Hearing Chongzhen's somewhat scoundrel words, Liu Fan was a little drunk, and muttered in a low voice, "Isn't it all for you?" More than a million taels! ”

Hearing Liu Fan's words, Chongzhen couldn't help grinning, pretending not to hear it, and continued, "Jimin! I heard that you are going back to Shandong? Is there such a thing? ”

"Hmmm! The minister thinks that there is nothing to do in the capital now, and it is easy to provoke criticism if he stays, you have also seen how those people in the court yesterday targeted the minister! It's better to go back early, I don't know when someone will be poisoned! The court's deceit, the ministers don't want to get involved, and the Ming Dynasty doesn't need one more politician. What is needed is someone who really does the facts, and Chen is willing to be such a person" At the end of the words, Liu Fan looked resolute.

Chongzhen's expression was a little gloomy when he heard this: "I have always known Jimin's intentions!" Since you want to go back! I won't stop you anymore! If you go back this time, if you have any requirements, just mention it to me! I'll grant you as I see fit! ”

Chongzhen's words can be regarded as saying that Liu Fan's heart is on the road, Liu Fan has some things to Chongzhen's approval, Liu Fan doesn't talk nonsense, and goes straight to the road: "The minister wants all the military and political power in Jiaozhou!" ”

Chongzhen was shocked when he heard this: "What are you going to do?" You're a military attaché! I can't give you civil authority! I can't do anything about this request! ”

"Yes! Chen's senior brother Sun Yuanhua is a Wenchen, and he once served as the governor of Denglai, but he is only the prefect of Jiaozhou, and he is completely competent. Moreover, he is old and knows firearms, which is exactly the talent that the minister lacks the most. As long as His Majesty appoints Sun Yuanhua as the prefect of Jiaozhou, the minister has his own way to control the military and political power of Jiaozhou! ”

Chongzhen's expression was a little solemn, he looked directly into Liu Fan's eyes, gritted his teeth word by word, and said, "You have premeditated this matter, right?" ”

Liu Fan looked at him fearlessly, and said very shamefully, "Yes!" Chen already had this idea, and this time he came to the capital to rescue Sun Yuanhua also had this consideration! ”

Chongzhen was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Liu Fan to answer like this. glared at Liu Fan's eyes fiercely, wanting to see something from them, and only after half a sound did he slowly say, "I agreed to your request!" Not only that, but I also gave you the sword of Shang Fang, and allowed you the right to arbitrary! So what is your answer to me! ”

"An army capable of fighting well, two million taels of silver a year, and the determination to never betray!" Liu Fan said categorically

"Good! Then I'll see! Chongzhen laughed when he heard this

"I will not disappoint Your Majesty!"

The two discussed some details, and after the matter was completed, Liu Fan just wanted to say goodbye and leave, when he heard Chongzhen say in a slightly dissatisfied tone: "Jimin!" Do you still have something to do? ”

Liu Fan was a little confused, thought about it carefully, and found that he had done everything he needed to do? But seeing Chongzhen's very solemn appearance, he couldn't help asking, "Your Majesty!" What's the matter? I don't know! ”

"Humph! I went to great lengths to make a big matchmaker for you, and you actually turned around and forgot about it! Is it worthy of my hard work? Now the whole palace knows about you and Shuying! Do you want to walk away? Chongzhen snorted heavily, even more dissatisfied with Liu Fan's answer.

Liu Fan couldn't help but smile bitterly, he really forgot about this matter. However, Liu Fan also has some understanding of Chongzhen's thoughts, since Chongzhen has given him so much power, he will inevitably add some restrictions. What's more, Liu Fan still has such a large army under his hands. According to the general method of dealing with the army, it is to send the supervising army to supervise the food and salary, and then restrain it. And the method of supervising the army is not suitable for Liu Fan, Liu Fan does not need the food and salary of the imperial court and even has to pay a large amount of money to the imperial court every year, Chongzhen is useless even if he sends the supervising army, and it will destroy the relationship between the monarch and the minister between them. As a monarch, Chongzhen would not be so unwise!

So marriage becomes a great way to do it! Liu Fan also has a certain psychological preparation for this, and if he gets some, he will lose something accordingly. Now that he has gained power, let that person's happiness go for now. Besides, this is not necessarily a bad thing, that girl Liu Fan also saw it, she is indeed dignified and beautiful, and she is a rare beauty.

Since the decision was made, Liu Fan was no longer dodging, and simply said, "Okay!" The minister agreed! It's up to Your Majesty to decide! ”

"Good! A manly man is a man if he dares to act! Since you promised this, you must be kind to others in the future! I can tell you, Shuying is the sister of my concubine! If you bully her in the future, I won't be able to spare you! ”

Liu Fan said listlessly: "Got it!" Your Majesty doesn't know the ministers? The only advantage of the minister is that he will not bully women! ”

Chongzhen smiled a little, "Hehe... You and Xu Guangqi will come to the palace tomorrow! The two of you meet and decide in advance! ”

Early the next morning, Liu Fan and his teacher Xu Guangqi came to the palace together to meet the Tian family's father and daughter. According to ancient customs, there was a strict set of procedures for marriage. However, now that the situation is special and the emperor is the matchmaker, some simple procedures are directly omitted. Besides, Liu Fan doesn't know much about these things, and he doesn't bother to study them, anyway, he just has his own teacher in charge.

Putting aside these things and leaving them to the elders on both sides to deal with, Liu Fan directly found someone else's sister paper and wanted to go out with her to increase understanding between the two parties.

Chongzhen saw Liu Fan looking like a scoundrel who was a disciple, and secretly scolded Liu Fan in his heart for being unreliable, but for the sake of his own face, he still had the cheekiness to explain to the panicked girl, "Don't be afraid, Shuying, in fact, this is the custom of Jimin's hometown, Jimin's hometown advocates "free love", that is, both men and women must understand each other before marriage, and only when they meet the wishes of both parties can they talk about marriage. There is no malice on the part of Jimin. I think it's better for the two of you to talk. ”

The emperor had spoken, and everyone was not easy to object, so Tian Shuying had to follow Liu Fan to the imperial garden a little shyly. Looking at the girl walking behind, Liu Fan couldn't help but ask, "Shuying?" How old are you this year? ”

"Seventeen!" The girl's voice was like a mosquito

"Hmmm! It's a big girl! Liu Fan pondered for a while, but still said directly: "There are some political factors in our marriage, and you and I have some understanding!" Although I, Liu Fan, am not a decent man and a gentleman, I still have a lot of respect for women! No matter what happens in the future, I will do my best to understand and love you during the period before we get married. You are also an adult, and you also have your own ideas, if you meet someone you really like before you get married, I also respect your ideas and will not stop you! I would choose to let it go! ”

The more the girl listened, the more sad she became, with tears in her eyes, and she bowed her head silently. Liu Fan waited for a long time and didn't see the girl answer, and when he turned his head, he saw that the girl was already in tears, and exclaimed, "Why are you crying?" ”

"It's okay! Don't worry about it! The girl said a little stubbornly, but the tears became more and more turbulent, and she couldn't stop it!

"Don't cry! Tell me what's the matter! When you cry, others think I'm bullying you! Liu Fan was at a loss.

"The words of the matchmaker of the parents! How can it be so easy to renege? Are you Tian Shuying a without a tutor? I'll tell you Liu Jimin! What is done cannot be undone! In this life, I will not marry you! Hum! The girl shouted loudly at Liu Fan, turned her head and ran away crying! Leaving Liu Fan with a bewildered face.