Cheng Guo Gongfu.
In the back hall of Zhu Hu's courtyard, Zhu Feng truthfully told Zhu Hu, Zhu Fu and Zhu Lin the news he heard. It was like three generations of the family sat down and listened to the news about the old people. A brief description of the future fate of the Zhu family. Then the two younger ones, Zhu Lin and Zhu Feng, were driven out by the Zhu Hu family, leaving only Zhu Fu alone in the back hall.
"Mother, it seems that His Majesty is planning to attack our Duke's palace. If I go into battle, I'm afraid the result will not be any better than that of the British Duke. The result will probably be...the same as his. Following this, Nanjing's military affairs will also fall into the hands of others."
Zhu Fu is very timid.
In the face of major events, he just wants to be his own minister without thinking about any more advanced ways to solve the problem.
Of course, he does not have that kind of ability. It is precisely because he knows that he cannot kill the enemy in battle, or even mediate in the court, so Zhu Fu has always been the representative of the ministers who defended themselves, and there is no one in the court. I feel that he can really hold up half the sky of Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Hu said angrily: "Look at the ancestors of the old Zhu family, these useless children and grandchildren are so useless if they are allowed to fight. Who can the government of this country rely on in the future?" ?"
"Don't say that, mother, I can definitely do it for my family, but is it so easy to win on the battlefield? Besides, the British prince has made some achievements in the northwest, but By accident, the Tatars took advantage of it and lured the snake out of the hole, and a fire broke out in the rear. Many things were impossible to guard against. "
Zhu Fu was fighting with his old mother for his last face. .
Zhu Hu also seemed to realize that the key to this matter did not lie with Zhu Fu. Now if any of the old officials in the court were to go to the northwest, the situation would probably be the same.
Zhu Hu said: "Who do you think can help you win the battle?"
"Let... know the truth?" The first thing Zhu Fu thought of was My son who is pretty capable.
At any rate, he is a representative of the new school of honorable ministers. The emperor does not believe in him, Zhu Fu, but he believes in Zhu Feng.
Zhu Hu shook his head and said: "Do you want to get in two at a time? If you can't do it here, if you let Zhijie in, then our family will be completely ruined!"
"You can't say that..." Zhu Fu felt even more embarrassed that he couldn't keep his face.
What do you mean by folding two at once? Do you think I will give up on my feelings and don’t want to involve your grandson?
Zhu Hu said: "The biggest turning point now comes from Cai Guogong. As long as he can help you, maybe you can come back with great achievements."
"It's not that easy." Zhu Fu said, "Didn't the British public also get his support?"
"That's different."
Zhu Hu seemed to have everything figured out. After seeing through it, he said coldly, "Your Majesty has long wanted to use the power of promotion in the Beijing camp to change the situation where one family is the only one. The one who relied on Bao Guogong in the past obviously gave His Majesty hope. Later, Your Majesty used Cai countryMr. Cai Guogong, there must be no disadvantage. Do you think that under this premise, His Majesty will let Cai Guogong fully help the British Duke? "
"This..." Zhu Fu thought for a moment and asked, "If His Majesty refused to help the British government at that time, would he help us? "
Zhu Hu said: "If you don't want to help, then why did you let Cai Guogong come to our house in person? "
"You mean..." Zhu Fu's eyes suddenly seemed to light up.
So the emperor still thinks highly of us so much? This is giving us a chance!
Zhu Hu said: "But His Majesty won't be too helpful to us. ”
“Mother, why can’t my son understand what you say? Does your Majesty want to help us or not? If you don't help for a while, you will definitely not help. I am confused. "Zhu Fu's head is not full at this time.
Zhu Hu said coldly: "As for the British Duke, Your Majesty must have given instructions not to help, so Cai Guogong will not help, or even dig a hole. of. "
"Yes, yes, that's the truth. " Zhu Fu said.
"But for us, His Majesty did not give instructions to help, but he also did not give instructions not to help. After all, our family is not a threat to Your Majesty, and it is not necessary to be demolished. As long as you can make meritorious deeds and gain reputation, you can transform from a rotten old merit into an upright new one. "Zhu Hu said.
Zhu Fu said: "What old honors and new honors, mother, are you too sensitive? "
Zhu Hu said angrily: "Aren't you aware of it yet? It is not a new honor that His Majesty admires. The only way to go is to hand over power step by step! We may not be able to catch everyone in Nanjing like before, but you can still stand up to others in Nanjing, or even dominate Nanjing's military affairs. "
"Uh..." Zhu Fu still seemed a little cowardly.
"Just now in front of the two little ones, I didn't even have the nerve to dismantle you, and you don't want to think about it either. , you are already this old, even if you are past the prime of youth, you are still better than that old man Zhang Tingmian, right? "Ms. Zhu Hu is a little bit resentful now.
Zhu Fu said: "Mother, I understand. What you mean is that as long as we win this battle, your majesty will still give our house His status and reputation were even able to continue to stand firm in the court. The plan for now is to curry favor with Duke Cai Guo and make him willing to help... Anyway, His Majesty did not say anything against his help. It all depends on Duke Cai Guo's own wishes. "
Zhu Hu said disdainfully: "You should have understood these things a long time ago, and you should not have come to remind you. "
Zhu Fu was confused: "How can I flatter you? Zhijie follows him every day, which can be regarded as being supported by him. Military achievements come one after another, but in the end it is the child who gets it, not me. Zhang Bingkuan has reason to help Zhijie, but he has no reason to help me! ”
“Still calling him by his first name? Who do you think you are? He is the Minister of War. If Cai Guogong was allowed to choose on his own, who do you think he would like to hand over the military affairs of Nanjing? "Zhu Hu said.
"Give...knowledge of moral integrity?" Zhu Fu asked.
"Bullshit, why don't they just hold it in their own hands and give it to you?" Zhu Hu said.
Zhu Fu said with a mournful face: "Mom, do you still want to show off? I know the importance of currying favor with Cai Guogong, but if I give it to others now, they will think that we are completely obedient to him and can also obey His Majesty. What about sending gold and silver jewelry, not to mention that His Majesty didn’t allow it? Wouldn’t His Majesty be jealous if it’s too much? But if it’s a farewell gift... then it must be something that Mr. Cai Guo appreciates.”
Zhu Hu said: "When Cai Guogong comes to the door in a while, you go out and kneel to greet him."
"Uh... what? Mother, you... you..." Zhu Fu was almost incoherent.
Kneeling down to greet the powerful is not a big deal in Lao Zhu’s family. It can be said to be a traditional art project of Lao Zhu’s family. Here Zhu Hu is also telling his son that this is the "skill" you should have. ".
Zhu Hu said coldly: "You still think of yourself as the Duke of Guo? You are nothing in front of Duke Cai."
"Haha..." Zhu Fu Smiling bitterly, even wanting to cry without tears.
Zhu Hu said: "In many things, Zhijie is more aware than you. Although he is not deeply in love with the Ning family girl, he can be regarded as affectionate and righteous. But Do you think he is as coy as you when it comes to giving up?"
"Uh..." Zhu Fu couldn't help but look helpless after hearing this.
The daughter-in-law went directly to Xiu and gave it to Zhang Zhou, all in order to gain Zhang Zhou's support.
Facts have proved that Zhang Zhou has indeed taken good care of Lao Zhu's family in the past two years.
Zhu Hu said with a sneer: "No one else knows about the scandalous things you have done in Nanjing recently. Do you think your mother doesn't know about it? Your Majesty summoned you back, but you never thought that it was your fault?" "
"What did you do?" Of course Zhu Fu didn't want to admit it.
“You have been living a life of debauchery and even acted wantonly. Some people in the Nanjing officialdom have begun to impeach you. If it weren’t for Zhijie’s reputation in the court and His Majesty’s protection of us, do you think the matter would not have gone down? ? Also, when you returned to Beijing this time, the imperial court ordered you to return quickly, but how many days were you delayed on the road?" Zhu Hu asked.
The more Zhu Hu talked, the angrier he became.
It seems that the old lady had not planned to say these words before, because she wanted to save face for her son.
But when things came to a head, she couldn't hold it any longer.
Zhu Fu lowered his head, unsure of how to answer.
Mr. Zhu Hu said: "It's almost time to light up the lanterns. Tonight, we will host a banquet for Duke Cai Guo at our house. This will be the last chance His Majesty gives us. Do you understand the key to this?"
p>Zhu Fu said with a dark face: "Try your best to make Cai Guogong feel at home, and let Cai Guogong feel that... our family is dedicated to the court and will obey the orders of the Ministry of War."
"That's right. Do you know how to entertain him?" Zhu Hu said sharply.
"My...mother, what can we give you as a gift?"Yes, have the matter been resolved? Zhu Fu asked.
Zhu Hu sneered: "Do you think His Majesty will allow us to give him gifts in public? Remember, he will bring people into our house, and he will bring them when he comes." Nothing will be left behind when leaving, so that His Majesty will be satisfied and no one in the court will say anything. After all, he just came to our house for a meal. "
Zhu Fu said: "No amount of delicacies from mountains and seas can make him feel... at home. "
Zhu Hu said angrily: "You are still pretending to be confused, right? ”
“No, mother, you are worrying too much. You understand everything, actually. "Zhu Fu now wants to make his old mother feel at ease, so he can only agree quickly.
"Then you go to the door and wait first. Remember, don't kneel in front of others. Kowtow directly when you come in. This is Wu Xun Don't feel embarrassed when you see the courtesy that a minister should have. This is how our family should be. "
Zhu Hu said, "When you go out, call Zhijie in. I have something else to tell him. "
" Him? "Zhu Fu looked puzzled.
"It all depends on you. I'm afraid something big will happen to our family, so we can't put all our hopes on you. I used to think that you could support this family, but with the dazzling light of Cai Guogong in the court, now even the former hero has been eclipsed, let alone you? "Ms. Zhu Hu waved her hands and said, "It's okay not to mention it, just ask Zhijie to come. ”
“Yes, I’m going now.” ”
Zhu Fu looked reluctant and very sad.
It seems that the old Zhu family will lose all face today.
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Zhu Feng was called to the back hall alone.
Zhu Hu's attitude towards his grandson was not as harsh as his son. There was even a hint of flattery and flattery in his tone.
“Zhijie, do you know how to get Cai Guogong to help your father this time so that he can win the battle? "Zhu Hu said.
Zhu Feng said: "My grandson will go to war for his father and win honor for the family. ”
Although Zhu Feng was very reluctant to lead troops to fight, seeing that the fate of the family would fall on him, he had no choice but to make such a promise.
Zhu Hu Shi shook his head and said: "You have set up another government office, and you are already the Marquis of Anbian. In fact, the affairs of becoming the Duke of Guo cannot be pinned on you. Your father wants to lead the army on an expedition. This is his duty. Unless your brother helps him, otherwise...you can't.
Zhu Feng said: "Grandma, don't you need me to go?" ”
“Yeah. "Mother Zhu Hu said, "What I want for my mother is that if your father is in the northwest this time, you will be the leader of the family. "
After Zhu Feng heard this, he asked sadly: "Is there no other way? "
Zhu Hu said: "Unless Cai Guogong helps your father to win the battle, everything needs Cai Guogong's planning. Your father will be just a chess piece, obeying his orders on the front line.That’s it. After winning the battle in this way, I have an account to His Majesty and the court. "
"Then...I'll go to Brother Zhang, even if it's just a beg, I'll ask him for help. "Zhu Feng seemed to understand.
You called me here just to beg my brother Zhang to help?
Zhu Hu shook his head and said: "Guang What's the use of begging like this? Your Majesty wants to let the old heroes in the court know the gap and let the old heroes give up their power. No matter what Cai Guogong says, he will help you, but he has no reason to help your father. "
"I..." Zhu Feng asked, "Did my grandson harm the family? "
"You are right. You are a good boy. You know how to make choices when it comes to the Ning family girl. I also told your father that you are someone who can do great things. "Zhu Hu said.
Zhu Feng asked curiously: "Does this have anything to do with what happened today? Tong'er originally had nothing to do with me. I just helped her. "
Zhu Hu said: "This is where you are better than your father and your brother. If your father and your brother are asked to do this, can they do it? "
"Huh? "
Zhu Feng's eyes widened, and what he said before him was beyond his understanding.
Zhu Hu said: "After you married the daughter of Pingjiang Bo's house, Have you been a harmonious couple recently? How do you get along on a daily basis? "
"This..." Zhu Feng looked bitter.
You really knew what you were asking.
"I heard that that girl always wanted her brother to inherit the title. , but with Uncle Ping Jiang’s reputation in the court, I’m afraid it’s not easy to inherit this title, right? "Zhu Hu said.
"Yes. "Zhu Hu said.
Zhu Hu said: "Then who do you plan to inherit your title from now on? Are you relying on your brother to adopt him? Or should I adopt one of your uncle's heirs to you? "
Zhu Feng continued to be speechless.
Zhu Hu said: "There are some things that you should understand without my reminding you. Our Chengguo Palace is much different than before. Many things require... sacrifices before we can achieve them. "(End of Chapter) 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