Ma Xiuying knew that Zhu Yuanzhang used the excuse on the prince, but he was actually still worried about his status, thinking of the governance and defense of the Chinese army in his previous life, and offered advice: "If the emperor is really not at ease, he will strengthen the centralization of power, and the generals will each hold half of the tiger talisman, and the two talismans can only mobilize the army." I heard that the emperor has sent officials close to him to supervise the army, and the responsibilities of this supervision army must be clearly divided, the generals are in charge of the war, and the army is in charge of military affairs, and they must not exceed their authority. And change the defense every once in a while to avoid some military camps being under the jurisdiction of the same general for a long time. But these can only treat the symptoms but not the root cause, and what can really make the generals submit is the emperor's wisdom. Only if the emperor is broad-minded, does not act arbitrarily, makes good use of talents, and can be kind to his courtiers, will they be grateful to you and willing to obey your rule. ”

Zhu Yuanzhang has always been worried about controlling military power, and said with emotion when he heard this: "The queen's words are really every word, and they make me wake up and be empowered." ”

"If the emperor can really listen to one or two, please pardon the punishment of the two generals, Free and Zhou. When the concubine hears that the monarch is clear, the subordinates will be loyal. Although the two generals Fei and Zhou acted recklessly and bluntly, they have always been loyal to the emperor, and if the emperor can not blame the past and dispel the concerns of the ministers, the ministers will definitely support the emperor even more. ”

After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he turned his anger into joy and said with a smile: "The queen is about to become a lobbyist for the courtiers, but whenever they are in trouble, they will come to your door." ”

Ma Xiuying said angrily: "Doesn't the emperor often laugh at the concubine for being a loving mother, they are in trouble, how can the concubine be a mother of the country and turn a blind eye? ”

Zhu Yuanzhang feigned anger and said: "I have never been afraid of me when I see the queen, and I often preach to me, I have warned you many times that you are not allowed to interfere in politics, but you have ignored it and listened." ”

Ma Xiuying said half-truthfully: "That's because the concubine treats the emperor as a husband, and it is the responsibility of the concubine to teach her son." The affairs of the court are state affairs, and the concubine does not dare to put her beak, but if the husband of the concubine has something inappropriate, the concubine cannot ignore it. If the emperor doesn't like it, the concubine won't say much in the future. ”

Zhu Yuanzhang held Ma Xiuying's hand and said movingly: "Among the people in the world, you are the only one who can stand side by side with me." ”

Ma Xiuying's heart trembled, the numb crisp seemed to be brushed by feathers, and her sad and confused emotions seemed to be healed by this sentence, her whole leg was weak, leaning on Zhu Yuanzhang's shoulder, and murmuring, "Among the people in the world, only the emperor is worthy of being admired by a concubine......"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this soft talk, his breathing suddenly thickened, and he actually ignored the palace people standing in the hall, picked up Ma Xiuying, and walked to the inner room.

"Ah, Your Majesty!" Ma Xiuying blushed, like an ostrich buried in Zhu Yuanzhang's arms, not daring to raise her head.

The palace people were red-faced and red-eared, and they all bowed their heads like wooden people and did not dare to move, until they heard the sound of the inner room, and then they tiptoed and retreated.

Let's say that Song Lian rushed to Liu Ji's mansion with Ma Xiuying's letter non-stop, and at this time, Liu Ji, Zhang Yi, and Ye Chen were still discussing today's court affairs.

Zhang Yi asked puzzledly: "The Huaixi generals are so disrespectful to the teacher, why does the teacher still worry about their affairs? ”

Xu Da and Chang Yuchun are not in the capital, Tang He, who used to speak for the generals, has become silent since he was imprisoned, and there are not many people who intercede for the generals this time, and the situation is quite unfavorable to the generals, Zhang Yi really doesn't want to get involved.

Liu Ji glanced at him lightly, "They have conflicts with me only because of different political views, but they are not my enemies, but my colleagues, how can they put their colleagues in danger because of their personal preferences." If I stand idly by on the shore at this moment, maybe I will be the next person to fall into the water. Xin Guohou has just been rejected by the emperor, and now you should be cautious in your words and deeds, and you should not accuse him. ”

Zhang Yi's lips pursed, and he wanted to say something.

Liu Ji waved his hand to stop him from speaking, "Even if there are those who have ill intentions and sow discord in it, but I know that General Fei and General Zhou are not such people, and I can't watch them suffer in public or private." ”

Ye Chen also had concerns, "The emperor's move is clearly to suppress the generals, and the teacher will stand up for them, for fear of getting into trouble." ”

"It's a blessing or a curse, it's a curse that can't be avoided. Liu Ji narrowed his deep eyes and sighed: "The emperor is not just suppressing the generals, he is taking power, today's generals, tomorrow's heroes, the day after tomorrow will be our turn to be old ministers." ”

Zhang Yi and Ye Chen exclaimed at the same time, "Ah! Then aren't we in danger?"

Liu Ji shook his head, "Yes, now every time I face the emperor, I am like walking on ice floes, for fear of angering Shengyan, so I usually tell you to talk less and see more, and don't care about partisan disputes." ”

As the three of them were talking, Song Lian pushed the door and came in, "Teacher, the queen promised to persuade the emperor." ”

Liu Ji breathed a sigh of relief, "With the help of the queen, this matter is half done." ”

The queen also wrote a letter to Mr. Zhu and General Feng, asking them to help appease the ministers. Song Lian handed the letter to Liu Ji.

The envelope is unvarnished and can be opened by anyone. Liu Ji unceremoniously took out the letter paper and read it quickly, handed it to Zhang Yi and Ye Chen, and said meaningfully: "The queen is far-sighted and understands the dangers at a glance. How can you harm the country's long-term fortune for your own selfish interests?"

After reading the letter, Zhang Yi and Ye Chen's faces were slightly hesitant, and they said: "The student is ashamed, the student is willing to go with the teacher to ask Old Master Zhu and General Feng to help, and in the future, they will work with the ministers with one heart and one mind, and there will be no more gaps." ”

Liu Ji showed a satisfied smile, changed his clothes, and took the three students to Zhu Sheng and Feng Guosheng's mansion in person with gifts.

Fei and Tuesday were punished, and everyone in the civil and military affairs was in danger, and many people closed their doors to visitors. When Zhu Sheng and Feng Guosheng heard that Liu Ji asked to see him, they also asked the doorman to euphemistically refuse.

Liu Ji was not in a hurry or impatient, and only asked the doorman to present the letter written by Ma Xiuying to the two, and when the two saw Ma Xiuying's handwriting, they dared to refuse to see it, and they all swept the couch to greet each other. Feng Guosheng heard that Liu Ji also visited Zhu Sheng, because Zhu Sheng was the oldest, Feng Guosheng gathered in Zhu Sheng's mansion with everyone.

Several people sat down as guests of honor, and Liu Ji said straight to the point: "Today, the emperor is furious, and the ministers are panicked. Liu specially asked the two adults to abandon their prejudices and help appease their ministers. ”

Feng Guosheng said: "The queen has a metaphor, and the last general will not dare to disobey." Besides, our courtiers are of the same spirit, and they should help each other. It made Liu Taishi run around for this matter. ”

Zhu Sheng stroked his gray beard, and his shrugging eyelids covered the light in his eyes, "Mrs. Liu is kind-hearted, and the old man admires it." The old man went to ask the Korean duke, and he would be able to get twice the result with half the effort if he came forward to mediate. ”

"It's so good, there is Master Lao Zhu, if there is anything that needs to be sent to Liu, just ask. Liu Ji said calmly, not at all unhappy with Zhu Sheng's temptation. Although these Huaixi officials were still wary of him, he did not take it seriously. Life is in the world, but ask for a clear conscience. As long as the world is peaceful, his honor and disgrace alone are nothing.