Chapter 444: Temptation and Calculation Between Those Relatives
Zhou Xingxing glanced at him thoughtfully, and suddenly asked, "Are you still in touch with that Zhang Ping?"
Is it finally here?
Hearing this, Zhou Zechen's lowered eyes flashed quickly.
He knew that no matter how much his grandfather believed in himself, he would not let himself meddle in military and political power.
"Yes. He raised his head and said, his eyes were extremely calm, "According to the news that Sun Er learned, now Zhang Ping, Yunxiao and others have led 30,000 elite cavalry and intercepted King Ning's 100,000 army......"
Zhou Xingxing waved his hand and interrupted him, "Chen'er, grandfather didn't want to ask this. ”
Zhou Zechen pretended to be puzzled and frowned.
Zhou Xingxing smiled instead.
This child's temperament hasn't changed much.
"Chen'er, grandfather has known about this matter for a long time, and he has already made all arrangements. Zhou Xingxing said, "Actually, no matter whether King Ning's army can reach the capital or not, grandfather doesn't care at all. Let King Ning break through the customs and enter Beijing, it is just a kind of momentum, a kind of momentum that makes everyone in the world think that the emperor is the first to lose his morality, which caused his son to rebel. Now, this momentum has been very successful, so King Ning's people can't enter Beijing, and for the old man, the momentum is not any different. ”
Zhou Zechen bowed his head, "Grandfather is far-sighted......"
Zhou Xingxing waved his hand again and interrupted, "Between you and my ancestors and grandchildren, there is no need to say these polite words. What's more, your temperament, grandfather also knows, you are originally a person who is not good at words, and it is also difficult for you to say this. ”
Zhou Zechen raised his head instead and said, "Grandfather, what my grandson said is not polite. The grandson really admires his grandfather's ......"
Zhou Xingxing's scheming is deep, and Zhou Zechen really admires it. On this point, he said it with great seriousness and sincerity.
And such sincerity did please Zhou Xingxing.
It can be seen that this good word is indeed loved by everyone.
Zhou Xingxing smiled, his expression was much kinder, "Chen'er, the old man wants you to send a letter to that General Zhang Ping, telling him that his Tongzhou battalion can only intercept King Ning's army outside Beijing, and there is no need to enter Beijing to worship......"
Zhou Zechen frowned slightly, and soon understood what his grandfather meant.
"Grandfather, are you trying to make a show of friendship with the Academy?" he asked.
Zhou Xingxing smiled and didn't say anything, but talked to him about his family again.
Zhou Zechen knew that his grandfather's temptation was not over.
He dealt with it expressionless but cautiously, seeing that the sky was about to brighten, and between the corners of Zhou Xingxing's eyebrows and eyes, there was already a trace of exhaustion, so he took an opportunity to say quietly, "Grandfather, it's not early, you should rest early, and you can recuperate enough to prepare for the enthronement ceremony in a few days." As for the affairs of the court, the grandson will try his best to share his grandfather's worries. ”
Zhou Xingxing was indeed a little tired.
After all, he was old, and he talked for most of the night, and he quietly tested Zhou Zechen several times back and forth, and it was strange that he was not tired.
It's just that he has been cautious for so many years, even if he has revenge now, and he is a little lax for a while, he will not take it lightly.
Now, when he heard Zhou Zechen take the initiative to mention that he wanted to share the affairs of the government, Zhou Xingxing was slightly stunned. "Chen'er, do you want to take over now?" he asked, seemingly with a pun intended.
Zhou Zechen nodded without changing his face, "Not bad." He generously admitted, "Since those things will have to be taken over by grandchildren sooner or later, it is better to take over earlier, or you can be by your side more and adapt to a few more days." Moreover, the grandson also thinks that now that our Zhou family has taken back the world, then the grandson, as the heir of the Zhou family, will not be an incompetent faint monarch in the future, dishonoring the reputation of the ancestors, and disappointing your grandfather for so many years of hard work!"
Zhou Xingxing was a lot relieved when he heard him say this.
"It's fine. He thought for a moment and said, "Since you think so, then you can handle the affairs of the court as appropriate." If there is anything you don't understand, I'll ask the old man again. However, there are many complicated things in the DPRK and China, and you have never had direct contact with them before. Now, where do you plan to start?"
Zhou Zechen thought about it seriously, "The matter of the Tang family and General Gu is naturally the first priority. However, those two are not in the court now, and it is not a matter of government affairs. Therefore, in this matter of government affairs, Sun Er plans to start with the Ministry of Rites first. ”
"Ministry of Rites?" Zhou Xingxing was a little surprised.
How could Chen'er choose the most powerless department among the six departments of the imperial court?
Is he ambitious, or is he not?
"Yes. Zhou Zechen nodded, and said unhurriedly, "Right now, in the eyes of Sun Er, the most important thing in the court is the enthronement ceremony of your grandfather." And these things have always been the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites. Therefore, the grandson plans to start with the Ministry of Rites first......"
Listening to Zhou Zechen's words, Zhou Xingxing suddenly felt a little emotional.
He, a seemingly cold grandson, actually has this thoughtful mind.
Over the years, I really didn't hurt him in vain.
Zhou Xingxing waved his hand and suddenly interrupted Sun Er's words, "Okay, Chen'er, you don't have to say any more." The affairs of the court and the middle of the court, the old man will be handed over to you to deal with. Right now, it's not too early, so go back and rest early. ”
Zhou Zechen bowed silently, and before leaving, he said, "Grandfather rests early, and my grandson has to go to the eldest sister's side." Before my grandfather ascended the throne, these people in the palace were afraid that they would have to be alienated again, especially the emperor's concubines...... Those people, the eldest sister will come forward to deal with them, and they will not be truthful. ”
Zhou Xingxing smiled and waved his hand. "Okay, this matter will be left to your sisters and brothers. Go ahead, grandfather is going to rest too......"
Zhou Zechen silently retired, and after leaving the imperial study, he went straight to Zhou Guifei.
"Sixth brother, why are you here at this time?" Zhou Guifei was a little surprised when she saw him, and said worriedly, "Right now, inside and outside the palace, there are grandfather's eyeliners." Wouldn't it be too careless for you to just come over like that?"
Zhou Zechen shook his head, "Eldest sister, don't worry." I reported it to my grandfather before I came. ”
Zhou Guifei stroked her chest, and then she breathed a sigh of relief, "Look, but for this?" she said, she took out a bag from her arms. "This is just coming from outside. ”
Zhou Zechen took it and opened it, only glanced at it, but frowned slightly.
The news came from Yun Ji......
Zhou Guifei looked at her younger brother's appearance, but smiled, "Sixth brother, don't worry. At the moment, although I have not received the news of that Miss An, it can be seen from the news from outside the palace that that Miss An must be safe and sound. ”
It turned out that Zhou Zechen's little bit of childlike thoughts, and her sister, who was in the deep palace, had also heard of it a little.
In front of this eldest sister, Zhou Zechen blushed rarely, and instantly returned to his calm and indifferent appearance.
"Eldest sister, I have already asked for the power of the court from my grandfather. Right now, let's ......" Zhou Zechen suppressed those lovesick intentions, and quickly got down to business.
As for vegetarian ...... The eldest sister is right, she will be safe.