Capital, Xie Mansion.

Letter from Northwest.

The butler did not delay for a moment, holding the letter, hurried to see Xie Mao, the head of the Xie family.

"Master, the old nine from the northwest has written."

"Lao Jiu's letter, bring it in."

Lao Jiu is Xie Maoan's spy in the northwest, and he is also the most hidden spy.

Lao Jiu sent a letter some time ago. Why did he send another letter after half a month?

Could something happen to the Northwest? Or did the things he explained have been done?

Xie Mao took the letter, tore open the seal, and took out the letter.

Xie Mao first glanced at the content of the letter quickly, then took a book from the shelf and contrasted it with the letter.

The letter originally sent by the spy named Ah Jiu was a secret letter.

It must be decrypted to know what this letter really says.

After a little effort, Xie Mao finally read the letter.

At this moment, his face was blue and his eyes opened in anger.

Snapped!

Xie Mao slapped the table on the table and said angrily: "Gu Zhili deceived people too much, it's really deceiving too much."

Gu Zhili is Master Gu.

The content of the secret letter said that Mr. Gu sent someone to arrest the spies that Xie Maoan had planted in Jinzhou.

Seeing this, the housekeeper was worried and couldn't help asking, "Master, has something happened to the Northwest?"

Xie Mao was so angry that he was walking around in the study, "Gu Zhili deceived so much that he even arrested all the people who had planted the official in the northwest.

Does he really think that the official dare not touch him? He doesn't care about the relationship between the two relatives, so don't blame the official for his ruthlessness. "

When the butler heard this, he was shocked, "Master, our people have been arrested, what should we do now? The Luhou Mansion..."

Xie Mao snorted coldly, "Ajiu will find a way for Luhou's affairs. It really doesn't work and can only implement the second plan. At present, Gu Zhili is the first to bear the brunt. He dares to ruin my good deeds, and I will make him look good. "

Xie Mao was so angry that he could not wait to cut Master Gu a thousand times.

The spies in the Northwest, who had been in business for more than ten years, were once uprooted by Gu Zhili, so he was not angry and distressed.

What makes him shudder even more is how Gu Zhili accurately grasped the list of Northwest detectives? Could it be that someone could not stand the torture and confessed?

However, no matter what the reason, this Liangzi, the Gu and Xie family have been settled.

"Master, it's not good!"

The concierge hurried to the study.

Xie Mao sternly said, "What's the matter? The sky hasn't fallen yet, why are you in a hurry?"

The concierge took a sigh of relief, and then said, "Master, Master Yin Zhang from the capital government has been arrested by Jin Wu."

"what?"

Xie Mao was shocked.

Master Yin Zhang in the capital city is the cousin of the empress and an important member of the prince group.

But Jinwu is the emperor's dog leg, eagle dog, and everything is done according to the emperor's will.

Once Jinwu is dispatched, everyone in the capital is in danger and the situation changes.

In recent years, the officials arrested by the executive Jin Wu have not seen a single person come out.

Either died directly in the jail holding Jinwu, or just ransacked and exiled.

In short, there is no good end.

Master Yin Zhang from the capital of the capital was taken away by Zhi Jin Wu, which meant that some people were slandering before the emperor, and some people were plotting to frame His Royal Highness.

Xie Mao knew from beginning to end that there was a strong anti-princeling force in the capital.

Over the years, the two sides have fought with each other equally.

Even the Prince's side, in many cases, can still stand firm.

But since Empress Empress became seriously ill, the situation changed suddenly.

The prince's situation became bad.

Before this, several adults had been dismissed from office for those who supported the prince. Fortunately, those adults are not important people.

However, Master Yin Zhang in the capital is different.

As a parent official of the capital, Master Zhang is in charge of the important areas of Gyeonggi. He seems to be angry everywhere, but in fact, he secretly gave the prince's group great convenience.

If this position is replaced by a person with anti-princeling forces, this is not just a loss for the prince's faction, even Xie Mao, who has to be restrained everywhere.

Therefore, the prince faction must not lose the position of Jingcheng Fu Yin.

In any case, the official position of Jingcheng Fu Yin must be taken first before the anti-prince's forces act.

Xie Mao made a decisive decision, "Prepare the horse, this officer is going to the East Palace to meet the prince."

The butler takes orders.

Xie Mao changed into a normal uniform, got on a carriage and headed to the East Palace.

After entering the East Palace, Xie Mao asked the servant, "Where is your Royal Highness at the moment?"

The servant bowed and said, "Master Qi, Your Royal Highness is now discussing important matters with the adults in Bowangyuan."

Xie Mao hurried to Bowangyuan.

Several core members of the East Palace arrived, waiting for Xie Mao.

"Xie Aiqing sit down quickly."

Prince Liu Xian, a middle-aged man over 40, was slightly fat and looked very kind. Like a scholar, not like a high-ranking prince.

The central government said that the prince was generous.

In recent years, no one has been convicted and imprisoned in the East Palace, let alone beheaded.

Even if someone made a mistake, at most they would be sent out of the East Palace.

In contrast to the emperor, who often kills people and beheads, ransacks his family and exterminates his family, the prince is indeed worthy of a generous reputation.

However, the prince was also generous in success, and also generous in defeat.

Everyone in the DPRK knew that the biggest reason the emperor did not like the prince was because the prince was weak and too generous.

Xie Mao sat down in the chair, "Have everyone heard of Master Zhang being arrested by the boss Jin Wu?"

Everyone nodded in unison.

Then everyone talked about it.

"Let's go to see your majesty and intercede for Master Zhang. What is wrong with Master Zhang, holding a golden eagle dog, why should you arrest someone."

"It is said to be corruption."

"Huh! Nonsense. Mrs. Zhang was born in a wealthy family. There are many maidservants at home, and there are countless farms. Why should you be corrupt."

"Obviously, it is an unreasonable charge."

"His Royal Highness, please make up your mind. It's too late, Master Zhang is afraid of luck."

Everyone looked at Prince Liu Xian.

Prince Liu Xian looked hesitant, obviously undecided.

Even when it comes to meeting with His Majesty the Emperor and pleading for Lord Zhang, the prince subconsciously wants to shrink back.

Although the prince is over forty, he is still afraid of him.

Especially since the death of the prince's uncle, Zhen Guogong, the prince has become more and more afraid of the emperor.

The prince Liu Xian even made up his mind. If he were to intercede, his Majesty the Emperor would definitely stare at him with hatred for iron and steel. In anger, maybe he picked up a sword or a knife and threw it at him.

You can't hide, you can only bear it abruptly. He also had to be scolded bloody by his Majesty the Emperor.

For people in their forties, the prince feels guilty when he thinks of being under such pressure, and he feels extremely sad.

It's not easy to sit in this position of the prince.

Xie Mao remained silent.

Prince Liu Xian couldn't help but look at him, "Xie Aiqing, don't hesitate to tell me what you think."

Xie Mao glanced at everyone in the audience and said loudly, "Master Zhang has been taken away by Jin Wu. At this moment, instead of thinking about how to rescue people, it is better to think about how to prevent the position of Jingcheng Fu Yin from falling to the enemy. On hand.

Everyone here, you should all be aware that the position of Jingcheng Fu Yin seems to be a bag of air, but these years, it has indeed given us great convenience.

If you lose this position, you will be restrained in the East Palace, even to your Highness. "

"Master Xie, do you mean not to save Master Zhang?" Prince Liu Daren, a guest of the prince, asked Xie Mao.

Xie Mao snorted coldly, "Of course I want to save people. But for those who have been captured by Jin Wu, I would like to ask, who of you is sure to save them?

And as far as I know, there are real evidences for holding Jinwu and arresting people.

It is not brave, but stupid to do it knowing that it cannot be done.

You asked your Highness to intercede in front of the Son of Heaven, but you have considered it for your Highness.

Don't you know what the emperor will think and what will be the consequences once your Highness speaks?

Knowing that doing so will make His Highness be condemned by the Son of Heaven, but you are still trying to force His Highness. This is indeed unfaithfulness. "

"Master Xie is serious. We are also thinking about our colleagues, so let's give up Master Zhang, isn't it okay."

Xie Mao sneered, "What you did is just to show your justice. But who has thought about it for your Highness?

As the so-called loyalty to the emperor, we are in the East Palace. What we should discuss is not how to rescue Lord Zhang, but how to reduce the loss and how to share the worries for your Highness.

Everyone, ask yourself, how generous your Highness treats you, and have you ever really thought for your Highness? "

His Royal Highness Liu Xian was moved and broke.

Xie Aiqing really planned for him. This is the true loyal minister.

On the other hand, the reactions of other people on this matter made him a little disappointed.

Knowing that Lord Zhang could not be saved, he was forced to intercede in front of the emperor. This was clearly to put him on the fire. This action was not done by a loyal minister.

Seeing that His Royal Highness Liu Xian showed obvious admiration for Xie Mao, some people were anxious.

Immediately jumped up and scolded Xie Mao angrily. "Xie Mao, don't think that you are a loyal minister, we are all treacherous ministers.

Your colleagues are in trouble, but you have no sympathy and compassion. You are so ruthless and unrighteous.

Don't forget, Master Zhang will go over, but take care of you very much. Are you still a human being if you die?

You are so ruthless and righteous, how do you deserve to be a loyal minister? "

Xie Mao stood up, held his head high, and said righteously, "If Master Zhang is here, he will definitely approve of my approach.

Lord Zhang is a loyal minister, he must not want to see that because of his own reasons, sitting and watching the position of Jingcheng Fu Yin fall into the hands of the enemy.

He must hope that we can seize the time and come up with a good strategy to keep this position firmly in our hands.

Everyone, do you not want the position of Jingcheng Fu Yin? "

Some people are dissatisfied and want to compete with Xie Mao. Xie Mao must not be allowed to stand out in front of the Prince's Palace alone.

It is a pity that the prince Zhan Shi Xu came forward to speak and prevented the quarrel.

"Enough, everyone said a few words less."

"Master Xu, please enlighten me."

His Royal Highness Liu Xian also said: "Teacher, please tell me how to deal with this matter."

Master Xu stroked his beard, "His Royal Highness Qi, the old official thought Mr. Xie's words made sense.

Now, Lord Zhang’s affairs are only temporarily set aside. What matters is the position of Jingcheng Fu Yin, which must not fall into the hands of the enemy. "

His Royal Highness Liu Xian nodded, then secretly relieved.

As long as you don't let him go to the emperor's place to intercede, you can say anything.

Prince Liu Xian said: "Father's order to hold King Wu to take Master Zhang is to move the layout of the capital. At this time in this palace, if he recommends his own person, his father will definitely not agree. Maybe he will anger his father. Order the father to lay down the punishment."

Everyone nodded, and His Highness was right.

Everyone look at me, I look at you.

Prince Liu's guest, Mrs. Liu frowned and said: "His Royal Highness can't recommend his own person, do you want to watch the position of Jingcheng Fu Yin fall into the hands of the enemy?"

Master Xu looked at Xie Mao, "Master Xie, do you have a way?"

Xie Mao stood up, "His Royal Highness, the position of Jingcheng Fu Yin is destined not to fall into the hands of our own people, but it cannot fall into the hands of the enemy. There is only one way to resolve this situation."

"What way? Xie Aiqing said quickly." Prince Liu Xian was a little excited.

Xie Aiqing is indeed a loyal minister, not only to relieve him, but also to figure out a solution for him.

Xie Mao thought that Gu Zhi would be respectful of the Lord, and even dared to ruin his good deeds, so he put Gu Master on the fire and roasted it.

The location of Jingcheng Fu Yin is not a sweet pastry.

Gu Zhili, wait for the officer, and the officer will let you know the fate of offending me.

Xie Mao paused for two seconds before saying: "The way is to give the position of Jingcheng Fu Yin to the middleman. In this way, your Majesty will definitely not object. Even the enemy may not object. "

"middleman?"

"Who is the middleman?"

The prince Liu Xian hurriedly asked, "Xie Aiqing, don't betray you. Tell everyone, who is this middleman?"

Xie Mao's gaze swept over everyone's face, and finally solemnly said: "The middleman that the minister said is an offshoot of Pingnan Hou's lineage, the current lord Gu Zhiligu of Jinzhou Governor."

Huh?

Everyone stared at Xie Mao, waiting for his next words.

Xie Mao walked to the center of the hall and talked eloquently, "Gu Zhi respects and cares for adults. He is neither his own nor an enemy, and he has served in the local area for decades, with sufficient qualifications and background. The most important thing is, Master Gu. Marrying a sister of Weichen, speaking of it, our two families are always relatives. It shouldn't be difficult to do things between relatives in a convenient way."

Prince Liu Xian did not rush to express his position, but looked at Master Xu.

The prince Zhan Shis Master Xu, and asked, "Master Xie, can you make sure Master Gu will listen to you? Will he be on the Prince's side?"

Xie Mao smiled confidently and said confidently: "I have a way to make Master Gu stand on our side."

Master Xu nodded secretly, "If there is a way, it will be fine."

Prince Liu Xian asked: "So, everyone agrees to Xie Aiqing's proposal?"

Everyone present exchanged glances with each other.

Finally, the prince Zhan Shi, Mr. Xu, stood up and said: "His Royal Highness, the minister thinks this is feasible."

The others also nodded in agreement.

Prince Liu Xian thought for a while, and said: "It is not convenient for my palace to come forward to propose Master Gu as Yin of the capital city. Aiqing, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

Master Xu pondered for a moment, and said: "It's better to ask the Queen Empress to come forward and help the Royal Highness."

Prince Liu Xian frowned suddenly, "The mother's queen is so ill that she can't get out of bed. At this time, how can we bother her mother?"

Master Xu said firmly with an expression: "It is precisely because the empress empress is very sick that your majesty will not reject the empress's proposal."

Xie Mao stood up to support Master Xu, "His Royal Highness, the We Minister thinks what Master Xu said is reasonable. The Queen is the one who handled this matter."

Prince Liu Xian frowned, "Think about this again."

Xie Mao said loudly: "His Royal Highness, time waits for no one. If it is too late, the position of Jingcheng Fu Yin will be taken away by the enemy, and the consequences will be disastrous."

Master Xu also said: "His Royal Highness, this matter must be dealt with quickly, and you must not give the other party a chance to breathe. Please make your decision quickly."

"His Royal Highness, please make a decision quickly."

In the hall, everyone shouted in unison. Forcing Prince Liu Xian to make a decision.

Prince Liu Xian was riding a tiger with difficulty, so he could only nod his head in response, "Well, my palace will go to see the mother's queen today."

"His Royal Highness is wise." The crowd shouted again in unison.

Prince Liu Xian rushed to see the empress, and everyone got up and said goodbye.

Master Xu walked with Xie Mao and asked in a low voice, "Master Xie, what kind of person is Gu Zhili?"

Xie Mao thought for a while and said, "I'm a literati."

Master Xu laughed suddenly, literati! Literati have good names.

As the fame of today is in the East Palace, Gu Zhili can't get on the boat of the prince.

Master Xu smiled and said, "Master Gu, please thank Master for your care."

"Master Xu, don't worry, this matter is on my body."

Master Xu nodded, "It's so good."

Xie Mao left the East Palace and got on the carriage.

He ran through the follow-up plan and told the housekeeper: "Prepare a generous gift and deliver it to Gu's house in person. I heard that Grandpa Gu had a new concubine a few days ago, so he said I congratulate him on his concubine."

"Small obey orders."

Mr. Gu, whom Xie Mao said was the father of Gu, and the grandfather of Gu Jiu.

This old man Gu, who has no other skills, is a veteran of flowers, and is most fond of women. At a lot of age, he also accepted a teenage concubine.

In the past, Gu Jiu's grandmother, Mrs. Gu, was in charge, and Mrs. Gu knew how to constrain.

Since the death of Mrs. Gu more than ten years ago, Mr. Gu's appearance in female sex has become more and more absurd.

No one in the family can control him, even Mr. Gu's eldest brother Ping Nanhou has no choice but to let him continue to be absurd.