Chapter 637: Incompetent Fury

Hua Ma Po.

For several days, Zhang Mao sent people outside the border to inquire about news. He wanted to know whether his son had won or lost the battle, but Zhang Rui and Ma Yi did not go south at all. , Zhang Mao couldn't get any more information here despite all his efforts.

Until the official document about the victory was sent to him from Yansui.

Zhong Decai and Liu Jing each stood beside him. The three of them seemed to appreciate the successful official document together, with different expressions on their faces.

Zhang Mao looked confused.

Zhong Decai had a look of joy on his face, as if he was about to flatter him.

As for Liu Jing, it was as if he had eaten bitter melon. He was so shocked by what happened in front of him that he couldn't even say a word for a long time.

"My lord, I am very happy to congratulate you. My young lord, he has not lived up to the expectations of the public. This is a show of prestige for the British government. After this battle, the position of the British government in the Governor's Mansion will be more stable. In the future, others will You will definitely feel that the Ming Dynasty has lost no one, and it is indispensable for the British government."

As a guest of the court, Zhong Decai also had advisory duties to Zhang Rui. He instinctively felt that he also contributed to this victory.

Liu Jing glanced at Zhong Decai and couldn't help but frown. He couldn't help but wonder why this guy was so shameless

Zhang Maoze asked directly, "Is it because Cai Guogong and Xin Xin Bo are indispensable? I, the British public servant, are indispensable. I understand what you said, but do you have to think through it before speaking?"

Zhong Decai looked slightly embarrassed and said, "My lord, this is good news. There is a person from the British government. No matter how powerful Cai Guogong and Xin Xinbo are, who asked them to lead the troops to win the war is not personally involved. Your beloved son is there."

"But"

Zhang Mao is really a bit hard to talk about.

Liu Jing said for Zhang Mao, "This British prince has just finished impeaching Ma Yi and Wang Shouren, and the other Ma Yi led his troops to victory. What does this make His Majesty think, and what does it make the ministers in the DPRK feel?" ”

Zhong Decai said, “My father-in-law has worked so hard on the border wars of the Ming Dynasty, all to inspire Commander Ma. Besides, if my father-in-law doesn’t trust Ma Yi at all, he will send his beloved son to fight with him.” "You," Liu Jing, was even more speechless towards Zhong Decai.

Your change of thinking can be said to be straight up and down, leaving no room for turning.

Zhang Mao picked up the official letter of victory and muttered, "Why do you not believe me in killing and capturing Tatars Guo Wan? Could it be that Ma Yi knew that I was involved in his involvement, and he deliberately lied about the military situation?" Waiting for me to take credit, he will reveal it and make me feel embarrassed."

"No way. He doesn't have the guts." Zhong Decai smiled.

The British public is also a bit unfounded at the moment.

Liu Jingdao, "Master, we have to be on guard. This official document was sent from Yansui. You previously sent a letter to Wang Zhitai asking him to cooperate with you, but now he That's it for youA copy, who knows whether it is true or not? As you can see below, you have been pretending to be deaf and dumb recently, pretending that you don’t know about this. Just wait for His Majesty's decree to discuss it. "

Zhang Mao frowned and looked at Liu Jingdao, "You mean, when you impeach others, I rush forward. Now it’s time to take credit and be rewarded, so what do you think of letting me stand up and become a tortoise?”

“This” Liu Jing didn’t know how to continue.

Zhong Decai hurriedly persuaded. "My lord, I need to quickly explain to your majesty and the court that the previous participation in the impeachment was just to cooperate with General Ma and the young lord to send troops to paralyze the Tatars. There is also your encouragement to the two of them, and you should also send troops out to patrol a few more times, pretending that we are here to clean up the battlefield. ”

Zhang Mao said, “I know what you mean. Now I have to pretend that I am foresight.” But you are a virtuous man. Your Majesty is not stupid. No matter how much I explain, I may still be just a clown to Your Majesty. ”

“Haha. Liu Jing smiled bitterly and said to himself, you still know that you are a clown.

Zhang Mao glared at Liu Jing again and said, "I'm afraid we are all clowns. Who told me that I want to fight with Ma Yi?" To clear up the relationship."

Liu Jing instantly withered again.

This is a sign of flattery, and flattering has hit a hornet's nest.

"If Your Majesty pursues me, look at me Don't expose those who like to gossip, let him plow the fields in Hetao. I worked hard to cultivate a son, and almost died. I finally achieved what I am now, but I almost ruined it by me personally. I am now Can you still believe those ignorant and ignorant people?" Zhang Mao seemed to be angry.

The words were harsh, but there was no anger on his face.

Because he and Zhong De just wanted to They all feel that it was their son who led the army to victory, so even if the father made a "small mistake", it should not affect the family's reputation and status

There is no fault, and What a credit.

Liu Jing was a little unable to stand when he was scolded at the side. He hurriedly explained, "I was just assessing the situation. Who would have thought that he would be like this?"

"You fucking have no vision. Not only do you have no vision, you also haven't measured how Zhu Dongyang collapsed without you behind his back. You pushed him into the mud, and you wanted to push my head into the mud." Fortunately, my son is doing his best."

Zhang Mao pretended to grit his teeth.

Liu Jing quickly explained, "Master, I have all good intentions. From the beginning to the end, I have harmed you. What do you mean? The previous impeachment of Ma Yi was also to allow you to have a degree of advance and retreat. If you get the news of the defeat now, you will be able to stand still. No matter if you win now, you can still enjoy the glory now, can't you?"

Zhang Mao didn't respond for a while.

Zhong Decai also hurriedly spoke up and said, "My lord, actually, the Marquis is right. . You just bought peace of mind before, but now even if the scene is not pretty, you are still invincible. Mr. Hou, he has always done his best for you.. "

Liu Jing originally thought that Zhong De would add insult to injury, but he was a little moved when he heard this.

It seems that this friend can be made.

Zhang Mao said" If you are still interested in discussing this here, send someone to ask what is going on. Even if we win the battle, then my son should come back. Could it be that he flew away and told me out of thin air that if he won the battle, he should also let me go? Let me see my son."

Zhong Decai said, "Master, don't be anxious, I will find someone to ask. But now I don’t know what Wang Zitai means. How about you?"

"Okay, I will write to him again and explain that I have foresight and guard the Huama Pond in order to prevent the Tatars from invading the country and to protect my son. He Ma Yi leads the troops to victory and pave the way. Fortunately, I am not Zhu Dongyang. Zhu Dongyang’s family has an unsatisfactory son. I have a good son and a good grandson here."

When Zhang Mao mentioned this, he felt Very relieved.

Liu Jingdao: "My lord, you are also immortal. "

"Humph"

Zhang Mao glanced at Liu Jing and said, "I don't know who it is. I thought I was a sick cat who sent troops." Tomorrow is not right. Today, I have ordered all the generals and went out with me for a walk. I can also fight on the battlefield. ”

To pretend to be a tiger, you need to pretend to be a tiger.

Zhang Maoming knows that he is not the material to lead the army, but now with the news of his son’s victory hanging over his head, he, as a father, seems to be unwilling to do so. Falling behind.

Liu Jingdao, "Master, if you want, please tell your family in Jingzhong and send some gifts to Duke Cai to thank him for helping you support your son."

"Wait. "

Zhang Mao raised his hand to interrupt Liu Jing's words, frowned and said, "Why do I feel that this matter looks familiar? Did you also give him the same advice when Zhu Dongyang was about to be in trouble?"

"This"

When Liu Jing thought about it, it seemed that this was really the case.

It was customary for Wu Xun to curry favor with the powerful in the court.

And the most powerful dignitary in the Ming Dynasty is Zhang Zhou. Is it wrong to flatter Zhang Zhou? It is totally reasonable and reasonable.

Zhong Decai said hurriedly, "My lord, I feel that Hou is wrong." I am also thinking about you. Previously, Bao Guo Gong failed to do this well, which led to the ruin of the family. If he had established a good relationship with Cai Guo Gong in time, he would have ended up in this situation today."

"I was asked to make a dispute with Zhang Bingkuan before. To clear up the relationship, am I just a wallflower now? I am facing the civil servants today and Zhang Bingkuan tomorrow." Zhang Mao was also very depressed.

When he impeached Ma Yi before, he was prepared to go with him. Zhang Zhou fought to the end.

Because it involved control of the Beijing camp, he felt that he and Zhang Zhou were already at odds.

But he turned around.

It seems that he has received Zhang Zhou's favor and has to stand on the same front.

Zhong Decai said, "My lord, what's the use of face?Cai Guogong is now at the peak of his power. Even if your son and Ma Yi lead the troops to victory, Your Majesty will attribute most of the credit to Cai Guogong. None of the people promoted by Cai Guogong can stand alone against Cai Guogong. It is really unwise."

Liu Jingdao, "Mr. Zhong is right. ”

“You all have a point. I’m just a clown. Go ahead and write letters to the capital. If you send gifts, just give them gifts. At worst, you will lose the entire British government and the capital camp. Send them all.” Should I also give him my life?"

Zhang Mao still seems a bit tough in his attitude towards Zhang Zhou.

After all, It's a matter of trade-offs. Even though his son has already won, he still wants to curry favor with Zhang Zhou. Zhang Mao will feel unwilling to do so if he thinks about it.

But he is actually wise in his heart and knows how to follow Zhang Zhou. There was no benefit to Zhou Zuo, and the situation in front of him forced him to curry favor with Zhang Zhou.

The inner hope and the actual situation were two different things, which made him helpless and furious.

Liu Jing smiled and said, "When giving gifts, you have to be sincere. I also have a little granddaughter who is also pretty, so I plan to give it to him as a girl or something." ”

“Your granddaughter is pretty, huh?” Zhang Mao looked disdainful.

It’s like saying, look at your face, you can give birth to a good-looking granddaughter

Liu Jing smiled and said, "I can't resist my son's good taste and my wife's beauty. Now, ahem, let’s not talk anymore. I have to write a letter to the capital as soon as possible, and at the same time, I have to tell the Queen Mother the good news. By the way, sir, let’s see how our group of people can achieve victory.”

“What did you say?” Zhang Mao frowned and looked at Liu Jing.

There is nothing going on here, and you actually Asking me to report victory is not deceiving the emperor or the government.

Liu Jingdao: "We send out troops, but we can't gain nothing. Let's clean up the battlefield, capture some herdsmen, and then offer sacrifices or do something else." of. It would be good to get in touch with the young master quickly and ask him to bring back a few more heads. ”

Zhang Mao blinked, he seemed to understand what Liu Jing meant.

My son has already made great achievements, and I can’t look too cowardly.

Zhong Decai also said, "Since the Tatars have lost the battle, they will definitely not dare to fight us head-on. Within a few hundred miles to the north, It is estimated that there is no trace of the Tatars, and it is not easy to catch the Tatars, but it is still feasible to write something about the border issues. The best thing is to arrest a few people."

I just barely said the words "kill good people and take credit for their merits."

Zhang Mao said rather embarrassedly, "I can't do that kind of thing." It's a shameless thing. Let's go out and take a look first. Maybe the Tatars are waiting for me to lead my troops to attack them. What's going on? Why doesn't anyone give me a sure idea? It's hard for me. ”

Ministry of Punishment.

Wang Shi, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, met with Cheng Minzheng who came to inquire about the case.

At this meeting, Li Dongyang and LiuJiandu knew that avoiding suspicion was a matter of life and death for Xie Qian, and Cheng Minzheng was also entrusted by Li Dongyang.

Wang Shi said in a low mood, "Mr. Cheng Ge, it's not that I'm unwilling to help, but this case is really of great importance. The Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple have both sent people there. According to the Jin Yiwei side, this is His Majesty personally intervened in the case. What he said before was that Mr. Xie Ge could just resign and return to his hometown, and he could even live out his old age in peace. But now it may be necessary to investigate the case. One person can take charge of the matter without involving the clan members. . But if the trouble goes badly, I’m afraid it will be impossible for anyone in the Xie family to want to be an official in the future."

Cheng Minzheng also seemed very emotional and said, "No matter what Yu Qiao does, there is no malice." , It just seems inappropriate in the way we handle things."

Wang Shi said, "You really think so."

In Wang Shi's opinion, you Cheng Minzheng should not stand. Are you on the opposite side of Xie Qian?

We can all see that after you joined the cabinet, the cabinet's iron triangle did not treat you as a human being. You are still speaking for Xie Qian like this

Cheng Minzheng sighed, "Actually, I also know how to resolve this matter. As long as Zhang Budang comes forward and says a few words, His Majesty may be given a lighter sentence."

"Yes." Wang Shi also nodded, "It's not that this is the only way. You can find more people to jointly sign the memorial and intercede for Mr. Don't do this."

Cheng Minzheng's attitude suddenly became very tough and said, "Your Majesty is already angry. If people from the court join forces to intercede again, it will be clear that they are against Your Majesty and they still join forces. If His Majesty can't go down the stairs, then Yu Qiao's situation will be better. Now even the cabinet has begun to be indifferent to this matter, just to make the big thing trivial, and now they are afraid that some people will come out to be smart."

Said. , Cheng Minzheng stood up and was about to leave.

"Mr. Cheng Ge, you have to leave." Wang Shi seemed to have other things to say.

"I won't stay any longer," Cheng Minzheng said. "I haven't seen Zhang Budang recently. If I have free time, I plan to go and sit with him. I can't help him either." I will stand by and watch, but I am afraid that I am too weak. Now everyone wants to avoid suspicion. I am afraid that I am the only one who can run back and forth without this old face." Please remember to bookmark this chapter when it is over. The latest and fastest website is free to read without anti-theft