In the Imperial Palace, in Duanjing Hall, Zhu Houzhao was sitting there sulking.
He was so angry that he refused to eat. The eunuchs came in several times to urge him, but Zhu Houzhao ignored them. In the end, a group of people could only stand and wait with dishes filled with food.
Gao Feng walked over and tried to persuade him: "Your Highness, after lunch, you have to go to Wenhua Palace to study. You can't go today. Even if His Majesty is not in the palace, the Queen is still here. The queen has sent someone over to inquire about your studies in two days."
"I am the stepmother's daughter, right?" Zhu Houzhao suddenly said.
This frightened Gao Feng and others. Gao Feng looked panicked and said: "Your Highness, be careful what you say."
Zhu Houzhao said: "You should do your duty. Is it because I can’t leave the palace and my father doesn’t take me on a tour that I’m angry here?”
A group of eunuchs looked at each other, they were all thinking, isn’t it?
Zhu Houzhao sneered: "My knowledge is not that shallow. If I go to the port with my father, it will be like putting all the eggs in one basket. I You can wait for him to come back before leaving the palace on your own." Gao Fengxin said, you are really wise.
Why does it sound so nonsense?
Zhu Houzhao slapped the table with a "pop" sound that startled the people around him.
"Isn't my anger coming out of the palace? I'm angry with Liu Jin, that bastard. He claims to be a master of my true heritage. This time he was asked to lead troops in the northwest, but he actually gave me I have lost such a big face, let’s see how I will deal with him after he comes back!” Zhu Houzhao gritted his teeth in anger.
The eunuchs behind him were a little confused.
You can’t leave the palace without being angry, but you are actually angry with Liu Jin?
How can Liu Jin be so virtuous that the prince cares about him so much? Listen...it's so enviable.
Gao Feng said: "His Royal Highness, have you received any rumors? It seems that no one has been rumored here recently. Could it be that you... heard it wrong?"
Zhu Houzhao glared at Gao Feng and said: "If I count on you people, I will close my eyes and ears from now on. You mediocre people! I already know that Liu Jin will be transferred to Huamachi." , it was clear that the Tatars were attacking Huamachi. He had more than 10,000 elite soldiers under his command, but he only sent 4,000 soldiers and horses. They were heavily besieged by the Tatars. The Tatars killed his soldiers and horses to pieces. "Keep it."
"Your Highness, you can't use it like this if you don't keep it."
"Huh, did I say it wrong? He was killed so much that he lost his armor and lost all his face! I originally expected him to perform well and let me I was in the capital and could have participated in the war with the Tatars, but he turned out to be so incompetent! If I had known earlier, I should have asked my father to find someone else to avoid embarrassment."
Zhu Houzhao was talking angrily, with an air of regret.
Gao Feng and others are also thinking, Liu Jin has taken the courage of a bear and a leopard. A regular eunuch like us, who is just a waiter, dares to command the battle on the battlefield?
This bastard doesn’t know how much he weighs, so he dares to call himself the coach. Now he knows that Tatars are not simple, right?
Let’s see if you can save your life!
Gao Feng said: "Even if Eunuch Liu made a mistake in the northwest, it should not affect your meal, Your Majesty. Your Highness, you are growing tall, so you can't do it without eating."
< p> "Can I eat it?" Zhu Houzhao said, "No, I have to do something! Later, you will bring my strategy to the people at the listening office. If they are unwilling to listen, say In your absence, I am the supervisor of the country and have the right to worry about matters in the northwest. Let him withdraw quickly and use cannons to clear the way." Gao Feng said with a look of aggrievement: "Your Highness, from the capital. Is it too late to send a message to the northwest?"Zhu Houzhao said: "Then let this bastard continue to embarrass me? Bring me the pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and go back to the East Palace. The teacher said that I have important things to do today and I don’t have time to listen to their lectures. However, I will not slack off on my homework and will make up for it later! I want to help the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty turn the tide.”
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Zhu Houzhao became a military strategist, carefully writing his marching strategy, and even kicked out the eunuchs serving around him. In name, he could not be disturbed. of his performance.
Gao Feng went in to deliver tea and was shouted at and scolded.
When Gao Feng came out, he saw Qiu Ju and others looking at him eagerly, with confusion in their eyes.
"Eunuch Gao, what happened? We don't know the situation in the court, so why did Liu Jin go to the northwest to lead troops? What does Liu Jin's victory or defeat in the northwest have to do with him?"
A group of people gathered around and asked questions.
Gao Feng said: "The British Duke was transferred back to Beijing, and the people in Huamachi, Ningxia, lost their commander. Originally, Your Majesty transferred Pingluhou, but Pingluhou failed to arrive in time due to something. Only then did Liu Jin have the opportunity to command the three armies."
Luo Xiang asked: "Pingluhou? He was the Ma Yi who was almost killed because of his conviction, but later made many military exploits under Cai Guogong's promotion. ?”
Gao Feng sighed: “If not him, who else? Although this person behaves badly, he is a good fighter. He used troops several times in the northwest, either under Cai Guogong’s dispatch or in Xinjian. Under the command of the uncle, he was able to kill the enemy bravely several times."
"Liu Jin deserved it. He dared to fight out without weighing himself."
"Yes, you deserve it!"
The group of eunuchs in the East Palace have long regarded Liu Jin as an invisible problem.
It was also because Liu Jin was so favored in the past that Zhu Houzhao regarded Liu Jin as a confidant, which also made other eunuchs envious.
"Eunuch Gao, you said that His Highness the Crown Prince wants to help Liu Jin find someone to make up for him this time. Is there still a chance?? ”
“No chance. Gao Feng said, "He will die if he loses the battle. Your Majesty will not let him go." Liu Jin usually offends a lot of people, and civil servants in the DPRK also regard him as a thorn in their side. From now on, you can just treat him like this! "
"Haha, that's a good feeling. ”
“Eunuch Gao, let’s get to work. You're here to take charge, and you can speak if anything happens. "
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Liu Jin's victory in the northwest was a happy event worthy of universal celebration for many people in the capital.
But Zhang Mao had felt that he would be implicated before, so he was also concerned about the direction of the matter.
That day, Zhang Mao sent someone out to find out the news. Zhong Decai took a few people from his house along the way. After visiting many yamen in the Dudu Mansion and even the Ministry of War, Zhong De only hurried back to report to Zhang Mao after the inquiry was complete.
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Zhang Mao saw Zhong Decai and asked anxiously: "Are the rumors true? "
Zhong Decai said: "The news we got before is true. But thinking about it, Your Majesty has not planned to vent his anger on others. I heard that even the soldiers and horses of the king's army were blocked by the Tatars. This time the Tatars are coming with great force. The situation of the war should be irreversible. "
Zhang Mao's face was neither happy nor sad, and he said coldly: "What's going on behind Liu Jing's side? ”
Zhong Decai said helplessly: “My lord, what are you still thinking about now?” After the death of Marquis Anyuan, the court did not inquire about his family's crime. It would not be that easy to convict everyone in his family. "
Zhang Mao said angrily: "Who do you think I am? I just express my condolences. ”
“Ahem. "Zhong Decai almost flashed his tongue.
He was thinking, you killed someone on the way, but you still care about his family after you come back? You still want to express condolences? Only the devil will believe you!
Zhang Mao said: "The Tatars came with cannons this time. The previous incident of Ningxia being robbed of cannons will definitely be used to make a fuss. This matter must be blamed on Liu Jing, saying that he did not supervise the battle well. If he finds someone to spread the word, he will say that I have worked hard and was very careful when he was in Huamachi. plan. "
Zhong Decai said: "Master, I'm afraid it's inappropriate to say this. Doesn't this mean you're admitting that you fell into the Tatars' trick? "
Zhang Mao said angrily: "Then the Tatars divided their forces and attacked. I led the troops without fear of the enemy, and was exhausted everywhere. Liu Jing, who stayed behind, messed up the matter! ”
“Master, is this okay?” "Zhong Decai said, "No one is saying that they will pursue us now. After all, it is the fault of the soldiers and horses left behind in Huamachi. Why not bring it on ourselves?
Zhang Mao said: "This is to be prepared. I want to let Zhang Bingkuan go. He is too eclectic in doing things. Who knows who he will target this time?" Civil servants in the DPRK will definitely target the Ministry of War. Logically speaking, Zhang Bingkuan will also be in a lot of trouble. If he wants to push backThe best way to shirk responsibility is to put the responsibility on me. ”
Zhong Decai said: “Then let’s impeach him in advance.” ”
“Are you looking for death? Zhang Mao was angry at first, and then said with a little fear in his eyes, "Why are you trying to impeach him?" He allowed the Ming Dynasty to station a large number of troops in Huamachi, and the Tatars came from Huamachi. His words could be said to obscure the saints' hearing. Isn't impeaching him the same as seeking death? "
Zhong Decai said in his heart, you are just timid and refuse to admit it.
"This time we must not let people from the cabinet or the six ministries put the blame on me. Let's see who among the officials is willing to help me speak. Give me some benefits secretly. Don't give gold or silver or other conspicuous things. You can help them publish a collection of essays, or find something suitable... In short, both They helped me speak, and I asked them to keep an eye on me. If there was any trouble among the civil servants, they would come over as soon as possible. "Zhang Mao's current state was like a disaster approaching.
Zhong Decai said: "My lord, what you asked me to do before..."
"Stop it first! Zhang Mao sighed, "What time has it been? Let's settle the matter in the northwest first." The rest, take your time. If the Tatars withdraw this time, perhaps the power structure in the Governor's Mansion will have to be reorganized. At that time, I may be responsible, or it may be an opportunity. Some things just don't change. ”
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Zhang Zhou is leaving from Binhai City to return to Beijing.
Before leaving, of course he still has to After all, the people who got together with Ning Tong were considered "newly married". When Zhang Zhou wanted to leave, Ning Tong's reaction was normal. It seemed that she was not optimistic about marriage.
The once serious Mrs. Anbian Hou took the initiative to leave the cage. Now it is just a change of cage.
"It will be the day after tomorrow, and I will probably not come over tomorrow. "Zhang Zhou said, "I am returning to Beijing with the Holy Master. In addition, if Concubine Xian stays here, although you no longer have the responsibility of taking care of her, you can still see her and have daily conversations. But don't go too often. "
Ning Tong didn't say anything and silently poured tea for Zhang Zhou.
"I have seen theaters and everything, what do you plan to run? "Zhang Zhou asked.
"Just the theater. Ning Tong said, "I heard that the master has some good actors in the theater in the capital, and some of them are from foreign countries. Why not send them here?" "
Zhang Zhou smiled and did not explain much.
Ning Tong said: "The master has long regarded them as his own, and some of them may be his foils. "
Zhang Zhou said: "This is not what you should say. "
No matter who he is or what he says, it is obvious that Ning Tong still cannot fully understand his position.
"Is the war in the northwest settled? Will the master go to the northwest to lead troops? Ning Tong asked.
Zhang Zhou said: "Don't worry, the war in the northwest will not extend to the surroundings of the capital. The result will be in the next few days." The purpose of the Tatar invasion, for the purpose of plundering, and the purpose of our border army officers is also to block their retreat. However, until now, there are still some obstacles, but everything is within control. "
Ning Tong nodded and said: "I also care about you. ”
“It’s better to care more about yourself. "Zhang Zhou said, "When I go back this time, I may not be able to come back next time. In a few days, someone will send you to Beijing to clean up the business there. I'll see you then. "
There is no need for Ning Tong to enter Zhang's house, but the two cannot be separated for a long time.
Ning Tong nodded to show his understanding.
"I still have some I want to tell you to clean up the table first. You have to talk a lot and write it all down. My wife, you are the only one who comes out to do things. There are some things that I wouldn’t worry about leaving to others, so I’d better leave them to you. ”
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In Lin Han’s house in the capital.
Shen Lu came to visit in person. As soon as he saw Lin Han, Han then mysteriously pulled Lin Han into the study and asked, "Mr. Lin, have you heard about it? The Northwest may experience a defeat.
Lin Han said: "So what?" Do you have anyone in the northwest? "
Shen Lu shook his head and said: "I am not a person, but I just want to ask, will this matter have any impact on Cai Guogong? "
"What is the relationship between Cai Guogong and you? "Lin Han frowned.
In Lin Han's opinion, Shen Lu was making a fuss.
In the northwest war, what does it have to do with you as a general envoy? It looks like a Tatar. When the Tatars arrived at the foot of the capital, they were all worried.
Shen Lu said: "Mr. Lin doesn't know something. In fact, I don't have much ability in Beijing. All I do is run errands. Send a message. Even slight changes in the interpersonal relationship pattern in this capital have a great impact on me. In the past few years, Northwest has been winning almost all battles. Suddenly a defeat occurs. I don’t know how many people will lose their jobs, and I don’t know how many people will be held accountable. This makes me feel terrified. "
Lin Han said coldly: "Your relationship seems to have never been with the Ministry of War, right? "
The implication is that you are a foreign relative, and it doesn't make much sense to you to care about the overall changes in the DPRK.
Shen Lu said: "It's because many upstarts want to come to my side. Relationships, only when you eat well can you run smoothly. Mr. Lin, I told you before that the person who wants to marry you is in the northwest... The relationship network in this capital cannot be explained clearly in a few sentences. "Recent transcoding has been serious, which makes us more motivated and updates faster. Please use your little hands to exit the reading mode. Thank you