Zhou Zheng and Yang Sichang were sitting in the middle of nowhere, drinking tea and talking about things.

Yang Sichang was obviously preparing something, his face was full of ambition, and he said: "I plan to explain my strategy to the emperor next year, and the emperor should believe me, but if Yuanfu changes, I am worried that there will be an accident." ”

Yang Sichang's 'ten-sided net' is about to come out.

Zhou Zheng will not let Yang Sichang's ten-sided net really be implemented, if Yang Sichang really exterminates or severely damages the rogue, his plan will be shattered, at least it will be postponed for a long time.

Zhou Zheng pretended to groan and said: "It shouldn't be, suppressing bandits is the policy of the imperial court, and the emperor will not tolerate anyone to destroy it, as long as Lord Yang's strategy is feasible, the emperor will support it." ”

Yang Sichang also thought so, suddenly looked at Zhou Zheng with burning eyes, and said: "If there is any problem at that time, I will transfer the soldiers and horses of Liaodong, Tianjin Wei and Shandong, you have no problem, right?" ”

Of these three places, Zhou Zheng has the deepest relationship, and he is also a squire of the military department, if he wants to restrain Yang Sichang, it is too easy.

Zhou Zheng didn't think twice and said, "No problem." ”

Yang Sichang saw that Zhou Zheng was not cheating, a smile appeared on his face, and said: "I am relieved when you say this, and in addition, I also want to borrow 200,000 silver from Zhou's ticket number." ”

Zhou's ticket number is now famous, and the deposit of silver in Suzhou is as high as more than five million taels, who doesn't look sideways?

The background of Zhou's ticket number, who is behind the scenes, and those who are interested can inquire clearly with a little means.

Zhou Zheng didn't expect Yang Sichang to borrow money from him, paused for a moment, and said: "The name of the Ministry of War is inappropriate, let the Ministry of Household come forward, I will say hello and raise it for you within a month." ”

Yang Sichang didn't expect Zhou Zheng to be so crisp at all, his expression perked up, and he said with a smile: "Okay, I'll go to the household department and say!" I have read your article about Liaodong, there is no problem, you let it go, and the candidate for the governor of Shandong will also be recommended by you. ”

Zhou Zheng's eyebrows moved, Yang Sichang's return was really good, he picked up the teacup with a smile and said, "Thank you, my lord." ”

Yang Sichang received the support of Zhou Zheng's troops and money, so he was naturally happy, and he was more confident, so he also took the teacup and took a sip with a smile.

The two chatted about the northwest again, and then went back to their respective rooms.

At this time, Zhang Heyi, who was newly appointed as a member of the Ministry of War, was standing in front of the door of Zhou Zheng's room, and when he saw Zhou Zheng coming back, he hurriedly stepped forward and raised his hand and said, "My lord." ”

Zhang Heyi was one of the people who Zhou Zheng transferred back, looked at him and said, "Go in and say." ”

Zhang Heyi followed Zhou Zheng into the door, immediately closed the door again, turned around and said, "My lord, I heard that Xie Tianguan was imprisoned?" ”

Heavenly officials, that is, the official department of Shangshu.

Zhou Zheng sat on the chair and said with a smile: "On the first day I went to the court, the secretary of the ministry and the secretary of the criminal department, the two of them went to prison together, you say, is it exciting or not?" ”

Even if Zhang Heyi couldn't see that scene, he knew that he didn't know how many swords and swords behind it, so he said with a worried expression: "My lord, many of us have arranged it during Xie Tianguan's appointment, especially in the past two years, will it affect adults?" ”

Zhou Zheng has arranged for I don't know how many people over the years, especially Yongping Mansion and Hejian Mansion, all of which have been arranged through 'illegal' means.

Zhou Zheng's expression remained unchanged, and he said, "Don't worry, the real big man is still there, Xie Tianguan won't talk nonsense." ”

If Xie Cheng really talked nonsense, then it would definitely not be Zhou Zheng's person who had the accident, and how many officials in the current Ming officialdom came according to normal rules?

The law does not hold the public accountable, and it cannot be investigated deeply.

Zhang Heyi's expression softened slightly, and said, "My lord, the subordinate officer has touched the bottom of the military department, and it is a mess, everything is a mess, people are floating in things, and corruption is rampant......"

Zhou Zheng waved his hand and said: "Don't worry about this, tell Yao Tongshun, Ding Qi, focus on Liaodong, Tianjin Wei and Shandong, I will start to rectify the three places, Ma Shiying will take over as the governor of Shandong, let him come to Beijing to see me!" ”

Zhang Heyi knew that Ma Shiying was Zhou Zheng's person, but he didn't expect Zhou Zheng to get a governor's position in a short time after returning to Beijing, and raised his hand with great joy and said: "The lower official obeys the order!" ”

Zhang Heyi opened the door again and was about to go out, when suddenly a principal came in a hurry, saw Zhang Heyi hurriedly raised his hand, and said, "Lord Zhang, Lord Shangshu asked Lord Zhou to go to his room, urgent matter, please report." ”

Zhou Zheng had already heard it inside, stepped out, and said, "What's the matter?" ”

The principal hesitated and said, "Let's ask Lord Zhou and Lord Shangshu to ask in person." ”

Zhou Zheng frowned slightly, glanced at him, and walked towards Yang Sichang's room.

When I entered Yang Sichang's room, I saw Yang Sichang looking down at a playbook, his face was as heavy as water, and his eyes were fierce.

Even when Zhou Zheng came in, he didn't raise his head.

Zhou Zheng walked up to his desk and said, "What's wrong?" ”

The corners of Yang Sichang's face twitched fiercely, and he handed him the notebook in front of him.

Zhou Zheng picked it up, and his expression suddenly changed slightly.

This is Hong Chengchou's deputy general secretly impeached Hong Chengchou, accusing Hong Chengchou of accepting money and property from bandits during the suppression of bandits, women, wantonly buying land in Nanzhili, and storing the outer room.

Zhou Zheng's expression changed, and he guessed at the first time that this was Li Hengbing's action.

It's only been a few days, and Li Hengbing's movements are inevitably too fast, and the handle is indeed ruthless and accurate!

Yang Sichang thought that Zhou Zheng's change of color was due to anger, so he took a deep breath, his face was still difficult to hide his anger, and said, "You say, what should I do?" ”

Hong Chengchou still has many achievements in suppressing bandits in the northwest, and he is also the key figure in Yang Sichang's 'ten-sided net', and he is now breaking out these things, and the most difficult thing is Yang Sichang!

Zhou Zheng put the notebook in front of Yang Sichang and said lightly: "What else can I do?" While it's still too late, it's better to call Hong Chengchou back to Beijing first and arrange for someone else to replace him than to burst out coldly and catch us off guard. ”

"Isn't that an accident?"

Yang Sichang's tone was angry, but he said helplessly: "It's only like this, I'll go into the palace to see the emperor later." He now has a heavy army, and he has to use some means. ”

What means? It's not a 'bargain', Hong Chengchou was lured away from the station and arrested.

Zhou Zheng didn't care about Hong Chengchou's life or death at all, but asked, "Who is more suitable to replace him?" ”

Yang Sichang glanced at Zhou Zheng, thinking that you are suitable, but you are not my person, so he exhaled deeply and said, "I'll let Chen Shilang go." ”

That is, the left squire of the military department, Chen Xinjia.

Zhou Zheng nodded indispensably and said, "Hurry up, the New Year is coming soon, and at this time, the Liukou is also the most fierce time to make trouble." ”

Yang Sichang saw that Zhou Zheng really supported his idea, and did not make a request at this time, so he felt a little comforted in his heart, and said: "You are staring at the ministry, and I will go to the palace." ”

Zhou Zheng responded and came out one after the other with him.

Seeing Yang Sichang leave, Zhou Zheng looked up at the sky and said to himself: "What a big show......

Three days after Yang Sichang entered the palace, Hong Chengchou was imprisoned, Chen Xinjia replaced him, and the news of the military affairs of the five northwestern provinces spread in the capital.

Hong Chengchou has suppressed bandits in the northwest since the second year of Chongzhen, and has been promoted from the Shaanxi Senate to the prime minister of the five provinces.

As soon as the news spread, Li Hengbing came to Zhou Zheng's mansion, looked at Zhou Zheng and said directly: "Tell me your secret." ”