Jinyiwei is a knife, and Wei Zhongxian is also a knife. It's just that Wei Zhongxian's knife is in the hands of the Emperor of the Apocalypse.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse was known as the Carpenter Emperor in later generations, and he didn't seem to have any merit in taking a shot.

But there is one thing that is often overlooked, that is, although the apocalypse seems to be slacking off government, this guy's political IQ is not comparable to that of later Chongzhen. Although he doesn't seem to care about political affairs, he supports Wei Zhongxian and confronts the civilian clique.

No matter how the blood flowed on both sides, he sat firmly on the Diaoyutai and acted as a referee. Take the real power firmly in your own hands.

Later, he would be killed, and it was obvious that someone couldn't take it anymore. For most civil officials, what they want is a mascot to be the emperor, and the more brainless the better, so that they can reflect their value.

However, the Emperor of the Apocalypse not only has a brain, but also uses it well. Playing a dry courtier with a desire to die. That's why he had to die.

Hokusai seemed to have heard of such a concept for the first time, and for a moment he was stunned and didn't know how to refute it. Lu Xiao didn't give him much time to think, but continued.

"It's not just us, which of the civil and military officials in this court is not a sword. The difference is only in whose hand the knife holds. ”

"I'm a weak woman, what's the use of you telling me this. If you have great ability, then go and drive Jiannu away, go to Shandong for disaster relief, and rehabilitate those who died innocently. Or will adults only talk on paper in front of me as a woman! ”

Hokusai's words were full of sarcasm, but Lu Xiao didn't care.

"Didn't I say these words to you, do you know what I mean?"

Hokusai's face turned pale, and just as he was about to speak, he was stopped by Lu Xiao.

"I said, Miss Hokusai, I'm not here to argue with you or anything. I'm just going to give you a little bit of my opinion. It doesn't matter if you believe it or not.

But I'd like to add something to my previous words. Wei Zhongxian is a eunuch, he can't be a knife hand. But on the other hand, it's not necessarily! ”

Speaking of this, Lu Xiao didn't care about Hokusai's doubts, and directly stopped the conversation.

"Okay, that's all, it's not early, Hokusai girl better go back early. By the way, this is my greeting gift. ”

Lu Xiao said, took out the file from his arms, put it on the table, and then turned around and left without looking back.

Ling Yunkai outside, while feeling that the adult is invincible, kept up.

It was getting late, and the two did not go back to Jinyiwei, but went directly to Chunfeng Tower, and a group of colleagues celebrated Lu Xiao's promotion.

After everyone was full of wine and food and left one after another, only Lu Xiao, Lu Wenzhao, Shen Lian, and Ling Yunkai were left in the room.

"Ling Yunkai, I asked you to check Zhang Ying before, how did you check?"

"Back to my lord, I am already fully sure of my humble position, and I will pull Zhang Ying off the horse."

This matter must not be Ling Yunkai's concern. After all, Lu Xiao said that if Zhang Ying is done, his position in 100 households is his own.

"That's not how the game is played. It's okay for you to check on him secretly, but you can't do this kind of thing. Get the evidence ready, and I'll take care of it. ”

"Master Xie's cultivation." Those who are excited will make a big salute.

Lu Xiao turned his head to Shen Lian again.

"Shen Lian, after being promoted to the envoy of the town government, you will start to operate the position of this thousand households. I'll give you a message from Wei Zhongxian. At times like this, he won't refuse me. But you also have to take care of all aspects yourself, and don't be stingy with money, understand? ”

"Master Xie's cultivation."

Shen Lian was also excited. Who would have thought that the Orion who led them back then and killed them from the Tartar chase. is already a big man who can influence the official position of the fifth grade. His father is Jinyiwei, but he didn't reach the level of a thousand households. For Shen Lian, this can be said to be a glorious ancestor.

Finally, Lu Xiao asked Lu Wenzhao.

"How's going down north?"

This is naturally a question for the frontier tartars.

"I can't be optimistic, I have received some news from the army, and the Tartars are afraid that they are going to attack Shenyang. It is said that it has snowed on the Tartar side, and they are particularly sad this year. There's a good chance you'll be tempted. ”

Lu Xiaoxin did this, because Nurhachi did it in history. And it was not long after the Battle of Sarhu that Shenyang was taken. However, at that time, he was actually a little reluctant, and it can be seen that he was in a hurry in his decision-making.

In this life, there was a little deviation. Nurhachi did not immediately attack Shenyang, but retreated to recuperate.

You must know that Shenyang, as an important town in the north, has a very high strategic position. After losing Shenyang, the Ming Dynasty completely lost control of the north. On the other hand, the Tartars can be attacked and defended, and to a certain extent, they have gotten rid of the shackles of the mountains, forests and savages.

But this matter is actually a bit unsolvable, because it is difficult for Lu Xiao's power to spread among the northern warlords. These news were also obtained by Lu Wenzhao with his connections in the army in his early years.

The major military towns in the north have formed a huge bureaucratic network, which is difficult for outsiders to penetrate.

The key is that these military camps, military towns, and corruption are rampant, and their empty salaries have reached the level of five to one. For 100,000 registered places, there may be 20,000. Moreover, most of them are old, weak, sick and disabled, and their combat effectiveness is worrisome. Once a major war broke out, only the families of the hereditary officers were the ones who had the right to fight.

But will they let their family members fight hard, obviously not. Once the war starts, either flee or surrender. It's not vulnerable at all.

Although there are also many generals who dare to fight. But the quality of the helpless soldiers is too poor, and they are not Nurhachi's opponents at all.

"They can't be allowed to do it this year. Find a way to hold them back. What happened to the group of Jin merchants I asked you to investigate? ”

"It has been found out that they are indeed secretly reselling grain and grass materials outside the customs. I've already taken care of the brocade guards over there, checked them strictly, and dragged them down. This is one of the reasons why Tartar is so difficult this year.

But these guys don't move. They have long since made the local area up and down. It's okay to make a little stumbling, but if you really want to do it, I'm afraid it's not so easy. ”

"Now is not the time to do it, notify the people over there and let go of the restrictions on them."

"Let go?"

The other three people in the room all looked at Lu Xiao in shock.

"Let go of some of them, let them carry some of the grain. Let the Tartars survive this winter. ”

Shen Lian and Ling Yunkai looked puzzled.

Shen Lian asked directly.

"Why not just take them down?

However, Lu Wenzhao showed a clear expression.

"Adults want to raise pigs for an extra winter?"

"That's right. The emperor's body has injured the foundation, but there are all kinds of precious medicinal materials hanging in the palace, and it is not a problem to survive this winter. So, let those pigs grow fat! ”