The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

Xu Jie has been very upset recently.Since he was above the imperial court, he was too proud of himself.Relying on his status as the elder of the two dynasties, he was defiant.Make it up to the emperor.Down to the courtiers are tired of him.Even Zhang Juzheng, his favorite student, didn't speak for him.At the beginning of his official return to his hometown.Xu Jie felt a little regretful.However, more are not doing it.Hear the news that Gao Gong is back in office.Xu Jie was once so angry that he couldn't get sick.But after he recovered from his illness.For some reason, I let go of this matter.

I think he joined the cabinet in Jiajing 31 years ago.The 17 years from when he retired to his hometown.Served as a cabinet bachelor.He endured humiliation during his tenure.He never paid any attention to Yan Song's provocation.He even married his granddaughter to Yan Song's grandson; Yan Song's son Yan Shifan was very rude to him.He also swallowed his anger.Yan Song finally relaxed his vigilance towards Xu Jie.finally.Relying on his forbearance and Yan Song's arrogance.Xu Jie finally got his chance.Overthrow Yan Song and his son and a party of traitors.

I want Xu Jie to live a beautiful life.Forbear and hoe rape.In the end, he made many enemies because of his pride.Resigned from office sadly.It can't but be said to be a kind of irony.But now he has seen these things.I am also old.Don't have to worry about these things anymore.The affairs of the world are governed by the people of the world.There is no longer anything to do with the old man in his twilight years.

Think of my student Zhang Juzheng.He imparted all his power and skill to each other.Created a new political star.In the end, he parted ways with himself.Think of Zhang Juzheng's student Zhang Fan.Because of supporting Zhang Juzheng's reform intention.And not with oneself.Xu Jie is Zhang Juzheng's teacher.But I don't want to embarrass him.But for Zhang Fan, his disciple and grandson.Xu Jie also appreciated it very much.It's just that the stubbornness and pride in his heart can't understand Zhang Juzheng, who Zhang Fan fully supports and opposes.But these are far away from him now.Xu Jie, who has quit his official career, can now feel that the court's current government orders are unclear.Daming's country is not as stable as he imagined.Maybe let the two of them reform like this.It's not a bad thing.

But.The tree wants to be quiet but the wind doesn't stop.Xu Jie, who returned home from his post, originally wanted to spend his old age with his family in peace.Sometimes he teases his grandchildren.However, Hai Rui thoroughly investigated the land occupation by local tyrants after Ying Tian tamed.His Xu family is a big family in Songjiang Mansion.He owns a lot of land under his name.Become Hai Rui's primary target.Xu Jie saved Hai Rui's life back then.But he also knew Hai Rui's character of not being recognized by his relatives when he was running official business.And he could also guess that Gao Gong's black hand was behind this matter.Thinking that Gao Gong, a person with a bold personality, has been trained by himself to have such a smooth and cunning political method.Xu Jie had no choice.He is also a person who cares about face.I really can't save my face to beg others.

Now the people sent by Hai Rui are on their way.It's just that no official sent to make trouble for so many days.This made Xu Jie very puzzled.I thought it was Hai Rui who was enlightened.Be kind to yourself.How did he know that Zhang Fan had listened to Zhang Juzheng's instructions.The dispatched factory Wei Mingli secretly blocked.This is what dragged things on for so long.And now.Zhang Fan's subordinates couldn't wait any longer.

this evening.Xu Jie's family is ready to rest.Although the whole family knew that the people from the government would thoroughly investigate their own home.But no one came to check the left and right.On the contrary, the Xu family was very worried.It made this big family have a hard time these days.

Xu Jie teased his five-year-old grandson.Getting ready to go back home to rest.But suddenly heard noises coming from the courtyard of the house.

"Shoufu. What happened in the front yard? Why is it so noisy in the middle of the night?" Xu Jie asked the housekeeper at his home.

This shoufu ancestor is Xu Jie's housekeeper.He is also very respectful to Xu Jie.He first greeted Xu Jie respectfully.Then he said in some confusion: "Master. I don't know what's wrong. A group of people wearing black clothes and covering their faces broke in from outside the door. They carried knives. I don't know what to do."

"What?" Xu Jie was shocked.But above the court for many years.The status of being under one person and above ten thousand made him calm down very quickly.Think about it.Although his Xu family is a big family in Songjiang Mansion.He has a lot of land under his name.But rarely make enemies with people.And he treats his farm laborers very generously.It will never be caused by others.But if it's about the property.Xu Jie believed that Hai Rui's behavior would not allow him to act in such a lowly way.Since Gao Gong ordered Hai Rui to deal with him.Naturally, there is no need to do so.Could it be.He was taken by some bandit in the rivers and lakes.

I thought about it for a while.Xu Jie had no clue.Asked: "How many people are there in that group. Did anyone get hurt?"

The butler Shoufu said: "There are more than ten people in that group. Although they were carrying knives, they didn't pull them out. They didn't hurt anyone. The main reason is that the servant girls in the family are afraid. That's why the front yard is so noisy."

Xu Jie immediately said: "Go and tell everyone in the family. Don't resist. They didn't intend to hurt other people's lives. Even if they did, their target will only be me. You can rest assured."

Shoufu listened.Not at all happy.Instead, a look of pain appeared on his face.He said in his mouth: "Old...Master. You are the head of the Xu family. Nothing can happen."

"Asshole." Xu Jie saw that he was so indecisive.Can't help but curse.Said: "I am the head of the Xu family. But I have reached this age. If they really came to take my life, you resist in vain. It is only in vain to sacrifice your life..."

The words are not finished yet.Several men in black have rushed in.All of them were dressed in sunspots.Covered with a black veil.Only two eyes are exposed.It looked really scary in the dark.Several people had knives in their hands.Although not out of the sheath.But it made the housekeeper Shoufu very scared.

"Sure enough, he is indeed a prime minister. His demeanor is extraordinary." One of the men in black who seemed to be the leader said. "Since Mr. Xu is so sensible, there is no need to say more. Please come with us."

"You didn't come to kill this old man." Xu Jie asked with some doubts.

"Although you have been a prime minister. But is there any benefit to asking for your name now? How can we do such a loss-making business." The man said.

Although Xu Jie just said that he is not afraid of life and death.But I heard that my life is safe.Still let go of a sigh of relief.Then he asked: "Who sent you here? What exactly do you want? If you are asking for money, just take whatever is valuable at home. Just don't hurt my family."

"Your Excellency misunderstood. We don't want your life. We don't ask for your money." The man in black said. "Please also come with us."

Xu Jie listened.Don't ask any more.Very cooperatively left with them.Unexpectedly, Xu Jie just walked to the door.The man in black said again: "Take away all the men of Xu Jie. The female relatives and children don't have to bother."

"You... what do you mean?" Xu Jie was shocked when he heard his words.He said loudly, "You didn't believe what you said."

"Your Excellency seems to be very old. He is a little deaf." The man in black said with some amusement. "I never said that I just took you away."

"You..." Xu Jie pointed at him.glare.But he couldn't speak.The angry Xu Jie didn't hear the respect the man in black said for him.

"I advise my lord to be content." The black-clothed man hurriedly said. "If not, I will trouble your family members and young children to go together. It is said that your grandson is only five years old. I think it is cute."

Some naked threats made Xu Jie's heart calm down.He wondered if the man in black really thought so.But more is worse than less.Xu Jie stopped talking.on the contrary.He ordered Shoufu to call out his three grown sons.

Seeing him, the man in black was not angered by himself.On the contrary, they cooperated like this.to reduce damage to the home.I couldn't help but secretly admire it.

The Xu family's daughter-in-law and children don't know where their father, husband, and father are going.Fortunately, Shoufu can persuade him somewhere.Nothing major happened.

Ten men in black led four of them out of the gate of Xu's house.On the carriage prepared in advance.Xu Jie's three sons were in a panic.But seeing his father look calm.Just relax.But he didn't dare to ask aloud.The men in black took turns watching the four of them.Change your clothes.Xu Jie, who knew people quite well, noticed that although there was a ruffian on the faces of these people.But I don't want those ordinary people in the world.In addition to being heroic, it seems to be from the Wu Xing.There is a trace of killing and a trace of viciousness on his body.There is only one kind of person in Xu Jie's image.It is the factory guards under Dongchang and Jinyiwei.

"Could it be the eunuch Feng Baona? No. Although I am not close to Feng Feng, there is no gap. Could it be..." Xu Jie thought of this.Can't help being a little surprised.

He is a person who has finished changing clothes, but he can't control Xu Jie's thoughts.Two carts and some horses guarded the side.Go to the city gate.Come to the city gate.The city guards didn't even ask.Just let go.Apparently there was a prior greeting.This made the affirmation in Xu Jie's heart a little deeper.Anxiety also grew a little higher.

The carriage that left the city began to run quickly.Xu Jie's four sons are in middle age.Riding in this bumpy carriage overnight can still last.But Xu Jie is already in his seventies and eighties.Although he is pampered and pampered on weekdays.But time will not forgive people.How can it stand the ups and downs.Those men in black were fully prepared.A soft cushion had already been prepared in the car for Xu Jie to lean on.But this is not a long-term solution.

The carriage traveled all day and all night.Those people had already prepared dry food and other things for the road.I also changed horses somewhere along the way.Finally listened to it in the afternoon of the second day.

Although the four people in the carriage could not see outside.But it can hear movement.There was a sudden commotion outside the carriage just now.He must have entered the city.Listen to the accent of outsiders.Xu Jie knew that his father and son had been taken to Yangzhou.There is more in his mind.

The four were invited out of the carriage.What came into view was the back door of a big family.Xu Jie's four sons didn't know where they were.I looked at it very curiously.Xu Jie just glanced at the wall in front of him.I won't ask any more questions.

present.Immediately, someone took the four of them in very respectfully.A sumptuous dish has already been prepared inside.Although the four of them were exhausted by boats and cars.Just in good spirits.He recovered after eating something.

When Xu Jie waited a little impatiently.Liang Chao, who was newly promoted by Zhang Fan, came over.Said: "Ge Lao. My adults have been waiting for a long time. Please follow me." After speaking, he ordered others to take good care of Xu Jie's three sons.He led Xu Jie away.

Xu Jie didn't ask too much.Tell the three sons not to panic.He followed Liang Chao and left.Came to a very delicate and quiet wing room.Liang Chao opened the door for Xu Jie.He bowed and said, "Please also invite the old man to enter the house."

Xu Jie looked at him.He didn't speak either.walked in.Liang Chao immediately closed the door.Stay at the door.There are not many decorations in the house.But it is very simple and generous.There was already someone standing there in the room.With his back to Xu Jie.Tea has already been prepared on the table.The fragrance of tea floats in.Obviously, it is a good thing to greet distinguished guests.

The people in the room turned around.It was Zhang Fan.Zhang Fan said to Xu Jie respectfully: "Mr. Ge has worked hard all the way. Please sit down quickly. Please forgive me for the poor greeting."

Xu Jie saw Zhang Fan.Not the slightest bit of surprise.Said in the mouth: "The old man guessed it was you a long time ago."