Anyuan Hou Liu Jing learned some information from the Governor's Mansion, and hurriedly ran to the British Government Mansion to find Zhang Mao to report the news before nightfall.
For Liu Jing, his intention is very clear, that is, his previous backer Zhu Hui has fallen, and now he has to rely on Zhang Mao in the army. Although in principle, his real backer is actually the Queen Mother Zhou , but Queen Mother Zhou could never take care of him all the time.
"Mr. Zhang, things are so obvious now. Outsiders have misunderstood you and thought you had bad intentions. As a result, everyone in the government and the public was talking about it. Even His Majesty may have misunderstood you. I guess this This time you have to go to the northwest to lead the troops."
Liu Jing also felt a little emotional.
Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi. No matter how awesome Zhang Mao was before, Zhang Mao still had no military merit.
An honorable official with no military merits could be in charge of the military affairs of the Ming Dynasty for decades, which sounds embarrassing. There is no need to envy him now, because before Zhang Maolin entered the loess, he might also have to do it himself Go and lead troops to verify your ability to lead troops.
Zhang Mao patted his thigh and said, "Other people don't know me. Don't you know the whole story of this matter?"
Liu Jing said, "How could I not know that you went to Cai Guogong's house in person before?" Intercession, this matter is all under my eyes, but there are people like that who insist on making trouble over nothing." Zhang Mao frowned and said, "Do outsiders have misunderstandings, whether you go to the battlefield with me or not, yes. "What's the connection?"
Zhang Mao was also depressed.
If he is just a bit corrupt and perverts the law, or if others think that he has ulterior motives, then he should not be allowed to go to the battlefield to prove himself
"This matter, I will also I'm not sure, but I heard that His Majesty called him by name and said that he would discuss it in the court hall tomorrow morning. Many colleagues have already recommended you to lead the army." Liu Jing watched eagerly. Zhang Mao.
Although from a certain perspective, being able to lead troops on the battlefield is the best way for a man to realize his personal ambitions.
But it is not limited to them, a group of pampered ministers, because they know that it is difficult to gain any military merit even on the battlefield.
When the time comes, no merit will be nothing but passing.
Zhang Mao said, "It must be Zhang Bingkuan who is behind this."
Zhang Mao obviously didn't want to go to the battlefield to lead the troops. All he could think of was that the person who wanted to trick him must be Zhang Zhou. He seemed to have blocked Zhang Zhou's move to monopolize military power, so he thought that he was in opposition to Zhang Zhou.
Liu Jing smiled bitterly and said, "Master Zhang, I think it has nothing to do with Cai Guogong, but His Majesty wants you to go. Think about it, Cai Guogong thinks that you must have made no achievements on the battlefield." "
Zhang Mao said, "You don't understand"
Liu Jing did not reply.
The two seemed to have some ideological differences.
Zhang Mao felt that Zhang Zhou was cheating him, while Liu Jing felt that Zhang Zhou didn’t have the time to spare.
Even Yu Liujing also believed that the current situation in the northwest was very beneficial to the Ming Dynasty, so he went to the northwest to lead troopsThe possibility of obtaining military honors is greater, because the Tatars will never be fond of fighting. Under this premise, if Zhang Zhou really wants to make a fuss about military power, he should prevent his old ministers from leading troops in the northwest.
How can you let Zhang Mao lead the troops and give Zhang Mao a chance to prove himself
"While it's still dark, go to each house to say hello. Tomorrow morning, If anyone dares to elect me to the top, don’t blame me for falling out with him."
Zhang Mao was also anxious.
If you refuse to go to the battlefield to lead troops, you will not pick up the pie even if it falls from the sky.
Anyone who disagrees with him on this matter is an enemy of him.
Liu Jingdao, "My lord, the Governor's Mansion is fine, but I'm afraid of the civil servants."
"Go"
Zhang Mao was also anxious.
Liu Jing then raised his hand and said, "Then go ahead now. Those who can be notified will be notified. Those who cannot be notified will be informed tomorrow morning. But you still have to do it, sir." Be fully prepared."
"Father, why are you so anxious?"
Just when Zhang Mao was scratching his head and head in the front hall because of the possibility of going to lead the troops. , Zhang Rui appeared in front of him. < /p>
Zhang Ruidao said, "Isn't it a good thing that my son doesn't understand what his father means? It's time for the British government to prove himself."
"Humph" Zhang Mao said, "Don't think of joining the army. In a few years, he will be able to make a difference on the battlefield. When Zhang Lun went to the northwest, it would be good if he could save his life."
"If my father went to the northwest, he would be leading the army. General, there will be others to do the charging work, but I am willing to serve for my father, even as a vanguard officer."
Zhang Rui is not as timid as Zhang Mao, but he takes the initiative to join the army.
"Don't make trouble," Zhang Mao said angrily, "The British government does not need military merit, at least my generation does not need it. It's up to you and Zhang Lun. When the time comes, I will go to hell and I will no longer be able to care for you." "What are you doing?"
"Father, I think that if you don't want to go to the northwest to lead the army, you can make it clear to your Majesty, and your Majesty will be considerate of your old age." Zhang Rui also felt that he was a father. For your own sake.
When Zhang Mao heard the word "old and frail", he felt very unhappy.
Zhang Mao wanted to say that I can push back, but I am afraid that my reputation will be bad now. If I continue to be timid, His Majesty will have more reason to knock me down. This is not to allow political enemies to succeed
"What do you mean, are you afraid of being a father?" Zhang Mao still acted bravely.
Zhang Ruidao said, "Father has his own prestige and ability, but the current Northwest Army general is not his father's. Even if my father arrives in the northwest, I'm afraid he won't be able to dispatch those people. Instead, we should remind your majesty that everything should be taken care of." The best strategy is to use the old system as the mainstay and to coordinate with local governors to dispatch troops."
Using civilian officials to lead the troops.Just go and be a henchman.
This way you don’t have to worry about taking the primary responsibility, and you can lean back a little when taking the blame.
Zhang Mao said, "I am in the military, but I am actually also in the officialdom. Things in officialdom are about intrigues. I want to see who wants to make me cripple myself this time. My father's methods are enough." Let him have no good fruit to eat"
The next day's court meeting.
Zhang Mao aggressively led a group of party members to Fengtian Hall.
Before the court meeting began, Zhang Mao had already greeted the people from the Governor's Mansion. He even went over to communicate with Xie Qian and made insinuations to show that he was unable to go to the northwest to lead troops. What he meant was Ask Xie Qian not to embarrass him.
Unexpectedly, after the emperor asked Xiao Jing to publish the report on the military situation in the northwest, and stated that he would send people to lead the troops in the northwest, Xie Qian was the first to come out to undermine Zhang Mao.
"Your Majesty, from what I have seen, the British Duke is rich and powerful, and his prestige in the army is enough to intimidate Xiaoxiao and make the Tatars surrender. I think he should lead the troops to stop the Tatars. "We will attack him and fight back at any time."
Xie Qian did not give Zhang Mao any face in this matter.
Zhang Mao almost stamped his feet.
It’s better not to say this. After saying it, you will only add insult to injury, right?
Zhu Youtang said, “Mr. British, what do you think?”
Zhang Mao Walking out, he looked very confused. "The veteran also wanted to go to the border town to serve the country. However, he has been coughing and ill recently. I am afraid that he will fail to live up to His Majesty's expectations. The veteran recommended Cai Guogong. With his ability, he is enough to make the emperor proud." The northwest is stable."
At this time, Zhang Mao began to say that he was old.
Normally, he still pretends to be strong, making people think that he is getting stronger with age, but now his own life is at stake, and even if he gives in, he feels it is worth it.
Zhu Youtang glanced at Zhang Mao with squinted eyes and said in a bad tone, "Mr. British, I don't usually see you so fragile. What's wrong with you? Do you want me to send an imperial doctor back to give you a good diagnosis and treatment?"
Zhang Mao said, "Your Majesty is so kind to me, but I have nothing to repay. I am suffering from an old man's disease. I will be fine if I rest for a few more days. Moreover, I think it is difficult for me to support my current job, so I have specifically resigned. I hope your Majesty will see you." For the sake of serving the imperial court, the old minister can enjoy his old age."
"Ah"
The ministers present were in an uproar.
Zhang Mao pretends to be his grandson so much
It makes people feel that this guy is not acting, but as if Zhang Mao is really too old and too old to complete the attack and ride. Shoot these things.
Zhu Youtang sighed and said, "If this is really the case, then I really shouldn't force you. Shouldn't your errands in Beijing be handed over to others?"
Zhang Mao wanted to "take retreat as a way to advance", but the emperor seemed to just go with the flow.
The monarch and his ministers seemed to be playing a game, but in fact they were not giving each other face, and the emperor was more direct.
Since you, Zhang Mao, have resigned,Then I will give you permission and hand over all your errands in Beijing to others. Will you regret it when you see it?
"I'm very grateful, I would like to thank your Majesty for your kindness." Zhang Mao knelt down and kowtowed to Zhu Youtang, looking very excited, as if he got what he wanted.
Of course Zhu Youtang knew that Zhang Mao was pretending.
The change of the admiral's honorary ministers in the capital will definitely affect the whole body. The emperor will not change easily. He asked Zhang Mao to lead the army in the northwest because he wanted to see Zhang Mao make a fool of himself. There were reasons to pull Zhang Mao down, but now that Zhang Mao has no obvious fault, it is still easy to cause a huge reaction in the military if Zhang Mao is moved.
"Hey Bingkuan, what do you think?" Zhu Youtang immediately asked the question to Zhang Zhou.
Zhang Zhou came out under the spotlight because everyone knew that when it comes to military matters, don’t ask Zhang Zhou or others. The authority of the account now is too high, even those Those who oppose the rise of Zhang Zhou must also be willing to be defeated in military and political issues.
Zhang Zhou said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to go to the northwest to lead the troops without bothering the British Duke. Judging from the British Duke's body, it is indeed time to recuperate. As he is sitting in the capital, I don't want the Tatars." People don't dare to attack easily."
Zhang Mao was a little confused after hearing this.
What does this mean?
I sit in the capital, and the Tatars dare not invade
Even if I change my dog to sit in the capital, the Tatars will do whatever they want Do you dare to come?
Are you trying to ridicule me or do you mean to make me embarrassed? You actually want to lead the troops in the northwest for me. Is it true that I have a small belly and have misunderstood you?
Zhu Youtang said unceremoniously, "Why do I think that because you are in the capital, Bingkuan, the Tatars dare not invade? Dear lords, what do you think?"
< p>These words are a slap in Zhang Mao’s face.Zhang Mao’s face was blue and red.
Many civil servants were snickering.
When there is a conflict between Zhang Mao and Zhang Zhou, it is like a quarrel between Wu Xun and Wen Chen is happy to see the joke.
At this time, Wu Xun from the Western Banquet of the Dudu Mansion seemed to agree very much with the emperor’s statement. In the past, they would consider Zhang Mao’s face, but now it seems that they should consider Zhang Zhou’s face more. Who will do it in the future? You want to make a living with Zhang Zhou instead of Zhang Mao
Even if Zhang Mao is really capable, at your age, you still have a few years left to live
"Your Majesty, please show your respect "I'm sorry, I don't have such ability," Zhang Zhou said, "I think there is still a big gap between me and the British Duke in military matters. I want to learn more from him. If I really have the opportunity, I can follow him on the battlefield." If you want to study, that would be great."
Zhang Mao blinked again.
What does this mean?
You have to learn from me
Could it be that if I were to be the coach and you were the assistant coach, the situation would be different? If that were the case, I should have been strongly opposed to it, and now I should be strongly in favor of it.
It’s like having meritRauna is mine, and it's perfect to place the blame on you.
Zhang Mao said, "Your Majesty, I still believe that Cai Guogong is the best candidate to lead the army in this expedition to the northwest."
"Is that so?" Zhu Youtang said, "This The matter must be decided in the next two days. After the court meeting, the British Duke will go to the Palace of Qianqing. I have something to tell you. Is there anyone else who can make recommendations?"
This is what I said. I asked the ministers present.
Currently only two people have been recommended.
They are Zhang Mao recommended by Xie Qian and Zhang Zhou recommended by Zhang Mao.
Suddenly it seemed that both civil servants and Wu Xun had their own opinions. This was the "competition" between Zhang Mao and Zhang Zhou
In other words, there was nothing to fight about. Let’s see what the emperor’s attitude is.
If the emperor felt that Zhang Zhou was suitable to lead the army, there would not have been the court meeting that day and there would not have been this court recommendation.
Now that he has it, the emperor wants Zhang Mao to go to the northwest.
Everyone present can see this clearly.
The court meeting did not reach a conclusion.
After the court meeting, Zhu Youtang arrived at the Qianqing Palace first. Not long after, Zhang Mao also followed Li Zhang into the Qianqing Palace.
Then Li Zhang stood beside the emperor, leaving no fourth person present.
"British Sir, why don't you understand my painstaking efforts?" Zhu Youtang said in a persuasive tone.
Zhang Mao knelt down and said, "Old minister, I really can't bear it."
Zhu Youtang said, "You were very powerful when you were ruining your reputation. Could it be that you haven't been able to do it recently?" When you walk out of the house, you don’t hear what is being said about you. You are also a fan of the authorities. How dare others criticize you in front of you? Show him the recent rumors."
Zhu Youtang seems to be afraid of Zhang. Mao didn't know how bad his reputation was, so he immediately asked Li Zhang to compile a volume of rumors and show them to Zhang Mao.
Zhang Mao took the booklet and wanted to hit him.
If you scold me, sort it out and let me see it.
Hitting someone is not a slap in the face, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, do you want me to evaluate whether these scoldings about me are justified? I don’t even want to read a word of it
"It seems that you know" Zhu Youtang also Zhang Mao did not force him to look at it, and continued to say in a cold voice, "Since I came to the throne, this capital camp has been promoted by you. Have I ever been ashamed of you over the years? It is also because you have been in charge for a long time, and the military has long been solidified. , I have also wanted to reform many times, but out of consideration for your face, I have never mentioned it openly. But now everyone has strong opinions on this."
Zhang Mao continued to kowtow and said, "Old minister. I'm willing to beg for old age and return to my fields."
"No need for you to show some courage and accumulate reputation. I will let Bingkuan give you advice behind your back. If you don't dare to do this, how can you trust me in the future? How can you trust the British Duke Zhang Qing’s family? This is tailor-made for you and the family behind you. You can’t live up to my hard work. "Please.Keep in mind to collect, the latest and fastest website is free to read without anti-theft