After this incident, even if Ning Tong is dull, he still knows the identity of the person inside.

It's just that she can't understand why Zhang Zhou wants to arrange such a "hot potato" to her, she wants to ask Zhang Zhou, but Zhang Zhou may not have appeared in the courtyard for a long time after leaving that time.

It's almost the end of the year.

The matter of rewarding the military merits of Liaodong is still being debated in the DPRK and China, and the men and horses led by Wang Xian, Ma Yongcheng and Peng Quan finally entered Shanhaiguan after stumbling.

And Tang Yin also arrived in Shenyang and embarked on the road to North Korea.

On this day, Zhang Zhou entered the palace and went to see Zhu Youji.

But there is still a boy with an indignant face standing next to Zhu Youji, who is Zhu Houzhao who came to Zhu Youzhu to take the exam.

"Bingkuan, I just got Tang Yin's performance, saying that he has already passed Shenyang, and if you count the days, he should have entered the North Korean ground in these two days, and he didn't encounter any obstacles on the way."

When Zhu Youzhu said this, he probably still felt that Tang Yin's ability was outstanding.

But after all, Tang Yin went to North Korea as an envoy of the Ming Dynasty, and even if he built a local guard such as the Zhou Wei Guard, he did not dare to do anything to the envoys of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhang Zhou said: "Then Your Majesty, it is estimated that this battle will be able to start after the year." ”

Zhu Youzhu sighed: "The road is a bit slow. ”

Obviously, Zhu Youzhu was a little dissatisfied with the progress of this battle.

At that time, Tang Yin was given the set time to arrive in the capital of North Korea within a month, but now it is four days and a month, and the news has just shown that he has passed through Shenyang, even if the time for transmitting the news on the road is removed, it would be good for him to step on the ground in North Korea at most.

Then discuss the details of the troops, and the two sides will dispatch troops and horses...... After this set, it will take more than a month.

Zhang Zhou didn't say anything, and Zhu Houzhao on the side said: "Father, I have won so many battles this year, do you still care about this one or two?" The soldiers must have been tired, too. It's just in time for the coming year, and it's off to a good start. ”

"Hmm."

Zhu Youzhi still agrees with his son's words.

The results of the year's victory have come to an end, and there is really no need to have an unpredictable battle before the year, or a New Year's Eve battle.

It's better to leave some suspense for the coming year.

"But." Zhu Hou changed his words and said, "Using troops in Liaodong is not a big skill, when can you destroy the little prince of Tatar, that is called a real skill." Those crooked melons and cracked dates in Liaodong, I really don't understand what kind of grudge this Mr. Zhang has with them, is it just to show the prestige of the Ming Dynasty? Looking for someone to fight, and looking for something powerful? ”

"Nonsense, is this where you talk?" Zhu Youzhu scolded sharply.

Zhu Houzhao turned his head to the side, and glanced at Zhang Zhou with his afterglow, and his expression was lively and lively.

Say something nice, and you nod in agreement, and if you say something unpleasant, it's not my place to speak?

"Double standard." Zhu Houzhao muttered.

"What did you say?" Zhu Youzhi found that his son was talking back, and he was naturally unhappy, but he really didn't understand what this word meant.

Zhu Houzhao said: "No, Erchen is just thinking about how to win this battle." ”

I was still secretly proud in my heart.

Scolding you, you don't even know what I'm talking about...... In other words, these words were learned from Zhang...... It's bad, Zhang won't also hear my words, and explain it to his father by the way, right?

Immediately, he hurriedly glared at Zhang Zhou with vicious eyes, roughly meaning, you dare to betray this palace, this palace wants you to look good.

Zhang Zhoucai was too lazy to care about the bear child, he said: "Your Majesty asked the minister to calculate the national fortune of the Ming Dynasty, and the minister found that in fact, the biggest threat to the Ming Dynasty was not the hungry wolves on the grassland. ”

"Who's that?"

"Who is it?"

Zhu Youji's father and son asked almost at the same time.

When the emperor and the prince, the future of the Ming Dynasty is the most concerned, such as the courtier is a professional politician, after the death of the country can still be an official, the emperor is still very concerned about his own industry.

Zhang Zhoudao: "In Liaodong." ”

"No wonder." Zhu Youzhu nodded, his eyes revealing some murderous intent.

Usually he looks like a noodle melon, but when it comes to the competition for Jiangshan Sheji, he can still show a decisive side.

Since it was my Bingkuan who said it, your group of Tartars in Liaodong is a threat to our Ming Dynasty, so I will destroy you in advance...... You don't have to worry about morality and etiquette, you can be destroyed if you want to, what else do you want?

Zhu Houzhao was a little disappreciative and said: "Just them? Also worthy? ”

Zhang Zhoudao: "The threat may not be big at the moment, but their ambitions for expansion have been revealed, they do not dare to fight against the DPRK at present, but they have begun to touch the borders of the rest of the tribes, and they are not even afraid of the Korean state, which is why North Korea wants to send troops to fight with it, but they dare not send troops for a long time." ”

Zhu Youzhu nodded and said: "In fact, whether it was when the emperor was the first emperor or later, when I discussed the military situation with the ministers of the court, they also believed that some Jurchens in Liaodong had long had different intentions, and they needed to use their internal contradictions to suppress the number of men and horses of each tribe in order to curb it. Once the number of people and horses of a tribe is too large and the balance is lost, perhaps there will be a great disaster in the land of Liaodong. ”

Zhang Zhou arched his hand and said, "Your Majesty is wise." ”

"Okay, Bingkuan, you don't have to compliment me, I have seen far less than you." Zhu Youzhi still looked very pious in front of Zhang Zhou, "It's just that there are heavy troops in Liaodong now, and there are vassal states that are willing to send troops to build a state guard with the Ming Dynasty, so listen." It's a pity that you're not in front of the battle, otherwise you'll be more handy at your disposal. ”

Zhang Zhou said casually: "It's the same with the ministers in the rear, just leave it to the soldiers on the front line to complete." ”

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……

Zhu Youzhu chatted with Zhang Zhou for a while, and then sent Zhu Houzhao away.

Zhu Houzhao still wanted to stay for a meal or something, and by the way, he asked Zhang Annian to go to give him a lesson, but his father didn't give him this opportunity.

After Zhu Houzhao left, Zhu Youzhu took out a local performance and handed it to Zhang Zhoudao: "It's from King Xing's mansion, King Xing said...... His concubine was pregnant. ”

"Oh?"

Zhang Zhou took it and looked at it.

Sure enough, it was written by King Xing Zhu Youqi after he became a vassal.

In addition to some necessary compliments, Zhu Youqi offered to ask the emperor to give him more land, and even the guards asked for reinforcement...... This is a necessary routine for ordinary vassal kings, especially the emperor's own brothers, and there will be no such shop in this village after that.

Zhang Zhou calculated the time, Zhu Youqi's eldest son Zhu Houxi was born in June of the thirteenth year of Hongzhi, and the calculation time should be two or three months pregnant now, Zhu Youqi immediately wrote to the eldest brother after having this "good news", and used the matter of giving birth to a son to get benefits from the eldest brother......

Zhang Zhou wants to say, you Zhu Youqi is sick, right?

Your eldest brother has a thin heir, and you want to give birth to a son, what do you think is a good thing for your eldest brother?

If something happens to your eldest brother and son, won't the emperor pass it on to your father and son? Even if it's an adoptive...... and your son...... History has also proved that this Zhu Houxi died five days after he was born, and when Zhu Youqi had another son, it was seven years after the eldest son was born.

"Your Majesty, this is your family matter, and the minister should not ask about it." After Zhang Zhou finished reading it, he handed it back to Zhu Youji.

As soon as Zhu Youzhu raised his hand, he retreated from the eunuchs who had been serving.

After only the two monarchs and ministers were left, Zhu Youzhu said: "Bingkuan, you once mentioned to me that the prince was coming...... The heirs will also be very thin, and this matter has always been hanging in my heart. ”

Zhang Zhou instantly understood why Zhu Youzhu cared so much about his younger brother's wife's pregnancy.

Zhu Youzhu said: "Then can you tell me, what will happen in the future?" ”

"It's hard to say." Zhang Zhou said, "Isn't Your Majesty now also about to have a dragon heir?" ”

"Is it a son?" Zhu Youzhu looked expectant.

Zhang Zhou shook his head: "I don't know, whether it's a prince or a princess, this is also a beginning, won't Your Majesty be able to rest assured in the future?" ”

In Zhang Zhou's mind, it doesn't matter whether your woman outside the palace gives birth to a son or a daughter.

The point is to prove that you can still give birth, that is to say, the problem is on your wife Empress Zhang, the Ming Dynasty will continue, you can't give birth to a son, and you will still want to continue to give birth...... As long as you have the heart, you will have opportunities in the future.

"yes, I'm about to have another baby born now, why are I worried about this?" Zhu Youzhu smiled at Zhang Zhou.

In this smile, Zhang Zhou felt a sense of ...... Awkward.

From this point, Zhang Zhou can feel that in fact, Zhu Youzhu still has some black belly.

Could it be ......

What does the five-day death of your brother's eldest son have to do with you?

Things that cannot be verified in history cannot be explained in the first place.

But Zhang Zhou suddenly became a participant in history, but he felt as if many things could be changed and participated in because of himself, and more flesh and blood to feel it...... Zhang Zhou felt that if he recorded what he knew, it might be half of the royal secret history.

"I will give King Xing some more land, and in the coming year, after he gives birth to a child, when he matures a little, I also plan to summon him to Beijing, and the two brothers will talk about the future of Daming."

Zhu Youzhu still seems to rely on Zhu Youqi very much.

But Zhang Zhou felt that the emperor's intentions were not so simple.

Zhu Youzhu smiled and asked, "Bingkuan, do you know why I arranged it like this?" ”

You want to see your brother, and you have to ask me what my intentions are...... Zhang Zhou probably understood what Zhu Youzhu meant.

Zhu Youzhi wants to drive in person.

When the emperor wants to go to the expedition, he must leave the "future", just like Yingzong actually had a son before he went on the expedition, but at the critical time, he still had to come out and become the emperor...... This is to avoid a situation in which the Lord is suspicious.

Zhang Zhoudao: "It is better to wait a few more years." ”

Zhu Youzhu shook his head and said, "Actually, I did this to keep a backhand. Who can say for sure what is happening on this battlefield? ”

Summoning Zhu Youqi to Beijing can even let Zhu Youqi live in Beijing for a long time, so that even if the emperor has any trouble outside, Zhu Youqi will be firmly controlled, and Zhu Youqi's thinking is not inconsiderate.

Zhang Zhou arched his hand and said: "It's not easy for the minister to interfere, the minister can only try his best to raise it, but it will take a few years to prepare." ”

"Okay." Zhu Youzhu smiled and nodded, "You know what I mean." I won't tell anyone about it, it's a secret between you and me. ”

Zhang Zhou thought to himself.

Knowing the emperor's secrets is not necessarily a good thing.

He is already deeply bound to Zhu Youji, if something happens to Zhu Youji's father and son, he probably won't have a good time.

So no matter from which point of view, he has to plan and plan for the future of Zhu Youji's father and son, and he also has to worry about the future generations of Zhu Youji's father and son......

The housekeeper and nanny of the old Zhu family.

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Shenyang.

Lu Wan went to see the envoys of the imperial court that day, and discussed military merits and other matters, and then he arrived at the mansion of the town guard lieutenant in Shenyang and met Zhang Yong and Zhang Heling.

"How? They're still not good at talking? ”

Zhang Heling looked angry and shouted at Lu Wan.

Lu Wan said: "Except for the Tang Yushi who was sent by His Majesty and Lai Guogong, the rest of the two were all selected from the imperial court, and they said that they wanted to do official business. ”

"What do you mean?" Zhang Heling asked.

Zhang Yong smiled bitterly: "The so-called official affairs are based on the first level to determine the credit, whose head is counted as whoever." ”

"Whoa!"

Zhang Heling casually smashed a teacup on the ground and shouted angrily: "They have eaten the bear's heart and leopard gall!" Ben Hou's brother-in-law didn't say that he was so determined, so they dared to mess around like this? ”

Lu Wan said: "This is not a mess, there is a precedent to follow." ”

"Bullshit precedent! Could it be that we have worked hard, and in the end the credit goes to others? What about the surname Tang? Why haven't you seen him for the past two days? Didn't he represent his brother-in-law and Zhang Zhou? What about people? ”

Zhang Heling was angrier than anyone else.

Lu Wan and Zhang Yong can not care about military exploits, but he Zhang Heling also boasted about Haikou, saying that he wanted to use this battle to win the title of Duke of the country.

This is to be the prince of Changguo.

Originally, things were going well, but it was to kill a group of people from Jizhou, and it seemed that he wanted to snatch his military exploits, and there was no big way to replace others, but he had such a strong background, how could he suffer?

It has always been someone else who suffers, when will I have a share of the loss?

Lu Wan said: "Tang Yushi has been ordered to go to North Korea. ”

"This ...... What? Zhang Heling looked confused.

Zhang Yong was also very curious: "Didn't he let him determine his military merits?" How can he still ...... Sent out? ”

Lu Wan wanted to say something, but after looking at Zhang Heling, who had no brains on the side, he could only hold back if he wanted to say it clearly, he said: "I went to give the status of the son of the king of Joseon, and I was invited by the king of Joseon." ”

"This thing...... Wait until I see him and see how I clean him up! ”

Zhang Heling felt that he knew Tang Yin, and it was easier to teach Tang Yin a lesson.

Lu Wan said: "Even if the military merits are not clear now, the current meaning of the DPRK and China is to return one yard to one yard, and the first merit is not counted, and the military merit still has to be determined." ”

"What is the first military merit?" Zhang Heling looked embarrassed.

Zhang Yong explained: "The first merit is to count the merit with the head, and the military merit is to determine the merit with the overall situation, even if the first merit is from Jizhou, but the military merit is greater than them, as long as His Majesty and Lai Guogong are willing to nod, then even if there is the first merit, it is only to give them a reward of some silver, but our side is different." ”

Zhang Heling was puzzled and asked, "Didn't you say that you would be rewarded for your merit before?" ”

Lu Wan said with a smile: "Shouning Hou rest assured, in the previous battle, the people of Jizhou missed the fighter plane in order to compete for credit, and this matter has already been played by the imperial court, and it is impossible for Your Majesty and Lai Guogong to sit idly by." ”

"That's good! Kill the girl...... It is a great sin to rob us of our credit! Ben Hou went to eat and drink, see you back! ”

Zhang Heling scolded and left as he left.

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"Lu Zhongcheng, do you have anything to say?" Zhang Yong's heart was bright, he saw some clues, and after Zhang Heling left, he stepped forward to inquire.

Lu Wan said: "What does Lai Guogong mean, let us send troops to build a state guard." ”

"This ...... Going to send troops? ”

Zhang Yong pointed outside, "It's freezing, at this time, the soldiers can stand it?" ”

Lu Wan smiled and said: "The soldiers who use them are all local soldiers in Liaodong, and now whether it is winter clothes or baggage, they are very complete, when Tang Yin came before, he also brought a batch of heavy artillery, whether it is destroying the city or fighting head-to-head, our army is not a problem." ”

"In what name?" Zhang Yong is not resistant to fighting.

For him, fighting a war is a military achievement.

Don't look at him as a eunuch, it seems that there is not much room for promotion, but he has younger brothers and nephews.

Historically, his younger brother Zhang Fu was Tai'anbo, and his other younger brother Zhang Rong was Andingbo, both of whom were awarded the title because of Zhang Yong's military exploits, and they were both knighted in the fifth year of Zhengde, and the title was removed after Emperor Jiajing ascended the throne in the sixteenth year of Zhengde.

Now his younger brother and nephews have not yet been knighted, but they have already been appointed as the commander of Jinyiwei and Qianhu.

Zhang Yong only followed the soldiers out for a walk in most battles, and did not rush to the front line, so he didn't mind fighting a few more battles.

Lu Wan said: "It was North Korea that sent envoys to celebrate Wanshou Holy Day last year, and by the way proposed to send troops to Jianzhou Guard, His Majesty did not make any reply at that time, and now when the Liaodong garrison is stationed, he will send troops to assist." ”

"I see." Jang Yongdao, "That's the North Korean soldiers first, right?" ”

"It's understandable."

Lu Wan smiled and said: "Your Majesty's meaning, let the people of the Korean State go first, and after they officially ask Daming for help, Daming will send troops to help, and then ...... The two sides encircled Jianzhou Wei. However, it is also necessary to determine the order, the Ming Dynasty is the suzerain, and the Korean state cannot enter an inch of land. ”

"This ...... What is the most important thing about the results? Zhang Yongdao, "If you fight the Jurchen, you shouldn't have to go through a lot of trouble." ”

In Zhang Yong's eyes, he still looked down on Jianzhou Wei and other Jurchen tribes.

Lu Wan said: "This is the order of the Duke of Laiguo, and it has been ordered by His Majesty, if we want to carry out this battle, we should still conduct it in secret, and dispatch troops in advance, and we must not let the Jurchen tribe detect it in advance." And to prevent the DPRK from treachery. ”

"Do they have the guts?" Jang Yong also looked down on North Korea.

"Huh."

Lu Wan was smiling.

Zhang Yong has been assisting Zhang Zhou for a year, and he has won so many battles, in Lu Wan's opinion, this eunuch who has never actually led troops has his heart fluttering.

(End of chapter)