Preliminary exploration has been completed for the railway from Yongping Port to the capital, and a foundation laying ceremony will be held at the end of the year.
Construction will officially start in the spring of next year. In this winter, even if the temperature is still very low, some preliminary preparations will be completed. This section of the road is considered flat, but bridges still need to be built, and there are certain limitations. altitude difference.
Zhang Zhou wanted to go to Yongping Mansion in person to complete some initial steps. On this day, he also went to the palace to say goodbye to Zhu Youtang.
"Bingkuan, I didn't expect you to leave again so soon." Zhu Youtang was obviously a little reluctant to leave, and said with emotion, "You came back and I didn't let you have any leisure time. I'm seeing a doctor and I'm busy with court affairs. This time I go to Yongping Mansion, and you will have a lot to do."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "This is what I should do."
Zhu Youtang smiled and sighed, "But you have to go there to celebrate Mao Ren and Zhijie. There is also a memorial sent back by Tang Yin from North Korea. Take a look. There is also a preparation. If you need to mobilize troops, You can dispatch the soldiers and horses in Jizhen and Liaodong as you wish."
As he spoke, Zhu Youtang gestured to Chen Kuan behind him, and Chen Kuan then handed over Tang Yin's memorial to Zhang Zhou.
In Zhang Zhou's view, this "junior brother" from the same sect had not appeared in his field of vision for a long time. Tang Yin was not the kind of conscientious official. Every time he gave this old boy a problem, he would Leaving it to dry in the sun seemed to Zhang Zhou to be a way of training.
When I opened the letter, I realized that Tang Yin's life in North Korea was not easy either.
Obviously he was ordered to stir up the troubled waters, but North Korea respected the Ming envoys very much, especially the current King of North Korea, Li Yi, who simply regarded Tang Yin as his ancestor. Tang Yin wanted to take action. I don’t even know how to start beating someone.
It's a bit like learning from unknown sources.
So Tang Yin's strategy was to ask the court to give him new instructions, or to return to the Ming Dynasty as soon as possible.
When he was the right minister of the Ministry of Industry, he was assigned to be the admiral of Yizhou Shanchang, but he was assigned as an envoy. He had been there for half a year, and it seemed that the court had forgotten about him, which made Tang Yin special. anxiety.
This is being exiled
Zhang Zhou said, "The war in the grassland has come to an end, and the Liaodong Ping Jurchens have also made considerable progress, but North Korea still stands still. This is disrespectful to the suzerain country. , I think your Majesty should issue an order to reprimand and impose some punishments."
"Haha." Zhu Youtang said with a smile, "It goes as you said, but after all, Tang Yin doesn't have many people in North Korea. If North Korea doesn't agree, I'm afraid it will bring trouble to him. After all, Tang Yin is still your sect." Zhang Zhouyizheng said, "Just because he is my sect, we can't relax our requirements on him. , I think he should be beaten more, and I believe that there are many nobles and nobles in North Korea who are completely on the side of the Ming Dynasty. If a little country leader who is only twelve or thirteen years old does not do well, he will be killed at any time. It’s not a bad idea to depose him and replace him with a new one.”
“Okay.” Zhu Youtang seemed very happy.He likes to attack these vassal states. In the past, he didn't have much chance, or he couldn't care about it. Now that he has a rare opportunity, he, the co-owner of the world, still has to show his majesty and momentum.
"I will issue an order to ask Tang Yin to give some advice to the little North Korean leader. If possible, let him pay tribute again. You can also give some advice personally." Zhu Youtang said. .
Zhang Zhou cupped his hands in salute and said, "I accept your order."
When Zhang Zhou left the palace, he was directly accompanied by Chen Kuan, the eunuch who held the seal of the Supervisor of Ceremonies.
Chen Kuan was also very complimentary to Zhang Zhou. After coming out, he told how the emperor was overjoyed because he knew he was going to enter the palace today. He also said that the emperor originally planned to visit Yongping Mansion, but Because my body had not fully recovered, I gave up the idea.
"This will trouble Duke Cai Guo, which is equivalent to traveling on behalf of the emperor. Talented people like you are really indispensable everywhere. After you leave, things in the capital will also be a headache." Chen Kuan's words , seems to mean something else.
Zhang Zhou curiously asked, "What does Eunuch Chen mean by this? Is there anything that is troubling you?"
Chen Kuan pretended not to say anything. Under Zhang Zhou's questioning, he Cai Youyou said, "There are quite a lot of things, which are backlogged at the end of the year, but the most difficult one is Mr. Xie Ge's case. Your Majesty has drafted a sentence of exile and may also be sent to Yongping Mansion."
< p>Zhang Zhou couldn't help but chuckle inwardly after hearing this.Let me ask you to thank me for always going against me. Now you are being punished.
Don’t you like to stand up for the cabinet? Now you will be regarded as a guilty minister, and even If you want to be assigned to "guard the border" in Yongping Mansion, you are actually going to help me. Even if you want to return to your hometown and spend your old age in peace, you have no chance, so I ask you what you think in your heart.
Zhang Zhou said, "Your Majesty has never said a word to me about such a major matter, and I can't add any opinions casually."
Chen Kuan said with a hint of anticipation in his eyes, "Then Duke Cai Guo In your opinion, how the case of Mr. Xie Ge should be decided should be treated as a private discussion. This case should not be intervened by our family. However, His Majesty is also hesitant in handling this matter. We cannot say that. Listen, in fact, as long as you say a word, your majesty will accept whether Xie Ge always gives a heavy sentence or a light sentence. We also want to follow your majesty and your wishes." Zhang Zhouxin said, take it for granted. If you don't come out, you are trying to figure out the holy will, and you want me to speak for Xie Qian
As colleagues, and they are all ministers of the DPRK, we will not harm each other. We must stay. Let's build up our own good reputation
After all, even if Xie Qian is not convicted, he will be sent back to his hometown. Logically speaking, the grudge between the two can be settled. He, Zhang Zhou, can definitely speak for Xie Qian. Make good friends.
But Zhang Zhou didn’t think much about it.
"Eunuch Chen, I dare to ask, if it is not Mr. Xie Ge, but someone else who does the same thing as Mr. Xie Ge, does it violate the king's law?" Zhang Zhou asked.
Chen Kuan was startled, then shook his head and said, "It's hard to say, it's official.It's not a matter of whether it's illegal. "
Zhang Zhou said, "I'm talking about forming a party. "
Chen Kuan took a breath, but nodded quickly and said, "It is natural that the law does not allow parties to agree with each other and oppose differences. ”
Zhang Zhou nodded and said, “I think so too. If Mr. Xie Ge just submitted a memorial to impeach someone, even if it is biased, His Majesty may not delve into it, but if it involves such things as Eunuch Chen said that if the parties are united and opposed, then this is a serious matter. Regarding matters related to the king's law, I am not in the Ministry of Punishment and I am not in Dali Temple, so naturally it is difficult for me to interfere. ”
Chen Kuan understood as soon as he heard this that Zhang Zhou did not intend to plead for Xie Qian, and even wanted to add insult to injury.
Although Chen Kuan had expected it, he I still didn’t expect Zhang Zhou to be so decisive.
Chen Kuandao said, “Our family also heard that Mr. Liu Ge and Mr. Li Ge wanted to ease the relationship with the Ministry of War, and they also asked Mr. Cheng Ge. As a lobbyist."
As soon as he said this, he was interrupted by Zhang Zhou.
"Eunuch Chen, don't mention these words. If you talk about something in private, even Whoever is a lobbyist for whom does not mean disregarding the laws of the court. Although I have only been in the court for a few years, I understand the rules. Bachelor Cheng has been here several times before, but what I discussed was all state affairs, even if Occasionally mentioning Mr. Xie Ge's case was done in moderation. ”
Zhang Zhou will not admit that there is any deal behind the scenes.
He doesn’t even intend to make a deal.
Liu Jian and Li Dongyang let him make any terms
We are already incompatible with each other, what conditions should I tell you?
Besides, is Xie Qian’s matter the result of interference from others? What does it have to do with Zhang Zhou and me? It's reasonable not to come forward. It depends on the emperor's decision. I have to come forward to intercede, show my magnanimity, and make me suffer. This is what you want to see
Idiot's dream. /p>
Chen Kuan obviously wanted to help Xie Qian. He was the second lobbyist besides Cheng Minzheng, and with his own status, he should be able to influence Zhang Zhou's tough attitude. He said, "Mr. Cai Guo, I would like to advise you that in the future you will still raise your head but not your lower head in court, so it is better not to do things to perfection. Several bachelors also have attitudes. "
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "I just happened to leave the capital, so I didn't care about these things. Maybe by the time I come back in the spring, everything will be over. There is no other way. It is related to the disputes in the court. Although it is not me who is being impeached by Mr. Xie Ge, I still have to avoid suspicion. It's so annoying that I can only find some peace and quiet. "
Having said this, Zhang Zhou bowed his hands politely and said, "The palace gate has arrived. Eunuch Chen, you don't have to see me off. I'll just go out on my own. I'll see you again when I get the chance to return to Beijing. ”
Chen Kuan also quickly returned the courtesy and said, “Waiting for the good news.” ”
When Chen Kuan sent Zhang Zhou away, Chen Kuan’s expression immediately became very angry.
Usually he had to pretend to be a grandson in front of the emperor and Zhang Zhou, but after all, he was He has a temper, he is now the internal minister after all, but he has trouble in the face of Zhang Zhou's strength.He couldn't lift his head, which made him extremely depressed.
When Chen Kuan returned to the Li Supervisory Room, he was told by Wei Bin that Liu Wentai had been here. Only then did Chen Kuan remember that he had made an appointment with Liu Wentai to discuss dealing with Ning Tong.
"Why?" Wei Bin didn't know that Chen Kuan wanted to speak out for Xie Qian.
Chen Kuan now seems to regard Wei Bin as a helper, but in fact, he still does not regard Wei Bin as one of his own. Xiao Jing skipped him when choosing his successor and Chen Kuan chose Wei Bin. Chen Kuan would also hold a grudge if it happened.
Chen Kuandao said, "It's okay, it's just that Duke Cai Guo is leaving Beijing."
"Why are you leaving again this time?" Wei Bin asked hurriedly.
The news came so suddenly that Wei Bin could not even imagine what Zhang Zhou could do now that he was out of the capital. A minister of the Ministry of War would not stay in the capital all the time, nor go to the northwest to guard the border, nor lead troops to fight. Just running back and forth like this, there are so many things waiting for Zhang Zhou to go out of the capital to do
Chen Kuan waved his hand and said, "This is a secret of the court and cannot be told to outsiders."
Wei Bin also heard that he didn't regard him as one of his own.
Chen Kuandao said, "The backlog of memorials needs to be reviewed before the end of the year. Your Majesty may have to review them again, pick out the less important ones, and send them out first."
"Pick them out." It's not important." Wei Bin didn't seem to understand for a moment.
In the past, the emperor picked the important ones for reading, but now he picks the unimportant ones and executes them first. It seems that Mr. Chen is also very uneasy about his duties as chief ceremonial supervisor, probably because he is afraid that the emperor will catch them. Let’s take advantage of the situation.
Chen Kuan looked impatient and said, "Don't you understand this? If you can suppress it, it means that His Majesty attaches great importance to it. Do you think that in our position, you can make the decision in everything? Now we not only have the cabinet." People in the department are staring at me, and even people at the upper level are staring at me, not to mention Cai Guogong. I used to be considered a first-class person, but now I am considered a first-class person. Can you tell clearly?"
Wei Bin hurriedly said in a submissive tone, "Yes, calm down, let's do it now. Recently, it is also time to find more people from the study room to help, otherwise the errands will not be done."
Chen Kuandao said, "It's your business to ask for help. The Chief Li's Study Room is something you can rely on. You don't have to discuss everything with our family. In fact, even if our family leaves, it doesn't matter who will take over." It's not up to our family to decide."
"This"
Wei Bin heard that Chen Kuan was provoked by someone. He was like a hedgehog with thorns all over his body. He bites people he sees.
Wei Bin could only be sensible and stop interfering and watched Chen Kuan leave.
Inside the hospital.
Chen Kuan went inside on the pretext of asking about Empress Dowager Zhou’s prescription. Without looking for anyone else, he looked for Liu Wentai, the court judge on duty. The two of them went inside, and Liu Wentai personally served the tea. Offer it.
"Father, what happened? There has been no news for several days. I heard that no one was sent to Dongchang. Is this possible?" Liu Wentai was very nervous.
Suppressing Ning Tong, although neverChen Kuan's point of view was to cater to Queen Zhang, but in fact, the people whose interests were most directly linked were the people from Taiyuan Hospital.
Chen Kuan said while sipping the tea, "The tea is too hard."
"What?" Liu Wentai didn't understand for a moment.
Chen Kuandao said, "It may be that the water is too hard. How can you make tea with this water?"
Liu Wentai said hurriedly, "I will go and change the tea water."
< p> "No need, we are not here to drink tea." Chen Kuan put down the tea bowl and said with a menacing attitude, "Do you think people in Dongchang don't need to avoid suspicion? Cai Guogong is in the capital now, and Ning Ning Female officer, our family has asked someone to call her the former wife of Anbian Hou, but in fact, she is also the confidante of Cai Guogong.""My confidante, you are not joking, are you Anbian Hou. The wife who has been kicked out of the house is actually Cai Guogong's confidante."
Liu Wentai wanted to laugh when he heard this, and almost didn't laugh out loud.
In his opinion, it is true that Zhang Zhou and Zhu Feng wear the same pair of trousers, but Ning Tong is not just Zhu Feng’s concubine, she was once Zhu Feng’s wife, how could she be a beauty? Where is your confidant?
Chen Kuan said coldly, "Is it true or false? How can we find the time to find out clearly? This is to tell you, if Mr. Cai Guo is in Beijing, who do you think would dare to offend that Ning official?" But Cai Guogong may leave Beijing tomorrow, and he may not be able to come back for a month or two. ""Leaving again" Liu Wentai was a little confused for a while.
Chen Kuandao said, "How much effort has your Imperial Hospital made in the recent recovery of His Majesty's dragon body?"
"Not much effort has been made. Isn't Cai Guogong in charge of it?" Liu Wentai was also very happy. Frustrated.
They dare to take action against Ning Tong, but they cannot afford to offend Zhang Zhou.
Chen Kuan said coldly, "Don't be too anxious about things, not to mention that this matter can easily fall into the hands of Cai Guogong. If you still want to eat and breathe with your head on your neck, hold back first. Otherwise"< /p>
Liu Wentai said, "It's not that serious."
Chen Kuan said, "Li Zhang has been on new errands recently, or if he leaves Beijing this time, he will go with him and wait for him to leave. Dongchang may be about to change hands. By then the Taiyuan Hospital will do some personnel work, and someone will be able to see it." Please remember to bookmark this chapter after the end, the latest and fastest website without anti-theft and free reading