Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 110 Taiyue Stove (Part [-])
The Dragon Tail Jade Toad Inkstone is indeed the top She inkstone, the best of all inkstones. Manager Xu is also a person who has seen the world, and he knows that the price is very high just by looking at it. Cao Daye dedicated this object to Feng Chang, who has always regarded himself as a Confucian official. Supervising, it is indeed to Feng Bao's appetite, to be able to give up such a large capital, his sincerity is still very sufficient.As for the treasure banknotes, although it has never been calculated according to the face value, the treasure banknotes with a face value of [-] taels are not a small number for Xu, who is in charge.

But Xu Jue didn't take it immediately, but smiled and said: "I have seen Cao's sincerity, but shouldn't the reason for Cao's visit be more clearly stated?"

Cao Daye pretended not to know what he meant, and said, "I have admired Duke Feng for a long time..."

"Cao Guishi should know that my master has supervised the East Factory for several years, and there are not many things that the government and the public can hide from him." Xu Jue stretched out his hand and interrupted Cao Daye's words: "Cao Guishi, you are going to Long Qing In the gold list of the Wuchen Division in the second year, your house teacher is Zeng Que'an, the current minister of the Taipu Temple, and Zeng Gong was a Jinshi of the Renxu Branch in Jiajing 41, and his house teacher is Zhang Taiyue Zhangge Lao."

Cao Daye's face changed slightly, and before he could speak, Xu Jue continued: "Cao Geshi has just served as the county magistrate for two years, and he was transferred back to Beijing before his first term. Presumably, not only Mr. Zeng contributed, but even Mr. Zhang Ge may have shown it. But in any case, at least the position of Cao Jishi can no longer be easily transferred in the near future. So even if there is something wrong with this matter , the most Cao can do is to persuade the emperor. The words are nothing more than relatives, virtuous ministers and villains. But after all, this matter only involves the prince, and the prince is still young. Your Majesty is afraid that he will It's lonely in the palace, so how big a deal can it be to find a few Zhongliang and play with him? When Cao gives trouble, not only will you not be able to win any virtuous name, but you will make His Majesty unhappy. Why bother? From this we can see that Cao Giving things today is definitely not for this.”

Only then did Cao Daye realize that he really underestimated this unattractive manager of the Feng family, with a resentful look on his face, he said awkwardly: "Guard Xu knows a little bit, I admire you." It is indeed entrusted by my mentor, and I want to inquire with Supervisor Feng, whether His Majesty acted like this suddenly, is it a whim, or has other intentions? Is there any shadow of others in this?"

Xu Jue sighed, and said: "The affairs of the palace should not be announced to the foreign ministers, but if Cao gave you such kindness, if I didn't say a word, it would be unreasonable..." He frowned Frowning, he said: "I can only say that things have been going on as usual recently, and I haven't summoned any irrelevant people on weekdays. If there is anyone who has had secret talks with the Holy One, it is only Elder Gao Ge. However, the Holy Majesty and Elder Gao Ge The relationship between them is well known in the world, and the Holy Majesty always summoned Gao Ge's elders to discuss matters alone, so it is difficult for my factory supervisor to determine the root cause of this matter."

Cao Daye frowned subconsciously, but still cupped his hands and said, "I will be grateful to you for telling me about the situation." Then he stood up, showing a smile that men can understand: "Bixiang Tower has been closed today. Under the contract of the next official, Guanshi Xu might as well enjoy the style of the southern country here, and the next official still needs to return to his teacher, so he will not stay here for a long time, and leave."

Xu Jue also stood up with a smile, returned a salute, and said: "Xu is really sorry for spending so much money on Cao's work. If there is anything that needs to be understood about Cao's work in the future, as long as Xu knows about it, he must know everything."

Cao Daye said a few more casual words of courtesy, and left in a hurry. After going downstairs, he didn't forget to tell Zhou Xiangyun to take good care of this manager Xu Yunyun.

Not to mention how Guanshi Xu, who looks like a toad in human form, enjoys the swan meat, Cao Daye just hurried towards Xuanwumen.

Cao Daye's mentor Zeng Xingwu, Minister of Taipusi, did not live in that direction, but Zhang Juzheng lived there.

Not long after, Cao Daye hurried to Zhang Juzheng's mansion, and was taken in by the door through the side door, please go to the flower hall.When he went in, sure enough, Mr. Zhang Ge and his mentor Zeng Xingwu were both there.

"The lower officials have met the old man and the teacher."

Relying on his identity, Zhang Juzheng just nodded and said: "Zhongping is here, sit down."

Zeng Xingwu asked, "Can you see that person?"

Cao Daye hurriedly bowed and said, "Report to Teacher, I see you."

Zeng Xingwu waved his hand: "Sit down and talk properly, you don't need to be too polite." Seeing Cao Daye sitting on the lower half of his buttocks in fear, he said again: "The man took the things, what did he say?"

Cao Daye didn't dare to neglect, and told the whole situation at that time.Zeng Xingwu turned his head to look at Zhang Juzheng, hesitantly said: "Master, as Mr. Gao Ge behaves in the world, he should not do such a useless act. Could it be that this matter is really His Majesty's whim?"

Zhang Ju's face was indifferent, and he said: "Gao Gaoxuan is a man who does big things, he is upright, he doesn't bother to conspire and small schemes, besides, those who benefit from this matter are all honorable and noble military officials, Gao Gaoxuan is always proud, how can he be willing to conspire with military officials? This matter should have nothing to do with him.”

Zeng Xingwu nodded, but still frowned: "But since no one of the military officials has met His Majesty, and the teacher also said that no military official has said anything about this matter, then this matter can only be caused by Shang's will. ?” But he immediately thought of something, and said: “Brother Cheng Guogong has always been a holy family, especially Zhu Xixiao is now the governor of the Jinyiwei. It stands to reason that he has the right to have a secret audience with His Majesty. Could it be him…”

Zhang Juzheng shook his head and said: "It is true that the governor of Jinyiwei has the right to go directly to the inner court to meet His Majesty, but the Jinyiwei in Dongchang has been in power for a long time, and Feng Bao is not a mediocre person. How can he not monitor Zhu Xixiao's actions? If Zhu Xixiao can face the saint quietly, he will Feng Bao has been concealed, so what he did as the factory supervisor is really useless."

"Naturally, this is the truth." Zeng Xingwu thought for a while, and said, "But Dongchang Weiling Jinyiwei relies on His Majesty's favor, not power. The reason Dongchang has always been able to dominate Jinyiwei and get to the bottom of it is because The admiral of Dongchang is an eunuch. Compared with the governor of Jinyiwei, he gets along with His Majesty more and gets closer. However, Feng Baozhi's background and his teacher are also clear. He does not rely on His Majesty's favor, but Li Guifei's favor. Besides Mr. Gao Ge seems to have never liked Feng Bao. According to his seniority, Feng Bao could have been the chief inspector of ceremonies, but Mr. Gao Ge recommended Chen Hong and recommended Meng Chong..."

"You mean, because Senior High School Xuan doesn't like Feng Bao, His Majesty doesn't favor Feng Bao very much, so Zhu Xixiao's position in His Majesty's heart is even higher than Feng Bao?" Zhang Juzheng asked with a slight smile.

Zeng Xingwu hesitated and said, "Whether it is higher or not, I don't know, but Feng Bao's current situation shouldn't be that good, right?"

Zhang Juzheng said noncommittally: "Since his position in the palace is not very secure, wouldn't he take advantage of the opportunity of holding the power of Dongchang to be more cautious in monitoring the dangers that may threaten him?"

(End of this chapter)