Although Chen Xinjia was fully prepared, his confidence was still insufficient, he glanced at Zhou Yanru, and saw that Zhou Yanru had no intention of breaking the siege, so he had to bite the bullet and played: "The minister will talk about the affairs outside the customs first," Seeing Zhu Youzhen's expression as usual, he said: "Songshan City fell, Hong Chengchou died in battle, the imperial court should pay tribute to the martyrs, and the heart of the front-line soldiers should be appeased!" ”

Zhu Youzhen said lightly: "What Chen Aiqing said, I don't know how to appease the soldiers ahead? ”

"Although Inspector Hong is not, the soldiers on the front line are looking at the court," Chen Xinjia went out and talked eloquently: "The minister suggests that from tomorrow, drop out of the dynasty for three days to comfort Inspector Hong's soul in the sky!" ”

"Aiqing is right," Zhu Youzhen likes Hong Chengchou very much in his heart, since Hong Chengchou died in battle, the memorial should also be paid, and the important ministers who serve the country and the people can not be chilled, so he said: "In addition, I will build an altar to commemorate Inspector Hong with the gift of a prince, an altar in seven days, a total of 16 altars, and on the day of the beginning of each altar, I will go to the sacrifice in person, and the world will be clear!" ”

Chen Xinjia was overjoyed, this sycophant was patted on the emperor's heart, and he hurriedly said: "The emperor is shengming!" ”

Zhu Youzhen remained silent, nodded and said: "However, the war outside the customs is still difficult, how should Chen Aiqing deal with it?" ”

"The emperor doesn't have to worry," Chen Xinjia took a sharp breath and said: "Although Inspector Hong died in battle, the loss of the imperial court is only Songshan City, and now Jinzhou, Tashan, Xingshan, and Ningyuan are still there, and the defense line is still stable, but with Zu Dashou acting as a supervisor, continue to deal with the Tartars, the Tartars are difficult to break the city, and they will inevitably retreat!" "Speaking of this, keep showing with your eyes.

Zhu Youzhen knew that Chen Xinjia had something to say, but in the court, some words did not change to the mouth, so as not to be tongued, so he followed Chen Xinjia's words and said: "What Aiqing said is very true," looked at Zhou Yanru and said: "Zhou Aiqing immediately drafted an order, and Zu Dashou took over the post of governor of Jiliao!" ”

"Obey the order!" After Zhou Yanru gave a speech, he immediately returned to his original position and watched coldly.

Chen Xinjia said: "Your Majesty, the court will pay tribute to Inspector Hong, and the soldiers on the front line will definitely cheer, but the soldiers are all rough people, and they value interests more. ”

"Aiqing is right," Zhu You couldn't help nodding, although he knew that the financial resources were exhausted, and the household department would not have much grain, he still said to Fu Shu, the secretary of the household department: "After Fu Aiqing retired from the dynasty, according to the situation of the household department's money and grain, he immediately drew up a plan, and it was necessary to ensure that the money and grain would be transported to Jinzhou in the near future." ”

"Obey the order!" Although Fu Shuxun was distressed about money and food, fortunately, the emperor did not set a specific amount, and there was room for turning around at that time, so he was not too anxious.

The matter outside the customs was preliminarily solved, Zhu Youzhen's mood was much better, his injured heart was initially recovered, and he smiled lightly: "Chen Aiqing, the war in Henan ......"

Chen Xinjia's strategy outside the customs was recognized by Zhu Youzhen, and he made up his mind, at this time Zhu Youzhen asked, he clasped his fists with both hands, and said unhurriedly: "In the Henan war at the end of last year and the beginning of this year, only Sun Chuanting's department was not defeated by the thieves, and now the trilateral governor Wang Qiaonian died in Xiangcheng, but Sun Chuanting took over the post of trilateral governor, and Keri went to take up the post to rectify the soldiers and horses in Shaanxi as soon as possible. We should make meritorious contributions to our crimes and recruit young people as soon as possible to restore their combat effectiveness. ”

Zhu Youzhen nodded, which can be regarded as approving Chen Xinjia's strategic deployment.

"Your Majesty, Kaifeng City has stubbornly withstood the two sieges of thieves, and the civil and military officials who defend the city have been appropriately rewarded to comfort the hearts of the officials and the people," Chen Xinjia continued: "With the soldiers of the four governors of Shaanxi, Huguang, Baoding, and Henan, as long as everyone works together, the Kaifeng Department will be lost, and the imperial court will still control the Central Plains." ”

Zhu Youzhen said: "Guarding Kaifeng, the governor Gao Mingheng will never be indispensable, according to Chen Aiqing, how to be promoted and rewarded?" ”

"Back to the emperor, Gao Mingheng is Henan's Dinghai Shenpin, if you want to be promoted, you have to leave Henan, this matter is absolutely impossible, you can be rewarded with money and food, and Yin Gong his son," Chen Xinjia and Xiangfu left the county Wang Xie has an old time, and then said: "Wang Xie defended the city twice, and organized social soldiers in the local area, but it is indispensable, the emperor can specify a reward, in order to comfort the army and the people, and the rest of the civil and military should also have different rewards!" ”

"Wang Xie has contributed to Kaifeng, and he came to Beijing to be entitled," Zhu Youzhen nodded, and said: "The rest of the civil and military departments will be discussed by the military department, the official department, and the household department, and they will be rewarded for their meritorious deeds!" ”

"Obey the order!" Chen Xinjia took the lead, Li Rixuan, the secretary of the ministry, and Fu Shuxun, the secretary of the household department, responded in unison, and the three of them understood that in the emperor's spoken language, Fu Shuxun ranked last, that is, try not to use money and food, the military department is meritorious, and the officials are promoted, which is the true meaning of the emperor.

Today's court meeting ended soon, and after the ministers dispersed, Wang Chengen quietly pulled Chen Xinjia's sleeve, "Lord Chen, the emperor is waiting to be summoned!" ”

Chen Xinjia understood that the emperor must still be worried about the affairs outside the gate, so he arched his hand and said: "There is a prince of Lao!" ”

Wang Chengen took Chen Xinjia to a small hall on the right, Zhu Youzhen was already sitting and waiting to drink tea, Chen Xinjia hurriedly stepped forward and saluted, "Chen Xinjia knocks on the emperor!" ”

"Chen Aiqing's life, thank you, give you a seat!" Zhu Youzhen put down the tea in his hand and looked at Chen Xinjia, but he was speechless.

"Thank you, Lord Ron!" Chen Xinjia sat on the carved wooden chair on the side, arched his hands to Zhu Youzhen, and said, "The emperor is for the affairs of the Tartars outside the Guanwai?" ”

Zhu Youzhen said with a smile: "In today's court, Chen Aiqing seems to be unfinished!" ”

"Back to the emperor, there are some things that ......" Chen Xinjia hesitated: "It's really not appropriate to make it public in the court!" ”

"I understand," Zhu Youzhen glanced at Wang Chengen and said, "Chengen is his own person, don't worry!" ”

"The minister obeys the order," Chen Xinjia hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "The minister has already taken Ma Shaoyu in the military department, wearing a second-grade court uniform, and he and the general Li Yulan sent an envoy to the Manchu ......."

Zhu Youzhen groaned for a while, didn't say a word, but picked up the tea cup and didn't drink tea.

Chen Xinjia knew that Zhu Youzhen was waiting for further information, so he said: "But the Manchu Qing Dynasty believes that Ma Shaoyu is not a second-class official, and Li Yulan is just a border official, and his words are not sincere......"

Zhu Youzhen put down the tea cup abruptly and said angrily: "The Manchu Qing Dynasty still thinks that he is on an equal footing with the Ming Dynasty?" ”

"The emperor is angry!" Chen Xinjia hurriedly said: "At present, there is a fierce battle outside the gate, the imperial court is temporarily unfavorable, if the Tartars can be stabilized, the pressure on the front line can be reduced, and the peace talks can be dragged on, and when the war on the front line is stable, then the initiative will return to our hands, or really sign a contract, concentrate on dealing with the rogues, or break the peace talks, anyway, the agreement has not been completed, and the Tartars are helpless at that time!" ”

Zhu Youzhen was silent, but his face was calm.

Chen Xinjia knew Zhu Youzhen's thoughts, so he said: "The dignified Ming, it can't be completely talked about by the Tartars, or by Ma Shaoyu, but the position is slightly promoted by one level, and there is no need for the second grade, the military department is enough, and it will not insult the court." ”

Zhu Youzhen pondered for a long time, and only said coldly: "Keep it secret for the time being at this time, if something goes wrong, I can't protect you!" ”

"The minister understands!" Chen Xinjia had a cold breath in his heart, but there was no way, who made him the secretary of the military department?

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Tian Hongyu took Chen Yuanyuan and Gu Shou back to Beijing, and along the way, most of them stayed with Gu Shou, but they were very polite to Chen Yuanyuan, but they couldn't hold back, and they also sneaked into Chen Yuanyuan's room, not only Gu Shou didn't know, but even the guards with him didn't notice it.

Chen Yuanyuan was not angry in his heart, since he redeemed himself, why did he hang himself aside?

She gave up the pretence, but when she climbed up to the national abbot Tian Hongyu, she gradually forgot about the pretence, but Tian Hongyu obviously preferred the ordinary Gu Shou.

Chen Yuanyuan's expression was full of grievances, Tian Hongyu saw it in his eyes, and he didn't say anything, when he returned to Beijing, he placed Chen Yuanyuan in the upper room, which was much larger than Gu Shou's bedroom.

After dinner, Tian Hong met the girl who was called, entered Chen Yuanyuan's bedroom alone, looked at the sad look in Chen Yuanyuan's eyes, sighed, and didn't speak, just undressed and went to bed.

Chen Yuanyuan had a hope in his heart, the size of his bedroom and the number of girls were more than Gu Shou, and on the first night he came back, Tian Hongyu went to his own hotbed, it seems that Lord Guozhang still prefers himself!

She flattered and took the initiative to attack, her jade hands and fragrant tongues were parallel, and her skills were displayed, and Tian Hongyu was served comfortably.

Tian Hongyu was comfortable in the middle of the night, hugged Chen Yuanyuan in his arms, caressed Chen Yuanyuan's delicate white and tender face, and sighed unconsciously.

Chen Yuanyuan was startled, opened his eyes, and said softly: "Why does Lord Guozhang sigh, is it that the slave family can't serve people?" ”

"Fool!" Tian Hongyu held Chen Yuanyuan's face with both hands, and couldn't wait to swallow it in his stomach, "Whether it is in the eyes or on the bed, Yuanyuan is the best in the world, no, there should be no such a masterpiece as Yuanyuan in the world, it should only be Fairy Sifan!" ”

Chen Yuanyuan smiled "poof", "How can the slave family be as the Guozhang said?" With his boneless little hand, he gently stroked Tian Hongyu's chest and said, "Then why is the abbot sighing?" But do you want to think about Gu Shou? ”

"It has nothing to do with her," Tian Hongyu stared at Chen Yuanyuan's smart eyes, and said faintly: "This is our last night together!" ”

"Ah......" Chen Yuanyuan was taken aback, and his little hand unconsciously stopped the commotion, "Why did Lord Guozhang say this?" ”

"I ransomed Yuanyuan from Tianxiangyuan, not for myself," Tian Hongyu sighed: "It's just that Yuanyuan is too tempting and can't hold it for a while, so ...... Along the way, I was courteous to Yuanyuan, that is, when I returned to Jingshi, I was also one level higher than Shou'er in the house! ”

"Does the lord want to give away the slave family?" Chen Yuanyuan turned a pair of watery eyes, quickly calculated in his heart, and said: "The slave family will only accept Lord Guozhang, if it is an ordinary cat or dog, the slave family will not look down on it, and the slave family only wants to stay by Lord Guozhang's side......"

"Fool," Tian Hongyu pinched Chen Yuanyuan's delicate# and tender face, "The person I want to send is naturally not an ordinary cat or dog, but an opportunity that is indescribably expensive, and others can't ask for it." ”

"What does Lord Guozhang mean......" Chen Yuanyuan was secretly surprised, he thought that climbing to the Guozhang was already flying on a high branch, but he didn't expect that there would be someone more noble than the Guozhang!

"Your Majesty!" Tian Hongyu said: "I want to send you to the emperor's side, with your appearance and ability, it is easy to get the emperor's favor, that is, the status of a concubine, it is not a difficult thing, take advantage of the opportunity!" ”

"Ah......" Chen Yuanyuan was so shocked that she couldn't close her mouth, she couldn't imagine that she would one day be able to enter the palace to serve the emperor, although she thought of countless possibilities, this deep shock still made her stunned, and after a long time, she said leisurely: "Lord Guozhang is joking, the slave family is ...... this body"

"Don't worry about this, it's not your fault that the people who came out of the courtyard are not your fault, and you will serve the emperor with your heart in the future," Tian Hongyu stroked Chen Yuanyuan's little face, as tender as a shelled egg, if it weren't for the future of the Tian family...... He said with infinite nostalgia: "Someone will come to the palace tomorrow, you must learn the etiquette of the palace as soon as possible, and you must not make the emperor angry!" ”