Xie Qian did not stay in the study for too long, so he left the mansion before Mrs. Xu came out of the house... He was in a hurry to see someone.

Ma Wensheng!

In the past, Ma Wensheng would come to Xie’s house to ask questions in person, but at one time and another, Xie Qian understood his current situation!

Once something happens to Chen Xi, he, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, will also be implicated. Those old friends, including Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and others, will speak for him, but will not protect him in front of the emperor.

This is how bad I know each other all over the world, and I feel extremely bad!

To protect Chen Xi and his position in the court, Xie Qian had to rely on two people, one was Ma Wensheng and the other was Liu Daxia, because these two were the highest reputation and status among the officials of the Six Tribes. In addition, Liu Daxia made great contributions this time and became a hero of the Ming Dynasty. Even if Xie Qian was gunshot, he would stick to Liu Daxia's cold butt.

Xie Qian took a sedan chair to Ma Wensheng's mansion.

Ma Wensheng had just returned from the palace and had not yet sat in his butt. When he learned that "Xie Xiaoyou" was visiting, he did not show off his airs and came out to greet him in person and entered the main hall with Xie Qian.

"Yu Qiao, sit down and talk, serve tea!"

Ma Wensheng was a little surprised by Xie Qian's visit.

Although Xie Qian is eloquent, he is the minister who is least intimate with others in the capital.

Ma Wensheng did not understand Xie Qian's mentality before, but now he probably understands that Xie Qian deliberately avoided suspicion, making the emperor think that he never formed a clique for personal gain.

Xie Qian said respectfully: "Shangshu Ma is polite. I'm here to come. I'm just talking about some things in the northwest. If you have any unpleasant words, please forgive me!"

Ma Wensheng nodded with a smile and made a gesture of "please".

Xie Qian sat down, and Ma Wensheng spoke first: "Even though Yu Qiao said bluntly, I'll guess first to see if it's right. You're here... it's for Chen Xi?"

“That’s right.”

Xie Qian shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Although Chen Xi's child performed poorly in the battle in the northwest, he even lost his high hopes, he finally focused on the country and country of Ming Dynasty and reported the importance of Xuanfu to the court several times. He was very encouraged. If he punished this, he might be dissatisfied."

"Besides, even if His Majesty makes a move and can save his life, he may not have a chance to be in the career of the government in the future. In my opinion, this is not a good deed, and it is better..."

Ma Wensheng raised his hand to stop Xie Qian's words and sighed: "I have also carefully considered what Yu Qiao said. Chen Xi is both talented in terms of governing the country and academic discipline, and it is also a genius. Looking at the entire Ming Dynasty, it is hard for anyone to compare with him!"

When Xie Qian heard that Ma Wensheng had such a high evaluation of Chen Xi, he was a little surprised, but nodded and echoed: "Yes, yes, although this Chen Xi child acted recklessly on weekdays, he was still a talent that could be created!"

"but……"

Ma Wensheng changed his tone and said, "Just like Chen Xi's experience since he participated in the imperial examination, he has never encountered any setbacks. He can turn danger into a bargain even if he has a big disaster or a minor disaster, and he will survive many times. If he had said that he had a noble person to help him, then this person must be Yu Qiao."

"In the past few years, Chen Xi has become the mainstay of the court. His Majesty has great trust and the prince has praised it. He will definitely have great achievements in the future. However, if he cannot cultivate his mind and continue to show his strength, it may not be conducive to his achievements in the court."

Xie Qian sighed when he heard this and said, "It was not that I had not considered these things before. I was preparing to slapped his spirit, so I sent him to the southeast coast to wipe out the bandits. I didn't expect that he had done it very well... This kid's life was too smooth, and a small lesson was absolutely necessary. If this incident made him unable to recover, I'm afraid..."

Ma Wensheng nodded slightly: "I naturally understand Yu Qiao's worries. If Chen Xi is confiscated and punished, he will not be able to serve the court in the future even if he is willing to do things for the court. If he is dismissed from office, he will be disheartened from then on."

"I don't think it would be better to transfer him to local officials for the time being. Start with the seventh-rank magistrate, so that he can understand people's livelihood more, and govern the country first starts with governing the people."

"Yu Qiao doesn't have to worry about Chen Xi's achievements being limited. After all, he has the status of the prince's army. In the future, someone will definitely mention it to the prince and recruit him back to the court for reuse. Only then can he truly stand alone and become the backbone of the Ming Dynasty!"

When Xie Qian heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Although Ma Wensheng's suggestions may not be in line with his wishes, this will allow Chen Xi to start from a local official and is also in line with his previous value orientation... Xie Qian always felt that Chen Xi must suffer some setbacks in order to lay a better foundation for his future rise.

Xie Qian's brows stretched for a while, then another look of worry appeared, and he said, "You have to trouble Mr. Ma to mention this matter before His Majesty. If you continue to mention it... it will never be appropriate!"

Ma Wensheng smiled and said, "Yu Qiao, do you think I didn't think about it? I went to the Northwest to ask Shi Yong for a 'exempt crime', which is also to make you feel at ease."

"Although Chen Xi was at fault this time, he realized the importance of Xuanfu to our Ming Dynasty and ensured the safety of the capital. It was not a big mistake."

"After that you ask him to advance to Yansui as soon as possible and assist Shi Yong in managing the border fortress. Even if you complete the errands assigned by His Majesty, you will be able to make up for the merits."

"When we return to the capital, we will find a way to transfer him to the local area. We may not necessarily start as a magistrate, or start from a local vassal department or a magistrate. His personality will always take several years to hone his skills."

"Yu Qiao doesn't have to lick her calf too much. I always feel that your trust in Chen Xi is a bit too much!"

Xie Qian looked grateful. He didn't expect Ma Wensheng to consider this so much Zhou Xiang, and could help him mention Shen Xi to Liu Daxia in advance.

With Liu Daxia, a hero, speaking for Chen Xi, Emperor Hongzhi would probably be arrogant and polite, and appropriately punish Chen Xi and demote him. This is also the result that Xie Qian hopes to see most.

As for what Ma Wensheng said, his trust in Chen Xi, Xie Qian said in his heart: "It's not that I have to rely on Chen Xi, but this kid is too capable of doing things. As I get older, I lose my energy and become less and less, things cannot be solved. If I don't believe him, I won't be able to do it!"

Xie Qian felt depressed and thought that this was the best way out for Chenxi, and even paved the way for Chenxi in the future.

Let Chen Xi be demoted to the local area, and practice for a few more years. Then, through the prince, he will recruit Chen Xi back to Beijing, and be a noble Hanlin official for a few years. When he retires and retires, he will recruit Chen Xi into the cabinet. In this way, Xie Qian can live his life and his romance in the cabinet will continue.

In this way, I feel that I am worthy of Chen Xi and the Emperor of Ming Dynasty. As a loyal minister, Chen Xi can get a good home, which is a great joy.

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Just when Xie Qian was planning the future and future for Chenxi, Zhang Yanling, the Hou Mansion of Shouning in the capital, sat in the study with a straight face, holding a beautiful illustration version of "Jin Ping Mei" in his hand, but he couldn't see it at all. He stood up from time to time and looked up at the window.

Because of Liu Daxia's great victory in the northwest, martial law in the capital should be lifted in a short period of time. Zhang Yanling's finally got the opportunity to make money was cut off, and the good days were about to come to an end.

Zhang Yanling came to the Shouning Marquis Mansion to mention this matter to his brother. He hoped that through the influence of the Zhang family in the court, Emperor Hongzhi would take the initiative to continue martial law until the army was over, so that he could make another two months of windfall.

However, Zhang Yanling waited in the Shouning Marquis Mansion for more than an hour, but he didn't see Zhang Heling.

Although the housekeeper had already told him that Zhang Heling went to the Governor's Office of the Five Army to discuss major military affairs, Zhang Yanling felt unhappy, thinking that neither Emperor Hongzhi nor British Duke Zhang Mao took him seriously, and did not discuss any important matters with him, and his brother always regarded himself as a child and did not call him anything.

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Chapter completed!