Zhu Xu sat there with a calm expression, but he began to reflect in his heart. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

Concubine Liu came here and said this, not without the intention of being a lobbyist. But when it comes to serious investigation, during this time, he is really in a hurry.

Whether it is the military reform or the court situation, although it is under his control, it is not as smooth and smooth as expected.

After all, Empress Dowager Zhang knew Zhu Xu better, and when she saw that he was silent, she said softly: "Your Majesty, the concubine has no other meaning. It's just that the court still has to pay attention to harmony, and you can't always face the outer court. ”

Zhu Xu came to his senses, smiled at the Empress Dowager Zhang, and said, "Well, concubine, what the imperial sister-in-law said is that I have written it down." ”

Having said that, Zhu Xu will definitely not restart the cabinet, nor will he let Zhao Nanxing and others reopen. If he really let the Donglin Party occupy the court, he would have to repeat history, and in just a dozen years, he would change more than 30 first assistants and hundreds of six scholars.

The party struggle is not stopped, the situation is unstable, where else can be done?

Concubine Liu's face was kind, but her eyes were shining, she looked at Zhu Xu and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, what to do is up to you, we women can't help you, everything has to rely on the ministers of the outer court, and what the inner servants can do is limited after all." ”

Zhu Xu's jaw was thoughtful.

After the Ming Dynasty was about after Yingzong, the monarchs and ministers were suspicious of each other, and the promising emperor could still control the court situation, and when it came to the Apocalypse, Chongzhen, and the will of the ministers of the outer court was often stronger than the emperor, therefore, the emperor could only rely on the eunuchs to supervise, and even do things.

The more the emperor trusts the eunuchs, the more suspicious he will be of the outer court, and the more the ministers of the outer court will hate the inner court, and the inner eunuchs will use the emperor to attack the outer court by any means, and the cycle will repeat itself.

Concubine Liu looked at Zhu Xu's deep face, took his hand again, and said with a smile: "Don't talk about this, tell me, is the emperor agreeable to the matter of choosing a concubine?" ”

The corners of Zhu Xu's mouth moved, there was always a sense of being forced to marry, but he was only ten years old!

Empress Dowager Zhang looked at Zhu Xu's expression, laughed secretly in her heart, sat down and said: "Concubine, if you want me to say, I have to wait a few more years, how can the emperor have the heart to choose a concubine now......"

Concubine Liu smiled and said, "Not early, not early, come to the palace first, I will help with the training, you see, it's not bad to believe in the princess, I like it when I look at it." ”

Empress Dowager Zhang was stunned, did not answer, and quietly looked at Concubine Liu, not knowing if she meant anything else.

Zhu Xu was also a little surprised, and said, "Concubine, I also think that I should hand over government affairs to King Xin, and concentrate on studying until I become an adult before becoming a pro-government?" ”

In Zhu Xu's opinion, Concubine Liu is a forbearant and wise person, and it is impossible for her to say such a thing.

Concubine Liu sighed and said with a laborious smile, "People are easy to get confused when they are old, but sometimes, there is nothing wrong with being confused." ”

Zhu Xu's brows moved, Concubine Liu was obviously hinting at something.

The shortbread was stuffed into his mouth, and Zhu Xu thought about it while chewing.

For the Donglin Party, Zhu Xu's attitude has always been to refuse, not allowing them to control the court, blunt and direct. This is also the reason why the Donglin Party's counterattack is becoming more and more fierce.

If he had changed another method, such as pretending to be confused, letting one and a half come in, and letting them come and go without affecting his established plan, and releasing his resentment and ambition, perhaps he would not have caused such a big stir, causing him trouble from time to time and affecting the pace of his reform.

Zhu Xu nodded while thinking, and said to himself, "Well, it's better to be sparse than blocked, it's rare to be confused......"

Concubine Liu sat next to Zhu Xu, listening to his soft self-muttering, her eyes lit up, and she said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the matter of choosing a concubine will be left to me, I will take a good look at it, and I will definitely choose a good ...... for you before I die."

Concubine Liu was talking, Huan'er came in from outside, saluted and said, "Queen Mother, Concubine, Emperor, Lord Liu Hua and Lord Liu ask to see you." ”

Concubine Liu turned her head to look at Zhu Xu and said with a smile: "My younger brother hasn't come to see me for many years, and most of them didn't come to see me this time." ”

Zhu Xu also laughed, the Donglin Party made such a big noise outside, and there was no shortage of people who came to ventilate the news, show loyalty, and brush up on their sense of existence.

But this Liu Hua is really an exception, he is the younger brother of Concubine Liu and the son of Liu Yingjie. Not to mention Concubine Liu's status in the palace, Liu Yingjie's legacy alone will not involve him in ordinary matters.

Liu Yingjie has an unusual relationship with Zhang Juzheng, especially Qi Jiguang, who was Qi Jiguang's top boss, and Qi Jiguang has his strong support for suppressing bandits. Liu Yingjie is also a person with extraordinary ability, who has been the governor of Jiliao, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, has the title of prince and young prince, and has a lot of military achievements.

Liu Hua's elder brother Liu Dai inherited the title of Liu Yingjie, Liu Hua followed his father in countless battles since he was a child, and was still in Liaodong two years ago, with the rank of deputy commander-in-chief.

Liu Hua had written three times and twice, wanting to return to Liaodong, but was rejected by Zhu Xu, this time, mostly because Sun Chengzong was about to return to Beijing, knowing that Zhu Xu intended to send Sun Chengzong to continue to supervise Liaodong, and wanted to go with him.

It's all her own family, and the Empress Dowager Zhang doesn't mind letting Liu Hua wait for a while and a half, she looked at Zhu Xu and said with a hint of melancholy, "Your Majesty, it's not like the outer court is so noisy, and those who should retreat can't always be stiff." ”

She watched Zhu Xu grow up and knew his temper.

Zhu Xu nodded, took a deep breath, and said with a smile: "I know, I will deal with it." ”

Concubine Liu saw that what she said was almost done, so she said, "Hey, when people are old, they are easy to get sleepy, and the gossip is almost over, I should go back to sleep......"

When Zhu Xu and Empress Dowager Zhang saw it, they quickly stood up and accompanied Concubine Liu back to the palace.

Concubine Liu waved her hand, took Empress Dowager Zhang's hand and said with a smile: "Okay, Your Majesty, you are busy with you, just have her with me." ”

Zhu Xu understood what Concubine Liu meant, smiled and accompanied him for a few steps, and then stopped.

Cao Huachun followed behind him, his expression solemn. looked at Zhu Xu with some concern in his eyes, even the concubine and the queen mother were moved, and this pressure was not a little bit.

Zhu Xu returned to Jingyang Palace, stood in front of the steps, looked at the sky with his hands behind his back, and his heart was naturally heavy.

The power of the Donglin Party is not only manifested in the court, but also penetrates into all aspects for decades, whether it is military and political, or inside and outside the capital, or even outside the gates, it is almost ubiquitous, and it will be daunting to think about.

Seeing that Zhu Xu didn't speak, Cao Huachun cautiously stepped forward and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, it's still too late to change your plan."

"No!"

Zhu Xu is not Song Shenzong, he looked at the sky with a firm gaze, and said lightly: "The plan is still the same, Liu Hua came at the right time, Xuan." ”

Cao Huachun hesitated for a while, then turned around to announce Liu Hua.

Liu Hua is more than sixty years this year, his face is full of tough folds, his body is broad, giving people the feeling of a fierce general, he is wearing a python suit, strode into the imperial study, not far from Zhu Xu's imperial table, knelt down on one knee and said: "Minister Liu Hua, see the emperor!" ”