It is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge.

Xu Jie had a deep understanding of this sentence. This short scholar from Huating, Songjiang, may be the most stubborn person in this country.

But forbearance does not mean cowardice, forbearance does not mean submissiveness, and forbearance does not mean being beaten down.

Since Xia Yan's death, Yan Song has been in charge of the cabinet for ten years. He is as fierce as Li Mo dismissed from office and returned home. He is as talented as Yang Bo, who refuses to return to the court. However, from beginning to end, Xu Jie has always been a banner against the Yan Party.

Although the flag is a little small, the flagpole is crooked...

At the beginning of this year, the Yan Party used the Beijing Procuratorate to defeat Xu Jie's party. In this extremely unfavorable situation, Xu Jie skillfully made the habit of turtle hunching his head.

But in this extremely unfavorable situation, Xu Jie did not do nothing.

The reason is very simple. It is not what Xu Jie wants to do, but what he needs to do.

As the only big boss in the court who could barely compete with Yan Song, his accomplices needed him to do something, countless disciples and old friends, and those censors needed him to do something, and most importantly, what Emperor Jiajing needed him to do.

Emperor Jiajing was accustomed to playing with people's hearts and controlling the court with the technique of weighing the matter. So, if Xu Jie couldn't or was unwilling to do something, why should he sit in the position of the second auxiliary of the cabinet?

The same is true for those censors and Xu Jie's party-bad disciples. The second assistant of the cabinet took over as the chief minister of the cabinet as usual. If you do nothing... why should you take over as the chief minister of the cabinet in the future?

Therefore, in late October, the military department wrote a letter to the chief clerk to propose a new Fujian governor. The court talked a lot, but Emperor Jiajing and Yan Song never made any statement, and Xu Jie stood up in mid-November.

"Wu Weixi..." Emperor Jiajing sat upright on the cushion and looked at the people in front of him with a smile.

It was proposed that Wu Baipeng be transferred to the first Fujian governor Xu Jie, who looked at his nose and his heart and seemed to hear nothing, and Xu Wei, who had a expressionless face but twitched slightly at the corners of his eyes.

It’s really complicated and hard to say... Even though Emperor Jiajing has been in power for more than 30 years and has faced countless political turmoils, he has to sigh, it’s really chaotic!

Hu Zongxian, the governor of Zhejiang, who had the most authority in the southeast, was from Yan Song. Xu Jie successively blocked his followers to the southeast several times in the same year, but unfortunately he was defeated again and again, so that Hu Zongxian surrounded Yan Song and took office.

After Hu Zongxian was promoted to the Governor of Zhejiang, he ordered him to step down as governor of Zhejiang in order to divide his authority. This position should have been Xu Jie... He had no choice but to kill Li Mo from the slanting assassin, and Ruan E grabbed the governor of Zhejiang.

The three giants in the southeast anti-Japanese war, except for the Zhejiang Governor and the Zhejiang Governor, were the only ones left in Zhejiang... Originally, everyone agreed that they should be Xu Jie's people, but Qian Yuan was killed this time.

But Qian Yuan is Xu Jie's grandson-in-law... Everyone in the hall between the Qian family and the Xu family knew it well, but it was not circulated in the capital.

In the eyes of many people, the situation in the southeast is very similar to that in the DPRK. The most important and highest position in Zhejiang Governor General was captured by Yan Song, but Xu Jie, the second-ranked governor of the cabinet, won the second-ranked governor of Zhejiang, and even let his grandson-in-law take action to grab the third-ranked governor of Zhejiang.

So, the current situation is that Hu Zongxian is Yan Song's man, Wu Baipeng is Qian Yuan's man... and now Xu Jie wants to kick Wu Baipeng to Fujian.

However, the reasons Xu Jie gave were sufficient.

Wu Baipeng was both civil and military, and had military achievements in Yangzhou, Jiaxing and Shaoxing, and had rich experience in Japanese pirates. He also had a long history in Zhejiang. He was the best candidate for the governor of Fujian.

Xu Wei's face became increasingly ugly. In his opinion, Xu Jie, the immortal, was cutting off the firewood from the bottom of the pot. He could not get Zhan Cai back to Beijing, and then cut off Zhan Cai's most important aid in the southeast.

Qian Yuan set up a city in Zhenhai to trade, and many of them rely on Wu Baipeng for help. This is so miserable... But it is so miserable that I have to take a look.

What to look at?

Of course it depends on who takes over as the governor of Zhejiang.

"Wu Weixi was a genius, defeated Japanese pirates many times, and was unparalleled in integrity. Although the Yangzhou victory was rewarded but was not rewarded, he was later promoted to the governor of Zhejiang for aiding Tongxiang." Xu Jie made a statement, "There is no such person as Wu Weixi, who is familiar with everything in the southeast in the two capitals, is actually the best candidate for the governor of Fujian."

Emperor Jiajing's eyes fell on Yan Song, "Only?"

Yan Song replied skillfully: "The old minister only wants to hide the holy intention."

"Wu Weixi, Wu Weixi..." Emperor Jiajing raised his finger and tapped Yu Ruyi in his hand, "Who will take over as the governor of Zhejiang?"

Xu Wei's eyes became sharper, and he stared at Xu Jie tightly... This is the most critical.

Xu Jie did not advance rashly, but bowed: "Who will take over as the governor of Zhejiang? When Yuan Fu makes suggestions, Your Majesty will choose it."

This winter is a bit difficult. This is the first time Yan Song, who is old, has come to Xiyuan in more than half a month. When he hears this, he can't help but scold him... Damn, Xu Huting is really a spirit. I still want Hu Zongxian to serve as the governor of Zhejiang!

There were several people in the hall, and Xu Wei was a little confused, but Emperor Jiajing, Yan Song, and even Huang Jin, who served on the side, felt like a mirror. Xu Jie drove Wu Baipeng to Fujian, and this position could not fall into the hands of others... Do you really think that Xu Jie is giving advice for state affairs?!

Whether it is for the checks and balances of power in the southeast or for the checks and balances of power in the court, this position may only be Xu Jie's people. This is a political rule and a political tacit understanding.

Last year, Ruan E was escorted to Beijing. Originally, the position of governor of Zhejiang should have been Xu Jie, but the Southeast was really badly harmed by Japanese pirates at that time, and they were defeated one after another. Emperor Jiajing was very furious and asked Qian Yuan directly and introduced Wu Baipeng, who should have been promoted to governor of Zhejiang.

In this case, Emperor Jiajing acquiesced and Yan Song also agreed that the Zhejiang inspector was reserved for Xu Jie.

But unexpectedly, Qian Yuan was like a divine weapon falling from the sky, and he grabbed the Zhejiang inspector at the cost of breaking the road to the Hanlin Academy.

Now that Xu Hai is defeated and died, Wang Zhi surrenders, the two Zhejiang provinces are about to be pacified, and the Southeast must restore the rules of checks and balances.

Yan Song took a few breaths of heavy breaths. Huang Jin brought a stool over at the gesture of Emperor Jiajing, and brought another cup of hot tea to warm Yan Song's hands.

After taking a sip of tea, Yan Song then spoke, "Wang Gao, the Right Minister of the Ministry of War, was once the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue in Nanjing, and the governor of the grain transportation. He is also familiar with all things in the southeast."

Xu Wei recalled briefly and immediately remembered that Wang Gao was a Jinshi in the second year of Jiajing, and Xu Jie's party in the same year. In the 34th year of Jiajing, when Xu Jie and Li Mo were still in harmony, he once tried to recommend Wang Gao to take over as the governor of Zhejiang.

In fact, there were only four governors of Zhejiang and Zhi in this life, and there were five governors of time and space. The one that was the one that was Wang Gao, who was the Minister of Revenue in Nanjing at the time. Unfortunately, he had not arrived in Hangzhou on the way. The situation in the court suddenly changed. Zhao Wenhua submitted a memorial and Hu Zongxian grabbed the governor of Zhejiang and Zhi, which started his legendary experience of mixed praise and criticism.

Emperor Jiajing thought about it for a while and sighed and waved his hand.

Everyone stood up and bowed one by one with Huang Jin's eyes. Xu Jie diligently supported Yan Song and walked forward slowly. Xu Wei behind him was thinking... If the sky was dark, the two old men fell to death and fell to death.

Old but not dead is a thief, two old thieves!

Back at Suiyuan, Xu Jie took the teacup handed over by Sun Jian and drank it all, signaled Sun Jian to pour another cup, shook his head and said, "If nothing unexpected happened, Wu Weixi was transferred to the governor of Fujian at that time."

Tao Dalin blinked, "This suggestion is quite appropriate, and Wu Weixi is indeed the best candidate."

"It's true, but Zhan Cai..." Chen Younian sighed: "There are many letters in the hometown, and Brother Duanfu was also heard of it during his mourning period. Zhan Cai set up a city in Zhenhai to trade, and there was a lot of noise. Now the censor of Zhongke Dao is ready to move..."

Xian Da nodded repeatedly and added: "On the surface, it is calm, but there is a connection in private."

All the people present were from Southeastern families. They all knew that Wu Baipeng and Qian Yuan had made friends in Suzhou back then. Although they didn’t meet much, they had a deep affection and loyalty. It was Qian Yuan’s support that Wu Baipeng was promoted to the governor of Zhejiang.

With Wu Baipeng here, Qian Yuan has a lot of room to use his methods in the southeast, but Wu Baipeng left...

Sun Jian handed the newly poured tea to Xu Wei and whispered: "The most important thing is, who is the one who took over as the governor of Zhejiang?"

"Not bad!" Sun Ying was excited, "I remember that it was Hu Ruzhen who served as the governor of Zhejiang at the beginning. If Hu Ruzhen was still alive, it would be pretty good."

Xu Wei took a sip of tea and said expressionlessly: "It is recommended to the right assistant minister of the Ministry of War to meet the prince."

After a while of silence, Sun Jian asked, "It's a foregone conclusion?"

"Your Majesty has not yet selected the letter." Xu Wei swallowed his saliva, "What is wrong with Tan Zili in terms of military merits and qualifications... to show his talents... and do you not understand whether you can avoid relatives if you choose a talent?!"

A few days ago, Qian Yuan sent a secret letter to Beijing, ordering the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang to stay in the same position, and the governor of Zhejiang remained unmoved.

Wu Dui, who had not spoken, shook his head slightly and said, "Wen Chang, this matter... Zhan Cai is indifferent, and he must have a certain plan in his heart."

"Zhancai has always expected everything he faces and is not bad in the past few years, and he is always ready for it and prepared well... Zhan will not expect what we want."

"Zhan Cai acts in secret with military tactics, and is well versed in the three flavors of military tactics..."

Wu Dui finally stroked his beard and said, "We'd better wait and see what's going on."

Xu Wei snorted, "What can I do if I don't wait and see what happens? I don't have the qualifications to interfere with it!"

The matter soon ended, and the first Fujian governor and the candidate to succeed Zhejiang governor were released at the same time.

The previous one did not leave everyone's speculation. Zhejiang Governor Wu Baipeng was transferred to Fujian Governor and worked as a full-time Japanese attack.

But the latter one was shocking, not Wang Gao, the Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of War. Zhao Zhenji, who was promoted to the Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue of Nanjing a month ago, was transferred to the Deputy Censor of Nanjing and the Governor of Zhejiang as the Minister of Guanglu Temple in Nanjing.

After the news came out, all the yamen in the capital were talking about it. Lu Shusheng, the Imperial College Priest, smiled. He was rarely released to Qian's house after the yamen.

The father-in-law, who had always been stern, came to the door with no problem, and Qian Zheng suspiciously welcomed Lu Shusheng in and asked a few words anxiously.

"Meng Jing is a minister of the country." Lu Shu laughed and said, "Hold the heart and keep the right one, be upright and have a mouth, and you will always be exposed when you encounter something, and you cannot hide your dirt."

Qian Zheng pulled the corner of his mouth, "I cherish the Duke of Dazhou is not good at military affairs..."

"Now that the Japanese stricken in Zhejiang are gradually resuming, and rest and recuperation is the priority. This is the opportunity for Meng Jing to show his strength." Lu Shusheng waved his hand and said, "I will wait for a few years and return to the court. I will be an important official in the country... At that time, Yan Fenyi should have retired. There is no precedent for an 80-year-old man to hold politics in this dynasty."

Qian Zheng didn't know what he should say... Lu Shusheng and Zhao Zhenji were very friendly.

Zhao Zhenji was a Jinshi in the 14th year of Jiajing. In the same year as Qian Zheng, he selected Shuji to be admitted to the Hanlin Academy. Three years later, he took leave to return to his hometown to study.

In the 20th year of Jiajing, the northwest border was in turmoil. Zhao Zhenji regained his position as deputy envoy to Lanzhou as the deputy envoy. He was enthroned by the Marquis of Longping. After returning to Beijing, he returned to Hanlin.

Lu Shusheng was the Huiyuan period in the 20th year of Jiajing. He chose Shuji and had close contacts with Zhao Zhenji in the Hanlin Academy. Even if he returned home to mourn his mother, he would have had letters.

Although Lu Shusheng was not good at politics, he was not blind and found his son-in-law's strange expression that he wanted to speak but stopped.

Just as he was about to ask clearly, the footsteps came, Lu Shusheng turned his head and looked, Xu Wei, who was as dark as the bottom of a pot, strode in and said, "I have sent a secret letter to go south. This time it's bad, it's the guy Zhao Dazhou!"

"Long Wen!" Qian Zheng shouted lightly.

"Oh...Pingquan Gong." Xu Wei bowed.

Lu Shusheng waved his hand and frowned and said, "Send a secret letter to the south... is Zhan Cai?"

"Yes." Xu Wei didn't know that Lu Shusheng and Zhao Zhenji had a friendship, and complained: "It seems that Huating had planned it for a long time. How could he not know the relationship between Zhao Dazhou and Zhan Cai..."

Lu Shusheng's anger gradually arose, "Zhao Mengjing is famous all over the world, so Zhan dares to disrespect him?"

"Hahaha..." Xu Wei's face was twisted, "Famous and famous all over the world...... He Zhao Dazhou is innocent and shameless. Is this reputation spread all over the world?!"

Qian Zheng has a headache, his nephew!

Those who should draw a clear line, such as Yan Donglou, Dongfen, and Hu Zongxian, all had a close relationship with him, and even often played numb together when they were in Beijing.

You should know that although the Yan Party is in great power now, everyone and even Yan Song themselves know that Yan Song will be infamous for thousands of years in history books.

And those who stood opposite Yan Song... Li Mo disliked Qian Yuan back then. He had just entered Beijing and beaten his future father-in-law to death. He became a relative of Xu Jie but was separated from his appearance. Even Zhao Zhenji, who had not been in court for a long time, was in a state of trouble.
To be continued...