As soon as the news of the bet between Lord Zhilin and Lord Waitabu over Lord Wenxiang and Lord Ruilin to compete for the vacancy of the Wenhuadian University Fellowship came out, the entire Jingshi was a sensation!

Xuan Zonglu knew a little later that his little grandson had done another good deed, and scolded his mother angrily, "This kid really has to be managed, no matter who loses, what's wrong with him?" This was originally a secret fight, but now it has become an open fight! I'm afraid it's going to alarm the palace soon, how will it end up then? ”

Li Hongzao frowned and thought about it, then laughed again, "I don't know if your little grandson is a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers, or if he is too resourceful, if he messes up the situation like this, his chances of winning will be greater, and it is not necessarily a bad thing." ”

Xuanzong Luqi said: "Master Li, I would like to hear about it." ”

Li Hongzao said with a smile: "Originally, everyone in the world thought that Wen Xiang would definitely be able to ascend to the throne of the pavilion steadily, there is no dispute, because Wen Xiang's prestige is here, and the position of this Wenhua Hall scholar should be Wen Xiang's supplement, now, I don't think I can see it, no matter who started this matter first, guess what, what will the west think when he hears about this?" I must think that the people of Prince Gong's faction are too arrogant, and they must be the first to provoke it, and they must think that they want to take advantage of the opportunity of Wen Xiang's promotion to the head of the cabinet to further expand Prince Gong's influence, if you are above, can you be happy with such a one-sided situation? After the revival of Tongzhi, if it weren't for the trade-off technique in the west to the point of being superb, would the world be so peaceful? ”

Xuan Zonglu sighed, "That's what I said, but my little grandson doesn't understand the sinister officialdom, is this name so casual?" Don't talk about those of us who have been in officialdom all our lives. He is a big child and is known by everyone, what good will this do for his future career? To be an official and a man, the most important thing is to know how to keep a low profile. ”

Li Hongzao laughed and said, "Brother Zonglu, you and I are like this." Maybe it's outdated, Prince Gong's gang has been engaged in foreign affairs for more than ten years, how have they ever been low-key? What are they all up to? There is no fame, but a group of people have blown the sky all day long, no, most of the Qing Dynasty will be blown down! Look, I'm betting your little grandson is going to win this time! ”

Xuan Zonglu looked at Li Hongzao suspiciously, still in deep worry.

Prince Gong slapped Zhilin in the face, in front of Jing Lian. "This king has always valued your ability to do things, why are you so confused this time?"

Zhilin knelt on the ground, "Lord Wang, I just want to test the tone of that Waitabu, it is the little ghost named Xuan Yuemeng that I told you last time, this little ghost is scheming, he is a monster-like child, and he is less than a year old." A belly full of bad water, I was dragged into the water this time. I don't mean to cause trouble for the prince. ”

Jing Lian also knelt down, "Lord Wang, Zhilin has always been cautious, last time that Xuan Yuemeng almost killed Xiao'er, this little ghost is really my son's nemesis, I beg the prince to spare Zhilin this time, right?" ”

Prince Gong angrily smashed a cup. Sitting in a chair panting.

Wen Xiang, Bao Jun, Prince Alcohol and other cronies persuaded on the side.

Prince Yiyun: "Sixth brother, I don't think it's a big deal, and Zhilin didn't mean it." The palace shouldn't change its mind because of this kind of young man's ruthlessness, right? The position of Wenhua Palace Scholar should be Wenxiang's no matter how it turns, and that Ruilin's qualifications are not as good as Wen Xiang. ”

Prince Gong sighed, "It's not as simple as you think, it didn't happen to me, and I can't say it clearly, our winning side is bigger, but as soon as this thing comes out, it will become Ruilin's winning chance, otherwise, Ruilin has nothing to compete with Wen Xiang except for more silver?" How many years has Wen Xiang been in the Military Aircraft Division? That Ruilin is just a treasury bank, what else will he do except for the west on weekdays? I am unwilling to let the country's society fall into the hands of such mediocrity, I am worried about our Qing Dynasty! ”

Several people said at the same time: "Lord Wang! Take care of yourself. ”

Prince Gong looked distressed, worried about the country and the people, waved his hand, and motioned for everyone to go out.

When Xuan Yuemeng returned home, she was counted down by Xuan Zonglu, Li Hongzao helped persuade her, and didn't say anything to Xuan Yuemeng, Xuan Yuemeng had no bottom in her heart, she was in a bad mood, and went to bed early.

This night, Xuan Yuemeng repeatedly had all kinds of nightmares, after all, he still lacked heat and life experience, this thing is still too big for Xuan Yuemeng.

It's only the second day.

The will of the Empress Dowager of the two palaces was handed down, and the ministers above the third rank in Beijing went to the south study to discuss the matter, and specially passed on Waitabu, specifically to discuss the matter of filling the vacancy of the Wenhua Temple after the death of Wuren.

After the curtain was lowered, the Empress Dowager Cixi looked at the Empress Dowager Ci'an and said to the ministers: "Who should fill the missing of the widow?" ”

As soon as Prince Gong heard this, he fully understood, the Empress Dowager Xi asked like this, which was a clear expression of her reluctance to let Wen Xiang be promoted! Otherwise, what else to ask? It was originally Wenxiang, and the thunder couldn't move!

No one dares to speak among the ministers, who can be on an errand here, which one is not a human spirit? Everyone was waiting for Prince Gong to speak.

In fact, at this time, Zhilin also knew that the signs were wrong, if Wen Xiang was successfully promoted, why did he ask this question? Nervously sweating, he closed his eyes after glancing at Waitab not far away.

Waittab was ecstatic, smiling, and closed his eyes nervously.

After all, Prince Gong Yixun was old and serious, and replied calmly: "According to the rules, it should be Wenxiang who is a scholar of Wenhuadian, because Wenxiang is already a co-organizer of the university, but Wenxiang has already said to Wechen that he is deeply favored by the emperor and does not dare to enjoy the honor of non-sharing, and Wechen also feels that Wenxiang's qualifications are still too shallow, and he should have more experience in the position of co-organizer of the university." Therefore, the vacancies left after the death of Uren should be filled by more virtuous ministers. Looking at the Queen Mother and the Emperor Mingjian. ”

Cixi took the tea handed over by Li Lianying next to her, gently rubbed the lid, didn't drink it, handed it back to Li Lianying, looked at the Empress Dowager Ci'an beside her, and then looked at the ministers outside the curtain, "Prince Gong's words, did you all hear them?" Do you have anything to say? ”

Who can have something to say?

Cixi snorted, "Wenxiang." What do you think? ”

Wen Xiang immediately knelt on the ground, although he tried his best to stay calm, but his voice trembled, this big opportunity was handed over, and no one could keep calm, "Back to the Queen Mother's words." Prince Gong's words are exactly what Weichen thinks in his heart, Weichen is shallow and embarrassed to take on the important task of the head of the cabinet, and hopes that the Empress Dowager will consider the virtuous and respected minister to fill the vacancy of Lord Wuren. ”

The Empress Dowager Cixi was satisfied with Wen Xiang's words, and turned her face to ask the Empress Dowager Ci'an, "Sister, what do you think of letting Ruilin make up for the missing of Wuren?" ”

In fact, the Empress Dowager Ci'an is more than two years younger than Cixi. However, the Empress Dowager Ci'an is the main palace, and the Empress Dowager Cixi is called her sister in charge of the Empress Dowager Ci'an.

Empress Dowager Ci'an because Ruilin has paid the most tribute this year, quite a knot, and also expressed satisfaction, Empress Dowager Ci'an loves Emperor Tongzhi very much, although she is not her own child, but it seems that Emperor Tongzhi was born to her, because Emperor Tongzhi's relationship with her is far deeper than Cixi. Emperor Tongzhi was brought up by the Empress Dowager Ci'an since childhood, and the ministers stammered with the emperor. is to stammer with her, and the gift that Liangguang gave her this time is also very rich.

Empress Dowager Ci'an: "Speaking of prestige, Ruilin seems to be a military aircraft that Xianfeng has entered in three years, right?" After so many years of training in Liangguang, Ruilin's prestige should be enough. ”

The Empress Dowager Cixi saw that the Empress Dowager Ci'an had no opinion, and said to the ministers: "Then let Ruilin make up for this shortage." Scattered. ”

"The ministers are leaving." All the ministers breathed a sigh of relief, in order to fill the vacant seat of the Wenhua Hall scholar vacated by Uren in the past few days, there was also a lot of uproar, although most of them didn't do their own business, but when it came to it. There is always a little obstacle, everyone is afraid of being forced to stand in line, the Empress Dowager Cixi made such a decision, but everyone in the province is worried about this matter again.

However, everyone's eyes invariably looked at Zhilin, including the Empress Dowager Cixi and the Empress Dowager Ci'an behind the curtain, and the bet between Zhilin and Waitabu has spread all over the capital, and of course there are also hearrs in the palace!

The Empress Dowager Cixi also had a strengthened understanding of Xuan Yuemeng's name, in fact, the Empress Dowager Cixi had long wanted to weaken the power of Prince Gong's faction, and the bet that Xuan Yuemeng provoked just gave the Empress Dowager Cixi an opportunity.

The Empress Dowager Cixi had an idea of wanting to meet the legendary child, but such a child, who is not a child of the clan, wants to be summoned to the palace, it is still very troublesome, and the Empress Dowager Cixi only shook such an idea in her mind, and did not really issue a summons.

Xuan Yuemeng got the good news that Waitabu sent someone to report to him as soon as possible, and immediately asked Dali to send someone to Tianjin to report, a big victory, a big victory! This is a big victory in an officialdom brawl, although he didn't do much from the beginning to the end, but a big victory is a big victory after all!

Xuan Yuemeng: "Now our money matter is fully solved!" Even if Britain and France blockade us again, we are not afraid! In the future, there will be no more obstacles to the payment of land arrears to the Americans, so that Timothy Lee will immediately contact the German side, I want to hire a group of excellent teachers, from primary school to university, I want a complete education system! ”

Although Xuan Dali didn't understand the young master's words, he still quickly recorded what the young master said and asked people to send a report.

Xuan Zonglu looked at his little grandson's radiant appearance, looked at the vigorous and diligent work, and the appearance of excitement, as if he was charged, as if the little grandson in front of him was not just on his knees, but like a little general who was commanding thousands of troops and horses to fight?

Xuan Zonglu couldn't help but smile, and just about to say something, Xuan Yuemeng had already gone out with a large group of house slaves.

Xuan Yuemeng and a large group of house slaves waited on Qianmen Street early to see the excitement, there are really a lot of people waiting to see the excitement, there are almost thousands, originally this is the lively place in the Beijing Division, there are not a few idle people who are idle all day long, there is a lively look, who will miss it?

Since there is a gambling contract, Zhilin will go to the meeting even if he dies, otherwise he will not be able to mix in Beijing, and the mouths of the children of the official eunuchs will be ruthless!

Zhilin has the heart to die, eat and in public, he wants to die when he thinks about it!

Looking at the lively place, Xuan Yuemeng asked people to surround in a circle, and the four sides were full of advertising banners promoting Klinsmann's foreign company and promoting smoking cessation pills, what Xuan Yuemeng had prepared last night, I didn't expect it to come in handy the next day.

Xuan Dali said happily: "Young Master, did you say that Zhilin will still come?" ”

Xuan Yuemeng didn't know either, and smiled, "It's okay to come or not." ”

Zhilin can't come either, the princes and ministers won't join in this kind of excitement, but Waitabu is not something to think about, out of the palace, he took a group of fox friends and dog friends to wait for Zhilin outside the palace.

When Zhilin saw Waitabu, he naturally knew what was going on, and snorted coldly, "Waitabu, don't go too far!" If you lose today, will I force you to do this kind of degrading thing? If you have a little brain, I advise you not to go too far! ”

Rong Lu also means the same thing, is it really necessary to force a court official to do that in public? Exhort Waittab with his eyes. (To be continued.) )