Hu Hu, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, pondered slightly for a moment, and finally came to Xu Youzhen's side with square steps. In this regard, many courtiers saw it, but they were all understanding, after all, if Xu Youzhen hadn't taken the initiative to stand up just now, I am afraid that Hu Hu at this meeting would no longer be able to be a minister with them.

"Hu Shangshu." After seeing Hu Hu coming, Xu Youzhen's expression was respectful, and her head was slightly lowered, and it could be seen that this was not because of people's status and official position higher than herself, this was sincere respect from the bottom of her heart.

"Thank you Xu Shangshu." Hu Hu smacked his mouth, and it seemed difficult for him to say this word of thanks. But when he really said it, it was obvious that the whole person was much more relaxed.

"Don't dare, don't dare." Xu Youzhen hurriedly shook her head. This person is not just an old minister, his grandson-in-law is a loyal and courageous father, and for this point, he must be respectful, and he can only be respectful.

"There's nothing you don't dare, if it weren't for Xu Shangshu's help, I'm afraid that the old man would have been blasted out of the court now." Hu Hu shook his head in the same way, a picture of this thank you well-deserved appearance.

"Where, if there is a loyal and courageous public, how can Hu Shangshu be in trouble. Presumably, even if the officials don't stand up just now, there will be other people. When Xu Youzhen said this, her eyes looked around meaningfully. The longer he had been in contact with Yang Chendong and the more things he knew, the more he admired this person. With intuition, it is impossible for the loyal and courageous man to be prepared for his own hole card, but it will not be shown when the time comes.

"Him?" Hearing Xu Youzhen mention Yang Chendong's name, a relaxed smile appeared on Hu Hui's face. This grandson-in-law is indeed satisfying to him, not only the grandson of an old friend, but his talent is even more admirable, and now it is good, even he has to show the other party's protection. Thinking of this, how can you not be satisfied. But then, before the smile could fully bloom on his face, he became much calmer again, "What he did this time is really too bold, isn't Yang Sijing (Yang Shanzi) going to be involved, how to live in the future." ”

Speaking of Yang Shan's matter, Xu Youzhen saw that no one was paying attention to him, so he whispered, "Hu Shangshu, the loyal and courageous prince has already planned about this matter, but he still needs the cooperation of Lord Shangshu." ”

Listening to the word cooperation, Hu Hu instinctively wanted to shake his head and refuse, after all, he really didn't want to do such a thing as a friend. But considering that even if he didn't come forward, things would go on, and his old friend might still suffer, so he had to nod and agree, "Okay, then the old man will take a look at Sijing with Master Xu." ”

"That's great, Hu Shangshu, please." Half of the stone in Xu Youzhen's heart fell, if Hu Huken came forward, the matter would naturally be solved a lot, and it would be much easier for him to complete the task given by Yang Chendong.

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Jingshi Station.

Yang Shan, who has been here countless times, was placed here. The scene full of comedy is that he used to greet guests from all over the world as a host, an envoy of various countries, but now he has become an envoy and lives here.

It's just that this change of role can already see Beiming's attitude towards him, that is, he didn't regard him as the envoy of Shangguo and the representative of Yingzong, but only regarded him as Nanming's envoy.

Thinking of this, Yang Shan, who had suffered from the wind and cold all the way, was in a worse mood, which was manifested in his body, which was getting weaker and weaker. So much so that they have to go to the point where they can't see customers.

It's just that when the entourage came to report that it was the arrival of Hu Shangshu from the Ministry of Rites, Yang Shan still insisted on forcibly receiving him. He has great respect for Hu Hu in his heart, and he can describe the relationship between them as both a teacher and a friend. Not to mention that he had worked under this person for many years, with this rule, the old superior came to see him, how could he not accept it?

In the living room of the post station, Yang Shan walked in with the support of his subordinates, and what he saw was Hu Hu with a calm and concerned look, and beside him, a man in a three-grade official uniform was standing with his hands in his hands, also looking at him.

He knew this person, originally the imperial history of the Imperial History Terrace, it seems to be the sixth grade or the fifth grade, I can't imagine how long I haven't seen him, and he has already entered the ranks of the third grade like himself.

While sighing in his heart, Yang Shan hugged his fists and said to Hu Hu: "Lord Shangshu, it's been a long time. ”

"Sijing, you have no problem with your body." Seeing that Yang Shan's face was not very good, Hu Hu took a step forward, gently held the other party's arm, and asked with concern.

"Lord Lao Shangshu cares, the lower officials have nothing to do, nothing to do, cough cough cough..." After a few coughs in a row, Yang Shan's face turned blue, and he was really suffocated.

"Sit down, sit down and talk." Hu Hui's eyes showed an unbearable look, and he took the other party's arm and came to the chair and slowly sat down.

"Thank you Lord Shangshu for your concern." After sitting down, Yang Shan's breathing seemed to be smoother, and he also had some confidence when he spoke. Only when his eyes were looking at Hu Hu, he still had a look of hope, but it was conceivable that he was afraid that he had mixed feelings in his heart at this moment.

Since the Battle of Tumubao, the two superiors and subordinates have not met, and they have been stunned for nearly two years. Who would have thought that when we met again, it would be our own masters?

When it came to each being his master, Yang Shan couldn't help but think of this mission, and the joy of the old friends meeting was suddenly diluted a lot, "Lord Shangshu, this time the lower officials came with a mission, but I don't know what the attitude of King Yu is?" ”

"There is no King Servant here? Only Emperor Daizong. A voice suddenly burst into the air. Needless to say, the one who can say this is naturally Xu Youzhen, who has never spoken on the side.

As soon as these words fell, Yang Shan's face was obviously much uglier. Fortunately, with Hu Hu, he is the link between the two sides, once the situation is not good, he has become a lubricant-like existence, so when Yang Shan's expression is not good, he immediately said: "Sijing, this is Lord Xu Youzhen Xu, and now he is the left waiter of the Ministry of Works, and he is also the important minister who is responsible for receiving you on behalf of Emperor Zong this time, and you can talk to him about something next." ”

Yang Shan, who was about to reprimand Xu Youzhen for a few words, frowned when he heard this. Although it is said that everyone is a third-grade official, it also depends on qualifications and real power, and compared to qualifications, at least he is much stronger than the other party, and he talks to Lao Shangshu, how can he allow a junior to interfere?

But after this introduction, Yang Shan understood that if he wanted to achieve the task assigned by Yingzong, I am afraid that this Xu Youzhen would not be able to get around it no matter what. Even so, he also politely hugged his fists and said, "It turned out to be Xu Shangshu, and I saw it." ”

"Yang Shilang doesn't have to be polite." Xu Youzhen also gave a salute, and then said: "Even if Hu Shangshu is here today, it is better to take this opportunity to talk about things well, and see if we can find some kind of balance, so that everyone can complete the emperor's order as soon as possible." ”

"Balance?" Yang Shan shook his head immediately after hearing this, "Impossible, this is simply an impossible task." ”

"I didn't try it, how did I know it couldn't be." Regarding Yang Shan's arbitrariness, Xu Youzhen's voice became slightly louder.

"How is it still possible? Isn't the arrangement of me at the post station this time already explaining everything? Yang Shan also replied to Xu Youzhen in a fierce voice. Hu Hu is his own superior, his old superior, and his qualifications are there, of course he can't say anything. But a rising star Xu Youzhen, he can say whatever he wants.

Yang Shan actually saw the hidden meaning of arranging the post station he was in, and Xu Youzhen had a smile on his face. He is a smart person, and naturally he likes to deal with smart people. Even so, he could say some things, but before he said it, he still glanced at Hu Hu, who was sitting there with his eyebrows, as if he had some scruples.

Don't look at Hu Huzuo and be silent there, but he is very clear about the conversation between the two and even what they will say next. It was because he knew that he felt some pain. On the one hand, he has been loyal to the Ming Dynasty for nearly a lifetime, and on the other hand, he is the most satisfied grandson-in-law.

Of course, if it is from the perspective of righteousness, of course he will choose to be loyal to the Ming Dynasty without hesitation. It's just that if he does this, not only him, but also his family, and his relatives will be affected, and it is not impossible to be punished by the Nine Clans.

Thinking of being above the court during the day, Daizong actually took himself under the knife first, without taking into account the reason why he was an old minister of several dynasties, does this have explained a lot of problems? Such a king already has a guess about himself, and once he does, he is afraid that no matter what he wants to do, he will not be able to regain the trust he had back then.

The king's distrust and the terrible consequences after the matter and the situation were revealed, which made the balance in Hu Hui's original heart lose its original balance. After noticing Xu Youzhen's gaze, he finally made a decision, that is, not to help each other, and to look at the situation first.

said that the two did not help each other, but judging from the fact that he knew the truth of some things and did not report it, he had already begun to favor Yang Chendong in his heart.

"You talk first, I'll go out and breathe." Hu Hu got up, and after casually finding a reason, he retreated, leaving Yang Shan sitting in the chair a little inexplicable. But before he could ask anything, Xu Youzhen's voice over there had already sounded, "Hu Shangshu is old, it's good to go out to breathe at this time." But I just don't know if Lord Yang is going to go out to breathe? Know the importance of what I'm going to say next, I'm afraid it will scare you. ”