Yang Sichang took a deep breath, shook his head and said, "No." After I leave Beijing, the military department will be handed over to you. After Yuanfu, the court will inevitably be turbulent, you have always been a friend or a party, this time you must stay away from it, don't get involved. ”

Zhou Zheng always felt that Yang Sichang seemed to be hiding something, but he didn't ask more, and said, "Okay." Lu Xiangsheng's affairs still need you to deal with it in front of the emperor. ”

Yang Sichang said: "I have no problem, I just hope that Yuanfu will not make a mess and talk nonsense." ”

The Qianqing Palace was obviously dissatisfied with Wen Tiren, if Wen Tiren still tried to protect Lu Xiangsheng at this time, it might backfire, not only could he not keep it, but he would also give Lu Xiangsheng a ride.

The imperial court is a pool of muddy water, and no one can tell what will happen in the next moment.

Zhou Zheng nodded and said, "It depends on the situation." ”

Zhou Zheng discussed with Yang Sichang, went to see Lu Xiangsheng again, and did not return home until dawn.

The next day, Lu Xiangsheng's recital had not yet been delivered, but the military headquarters received battle reports from various places.

First, Chen Xinjia defeated Li Zicheng in the northwest, forced Li Zicheng to go from Suiyuan to Fengxiang, then to Weinan, and finally fled to Sichuan, which was quite embarrassing.

Zhang Xianzhong, who was in Nanzhili, faced the encirclement and suppression of the Ming army from all walks of life, and the defeats gradually increased, and he retreated to Huguang.

Lu Xiangsheng's recital was sent, and together with the whistleblower recital that impeached Lu Xiangsheng for killing good and risking his merits, Chongzhen was naturally furious and ordered Yang Sichang and Wen Tiren to enter the palace.

Due to Yang Sichang's protection, Lu Xiangsheng's culpability was greatly reduced, but he was still imprisoned pending trial, and it was not as easy as resigning.

And about the matter of the northwest, it was also decided in the palace, but it was not what Yang Sichang and Zhou Zheng said.

Xiong Wencan was promoted to the prime minister of the northwest on behalf of Lu Xiang, and Chen Xinjia was divided into the northwest and southeast, and Shi Kefa was promoted, and he was the right to take charge of the imperial history, the governor of Anqing, the four prefectures of Luzhou, and the military affairs of nine counties such as Henan, Huguang, and Jiangxi.

Zhou Zheng knew that when Lu Xiangsheng was imprisoned, Yang Sichang was still in the palace.

In the class room, Zhang Heyi and Yao Tongshun stood in front of Zhou Zheng's table, their expressions were different, and they both had condensed colors.

Zhang Heyi said: "Yang Shangshu is obviously guarding against adults, Xiong Wencan's matter, and he didn't leak the slightest tone before. ”

Yao Tongshun looked outside, lowered his voice and said: "The affairs of the military department are also a little weird, the villain always feels that some people are deliberately avoiding us, and it seems that they are secretly planning something. ”

Zhou Zheng crossed his hands, his eyes flickering slightly.

It's not strange for Yang Sichang to guard against him, but it's very problematic if the defense is so obvious.

Zhou Zheng's index fingers circled, and various thoughts flew in his heart, and said: "In this way, you are keeping an eye on the military department, I will go to the criminal department to see Lu Xiangsheng later, you use the money and relationships, and let the criminal department not treat him harshly." ”

Yao Tongshun raised his hand in response, and suddenly said: "By the way, my lord, there is still some military information, but the adults can't see it here, they go directly to Yang Shangshu's class room, and never come out again." ”

Zhang Heyi followed: "Yes, the lower officials also noticed that some of them are from Chahar and Liaodong. ”

Zhou Zheng is really different this time, Liaodong is now in charge of him, even if it is not, if there is something in Liaodong, he should not be able to hide it.

Yang Sichang, what are you doing? What are you going to do?

Zhou Zheng didn't understand after thinking about it, waved his hand, and said, "You guys star, do the things at hand first." Especially in Liaodong, Tianjin, and Shandong, we must make every effort to promote it, and if there is any problem, tell me as soon as possible. ”

Yao Tongshun and Zhang Heyi hurriedly raised their hands and said, "It's an adult!" ”

Zhou Zheng left the military department and went to the criminal department.

The Criminal Department is a little far away from the Ministry of War, and is together with Dali Temple and the Metropolitan Procuratorate, which is the so-called 'Sansi Yamen'.

Lu Xiangsheng has just been locked in, and the treatment is not bad, a clean and independent cell.

Some of the people in the Criminal Department avoided Zhou Zheng, and only arranged for two jailers to lead Zhou Zheng into the prison.

Zhou Zheng is also very familiar with the Criminal Department, and he used to be the master of the Sanjin Palace.

Lu Xiangsheng saw that Zhou Zheng came to see him so quickly, and said with emotion: "I used to drink and talk about joy, but now there is nothing to entertain." ”

Zhou Zheng glanced behind him and saw that the jailer was gone, so he said: "Yang Shangshu is still in the palace, I don't know what happened, you wait patiently, I want to find a way." ”

Lu Xiangsheng shook his head and said, "Don't mess around, I also met some people yesterday, and the situation has been treacherous recently, so don't involve you." ”

Zhou Zheng thought about the strangeness of the military department, and it was not easy to talk to Lu Xiangsheng more, and said: "I have asked the criminal department to take care of you, don't worry about it at home, I will take care of it." ”

Lu Xiangsheng was very frank and said, "I'm not worried about this. I'm only worried that I'm going to prison this time, I'm afraid that it will affect a lot of people, if you have a way, help me take care of it. ”

Zhou Zheng thought about it, asked the jailer to bring pen and ink, and said to Lu Xiangsheng: "Write the list to me." ”

Lu Xiangsheng did not hesitate, and clearly listed the reliable list of the Tianxiong army to Zhou Zheng.

After Zhou Zheng took it, he put it in his arms and said, "I want to find a way to save them." ”

Lu Xiangsheng believed that Zhou Zheng had this strength, and said: "I'll write you another letter and show them something to avoid misunderstanding." ”

Zhou Zheng nodded and said, "It's okay." ”

Lu Xiangsheng waved his pen, hurriedly finished writing, handed it to Zhou Zheng, sighed, and said, "I'll leave it to you." ”

Zhou Zheng folded it and put it in his arms, and said, "Don't worry, you can come out soon." ”

Lu Xiangsheng smiled.

Zhou Zheng left the prison of the Criminal Department after a few more words, he was in such a hurry to see Lu Xiangsheng There are actually some risks, it is easy to be caught by those officials, and he will be even more involved in Lu Xiangsheng.

When Zhou Zheng returned to the military department, Yang Sichang also came out of the palace.

In the remote area of the military department, Yang Sichang seemed to have some explanation: "I thought of it temporarily, and I didn't have time to discuss it with you." ”

Zhou Zheng looked at Yang Sichang's expression, his heart was sunny, and he said quietly on his face: "Well, it's not a big deal." Xiong Wencan: I have understood, and I still have the ability. ”

Yang Sichang looked at Zhou Zheng's expression and knew that the estrangement had arisen, so he pretended to think for a moment and said, "I want to concentrate on the affairs of the northwest, and the affairs of the military department will be handed over to you for the time being." ”

Is this compensation? Exchange?

Zhou Zheng smiled secretly in his heart and said, "Okay." ”

No matter what Yang Sichang wants to do, the military department is under Zhou Zheng's nose, how long can he hide it?

Yang Sichang didn't say anything more and went straight back to the class room.

The short honeymoon period between the two has passed.

Zhou Zheng looked at Yang Sichang's back, his eyes flickering slightly.

Yang Sichang chose to turn his face with him at this time, and it seemed that he was ready.

What the hell is going on?

Zhou Zheng thought about it, stood up and was just about to go out, Yao Tongshun hurriedly greeted him, glanced around, and whispered in Zhou Zheng's ear: "My lord, the news from the Ministry of General Affairs, the supervision of the imperial history Dong Qing wrote a letter to impeach the lord for being arrogant and domineering in the military department, holding authority, and wantonly cultivating cronies in Liaodong, with bad intentions. ”

The corners of Zhou Zheng's eyes jumped unconsciously, and he immediately looked at the direction of Yang Sichang's class, and said with a smile: "Our Lord Shangshu is afraid that I will get in his way, so he wants to eradicate me in advance......"

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