high official

Chapter 213 The curtain slowly unfolds
"I don't think so." Zhou Xin flatly denied.

"Hey..." Hu Yun didn't take it seriously, just shook his head, and stopped dwelling on this issue.After watching the candlelight for a while, he collected his thoughts and said slowly: "Actually, if you didn't say those words today, I would ask that person for help. I patted my chest to him to ensure Wang Xian's safety."

"That's right..." Zhou Xin's expression was normal, but he sighed in his heart. Sure enough, he guessed right. It's not just because of how powerful he is, there must be other reasons why Hu Yan values ​​Wang Xian so much.Otherwise, no matter how good Wang Xian was at that time, he was just a petty official. How could Hu Yun have identified him? "Who is that?"

"It's Zheng He and Eunuch Zheng..." Hu Yun whispered.

"Eunuch Zheng?" Zhou Xin said softly, if there is the last respectable person among the dead eunuchs, it must be Zheng He, but how could Zheng He have anything to do with Wang Xian?
"When Wang Xian arrived in Suzhou last year, Eunuch Zheng was also in Suzhou. They knew each other then." Hu Yan said lightly.

"So that's how it is..." Suppressing the doubts in his heart, Zhou Xin said: "But internal officials are not allowed to interfere in politics, and Eunuch Zheng is not suitable either?"

"Of course Eunuch Zheng is not suitable, and I didn't say to find Eunuch Zheng." Hu Yan lowered his eyelids and said, "How could Eunuch Zheng see Wang Xian right?"

"I also feel that horses and horses are irrelevant." Zhou Xin asked with a strange face: "Then who else?" After speaking, he suddenly said: "You mean... grandson?" He remembered Yes, last year Eunuch Zheng accompanied the grandson of the emperor, on behalf of Emperor Yongle, to pay homage to Hu Guang Hu Ge's hometown...

"That's right, it's the grandson. During this year, he asked people to ask about Wang Xian's situation from time to time, and asked me to find a way to help him find a family background..." When Hu Yun mentioned it now, he still had an incredulous expression on his face: " I really can't imagine how they get on well, but I heard that although the grandson is both civil and military, he also likes to play very much, especially cricket fighting, maybe Wang Xian relied on this skill to curry favor with the grandson." Don't admit that Hu Qincha's intuition is scary, but he guessed it right away, or that he is well-informed to the point of subtlety.

"It turned out to be the grandson..." Joy flashed on Zhou Xin's face. Everyone knew that Emperor Yongle loved this grandson very much. In the second year after he was appointed as the crown prince, he canonized Zhu Zhanji as the grandson of the emperor!It is said that Emperor Yongle was hesitant to make his eldest son Gao Chi the crown prince, but it was Xie Jin who said, "Look at the holy grandson" before making the final decision.

Regardless of whether the rumors are true or not, Emperor Yongle's love for his grandson is definitely true. Zhou News said with joy on his face: "Then it will be easy..."

"Not so optimistic." Hu Yan shook his head, "The grandson is not yet 16 years old this year, and the emperor still treats him as a child. Although he often checks his political affairs, it is different from him taking the initiative to mention it." Zhou Xin Such a pure minister does not have a good understanding of the delicate court situation. Hu Yan lives in the Jianghu, but has closer ties with the court and China, and is better able to grasp the court situation.

"What do you mean?" Zhou Xin lowered his voice and asked, "Prince?"

"It can only be the prince." Hu Yan said slowly: "The prince has been in the East Palace and has been in charge of the government for many years. If he is willing to help this favor, the emperor will give him this face."

"Face?" Zhou Xinjue said harshly: "This is a state matter, what does it have to do with face?"

"My brother's words are a bit roundabout." Hu Yan shook his head and said, "Which superior officer has a few subordinates around him, it's not just whoever has more face who speaks better? It's the same in front of the emperor." After a pause, he decided to speak more clearly Point: "Now in front of the emperor, there are five people with the most face!"

"Which five?" Zhou Xin's heart couldn't help beating. It's really exciting to talk about the palace ban late at night.

"The first one is of course Yao Guangxiao, the prime minister in black." Hu Yun said in a low voice, "But in the past ten years, he has devoted himself to being his monk and has not mixed anything except teaching the emperor's grandson carefully."

"Yeah." Zhou Xin nodded, which is easy to understand. When Yao Guangxiao was still a monk of Daoyan, he wholeheartedly encouraged Yongle to rebel. Sixty percent of the factors.During the Battle of Jingnan, he was also the number one counselor. Zhu Di consulted him on all matters, and he was clear about those things that were not worth mentioning to outsiders.Basically, there is only one end for such a person, and that is to die like a rabbit.

But Zhu Di is a person with clear grievances and grievances. Although he is bloodthirsty, he is not as indiscriminate as his father.Moreover, Yao Guangxiao knew how to advance and retreat, and helped Zhu Di seize the world, but he never asked for credit or rewards, and he didn't love power, as if he was hiding from the court.This made Zhu Di very relieved, because for so many years the monarch and his ministers have been in harmony, they are more like a pair of friends, but it is impossible for Yao Guangxiao to speak up.

"The second one is the King of Han." Hu Yun sighed, "It goes without saying..."

"Needless to say..." Zhou Xin nodded, the emperor's favorite grandson is Zhu Zhanji, but his favorite son is not his father Zhu Gaochi, but Han Wang Zhu Gaoxu.Zhu Gaoxu is unparalleled in bravery, very similar to Zhu Di, he has repeatedly made military exploits in the Jingnan battle, and even saved Zhu Di's life several times. Zhu Di also promised to pass on the throne to him in the future in front of all civil and military personnel.

Although in the end the emperor passed the throne to his eldest son due to the pressure of his courtiers, but his love for Zhu Gaoxu couldn't be further increased. , all the status is the same as that of the crown prince, so people have to think about it... Is the emperor looking for opportunities to change people at any time?

But this is not a topic that should be discussed by the ministers, and Hanwang and Ji Gang are too fat to wear a pair of trousers, so it would be good if they don't make trouble, so you expect him to help?
Zhou Xin said "guilty" a few times in his heart, and asked, "What about the third one?"

"Eunuch Zheng, the chief supervisor of internal officials." Hu Yun said: "He is the person most trusted by the emperor, but it is a pity that internal officials cannot interfere in politics. Although they have a lot of face, they are not easy to talk nonsense." The superintendent is the superintendent.

"Of course." Zhou Xin nodded, and said: "Eunuch Zheng has great military exploits, literary and martial arts, the emperor once said that if he was not an eunuch, he would definitely be a marquis. But it is also because of this that the emperor trusts him completely. "

"Yes, the year before last when the grandson went south, the emperor didn't trust anyone, and let Eunuch Zheng accompany him, which is enough to explain the problem." Hu Yan nodded.

"What about the fourth one?" Zhou Xinxin said, it's the crown prince's turn, right?

"The fourth is Ji Gang, the commander of the Jinyiwei..." At the mention of this name, Hu Yun's voice subconsciously dropped a lot, as if he was afraid of being heard by the all-pervasive Jinyiwei.

"Hey..." Zhou Xin sighed, too, can the chief spy be distrusted?It's just that it's really annoying to be ranked in front of the prince. "Could it be that the prince can only be ranked fifth?"

"Actually, the fifth is King Zhao..." Emperor Yongle has three sons, all born of Empress Xu, King Zhao Zhu Gaosui is the youngest.The youngest son will always get more love from his parents, and Zhu Gaosui was born suave, with a brilliant literary talent. In terms of intelligence, even the eldest and second brothers can't catch up with him. Therefore, the emperor's love for him is second only to the King of Han, far away. more than prince...

Hu Yun said with a sigh: "Actually, even Jian Tianguan and Xia Situ are more respected by the emperor than the prince, but with the title of prince, the emperor can't go too far."

"Can the prince still talk?" Although Zhou Xin had heard about the prince's situation, he never expected it to be so bad.

"It is precisely because of the difficult situation..." Hu Yun was silent for a while, and then said softly: "That's why I have to speak."

"It also makes sense." Zhou Xin nodded, with a worried expression on his face, "It's just this matter, will it be involved in the dispute between the crown prince and the King of Han?"

"That's impossible..." Hu Yan said with a wry smile, "Unless Yao Guangxiao can be recruited, who else in the world is not afraid of Ji Gang except the crown prince?"

"Oh..." Zhou Xin said with a gloomy expression, "Don't become a sinner through the ages, or think of other ways?"

"That's the way! Although the prince is not favored, he is the prince of four years and the prince of 12 years! There are hundreds of officials behind him, and the protection of the ancestors above his head! How can he be bullied by the king of Han and Ji Gang? When it's time to act Let’s make a move, and the outcome is still uncertain!” Hu Yun and Zhou Xin’s attitudes changed completely, and now Zhou Xin started to hesitate, but Hu Yun was eager to try: “Besides, let’s report this matter, and we will do it with you. Don’t do it, what to do, the decision is in the crown prince’s hands, if he thinks it’s not right, he can just not do it!”

"That's right." Zhou Xin nodded. Ever since Emperor Yongle started killing the old ministers of Jianwen, the court justice has been in vain. In this world, there are too few people who dare to challenge Ji Gang. Seeking help from the prince seems to be the only way...

After the two agreed, Zhou Xin wrote down the human tragedy that happened in Hangzhou into a thick statement overnight, and then solemnly signed his name...

"Actually, you don't need to sign your name." Hu Yan said softly, "Just let the prince know."

"No, I have to sign it." Zhou Xin shook his head firmly and said, "Once something happens, my responsibility is mine."

"Alas." Hu Yun sighed, no longer obstructing.After receiving the note, he put it away close to his body, but smiled wryly: "If you do this, I will have to find someone to take care of me."

"Sorry." Zhou Xinman apologized.

"Who asked me to have a friend like you? Who asked me to be the imperial envoy of Lao Shizi?" Hu Yun just talked, but he had already made up his mind in his heart. He cupped his fists and said to Zhou Xin: "Just wait for my news , Can’t make it, at most five days, I’ll call you back!”

"Please!" Zhou Xin bowed deeply.

"I will not disgrace my mission!" After Hu Yun finished speaking, he turned around and got into the sedan chair, and left the chief secretary's office. He was supposed to go to Beijing to report to the emperor.

In the afternoon of the second day, he rushed to the foot of Jinling City, which was [-] miles away.This is the capital of Ming Dynasty, so it is naturally the largest city in the world!The foundation of the city wall is laid with large stone strips, and it is completely covered with blue bricks.From south to north, it is based on the spine of Gangcheng, like a blue dragon lying on its back!At this time, there was no cloud in the sky, and the red sun in the sky shone obliquely on the scales of the dragon, shining golden light, which was like a great country with great luck!

Under the city gate of the capital, although there are heavy guards, it is open to all who come in and out. It is not ordinary people who have to show road marks... Of course, Hu Yun doesn't need it. , went straight into the city, and passed the sign before the palace gate was locked, and then went home to rest.

　Ashamed, continue to sleep to death... I can only post more words to express my apology.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)