Chapter 505: Lying in the corner

Li Rong didn't bother discussing court affairs with Zhang Zhou and hurried back to the palace.

After leaving Cai Guogong's mansion, he got on his carriage. Mou Bin helped him get into the carriage. Li Rong almost stopped on the carriage shaft and fell from it in a hurry. Fortunately, Mou Bin had the sharp eyesight to catch him quickly. Hold on.

"Be careful, father-in-law. In fact, there is no need to be in such a hurry to return to the palace."

What Mu Bin means is that if the battle reports can reach me, they will naturally reach His Majesty. Why do you need to go back to the palace in person to spread the word that nothing will happen to you if you go back?

Li Rong smiled and said with emotion, "Our family is in poor health. It won't be long before we return to the palace to serve His Majesty. Who doesn't want to have a good future? Don't you think so?"

This is telling Mou Bin that he, Li Rong, may not be considered an old man, but he is determined to be the eunuch of the Chief of Ceremonies again.

It is possible for Xiao Jing and others to report the war situation to the emperor and take advantage of the joy, but now I, Li Rong, just want to take everything on myself and make the emperor feel that I am still useful. Let me go one step further and replace Xiao Jing.

Li Rong got into the carriage, opened the curtain and glanced at the door of Cai Guogong's mansion. Zhang Zhou did not come out to see him off.

Li Rong said with emotion, "Today our family was still raising the matter of the prince's petition in front of Cai Guogong. In fact, he had expected that I would come and was waiting on purpose."

Mo Bin jumped. Getting on the carriage, driving away, he said casually, "The battle report from the northwest has just arrived, so Cai Guogong should not have known about it in advance. Besides, how could Cai Guogong be able to predict everything? There is no certainty as to when his father-in-law will pass by."

"Just say you are ignorant." Li Rong said, "Cai Guogong can even guess the thoughts of Tatars. How can he not be sure about our thoughts? But some things are not easy to say nonsense. This is the most important thing about people's hearts. It's hard to say, especially when it comes to matters of the Holy Will."

Mo Bin instantly understood that Zhang Zhou had been deified in Li Rong's heart.

What Li Rong mentioned is that Zhang Zhou must be trying to figure out the emperor's thoughts when doing things, but he should not talk nonsense about trying to figure out the emperor's will, otherwise Zhang Zhou will change from a capable minister to a sycophantic minister.

Since ancient times, few ministers who have relied on speculation to get things done have ended well.

Imperial Palace, Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Youtang had already gone to Kunning Palace to rest. After learning about the victory on the battlefield, he came back with his people.

In addition to Li Rong who came out of the palace to talk to Zhang Zhou, the other three eunuchs were also there. At the same time, the eunuch Zhang Yong, who had become very popular in the military circles in recent years, was also there. Also there.

Zhang Yong was originally planned to be sent to the Hetao area as a eunuch to supervise the army, but was eventually replaced by the emperor. Perhaps Zhu Youtang felt that Zhang Yong was singled out as Zhang Zhouhui’s eye-recognition pearl. There is no need for eunuchs to hang out with a group of old ministers.

In the past, Zhang Yong had been working at the Inner Three Passes for a period of time, cooperating with Lu Wan to deal with the defense of the Inner Three Passes. This time he returned to Beijing with the person who delivered the good news, and it can be said that it was a non-stop journey.

"Very good, very good."

Zhu Youtang detailedAfter carefully reading the victory report, I was overjoyed, "Another great victory, this time it's finally decent. Mao Ren is doing better and better."

Two thousand people were killed in the previous two battles. In the first battle, more than two thousand people were beheaded, and more importantly, the last remaining energy of the Tatars was taken away. The Tatars retreated in despair, which was regarded as a battle that sealed the victory.

Xiao Jing smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Consort Cui has become a famous general in the world after these two battles. In the future, the Ming Dynasty will have another brave general."

"You can't say that. "Zhu Youtang said, "Without Bingkuan's advice, Mao Ren would not have performed like this. If it had been anyone else, he would have been able to achieve such great results. I don't know if he could really be of great use. It needs to be inspected."

Xiao Jing originally wanted to flatter Cui Yuan and the emperor by the way. After all, it was the emperor who singled out Cui Yuan from so many people and sent him with the army. .

But now the emperor doesn't seem to like being such a bole very much. Perhaps in Zhu Youtang's mind, Cui Yuan's, even his brother-in-law, is not as important as a hair on Zhang Zhou's body.

"It's the prince"

While Zhu Youtang was excited, he suddenly thought that his son seemed to have predicted what happened before him by giving him a watch in the afternoon.

It was a bit of a coincidence.

"Is Li Rong back?" Zhu Youtang asked.

Xiao Jing still didn’t understand why the emperor suddenly asked about Li Rong’s whereabouts. He didn’t even know what Li Rong was doing now. He said, “Go back to Your Majesty, he hasn’t arrived yet.”

Xiao Jing looked confused. What are you saying that this has anything to do with the prince?

While he was talking, a young eunuch came in and announced, "Your Majesty, Eunuch Li is outside asking for an audience."

"Let him come in."

Zhu Youtang quickly called Li Rong into the Qianqing Palace.

When Li Rong came back and saw several colleagues there, he didn't think anything of it and walked up to greet Zhu Youtang.

"What do you say Bingkuan?" Zhu Youtang asked with eager eyes.

Li Rong said with a smile, "After Cai Guogong learned about the purpose of the slaves' trip, he only said that what the prince said was reasonable, and also said that it was unwise for the Tatars to cross the river north, or they were trapped animals still fighting. As he said this, the good news came It’s just a coincidence.”

“Haha.”

Zhu Youtang smiled bitterly.

Xiao Jing asked, "Could it be that Cai Guogong will win this battle early in the morning?"

"Do you still need to say this?" Zhu Youtang rolled his eyes at Xiao Jing, and then said to Li Rong , "Send someone to see if the prince is asleep. Whether he is asleep or not, call him over. We will talk about the good news tomorrow morning at court."

Li Rong quickly asked, "Your Majesty, Do you want to inform Duke Cai Guo of entering the palace tomorrow morning?"

Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if Bingkuan is there or not. Last timeI have said everything that needs to be said. Don’t the people in the court know Bingkuan’s abilities and achievements? Don’t bother him. ”

The battle that established the victory was won. Zhang Zhou did not participate in the court meeting, and it seemed that Zhu Youtang didn’t mind.

The reason why he wanted Zhang Zhou to enter the palace was because he wanted to Discuss with Zhang Zhou the direction of the next war. Now that we have won, there is no need to discuss it. Anyway, let Zhang Zhou explain everything about rectifying military affairs, and let Zhang Zhou enjoy the glory behind his back.

Anyway, the days are long, and Zhang Zhou doesn't seem to be in a hurry to show his face in front of others.

Whenever there is good news, Zhang Zhou stands behind him, which makes the ministers in the court feel even more depressed.

Zhu Houzhao was told that he was going to see his father before he could rest that night.

It was Li Rong who came to invite him.

"Did your father change his gender? This is normal. He had gone to bed early, and he told me that going to bed early and getting up early was good for health, and said that someone reminded him, so why didn’t he follow it today?"

Zhu Houzhao was very angry.

Most people have to rest after dark because of poor lighting conditions, but Zhu Houzhao is not worried here. This, coupled with the fact that he has been sleeping alone since he was a child, it is impossible for him to go to bed early without the control of his parents.

Li Rong quickly said, "It's about the prince's previous appearance. ”

“Why, my writing is not good. If my father wants to scold me, will he say that I am not doing my job properly?” Zhu Houzhao frowned.

Li Rong thought to himself, hey, what you said is true. Yes.

Before the good news came, your father really thought so, but now

Li Rong smiled and said, "That's right. The good news came earlier, and the prince was surprised by you. In the words, the Tatars were blocked when crossing the Yellow River, and the Ming Dynasty won a great victory in this battle. "

"Oh, I won, let me just say it. Is it that easy for the Tatars to not run away when they are defeated, but to get benefits? Since they have won, why do you ask me to do it?" Zhu Houzhao A proud look on his face.

Liu Jin was originally nervous, but when he heard this, he smiled and said, "It's good if you win. ”

Li Rong glared at him, as if blaming him.

Why does this guy named Liu talk so much? What does this have to do with him? He thinks he will be a promotion in the Yanwu Hall for a few days. , can go to heaven

What Li Rong didn't know was that Liu Jin proposed Zhu Houzhao's appearance, and it was related to Liu Jin's vital interests.

Now that he has won, Liu Jin is doing great work by the prince's side, so of course he will be excited.

Li Rong said, "Your Majesty has given orders, but I don't dare to ask. Without further ado, Your Majesty is still waiting, so please hurry up and take care of me." Go ahead. ”

“Yeah. "Zhu Houzhao said with a look of displeasure, "This father really doesn't know how to understand his son. Forget it, I don't have the same experience as him. Lead the way. ”

These words made Li Rong blush again.

In the Palace of Qianqing.

Zhu Houzhao came to meet him, and first gave the old manAfter my father said hello, he stood there and looked at Zhu Youtang as he read the memorial.

"Yeah."

In order to prevent his father from not hearing what he said before, he deliberately cleared his throat as a reminder.

But Zhu Youtang still ignored him and allowed Zhu Houzhao to continue to stand.

After a long time, when Zhu Houzhao wanted to find a place to rest on his own, Zhu Youtang raised his head and looked at him.

Zhu Houzhao immediately straightened his back and pretended to be serious.

"Prince, have your studies been going smoothly recently?" Zhu Youtang asked.

"No nutrition." Zhu Houzhao muttered in a low voice, curled his lips, and then replied loudly, "Returning to my father, I have been successful in my studies recently and have endured hardships. Even my husband praised my recent achievements. I have made great progress in studying hard. I am not proud. I want to study harder and live up to the expectations of my father and mother."

"Huh," Zhu Youtang hummed, "Which of you, sir, praises you. There has been progress"

"Ah"

Zhu Houzhao was startled.

This father pokes at people’s weaknesses.

"Yes, yes" Zhu Houzhao was still thinking about which gentleman was easier to bully, saying that he would not refute even if he was asked by his father when he praised him.

Zhu Youtang said angrily, "I've seen your assessment results today. It's obvious that you have memorized things before, but there are many mistakes. You actually have the nerve to say that you have made progress."

Zhu Houzhao fainted as soon as he heard this.

The feelings are not to praise me for my knowledge, but to expose my shortcomings.

"Father, it is said that you can learn new things by reviewing the past. Recently, I have been busy learning new knowledge and have no time to review the past. It is not slack. When I go back to take the exam, I will spend a few days to review. That'll be fine." Zhu Houzhao, like all children in the world, will make excuses for his poor performance.

Zhu Youtang said, "That's it, you still have the nerve to tell me that you want to leave the palace"

"Uh"

Zhu Houzhao frowned, with a small nose and small eyes. Almost wrinkled together.

Emotions are the big plan that hinders my leaving the palace.

The father is indeed insidious and cunning. Let me do this first. Let’s talk about my academic performance. Why don’t you say that I am knowledgeable in the military?

“If you don’t work hard anymore, , I will make you face the wall again and lock you up to study hard." Zhu Youtang said.

"That's okay." Zhu Houzhao was not afraid at all, and even said with some joy, "As long as Mr. Zhang Zhouzhang is allowed to come to the palace and study with his son, it doesn't matter if he is detained for a few more days."

"What"

Zhu Youtang did not expect that his son would suddenly say such a sentence.

Zhu Houzhao said, "Erchen has not been able to see him recently, but he knows that he will not be too busy, because he always likes to take a break from the busy work. What he thinks is that since he is so idle, he might as well Let him teach his children knowledge. Father, please think about it. The war is over, we can't let him idle, otherwise will our salary be in vain?"

"Nonsense"

Zhu Youtang was annoyed and said sternly, "You should think that Bingkuan is the teacher I invited back for you. Also, you are so respectful of teachers. Who taught you this?"

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Zhu Houzhao hesitated and did not answer.

Li Rong next to him quickly persuaded him, "Your Majesty, calm down."

Zhu Youtang said, "This prince, I thought he had made progress, and I wanted to let him have the opportunity in the future." You can go to the court to practice and get more exposure to the affairs of the Ming Dynasty. Now it seems that I am overthinking it."

"No, my father, I can do it, you can let me try." Zhu Houzhao's eyes widened when he heard this.

"Really?" Zhu Youtang sneered and lowered his head again, as if he wanted to continue reviewing the memorial.

Zhu Houzhao said, "Father, you are not joking, right? My son is still a child in your eyes. Are you willing to let me get involved in court affairs?"

Zhu Youtang did not answer, and even Didn't look up.

Even Li Rong was a little confused.

After all, the prince is still young and seems not yet old enough to be involved in court affairs.

The Qianqing Palace became quiet. After a long time, Zhu Youtang suddenly said, "Did Bingkuan remind you about the military situation in Ningxia?"

"No." Zhu Houzhao replied Very simply, "He didn't even say anything. I just wrote down my thoughts. If my father doesn't believe me, you can ask."

"Yes."

Zhu Youtang nodded and said, "Your knowledge in this area is quite good. Fei Bingkuan's cultivation of you is not in vain."

Zhu Houzhao said hurriedly, "Father, this is not a famous teacher who gives birth to a great disciple." , He didn’t teach me anything, I really figured it out myself, but don’t say it’s his credit.”

“Huh,” Zhu Youtang said, “without Bingkuan’s advice. You know how to be humble. You don't have to go back to the East Palace today. I'll find a place nearby for you to stay and go to court with me tomorrow morning."

"Ah"

"Ah, what, I won't let you go to court, I just want you to listen in the back, listen more and learn more. My hard work will not be in vain."

Zhu Houzhao was thinking about it after hearing this, and it is not in vain. It’s not in vain, who am I living for?

Going to court

It’s not a new thing. At worst, I will just be a corner guy again

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