Chapter 464 Core Social Circle

Zhu Youtang was very pleased and took the initiative to check Cui Yuan's military policy paper.

At first glance, although some things may not be understood very well, it seems that Wang Qiong was right. At least his answers were much better than those who casually expressed their loyalty and were completely inconsistent.

“It’s great that he can do this.”

Zhu Youtang seems to have finally found a “positive model”.

Zhu Houzhao asked, "Father, this is my uncle's paper. Even if he writes well, he is not good at horseback riding and archery."

Zhu Youtang said, "Prince , Didn’t I tell you that in the future, riding and shooting alone will no longer be enough to gain an advantage in a head-on battle with the Tatars. Instead, the use of artillery and muskets will be the highlight. Besides, even if he is shooting on horseback. His performance is not outstanding, but as a scholar, he can ride a horse and shoot arrows, which is already better than many martial artists. Isn't this considered bad?"

We must focus on the front. Typical, of course, any good thing should be directed to him.

However, the people around Zhang Mao, Zhu Hui, Ma Wensheng and Xie Qian also felt that there was some truth in it.

It is probably a bit high to ask Cui Yuan to use Wu Xun's bow and horse riding and shooting. If Cui Yuan can guarantee the basic riding and shooting movements and have a strategic layout, this will be very important to Zhu Youtang. For an emperor who paid great attention to the "kinship effect", he was a perfect typical figure.

The important point is that Cui Yuan is tall, handsome and well-read. As the consort of the Ming Dynasty royal family, Cui Yuan has very good external conditions, which also meets the needs of a positive model.

"Bingkuan, what do you think?"

But before Zhu Youtang wants to commend anyone, the most important thing is to listen to Zhang Zhou's opinion first.

If Zhang Zhou felt that it was not good, or that he should not be commended positively, then he would definitely give up his thoughts without hesitation.

Zhu Youtang is such a "stubborn" person.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I have seen the military policy of Princess Yongkang's consort, and think that this person has reached a very high level in understanding artillery warfare and gunfire warfare, although there are some suspicions of being scripted in some places." , But after all, he has not officially been exposed to the battlefield. If he can gain experience in the future, I believe he can become a pillar of the Ming Dynasty." When saying this, Zhang Zhou also glanced at Wang Qiong.

Others don’t know that Cui Yuan is copying the lesson plans in many places, but as the writer of the lesson plans, how could Zhang Zhou not know about it

Although Zhang Zhou doesn’t think that Cui Yuan will definitely be able to What achievements will be made on the battlefield of hot weapons in the future, but it is too difficult for the emperor to set a positive example when he comes out. We can't let the emperor return to the palace disappointed

Even more rare

"Bingkuan is right." Zhu Youtang said to Xie Qian and Ma Wensheng, "I think Cui Qing's family has never been on the battlefield, and he may not even have artillery or muskets." Familiar, that's all, can have so many tactics, which can be regarded as a talent. "

Xie Qian used his venomous tongue to unleash his potential and took the initiative to say, "Your Majesty, we must also prevent the situation of talking on paper." ”

From what Xie Qian heard, someone who didn’t even go to the battlefield and could only talk about the situation on the battlefield was not talking about military affairs on paper, or even worse, it was just empty talk.

Zhu Youtang looked unhappy and said, "He said he was talking about war on paper. Who is not talking about war on paper today? Except for a few people here who have actually gone to the battlefield with new artillery and fire blunderbuss, there are a few of me who have done this. "Who should I believe more?"

It was quite normal at first, but when it came to "who should I believe" in the end, even Xie Qian understood.

What is Cui Yuan's ability now? , it is no longer the point to dig into the details or worry about it.

The emperor wants to set him up as a positive example, this is for the sake of the emperor's face and the Ming Dynasty's face.

Probably Zhang Zhou. I can also understand that Cui Yuan's ability is average, but he always tries to argue with the emperor according to the tense to make the emperor feel happy, but he is a bit too ambitious and insists on saying something different.

" What Your Majesty said is absolutely true. Xie Qian immediately changed his words and said, "After careful consideration, I have concluded that Prince Consort Cui is already a top-notch, rare talent." "

The conversation changed so quickly that Ma Wensheng, Zhang Mao and other people who had been with him for a long time were not used to it, and they couldn't help but glance at him.

"Come here, It is said that the eldest princess Yongkang is the consort, and I want to reward him well. ”

After Cui Yuan failed in his riding and shooting project, he already felt that he was not suitable for taking the path of Wu Xun.

Being a consort, the number one “boyfriend” in the Ming Dynasty, It’s enough to make some friends, talk about the world, find some hobbies, and live a life without worries about food and clothing. Why do you have to find something for yourself to do like your wife said?

Besides, Is fighting a fun thing?

I am a scholar. If I am asked to take the top exam, I may still have a chance, but it is obviously inappropriate for me to lead troops.

This will live up to the princess’s expectations of me.

I thought that the princess would shamelessly ask the emperor for a chance to enter the Yanwu Hall. It's a bit cowardly to give up on yourself like this

"Why are you still here, Your Majesty?" ”

Just when Cui Yuan found a place to sit down, he felt sorry for himself, and even wondered in his heart whether he should do something to make his wife happier.

There was a Governor’s Mansion. Colleagues came over to inform him.

"Your Majesty has summoned" Cui Yuan was also confused.

A group of people gathered around him, and some said, "I saw it, it's Li Rong, the Supervisor of Ceremonies." Eunuch Li personally came to deliver the message, Prince Consort Cui, it seems that you behaved differently on the school field today, which is a good thing. ”

“Just him”

There are still people in the crowd who refute their opinions.

From where can I see that it must be a good thing that Cui Yuan was summoned

A scholar who can barely ride a horse and can't shoot a bow and arrow, no matter how awesome he is, he is just a relative of the emperor, at best It is a royal vase.

If you do some behind-the-scenes operations, you might be able to fool him, but the key is that Cui Yuan's previous performance in riding and shooting was seen by everyone.

In today's contempt chain, Cui Yuan, who comes from a literary background and insists on joining the military, is definitely at the bottom of the contempt chain.

"If it's not Consort Cui, is it one of you who was summoned by His Majesty today? There are many people who are missing." Someone else was saying around.

Hard to say.

Can you speak?

Encourage this idiot and establish a friendship. Are you warriors who don’t even understand the most basic human ways? No wonder you can’t be scholars.

Cui Yuan followed the flow of people to the front. There were too many people. When he saw Li Rong, Li Rong was already surrounded by a group of martial artists.

For this group of middle- and lower-level military generals in Beijing, it is absolutely rare for them to meet a eunuch and eunuch, not to mention meeting the emperor. It is too late to welcome them.

"Elder Princess Consort, please." Li Rong knew Cui Yuan.

The old man in the palace has a wide network of contacts. Li Rong would not blow his beard and glare at anyone he met, but everyone knew that Li Rong was a smiling tiger.

"Eunuch Li, what are we doing?" Cui Yuan wanted to know whether he would be rewarded or punished for going.

Because he could not think of any reason why his brother-in-law would summon him.

Li Rong smiled and said, "You will know when you get there."

In front of the Holy Master.

Cui Yuan stood there respectfully, surrounded by a group of big shots in the court. Even Zhang Zhou, the most favored minister around the emperor, was also there. In addition, he was the Duke of the country and the elder of the cabinet. , Minister of Civil Affairs, this lineup made Cui Yuan a little blind.

When the emperor praised his performance in front of everyone, Cui Yuan was so excited that he could not express it in words.

“I don’t expect every minister to be like Bingkuan, but at least they should be like Cui Qing’s family. Even if there are shortcomings, they must learn and be willing to learn from them. Make up your mind to study. Mao Ren, I didn’t expect you to work so hard among so many relatives of the emperor. It seems that your status as a scholar has given you a lot of help. Only by being diligent in reading can you be able to do everything in the world. , and those who only know how to gain proficiency with bows and horses on horseback will one day become weak due to excessive exercise."

Zhu Youtang's words were full of expectations.

Many people on the side turned their attention to Zhang Mao.

The emperor's words are a bit like "pointing at mulberry trees and scolding mulberry trees".

When you talk about those who gain fame on horseback, aren’t you talking about Zhang Mao? When you were young, Zhang Mao bravely won the three armies, but now it’s better, he has become an old man.

Zhang Mao But he acted like an innocent person, pretending that he didn't know that these words had anything to do with him.

"I have decided to let you concentrate on practicing the art of war in the Yanwu Hall. In addition, you no longer have to listen to the affairs in the Zongren Mansion. You will be transferred to the Governor's Mansion and promoted to the third level. If you can improve again, I can let you walk in the Shangting place."

Cui Yuan was even more excited after hearing this.

Suddenly, from the beautiful man in the vase of the Ming Dynasty, It has become a favorite in the military community

"My Lord, I wanted to summon all the military heroes in Beijing who came to the school today. Now I don't have much free time, so I'll leave it to you to deliver the message for me. Tell them what I expect of them. "

As he spoke, Zhu Youtang picked up the pen and left four words on the paper: "Keep up the good work." ”

It seems to be encouragement and expectation, but it also makes people feel that the emperor is scolding.

The examination at the school is not completely over.

There will be a series of exercises next, but Zhu Youtang has no intention to watch them anymore, fearing that he will get too angry and make a mistake again

With Zhang Zhou supporting him He suddenly felt that the Ming Dynasty's military affairs was a very wise decision.

When everyone sent him to Luanjia, Zhu Youtang looked at Zhang Zhou with hope and a "Thank you for your hard work" look in his eyes. He sighed, as if he knew that these teammates could not carry him, so he gave Zhang Zhou an extremely hard job, and he looked very ashamed.

In the end, Li Rong and others escorted Zhu Youtang and his son back to the palace. .

"Is there anything else?"

Xie Qian saw that the emperor had gone far away, so he naturally did not want to stay outside the city. As a cabinet minister, his focus was never there.

Zhang Zhou smiled and asked, "Mr. He said, "I heard what Duke Cai said, military exercises are just for people to watch on the school grounds."

Zhang Zhou shrugged.

It means, whatever you think, you can. If you feel that my acting is too much, then at least my acting has conquered the entire Ming army. Even the emperor thinks that my tactics are more effective. If you are not convinced, you can also try one.

Ma Wensheng said, " If the spirit of the soldiers in the Ming Dynasty's capital camp could be improved in this way, it would indeed be a meritorious feat. Well."

At the end, he nodded with self-confirmation.

A group of ministers were about to discuss returning to the palace.

Up to this time, they had been on the school grounds. Zhu Feng, who participated in the school inspection, came over and came to Zhang Zhou's camp.

Zhu Feng originally thought that this school test was like trying to catch a duck, and it might kill him. After taking part, he would lose his confidence. There seem to be more.

"Brother Zhang, am I okay?" Zhu Feng asked.

Zhang Zhou said, "Your results are good, but His Majesty didn't praise you specifically. After all, you have done well." He is a distinguished minister who has only emerged in recent years. "

Zhu Feng smiled and scratched his head, still looking very shy and said, "I just try my best. ”

At the same time, Wang Qiong also led Cui Yuan over to present Zhang Zhou.

"Student Cui Yuan, I have met Cai Guogong." Cui Yuan was still as respectful as when he met Zhang Zhou before.

Zhang Zhou sighed and said, "Consort Cui, you are so polite. I will not often come in and out of the Yanwu Hall from now on. You should listen to the opinions of Wang Shilang and Anbian Hou on teaching matters."

Wang Qiong and Zhu Feng are both instructors at the Yanwu Hall, and they are also Zhang Zhou’s legitimate direct descendants. Although Cui Yuan felt a little regretful that he could not learn from Zhang Zhou, he was still glad that he had studied what Wang Qiong had given him. He gave lectures and successfully got into the "core social circle" of Yanwu Hall.

In the palace.

Zhu Youtang summoned his sister Princess Yongkang who went to pay respects to the Queen Mother Zhou.

Because his mother died young, Yongkang now doesn’t even have anyone close to him. This time he entered the palace to gain some benefits for his family in front of the old lady.

When you are a princess, especially the eldest princess, you naturally know that what you can rely on is this blood and family relationship.

In other words, it is a kind of emotional kidnapping of Zhu Youtang, and Zhu Youtang usually does this.

"Yongkang, I inspected the three armies outside the city today, and I also met Mao Ren." Zhu Youtang said.

Although Yongkang hated her husband's recent neglect in her heart, she still wanted to brag for her husband in front of outsiders. She said, "Brother, the emperor's son-in-law, he doesn't even care about the emperor's sister recently, so he goes It wouldn't be a shame to study those kinds of military arts, right? Even if he has never marched and fought before, he is sincere and has always been learning despite his shortcomings."

"It's no wonder that he is diligent in studying. He has made such rapid progress." Zhu Youtang smiled, "He is the only person I have commended today." Yongkang immediately beamed when he heard this.

It seems that being neglected by her husband is not that important anymore. Compared with the greater interests of the family, my small loss is nothing

"Brother, please don't praise him so much." , He will be free. But he has always been diligent. It was because of this that the emperor thought he could be entrusted with him for life. "Yongkang still seemed quite humble.

Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "Okay, you have good vision. If I have a chance, don't be reluctant to send him out for training."

"No, no. Yongkang said, "It is natural for him to serve his country no matter how hard he goes through."