Civil officials are a very strange group. When they are in politics, they sharpen their heads and rush upwards, and they will stand on the political arena at all costs. However, when they really reach the top, they can sometimes let go of their power and turn back to their hometown to farm.

Although most civil officials have seized a lot of wealth and social resources during their ten or decades of being officials, there are really people who can give up this power and hang it freely.

For example, the former Xiang Xiang Huan and now Xiang Xiang.

Of course, their respective families have a considerable family business, especially great scholars like Zhang Qu. After returning to their hometown, they may be more popular than in the capital, and at least they will not worry about economic problems.

Logically speaking, Zhang Qu has basically reached the peak of his ministers in his life, and his fame and status have reached the extreme. At this time, he retired freely and could return to his hometown to enjoy his old age. However, this prime minister, who had been prime minister for more than ten years in the Dajin court, was still somewhat worried about the subsequent direction of the court.

Otherwise he would not have invited Li Xin to pass the mansion.

Seeing Li Xin's appearance, Zhang Qu knew something. He frowned and thought for a long time, and finally shook his head helplessly: "When Emperor Wu fought to Jimen Pass, he no longer advanced north. The late emperor reigned for 19 years and did not step out of Jimen Pass. The northern border has always been defensive, and the Yuwen tribes did not make any big moves to provoke my great Jin Dynasty. Why......... "

He only said this, and then didn't continue.

Li Xin stood up from the seat and bowed to Zhang Qu, "If Haoran Gong wants to leave Beijing, remember to know about Li Xin, Li Xin will give Haoran Gong one."

In this era, transportation is extremely backward, and Zhang Qu's hometown is far away from the capital. If nothing unexpected happens, this time the separation will be basically a farewell, so Li Xin will naturally give him one.

Zhang Qu nodded happily and said, "I will definitely notify Mr. Li when the time comes."

"There are still many things to do in the Ministry of War at home. If Haoran Gong had nothing else, Li Xin would say goodbye first."

Zhang Qu nodded and said, "I'm going to see Mr. Li."

As he said that, the two of them walked towards the gate of Zhang Mansion together. While walking on the road, Zhang Qu explained to Li Xin: "Mr. Li, you are the best person in the court and speak on His Majesty's side. This northern expedition is beyond stopping, but if Mar. Li realizes something wrong, he will ask Mar. Li to act as the people of the Great Jin Dynasty and stop His Majesty."

Li Xin's face was solemn.

"Don't worry, Haoran Gong, I can save it."

The Zhang Mansion is far less than Li Xin’s Jing'an Marquis Mansion. The two of them had already reached the door when they spoke. Before leaving, Li Xin carefully glanced at the Zuo Pushe and said, "Haoran Gong, who will take over your squad after you retire..."

Zhang Qu was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "This depends on the holy intention. You and I should not speculate."

In fact, it is easy to guess the candidates. There are five prime ministers in three or three. Zhang Qu has left. After Zhang Qu leaves, one person will add them, but this person cannot become Zuo Pushe. In other words, the position that Zhang Qu has vacated must have one of the four prime ministers to be replaced.

Maybe Old Man Zhang had a little idea, but it was not convenient to tell Li Xin.

Li Xin narrowed his eyes, and was not annoyed, but continued to ask: "Who is the one who fills the gap and enters the three provinces to worship the minister?"

Zhang Qu blinked and smiled bitterly, "I guess that he should be the left minister of the Ministry of Rites."

The great scholars of the Xie family in Shanyin emerged. A few years ago, a famous scholar named Xie moved to Beijing to serve as an official. Although he was only a side branch of the Xie family in Shanyin, he had already become the position of the Left Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

Li Xin's expression changed slightly.

The power of the Shanyin Xie family in the court has become increasingly large. If there are Xie family members who are worshipping the prime minister, then the power of this descendant clan will be unprecedentedly huge.

It can even be said to be the first descendant since the founding of the Jin Dynasty.

Thinking of this, Li Xin muttered a little in his heart. He couldn't understand what the current emperor was trying to value the Xie family so much.

However, these things are not something he, the Minister of War, should be inquired about. Li Xin bowed to Zhang Qu and said in a deep voice: "Haoran Gong stays there, Li Xin will go back first."

Zhang Qu raised his hand to call Li Xin, and smiled and said, "Since I entered the officialdom, I have always heard that Duke Ye is famous, but I have to face him. Marquis Li is a disciple of Duke Ye. Can I recommend him? I want to meet Duke Ye before leaving Beijing."

Duke Chen Ye Sheng can be said to be the national idol of the Great Jin Dynasty.

Forty years ago, when Ye Sheng returned from the Northern Zhou Dynasty, Zhang Qu had just entered the official position as a Jinshi and could not meet Ye Sheng at all. Later, Ye Sheng had worked in the Grand Governor's Office for more than ten years, so he resigned from office. At that time, Zhang Qu had just climbed to the position of the doctor of the six ministries and had no chance to meet him.

Later, when this Haoran Gong successfully became the prime minister, Ye Sheng had been closed to the door to thank the guests for many years. There was no special reason, and he was not very embarrassed to see Ye Sheng.

Upon hearing this, Li Xin glanced at Zhang Qu's sincere face and whispered: "Haoran Gong... the teacher's body is not very comfortable, I'm afraid it's not very convenient."

Zhang Qu's face was solemn.

"Then I should visit you even more."

"I am preparing for the past few days, so I bring some things to visit Duke Ye. I have to see him anyway."

This old man is still the left prime minister of the dynasty. If he wants to see Ye Sheng, he can actually go directly to the Ye family to submit a visit. Most of the reason why he said to Li Xin was that he was just polite.

In desperation, Li Xin could only lower his head and said, "Haoran Gong is free."

Finally, he left the Zhang Mansion.

While riding on Mo Zhi's horse, Li Xin was still thinking about the impact of Zhang Qu's resignation.

This Haoran left openly and would have a large piece of power for the civil servants in the court. Li Xin was unable to fight for this piece, but he had to stare with his eyes wide and keep everything in his heart.

When he returned to the Jing'an Marquis Mansion, Zhao Jianzheng from the Military Equipment Supervisor had been waiting for Li Xin in the study for a long time. After seeing Li Xin coming back, he immediately stood up and clasped his fists at Li Xin deeply.

"The official has met Mr. Li."

Li Xin glanced at him lightly.

"Have the accounts settled clearly?"

"It's clear."

Zhao Jianzheng lowered his head and said, "The warehouse has a total of 10,000 pairs of armor, 20,000 standard long swords, and 50,000 arrows. According to the military weapon supervisor's low base, it costs 1.37,600 stalemates."

Speaking of this, he handed out a list from his sleeve and said respectfully: "This is a colleague from the Military Equipment Supervisor. He did not sleep all night last night. Please check it out."

Li Xin reached out to take the list, took a lazy look, then threw it aside, and said, "Jiangwei is ready to load the vehicle and hand it over to the Yulinwei to escort the Northern Xinjiang."

"In addition to these, we have to make so many things and escort them to the northern Xinjiang batch by batch."

Anyway, the money was not from him, Li Xin, but the expenses of the court, so he didn't feel sorry for him at all when he spent it.

The voice of the Marquis Jing'an was lazy.

"As for money, go to the warehouse in the backyard by yourself. Remember not to move too much. The money in the warehouse is calculated. If you lose one cent, you will have to pay for it."

Zhao De smiled and said with a respectful tone.
Chapter completed!