Zeng Shiquan looked down and smiled: "The Governor's eyes are as bright as a candle. Even the little Quan'er's thoughts cannot escape your eyes. To be honest, when it comes to officialdom, the Marquis is still a little young. , As for Xu Wei, this person has weird thinking and extreme behavior. Although he is resourceful, he can easily be taken advantage of. As for Liang Bolong and other ordinary people, it is even more useless. The prospects for the Marquis's side are really worrying. If it turns out that the situation is not right after doing it. , if they use force to fight Mr. Xu Ge to the death, then the capital will be in chaos,"

Guo Shuronghua sat down on the chair with his sleeves folded, his eyes slightly distant, and he said calmly and calmly: "Master Hou has inherited the legacy of the Jian family, and his heart has already surpassed the world. Now he must put the world first and refuse to treat Xu Jie. He used force just because it was easy to kill, but after the incident, the people in Xu's party would definitely act against him and hinder him at every turn, which would be very detrimental to his future realization of the Sword Family's ambitions."

The four stall owners exchanged glances with each other, with different expressions, but they were thinking about the same thing: the two brothers Chang Sihao and Qin Juexiang were hiding their swords in their smiles, saying that inheriting the legacy was just an excuse. What was going on in the governor's heart? But he took it seriously.

Lu Liang bowed and said: "Duke, what Shiquan said is not unreasonable. Although Eunuch Feng put down his words and asked us to cooperate as much as possible, Chang Sihao's strength is there after all. Once defeated, Mr. Xu Ge will definitely If we take some action, our situation will be much more difficult by then,"

Cao Xiang Feiying raised his eyebrows and said proudly: "Why, you are still afraid of him. If it is not necessary, the emperor will not tolerate him relying on his old age again and again. He will be sixty-six this time, and he will be seventy next time. No matter how good his brain is, he can still work for a few days. His subordinates Li Chunfang is a soft persimmon, and Zhang Juzheng is a wilted chicken. They can act as a facade when nothing happens, but when something happens, they can't help even if they stretch out their hands. No matter how bad Yan Song is, he still has a boy from the east building to support him. The overall situation, as for Xu Saner, how does it compare with others? Even if Lao Xu doesn't fail now, will he be able to sustain the situation in the next few years?"

Guo Shuronghua's eyes moved to Kang Huai in the corner: "Gaisheng, what do you think?"

Kang Huai lowered his head and bowed: "Back to the Governor, although Dongchang is a government establishment, it has its own system independent of the imperial court. No matter how big the storm is, our sea-fixing needle can still remain unchanged. Feng Gonggong is in the inner court. "You are far-sighted and can see things that others cannot. I believe that the governor and his old man have already reached an agreement. All the subordinates need to do is obey his instructions and work hard."

Guo Shuronghua smiled: "Why, you also learned from Xiaoquan,"

Zeng Shiquan's face was filled with shame. Kang Huai lowered his head and said, "I don't dare, but I am still immature in my humble opinion. Since the governor asked, I have no choice but to take the liberty and explain it a little bit." He calmed down his emotions and then said: "In the opinion of his subordinates, what the big stall said is true and very reasonable. It is a lesson learned from Yan Songqiang's defeat by everyone. Xu Jie does not trust his subordinates. This has led subordinate officials to either protect themselves or to protect themselves. Seeking favor and trust, criticizing each other, it is difficult to unite people's hearts, and there are many people who are seeking temporary quick pleasure. They act recklessly in the name of the Xu family and do not know how to restrain themselves. The public resentment is huge. After the emperor ascended the throne, he tried to go out for hunting and relaxation several times. Being blocked by Xu Jie, if there were any objections to some important matters in the court, he would often play tricks, express the power of God, and secretly pursue his own will, which made the emperor unhappy many times. The old emperor spent a lot of money in cultivating Taoism in Japan and the treasury was empty. The emperor was not I don’t know, but the new Dabao always wants to develop martial virtues and establish several achievements. The appearance of the Marquis coincides with this opportunity, so it is reasonable and reasonable for him to be so valued. Since the emperor wants to do things, then Mr. Xu Ge’s conservatism is It has become a problem. As the stall owner said, he will be needed to stabilize the country after the introduction of strictures. Now under the new situation, he is required to support the overall situation. Not only can he not be able to support it, he is afraid that he will become a stumbling block. ,"

Lu Liang heard that Kang Huai was thinking deeply and carefully, so he glanced at him with appreciation. Unexpectedly, Guo Shuronghua sighed.

Kang Huai lowered his head and did not dare to say anything.

Zeng Shiquan raised the corner of his mouth and was enjoying himself, but he saw the governor's eyes turning toward him: "Human duckweed is like floating flowers and flowing water, scattered across the world, but at that moment when we were together, who else was there?" You really know how to cherish it." After saying that, he stood up and left quietly.

The four of them sent the Governor off respectfully, and after a while they straightened up. Zeng Shiquan and Lu Liang looked at each other, and Kang Huai was also a little confused.

Cao Xiangfei's eyes passed over their faces one by one, and he said coldly: "When we worship Prince Yue, we learn from his loyalty; when we worship Guan Gong, we learn from his righteousness; when we pay stipends and serve the country, we are loyal. Take off the official uniform, We are all comrades-in-arms, brothers. No matter whether you are out or just come in, as long as you have stayed in the factory for one day and contributed to the factory, you will always be from Dongchang. The humiliation that Eunuch Feng suffered was you. The humiliation I suffered, the anger Eunuch Feng suffered, are the same anger Dongchang suffered. This matter has nothing to do with the current situation, the state, or strength. Do you understand clearly?"

Zeng Shiquan and Lu Liang immediately became disgraced after hearing this. They lowered their heads and did not dare to say a word. Cao Xiangfei twisted his crown belt with his fingers and said "Hmm" with a hint of reproach in his nostrils. The other three people quickly stepped back and bowed to salute. , all responded: "Understood,"

Two days later, a banquet was held in the Marquis's residence for Zhang Qi.

During the dinner, Liang Bolong sat with Chairman Chang Sihao. Although there were only three people, he chose an unusually large living room. A long table in the middle was filled with hundreds of wines and dishes, which looked extremely sumptuous. Behind him were three clouds and pine trees. The golden screen was spread out in glyphs, which was very gorgeous and noble. Chang Sihao raised his glass and said with a smile: "Zhang Yushi, last time we had a quick talk in Dubao Tower, but we didn't talk in detail. Today is for no other reason. I hope you can both be happy with each other." Open your heart and let everything in the past pass completely."

Without saying the good words twice, Zhang Qi knew as soon as he heard that he didn't mean it. He smiled and pretended to say: "What did the Marquis say? Last time in the Dubao Building, Xiaguan and Mr. Liang had put aside their old grudges. Could it be that the Marquis thinks that the official is not speaking the same mind?"

Chang Sihao laughed loudly: "This is a shame for Chang." Liang Bolong laughed and said: "After the banquet the day before yesterday, Mr. Hou once said to us: Since Zhang Yushi can come to the meeting, it shows that he is magnanimous in heart and is a good person. An upright person, I really sighed for this. It can be seen that the Marquis has a special regard for the Censor." Zhang Qi knew that the other party was trying to win over him, and said with a smile: "I don't dare to take it. The Marquis is passionate about protecting the family and the country. , and argued hard on Wanshou Mountain, and dared to argue with Mr. Xu Ge. The lower official has always admired him, "

Chang Sihao smiled and said: "That's just a rush and recklessness. In fact, Mr. Xu Ge has worked hard for the country for many years. He has far-reaching plans and thoughts that are beyond the reach of a rough guy like me. I will find an opportunity in the future to return the favor." I should pay him a visit at his house and express my apology."

Zhang Qi smiled. The Yunzhong Marquis in front of him had repeatedly opposed Mr. Xu Ge, but now he said these words. He was obviously testing himself. However, he took this opportunity to express his feelings and said: "Master Marquis Why do you say this? It is said that this moment is the same as that moment. When Mr. Xu Ge overthrew Yan Song and saved the country from danger, it was indeed his contribution to the country. However, in recent years, he has been pursuing stability blindly. Many conflicts are not solved by solving them, but by solving them. If you can suppress it, suppress it, and if you can delay it, delay it. This also makes many knowledgeable people in the court worry about it. The Marquis is not afraid of power, speaks out and sets a precedent that has not been seen in several years, and has erected a new image for both the government and the public. The flag is really inspiring. In my opinion, our Ming Dynasty’s fortune in the next few decades will depend more on your actions.”

Chang Sihao and Liang Bolong looked at each other and said with a smile: "Master Zhang has given you too much praise. I am a rough man, how can I dare to be so?" Liang Bolong said with a smile: "Hey, Mr. Hou, it's almost time, and several other adults may also We're here, why don't we go out and pick them up?" Chang Sihao nodded and called for someone. A slave came out from behind the screen and said: "Go back to the Marquis, the guests have already arrived. It's just that you were talking here just now, and the slaves didn't. Dare to alarm," he said, pushing away the folding screen at the back. Zhang Qi took a look and saw that the screen was folded to reveal an arch, and behind it was another room. A dozen officials stood there, staring at each other. I stared at them, and found that many of them were affiliated with the Xu Party, and my eyes were particularly complicated.

He never expected that there would be anyone else at today's banquet. His heart was racing and he thought: "They didn't just come here. This was intentional. Could it be that these people have already surrendered to the Marquis?"

Chang Sihao warmly greeted everyone to sit down. People in the room looked at each other with different expressions and no one said anything. They were all surprised. The Marquis invited everyone to dinner, but the servants stopped everyone next door and refused to sit down. , I don’t know what the intention was, but now I understand in my heart: Zhang Yushi’s words clearly set a precedent for everyone. It seems that the Marquis is probably using him as an introduction to let everyone express their opinions on whether to take off Xu or down Xu. .

Chang Sihao chatted and laughed with everyone, toasted to drink, but never mentioned anything related to Xu Jie. In the officialdom, he was accustomed to not talking openly. At this time, all the officials had their own concerns, and no one could touch each other. It was revealed who the other party's heart was towards. Since Chang Sihao no longer mentioned it, they just hummed and drank to cover their faces. No one said anything about it. Liang Bolong opened the hall door and ordered the entertainment to start. At that time, the gongs and drums were ringing in the courtyard, and there were people drinking and drinking at the banquet, making it very lively.

Zhang Qi was half embarrassed, his heart was churning up and down, and he couldn't help but persuade him to drink. He drank more and more. After the banquet was over, he walked home and thought about it. If these officials haven't taken refuge with the Marquis yet, what will happen to the Marquis? This move will cut off my escape route. He thinks that when these people go back and talk to the Xu family, I will have no choice but to come over and follow him. But if these officials present have already defected to the Marquis, then it is obvious that The anti-Xu camp has grown in size, so why didn’t Mr. Hou say more in-depth after everyone came out after I expressed my stance?

He thought about it all the way but couldn't come up with a reason. When he got home, he came to ask his wife again. Wu thought for a long time and asked about today's dishes, the people invited and other details. She felt that there was nothing special, and asked again: "What was sung today?" "A martial arts drama," Zhang Qi became interested: "The martial arts drama, the two martial arts students are both famous actors in the capital, the swords and guns are like pear blossoms fighting against the snow, it is very interesting to watch," Wu said: "Tell me the content,"

"Hmm..." Zhang Qi recalled and hiccupped: "I remember, the Water Margin opera is about Lin Chong defecting to Liangshan Po. Wang Lun refused to accept it and asked him to kill someone and get a surrender certificate. Lin Chong had no choice but to go down the mountain and meet him. After an encounter with the green-faced beast Yang Zhi, he started to fight..." Mrs. Wu pinched his thigh: "Don't you understand this?" Zhang Qi winced in pain: "What do you understand?" Mrs. Wu said: "Vote for the certificate." Ah, the Marquis is showing off the wine and entertainment for everyone. This is a hint that you should take action to show your loyalty."

Zhang Qi was bored for a while and said: "Yes, many of the people invited today are Yushi Yanguan. He is holding back and asking us to join Xuge Lao,"

Wu glanced sideways and said: "It's either 'you' or you. You don't even think about it. You already made it very clear at that time. Why did Chang not mention this matter when other officials came out? Because those officials were not at all His 'own', he forced you until there was no way out, and he didn't explain it clearly. He just asked you to jump out and wave the flag and shout to be his pathfinder. If you really go to visit Mr. Xu Ge, if the trouble gets bigger, you won't be able to trace it down. , because you are not considered someone else’s party member at all, and what you did was not someone else’s instruction,”

Zhang Qi rolled his eyes and stamped his feet: "No, damn, isn't this just kidding me?"

Wu rolled her eyes and said, "You are the only fool in the civil and military dynasties. If you don't play tricks on me, who will play tricks on you?" Zhang Qi was so drunk that he quacked angrily like a duck: "Whoever is stupid, whoever is stupid, you also look down on me." Wu said angrily: "I feel sorry for you, don't you? Who can tell you these things when you see others laughing and chatting in person?" Zhang Qi was stunned for a moment, the root of his nose wrinkled, and he twitched twice, suddenly He threw his head into his wife's arms and burst into tears.
Chapter completed!