Shortly after Li Pin left, Yun Liu came with the latest information, bringing a message that surprised Chen Xi but was reasonable:

"...Li Pin, commander of Longqingwei, sent someone to send 6,000 taels of silver to Beijing a month ago and bribed Eunuch Liu... In other words, Li Pin is Eunuch Liu's person..."

Chen Xi sighed: "It seems that people should not behave like appearance!"

Yun Liu had a little regret: "The Lord value General Li very much. He actually defected to the eunuch party. It is really puzzling. It can be said that he destroyed his future."

Chen Xi smiled slightly: "Everyone has ambition, and cannot force it. Now Liu Jin is powerful and even the Chinese officials in the court have surrendered, let alone the military generals who have no power. It is reasonable for Li Pin to choose this way. However, the journey from Datong and Xuanfu to the capital is full of Liu Jin's eyes. Li Pin... won't assassinate me, right?"

Chen Xi held his right elbow with his left hand and stroked his chin with his right hand, and said thoughtfully.

The king is so busy that he is worried about his worries. Now Li Pin has become Liu Jin's person, and it is difficult to guarantee that he will not be profitable and will take risks to attack him.

Since he learned that Liu Yu had defected to Liu Jin, Chen Xi had actually guessed that Liu Jin would attack the military generals in Xuanda land, with the goal of mastering the armed forces as soon as possible. Liu Yu jumped from Xuanda land and became the Minister of War, and now he is the Minister of Personnel, the head of the six ministries. The generals in Xuanda region saw that they gained a lot of gains from joining the eunuch party. While cursing Liu Yu, a former colleague, he took the initiative to move closer to Liu Jin, the big tree.

Yun Liu looked nervous: "Sir, you must be careful!"

Chen Xi thought for a while, shook his head and laughed hoarsely, comforting: "Defense is to prevent it, but there is no need for all the plants and trees to be soldiers. No matter what, I am now the Minister of War and Li Pin's direct superior. If something happens to me in Juyongguan, even if he is Liu Jin's person, he will not be able to take advantage of it."

"Now I have to be wary of Liu Jin. Since he has gathered military power around the capital, he may attack the Beijing camp in the next step... Now I am looking forward to fighting with him head-on."

Yunliu asked for instructions: "What are the arrangements for sir?"

Chen Xi looked relaxed: "The situation in the capital is unclear at the moment. Since Li Pin is full of concerns and may not dare to attack me, I simply stayed in Juyongguan for a few days and returned to Beijing until mid-May. It would be no benefit for me to go back early, so I just want to see what Liu Jin has to do..."

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Soon, Liu Jin learned from the news that the people of Chenxi had arrived at Juyongguan and could not stop.

Liu Jin seemed very annoyed and was furious at Zhang Wenmian and Sun Cong: "Didn't you say you want to get rid of him on the way? Why did you let him go to Juyongguan smoothly? Then will he return to the capital in a few days? At that time, our family will still act according to his expression?"

Zhang Wenmian made suggestions: "Since the generals and eunuchs of Juyongguan are both father-in-laws, why not let them find ways to kill Shangshu Chen? This is a great opportunity. Others are in Juyongguan, and their whereabouts are very easy to investigate, and it is easier to start with daily diet..."

Sun Cong immediately stopped: "Dadonkey, don't do this... Since Secretary Chen is wary of his father-in-law sending someone to kill him, he will send a message to warn him. If he does this, he will not tell him to make a complaint based on this, which will make him slut out of no way. Perhaps this time he really just wants to come back to be the Minister of War and not be enemies with his father-in-law? If we are unwilling to forgive, then he will be determined to be enemies with his father-in-law!"

Zhang Wenmian sneered: "Brother Sun's words are really puzzling. Do you think he doesn't try to get rid of Chen's surname. He will get along with his father-in-law when he returns to the capital? What kind of virtue does this person have? Brother Sun should be very clear about it. Many local officials have fallen into his hands before."

When Liu Jin heard the two think tanks arguing, he said impatiently: "Okay, Chen Xi hasn't returned to Beijing yet. You have started to have internal conflicts first, and don't see when. Our family remembered that since Your Majesty asked him to return to the court to serve as the Minister of War, this is his value to him. As a result, he did not leave at Juyongguan, which was clearly an objection. Our family went to Your Majesty's side to sue him first."

Zhang Wenmian said: "It is probably inappropriate for my father-in-law to do this. My father-in-law has been preventing His Majesty from learning any news about Secretary Chen. My father-in-law went to complain at this time. Didn't he tell Your Majesty clearly that Secretary Chen is about to return to the capital?"

It is rare that Sun Cong also agreed: "My father-in-law is indeed not suitable to go to His Majesty to sue Mr. Chen. Mr. Chen may be waiting for Mr. Chen to tell His Majesty about this matter. He will quickly return to the court and say that you are falsely accused."

Liu Jin said angrily: "Then our family will just hold him up so much? Humph, it will be easier for him to deal with when he returns to the capital... You can't just tell me about his return to the capital. Our family will try to sue him first and see your reaction. If Your Majesty indulges him, at most, our family will not go through His Majesty's way in the future and use other means to deal with him."

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Even if Zhang Wenmian and Sun Cong dissuaded, they still couldn't change Liu Jin's determination to complain.

Liu Jin went to the leopard room with anger. He led two eunuchs who served the emperor's daily life and shuttled through the courtyards one by one. Before he could enter the courtyard where Zhu Houzhao was, Qian Ning blocked his way.

"What kind of wind is this that blows my father-in-law?" Qian Ning was full of energy and saluted Liu Jin.

Liu Jin glanced at Qian Ning, who was full of red face and sneered: "Qian Qianhu, it seems that you are doing well now. You dare to block our family's way? But if you think that your Majesty favors you, you won't take our family seriously?"

Qian Ning was so scared that he knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "The father-in-law misunderstood. The reason why the villain came out to stop him was not intentionally abrupt. It was because His Majesty was meeting an important guest and had no time to meet him."

Liu Jin was shocked and asked in a trembling voice: "But... the new Minister of War is back?"

Qian Ning was stunned at first, then stood up and replied: "Daddy is talking about Shangshu Chen? No, it's Zhenren Sima... My father-in-law should have some impression of this person. A few days ago, he presented elixirs to Your Majesty. His Majesty was very happy. He is currently talking to the real person about cultivating immortals in the yard. Your Majesty specially told him not to disturb him."

Zhu Houzhao followed the tradition of the old Zhu family. After becoming emperor, he began to consider immortality. His praise for Taoism was in line with his father, Emperor Hongzhi.

When Liu Jin heard that Zhu Houzhao met with Sima Zhenren, he couldn't help but wonder: "Didn't Sima Zhenren lose power before? I have never contacted him. Who would have thought that he would be trusted by His Majesty again? What should I do? I'm afraid it's too late to win over again."

Liu Jin said to Qian Ning: "How long does it take for Your Majesty to finish the meeting?"

Qian Ning said embarrassedly: "Father-in-law, this is hard to say. Your Majesty rarely sees guests, and the length of time is not accurate. Why don't you... go to the side hall to wait first?"

Liu Jin was determined to sue Chen Xi for the trick, but he never wanted to be blocked by an unknown sage sorcerer. He felt very upset. Just as he wondered whether to force himself to break in or wait for Zhu Houzhao to finish the meeting, he saw Zhu Houzhao and a Taoist priest walked out of the yard. Needless to say, this Taoist priest was Sima Zhenren.

Zhu Houzhao's voice was heard from a distance: "...Since the real person can refine elixirs that make people become immortals, you must seize the time to find all the materials for me to refine the elixirs as quickly as possible..."

Perhaps he was full of hope to become an immortal, so Zhu Houzhao came out to send a wild Taoist priest out. At this time, Zhenren Sima was wearing a brand new Taoist robe and holding a whisk in his hand. He looked quite fairy-like and Taoist style. The smile on his face made Liu Jin feel very upset.

Zhu Houzhao sent Sima Zhenren out and saw Liu Jin and Qian Ning, and waved his hand: "You are here too? Just in time, I will help me see you off. Sima Zhenren wants to refine elixirs for me, so you have to help me with all your strength, especially your Eunuch Liu. You mobilize the factory guards to help Sima Zhenren. After the matter is completed, I will be rewarded with great rewards."

"Yes, your Majesty."

Liu Jin responded, but he was secretly angry in his heart.

He was calling for the wind and rain in the court, relying on Zhu Houzhao's favor. Whoever gets Zhu Houzhao's trust will become his enemy. The only exception is Qian Ning. This is mainly because Qian Ning usually whispers to him and kneels down to beg for mercy at any time. Even if Liu Jin is stingy, he does not take the corrupt Qian Ning seriously.

This Sima Zhenren did not come from the wall of Liu Jin, but was recommended to the palace by the Marquis of Shouning. He belonged to the party of foreign relatives. Today he was received by the emperor. He was immediately treated as a major concern by Liu Jin and began to think about how to bring this person down.

Liu Jin took into account his identity and was unwilling to see the guests, so Qian Ning did it on his behalf. He followed Zhu Houzhao and walked into the yard, completely forgot about the complaint, and asked respectfully: "Your Majesty wants to practice magic and become an immortal?"

Zhu Houzhao said naturally: "Isn't this an obvious thing? Otherwise, what should I do with Sima Zhenren? Sima Zhenren has some skills and found several elixirs for me. After taking it, I strengthened my muscles and bones, and my body immediately improved. He also said that there was a strange grass in Zhongnan Mountain that only bloomed and bear fruit once in thousands of years. The last time it was during Qin Shihuang's time, he was going to find this strange grass and come back to refine the elixir of immortality for me."

Liu Jin didn't believe what Sima Zhenren said.

But he knew that Zhu Houzhao believed in these things. After becoming emperor, he was rich all over the world. His biggest worry was that he could no longer enjoy wealth and honor after his death. The emperor had the greatest resources in the world and could devote everything to immortality.

Liu Jin did not pour cold water on Zhu Houzhao, thinking to himself: "This demonic Taoist is leaving the capital and heading to Zhongnan Mountain. I am afraid that it will not be able to come back in three or five months... I came back too early, and Your Majesty must have suspected that the fairy grass he found was fake!"

"Your Majesty is in his prime, and he can't see his old age for ten or eight years. In other words, even if this demonic Taoist presents fake medicine, you will not be able to detect abnormalities within a few years after taking it. This is not good. I must find a way to completely lose the trust of this person."

Thinking of this, Liu Jin had an idea. He is the one who holds the power of the government now. Even if Sima Zhenren is trusted by Zhu Houzhao, he has no connections or power to compete with him.

Liu Jin asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, in the opinion of the old slave, even if this matter can be accomplished, it will take a long time. In this period, Your Majesty can try to find some talented people to enter the palace. Maybe these people also have the ability to refine alchemy for Your Majesty?"

Zhu Houzhao looked at Liu Jin and asked with a straight face: "Eunuch Liu, what do you mean? Do you doubt Sima Zhenren can cheat?"

"I don't dare."

Liu Jin quickly defended, "Your Majesty, there are countless talented people in the world. If Your Majesty only listens to and believes in one person, it is inevitable that there will be bias. It is better to find more practitioners to come back, so that they can not only discuss each other, but also benefit each other... What does Your Majesty think?"

Zhu Houzhao was not angry and sighed, "How can things be as easy as you said? This Sima Zhenren was found by the people when his father was alive. His father acted rigorously, but he always trusted Sima Zhenren, which shows that this person has some ability. It is too difficult to find someone as capable as Sima Zhenren in the world. He cannot be nostalgic about the prosperity of the world..."

"Eunuch Liu, you must keep it in your heart for helping Sima Zhenren. Don't agree to it, but in fact you refuse to cooperate. If I know, I will definitely punish you strictly without lending!"

Liu Jin quickly said, "Yes, Your Majesty, don't worry, I will definitely cooperate with Sima Zhenren."

Liu Jin was very angry when he said this. He tried to find someone else to replace Sima Zhenren and could not see it. He could only find another way to make Sima Zhenren lose the emperor's favor.

Zhu Houzhao asked with her hands on her back: "Eunuch Liu, it's rare to see you in the leopard room. Come today. Is there anything wrong?"

Only then did Liu Jin think of the purpose of coming to the Leopard Room to meet Zhu Houzhao.

After the Sima Zhenren incident, Liu Jin did not dare to sue the case casually and reported cautiously: "Your Majesty, I heard that the new Minister of War Shen has arrived at Juyongguan."

Zhu Houzhao widened her eyes: "What, do you say Mr. Shen has arrived at Juyongguan? Then he will return to the capital soon?"

Liu Jin smiled first, then said with a hint of confusion, and said tentatively: "That's the case, but I heard that Lord Shen has been to Juyongguan for five or six days, and he has not set off to return to the capital yet."

"Um!?"

Zhu Houzhao looked puzzled. He looked at Liu Jin and asked, "Eunuch Liu, is your news true? I asked Mr. Shen to return to the court to serve as the Minister of War. He should be anxious to take office. Why did he choose to stay in Juyongguan?"

Liu Jin saw that when he encountered something related to him and Shen Xi, Zhu Houzhao chose to believe Shen Xi instead of his words. This alone would hate Shen Xi to the core. It would be fine if he really slandered, but this time Liu Jin knew that this matter was absolutely true, but Zhu Houzhao was still suspicious of it.

Liu Jin said: "I dare not speak nonsense. Please tell Your Majesty clearly. After hearing this, I came to ask Your Majesty if there was any emergency war in the northwest, so that Shangshu Shen refused to return to Beijing. If the border is really in danger, I hope to be prepared and order martial law in the capital earlier... I will be determined to think about the safety of the Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Houzhao frowned: "I heard what you said, it seems like this is really true! Let's send someone to ask Mr. Shen to see if something happened in the northwest. Don't think too much about it. No matter what is ahead, it has nothing to do with you. With Mr. Shen, no matter what is on the three sides or Xuan Da, you will definitely be safe and sound..."

Speaking of this, Zhu Houzhao continued to walk into the yard and muttered in a low voice, "Did I ask Mr. Chen to come back? After the Tatars learned about it, they knew that the largest barrier in the Ming Dynasty was gone, so they sent troops south to harass him? If so, it would be better for Mr. Chen to stay in the northwest."

When Liu Jin heard this, he was so angry that he stomped his feet, wishing he could crush Chen Xi's bones and ashes, but he had no choice but to use Chen Xi. Even if he could cover the sky with his hands, he had to deal with a minister of the Ministry of War, and he could only get the emperor's permission. He could see that it was harder to let Zhu Houzhao deal with Chen Xi than climbing to the sky.

Liu Jin murmured to himself: "I'm so angry. There is a Sima Zhenren in front and a Chen Xi behind. They all want to go against our family. If our family doesn't believe it, when can you favor His Majesty?"

There was still complaining here. Qian Ning came over and heard Liu Jin talking to himself. He didn't dare to lean too far. He asked from afar: "Dude-in-law, have you finished what you want to say?"

Liu Jin looked at Qian Ning sideways. Thinking that Qian Ning was also a favorite minister around the emperor, he was immediately angry and had the intention to pull Qian Ning down and punish him... He could not tolerate anyone favored by the emperor.

Liu Jin asked, "Have the person been sent away?"

Qian Ning's biggest characteristic is his cleverness. He is not old, but when it comes to thinking about people's hearts, he is no less than Liu Jin. He can see that he may become Liu Jin's confidant. He has always treated Liu Jin with an attitude towards his father. It is common to kowtow when he meets.

Seeing that Liu Jin had a prejudice against Sima Zhenren, Qian Ning quickly said: "I just sent him away. This Sima Zhenren was unaware of his appearance. He actually used some tricks to deceive the people in the market to deceive His Majesty. He said something magical medicine. It was obvious that His Majesty transferred him to work in other places, so that he could cheat in the local area. Those local officials must not be able to flatter him..."

Liu Jin felt a little relieved when he heard this and said, "Since you know that this person is an incomparable martial arts warlock, why don't you remind Your Majesty?"

Qian Ning looked aggrieved: "The little one is gentle, how can he be qualified to make a rash in front of His Majesty? Daddy, why don't we think of a way to let this person die on the way to Zhongnan Mountain to seek medicine and disappear from then on?"

Liu Jin was a little surprised when he heard this. Even he didn't come up with such a brilliant idea. Qian Ning had already helped him think of it first.

Liu Jin asked with a cold face: "Who will go?"
Chapter completed!