's strength and mind, which can accommodate dissidents, and it is obvious that Cao Jixiang, who only knows how much higher than Cao Jixiang, who only knows how to support his relatives and family members.