Bi Ziyan really wanted to give Zhou Zheng more, after all, Yongping Mansion was an inferior government, and if he had to raise an army of 10,000 people, the expenditure would be very huge, but there was only so much that the treasury could give.

He took this opportunity to hope that Zhou Zheng would not lose confidence in the imperial court, and at the same time told those troops who came to King Qin that the imperial court would not treat them badly.

Zhou Zheng didn't think about it so much, since the court was willing to give silver, he was naturally happy to accept it, his expenses were indeed very large, and the soldiers' pensions alone were very much, not to mention that he would continue to recruit soldiers.

Shen Yongmao saw that Zhou Zheng was neither humble nor arrogant, and there was no look of joy, he glanced at Bi Ziyan, and said thoughtfully: "You have made great contributions this time, but the court is poor, and the rewards will not be many." In this way, I will propose to the emperor that you control Tianjin Wei and further support Liaodong. Your performance this time is remarkable, and I believe the emperor will agree. ”

Zhou Zheng listened to Shen Yongmao's words, but his expression was a little hesitant, and said, "My lord, Tianjin Wei, isn't it controlled by the governor of Tianjin?" ”

Zhou Zheng's strength is not enough, and his qualifications are not enough, if he controls Tianjin Wei, it may attract Chongzhen's real attention, which will tie his hands on many things.

Shen Yongmao smiled and said: "Originally, this was the case, but the governor of Tianjin has been vacant for a long time, and after Liaodong is stabilized, it is unnecessary to continue to set up the governor of Tianjin. ”

Tianjin Wei is in the south of Yongping Mansion, and then it is Hejian Mansion, and in the south is the southernmost mansion of Beizhili.

Although Zhou Zheng couldn't guess Shen Yongmao's intentions, if Zhou Zheng could master Tianjin Wei, although his official position had not changed, his secret 'status' was quickly promoted.

Zhou Zheng was analyzing the pros and cons in his heart, but Zhou Qingli said: "Thank you for the kindness of the two adults, the dog's qualifications are still shallow, and he is not enough to take on the big responsibility, so let him hone his skills in Yongping Mansion." ”

Shen Yongmao and Bi Ziyan both looked at him, understanding Zhou Qingli's worries, and turned their eyes to Zhou Zheng again.

Zhou Zheng thought about it again and again, analyzed the benefits and risks, glanced at Father Zhou, raised his hand to Shen Yongmao, and said: "Thank you Shen Shangshu for promoting, the lower officials still want to hone more, and they don't dare to suddenly ascend to a high position." ”

Shen Yongmao, Bi Ziyan sighed lightly in his heart, the court is dangerous, too many people are wise enough to protect their lives, and they refuse to come forward, but they can understand.

Zhou Zheng is naturally not the wise man they want to protect himself, but he needs to lay a solid foundation and expand the basic market. Wait until one day, he has the ability to bargain with Chongzhen, the order of the imperial court, and that is when he will be sharp!

Zhou Qingli nodded secretly to Zhou Zheng's calm understanding of the situation, and said, "It's none of your business, go ahead." ”

Without waiting for Zhou Zheng to raise his hand to leave, Shen Yongmao suddenly stood up with a smile and said, "Today's conversation is almost over, we should go back, nephew Zhengyunxian, you can send me." ”

Zhou Qingli was stunned for a moment, then understood, and said to Zhou Zheng: "I still have something to say to Master Bi, so you can send Lord Shen on my behalf." ”

Zhou Zheng also knew that Shen Yongmao had something to say to him, and raised his hand and said, "Yes." ”

Shen Yongmao greeted Bi Ziyan and walked out accompanied by Zhou Zheng.

Shen Yongmao casually cared about the situation of Zhou Zheng's army, and only then did he whisper to Zhou Zheng until the door: "What is the explosive you used in the army at that time?" ”

Zhou Zheng's expression was frozen, he was very vigilant at that time, and he expected it to be exposed, but he didn't expect it to be Shen Yongmao who would ask in person.

Shen Yongmao looked at his expression and smiled slightly: "Let's be honest." I've already asked Pang Yingcheng. ”

The making of a grenade is actually very simple, but this thing is an 'explosive', very dangerous, more fearful than a cannon, if someone unknowingly brought it into the palace, then it will be worth it?

Zhou Zheng's mind was spinning, and he immediately raised his hand and said: "At that time, the war was urgent, and it was the lower officials who forced Pang Yingcheng to do it. ”

Shen Yongmao looked at Zhou Zheng, smiled more, and said, "I know what you think, don't worry." I've told them to keep their mouths shut at the Ordnance Bureau, so no one will know, but you have to be cautious, understand? ”

Weapons can only be produced with the permission of the imperial court, and Zhou Zheng can't even be a 'stopgap measure' in the critical state of the capital. What's more, 'firearms' are a very dangerous thing, and both the government and the opposition are very afraid of it, and once it is made public, there will be a big disaster!

Zhou Zheng saw that Shen Yongmao didn't mean to ask for guilt, so he raised his hand and said, "Xiaguan understands, thank you, sir." ”

Shen Yongmao wanted to say something, but his exit turned into a light sigh and said, "The situation is like this, what can I do in vain." You do a good job in Yongping Mansion, and in another year, you can come to the military department. ”

Zhou Zheng ran around outside, knowing that Shen Yongmao was afraid that it would not take long for him to resign, so he didn't break it and said, "Yes." ”

Shen Yongmao didn't say anything, left the Zhou Mansion, and went straight back.

Zhou Zheng looked at Shen Yongmao's back, paused for a moment, turned around and was just about to go home, Bi Ziyan was about to leave again, and the father and son hurriedly sent it again and greeted him for a while.

After sending the two away, their father and son had time to sit down and talk well.

In Zhou Qingli's study, he was holding a teacup, his brows were tightly wrinkled, and his face was tired and worried.

Zhou Zheng sat across from him, also holding a teacup in his hand.

Zhou Qingli was silent for a long time before saying: "Yesterday, the emperor summoned me into the palace and chatted privately for a while, mostly to appease. ”

Zhou Zhengdao: "What do you want your father to do?" ”

Zhou Qingli paused for a while and said, "The emperor's intention is to ask me to preside over the trial of Yuan Chonghuan's case." ”

Zhou Zheng was not surprised, and said: "In this way, the emperor wants his father to take over as the secretary of the criminal department, so it is inevitable that Qiao Shangshu will go to prison." ”

Zhou Qingli nodded lightly, holding the teacup, silently.

Zhou Zheng didn't speak, Qiao Yunsheng was the one who resisted the eunuch party against Chongzhen, and now the eunuch party is counterattacking, Chongzhen did not hesitate to sacrifice Qiao Yunsheng out.

The eunuch party counterattacked, and the Donglin party will definitely not give up, so another person is needed to carry this thunder.

For a while, Zhou Qingli took a sip of tea and looked at Zhou Zhengdao: "I didn't agree." Next, Liaodong will be stable for a while, and you will stay in Yongping Mansion. I'm afraid I won't be able to do it for long. ”

Zhou Zheng snorted, his next step was to carry out his reforms and the training of the army in Yongping Mansion, which would take a long time.

……

Yuan Chonghuan was imprisoned, which naturally shocked the government and the opposition, but Yuan Chonghuan belonged to the 'military' after all, and deviated from the court situation, he was imprisoned.

Many people far-fetched to add the attack of Jianyu to Qiao Yunsheng's head, and all kinds of black materials emerged in endlessly.

Especially during the war, dozens of prisoners of the penal department escaped from prison, which is a real 'crime' and irrefutable.

In the third year of Chongzhen, on the 10th of the first month, Emperor Chongzhen issued an order to arrest Qiao Yunsheng and put him in prison.

Qiao Yunsheng was imprisoned, rescued, I don't know how many people fell into the well, I don't know who provoked it, Qiao Yunsheng's case expanded rapidly, but in three days, more than 20 people, including Gao Hongtu, Dali Temple, Jin Shijun, Shaoqing Zhou Bangji, and Yi Yingchang, deputy capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, were imprisoned.

Because of the Chinese New Year and his injuries, Zhou Zheng has been recuperating in the capital and watching the storm coldly.