In the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youtang left Zhang Zhou to talk.
"Bingkuan, if you recommend Qin Hong, I'm afraid I have to explain it to the Empress Dowager again."
Zhu Youtang seems to be exhausted mentally and physically.
Zhang Zhou knew about the feud between Qin Hong and the Empress Dowager Zhou. When Qin Hong was governor of the military affairs of Guangdong and Guangxi, Liu Jing, the Marquis of Anyuan, conscripted and massacred good people in the local area, pretended to be a bandit, and embezzled and deducted military pay. He was imprisoned, tried, and sentenced to death.
But Liu Jing was related by marriage to the Empress Dowager Zhou’s family. Empress Dowager Zhou interceded and had Qin Hong imprisoned for questioning. Later, after it was verified that there was no such thing, Liu Jing did not die but was deprived of his title. , until now Liu Jing is still alive, running for the title of Marquis Anyuan.
If the imperial court wanted to use Qin Hong at this time, Queen Mother Zhou knew that she would be unhappy.
Zhang Zhou sighed, "I am the one who caused the chaos."
"No, you recommended Qin Hong. I also think he is capable. As for the Empress Dowager, she I have always said that I would restore the title to Marquis Anyuan, and I also think that the punishment is almost the same, just reinstatement."
In Zhu Youtang's opinion, both sides can get some benefits, and everything will be fine.
Zhu Youtang looked at Zhang Zhou again and said, "It's you, I hope the Empress Dowager will not cause trouble for you."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "I didn't think so much before, if it really happens because of this." If you make the Empress Dowager unhappy, then you have to apologize."
"Haha, Bingkuan, don't worry, I will tell you something for you." Zhu Youtang suddenly remembered something serious and asked, " I would also like to ask you who should be assigned as a lieutenant general to supervise the army. Previously you recommended Zhang Yong, who has made great contributions in Pianguan and Ningyuan. In my opinion, you can not only appoint generals and officials, but also appoint officials. He has an outstanding vision, and even middle-ranking officials can recommend talented people."
Zhang Zhou then understood why Zhu Youtang left him alone to speak in front of Liu Jian and Ma Wensheng.
Not only to show the importance of Zhang Zhou to the two powerful ministers in the court, but also to ask about a matter that does not need to be discussed with the ministers, which is who to arrange as the eunuch to supervise the army.
At this time, Zhang Yong went to Yansui. If he had to find a suitable candidate to supervise the army, Zhang Zhou could also recommend Ma Yongcheng or Gu Dayong. But from the perspective of running the army, the talents of the two are comparable. Zhang Yong is still a little worse.
He couldn't help but look at Xiao Jing and Dai Yi.
Both of them had a little expectation in their eyes, as if they hoped that the eunuch recommended by Zhang Zhou would be theirs.
Zhang Zhou said, "Your Majesty, I think we can let Liu Jin, the eunuch of the East Palace, give it a try."
"Liu Jin" Zhu Youtang frowned, "He is good at marching and managing the army. Do you have any talents?"
This question seems to be asking Zhang Zhou, but also seems to be asking Dai Yi and Xiao Jing.
Xiao Jing stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Liu Jin is usually very good at breaking things off in front of the prince. I don't know the details."
Zhang Zhou recommended this person to Dai Yihe. Xiao Jing was also confused.
To say that this person was very interested in Zhang Zhou at firstSee, it seems that Zhang Zhou is regarded as an enemy, but now it is said that he compliments Zhang Zhou in every possible way. Is it possible that Zhang Zhou is the kind of person who is so superficial that whoever compliments him will be used by him?
Zhu Youtang He nodded and said, "In the past, Zhang Yong didn't have much knowledge in Kunning Palace, but he was disciplined in running the army. Since Bingkuan mentioned him, let's use him to try the heavy responsibility of garrisoning in Zhongguan. It's not about a lieutenant, just let him do his duty and send the news back in time."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Dai Yi also responded with a smile.
Zhang Zhou looked at Dai Yi and Xiao Jing with strange eyes, and thought to himself, these two are probably thinking about how to recruit Liu Jin and let Liu Jin be used by them
Liu Jinyi He is about to become "Liu Dadudu".
Zhu Youtang immediately issued an order, asking Xiao Jing to go to the East Palace with Zhang Zhou, and informed Liu Jin of the news by the way, and asked Zhang Zhou to explain it to Liu Jin, Zhu Feng, Wang Qiong and others. situation, but still had to hide it from the court.
This means that Qin Hong may have to wait a few days to arrive from his hometown in Shandong, but Wang Qiong and the others have to set off immediately. People cannot announce Wang Yue's funeral until they arrive at Piantou Pass. The news has not yet been announced. It must be hidden and tucked away so as not to be noticed by the people in the court or known by the Tatars.
"Mr. Zhang, the public word right now is that Marquis Weining is recuperating behind closed doors. This news cannot be leaked to the outside world."
Xiao Jing reminded Zhang Zhou.
Zhang Zhou nodded.
Xiao Jing asked again, "Sir, do you think Liu Jin is worth using?"
Zhang Zhou said, "I don't know."
"Ah"
Xiao Jing was very surprised.
You don’t know, you actually gave him such an important errand and forgot about the time when he was looking at you with both noses and eyes.
“Sir, this kind of person may not be unreasonable. He will be a white-eyed wolf. You pleaded for him and let him return to the East Palace. Now he is complimenting you, but he may treat you as an enemy in the future. You should be more careful."
Xiao Jing persuaded him sincerely. With.
No matter what Zhang Zhou heard, he felt that Xiao Jing was afraid that Liu Jin would take away his position after his rise.
If nothing else, let’s just say that Xiao Jing and Dai Yi’s status in the heart of the prince is not as stable as that of Liu Jin
Eunuchs also know what it means to be an emperor and an emperor. Courtiers, if Leng Buding Zhu Youtang dies and the prince ascends the throne, even if the old eunuchs like them are powerful at first, they will be rejected by the new emperor. After the new power is cultivated, it will naturally be led by Liu Jin and other East Palace eunuchs.
Zhang Zhou said, "It's better to go to Pianguan than to stay in the East Palace."
"Uh"
With a simple sentence, Xiao Jingren was also stunned.
Then he smiled in shame and said nothing. He probably realized that he might be thinking too much.
Is Zhang Zhou helping Liu Jin?
Could it be that for Liu Jin, the top priority now is not to be by the prince's side, to be a good servant and to get closer to the relationship, what good is there in going to the northwest
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You Liu JintiaoIf you leave the comfortable circle of the East Palace, you must not look at other people's faces wherever you go. No matter how good you are outside, you can become the eunuch of the Secretary Li Jian or the eunuch of the Royal Horse Eunuch. Even if you are really mixed up, I'm afraid It would be better to have a future as a regular attendant beside the Prince of the East Palace.
When Xiao Jing figured this out and realized that Zhang Zhou’s original intention was not to help Liu Jin, he suddenly admired Zhang Zhou’s wisdom.
Yes.
To govern Liu Jin in this way, the palace cannot have a most favored eunuch, just like Liu Jin's family cannot dominate the East Palace.
Zhang Zhou and Xiao Jing arrived at the East Palace.
Zhu Houzhao was already waiting impatiently, but when Xiao Jing mentioned that Liu Jin was going to Pianguan to be a guard eunuch, Zhu Houzhao was so excited that he almost jumped on the table.
This is something Xiao Jing didn’t expect.
Liu Jin was so excited that she knelt down and said, "Thank you very much for the appreciation of the Holy Emperor. I will live up to the grace of the Holy Emperor and the cultivation of His Highness. I will do my best and work hard to serve the imperial court."
Xiao Jing frowned when he heard this.
You are so excited to leave the prince
He couldn't help but glance at Gu Dayong and others standing next to him, with envy in their eyes. Xiao Jing suddenly felt I don't have enough brains.
That’s not right.
The prince is so keen on military affairs. If Liu Jin is allowed to go to the Northwest Army to gild, he will be favored even more when he comes back
No wonder the eunuchs in the East Palace obviously have a comfortable life, but they all think about it Go northwest to drink the northwest wind and eat yellow sand.
Then Xiao Jing looked at Zhang Zhou with aggrieved eyes, as if to say, Mr. Zhang, you can't help him like this.
Zhu Houzhao smiled and said, "Who asked Liu Jin to go to the northwest? Is it the father? The father finally knows that I have capable people around me. I am not bragging to you. I have taught him a lot. You must have gone to the northwest." You must use what I teach you in actual combat." "Yes, yes." Liu Jin kowtowed hurriedly.
Because Liu Jin has to go to the northwest, and he is leaving immediately, there is no need to attend classes for the time being.
Zhang Zhou is about to leave the palace to meet Zhu Feng and Wang Qiong.
Take Liu Jin along with you.
After leaving the palace gate and before getting on the carriage, Liu Jin knelt down in front of Zhang Zhou with a bang.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Eunuch Liu, what are you doing?"
Liu Jin said, "In front of the prince, I can't express anything, but now that there are no outsiders, I must be grateful to Zhang." "Thank you for your cultivation."
"Haha." Zhang Zhou smiled, "Who said I cultivated you?"
After Liu Jin looked around, he was not busy. He stood up and said in a low voice, "I asked Eunuch Xiao, and Eunuch Xiao said that you promoted me. In fact, I don't need Eunuch Xiao to say anything about this, even I understand it."
Zhang Zhou sighed. "In recommending you, in addition to seeing that you have the desire to serve the imperial court, I also want you to exercise more. It may not be a good thing for you to leave the prince temporarily. What do you do?You want to thank me."
Liu Jin was startled.
He did not expect Zhang Zhou to be so "direct" in speaking and doing things.
They all told him clearly, except that I am helping you, but it also indirectly makes you leave the East Palace and makes you lose the opportunity to accompany the prince.
Liu Jin said, "I just want to do more for the court. I hope Master Zhang can give more advice. ”
Liu Jin also understands.
If Zhang Zhou doesn’t help him at all and just relies on his ability to go to the northwest and achieve little, it is impossible to achieve anything. It is good not to cause trouble.
p>It was a big deal in front of Zhu Houzhao, but Liu Jin knew how much he was worth. If he wanted to deal with those in the Northwest Army, being eloquent was not the point.
The point is
You must have a backer.
If you tell those people that your backer is Zhang Zhou,
This is incredible, no matter how tough you are. Lord, Liu Jin must be polite when meeting him.
Why don’t you tell those generals that your backer is the prince? You, a eunuch who left the East Palace, still want to use the prince’s prestige to frighten the East Palace. You are not the only eunuch, and we don’t know who the prince favors.
Besides, does the eunuch of the East Palace have anything to do with marching and governing the army?
You might as well say that you are a royal horse. Perhaps we should be more wary of those who supervise eunuchs and supervise eunuchs.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "It's easy to say, but I don't have anything to say to you. Why don't you ask more about An Bian on your way to Pianguan." Although Hou is not my registered disciple, he has learned the most from me and has a good time."
"Yes, yes. "
Liu Jin heard this.
Zhang Zhou meant to treat him as "one of his own".
When he got up and was about to get into the carriage, he He also did not forget to express his piety: "Master Zhang, if you have anything to do in the future, just ask me. I will do my best to do it. The prince will also thank you for your kind words." ”
This reflects another reason why Liu Jin is so complimentary to Zhang Zhou.
He Liu Jin also knows that you cannot have your cake and eat it too.
I not only want to stay with the prince, but also want to help the prince realize his military and political ideals. How can there be so many good things?
Now that I have chosen to go to the northwest for gilding, someone on the prince’s side must always mention it, otherwise he will be a naughty child. When he was growing up, he completely forgot about Liu Jin within a year and a half.
"Haha. Zhang Zhou smiled again and said, "Okay, if you have any achievements in the northwest, I will make it clear to the prince." The prince has high hopes for you, don't let him down. ”
“I will definitely live up to Master Zhang’s cultivation. ”
Zhang Zhou went to Yanwu Hall and met Zhu Feng and Wang Qiong.
Wang Qiong had been looking at Liu Jin behind Zhang Zhou. At this time, Wang Shouren, Tang Yin and others When they came over, they wanted to hear a lecture or something, but Zhang Zhou explained that he had important matters to talk to only Zhu Feng and Wang Qiong, and asked the others to learn the daily maintenance of the artillery first.
"Going to Xishan, conduct a practical exercise. "
Zhang Zhou can't directly say that he is going to Piantou Pass to take over Wang Yue's errand.
Wang Qiong asked "When will we set off?"
Zhang Zhou said, "Immediately, There is no need to go home to prepare, the clothes will be prepared separately. Mr. Wang, I still have a secret decree here, which I will not open until I get to Xishan. ”
This time, in order to avoid suspicion, Xiao Jing and other eunuchs who conveyed the order did not come with him. Even Liu Jin came with no intention of conveying the emperor’s order.
Everything went through Zhang Zhouyi Personal dictation.
Official positions are based on the official certificates and edicts given by Zhang Zhou. Wang Qionghui, as the censor of Youqiandu and the doctor of the household department, is the governor of Piantou Pass, and his main responsibility is to serve Qin Dynasty. Hong is responsible for preparing food and fodder, rebuilding Guancheng, and is also responsible for the maintenance of artillery. He will also be responsible for the preparation of nitroglycerin.
Currently, nitroglycerin is blessed with diatomaceous earth. , it has been widely manufactured and reserved, but the safety performance still needs to be strengthened, and it will be prepared on-site instead of long-distance transportation.
Wang Qiong needs to complete these things. >
"Yes. "
Wang Qiong did not feel that his official position was very high. In front of Zhang Zhou, the nominal "first-grade" governor and co-president, he always regarded himself as a subordinate.
Zhang Zhou put his hand on Wang Qiong's shoulder, "Wang Langzhong, everything depends on you. ”
In fact, Zhang Zhou knew that even if he didn’t tell Wang Qiongming now, Wang Qiong should have guessed that he suddenly said that he was going to Xishan to practice artillery, and he didn’t take Zhu Hui, Zhu Fu and Zhang Heling with him. It was clear that there was something fishy.
What Zhang Zhou gave was a very strict order.
Zhang Zhou’s words were more like encouragement.
Wang Qiong nodded, "I'm going to prepare the carriage and horses. ”
“Yeah. Zhang Zhou nodded, "All the artillery in Beijing that need to be adjusted will go with you. This is also to verify the power of the artillery." As for the heavy artillery, it will arrive a few days later."
After all, the heavy artillery is too large to be transported.
What Zhang Zhou and Zhu Youtang discussed was the heavy artillery. The transportation has to wait until Wang Qiong and Zhu Feng arrive, and they can go with Qin Hong. After all, the top priority now is to stabilize the situation in Piantou Pass.
The biggest difference between Piantou Pass and other places is. The city walls were broken, and Huo Si suffered a lot there, and the Tatars were also watching.
Wang Qiong was very efficient.
Zhang Zhouxin said that he was worthy of it. As a future generation of famous ministers, the choice is indeed right.
The key point is that this person is "pious". If he doesn't even know how to cling to this, just relying on Zhang Zhou's current reputation, it is generally not possible. Will the civil servants give him face?
Zhang Zhou is also thinking about it.
If you do well, I will let you be the second king of Yue and help you get the title.
If you don't like to fawn over me and treat me like a civil servant, I'll help you.
There is something else about intimacy.
p>Who said that the Ming Dynasty must cultivate its own enemies through meritocracy?
"Brother Zhang, today is the day for Tong'er and the others to bid. In fact, I want to go and have a look before leaving. "Wang Qiong was preparing, while Zhu Feng was preparing. Zhang Zhou took the order for Zhu Feng and almost wanted to throw it directly in the kid's face.
Zhang Zhou said angrily, "Are you going to be a helpless Adou?"
"Ah"
Zhu Feng still didn't think so.
He was a dandy in the city of Nanjing, and was promoted by Zhang Zhou to become a "strong general" in the army. Zhu Feng had long felt that he was beyond his capabilities and wanted to give up.
Zhang Zhou said, "Do you know why you are asked to go to Xishan?"
"Isn't it a cannon show?" Zhu Feng looked confused.
You said it was a cannon show, so I took it as a show of cannon. I trust you so much, how could you lie to me?
Zhang Zhou asked, "Don't show off when you get there. Everything is focused on maintaining stability. As for some layout and formation matters, I have given Wang Qiong guidance, and he will help you to complete it if you still don't understand."
"What to dispatch?" Zhu Feng's face was still full of question marks.
Zhang Zhou said to Liu Jin who was snickering at the side, "Eunuch Liu, if there is anything he doesn't understand, please remind him more."
"Yes."
Liu Jin feels good about herself now.
Look at how Zhu Feng can become famous. How can I be worse than him with such great ambition?
Look at me turning the tide at Piantou Guan to show you.
Zhu Feng and Wang Qiong set out in a hurry.
Things in the Yanwu Hall did not stop. The first batch of students in the Yanwu Hall were only responsible for learning how to fire artillery, and no other military theory knowledge was taught. The first batch of students except Zhu Fu came back from Yansui later. If they don't learn well enough, even people like Zhang Heling are about to leave the profession.
Even if the two practical instructors Wang Qiong and Zhu Feng leave now, it will not affect the daily teaching progress.
"Shi Zhang, are you saying that there has been a major change in the northwest?"
On Zhang Zhou's side, Wang Qiong and the others were sent away, and Wang Shouren came to Zhang Zhou's side. .
This was the first time Wang Shouren took the initiative to talk to Zhang Zhou about matters other than teaching after he was transferred to the Yanwu Hall.
Zhang Zhou laughed and said, "Where to start?"
Wang Shouren said, "It is said that Wang Langzhong and An Bianhou are going to Xishan to practice artillery, but it is said that they brought thirty cannons at a time." There are many artillery pieces. If we include the ones that were transferred to the northwest before, it is estimated that sixty or seventy cannons can be used at one time. It seems that so many artillery pieces are all transferred to Pianguan. Maybe there is something wrong with Pianguan. "< /p>
"The imperial court hasn't announced it yet." Zhang Zhou didn't hide anything.
Don’t make wild guesses until it’s announced.
When the news leaked again, others thought it was Wang Shouren who leaked it to the outside world.
As soon as Wang Shouren heard this, he roughly understood the whole story. He closed his eyes and said, "I have a lifelong wish.Even if I have the opportunity to fight side by side with Wang Weining in this life, it seems that my wish can no longer be realized. ”
As he spoke, Wang Shouren seemed to have tears in his eyes.
Zhang Zhou could also see it.
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