Yang Peng took Wang Shi to visit Zhang Zhou's house because he knew that Zhang Zhou was not at his home in the north of the city that day, but at his "old house" in the east of the city, one street away from the old house to be precise. In the separate "laboratory", it was the best time for him to visit.
He led people to the door, and the guard in Jinyi who guarded the door recognized him.
But before he could go in, he heard a muffled "bang" sound coming from inside, and then a burst of smoke rose into the sky. Yang Peng looked at it for a long time, and seemed to have forgotten that he was going in. .
Wang Shi asked: "Eunuch Yang, are you looking for someone to go in and communicate?"
"Yes." Yang Peng said, "When you come to Mr. Zhang's house, how can you not communicate first?" Could you please go in and pass the message?”
After a while, someone came out. It was none other than Wang Mingshan, Wang Shi’s daughter. At this time, Wang Mingshan was wearing the official uniform of the Qianhu Guards. He held the sword in his hand, then clasped his fists and saluted and said: "Please come in."
Yang Peng smiled and said: "The tiger in the general's door, no, it is the tiger in the general's door and the girl."
Wang Shi didn't know what to say.
Now he is in Jinyiwei, the governor of Fusi Town in Beizhen. Although he has no experience and always follows the rules, he is actually not familiar with the affairs of Jinyiwei. He is just like a puppet boss, but who told him to "background" What about "strong"?
He is about to be promoted to the commander of the Imperial Guard, and all this happened because his daughter entered the Zhang Mansion.
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In the yard.
Zhang Zhou was wearing a heavy leather coat, as if he was wearing a shell. He stood there and looked at Yang Peng who came in, and then took off his goggles.
"Sir, what are you doing?" Yang Peng asked politely but awkwardly.
Zhang Zhou sighed: "We just did the experiment and something went wrong, but it's nothing."
As he said that, Zhang Zhou asked the people next to him to help him put on the leather jacket that looked like an apron. He took it over, and then someone asked to fetch water. Yang Peng was very attentive and went to pick it up.
Zhang Zhou said: "Don't bother me, Eunuch Yang. I'm covered in chemicals. I need to clean it up later. My father-in-law is not used to this kind of scene. Let's find a simple place to talk. Let's talk in the pavilion."
With that said, the two of them arrived at the pavilion.
"What are chemicals?" Yang Peng walked over and was about to sit down, but couldn't help but ask.
Zhang Zhou said: "Roughly speaking, they are some highly corrosive things, or they can react when put together. They are not good for human skin and eyes. Even if the gas is inhaled, it will It may be toxic."
"Huh?" Yang Peng was shocked after hearing this.
He originally thought that Zhang Zhou was studying something profound. When he heard this, he thought to himself, how could this be like studying poison?
Wang Shi, who was standing next to him, asked: "Are you making alchemy?"
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Wang Qianshi was joking. I am not refining alchemy, but there are some things that are similar to alchemy." There are different approaches but similar resultsWonderful, in fact, alchemists occasionally study these things. Just like gunpowder and other substances, they were all studied in this way.
Yang Peng said: "No wonder you can develop the mighty cannon and the powerful gunpowder. Is it true that you also like alchemy?" That's also true. It's nothing surprising for an outsider like you to study. "
Zhang Zhou pointed to the seat beside him and said, "Wang Qianshi, please sit down. ”
Wang Shi looked at the daughter standing behind Zhang Zhou. Although the two were father and daughter, the old Wang family’s family tradition was different from other families. He had little education for Wang Mingshan, so that the father and daughter The two of them would look very different if they stood together.
He said: "No need, just stand in humble positions. "
Wang Mingshan didn't think anything of it. She didn't even think there was anything wrong with her father standing face to face like this. Anyway, for her, all the emotions and desires in the world were a burden. Following Zhang Where is Zhou, as long as Zhang Zhou is doing things, her mind is empty and her mind is wandering, it is more comfortable and comfortable.
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Zhang Zhou and Yang Peng sat across the table, and Yang Peng immediately explained his intention.
"Two days later, there will be a court meeting. Your Majesty has already said hello in advance that Bachelor Wang will join the cabinet. He is the elder of the pavilion and ranks fourth. There is also Lin Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites who wants to move to the Shangshu of the Ministry of Personnel..."
"Oh, I have also heard about this. Does Eunuch Yang think there is something wrong? "
"Don't dare. "
Yang Peng said hurriedly, "I just feel that the capital is too calm. ”
Zhang Zhou asked: “Calm weather means peace and quiet, isn’t it great? "
Yang Peng said: "Actually, there is an undercurrent. As far as our family knows, many people are currently eyeing one position, which is the military affairs officer of the Yansui, Gansu and other departments, that is, the trilateral military affairs officer. , isn't that right? The Wang Junmen will be transferred back to the capital. Let's not say where he will perform his duties. Let's just say that these three military affairs are beyond the control of ordinary people. "
"Oh. "Zhang Zhou nodded, "Yes. Could it be that Eunuch Yang has some good candidates that he would like to mention to me? ”
Yang Peng was startled.
Is Zhang Zhou so direct now? Do you want me to recommend candidates?
But he immediately felt that this was probably It's not a nice thing to say, it may be an irony, probably to tell him not to talk nonsense.
Yang Peng said: "I would like to ask, sir, who is the person you like? Of course, everyone in the court now knows that you are not very likely to involve your personal opinions in the arrangement of such important positions, especially in your Majesty."
Zhang Zhou nodded and said: "The Ministry of War Minister, if you can't give your Majesty any advice on this matter, that's really... wrong. In fact, I have recommended several candidates. I won’t say who they are, but they still have to be recommended. "
Yang Peng asked: "So, the trilateral system needs to be decided at the court meeting? ”
“Yeah. "openZhou Dao said, "Isn't it supposed to be like this?"
Yang Peng asked: "Then will Mr. recommend anyone at the court meeting?"
Zhang Zhou said: "I want to recommend I have already told your Majesty that as for who will be finally selected at the court meeting, it will depend on the situation at that time. In fact, it is unknown whether this candidate is a mature and prudent person or someone who can take on responsibility. Even I may be able to take this position."
Yang Peng sighed: "It's good to go, sir, but I'm afraid that many things in the court cannot be separated from you."
"Eunuch Yang is ridiculous." Zhang Zhou said, "I'm just an ordinary person, and I'm afraid I won't be able to take on so many things beyond my responsibilities. But in fact, where to be transferred depends on where the need is. You won't just come and follow Let me tell you this, right?"
Yang Peng said with a smile: "It doesn't matter who it is, it seems that Minister Lu has already begun to act secretly."
This is the key point. on the node.
Yang Peng is indeed in the position of the trilateral system. He has no suitable recommendation, and he is not even qualified to recommend it.
But on the issue of Lu Wan, Yang Peng was angry first, and secondly, he knew that Lu Wan was now friends with Chen Kuan, and now among the Li Supervisors, he, Yang Peng, was ranked No. Second, he has ambitions to be the palm eunuch, and to become the palm eunuch, he must get Chen Kuan down.
The combination of Chen Kuan and Lu Wan was a bit too much for him to bear.
Zhang Zhou said: "Shilang Lu... haha."
Zhang Zhou didn't seem to want to comment on Lu Wan.
"Sir, you may not know." Yang Peng said, "When you leave the capital this time, many changes have taken place in the structure of the capital. The first is the dispute between the cabinet and the superiors. On the surface, the cabinet is in disarray. The culprit was actually Mr. Lu. Now that he is resigning from his post as Minister of Finance, he seems to be unwilling to just become the left minister of the Ministry of Revenue. That's why he is so radical, and I'm afraid he won't give you too much face. ”
This is a reminder to Zhang Zhou.
Don’t take the people you have promoted lightly.
Some people are dissatisfied with your discipline and are now taking advantage of you when you don’t want to take care of things. It’s like this Lu Wan doesn’t take you seriously at all and actually skips you and wants to make plans. As a trilateral system.
Zhang Zhou nodded and said: "That being said, face is not important."
Yang Peng said: "But if we say that he has formed a party behind his back, or even a party member Many, even many people in the court have begun to fawn over him. It is even possible that he wants to seek to enter the Shangting Office again, continue to be in charge of military affairs in the future, and even wants to replace you."
What about sowing discord? The meaning is already obvious.
Since Lu Wan did not play by the rules and went to befriend the ministers, causing me, Yang Peng, to suffer, can I help you live a good life?
Zhang Zhou said: "I know."
When Yang Peng saw this posture, he couldn't help laughing and said: "It's good that you know. There is one more thing about our family, which is aboutTo Liaodong. It is said that the current war in Liaodong is not very... prosperous. In fact, our Ming Dynasty has not suffered much losses. It is just that Tang Shilang led troops deep into the Jurchen hinterland. Those Koreans... seem to have little fighting power. Now in Liaodong, he still has some connections that may be able to help him. "
"What do you mean? "Zhang Zhou asked with a smile.
Yang Peng also looked very polite and said with a smile: "The Royal Horse Supervisor has accumulated a lot of relationships when he was guarding various places in the past, especially in Liaodong. What is the weight of food, grass and baggage? Yes, I have actually stored a lot of them. Many of them were accumulated by large local households. They originally wanted to line their own pockets, but if the husband needs it, he can arrange it. "
What he said was not very thorough.
Zhang Zhou said: "See if I understand it. In fact, there are many private collections outside the accounts of Liaodong Treasury. If these are After strict investigation, it can also be used by the court? "
Yang Peng said: "That's probably it. This time, Liaodong's military situation is becoming increasingly tight. First of all, there is a lack of military rations and baggage. It is said that gunpowder and firearms are currently unavailable, but it may be feasible to help with planning and obtain some military rations in private. "
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Eunuch Yang is really well-connected. He can even get food and grass in Liaodong? Originally, it was a bit difficult to recruit troops from Jianghuai. I really have to rely on you, Eunuch Yang. "
"Don't dare. " Yang Peng said, "These were also discovered after checking old accounts after admiral Dongchang. Previously, part of the capital's grain reserves were in Jizhou, but in the past two years, Jizhou has suffered heavy losses. But over there in Liaodong... there are actually many people who can be used... who are somewhat related to our family. As long as you need them, sir, you can dispatch them at any time. ”
People who use Yang Peng go to Liaodong to get grain and grass.
The general meaning is that Yang Peng has channels, just like targeting the big local households in Jizhou. Many of these military supplies were produced by previous Liaodong garrison eunuchs in cooperation with local large households, and some "personal connections" were needed to implement them.
Zhang Zhou said: "I have written down what Eunuch Yang said. If the matter is feasible, Dongchang should report it to His Majesty. ”
“Of course. Yang Peng said, "If I can help you, sir, and the court, I will feel a little comforted." My husband has just returned to Beijing recently and must be busy with many people and things. I really hope I can help you.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "They are all busy. Isn't Eunuch Yang also worried about the war in Liaodong?" If he could help solve the problem of shortage of food and grass supplies, Eunuch Yang would be considered to have made a great contribution to this battle. ”
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Yang Peng immediately asked to leave.
Zhang Zhou saw him to the door.
After coming out, Yang Pengzhi was very proud.
Wang Shi on the side said: "My father-in-law, you have done a great job in hard work. You can handle the affairs of the Secretary of Ceremony and Dongchang with ease, and you can also help Cai Guogong. Assist the Ministry of War. You can also give me advice on the war in Liaodong... Even Cai Guogong relies on you. ”
Yang Peng glanced at Wang Shi.
He was also thinking that people from the Wang family were really good at flattering people. They just said whatever they wanted to say without feeling embarrassed at all.
Even I got goosebumps after listening to it.
Yang Peng said: "That Minister Lu, what kind of contact does Governor Wang have with him?"
"I'm not familiar with him," Wang Shi said.
Yang Peng said: "He has made many friends in Beijing, but he has not moved closer to Jinyiwei. Even though the King Governor is Cai Guogong's in-law, and now he has a high status in Jinyiwei, he deliberately avoids it. , it can be seen that he does not want to rely entirely on Cai Guogong in the future."
Wang Shi said: "Could it be that he wants to form his own group?"
"With his ability, he is still far away." Yang Peng said with a smile, "So he needs someone to help. He didn't choose our family because our family is already close to Cai Guogong. It's better to go directly to curry favor with Cai Guogong."
Wang Shi was puzzled and said: "This is not right. He relied on Cai Guogong to get where he is today. Why would he choose another mountain?"
Yang Peng said: "It's not obvious. He must be Cai Guogong's disciple. With Wang Shouren and Wang Qiong, how easy is it to get ahead? Besides his achievements in the Shangtingchu Party Competition in the past two years, what other commendable achievements did he have in Liaodong? , won the battle, but there are many people in the Ming Dynasty who can win the battle."
Wang Shi said: "Then he shouldn't be so treacherous."
Yang Peng shook his head. He said: "There is no trust in being an official in the same court. He has a big mountain above him, and his future is not good. After all, he was the one who offended the civil servants, and in this matter, even Cai Guogong did not come forward. He thinks he has done more, but wants to get less, so how can he balance it? The next step is of course to jump over Wang Qiong and Wang Shouren and climb above them." Wang Shi said: "So, father-in-law, Can't you let him do this?"
"Of course." Yang Peng said, "The court is a place of rules. If Lu Wan wants to skip the rules, he has to see who he chooses first. If you want to partner with Eunuch Chen, wouldn’t that be a disgrace to our family? "(End of Chapter) The transcoding has been serious recently, which makes us more motivated and updates faster. Please use your little hands to exit the reading mode. Thank you