Cao Jixiang followed Wang Zhen during the Zhengtong years, but he was smart and did not let himself be compromised after the investigation of the Civil War Incident.
Xu Youzhen also wanted to curry favor with Wang Zhen back then, but Wang Zhen looked down on him, and he could only be regarded as a marginal figure.
With the new dynasty and the new atmosphere, Xu Youzhen is no longer the same as before, and Cao Jixiang has also found his life goal.
Neither of them had a good impression of the expired emperor, Zhu Qizhen. It was just that Cao Jixiang was an eunuch and a slave of the royal family, so he never showed it.
But now that he had completed his voyage and found what he needed for His Majesty the Emperor, he also found the continent. In Zhu Jianshen's heart, his identity had also changed, from a eunuch to a minister.
This is why when Xu Youzhen proposed to build a new type of warship, the Jixiang, Zhu Jianshen agreed.
Because I have reached the level of the Three Treasures Eunuch in His Majesty the Emperor's heart.
Although Zheng He was an eunuch, in the hearts of Emperor Taizongwen and Emperor Xuanzong, he was not an eunuch, but an important minister of the Ming Dynasty.
From a eunuch to a courtier, his state of mind also undergoes a corresponding change.
In the past, Zhu Qizhen was the master, and Cao Jixiang did not dare to make any mistakes when he spoke. But now that I have become a minister of the Ming Dynasty, my tone of voice has changed, and my mentality has also changed.
One is separated and the other is wide, each is well, what a good thing.
Xu Youzhen, of course, could hear the impatience in Cao Jixiang's tone. She smiled and said: "Eunuch Cao, the Supreme Emperor has been away from Wuding City for a long time. Back then, we went to visit the Supreme Emperor on behalf of His Majesty. As soon as we left, Yu Taibao should take care of him." Secrets transferred.”
Cao Jixiang nodded upon hearing this, and was not at all surprised by what Xu Youzhen said.
"I heard from the Censor of Xudu today that the princes and princesses will be returning to Beijing in the next two days. Alas, there are too many things to do."
Xu Youzhen nodded, then thought about it, and finally spoke out what she was worried about.
In his opinion, Cao Jixiang is trustworthy now.
"Eunuch Cao, I haven't been in the capital for many years, so I don't understand the situation to some extent. What your Majesty has done over the years, in my opinion, is somewhat rash."
"Now that Marquis Taining has caused the Wu Xunsi to go to Beijing for training, he has more or less offended a group of nobles from generations. Of course, these nobles have no great ability and no chance."
"The Empress Dowager loves Your Majesty now, but if there are so many royal grandchildren, it is inevitable that there will be some villains who do not know the heights of heaven and earth. They will have some bad intentions and sow discord between Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager. Although Eunuch Cao went to sea for two It has been many years, but he still has his own confidants in the palace. I hope Eunuch Cao can be more careful while Xu Youzhen is away from the capital."
After hearing this, Cao Jixiang knew in his heart that Xu Youzhen regarded him as one of his own. At that moment, he felt a warmth in his heart, and then said with a smile: "Censor of Xudu, don't worry, your Majesty has no need of us. Marquis Taining is not Duke Cheng, he is very shrewd, and His Majesty is not the Supreme Emperor. He should say something that should not be said to the censor of Xudu. Dongchang is everywhere, especially during major events, when there is any disturbance, The people in the palace will know immediately, and I am also considered an old man in the palace. Your Majesty is getting married and has been trapped in Tianjin for several days without being able to enter the capital. You can see the methods of Eunuch Zhang and the rigor of the people below."
"Having said that, we still have to be more careful. There are many villains hiding in this court, and we still have to be on guard." Xu Youzhen said hurriedly.
To put it bluntly, the villain understands the villain.
Xu Youzhen never denied that she was a villain. There were so many frustrated officials and military generals in this court.
When there is no chance, they absolutely dare not act rashly, but if there is a chance, even if the hope is slim, they will give it a try.
Just as Xu Youzhen is a villain, Cao Jixiang is an eunuch.
Eunuchs also understand eunuchs.
I have nothing to do every day and am very energetic, so I just think about how to guard against people and how to harm them all day long.
Even though Zhang Bao is old, the ammunition he saved when he was young is enough to keep him alive for decades more.
"Yes, don't worry, Censor of Xudu, I will pay more attention to it, but Censor of Xudu, don't worry too much, Your Majesty is not simple." As he said that, Cao Jixiang smiled lightly.
"Then the two of us will go above and beyond today and tell you why His Majesty is not simple."
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After hearing this, Cao Jixiang knew in his heart that this was Xu Youzhen's olive branch to him. Whether we will be the most sincere partners in the future depends on what he says next.
"Your Majesty values emotions, but does not act on impulse. Your Majesty is decisive, but he can also listen to other people's opinions. In the past few years, although I have not stayed in the capital, when I was in Tianjin, I had a clear understanding of the affairs of the DPRK. A preliminary understanding.”
"Take the matter that Xu Du Yushi is most worried about after Wu Xun went to Beijing to practice. His Majesty is behind the scenes. Chen Ying, Yang Hong, and Guo Deng are the people in front of the stage, and they are the most suitable people in front of the stage. .”
"Isn't it the same with the new tax system? His Majesty is still behind the scenes. Xu Du Yushi, Li Xian, and Yu Taibao, the three of you are the people in front of the stage, and you are also the most suitable candidates."
"If Wu Xun is dissatisfied, the first people he wants to deal with are Chen Ying and the others. If the officials and squires are dissatisfied, the first people they want to deal with are Xu Du Yushi and you three. But His Majesty is standing behind the scenes to support them, and there is nothing they can do. This is His Majesty's skill in dealing with you."
"Yu Shi of Xudu, you clearly know that the new tax system will offend many people, but you are not afraid, but you do it in a lively and dramatic way. Why, it is because you know His Majesty's thoughts, but the officials do not know, the more lively and dramatic you do it , the more they hate you, the more they hate you, the more your fighting spirit will rise. In the same way, the same is true for Tai Ninghou."
After Xu Youzhen heard this, she laughed loudly and said, "Eunuch Cao, this time you go out, your vision has broadened, and your thoughts are much more comprehensive. After listening to your words, I was enlightened."
Cao Jixiang also laughed in response.
He knew that from now on, Xu and Cao would walk hand in hand regardless of family separation, and they would always be good friends.
Just as the two of them were laughing, a servant came to announce that the food and wine were ready.
At that moment, Xu Youzhen stood up first and said, "Eunuch Cao, just like before you set off, you and I will not return until we are drunk."
Cao Jixiang smiled faintly: "I am not lucky enough to be classmates with the censor of Xudu. We are from the same hometown. We will never get drunk and sleep together..."
Xu Youzhen grinned: "Please."
"The censor of Xudu invites you."
This is originally the lobby, but it is a place where banquets are arranged. It is also a lobby, and it is also in the inner house.
When Cao Jixiang entered the room, the first thing he saw was the four characters Zhongjun Tiguo placed on the square table. He knew that it was a gift from His Majesty the Emperor.
After the two sat down, Xu Youzhen poured a glass of wine for Cao Jixiang, and then said: "Eunuch Cao, to tell you the truth, His Majesty has been to this room before and sat in that position." As he said that, Xu Youzhen pointed. Theme.
"Since His Majesty came here, I had people seal it up. No one else is allowed in. I specially arranged this banquet here."
Cao Jixiang was flattered and quickly cupped his hands and said, "Thank you so much for your love, the censor of Xudu."
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