Gao Feng, who entered the palace since childhood, was selected to study in the inner study hall in the seventh year of Jingtai (1456). In the second year of Tianshun (1458), Yingzong ordered him to manage the books of the celebrant eunuch. In the eighth year of Tianshun (1464), Yingzong died and participated in the funeral. Xianzong ascended the throne and participated in the handling of the queen's ceremony. In the eleventh year of Chenghua (1475), he was awarded the imperial service. In the eighteenth year (1482), he was promoted to the right deputy of the Salary Saving Division, and the following year, he was appointed to be in charge of the Salary Saving Division. In the twentieth year of Chenghua (1484), he went to the palace of King Xiang to pay tribute. In the twenty-first year (1485), he was promoted to the right junior eunuch of the internal official prison, and still acted as the secretary of the salary. Gao Feng is diligent in his duties, lectures on the homework of officials, he reviews the prince every day, and often gives beneficial persuasion to the prince's life, words and deeds. In the seventh year of Hongzhi (1494), he was ordered to sacrifice to Concubine Shun. In the 11th year of Hongji (1498), he was given a python suit and allowed to ride a horse in the palace. transferred to the celebrant and served as a eunuch, still in charge of the affairs of the East Palace Seal Bureau; and gave him a jade belt.

The rest have their roots and should not be underestimated.

Although these eunuchs do not interfere in politics, they are by the side of the crown prince Zhu Houzhao, and their words and deeds will affect the prince, and this force cannot be underestimated.

Of course, there are other forces around the crown prince Zhu Houzhao, that is, some scribes and courtiers who teach various disciplines, but these people are not popular with the prince, and they cannot influence the prince.

However, although these people can't influence the prince, they can play in front of Hongji, and some of the prince's mistakes can be played, and Hongji is also very obedient, and he is also a person who cannot be offended.

Liu Daxia added from time to time, after all, although Zhang Cai was clear about the foundation of some people in the court, some things could not be objective, and Liu Daxia would naturally correct it in time, in order to prevent Ming Zhongxin from getting some wrong information.

Of course, these East Palace belong to can't be said to be bad people, nor can they be said to be good people, but some have conflicts of interest with Ming Zhongxin, so they can't be distinguished by good and bad, so they can only inform Ming Zhongxin of their interests, so that Ming Zhongxin is vigilant and don't be yin.

After all, no matter whether anyone is good or bad, if you infringe on his interests, you will form a hostile relationship with him, and there is no good or bad as the criterion for intercourse.

Ming Zhongxin nodded frequently when he heard this, with this information, he was also able to be prepared, instead of being blind in both eyes, and he didn't know why!

"Childe!" At this moment, suddenly, a cry came from outside the door.

Fauber!

Mingzhong's confidence moved, and he raised his voice, "Fubo, come in!" ”

Fauber pushed the door open, followed by a tall figure.

Everyone was stunned, that strong man was none other than Li Yu, why did he come here? Shi Wenyi and Zhang Cai are not in the Thousand Households, he should be on duty!

At this time, Li Yu was full of anxiety, and as soon as he entered the door, regardless of thirty-seven twenty-one, he raised his voice and said, "CITIC, this is trouble!" ”

What's the trouble? Everyone was stunned, what happened?

"Li Yu, what's all the fuss about?" Shi Wenyi's face sank.

"Qianhu, then Xie Qian has already proposed, Xiao Sa has entered the East Palace to accompany him!" Li Yu said eagerly.

What the? At this moment, the people present were instantly stunned, Xie Qian actually brought up this matter?

"Does Your Majesty agree?" Ming Zhongxin asked calmly.

"Originally, His Majesty didn't agree, but Lord Chen Zhun Chen made a bet with Xie Qian and lost, and Xie Qian relied on this excuse to force His Majesty to agree!" Li Yu smiled bitterly.

It's true! Everyone understood in an instant, Your Majesty agreed.

"Your Majesty has no conditions?" Liu Daxia frowned and asked.

A trace of consternation flashed in Li Yu's eyes, and he looked at Liu Daxia, "How does Lord Liu know that His Majesty has the conditions?" ”

Liu Daxia looked taken for granted and said with a smile, "Xie Qian is so persecuted, how can Your Majesty easily agree, there will inevitably be conditions, isn't it a matter of course?" ”

Li Yu pointed out in his heart, "Lord Liu is very true, Your Majesty said that if Xiao Sa can be among the best in the township test this time, he will agree to let him enter the East Palace!" But is this a condition? That Xiao Sa is only eight buckets high, isn't it earned by holding a handle in the township test? ”

"You'd be wrong!" Ming Zhongxin said with a smile, "Your Majesty's move is actually to roast that Xiao Sa on the fire!" ”

What does this mean? Even Shi Wenyi and Zhang Cai were surprised.

Liu Daxia explained, "Actually, as soon as this statement comes out, those who have been in the letter before will inevitably make trouble from it, and Xiao Saxiang will not be easy to try!" ”

As soon as this remark came out, everyone instantly understood. The prince's reading is a hot potato, who picks up who suffers, how can you easily achieve what you want? Ming Zhongxin achieved it was just that Hongzhi cut it first and then played it, which caught people off guard, but Xiao Sa was not so lucky!

"Okay, let's leave everyone alone, let's talk about the problems that CITIC will face in the future!" Lu Mingyuan spoke.

Good! Liu Daxia and Ming Zhongxin nodded in approval.

Li Yu looked confused, such a big thing was revealed like this? Aren't they worried?

However, at this time, people are in charge, and whatever they say is what they say!

So, Fang Zhong re-explored the future of Ming Zhongxin and no longer paid attention to Li Yu.

At this time, there are two extreme similarities in the Ming Mansion, the outside is celebrating happily, and the inside is analyzing the situation of the Ming family and the situation that Ming Zhongxin will face. A look of looseness on the outside and tightness on the inside, of course, there should be a vigilance in the Ming family, and the constant patrol of the family students is the proof.

Of course, there are many people outside the Ming Mansion, visiting the Ming Mansion, although they cannot enter, but some of the sounds and images of the Ming Mansion are recorded, and they are quickly sent to the Jingshi Mansion.

It turned out that unconsciously, the Ming Mansion had become a force in Beijing, affecting the nerves of all parties in Beijing.

At this time, in the Xiao Mansion, there was also a joyful scene, Xie Qian sat firmly in the middle, looking at Xiao Sa in front of him with a smile on his face.

And Xiao Sa was bowing down to thank him.

Xie Qian stroked his beard and smiled, "Ziyou, remember, you have to show your full strength in this township test, don't disappoint the old man!" ”

Ziyou, is Xiao Sa's word, which is from Xie Qian, which means to be comparable to the ancient sages and achieve a literati foundation. It can also be regarded as Xie Qian's Tibetan to Xiao Sa!

"Gong Xie's good intentions are especially remembered!" Xiao Sa bowed and promised.

"Even a certain good will has to be able to bear it! If it weren't for Ziyou's talent, he wouldn't be able to do it! Xie Qian looked at Xiao Sa with admiration.

Governor Xiao next to him was full of smiles, "Without the concern of the elder of the pavilion, Ziyou would not be able to win this honor!" ”

"So-and-so is just doing his best, who would think that His Majesty really agreed, you have to be so good thank you Mr. Chen!" Xie Qian's eyes were full of smiles, and he said meaningfully.

Governor Xiao laughed, yes, without Chen Zhun's promise, Elder Xie Ge would not be able to fight for us for this great opportunity!

"By the way, Ziyou, even if this matter is basically settled, you must not be careless!" Xie Qian instructed.

"Ziyou understands! From today onwards, Ziyou will do his best to reread the poetry book, and he will never disappoint the elder Ge! Xiao Sa said with a smile.

"Although Naming Zhongxin is already one step ahead, we must not be discouraged, we must catch up as soon as possible, and we must not be left behind!" Xie Qian nodded in satisfaction.

Speaking of Ming Zhongxin, Xiao Sa's eyes flashed with a trace of essence and hatred, but he was quickly restrained, but Xie Qian, who was smiling next to him, didn't see it, and talked happily with Xiao Zhifu, obviously, in a good mood.

Xiao Zhifu's gaze unconsciously converged with Xiao Sa's gaze, and the smile in the eyes of the two could not be concealed no matter what, and the meaning in their eyes was very profound.

"By the way, Elder Xie Ge, if Ming Zhongxin gets along with the prince very well these days, then we will really lose it!" Governor Xiao asked worriedly.

"It doesn't matter, there are a lot of royal rules, and before Ming Zhongxin enters the palace, His Majesty will inevitably let the Ministry of Etiquette teach him some etiquette, which will take a lot of time, and he will not be able to see the prince immediately, we just need to do our own things well!" What's more, if Ming Zhongxin wants to meet the prince smoothly, then we have to agree! Xie Qian smiled meaningfully.

Xiao Zhifu instantly had a hint of enlightenment, and glanced at Xiao Sa without a trace, and the smile in his eyes could not be concealed no matter what.

"I have to worry about Xie Ge, Xiao is very ashamed!" In dealing with Xie Qian, Xiao Zhifu was full of shame and looked extremely ashamed.

"Lord Xiao is too humble, if it weren't for Ziyou's talent, even if I tried my best, I wouldn't be able to do anything!" Xie Qian looked indifferent and waved his hand, "This can be regarded as Master Xiao's training!" ”

"Where, where!" Governor Xiao's face was full of modesty, and he gave it up again and again.

Suddenly, Xie Qian's face turned grim, "Lord Xiao, you have to prevent someone from making a ghost out of it, after all, Xiao Sa will become the target of everyone after this matter, don't be careless!" ”

"Xiao understands!" Governor Xiao nodded in response, "Xiao will avoid everything and not let the villain succeed!" Thank you for the reminder! ”

"Okay, we're all our own people, so don't be so polite!" Xie Qian waved his hand disappreciatively, and suddenly his face turned straight, "By the way, Lord Xiao, although Dongchang is so rude, it shouldn't be untargeted, you have to strengthen your vigilance in this mansion, otherwise, it won't be good to be exploited by the Maitreya thieves!" ”

"Xie Ge Lao cares, Xiao has already sent his family to patrol day and night, and after leaving Dongchang, he checked again, even if those thieves sneaked into the house, I am afraid that they have been scared away now! Lao Annoying Pavilion cares! Governor Xiao looked at Xie Qian with a grateful face.

"Don't be careless!" Xie Qian sighed, "I believe that there should be Dongchang Fanzi around Xiao Mansion to listen, if the thief leaves, it will be fine, if he doesn't leave, it will be a hidden danger!" Don't be careless! ”

"Remember the teachings of the elder pavilion!" At this time, even Xiao Sa gave up his hand as a courtesy.

"Hmm!" Xie Qian didn't say anything anymore when he was reminded, "Okay, the old man is just to report this good news to you, Ziyou, remember, you have to work hard!" ”

"No!" Xiao Sa nodded in agreement.

"Okay, the old man is gone!" As he spoke, Xie Qian stood up and was about to leave.

"Elder Ge, why don't you eat in Xiao Mansion?" Governor Xiao hurriedly asked.

"That's it, let's not delve into one meal or two!" Xie Qian waved his hand, raised his feet and walked out.

After the Xiao family's father and son obediently Xie Qian left, the two looked at each other, the excitement in their eyes could no longer be hidden, they looked at each other and smiled, and returned home together.

"Elder Ge, this matter must not be allowed to succeed!" In a mansion not far away, a red-faced middle-aged man was looking at Liu Jian in front of him anxiously and said eagerly.

"Success what?" Liu Jianyun tasted the tea lightly and said slowly.

"Let that Xiao Sa enter the East Palace!" The middle-aged man said urgently.

"Why?" Liu Jian asked without raising his head.

"Elder Ge, do you have any plans?" The middle-aged man suddenly fell silent and looked at Liu Jian.

Liu Jian smiled, slowly put down the teacup, and raised his eyes to look at the middle-aged man.

"You're just in a hurry!" Sighing lightly, Liu Jian said with a smile, "Although Xie Qian has now received His Majesty's promise, however, you must know that the prerequisite is that he must be at the top of this township test, do you think he can really get his wish?" Is Xiao Sa really that talented? ”

"Ge Lao, you don't know, that Xiao Sa is indeed talented, if it weren't for Xie Ge Lao's pressure, I'm afraid that a few years ago, people would already be high school jinshi!" The middle-aged man said in a deep voice.

"Zhongjinshi?" Liu Jian looked playful, "Do you think that Zhongjinshi is so simple?" ”

The middle-aged man was stunned and looked at Liu Jian suspiciously.

However, Liu Jian picked up the teacup again and tasted the tea carefully.

"You mean, let's make it a little difficult for him during the township test?" The middle-aged man looked at Liu Jian cautiously and said slowly.

"Who said that!" Liu Jian's face suddenly changed, his eyes looked at him fiercely, and he said majestically, "The great cause of the imperial examination, how can you interfere casually?!" Where have you been an official all these years? ”

"Yes! The next official knows his mistake! The middle-aged man hurriedly bowed down and pleaded guilty.

"If Xiao Sa encounters some force majeure and makes his hometown try to fall first, then his fate is not good!" Liu Jian's face softened slightly, and he said with a look of regret.

Yes! The middle-aged man's eyes lit up instantly, it turned out that the elder was not scolding himself, but he didn't want to let himself be honest!

The matter has come to this point, and the middle-aged man has gained the truth, and his heart is determined, and he will no longer delve into it.

"Ge Lao, what about Ming Zhongxin?" The middle-aged man frowned and asked a question again.

"Ming Zhongxin!" When Liu Jian heard this, his movements froze, his face froze, and he looked at the teacup in front of him and fell into deep thought.

The middle-aged man did not dare to interrupt, and sat beside him, waiting for instructions.

After a long time, Liu Jian came back to his senses and raised his eyes to look at the middle-aged man, "Ming Zhongxin's entry into the East Palace is already unstoppable, but his trip will not be too smooth, even if we allow it, then Xie Ge Lao will not let him go smoothly!" Let's wait and see what happens! ”

"Wait and see!" The middle-aged man repeated Liu Jian's words.

"Although we don't do anything to hinder the future of others, we must pay close attention to this Ming Zhongxin, after all, this is a variable! No one knows what else this guy can do, since he entered Beijing, all kinds of actions are often unexpected, take that Liu Daxia as an example, if it weren't for him, I'm afraid that Liu Daxia would have disappeared in the eyes of His Majesty, but after his operation, Liu Daxia is now paying more and more attention in the eyes of His Majesty! Not to be underestimated! Liu Jian frowned.

"You say, what means can Xie Qian use to deal with Ming Zhongxin?" The middle-aged man nodded slowly, looked at Liu Jian, and said slowly.