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After several months of recuperation, the old knight Zheng Li's injury slowly recovered.

This day, Zheng Li had nothing to do in his room, so he went to the garden of Xin's house. As soon as he got to the pavilion in the garden, he heard someone sighing. When he came near, he found that it was Lord Xin Qiji.

Seeing Zheng Li coming over, Xin Qiji said, "old hero, I've been busy with business these days, so I seldom accompany him. The former doctor once said that the old hero has basically recovered. It's really gratifying."

Zheng Lida hastily replied: "it's really disturbing that I've been recovering in your mansion these days. It seems that you are worried about something. I don't know if you can tell me. I'll see if I can share your worries for you."

Xin Qiji said, "to tell you the truth, it's Han Yuzhou who is in power in the court. Do you know what the old man knows about him?"

Zheng Li replied, "I don't know much about the people in the officialdom outside the temple. I only heard that this man was a main combatant, but I don't know the details."

After hearing this, Xin Qiji said, "what the old hero said is true. He really advocated the northern expedition, but he seemed to be narrow-minded. Zhu Xi, a university student, was expelled from the imperial court because he had different political opinions. Today, the country is in a difficult situation, so we need to unite these people with popular support to fight against the Jin people. In addition, after the Song Dynasty moved to the south, our country has great strength It is good to advocate the northern expedition to recover the Central Plains, but we should also be well prepared. We should not act rashly, or we will lose. "

Zheng Li then said, "what you have said is true. I don't know that you and Han are both the main fighters. Why don't you remind me?"

Xin Qiji said: "a few days ago, I wrote a letter. I didn't want that Han not only didn't accept it, but he was angry with me and said that I was colluding with Zhu Xi. These days, he was agitating Yan Guan to impeach me."

Zheng Li said to Xin Qiji, "my Lord, I have a word. I don't know if I should say it or not."

Xin Qiji said, "you're welcome, old Xia. Just say it."

Zheng Li said: "today's imperial court is fatuous and can't employ people. Yue Wumu is loyal to the Song Dynasty all his life, and the end is so miserable, not to mention the adults! Therefore, I would like to urge you to retreat bravely and go back to the countryside. Although you are far away from the river and lake, you can see that the northern people of the Song Dynasty are willing to follow each other to fight against the invasion of the Jin people. As you are an adult, you can still contribute to the Song Dynasty among the people. "

Xin Qiji then said: "it's really a word to wake up the dreamer. Let alone officialdom. If you don't work as an official, you'd better go back to piaoquan. It's a beautiful place where you can provide for the aged and write books."

With these words, Xin Qiji then asked, "what's the plan of the old man next?"

"I'm totally alone. I'm wandering around the world," Zheng Li replied.

After hearing this, Xin Qiji said, "I have a son, Mingran, who is 15 years old this year. In addition to following my husband to write essays, I also know some basic skills. But I have never been instructed by a famous teacher. The old hero has excellent martial arts skills and is loyal and good. If I don't want to give up, I want to ask the dog to worship the old hero as a teacher. I don't know if the old hero will accept it

Zheng Li replied, "my Lord, I've seen you recuperate in the mansion during this time. I'm very talented. I'm really honored to accept you as an apprentice. Seeing that Zheng Li had agreed, Xin Qiji called out his beloved son Xin Ran and ordered him to worship the old man as his teacher.

On the second day, Xin Qiji wrote to the imperial court, saying that he was old and frail, and was not suitable for this important task. Han Yuzhou, who was in power in the imperial court, wanted to replace Xin Qiji, but because of Xin Qiji's prestige in the main battle faction, he did not dare to withdraw his post. Xin Qiji wrote to resign, and Han Yuzhou, who was in charge of the central government, immediately approved.

After Xin Qiji's resignation was approved, he handed over his official duties, packed up his luggage, took his family and Zheng Li to piaoquan and lived in seclusion.