Chapter 504: I hate not fighting

Zhu Houzhao gave his old father a current affairs policy, which discussed the development of the First World War in Ningxia.

When he was asked to memorize the annotations to the Four Books of Mo, he complained all kinds of things. But when he was writing this thing, he didn’t feel tired at all. He couldn’t stop when he picked up the pen. Even the lecturer in the East Palace didn’t know he was there. What you are doing next is exactly what I taught you. You do your thing without interfering with each other.

Before dark, the current affairs policy fell into Zhu Youtang's hands. Zhu Youtang felt very puzzled when he held it in his hands.

"It was really written by the prince." When Zhu Youtang asked this question, he felt it was unnecessary.

He recognized his son's handwriting very clearly, and his son's poems did not have any frivolous things. They were almost all straightforward and did not even have various honorifics. This made Zhu Youtang, who was used to following the rules, People want to hit them when they see it.

Li Rongdao: "Yes, Your Majesty, it was played by the prince, without going through the cabinet."

Zhu Youtang frowned and said, "It's better not to take this thing out to be embarrassed. Look. What is written in this, why does he think that it is impossible for the Tatars to cross the Yellow River? He has never been on the battlefield, and has never even held a bow and arrow, so he thinks he can govern a country and an army."

" "This"

Of course Li Rong wanted to help the prince, but he didn't know what to say at this time.

"Your Majesty, everyone in the court is talking now, saying that the Tatars are going to cross the Yellow River. After they cross, the fields and people around Zhongtun in Ningxia will be plundered wantonly, as far as the slaves know. Yang Yiqing, the governor of Ningxia, had made proper arrangements before sending out troops. However, the summer harvest season is approaching, and the summer grain in the north has not yet been put into storage. Even if the people and livestock can be evacuated to the fortress, the crops will not be harvested."

No one mentioned it before, but now that someone has carefully analyzed the Tatars' intentions, the purpose of the Tatars crossing the Yellow River is also obvious. Li Rong is talking about the matter.

Zhu Youtang said, "The Tatars did not send troops into Hetao, but chose to invade from Huamachi. The purpose was obvious. If they were not plundering, why did they really want to resist the main force of the imperial army?" , it’s time to fight with real swords and guns, but look at these battles, which one of them is the one where they are determined to fight decisively? If it is really a decisive battle, they can only capture so many people at once."

Li Rongdao" Then how to prevent the Tatars from crossing the river north?"

"Haha." Zhu Youtang's smile looked very cold, "No, the prince has said that the Tatars crossing the river will destroy themselves. The Tatars must not be able to go north."

Li Rong also smiled bitterly.

He said to himself, Your Majesty, even if you think your son’s words are unreliable, let’s not use his words to stifle others.

Zhu Youtang thought about it and said, "Bingkuan is not the same as the prince, so let's make such a conclusion."

Li Rongdao, "Not really. What Cai Guogong meant was that the Tatars went north." Crossing the river is also an expedient measure. This is because he was discovered by the Ningxia border army when he invaded before, and the people on the south bank of the Yellow River have already taken precautions. In addition, Huamachi and ShigouIn the two battles, the Tatars suffered successive defeats. The Tatars failed to achieve results and could only attempt to go north to reverse the defeat.

Zhu Youtang nodded and said, "In that case, the Tatars' crossing the river north was just a temporary move. As long as the border soldiers can fight bravely, it will not be easy for them to cross the river and plunder." Then let's wait for the results. "

"Yes. "Li Rong nodded.

Finally, the prince's memorial was dealt with.

"Take it. "Zhu Youtang suddenly stretched out his hand to greet Li Rong.

Li Rong walked over, and Zhu Youtang handed him the memorial. He was still puzzled and didn't understand what the emperor wanted to do.

"Let Bingkuan have a look. The good disciples he taught did not practice knowledge at all. They thought about these things every day. When I was as old as him, I was afraid that there would be some deviation in knowledge, but what about him?" Zhu Youtang said

Li Rong was also thinking that the emperor was planning to vent his anger on Mr. Zhang Zhou.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Youtang changed the subject and said, "That's right. Well, always say something irrelevant. Let Bingkuan teach him these things in normal times, but it must be moderate. To govern a country, you still need to be knowledgeable and broad-minded. If Bingkuan can teach him some things about heaven and earth, I will not stop him. Let Bingkuan take care of it himself. ”

Li Rong was speechless for a moment.

This Your Majesty

Obviously, he was a little confused about teaching his son. Maybe the father doesn't know which direction to train his son in.

I don't think it's a good thing for his son to be martial, but he also knows that his son is naughty, and now he finally has a relatively serious thing to attract his attention. , what else can you ask for?

I told him to teach his son the Four Books and Five Classics, as well as a collection of classics and history. Can this boy listen?

So the emperor probably couldn't plan the direction for Mr. Zhang Zhou. In the end, it meant letting Zhang Zhou teach as he pleased.

That afternoon, Mrs. Cheng Guotai was receiving visitors in the capital. Princess Yongkang, who asked Zhu Feng to reconcile with Zhang Zhou, came in person because she wanted the old lady of the Zhu family to look out for her and put more effort into this matter.

"The eldest princess will wait a moment. , I have sent someone to invite my grandson. I think he is on the way and will be here soon. "

Zhu Hu didn't expect the eldest princess to come in person. She had a hard time dealing with such a strong eldest princess.

The two families had some friendship before, but the key is The matter you asked is a bit difficult to handle. We, the old Zhu family, also want to curry favor with Zhang Bingkuan, but they don’t give us much face.

Do you think Zhang Bingkuan will give us the Chengguo Duke’s face? Don’t look at my grandson. Zhang Bingkuan is a brother-in-law, but that is just a superficial phenomenon. When my son Zhu Fu, now the Duke of Chengguo, meets Zhang Bingkuan, it is like a mouse meeting a cat.

The status is not equal. >Finally.

Zhu Feng returned to the house and came to see him in person.

"Marquis Anbian is really a talented person.. "Yongkang also met Zhu Feng for the first time, and he looked at Zhu Feng with a pair of wonderful eyes.

The reason why she was able to meet Zhu Feng without avoiding suspicion was because she had also secretly investigated the former "number one" of the Ming Dynasty. "A fierce general", and also knew that Zhu Feng was different from ordinary men.

Zhu Feng said, "Your Highness, the eldest princess, I did go to see Brother Zhang before. He told me that Your Majesty intends to put Cui Prince Consort under Where he is needed most. "

Yongkang was pleased to hear this and said, "In this case, we should be transferred back to Beijing as early as possible and reassign our duties in the Beijing camp. ”

“No, no, no. "Zhu Feng said hurriedly, "Brother Zhang said that the most suitable position for Cui Prince Consort is to find him an errand in the northwest town. Only in this way can he make full use of his talents and materials. "

"Who do you think is a thing?"

When Yongkang heard this, he almost got angry.

Zhu Feng did not expect that this woman would turn her back and start reading the book. Just as fast, I was still stunned for a moment.

Women are indeed tigresses, and powerful women are even more terrifying.

Zhu. Mrs. Hu hurriedly said with a smile, "Eldest Princess, please don't misunderstand me. My grandson is just relaying what Cai Guogong said. I don't think Cai Guogong has any malicious intentions." "

"No, grandma, these are not Brother Zhang's original words. I just paraphrased the general meaning. I don't remember exactly what he said. It's my fault. Please forgive me, Princess. "Zhu Feng is not good at anything else. He is a good hand at taking the blame and admitting mistakes.

It is also because Mr. Zhu is sincere and will not lie.

Zhu Hu glared Sun Tzu said, "Know the rules."

This is to remind Sun Tzu that when dealing with the situation, you should stand aside and let me do it myself.

Yong Kang said, "That means, he won't do it." To save face, we must separate our husband and wife. Unless we give in and let the consort step down from his military duties and continue to come back as an idle man with nothing to do, he will not even be able to realize his intention of serving the country, right?"

"Ah" Zhu Feng looked at the old lady and then at Yongkang, not knowing how to respond.

Zhu Hu asked, "Princess, was there anything between you and Duke Cai before?" Misunderstanding is what I mean. If there is a misunderstanding, you must make it clear. ”

This is a reminder to Yongkang.

You have a conflict with Zhang Bingkuan, and they are making it difficult for you to wear small shoes. You can’t treat the messenger among us as a villain

No one will dare to send you a message after this, and no one will be willing to be your friend.

Yongkang suppressed his anger and said, "Of course there will be misunderstandings, but I don't know who is being petty." , to be so concerned about a trivial matter. "

Zhu Hu secretly laughed in her heart, you offended Zhang Bingkuan, you didn't apologize, let us go and tell you to reconcile, but you took advantage of it and blamed others for your small belly and chicken intestines

Zhu Feng said" Your Highness, the eldest princess, in my opinion, Brother Zhang is a generous man, he has always been diligent and dedicated to the affairs of the court, and he will not give up on a capable minister like Prince Consort Cui just because of a trivial matter., he also mentioned that this would give Prince Consort Cui a better chance of promotion. "

"No need"

Yongkang said angrily, "As a prince-in-law, it is enough to do something for the court. As for the promotion, there is no need to go if it is too far away. think. "

Zhu Feng said, "I used to think that I had no chance of being promoted to a noble title, but it was because I listened to Brother Zhang that I did."

"Knowing the rules, that's enough." Mr. Zhu Hu Interrupted Sun Tzu.

You kid, forget it if you can’t speak. Now you are in Versailles. Are you trying to stab Yongkang?

Do you think your title is? You got it just by ability

But the ancestral graves of our old Zhu family are still smoking, and the emperor only gave it to you because of the merits of your father, ancestors and others. Do you think that an ordinary family Your consort also gets the treatment you do

Yongkang glanced at Zhu Hu sideways and said, "Madam, I think you can't help me in this matter."

Zhu Mrs. Hu said, "I also want to help you, but my son is in Yingtian Mansion. Now I know that he has no great ability and can only do odd jobs in the capital. I also hope that he can find a job in the capital camp as soon as possible. Is it difficult?" ah. ”

Help your family get a job in the Beijing camp

Do you think this job is so easy to get?

My grandson is only working in the Yanwu Hall. I haven't gotten a position in the battalion yet. This is the treatment you get from a close friend of Zhang Bingkuan. Does your husband have such a relationship with Zhang Bingkuan?

"I know, sorry to bother you"

Yongkang seemed to be angry with the Zhu family and no longer had any contact with the family, and almost walked away.

Although the matter fell apart, Zhu Hu still asked Zhu Feng to send Yongkang away in person.

When Zhu Feng came back, he saw Zhu Hu looking very unhappy, and even stared at him, thinking that he had caused trouble to the Chengguo Palace.

“Grandma, I didn’t expect the eldest princess. We will be the peacemakers, and she should talk to Brother Zhang on her own. Zhu Feng said.

Zhu Hu glanced at him and said, "If you are more ambitious and are still leading the army in the northwest, who dares to look down on our eldest princess who is not in power now and comes to the house to show off her power?" Don’t you really feel that you have done something wrong?”

“E”

Zhu Feng’s head is not clear, so the angle of blaming him is very special.

"Grandma, don't belittle yourself, no one looks down on us now. "Zhu Feng felt that the old lady didn't understand the situation outside.

Zhu Hu said coldly, "This kind of respect now is just for a prince. It is no longer the name of a prince. It's time to walk sideways. I thought you were the most up-to-date descendant of my Zhu family, but now it seems that you are the least up-to-date. ”

Zhu Feng was scolded and scolded, so he naturally felt uncomfortable. However, based on the filial piety and etiquette he had received, he would not be able to talk back when the old lady was furious.

"If it doesn't work, just tell your father to transfer you to Nanjing and give you any errand. It's better than embarrassing you in the capital." Zhu Hu said.

When Zhu Feng heard this, he looked over with expectant eyes, as if to say, there is such a good thing

I wanted to leave, but no one let me go.

Nanjing

I have longed for that place. When I go back, being an idler is more comfortable than being a god.

Zhu Hu said sternly, "I have selected a few ladies from famous families for you and will marry you recently. If your new wife's stomach doesn't move before the end of the year, I'll see how I deal with you and you won't even have to bury her in the future." "In the Zhu family's ancestral grave"

"Grandma, what did I do wrong?" Only then did Zhu Feng realize that the old lady might be serious.

I originally thought it was some clumsy way to provoke generals.

"It's up to you." Zhu Hu walked out angrily, and couldn't help but say, "There are many talented people in Cai Guogong. You were great at the beginning, but if you don't even have the eldest princess's son-in-law, If you can live a prosperous life with you, then who will take you seriously or our Chengguo government seriously?"

Zhu Feng hurriedly caught up and argued, "Brother Zhang has this ability. I don’t dare to compare with Mr. Xin Xin in terms of ability.”

“Huh”

Zhu Hu just snorted softly.

This grandson has no sense of crisis at all.

Although you, Zhu Feng, are the first generation to rise around Zhang Zhou, now the second and third generations have come out, and their reputation is higher than yours, and because of your laziness and inaction, People began to ridicule him for his personality, saying "it's easy to enjoy the shade under a big tree", but you didn't realize it yet

Zhu Feng wanted to catch up with him, but his brother Zhu Lin, who had just returned from behind, hurriedly stopped him.

"Brother, I" Zhu Feng wanted to explain to Zhu Lin.

"Second brother, have you grown up or can't you see that your grandmother is angry?" Zhu Lin rolled his eyes at his younger brother.

Zhu Feng then gave up the idea of ​​explaining and complained to himself, "It was Princess Yongkang who asked us to do something, but it didn't get done. It's not my fault."

Zhu Lin said, "Second brother, grandma hates you for not living up to expectations. You are obviously better off than others. Cai Guogong appreciates you, and His Majesty also thinks you are a talent. But in the end, you stay in the capital every day like a moth, eating and waiting. Damn it, you know how it is spread outside that you have an unclear relationship with Cai Guogong. I am embarrassed to tell you that you said that my grandmother would not be angry after she found out."

"What? This is an unjust accusation." Zhu Feng was so angry that he almost cried.

Like a wronged child.

Zhu Lin rolled his eyes at him and said, "Everyone's mouth is worth their weight in gold. The more the situation in the northwest changes, and the less you do, the more others will secretly slander and slander you."Slander you. Grandma is also doing your best. You said that if you had not rushed back to Beijing last year but stayed in Ningxia, you would not be on the front line in this battle this year, and the credit would not be yours."

"Ah"< /p>

This is when Zhu Feng realized why Zhu Hu was so concerned.

More than half a year ago, Yang Yiqing still relied on Zhu Feng's performance on the battlefield in Ningxia to barely retain his official position. Feng's performance in that battle was not very good, but at least he saved Daming's face.

As a result, Yang Yiqing had already made many military exploits in Ningxia, while Zhu Feng was eager to return to the capital. , I asked you to transfer it back, but as a result, you missed this battle and the opportunity to make meritorious deeds.

Zhu Lin said, "As an honorable minister, the position you should be in is now held by someone else. If the credit that belongs to you becomes someone else's, what do you think the world will say about you?"

"Me"

"Others will say that you are timid and fearful, and that you are not responsible, and even put you to death. It’s too bad to think about it. You don’t have to care, but my grandmother is very concerned about the honor of Cheng Guoguan. You have to take on the responsibility of this family, and that’s all I can ask you.”

Obviously all the hopes of the Chengguo Palace fell on Zhu Feng, but Zhu Feng was an unmotivated character, letting the man who could have dominated the Ming Dynasty do everything he could. The Duke of Chengguo is now the target of ridicule.

It is also Zhu Feng who succeeds and loses that night. Zhang Zhou received Li Rong at his door again. In addition to asking Zhang Zhou about the handling of court affairs, Li Rong also brought the military policy written by Zhu Houzhao during the day.

" Your Majesty, the prince is too enthusiastic about military and political matters, which is not a good thing. ”

Li Rong summed it up.

Even if Zhu Youtang can’t come up with a plan, the slave should still think about what is best.

It’s not about causing trouble for Zhang Zhou, it’s more about finding a balance between the emperor and his ministers, so that it’s easier to reach a consensus on teaching Zhu Houzhao.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, “I think the prince’s analysis. Yes, that’s pretty good. "

Li Rong said in surprise, "Sir, that's not what you said before. You said that the purpose of the Tatars going north was to cross the river and plunder the Ming Dynasty. You also said that this battle was very dangerous. We need the full cooperation of the governor of Ningxia and others."

Zhang Zhou smiled and said nothing.

With Li Rong's shrewdness, he seemed to suddenly realize it.

"Oops "Li Rong slapped his thigh in self-hate.

The difference in Zhang Zhou's rhetoric is basically the contrast between diplomatic rhetoric and the actual situation.

Zhang Zhou could never be in the war before Before the fight even started, he told the emperor that we had a high probability of winning this battle, so be honest.

Perhaps Zhang Zhou, like Zhu Houzhao, felt that the chances of winning this battle were indeed quite high. I don’t even think about the Tatars crossing the Yellow River to plunder the surrounding areas of Ningxia.It's a good idea, but Zhang Zhou wouldn't say it that way at first.

"Sir, let me ask you, the frontier soldiers are at a numerical disadvantage. After the Tatars cross the river, they are obviously unstoppable." Li Rong said a little helplessly.

Zhang Zhou said, "Let's put it this way, as long as the people around Ningxia are prepared and retreat to the fortress, with the current morale and strategic goals of the Tatars, there is really a limit to what they can rob."

"Where's the grain?" Li Rong said, "It's the summer grain harvest season soon."

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "In the past, the Tatars came to plunder at this time, and the defenders in the city They would be disappointed and give them half a month or even a month to harvest the food, but dare I ask if today's war will give the Tatars the conditions to harvest the food and take it away by themselves?"

"That's impossible." Li Rong said, "Even if the local defenders in Ningxia are unable to stop us, Duke Baoguo, Ping Jiangbo and other people from all walks of life will come to kill them."

Zhang Zhou said, "That's why I feel that it is not a wise choice for the Tatars to cross the river and go north. Perhaps it is just because the Tatars have been defeated in succession and have no choice. They need to give an explanation to both superiors and subordinates. Who wants the little prince of Tartar to lead the army this time?"

"Haha, that's what he said"

Li Rong seemed to be attracted by Zhang Zhou. Convinced.

Just as he was talking, the voice of Jin Yiwei commander Mou Bin came from the door, "Master, Eunuch Li."

"Is something wrong?" Li Rong turned around and asked.

Mo Bin walked in and glanced at Zhang Zhou first. Judging from his cautious expression, it was obvious that he had something important to tell Li Rong, but Zhang Zhou happened to be nearby.

This situation is a bit delicate.

Logically speaking, there is no need for him, Mou Bin, to report the matter to Zhang Zhou. After all, Zhang Zhou is not his boss. But with Zhang Zhou’s current status, if you, Mou Bin, have anything to say to Li Rong, And if you avoid Zhang Zhou, then you, Mou Bin, will no longer have to hang around in the court.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "There is something wrong. Do you need me to avoid it?"

Li Rong said hurriedly, "I have no intention of doing so. Commander Mou, I won't say anything if I have anything to say."

"Ah"

Li Rong then said in surprise, "We won, we won, it's great, it's another good news. Sir, you are really good at predicting things."

Zhang Zhou shook his head and said, "No, I don't think he predicted it as well as the prince. The prince analyzed everything."

"Yes. Ah."

Li Rong then remembered that they were still discussing whether the prince was trustworthy.

Even Zhu Youtang felt that the prince was talking nonsense, but for a moment he felt that the prince seemed so awesome that he could even predict such an outcome.

""Eunuch Li, let's go"

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