"A few Aiqing, I summoned you here today just to discuss the affairs of the northwest border...", Zhu Houxi's face was not good, and he threw the urgent report in his hand on the table as he spoke, "Spread the report of defeat again, and spread the report of defeat, is it possible that I have no one available in Daming?" ”

Standing below, the new head of the cabinet, Zhai Luan, the cabinet member Xu Zan, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, Zhang Bi, and the new member of the cabinet, Yan Song, saw Zhu Houxi lose his temper, and they all trembled with fright. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

The four of them looked at each other, and they all quickly lowered their heads. At the same time, they all tacitly glanced at Peng Yue, who had just been summoned, but found that he was also standing there with his hands down, silent.

"The emperor is angry...", the five people came to a unanimous answer at the same time in the silent communication: It seems that this matter is not good today...

"Anger and anger... How can I calm my anger? Zhu Houxi said angrily, "A few of you, what are the suggestions of the votes, nonsense, what I want is practical results, not for you to be comforted!" ”

"Yes, it's the incompetence of the ministers...", another tacit answer, although Peng Yue is not a cabinet minister, and he has no right to vote, but he still lowered his head and echoed it.

Zhu Houxi looked at these cowering courtiers, frowning, and couldn't help but be a little disappointed. Sometimes only a few obedient courtiers are promoted, and here are the drawbacks. Usually it's fine, but when it comes to big things, I have no idea, like raising a bunch of waste. So Zhu Houxi thought about it and summoned Peng Yue over, because he usually put forward a lot of good ideas, but he didn't expect him to become submissive now, which is really infuriating.

"Okay...", Zhu Houxi forcibly suppressed his anger. Changing into a calm look, "You guys think about it now." Could it be that he sat in the Xiyuan Pavilion all day and stuffed himself. Can't think of a good idea? ”

When several ministers heard Zhu Houxi say this, they couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat: I'm going, is this to depose me? A naked threat... Especially Yan Song, he was even more indignant in his heart: Don't, I haven't sat on the chair in the attic yet...

Of course, Peng Yue is not in a hurry, anyway, I am not in the cabinet, and your words obviously do not threaten me... And now Peng Yue probably has an idea in his heart, so let's not talk about it now. Hang your appetite so you know how important I am, and by the way, listen to your advice and see if you can give me some inspiration...

Of course, Zhai Luan, as the first assistant to the cabinet, must set an example at this time, and he was the first to speak, "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that it is better to be slow than to be in a hurry at this time, and it is better to be quiet than to understand. The ancient law has clouds. The arrogant army has become powerful, there are many defeats and few victories, the ancient law is cloudy, and the general's business. Quiet and quiet, righteous and governed, the Lord cannot be angry and raise an army. There will be no disgrace to war. I answered with a small ambition and a sudden victory. It will not be long before that..."

"Expect to hold it soon? So what if he keeps it for a long time? You go to the northwest to solve? Zhu Houxi was already impatient when he heard Zhai Luan drop his bookbag here. At this time, I heard that his analysis was unrealistic, and even had some intention of retreating to avoid war, and I was even more angry.

In fact, Zhu Houxi has long understood this Zhai Luan's temperament, although he is gentle and humble, but after all, he is not a person who can make ideas and decide big things. For example, now that there is a war, Zhai Luan's mind is probably thinking about how to push this matter away from himself, anyway, he doesn't seek merit, but he wants no fault.

In fact, Zhu Houxi was aware of Zhai Luan's temperament, so after Xia Yan stepped down, he was promoted to the first assistant of the cabinet. Just like when Zhang Fujing went to the throne and promoted Zhai Luan, and when Xia Yan first gave his official position, Zhai Luan also served as the first assistant to the cabinet, and he needed such courtiers to balance the situation, so as not to cause more fierce courtier disputes.

Although he intends to promote Yan Song to the first assistant of the cabinet, after all, it does not conform to the regulations, he is the last to enter the cabinet, and he has no reason to directly offside Yan Song. At the beginning, Zhang Fujing also became the first assistant because Yang Yiqing went to the position, and Xia Yan also became the first assistant until Li Shi's death, so there was no need for Yan Song to break this example.

Although Yan Song is obedient, he is not ambiguous about power, and his substantive position in the cabinet at this time is not below Zhai Luan at all, of course, this is also because Zhu Houxi favors him. But because of this, he can't also settle the matter of his name to Yan Song, otherwise wouldn't the struggle of the courtiers be more serious, and everyone will step on the upper level to climb up, this kind of situation is not what Zhu Houxi wants to see.

"Your Majesty, Huang Jizu's defeat caused the people and soldiers on the border to suffer, and they should be held accountable...", Yan Song naturally guessed Zhu Houxi's thoughts, Xuanda Governor Huang Jizu himself was not very trusted by Zhu Houxi, last time because of Zhai Peng, he was pulled down, and later Huang Jizu was able to be reinstated, but also because Zhai Peng asked the court for military money, which angered Zhu Houxi, Zhu Houyu was angry, and Zhu Houyu was angry, so Huang Jizu was helped up again. But now that he has lost so badly, it's strange that Zhu Houxi is willing to keep him. Since no one can save it, why not add another fire to it?

"This doesn't mean you said, I have already sent the Jinyi Guard to get people...", Zhu Houxi waved his sleeves indignantly, "What is the use of this kind of waste material left there?" Shame on me? ”

"Your Majesty Shengming...", Yan Song breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that he finally didn't say the wrong thing, and this level was finally passed...

"But now it's not a question of punishment or not, it's a question of who to send to preside over the Northwest War?" , Zhu Houyu glanced at the few people standing below, "I replied to Koubian, we are not going to discuss whether he will continue to make trouble, but to find a way to prevent him from continuing to make trouble, and there is no need to say anything else...", Zhu Houxi said, and glared at Zhai Luan fiercely.

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that the current war situation in the northwest cannot be underestimated, and Huang Jizu has already been convicted, so the minister suggests sending Zhai Peng to preside over the war situation...", the official Shangshu Xu Zan stepped forward and said Kan Kan, in fact, he has always felt that Zhai Peng is a capable minister, and Zhu Houxi's dismissal of Zhai Peng is a mistake. At least in terms of looking at people, Xu Zan is still very accurate, but he naturally doesn't have the courage to compete with Zhu Houxi. But now that there is an opportunity, Xu Zan naturally still has to bring it up.

Peng Yue listened to Xu Zan's words, and couldn't help but secretly pinch his sweat: Zhu Houyu just deposed Zhai Peng, you asked Zhu Houyu to summon Zhai Peng back, do you think he can agree? Besides, even if it's a suggestion, you have to be careful about the way, don't you? How can there be such a simple and crude...

Zhai Peng knew his mistake before. May Your Majesty's forgiveness make him pay for his sins...". Xu Zan also knew that there was something wrong with what he had just said, so he hurriedly added two sentences. After all, it is an old fritter in officialdom, and it is impossible to make such a low-level mistake.

"Zhai Peng... Redeem the merit for the crime...", Zhu Houxi lowered his head slightly, and muttered silently, "Is there no other minister available?" ”

Peng Yue was a little surprised by Zhu Houxi's reaction: It is said that Zhu Houyu should be resolutely not to use this courtier who had just been deposed by himself, but now Zhu Houyu hesitated, it seems that he recognizes Zhai Peng very much in his heart, but it is because he has withdrawn his previous life at this time. I don't seem to be wise...

Thinking of this section, Peng Yue immediately stood up and spoke, "Your Majesty, Zhai Peng failed to retreat from the enemy before, but he used this to urge the imperial court for military expenses, it really shouldn't be..."

When Xu Zan heard Peng Yue say this, his face suddenly darkened: I don't dare to contradict the emperor's words, you junior still dare to jump out against me in your younger life, don't forget. You haven't joined the cabinet yet!

"Master Peng, although Zhai Peng failed to retreat from the enemy before, he also had a draw with me, which is better than Huang Jizu's defeat and retreat! And urging military spending ... Also... There are also his difficulties...". Xu Zan glared at Peng Yue, and when he said that he found out that he had committed Zhu Houxi's taboo, he got up again.

Peng Yue listened to Xu Zan's rebuttal. He was not angry, but he was happy: he was talking to Zhai Peng. I can also make my words sound stronger..."

"Yes, Huang Jizu has insulted the holy order. It's really damned, but it's also true that Zhai Peng failed to retreat from the enemy. Before Peng Yue finished speaking, he turned his head to Zhu Houxi, and no longer paid attention to Xu Zan's reaction, "Your Majesty, since the border disaster started in Zhai Peng's office, then you can't let Zhai Peng be idle, otherwise it won't be too cheap for him!" Although Zhai Peng couldn't retreat from the enemy before, and I have many capable generals in the Ming Dynasty, but the southeast and northeast all need manpower, so it's better to let Zhai Peng go to take care of some small things in the northwest, but it can't be regarded as a meritorious service, but let him finish what he didn't finish last time..."

"As for urging military spending, he is not allowed to do financial power, and is only responsible for military operations and personnel transfer, Your Majesty can also see if he Zhai Peng fights wholeheartedly, and whether it can still be effective!" After Peng Yue finished speaking, he lowered his head and stood silently, but secretly observed Zhu Houxi's expression.

Xu Zan was very angry at first, thinking that this Peng Yue was really a treacherous villain, and as soon as Xia Yan left the court, he was in a hurry to invite pets. But after hearing it, Xu Zan slowly tasted another taste: It seems that Peng Yue is not inviting pets, but is looking for Zhu Houxi to enable Zhai Peng to go down the stairs, since this is the case, then I won't scold you...

Zhu Houyu naturally understood the meaning of Peng Yue's words, originally Zhu Houyu wanted to reactivate Zhai Peng, but he couldn't find a good reason. Now you don't have to worry about it, Peng Yue has already made an excuse for himself, that's it!

"Zirui is reasonable...", Zhu Houxi said as he threw a glance of approval to Peng Yue, "Since you have caused trouble, how can you stay out of the matter, then let Zhai Peng go to Datong to take up his post as a guilty person, if he can't retreat from the enemy, then don't come back!" ”

Well? This... The emperor really can't be that Zhai Peng as a criminal, right? When Peng Yue heard Zhu Houxi's order, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty in his heart: If this is the case, I am really sorry for Lord Zhai Pengzhai.

However, when Peng Yue raised his head and caught a glimpse of Zhu Houxi's expression, he understood that Zhu Houyu was not really blaming Zhai Peng, but looking for a step for himself. That's okay, Lord Zhai, you don't owe me, I don't owe you, let's clear up...

"Your Majesty, the matter of financial power still needs to be supervised by the minister... Thinking that this matter can only be competent, it is better to let Zeng Mian be in charge of this matter, and let him accompany Zhai Peng to assist in the management of the military, and he must not let Zhai Peng be arbitrary...", Peng Yue saw that Zhu Houxi agreed very happily, so he put forward another suggestion in a timely manner. In fact, he was also worried that Zhai Peng would be unable to solve this matter alone, so he wanted to take the opportunity to exercise Zeng Miao, and he could also let Zeng Miao's use of this matter to improve his ability and reputation.

"Well, yes, you can't let Zhai Peng act arbitrarily...", Zhu Houxi may have felt that he had promised too happily just now, and when he thought that Peng Yue's suggestion was really good, he agreed, "According to what you said, Zeng Milling assisted Zhai Peng..."

"Your Majesty, what about the military spending in the northwest? The battle situation has expanded, and I am afraid that I will have to allocate funds...", Zhang Bi, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, may feel that he stood here without saying a word, and he was a little embarrassed to fight soy sauce for a long time, but when he saw that everyone stopped talking, he began to speak.

didn't think about his speech, and several people next to him weakly held their foreheads: This old man, why don't you open which pot to mention, you can't just let this matter pass... (To be continued.) )