What Xie Jin couldn’t figure out, Bai Yuxiu, as a student, couldn’t figure out either.

Why is it that almost the whole territory of Henan Province and Shandong Province is in rebellion, but the imperial court has never sent military reports, but instead submitted them in the form of local memorials?

When the outline of Qianqing Palace appeared in front of the master and apprentice.

Xie Jin suddenly trembled and looked back at the young student.

Bai Yuxiu's eyes showed a hint of fear, and he thought of the most impossible reason.

The young student, after all, lacked the calmness of his husband who had been in the officialdom for a long time. He trembled and questioned in a low voice: "Sir, are all the local guards involved in the rebellion?"

"Impossible!" Xie Jin said categorically immediately, but the look on his face was very ugly, and he muttered in a low voice: "Absolutely impossible! Even if the Henan Dao and Shandong Taoist Guards rebelled, Zhongdu and Xuzhou Prefecture also rebelled. It's impossible to take one of them."

Bai Yuxiu shook her head, but then said: "The memorials were sent to Yingtian from Fengyang Prefecture and Xuzhou Prefecture in Zhongdu respectively. The students are worried about the guards in Henan Province and Shandong Province. After all, His Highness is in Kaifeng Prefecture at the moment..."< /p>

Xie Jin's face became more solemn.

As Bai Yuxiu said, the news was submitted by memorials from Fengyang Prefecture and Xuzhou Prefecture, but there is currently no news from Henan Province and Shandong Province.

This can only show that the situation in Henan Province and Shandong Province is so serious that no one or no one can convey the news to the sky.

At this time, the emperor's grandson on the Western Tour was still in Kaifeng Mansion. No one was sure what kind of situation Kaifeng Mansion was facing at this time.

"Master Xie? Why are you here at this time?"

When Master Xie Jin and his apprentice were worried about Zhu Yunxi who was far away in Kaifeng Mansion, Sun Gouer, the Inner Palace Manager, had already walked out of the Qianqing Palace with a smile on his face.

Jie Jin's face calmed down, and the tension and worry that had previously hung on his face disappeared. He raised his head and looked at Sun Gou'er with a smile.

He cupped his hands and said: "I am sitting in the Wenyuan Pavilion today to discuss matters. I have some problems with the government, so I came here to see your majesty for explanation. I wonder... where is Superintendent Sun going at this time?"

Sun Gou'er glanced at Jie Jin, who had a dead look on his face before, but was now smiling. He looked sideways and looked at the man who was following Jie Jin, with his head lowered, but he didn't know the pale face. A young green-robed official whose face has been seen through by him a long time ago.

"A few days ago, the Taisun's Mansion came to the palace to pay their respects. The ladies were very happy and asked the Inner Palace Secretary to buy some things. Now my family is going to pick up some things and send them to the Taisun's Mansion."

After finishing speaking, Sun Gou'er retreated towards the Qianqing Palace: "Xie Xuesheng works day and night on state affairs, covering the stars and carrying the moon, and his hard work is a great achievement. My family will first introduce the Xueshu to the palace, and then go to Taisun's Mansion."

Xie Jingong handed over his hand: "The eunuch still has important matters, and foreign ministers dare not delay the eunuch's errand."

Xie Jin wanted to refuse, but he saw that Sun Gou'er had already turned sideways and stood behind the palace door, signaling for him to enter quickly.

Knowing that he could no longer shirk it, Jie Jin had no choice but to raise his smiling face, glance at Sun Gou'er, then lower his head and look back at Bai Yuxiu who was behind him: "When I get to His Majesty later, I will present everything to you. Your Majesty, just listen."

Bai Yuxiu nodded and followed her husband's footsteps. She had never walked into Fengtian Hall, but it was the first time in her life that she walked into the emperor's palace.

"Your Majesty, Scholar Xie is here."

In the Qianqing Palace, Sun Gouer led Xie Jin directly into the palace, leaving Xie Jin's master and apprentice in the front hall. He walked to the door of the inner hall, bowed and reported to the inner hall.

After a while, I heard a sound coming from the inner hall.

Sun Gouer then turned around: "Bachelor, go in."

As he spoke, Sun Gouer couldn't help but look at young Bai Yuxiu's face several times.

There are not many court officials who can be brought here at such a young age.

It can even be said that there are very few.

Xie Jin led Bai Yuxiu, walked lightly into the inner hall, and walked under the long curtain. The two of them saw the emperor leaning on the couch, reviewing some recent important state affairs in his hand.< /p>

"I see His Majesty and say hello to His Majesty."

Xie Jin and Bai Yuxiu were half a body behind each other and bowed.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who was only wearing a single piece of clothing, was leaning so leisurely on the long soft pillow of the wooden couch, looking sideways at Xie Jin who was coming over with a smile.

Later, he was quite surprised to see Bai Yuxiu brought in by Xie Jin.

According to Zhu Yuanzhang's impression, Xie Jin rarely showed his friendship with any colleagues in court, let alone personally brought a young green-robed official to him.

Everyone says that Jane is in the heart of the emperor and shows his great kindness.

But if the emperor doesn’t even know what you look like, then there’s no hope of receiving any imperial favor.

In many cases, as long as officials who are familiar to the emperor do well in the court and do not have a bad reputation, their official fortunes will not be too bad.

Xie Jin also learned how to seek career advancement for his younger generation?

Zhu Yuanzhang stared at the two people in front of him and couldn't help but think about the possibilities.

He waved his hand casually: "I'm very nice, no need to say hello. Tell me, what do you want to say to me when you come here at this time?"

Xie Jin looked at the emperor's face, which seemed to be very good.

In the past two years, most of the affairs of the government have been essentially transferred to the Prince of the East Palace. The emperor only has a purpose here when it concerns military and national affairs of the country.

But next, the emperor's complexion will probably change drastically.

Xie Jin hesitated for several times before he realized that he should go to the East Palace today first and ask the prince for instructions before discussing the matter of meeting the saint.

Now, it was just me and my students facing the emperor's wrath alone.

Jie Jin's delay in speaking made Zhu Yuanzhang feel more and more that he really wanted to make progress for the juniors in the officialdom.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly and looked at Bai Yuxiu: "I'm very close to you. What's your name? Which yamen you're on duty now?"

It was the first time for Bai Yuxiu to face the emperor's inquiry, and she immediately tensed up.

Thinking of my husband’s reminder just now, the emperor asked me personally again.

Bai Yuxiu could only lower his head and whisper: "Your Majesty, I would like to inform you that I am Bai Yuxiu. I was a Jinshi in the 25th year of Hongwu. I have been observing politics for two years. I am currently serving as an errand in the Yamen of the General Affairs Department, and I am the Governor of the General Affairs Department.

”

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly, and then an impression appeared in his mind, and he said, "I remember you, the prince just mentioned it to me a few days ago."

Afterwards, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xie Jin with doubtful eyes: "I remember that the prince asked him to go to the Literary and Selection Department of the Ministry of Personnel, and I nodded in agreement."

The meaning of Zhu Yuanzhang's words is obvious.

This Bai Yuxiu has been mentioned in front of him by the prince, and he has also been promoted to the head of the Literary and Selection Department of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Is it because you Xie Jin brought her here to express your gratitude?

Then there is no need to be so cautious and reluctant to speak.

Xie Jin's expression changed several times, and finally after taking a deep breath, he raised his arms, waved his robe, and knelt down on the ground.

"Your Majesty, there are rebellions in Henan Province and Shandong Province, and localities and guards are involved in them. The two sources of news are blocked. Now only the Zhongdu Prefecture and Xuzhou Prefecture have received memorials."

Bai Yuxiu was extremely nervous. When she saw her husband kneeling down, she immediately followed suit and knelt down on the ground.

Finally speaking, Xie Jin immediately added: "There is no news that His Highness Taisun is traveling, but I thought that Taisun was escorted by Tang Bi, the commander of the Yulin right guard, and the former Yulin left guard commander.

As Yu Ma, who is currently the governor of Henan, is here, His Highness’s safety is not in danger.”

After telling the news in one breath and adding words to comfort the emperor, Xie Jin carefully raised his head and quietly looked at the changes in the emperor's expression.

Once something bad happens, Xie Jin is already ready to call the imperial doctor.

It’s just that Xie Jin didn’t wait for the emperor’s storm.

I just saw the emperor's palms that were naturally hanging down were gently clenched into fists.

Then, Xie Jin heard a sigh, and finally a cold snort.

"Can those people finally bear it? Okay!"

Zhu Yuanzhang sneered and mocked, his face full of sarcasm.

The emperor's reaction was completely different from Xie Jin's expectation. He had no idea for a while. Xie Jin lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I think that the court should send more troops and horses to Henan Road and Shandong Road to find out about the rebellion, and then return to Beijing in a hurry. Then go to Kaifeng."

The government will send out Jin Yiwei and others to get in touch with His Royal Highness the Emperor Taisun."

Zhu Yuanzhang hummed twice: "Call people from the five army governor's offices, six departments, five temples, three law departments, and Yingtian departments and Yamen to enter the palace. He went to call the prince Huagai Hall to discuss matters. His own son encountered something outside. He should

I'll take care of it."

Is this the end?

Xie Jin raised his head, his face full of confusion: "Your Majesty..."

Zhu Yuanzhang lowered his eyes and looked at Xie Jin: "Tell the prince that the uncles and brothers he asked him to stay in the governor's mansion should go out and exercise."

This is driving people away.

Xie Jin took a deep breath, bowed his head and accepted the order, stood up with Bai Yuxiu, and carefully retreated under the curtain. Then the master and apprentice turned around and walked out slowly.

Xie Jin walked so slowly that Bai Yuxiu felt that the gentleman had forgotten that His Majesty asked him to summon the court and invite the prince to go to the Huagai Hall to discuss matters with the ministers.

Xie Jin, who was walking in front, frowned and kept his ears focused on the back of the curtain, but he never heard any movement from inside.

This made him more and more confused.

When the two of them walked out of the palace, Sun Gouer, who was still outside, had long disappeared.

Xie Jin felt like a big stone was weighing on his heart, and he didn't speak for a long time.

Bai Yuxiu glanced around and whispered: "Sir, please go outside the palace to summon the officials."

Xie Jin seemed not to have heard it and just whispered: "Your Majesty must have known about it in advance!"

Bai Yuxiu paused for a moment, recalling the time since she entered the Qianqing Palace, followed her husband to meet His Majesty, reported the events of Henan Road and Shandong Road, and now walked out of the palace.

His Majesty seemed to have shown prior knowledge from the beginning. After hearing the report, he just said one sentence: "Finally."
To be continued...