Xu Xi knew very well what Zhang Weixian said, "How can there be a complete egg under the collapse of the nest?" It just means that he doesn't want to let these people go, and wants them to take out the money."

As for why Zhang Weixian did this, Xu Xi also understood it very much.

People will think about what they sit in. Now the Staff Office has been established and has already become bigger and has gained the trust of His Majesty. At this time, who doesn’t want to gain more power?

Since the establishment of the Staff Office, there has been a rumor that the Staff Office will set up a chief counselor, similar to the cabinet chief.

Now that the candidates to enter the Staff Office have been determined, this Chief Secretary of Staff is probably not far from being established.

Sun Chuanting could not be the chief counselor of these people in the Staff Office. His qualifications were too small. His Majesty was already a kindness for him to enter the Staff Office this time. It was also everyone who gave His Majesty a face, so Sun Chuanting was allowed to join the Staff Office.

In addition to Sun Chuanting, there is also Chen Sihai. Chen Sihai is His Majesty's confidant, but anyone can see that Chen Sihai was sent by His Majesty to take charge of the Military Law Department. He could not be the chief counselor, so this is not a suitable candidate.

In addition to him, only Duke Cheng, Zhu Chunchen, Yuan Keli, and Duke British, Zhang Weixian. These three are now more competitive in the position of Chief Secretary of Staff.

However, Xu Xi also knew that Zhu Chunchen could not get this position. Everyone knew how he got the position of Chief Secretary of Staff because his contributions some time ago were rewarded by His Majesty.

But when he reached this position, Zhu Chunchen's contribution was almost done. If he wanted to take another step forward, the contribution would not be enough, so he could not get the position of Chief Secretary of Staff.

Apart from these people, the most competitive ones are Yuan Keli and Zhang Weixian.

Yuan Keli has a long-term experience and has great contributions, and has the support of civil servants. Although they are fighting among civil servants themselves, once they are involved in competition with nobles, they will inevitably be united and they will all support Yuan Keli.

Under such circumstances, British Duke Zhang Weixian was in a disadvantaged position. If he had not entered the Staff Office and had no chance to fight for this Secretary of Staff, perhaps Zhang Weixian would not have any ideas. But the opportunity is right in front of him, and it would not be so easy to give up.

When this person can't see it, he doesn't have that thought; but once a person sees that thing is close to him, he can hold it in his hand and no one will give up.

In such a situation, if Zhang Weixian has no idea, then there will be a ghost.

But for Zhang Weixian, it was not that easy for him to get this position. Yuan Keli put too much pressure on him, so he needed credit and needed to prove that he was useful in sitting in this position. Not only was it useful, but it was also more useful than Yuan Keli, so he could get this position.

Therefore, Zhang Weixian needs a merit, one to establish his authority, and the other to express his abilities and loyalty to His Majesty.

From this perspective, it is definitely not enough to make a small contribution. Therefore, Zhang Weixian needs a great contribution to solve the big problem for His Majesty.

If you want to make contributions and solve a big problem, there are only a few aspects.

On the one hand, it is military achievements, that is, the political achievements of the Staff Office. But now there is no war, and this political achievements are not easy to make. Even if the war really starts, it is still a big deal to win or not. Once you lose, Zhang Weixian will not only not be able to get this position, but may also lose the opportunity in front of you. The risk is too great and he will not do it.

Since you have no military achievements, you need to make contributions from other aspects, and money is a topic that can never be avoided. Especially with Zhu Chunchen's example, Zhang Weixian is not incomprehensible.

Once Zhang Weixian touched the salt, he would offend a group of people and at the same time show the middle to His Majesty.

I'm afraid no one can tell how much salt is involved in the Ming Dynasty. But even Xu Xi knew very well that if he could get the profit of salt, it would be a lot of money. At that time, what would Your Majesty think of Zhang Weixian?

He is loyal to his affairs and has the ability to lead the position of Chief Secretary of Staff, Zhang Weixian will not be missing.

In fact, Xu Xi could see that His Majesty has not appointed a chief counselor until now, not because His Majesty has not thought about it, but because His Majesty is looking at who is willing to do things and who can do things.

Zhang Weixian wanted to prove himself in this way. But this matter was too big. He needed help and someone to charge for him. When things were not done, someone would take the blame for him.

It happened that at this moment, I came to my door. I was the Duke of the Ming Dynasty. Even if there was something really happening, I would not lose my title and destroy my door. Moreover, I had a high status and what I said was worthy, so I became the best candidate in Zhang Weixian's heart.

Now Zhang Weixian has thrown this topic to himself, and is forcing himself to do it. If he retreats now, not to mention that he can't explain it to Zhang Weixian, he may not explain it to His Majesty.

Originally, Your Majesty didn’t like him, Duke Ding. If he was unwilling to do it and the matter was passed on to Your Majesty, what would Your Majesty think?

Your Majesty would think that he, the Duke of Ding, is not only unwilling to do things, but also has a simple position and cannot bear the great responsibility. At that time, his situation will definitely be even worse than now.

Zhang Weixian is forcing himself to move forward!

After thinking of this, Xu Xi sighed in his heart, and a strong sense of regret filled his heart.

Why did you have to come here?

If I were still at home and had not seen Zhang Weixian, I would not have been involved in these messy things. Even if His Majesty is dissatisfied with his family, I would find another way.

But now I can't even retreat.

Slowly opening his eyes, Xu Xi glanced at Zhang Weixian, feeling a little resentful. At this time, no one cared about the past friendship.

Looking at Zhu Chunchen and then at Zhang Weixian in front of him, Xu Xi suddenly realized something: The Ming Dynasty is no longer the Ming Dynasty, and the nobles are no longer the nobles of the past, and everyone is not on the same front. For power, many things can be abandoned and sold.

Times have changed. If you still do things according to your previous ideas and thinking, you may end up suffering. Since there is no way out, then just move forward.

Thinking of this, Xu Xi bit her teeth, made up her heart and said, "I don't know what the Duke wants me to do?"

Zhang Weixian looked at Xu Xi, sighed, picked up the tea and took a sip, and said slowly: "It's too complicated, I can't figure it out for a moment, and I can't think of any good idea."

"But Your Majesty is anxious now, and the court has no money. We ministers should naturally share your worries. We nobles, who have received the emperor's grace in the world, should do something. Do you have any ideas? What I just said is nothing more than some complaints with you, and we cannot be taken seriously."

After hearing Zhang Weixian's words, Xu Xi smiled.

The smile on his face was very bright, but his heart became more and more cold.

This old fox didn't want to take the blame at all, and just wanted to stand up for it.

Xu Xi bit his teeth and said, "Yes! I won't do anything at this time. We ministers are sorry to Your Majesty. So I think since salt is so messy, let's start with salt. The court has serious occupation of the nest, so why not start investigating it by occupying the nest."

After Xu Xi said this, he looked up at Zhang Weixian and said, "After I go back, I will write a question book and send it to the palace. I am willing to advocate this matter. However, I am only a little uninformed and have not read many books over the years. I am afraid there are many omissions in this question book."

When he said this, Xu Xi stopped slowly and turned to look at Zhang Weixian.

At this time, Zhang Weixian was already nervous. At this point, there was only one step ahead, but Xu Xi stopped. Obviously, he did not do it unintentionally, it must have stopped on purpose.

So Zhang Weixian sighed and said, "Yes, we are all ignorant when we were young. Relying on the kindness of our ancestors, Zhang Tai has been walking around all day long and has not read much. It's really a pity that we only regret when we use it."

"But this matter is of great importance, and you cannot just let someone see it or draft it. You must find someone who is trustworthy, respected and loyal to the court. Are there anyone like this around you? If you have the right one, just say it out. Even if you are not familiar with it, I can ask him for it."

Xu Xi looked at Zhang Weixian and said with a wry smile: "Duke, don't refuse this matter. In terms of qualifications and prestige, who can compare with you?"

"You are the best among us in this regard. There are very few people who can compare with you when it comes to loyalty to the Ming Dynasty and your Majesty. After writing this question, please correct me."

After hearing Xu Xi's words, Zhang Weixian was stunned and seemed a little surprised. He did not expect Xu Xi to say such words.

Then, Zhang Weixian stood up and waved his hand as if he was stabbed by a chair, and said anxiously: "No, no, how can this work? You don't know my knowledge, so it's not as good as you said."

"If you talk about this, that's your credit. It's not good or bad. We are a friendship between our ancestors, how can we do such a thing?"

"We brothers are united, how can we distinguish yours or mine?" Xu Xi said with anger on his face: "What's more, this time I asked the Duke for the sake of my ancestors, so I would like to help me. If this Duke doesn't help, I won't leave today."

Looking at Xu Xi's appearance as if he was a scoundrel, Zhang Weixian shook his head with a wry smile.

Finally, he was helpless, Zhang Weixiancai said, "You are right. We are indeed in the friendship between our ancestors and we are in harmony. If something happens, I will not help you. I am sorry to our ancestors. Then, after you finish writing, you will give me the question book and I will see if there is any inappropriate help to change it."

"Of course, I just suggest that it is up to you to decide whether to listen to me or not. But don't worry, after you finish writing your question book, I am willing to sign with you. If Your Majesty summons you, I will accompany you to the palace."

"Even if Your Majesty is angry, I will follow you to carry the friendship between us. So when Duke Ding, please write with confidence and boldly when you go back. No matter what those people outside think of you, in my heart, you are the example of our nobles."

"With this sentence from the Duke of the Kingdom, there is nothing to say." Xu Xi stood up and said to Zhang Weixian: "I will go back to write the question book now, and ask Duke of the Kingdom to correct it at that time."

"This time the Duke of the State is willing to help me, and I remember this favor in my heart. Please rest assured. If Your Majesty blames me, I will bear it all and will never involve the Duke of the State."

"Look at what you said," Zhang Weixian said angrily: "We are the friendship of our ancestors, how can we have such an idea? Don't worry, even if we lose the responsibilities of the staff office, I will never ignore you."

"Great Duke Gao Yi!" Xu Xi stood up and bowed to Zhang Weiquan and said, "It's getting late, it's not too late. There are so many dreams in the night. I'll go back to write the question book now."

"Okay." Zhang Weixian said appreciatively: "I'm just waiting to read the question book of Duke Ding."

"Zhiji, you can send Duke Ding for me." Zhang Weixian said with a smile to Zhang Zhiji standing on the other side.

Zhang Zhiji also walked over with a smile. He came straight to Xu Xi, made a gesture of invitation, and said, "Duke Ding, please."

He bowed to Zhang Weixian, and Xu Xi turned around and walked out.

After Xu Xi left, the smile on Zhang Weixian's face disappeared instantly.

He sat slowly on the chair, gently took the tea and took a sip. He tasted the tea in the cup, feeling a sense of indifference.

Soon, Zhang Zhiji walked back from outside, bowed to Zhang Weixian and said, "Father, Duke Ding has sent him away."

Zhang Weixian nodded, smiled and pointed to the chair next to him and said, "Okay, sit down and talk."

After Zhang Zhiji sat down, Zhang Weixian said slowly: "Do you think your father is too despicable?"

"Son has no." Zhang Zhiji hurriedly said: "There is naturally a father's reason for doing this."

After hearing his son's words, Zhang Weixian nodded with satisfaction and said, "The things in this world are full of troubles and complicated. Some can do it, some can't do it; some want to do it, some don't want to do it."

"But these things are actually the same, that is, will you do it, can you do it? If Duke Ding wants to drill inside, then pull him deeper. What can he feel when he always rubs around outside?"

"When he comes in, he will take out a pair of shoes and mud, and he will not be able to pull it out again. At that time, he will not be able to stand on our side."

"Father, do you want to integrate the nobles and nobles?" Zhang Zhiji stood up, stared at his father in disbelief, and even had a hint of horror in his eyes.
Chapter completed!