The court in the capital seems to be in ancient wells, but there are always undercurrents below.

Although everyone had already guessed that the Dali Temple would have such a result, seeing Zou Yinglong really dared to "reversal right and wrong" so much, many officials were shocked and felt deeply helpless.

As far as they know, the so-called investigation was just that Zou Yinglong went to the water room of the Dali Temple yamen and Li Yuanshou to drink tea twice, but he did not spend any effort to verify it.

However, Zou Yinglong deliberately delayed this matter for more than half a month, and now he has come up with this conclusion that has been prepared long ago. Everything is performed according to their Xu Dang script.

However, they had already heard from the palace that the relationship between Longqing and Empress Chen had dropped to freezing point. Although Empress Chen took the initiative to move back to Kunning Palace, Longqing did not set foot in Kunning Palace at all.

The couple's relationship is so bad, and Longqing is not a "prolific" emperor. In addition, Empress Chen's health has always been poor, so it is undoubtedly extremely difficult for Empress Chen to give birth to the emperor's legitimate son.

That's right, even though he knew that the Imperial Hospital was cheating, even though he knew that Zou Yinglong helped the evildoer, no one was willing to jump out and accuse all of this, after all, the emperor's legitimate son would not appear.

Faced with the investigation results of Taili Temple, Lin Weiran also accepted it silently. In particular, Empress Chen has expressed her attitude, and the significance of their continued struggle is no longer great.

In the current court, Lin Weiran's objection must be that Mars hits the earth, and if he does not object, it usually cannot cause any slight turmoil.

Since the investigation results of Dali Temple were not questioned, the biggest obstacle to enthroning the eldest son of the emperor Zhu Yijun was cleared, and the eldest son of the emperor Zhu Yijun has become the first heir to the Ming Dynasty.

After the re-petition of Zhang Juzheng, the Minister of Rites, the matter of appointing the eldest son of the emperor Zhu Yijun as the crown prince was finalized.

Zhu Yijun is six years old this year and is Longqing's only son. In addition, he has already trained Zhu Yijun as the crown prince.

Now that the eldest son of the emperor, Zhu Yijun, is enthroned as the crown prince, is in line with Xu's political demands, and is also what Longqing wants. It is a great joy for everyone.

However, everything must comply with etiquette and law, especially the matter of being a crown prince, it is a more grand enthronement ceremony.

After the matter was finalized, the Ministry of Rites and related institutions quickly reached a cooperation, preparing for the matters related to the ceremony of enthroning the Eastern Palace, and at the same time selected an auspicious day and time from March.

The wheel of history seems to have not changed at all, and is rolling towards the established track, while the fate of the Chinese nation is still firmly tied to the eldest son of the emperor Zhu Yijun.

Spring is a rainy season. The first spring rain in March is coming quietly. The endless rain lines envelope the entire capital in the hazy mist and rain.

The two old locust trees in Huaishu Hutong, which have been in the hundreds of years, have been silenced in a winter, and now after the baptism of this spring rain, the old branches are emitting new buds.

The plaque on the gate of Xu Mansion is made of black lacquer and gold-plated characters. After the struggle over the establishment of the crown prince in February, the mansion seemed to be revived. There were obviously more officials visiting the door, and the mansion became lively.

Since today is a holiday day, many officials came to visit one after another, and the Xu family and his son seemed to greet the visitors enthusiastically.

Although Xu Kun is only a fifth-rank official, Shang Baoqing, now Xu Jie's only son in Beijing. He not only won Xu Jie's reputation, but also became Xu Jie's right-hand man.

As Xu Jie gained power again, Xu Kun's status also rose. Even if Li Chunfang, the second assistant of the dynasty, would leave a little bit of thin air to Xu Kun now.

Xu Kun was not idle today because he had excellent communication skills and flexible handling skills, and he also shared the work of receiving some officials.

"Xu Siqing, this is a little thought of the senior official, please accept it with a smile!" Guo Jianchen, wearing a fifth-rank official uniform, opened an exquisite box and presented it with a flattering face.

He was a fifth-rank official from the Wenxuan Department. Even the third-rank official censor had to be polite to him. However, when facing this fifth-rank official Shang Baoqing who had a position but had no power, he shook his tail and begged for mercy.

Xu Kun glanced at the jewelry inside the box, but knew that Guo Jianchen had invested a lot this time, but he raised his official voice and said, "Mr. Guo, we are not outsiders! You can say anything directly, if my family can

What you do will naturally help. But if things are too difficult, please bring your stuff back. My father's current situation has just improved, but the Lin person has been staring at our family.

!”

Although they were in charge of the establishment of the crown prince, and Long Qing was already on their side, he knew clearly that his father's situation had not been fundamentally reversed.

The most important thing is that he deliberately belittled himself in such a way, but he wanted to block Guo Jianchen's lion's words. After all, Guo Jianchen's contribution to the strict matters back then was great.

"Xu Siqing is really quick to speak! How dare the subordinates make Mr. Xu in a dilemma? It's just that the prefect of Huizhou, Guangdong Province is now vacant. The subordinates want to go to the place to experience it so that they can better serve Mr. Xu in the future!" Guo Guo

The counselor smiled awkwardly at first, and then expressed his intentions.

Earlier, he wanted to help Xu Fan as the Minister of the Six Ministry, but Xu Fan was not as talented as Yan Shifan, and Xu Jie did not spoil his son as Yan Song, which led to his political speculation in failure.

Fortunately, the Lin Party pressed forward step by step. Although he made a big mistake in pushing Xu Fan to serve as the Minister of the Six Ministry, Xu Jie never caused trouble for him.

However, he knew in his heart that although Xu Jie did not cause trouble for him, it was impossible for him to get Xu Jie's value again, so he had a different mindset.

Although exposing the future will make the future dim, he insisted on staying in the capital and would not have a future. It would be more cost-effective to expose the place to take the opportunity to make a good fortune.

Originally, he wanted to be the position of the prefect of Ningbo, but the position had just become vacant and was occupied by the Lin Party. Now that he saw that the prefect of Huizhou was vacant, he was also thinking about it, but he intended to go to Guangdong to serve as the prefect of Huizhou.

Although he and Lin Xuran are in a hostile camp, they have to admit that Lin Xuran is indeed a capable minister in governing the country. In recent years, the oil and water in Guangdong has become more and more abundant.

It is precisely because he planned to use the power of the Xu family to release himself from the prefect of Huizhou and make a fortune in that emerging Guangdong, so as not to study hard and work hard in the officialdom for many years.

The spring rain in early March was a little chilling, and a gentle spring rain swept across the flower hall, turning the bamboo painting hanging on the wall slightly.

Xu Kun's mind flashed through his father's warning to him not to interfere in government affairs, but thinking that this was just a trivial matter, he nodded and agreed: "This matter is not difficult to handle, so he will cover it with me.

Kun has it!"

Wang Bengu, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel, was recommended by his father. As long as he greeted Wang Bengu, the matter would be implemented directly.

Just thinking that Yan Shifan could have been tricked against the dignified Minister of Personnel Wu Peng, and he had to seek help from others when he did some small things, so he felt a little helpless.

However, he knew in his heart that the current political environment was completely different. Even if he was not afraid of bringing himself a murder, he would not be able to become a young master. He was immediately charged with stealing his patriarchy.

The spring rain is endless, and the rain does not stop until evening.

The lights in Xu's mansion quietly lit up. Since the door was locked, this large house looked like a small kingdom.

Xu Jie was also busy all day, his face full of fatigue. Today he met many officials. Since the ceremony of enthroning the eldest son of the emperor Zhu Yijun is about to be imminent, he cannot tolerate any mistakes. He also needs to prevent Lin Weiran from temporarily turning into a slut.

Come out and disrupt the situation.

After more than 40 years of ups and downs in the officialdom, he had to plan ahead for his situation after retirement.

Although he really hopes to be able to retire until Yan Song's age, the court now does not allow him to do this. Not to mention that all parties are eyeing him, even Li Chunfang from his own camp will not be able to wait for so long.

That's why he not only wanted to get rid of Lin Junran, the political enemy before retirement, but also wanted to support the eldest son of the emperor, Zhu Yijun, to protect his future wealth.

"Dad, you're tired! Soak your feet first!" Xu Kun inherited Xu Jie's skill of disguise and has been working hard to play the image of a filial son.

Xu Jie has always had the habit of soaking his feet, so he nodded gently and cooperated with Xu Fan to put the copper basin containing warm water in front of him.

"Dad, how can things go smoothly?" Xu Fan rolled up his sleeves and took off his shoes and socks for Xu Jie, while enduring the smell of his father's feet and inquiring.

Xu Jie looked closed and sat on the chair, but responded lightly: "The Shanxi Gang is more anxious than me. In fact, all aspects have been properly handled. Today is just a collision to finalize some details. It is just a proposal to trade together.

It’s not difficult, but how to pass it is the real difficulty!”

Everything needs to be paid some price! Thanks to the Shanxi Gang's use of the eunuch resources they have, although he and Longqing entered the honeymoon period, it led to him and the Shanxi Gang forming a deeper community of interests.

As early as last year when the Ming Dynasty and Altan were promoted to mutual tribute, "each trade" was inevitable, but the biggest obstacle they faced was always Lin Yuran.

Now that they want to promote the exchanges between the Ming Dynasty and Mongolia, Lin Weiran is the biggest difficulty and the biggest problem they need to face.

"Dad, as long as the emperor is willing to nod and agree, just like this time, this matter is not difficult!" Xu Kun followed a maid to help Xu Jie remove his shoes and socks, but frowned and said in confusion.

Xu Jie put his feet into the warm water, but knew that his son had not yet fully entered the court, so he shook his head gently and said, "It is the right time, place, and people and all of us are here."

, so your father can advance so smoothly. However, the Ming Dynasty and Mongolia traded with each other, and the nobles and most officials would stand on Lin Qingran's side. The theory of flintlock threats thrown by Lin Qingran last year has long been known to the world. Now we

This side requires greater determination and courage and the strong support of the emperor, so that we can succeed!”

At the end, he sighed in his heart. Although he was not afraid of difficulties and obstacles, he obviously lacked confidence in overcoming so many difficulties to achieve the final success.

"Dad, I don't believe that Lin Qingran really dared to follow the emperor with all officials!" Xu Kun handed over the work of washing his feet to the maid next to him, but stood up and expressed his opinion firmly.

Xu Jie raised his hand and asked the two maids waiting to send him back, and then explained seriously: "Lin Xuran is not going to fight against the emperor, but to fight against us! The priests are not as stubborn as the previous emperor, and perhaps they are full of self-righteousness.

A beauty can blow the wind beside her pillow, and her heart will also look at us, but she cannot glimpse the momentum of Lin Shiran's opposition!"

"Dad, what should I do about this?" Xu Kun looked at his father worriedly when he thought of Lin Junran's amazing appeal with a long response.

Xu Jie's mouth raised slightly, and he wiped the sole of one foot across the other and said, "Lin Ruoyu is determined to be a civil servant leader, but he doesn't know that being a civil servant leader is most likely to stand opposite the emperor. Naturally, this matter must be vigorously promoted!"

"Dad, what you mean is that we can only vigorously promote it. Even if the transaction cannot be successful, Lin Jun will certainly anger the emperor because of this, and then Lin Ruoyu will probably be dismissed from office?" Xu Kun's eyes lit up slightly, and he looked excited.

Asked.

Xu Jie looked at the smart second son and couldn't help but praise him: "Yes, you are much stronger than your elder brother's political talent!"

Among the three sons, the stupidest one is undoubtedly the eldest son born to him and his ex-wife. Although he loves his younger son Xu Ying the most, he knows that Xu Kun is the most capable and is also the one who inherits his political talent.

"Thank you for your praise!" Although Xu Kun was disdainful of comparing with that stupid brother, he still bowed excitedly in the face of his father's praise.

After Xu Jie washed his feet comfortably, his fatigue dissipated a lot and he felt a sense of comfort all over.

He put on his shoes and socks again and went to the study room. Through the open window, he looked at the faint crescent moon in the dark night sky, but a sense of pride surged in his heart.

After so long, the opportunity he was waiting for had arrived.

First, he consolidated his position as the chief minister by establishing a throne, and then promoted the mutual market to intensify the conflict between Lin Yuran and Longqing, and finally put Lin Yuran to death, thus eliminating future troubles forever.

Political struggles never judge heroes by temporary success or failure. Although he has been cowardly for so long, the day when Lin Qinran's fall was when Xu Jie was praised by the world as the most wise minister of the Ming Dynasty.

That's right, he looks forward to the next new round of political struggles surrounding "trades" and also looks forward to seeing Lin Qingran leave the court with a pitiful back.
Chapter completed!