Changfu dining room.

Liu Jin, Wang Hua and his son took their seats.

Chang Feng said: "Shouren often comes to my house. Wang Butang is a rare guest. ”

Wang Hua said half-jokingly: "If I come to your mansion often." Those civil servants of mine are not allowed to say, 'Look, Wang Hua is a guy who has joined the factory guard.'" ”

Wang Hua is a straightforward person.

Liu Jin took the initiative to pour wine for Wang Hua. At the wine table, pouring wine to someone is either a sign of obedience or respect.

Liu Jin actually respects learned people very much in his heart.

He understands that. In the future, if I can really tilt the power of the government and the opposition, I need a group of learned and capable people to do things for me and help me govern the country.

After pouring the wine, Liu Jin began to have a relationship with Wang Huapan: "I was fortunate to get acquainted with Wang Butang in the first year of Hongzhi. Speaking of which, we have been friends for 19 years! ”

Liu Jin is full of confidence in taking down Wang Hua for his own use.

Over the years, civil officials have been in the same boat as Liu Jin, and when they meet, their eyebrows are not eyebrows, and their eyes are not eyes. Only Wang Hua saw Liu Jin and was kind.

And Wang Hua looked down on Liu Jian and Xie Qian's single-handedly cover-up style, and from time to time he was dissatisfied.

Wang Hua said with a smile: "I also have a friendship with Chang Dudu for 19 years. The dog has a longer relationship with the governor of Changdu. They got acquainted in the twenty-two years of Chenghua. ”

Wang Hua is deliberately changing the topic and pulling the topic on Wang Shouren as usual.

Zhuangyuan Gong is an extremely smart person, and he knows that the purpose of tonight's banquet is likely to be that Liu Jin lured him in.

Chang Feng interjected: "In the twenty-second year of Chenghua, Brother Shouren ate my six pot helmets. I'm afraid he'll die. ”

Wang Shouren sighed: "Life is like a dream. I was only a teenager at the time, and I was thirty-four years old in a flash. ”

Liu Jin took over: "When Grandpa Yue Feiyue was thirty-four years old, he was the ambassador of Jinghu North Road and Jingxi South Road and the ambassador of Yingtian!" It is equivalent to the Xuanda Governor of our Ming Dynasty. ”

"I know that although Brother Shouren was born as a literati, he has the ambition to make contributions to the field of prancing horses. It's a pity that it is now the Taiping Dynasty, and the promotion of officials mainly depends on years and seniority. ”

"You are really condescending to be a small director of the Martial Arts Division in the Ministry of War!"

"As far as I know, there is a vacancy in the Xuanfu Army. Xuanfu is an important defensive town on the nine sides of the Ming Dynasty, and there are often battles. I plan to suggest to the emperor that Brother Shouren fill this gap. ”

Liu Jin is well aware of the principle of winning people to do what they like.

If you want to get rid of Lao Tzu, you must first get your son. You, Wang Shouren, are not greedy for money, are not lustful, do not compete for fame, and do not take profit. His only hobby is studying military affairs. Well, I'll fight you!

Not to mention the promotion of you from the sixth grade to the fourth grade, I also let you serve as the garrison of the important town of the border fortress, so that you can display the art of war you have learned and give you the opportunity to realize your life ideals.

I don't believe you're not tempted!

Unexpectedly, Wang Shouren actually said: "Gonggong Liu, I am not capable of doing anything, and I have never had the experience of leading troops in the border fortress. It is really difficult to be qualified for the post of Xuanfu military preparation. ”

Wang Shouren knew in his heart that accepting Liu Jin's help was equivalent to joining the Eight Tigers Eunuch Party.

Who is Wang Shouren? The only true saint of the Ming Dynasty. I have long been unhappy with things, and I am not sad with myself. How could such a small temptation make him commit himself to the Eight Tigers?

Liu Jin was a little anxious: "The ability is insufficient, it depends on whether the emperor recognizes it." The emperor said that if you have this ability, you will have this ability. ”

"And the emperor's advice to me has always been important."

Wang Shouren arched his hand: "Gonggong Liu, I'm sorry." I'm afraid of harming the border soldiers of Xuanfu. I don't dare to accept the position of military preparation. ”

Liu Jin looked displeased: "Why is Brother Shouren arrogant? ”

Wang Shouren said: "People are valuable in having self-knowledge. ”

Chang Feng hurriedly played a round: "Since Brother Shouren is unwilling to go to Xuanfu, Gonggong Liu should not force him." ”

Liu Jin still wanted to make a final effort: "That's it." If you don't go to Xuanfu, then stay in Beijing. I heard that the high man of your Wuxuan Division is middle-aged and sick. I will suggest that the emperor will order Gao Lang Zhongzhishi. ”

"You have been in charge of the Wuxuan Division for several years, and you are clear about the secretary. At the same time, I will suggest that the emperor promote you to two levels and serve as the official of Langzhong. ”

Don't want to go to the border to fight? You're always happy to give you a promotion on the spot, right?

From the director to the outsider to the Langzhong officer. Ordinary civil servants have to endure more than ten years of qualifications.

I'll let you be promoted two levels in a row with a single word, righteous?

Liu Jin has a wrong view: anyone in this world can be bought.

Wang Shouren is not a person who can be bought.

I want to buy the true saints of the future. It's like the author Fat Cola wants to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, and he is daydreaming.

Wang Shouren still said the same old words just now: "If you are not able to do so, if you serve as the official of the Military Election Division, you may miss the imperial court's military election plan." Gonggong Liu should find another lover. ”

Liu Jin's original plan was: to get his son first, and then to get Lao Tzu.

But after some talking, he found that his son was a stone in a pit, smelly and hard.

Then simply don't buy your son, just buy Lao Tzu.

Liu Jin no longer paid attention to Wang Shouren, but turned his head to look at Wang Hua: "Wang Butang, since Xu Puzhishi in the twelfth year of Hongzhi, the cabinet is Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, and Xie Qian. ”

"The emperor intends to summon one or two people to the cabinet this year to serve as cabinet members. I don't know if Wang Butang is interested? As long as you nod, I will go and tell the emperor. ”

In the history of China, the highest pursuit of civil officials is to worship the prime minister.

The highest pursuit of the civil officials of the Ming Dynasty is to enter the cabinet.

Although the Ming Dynasty has not had a prime minister since Hu Weiyong's case, joining the cabinet is equivalent to paying homage to the prime minister.

I, Liu Jin, have made a lot of money this time. As long as you Wang Hua nod, I will directly let you enter the cabinet to pay respects. Righteous enough, right?

Ordinary officials want to beg me to help them enter the cabinet, and no matter how much gold and silver they give me, I won't look at them more.

It's a pity that if there is a noble son, there is a noble son. This is the family style of the Wang family.

You Liu Jin want to be a cabinet member and let me Wang Hua submit to you and join the eunuch party?

It's really like the author Fat Cola wants to package the full copyright of "The Days I Was in Charge of Copying My Home in Jinyiwei" for 100 million - there is no door!

Wang Hua arched his hand: "Father-in-law Liu has good intentions, and the lower officials have the heart." However, the ability of the subordinate officials is insufficient, and if he serves as a cabinet member, he may miss the Jiangshan Sheji and Li Min. You'd better look for another candidate! ”

The words spoken by the father and son were like a template.

Liu Jin frowned: "Could it be that Wang Butang thinks that the position of the cabinet member is not high enough?" Want to be a secondary or even first assistant? I'm afraid the first assistant can't do it, but the second assistant can plan again. ”

Wang Hua waved his hand again and again: "Gonggong Liu misunderstood." The lower officials are not even capable of serving as cabinet members, how can they serve as the second assistant and the first assistant! If the talent is not worthy of its position, it will inevitably lead to misleading the country, the people, and oneself. ”

"Xia Guan is a man who cherishes his life. I don't want to end up misleading myself and ending up in ruins and death. ”

Liu Jin had nothing to do with the father and son. Is there a civil official in this world who doesn't like a high position?

Liu Jin's mood at the moment is very complicated. He hated Wang Hua's father and son for not giving him face. But at the same time, he had a trace of admiration for Wang Hua's father and son.

After a while, Liu Jin made up his mind in his heart: Okay, the position of cabinet member will be cheaper for Jiao Fang. Although I can't let Wang Hua and his son become my confidants. At least, I can't let them become my enemies.

You know, the enemy who has no desire is the most terrible.

Thinking of this, Liu Jin raised his wine glass and praised Wang Hua and his son: "You two are not in love with high positions, you are not greedy for fame and fortune, you are really upright men and gentlemen!" ”

"The civil officials in the court all boast of being upright and gentlemen. But there are not many true gentlemen. Ma Wensheng counts one, Wang Butang counts one, and Brother Shouren counts one. ”

Don't be in a high position, can't I Liu Jin put a high hat on you?

Elevating Wang Hua's father and son to a position on an equal footing with Ma Wensheng is indeed a big hat.

Wang Hua had a sincere and frightened expression: "Ma Lao Butang is an old minister of the Five Dynasties. During the Jingtai period, it has patrolled Shanxi and Huguang. When he goes out, he is a minister who leads troops, and when he enters, he is a summer official and a heavenly official. He is a pillar of the country. How dare our father and son compare to him? ”

Liu Jin had an embarrassed expression.

Chang Feng played a round game: "Patronizing and talking." Let's drink and eat. Tonight's meal, but my Xiao Jiu personally cooked. Although it is not as good as the celebrity chef skills of Fuyun Building, it is also very delicious. ”

An hour later, the banquet ended.

Liu Jin did not achieve his goal. Wang Hua and Wang Shouren did not join the Eight Tigers Eunuch Party.

The father and son of the Wang family said goodbye and left. Only Chang Feng and Liu Jin were left in front of the wine table.

Liu Jin said: "This father and son are really hateful and respectable. ”

Chang Feng smiled: "I have long known that their father and son are noble. But Wang Hua refused the position of cabinet member, which was still beyond my expectations. ”

Liu Jin said: "That's it." They refused to be used by eunuchs. I'm not going to force it. As long as they are not against me in the future, I will do good to them. ”

Speaking of this, Liu Jin changed his words: "Speaking of goodness." Today, Cining Palace chose three, and the Xia girl from Daxing County talked about good karma and good results in front of the Queen Mother. coaxed the Queen Mother to be happy. ”

"My little uncle. You want to praise her as a queen, why didn't you say it earlier? I'm going to help you out! Add a monkey and add three points of strength. ”

Chang Feng smiled slyly: "I never thought of holding Miss Xia as the queen." I just want her to be a concubine and be satisfied. Who would have thought that she would be so competitive, and she actually passed the three levels. ”

Liu Jin took a sip of wine: "You fool the ghost with what you say, the ghost doesn't believe it." Also, since the emperor handed over the post-election errand to the Chang family. If I were you, I would take the opportunity to support one person as the queen. Find a big backer for the Chang family in the harem. ”

"I have only one grievance about it. It's just that you don't tell me in advance. You're treating me like an outsider! ”

Chang Feng hurriedly said: "If I treat anyone as an outsider, I won't treat you as an outsider." We're all old ministers. If it weren't for the old prime minister, I would have died in Jinyiwei as a little-known hundred. At most, you will be a nobody's servant in the palace. ”

As soon as Huai En was mentioned, the pimple in Liu Jin's heart that he had hidden from Chang Feng suddenly disappeared.

Liu Jin sighed: "Alas, I almost forgot." Next month is the birthday of the old prime minister. When the time comes, our uncle and nephew will be companions and go to the grave for him. ”

Chang Feng nodded: "Cheng." Don't worry, I'll keep this in mind. Forget nothing and not forget his old man's birthday. ”

Liu Jin took a sip of wine: "In three days, it will be decided." Among the three women in Hengzhu, one is your person, two are my people, and there are no Liu and Xie people. ”

"After the emperor gets married, he will be able to govern himself. When the time comes, you can let Liu Jian and Xie Qian get out. ”

"I think the emperor means that he wants to leave Li Dongyang as the first assistant. At the beginning, he instructed Li and Chang to marry, and his attitude was already very clear. ”

Chang Feng said: "There is something very strange. After the election in the palace was in full swing, Liu and Xie were too calm. It stands to reason that they will definitely jump out and point fingers at such a big event. ”

Liu Jin reminded Chang Feng: "I know that Jinyiwei has buried hidden stakes in Liu's Mansion and Xie's Mansion, so you have to keep an eye on these two." Don't let them make any moths. ”

Liu Jin was full of wine and food, and got up with a shy stomach: "It's getting late." I'll go back to the palace to rest first. ”

Chang Feng sent Liu Jin out of the door.

After Liu Jin left, Liu Xiaoyan came to Chang Feng: "Our old nephew noticed it, right?" ”

Chang Feng nodded: "Liu Jin is not a fool. When you choose three, you sing and harmonize with Tangtang, offering Buddhist beads, and talking about Buddhism. At a glance, I know that our Chang family wants to support Miss Xia as the queen. ”

Liu Xiaoyan asked, "Then what did he say?" ”

Chang Feng replied: "What can you say?" Complaining that I treat him like an outsider. ”

Over there in the Qianqing Palace.

Emperor Zhengde was lying on the couch, holding the purse that the hero picked up that day. The mind is full of the faces of Xia Dongyue.

Since encountering Xia Dongyue, Emperor Zhengde has never summoned any bed-warming maids.

Emperor Zhengde shouted out of the couch: "Jiang Bin." ”

Jiang Bin knelt down in front of the couch: "Your Majesty, the ministers are here." ”

Emperor Zhengde asked, "How did you and your wife get married?" ”

Jiang Bin replied: "The minister was originally a thousand households in the border army. The commander above said that the governor of Shanxi sent a group of poor women to be married to Weili, and asked the minister to pick them, and the minister went. ”

"The minister saw in the crowd that he was quite good-looking. So he led the horses back to the tent, and went to the cave that night. ”

Emperor Zhengde said: "This is called happiness!" I fell in love with the cave house and took it home directly, why do I need so much red tape? ”

"On that day, we went out on patrol in micro-service, and you have also seen Xia Dongyue. What do you think of this woman? ”

Jiang Bin had already reached a tacit understanding with Chang Feng. He doesn't expose the hero's drama of saving beauty, and Chang Feng will shelter him in the future.

Jiang Bin hurriedly said: "That Xia girl is dignified and beautiful. ”

Emperor Zhengde asked, "It's over?" ”

Jiang Bin replied: "Ah, the minister has only seen Miss Xia once. I can't say anything else. ”

Jiang Bin is a very smart person, and he will never judge the future mother of the country indiscriminately. Accompanying the king is like accompanying the tiger, and disaster comes from the mouth.

Now the emperor thinks about summer and winter every day. Maybe after a few years, I will get tired of it and be disgusted with Xia Dongyue?

I now say a bunch of good things about Xia Dongyue, and when she falls out of favor, the emperor remembers what I said, and he can't find a poster?

Emperor Zhengde sniffed his purse again, and said to himself: "I hope that heaven will fulfill people's wishes." Dongyue can smoothly enter the palace and become my queen. ”

When Jiang Bin heard this, he admired Chang Feng in his heart: Why don't you say that Chang Feng is the first favorite minister of the Hongzhi Dynasty? The skill of doing things is to be smart. A little trick made his people become the emperor's sweetheart.

If I want to become the first favorite of the Zhengde Dynasty in the future, I must learn from everything.

Jiang Bin has recently begun to consciously get around the usual wind.

For example, Jiang Bin invited Chang Feng's henchman Qian Ning to drink several times. Make friends with the people below first, and then you can make friends with the people above.

Late at night, the huge capital returned to calm. Whether it is Emperor Zhengde, Liu Jin, Chang Feng, Wang Hua and his son, each has something to worry about, and each falls asleep.

(End of chapter)