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Chapter 1009 Your Handwriting Is Ugly to Me
During the Ming Dynasty, the status of the prime minister was constantly changing.

In the earliest days of Hu Weiyong, the prime minister was very powerful and often encroached upon the authority of the emperor. Emperor Taizu Gaozu launched many large-scale purges and suppressed the expanding power of the prime minister at all costs.

What followed was the weakening of the prime minister's power.

Emperor Chengzu went a step further and the prime minister became a regent scholar, and the imperial power suppressed the power of the prime minister.

Renzong's reign was too short. During the reign of Emperor Xuande Zhu Zhanji, the relationship between the emperor and his ministers seemed to be a draw, with the emperor seeing off each other back and forth.

This good and holy grandson was taught by Emperor Chengzu. After him, the power of the emperor was gradually suppressed by the power of the prime minister and the power of the ministers.

of course there are exceptions.

For example, Yang Tinghe once competed with Dao Ye for a while.

After that, Xia Yan was a complete freak, who could actually hold his own against the Taoist priest.

The Taoist watched coldly as Xia Yan grew stronger and stronger, and pressed forward step by step... and finally slapped the old man to death.

This was the last glory of the Ming Dynasty emperor.

From then on, the monarchy was completely destroyed.

Prince Yu ascended the throne, and Gao Gong and others seized power.

Emperor Wanli became a puppet emperor... Zhang Juzheng, the regent, was almost equivalent to an emperor, except for plotting to usurp the throne.

What is strange is that the Ming Dynasty's national power gradually declined as the power of the emperor was suppressed by the power of his ministers.

Xia Yan, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng...

This is the representative figure of the prime minister's counterattack.

As Xia Yan retreated into Xin'an Lane, the outside world gradually forgot how sharp this former prime minister was.

Xia Yan stared at Sun Di with sharp eyes, "Do you still dare to bet?"

not enough!

Your two bets are a joke in my eyes!
Not worth mentioning!
These domineering words cheered up Hu Zongxian, Zhou Xia and others.

Sun Di and others came here to cause trouble today. Although Zhou Xia was tough, he was a junior after all, and there were many things he couldn't say.

Hu Zongxian has a steady temperament, which has many advantages, but it has become a disadvantage in the current situation.

What is needed at this moment is Xu Wei's sharp tongue and wit.

Xia Yan stood up.

The old man's thin body stood there, and in the eyes of everyone, he looked like an indestructible mountain!

Why was Jiang Qingzhi able to go south with confidence?

It’s not because Hu Zongxian is here.

It’s not because Zhou Xia is in charge of the Mohist base.

But the old man in front of me.

Sun Di was forced to retreat half a step by Xia Yan's momentum, and then he said angrily: "Mr. Xia is alone, what else is there to bet?"

"And my reputation, and everything in Xin'an Lane Earl's Mansion!" Xia Yan said contemptuously: "Old Hu, tell him what Qingzhi said before he left."

Hu Zongxian said: "Before leaving, Uncle said that the house would be handed over to Xia Gong. Even if he sold the house or kicked someone out, it would be equivalent to my decision. No one, including the backyard, could stop it."

Xia Yan, you can be the master of Jiang Qingzhi!
How many treasures are there in Xin'an Lane that could shock the world?
If I throw any one out to you, Sun Di, can you catch it?

What is using power to suppress others?

That's it.

Sun Di and others' momentum stagnated.

"A little gambling can cheer you up." An old man said with a smile.

"Yes!"

"Harmony is the most precious thing."

The original works of Yan Zhenqing and Li Bai are priceless treasures.

The most important bet is Sun Di's inscription.

Everyone could feel the hostility of the speculators towards Mohism and Jiang Qingzhi, and Sun Di's inscription was a sign of admitting defeat.

And if Xia Yan loses and never sets foot in the Mohist base again, it would also be a sign of giving in.

The most determined leader of the Chiang faction never interfered in the affairs of the Mohist school again.

This is a slap in Jiang Qingzhi's face!
There is tension in the bets on both sides.

The situation is tense!

"It's a deal!" Sun Di raised his hand.

There is a smile in the eyes.

Among the group of speculators behind him, someone whispered, "After Xu Jie fell from grace, someone took action. Those people told the powerful people in Songjiang Prefecture to take action. Even if they were exiled, they guaranteed that it would be a road to glory... and enjoyment!"

"And their children and grandchildren have their protection and a bright future."

"This offer is so generous that I am tempted. Just kidding."

Sun Di was also smiling, but his smile was quite reserved. "Mr. Xia, please don't think about it again."

"It's a deal!" Xia Yan raised his hand.

Snapped!
In full view of everyone, the bet is done!
"Then we will go back." Sun Di achieved his goal and didn't want to stay any longer.

"Goodbye!" Zhou Xia said coldly.

Everyone mounted their horses and walked slowly.

Someone laughed and said, "Does Xia Yan still think he is the Prime Minister? He doesn't take Jiang Qingzhi's family business and reputation seriously. Lord Sun is just giving him a good beating."

Sun Di and others retired before Xia Yan became the Prime Minister. These veteran officials couldn't help feeling jealous when they watched Xia Yan and others directing the country at home.

If I were here, there would be no chance of Xia Yan.
For the sake of their relatives, friends and children's future, the old monsters also dealt with Xia Yan. But Xia Yan did not give face, which led to criticism from these people.

Xia Yan was overbearing, while Sun Di and others considered themselves to be senior officials. Although one side was in power while the other was in opposition, conflicts accumulated inexplicably.

As soon as the two sides met today, there was a strong sense of tension and a total outbreak of conflict occurred.

Sun Di said calmly: "Although Xia Yan resigned from his post, he still lingered. He hid behind Jiang Qingzhi and gave him advice. He looked like a man in white clothes, but he had the air of a prime minister.

If we want to gain a foothold in the capital, we must find an opportunity to make a name for ourselves. Otherwise, how can that old man Xia Yan be worthy of me to gamble with him?"

Everyone agreed with him, and someone laughed and said, "If Jiang Qingzhi was told by Xia Yan that he would not interfere in the affairs of the Mohist School from now on, I wonder if he would be heartbroken."

Sun Di said: "The Mohists are just an excuse. Although this man is young, he is already a powerful official. He has a long way to go. In another ten years, if this boy is still around, I'm afraid he will be too powerful to be eliminated."

"Mr. Sun, if Jiang Qingzhi returns...how should we get along with him?" someone asked.

Friend or foe?

Sun Di shook his head, "His Majesty is here!" Everyone smiled knowingly.

Emperor Jiajing is still alive and we are all his people. Wouldn't it be difficult for Your Majesty if we were to fight to the death?
"Let's just watch the fun." Sun Di smiled.

Not long after walking, I saw a horse galloping towards me.

"Mr. Xia! Mr. Xia!"

The man shouted towards the gate.

Xia Yan came out, "What's the matter?"

The man reined in his horse and said happily, "The envoy of Lord Bo has just arrived in Beijing. Songjiang Prefecture, bow your head!"

This man was a guard of the Bo Mansion. As soon as he got off his horse, he found that the expressions of those dozens of people were not right.

What, blue, white... and purple?

This is a paint shop!

Xia Yan laughed out loud and said, "Speak!"

"Some powerful people in Songjiang Prefecture colluded with Japanese pirates and prepared to massacre Huating. Lord Bo took advantage of the situation and wiped out the Japanese pirates and captured the leader of the bandits. He also took down more than ten powerful people and generals.

Now the entire Songjiang Prefecture bowed to Lord Bo. In front of the government office, the powerful and scholars rushed to declare their land and population, fearing that they would be punished by Lord Bo if they were a little slow.

"It's Qingzhi as expected. What a pleasure!" Xia Yan laughed.

Laughing wildly!

Zhou Xia turned around and said to those who came out to watch the game: "Today is a half-day holiday."

Congratulations to the teacher!
Congratulations to the Ming Dynasty!

Amid the cheers, Xia Yan said sarcastically, "Old Sun Di, where are you going, or are you deaf?"

When he was the Prime Minister, Xia Yan was known for his toughness and dominance. At this moment, he opened fire, forcing Sun Di, who was livid, to dismount.

"I am willing to accept the defeat!" Sun Di was too embarrassed to play dirty tricks, but he hoped that Xia Yan could seek peace.

"I will have someone deliver Yan Zhenqing's original work to Xin'an Lane later. And write the inscription..." Sun Di looked above the gate.

Once he writes the inscription, it means he is a coward.

He gave in to the Mohist school.

For Sun Di, this was more painful than killing him.

Those old ghosts looked unhappy. Some said, "Mr. Xia, leave some room for others so that we can meet again in the future. You did not leave any room for others back then, and no one came to help you when you were in trouble. This is a lesson for us!"

Xia Yan smiled and said, "No need to write an inscription."

Sun Di breathed a sigh of relief and bowed, "I will host a banquet later, Lord Xia, please come and give me the honor."

The old ghosts all smiled and looked at each other.

Xia Yan is also afraid of us.

They have been running rampant in the capital recently, gathering here and calling friends there, as if an old man who had been holding back for decades suddenly entered a brothel.

But this is also a means for the old ghosts to rebuild their network of relationships.

Through these means, they quickly established a network in the capital.

Who is not afraid?
"Mr. Xia!" Zhou Xia frowned. According to his idea, since these people did it on the first day, why don't we do it on the fifteenth?

You are talking about repaying evil with kindness. I'm sorry, but this is not the custom among the Jiang family.

According to Jiang Qingzhi's character, what's the point of repaying evil with kindness? If anyone dares to raise his hand, no matter who it is, he will chop it off!
Hu Zongxian was also a little puzzled.

Xia Yan looked at Sun Di and shook his head.

"I find your handwriting ugly!"

moment.

Sun Di's face looks like pig liver!

"Hahahaha!"

Xia Yan laughed wildly and turned around.

……

In Yongshou Palace, the Taoist priest said to Zhu Xizhong with great interest, "Sun Di and others have gone outside the city. Do you think today will be a reconciliation between the generals and ministers, or a fight?"

After Jiang Qingzhi left, Zhu Xizhong was the representative in the court.

The old dandy thought for a moment and said, "If you are not envied by others, you are a mediocre person."

——It will inevitably be a fight.

Besides, are those people worthy of being called prime ministers?

The Taoist smiled, "That's right. Although Sun Di and others are my people, they are also people of interest. They just stand in line. Just like following a dragon, if you follow the right person, you will be rewarded generously."

When this was mentioned, Zhu Xizhong felt a chill in his heart.

Thinking of his little brother, he couldn't help but sigh, "I wonder how Chief Wilbur is doing."

"Songjiang Prefecture for now, and then it's time to appease them." There was reluctance in the Taoist's eyes.

This gentleman is equally famous for his vengeance and his loyalty.

If it weren't for the overall situation, he would definitely slap those powerful people to death.

"Your Majesty." Lu Bing came.

"Sun Di wants to see you."

"Oh!" Dao Ye was startled, then laughed, "Maybe the news reached his ears!"

"Just now, Sun Di and others were humiliated by Xia Yan outside the city..." Lu Bing told what happened.

"Old Xia Yan is still as domineering as ever, and even more mean." The Taoist smiled, "Just say I'm asleep."

Just as a farce that was close to an internal conflict was unfolding in the capital, Jiang Qingzhi had already arrived in Nanjing.

Six ministers, no, five ministers were summoned.

Jiang Qingzhi walked into the lobby, exhausted.

The five ministers quickly stood up and expressed their respect to this powerful official who had recently suppressed the arrogance of Confucianism in the south.

Jiang Qingzhi sat down.

Open up.

"Benbo wants to build a ship, a warship! The sooner the better!"

(End of this chapter)