Zhou Zheng didn't know about this, and asked, "Did Dad say where it was?" ”

Zhou Fang shook his head and said, "Dad just said maybe, didn't say anything else, maybe he doesn't know." ”

Zhou Zheng snorted, and his heart changed.

The Ming Dynasty used troops in nothing more than two places, one was to resist Jin in Liaodong, and the other was to suppress bandits in the northwest, so was it to suppress bandits or to resist Jin?

After the last battle, Jianyu's vitality was greatly damaged, and he was facing natural disasters, so it was unlikely that he would launch a full-scale offensive like in the past, that is, to suppress bandits?

Although the Liukou is getting bigger and bigger, there is no need for a comprehensive suppression by the imperial court, and the officials and troops in the northwest have won more and lost less.

Zhou Zheng couldn't figure it out, so he could only go back to Beijing and ask clearly.

"Let's go back to Beijing early and see what is going on in the court." Zhou Zhengdao.

Zhou Fang also thought this way, and said: "By the way, my father also said in the letter that I want your business to be low-key." ”

Zhou Zheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he understood the point of Father Zhou's letter to Zhou Fang.

Most likely, the development of his Zhou Chamber of Commerce in Tianjin Wei has aroused the coveting of some people, which makes Zhou Qingli jealous.

Zhou Zheng said secretly, "It seems that I really have to go back in advance." ’

Zhou Zheng poured another cup of tea for Zhou Fang and said, "I know." Big brother, how are you doing in Changli County? ”

Zhou Fang smiled and said: "Very good, the officials are obedient, all political affairs are in order, Changli County is in good condition, and the people live and work in peace and contentment......

Zhou Zheng saw Zhou Fang smiling like this, knowing that he was doing well, so he said: "That's good, Governor Chen didn't embarrass you, right?" ”

Chen Governor's Mansion, Chen Wuyong, the original Governor of Hejian Mansion, was operated by Zhou Zheng and was overhead in Yongping Mansion.

The more Zhou Fang smiled, and said: "Governor Chen is a person who believes in the rule of inaction, and he did not interfere with me, I heard that he is going to be transferred to the Ministry of Officials and become a foreigner." ”

Zhou Zheng smiled secretly, this Chen Wuyong is also a person who is not willing to be lonely, he is elevated in Yongping Mansion, it is better to go to the capital to mix for a while, and then seek to be released to other places, and continue to be the local emperor.

Zhou Zheng didn't stop Chen Wuyong, took a sip of tea, and said, "Sister-in-law, are the children okay?" ”

Zhou Fang was a little helpless and said: "Your sister-in-law is fine, but the two children are getting more and more noisy, and my head is softened by him." ”

Zhou Zheng nodded lightly and said, "I'll send someone to send you back, and then bring something for my sister-in-law and child." ”

Zhou Fangdao: "It's too much snow outside, I'll leave tomorrow, and I still have something to tell you." ”

Zhou Zheng was just about to ask what it was, but Zhou Fang suddenly came over and grabbed Zhou Zheng's shoulders and said, "Our brothers haven't talked about candles for a long time, let's sleep together tonight......"

Without waiting for Zhou Zheng to refuse, Zhou Fang shouted outside: "Li Sheng, prepare food for me, towels for washing, etc., I will sleep in the second young master's room tonight." ”

"It's the eldest young master." There was an immediate response from outside.

Zhou Zheng sighed, having already guessed what Zhou Fang was going to say tonight.

Sure enough, as soon as he lay down, Zhou Fang asked about the 'marriage' and asked Zhou Zheng if he had any favorite lady.

After Zhou Zheng shirked it, Zhou Fang talked about some things in Changli County, and then Zhou Lao's father, the court bureau, and even the Shaanxi civil unrest, Liaodong Jianyu and so on.

Zhou Fang was very interested and kept talking.

Unless necessary, Zhou Zheng doesn't like to chat with people at length, and it's easy to have embarrassing conversations.

However, Zhou Fang talked endlessly, and there was no sleepiness until dawn.

Early the next morning, Zhou Zheng took Zhou Fang, who was still full of interest, to visit Tianjin Wei with sleepy eyes.

Zhou Fang was surprised, because Tianjin Wei is very 'neat and clean', not as chaotic as other places, especially the boundary of Shandong, which is simply a wolf's den, and everyone has it.

Finally, in the afternoon, Zhou Zheng couldn't help but feel sleepy, so he forcibly sent Zhou Fang away.

Sitting in the class room, Zhou Zheng drank strong tea to refresh himself, listening to the report of Yao Tongshun and others.

Zhou Zheng listened for a while, explained a few words, and sent everyone away.

Sitting on the chair, wiping the sweat on his head, Zhou Zheng yawned while thinking about the news brought by Zhou Fang.

Father Zhou is going to resign and return to his hometown, and his military preparation may be of other use. The Ming court was in chaos, and the local civil unrest continued to spread and expand, even if he had foresight, Zhou Zheng also felt the pressure, and there was a sense of crisis.

Zhou Zheng couldn't understand a lot of things, and he kept arranging and explaining the affairs of the three places, preparing to return to Beijing as soon as possible, and he was always a little uneasy in his heart.

After explaining the government affairs, Zhou Zheng went to meet Cheng Economy, Shangguanxun and others again to make arrangements for the Zhou Chamber of Commerce. Especially about the ticket number, Zhou Zheng and a few people dialed it a little.

After that, he inspected Hejian Province and other prefectures and counties, and it was not until early December that he returned to Tianjinwei to prepare for his return to Beijing.

Sitting in the carriage back to Beijing, Chu Jin and Zhou Zheng were making reports.

"My lord, there are more and more people in Shenyang, and they have infiltrated many places, and even the palace of Jianyu has our people......"

"There are as many as 100 intelligence stations, from Shenyang to Shanhaiguan, all of which have carrier pigeons, and the code ......"

"Fifty dead soldiers have arrived in Shenyang and are hiding outside the city."

"In accordance with the instructions of the adults, the lower officials in Shaanxi are tracking down some people and making arrangements for them, and there is no definite news back for the time being......

"The Huaiyang salt merchant is a little unstable, Lord Wei went in person, I heard that many people died, and they have stabilized ......"

"The dead soldiers on Xiangyun Island have been sent over, and there are fifty special forces, two hundred soldiers eliminated from the new barracks, a total of three hundred people......

Zhou Zheng listened and kept nodding.

Many things are already on the right track, just need to do it step by step, the only drawback is to guard against the imperial court, if the officials smell a hint of wind, it will definitely be a tsunami-like attack.

Chu Jin looked at Zhou Zheng and nodded, and stopped talking.

He had something he wanted to ask Zhou Zheng, but he didn't know how to ask. These arrangements are no longer what a soldier should do, and they are far from out of line. But he can't say anything, Zhou Zheng's heart for the country has been seen in his eyes all the way.

Zhou Zheng didn't notice Chu Jin's expression, and was still thinking about the situation.

Zhou Zheng waited for dozens of guards and returned to Beijing all the way.

Zhou Fang and his wife are still in Changli County, Zhou Zheng is not there, Zhou Qingli often does not come back, and Zhou's mansion seems very deserted.

When Zhou Zheng returned home, Fu Bo and the others were overjoyed, and greeted Zhou Zheng non-stop.

Fu Bo smiled and said, "Second Young Master, you're back." The old man was still talking to you yesterday, hey, you've lost weight and you're dark. You must be in a hurry to come back, you must be hungry after such a long time, I will ask the kitchen to cook you your favorite fish......"

Lin Bo followed with a smile on the side, Zhou Zheng came back, and the family was finally a little angry again.

Zhou Zheng responded with a smile and arranged for the people to be brought back at the same time.

When there were not many people in the backyard, Zhou Zheng asked, "Fu Bo, when will Dad come back?" ”

Fu Bo said: "I have already asked someone to inform the master, if the master knows that the second young master is back, he will definitely come back tonight......"

Zhou Zheng walked into the hall and sat down, untied his back cloak, and saw that there was no one else, so he asked, "Fu Bo, is something wrong with Dad?" ”

When Fu Bo heard this, his expression was slightly condensed, he glanced outside, and said in a low voice: "The lord has rectified the imperial field and offended several princes, and the palace is a little dissatisfied. ”

Zhou Zheng suddenly realized, no wonder Father Zhou wanted to resign, this is offending Emperor Chongzhen, if you don't leave, you have to leave.