Chapter 503: The man who rivals that person

After talking about Qin Hong’s request for appointment and his potential replacement.

Li Rong looked at Zhu Feng and said with a smile, "Marquis Anbian, our family has something to discuss with Mr. Zhang alone, are you okay?"

Zhu Feng then understood that what he had just asked him to do was Audition is to let him listen to some less important things. Now maybe people have private matters or big things to talk about, and he seems to be an eyesore in front of them.

"Zhijie, go to my study and wait first. After talking to Eunuch Li, I will come over to find you." Zhang Zhou said.

"Yes."

Zhu Feng was in a low mood, but he also knew that his status was not high enough, and as a military minister, he was not qualified to participate in the discussion of major affairs of the court.

It was a great honor to let him listen to Qin Hong's memorial.

When Zhu Feng followed Liu Gui and left, Li Rongcai showed the several memorials he carried in his arms in front of Zhang Zhou and said, "Your Majesty has been troubled a lot recently. Your Majesty has been appointed by the Ministry of Cabinet." I have never been satisfied. The Shangting Department is now headed by Wang Qiong, the left servant of the Ministry of Revenue. Although he is capable, he is still a bit conservative when it comes to court affairs. I don't need to bother you to give you more details. ”

Zhang Zhou asked, “Are you asking me to draw up a draft plan?”

Li Rong smiled and said, “Our family is a member of the Bureau of Ceremonies, so your opinion is equivalent to a draft plan. There is no need to form opinions on paper. You should also know that because the cabinet has been a stagnant water in the past few years, your majesty is preparing to add one or two cabinet ministers. The most respected person in the Hanlin Academy is you." /p>

"I can't." Zhang Zhou waved his hand directly, meaning that this matter had nothing to do with me.

I am a good minister of the Ministry of War, why should I join the cabinet?

When I enter the cabinet, I look up to others and suffer from the cowardice of Liu Jian and the other three.

Even if I were asked to directly become the first assistant, I would still not be happy.

Li Rongdao: "After all, you are also a bachelor. With your achievements in the Hanlin Academy, especially for the compilation of the Ming Dynasty Code, who else is more respected than you? However, your Majesty has also considered that now within the Ministry of War, There is no need for you to be absent from the affairs. His Majesty even mentioned that you would be allowed to take up a temporary post in the cabinet and you would not have to go there at ordinary times, just like you were taking a temporary post in the Governor's Mansion."

After Zhang Zhou heard this, he felt that it was easier to accept. .

The Minister of War, who is also a minister of the Ministry of War, can also be named as a cabinet minister. This means that he will be ranked in the cabinet. After Liu Jian and others retire, he, Zhang Zhou, can directly become the chief minister of the cabinet. This This is to prevent anyone who joins the cabinet after today from being more senior than Zhang Zhou, and to pave the way for Zhang Zhou to become the chief minister of the cabinet.

Zhang Zhou shook his head and said, "It's unreasonable. If your Majesty is really like this, then I will become a thorn in the side of many people in the court."

As a duke, the governor He was the right governor of the Imperial Household, and he was also the Minister of the Ministry of War. Now he had to serve as a cabinet minister. The emperor wanted to deny other ministers a way out, as if he wanted to regard Zhang Zhou as the number one courtier in the Ming Dynasty.

Zhang Zhou naturally knew how he would be hated by others, but he was still a little conceited.The one who knows clearly.

With the short time he has been in the DPRK, there is absolutely no need for him to hold so many positions. This is also because these positions are actually unnecessary and do not affect his participation in politics. His true identity only requires Just be a good adviser to the emperor.

Being a cabinet minister, he really doesn’t have that many ideas.

Li Rong said with a smile, "Your Majesty only has such an idea, and it has not been implemented yet. However, His Majesty admires Wang Kuo, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, very much. It seems that he is the only one to join the cabinet this time." "

"Really?" Zhang Zhou said, "I really don't know anything about this, and Eunuch Li shouldn't have revealed this to me in advance."

Zhang Zhou actually knew about Zhu. Youtang means.

Initially, Zhu Youtang wanted to promote Cheng Minzheng to the cabinet. This matter has reached the implementation stage. Even Cheng Minzheng has made all preparations before joining the cabinet. But the problem is that Zhu Youtang is also a Someone who thinks about the overall situation.

The biggest problem with Cheng Minzheng is that when he first had the opportunity to join the cabinet, he happened to be involved in the vend project, and it was obvious that someone deliberately poured dirty water on him.

From this point of view, Cheng Minzheng was indeed improper in interpersonal relationships and handling some private matters, and even disgusted the emperor. Even if Zhang Zhou later spoke for him and gave him the opportunity to go Zhang Zhou's camp moved closer, but it failed once. If he wanted to join the cabinet for the second time, it would not be so easy.

Look at Wang Hao.

Even in terms of qualifications and abilities, Wang Hao is not higher than Cheng Minzheng. Even Wang Hao was excluded from the beginning. But at least Wang Hao is a low-key person and has never failed in joining the cabinet before. In addition, Wang Hao was Zhang Zhou's tutor. With his calm character, the emperor felt that it was more appropriate for Wang Hao to join the cabinet.

Li Rong said, "Sir, you'd better give us some advice first so that our family can find a place to rest early. We have to return to the palace early tomorrow morning."

Zhang Zhou said with an easy-going expression. "Eunuch Li, thank you for your hard work."

"I can't say it's hard work as a servant in the palace. It's all for your majesty and the court. The same goes for you, sir." Li Rong said, "The most difficult thing at the moment is still the river workers. , the drought has eased this year, but we are afraid that floods will come again in the Central Plains and the South. Before summer, various places are preparing to build dams and other things, but it is impossible for the imperial court to approve the reconstruction plans of so many places at once, and you know, many of them are simply I’m not too anxious to take the opportunity to allocate money.”

Zhang Zhoudao said, “I’m not asking you to calculate where there may be floods this summer and take precautions in advance.”

Li Rong said in surprise, "This is the best. If this is really possible, sir, you don't have to be too cautious. That's what our family said. It depends more on whether you can coordinate and coordinate. For this matter, the DPRK and Central Committee have been working together since March." They were arguing, even over whether to build the Yellow River dam or the big river dam."

Zhang Zhou nodded and said, "Since Your Majesty asked me to consult the details, I won't say that this matter is the most important thing. I'll make a reservation early tomorrow morning."

"That won't happen." Li Rong quickly put on a smile.He said, "As long as you are willing to come forward to share His Majesty's worries, it is not impossible to delay it for a few days, but you still have to hurry up. After all, the summer flood is coming soon."

Zhang Zhou sent Li Rong away. After that, he entered the study room, and Zhu Feng was already there, reading the books on the shelf for a long time.

"Can you see it?" Zhang Zhou asked.

Zhu Feng turned around and looked a little apologetic. After all, it was a bit rude to take the owner's book to read without asking the owner.

Zhu Feng quickly put the books back to their original places and said, "Brother Zhang, your study is very unique. These are the books. Why are they different from the ones I usually read?"

"Really?"

He was not originally from a scholarly family. No matter how big the Chengguo Palace was, it was still a martial arts family. The men in the family were more martial arts than literary, and Zhu Feng himself was not an heir. I didn’t have much exposure to cultural knowledge.

"Tell me." Zhang Zhou sat behind the desk and asked Zhu Feng to sit down as well.

Zhu Feng said, "I'll leave after I finish speaking. I've been bothering you for a long time. It's about Princess Yongkang. She said she had misunderstood Brother Zhang before, but now she understands that you are doing everything for the good of the prince-in-law and is willing to put an end to the past." , and hope that you can provide some help in Cui Prince Consort's position so that he can stay in the capital camp as an errand."

Zhang Zhou shook his head and said, "Of course it is better for such a useful talent to stay in the northwest. Isn’t this the expectation of Prince Consort Cui and Princess Yongkang?”

“That shouldn’t be the case.”

Zhu Feng said, “Brother Zhang, this is how I understand it. The two places cannot always be separated, and not everyone has such great ambitions. Just like, I think it is better to stay in the capital than in the northwest."

Zhang Zhou said with a smile, "This kind of thing. It still depends on His Majesty’s arrangements.”

Zhu Feng scratched his head and said, “That’s what I told the people she sent, but for some reason, she seems to be very concerned about settling the differences with you. Our two families had a good relationship, but this time even my grandmother thought I should help her, so I had no choice but to come." Zhang Zhou said, "It seems that you two want to form an alliance. The Cui family will find a wife for you and give it to you."

Zhu Feng said hurriedly, "Brother Zhang, don't make fun of me. I'm just here to pass on a message. If you think it's inappropriate, just refuse. She. Just write a letter or ask me to send a message."

Zhang Zhou said with an indifferent expression, "Let me tell you clearly, I think it is better for Cui Yuan to stay in the northwest, or after this battle, he will." There is also a chance to get a title, etc. There are many places in the northwest that are short of generals, so there is no problem at all in giving him a vacancy. On the other hand, in the capital, this promotion capital.Every family is scrambling for errands from every camp. "

"That's the eldest princess, it shouldn't be difficult," Zhu Feng said.

Zhang Zhou said, "That's not the case. As far as your majesty is concerned, capable people should be placed in the most suitable positions. Just go back and say so. I think she won't embarrass you. "

"Oh. "

Zhu Feng responded.

Suddenly I felt that it was unnecessary to wait for more than an hour at night.

It was a long time in vain. As a result, Zhang Zhou gave him a few words.

“Zhijie, go to bed early. I have something to do. Let’s talk again when we have the opportunity. "Zhang Zhou yawned, which is equivalent to giving an order to kick him out.

You kid came to disturb my good things at night. I didn't blame you, even if you were being polite, you still wanted me to be nice to you< /p>

The next morning, there was still no news about the Battle of the Yellow River, but after the meeting, ministers were discussing it in private.

"I heard that Di Yi was planning to cross the Yellow River and plunder the ground in Ningxia. This is why they abandoned Shigou City, in order to attract the local defenders of Ningxia. If the defenders of Ningxia cannot catch up, Then Di Yi can harass the people around Ningxia Town. The intentions are vicious. ”

“This is reasonable. Many people are speculating that as long as the Tatars cross the Yellow River, they will be in an uninhabited land. They won the two games before and killed the Tatars. The Tatars have not suffered enough losses for the people of the Ming Dynasty. The Tatars are arranging the plan. ”

“In that case, whether it was merit or demerit before, how should the Ministry of War distinguish merit and demerit and whether he should still bear responsibility?”

A group of people discussed it very much Fierce.

It’s hard to say, Zhang Zhou, you miscalculated. Even if you won two battles, the Tatars still did not lose in the overall strategy at the key point. As long as the Tatars crossed the river. , and successfully plundered the people around Ningxia, then this war can be considered a 50-50 victory at most.

We can even put the shit basin on you.

Originally. It's okay, just because you insisted on using the Ningxia garrison to fight the Tatars. Although you won an initial victory, you still suffered a complete defeat.

Of course, there are many ways to say it, which is up to us. To distinguish and decide.

As the Minister of Rites, Lin Han turned a deaf ear to the surrounding discussions, but the general secretary Shen Lu came over and asked, "Did you hear that?"

This was a reminder. Lin Han, people are talking about your son-in-law, you won't pretend to be deaf and dumb, right?

Lin Han said, "What can happen on the battlefield? I don't understand. ”

For Lin Han, he had been the Minister of Rites, achieved his life goal, and now he is almost living a dawdling life. He does not feel that he has a strong sense of participation in the court, but because he His relationship with Zhang Zhou made him wary of being led into trouble at all times.

In his eyes, Shen Lu was exactly that."Uneasy good intentions".

Shen Lu said, "I think there are experts behind this trend guiding this trend. You said that the war thousands of miles away has not yet been fought. How come there is not so much discussion in the capital?" Can you explain the matter?"

Lin Han looked sideways and said, "You are saying that someone is deliberately guiding the tone of winning first and losing later, and deliberately trying to shirk responsibility from Bingkuan."

Lin Han frowned, he didn't like Shen Lu's way of speaking.

If you have something to say, say it directly. You don’t have to beat around the bush like a charade, and you are still saying this to a person like me who seems to be indifferent to the world.

You just don’t want to stand out, so use me as a gunman

“Then when I look back, I should remind Bingkuan to be careful.” Lin Han said, “But this matter How to determine it does not depend on the movements of the Tatars. The private criticisms of a few people will not affect the overall situation."

"Mr. Lin, you are right. By the way, I told Mr. Lin before. , the Song family wants to marry you, and Miss Song family wants to come to your door, what do you think?"

"No need"

Lin Han knew very well that Shen Lu knew that he I am very passionate about having children, so I want to "become a matchmaker" for him.

Shen Lu continued to chatter non-stop, praising the girls of the Song family, all the way to the palace gate. After they separated, Lin Han didn't say another word to him.

Shen Lu looked at Lin Han's back as he left angrily, and muttered, "What's wrong with a pear tree crushing begonias? Why is this so pretentious?"

Wenhua Hall, noon.

Zhu Houzhao had a large map of the northwest unfolded in front of him. He was holding a magnifying glass in one hand and a chicken leg in the other. He was studying the military situation of the Ming Dynasty while eating.

"This Ningxia land is also strange. There is such a small area north of the Yellow River, and further north there are deserts and hills with no grass growing. Why do the Tatars insist on staring at such a place? If it were me, I knew I couldn't fight, so I didn't run away quickly."

Zhu Houzhao didn't seem to understand why the Tatars wanted to cross the river and go north.

Liu Jin said, "Your Highness, we have not said that the Tatar cavalry will definitely cross the river, but the result of the discussion in the Yanwu Hall is that crossing the river is more likely."

Zhu Houzhao sighed and said, "In the battle of Shigou City, the Tatars wanted to find a place to stay and plunder. I can understand that it would be unwise to go north to the Yellow River. Although I, the Ming Dynasty, did not pursue many men and horses, I still won." After a few battles, the momentum was at its peak. Even if the little prince personally led the troops, would the Tatars have enough ships to cross the river? As long as they set up a group of suspicious soldiers on the other side of the river and then attack them in an ambush, wouldn't the Tatars still have to be honest? Really retreat to the south bank"

"This"

Liu Jin did not expect that the prince's knowledge was different from others.

Qiu Ju came over and said, "Returning to the prince, I heard that the Tatars are unwilling to retreat like this and want to gain some results before leaving.Otherwise, the little Tartar prince's face will not be saved, and he will not be able to be the co-owner on the grassland from now on. ”

“It’s my co-owner. The only co-owner is our Ming Dynasty, and they are just ministers of the Ming Dynasty.” "

Zhu Houzhao was so aggressive that he took a bite of the chicken leg, as if the chicken leg was the meat of Batu Munch. It was still fragrant after taking a bite.

Gao Feng reminded, "Your Highness, please don't If you drop oil on the map, it will become dirty. This is the only one in the palace now, if your Majesty asks about it"

Such a good map was obviously not prepared by Zhang Zhou for Zhu Houzhao, but Zhang Zhou prepared it for Zhu Youtang. Zhu Houzhao shouted many times , just borrowed it from his father, which was regarded as a reward for his progress in learning. Of course, it also means that if he does not study well, it will be confiscated at any time.

Zhu Houzhao said, "With that person here, how much can it be?" He can make a map, doesn't it only take a few days? Besides, there are craftsmen in the palace, so just ask them to draw a copy later. ”

Liu Jin said, “Your Highness, it’s getting late. You should have had lunch and prepare for the afternoon exam.” ”

“Exams, exams, exams every day. "Zhu Houzhao said gloomily, "It's all that person's fault. Ever since he became my teacher, he has given me the entire exam. Even my father thinks this is the standard for testing my performance. Isn't this nonsense? If so, then if Confucius is allowed to be the king, he will be able to govern the world."

Liu Jin hurriedly said, "Your Highness, be careful what you say. "

"Shit, I will be the ruler of the country in the future, what's wrong with saying this?"

Zhu Houzhao ignored Liu Jin's gaze and continued to look at the map and said, "I really hope that the Tatars People really have to cross the river, so that the border troops have another chance to make meritorious deeds. If it were me, I would lead a group of people and wait on the other side of the river. Haha, I will kill a group of them until they give in, and then follow this road to get out of the pass. Then I will send troops to intercept them at the pass, and protect them until they are completely annihilated. ”

Several eunuchs in the East Palace looked at each other.

They didn’t feel that there was any sense of expectation, and they didn’t understand why the prince was so excited when he mentioned this.

Liu Jin said, "Your Highness, if you have any opinions on this battle, you should write a form and submit it. Give it to Your Majesty, let Your Majesty know your insights. ”

“Yes. "Zhu Houzhao said, "Father always thinks that I am a child, but I have grown up. Every time I see the situation, I can accurately predict the development of the war. But my father himself cannot do it. I am the one who can follow that. A man who is equal to others. ”

A few eunuchs stared at each other with big eyes.

I was thinking, Prince, who gave you the confidence? How can you always hit the key points of the development of the battle? Do you have a face?

Liu Jin raised his thumb and said, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is wise and powerful. If he has the opportunity to personally conquer the country in the future, he will definitely be able to wipe out the Tatars in one fell swoop.Under the sky will be the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and no Di Yi will dare to invade the territory. ”

“Well said. I’ll add a chicken leg for you."

Zhu Houzhao was already almost full, so he handed the half-eaten chicken drumstick to Liu Jin.

After Liu Jin got the chicken drumstick , The mood was so exciting.

"Eat it," said Zhu Houzhao.

Liu Jin said, "This slave is reluctant to eat and wants to go back to offer it." "

"Cut," Zhu Houzhao said, "You can eat it if you are told. This thing is not an antique calligraphy and painting. How can I offer it to you? Do you want to wrap it in lime? It is just a temporary reward. I will wait until I open it later. After the government established something, more rewards were given. So do you. ”

Liu Jin knelt down and said, “I thank you for your reward.” ”

Gao Feng and others also bowed and accepted the order, but they were thinking in their hearts, you Liu Jin talk a lot and act a lot, eating a chicken leg will not make you so excited

Zhu Houzhao will not Wiping his hands, he directly clicked on the map with his oil-stained hands, and said, "I think they will exit the Ming Dynasty here, but I don't know if other people from all walks of life can come in time to intercept them. They have no chance of thinking about the Yellow River. Unless the Ningxia governor who led the army wanted to have his head chopped off. It's obvious. Whoever goes to the other side to lead the troops will get the credit. Maybe there will be another Wang Shouren or something like that. "

Liu Jin said, "His Royal Highness, maybe he thinks that another god of war has emerged in the Ming Dynasty."

"I don't know, it depends on the situation.

Zhu Houzhao didn't finish his words, he clapped his hands casually and said, "Eat the chicken legs as soon as you have them. After eating, you will accompany me to take the exam. After the exam, I will definitely tell my father that he will let me leave the palace recently." Walk. It was really boring to be in the palace, and he couldn't see anyone. He didn't know where to be happy recently.

Gao Feng said, "His Royal Highness is talking about Mr. Cai Guogong. He is busy with official duties recently, or has no time to come." "

"Shit" Zhu Houzhao scolded, "Every time I go to see him, I see that he is relaxed and relaxed. I think he is usually complaining. As you know, the Taoists all emphasize tranquility and inaction. To put it bluntly, it’s just laziness.”

The eunuchs were stunned again.

The prince’s knowledge was different from others. Even the emperor couldn’t say that Zhang Zhou was lazy. The prince But he "slandered" his husband like this.

Zhu Houzhao said, "If I become the emperor in the future and he fools me like this, no matter how I deal with him, he will just bully me and he will still be the prince."

Gao Feng hurriedly said, "Prince, be careful what you say. ”

“Be careful with your words. Isn’t it that I can’t speak anymore? Even if I say this in front of my father, I must make someone busy. Only then can Ming Zhongxing have hope. Otherwise, he will be lazy every day and Ming Dynasty will be reborn.” ZTE is far away in sight." Please remember to bookmark it. The latest and fastest website can be read for free without anti-theft