Zhou Zheng's reward, compared to Man Gui and Zhao Shujiao, still seems very 'mean', such a great achievement in guarding the capital, without any official promotion, but increases the intensity and difficulty of the work.

Many people are crying out for Zhou Zheng and demanding that the court reward and punish clearly.

Zhou Zheng sat in the room, looking at this holy decree, his expression was calm, and his eyes were gloomy.

Outsiders cried out for him, but he was actually very moved in his heart.

Although this will attract the attention of Chongzhen and the government and the opposition, the territory in his hands has indeed expanded rapidly, especially in the mastery of Tianjin Wei, he has enough qualifications and resources to recruit a powerful army!

In this troubled world, money and food must be available, and the army must be in hand!

Zhou Zheng was already thinking about how to make good use of it.

Before Zhou Zheng finished thinking about it, Kou Huaiyi and others rarely came to the door.

"Students have seen adults."

In the pavilion of the Zhou family, Kou Huaiyi took the lead, and the five of them raised their hands to worship Zhou Zheng.

Zhou Zheng was a little surprised when he heard this title, and immediately looked at a few people quietly, and said with a smile: "None of them are outsiders, sit down." ”

Including Kou Huaiyi, as well as the four people behind him, plus Zhang Heyi, who was already in Yongping Mansion, were the earliest batch of down-and-out scholars in Zhou Ji, and later they were all in Jiujiang Pavilion.

Kou Huaiyi was better, but the other four people were very nervous and sat down stiffly.

Zhou Zheng knew each other, and nodded to them with a smile.

Several people were even more nervous, and they all bowed and nodded.

Kou Huaiyi took a sip of tea, and then hesitated and said, "My lord, a few students came this time to go to Yongping Mansion with adults." ”

Kou Huaiyi came to Zhou Zheng last year and was arranged by Zhou Zheng to be promoted to the Salt Division.

Zhou Zheng had actually guessed it a long time ago, thinking in his heart, and looked at a few people: "In addition to you, although the four of you are famous, you are not on the waiting list of the Ministry of Officials, if you want to go with me, you have to sit up from the junior officials first, and go to the list of the Ministry of Officials, so that it will be arranged in the future." ”

The other four hurriedly raised their hands and said, "Yes, they all listen to the arrangements of the adults, and the students have no luxury." ”

Zhou Zheng smiled and nodded, looked at Kou Huaiyi and said: "You should have heard that Zhang Heyi is famous, and Lord Hu, the prefect of Yongping Mansion, has recommended him as the magistrate of Lulong County, and has been approved by the Ministry of Officials, how about you go to Hejian Mansion to be the magistrate of the county?" ”

Jingguan seems to be noble, but in fact, most of them are struggling to survive, there are not enough positions, and they are not as comfortable as the local ones.

Kou Huaiyi hurriedly stood up and bowed, "Thank you, for your support." ”

Zhou Zheng waved his hand, looked at the other four again, and said, "How about you go to Yongping Mansion and Hejian Mansion to be officials of the six rooms?" ”

Several people have no livelihood, and it is already lucky to be able to get an official and a half-job, not to mention that they still become members of the Zhou family, how can they not be happy, they raised their hands and said: "Thank you for your support, students will never dare to forget!" ”

Zhou Zheng picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, and said: "You go to Yongping Mansion first, I have met Zhang Heyi and others, and I am familiar with the government affairs of Yongping Mansion. ”

The five people stood in front of Zhou Zheng, raised their hands in unison, and said, "The student takes the order!" ”

Zhou Zheng waved his hand, poured a cup of tea for a few people, and began to say something.

The five of them listened, their expressions were solemn, and they did not hesitate for a word, and they all responded with confidence.

Zhou Zheng smiled secretly in his heart, what he said now is light, and you will have to suffer in the future.

Zhou Zheng said this to the five people here, and Ma Shiying also entertained a guest in the mansion - the cabinet secretary, Huang Deli.

Ma Shiying and Huang Deli are the same year, and the relationship between the two is very good, Huang Deli did not shy away from saying: "I promise you, as long as you do this well, you can be transferred to Hubu Langzhong, and the future is limitless." ”

Ma Shiying is naturally also an ambitious person, listening to Huang Deli's words, he said: "Is it really as long as I write a copy to refute the innovation of the household department?" ”

Huang Deli glanced outside and said in a low voice: "Also, you have to go to the book to impeach Zhou Qingli." ”

Ma Shiying's eyes suddenly became vigilant when she heard Zhou Qingli's name, and then she said quietly: "Zhou Qingli is just a left waiter, what's the use of impeachment?" ”

Huang Deli said: "I heard that now the criminal department is still in the book, and the left capital of the Imperial Court is vacant, he is the most promising person, and we adults don't want him to go up." ”

Ma Shiying immediately understood that some people were afraid that Zhou Qingli would block their way, so they had to strike first.

Ma Shiying was able to get rid of the Cui family and ascend to the Salt Class Lifting Division, all of which were arranged by Zhou Zheng, not to mention, Zhou Qingli is the left waiter of the household department and Ma Shiying's top boss, how could Ma Shiying impeach Zhou Qingli?

Ma Shiying's expression pretended to be thoughtful, and he said with some embarrassment: "Zhou Qingli is an old minister of the emperor's palace and is highly trusted. Zhou Zheng has just made a great contribution, and the people behind you can really pry it? ”

Huang Deli smiled slightly and said, "We adults are in the opposition, but we will be in the court soon." ”

Ma Shiying immediately filtered the big man who would go further in his mind, and said with a normal face: "Okay, I'll write it later, and I'll send it early tomorrow morning!" ”

Huang Deli was overjoyed and said, "Good! I still have to contact other people, and send them in together early tomorrow morning, and take advantage of Qian Longxi, Yuan Chonghuan's case is not over, and Zhou Qingli will also be put in! ”

Ma Shiying responded again and again, sent Huang Deli away, his face suddenly sank, and he said to himself with a sneer: "You probably don't know how Qin Renlong and the others got into the prison and how they were sent out, right?" Act recklessly! ”

Ma Shiying stood at the door for a while, explained a few more words and went out.

When it got dark, he quietly came to the Zhou Mansion to see Zhou Zheng.

At this moment, Zhou Zheng was sitting in the room, and on his lap were two one-year-old little guys, his nephews and nieces - Zhou Deyu and Zhou Jingyu.

Zhou Zheng wrapped his arms around them, clenched his fists, looked at the two little guys and smiled: "Guess, which hand is it this time?" ”

The little ones were already babbling, and the two little ones reached out almost simultaneously to press Zhou Zheng's right hand.

Zhou Zheng smiled, opened his right hand, and said, "Is this this?" No. ”

The two little guys blinked, looking puzzled, and were about to pick up Zhou Zheng's left hand again.

Zhou Zheng's left hand bent, opened it again, and said, "On the left hand." You're wrong, come again. ”

The two little guys were puzzled and continued to stare at Zhou Zheng's hands.

This kind of close-up magic can be seen clearly not far away, and the sister-in-law Zhou Ding came over and said with a smile: "Okay, the second uncle has something to do, and I will play with you later." ”

The two little guys were reluctant, screaming, but they were still taken away by Zhou Ding's family.

Zhou Zheng looked at Ma Shiying and said, "Something?" ”

Ma Shiying hurriedly stepped forward and told Huang Deli about finding him.

Zhou Zheng stretched out his hand to pick up the teacup and sneered: "How can I have an officialdom tumbler, if this one goes honestly, he may be able to keep it thorough, if he comes back, it will not be so easy to get out of the way." ”

Ma Shiying also knows the way of officialdom, after Yan Song, there is indeed no one in the Ming officialdom who can cover the sky with one hand, even if it is the Donglin Party and the Eunuch Party, it is not a flash in the pan, and it disappeared in an instant.

"So, what should I do?" Ma Shiying said in a tone of inquiry.