Chapter 150 Old Xu, you don’t really want to retire, do you? (Subscribe)

I saw everyone in front of me retreat.

The inner hall was empty.

Jiajing turned and looked at Lu Fang.

Lu Fang immediately knelt on the ground.

"Master, I am guilty!"

Jiajing's eyes turned gloomy: "After eating a little and drinking a little, you forgot the rules?"

Lu Fang lowered her head and said, "My Lord, I dare not forget your rules."

Jiajing sighed, his face returned to normal, and he said quietly, "You still know the rules. Keep an eye on Changping's affairs for me. If there is no fault, I won't report it. But if that kid takes the wrong path or does something bad, let me know."

Lu Fang lowered his head again.

"My slave takes orders."

Jiajing leaned back, his eyes becoming long and distant.

"The river theory? Humph! I don't care if it's a big river or a big river, the source is water from the sky!
You keep a close eye on him for me, and let this kid walk steadily on his current path, so that the water from these rivers can flow into the fertile fields on both sides!"

Lu Fang prostrated himself on the ground, his mind tense.

He spoke again.

"This servant will obey the master's command!"

……

Outside the Wanshou Palace.

No one knew what Lu Fang, who was in charge of all matters in the inner court, experienced after they left.

After leaving Wanshou Palace, Yuan Wei still supported Old Yan and rushed back to Wenyuan Pavilion.

The Minister of Revenue Gao Yao and the Minister of War Yang Bo were to return to their respective ministries.

However, Yan Shaoting and Gao Gong were walking out of the West Garden.

The two walked for a while, speaking to each other in silence.

When they were almost at the palace gate.

Gao Gongcai was the first to break the silence: "Last night, Wuguan came back and mentioned that you wanted him to work in the military supply department? According to you, this is what His Majesty wanted?"

There was a hint of amusement on Gao Gong's face.

Because according to his information, Xiyuan did not make it clear that Gao Wuguan and Xu Kun would be assigned to work in military supplies affairs.

Then this matter can only be Yan Shaoting’s own idea.

Yan Shaoting smiled faintly: "Brother Shi has been working in the Shangbao Division for many years. In the past, due to the status of Gao Gelao, he could not go elsewhere to do some practical work.

This time, I thought that although the rank of the military supply job was not high, it was still a practical matter.

But since we want Brother Gao to come and do the work, we can't help but ask Brother Xu to come as well."

Gao Gong smiled and shut up for a while.

He felt that he needed to change his view and evaluation of Yan Runwu.

Although it seems now that they are indeed doing something.

But the way of doing things is different from that of ordinary people.

Just like now, because Gao Wuguan was asked to work on military supplies, Xu Kun had to be asked to go there as well.

But what happened in Fangchun Tower last night?
Asking Xu Kun to go to the military supply department at that time would only cause trouble for Xu Kun and the Xu family.

Why is it that other people paid the money but were not allowed to work in the military supply department?

On the contrary, people from your Xu family can go.

It turned out that it was your Xu family who had called everyone to go to the battlefield in advance, and then when the battle came and the two armies had already started, your Xu family suddenly disappeared.

As for Gao Wuguan of the Gao family?
But they haven't paid a cent yet.

It doesn't count.

I'm afraid that at this moment, the Xu family doesn't think it's a good thing for Xu Kun to work in the military supplies department.

It's actually a hot matter.

……

Xu Mansion.

Since Xu Jie entered the cabinet, he gradually rose to the position of the second assistant of the cabinet.

The Xu family's house in Beijing has never been changed.

Looking from the outside, many parts of the courtyard wall were covered with moss, and some tiles on the wall were missing.

Apart from the gate of the Xu Mansion, which is repainted every year, there is nothing unusual about it.

But if you enter the Xu Mansion.

Even though it is a rockery and pavilions far away in the northern capital, the style of the south of the Yangtze River can be seen everywhere.

The trees that are hard to find after crossing the Qinling Mountains and the Huai River are like a forest in Xu’s mansion.

The precious Taihu stones cover the entire back garden, creating the appearance of a paradise.

Looking from a high place outside, all you can see is the roofs covered in dust.

But under the eaves, the room is filled with rare treasures and antiques that ordinary people can't even name.

In the house, because of the furniture made of precious wood, a unique wood fragrance is everywhere.

In the backyard of the Xu Mansion, there is a piano room surrounded by trees.

The piano sounds faint.

Through the heavy curtains, the entire orchestra could be vaguely seen.

Outside the round window with plum blossoms, there are several pine trees that are as thick as a hug and look like swimming snakes and dragons.

Under the window.

The whole rosewood tea table with landscape pattern cut in half is simple and elegant.

Rosewood gall is not ordinary rosewood.

Rather, galls form when trees become sick and are actually the result of wood hyperplasia.

Wood such as rosewood is already precious and rare.

Galls are even rarer in rosewood.

Galls with landscape patterns like this one are even rarer. It can be said that you may only find one piece of wood among ten thousand.

Sit and enjoy the singing and music, holding the precious trees in your hands.

The tea table is filled with fragrance.

If all this were put out there, ordinary people would probably never hear of or see anything like it in their entire lives.

however.

Xu Jie and his son Xu Kun, who were sitting opposite each other at the table, had worried looks on their faces.

Xu Kun clenched his fists and whispered, "Dad, it seems Yan Shaoting is deliberately targeting my Xu family this time. I've been tricked by him this time."

Xu Jie raised his head and looked at the second brother: "Since you were originally going to work in the military supply department, even if you regret it now, you can't change it. But the position you left in Shangbao Sikong can be taken over by the third brother."

Originally, Xu Jie planned to send the eldest son in the family to the military supply department.

But the second brother Xu Kun said that he also wanted to work outside the Shangbao Division, so he agreed.

But that’s okay.

The second brother will work in military supplies, and the eldest brother can be assigned to the Ministry of Industry or other places later.

It's just the situation now.

Xu Kun's eyes were gloomy, with a dark light flowing in them: "Dad, this time Yan Shaoting asked his son and Gao Wuguan to go to the military supply department together, I'm afraid he wants my Xu family and Gao family to compete in the military supply department..."

Xu Jie narrowed his eyes: "What do you want to do?"

Glancing at his son.

Xu Jie felt a pain in his heart again.

He couldn't help but think of Yan Shaoting.

Why is it that the child of his Yan family can now work before the emperor and be favored by him everywhere?

However, the child of the Xu family was still worried about a military supply mission.

Xu Kun said, "There are so many things to do in military supply, and there are only so many key positions. My son is now a fifth-rank official in the Ministry of Treasures. Even if he goes to the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Works, or the Ministry of War to manage military supply, he can't be assigned a low-rank position."

Xu Jie nodded: "This Yan Runwu will not arrange it this way."

Xu Kun hummed, his eyes flickering: "In that case, my son will go to the Zhejiang Qingli Division of the Ministry of Revenue and give Yan Shaoting a sixth-rank official position!"

He was promoted from a fifth-rank official to a sixth-rank official.

Although he had great power, his official rank was still far inferior.

But Xu Kun insisted on doing so.

Xu Jie's eyes flickered, but he nodded and said, "Yes."

Xu Kun snorted, "My son will be in the Zhejiang Qingli Division by then. As long as Yan Shaoting does one thing wrong, he will be driven out of the Ming Dynasty court!"

Xu Jie shook his head: "The Yan family is now more favored because of Yan Runwu, so it is not so easy for you to overthrow them. But you have to go to the Zhejiang Qingli Division.

Just do your work, just keep an eye on him and don't get into conflict with him on weekdays, just do your job.

"As an official in the court, even if you are a perfect person, you will always make mistakes. Little by little, it will add up to a lot. Don't be anxious. Wait until the right time comes, then it will be your chance."

Xu Jie silently passed on his years of experience as an official.

The key is to wait!
When I was teaching my son at Lord Xu's home.

The steward outside came to report that Gao Gong and Yan Shaoting had arrived and were in front of the mansion.

Xu Kun immediately looked at Xu Jie: "Dad?"

Xu Jie frowned, then said, "Go to the side room and ask Elder Gao and Attendant Yan to come over as well!"

After saying this, Xu Jie stood up and walked out the door.

After reaching the door, Xu Jie hunched his shoulders and his face looked a little weak.

At the front residence of the Xu family, Gao Gong and Yan Shaoting heard the servants of the Xu family come to report that Xu Jie was recuperating in a side room and had invited two people to come over.

The two of them looked at each other and followed the Xu family servants to the side room.

To the house.

Xu Kun was also present, standing beside the couch, and bowed, saying, "This humble official greets Mr. Gao and Mr. Yan."

Gao Gong waved his hand and looked at Xu Jie, who was leaning on the couch with a thin quilt covering him.

He said, "Is Lord Xu feeling better these days?"

Xu Jie shook his head, then nodded: "I am old, my body is not as good as before, but the emperor has been so kind that I can recuperate at home for a few days, and I am feeling better now."

Gao Gong said, "Today we are discussing matters in the Wanshou Palace. His Majesty has appointed me and Yan Shidu to come to the Xu Mansion to visit Lord Xu."

A trace of emotion appeared on Xu Jie's face.

He lifted the thin blanket from his body, and actually let Xu Kun help him stand up, and bowed towards the direction of Xiyuan.

"Your Majesty, I am grateful for your grace."

After saying this, Xu Jie looked at Gao Gong and Yan Shaoting and said, "I have been ill recently and have delayed the country's affairs. My colleagues in the cabinet have worked hard."

Gao Gong waved his hand, but his eyes turned to Yan Shaoting beside him.

Yan Shaoting understood.

He stepped forward with a bow and said, "Lord Xu is only ill occasionally, but he is actually still strong and healthy. The recent shortage of military supplies has been giving me a headache."

This statement came out.

Xu Kun's expression changed as he stood by.

Xu Jie also suffered from this squeeze.

But he still had to smile and said, "Student Yan is a young talent. Your Majesty has entrusted him with an important task, but it is just a military supply mission. I think Student Yan will be able to figure it out in no time."

Yan Shaoting shook his head and said, "It's just that I'm still young after all. I'm not like Lord Xu who has been an official for many years and has been in charge of the Ministry of Personnel for many years. Now that the quartermaster is vacant, it's still up to Lord Xu to make the decision."

In silence.

Another run, heading straight towards Xu Jie.

He was stripped of his post as Minister of Personnel not long ago, but now Yan Shaoting insisted that he had been in charge of the Ministry of Personnel for many years.

This is clearly rubbing salt into the wound.

Xu Kun's face had turned gloomy.

However, Xu Jie had a smile on his face the whole time: "The people in the Ministry of Personnel are all aware of the rules for selecting officials in the imperial court. Even if Yan Shidu went to find them, they would be able to decide on the vacancies."

This is a step forward.

The old guy is still in a bad mood.

He is the second-in-command of the cabinet in charge of the Ministry of Personnel, and he does not do his job. How can he really fill the vacancies in military supplies?

Yan Shaoting also looked unhappy, sneered in his heart, and said, "Recently, there seems to be some bad news in the southeast because the court has decided to investigate the commercial taxes and re-levy them. The court still needs Elder Xu to preside over it."

I don’t know how much business the Xu family still has in the southeast.

But Yan Maoqing doesn't care who owns those businesses.

I guess at this moment, Yan Maoqing only has money in his eyes.

Yan Shaoting looked at Xu Jie with a dim gaze.

Old Xu, you don’t really want to retire and enjoy your old age at home, do you?

Unless you can really bear the pain and let Yan Maoqing investigate the commercial taxes in the southeast, and then take a big piece of meat from your Xu family!

really.

Xu Jie, who was originally calm, suddenly had a gleam of light in his eyes.

But he looked at Gao Gong.

"Today, you, the Lord Su, are in Wanshou Palace to make a report. Does His Majesty want me to return to the cabinet to do my work?"

Xu Jie looked inquiring.

In fact, I still can't save face.

The emperor asked me to go to work, not for me to take power.

Gao Gong hummed in his heart, but still nodded and said: "Your Majesty is still thinking about Lord Xu. It would be great if Lord Xu could return to the cabinet as soon as possible.

But if Lord Xu is still ill, then he will naturally have to continue recuperating at home."

No reason.

Gao Gong also squeezed Lao Xu.

Xu Jie had a stern face and bowed towards the West Garden.

"I am an old minister, but I am grateful to Your Majesty for your concern. I have now recovered a lot, but even if I am not fully recovered, I will still think about the country and the people of the Ming Dynasty and repay Your Majesty for your great grace and trust.

Even if I am ill, I will return to the cabinet to do my job, so as not to disappoint the emperor and not to burden my colleagues in the cabinet!"

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