Chen Xi left the main gate of Ganqing Palace and saw Zhang Yuan paced back and forth anxiously. He could see that he was very nervous and wanted to go in and meet the saint, but he knew that he could not go against the emperor's intentions.

Seeing Chen Xi come out, Zhang Yuan greeted him and asked, "Shangshu Chen... What did you say to His Majesty after you go in?"

Chen Xi walked straight out, and Zhang Yuan followed a few steps, just like a dog skin plaster.

Chen Xi glanced at him and said, "I have talked to His Majesty about border military affairs. Eunuch Zhang wants to know?"

Zhang Yuan shook his head: "Isn't it just the things I said yesterday? It probably doesn't make a big difference... Oh, by the way, have you mentioned the candidate for the Secretariat Supervisor to the seal?"

“Take it.”

Chen Xi stopped and did not shy away at all, "But the person recommended by me is not Zhang Yuan and Eunuch Zhang, but Xiao Jing and Eunuch Xiao. As for why, I believe that Eunuch Zhang, you can understand it, right?"

Zhang Yuan was immediately annoyed, his face turned red, and he asked angrily: "You went in to meet the emperor to recommend an irrelevant person as the seal of the Sili Supervisor? What benefits did Xiao Jing give you that is worthy of your mercy for him? Or is your surname Chen and the old guys in the court?"

Because his dream was shattered, Zhang Yuan cursed without any mercy and barked at Chenxi like a mad dog.

Chen Xi said sternly: "Eunuch Zhang, please pay attention to your words. If you want to continue to cooperate with me, it is best to be a person who is in a regular manner from now on!"

Zhang Yuan couldn't hear Chen Xi's words, and felt that he was betrayed by his allies, and was furious: "Tell me, what do you mean?"

Chen Xi said: "If I recommend you in front of Your Majesty, what will Your Majesty think and what will the courtiers think? Do you want me to bear the infamy of being unkind and unjust?"

"If Your Majesty trusts you, I don't need to recommend me. I will naturally entrust you to be the first to be a entrusted. Now that the only eunuchs is Xiao Jing. Do you think you have the ability to fight with Liu Jin after he comes back?"

One question asked Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan is a smart person. Even if he is furious, he will understand that what Chen Xi said is not unreasonable.

Now who is the eunuch of the Sili Prison? To put it bluntly, Zhu Houzhao's words, whether it is Xie Qian, Chen Xi, or other court officials, it will not play a decisive role.

Zhang Yuan asked with a stern face: "What do you mean is that Your Majesty intends to let Liu Jin return to the court... continue to be in charge of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of

Chen Xi walked forward, and Zhang Yuan followed unyieldingly.

Chen Xi explained helplessly: "What is Your Majesty's intention? As a close minister of the Emperor, do you still need to ask me? Now that Liu Jin is in Xuanfu, no mistake is a merit. How will His Majesty settle him after returning to the court? Your Majesty is just temporarily arranging a seal for the transition. If this person is you, how do you think Liu Jin will deal with you when he returns to the court?"

Zhang Yuan gritted his teeth: "Then you can't recommend Xiao Jing to Your Majesty and mention our family, isn't that okay?"

Chen Xi stopped, looked at Zhang Yuan squintedly, and said, "Eunuch Zhang, please understand one thing. I don't need anyone to give advice from others. If you think I do something wrong with your wishes, you can leave. Why do you have to talk nonsense to me? I offended many political enemies in the court, and to this day there are still many censors in the court looking for opportunities to impeach. I have one more enemy, not one less. If Eunuch Zhang wants to be an enemy with me, I am happy to accompany you!"

"You...you!"

Zhang Yuan stared at Chen Xi, completely helpless with this nephew.

Chen Xi said again: "I am kind to talk to you now because you and I are from our family. If I refuse you like this, it seems unkind. I recommend Xiao Jing to consider the overall situation. If you are unwilling to accept it, you can ask the two uncles to help you, and there is no need to say more in front of me!"

Perhaps because he felt that Chen Xi was really angry, Zhang Yuan's anger was suppressed. Zhang Yuan had no choice but to compete for the eunuch in charge of the seal of the Sili Supervisor. Instead, Chen Xi had a certain right to speak. Even if he was angry, he knew that he had to flatter Chen Xi.

Zhang Yuan sighed: "Shangshu Chen, our family is just a moment of righteous indignation. You don't have to take it to the heart. But to be honest, you recommend Xiao Jing. If he sits firmly in the position of the Sili Supervisor, it will be a bit difficult to drive him off."

Chen Xi shook his head: "At that time, you don't have to think about replacing Xiao Jing. Marquis Shouning and Marquis Jianchang will naturally think for you... Also, Liu Jin, Dai Yi and others will also help you think. What you need to consider now is how to master the two remaining power institutions after Liu Jin left, namely the expert factory and the Western factory. Do you still have the intention to compete for the supervision of the seal?"

"Um?"

Zhang Yuan frowned, not quite understanding the suggestions Chen Xi made.

Chen Xidao: "Now no matter who controls the Silijian, after Liu Jin returns to the court, the Silijian will inevitably face a reshuffle, because the best candidate for the seal in His Majesty is still Liu Jin, not you Zhang Yuan, or Dai Yi, nor Xiao Jing. But after controlling the expert factory and the Western Factory means that you have the power to supervise and control all officials. Don't you think this is more important than simply taking over the Silijian?"

Zhang Yuan looked solemn: "Shangshu Chen really saw that it was different from others, but with Liu Jin's departure, the Insider Factory and the West Factory are now paralyzed. What's the use of me going to rob these two yamen back?"

Chen Xi said disdainfully: "Do you really think that the expert factory and the Western Factory are irrelevant? Don't forget that this is the yamen established by Liu Jin. How rampant it is when you get power? You see, and you think that after Liu Jin returns to the court, why can he be as powerful as before? Have you never thought about how to limit Liu Jin from returning to the court? Just thinking about fighting with Dai Yi, Xiao Jing and others, you are short-sighted!"

Zhang Yuan was a little unwilling to be taught by Chen Xi, but he still held back his anger and said, "Then let's listen to you when our family is in power. Don't you know who can help you in the palace? Do you expect Xiao Jing? That old guy is afraid he looks down on you from the bottom of his heart, but if our family is in power, who will he help you if he doesn't help you?"

Chen Xi looked at Zhang Yuan and finally nodded: "Then I hope you will be in power for one day, Eunuch Zhang, you will have the opportunity to cooperate at that time!"

After saying that, Chen Xi no longer wanted to talk nonsense to Zhang Yuan. He felt that what he had done to Zhang Yuan was considered to be the most righteous. As for future cooperation, he was just perfunctory.

In Shen Xi's mind, even if he can be the chief minister of the cabinet in the future, he doesn't want Zhang Yuan to be the chief etiquette supervisor, because he knows that Zhang Yuan is a villain who "reserves his life when doing big things, and forgets his life when seeing small profits". And there are forces of relatives behind him, so it is impossible to share the same existence with this person.

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After leaving the palace, Chen Xi went straight to the War Department's Office.

In the Ministry of War, Xie Qian had already been waiting in Shen Xi's office room. He probably learned from where Shen Xi entered the palace and faced the saint, so he came to find out the situation.

Chen Xi stepped back from others, and then told Xie Qian about what happened when he met the saint before. Xie Qian sighed: "You are doing the right thing, and I recommend Eunuch Xiao as the supervisor of the company's etiquette. It's best."

Just as Chen Xi thought, the best candidate for the Sili Supervisor in the minds of the orthodox civil servants is Xiao Jing.

Because Xiao Jing cooperated with Liu Jian and others to achieve the connection between the Hongzhi Dynasty and the Zhengde Dynasty, and was smooth and excessive. Moreover, Xiao Jing was usually popular and had a high reputation in the court and the country.

Of course, Xie Qian will inevitably have a lot of thoughts. Since Liu Jian was the chief assistant, Xiao Jing could tolerate him everywhere, now that I am the chief assistant, Xiao Jing will definitely be inferior to me. The affairs of the court will no longer be controlled by eunuchs, and the handling of matters of all and big courts will return to the cabinet-led situation.

Xie Qian asked again: "Why did Your Majesty not agree?"

Chen Xi smiled bitterly and asked back: "The Master of the Pavilion still needs to ask? In His Majesty's mind, Eunuch Xiao is not a good candidate for the Sili Supervisor's seal, so how could he agree easily?"

Xie Qian said annoyedly: "Your Majesty still cares about that guy Liu Jin? No wonder Liu Jin is scheming in his work, so he can make His Majesty eat, drink and have fun, and make the court look harmonious. If this thief returns to the court, it will be really difficult... How are you going to deal with Liu Jin?"

Chen Xi shook his head, probably meaning...I can do nothing about this person.

Xie Qian leaned over and asked in a low voice: "You haven't thought about letting Liu Jin never return to the capital?"

Chen Xi narrowed his eyes and looked at the shriveled old face that was close to him, and asked, "According to the Ge Lao's opinion, should he send someone to assassinate, or would he stumbling in the army?"

When Xie Qian saw Chen Xi's resistance attitude, he knew that Chen Xi would not use despicable means to deal with Liu Jin. He immediately frowned: "Just pretend that I have never said it... You must be careful. If Liu Jin returns to the court and gain power, don't talk about who is Liu Jin's big trouble. Just talk about you, you will inevitably be afraid of Liu Jin, and you will be focused on dealing with you... How long have you been back to the court? Let Liu Jin lose his power. If he tolerate you again, he will have no place to stand in the court!"

Xie Qian's reminder was basically pertinent, and Chen Xi nodded to show that he knew.

Xie Qian stood up and said, "If nothing else is going to happen, I will go back to see if I can choose the eunuch who is in charge of the seal of the liexi supervisor and make suggestions to Your Majesty."

Chen Xi asked, "George Xie is going to see Eunuch Xiao later?"

Xie Qian glanced at Chen Xi: "Don't be smart but was mistaken for intelligence. What should I do when I go to meet Eunuch Xiao? You also inform Your Majesty that the court is in a mess now. I want to go to Wenyuan Pavilion to review the memorial... You should take care of your affairs in the Ministry of War." After that, he left without looking back.

Chen Xi could see that Xie Qian wanted to make a big contribution, and perhaps he had begun to plan for the rise of the civil servant group in his mind.

Chen Xi said to himself: "Thank you, don't be too optimistic. If Liu Jin returns to the court, your plans will all be disappointed. It's better to think carefully about how to use the power of foreign relatives to eradicate the eunuch party. Only in this way can the conflict be transferred. Otherwise, you will have to face the attacks between the eunuch party and the foreign relatives at the same time. With your current energy, you may not be able to resist."

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Two days after Chen Xi entered the palace and met the saint, there was indeed no news from Zhu Houzhao.

There was still no court discussion, and no minister could meet the saint. Zhu Houzhao seemed to have completely forgotten that he would also have to promote a ceremonial supervisor to take charge of the seal eunuch.

Zhu Houzhao's life has not changed at all. He either hangs around in the palace or stays in the leopard room outside the palace. He never returns home at night, and no one will deal with the affairs of the court. Even if Xie Qian works hard to govern, he is not the monarch of a country, and a cabinet chief still has a big gap with the prime minister. The memorial he reviewed is still sent to the Silijian and then put aside.

Chen Xi has always been paying attention to the frontline war.

Although the surrounding area of ​​the capital is peaceful, in fact, the west of Juyongguan is already covered with war clouds.

Hu Lian personally led his troops to Zhangjiakou Fort. The main force of Tatars confronted him was about 15,000, and was preparing for the last large-scale attack.

Although the Tatars dispatched few troops, the tribe headed by the Dayan tribe had a total of 50,000 troops, which caused the Xuanfu fronts to continue to be tight, and all the troops could not coordinate with each other.

On the evening of July 28th, a special envoy came back from Xuanfu to bring the latest battle report on the front line to Chenxi.

The person who came back to report the matter was Xier sent by Yunliu.

When Chen Xi saw Xier, she did not live in her own residence, nor in a relatively open place like the Ministry of War or the Military Academy. Instead, she was near a secret residence near Taipingcang, the west of the city. Yunliu and Xier lived here for a while after returning to the capital.

Yunliu has basically sorted out the matters reported by Xier. In order to prevent the content of the letter from being leaked, Yunliu has adopted a special password and mark. Chenxi can only determine the content of the letter by referring to the comparison manuscript.

Xier's responsibility is to report unknown parts of Yunliu, which she personally explained.

"...Wang Shouren has been guarding Xuanfu City and never came out? Has he not even made a decent attack in the past half month?"

Chen Xi can understand most of the contents of the letter, but there are also some relatively unreasonable aspects, such as the part involving Wang Shouren.

According to Yunliu, Wang Shouren acted as a turtle after he arrived in Xuanfu City and hid in the city and did nothing. Chen Xi thought that this was not Wang Shouren's style. Wang Shouren was a historically certified military strategist and was very good at seizing the opportunity.

Xier said: "As the Lord said, Wang Junmen has not dispatched troops since he arrived in Xuanfu City... He guessed before that, perhaps the Xuanda area refused to cooperate."

Chen Xi thought about it and shook his head apart: "Even if Sun Xiucheng refused to cooperate, Liu Jin would help Wang Shouren persuade him, because the former Sili Supervisor's seal was very eager to get a brilliant victory so that he could return to the court with justice. If Liu Jin obstructed at this critical moment, it would be meaningless."

Xier asked, "Sir, I suspect that Wang Junmen has other arrangements?"

Chen Xi shook his head slightly: "I don't know Wang Shouren's specific plan, but judging from the current situation, after Hu Lian arrived at Xuanfu, his troops immediately entered the front line of the battlefield, but Wang Shouren and Liu Jin hurried in Xuanfu. The Tatars have not yet made a big move, so the surrounding areas of Xuanfu should be calm."

Xier lowered her head, and she couldn't handle the questions Chen Xi asked at all.

She didn't even know Chen Xi's plan to use troops, let alone Wang Shouren, who just simply came back to report according to Yun Liu's instructions.

Chen Xi picked up the paper and pen and hurriedly wrote down the content on the paper. It was also all specially arranged text. He immediately handed the note to Xier and said:

"You have a night off. After the city gate opens tomorrow morning, you will take a letter out of the city and go to Juyongguan first. This letter is for the commander Li Pin of Longqing Guard and your senior sister. After reading it, they will naturally understand what I said. This war cannot be delayed any longer. Even if both sides suffer losses, the battle must be completed as soon as possible!"
Chapter completed!