Han Yunong was already preparing to retreat, but upon hearing these words, he raised his head in surprise.

"You go down first." Dou Fan naturally saw Han Yunong's reaction and handed the letter of introduction to Han Yunong. Han Yunong stepped forward to take it, cupped his hand slightly, turned around and passed by Qin Xiao, glanced at Qin Xiao, and there was a look in his eyes.

There was a look of concern, but he still retreated.

Qin Xiao didn't know what kind of medicine Dou Fu was selling in his gourd. Although he was facing an official from the Ministry of War, Qin Xiao's back was as straight as a pine. He looked at Dou Fu with his eyes, the corners of his mouth moved, but he still didn't speak.

"I know a little about your situation." Dou Fan held the tea cup and said with a smile: "I heard that when you were in Xiling, you had been working as an errand in the Duwei Mansion, and you were also a jailer."

Qin Xiao thought that now that Dou Fan was sitting in the position of Minister of the Ministry of War, it would be easy for him to understand his situation. He nodded and said: "Yes, he has been serving as an errand under Han Duwei for these years, so where does Han Duwei go?"

I will follow you wherever you go."

"Everyone should be put to his best use." Dou Fan said with a faint smile: "Han Yunong is a man who fought on the battlefield. Returning to serve in the army is a good opportunity for him to show his talents. You are just working as an errand in the Yamen, and you have never been in the army.

In the battlefield, in my opinion, I am not a soldier who has gone through battlefield experience."

Qin Xiao frowned slightly but said nothing.

"When Han Yunong was in the Ministry of Punishment, he also explained your situation." Dou Fan said: "He praised you for being smart and practical. You were in charge of a prison in Xiling, and you managed that prison in an orderly manner.

, this should be true.”

Qin Xiao didn't know what this guy wanted, so he just said yes.

Dou Fan smiled and said: "I have said that people should be put to their best use. Since you have such talents, it happens that the Ministry of War also needs people. You know the case of Fan Wenzheng. Although he only chopped off the heads of a dozen officials,

There are still many remnants of Fan Wenzheng here. The saint is generous and doesn't want to involve too many people, so he treats these people lightly." He picked up the tea cup, blew on the tea foam and said: "Of course these people can't stay here anymore.

You are on duty in the Yamen. By exposing Fan Wenzheng's crimes, you can be considered a meritorious service, so I thought about it and let you stay in the Yamen of the Ministry of War, which can be regarded as a reward for you."

Qin Xiao was startled and asked in surprise: "Stay in the Ministry of War?"

"That's right." Dou Fan said with a smile: "With the establishment of the Ministry of War and working as an errand in the Yamen, you can stay in Kyoto, and at least you can have enough food and clothing."

Qin Xiao shook his head and said: "I don't want to stay in Kyoto. I want to go to the army with Lieutenant Han. Please help me."

Dou Fu frowned and said: "Since I have made a decision, there is no reason to take it back." With a hint of anger in his eyes, he said calmly: "Originally, I only needed an order to get you to come directly. Today I will talk to you in person.

He said, it's also because you are considered a hero in eliminating thieves. Qin Xiao, I think there are so many people on duty in the Ministry of War, and I think highly of you, so you have to take good control of your future." He put down the teacup and said, "You can settle down for the next two days.

Just go directly to the Treasury Department to find Han Zhou, and he will arrange things for you."

Qin Xiao was startled again, thinking that it was not a good thing to be in the Ministry of War, but Dou Fu actually arranged for him to be assigned to the Department of Treasury.

Last time in front of the Ministry of War Yamen, I had an argument with Han Zhou, but Han Zhou had people drive him away. Although the two were not enemies of life and death, they were still somewhat difficult to deal with. Today Han Zhou went to Changle Inn to bring him here in person.

He didn't even smile at me along the way, so he obviously had some prejudice against himself.

Seeing that Qin Xiao didn't speak, Dou Fan said: "You are not suitable for the four departments of the Ministry of War, the Ministry of War, the Department of Staff and the Department of Driving. Only the Department of Treasury is somewhat similar to your previous job. You can manage a prison."

It's all in good order. If you go over and take care of the warehouse, the problem should be less serious. Go to the Treasury Department and be an official first!" Without waiting for Qin Xiao to say anything, he stood up and waved: "You can leave first."

Qin Xiao wanted to say something, but didn't know how to say it. He thought it would be better to go out and discuss it with Han Yunong first. He handed over his hands, turned around and left without talking nonsense.

After leaving the Ministry of War Yamen, I saw Han Yunong waiting outside the door. He walked over quickly, but before he could say anything, Han Yunong already said: "Let's go back first."

When he entered Beijing, he came on horseback. It was still the same horse now. The two of them rode back to Changle Inn and entered the guest room. Qin Xiao said anxiously: "Captain, he asked me to stay in Kyoto and work as an errand in the Ministry of War.

What kind of Treasury official, I don’t want to stay here.”

"Let you work in the Ministry of War?" Han Yunong was a little surprised, then frowned and said: "How could he think of leaving you in the Ministry of War?"

"I don't know what's wrong with him." Qin Xiao poured a glass of water for Han Yunong, then sat down and said: "Captain, if there is any way I can leave, go to the south with you. You are gone, I

What are you still doing in Kyoto?"

Han Yunong shook his head and said: "Since Dou Wei has already told you, this matter cannot be changed." He picked up the tea cup, took a big sip, and then said: "I know that Dou Wei will definitely treat Fan Wenzheng as the new official after taking office.

His old department was cleared out from the Ministry of War, and he would arrange for people to fill the new vacancies from top to bottom in the Ministry of War. However, I never expected that you would stay. Dou Wei, the new official, took office and personally arranged the errands for you and me.

, the two of us cannot disobey at all, he is a military officer, and if something he personally decides is rejected and his face is greatly damaged, he will definitely not let such a situation happen."

Qin Xiao frowned and said: "Captain, do I really want to stay?" Thinking of staying alone in Kyoto, which he didn't like, he felt a little depressed, and whispered: "I didn't expect that Dou Wei would become the successor.

Minister of the Ministry of War. Although this man brought Fan Wenzheng down, he had followed Fan Wenzheng in the past and had done many dirty things behind his back. Although he had made a report and did not suffer the same fate as Fan Wenzheng, he handed over the Ministry of War to him.

, the imperial court also...!"

However, Han Yunong raised his hand to his mouth, stood up and walked lightly to the door, putting his ear against the door. He came back after a while. Qin Xiao knew that Han Yunong was worried that there were ears in the wall, but with Qin Xiao's current cultivation level, if someone stole it outside,

Listening, Qin Xiao could immediately feel the sound of breathing.

"There are some things that I don't want you to know too much about." Han Yunong sat down opposite Qin Xiao and said softly: "We can't disobey the arrangements of the Ministry of War. You can only stay in Kyoto for the time being. There is one thing in Kyoto.

You must know."

Seeing Han Yunong's serious expression, Qin Xiao also sat upright.

"The Fan Wenzheng case, in the eyes of the people, is just because they have to bear the responsibility for the loss of Xiling." Han Yunong lowered his voice and looked coldly: "But behind the scenes, it was actually a fierce power struggle, or in other words, it was a fierce struggle for power.

A power game for nobles."

Qin Xiao was startled, and Han Yunong asked in a low voice: "Of course you don't know that Fan Wenzheng has been serving as Minister of War for so many years and was only pulled down this time, just because he has a powerful backer behind him.

"

"The backer is...?"

"Princess Sheyue." Han Yunong said softly: "The late emperor did not have a prince, but he had several princesses. Two of them were the daughters of today's saints. Princess Sheyue was the second daughter of the saint. Besides the saints, she was also the first princess in the dynasty.

The most powerful woman." Although there was no one outside the door, Han Yunong still leaned forward slightly and continued in a low voice: "As far as I know, Princess Sheyue is deeply loved by the saint today. When the saint ascended the throne, Princess Sheyue

She is still young, only eight or nine years old, but she has grown up now. It is said that the princess is extremely intelligent. She has been fond of reading since she was a child, and she has a wide range of interests. The late emperor and the saints doted on her. She not only read a lot of books

, and I have been practicing horseback riding and archery since I was a child, so it is not an exaggeration to say that I am both civil and military."

Qin Xiao thought that there was such a princess in the Tang Dynasty who was both civil and military.

"When the princess was seventeen years old, she married Zhao Tai, the son of Duke Cheng. However, Duke Cheng was later convicted and was found to have rebel intentions by the Ministry of Punishment, which set off a major case. Duke Cheng was killed and Zhao Tai committed suicide.

, Princess Sheyue was taken back to the palace and severed ties with the Zhao family." Han Yunong sighed softly: "After returning to the palace, the saint doted on her even more. Not only was Princess Sheyue's palace in the palace,

Moreover, the Jinchengfang on the west side of the imperial city was given to Princess Sheyue, one hundred and eight squares in Kyoto. This Jinchengfang is the only land that belongs to only one person."

Qin Xiao said in shock: "One person gets one house?"

He had been in the capital for some time and had traveled around some places. He knew that among the 108 squares in Kyoto, even the smallest one could house thousands of people. Princess Sheyue had a single square, so she was indeed very wealthy.

"Jinchengfang is guarded by the imperial guards of the palace, Longlin Shi, and the guards are very strict. There is a palace built in it that is not inferior to the imperial palace. According to the title of Princess Sheyue, that palace is also called Sheyue Palace." Han Yunong slowly said

Said: "The saint's love for the princess is known to everyone in Kyoto. Therefore, if someone wants to be promoted and make a fortune, he will look for Princess Sheyue. Even if he commits a crime, he can still be safe by looking for Princess Sheyue. At first

The princess did not participate in political affairs, but she asked the saint for almost everything. She was in charge of many officials in the court, and she was responsible for pacifying the crimes of many criminal officials. In this way, in just a few years,

Her Royal Highness the Princess also has countless disciples."

Qin Xiao said: "Fan Wenzheng also took the path of a princess?"

"Before Fan Wenzheng came to Beijing, he was the commander of the Fuzhou Battalion. The old general Taishi led troops to conquer Murong Changdu's rebellion. Soldiers and horses from all over the country gathered under the old general to listen to orders. Fan Wenzheng also arrived in time with the soldiers and horses of the Fuzhou camp.

." Han Yunong explained: "Fan Wenzheng was left in Kyoto after the war and joined the Ministry of War as an errand, but at the beginning he was just a chief of the Ministry of War. He stayed in the Ministry of War for many years, but failed to get a promotion, and later left the Princess.

His career was smooth, and he eventually reached the position of Minister of the Ministry of War, so Fan Butang is indeed a disciple of Her Royal Highness, and the Ministry of War also falls within the princess's sphere of influence."

Qin Xiao wondered: "With the existence of Nanyuan, although the power of the Ministry of War is not too strong, it is still one of the six departments of Shangshu Province, and the position of the official of the Ministry of War is also very important. Why didn't the princess take action to save Fan Wenzheng?"

"First of all, it's because the imperial court needs someone to take responsibility for the loss of Xiling, and Fan Wenzheng is an official in the Ministry of War, so he can't escape the blame." Han Yunong said in a low voice: "Secondly, of course, it's because the princess has little chance of winning if she wants to be saved this time.

, because the Prime Minister will not miss this opportunity."

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