Looking at Zhu Yi who was still calm, Zhang Xi couldn't help but sigh.
This kid is really difficult to deal with.
It was obvious that he had listened to what he said, and he was well aware of the situation the two government offices were currently facing.
But he just wouldn't let go.
After thinking for a moment, Zhang Min turned his gaze to Jiao Jing aside.
Seeing this, Jiao Jing was slightly startled.
But immediately, he reacted.
By now, Zhang Xi's purpose has been very clear.
He wanted to use the power of the Duke of Chengguo to save Zhang Fu. This was one of the reasons.
Winning the Chengguo Duke's office to the Supreme Emperor's camp is the second one.
Zhu Yi has already let go of the former.
After all, Zhang Min had just analyzed the situation very clearly, and there was no basis for continued alienation between the Chengguo Government and the British Government.
Under the background that the Duke of Chengguo was not accepted by the emperor, it was inevitable for both sides to help each other.
Zhu Yi also made it clear that he could do his part to help rescue Zhang Fu.
Therefore, the most important purpose of Zhang Xi's trip has been achieved.
As for the second purpose, it is not just a matter for the British government and his family.
There is a difference between helping each other and true cooperation.
The former just help each other when they are in trouble, which is considered a relatively loose form of help.
But what they really want is to truly take the influence of the Duke of Chengguo among the nobles and the connections among the civil servants for many years as their own.
The British government is not in a hurry about this.
However, it is very necessary for the Empress Dowager Sun who is losing troops and generals one after another.
After thinking about this section, Jiao Jing suddenly felt that the development of things was somewhat unexpected.
Originally, he was just here to watch the excitement, but now, he could only speak out and lobby for the British government. It must be said that although Zhang Fu was in prison, he did have a good plan.
However, Jiao Jing was not disgusted by this, because wooing the Duke of Chengguo was also beneficial to the Holy Mother and the Supreme Emperor in the palace.
From this point on, their interests are aligned.
After receiving Zhang Xi's look, Jiao Jing pondered for a moment and then said.
"Young Master, I understand what you are worried about. There are no outsiders here, so I opened my mouth and said, I, the Second Master, the Third Master, Uncle Ning Yang, Marquis Ning Yuan and many other distinguished nobles have indeed been thinking of something. , welcome back the Supreme Emperor as soon as possible."
Zhu Yi was a little surprised, obviously not expecting that Jiao Jing would speak so directly.
Glancing at the attendant standing quietly behind him, Zhu Yi hesitated for a moment and said seriously.
"The prince-in-law is quick to speak, and my nephew is no longer secretive. Privately speaking, my nephew naturally hopes that the Supreme Emperor can return to the court as soon as possible. After all, my father fought bloody battles just so that the Supreme Emperor can retreat safely."
"However, unlike the British Duke who died in mourning and was honored and his title was stable, now the Chengguo Duke's palace is in a state of neglect. It is not even clear whether the title can be inherited. Such an important matter should be left to the princes in the court."
Jiao Jing and Zhang Mi looked at each other.
In the final analysis, Zhu Yi felt that no matter what, the British Duke had a title, but the Chengguo Duke's background was not there, so it was just a sideshow. If he really got involved in this matter, I'm afraid the situation would be even worse. It's bad, just making wedding clothes for others.
Regarding this concern, Zhang Mi was the first to speak.
"Don't worry, young master, since your two families are married, they are our own relatives. I just said that I will ask the Holy Mother to grant the marriage in person and inform each family's mansion."
"In this way, you and I will be a good family. We will both prosper and suffer. If anything happens in the future, the British government and the young prince will shoulder the responsibility."
The implication is that the Holy Mother's blessing of marriage is equivalent to telling the government and the public that in the future, the Duke of Chengguo and the British Duke will unite.
If something happens to the Duke of Chengguo in the future, and the British government stands idly by, they will definitely be looked down upon.
Seeing Zhu Yi's lack of reaction, Zhang Min thought for a moment, took out two documents from his sleeves, handed them over, and said.
"A few days ago, I heard that the Anyuan Hou Mansion had a conflict with the young master, which was really wrong. I personally went there the day before yesterday and met with Liu Pu. It was all a servant's nonsense. He was supposed to come to apologize in person. , I just happened to come over today, and I brought over all the land deeds of the farm and village for apology."
Looking at the several land deeds in front of him, Zhu Yi looked a little unhappy.
After Zhu Yong died in Yao'erling, he ran around, trying to get Zhu Yong reinstated by the court as soon as possible, firstly out of filial piety, and secondly for his family's reputation and status.
These four words sound illusory, but in fact, when they fall into reality, they are extremely cruel.
Not to mention anything else, in the past few days, various properties, farms, and shops under the name of Duke Chengguo have been taken away by people overtly or covertly.
The people behind the scenes were all Shibo Shishu whom he usually called.
Chengguo Duke's palace has been prominent for many years, and the family property is so rich. When Zhu Yong was still there, no one dared to take it wrong.
But now, the emperor obviously doesn't like to be the Duke of the country, and the government and the public have no good comments on Zhu Yong, but countless young people have jumped out.
The common man is not guilty, but he is guilty of having a jade. Without a title, the Duke of Chengguo is just a piece of fat, and there are many people who want to bully him.
The Anyuan Houfu is just one of them. As a close associate of the British Duke, in the early years when the Chengguo Dukefu fought with the British Dukefu, it affected the Anyuanhoufu. Now that the Chengguo Dukefu has declined, it is not Jumped out immediately.
Zhu Yi was already used to this kind of thing.
In fact, Duke Chengguo's mansion does have a lot of connections and a lot of good family connections. As long as he asks, these uncles will help him.
However, Zhu Yi was embarrassed to bother these uncles with such trivial matters as one or two Zhuangzi and dozens of acres of land.
The dumb man had no choice but to swallow his own losses. This was the biggest reason why he always wanted to get his title back.
With a sneer, Zhu Yi said lightly: "Shibo, what do you mean?"
Zhang Xi obviously anticipated Zhu Yi's reaction and said.
"Young Master, some of the things you said are not pleasant to hear, but I understand all moral principles. I don't mean any harm. I just want to say that since the Young Master is willing to help rescue my third brother, the British government will naturally reciprocate the favor."
"Don't worry, young master. No matter what the young master decides this time, things like this will never happen again in Anyuanhou's Mansion, Yangwuhou's Mansion, and Dingxihou's Mansion."
But there is no way to guarantee whether other nobles, such as the rising nobles of Feng Guogong, will do this.
Zhu Yi could guess this subtext even if Zhang Shi didn't say it.
His meaning is simple. No matter what happens in the future, at least for now, being married to the British Duke can ensure that other nobles will not dare to follow the British Duke's idea.
Zhu Yi certainly understood this truth, but he remained silent and did not speak...
