Jinyi Town Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 477 How can I hide in the sheath for a long time

The autumn of the sixth year of Wanli.Inside Yongshou Palace.

Emperor Wanli sat on the dragon chair.Beside him, sat the Empress Dowager Li.

Zhang Juzheng, He Liu, and Feng Bao stood in the hall with their hands down.

Empress Dowager Li held the memorial that He Liu had just handed over in her hands.

She read the memorial carefully, and said, "He Liu, are you going to resign from the position of Fushi Beizhen?"

He Liu kowtowed and said: "The Empress Dowager Mingjian. The minister is already dull. Now that he is getting old, he can't do many things. Instead of occupying a high position and not being able to serve the emperor and the court, it is better to directly give up the position of Fushi Beizhen. Young and strong."

Empress Dowager Li pondered for a long time: "Oh. Who do you think can replace you and take over the position of Beizhen Fushi?"

He Liu uttered a name that Queen Mother Li could not refuse: "Li Heijiu can do it."

Li Heijiu's wife, Liang Shanghong, was the personal maid of Empress Dowager Li.Empress Dowager Li saved the lives of their husband and wife.Li Heijiu is naturally her confidant.

Empress Dowager Li said: "Li Heijiu is now the governor of the South Township. He can't be the governor of both the South and North Divisions."

He Liu suggested: "I think that Li Zipian is qualified for the post of Governor of Nanzhen."

Empress Dowager Li thought for a while, then turned her head and said to Emperor Wanli: "The emperor please approve He Liu's request. It is agreed that he will step down as the governor of Beizhen. Li Heijiu will be appointed as governor of Beizhen, and Li Zipian will be appointed as governor of Nanzhen." Make."

Emperor Wanli was obedient: "Yes, Empress Mother."

Empress Dowager Li said again: "What are your plans after retiring from Beizhen Fushi?"

He Liu replied: "Empress Dowager, I have served in Jinyiwei for 38 years. I am always reluctant to leave Jinyiwei suddenly. I implore the Queen Mother and the emperor to retain the title of Jinyiwei Commander Zuo Tongzhi and let me stay in Beizhen. Effective in the room."

Empress Dowager Li pondered for a moment, and said: "Okay. The Ai family allows you to stay in the Fusi's stall in Beizhen and continue to serve the emperor."

He Liu practiced kowtowing: "Thank you, Queen Mother, Your Majesty for your kindness!"

Zhang Juzheng, He Liu, and Feng Bao withdrew from Kunning Palace.

Emperor Wanli asked Empress Dowager Li: "Mother, what does He Liu mean by this? Everyone else is fighting for power. But he took the initiative to give up the position of Beizhen Fushi, who holds great power."

Empress Dowager Li sighed: "Oh, He Liu is really a very smart person! He is Xu Jie, the old chief assistant in the pre-school dynasty, and he retired bravely! However, his retirement is not a full retreat, but a half retreat. He He took the initiative to ask to stay in Jinyiwei's stalls, and with his seniority in Jinyiwei, he can still influence the decisions of Jinyiwei's south, north town governors and even commanders when necessary!"

Emperor Wanli nodded his head half-understood, and asked again: "My mother thinks, is this He Liu a good person or a bad person?"

Empress Dowager Li smiled: "Your Majesty, you can't judge a person in terms of good or bad. He Liu is capable and cunning. It's just that he's a little too cunning sometimes."

He Liu returned to Jinyiwei, and handed over the errand to Li Heijiu, the new governor of Beizhen.

Li Heijiu said: "Sixth Lord, once you step down as the governor of Beizhen, the old brothers in Wei Li seem to have lost their backbone."

He Liu smiled: "Hei Jiu, without me, wouldn't Jinyiwei be able to do the original errands? Besides, I am not quitting Jinyiwei. From now on, I will stay in the archives with Wang Ba to manage files You can come and ask me if you encounter difficulties."

Li Heijiu said: "Oh, sixth master. In fact, your body is quite strong. Why did you suddenly resign from the position of Fushi Beizhen?"

He Liudao: "Hei Jiu, we are our own family. There are some things I don't need to hide from you. Commander Liu doesn't do much in the Weizhong. Beizhen Fushi is actually the head of Jinyiwei. I have been the Beizheng for too many years Zhenfu envoy, in the palace, I am afraid that some people in the palace will be afraid that Jin Yiwei will become a He family army who cannot be penetrated by needles or splashed by water! Rather than being suspected by others, I might as well resign as soon as possible."

Li Heijiu said: "You mean, Empress Dowager Li doesn't trust you?"

He Liu said meaningfully: "I don't know if Empress Dowager Li trusts me or not. It is well known that she trusts you. Only when you serve as Beizhen Fushi can you get the support of Empress Dowager Li in everything."

At this time, Liu Shouyou, the commander, and Li Zipian, the new governor of Nanzhen, walked in.

Li Zipian said: "Sixth brother, thank you for recommending me to be promoted to Nanzhen Fushi in front of the Queen Mother."

He Liudao: "Old Eleven, you have also served in Jinyiwei for 30 to [-] years. You have made a lot of contributions, and you deserve it."

Liu Shouyou said: "Lao Liu, it's time to play. You are just like me now, you are an idle official in Jinyiwei. We can get together if we have nothing to do, play chess and drink."

He Liu smiled: "Success! I have long wanted to see Commander Liu's chess skills."

At this moment, Zhao Ci, the twelfth old man, led a group of Wei Nei brothers in flying fish uniforms to the gate of the duty room.

He Liu and the others walked out of the guard room.

Zhao Ci knelt down and said, "Sixth brother, brothers are here to see you off!"

He Liu laughed heartily: "Farewell? What farewell? I'm not returning home, I'm just resigning from the position of Fushi Beizhen! From now on, I will stay in the archives with Wang Ba to search for files. Brother If you miss me, you can chat with me in the stall. Brothers, let’s go. Old eighth, old twelve, you two stay here for a while.”

Everyone dispersed.At the gate of the guard room, only He Liu, Liu Shouyou, Li Heijiu, Li Zipian, Zhao Ci, and Wang Baliu were left.

He Liu looked around at the five people: "Everyone, I have something to ask you! I am Shizhong's only son. From now on, I will ask you immediate bosses to take good care of him."

Li Heijiu said: "Sixth Master, don't worry! I will definitely promote Shizhong."

He Liu smiled wryly: "When I talk about taking care of you, I don't mean promotion! Let's make it clear, everyone knows what kind of errand Jin Yiwei is doing. The higher the position, the bigger the case and the greater the risk. .My He family is a single descendant of three generations, and Shizhong is the only seedling. I don't want him to take any big risks, and I ask you to send him some easier errands in the future."

Li Zipian is now the governor of Nanzhen, in charge of the palace guards.He said: "An easy job is nothing more than being transferred to the palace to take care of the house for the emperor and the queen mother. I suggest that Shizhong should not be allowed to inspect hundreds of households. He should be transferred to Nanzhen Fusi as a follow-up Hu Baihu."

He Liu nodded with satisfaction: "That's great! Oh, and there is another one. The new hundred householder Yang Wan is a shrewd and capable young man. Please use it a lot."

Li Heijiu readily agreed: "That boy Yang Wan saved Liu Ye's life in Nanchang. Naturally, we must make good use of him."

After He Liu explained everything, he said, "Lao Ba, let's go, lead me to the stall. From now on, I will work with you in the stall."

Wang Ba led He Liu to the stall.Wang Ba did it himself and cleared a table for He Liu.

Wang Ba was one of the old thirteen Taibao during the Jiajing period, and he could be counted as He Liu's confidant.

He asked: "Sixth brother, I still don't understand why you gave up the position of Fushi Beizhen to Li Heijiu."

He Liu replied meaningfully: "The precious sword is not old, how can it be hidden in the sheath for a long time?"

(End of this chapter)