Xu Naizhao, who has been back to Beijing for four days after six years, really feels that things are right and people are wrong.

Today's court situation is completely different from that of the past. Although most of the government's decrees still come from the Military Aircraft Department, those who are really in charge are Duanhua, Zaiyuan, Mianyu, Sushun and other clan princes who are deeply favored by the saints. In addition, "the virtuous people are not shunned"

"Pro" is easy to say, but whoever does this will most likely become the target of public criticism. Therefore, being able to return to Beijing this time as a third-rank candidate for the imperial palace has nothing to do with his brother Xu Naipu, who has just been transferred from the Ministry of Industry to the Ministry of Personnel.

It was recommended by He Guiqing, the current governor of Liangjiang.

The afternoon before yesterday, I took He Guiqing's letter to visit Peng Yunzhang of the same year who had become the head of the military and aircraft ministers. It turned out that he met Peng Yunzhang, but Peng Yunzhang's attitude was neither cold nor hot, and he said polite words perfunctorily for a while.

Sending guests tea.

It wasn’t until I had a conversation with my brother Bingzhuye the night before that I learned that Peng Yunzhang had just been reprimanded by the emperor for “indiscriminate behavior.” In addition, the forts on the north and south banks of Dagukou had been destroyed, and the court situation was in turmoil.

"Gourd", it is really not easy to see him of the same age at this juncture, and it is absolutely impossible to expect him to help find a job.

The elder brother was not able to help, and the most promising one in the same year did not dare to do so. Thinking that this third-rank Jingtang would have to be on the waiting list until the Year of the Monkey, Xu Naizhao couldn't help but feel a little disappointed when he rushed back to Beijing happily.

Staying at my brother's house was boring. This morning, I took my family, Ade, for a walk around the streets. I found that the price of food in the capital was shockingly high. I was wondering if I was going north to Dagukou with the foreigners, and transported by sea and canal.

Due to the same obstruction, his elder brother's disciple Azhong brought Zhang Guangcheng, the son of Zhang Zhigao, the former main hall of Taizhou, Jiangsu, who had died many years ago from Qiantang, and came to Beijing with him, sweating profusely.

Seeing Zhang Guangcheng's cheerful look, and thinking about the person he always talked about on the way to Beijing, Xu Naizhao subconsciously asked: "Guangcheng, have you met Mr. Han?"

Zhang Guangcheng didn't even bother to wipe the sweat from his forehead, so he cupped his hands and said, "Sir, although I haven't seen Mr. Han in Wan Sheng, I finally found out where Mr. Han is now."

"His official career has been prosperous, and now he has become the Minister of Fenchenyuan. Naturally, he will sit in the Fenchenyuan Yamen."

"Your Excellency, I don't know something. Your Excellency Han is the Minister of Fenchenyuan, but he is not stationed in Fenchenyuan Yamen, but in Nanyuan." Zhang Guangcheng became more and more excited as he thought about it, and hurriedly said sideways: "I almost forgot to introduce this person.

It’s Mr. Lin Qingyuan from the Fanglue Hall, and this is Mr. Zhang Deyu, the foreign minister of the Ministry of Rites. Mr. Lin and Mr. Zhang were entrusted by Mr. Han to come to pay homage to you."

Thinking that the Strategy Hall was affiliated with the Military Aircraft Department, Xu Naizhao noticed two strangers behind Zhang Guangcheng. He smiled and said, "It's Brother Lin, Brother Zhang. I'm disrespectful."

Lin Qingyuan did not dare to act like an official in front of Xu Naizhao, so he hurriedly bowed and said: "I, the lower official, Lin Qingyuan pays homage to Mr. Xu. Mr. Xu is blessed."

Zhang Deyu also hurriedly stepped forward and saluted: "I am lowered by Zhang Deyu, please give my regards to Mr. Xu."

Xu Naizhao was the governor of Jiangsu when he was encircling and suppressing the Xiaodao Hui rebellious party in Shanghai. How could he recognize such a small character as Lin Qingyuan, let alone Han Xiufeng who didn't recognize Zhang Deyu at that time? He didn't know that he was the real one in the minds of Lin and Zhang.

The high official only thought that the two men sent by Han Si were sensible, so he couldn't help laughing and said: "Excuse me, you two brothers. Guangcheng said that the two brothers were entrusted by Mr. Han to see Xu. I wonder if Mr. Han asked me to do so."

Can you please talk to me?"

Lin Qingxian quickly and respectfully said: "Your Excellency, Mr. Han did not know that you had returned to Beijing until he received a letter from Brother Zhang entrusted by a chief official of Chenyuan Yamen to deliver it on your behalf. Mr. Han originally planned to come to see you today.

, but just as he was preparing to enter the city, he received the news that Lord Yucheng, the Minister in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, had passed away. It was said that the emperor was heartbroken and planned to pay a memorial ceremony in person. Lord Han, as an official of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, had to go to express his condolences quickly, so he could only entrust us to wait for him as soon as possible.

Come and confess to your lordship."

Xu Naizhao not only exchanged letters with Han Xiufeng several times in the past few years, but also knew that Han Xiufeng had a prosperous official career and a prosperous family after he was transferred back to Beijing from the post of Songjiang Prefecture's coastal defense magistrate Jianjiang Customs Supervisor.

It's not that I didn't think of writing a letter to Han Xiufeng before I came here, but after thinking about it, I couldn't bear to do it. After all, he was a powerful official in the border area back then, and Han Xiufeng was just a fifth-level scholar with a donation background, and

This fellow magistrate was promoted by him and Qiao Songnian, the then prefect of Songjiang. He even asked Peng Yunzhang for help when he was transferred to the south bank of the Yongding River.

Thinking that Han Xiufeng had not forgotten him, as soon as he received the letter, he hurriedly asked someone to come and see him. The person he asked was not an ordinary person. Xu Naizhao was very pleased and said with emotion: "Zhixing is too polite, I really can't do it."

Let's change the day when we get going. Anyway, we have a long time to come, so I have to bother you two brothers to make a trip."

Lin Fengxiang raised his hand again and said: "Master Han said that without your care and support, he would not be where he is today!"

Zhang Deyu said very seriously and sincerely: "Mr. Xu doesn't know something. Without Mr. Han's care and support, I wouldn't be here today as I have been waiting for. Therefore, I should come to see you on behalf of Mr. Han, and I should greet you on behalf of Mr. Han."

Seeing that Xu Naizhao was thoughtful, Zhang Guangcheng said hurriedly: "Mr. Xu, Mr. Lin and Mr. Zhang both came to Beijing from Shanghai. Mr. Lin also met you in Shanghai back then, but you are busy with official duties and don't remember it, so it's really not the case.

outsider!"

Xu Naizhao subconsciously asked: "Both two brothers came to Beijing from Shanghai with Zhixing?"

"My lord, it is absolutely true."

"Hahaha, why did Zhixing ask you two to come? It turns out that just as Guangcheng said, he is really not an outsider."

"This is not the place to talk. Could you please go to Zhiqiao Hutong to enjoy the scenery? There is a courtyard there, not far in front. I have prepared a banquet and would like to take care of you first on behalf of Mr. Han."

In the past few years, although Xu Naizhao was helping with military affairs in the Jiangnan camp, he actually had nothing to do.

Living at my brother's house these days is not very comfortable. After all, there are not only brothers, but also sisters-in-law, nephews and several grand-nephews in that family. In addition, we have been together less and away more over the years, and this family relationship has not been as good as before.

It's so strong, it really feels like being under someone else's roof.

Han Xiufeng was not only his mentor, but also his junior. Lin and Zhang, who were invited by Han Xiufeng, were so respectful. Xu Naizhao was very relieved and agreed: "Since you two are like this.

If you are so kind, then Xu will disturb you."

As Lin Qingyuan said, the other courtyard is not far away.

Everyone was chatting and laughing, and they arrived soon.

After learning that this Sanjin house, a place of tranquility in the midst of chaos, was rented by Han Xiufeng, and that Han Xiufeng was now stationed in Nanyuan and rarely came back, Xu Naizhao asked, "Brother Lin, did Zhixing really say that?"

Lin Qingyuan motioned to the servants who came from the book shop to help Xu Naizhao wash his face, and confirmed with a smile: "Master Han really said that, and Master Han has never come back since he was stationed in Nanyuan. Sir, if you like peace and quiet

Just move here and live for as long as you want."

Zhang Deyu also held up his hands and said: "Sir, Xiaguan and Qingyuan live in the courtyard at the back. The two houses have been connected for a long time. If you and Brother Zhang are willing to move here, you will have someone to take care of you no matter what happens."

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This house is larger than my brother's house, and it is quieter than my brother's house.

Xu Naizhao really wanted to move here temporarily, but he was a little embarrassed and couldn't help but turned around and asked: "Guangcheng, what do you think?"

Zhang Guangcheng smiled without thinking: "My lord, I thought this was Master Han's intention tonight. If you don't move here, Master Han will definitely think that you are unhappy."

"Yes, Mr. Xu, this is really Mr. Han's intention."

"In this case, then... then Xu will be ashamed to receive it."

After everyone washed their faces and dried their hands, they walked into the flower hall and sat down around the Eight Immortals table, which was filled with wine and food.

Yu Youfu, who is still working as a concierge here, ran in to report that Ji Yunfei, the editor of the Hanlin Academy and the registered censor, was entrusted by Master Han, the minister of Fengchenyuan, to come and see Master Xu.

Not to mention that Xu Naizhao was no longer the governor a long time ago. Even if he was still the governor, he would have to treat Hanlin officials as brothers and sisters when they came to see him, so he, like Lin Qingyuan and Zhang Deyu, hurriedly stood up to greet him.

Ji Yunfei has been busy with greetings and send-offs over the years, and he has developed the ability to socialize early on. He smiled broadly, exchanged greetings with great enthusiasm, picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "Brother Xun Fu, the wine at noon today,

We can only be regarded as acting on behalf of you to relieve your fatigue, and we cannot be regarded as helping you to catch the wind."

Xu Naizhao asked in confusion: "Brother Bowen, where do you start with these words?"

Ji Yunfei looked back at the crowd, held up his wine glass and explained: "Brother Xunfu doesn't know something. Yunfei met Zhixing at the gate of Yufu. He asked me to tell you that as an official of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he will be attending the meeting in the afternoon.

They are helping with the funeral arrangements there, and they will not be able to come over until the evening. Not only did they ask me to send someone to prepare a table, but they also said that Lord Wen Xiangwen would also come to greet you, Brother Xunfu."

Xu Naizhao thought that Wen Xiang was a popular person in front of the emperor. Although he had only been in the command center for a few months, his words were more effective than those in charge of military aircraft, Peng Yunzhang. He couldn't help but asked doubtfully: "Brother Bowen, are you kidding me?"

"Brother Xunfu, Zhixing said this to Yunfei himself, and Lord Wen was beside Zhixing when he said this."

"It's true Zhixing, Lord Wen is the Minister of Military and Aircraft, I should have gone to pay my respects. How can I ask Lord Wen to come and greet me!"

"Brother Xunfu, Zhixing has been arranged, Lord Wen also nodded. In my opinion, you can just do whatever you want." Ji Yunfei smiled and said meaningfully: "Master Wen can

I came to support Brother Xunfu. It can be seen that Brother Xunfu will not be a candidate for the third rank of the capital for a few days. When the dust settles, I have to ask Brother Xunfu to take care of me."

Xu Naizhao was stunned for a moment, and said quickly: "With Brother Bowen's good words, if one day comes, Xu will definitely serve a wine to express his gratitude."

Ji Yunfei said it so straightforwardly, which shows that the matter of conspiracy will soon be resolved.

Xu Naizhao was very happy, but the happiest person was Zhang Guangcheng. Apart from being happy, he secretly lamented that Han Si, who was doing inspections under his father back then, was now not only the official of the third rank of Fengyuan Qing, but also a trustworthy person.
Chapter completed!