If it weren't for the fear of affecting his image and status in Emperor Longqing's mind, Gao Gong would have clenched his fists and started fighting Xu Wei. You bastard... Even if you want to do something, you can't do it so publicly, and you still don't follow the rules!

No wonder Qian Yuan’s friendship between life and death is a feather!

Indeed, Wang Chonggu was the first person selected by Gao Gong. He had worked in the Southeast for a long time and was knowledgeable about military affairs. He was Yang Bo's brother-in-law and the uncle of Zhang Siwei.

He looked up at Emperor Longqing, and Gao Gong collapsed from his teeth, "I asked the Ministry of War, Yang Wei asked to recommend the former governor of Zhejiang and the governor of Fujian and Jiangxi, Hu Zongxian, to recover, Hu Ruzhen has experienced war for a long time and has wiped out the Japanese trespass, and will surely make new contributions."

Xu Wei shut up and looked at Gao Gong with a strange look... He once heard Qian Yuan say that Gao Gong appreciated Hu Zongxian very much, and Hu Zongxian and the Southeast are well aware of the secrets... Therefore, Qian Yuan has done his tricks and must not let Hu Zongxian recover.

"Hu Zongxian?" Emperor Longqing's eyes narrowed and he slapped the table suddenly, "No!"

The hall fell into silence. This was the first time Emperor Longqing refused Gao Gong directly, and he was in a posture without hesitation.

Gao Gong's eyes were confused, then his face turned pale and he was a little at a loss... For ten years, in Prince Yu's mansion, Gao Gong has always said whatever he said. Even after Emperor Longqing ascended the throne, he still maintained his original attitude towards Gao Gong. Even if he wanted to reject Gao Gong, he would use gentle means and never refusal in person.

Xu Wei, who was standing beside him, was thinking in his mind, what pit Qian Yuan had dug for Hu Zongxian... His Majesty was so angry.

If Qian Yuan hadn't spoken righteously, Emperor Longqing might not have accused of letting Hu Zongxian escape unscrupulously, but he would never have used Hu Zongxian again.

Last year, Suiyuan stood up for Hu Zongxian and finally tried to ensure that he was dismissed from office and returned home. Gao Gong, who did not say a word that day, noticed something strange... In fact, Gao Gong's students and Hu Zongxian had been in contact with each other, and Hu Zongxian also intended to use Gao Gong to restore his life.

Others don’t know, but Hu Zongxian knew it. The gap between him and Qian Yuan was too big, so he would never be able to get back to Suiyuan... He was not yet fifty years old, so he was trapped in the countryside?

Therefore, when Wang Bengu’s impeachment memorial mentioned that Wang Zhi fled to the sea and the Japanese disaster in the southeast resurfaced, Gao Gong first selected Wang Bengu and Hu Zongxian as the alternative.

He didn't expect that Qian Yuan had dug a hole for Hu Zongxian in front of Emperor Longqing half a year ago, and this time he fell into it with Gao Gong.

Emperor Longqing forced himself to suppress his dissatisfaction in his patience and whispered: "Master Gao, the battle report has not arrived, it is really inappropriate to transfer the generals in the last battle, and I don't know if the war will start. If the war starts, it will take a long time to go through the battle formation and we can stabilize the situation. We will discuss this later."

Gao Gong knew that the situation was wrong today, so he did not dare to oppose it again, and said: "Although Qian Zhancai left Beijing early, it may not be too late. Wang Bengu's memorial mentioned that Wang Zhi fled to the sea on June 1st, and the next day he joined the Zhejiang Governor Hou Ruliang to agree to summon the troops of the two Zhejiangs, transfer the Wusong Navy, and the two Zhejiang Navy to jointly fight, and the war retribution will arrive in Beijing soon."

Wang Bengu, Qian Yuan, Hou Ruliang... From these names, Xu Wei heard something, turned around and looked at Gao Gong, and the two of them looked at each other thoughtfully.

These two are outstanding figures in the civil service group. Compared with Emperor Longqing, they are far behind.

In the southeast, the Japanese turmoil and continuous wars, the government army could not control it. The court set up a governor of Zhejiang and Zhili, and a large amount of resources were tilted to the southeast. In this case, Yan Song firmly suppressed Xu Jie with Hu Zongxian. Before the Japanese turmoil subsided, Xu Jie had almost no power to fight back during the party struggle.

If the Southeast falls into war again, Gao Gong will never allow the power to dominate the war to fall into Xu Jie and Sui Yuan's hands.

"It may not be too late." Xu Wei suddenly spoke, "If Zhan just arrived in Zhejiang and controlled the army as the Minister of War, he would be unable to afford a great war."

"If Zhan Cai is as slandered as the traitors in the court, he should watch the enemy coldly, and even wait until the official army is defeated before taking over, and even some people will raise the thief to respect themselves."

"Please ask Your Majesty to send the secret spy on the Jinyiwei to Ningbo. If you can make a move, please ask Your Majesty to correct his reputation."

What kind of treacherous party, what kind of slander, what kind of reputation are?... Emperor Longqing grinned, and Gao Gong gritted his teeth when he heard it.

Gao Gong has been in charge of the government for more than a year, and has also served as the Minister of Rites, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Personnel who obeyed his orders. He was arrogant and domineering. Few people dared to confront him in person. Today, Xu Wei repeatedly criticized him. He was ruthless in his heart. Don't be caught by me, otherwise...

It's not over yet. Xu Wei turned his head to look at Gao Gong, "I remember that the governor of Shaoxing Guo Zhong is a Gao family in-laws. Gao Ge Lao can also inquire about it."

Emperor Longqing nodded slightly. No matter what, at least Xu Wei's words were open and selfless, but Gao Gong...

However, Emperor Longqing was so kind that he kept a smile: "A few days ago, a censor impeached Yan Song and his son, and the Yan family presented the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival". Master Gao and Wenchang were both knowledgeable and talented, so why not taste it together?"

Gao Gong refused stereotypedly, but did not get up and leave, but waited silently for something.

Emperor Longqing was a little at a loss, but Xu Wei bit his lip desperately for fear of laughing. What is Gao Gong afraid of...

"Ahem, I'm lucky to be summoned by Your Majesty today, so I'm interested in enjoying the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival"." Xu Wei smiled and said, "By the way, will you accompany Your Majesty to play two games of Go later?"

"I have heard of the long-term literary master for a long time, so I have to show my mercy."

"How dare you be called a saint? But it's really much better than Zhan Cai."

Gao Gong looked at this scene with a dark face as if it were a pot.

Xu Wei was able to be a lucky minister with a down-face, but Gao Gong never thought of taking this path.

"Three people play chess, the winner continues, and the loser leaves the table." Xu Wei said while scooping out a bowl of mung bean soup, "Ge Lao Gao, please hand over the box. That is the smoothie brought by Xiaguan today...Ge Lao Gao, don't leave!"

Gao Gong was really worried that Xu Wei and Emperor Longqing were together alone, but after hearing this, they had to leave even if they didn't leave... Otherwise, if it was spread, he and Xu Wei would be charmed... Xu Jie might be able to bear it and even willing to take the blame, but Gao Gong refused.

Emperor Longqing took two sips of mung bean soup and sighed: "It was Master Gao who recommended Zhan Cai for me back then, but I didn't expect that the two of them are now as powerful as water and fire..."

"It's not Zhan Cai alone. Chen Yiqin, Yin Shidan, Hu Zhengmeng... all of them are not in good terms with Gao Xinzheng." Xu Wei muttered: "It's just Zhang Juzheng, Zhang Siwei... I can't let Zhan Cai and Suiyuan join Gaoge's disciples, right?"
Chapter completed!