Xiaozhuang looked at the two of them with an indifferent expression, these two people were the only ones she could rely on. They were originally full of talents in the Qing Dynasty, civil ministers and military generals, but now they are withering.

The atmosphere in the hall was very solemn, and Xiaozhuang was forcing the two of them.

Zilharang and Daishan can only be silent, in this situation, they can't fight, they can't defend, what are they going to do? What can I do?

Originally, I would rather finish talking about peace, so as to delay the time, so that they can get through this time and regain their vitality. But the Ming Dynasty saw this and sent them back.

The attitude of the Ming Dynasty is obvious, there are no accidents, they will go on a northern expedition next year.

Trapped at home and abroad!

In the end, Dai Shan couldn't hold his breath, looked at Xiaozhuang and said: "Queen Mother, I still insist on fighting, we have no choice but to fight." ”

Xiaozhuang's eyes were very indifferent, he turned his head to look at Zierharang, and said, "Prince Zheng." ”

Jierharang's seal was 'Prince Zheng', he was indifferent for a while, and said: "If the Queen Mother insists on fighting, then strike preemptively, hit Dongjiang Town, and defeat Dongjiang Town, so that we can concentrate on dealing with Liaodong." ”

They are no longer the time for Nurhachi, they can go all the way regardless of how many roads, at that time the Jin country had nothing, and now they have decades of national capital, if the Ming Dynasty sent troops on two roads and besieged Shenyang all the way, they would be defeated.

Dai Shan listened to Jierharang's words, nodded and said: "Then hit Dongjiang Town first, we must be fast, we can't give the Ming Dynasty time to react, as long as we defeat Dongjiang Town in the east, we can calmly deal with Liaodong." If you can wait for the opportunity to eat their cavalry, then you will be invincible. ”

Xiaozhuang frowned, even if she didn't know how to soldier, she also knew that what Dai Shan said was too idealistic, could it be that the Ming Dynasty was a sheep, let you design it?

Zierharang said: "If the Ming Dynasty has decided to start a war next year, Dongjiang Town over there will definitely be some preparations, we must find out the main force of Dongjiang Town, and we can surprise the army." Moreover, we must settle Dongjiang Town in a war and quickly return to the division. If we can't, or if we don't return to the teacher in time, the consequences will be unimaginable. ”

Xiaozhuang looked at Jierharang and said, "No matter what, we are very dangerous, aren't we?" ”

Zilharang nodded and said, "The enemy is strong and I am weak, we can't fight, we can't defend, if we want to win, we can only take tricks." ”

Xiaozhuang didn't know, looked at Dai Shan again, and raised his voice: "All the fourteen-year-olds are on the horse, we can have 30,000 people, and Grandpa Tai also defeated the Ming Dynasty with 30,000 people back then, why can't we do it?" This palace believes that the two in-laws will not live up to the trust of the first emperor, and will definitely be able to ensure the long-term prosperity of the Qing Dynasty! ”

Dai Shan's expression was a little hesitant at this time, and he said, "How long can our grain and grass last?" ”

Without waiting for Jierharang to speak, Xiaozhuang's voice became louder and said, "Three months, this palace guarantees that there will be no problems for three months." ”

Dai Shan glanced at her with an indifferent expression.

They know the situation in Shenyang very well, now the big families are okay, but ordinary people are starving to death, where do they get three months of grain and grass?

If it is really forcibly collected for three months, even if it wins in the end, Shenyang will have to collapse.

Zilharang's expression also moved, and he said, "If it is possible, we will control the war within a month." ”

Xiaozhuang nodded, and said louder and louder: "Okay, then a month, the palace now authorizes the two princes to take over the power of my Qing Dynasty, for next year's war, my Qing Dynasty will win!" ”

The two did not react much to Xiaozhuang's encouragement. They know very well in their hearts that they are gambling, gambling on national fortune, gambling on what if!

After discussing for a while, the two left the palace and went their separate ways.

Xiaozhuang sat on the soft collapse, his brows furrowed, and his expression was constantly changing. She was encouraging Daishan and Zilharang, but she was very flustered inside.

If Zilharang and Daishan were defeated, what would her son, the Qing Emperor, do? What about the royal relatives who are full of voices? What to do with the Great Qing Dynasty?

"The Queen Mother." A faint voice sounded through the side door.

Xiaozhuang turned his head to look, a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy, white and pure, cowardly and weak.

Xiaozhuang smiled and said, "It's okay, there is a queen mother." ”

Fu Lin pursed his lips and nodded.

……

Zhou Zheng stayed in Zhenbei City for a few more days before leaving Liaodong and returning to the capital.

Back in the capital, it was almost the end of the year.

The end of each year is the busiest time, and Zhou Zheng continues to spin non-stop, spinning like a spinning top.

Now the weight of the six ministries is very great, and the cabinet is empty, so the six ministries of Shangshu and others are even busier, and too many things up and down are pressed on them.

Zhou Zheng was busy until the last day of the year, which was a relief.

The Zhou family also gathered unprecedentedly, Zhou Qingli came back from Tianjin Wei, Shangguan Xun and Ding Mian were also invited over, and the Zhou family set up three tables before sitting down.

Zhou Ding's family, Shangguan Qing and the women of the other two families got together, talking, and helping the cook, which was very lively.

Zhou Qingli, Ding Mian, Shangguan Xun and others were drinking tea and talking in the main hall, and several children were also in front of them, and hearty laughter came from time to time.

Zhou Zheng, Zhou Fang, Ding Qi, Shangguan Lie, plus Liu Liuzhen and a large group of people gathered in another remote area, also drinking tea and chatting.

Zhou Fang, as the eldest brother, sat in front of the charcoal stove and held the teacup, looked at the snow outside, and said, "This snow has been falling for almost half a month, and it is really endless." ”

Ding Qi is younger than Zhou Zheng, in his early thirties, touching his mustache, and said with emotion: "I went to Shanxi a while ago to investigate the matter of charcoal, in fact, I am not charcoal, if the people can also use charcoal, this winter will probably not be difficult." ”

Shangguan Lie didn't know when, he ate very fat, he was still holding a plate in his hand at this time, swallowed a mouthful, and said: "There are so many things in the world, where can we manage it, look at what we have on hand, I feel that we can't finish it in twenty years, this coal, if so many people don't die, we won't be able to pay attention to it." ”

Liu Liuzhen glanced at him, this person was fat, but his heart and eyes did not increase much.

The others were unaware, Zhou Fang retracted his gaze and looked at everyone: "Many things are connected, if the officials do a good job, this coal matter will change smoothly." ”

Shangguan Lie answered again and said: "Purging the rule of officials and establishing a clean, efficient, and official officialdom system, it is said that it is good, and there are so many methods, how much can be implemented?" My brother-in-law said at the beginning, at least two or three generations, that is, forty or fifty years, forty or fifty years, we don't know where our bodies are? It is said that there are no more than three generations of wealth, and I think that once our generation leaves, what is still what it is, it will all ......be in vain."

And all the people looked at him with unkind expressions.

Shangguan Lie still stuffed something into his mouth, and said vaguely: "If you want me to say, don't make any great things for a thousand years, a hundred-year plan, just take care of it for twenty or thirty years, and when I die, they can do whatever they like, isn't there an old saying, children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren......

Zhou Fang couldn't listen to it anymore, looked at Liu Liuzhen and said, "You let someone take something again, just kill him." ”

Before Liu Liuzhen could answer, Ding Qi said: "Yes, anyway, his son probably doesn't care about this old man, let's die early and divide the family property." ”

Zhou Zheng sighed and said, "What nonsense are you talking about during the New Year." Let's get down to business, Shen'er is going to participate in the imperial examination next year, what do you think? ”

They are all family members, and Zhou Zheng, who is older than the New Year, can't stand up and reprimand, say a word casually, and change the topic.