The content of the second memorial of Master Xiao said that he was old, weak, stupid and sick, and wanted to retire and return home and leave the court.

Han Xuanchang almost thought he had read the content wrong, and read it again, and it was true. He couldn't help but look at Master Xiao in shock, but saw Master Xiao's expression was extremely calm. He put down the teacup. Cihe smiled and said, "Don't be surprised. What I said in the memorial letter is the heartfelt words, and there is no falsehood." He leaned on the chair and sighed, "I started to enter the court as an official at the age of seventeen. Now I have been in the court for forty-six years... In the blink of an eye, I have also become a sixty-three person today...!"

Han Xuanchang didn't rush to read the third note, but closed the note in his hand, and his face was shocked: "The Taishi should be stronger and stronger, and he is energetic, how can he have the intention to retreat? Moreover, after this change, the state affairs have not yet been settled, and there are still many major matters that require the Taishi to make a decision. Neither the imperial court nor the cabinet, there must be no Taishi."

Master Xiao shook his white beard and shook his head and smiled, "Others don't know, don't I know it yet? In the past two years, my body has been getting worse and worse, and I'm afraid I won't live much longer. I just support this old bag and I'm willing to do more things for the country, but...!" At this point, the master coughed, then took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of his mouth. Then he smiled bitterly: "But this body is really not good. He is willing to serve the country, but he is powerless." He paused and sighed softly: "The most important thing in a person's life is to know how to advance and retreat. When it is time to retreat, you will understand the principle of retreat. Xuanchang, don't you think?"

Han Xuanchang sighed, "The Grand Master is to take care of his body."

Master Xiao smiled and pointed to the memorial, saying, "Not mentioning the matter of retirement, there is another last memorial, but I don't know what Xuanchang wants?"

Han Xuanchang then opened the third note with his uneasy heart. After only a few glances, his face suddenly changed color and he said in a lost voice: "Taoshi, this..."

Master Xiao said calmly: "Don't be surprised by Xuanchang." After a moment of silence, he finally said: "Do Xuanchang still remember that when the son was married, I had some drinking talk?"

Han Xuanchang sighed: "Xuanchang only thinks that the Grand Master is a joke."

"Half-true and half-false." Master Xiao said slowly: "I wanted to propose to Xuanchang that day and betrothed the pearl in your hand, my grandson Mingtang. But afterwards, I was the one who was trying to win..."

Han Xuanchang hurriedly bowed and said, "The Grand Master is joking. Mingtang's virtuous nephew is a talented person..."

Before Han Xuanchang could finish his words, Master Xiao waved his hand and interrupted: "How much does he have? How can I not know? He is just a playboy. He is not only a martial artist, but he is not good at martial arts. Compared to the son, it is a world of difference. It's just that I have been devoted to national affairs over the years, and his incompetent man can't teach anything useful, hey...!"

Han Xuanchang hurriedly said, "The Grand Master is humble, and my bad boy is also a bad guy."

Master Xiao smiled and said, "Ling Ye is well-educated, well-educated, intelligent and beautiful. I know these husbands. After thinking about it, I knew that Mingtang could not match Ling Ye, so it was fine." After a pause, he said, "It's just that the ancestors of Xiao and Han families were all fighting with His Majesty Yan Wu, and they had brotherly feelings... But in recent years, you and I have disagreements and are quite different. I think if the ancestors of you and my families were spiritual, they would definitely not be happy when they saw this. However, I have always been determined to form children and relatives with the Han family, and be harmonious, that is the right way...!"

Han Xuanchang put down the note in his hand and did not speak.

"Although Lingzhi is not my husband's biological granddaughter, I regard him as my own son. I have always treated him as my granddaughter. I also worshipped my ancestors of the Xiao family and recorded it in the family tree." Master Xiao's face was calm, he gently stroked his white beard, and said slowly: "I beg the emperor to marry Lingzhi into your Han family, and that was a plan for him to marry Lingzhi into your Han family..." He laughed and said: "Your Han family's daughter cannot come to my Xiao family. My Xiao family will marry a daughter to your Han family. That is a great joy."

Han Xuanchang smiled twice, but it was quite dry.

Today, the three notes of Master Xiao are shocking one by one. Han Xuanchang has not come back to his senses until now, and he only thinks that these are too incredible.

Especially when Master Xiao submitted a memorial to resign, this was almost unimaginable.

"It is naturally a great thing for the Grand Master to be a relative of my Han family." Han Xuanchang pondered for a moment and finally said: "It's just... Han Cang already has a family, this..."

"Xuanchang doesn't have to be too concerned. I don't have the intention to break up the marriage." Master Xiao sighed: "It's just that I know that Han Cang is a sincere person. Ling Zhi promises Han Cang to be able to live a peaceful life. Even if it's just for the concubine, it's an excellent destination."

Han Xuanchang didn't know how to answer for a while, and then said for a while: "Has the Grand Master discussed with his brother at this time?"

Master Xiao smiled indifferently and said, "Brother Ling looked bad these days and seemed to be very uncomfortable. He has been resting in the side room these two days. I have advised him to go back home to rest, but he didn't listen... But he always has to talk about this when he turned back."

Han Xuanchang nodded slightly, not knowing what to say.

At this moment, I suddenly heard footsteps outside the door, and Xiao Huaijin's big voice ordered: "Give me a bowl of hot tea..." In the voice, Xiao Huaijin, wearing an official uniform, had already come in.

All the six ministers of the Ministry of Works were able to enter the cabinet, so Xiao Huaijin was naturally qualified as the Minister of Works.

He stepped in and saw Tai Shi Xiao and Han Xuanchang sitting together and talking. He looked extremely intimate. He was stunned. He glanced at the three folds at Han Xuanchang's hand, frowned, and then walked to a chair next to him to sit down.

The charcoal fire is strong and warm.

"There are at least seventy or eighty official positions vacant this time." Xiao Huaijin said: "Once the Su family's large and small officials are confiscated, the money will be enough for the court to use for a long time..." He looked at Han Xuanchang and sneered: "Mr. Han, my brother's Ministry of Revenue will not be short of money. At that time, the money and money of the Ministry of Works will be transferred down happily."

Han Xuanchang smiled calmly and said, "I am responsible for the Ministry of Rites. The Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice will be responsible for the charge. Allocating money is also the affairs of the Ministry of Revenue. Xuanchang is unspeakable. But then again, the projects conducted by Shangshu Xiao, clearing rivers, building roads, building bridges, building warehouses and stations are all important matters of the country. The Ministry of Revenue will never delay the affairs of the Ministry of Works."

Xiao Huaijin smiled coldly, but saw Master Xiao looking at him with a very sharp and indifferent look, and he didn't dare to say anything anymore. He happened to be the one who brought the tea. Xiao Huaijin hurriedly took the tea cup and took the opportunity to step down.

Han Xuanchang pushed the three letters to Taishi Xiao, stood up and bowed, "Sit up, please sit down, the lord, take your leave first!" He bowed to Xiao Huaijin, then turned out of the small hall and left the main entrance.

Seeing Han Xuanchang leave, Xiao Huaijin put down the teacup, stood up, muttering, "Father, false kindness!" He walked to Master Xiao and asked, "Father, what's the memorial?" and was about to take it to see.

However, Master Xiao had already taken it over and took it back into his sleeve.

Xiao Huaijin was stunned and confused, so he sat down on the chair beside Master Xiao and asked softly: "Father, what have Han Xuanchang said to you again? Are you bragging about his son's contribution this time?"

"Why should those who have made meritorious?" Master Xiao looked at Xiao Huaijin coldly and his voice was low: "From today, do what you should do and don't do anything lightly. You should keep your mouth tightly closed. Don't speak up if you should say anything you shouldn't say."

Xiao Huaijin was stunned and said strangely: "Father, why is this?"

"For the family." Master Xiao looked cold: "If you still can't figure it out until today, then you should sit down and figure it out."

Xiao Huaijin was afraid of his father from the bottom of his heart and did not dare to say much. He changed the topic: "Father, the officials who plotted to rebel this time have found 169 people. In addition to their subordinates and relatives and relatives in the house, more than 2,000 people have been detained. Several prison cells have been closed. Now several houses have been vacated to detain the rebels. According to Yan's law, rebellion is a crime of extermination. If this group of people fails to execute one day, it will be a trouble one day. It is better to plan an execution order earlier by the cabinet and cut off all the rebels."

Master Xiao frowned and said, "Did you understand what I just said? When will it be your turn to ask about these things? When will you take the knife to kill the rioters?"

Xiao Huaijin lowered his head, feeling very embarrassed for a moment.

Master Xiao slowly walked out of the hall with his hands on his back, walked outside the main entrance, looked up at the sky, and murmured to himself: "He always needs to lift this knife by himself."

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At dusk that night, Han Mo, who had been outside the city for five days, finally heard that the situation in the city was generally stable, so he arranged the troops outside the city to enter the city and could not wait to return directly to his mansion.

In the past few days, although he learned that his family had nothing to do, he had been concerned about it and never missed it for a moment.

After the great disaster, I realized the importance of many things.

Under the escort of more than ten cavalry, before Han Mo arrived at the door of the mansion, the mansion was closed, and there were even soldiers guarding outside the door. After this disaster, the mansions of officials from various families were much more tightly protected than before.

The soldier naturally knew Han Mo and bowed to salute. Han Mo went up and knocked on the door. After half a day, a crack was opened. When the person who opened the door inside saw Han Mo, he said in surprise: "Young Master!"

Han Mo didn't say much. When he entered the mansion, he saw that there was silence in the mansion. After walking through the main courtyard, he thought about it and finally went to the east courtyard. When he arrived at the east courtyard, he saw that the lights were lit in the main room.

The maids outside the door were all overjoyed when they saw Han Mo. The maids had already gone into the house to report. Han Mo didn't say much and went straight into the house. Mrs. Han held Xiaoqian's hand and was greeting her from the inner room.

When Han Mo saw his close relatives, he felt excited. When he saw Xiaoqian's eyes were red and swollen, they looked very pitiful, and his face was quite pale, which was different from the tender and delicate whiteness of the past.

Those beautiful big eyes were looking at me, a little surprised, a little aggrieved, and even more residual fear.

Han Mo felt a sense of love. At this time, he didn't care about the maids in the room. He walked forward in armor that was still covered with blood, hugged Xiao Qian in his arms, and said softly: "It's okay, don't be afraid, my husband is here... I'll let you suffer!"

Xiaoqian actually hugged Han Mo, tears dripping from her eyes, and like pearls, she choked and said, "Xiaoqian thought she would never see her husband again..."

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ps: The new week, and today we are just starting a new volume of the journey. There is no doubt that this volume is naturally the climax of this book. The Desert will do its best to make it wonderful.

I just hope that all good friends can continue to support them. The powerful ministers are more exciting because of you, and the desert has the source and motivation for creation.
Chapter completed!