The day after tomorrow is the court meeting, there is a strategy after the battle of Julu must be decided in this court meeting, not that Emperor Chongzhen does not give the courtiers a chance to quarrel, but the current situation is turbulent, although the Qing army withdrew outside the pass, but Zhang Xianzhong has caused trouble again, it is rumored that Li Zicheng has also secretly sneaked back to Shaanxi, and it is a sure thing to raise troops again, at this time, Yang Sichang, who is the actual controller of the cabinet, must have an attitude and come up with a complete set of strategies to quell the chaos.

Because of this, a series of key officials under Yang Sichang's command gathered this evening to prepare for the upcoming court meeting.

Tian Hongyu, Chen Xinjia, Yao Minggong, Zhang Sizhi, Liu Bingren, Liang Boqin and others came to Yang Sichang's other courtyard in Beijing early in the morning, and in front of Yang Sichang, everyone wished Yang Sichang that he would soon become the new cabinet chief assistant.

Liu Yuliang was ordered to go out of Beijing to supervise the army this time, but he was cowering in Baoding, and he did not make an inch, until the news of Julu's victory came, so he was busy handing over the watch, and he also wanted to get a piece of the military feats, but it was really ugly to eat it, and he had been blacklisted by Emperor Chongzhen, and it was a matter of time before he wanted to come to Zhishi. Looking at the imperial court, apart from Yang Sichang, who else can occupy the position of the first assistant.

Facing everyone's congratulations, Yang Sichang, who was sitting in the center, did not have a trace of joy, and looked at everyone coldly, "Everyone, it's not that the old man poured a basin of cold water on you, but it's really not time to celebrate!" ”

Chen Xinjia was puzzled, "Why did the elder say this." Although the battle of Julu was fought by Lu Xiangsheng, if there was no reinforcement from Gao Gonggong, he Lu Xiangsheng Chaoyang would be defeated and killed. It's even worse. The battle of this giant deer was still carried out under the command of the cabinet and the Ministry of War, in the final analysis, it was the old cabinet commander who had a good command, and this credit could not be taken by him Lu Xiangsheng alone! ”

Everyone immediately echoed.

Yang Sichang slapped the table, and everyone suddenly fell silent. Yang Sichang pointed to Liu Bingren, who had never spoken, "Ziyuangong, say a few words!" ”

Liu Bingren, who had white hair and white beard, put down the tea cup in his hand and arched his hand, "Elder Ge is right, now the shape may not be beneficial to us." Before He Fengsheng and Cao Huachun teamed up to shake out the military situation of Julu. You all remember that, right? ”

Everyone looked at each other.

"The elder of the pavilion instructed me to investigate the beginning and end of this in detail. I really found some clues. Before the news of the battle of the giant deer came. Frequently meet Zhang Pu, Ma Shiqi and others, do you know who they are? ”

Chen Xinjia suddenly exclaimed, "Zhou Yanru! ”

Yang Sichang snorted coldly. "That's right. It's Zhou Yanru! ”

Yang Sichang stood up hatefully. Pacing back and forth in the hall, it took a long time before he said: "The sandpiper and the clam compete for the fisherman's profit, and the jade rope is a good calculation this week." secretly colluded with Cao Huachun and made me wait, but it was Lu Xiangsheng and others who were entrapped, and made His Majesty suspicious of us. You say, can the old man still be the turn to do the position of the first assistant? ”

The crowd was silent for a moment.

When it was silent, the family hurriedly came to report and sneaked in.

Everyone was in an uproar, and Tian Hongyu, who was born in a martial artist, was even more unapologetic, and said angrily: "He still has the face to come back, if it weren't for him, how could Lu Xiangsheng make such a great achievement, how could we be so passive!" ”

Until Gao Qi sneaked into the door, everyone except Yang Sichang couldn't sit upright, Yang Sichang greeted the door, helped Gao Qi dive to get rid of the outside, and the two walked into the hall side by side. Wu Sangui followed closely behind Gao Qiqian.

Seeing the appearance of everyone, Gao Qi knew why this was, and immediately practiced a wry smile, and sneered at Yang Sichang, "Ge Lao, our family is asking for sin!" ”

Yang Sichang grabbed his arm and invited him to sit beside him. "Why did Gao Gong say this, Yang knew that Gao Gong must have something unspeakable, the matter has passed, and Gao Gong doesn't need to mention it again!"

Gao Qiqian sighed, "Thank you for your magnanimity, but there is a reason for it, and it is inconvenient for our family to talk about it, so let Gao explain this matter to you again in the future!" ”

Gao Qiqian sat up straight, "The day after tomorrow is the court meeting, it is a matter of the overall situation, our family has to come to the door, the elder of the pavilion has orders, just say it, and don't delay our big event!" ”

Gao Qi submerged and said, "But there is one thing, our family has to tell the elder of the pavilion, and it is appropriate for one person to ask to see our family in private!" ”

"What did Gao Gong say......?"

"Dongchang Zhang Yunhan!"

Gao Qiqian's name made everyone stunned. Zhang Yunhan is Cao Huachun's confidant, and now Cao Huachun has openly stood on the opposite side of Yang Sichang, why is this Zhang Yunhan asking to see Gao Qiqian?

Gao Qiqian sold enough, and saw that the eyes of the people around him looked at him and eased a little, and then said slowly: "Our family has not guessed the intention of Zhang Yunhan's visit until now, but he revealed a secret to our family. This secret was originally not a big deal, but it had nothing to do with the court situation, but ......! ”

Gao Qiqian lowered his voice, "But this secret can easily remove one of Lu Xiangsheng's right-hand men!" ”

"Which one is Lu Xiangsheng's right-hand man?"

"Who else can there be, Zhu Ping'an!"

Gao Qiqian's words made everyone gasp. As we all know, in the battle of Julu, this Zhu Ping'an made the first contribution, if it weren't for his two thousand soldiers and horses fighting bloodily, Lu Xiangsheng might not have been able to achieve such an impressive record, and this person also personally killed the brother of the slave chief Taiji, Abatai, and several generals of the Eight Banners of the Qing Army. The most important thing is that as soon as Zhu Ping'an arrived in the Xuan army, he killed Wang Pu, the chief soldier of Datong, which made Yang Sichang's plan to divide the troops fail.

Gao Qiqian hated and said: "You may not know that the young man who threatens our family is this Zhu Ping'an's henchman slave!" ”

"This boy actually has such a ability!" The crowd was shocked.

"It's a pity that such a person can't be used by me!" Yang Sichang was stunned for a moment and sighed.

"Since you can't use it for me, then just ......!" Gao Qiqian made a downward slashing gesture fiercely, and Wu Sangui's eyes behind him suddenly shot out with joy.

"What does Gao Gong want?"

"Zhang Yunhan told us about this secret, and he can put this Zhu Ping'an in a place where there is no return! Get rid of him. What about Lu Xiangsheng? ”

Yang Sichang clapped his hands, "Gao Gong came in time, and the old man finally made up his mind." Gao Gong but please let go, and the old man will go to the table to invite the emperor, increase military salaries, and urge Xiong Wencan to do his best to exterminate the Liukou. Now Hong Chengchou is about to take over as the governor of Jiliao, this person is proficient in military affairs, and he has some friendship with the old man, Gao Gong may wish to cooperate with him and firmly grasp the soldiers and horses of Liaozhen in his hands. ”

Yang Sichang looked at Wu Sangui behind Gao Qi and sneaked in. "This is the son of the general soldier of Liaodong Wu?"

Gao Qi dived back. "Uncle, don't you want to see Elder Yang Ge?"

Wu Sangui hurriedly bowed. Yang Sichang nodded appreciatively, "Sure enough, it is a tiger father without a dog, and a good righteous son of Gao Gongs!" ”

Yang Sichang pondered for a moment. "Now Liaodong is the time to employ people. Ning Yuan also lacked a regimental training commander. I don't know if General Wu is willing to give in? ”

Wu Sangui was surprised and delighted, "I am willing to repay the kindness of the old man Xie Ge with all my heart!" ”

Yang Sichang nodded with satisfaction. At present, the arrangement is quite safe. There are Gao Qiqian and Wu Sangui in Liaodong, and Hong Chengchou is also an obedient person, so that Jiliao's elite soldiers are in their hands. Once the imperial court wants to mobilize Liaodong soldiers and horses, it must pass guò itself. As for Liukou, as long as Xiong Wencan does his best to stabilize the overall situation, this court is still within the control of his Yang Sichang.

"It's just ......!" Yang Sichang suddenly remembered Zhang Yunhan's matter, and couldn't help but hesitate, "Gao Gong, why did Zhang Yunhan mention Zhu Ping'an's matter?" ”

Gao Qiqian also couldn't figure it out, but he remembered a past incident, "The elder doesn't know." Our family speculates that maybe this Cao Huachun was for the matter of guarding the eunuch Shi Yingzhao in the imperial tomb in the middle capital of the year, and he was angry with Zhu Ping'an! ”

Yang Sichang nodded, but shook his head again, "I hope so, this Cao Huachun is in charge of the celebrant supervisor, not an idle person!" ”

Gao Qiqian said indifferently: "Elder Ge, don't worry, this secret news will be passed on to His Majesty, then Zhu Ping'an will definitely not escape the responsibility!" But what is the matter, please forgive us for the inconvenience of disclosing this! ”

Yang Sichang nodded with affection, "The old man understands that even if Gao Gong does it, if it really doesn't work, the old man also has a way to transfer that Zhu Ping'an to Xiong Wencan's army to suppress the thieves, and keep him away from Jingshi!" ”

……

Not far from the courtyard of Yangfu, Zhang Yunhan followed all the way, and watched Gao Qi sneak into the corner gate of Yangfu with his own eyes, so he hurriedly ran back, got in front of a carriage, and said in a low voice: "Gonggong Cao's expectation is good, this Gao Qiqian did find Yang Sichang for the first time." ”

The curtain of the car was raised, revealing Cao Huachun's face, and he couldn't help but laugh softly at the outline of the Yang Mansion in the distance, "This old Gao is still so breathless, he doesn't even have a little opinion in his heart!" ”

Zhang Yunhan secretly observed Cao Huachun's expression, and said cautiously: "Father-in-law, the little one has something unknown, let's reveal this Zhu Ping'an's life experience to Gao Qiqian, isn't it, isn't it ......?" ”

"Isn't that unkind, isn't it?" Cao Huachun asked leisurely.

"Father-in-law forgives sins, the little one definitely doesn't mean that!" Zhang Yunhan immediately knelt down.

"Get up, to tell you the truth, it's a bit unkind to make a yin knife behind your back!" Cao Huachun said very seriously.

"Huh?" Zhang Yunhan was stunned.

Cao Huachun chuckled, "It's a shame that you are still the governor in charge of the East Factory, you can't even see through this mouth, get in the car, and the governor will tell you about it!" ”

Zhang Yunhan smiled, hurriedly climbed into the car, and the carriage moved forward slowly.

"You must think that this governor still remembers the matter of Shi Yingzhao back then, and is angry with Zhu Ping'an, right?" Cao Huachun said slowly.

Zhang Yunhan nodded, "Except for this reason, the little one really can't think of anything else." ”

"No, no!" Cao Huachun hated iron and steel, "Shi Yingzhao is a thing, he will die if he dies, and he has never taken it to heart at all, to say that he was a little resentful back then, but now he really doesn't have that interest!" ”

Zhou Yanru, Zhou Kui, Zhu Ping'an, and the governor made Yang Sichang disgraced. From this matter, the governor found that the initiator was the most inconspicuous Zhu Ping'an. and that Wang Chengen, who also seems to be very fond of this son, this old guy's errand has never been known outside, and it is all ordered by the Lord Banzai himself. Now that he has taken a fancy to this Zhu Ping'an, he can't help but do something. ”

"Let's poke out the matter of Zhu Ping'an, and let them open this mouth, this governor just wants to see what position this Zhu Ping'an occupies in the minds of Wan Sui Ye and Wang Chengen, and then, we can decide whether to cooperate with him or not!" If you don't have the strength, the Governor is not interested in working with him, do you understand? It's called throwing stones and asking for directions! (To be continued......)