It is now the end of mid-autumn, the weather is getting colder, especially after night, the temperature is cool to the muscles and bones, and the wisps of osmanthus fragrance are mixed into the night breeze and rush to the face, which makes people feel refreshed.

Xu Jin was wearing a moon-white Confucian shirt, wearing a square scarf, and calmly followed behind a maid who held a lamp, and went to the study of his mentor Fei Hong.

The big girl who is responsible for serving the master is nothing more than two destinies, either turning over and becoming a concubine, or marrying after reaching the age, generally marrying with the people in the house, the maid Hongying's luck is good, she was released from the house, and the family gave her a family affair, although the man has not yet made a name, but he is also a scholar, it is said that the life after marriage is quite happy, and he is already the mother of two children, everything is fine!

Now the servant girl who serves Fei Hong is called Caixia, a sixteen-year-old little girl who loves to be shy, as long as her eyes meet Xu Jin, even the few little finches on her face will instantly turn into a piece of Caixia.

The little maidservant led Xu Jin outside Fei Hong's study and reported in a slightly vibrasive (nervous) voice: "Master, Lord Xu is here." ”

"Let him in!" A familiar voice came from the room.

"Lord Xu, please come in!" Caixia pushed open the door of the study and said respectfully.

Xu Jin smiled and nodded, and the few little finches on the little maid's face turned into Caixia again, and they looked timidly cute. However, Xu Jin is not interested in this kind of yellow-haired girl, he is not here to tease the little lady tonight, but to visit the teacher, respecting the teacher is a virtue and a duty, and after being busy with the things at hand, he naturally wants to come to visit the teacher.

Xu Jin walked into the study, and saw his mentor Fei Hong sitting behind the case, a chessboard had been placed on the case, and Fei Shi was still holding a chess piece in his hand and slowly coiling, looking like a "sharpening knife", it seemed that Xu Jin would come tonight.

"Students meet their teachers, teachers are safe!" Xu Jin took a few steps forward and bowed.

As far as being an official, Fei Hong is definitely not a capable minister, he has no achievements during his tenure as the first assistant, and his ability is far from Yang Tinghe, and even inferior to Yang Yiqing, but he is definitely a generous elder and a well-educated person. In Xu Jin's mind, Fei Hong is not only a teacher, but also like a father and son, if there is no Fei Shi, he is estimated to be still immersed in the four books and five classics, not to mention the imperial examination, if he can pass the examination, he will burn high incense.

Therefore, for Fei Hong, a generous elder, Xu Jin respects and is grateful from the bottom of his heart, and he bows respectfully!

Fei Hong was not hypocritical, and generously accepted the great gift of Grandpa Yasukuni, and then said with a kind smile: "Get up quickly, just come back safely, come on, come on, talk to the master first, and see if there is any growth." ”

Xu Jin is also not polite, the big horse swords are sitting in front of the case, and the black is the first!

The master and apprentice played more than 100 hands under the lamp, and finally Xu Jin was defeated by a difference of one and a half times, as the so-called Jiang is still old and spicy, Xu Jin was still slightly superior in the middle stage, but the official is the most hot, Xu Jin's Taoism is still half a chip, and he can only watch Fei Shi turn the tables little by little.

"Ziqian's chess strength has grown a lot, and in two years, I am afraid that I will not be your opponent as a teacher." Fei Hong stroked his beard and said happily.

Xu Jin pretended to be unconvinced and said: "Why do you need two years, the student is willing to play another game with Fei Shi and will win." ”

A hint of pride flashed on Fei Hong's face, and he waved his hand and smiled: "It's just that the child is bullying the teacher, and he can't be fooled as a teacher." ”

Looking at the smiling Fei Shi, Xu Jin was also happy, it seems that Fei Shi's mentality is very optimistic, and he is not depressed because he was forced to step down as the first assistant of the cabinet.

Fei Hong obviously also saw that Xu Jin was deliberately amusing himself, with a hint of warmth in his eyes, and said in a reproachful tone: "What happened during the day today is known to the teacher, Ziqian must not risk his life again in the future, you must know that the gentleman does not stand under the dangerous wall." ”

"Disciples, remember the teachings of the teacher!" Xu Jin hurriedly bowed his head and was taught.

Fei Hong couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly, because he knew his disciple too well, although he was old and steady, but he liked to be in danger when he encountered trouble, this was the case when he was guarding Leadshan County, the same was true when he burned Tongzhou last year, and the same was true when he guarded the capital later, so don't look at this kid's promise, when it comes to making a decision, he will still take the risk.

As the saying goes, people walk by the river, how can there be a reason not to wet their shoes, no matter how good your luck is, there will be a time when you run out, Fei Hong is worried about this, so tonight I specially reminded Xu Jin, whether it works or not, the preventive injection still has to be given, he doesn't want the white-haired person to send the black-haired person.

Xu Jin sweated darkly, lifted the warm rice wine on the red clay stove, poured a glass for Fei Hong, and then filled it for himself, and changed the topic: "Master Fei has been wronged these days. ”

Fei Hong was indeed wronged, the first assistant of the cabinet did a good job, but because of a Taishan earthquake, he took the blame for the emperor, and retired before the age of sixty.

Fei Hong waved his hand and said indifferently: "Actually, the teacher has long planned to retire, this time it's just a matter of taking advantage of the trend, Ziqian, why do you say?" ”

Xu Jin was slightly stunned, but after thinking about it carefully, he understood Fei Hong's intentions, and couldn't help but sigh secretly, Fei Shi may not be outstanding in governance, but he is well versed in the way of being an official.

As the saying goes, when the water is full, it overflows, and when the moon is full, it is an eternal natural law that things must be reversed, so when a person is so popular that he cooks oil in a blazing fire, his death is not far away.

Xu Jin's current situation is that he was awarded the title of Duke of the State at a young age, with a high and powerful position, and his reputation in the officialdom and the people is in full swing, plus his mentor Fei Hong is the first assistant of the cabinet, and his father-in-law Fei Cai, brother-in-law Fei Maoxian, and Fei Maozhong are all officials in the court, and the three brothers-in-law of the Xie family are all serving in the army, and what is even worse is that almost all the generals who can fight in the army are from Xu Jin's disciples, and Xu Jin himself is the elite of the Shenji Battalion.

Just imagine, what a terrifying huge force this is, not to mention the jealousy of hundreds of officials, it is estimated that even the emperor will feel threatened, fortunately, Jiajing has great trust in Xu Jin, if there is a change of emperor, it is estimated that Xu Jin is almost about to fall to the ground.

However, people are the most fickle animals, God knows if Jiajing will always trust Xu Jin so much, if he loses his saint one day, then Xu Jin will immediately finish the game.

Therefore, it is a very wise move for Fei Hong to take the initiative to resign from the post of first assistant to the cabinet, you must know that Fei, Xu, and Xie are all prosperous and lossy, and once Xu Jin has an accident, the three will inevitably end up uprooted.

Fei Hong does have outstanding political talent, but he is well versed in the way of being an official, knows how to make trade-offs, the most rare thing is that he is not in love with power, he can afford to let go, the first assistant of the cabinet can not do it if he doesn't do it, and give the opportunity to young people, in this regard, he is better than Yang Tinghe.

When Xu Jin wanted to understand the powerful relationship, he couldn't help but sweat on his back, and cast a grateful look at Fei Hong. Fei Shi has not yet turned 60 years old this year, and he is in the position of the first assistant of the cabinet, and it was originally the time to show his ambitions, but he did not hesitate to resign from the post of first assistant for himself.

Xu Jin stood up and gave Fei Hong a deep salute, who couldn't help but smile with satisfaction, because he believed that his protégé would do a better job than himself and would push Da Ming onto a more prosperous and powerful path.

"It is said that a few days ago, there was a letter from the official, asking the emperor to take back your title of duke and Taibao, what are Ziqian's plans to go to the court tomorrow?" Fei Hong asked meaningfully.

Xu Jin smiled and said: "The ancestor of this dynasty once set up an ancestral motto, non-military merits cannot be knighted, although the military merits of the protégé do not dare to compare with Xu Da, the king of Zhongshan, but the title of a prince should be qualified." ”

Fei Hong was stunned for a moment, but after a little thought, he understood Xu Jin's intentions, nodded approvingly, and said, "Great goodness!" ”

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