Ke Zifan was secretly annoyed in his heart, he was full of scheming and made difficulties many times, but he was resolved by Xiao Feng one by one.

Now that he is ready to return in vain, Xiao Feng even wants him to fulfill his previous promise! Don't you know that those promises are all conditional?

Originally, I was going to come and eat a bowl of noodles for nothing, and then I told you that I exchanged the noodle soup for fried noodles, what did I pay? I didn't eat the fried noodles, what did I pay?

Now that you have seen through it, if you don't give me free food, I'll just leave, and you even let me pay for noodles! The problem is that I haven't eaten noodles at all, I haven't eaten soup noodles and fried noodles, what do I pay?

"Lord Xiao, I came to ask the court for a reward on behalf of Miao Jiang this time, but I got nothing, and I was going to be punished when I went back, where did I dare to agree to other conditions?

My lord, you just raise your noble hand, for the sake of our relatives, stop being aggressive, okay? ”

Xiao Feng was surprised: "How can you say that you have found nothing? You rescued Niu San, who was guilty of a capital crime, and kicked Hu Zongxian out of Miao Jiang, Da Tusi will definitely reward you. ”

Ke Zifan smiled bitterly, indeed, if he didn't even have these two points, this mission would be a failure. But he still couldn't agree to Xiao Feng's request.

You must know that if the Ming Dynasty was allowed to enter the internal garrison of Miaojiang, the independence of Miaojiang would be threatened. Therefore, this one must not be agreed.

As for the thanksgiving table, it didn't matter in the first place. But the problem is that only half of the four requirements have been completed, so how can this start with thanks?

Thinking about it, only the article that allows the opening of a private school palace is reasonable, anyway, the people who go in are powerless scholars, and they dare to mess around, and they will be slaughtered with a knife.

So after thinking about it for a long time, Ke Zifan reluctantly agreed to open a private school palace, and the rest was not discussed.

thought that Xiao Feng would be entangled, but Xiao Feng agreed extremely happily.

The awkward negotiation between the two sides actually had an extremely crisp and friendly ending, which no one could have imagined.

Niu San and Zhan Feiyun were released from the edict at the same time, looked at each other, and snorted at each other. Then they were picked up by the Miao Jiang delegation and the servants of the Xiao Mansion respectively.

Zhan Feiyun returned to the Xiao Mansion dejectedly, but was greeted like a hero, making Zhan Feiyun's face red.

"What about Miss Wang? Why isn't it in the house? ”

Everyone looked at each other, and Qiaoqiao told him: "Sister Yingxiang said that she has no face to live in Xiao Mansion anymore, and Sister Xue'er sent a car to pick it up twice, but she refused to come." ”

Zhan Feiyun sighed, he knew Wang Yingxiang's thoughts, but he really couldn't blame her for this.

This girl went to the prison to see herself several times, but she didn't mention that she no longer lived in Xiao Mansion.

"What about Lord Xiao? Where did he go? I want to thank him in person.

I know that in order to save me, he had to agree to Miao Jiang's conditions and let the cow go for three ......."

Zhang Wuxin patted him on the shoulder, his eyes shining: "He went to the palace to do something."

Brother Zhan, I haven't seen you for many days, I miss it very much, let's compare and compare and see if there is rust in the past few days in prison......"

Xiao Feng did enter the palace, but he did not go to Jiajing, but in Tao Zhongwen's Dan room, he carefully took out a pill and showed it to Tao Zhongwen.

The black pill shimmered with mysterious light, like a black gem inlaid with countless extremely tiny stars.

Rao is Tao Zhongwen has refined countless pills, and he has never seen such a beautiful pill, so he opened his mouth wide: "This is what you refined?" ”

Xiao Feng nodded, holding the pill and shaking it in front of Tao Zhongwen's eyes, which made Tao Zhongwen's heart itch and unbearable.

"Good brother, tell me quickly, what kind of Dan is this?"

Xiao Feng smiled: "If my expectations are correct, this is the Divine Pill of Bliss." ”

Tao Zhongwen shuddered and subconsciously took a step back.

"Elixir of Bliss? Is that the pill that tossed you to death last time? Where did it come from? ”

Xiao Feng flipped the pill in his hand: "Since I came back to life last time, I have been thinking about the difference between the Divine Pill of Bliss that Xiao Qin gave me and the Pill of Bliss that I usually sell outside.

At that time, Xiao Qin said that there are red, pink, and yellow Bliss Pills, the darker the color, the stronger the medicinal effect, and the black Bliss Pill is the strongest.

So I speculate that the higher the degree of purification, the stronger the medicinal effect, and the darker the color. So I experimented.

In the process of eradicating the White Lotus Sect, I got a lot of yellow Bliss Pills, and occasionally pink and red ones.

I made a simple distillation and purification thing, and purified these elixirs over and over again. As I expected, the higher the purity of the elixir, the darker the color.

It took me fifty yellow pills of bliss and a dozen or so pink and red pills of bliss to finally come up with such a black pill. ”

Tao Zhongwen took a closer look at the black pill: "Can you be sure that this pill is the same as the one you took before?" ”

Xiao Feng shook his head: "I can't be sure, because I can't test it." It looks the same.

I originally wanted to try it with Wangcai, but then I thought it was not easy to take care of the home, so I didn't start. ”

Tao Zhongwen swallowed his saliva: "Brother, what kind of distillation and purification thing of yours must be in the concept of entering the WTO, give it to the elder brother, the elder brother will have a heavy thanks." ”

Xiao Feng waved his hand magnificently: "What is this, just give it to my brother, but you have to do me a favor." ”

Tao Zhongwen said in his heart I knew that your kid would not be so generous, but he still had a smile on his face.

"Let's say what we can't help, just say anything."

"Brother, you have studied alchemy for many years, and Huo Xuan Zhenren is by no means in vain. Can you help me turn this pill yellow while the effect remains the same? ”

Tao Zhongwen frowned: "This estimate is very difficult, because everything with a yellow color has some medicinal properties in it, and as soon as the ingredients of the pill are mixed, the medicinal effect may change dramatically." ”

Xiao Feng sighed: "I also know that this matter is not easy, but I have an important use for this pill, so please bother my brother." ”

Tao Zhongwen thought about the set of equipment he had never seen before, and gritted his teeth: "Okay, I'll try it!" ”

Xiao Feng nodded and said, "It can't be too long, it must be done within three days!" ”

Tao Zhongwen was dumbfounded: "Three days, how is this possible?" ”

Xiao Feng suddenly remembered: "That's right, the Fire Worker Daoist also knows some alchemy, maybe he can solve it, he has been looking at that thing in a daze for a long time......"

Tao Zhongwen grabbed Xiao Feng: "Three days, just three days!" I'm going to get it right in three days, and you're going to whomever you like. ”

As soon as Xiao Feng came out of Tao Zhongwen's Dan room, the little eunuch waited at the door and took Xiao Feng to Jiajing's fine house.

The three were all there, Yan Song was also there, Jiajing had a day of court meeting, obviously tired, and was crooked on the futon, with Huang Jin helping to pinch his shoulders.

"Senior brother, at today's court meeting, you have behaved well in response to Miao Jiang's envoys, and it is also a good idea for Yan Song to recall you to deal with it."

Yan Song saw that Long Live praised himself, and hurriedly and modestly said that this was Long Live Shengming, and the old minister was a bald man who followed the moon and borrowed the light.

Xiao Feng smiled and nodded, not in a hurry, because he knew that Jiajing was about to say but.

"But there are a few questions left, and I need to hear what you mean.

The first thing is Hu Zongxian, how are you going to deal with it? After all, he has solid evidence of corruption, although not much, and it is related to the atmosphere. ”

Xiao Feng smiled: "Senior brother, although Hu Zongxian's justification has not yet arrived, there is something strange about it.

Hu Zongxian has served as a patrol for many years, and his grade is low and his real power is great, so he may not be as honest as water.

But this person is very smart, and there are thousands of ways to solicit bribes, how could he use such a means that he can't help but investigate?

But the senior brother is right, whether he is wronged or not, after all, he was given evidence by others. Therefore, I promised Ke Zifan that he would leave Miaojiang, which was imperative. ”

Jiajing nodded: "You said that you want him to serve in front of the army, do you plan to get him back to the front line of Xuanda and listen to Qiu Luan's tent?" ”

Xiao Feng shook his head: "Senior brother, Hu Zongxian does have the talent to command the army, it is better to transfer him from Huguang to the coast, and still cooperate with Yu Dayou to eliminate the Japanese invaders as an imperial historian."

Although I am the governor of Jiangnan, it is indeed difficult to deal with the Japanese invaders with all my strength to carry out the transformation of rice into mulberry, the eradication of the White Lotus Sect, and the breaking of the Miaojiang alliance. ”

Yan Song frowned, Hu Zongxian was exquisite, and before Xiao Feng appeared, he had a good relationship with Yan Dang. So he was not dissatisfied with Hu Zongxian himself.

But now that Hu Zongxian and Xiao Feng are so close, the enemy's friend is the enemy, and Yan Song can't easily let Xiao Feng get his wish.

"Long live, the old minister thinks that although what Xiao Feng said is reasonable, Hu Zongxian and Yu Dayou have been friends for many years, and both of them have the right to take charge of the army along the coast, which seems to be inappropriate!"

Xiao Feng said with a smile: "Yan Shoufu, this is a bad word. When Shousuke recommended me to be the governor of Jiangnan, he listed several reasons.

One of the reasons is that Yu Dayou and I are Taoist masters and apprentices, so we have a harmonious relationship and will not hinder each other.

Why did it seem inappropriate for Hu Zongxian and Yu Dayou to become friends for many years to become co-commanders?

Is this close person suitable for cooperation or not, and where is the standard of Shousuke-sama? ”

Yan Song forgot about this stubble, and was attacked by Xiao Feng with the spear of the son, and it was suddenly difficult to justify himself, but after all, he was cunning and cunning, and immediately found an excuse.

"This and this, the two cannot be compared, how much trust Banzai has in you, can it be the same for Hu Zongxian?"

Xiao Feng smiled: "It is precisely because Banzai trusts me that I can't help but take the initiative to avoid suspicion."

For example, everyone knows that Xiao Qin and I are brothers, and I can be the governor of Jiangnan, but the military power must always be divided.

Otherwise, although Banzai doesn't doubt me, I'm afraid that the ministers will also have objections, Lord Shousuke, are you right? ”

Jiajing's heart was hot, this was originally a very sensitive matter, although above the court, Xiao Feng's words, he was already relieved.

But he was the emperor after all. To say that there is no guilt in my heart about this matter is too abnormal.

Jiajing was thinking about how to deal with this matter tactfully, but Xiao Feng took the initiative to mention it, which made Jiajing a little surprised and moved.

My brother is too sensible! Since I trust my junior brother, what can't I trust Hu Zongxian recommended by my junior brother?

What's more, Hu Zongxian made meritorious contributions when the Tatars attacked the city, and he was a talent who proved himself!

"The junior brother is reasonable, Hu Zongxian is indeed a talent, and he can be reused.

Fighting against the Japanese is hard work, and on the surface, it can be regarded as a punishment for his bribery this time, and an explanation to Miao Jiang.

As for the fear that Hu Zongxian and Yu Dayou will support their own troops, there is no need to consider this. I can trust my junior brother, so he can naturally grasp the measure. ”

Yan Song didn't speak anymore, in fact, he was self-respecting or something, he was just talking.

There are many infantry along the coast, and there is no need for large-scale group armies to fight against the Japanese invaders, and with tens of thousands of troops, it is a fool's dream to want to rebel.

"That's the end of Hu Zongxian's matter, but Hu Zongxian is gone, the imperial court will inevitably send another inspector to the imperial history, can there be anyone in the cabinet?"

Although Yan Song has power, he is not an incapable person, he has already thought of several candidates when he is in the next dynasty, and he will tell Jiajing one by one at this time.

Jiajing was noncommittal, because he didn't know much about the abilities and personalities of these imperial histories, and Hu Zongxian couldn't do anything well, could they do it well?

Lu Bing and Huang Jin naturally won't intervene in this kind of matter, and in the end, Yan Song must have the final say. Unexpectedly, Xiao Feng suddenly smiled.

"Senior brother, I recommend a person, this person will definitely be able to take on this role, and kill two birds with one stone."

Yan Song looked at Xiao Feng very unhappily, did you stretch your hand too long.

Hu Zongxian is your person, is it not enough to let you have the final say? Even the pit left by Hu Zongxian's nest, you have to continue to occupy it?

But Yan Song did not say anything against it and remained silent. It's not that he's graceful, it's a practical problem.

Miaojiang has never been a good place to be an official, not to mention poverty and remoteness, and the environment is poor.

Although looking at the green mountains everywhere, in fact, the deep mountains and old forests are full of poisonous snakes and beasts, poisonous smoke and miasma.

Many officials with weak bodies died in their posts within a few months of arriving in Miaojiang, and before they could get used to it. Even some county officials would rather resign than go to Miaojiang.

It's better to patrol the imperial history because of the high mobility of the job. After all, Miao territory spans several provinces.

If Yushi doesn't have a sense of responsibility and is unwilling to take care of Miao Jiang, he can run to stay in the city far away from Miao Jiang.

But even so, it is impossible not to stay on the edge of Miao Jiang all the time, after all, the patrol of the imperial history is to report to the imperial court.

If the imperial court reads your report and finds that you have been in Fucheng Sauna all the time and never went to Miaojiang to feed mosquitoes, it will also be unlucky.

Not to mention that the masses in Miaojiang are relatively barbaric, they say at every turn that the local officials are biased towards the Han people, and then dare to demolish the county government with a shout, who wants to be this official?

Therefore, these officials selected by Yan Song are all ordinary people who have offended the Yan Party and want to take the opportunity to rectify them.

However, there is also a drawback to this matter, that is, if the selected official messes up, although he is angry, it also seems that Yan Song does not know anyone, which can only be regarded as a miserable victory, and there is nothing to be happy about.

So although Yan Song is dissatisfied with Chief Xiao Feng, in this matter, it would be a good thing if Xiao Feng could take the pot for him.

"Oh? Can you still kill two birds with one stone by electing a patrol to press the imperial history? I want to hear how to kill two birds with one stone. ”

"Senior brother, this time I was in Nanping, Fujian, and I met a local priest whose surname is Ruizi Gangfeng. This person went to Miaojiang to be the best inspector of the imperial history. ”

Why is that? What is so special about him? ”

"This man is stubborn, bold, incorruptible, and loyal.

Miao Jiang is located in a remote area, with mixed ethnic groups and complex contradictions, and does not trust the government.

Only by being stubborn to the bone can we be inviolable, fair and law-abiding, and let the people gradually develop the habit of seeking the government when they have disputes.

The environment in Miaojiang is harsh, the people are fierce, and officials are in danger of dying at any time. Only those who are bold and not afraid of death can take on this responsibility.

The Tusi of Miaojiang are both soft and hard to the court officials, and if the hard ones are not good, they will come to the soft ones.

Therefore, only by being honest to the extreme, can we be like an egg without sewing, and not give the flies the slightest chance to mouth.

Since the White Lotus Sect has a foundation in Miaojiang, and wants to turn Miaojiang into a gathering point for various forces, it is necessary to be loyal to the emperor according to the imperial history. In order to be unremitting, and never let go of suspicious things. ”

Jiajing nodded again and again: "If this person is really like what you said, it is really rare, I want to meet him."

Or, let him come to Beijing to see His Majesty first, and then go to Miaojiang to take up his post? ”

Xiao Feng was startled, and said in his heart that if you want to see him, if you don't make it, he will carry the coffin to the hall, so you can click him directly, or wait and talk.

"Senior brother, Fujian is close to Miaojiang, Hu Zongxian can't stay in Miaojiang now, and he needs to hand over quickly to not give Miaojiang a chance to cause chaos.

When I came to the capital, it was too far to come back and forth, so it was not too late to wait for Miao Jiang to calm down, and then return to Beijing to see His Majesty. ”

Jiajing was very regretful, and then turned his head and remembered that he had killed two birds with one stone.

"Of course, this person is very good as a patrol and imperial history, but how can he kill two birds with one stone?"

Xiao Feng said with a smile: "Miao Jiang agreed to let the imperial court open a private school palace, this person is a teacher and has the habit of a master.

The imperial court simply added the position of Professor Miao Jiang and gave it to him, so that he could deal with it.

He has two positions, and he has a lot more room to act, and he will be able to have a faster effect on Miao Jiang's return to kinghood. ”

Jiajing smiled and nodded: "What does Yan Aiqing think?" ”

Yan Song thought about it, Hai Rui had nothing to do with him, he didn't know who he was, it was good to go to this pot, so he said that it was no problem.

The first remaining problem was solved, and Jiajing was in a good mood, so he raised the second remaining problem.

"Senior brother, Zhan Feiyun committed a capital crime, I originally planned to do it, if you intercede, I will see that he and Hu Zongxian have made meritorious contributions in the past, and they will be exempted from death and exile.

But you were in the court, taking the opportunity to make excuses for the release of Niu San, and erased Zhan Feiyun's sin, since the ministers did not object, I will do as you wish.

But I'm a little worried about you, and I have to warn you. Judging from your past behavior, you have never shown mercy to people like Niu San.

Now that you have exchanged Niu San's life for Zhan Feiyun's life, you don't want to kill Niu San again.

It's not that I'm pedantic enough to let you keep your word to this kind of person, but if you kill Niu San, no matter how secret, Miao Jiang will know that it was you.

At that time, they will inevitably feel that the court has backtracked and given them an excuse to make trouble.

For the sake of a mere cow, it is not worth it to damage the advantage situation that you have worked so hard for. ”

Jiajing rarely spoke at length like this, and today he was really not at ease, so he specially reminded Xiao Feng, also with a warning.

Zhan Feiyun's life was exchanged for Niu San's life, if you dare to go your own way, I may not hold Zhan Feiyun accountable!

Xiao Feng smiled and saluted: "Senior brother, don't worry, I won't kill Niu San."

A person like him has lost his conscience, and God will punish him! ”

Some people died, but not completely......