In the Forbidden City, the court discussion is underway.

The cabinet and the six ministers are all there, the emperor is sitting on the dragon chair, and the ministers below are holding wat boards, standing respectfully in two columns.

After Liu Daxia returned to Beijing, his status among the six ministries and nine secretaries was significantly improved, and many times the Hongzhi Emperor would ask him for his opinion on some important decisions, although he was not in the cabinet, but he was no different from the treatment of a cabinet scholar.

In stark contrast, Ma Wensheng, who was transferred from the military department to the secretary of the ministry, although the secretary was the first of the six books, but Ma Wensheng was old, and Emperor Hongzhi's reliance on him was no longer as high as before.

The main topic of the meeting was to discuss the reduction and withdrawal of troops and horses from Beiguan.

Last year, the Tatars invaded the border, and the imperial court sent a large number of soldiers and horses from Henan, Shandong, Huguang and other places to the north.

The music was initiated by Liu Daxia, but in fact, after Emperor Hongzhi secretly discussed with him, Liu Daxia played the ceremony at the court meeting: "...... The Tatar civil strife, unintentionally invaded our territory, now is the best opportunity for our dynasty to rest and recuperate, if the weak troops in the border towns are removed, the agricultural time of the garrison is not in the field of agricultural training, so that the training of the troops in the field is correct, please show your Majesty. ”

It is reasonable for the Ministry of War to raise this matter, but in fact, it shows a problem, that is, the supply of military funds and rations for the household department is insufficient.

This is also why the household department will fight the idea of luck, Emperor Hongzhi gave the new household department Shangshu Tong Zhong pressure, and the public Zhong transferred the pressure to his subordinates, and some of his subordinates offered advice, of course, it was the most convenient and fast to plunder the merchants, so Liu Daxia was the Hubu Shangshu when he released the right to transport grain was taken back, and a large number of ships were intercepted by the way...... Since it is an official ship, it naturally has to be returned to the government.

That's not enough, if you have a ship, you also need a storage warehouse, you need people to help with transportation, and it's better to be a skilled veteran!

The household department is equivalent to an empty glove white wolf, and eats the entire industrial chain out of thin air. However, Tong Zhong and other scholars still feel that this is not a forcible seizure, but a reasonable means to help the Son of Heaven share his worries. As for the life or death of the merchants, who cares?

Zhu Youzhu nodded: "Do you have any objections?" ”

The civil and military officials in the hall all felt that Liu Daxia was clearly playing on behalf of the Son of Heaven, and this was not a matter at all, but the Son of Heaven found a way to inform the courtiers, and the matter was decided.

At this juncture, whoever speaks is easy to be hated by Emperor Hongzhi...... It's just that you don't open your eyes, right, I don't look for a chance to clean you up!

At this moment, a minister with a small stature standing in front of the civil official stepped forward and saluted respectfully: "Back to Your Majesty, the old minister has objections." ”

If someone else spoke, Emperor Hongzhi might have been angry at this time, but Zhu Youzhi saw that it was Xie Qian, with a bit of expectation on his face, and asked, "What is Xie Aiqing's opinion?" ”

Liu Daxia was appreciated by Emperor Hongzhi because he fought a great victory with the Tatars, which directly caused a rebellion among the Tatars, and he belonged to the ministers of action.

Xie Qian can speak well, everyone in the court knows that this is a master who can talk about the dead alive, he used to give people the impression that he was only good at words, and he knew how to cater to the will of the people, and he was a good hand at enlivening the atmosphere.

But I don't know when Xie Lao'er, who is especially Kankan, suddenly became a capable minister who can both speak and do things, can write and martial arts, and knows everything about Wen Taowu, Liu Jian and Li Dongyang have to bow down to many things, just say that in this war with the Tatars, Xie Qian made rare contributions to the issue of casting cannons and sending troops.

Liu Daxia is better at hard work, but Xie Qian is better at decision-making.

At this time, Scholar Xie was calm and relaxed, as if he was confident, and respectfully played: "Back to Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that the civil strife in Tatar is not stopping, and it is the best opportunity for me to pacify the grassland in one fell swoop." ”

When Zhu Youzhu heard this, he sighed lightly: "Why don't I want to? However, in the past few years, natural disasters have been frequent, coupled with the continuous use of troops in the northwest and north passes, the treasury is empty, and the people have been miserable. Now taking advantage of the civil strife among the Tatars, it is a good time to recuperate, so that the common people can live a peaceful life for a few years, and it is not too late to send troops when the treasury is full. ”

When the emperor said this, whether the minister agreed or not, he had to kneel down to express his admiration and love for the emperor's "compassion for the heavens and people".

Waiting for the minister to return to the column, Xie Qian continued: "Your Majesty, the minister has a copy here, which is still played by Shen Xi, the right of the right Chunfang of the Zhan Mansion, and he put forward many strategies for using troops in the book, please read it for Your Majesty. ”

"Shen Xi?"

Zhu Youzhu thought for a moment and waved his hand, "Present it!" ”

The focus is on how to unite the weak to defeat the strong, take advantage of the opportunity of the internal strife in the Tatar Ministry, support small and medium-sized forces, and promote the intensification of internal fighting in the grassland, the result is bound to be a defeat for both sides, even if the Dayan Department completes the unification of the grassland again in the future, it will also be greatly damaged.

Last time, Shen Xi put forward just a concept, but this time he listed specific plans, such as who to unite, how to unite, how many envoys, what needs to be done, how to respond after the union, how to allocate troops for each border defense, where to get supplies for insufficient food and grass, and how to solve the anti-war voices in the imperial court......

Zhu Youzhu took the notebook in his hand, only read a short paragraph, and was impressed by the content inside.

And in the hearts of the ministers below, there is only one thought, Xie Lao'er is talking for that posterity again!

Min Gui, the secretary of the Criminal Department, came out and asked Xie Qian: "Why did the Xie Pavilion Department repeatedly present the recital for Shen Yu Dejin?" ”

"The old minister feels that it is beneficial to the court, so he naturally wants to pass it on, which is the duty and responsibility of a courtier." Xie Qian said awe-inspiringly.

Min Gui sneered: "But why is it rumored that Shen Yude is now doing a western seat in the Xie Pavilion Mansion?" In order to prepare for the township test for Ling Gongzi? ”

Xie Qian, this kind of thing is only known to him and Shen Xi, and it actually leaked out?

Xie Qian thought to himself: "If I take the initiative to invite Shen Xi's kid to go home to tutor Pi'er in her homework, others will only think that I am close to the water and take the opportunity to win over the examiner." ”

Xie Qian pretended to be annoyed and asked: "Shen Yude is enthusiastic, seeing that my son can't learn his method, and the article he wrote is called 'bullshit', so he took the initiative to ask Ying to teach in the old minister's mansion, do you have any questions?" ”

This remark caused an uproar among those present.

Min Gui took the opportunity to advise Emperor Hongzhi: "Your Majesty, Shen Yude, such a Hanlin official, gives a lecture for the East Palace, lectures on the day of the feast, does not seek peace of mind to give lectures, and delves into the way of flattery, which should be punished for crimes, and punished for small punishments!" ”

After Min Gyu finished speaking, many ministers present nodded in agreement.

Xie Qian regretted saying this a little, in order to sell Shen Xi cleanly for his innocence, he originally came out to help Shen Xi, but now it seems that he intends to make trouble for Shen Xi.

Zhu Youji didn't hear what Min Gui said at this time, but looked at the notebook in his hand intently, because what was written on it was not only very much in line with his mind, but also coincided with many of his previous ideas, but he didn't expect the transcript to be so comprehensive.

Shen Xi not only made the roundworm in the stomach of Emperor Hongzhi, expounded Zhu Youjiao's thoughts to the fullest, but also became a military advisor by the way, and these ideas scratched the itch in the emperor's heart, and he felt extremely comfortable and useful.

"Yes, yes!"

After Zhu Youzhu finished reading it, he slapped the table case, which startled the ministers below, and when he raised his head, he realized that the scene was not quite right, "Ladies and gentlemen, what ......are you doing?" ”

Min Gui didn't expect Emperor Hongzhi to be distracted when he asked to punish Shen Xi, he could only repeat what had just happened, but Emperor Hongzhi couldn't listen to it at all at this time. Out of perfunctory, Zhu Youzhu nodded and said: "Min Shangshu has a heart, but the small punishment and the big precept are still forgotten, and it is not inappropriate for Xie Aiqing to ask Shen Yude to go back and teach the heir." After all, there is no such explicit provision between the DPRK and China, is there no such rule? ”

"But Your Majesty ......"

Min Gui was about to speak, but Emperor Hongzhi suddenly straightened his face, glared at him, and then waved his hand, meaning that you don't make trouble for me.

Now Zhu Youzhi has great trust in Xie Qianke, and after seeing this transcript, he wants to see Shen Xi immediately and ask the details clearly.

"This is the end of today's court meeting, so go back. Xie Aiqing, you stay...... Come on, go and invite Shen Yude to come, I have something to ask him. ”

Zhu Youzhi had a happy look on his face, and he didn't even mention the withdrawal of troops from Tuntian, which had not been agreed on before.

Liu Daxia felt a little inexplicable, obviously it was the emperor and you asked me to propose this recital, but the result was that you left it alone, is it really so important that Shen Xi played it?

The emperor's order is difficult to disobey, everyone can see it at this time, Xie Qian's book has changed the emperor's mind, since the emperor takes a fancy to Xie Qian's talent, then it is just in vain for others to stay.

When the other ministers retreated, a eunuch immediately came out of the palace to spread a message and let Shen Xi enter the palace to face the saint.

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At this time, Shen Xi was really in no mood to take care of the affairs in the palace, because Xie Yun'er happened to give birth on this day.

At noon on the eighth day of the fifth month, the sun was scorching, and the entire Shen family mansion was almost full of Xie Yun'er's painful wails, all the maids in the family were busy working, and the midwife had been in the room for a long time, but no news came out, Shen Xi was standing in the courtyard, even if he was in a hurry, he couldn't help it.

Lin Dai watched from the side, wanting to comfort Shen Xi for a few words, but she didn't know what to say.

"Young master, young master, someone is looking for you outside, saying that there is something important." Zhu Shan ran into the courtyard gate in a hurry and shouted from afar.

Shen Xi waved his hand and said, "The big thing will be put on tomorrow!" Don't you see I'm busy right now? ”

Because Xie Yun'er was in labor, Zhu Shan had only been in Lu Mansion for a few days before he was sent back by Hui Niang to help. At this time, Zhu Shan looked at Shen Xi, his eyes full of surprise...... Obviously, it was the lady who gave birth to a child inside, how could the young master say that he was very busy?

"But...... Young master, people outside say that he is the father-in-law in the palace, and the emperor is looking for you. Zhu Shan said aggrievedly.

"Nonsense, what is the emperor looking for me?"

Shen Xi almost blurted out, and only after scolding did he realize that Zhu Shan couldn't even lie, and he probably really wronged her in this matter, so he said, "I'll go out and have a look...... It's a lot of trouble. Don't you know that Young Master Ben is very busy? ”

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PS: The fifth update is here!

After I finished writing, I found out that it was already early in the morning, well, the Son of Heaven's hand speed has been very problematic recently, and I thought I could finish it before twelve o'clock......

I slept well in the afternoon, and I didn't feel sleepy at this time, so the Son of Heaven decided to continue to code a chapter, you don't have to wait, you can see the update when you get up tomorrow morning!

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