"The lower official has seen the general!"

As before, when seeing Zheng Chenggong, Zhang Huangyan still adhered to his duty as a minister of the Ming Dynasty, calling himself an official, not a "minister", although his demeanor was respectful, but there was no flattery.

If it was in the Qinghe Academy in Jiangbei, maybe Zhu Zhiyu would use "neither arrogant nor humble" to describe Zhang Huangyan's attitude, but at this time, these four words did not reach Jiangnan, after all, his sentence "The sage has his own righteous way, not arrogant or humble, not arrogant or flattering, how can it be so!" However, it was limited to a letter to Zhu Mingzhong, and at most, it was required to be "neither arrogant nor humble" during the training of officials.

"No courtesy, Cangshui is too polite!"

If Zhang Huangyan is neither arrogant nor humble, then Zheng Chenggong's tone, although it seems to be close, it is inevitable that there is some alienation.

"I don't know that Cangshui came to see this king, but there is something to discuss?"

Unlike other people who like to beat around the bush, Zheng Chenggong likes to go straight and never waste time with others in a false manner, which is also the reason why he originally admired Zhu Mingzhong - both of them have such personalities, and even after hearing that Zhu Mingzhong implemented some military orders in the army, he also thought that the military officials were not allowed to use words to repair the war report. But now, that's all in the past, and when the seed of distrust has been planted, it will only grow bigger.

Just like to Zhang Huangyan, Zheng Chenggong never trusted him.

"Back to the prince, the lower official took the liberty to ask to see, it is really two things, one is public and the other is private, the lower official knows that the prince is very important to official affairs, so he will talk about official affairs first, if there is anything missing, please forgive the prince!"

After apologizing first, Zhang Huangyan said,

"In the past few days, the lower officials have heard that the sergeants in this city are talking about the Northern Expedition! I think the prince has also heard of it. ”

Here it comes!

Seeing Zhang Huangyan mention the Northern Expedition, Zheng Chenggong nodded silently and motioned for him to continue.

"It is a great blessing that this scholar cares about national affairs. However, because the Northern Expedition is very important, if it is not careful, the current good situation is very likely to fall short, so the lower officials think that the Northern Expedition must not be taken lightly at the moment! ”

Zhang Huangyan's words were not Zheng Chenggong's expectation at all, let alone Zheng Chenggong, even Qian Qianyi looked at him in surprise, not understanding what medicine he was selling in his gourd.

What is the purpose of this blue water?

Thinking so in his heart, Qian Qianyi looked at Zhang Huangyan and did not speak, but looked like he was quietly watching the changes, but Zhang Huangyan himself, occasionally cast his afterglow on this Qian Qianyi, this Qian Zongbo has been silent for a while, and now it seems that he must be trusted by Zheng Chenggong again!

Sometimes, many things in officialdom have their signals, just like now Zheng Chenggong asked Qian Qianyi to meet Zhang Huangyan together, which is undoubtedly sending a signal to the outside world - he trusts Qian Qianyi. And Zhang Huangyan, who knew the officialdom well, naturally experienced this information for the first time, and naturally paid attention to Qian Qianyi.

Seeing his surprised face, he suddenly let out a "chuckle" in his heart, which was not bad as he expected - Zheng Yanping seemed to be willing to go on the Northern Expedition!

The reason why he came to this conclusion was because Qian Qianyi's expression changed, for him who had just gained the trust of the general, he was bound to be consistent with the general, and now the surprise on his face was only one possibility, that is, this surprise was completely because he understood the general's thoughts.

The general is reluctant to go on the Northern Expedition, at least not for now!

And in their opinion, they are bound to feel that he, Zhang Huangyan, will definitely advocate the Northern Expedition, because the Northern Expedition and Zhu Mingzhong are the most beneficial!

"Oh? Cangshui thinks that it is not appropriate to easily go on a northern expedition at the moment, so what should it be? ”

Zheng Chenggong asked quietly.

"Consolidate Jiangnan, and when Jiangnan is consolidated, we will discuss the Northern Expedition!"

Although he knew that this return to Nanjing was to discuss the next move of the army, before that, he needed to communicate, and the reason why Zhang Huangyan did not support the Northern Expedition also had his personal thoughts. The reason why it was unexpected was because in the eyes of Zheng Chenggong and Qian Qianyi, Zhang Huangyan should have done everything possible to advocate the Northern Expedition, so as to ensure that Zhu Mingzhong's strength was not damaged, but why did he not advocate the Northern Expedition?

"This Jiangnan is really the foundation of the Ming Dynasty, if it is not solid at all, the Northern Expedition is naturally rootless, in the opinion of the following officials, at this time our army should take advantage of the current opportunity to seize Fujian, Guangdong, Huguang, Sichuan, ......"

Then it's time to welcome back the holy car!

In an instant, Zheng Chenggong understood what Zhang Huangyan meant.

And Qian Qianyi listened to Zhang Huangyan's suggestion, and sneered secretly in his heart, and in his seemingly cloudy eyes, when he looked at the two in front of him, some sarcasm flashed.

Whether it is Zheng Chenggong, Zhang Huangyan, or Zhu Mingzhong, they all talk about loyalty and righteousness, but in fact, all of them have their own thoughts and interests.

Zheng Chenggong was reluctant to go on the Northern Expedition because he didn't want his strength to be damaged.

Zhang Huangyan advocated the western court, in order to welcome back the imperial court.

As for Zhu Mingzhong's advocacy of the Northern Expedition, it was just to borrow troops to block the enemy and keep his own foundation.

That's all!

The so-called "loyalty" is just selfishness.

Even if it is the seemingly loyal Zhang Huangyan's westward discussion, his welcome back to the imperial court, has no intention of using the imperial court to balance Zheng Chenggong?

In an instant, Qian Qianyi's heart seemed to be calm, he had been over eighty years old, and he knew that there had never been a pure person in this officialdom, once upon a time, he felt sorry for Zhu Mingzhong, but it was only a few months, and this person's heart has changed like this.

O man!

If people don't do it, the heavens and the earth will be destroyed!

Everyone has a selfish self!

Subsequently, what they said, Qian Qianyi didn't pay attention to listen at all, he kept weighing repeatedly in his heart, weighing how to benefit himself in the selfishness of these three people, although he was over eighty, but he was not willing to be silent, he did not return to Hongdou Villa, he needed to let the world know that he Qian Muzhai was also the "minister of Zhongxing" of the Ming Dynasty.

"What does the teacher think?"

Qian Qianyi, who was a little distracted, heard Zheng Chenggong's inquiry and hurriedly said.

"What Shao Sima said is extremely true!"

Qian Qianyi, who realized that he was distracted and did not hear what they were saying clearly when he said this, added.

"I think the prince should have made up his mind, I don't know what the so-called private matter of the young Sima Fang is?"

Because of the previous distraction, Qian Qianyi immediately changed the topic, he knew that with the three of them having their own ideas, whether it was the Northern Expedition or the Western Expedition, they couldn't discuss a reason, and in the end, I am afraid that the three families should go their own way, or change the topic as soon as possible.

"Yes, Cangshui, what is the matter with what you said about private matters?"

Also with no intention of continuing to have a deep discussion with Zhang Huangyan on the issue of the Northern Expedition or the Western Expedition, Zheng Chenggong asked with some curiosity. After all, now that he already knows Zhang Huangyan's thoughts, even if he doesn't advocate the Northern Expedition, then things will be easy to do.

Now it's time for Qian Qianyi to hit a fork!

"Huh,"

smiled slightly, and then Zhang Huangyan looked at Zheng Chenggong and said.

"Actually, the lower officials don't know how to open their mouths about this matter, after all, ......"

Although he was a little hesitant, Zhang Huangyan finally said his words.

"Xia Guan wants to ask the prince, I wonder if the ninth sister of the prince has been married to someone else?"

Zhang Huangyan's question made Zheng Chenggong stunned, and even looked at him with some puzzlement, what does this old man want to do?

Almost subconsciously, Zheng Chenggong even thought that this old man wanted to ...... Just when he was about to speak, he only heard Zhang Huangyan say.

"If Miss Nine has never been married to someone else, the lower official is presumptuous and wants to marry Miss Nine!"

I see, Zheng Chenggong, who was originally slightly angry in his heart, realized that he wanted to go wrong, so he asked with a smile.

"I don't know who Cangshui wants to talk about?"

Zheng Chenggong was curious, it was the talent of that family that could make Zhang Cangshui come forward to talk about the matchmaker, but if you think about it carefully, the ninth sister is already old, and she should indeed be married to someone else, not to mention the ninth sister, that is, the daughters who are a few years younger are already married, so they should really think about it.

"Back to the prince, the lower official has not yet talked about this matter, but this person is also familiar with the prince!"

"Oh?"

Staring at Zhang Huangyan, Zheng Chenggong thought to himself, what kind of medicine was sold in his gourd, the other party didn't know yet, so he took the initiative to come to the door?

"I wonder who this person is?"

"Chengren!"

When these two words came into his ears, Zheng Chenggong couldn't help but be stunned, he looked at the other party in surprise, his eyes were full of surprise.

What the? What did he say?

Qian Qianyi looked at Zhang Huangyan in horror, and almost subconsciously he wanted to speak out against it, if Zhu Mingzhong became Zheng Chenggong's sister-in-law, then, then at that time, how could he target this person.

"Lord Wang, the lower officials think that Chengren is young, although he was born lonely, he is also a pillar of the country, and Miss Nine also had the grace to save his life at the beginning, if this matter can be done, it will be a good thing......"

In Zhang Huangyan's words, Zheng Chenggong's heart had already set off a wave, he didn't expect Zhang Huangyan to be a matchmaker for Zhu Mingzhong, although the other party didn't know yet, and even before that, he hadn't considered marrying the ninth sister to Zhu Mingzhong.

Now, Zhang Huangyan's suggestion made Zheng Chenggong unable to calm down for a while. The ninth sister married Zhu Mingzhong. It's not impossible, they are of the same age, and the ninth sister also has a life-saving grace for him, after this marriage, people in the world will only think that the Zheng and Zhu families are in-laws, and they must be very close......

Looking at the thoughtful Zheng Chenggong, Qian Qianyi, who originally intended to speak out against it, suddenly thought of Zheng Chenggong's previous change in thinking!

In terms of Zheng Chenggong's scheming, the urgent task at the moment is probably to stabilize Jiangbei, so how could he refuse to use Miss Nine to appease Zhu Mingzhong?

At this moment, seeing the prince looking at him, Qian Qianyi thought to himself.

Since Zhang Cangshui has mentioned it, and you Zheng Sen will not object, I am also happy to be a favor. Thinking of this, Qian Qianyi said with a smile.

"Cangshui has done a very good job in this medium, very good ......"