"Grandma is anxious to get me a wife, saying that as an Anbian Marquis, if there are no heirs, the title will belong to someone else sooner or later, so we should prepare for the future as soon as possible."
Zhu Feng had a look on his face. Depressed look.
For him, getting a wife is like being roasted on the fire.
Zhang Zhou said, "If I were your grandmother, I might advise you in the same way. You really don't have any idea about women."
Zhu Feng's eyes widened. , looking very confused.
“That’s okay.” Zhang Zhou said, “No one can force you. I think Mrs. Guotai’s intention is not only to retain the title of Marquis of Anbian for you, but also to make you a Duke of Guo. After staying here, why did you and your eldest brother have no sons?"
"Then let my eldest brother go and don't look for me." Zhu Feng looked confident.
"Haha." Zhang Zhou almost sneered.
Zhu Feng then lowered his head and said, "But I am also thinking, if I can marry someone with children."
Zhang Zhouxin said, are you really the same as the current little prince or the future? Like the little emperor, he really knows how to find a different approach to certain things.
“Don’t talk about your weird thoughts in front of me.” Zhang Zhou raised his hand to interrupt Zhu Feng, “What you asked me to tell you, I will definitely help you tell it, whether it can be done or not. I can't guarantee it. As for whether your father is qualified to return to Nanjing after returning to the capital, that is not within my scope of consideration. I also told your grandmother that my ability is limited and I can't help much."
" Ah." Zhu Feng was confused again after hearing this.
"Go back and tell your grandmother, she will understand what I mean. It's very late, so I won't send you far." Zhang Zhou was not polite when he issued the eviction order.
Zhang Zhou entered the inner courtyard.
Go away when you are happy, and come out when you are defeated.
When he walked out, he was still muttering, "Except for a pregnant woman, this is inconvenient for everyone. How can you reason with anyone in such a situation and boast to someone that this is the beginning of winter?" It’s a good time to spread the branches and leaves, and it’s convenient when the time comes. It seems that I really should live in another place, so that I can divide my own time.”
“Master”
Liu Gui stood at the door of the outer courtyard with a very cautious look on his face.
Zhang Zhou frowned, "Aren't you at Nancheng's house? Why are you here?"
After Zhang Zhou moved to the big house in Shichahai in the north of the city, all the women in the house also moved in one after another. In his new residence, he only left Liu Gui and others to guard the yard.
"The former Xuanfu Commander Ma has arrived in the capital to pay a visit. I can only come here to inform you." Liu Gui bowed his head and said.
"Yes."
Zhang Zhou nodded.
"If you happen to have time, let him come and see you." While Zhang Zhou ordered someone to prepare towels or something to wipe his hands, he asked Liu Gui to inform Ma Yi to come and see him.
Zhang Zhou saw Ma Yi, who was coming from afar, in his study.
"The last general, Ma, paid homage to Duke Zhang." Ma Yi also fell.You're welcome. Meeting Zhang Zhou was like meeting an emperor. He knelt down and kowtowed to Zhang Zhou.
There is no concealment that he is Zhang Zhou's subordinate.
Zhang Zhouduan sat behind his desk and said in a calm tone, "Get up and talk."
"The last general takes orders."
Ma Yi stood up and respectfully Stand there respectfully.
Zhang Zhou reached out and asked Liu Gui to move a chair to Ma Yi. Ma Yi sat down awkwardly.
Zhang Zhou asked, "Have you been to the Governor's Mansion?"
"Yes." Ma Yi said, "The Ministry of War also nodded, saying that it was possible to be sent to Lingnan I am willing to obey my orders."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "You are already a Ping Lupp. As a distinguished nobleman of the Ming Dynasty, it's just His Majesty's decision to go wherever you want. Don't have any ideas."< /p>
"Yes, yes."
Ma Yi knew very well how his own destiny came about.
And he also understands that the certificate has not been officially given yet, and there is no way to say whether it will be given or not.
This is because there have been too many people who have received titles in the Ming Dynasty recently, including Anbianhou, Xinjian Bo, Pinglubo, and Lai Guogong. The court intends to reward them for their merits. , but suppressing the certificate means that it is enough to be a noble of the first generation, and the next generation can be given some empty posts such as commander of the Imperial Guard, Qianshi, and Qianhu.
This is also for the sake of the cost of the Ming government's treasury expenses.
Zhang Zhou said, "Actually, I hope you will continue to stay in the northwest, but that does not mean that soldiers can only be useful in the northwest. You must also give up some opportunities to make contributions to others. And now The voice of criticism against you in the court is not small. "
Although Ma Yi was knighted for his military service, the Ministry of Punishment found out that the content of Ma Zhongxi's previous impeachment was true.
This is very embarrassing.
Zhang Zhou used a man who had to perform meritorious deeds to make up for his guilt, and completed a surprise attack on Weininghai. But after the incident, even if you were convicted, it would be impossible for you to be punished again. Arranged at key positions in the northwest.
Otherwise, everyone will think that even if they make mistakes, as long as they please Zhang Zhou and get some credit later, their sins can be taken away in one wave.
Ma Yi must be punished, so as to show the Ming Dynasty's attitude of reward and punishment for merit and demerit. In fact, it can also be regarded as an explanation to Ma Zhongxi.
After all, Ma Zhongxi was still the governor of the Xuan Mansion, and because of his relationship with Ma Yi, the two would not be able to deal with him.
"Where do you want to go?" Zhang Zhou asked.
Ma Yi quickly said, "I will not dare to make mistakes."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "I'm not asking you, but His Majesty is giving you a choice, either go to Southeast Jinghai, Or go to the southwest to guard the border."
Ma Yi said, "The general hopes to go to the southeast."
You can tell from a glance that he has thought about it and wants to be sent to other places. We need to go to a relatively wealthy place instead of guarding the hilly areas on the southwest border. In the Ming Dynasty, many hilly areas are not even accessible by road, let aloneThis is a difficult move like taking the Shu Road.
"Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, or Guangdong?" Zhang Zhou asked with a smile.
"If it's Guangdong, it's the best."
In order to suppress the sea and guard against rebellions by local tribes and other rebellions, the Ming Dynasty in Guangdong was relatively complete and abundant in deploying defense troops, while Guangdong and Guangxi Lands often have governors who serve as general military officers. The places with high mountains and far away from the emperor naturally have more oil and water.
The previous Anyuanhou Liu Jing was imprisoned for crimes such as corruption and violence while serving in Guangdong and Guangxi.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "I'm quite good at choosing. However, there are currently no vacancies in Guangdong. If you want to go to the southeast, I'll let you go to Jiangsu and Zhejiang to experience it first. In addition, I mentioned to His Majesty that I want to build a job there." Ordering ships and being close to Jiangsu and Zhejiang will also be relatively convenient when transporting wood, iron and other materials."
"Ah"
When Ma Yi heard this, he seemed to understand that Zhang Zhou. The way has been paved for him long ago.
In other words, he can only follow the path preset by Zhang Zhou. If he chooses the southwest, he may be directly "cast into the cold palace" by Zhang Zhou.
"The general will definitely try his best." Although Ma Yi didn't know why Zhang Zhou wanted to build a ship, seeing Zhang Zhou being so cautious, of course he still had to understand.
"Okay." Zhang Zhou said, "Go back and tidy up. Family members and other things that are inconvenient to take away should be left in the capital."
Ma Yi said, "Mr. Zhang is thinking about it." At the end of the day, we are about to travel a long way. We have a pair of young children at home, and it is inconvenient for them to travel far away. At the end of the day, we want to send them to Duke Zhang's house. Since they can receive guidance from Zhang Gong, we can let them serve the nobles in Duke Zhang's house in the future. , to repay Duke Zhang’s support.”
“Son and daughter” Zhang Zhou smiled.
Could this be Ma Ang brother and sister?
Ma Yi said, "Yes, Quanzi is seven years old now, which is the same age as the young master of Zhang Gong's family. He can be the son of Zhang Gong." As for the work of dogs and horses, the little girl is now six years old and can be the daughter of Zhang Gong's family as a maid."
"Oh, as a Pinglubo of the Ming Dynasty, you sent your children to my house like this. , I dare not accept it."
As Zhang Zhou said this, he was also thinking about whether your son's habit of sending his sister off was also learned from you.
But think about it again. During the Hongzhi period, the Ming Dynasty's ministers seemed to have less hard bones, and they only liked to engage in such under-the-table transactions in exchange for political resources.
But in fact, the civil servants are not much better. Think about the list of civil and military ministers in the DPRK and China who bribed Li Guang. Who really dares to boast that he is strong-willed
< p> "It's their fate that they can be in Zhang Gong's house." Ma Yi seemed very insistent on this.Zhang Zhou smiled and nodded and said, "Well, I will ask your Majesty for instructions to see if your Majesty will agree to this. You must do things well after arriving in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and don't let your Majesty down."
Ma Yi said excitedly, "I will eventually die of exhaustion."
When Zhang Zhouyi heard this, why did he react to Liu Jin when he expressed his stance in front of him?Exactly the same
Now that Grand Eunuch Liu is still turning his head to drink the northwest wind.
But thinking about it, Ma Yi felt that she had climbed to a high branch, and now she was so emotional that she said this, so it was not surprising.
Early the next morning.
Zhang Zhou still did not have to go to court. He had to complete the special task given by Zhu Youtang that day, which was to take the emperor's "outer residence" to a special place to live temporarily.
Although this woman has a very humble background, Zhu Youtang himself is not a direct descendant of high birth. Perhaps it is precisely because of this woman's humble background and pitiful life experience that Zhu Youtang will feel pity for her. Love, in order to build a spiritual bridge of communication.
Not waiting for Zhang Zhou to go out.
Xiao Jing is here again.
"Eunuch Xiao, there is no meeting today, right?" Zhang Zhou asked with a smile.
As a person who is about to be promoted to the Chief of Ceremonies and the Eunuch of the Eunuch, Xiao Jing is usually quite busy with official duties. Once there is a court meeting, etc., he will definitely not be able to get away early in the morning.
Xiao Jing smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Zhang, aren't you just joking?"
It means that His Majesty didn't return to the palace last night, so he's doing nothing today
"Haha. If you have something to say, you won't go with me."
"Sir, please don't misunderstand. Our family will not interfere with what you do, and we will not do anything you want to do." He knew clearly and would never dare to ask. "Xiao Jing is a smart man. The emperor usually entrusts his wife and children to hand people over to Zhang Zhou, just to avoid being persecuted by the people in the palace who know his whereabouts. He will not succumb to Queen Zhang. He dared to ask casually despite the threat
"I just came to inform you that the memorial announcing the victory was sent to the capital last night. It is a little later than Lu Zhongcheng's." Xiao Jing said.
Zhang Zhou nodded and said, "This is a good thing."
Xiao Jing said with a grimace, "It's a good thing, but like Lu Zhongcheng, the channels for this report are a little different. Unusually, the visitor went directly to the Ministry of War, without even leaving the Political Affairs Department. After our family learned the news, they went to the Ministry of War overnight to inquire, only to learn that the good news was divided into several copies and distributed to different yamen. Go, the general affairs minister just got a share."
"Inform your majesty," Zhang Zhou asked.
"Not yet." Xiao Jing swallowed.
This means that there are some things that are more appropriate for you to say.
Who knows what Wang Xian was thinking
Zhang Zhou said, "Since there are so many copies, don't mind giving me one."
"Okay, okay "Xiao Jing hurriedly took out a copy and presented it to Zhang Zhou. Zhang Zhou took a quick look and knew it was a copy.
"I really want to make a fuss in the city. I want to determine the merit myself before His Majesty discusses the merit. Hehe, I am too impatient." Zhang Zhou smiled.
Xiao Jing said, "Then let's go back to the palace first."
Zhang Zhou nodded and said, "Okay, Eunuch Xiao, please invite me."
He can understand. , Xiao Jing doesn’t even dare to go to the theater to face Zhu You nowTang, so as not to be called to be questioned by Queen Zhang, and also afraid of being reprimanded for delaying in delivering the battle report to Zhu Youtang, so Xiao Jing felt very uncomfortable doing this job now.
The backyard of the theater is similar to the courtyard of a palace.
Zhu Youtang didn’t get up early because he didn’t have to go to the morning court.
Even so, when Zhang Zhou arrived, he had already woken up for a long time and had already finished washing.
"Bingkuan is here" Zhu Youtang walked over with a smile.
Someone had already prepared breakfast on the side, "Let's eat together."
Zhang Zhou bowed his hands in salute, and took the memorial in his hand: "No need, Your Majesty, this is Wang Xian's report of victory was just a copy, and almost all the government offices in the city were dispersed. This was deliberately to compete with the soldiers of Liao Town."
Although Zhu Youtang already knew about the victory. , and even had a rough idea of the results of the battle from Lu Wanna. He was still very excited when he heard this, and took it over to look at it carefully.
"It's not even blown to pieces. There are so many heads and prisoners. It's really different from before." Zhu Youtang's face was filled with relief.
Zhang Zhoudao said, "I have read it and found out that according to Wang Xian's report, the heads and other titles were basically obtained by Jizhou's troops. I also analyzed Lu Wan's memorial and roughly analyzed the war situation. Perhaps Wang Xian's Jizhou cavalry missed the opportunity just to win the first victory, so that the result of this battle was much lower than expected."
"Then Wang Xian should die" Zhu Youtangyi. Listen, of course he looks unhappy.
Originally, the three tribes were captured in one fell swoop, but they were able to kill, injure, and capture twenty or thirty thousand tribesmen.
As a result, just 10% of the target was achieved.
Although killing and injuring more than 3,000 prisoners is considered a great achievement, the emperors and ministers of the Ming Dynasty are not satisfied with this achievement.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Your Majesty, be careful what you say."
p>Your emperor said that someone deserves to die, so maybe that person should really be prepared to die, but in fact Wang Xian also completed the ambush mission.
It is unrealistic to expect to directly annex the three Duoyan guards with 4,000 soldiers and horses. Even if Lu Wan's 3,660 to 7,000 soldiers and horses are added, it will not be enough.
So the complete annihilation of the Duoyan Three Guards was just an idea. Zhang Zhou’s original intention was to achieve as many results as possible.
"Bingkuan, do you think Wang Xian's move is to prevent me from coming to Taiwan? The credit must be given to him and his Jizhou Division," Zhu Youtang asked.
Zhang Zhou said, "It depends on how the people in the court judge it."
Zhu Youtang was a little bored and said, "Then let them go through the trouble, and no one will question your merits." Maybe it's because of your appearance that it's no longer difficult to obtain military merit. You spoiled this group of people and thought that they could endure all the way to the sky, but they didn't rely on gunpowder, artillery, and you. "I think, if they continue to make trouble, then I will leave the decision to you. You are also the most qualified to judge the merits and demerits of this battle. "
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Your Majesty, pleaseIt is better to leave it to the people in the court to decide. At this time, there is no need for me to go in person. I also want to be a person watching the fire from the other side. ”
Zhang Zhou used the word “ye”, which is probably to say, Your Majesty, you want to be a shepherd, do you think I want to be a hungry wolf?
Shouldn’t we, the monarch and his ministers, Let’s watch how the ministers in the DPRK dance.
“Yes. Zhu Youtang also smiled and nodded, "Let's eat together. After eating, I will return to the palace. The rest is up to you." ”
Zhu Youtang returned to the palace after having breakfast.
Before leaving, he called out his “beloved concubine” and gave her numerous instructions and instructions. The person was handed over to Zhang Zhou.
Except for a maidservant who was already with this woman, Zhu Youtang didn't even find a serving maid or a young eunuch. Obviously, for the safety of my beloved concubine, everything depends on you, Bingkuan.
Immediately, Zhang Zhou asked this woman to get on the carriage.
He then followed him. Jinyiwei and others went to Ningtong's house with Liu Gui's arrangement.
Sun Shangqi was not even informed about the matter.
Because Sun Shangqi was also from Jinyiwei's original system. People are easily forced by power.
Ning Tong’s rouge shop
The rouge shop opened early in the morning, and what’s even more surprising is that there were people inside it early in the morning. Guest.
Zhang Zhou first stopped the carriage in a less crowded area, got out of the carriage and went to the door of Ning Tong's rouge shop. After looking around, he walked towards the door of the rouge shop like a leisurely stroll.
p>"Men who have gone out are not allowed to enter"
Two men who looked like guardians were standing not far from the rouge shop with sticks.
The two of them even stood there. Able to look straight.
The presence of these two door gods is a sight to passers-by, and to the women who enter to choose rouge and gouache, it seems to be a protector of their privacy.
“The one I hired is very responsible and very good. I’ll give you a job later. "Zhang Zhou smiled.
The two of them were about to treat Zhang Zhou as a general troublemaker, but the people brought by Zhang Zhou directly held them down and even blocked their mouths.
Since Ning Tong’s rouge shop is used to protect the imperial concubine and Long Si, the specifications of these two items are a bit low.
When Zhang Zhou entered the rouge shop, the woman inside and the maid behind the counter were looking at him in astonishment.
“It’s a nice place, suitable for business discussions. "Zhang Zhou smiled and looked at the wives of those wealthy families, but there were no young ladies. This is because these days, women rarely dare to leave the house before they get married.
"Miss, Miss"
The maid hurriedly came to the house. Hello from the inner curtain.
Ning Tong then came out. Her face was painted like a monkey’s butt. She was probably explaining the use of rouge and gouache to customers. She might have gone in to wash it off before trying something else. I admire Ning Tong very much when I leave this account. He dares to use it for himself.She tried to experiment on her own face, but because of this, she used a very weird "form" to meet Zhang Zhou again.
When she saw it was Zhang Zhou and realized the awkwardness of their meeting, she immediately turned around and went behind the curtain again. Please remember to bookmark, the latest and fastest website is free to read without anti-theft