In Kunning Palace.
Queen Zhang was lying on the bed. She was not very ill, but in order to seduce Zhu Youtang, she pretended to be seriously ill. This was one of her tricks.
This trick worked very well before, but since Zhu Youtang got a new favorite, these tricks seemed a bit clumsy. This time it took a long time for Zhu Youtang to come to check on her condition. Empress Zhang has not seen her husband for two or three days. It is very different from the previous three or four times a day when she was inseparable at night.
"Didn't the imperial physician come over to see you?" Zhu Youtang asked, sitting on the chair next to the couch.
Empress Zhang said, "People from the Imperial Hospital came here and prescribed a prescription, but it didn't work."
Zhu Youtang asked again, "Didn't the Ning family daughter come here?" If a female family member in the palace is sick, I ask her to pay more attention to it. Queen, you can't hide your illness and avoid medical treatment."
Because Ning Tong has a close relationship with Concubine Xian, Queen Zhang has a grudge about it, and Zhu Youtang is also worried about it. Knowing this, she asked Queen Zhang to relax her mind and ask Ning Tong to come over for diagnosis and treatment if she was sick.
Empress Zhang was a little angry and said, "Ms. Ning has been here, but she can't come up with a plan. She hasn't learned medical skills for a few days, and even the imperial doctor can't diagnose and treat her well. What can she do?"
Between words, Queen Zhang was very dissatisfied with Ning Tong.
Zhu Youtang said, "Speaking of which, the daughter of the Ning family is just a substitute when Bingkuan is not in Beijing. In addition, it is inconvenient for Bingkuan to come for consultations with the female family members in the palace. If she can study for a longer period of time, she may be able to make a difference in the palace."
Queen Zhang asked, "I try my best to take care of myself, but I have been upset recently and cannot see your majesty. Random thoughts."
"Yeah."
Zhu Youtang was not hard-hearted after all. Seeing that his wife was so "dependent" on him, he still felt a little pity." Let Bingkuan come and see you later."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."
Even if Queen Zhang resists Ning Tong and the imperial doctor, she will probably do it after knowing that Zhang Zhou is here. She could see that she was pretending to be ill, but she still had to accept it, because the emperor's willingness to find Zhang Zhou, a "busy man", to treat her was a sign that her husband loved her the most.
After all, even Concubine Xian only asked Ning Tong to come and see her when she was sick. Her treatment seemed to be much higher than that of Concubine Xian.
"Mother, I'm back." At this moment, Zhu Xiurong jumped in from outside.
He was still holding food in his hand. When he came in and saw Zhu Youtang was there, Zhu Xiurong hurriedly hid the food behind his back and said, "I would like to pay my respects to my father."
Zhu You Zang frowned and said, "I've told you before, eat more and eat less late at night. I just don't listen. Let's see how thin you are now."
Zhu Youtang's life experience since he was a child, he never had the opportunity to eat snacks. For him, eating is a very happy thing.
"I know." Zhu Xiurong admitted his mistake obediently.
"How can I improve my studies recently?" ZhuYoutang asked.
Zhu Xiurong raised his head and glanced at Queen Zhang, as if he was still wondering why his mother was so sick that she needed to be bedridden. Obviously, when I came here in the morning, her mother was fine.
Empress Zhang said, "Girls can't learn much. Your Majesty, it's better not to embarrass her."
"No." Zhu Youtang said about educating her daughter. , seemed to be very insistent, "As a princess, in addition to learning the necessary Four Books and Five Classics and basic knowledge, you also need to use it to understand things. For the daughter of the royal family, there is no saying that a woman without talent is a virtue. Just Just like Yongkang, because she was not good at school before, she is becoming more and more willful now."
Zhu Youtang has the limitations of the times.
From his point of view, Yongkang was so unreasonable because he didn't study hard. As for the more detailed reasons, Zhu Youtang didn't bother to pay attention to it.
Empress Zhang said to her daughter, "Xiurong, did you hear that your father asked you to study hard? You must study hard with your husband in the future."
Zhu Xiurong said, "Father, why?" The emperor's brother can have so many gentlemen to teach him, but his sons and ministers don't have any."
It means that I don't accept that I favor one over the other.
Zhu Youtang said, "Didn't I ask the Donggong lecturer to tell you? You are not young anymore. In addition to reading, you should first learn the Four Books. If you have deeper knowledge, I will Find someone to teach you. That’s it. I want to talk to your mother about something, please step aside.”
Zhu Xiurong will leave after saluting. He was still holding on to his food in his hand.
When she saw her father looking at her with a serious look, she could only reluctantly hand the snacks to the female officer beside her, and left with a suppressed mouth.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to be too harsh on Xiurong." Empress Zhang felt a little sorry for her daughter.
A loving mother often loses her children. Empress Zhang's attitude towards Zhu Houzhao and Zhu Xiurong was basically the same, they were both indulgent and pampering. She did not deliberately teach her children.
It is precisely because of her "strongness" that Zhu Youtang was insufficient in taking care of Zhu Hou.
Of course, after having Zhang Zhou, the situation has greatly improved. In addition to Zhang Zhou being able to be half of Zhu Houzhao’s old father, Zhu Youtang also has more confidence. Treat Zhu Houzhao with strict requirements.
Even so, Zhu Houzhao's temperament is difficult to restrain.
Zhu Youtang said, "The prince is naughty. I don't believe that several children will be different from me. Only by restraining oneself and returning to propriety can we achieve success in the future. I have the same requirements for them. The prince should do the same, and so should the princess." That’s how it should be.”
Ningxia Town.
Yang Yiqing led his troops back to the town. Along with his troops, there were also two groups of troops from Li Wei and Zheng Ying. At this time, both Li Wei and Zheng Ying wanted to follow Zhu Hui. To clarify the relationship, they did not obey Zhu Hui's military orders at all, but chose to listen to the dispatches of Yang Yiqing and Qin Hong behind them.
Cui Yuan himself is not a leader.After arriving in Ningxia Town, there was no official work for him to do.
After resting for a day, he wandered around the town and bought some things to take back as gifts for his wife, relatives and friends.
He still came with a certain intention of visiting.
When he came back from the market in the afternoon, Xu Shen, the general who had followed him and made meritorious deeds, had been waiting for him. When he saw him, he hurriedly greeted him and said excitedly, "Cui Prince Consort, I have been assigned to transfer Yulin Guards as a guerrilla general from a humble position." , specially waiting for you to come back and bid farewell to you, we will set off early tomorrow morning."
Xu Shen was originally a deputy Qianhu official with both a nominal and actual position. He served as a garrison during the war and generally only led troops. One hundred people, and if necessary, two more hundred-household teams will be transferred to him, but it will never be enough to lead a thousand people.
This time he was directly promoted to guerrilla general. However, guerrilla general is not a permanent position and is a temporary position just like the general officer.
Guerrilla generals basically need to be above the level of a guard commander to be able to take on the role. However, Xu Shen only had one battle merit, and he was directly skipped from the empty post of deputy qianhu and promoted to the chief qianhu. The guard commanded the Qianshi, which was already a leapfrog promotion. Instead, he went directly to the Yulin Guard station in Yansui Town to serve as a general next to Qin Hong. This status improvement was obvious.
Xu Shen seemed to know very well who he relied on for his promotion, so he came to say goodbye to Cui Yuan and also to show his courtesy.
Cui Yuandao: "Congratulations then."
Xu Shen also had some excitement on his face. After talking to Cui Yuan, he soon talked about Cui Yuan's military rewards.
Cui Yuan sighed, "I'm still waiting for the notice from the court. I don't know why you are so quick." The Ministry personally called the names and transferred the humble post to the Yulin Guards. I think the court was still deciding on the specific military merit rewards. The war had just ended. According to past practice, it was normal to wait for the military merits to arrive for three or four months. Less than ten days have passed, Prince Consort Cui, don't worry. If you think about it, you can at least be promoted to the title of Marquis."
"I dare not think about it." Cui Yuan said with shame.
I didn’t wait for what happened, but I just had the courage to call for us to rush forward before the battle. Even on the battlefield, I didn’t encounter any decent danger, and I didn’t go to fight the Tatars in person. Go all out and give me a title that I never dared to think about in the first half of my life
Forget it.
No matter how big your head is, how big your hat is. If you don’t have such delusions, you won’t be disappointed.
Xu Shen said again, "Uncle Xiangcheng wants to see you. Why don't you humble yourself and lead you to see you?"
"Yes."
Cui Yuan thought Li Ao wanted to see him for some important official business. After putting down the things he bought, he went out with Xu Shen to the military camp in the east of the city.
After Cui Yuan saw Li Er, Xu Shen hurriedly said goodbye.
Li O even dismissed all his personal followers, called Cui Yuan into the inner hall, and showed Cui Yuan several local memorials.
"This"What do you mean?" Cui Yuan didn't understand.
Li Tao said, "Cui Prince Consort has made great achievements, so there is no need to worry about being held accountable later. However, many people in the army are in danger now. Your Majesty just sent troops into Hetao." , there are five groups of soldiers and horses, plus the local troops and horses from Ningxia, Guyuan, Shaanxi and other places, there are at least a dozen groups, nearly a hundred thousand soldiers and horses, but the number of soldiers and horses fighting against the Tatars is less than three. Ten thousand. If you don't get any credit, you're afraid of being guilty. "
Cui Yuan was still curious and asked, "Isn't this battle won?"
Li Nuo sighed, "It's just because we won that we are afraid of being liquidated. Needless to say, Duke Baoguo." , his people are now thinking of finding a backer to escape the trouble. Local people are also moving around, and Prince Consort Cui has not seen many people coming to pay him a visit recently."
Cui Yuan thought for a while and shook his head.
After he arrived in Ningxia Town, They just rested and wandered around, but no one came to talk to him.
"Maybe" Cui Yuan thought about the words, "I don't usually serve in the army, they may think they want to come to me." It's of no use.
Li Er said, "It has a great effect. I just learned the news that your Majesty directly led Cai Guogong at the court and used the Ministry of War to rectify the military defense and other matters in the border towns. Cui Prince Consort had a close relationship with Cai Guogong." In the future, you will be the one to lead the army, and the military and political affairs of the three sides and other places will most likely fall on your shoulders. One sentence you say will be more effective than ten or a hundred words spoken by others. ”
“Ah”
Cui Yuan was surprised.
Am I so important now?
I even have my own military merit. I don’t understand, you actually think I can help others
Li Na smiled and said, “Until now, apart from the memorial to impeach Duke Baoguo, Prince Consort Cui has never participated in any other memorials, right? ”
“Yeah. "Cui Yuan nodded.
"It's time to report the situation in the northwest to His Majesty, so that His Majesty and the Ministry of War know the current situation, even if some people have not. Being head-on enemies with the Tatars on the battlefield does not necessarily mean that they are caused by neglecting military aircraft. The specific circumstances still need to be distinguished clearly. "
"What Uncle Xiangcheng means"
"My intention is that I would like to learn more from Prince Consort Cui in the future, even if I stay in the northwest and continue to command the army. , also excellent. ”
When Cui Yuan heard this, no matter how stupid he was, he could still figure it out.
No one else had approached him to talk about it, but Li Na was the first person to shamelessly approach him.
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Cui Yuan asked bluntly, "Uncle Xiangcheng, I want to ask you, are you also afraid that the court will hold you accountable after this battle?"
"I am not talking to Cui Have you fought hard together? These past days, I have never slept. I dare not neglect the affairs of the army for a moment. I crossed the Yellow River to send troops and horses. I gave nearly half of the troops to Cui Prince Consort. You can't Aren't we working in division of labor? I am leading the troops on the south bank, and you are on the north bank."
Li Wei tried his best to defend himself, but was almost incoherent.
Cui Yuan"I understand."
Seeing Cui Yuan's unhurried look, Li Wei felt annoyed and said in his heart, your understanding is of no use
Let you go to the memorial , will you write a big book about my achievements?
"But I am really not familiar with Cai Guogong, but I have only met Wang Shilang of the Ministry of Revenue a few times, and he returned Let me study on my own." Cui Yuan was about to talk about the history of his family. Suddenly he found Li Er looking at him with unkind eyes, so he had to sigh and said, "Then I will report to the court and state what I see as much as possible. Don't worry, Uncle Cheng. I believe that your majesty will understand clearly and will not miss out on your military exploits."
"Yes, yes"
Li Na said in reply, thinking in his heart. .
It's okay for Your Majesty to turn a blind eye, but he is afraid of knowing the truth. If he really cares about it, except for you Cui Yuan and Yang Yiqing, the rest of the generals will suffer together in this battle.
In the capital, inside the theater.
It was already May and the weather was getting hotter. Zhang Zhou sat at the window, feeling the night breeze and watching people carrying drinks inside.
The good show on the stage has not started yet, and Zhang Zhou doesn't care. After all, he has choreographed the good show himself. He already knows the content. He is just watching other people's performances. It is fun but not as ordinary. The audience was so strong.
"Brother Zhang."
Zhang Zhou held a banquet to entertain guests that day, and Zhu Feng was the first to arrive.
He was still wondering why Zhang Zhou would take the initiative to invite a banquet. He thought he was the only one invited. When he went upstairs and saw a pile of wine jars, he quickly said, "There is so much wine tonight." Are you ready to drink?"
Zhang Zhou said, "No, this was given to me by someone else. You know the person, Princess Yongkang."
"She gave you wine."
p>Zhu Feng was also surprised.
What kind of method is this?
Even if you, the eldest princess of Yongkang, want to reconcile with Zhang Zhou and plan to give gifts, it would be too insincere to give you wine. How much is it worth? Isn’t it a gift? Gold, silver and jewelry are more real.
"People will be here soon. You go down and help me receive them." Zhang Zhou said.
"She came in person" Zhu Feng was even more surprised.
Zhang Zhou did not answer.
Liu Gui came in with a wine jar and said, "Sir, the princess's car has been parked outside. Look."
"I'll come." Zhu Fenggang was ordered to do it. Welcoming Princess Yongkang, she took the initiative to invite her.
After Zhang Zhou waved his hand, Zhu Feng followed Liu Gui downstairs to greet the people.
When Princess Yongkang entered the private room of the theater, she was dressed in brocade and gorgeous clothes, but she frowned, obviously dissatisfied with the place where Zhang Zhou received her.
Generally, meetings of the royal family's level will definitely be in private courtyards or pavilions, not in public places, and for someone with the status of the eldest princess , naturally he cannot go to the market as often as Ning Tong.
Yongkang is a person who pays great attention to status andA pompous person.
"Brother Zhang, Her Royal Highness the eldest princess is here." Seeing that Zhang Zhou didn't even get up to greet him, Zhu Feng hurriedly reminded him.
Zhang Zhou then turned his gaze away, still sitting there, and said with a smile, "The eldest princess is here, please sit down."
An ordinary person would dare to be so indifferent to her. Li Yongkang had already had an attack, but this time she knew that this attack was meaningless. After all, people were being courteous now. Even if it was difficult to ask for help, if the situation was broken, she was afraid that her imperial brother would not do it first. Save your own face.
You wait
Yongkang seems to have made up his mind secretly in his heart and cannot suffer the loss of being dumb.
"Your Highness, please take a seat." Zhu Feng even moved a chair to Yongkang himself, appearing very attentive.
"Zhijie, you also sit down." Zhang Zhou said.
"No, no need." Zhu Feng looked at the scene, which probably smelled like gunpowder of negotiations before the two armies fought, and he felt a little embarrassed next to him.
Zhang Zhou said, "If you don't want to sit down, just go out and help me meet someone."
"Who?" Zhu Feng asked.
"You'll know when you get there." Zhang Zhou waved his hand. Zhu Feng thought Zhang Zhou was looking for an excuse for him to avoid temporarily, and then went downstairs.
Wait for others to leave.
Yongkang Cai said coldly, "Cai Guogong is really good at putting on airs. He sent people to ask for help several times, but it was in vain. This is because I am sure that I will personally come to apologize. I mentioned you to the Empress Dowager before. "It's just a matter of fact, and there is no intention to take it personally. You don't hold grudges, right?"
"Oh, no, how could I hold grudges about the gift from the eldest princess?" Guilty, I should have been the one delivering the gifts." Zhang Zhou said.
When Yongkang saw Zhang Zhou's politeness, his aura naturally rose a little, "This drink was bought as a gift. You are a capable person in front of the emperor, so you deserve it."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "I have always turned away gifts from others, but I will not refuse this gift from the eldest princess, because I happen to be the one who appreciates what is in this cup. Your Majesty told me to give it to Prince Consort Cui. Arrange a position, and I propose that he stay in Ningxia and come back in three years."
"What did you say?"
Only then did Yongkang realize that Zhang Zhou was hiding a secret in his smile.
Zhang Zhou said, "Your Majesty did not comment on this, and also mentioned the matter of Cui Prince Consort being knighted. In His Majesty's opinion, Cui Prince Consort can be knighted or not for his military achievements. It all depends on who he is competing with. ."
"Compare with whom?" Yongkang's momentum disappeared instantly.
Before, the momentum was like a rainbow, but now the momentum is like a powerful crossbow.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Of course, compared with the previous cases of military merit, if it is compared with the military merits of Marquis Anbian and Marquis Weining, it is not a big deal."
"Then. Just make him a marquis," Yongkang Qianbai said.
Zhang Zhou shook his head and said, "But compared with Uncle Xinjian, it is far inferior. Your Majesty wants to set the threshold for nobility in the future. Uncle Xinjian won the title for his military exploits and killed the enemy at least There are also tens of thousands, andIf you want to win a knighthood later, even if you are inferior, you should be similar. "
"You"
Yongkang almost jumped up on the spot, his lungs were about to explode.
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