Throughout history, there are some behind-the-scenes political leaders, but relying solely on the emperor's trust is dangerous. This requires a huge interest group to follow others and work together to have a disguised influence on the emperor, the government, and the officials, but it has a huge impact.

Yang Ling now has the trust of the emperor, has a large number of supporters and promoted important personnel in the army and local areas. After being promoted to Duke Guo, he retired from politics, and had close contacts with Duke Wei Guo, Duke Hui Guo, Hou Kang Ping and others, and has become the representative of the interests of the heroes and honorary ministers in the court.

If he could marry a princess... Then the royal relatives of the Marquis of Shouning, Marquis of Jianchang, and Marquis of Xia would easily lead him as their own people. The energy of these people is a force that cannot be underestimated. As long as this marriage is concluded, it will naturally change accordingly for Yang Ling's status and subsequent political influence in the court. But Yang Ling is not the kind of person who uses any means to do anything for power. If you say it, it may be counterproductive. It is better to let it go.

Jiao Fang sat back on his seat, picked up his own tea, gently blew the tea on it, and narrowed his eyes and said, "Yang Ting and Grand Secretary Yang told me privately that the case of Sichuan's investigation into assassination of the imperial envoy has not ended yet, and it is really a shame for the court. He is going to take leave in two days to return home, one to visit his father, and the other to inspect the case."

Yang Ling was stunned and began to feel that it was not simple. He pondered for a moment and said, "What's the point? Why do these two great scholars seem to have agreed? There must be ghosts among them!"

Jiao Fang smiled with a smile, and he twisted his beard and said, "Duke, this year's official assessment has been changed again. Liu Jin advised the emperor, changing the system of Beijing officials for six years and foreign officials for three years, allowing the Ministry of Personnel to conduct regular assessments. The Ministry of Personnel is under the jurisdiction of Zhang Cai, and Zhang Cai is Liu Jin's confidant. Does his purpose still need to be asked?

This is to pinch the necks of all officials at all times. As long as you don’t follow me, I can check you immediately and find your fault and let you get out! This is awesome. The official who used to be dissatisfied with Liu Jin has not reached the assessment period, and Liu Jin can’t cover up the sky with one hand. Now it’s okay, you can make a trap at any time. The Qing sect in the capital is first-class, and there are people who don’t have money to bribe Liu Jin. I will complain to the three of us every day. After the Chinese New Year, why don’t they hide their leisure time?"

Yang Ling frowned and said disappointedly: "Li Dongyang, Yang Tinghe, they also bowed to Liu Jin? Alas! Officials who were originally very solar terms..."

Yang Ling shook his head, Jiao Fang approached his head and whispered: "Duke, I'm afraid that Li Dongyang has seen the clues of the Duke's trick. Yang Tinghe was the one who introduced the cabinet. He wanted to avoid the limelight. Can you not tell Yang Tinghe? I think the Duke should also gradually launch a counterattack.

Although Lu Shijie was taking care of Liu Jin and could help the Duke to be careless, there were many capable people under Liu Jin. Li Dongyang could see that sooner or later, they could see that the inner factory had already fallen into Liu Jin's hands. Seeing that the end of the year, the kings, princes, nobles, ministers, nobles, nobles, nobles, and nobles, then flocked to the inner factory to pay dividends, Liu Jin must have known the Duke's way.

The Duke of the State has made a clever arrangement, and he should have thought that the Duke of the State was unwilling to accept his resignation before handing over power. He took the opportunity to be greedy, but it is hard to guarantee that he would not be suspicious of the Duke of the State. If he dares to turn against him, the Duke of the State will fall into a passive position. So... Now it is time for the adults to reappear in the officialdom and give everyone a signal."

Yang Ling pondered: "Liu Jin's crime is not enough to bring him down. Will my appearance in advance arouse his alert?"

Jiao Fang smiled and stroked her beard and said, "It's just that the evidence of crime is not enough, so Li Dongyang, Yang Ting and two talented people are just absent. The cabinet cannot be alone, so the subordinates have to stay behind. But I am the only one left, and Liu Jin has no scruples."

Yang Ling smiled bitterly and said, "So what? Just check the An Mansion. At worst, you can check the corruption of the filthy warehouse. The matter was paid in a few days. I'm afraid that Liu Jin's major cleaning of officials was not over yet."

Jiao Fang said ingeniously: "No, no, no. This mission cannot be handed over. The Duke of the State wants to pull one foot back in the court so that he can take the opportunity to take the foot back at any time. When it is necessary, he must take one step in the process.

The Duke of the State cannot interfere in politics, but the imperial envoy can do it. If there is any problem, you can join the government at any time. So the imperial envoy is beaten to death and never hand over it. Didn’t the emperor ask you to investigate the An Mansion? Then check it, and search the An Mansion to investigate the dirty and fines database. After checking the dirty and fines database... Did the An family transport the money that was greedy and improper to their old house? I heard that he bought thousands of hectares of fertile land in his hometown Bazhou, so how could he let it go? After the Chinese New Year, he would go out of Beijing and then go to investigate the Bazhou..."

"Bazhou? Ying'erdi's family..." Yang Ling's heart shaking. His chest was jumping fast: "Will you meet the Hongniang when you go to Bazhou? She won't...draw your sword again, right? My man is lost, just go to Bazhou to check what she is going to do."

Thinking of this, Yang Ling nodded happily: "What Mr. Jiao Ge said is very much. As long as he delays it, it will take several months. During this period, Liu Jin is so proud that he will definitely create a lot of opportunities for us. He will not lose his presence in the officialdom."

Jiao Fang smiled and said, "That's right, Liu Jin kept doing some wrong things in the capital. He wanted to cause anger and resentment from the gods, and he would be punished. Even if God takes care of him, he would have to wait for 578 years under normal circumstances.

But now Li and Yang Lijing deliberately made room for Liu Jin and asked him to speed up the firewood into the yard. Lu Shijie and Zhang Mian, the crazy man, kept living on it and pouring oil. It was not easy to find a spark. The time was right, and the lord was just a strong wind blowing into the yard. The wind blew the fire and the fire burned the city. How could this rampant crab not be ripe?"

Yang Ling's car arrived in front of Liu Jin's door. As soon as he walked out of the warm sedan chair, he saw Zhang Yong walking out angrily. Yang Ling couldn't help but smile and said, "Eunuch Zhang? Haha, long time no see, long time no see!"

While bowing forward, Yang Ling thought anxiously: "What did Zhang Yong do? This man is not as powerful as Liu Jin, but he cares very much about the power he has obtained. He hates others pointing fingers over him to command his subordinates. In other words, he is a person with a strong sense of self-esteem. Liu Jin is a domineering man, and he feels that he is in charge of the three factories and one guards. But he likes to go beyond Zhang Yong to directly order his subordinates. As a result, the two of them are in the same power and have always been incompatible. Could it be that he is afraid of Liu Jin's reputation and surrendering to him?"

When Zhang Yong saw that it was Yang Ling, his expression calmed down a little. He forced a smile and said, "It turns out that it is Duke Wei, alas! The Duke is now enjoying a happy life. It is not easy to visit our family as a family. I have never seen each other for some days."

Yang Ling looked behind him and said strangely: "What? Eunuch Liu is not at home? Why... didn't you take you out?"

When Zhang Yong heard this, his old face turned red and he said sarcastically: "Haha, give it to me? Who is his current identity? All the officials in the city have to respect him when they see him. I, Zhang Yong, just a big deal in his eyes!"

When Yang Ling heard this, he said, "Very good! It would be strange if these two guys can match them."

Yang Ling hurriedly pulled Zhang Yong aside and persuaded him, "Hey, don't say that, Eunuch Zhang is highly respected in the court. How many people dare not admire him? Eunuch Wu died of illness and handed over several farmlands such as Qilihai to the court. The emperor did not return it to the Ministry of Revenue, but ordered you to manage the business. How much favor is this?

You are in charge of the Beijing camp outside, the Imperial Horse Supervisor, the Ganqing Palace, and the Imperial Supervisor. You are also in charge of more than ten official affairs such as Shangshen, Shangyi, Leopard Room, and Nanhaizi. Among the inner court, you are the most part-time official. Who dares to disrespect?"

When Zhang Yong was praised by him, his waist couldn't help but stand up. That's how he was. The emperor's favor for himself is not inferior to Liu Jin. Why did I whisper to him?

Zhang Yong smiled and said, "Where is it? The emperor respects us. Haha, the prince is pleased with him. I have been missing for many days. How about going to our house for a few drinks?"

Yang Ling took the opportunity to say, "Oh, it's too late today, let's go another day. The emperor asked me to investigate the matter of An's family cheating the royal relatives and embezzling property. I have to go and Eunuch Liu to handle it."

After hearing this, Zhang Yong said, "Oh, since that's the case, I won't bother the Duke of the State. But... I'm afraid that the Duke of the State will not be able to collect anything now. Liu Jin's house search is like a dog gnawing on a bone, and there will be no more pieces of damage left."

Yang Ling smiled and said, "Haha. I just took the emperor's order to be the emperor's servant, and I didn't plan to make a profit from it. By the way, what's going on with Eunuch Zhang today?"

Zhang Yong said disappointedly: "Don't mention it, our family has worked hard without any credit, right? I have no hope in my life, so I asked Mou Bin to move for my elder brother and I transferred to the Jinyiwei. My elder brother is an honest and dedicated person, and his ability to do things is indeed limited. So I arranged a deputy family. My younger brother has practiced martial arts since he was a child and was well-versed in literature. He appointed a commander to take charge of the affairs of the Jinyiwei's own guard hall.

What's wrong with Liu Jin? Mom. I have to remove my brother from office. I can't do it, but I can't afford to lose this person! Today I talk to him about his character. The man wants to kick him off with a good word. He is so generous. He wants to keep the commander Yang Yu, Shi Wenyi and the others? Hehe, Admiral Mou has a strong relationship with our man, and I just won't give up the position. I'll piss him off to death!"

Yang Ling was ridiculous and was about to persuade him again. An idea suddenly came to his mind. Yang Ling laughed and said, "What a big deal. I was the one who served the prince together. Do you need to make such a fuss? Even if you insisted on stopping the position, Eunuch Liu is the leader of the third factory and one guard. Will your brothers live a better life in the future?

Otherwise, Gao Feng is building a house opposite my house. He and Liu Jin and several other people have a good relationship. I asked him to come forward. Dayuan is not here now. Gao Feng has made an appointment with all the other seven people. It’s a brother. Let’s meet him and have a drink and talk about it. It’s better not to make a fuss.”

When Zhang Yong heard this, he was very grateful and hurriedly bowed: "The Duke of China has a noble status and is still the same as before for our old friend. If you don't understand anything from the man, you just know a loyalty. If you can talk about it if you are useful for brothers, then... I'll trouble you."

"Haha, why are you polite? My father-in-law, I'll go see Liu Jin first and do the mission." Yang Ling felt a little ashamed. Brother Zhang was afraid that he would be thrown back again. What power is Liu Jin now? The momentum is so popular that he has no two at the moment. He has long regarded the other seven tigers as slaves. The more people gather, the more he wants to earn this face, this identity, and this style, he is willing to give up?

Why do you want to change people? You have to change someone with such a tough backstage? It is aimed at him. Zhang Yong. The person used by the general manager of the Beijing Army and the Admiral of the Jinyiwei, Liu Jin, who wanted to withdraw as much as he wanted, and changed as much as he wanted. What does that mean?

As long as the generals of the Beijing camp and the officials of the Jinyiwei were promoted, they had to throw away Zhang Yong and Mou Bin immediately to hug Liu Jin's thighs. Poor Zhang Yong was disappointed and had to lose face again.

However, Liu Jin gave up the face of Qihu, which made them realize their current status. These people do not have a good person, and they are almost all scrupulous. Once a crack in their relationship occurs, the flies that look for the crack will come over to the "bad guy".

Liu Jin walked between the three halls, and the New Year was still three days away. There were lights and decorations everywhere, but it was a bit deserted. Yes, all the officials sealed the yamen and took a big vacation. The emperor was not in the palace, and the empress dowager was sick again. How could it be fun?

Suddenly, several small yellow gates came out of Wenyuan Pavilion in front of him. Liu Jin stopped and called out, "What are you busy with? The cabinet does not need to be sealed. Are there any memorials that matter?"

When several small yellow gates saw Liu Jin, they hurriedly stepped forward and kowtowed: "Brother-in-law, it's time to live the New Year, there's nothing big, the young guys just clean up."

Liu Jin said "um" and just took a step to leave. After thinking about it, he turned around and turned into Wenyuan Pavilion. This place often comes, but... today I feel like he is the master, and the feeling is different.

The warm sunshine shone in. Liu Jin gently stroked the slimmer and shiny table used by the cabinet chief Li Dongyang in the office, and then walked around with all his will, sat down comfortably on the large pineapple wooden chair, narrowing his eyes slightly.

The quiet day is fragrant, and the winter sun at the end of the year is reflected from the skylight. The room is warm and peaceful. Li Dongyang returned to his hometown, and Yang Tinghe was also scared away. Jiao Fang said that he had a headache and a fever, and he did not dare to show up.

Looking around, there was no naughty guy left, and Liu Jin couldn't help but laugh out loud.

If you are against our family, then our family will mess with you. The seventh and eighth rank officials have a total of more than ten people in charge and are even excluding people to do a man. If you can't get along with me, Liu Jin, can you still keep?

The most cozy one is Yang Ling. Yang Ling, Yang Ling, has been riding on my head as a tyranny. Hehe, once the boat capsizes, it will be difficult to turn over again. The dignified prince, in order to atone for the princess, builds a nunnery for the princess, is poor and terrible, and he doesn't care about the price. He chases the money and goes to the old house of An's family in Bazhou. This unlucky child is pitiful.

Looking at the inside and outside the palace, only Liu Jin, the court, all the people left our door. Cao Cao? Cao Cao also said, "Today, only the heroes are the only ones to Cao." I, Liu Jin, are much better than him. I want to cook wine... Who is worthy of cooking with me? Hahaha...

Liu Jin was just in a beautiful state. A small yellow gate hurried in. When he saw Liu Jin, he said, "Oh, father-in-law, you are indeed here. There is an invitation here, for you."

"Invitation? Who is so capable? He sent the invitation to the palace?" Liu Jin took it curiously and took a look: "Oh, all acquaintances are acquaintances, Wei Bin, Zhang Yong, Ma Yongcheng, Gao Feng, Qiu Ju, Luo Xiang, except Lao Gu, are all full of them."

Liu Jin bounced his fingers and said, "Oh, they are all old acquaintances. They are solemn and conscientious about drinking. What kind of banquet is this?"

Liu Jin's eyes flashed and he smiled slightly: "No matter what kind of banquet, it's up to me! Eight tigers? You deserve to be as famous as our family. It should be... Seven Wolves and One Tiger! Just as I was about to cook wine, someone cooked wine and brought it to me. Oh, comfortable. Hahaha..."

Liu Jin threw down the post, rubbed his butt into the chair, leaned on the back of the chair, patted the armrests gently, and put his legs on the table.
Chapter completed!