At night, three butter candles were lit in the tea room, as bright as day, Xu Jin and Xu Jie sat across the coffee table, at this moment both of them were dressed as scholars, similar in age, both surnamed Xu, both were talented people in Tanhua and the first, their appearance was very high, and their temperament was somewhat similar. You can't find two identical leaves in this world, but there are many coincidences!

Xu Jie, a thunderous figure in the history books, a top master of politics, throughout the Ming Dynasty, it is estimated that only his disciple Zhang Juzheng can match it. Zhang Juzheng overshadowed Xu Jie's power, but the realm should be inferior to Xu Jie, Xu Jie's ability to retreat bravely when his power reached its peak, and Zhang Juzheng held on to power until he was exhausted, not only bringing disaster to his family, but also not having peace after his death.

However, Xu Jie, a character who played politics almost perfectly, was not very successful in disciplining his children, and was still caught by his political opponents, and finally died in his later years.

The reason why Xu Jin admires Xu Jie, to a large extent, is because of his preconceptions in the history books, of course, Xu Jie's performance in reality did not disappoint him, this is a very calm, and quick thinking young man.

"There is a secret letter here, which was ordered by the emperor to be handed over to the Duke of Yasukuni." Xu Jie took out a letter from his arms at this time and handed it over with both hands.

Xu Jin was not surprised, it would be a miracle if Zhu Houxi, this kid, didn't write a private letter to himself, but Xu Jiezhen was so calm that he didn't make an appointment with him alone until he made an appointment with him to take a private letter, as if he had expected to meet him alone.

Xu Jin took the secret letter handed by Xu Jie, put it in his arms casually, and did not open it on the spot, chatting with Xu Jiepinming intermittently, and inquiring about some current events that have happened in the court recently.

After some small talk, Xu Jin was keenly aware that with the return of Zhang Xuan Guicao, the pattern of the court has changed again, Liao Ji and Jin Xianmin withdrew from the cabinet, Wang Zhan, Zhai Luan, and Xia Yan entered the cabinet, Wang Zan was once an upstart faction, and now it seems that Fang Xianfu of the Ministry of History is also an upstart faction, and unconsciously, the upstart faction has regained the dominance of the court, but the former protector faction has fallen apart.

Jia Yong, the first assistant, is useless, and it is estimated that it will not be long before he will be replaced by the second assistant Wang Zhan, fortunately, there is still Xia Yan in the cabinet, or the upstart faction will really be dominant.

"Oh yes, the lower officials forgot to tell the Duke of Yasukuni about it, in fact, it was the queen mother who took the initiative to ask the emperor Miss Nazhier to be the concubine first." Xu Jie said suddenly.

Xu Jin's eyes flashed with a hint of imperceptible surprise and said: "I see, that queen is really humble and virtuous, virtuous and virtuous, quite the legacy of Empress Taizu Xiaoci Gao (Queen Bigfoot Horse), this time can be passed on as a beautiful talk!" ”

Xu Jie glanced at Xu Jin quietly: "No, now the queen's reputation in Shilin and the people is very good, and hundreds of officials praise each other." ”

Xu Jin nodded, but there was a strange secret way in his heart, with his understanding of Queen Wu's several contacts, the other party was clearly a vinegar jar, extremely jealous, narrow-minded, there was no reason to take the initiative to ask the emperor Nazhier to be a concubine, could it be that he really changed his temperament, or did he get the guidance of a master?

As the saying goes, the country is easy to change, and the nature is difficult to change, so Xu Jin felt that Empress Wu was more likely to get the guidance of a master, and when she knew that it was impossible to stop the emperor Nazhi'er, she took the way of retreating to advance to gain a good reputation.

Suddenly, Xu Jin had a flash of inspiration in his mind, as if he had captured something, picked up the teacup and took a sip, staring at the candlelight slightly!

At this time, Xu Jin remembered what Xu Jie had said before, Wang Zhan, the second assistant of the cabinet, Fang Xianfu, the secretary of the Ministry of History, and Zhang Xuan of the Ministry of History, recommended Yu Dayou to replace him, that is to say, this is the consensus reached by Zhang Xuan and other upstart factions.

So...... Empress Wu took the initiative to ask the emperor Nazhi'er to be her concubine, could it be that she was transferred back to the capital in order to cooperate with Zhang Xuan and other upstart factions, in order to remove the military power in her hands? You must know that if you return to Beijing to Zhang Luo Zhier's marriage, you will no longer be able to continue to lead the army, and it is logical to recommend someone else to replace you.

Xu Jin couldn't help but be slightly shocked, if it was really as he guessed, wouldn't it mean that Zhang Xuan and other upstart factions had already set up with Empress Wu and were going to partner up against him?

As the saying goes, once bitten by a snake, ten years afraid of the well rope, at the beginning, because of Xin'er's matter, Xu Jin was almost killed by Lu Bing, Zhang Xuan and others, so now that he found a little sign, he immediately became alert.

Xu Jie saw Xu Jin looking at the candle flame and lost his mind, he couldn't help but move in his heart, but he didn't bother, took a sip of the teacup, and put it down gently.

Xu Jin came back to his senses and said with a smile: "It's late, Zisheng has been tired all the way, and go back to rest, Ben Shuai has sent people to Tongsang Hade and Tuluohuo, and ordered the two of them to rush to Jiayuguan to meet the holy decree, and it is estimated that they will arrive within ten days." ”

Xu Jie stood up and arched his hand and said, "So the official will leave." ”

"Tomorrow's handsome brother will take Zisheng to visit the famous Yangguan, and then return to Jiayuguan with you to attend the canonization ceremony of King Shunming and King Anle!" Xu Jin also stood up and bowed back.

"Yasukuni is polite, farewell!" Xu Jie bowed his hand again and retreated without humility or arrogance.

After sending Xu Jie, Xu Jin sat down again, his sword eyebrows suddenly wrinkled, and his eyes became sharp.

In other words, Zhang Xuan is really difficult, he has risen and fallen twice, and he has returned to the court after two years of hibernation, and he is really a hundred-legged insect that dies but does not stiffen!

However, Xu Jin had to admit that Zhang Xuan not only had a big life, but also had a very careful mind, and last time he actually picked up a life in the rebellion of Lu Bing and others, and was demoted to a post for only two years, and immediately seized the opportunity to return to the court.

A trace of coldness flashed in Xu Jin's eyes, last time he didn't choose to chase and beat Zhang Xuan, firstly, to take into account Jiajing's feelings, and secondly, to be disdainful, he didn't expect that his momentary magnanimity would be rewarded by the other party.

At this moment, Xu Jin has already made up his mind, if Zhang Xuanzhen colludes with Empress Wu to plot against him, then this time he is not welcome, no matter who he is, he will be killed directly with a hammer.

Xu Jin pondered for a moment, then took out Jiajing's secret letter from his arms, checked that the fire paint was sealed, and then opened and took out the letterhead inside, but when Xu Jin saw the title at the beginning of the letter for the first time, he almost squirted out a mouthful of tea.

"Brother-in-law and brother-in-law Xu Qing, seeing the words are like faces, I want Nazhi'er's sister to be a concubine, do you have no opinion? If you have an opinion, I will hold back, Zhi'er's sister I am married, hurry back to Beijing and Zhangluo, although the people of Turpan are hateful, it doesn't matter if you clean up later, but I and Zhi'er's sister's good time dare not be delayed......"

Xu Jin couldn't help crying and laughing, as if he saw Jiajing's eyebrows squeezing in front of him.

Jiajing's secret letter is all colloquial, with nearly a thousand words, and sometimes it is directly expletive, if it is seen by outsiders, I am afraid it will be shocking.

In the letter, Jiajing first talked about her marriage with He Zhi'er, and also mentioned the attitude of Empress Wu and the Queen Mother, which was full of joy and happiness between the lines; then mentioned Yu Dayou's recovery of Annan, and his pride was overflowing (he had expanded his territory again), and explained the reason for letting Yu Dayou replace Xu Jin, obviously worried that Xu Jin would be unhappy; At the end of the letter, Jiajing also agreed to send Huang Dacan as an envoy to Yarkand to allow the two countries to open mutual trade and develop friendly relations.

After reading Jiajing's private letter, Xu Jin's mood was better, because it can be seen between the lines that Jiajing still trusts himself very much, and calling him back to Beijing has no intention of reducing military power, but it's a pity, if you give yourself a few more months, it is not impossible to sweep Turpan.

Fortunately, the person recommended by Zhang Xuan is Yu Dayou, this son should be competent, and the only worry is that the generals may not obey him. As the commander of the three armies, Xu Jin didn't understand the fierce generals under him, all of them were arrogant masters, except for himself, I am afraid that no one could stop it, and if he didn't make it, it would cause chaos.

Xu Jin packed Jiajing's secret letter, put it back into his arms, and was about to stand up, when he suddenly saw a big bald head flashing outside the door, and he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and said: "Big head, you fucking sneaky things, get in and talk!" ”

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Zhao Datou's sneering smile flashing in: "Handsome...... Drink tea! ”

Xu Jin couldn't help laughing and scolded: "If you have something to say, just let it go, don't be useless." ”

Zhao Datou scratched the back of his head and asked cautiously, "Dashuai, when will we return to Beijing?" ”

Xu Jin said lightly: "Wait for Yu Dayou to come and hand over, why do you ask this?" ”

Zhao Datou muttered: "It's unreasonable, the big handsome have almost taken down all the seven guards in Guanxi, and at this time, it is too cheap for Yu Dayou to eat ready-made, right?" This must be Zhang Zhang's bastard's trick, and it is estimated that Yu Dayou has already taken refuge in Zhang Zhang. ”

Xu Jin's face sank, and he shouted: "Big head, who taught you these words?" ”

Zhao Datou was a fool who couldn't read big words, and Xu Jin naturally didn't believe that he could say such a thing.

Sure enough, this thing was so frightened that he trembled, fell to his knees on the ground, and said: "Dashuai is angry, no one instigates the mark, and the mark is just inadvertently listening to what others say." ”

"Who is the other person?" Xu Jin said coldly.

Zhao Datou scratched the back of his head, and said in a slur manner: "Vice General Wang, Vice General Xie, General Qi, and General Xie and General Yu were chatting casually, and they listened to it next to them!" ”

Xu Jin couldn't help frowning, it seems that his worries are not superfluous, with Wang Lin'er's steadiness involved, it can be seen that all the generals are not convinced that Yu Dayou will take over as the coach, if the generals are not in harmony, it may cause a catastrophe at that time, it seems that he has to make proper arrangements before returning to Beijing.