It was noon when Chen Xi saw Wang Qiong go away. Chen Xi hurriedly had lunch, then went back to the study to write the memorial about the establishment of the war yamen, and then went to the Ministry of War. Novels.

Because Zhu Houzhao went to bed during the day and came out to play at night, Chen Xi did not plan to meet the saint at this time. As for meeting Zhu Houzhao that night or the other day, Chen Xi did not force it. After all, the matter was not very urgent, and he wanted to see the reactions of all parties in the capital.

He deliberately leaked the news of the establishment of the wartime yamen in a conversation with Wang Qiong, because he believed that Wang Qiong would spread the news, especially informing Xie Qian.

As for whether Wang Qiong said it during a visit in person or conveyed it through the mouths of others, Chen Xi was not very concerned.

Chen Xi knew that Wang Qiong would definitely go to see Xie Qian before leaving the capital. This person had outstanding abilities and wanted to do things without any leakage, and no one would offend him.

In the afternoon, Chen Xi searched for information about the Hetao area at the Ministry of War. The news came that Wang Qiong personally visited the Minister of Personnel He Jian and Minister of Revenue Yang Yiqing, but he did not see any news about Xie Qian.

Chen Xi put down his work and thought to himself: "Did Wang Qiong know that I have a conflict with Mr. Xie, and deliberately did not go to the Pavilion House to say goodbye, but just let Mr. Xie know through word of mouth so that he can remain neutral?"

Because Chen Xi had no idea about Wang Qiong's style of conduct, he could not determine how Wang Qiong passed the message out, and finally he even had doubts: "Is it because Wang Qiong deliberately pretended not to know and left the matter out?"

When Chen Xi came out of the War Department's Office in the afternoon and returned home, he realized that Wang Qiong had not escaped the problem, because He Jian had visited his mansion and seemed to have important matters to discuss. With Chen Xi's keen insight, he naturally understood that he was coming to establish the wartime yamen.

"Shu He, it's been a long time since he was gone."

Chen Xi met with important officials in the court after the New Year. He did not go to the banquet at the Leopard Room on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Only Zhu Houzhao met with He Jian when he was assassinated.

Accompanied by Shen Xi, He Jian entered the mansion together and came to the study room.

He Jian said: "I have a rest after the New Year. The court has not had much trouble. I stay at home every day and welcome guests. I don't feel much more relaxed. Fortunately, all the assessments of officials in the yamen have been achieved. Recently, the weather has been clear and the ice and snow have melted, and the roads have returned to smooth flow. Officials stranded in the capital can finally return to their posts..."

On the way, He Jian talked to Chen Xi for family matters, but when he arrived at the study, he began to gradually involve business.

Chen Xi nodded: "The Heavenly Officials of the Ministry of Personnel have always been like this. It is understandable that there are more visitors. Look, no one in my house is concerned about it."

He Jian laughed: "You are not staying in the door and not seeing guests, otherwise the person who comes to give gifts will break the threshold." He sighed quietly, "The Minister of Personnel's responsibility is too heavy. I really can't hold on to this old bone. After the New Year, I will be ready to resign to Your Majesty."

Chen Xi looked at He Jian in surprise. Seeing that the other party didn't seem to be joking, he realized after thinking about it that He Jian didn't want to be in danger of his later years. The court was about to start a war with the Tatars, and it might repeat the scene of the Yingzong Tumu Fort Incident. In this case, He Jian had the intention to retreat and wanted to stay out of the matter.

He Jian said: "Zhihou, I have worked together for many years and have been cared for by you. I won't meet you here. I have something to say... Today, Dehua went to the mansion to visit and raised something, saying that you want to set up a temporary yamen outside the Ministry of War to deal with this year's war. What do you have in this? "

Chen Xi did not answer immediately. He was wondering why He Jian was so anxious to ask. Could it be that he told Xie Qian about the matter in advance and was here to find out now?

Seeing that Chen Xi seemed to have the intention of avoiding the topic, He Jian said: "Since Zhihou wanted to make suggestions when facing the saint, this matter would not be concealed for long, so I took the initiative to ask. Speaking of which, it is okay for Your Majesty to ask for a temporary yamen, but many things need to be discussed in court, but now... Alas, you also know that the court is not going well now. Once the matter is approved by the cabinet and the statute of the statute, it will often sink into the sea!"

Chen Xi nodded: "In fact, I proposed to establish a temporary yamen to facilitate coordination and simplify the process. If a small matter during the war is too small, it will have to be discussed by each yamen before deciding. Or it may be approved and implemented through the procedures such as Tongzheng and Envoy Department, Cabinet, and Quotation Supervision. It will inevitably delay the war process and a powerful yamen will deal with it!"

He Jian sighed: "I think it's good, but I'm afraid it's difficult to get Yu Qiao's approval."

Chen Xi of course understood what He Jian meant and shook his head and said, "Gei Xie did not support this war. If such a yamen was established, he would inevitably take the initiative in the allocation of food and weapons, which would violate the previous promise of promising to raise combat materials by himself. At the same time, he was also worried that I would use this yamen to obtain more resources and take the opportunity to expand my power."

He Jian looked at Chen Xi with a smile, probably meaning... Just understand.

Chen Xi said again: "This kind of yamen is not to ask for money and food from the court, but to better dispatch and command. If everything has to be answered in the capital during the war, how can the front-line war continue?"

He Jian thought about it and did not agree, but he frowned, as if he was telling Chen Xi that it was too difficult to set up such a yamen. Finally, he persuaded: "Zhihou, you should discuss with Mr. Xie more. If you can convince him, I believe that no one in the court will object. This matter... I can't help you."

Chen Xi smiled and said, knowing that even if He Jian is a neutral party, he will still stand on Xie Qian's side when it comes to voting and other agendas. It's just that He Jian will mediate between him and Xie Qian.

Because He Jian did not express his opinion at all, Chen Xi probably understood that all the resistance now came from Xie Qian, and immediately said: "In this matter, I will not act arbitrarily. I will rashly meet the agreement between the Holy Majesty and His Majesty and will first seek the opinions of the people in the court... What does He Shangshu think?"

"Haha, that's good, that's good."

He Jian smiled with relief, "I'm afraid that you and His Majesty will settle the matter directly, which will intensify the conflict between you and Mr. Xie... You know, Mr. Xie has a stubborn temper. You and him have a very unhappy battle against the Tatars for the beginning of spring. It's time to ease..."

"Since you are unwilling to give up your plan to go out to the Frontier, Mr. Xie insists on his own opinions and refuses to cooperate. As a junior, you should find ways to ease the conflict and not start a dispute easily... Our Ming Dynasty cannot hurt internal harmony because of a war and start a war against foreign barbarians. First of all, we must ensure that the whole country is united."

Although He Jian said beautifully, this person is a cunning and mean-school person, but Chen Xi still appreciated it and nodded and said, "The most important thing is to get the consent of Mr. Xie, and I understand it."

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He Jian has little opinion and is basically in a state of being indifferent to the world.

When he received the news, he would tell Xie Qian the same thing, but he felt that it was necessary to discuss with Chen Xi before seeing Xie Qian and figure out Chen Xi's purpose, so that it would be targeted.

When he got the promise from Chen Xi that he would first obtain Xie Qian's consent before establishing a new yamen, he couldn't wait to go to Xie's mansion.

As a result, Xie Qian didn't say anything and immediately became angry and cursed, but just said with a little disdain and a mocking tone: "He is capable. If he wants to establish a new yamen outside the six ministries, what do he think of himself? The rules and regulations of the court cannot tie him up?"

There was a brazier in the yard, and the charcoal fire was burning and the grill was placed on it. Xie Qian was very interested and rolled on it from time to time... This was a gift from his disciples who worked in Liaodong when they visited. The venison was frozen hard in the cold winter and it would not deteriorate when transported from Changbai Mountain to the capital. It would be placed in a hot place in the house for one night and then thawed. At this time, the roasted venison made a sound of "Zlazra", and the smell was swaying.

However, He Jian had no appetite. He was old and had a very old body. In addition to his almost losing his teeth, his five senses also deteriorated. He didn't think that the black roasted venison was anything special.

He Jian said: "Yu Qiao, everything has two sides. Although it is unreliable to set up a new yamen to coordinate wars, he thought that he had set up a military school, which did not affect the normal operation of the Ming court. Instead, he cultivated some military talents... What's wrong?"

Xie Qian asked with a dark face: "You want to talk for him?"

He Jian quickly explained: "I don't have this meaning. These are just real thoughts in my heart. If you think it's inappropriate, you can object... I went to see Zhihou first this time, and he said it very clearly. If you don't agree this time, he will give up the matter of opening a new yamen."

"He knows the truth!" Xie Qian said with great resentment. After he finished speaking, his heart felt a little empty again.

He was a little puzzled: "Why would I feel lost if this kid doesn't fight with me? Do you have to fight for the blood and suppress him so hard that I feel that this victory is valuable? He surrenders first, but I can't accept it? What's the psychology of this?"

Seeing Xie Qian pondering and silent, He Jian asked curiously: "Yu Qiao, what do you think? Is it just an objection?"

Xie Qian looked up at He Jian and glanced at him: "I have always been very particular about official business. Since he proposed to set up a new yamen, everything will be handled according to the procedures. After submitting a memorial, the cabinet and the ranks of the ranks will be approved, and then the six ministries and the ranks of the temples will give their opinions. Everything is reasonable and reasonable... If he has the ability, he can also ask His Majesty to hold a court meeting. If he can convince the ministers of the court, what else can I oppose?"

He Jian shook his head and smiled bitterly: "You will give him a problem!"

Xie Qian said: "You and I have been working hard for many years. What can we do in the court easily? Can this be considered a difficult task for him? Since we want to set up a new yamen, we should pass the imperial court's public opinion. Otherwise, if the name is not upright, the words will not go astray. Don't blame me for pulling him back from behind."

"Actually, I felt it was inappropriate to open a military school in the court. However, the Ming Dynasty has always used civilized military service. Even if those martial artists learned something in the school, they would not have much influence, so they did not object. But this time he actually wanted to add a yamen, and he wanted to obtain power from the six ministries as you meant. In this way, he must be recognized by the court officials. The best way is to decide at the court meeting, rather than to decide the matter after discussing with His Majesty behind closed doors!"

He Jian smiled bitterly, looked at Xie Qian, thinking to himself: "Xie Yuqiao said support, but in fact he used Shen Zhihou in disguise to persuade His Majesty to make the court a normal... Xie Yuqiao is so cunning."

Xie Qian took off the roasted venison on the grill and greeted: "Shiguang brings a piece?"

"No need!"

He Jian waved his hand, "Such greasy things should be left for you to enjoy yourself. I am a lot of old and really don't have that too much... After the age of age, I will ask the court to retire. I will say hello to Yu Qiao first."

Xie Qian became nervous in an instant and asked, "You want to retreat?"

He Jian twisted his beard and said, "When a person is old, he can't do anything. Do you have to rely on the position of Minister of Personnel if he doesn't retreat? Speaking of which, you should think carefully about who will replace me... In my opinion, Zhihou is good, but His Majesty may not be willing to take into account the affairs of the Ministry of War, but if others come, I'm afraid no one is suitable... Dehua, who is about to set off to perform his duties on the three sides, returns to the court to serve as a ministry."

Xie Qian said with a dark face: "It's not that I'll say a few words to you, and you'll want to quit, right?"

He Jian smiled brightly: "Are you so fragile? When Liu Jin was good at it, he insisted on scolding me in person. What are you? You really can't help me! I have been an official for many years, and I have seen everything clearly. Why should I be attached to power again? Yu Qiao, I am different from you. I am so tired. Just let me enjoy my old age!"

Xie Qian had already started eating, but after hearing He Jian's words, he seemed to care more about it than Shen Xi's newly established yamen. He even put down the barbecue in his hand, and he seemed depressed.

After a while, Xie Qian said: "At least, you have to hold on for another year and get through this year. It is not appropriate for anyone to temporarily take over the Ministry of Personnel... If Shen Zhihou returns to the triumphant, he will definitely take over your position when he returns to the North Korea. Would he keep him in the Ministry of War and be able to fight hard?"

He Jian frowned: "Yu Qiao, you no longer object to Zhihou's battle?"

Xie Qian said angrily: "Is it useful to oppose it? Your Majesty is determined to fight, and the brat is determined to eat the weight. What should I say? There must always be someone in the court to calm the people's hearts. If someone else comes to be the Minister of Personnel, I am afraid that the court officials and the people will be at a loss. Only you, He Shiguang, can suppress the scene?"

He Jian smiled bitterly and said, "Just Qiao, you value me so much. If you really talk about your abilities, many people in the court are far above me."

Xie Qian looked at He Jian with eager eyes: "Who doesn't believe you He Shiguang? Zhihou is going to the border to fight, so he can go to the border. If he wins, he will return to the court to become the Minister of Personnel. Even if he doesn't want to, I will push him to do it, so that he will no longer have to worry about military affairs. If he fails... he is afraid he will not be ashamed to come back. When he resigns from his post and lives in vain, you and I can retire with confidence and enjoy their old age."

He Jian frowned and said, "What you mean is to be so cautious?"

"No one in the court has the ability to do this. Who should he guard against if he doesn't?" Xie Qian sighed again, "Recently, Eunuch Zhang, the chief of the Sili, has also begun to be aggressive. It seems that after he became the chief of the boss, he has gradually cultivated the forces that depend on him from scratch and wants to interfere in the government affairs."

He Jian said: "Look, everyone is thinking about authority... Do you think that if you replace someone else in charge of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of the rank of us civil officials?"

Xie Qian sighed and said, "It's always within the controllable range. Eunuch Zhang is an internal minister. As long as there is no outsider who cooperates with him, he can't beg for Liu Jin... At this time, you need to help me, and you must not beg for old age easily!"

He Jian thought about it and shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Some things are really human power. Since the old body cannot support it, why bother to force it?"

Xie Qian looked at He Jian and encouraged, "Shiguang, you are not yet able to walk. If you have the remaining heat, you must try your best to shine. How many ministers in the court who are older than you have made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty? Not to mention the distance, Ma Futu recovered Hami at the age of 70 is the role model for you and me to learn from!"
Chapter completed!