With Liu Jian's promise, sure enough, at the last court meeting the next day, ten days before the Lantern Festival holiday, no one mentioned the military affairs in the northwest.
After the meeting.
Xiao Jing breathed a sigh of relief and was about to go to Fengtian Hall when Dai Yi came over and said, "What did you say to those people yesterday?"
Xiao Jing was puzzled and then asked himself What was said was said almost simultaneously.
Dai Yi just gave him a very strange look.
When the four directors and supervisors arrived at Qianqing Palace together, they found that Zhu Youtang was unhappy.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang will return to Beijing from Xishan today" Xiao Jing reminded carefully.
"Yes."
Zhu Youtang just nodded.
Probably he didn’t want to summon Zhang Zhou to ask anything. Originally, Xiao Jing thought that the emperor would care about the last two things Zhang Zhou detected.
Dai Yidao, "Your Majesty, would you like to send someone to ask?"
"What are you asking?" Zhu Youtang said in a stiff tone, "Bingkuan went to Xishan to look for ore, and he also refined it for the imperial court. Tie, he has come back from hard work to prepare for the national examination, why should I bother him?"
Dai Yi lowered his head and did not dare to answer. < /p>
At this moment, Xiao Jing seemed to understand the meaning of what Dai Yi asked him earlier.
He was secretly afraid.
The emperor won’t blame him for saying the wrong thing
Dai Yidao said, “Your Majesty, there are not many people in the court who know about this matter. They are afraid of leaking the military affairs, so they don’t Dare you mention it?"
Zhu Youtang is still angry.
Dai Yi gave Xiao Jing a wink.
Xiao Jing didn’t understand. What should he tell the emperor at this time? Dai Yi can’t say it himself, why should I say it?
“Don’t delay the prince’s recent schoolwork. " Zhu Youtang ordered.
"Yes." Dai Yi answered cautiously.
"Send someone to tell Bingkuan again and tell him not to go anywhere recently. After the examination, he can concentrate on working for the court. Regardless of whether he is admitted to the imperial examination or not, he must think about how to be a good court official. Officer. I will go to see the Empress Dowager first, and I will leave the matter here to you."
Zhu Youtang left Qianqing Palace.
For Zhu Youtang, there will be a ten-day holiday next. During this period, most of the memorials will be handed over to the Director of Ceremonies for review. The three Directors of Ceremonies do not have a real holiday. Word.
"Eunuch Dai, where was your majesty earlier?"
Xiao Jing wiped away cold sweat. < /p>
"Don't talk nonsense." Dai Yi glared at Chen Kuan, and then said as if to explain, "In the past, your majesty could just trust the senior ministers in governing the country, but now there is Zhang Sir, no matter howYour Majesty can ask the ghosts and gods whether it is civil affairs or military affairs. Do you think your Majesty will still be so tolerant to the old ministers?"
Xiao Jing sighed, "It will have no impact on people like us."
Dai Yi smiled and said, "This is a good thing. In the past, it was necessary to approve on behalf of the emperor, and it was not always based on the votes of the elders. If there were slight changes, there would be criticism in the court. Now you try again."< /p>
“Dai Gonggong’s words make sense. "
Xiao Jing smiled a little, but found that the smile he put on was a little too bitter.
Wei Bin asked, "There won't be any hidden worries in the past few years, right? After Mr. Xu Ge, who was deeply trusted by His Majesty, left, Your Majesty's trust in the Cabinet has only increased. ”
This refers to Xu Pu’s retirement.
After Xu Pu, Liu Jian was the first assistant, and Zhu Youtang relied more on the cabinet.
Dai Yi seemed to have seen through everything, smiling and shaking his head, "No, the hidden worry is that the civil servants will take back the power. For us, Zhu Biao is different from the draft. If the civil servants want to target, they will all use their strength to Mr. Zhang. What should I do?"
A few people seemed to have come to their senses.
The emperor and the civil servants had a rift, all because of Zhang Zhou.
The civil servants wanted to In response, they also tried their best to attack Zhang Zhou, but they, the ceremonial supervisors and eunuchs, could do nothing.
In other words, no matter what the outcome of the struggle between the civil servants and Zhang Zhou was, they would be invincible.
Zhang Zhou returned to the capital.
The first thing he did when he returned to the capital was to go to the British government to "find people".
Jiang Dezhong and the Dudu Mansion. After doing business, he didn't go back for four days. When Zhang Zhou's brother-in-law Jiang Shanquan knew that he was coming, he almost asked his grandfather to sue his grandmother and wanted to "redeemed" Jiang Dezhong.
"What trouble did my father-in-law get into?"
Zhang Zhou also felt strange.
Just now he said he wanted to do business with the Governor. Two months ago, Jiang Dezhong made some big deal and wanted to arrest someone. He should be the Governor. Mansion buckle, how come it became Old Man Zhang’s buckle?
Jiang Shanquan drove a carriage and brought Zhang Zhou to the British Duke’s mansion.
As soon as the carriage stopped, Zhang Zhou’s feet landed on the ground, and there were hundreds of Jin Yiwei. Sun Shangqi brought someone here.
Jiang Shanquan was still counting on Zhang Zhou, but when he saw that it was Jin Yiwei who was looking for Zhang Zhou, he quickly avoided it.
Sun Shangqi said. "Mr. Zhang, there are orders from above to be by your side at any time. Please give me instructions if you need anything. "
Zhang Zhou hasn't seen Xiao Jing yet and doesn't know that he has been protected.
"Excuse me and help knock on the door. ”
Zhang Zhou pointed at the gate of the British Government Palace.
In any other place, it would be easy for Sun Shangqi to lead people in, but this is not the case in the British Government Palace. , he was a little afraid.
When he said knocking, he really meant going up and knocking.
After saying hello to the doorman, the doorman still had to go in and the group of people were waiting outside. .
Zhang Zhou still met Zhang Mao.
Zhang Maoshi.Those who came out to greet them with their grandson Zhang Lun looked very polite and welcomed Zhang Zhou and Jiang Shanquan inside.
"My dear nephew Bingkuan, you came to my house, but you have something to do." Zhang Mao looked very polite.
Zhang Zhou asked, "I heard that I, Lao Taishan, was a guest at my house."
Zhang Mao said, "Exactly, I drank with Lao Jiang recently and talked about everything. Your father-in-law is a very eloquent person." , he refused to leave."
Zhang Zhou looked at Jiang Shanquan.
Jiang Shanquan was also confused.
This is about my father who was detained and did not come home. He actually stayed behind on his own initiative
"Isn’t it just that you, nephew Bingkuan, are here too? Let’s have a banquet and have a glass of wine together, as I thank you for saving the little dog. Zhang Lun, go tell your father that Mr. Zhang is here and ask him to come over and have a drink together.”
"Yes."
Zhang Lun seemed very happy.
As if he wanted to introduce his husband to his family, he went to the inner courtyard excitedly.
The banquet was placed in the banquet hall of the British Palace Wing.
Zhang Mao first asked his servants to greet Zhang Zhou and Jiang Shanquan. He said that he would go in to find Jiang Dezhong himself, looking friendly.
"Bingkuan, you see, I didn't ask clearly, what if my father left it on his own?"
Jiang Shanquan still seemed a little embarrassed.
Zhang Zhou curled his lips and said, "The British prince clearly wants to use your father as bait. As soon as I return to the capital, I will take the bait myself."
Zhang Zhou can see this. Very thorough.
No matter how unreliable Jiang Dezhong is, it is impossible for him to stay in the British government and not leave. Doesn’t he know his social status and how much he weighs?
Zhang Mao doesn’t either. It must be necessary to forcibly detain people, or it can be done with both kindness and power, using the excuse of waiting for Zhang Zhou to come before letting Zhang Zhou take Jiang Dezhong away. Jiang Dezhong had to stay in order to do business and for that old face.
Jiang Dezhong appeared in the wing with Zhang Lun.
"Father"
When Jiang Shanquan saw his father, he hurried out of the door to greet him.
Jiang Dezhong walked steadily and did not look drunk at all. When he saw his son and son-in-law standing together, it was as if he had never seen his son.
"Xian son-in-law, you have just returned to Beijing. You have not been at home during the Chinese New Year. I have always wanted to drink with you again. That imperial wine is really a fine wine."
Jiang Dezhong did not mention himself at all Why stay in the British government.
Zhang Lun said, "Mr. Zhang, if you need anything else, my grandfather and father will be here in a moment."
"Zhang Lun, please tell your grandfather for me, what's the matter?" , Find a room and finish talking first, otherwise I won’t be able to enjoy the feast satisfactorily.”
Zhang Zhou is a cheerful person.
It’s outrageous for the Zhang family to force people to stay, but I can understand it. If something happens, let’s talk about it.
After Zhang Mao learned what Zhang Zhou meant, he also understood the rules and asked someone to invite Zhang Zhou to the meeting.At the main hall of Zhangjia.
Back off the screen and see each other alone.
"Bingkuan, you have just returned to the capital, and you may not know the situation in the capital in the past two days. The news that the Ming Dynasty is going to use troops in the northwest has been leaked." Zhang Mao said with a smile.
Zhang Zhou nodded, "It's a bit difficult to completely hide such a big event from everyone in the court. Besides, there are only a few people who know about it, and His Majesty probably won't be able to trace it."
"Haha, Bingkuan, you are not in the court, but I always feel comfortable talking to you. It is true. His Majesty did not say to find out who leaked this matter, or no one leaked it. There is a slight disturbance in the northwest, those Can the local supervisory censors and local officials not report to the court? So I feel that your move is a bit hasty."
Zhang Mao sighed.
Zhang Zhou said, "The British people have to speak straightforwardly."
Zhang Mao's eyes flashed and he said, "Then tell me clearly how this battle will be fought."
A very Sharp questions were not ones that Zhang Mao should ask.
Perhaps Zhang Mao also knew that if he took the initiative to ask this question, without Jiang Dezhong as a "hostage", Zhang Zhou would not pay attention to him at all.
"The British Lord is afraid that after this battle is over, Uncle Wei Ning will be famous far and wide. From then on, the momentum of the Wang family will increase. His Majesty is afraid that he will rely more on him, which will affect your Zhang family."
"You"
Zhang Mao originally felt that he had all the initiative, but Zhang Zhou's words made him a little frustrated.
Zhang Zhou continued to refuse to give up. "The British princes, as the first nobles of the Ming Dynasty, have always been the pillars of the imperial court. However, in the war, His Majesty relied on Wang Weining. Is there a thorn in Mr. Zhang's heart?" "
Zhang Zhou specifically targeted Zhang Mao's weak spot and inserted the needle.
"Ahem." Zhang Mao cleared his throat and said, "Bingkuan, you said so, so I won't hide it. It would be better if Wang Weining was a civil servant. If after this battle, he recovers After receiving the title and being relied upon by His Majesty, the Zhang family will indeed be in decline. You also know that I am getting old."
Zhang Mao is probably not afraid that his generation will be robbed by Wang Yue. He left the post of Governor.
As the admiral of the capital camp, equivalent to the commander-in-chief of the capital's garrison, Zhang Mao had enjoyed a lifetime of glory, but he was afraid that his descendants would not be able to take up the banner he left behind.
He is not afraid of others. Zhang Mao knows better than anyone what kind of behavior those old nobles have.
What Zhang Mao was afraid of was the new rich, especially the famous generals like Wang Yue who were famous in the world.
Zhang Zhou shrugged, "But what does this have to do with me?"
Zhang Mao almost choked on his own saliva.
"Bingkuan, do you have to talk like this? I heard that you are very straightforward, but you can't pretend to be confused. If Wang Weining doesn't rely on you, he still has a chance to get the title. If you If you don’t treat him, he will have already entered the loess world.”
Zhang Mao almost said that you two are in the same group, and you are working together to deceive our old Zhang family.
Zhang Zhou frowned and said, "YingThe Duke of Guo tried his best to bring me, Old Taishan, and me to your house just for this."
"Otherwise"
Zhang Mao stood up and glared at Zhang Zhoudao fiercely , "I know that you are very pampered now. If not, would you talk to me? I am not that kind of ungrateful person. You saved the puppy and cultivated my grandson. I see it all. , I didn’t say anything to you Zhang Lun, just like I did to the second boy of the Chengguo family. The goal of the second boy of the Zhu family is to get a title. My family doesn’t need to have the lineage of the British Duke to pass on. But if someone bullies and comes to the Zhang family, I don’t care. No matter how old you are, you still have to fight in the front. "
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "What the British Lord means is that I have bullied you."
Zhang Mao said, "You are close to Wang Shichang, which is equivalent to being with my Zhang family." Enemy"
"Oh. "
Zhang Zhou understood.
Zhang Mao has developed a sense of crisis.
"British Sir, if you need anything, just tell me. Just treat it like a transaction. I am very similar to my father-in-law. As long as we negotiate a good price, we are both naive. Of course, the price I mentioned is not gold or silver, but something more real. What I have, what you want, each other. ”
Zhang Zhou is not a vegetarian. Do you think you are awesome because you are a British man?
The only people I deal with are the emperor, the empress dowager, and the prince. Why are you playing charades? If you need anything, just say it.
Zhang Mao thought about it for a moment.
It was just him putting pressure on Zhang Zhou, but in a moment, Zhang Zhou seemed to have made it clear. .
Now it’s time to negotiate and decide on the “price.”
Zhang Mao smiled and said, “How else can you, my wise nephew, be favored by the Holy Family? You’re a smart man. There is only one thing. No matter how great Wang Weining's contribution is, it is in the northwest and cannot be related to the surrounding areas of the capital. ”
“Yeah. ”
Zhang Zhou nodded, “That’s reasonable.” Don't worry about this, the British public. Just look at how many people His Majesty sent to follow Wang Weining when he went to the northwest, and you will know his position in His Majesty's heart. ”
Zhang Zhou just reminded Zhang Mao.
No matter how powerful the upstart is, it has not passed the test of time, and the emperor still does not trust him enough.
Zhang Mao said, "Of course I can understand this, but the biggest variable is"
Half of the sentence
Zhang Zhou is also a smart man and said with a smile, "The variable is if I repeat it." If you say good things about him in front of your majesty, will your majesty change your mind?"
"Pa"
Zhang Mao slapped the table and pointed at Zhang Zhou and said, "How else can I say something to you? You are a sensible person, right?"
"Nothing else, my grandson, Zhang Lun, that boy, from now on, you will order him around, just to give him a break, you will torment him into a I don’t care about anything, but I want him to be your eldest disciple.”
“I will never interfere with anything that happens in the northwest, Liaodong, and Nanjing in the future. You can suggest whatever you want, but if the Beijing Camp Up and down, three long and two short, Your MajestyI want to ask you, if you push the blame on my family, I will never bring you any embarrassment."
"The monthly repairs and the teacher-appreciation gifts during the holidays will not be less than a penny. Your father-in-law Old Chiang Kai-shek had a close relationship with the Governor's Mansion, and the security management allowed him to make a lot of money. "
"More importantly, when you enter the court, no matter how picky the civil servants are about you, I will definitely treat you like my own nephew. Even if you lose power in the future, I will definitely ensure that your heirs will be prosperous, wealthy and well-fed. I am dead, and I still have my son and grandson. Our two families are one family." Please remember to bookmark it. The latest and fastest website without anti-theft and free reading