Chapter 38                                                             �

Lu Tong is much better than before. At least he is not in a mess. But he is still wearing a simple black suit, with a sturdy temperament, and it seems that there is a murderous intent that cannot be dissipated between his eyebrows.

Lu Tong said, "Sir, I want to go back to Jiangnan."

Zhou Mengchen said: "Jiangnan."

Lu Tong said: "Yes, Jiangnan. Lord Zhu is gone. I am worried about the situation in Jiangnan. Those Japanese pirates will make a comeback sooner or later."

Zhou Mengchen was slightly stunned and sighed softly. He said, "I understand."

Not to mention Lu Tong, Zhou Mengchen had been busy with what was happening in front of him, and perhaps he had ignored it. After Zhu Wan's death, the situation at sea deteriorated rapidly. The Jiangnan family were playing with fire. They thought that after taking away Zhu Wan, the old stubborn, would they be able to smuggle happily.

But the situation is exactly the opposite.

Soon, pirates will find that it is faster than smuggling money honestly. There is no need for all pirates to think like this. Just a few pirates break this tacit understanding, both sides will fall into distrust, and local governments will treat all smuggling forces equally, and then they can only rob.

The tacit understanding between the two sides was broken, and the Jiangnanhai defense force was severely suppressed after Zhu Wan. The rest was to cause trouble.

In Zhou Mengchen's view, this kind of logical chain that has taken a sharp turn is only fast and slow, completely irreversible.

But Zhou Mengchen really couldn't reach Jiangnan.

After Zhou Mengchen agreed, he went to the Jinyiwei first. When he met Lu Huan, Lu Huan pondered for a moment and said, "I can't make the decision on this matter. But you can check Wang Xiao's affairs. Let's do this, go to see Shen Xun with me."

There is no civil servant among the Jinyiwei, such as the Jinyiwei experience.

After experiencing this name, it is like a master's throne, because the yamen has different ranks, and the things they are responsible for are the same, mainly responsible for internal documents.

Shen Lian is highly valued by Lu Bing and trusts him very much.

After some hard work, Zhou Mengchen finally got the matter done. Wang Xiao entered the Jinyiwei as a Qianhu. Of course, this Qianhu is different from Qianhu. Lu Huan is a local official in Wuchang, but now Wang Xiao is incorporated into the cavalry guard of the Jinyiwei. The official positions are very high. Wang Xiao's Qianhu is just an intermediate officer when he goes in.

Zhou Mengchen had no choice but to find Xu Jie when it comes to Lu Tong's affairs.

After all, behind Xu Jie is the power of the study of the mind, and their power in Jiangnan is deeply rooted. Many things work very well. However, Xu Jie is not as easy to talk to as Lu Huan. Even if Zhang Juzheng is the intermediary, Zhou Mengchen is bound to have some transactions in front of Xu Jie.

But Zhou Mengchen didn’t know what Xu Jie wanted? Or what could Zhou Mengchen do for Xu Jie?

Zhou Mengchen thought about Xu Jie's appetite, but never expected that Xu Jie's appetite was so big. As soon as Xu Jie said that, Zhou Mengchen almost jumped up and said, "Mr. Xu is too proud of me. How can I participate in such a major event as entering the cabinet?"

Xu Jie smiled softly and said, "Mr. Zhou, you are too modest. Just take a little bit of Lu Tong. I will continue to give you instructions. Weng Wanda will not make things difficult for me in a mere trivial matter. It is just a matter of entering the cabinet. But it is only within a few months that I have a chance. Lord Zhou doesn't listen. Do I want to ask Master Zhou to do what?"

If someone else said this, Zhou Mengchen would not listen. But this person was Xu Jie. No matter how much Zhou Mengchen felt that it was a fantasy, he would listen to what Xu Jie said. He picked up the tea and took a sip and said, "Mr. Xu, please give me some advice."

Xu Jie said: "Mr. Zhang has been unable to do anything in the cabinet for a while, and even his health is not good. To be honest, Mr. Zhang is very knowledgeable, but he is not patient with ordinary affairs. It is too difficult to do it in the cabinet. Now the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of War are all under Yan Song's hands. The Ministry of Works has no power at all, and he is also being controlled by Shangshu Li. I am afraid that he will be the next one to fall. I am just a false article. As for Shangshu Xia, the Ministry of Personnel, who is old and old, will not easily stand on the side, that is, he will not easily oppose Yan Song."

"In addition, local officials have been cleaned up by Yan Song. There are two of the three parts in the world. Our Majesty will definitely select people to join the cabinet. I just don't know who it is?"

"However, Xu is confident that his name is on this list. But there are also others on the list."

Zhou Mengchen pondered for a moment and said, "I still don't understand what I should do to get His Majesty to finalize this list?"

Xu Jie said: "No need to do anything. You just need to say one thing. You sue Weng Wanda in front of His Majesty and tell His Majesty everything inside the border. The more serious the statement, the better."

Zhou Mengchen was slightly stunned and said to himself: "This is exactly what I want to do. Just why?" Zhou Mengchen couldn't figure it out, and was silent for a moment, turning the tea bowl gently.

Seeing this, Xu Jie thought Zhou Mengchen was waiting for the price and said, "I know that Lord Zhou has to pay a lot of money for this matter. After Lord Zhou entered the palace last time, he came out without seeing His Majesty. He had already found out clearly that this matter was not easy to deal with."

"I don't know how to do it, let Lord Zhou do his best."

"Mr. Zhou has something to do to help me, so Xu will do his best to help me."

The implication is that Zhou Mengchen can issue conditions.

Zhou Mengchen figured out some of Xu Jie's thoughts. He estimated that Xu Jie was worried about two things. First, he was worried that he would give up complaining in front of Jiajing at this time when he saw something wrong. To be honest, Zhou Mengchen also knew that this was not a good time.

After all, Jiajing is not at the court now. If he forcibly advises, Jiajing will probably be unhappy.

Second, he was worried that he would not be able to speak in front of Jiajing.

Zhou Mengchen has been in the political arena for many years and has slowly thought about it and knocked on the door a little bit.

Many things are always the stupidest, especially the Emperor Jiajing has a lot of thoughts. If he does too much in front of him, it is easy to leak flaws. If he is too straightforward, it will be more than worth the loss. Xu Jie asked Zhou Mengchen to sue Weng Wanda, why did he give Xu Jie a chance to enter the cabinet?

This logic needs to be carefully studied.

In fact, Xu Jie tried his best to encourage him, hoping to tell Jiajing something by suing Weng Wanda. That is, Yan Song has great power.

Yan Song's power has increased significantly in the past two years. Zhang Zhi is not enough to check and balance. New bargaining chips must be added to the cabinet. As for how Xu Jie does, let Emperor Jiajing choose him among the new bargaining chips. That's Xu Jie's business.

But Zhou Mengchen also saw Xu Jie's judgment. He asked, "Mr. Xu, if I do this, I will have to eat."

Xu Jie said, "Mr. Zhou, I know that this matter is useless. In Your Majesty's opinion, the situation is not as good as a quiet person. The fall of the Xia Ge Lao, Yan Song has been busy for more than a year since the 27th year of Jiajing. It has been more than a year since the case was launched. Yan Song's position is unstable. Your Majesty will have to re-arrange the situation of the court. Your Majesty is definitely not accurate. Besides, there is always victory and unbeaten in the world, Weng Wanda is still a little capable. Now he has the support of Yan Song and the foundation of Xuan Da. As the Minister of War, he has purged the borders. Even if Altan is powerful, he is just a small mess. I think the situation today will not happen again."

"But, Your Majesty's way of using people cannot balance the word "Balance". Master Zhou is in this and is a trusted minister of Your Majesty. The best way to be a lonely minister is nothing more than a lonely minister. The lonely minister may not be lonely, but he can resist the strong with the weak and the following commands. His Majesty will naturally see his Majesty's heart."

"Even if there is no result, will your Majesty have a result?"

"Besides, Xu is here. As long as Xu enters the cabinet, even if there is any consequence of this matter, Xu will take care of you. What are you worried about? It's just a surprise."

Zhou Mengchen didn't know what to say for a moment.

Anyone only has the victory or defeat of the court and the power in his hands. Who cares about the people killed and abducted by the Tartars?

For a moment, the images of Xu Jie and Yan Song in Zhou Mengchen's eyes seemed to overlap.

Zhou Mengchen lowered his eyes slightly and had to admit that ideals are ideals, reality is reality. Many times, we cannot be too obsessed with cleanliness. Anyway, he must do this. Whether he cooperates with Xu Jie or not.

Just for a breath of discomfort in my heart.

Zhou Mengchen put down the tea bowl and said, "Okay. I'm right. But I only want Mr. Xu to have a favor."
Chapter completed!