"Again." Xu Xiashang continued: "You are already the first in martial arts science. With your actual training and achievements, putting you in the seventh-rank military position to be relocated is a waste of talent. Even from the public opinion, the Political Affairs Hall must put you in a suitable position. I have repeatedly considered it and recommended you to be the commander of Qizhou, the commander of Shangzhai, and you will be the leader of the Nan'an regiment. However, from now on, the trouble of Qizhou's defense and Qishan thieves will also fall on you."

Xu Zixian bowed deeply again and stood up and said, "From the point of justice, Chen Yutai has harmed Fuzhou for many years and should be wiped out, and the younger generation has no choice but to do so. From the selfish point of view, the ancestors were once frustrated by Chen Yutai's hands, so this revenge must be avenged!"

"Good!" Xu Xiashang praised the ritual and said, "This is called "Zi Chengfu's ambition". Your father also came to visit me back then. When it came to Chen Yutai to harm Fuzhou, he was really indignant. With his royal family, he could also work in Taiping and go to Qizhou to work, but your father took the initiative. Now it seems that the lineage of Nan'an Hou is really a father-son inheritance, and will become a good story in the future."

Xu Xiashang said again: "You are the defensive commander of Qizhou and the commander of Shangzhai. You are given the title of Tongzhi, which means that you are less restricted. With your qualifications, there will still be any discussions in governing Qizhou. Han Xiang originally planned to directly call you to governing Qizhou, but I blocked it. If you know about it in the future, don't resent me."

"Han Xiang is a little bit of helping him grow."

"Yes, I mean the same. If you can pacify the thief of Qishan Mountain, you can do it, and you can do it. At least it is Xuanfu. Why should you be anxious for a while? Mingda you have made great contributions in a few years and become the governor and Xuanfu envoy. With your performance in Nan'an Tuanlian and the capital, I expect Chen Yutai's death to be approaching. I will return to Fuzhou within one or two years, and then I will rely on you to protect the safety."

Xu Zixian bowed with his fists and said with a smile: "This is my duty."

...

After leaving Xu Xia Shang Mansion, there were already stars everywhere.

Jin Jian brought his horse to welcome him, and took a few guards and returned to Muqin Hall with Xu Zixian.

"The old prime minister actually won't see guests when it gets dark at night. I heard that I will fall asleep before the other day." Jin Jian casually said to Xu Zixian: "So tonight is an exception. The old prime minister is really beautiful to you, Marquis."

"Yes." Xu Zi nodded first and said, "Is there any movement there?"

"I was about to say this." Jin Jian said expressionlessly: "Our people have been staring at the Pu family business these two days. Last night, Pu Shougao came to visit the old prime minister and talked about it very late."

"When I first arrived at the capital, did the old prime minister and Pu Shougao meet?"

"After inquiring, Pu Shougao went to Beijing, the left prime minister's mansion, the participating government, and the right prime minister's mansion all visited."

"So that's it..." Xu Zixian nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.

No wonder when the news first started, the old prime minister did not use his identity and the reputation of famous scholars for forty years to prove that there was no matter of seizing the throne. He kept silent. When the great change occurred, Xu Xia Shang side openly stood on the side of Han Zhong and Xu Zixian, and was praised as the old prime minister who deserved to be the Taishan Mountain of the State. Suppressing fortunes has a considerable effect on stabilizing the Great Wei Dynasty...

Now it seems that there is no simple politician. Xu Xiashang should be extremely dissatisfied with Liu Zhiyuan, and even wanted to get rid of it quickly.

But Xu Xiashang and Han Zhong fought with each other for many years, and they couldn't talk about cooperation.

The two younger generations Xu Zixian and Xu Zicheng were considered baits thrown by the old prime minister. Sure enough, Liu Zhiyuan quickly bit the hook and Han Zhong was forced to fight back. The details of the changes may not be possible for Xu Xiashang to calculate. For example, Xu Zixian's performance was so eye-catching, and Han Zhong did not mobilize the imperial guards, but instead won the civil strife with Xu Zixian and Wang Zhi.

This is the result of the least cost, the least turmoil, and the easiest to be recognized by the emperor. It is a joy to everyone.

The old prime minister appeared in time and stated that he had no support for Xu Zixian's capture of the crown prince, or had secret messages entering the palace, so he was not known to outsiders...

Xu Zixian's heart was cold. Just now, the old prime minister had already stated that it was for his own good and was open and upright, and it was also pointed out that Fuzhou should be stable. When he went back, Xu Zixian would not be able to make a big move. At the same time, it also pointed out that mutiny matters must not be repeated. If Xu Zixian wanted to use mutiny to eradicate the Pu family, he would definitely be severely punished by the court. Of course, the right prime minister would not protect Xu Zixian... Everything was said first.

Xu Zixian breathed a sigh of relief. If he really thought that the old prime minister was rare in his talent, he would be too naive to support him with all his strength!

Although Xu Xiashang was a Confucian minister, after all, he had been an official in the capital for the past forty years, so he couldn't understand many things and could not learn them?

The right prime minister was respected in the capital, but after the royal family resigned, they returned to Jiangling or Fuzhou as usual. Xu Xia and Shang did not like the glitz of Jiangling. At the same time, they also grew up in Fuzhou when they were young, so returning to Fuzhou was of course the first choice.

There is King Zhao in Fuzhou. Xu Xiashang thought that his life would not be too satisfactory, so he made an appointment in advance. With the change of Xu Zixian, he still has a real weight when speaking in Fuzhou... If he relies on his old face and reputation, after a long time and the favors are weak, who will still buy it?

From this point of view, the reputation of the old prime minister's pure Confucianism is probably mostly deliberately managed. Wu Shizhong is still inferior in learning training, but his mind is much purer than that of the old prime minister. Wu Shizhong is a real pure Confucianism.

Although he understood the matter, Xu Zixian had no intention of turning against the old prime minister.

He still had a lot of support for Xu Zixian. Without the political affairs letters from the beginning, it would be impossible for Xu Zixian to achieve this level now.

Without the support of the Nan'an League Training Position, how can we collect donations from the League Training Position and accumulate a private military foundation of 1,6700 people?

This is of great help, and even if there is a small conflict, it should not affect the overall situation.

In order to stabilize the court, the two prime ministers must be in power within one year. Later, Xu Xia and Shangdu were 75 or 76, and they would not stay in the court again. During this period, Xu Zixian had a very reliable ally in the Political Affairs Hall.

Even if you occasionally see money, it is normal for the elderly... After a lifetime of hard work, you have gained the reputation of a clean official and a famous scholar, but these things cannot be replaced by a manor and acre. The elderly want to enjoy the happiness when returning to Fuzhou, and there is no need to pretend to be a clean official and a pure scholar to gain fame.

When it is about to die, even if you are not in a normal state, you will not be too uttered. The old man who is about to die will not be able to enjoy a few days of happiness?

Xu Zixian said to Jin Jian: "How many people have Si Wen recruited in the capital?"

"I plan to set up a military intelligence branch in the capital," said Jin Jian. "We send our people to stay here to collect information. The focus is on changes in the court, the mobilization, promotion, demotion, or marriage, as well as military, civilian, and prices in the north. The responsible persons should be separated and not allowed to contact each other. They can be stationed in the capital, Jizhou, Yunzhou, Zhending, Daming, and Jinan prefectures. Local people hire people like waiters, and newspaper offices should also have a spy. It is best to buy news from high-ranking families... People in such newspaper offices also often do this."

"You have a good idea." Xu Zixian agreed: "But add one, outstanding but unsuccessful talents from all over the north, regardless of civil and military affairs, should also ask me carefully, and then send someone to hire him to Fuzhou for a large amount of money."

"Yes, I understand." Jin Jian said calmly: "The Marquis' desire for talents has never changed."

"I am very pleased that you have been studying recently." Xu Zixian patted Jin Jian sideways and said, "For the time since then, you may not be famous or have a high status, but you must be clear that you are in Fuzhou or the north to preside over the Si Wen incident. This is the most important thing, not the person I trust and trust the most. I will not hand it over to him. Do you understand?"

"I understand." Jin Jian said: "If there was no Marquis, I would still be a refugee by the river. Even for the sake of my own wealth, I would have to follow the Marquis firmly."

"I will take good care of your parents and family."

Jin Jian nodded silently, knowing that it would not be very convenient for him to meet his family in the future. He was in charge of what he heard about the Si Wen, and was a confidant of his confidant. Xu Zixian would definitely repay him in the future, but he was the first in loyalty. In addition to his treatment, his family would also be strictly controlled.

You should know that Xu Zixian does not agree with the attitude of kindness. Jin Jian just said directly that he would be loyal for his own fame and fortune. This is Xu Zixian's attitude. Loyalty is constantly exchanged for benefits. At the same time, with constraints and loyalty, there will be benefits ahead. However, if he is bribed by other forces, he has to think about what the outcome will be.

Including family members being a stake, the handle being held, constant audits and restraints, diversion of power and other means of restriction, etc.

People's hearts are easy to change, and Xu Zixian has restrained and expected his subordinates, benefits and big sticks. In terms of this, a smart person like Jin Jian has long known it.

...

After Donghuamen announced the final list of the Jinshi exam, the capital gradually returned to peace after a few days of noisyness.

After this great joy, several officials of the court were demoted and several generals of the imperial guards were arrested and charged with crimes seemed to have only received the lowest level of attention.

The left prime minister still firmly controlled the power, and the court operated smoothly as usual. Some important officials inevitably had to go out, but overall it was still quite calm.

At the same time, ministers have successively requested letters from the Northern Expedition, and the emperor personally approved it without hiding the praise. In this way, news inside and outside the capital gradually spread, and the Northern Expedition was already imperative.

The joyful ceremony was carried out in an orderly manner. The Jinshi presented a thank-you ceremony, a greeting for the same year, a banquet and a celebration. At the same time, traditional ceremonies such as riding horses and praising streets in Donghuamen were also held.
Chapter completed!