Chapter 593: Inner Court Selection

In the Imperial Palace, in the Xinuan Pavilion next to the Qianqing Palace.

The heating has been turned on, and the floor heating has just been laid. It seems to be more advanced than the steam heating in Qingning Palace. Although the north wind is whistling outside, the room is as warm as spring. , and there is no pungent smell of charcoal fire.

Zhu Youtang and Zhang Zhou were sitting on the floor, facing an exquisite octagonal table, drinking tea and discussing family and national affairs as if chatting.

"Bingkuan, you have also seen that the British Lord has shown his merits in the northwest, but no matter how I look at it, he seems to be the guilty Zhu Hui, as if he has no idea about the danger and trouble at hand. "Sleep."

Zhu Youtang finished speaking with a smile, as if he was waiting to see Zhang Mao's excitement.

Zhang Zhou said, "The British Duke has made some achievements in terms of personal connections and the ability to lead troops."

"Really?" Zhu Youtang continued to smile, " Do you think he can win?"

"This"

Zhang Zhou could only laugh and say nothing.

Zhang Mao is only good at talking. For a person who has never experienced military service in half his life, it is good if he does not make any big deviations on the battlefield. Moreover, Zhang Mao is not a courageous person.

Of course, even Zhang Zhou himself could not make a conclusion on many things. However, when the Tatars themselves were frightened, it was indeed too difficult for Zhang Mao to make some achievements. The main reason was that the Tatars People will not confront him head-on.

Zhu Youtang took out another secret memorial and said, "Look, this is the memorial of Xin Bo Bo."

Zhang Zhou held the memorial in his hand, and it was Wang Shouren. written.

Zhu Youtang said, "Uncle Xinjian has ordered three thousand cavalry, all of which are elites who have experienced more than two bloody battles with the Tatars. He is going to lead his troops northwest from the Weining Sea and kill them all. Baili, and then take a detour back. In this way, no matter where the Tatars are on the border, they can only withdraw their troops obediently." Zhang Zhou said, "The plan is complete, except that it seems a bit risky. "Except, there seems to be nothing wrong with it."

"Yes." Zhu Youtang nodded, "You are still a good teacher, brave and resourceful, and you can be regarded as a fierce general of the Ming Dynasty. His courage is also what he is today. The mediocre warriors in the army cannot compare. But I am afraid that something will go wrong in this expedition."

Zhang Zhou smiled and put down the memorial after reading, "Your Majesty is still worried about the British. "Mr."

"Then let him take advantage," Zhu Youtang said, "Obviously he will lead the army to fight in the northwest, but in fact I never counted on him, I only asked him. As long as there is no trouble in the northwest, if Bo Xinjian can continue to make great achievements, then the British prince can just march to Ningxia step by step and reap the benefits, so I can’t say that I am embarrassing him."

Zhang Zhou said, "If that's the case, then it really won't be difficult for the British public."

Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "So you see, there should be some more checking and filling in the gaps. If the British public goes all the way, , if there is any deviation, some corrections are still needed, or maybe Xinjian BoIf we cannot return safely from sending troops to the grassland, do we need to put pressure on the Tatars from the side?"

Zhang Zhou said, "Your Majesty must have already made relevant plans."

"Oh, what?" I can't hide it from you. I have actually thought of a candidate for a long time. He is actually the most suitable person to command the troops in the northwest. How about you and I each write a name to prove it?" Zhu Youtang became playful.

He seemed to want to try whether he was the same as Zhang Zhou in matters such as army management and marching.

Now Zhu Youtang also wants to show his ability as a martial artist.

Zhang Zhoudao, "Please give me a pen. ”

“Whatever is given or not given, there is a pen on the table, you can use it as you like. "

Then the two of them each wrote a name on the paper. In fact, Zhang Zhou did not need to consider who was more suitable. He only needed to consider what the emperor was thinking, and what the emperor said was "who will control the northwest?" "Soldiers and Horses" clearly refers to one person.

Wang Qiong.

When the two of them spread out their names, sure enough, the names matched.

"Haha, that's what I thought. "Zhu Youtang smiled.

Zhang Zhou said, "Wang Shilang has made great achievements in the army many times. Now he will send troops from Yansui and other places to control the troops and horses of the Tatar invaders and go straight to the grassland for Xinjian Bo. It’s perfect to create opportunities in the hinterland. "

"Yes, I think so too. Zhu Youtang looked very excited, "Then I will issue an order to him to mobilize the local soldiers and horses in Yansui and send troops from Hetao and other places to prevent the Tatars from advancing or retreating in the name of patrol. As for how to fight, it depends on him." If he can win this battle with his performance, I will also remember him as a great contributor. ”

Wang Shouren has merit, and Wang Qiong has merit too.

Only Zhang Mao, who is openly regarded as the commander-in-chief of all the people in the northwest, seems to be a soy sauce.

Even Zhang Zhou felt that. , maybe the emperor really looked down on those old ministers.

When Zhang Zhou came out of the palace, there were already some snowflakes falling outside.

This was the first time since winter. Snow, although it melts when it hits the ground, can still make people feel chilly. Even Zhang Zhou can't help but want to go home, warm his wife and children, and live a simple life

But not yet. While Zhang Zhou was getting into the official sedan, Sun Shangqi came over and said something in Zhang Zhou's ear.

After that, Zhang Zhou didn't go home or go to the theater, let alone go to the government office. I went to a courtyard in the city.

The courtyard is very quiet.

The alley at the entrance is very narrow, but when you enter the courtyard, it seems to be a different world.

Before Zhang Zhou reached the main hall, Aunt Lin was already waiting respectfully. After a few steps, she greeted him with a big courtesy.

"Yes. ”

Zhang Zhou just nodded.

Then he entered the main hall.

Compared with the warmth of the Xinuang Pavilion in the palace, Zhang Zhou obviously felt a bit chilly here, as if there were no fireworks. He would feel the coldness of the stool when he sat down.

Aunt Lin said, "According to the master's instructions, I conducted several assessments for several young masters, and finally selected a few people, just waiting for you to make the final selection. If they are promoted to shopkeepers of some shops, , maybe it’s not enough, but if you just sort out general accounts or make some records, it’s not a bad idea.”

Zhang Zhou said, “Where is the person?”

"They are all waiting in the backyard." Aunt Lin said, "One of them is the daughter of the Zhao family in Yongping Prefecture. In addition to being good at arithmetic, she is also proficient in some business methods. The master may also You should have heard of the Zhao family. They are the richest family in the local area and have some connections in the court."

Zhang Zhou didn't say anything when he heard about the Zhao family.

Sun Shangqi next to him said, "My lord, this girl was originally married to the Huang family. After the case of Tongfan in Yongping Mansion, she was expelled from the house, and the Zhao family is now gone. After being convicted, she is the only one who is still staying near the capital, and the rest have been sent to Yongping Mansion and other places for transfer." Zhang Zhou said, "The origin is not important, what is important is talent and ability. Show me her previous performance."

Aunt Lin then handed something like a test paper to Zhang Zhou.

It’s a thick stack. It’s obvious that the consecutive exams are no joke. Not only do you have to organize the accounts, but you also need to know how to make a plan. You must have a reasonable understanding of some business matters. And can be a good professional manager.

This can be accomplished by an ordinary person in later generations, but in this era, it requires a woman in a boudoir to accomplish it, which is very difficult in itself.

Aunt Lin said, “Although the women selected before were all literate girls, many of them were only literate and had almost no knowledge of other things. Only a few of them could pass the first test. Most of them continued to the next few scenes, but their performances were different."

Zhang Zhoudao, "It's also true that a young lady from a wealthy family married into another wealthy family, maybe the Huang family is a future one. She was trained as the future matron of the family, so she was exposed to things that others were not exposed to. Looking at the copy she compiled, it was indeed a bit like a female head."

"The other ones. Here." Aunt Lin then handed the next few copies to Zhang Zhou.

“Don’t look at it, just call people over. I’ve asked them in person. Some people may only show their performance on paper. It’s inevitable that they will have stage fright in front of people.”

This means that there is not only a written test, but also an interview.

If any one of them fails, it doesn’t work.

"The slave family will go and invite you here." Aunt Lin immediately exited the room and went back to the inner courtyard to call a few girls who had been selected to come out to meet the real lord.

Four women.

Mr. Huang Zhao looks about twenty-eighty-nine years old, with a slightly upperThe one is about thirty-five years old, and the remaining two are younger, one looks about twenty years old, and the other one looks like a little girl, with a pair of big eyes when she enters the room. Then he peeked at Zhang Zhou.

In terms of appearance, only Huang Zhao and the last girl looked pretty good, but compared to being more stable, the other two seemed to be no less generous.

It seems that they also know that they are only one step away from reaching the final trials, and they cannot give up halfway at this time.

After all, whether you will be a female shopkeeper or a maid serving people in the future depends on your performance today.

The four people lined up in a row.

Zhang Zhou immediately started his interview.

"You must also know who I am. My surname is Zhang Mingzhou. I am from Yingtian Prefecture in the south of the Yangtze River. I have been in the capital for a few years. In addition to being an official in the capital, I also run some businesses. I was originally an official. You can't do business casually, but what I do is for the benefit of the imperial court, and it is approved by His Majesty."

Zhang Zhou also wanted to introduce himself first.

Also let them know who they are working for.

It seems that he is working for Zhang Zhou, but it can also be said that he is working for the emperor and directly becomes a member of the inner palace.

“I have a weaving business here, and I want to expand it. Currently, we don’t have enough manpower. If you have any good ideas, just talk about them in person. Regardless of the front or back, you can say whatever you think of. , you don’t need to care about what others say, or if you think someone is right, you can just add something.”

Discuss freely and don’t be bound by the situation.

The four women chose to remain silent for a while.

When facing a big shot like Zhang Zhou, they would still appear reserved, especially for such a big shot who looked approachable, which they had not expected before.

Ms. Huang Zhao spoke first and said, "I dare to ask my father-in-law how big this business will be."

"Well, it probably requires several thousand pieces of weaving every day. In fact, it's not that big." To be honest, there were prototypes in operation before. In the past, one loom required a female worker, but now one female worker can probably handle ten machines, and the efficiency is more than ten times higher than before. The business is left to you to take care of, how should you advance it?"

Huang Zhao said, "I believe that to do business, you need people, territory, and capital. One of the three is missing. No. If we want to weave thousands of pieces of cloth every day, I am afraid that the current supply of raw materials around the capital will not be enough." Zhang Zhou nodded and said, "Indeed, the entire capital can only be woven in one day. It can digest about a thousand pieces of cloth. After all, not everyone can make new clothes. Most of these are used for military supplies." Huang Zhao said, "Then why not weave cloth in the northwest? In the capital."

Aunt Lin said anxiously, "Which one should answer the adults' questions, or the adults should answer yours?"

"Don't be like this," Zhang Zhou said with a smile.Today is just a reasonable discussion, there is no need to use power to pressure others. I think you are right. It’s not that I haven’t considered it, but transporting hemp silk also requires transportation from various places. The northwest itself is also in short supply, and it is also necessary to transfer it to the capital. On the contrary, it is the water and land transportation around the capital, and more For convenience. And with me around, it's easier to control. "

Huang Zhaoshi said, "I think that as long as we control the raw materials and manage the manpower well, that's enough. As for how the cloth is weaved, I have never seen it, so it is difficult to draw a conclusion. "

Aunt Lin shook her head and said, "It's the same as not saying anything. ”

Then the young woman next to me said, “We need a lot of female workers. Can I be a female worker?”

It was obvious that female shopkeepers were being selected, but this young girl didn’t seem to have much trouble. She seems to know that she does not have any advantage in this kind of competition. She just wants to get a relatively stable job and survive.

"What do you think?" Zhang said. Zhou turned his attention to the other two women.

The older one said, "I think that as long as the adults tell me to do it, I can do it." We can do as many things as we have people and energy, and we can't force it. As for things like coming forward to communicate with people, I'm afraid I'm still not in a position to do so. ”

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, “Even if you communicate, it’s mostly with internal officials. Since you have to manage business, you can’t just do business on your own one-third of an acre, but you also have to communicate with others. "

Ms. Huang Zhao looked very positive and said, "I am willing to try. ”

“Oh, do you think you have the ability to communicate with people in the government or the middle-ranking officials in the palace?” Zhang Zhou curiously forgot about the past.

He also saw that, This Huang Zhao family seems to be eager to change her future destiny, so she is very strong in this matter.

Huang Zhao family said, "I already have a business in my family and have contacts with the local government. Although the family is now in dire straits, I think I will not lose to others. As long as others can do it, I can do it even if I risk my life. "

Aunt Lin frowned and said, "I'm not asking you to go out and fight with others, why do you have to fight so hard?" Please remember to bookmark this chapter when it is over. The latest and fastest website is free to read without anti-theft