Chenxi set out from the capital, and was unusually low-key along the way, and did not always live in the official office. He would never disturb the people wherever he went.

The local government can get the news in advance, but the officials all know Chen Xi's character. They did not deliberately give gifts, but they provided special "care" to Chen Xi through some methods. Every time, Chen Xi sent someone to reject it.

Chen Xi was almost "exiled", but this situation is not the first time. Both the government and the people knew Chen Xi's status in the Ming Dynasty and would not think that Emperor Zhengde and Chen Xi would continue to be in opposition for a long time. There were so many people who wanted to flatter Chen Xi.

However, this time Chen Xi left Beijing, both physically and mentally exhausted and had no time to care about other people's feelings.

On the boat board, I was wandering around the river. It was late autumn. The canal was no longer as lush as summer. Many hills were bare. Even if they were covered with plants, they were covered with forests and fell leaves, showing a sad and bleak scene.

Yunliu stood behind Shen Xi, her eyes full of worry: "I'm afraid it's hard to come back when I go south this time."

"Um."

Chen Xi nodded slightly.

Yun Liu said: "But the adult family is still in the capital... Why don't you take your family south together and enjoy the joy of family along the way?"

Chen Xi looked far away and looked at the stretching mountains, shook his head and said, "As an official who was transferred out of Beijing, bringing his family by his side will make the population a real person... but it won't keep them in the capital for a long time, it's just a temporary solution."

Yun Liu understood and said, "Sir, I still want to stay away from the court disputes."

Chen Xi smiled faintly and did not tell Yun Liu in detail. At this moment, a fast horse was running along the river bank on the shore, as if chasing the fleet.

The guards were facing a great enemy. After all, Chen Xi's safety was crucial. Even if they felt that it would be difficult for the rider to pose a substantial threat to Chen Xi, they would be very energetic.

"Sir, it seems that he is coming to deliver the message... it may be news from the capital or Xuanfu." Yun Liu said after carefully identifying it.

"Um."

Chen Xi nodded, walked towards the cabin, leaving a sentence, "Take the letter over and the person will disappear."

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As Yun Liu said, it was indeed an urgent letter sent by Xuanfu, but it was not the emperor who issued a new imperial edict, but Zhang Yong asked someone to come and summoned him.

In the letter, Zhang Yong told Chen Xi about the current situation of Emperor Zhengde, reminding that Zhu Houzhao is still depressed because of the conflict with Chen Xi.

Yun Liu read the content of the letter in advance and frowned and said, "What is Eunuch Zhang's move? He actually leaked the news about His Majesty so easily..."

Chen Xi put down the letter and said, "He is learning to be a competent Sili Supervisor, and wants to be his Majesty's right-hand man and reconcile the conflicts between the monarch and his ministers...but things are not as easy as he imagined."

Yun Liu said: "Does Eunuch Zhang want to take the adults and replace them?"

"Who doesn't want to?"

Chenxidao, "Many people in the court want to replace me. Zhang Yong is the one who is most unwilling to accept it... Although Liu Jin and Zhang Yuan have both taken advantage of it, they are not ashamed of Zhang Yong. Seeing that he has always succumbed to young people like Xiao Tiaozi before, it should be clear."

Yun Liu thought carefully and nodded, "With his age and qualifications, he bowed down because he was favored by His Majesty. He was indeed very tolerant, but this person seemed not very scheming."

Chen Xi said: "Things are not as simple as you think... Among the many powerful eunuchs, who are the ones who are really capable? Either they invite favors in front of His Majesty and give bad ideas... Or they are upright and honest, able to do practical things in front of His Majesty, but not pleased by His Majesty... In short, the chief etiquette not only needs to have the ability to deal with various emergencies, but also know how to balance the relationship between all parties."

Yun Liu's face was puzzled and was about to ask a question. Chen Xi sighed slightly: "Zhang Yong wants to sit firmly at the position of the Sili Supervisor and become a famous minister, so he is so active in informing me of His Majesty's news... Unfortunately, he is still too anxious."

"Why did you say this sir?" Yun Liu asked.

Chen Xidao: "No matter what purpose he wrote this letter, it is difficult for His Majesty to not know it. He should keep a low profile when he first took office. Now that he has a huge contrast between the two, it will definitely make Your Majesty alert, and Your Majesty will deliberately find fault... Don't think that Zhang Yuan's reuse is just a whim of his majesty. Your Majesty is still very sure of Zhang Yuan's loyalty and ability to do things."

Yun Liu thought for a while, "Sir, I'm optimistic that Zhang Yuan will take the position again?"

Chen Xidao: "It doesn't matter who comes to power. If I said I would have been involved in it before, now I would rather be a bystander... I should thank Zhang Yong for his reminder, who let me know how unpopular I am now. Choosing to retire is the best response."

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Chen Xi was still on his way south, and Nanjing had already learned the news that Chen Xi was coming first, and it was another slight shadow.

Nanjing officials and honorary officials have long experienced Chen Xi's strength. Xu Qiu's previous experience shows that Chen Xi will not treat the powerful and powerful, and even the methods are extremely insidious and vicious. In recent years, the ministers and officials who have committed crimes are very worried that Chen Xi will launch a purge movement in the officialdom.

Tang Yin wrote a letter to Chen Xi, expressing his concerns about the matter.

"...Sir, with Mr. Tang's intention, it is almost impossible to complete the task of purging the Jiangnan officialdom at this time. Mr. Tang has been in Jiangnan for nearly two years, and the atmosphere here has not changed, and Mr. Tang has no choice but to do anything."

Yunliu had admired Tang Yin before because Tang Yin had done many sensational events with Chen Xi, but in the past year, Tang Yin has acted very mediocre and acted mediocre when Chen Xi placed high expectations. This is also related to Chen Xi's failure to mention Tang Yin.

Chen Xidao: "Tang Yin was just starting out. If any young man from a noble family came from a noble family, he would have been captured by sugar-coated shells long ago. It is rare for him to stick to the bottom line and gradually advance political, economic and military reforms."

In Yunliu's opinion, Tang Yin failed in his work, but he never thought that Chen Xi would have such a high evaluation of Tang Yin.

Chen Xi carefully read Tang Yin's letter and sighed: "Tang Yin now knows where the shortcomings of the Jiangnan officialdom are, but unfortunately his background is not deep enough. Not everyone in the Jiangnan officialdom can use the knife. Now he does not have the ability to lead the party."

Yun Liu said: "The Lord seems to be too demanding on Mr. Tang."

"Yeah?"

Chen Xi mentioned Chen Xi, and the solemn expression on her face relieved, and said with a smile, "I am not asking him too much, but his potential has not been fully stimulated. He was restricted in his work before, but now that I am here, will there be a chance for him to show his strength?"

Yun Liu was puzzled: "Sir, do you want to help him?"

In Yunliu's view, since Chen Xi has arrived in Jiangnan, he can completely solve the accumulated problems in Jiangnan's officialdom by himself, and there is no need for Tang Yin to do it.

But now it is obvious that Chen Xi pushed Tang Yin to the table, Yun Liu can only understand that Chen Xi deliberately helped Tang Yin.

Chen Xi smiled and said, "It's not certain who can help anyone! I was indifferent to him before, but I just put some pressure on him. Now it seems that pressure alone is not enough to solve the problem, so it's better to work with him. The restructuring of the Jiangnan army has been basically completed, and even Xu Qi has retreated behind the scenes. I really can't think of anything else that can prevent me and him from completing the matter."

Yun Liu said: "Actually... the adults can complete the matter by themselves."

Chen Xi shook his head: "With Tang Yin here, there will be hope in the future of the Ming Dynasty... Tang Yin's path is extremely difficult now. Compared with his achievements in poetry and painting, his talent in politics is not inferior to ordinary people. I am very optimistic about him!"

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Tang Yin soon received a reply from Chen Xi.

Tang Yin, who stayed in Nanjing, was originally very confused. As an official from a juren, he was not very optimistic about his future. He was in a high position and was ordered by the emperor to carry out military and political reforms. Behind him was Chen Xi, the current governor, who fully supported him. He felt that he was under great pressure.

This time, he hoped that Chen Xi could give some constructive suggestions and let him point out the direction for his future work.

However, in his reply, Chen Xi was just perfunctory as before. He seemed to be very encouraged by him. It would be better to say that he would leave everything to him and let him handle it himself.

He seemed to have a very trust in him but did not help anything.

"Mr. Tang, the six officials from Nanjing met to invite you to the mansion to have a drink... You said you didn't get out of sick before, and it has been a month since then, and it is not a solution to delay it." The staff next to you reminded.

Tang Yin didn't want to find an aide for himself, but the rules in the officialdom were that he had to support him when he had social engagements. Otherwise, many things would be distorted and nothing could be done at all.

The staff in front of him had an indescribable relationship with the major families in Nanjing. Tang Yin cooperated with the acting and obviously wanted to tell the people in the Nanjing officialdom that he was pretending to be sick and did not want to come out to face the trouble.

Tang Yin said: "Where are there any delays when you get sick? If you don't recover, you have to continue to recuperate. At least wait until Secretary Chen comes."

The staff asked in confusion: "Can Lord Shen still cure his illness?"

Tang Yin nodded: "That's natural... Before Chen Shangshu became an official, he was proficient in the art of Qihuang. You are too ignorant, right?"

The staff member smiled and said, "Even if he can really cure his illness, he will not cure Lord Tang's heart disease."

"That's not necessarily true."

Tang Yin said, "When people arrive, any disease can be eradicated... Shangshu Chen's ability not only cures the body, but also cures the ills of the officialdom. Look at the Nanjing court, the officials who do not care about tomorrow's affairs, and never care about the suffering of the people? I will just help them, find Shangshu Chen, take their pulse and relieve the stubborn disease."

The staff smiled bitterly: "Mr. Tang is really good at laughing."

Tang Yin snorted coldly: "Whether you are laughing or not, you will know when Secretary Chen comes. They can be perfunctory to me, but they can only accept the orders of Secretary Chen...."

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Chenxi is still on the way, and many people have already flocked to Yangzhou to wait, preparing to arrange daily life for Chenxi.

People in the Nanjing officialdom and military system are afraid of Chen Xi, especially now that the emperor ignores court affairs, Chen Xi's status in court is even more prominent.

Unfortunately, those who were waiting for the greeting in Yangzhou were destined to be disappointed. Chen Xi did not enter the city. Taking advantage of the night to protect him, the fleet crossed the Yangzhou section of the canal, entered the river and joined the navy, drove directly to the new city, without any intention of taking office in Nanjing.

"What's going on?" Sui Liansheng, the Minister of Rites in Nanjing, ran to Tang Yin to ask about the situation, and they all thought that Tang Yin would know Chen Xi's whereabouts very well.

Tang Yin said: "Before Shangshu Chen arrived, I sent someone to ask. The feedback I received did not include where he went next. Shangshu Chen passed through Yangzhou City and did not enter, so he must have gone to the city to the east. Isn't it more convenient to go there if you have something to do?"

Sui Liansheng said: "Is Brother Bohu very angry?"

Perhaps Sui Liansheng heard the resistance in Tang Yin's words and asked curiously. He regarded Chen Xi as Tang Yin's backer and did not understand why Tang Yin had such a big reaction.

Tang Yin said: "Shangshu Chen came with the emperor's order. He could not interfere with his work in Nanjing. As for where he went, he is clear now. If you have any questions, you don't have to come here to ask. If you involve court affairs, you can ask for instructions from Shangshu Chen or submit a memorial."

"Bohu misunderstood." Sui Liansheng explained, "I think you have been very close to Shen Zhongtang and want you to help me ask about the situation. Since you don't want to get involved, who will force me? I'm leaving, and if there is any news, I'll let you know... In fact, it's a good thing that he doesn't come to Nanjing."

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Tang Yin felt that what Sui Liansheng said was "heartfelt words".

Chen Xi’s absence from Nanjing is indeed a great thing for the Nanjing officialdom, but it is not so lucky for Tang Yin. He began to worry about what he should do if Chen Xi didn’t come.

At this moment, Tang Yin received news that Chenxi had arrived in Xincheng. This was the first time Chenxi helped Zhu Houzhao to calm the riots of the sea and borders, and he had no plans to leave again in a short period of time.

Tang Yin quickly sent someone to send a message to Chen Xi, wanting to "invit" Chen Xi back to Nanjing, but after being sent out, he has not received any reply. At this time, it has been nearly the end of the year. Tang Yin received an imperial edict from Zhu Houzhao, asking him, the Minister of War in Nanjing, to be diligent and finish the unfinished errands quickly.

The emperor put pressure on him, which was more like a "stimulus" of Tang Yin after Chen Xi arrived in Jiangnan.

At this time, Chen Xi entered the new city, and the city lord's mansion had been newly decorated. After entering the city, it only took a simple handover and the military and political power in the city was successfully obtained. Some old subordinates also came to him to obey orders, and the yamen arranged by the court were useless.
To be continued...