Compared with the last meeting, Xue Yuanchao's attitude has changed a lot. Not only did he not hide in the study and wait for his son to come in to invite him, he also took the initiative to welcome him outside the eaves of the main hall and wait for Xue Shao. However, unlike the last meeting, this time Xue Yuanchao used a crutch and his energy seemed less vigorous.

Xue Shao came forward in a proper manner and worshiped him as a son and nephew. Xue Yuanchao politely replied, calling Xue Shao a "virtuous nephew" and personally invited him to the main hall to serve tea.

The idle man retreated, Xue Yao, a fifth-rank official, acted as a tea waiter, standing respectfully on the side and personally serving Xue Shao and Xue Yuanchao.

Xue Shao clearly felt that Xue Yuanchao was also looking forward to this meeting today.

People's political debt (or political ambition) will not decline with age. As the leading banner of the Xue clan of Hedong and the legitimate son of the Three Phoenixes in Hedong, today, Xue Yuanchao has always been very smooth in literature, art and career, and has achieved both fame and political achievements. However, in the past one or two years, Xue Yuanchao, who has become the central official and appointed as the Secretary of the Central Committee, has been strongly impacted by Pei Yan. Until now, he has been forced to fade out of the Political Affairs Hall and cannot leave to avoid Pei Yan's front.

It is not difficult to imagine that a political strongman like Xue Yuanchao who has been fighting for the rest of his life will not be willing to do so after encountering such frustration and setbacks.

This is also the main motivation for Xue Shao to "seek help" Xue Yuanchao. For politicians, there are no eternal enemies and friends, only eternal interests. If he can reach a consensus with Xue Yuanchao this time and pursue a common goal, it will not be difficult to form a political alliance with him. In this way, no matter how it is, it will be better than fighting alone!

Just as the guest and the host and the guest were sitting down, Xue Shao looked up inadvertently and saw a plaque on the main screen peak of the main hall.

look familiar.

There is a line of words written on the plaque - Xue Zi should be the hero of the world!

Xue Shao couldn't help but smile and bowed, "Young nephew's crazy words, why should I take it seriously?"

Xue Yuanchao smiled with a smile, "I am a snob. After hearing that my nephew made many great achievements in the Northern Expedition, I mounted this character and hung it on the main hall. Anyone who goes to my mansion will see this plaque. My Fenyin Xue family has produced many talents, and the Western ancestors have always been prosperous in literature. Now, a young hero like a nephew is so happy and magnificent!"

"Uncle, I'm laughing!" Xue Shao shook his head and waved his hand and laughed, thinking that Xue Yuanchao was known as the "Wenshi Wenzong", and in addition to Wen Jinxiu, he is also a moral model in the world. It is really not easy for him to say such words as "I am a snob."

Obviously, Xue Yuanchao was using a self-deprecating, humble and humorous method to easily reveal the unpleasant page between him and Xue Shao. This skillful social skills that made Xue Shao sigh in his heart - Jiang is old, and Xue Yuanchao's wrists are both hard and soft, which is definitely not easy!

"After that, it is really amazing and admirable that my nephew made such a great contribution when he first joined the army." Xue Yuanchao changed his tone and seemed to have already reached the point. He said, "I wonder what impressed my nephew saw and heard this Northern Expedition?"

Xue Shao felt a little nervous. Pei Yan had just asked this. However, the same question was asked by two different prime ministers, which obviously had different starting points and intentions.

Pei Yan followed the clues or shook the tiger, trying to figure out Xue Shao's position; Xue Yuanchao seemed to be asking for help, and he really wanted to know what was happening on the front line.

In the current sentence, there is no right to speak without investigation. For a prime minister like Xue Yuanchao, if he can truly understand the real situation on the front line, he will have the confidence to return to the Political Affairs Hall and express his opinions there. This is exactly what Xue Yuanchao expects of Xue Shao.

If there is no common point of fit, there is no possibility of cooperation. Before coming to Xue Yuanchao's house, Xue Shao had already thought through this layer. So Xue Shao almost without reservation what he saw and heard on the front line, including the internal story and process of the surprise attack on Heisha, the Bingzhou case and the Battle of Jinshan in Yudu. The focus of course is to introduce the deeds of Afuna Funian, Aiyan, Ashidewenfu and his son.

However, Xue Shao still kept his last move. He did not say in detail the grassland situation after the battle of Jinshan, Yudu. He just briefly mentioned, "People's hearts are floating."

As a keen and experienced politician, how could he not hear the key points and concealment in Xue Shao's words? The Bingzhou case is very important, but it has been dealt with. The Battle of Shuozhou, the Battle of Heisha and the Battle of Jinshan in Yudu can be said to be the three most important battles of the Northern Expedition, but they do not involve the fundamentals of court politics. There is not much that Xue Yuanchao wants to know.

What Xue Yuanchao really wants to know is the aftermath issue of the post-war period. This is also the key to his political views with Pei Yan. If he wants to fight back and fight a turnaround, Xue Yuanchao is eager to know the truth about the grassland tribe and the northern border of the Tang Dynasty after the Northern Expedition. Most of the reports coming from the front are unknown or covered up. If Xue Shao still refuses to talk in detail, Xue Yuanchao will be able to touch the elephant.

At this time, Xue Yuanchao was quite clear in his heart. At the critical moment, Xue Shao stopped abruptly, hoping to see a little "sincerity" from himself. It is impolite to come but not to be polite, and to expect others to confess and give to him without paying back. This is absolutely unrealistic in political interactions.

"My nephew, you are really a natural talent, and it's rare to see it in a century!" After hearing Xue Shao's narration, Xue Yuanchao sighed with emotion, "A military genius like his nephew should be vigorously promoted and valued by the court so that you can have more opportunities to protect the country and the people and make achievements."

It hits the word!

Xue Shao's heart sterned again. Xue Yuanchao's mind was really calm. He had long seen my frustration and desire - both sides had something to ask for, so that it was possible to reach an alliance!

"My uncle is joking." Xue Shao smiled indifferently and said, "Justow, the court ordered that we should be removed from our military post and be appointed as the Ministry of War."

"Oh?!" Xue Yuanchao's expression looked surprised, "How could this be?"

Xue Shao smiled bitterly, "The court has the court's considerations. My nephew can only accept it."

This is all the words are thoughtful, and the listener is also intentional. Xue Shao expressed his dissatisfaction tactfully, and Xue Yuanchao expressed sympathy and grudges for the treatment he encountered with surprise.

Both sides knew in their hearts that cooperation or alliance had already made a good start.

After pondering for a while, Xue Yuanchao said, "A good thing is to know the duty and understand the general. However, the court should use people to measure talents and use them. I wonder what the situation in the northern border is now? If you have peace, your nephew can be a peaceful and peaceful horse and enjoy the wealth; if it is difficult to be peaceful... How can you abandon the generals like your nephew?"

Xue Shao was happy when he heard this.

This is clearly stated, but Xue Yuanchao was just writing a blank check to show sincerity. His implication was nothing more than - if you tell me the true situation in the northern border and help me turn over in the Political Affairs Hall, I will promise you to return to the army and turn over and fight again!

Xue Shao suddenly felt a faint feeling of "coaling in love". But on the other hand, we did this for our own career and repatriation, and also for the interests of the country and the country, and did not poison the people and harm the court. It was not considered "traitor"!

After comforting himself in his heart, Xue Shao felt at ease and explained what he saw and heard in northern Xinjiang, with the focus on telling Xue Yuanchao in detail the post-war situation!

Xue Yuanchao heard it very carefully and ordered his son Xue Yao to record the memorandum from the side. Especially when Xue Shao said that when Aisha Princess Ai Yan, who was abducted from the north, was still at his house, Xue Yuanchao was so excited that he almost slapped the table, and said immediately: "Can I let me see her?"

Xue Shao smiled knowingly and said, "The court has not come forward to take over Ai Yan for a long time, probably because his opinions have not yet been unified. At this time, my uncle wants to meet Ai Yan privately... I am not suitable for what I shouldn't say, but it also has certain risks!"

"It's okay!" Xue Yuan waved his hand generously, "If you can handle the affairs of northern Xinjiang properly, you will be a blessing for the people of the country. Even if I will be criticized afterwards, or even lose my future and destiny, I will admit it! My husband's sincere desire to serve the country can be evident, and he will not care about his own affairs outside!"

"Okay!" Xue Shao praised and said, "Since my uncle is so generous and righteous, I am willing to help you! - It is better to choose a day than to meet the day. At midnight tonight, my nephew will secretly take her to a safe place and meet with my uncle. As for where to choose this safe place, I might as well give advice?"

Xue Yuanchao's expression became both excited and solemn. After pondering for a moment, he said, "The location is chosen by the nephew. I can rest assured when doing your business!"

When Xue Shao heard this, he knew that the other party was complimenting, but he felt relieved. This is exactly the wise nature of a mature person.

"Uncle, Guiyifang is relatively remote in the southwest of Chang'an. There is a manor there that is a place where palaces buy and rest when they go out to buy. People there understand the rules and are very safe." Xue Shao said, "If my uncle agrees, my nephew will make arrangements immediately."

"Okay." Xue Yuanchao, who was very cautious in daily life, promised to be determined, "Caiyifang to buy a house, see you late tonight!"

"See you!"

After the agreement, Xue Shao did not stay for the meeting in order to speed up the time to arrange the meeting. After leaving Xue Yuanchao's home, Xue Shao quickly returned to the Xuanwu Gate of the Daming Palace. At this time, the palace gate was closed and prohibited from entering and leaving. Fortunately, the Yulin Army guarding the city recognized Xue Shao. Although Xue Shao did not enter the city, he entrusted people in the city to send a message to Princess Taiping, saying that he would lend her maid Linlang to her.

The forbidden palace was dense and vast. After waiting for more than an entire hour, Xue Shao was a little hungry and impatient. When the night was deep, Xuanwu Gate was opened, and a pair of cute men in white dresses walked out of it.

And the stems are Linlang.
Chapter completed!