When Lao Huihui and Jiu Long were escorted to the capital, it did cause a sensation in the imperial court, and Zhang Fengyi and others, who supported Zheng Xunrui in charge of exterminating the Liukou, had a particularly bright face, and everyone knew the important role of Lao Huihui in the Liukou. Zheng Xunrui captured the old Huihui, which was an unusually heavy blow to the Liukou, and those who objected, at this time, the table Xiàn was a little silent, of course, there were also words coming out, saying that Zheng Xunrui was lucky and seized the opportunity, and the implication was that Hong Chengchou made a stepping stone in front of him, so that Zheng Xunrui picked up the big peach.

If it weren't for Zheng Xunrui's twist, maybe it would be a perfect move to escort Lao Huihui and the nine dragons to the capital, although there was a taste of showing off, but the twist and turn sparked controversy.

On the first day of March, the Forbidden City, Wenyuan Pavilion.

Wen Tiren presided over the cabinet ceremony, Wen Zhen, Meng Qianshi, Zhang Zhifa, Lin Zhu, Zhang Fengyi and others, their expressions were a little strict, at this moment they were discussing Zheng Xunrui's twists and turns, although Zheng Xunrui exterminated nearly 100,000 rogues, and captured the old Hui Hui and nine dragons, giving the rogues a heavy blow, but this twist and turn was a bit out of place, the emperor who was originally very happy, after seeing the folds, his face also sank, and threw a word to the cabinet, asking the cabinet to discuss the matter.

This is a bit intriguing.

In fact, everyone knows in their hearts that in Zheng Xunrui's twists and turns, the truth he said is good, the matter of exterminating the rogues cannot be too anxious, it must be two-pronged, if the people still have no food to eat and struggle on the death line, then no matter how hard they try, it will be useless, and if Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong and others are eliminated, other rogues will also appear.

But everyone also knows the emperor's temper, and the emperor is impatient. There is no room for slow things, saying that it is to exterminate the Liukou, and I can't wait to see the real effect tomorrow, as for the efforts that need to be made behind it, the emperor thinks that it has nothing to do with the eradication of the Liukou.

Of course, it cannot be considered that the emperor's opinion is completely wrong. First of all, it takes a lot of effort to exterminate the rogues, and then let the people settle down, it is also possible, there is always a priority in things.

Therefore, this cabinet discussion is destined to be unpeaceful.

Sure enough, Wen Tiren just opened his mouth to indicate the subject. Qian Shisheng followed suit.

"I don't think Master Zheng's performance is out of place."

Qian Shisheng first threw out this sentence, which did not surprise everyone's expectations, it should be said that Qian Shisheng, who represents the interests of the Donglin Party, has lost a lot of face in Zheng Xunrui's responsibility for exterminating the Liukou. made the emperor have some opinions, coupled with the frivolity of Zhang Pu and others, it made things worse, but Qian Shisheng would not support Zheng Xunrui in his bones, he and the Donglin Party people have the same understanding, once Zheng Xunrui really has huge authority, such as entering the capital and entering the cabinet. Then the Donglin Party will definitely suffer, so as long as it is an opportunity to attack Zheng Xunrui, Qian Shisheng will not miss it.

"Zheng Dasheng captured Lao Hui and the nine dragons. The extermination of nearly 100,000 rogues is indeed a great achievement in war, but because of their military exploits, they write a song to blackmail the imperial court, and such measures really should not be. ”

When Qian Shisheng said this, he looked at Wen Zhenmeng. He always thought that Wen Zhenmeng was extremely cautious and would not say anything excessive. But the last time Wen Zhenmeng said Zhang Pu's words, cold sweat broke out on his forehead. From that time on, he didn't dare to underestimate Wen Zhenmeng, some people have few words on weekdays, but at critical moments, they can be exported, and these words have great lethality.

"The emperor asked Lord Zheng to be responsible for the extermination of the Liukou, as the governor of the five provinces, Lord Zheng should concentrate on thinking about how to exterminate the Liukou, as for other matters, naturally there are provincial governors to think, after reading the twists and turns of Lord Zheng, I feel that Lord Zheng has some meaning to fight for power, do you want to control the military and political affairs of the five provinces, this request is too much."

Qian Shisheng's hat was buttoned a little too big, not to mention Wen Zhenmeng, even Wen Tiren didn't expect it.

Wen Tiren frowned slightly, feeling that Qian Shisheng had been promoted, the last time Zhang Pu attacked him in the Qianqing Palace Wen Tiren, because the matter was too sensitive, Wen Tiren endured it, but Zhang Pu and others did not reflect at all, but became more radical, this time Zheng Xunrui made a great contribution to the elimination of Liukou, and when it came to the mouths of Zhang Pu and others, it was for nothing, it was Zheng Xunrui who snatched Hong Chengchou's military exploits, if such an atmosphere was allowed to spread, Zheng Xunrui would really stop doing it at that time, The cabinet really can't think of who to recommend to be responsible for the eradication of the rogues.

"Lord Qian, what the emperor means is that the cabinet will discuss how to reply to Lord Zheng's recital, and ask Lord Qian not to go to other places."

Qian Shisheng looked at Wen Tiren and said with a sneer.

"What the lord means, the lower officials understand, just talk about the matter, but the lower officials think that if they don't understand the origin, they won't be able to reply better, the meaning of the lower officials, the emperor's will, to directly reprimand Lord Zheng, and it is necessary to set a time to exterminate the Liukou, the meaning of the lower officials, since Lord Zheng has achieved such a big victory, then it should be completely eliminated before June."

Wen Tiren narrowed his eyes, he didn't speak immediately, it is said that he is the first assistant of the cabinet, since he reminded Qian Shisheng, Qian Shisheng should understand, why would he refute without scruples, all the adults who can enter the cabinet are human spirits, what can be done and what cannot be done, his heart is very clear, that is to say, there is no one behind Qian Shisheng to support him, and he will never say these words.

Asking Zheng Xunrui to completely exterminate the Liukou before June, this is definitely unrealistic, and it is also an excessive request, Chongzhen's first year so far, nine years, I don't know how many adults are responsible for exterminating the Liukou, and in the end they are all dismissed, Zheng Xunrui is the best, when he was responsible for exterminating the Liukou last year, although the time was very short, but it was also within a month, more than 100,000 Liukou were exterminated, this time he was responsible, more than ten days, killed nearly 100,000 Liukou, looking at the court, except for Zheng Xunrui, No one else has been able to do it yet.

Wen Tiren didn't speak, Zhang Fengyi spoke.

"What does Lord Qian mean by this, the Ministry of War has not proposed to build yì, Lord Qian has questioned the Ministry of War, is it possible to say that the Liukou will not be able to be exterminated before June, and the Ministry of War will also be punished, if this is the case, I will build yì Lord Qian is responsible for the extermination of the Liukou."

Zhang Fengyi said it so bluntly, which also exceeded Wen Tiren's expectations, and Qian Shisheng didn't expect it, he was a little stunned, and he didn't know how to answer.

The rest of the people did not speak, including Wen Zhenmeng, who did not speak.

Wen Tiren sighed and spoke slowly.

"This is a cabinet discussion, needless to say, Lord Qian mentioned that the rogue was exterminated within a time limit, and the official could consider it, but other matters, don't mention it again, Lord Zheng has made such a great contribution in a short period of time, and the official has also heard a lot of criticism, if the imperial court treats meritorious ministers like this, who else will take things seriously."

"As for the extermination of the Liukou before June, the official does not think it is very realistic, or requires Lord Zheng to exterminate the Liukou within the year, without delay, Lord Zheng has exterminated the Liukou, and has made a contribution, and the court should also have something to say, yesterday the cabinet discussed, Lao Huihui and the nine dragons were all beheaded to show the public, there is no doubt about this, as for the matter of rewarding Lord Zheng, this official still asks the emperor to decide."

The cabinet has a lot of ambiguities, and the opinions drawn up by the vote are also very clear, that is, I implore the emperor to reward Zheng Xunrui, the governor of the five provinces, the left deputy envoy of the military department, and at the same time ask Zheng Xunrui to completely exterminate the liukou within the year.

After the ticket is planned, the next step is to wait for the emperor's decree.

The emperor's decree did not delay time, and it came down on the fifth day of the third month.

The decree demanded that Zheng Xunrui exterminate the Liukou by June.

Knowing the emperor's holy decree, Wen Tiren's face was very ugly, he was the first assistant of the cabinet, on behalf of the cabinet has put forward the construction of the building, asking Zheng Xunrui to exterminate the Liukou within the year, in fact, it is not simple for the cabinet to make such a decision, so many other adults are responsible for the eradication of the Liukou, the court has no time limit, Dudu put forward a request to Zheng Xunrui, took 10,000 steps back and said, in case Zheng Xunrui can not exterminate the Liukou before June, is the court still ready to change people, under the current situation, who is appropriate.

One more fatal thing is that Wen Tiren saw the shaking of his status from the holy decree, according to such a big matter, the emperor should communicate with him, the head of the cabinet, at least ask about it, but without any inquiry, the holy decree came down directly, which is not in line with the rules.

Qian Shisheng proposed to exterminate the Liukou before June, Wen Tiren thought at the time, this may be the emperor's intention, otherwise Qian Shisheng would not have rashly proposed, but the cabinet has already thought that such a request is inappropriate, and refuted it, I can't imagine that the holy decree is still down, to say that Qian Shisheng does not have such ability, then the only thing that can do this well is the eunuchs around the emperor, and they can directly put forward suggestions and opinions to the emperor.

Three months to exterminate the rogues is too outrageous.

Such an outrageous decision can be turned into a holy decree, which means that some of the eunuchs want to deal with Zheng Xunrui, if Zheng Xunrui can't exterminate the rogues before June, then there will definitely be people who can't wait for impeachment, and no one knows what kind of effect such an impeachment will have after getting the secret support of the eunuchs.

Thinking of this, Wen Tiren gasped, he couldn't imagine these changes in the court, he was actually kept in the dark, this should be the means of the Donglin Party.

threatens his own interests, Wen Tiren will not be polite, he originally wanted to maintain the overall situation and adopt a moderate attitude of forbearance, but he didn't expect that some people misunderstood the meaning, thinking that he Wen Tiren was scared and bullied.

Such an understanding must not arise. (To be continued)