After talking about the official position, Zhang Zhou instructed the two of them to meet the emperor and perform their future errands.

Zhu Feng on the side seemed to have something to say, but because Lu Wan and Tang Yin were beside him, he was embarrassed to speak.

After finishing the matter, Zhang Zhou invited a few people to watch the play, and then Zhang Zhou called Zhu Feng to the private room next door.

"Know the festival, if you have something to say, say it." Zhang Zhoudao.

Zhu Feng twisted and told Zhang Zhou about Ning Tong's request to him.

Zhang Zhoudao: "The second prince is sick, although I haven't visited, but as far as I know, the problem is not big, and it is normal for children who are more than one year old to be sick, and they can recuperate in a reasonable range, and the imperial doctor in the palace is actually experienced." ”

Having said that, Zhang Zhou knew very well that if the imperial doctor could deal with those diseases that infants and young children often suffered, the infant mortality rate of the prince of the palace would not be so high.

"It's you." Zhang Zhou added, "Everyone else is making progress, you won't still want to stay in Beijing to make a living, right?" You don't want to go to Liaodong, and you don't like the bitter cold in the northwest, so what kind of errand do you think is more suitable for you? ”

Zhu Feng said with a depressed face: "I don't know either." ”

Zhang Zhou saw that Zhu Feng was indeed the kind of person who had no ideas, and he might need someone else to show him a clear way.

"In the eyes of outsiders, you An Bianhou is second to none in the entire Ming Dynasty from your background to your personal attainments, and you are so generous, how can you be so assertive in matters related to individuals?"

Zhang Zhou also hated it a little.

Zhu Feng said: "Outsiders don't know anything about me, so it's okay to pretend in front of them, but in front of Brother Zhang, I really don't have anything to pretend." Why don't Brother Zhang arrange it for me? ”

"Then I'll plan it for you, and I'll inform you that I've had a good rest in Beijing recently, and maybe I'll leave in a few days." Zhang Zhoudao.

As soon as Zhu Feng heard it, he knew that Zhang Zhou had already made planning arrangements for him, although he didn't know what it was, he seemed to trust Zhang Zhou very much.

And then he ...... Nod your head to indicate that you can accept it.

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Before dawn the next day, Zhang Zhou entered the palace.

He was going to see Zhu Youji in advance.

In the Qianqing Palace, the lights were a little dim, Zhu Youzhu looked tired physically and mentally, Zhang Zhou saw the king coming, and he also wanted to go up to remind him, if you are not in good health, don't focus too much on the affairs of the house, although I also know that you are now in harmony, but it does not mean that you can be powerful.

"Bingkuan ......"

When Zhu Youzhu saw Zhang Zhou, it was like seeing a relative.

Zhang Zhou stepped forward to salute.

Zhu Youzhi asked Wei Bin, who came with Zhang Zhou, to sort out some notes and prepare to take them to the court, while Zhu Youzhu himself asked Zhang Zhou to sit down, and the two of them communicated first.

"Bingkuan, you mean, you plan to let Zhijie go to Jizhou with you?" After listening to Zhang Zhou's proposal, Zhu Youzhu was also a little surprised.

Zhang Zhoudao: "Yes." ”

Zhu Youzhu sighed: "This time the troops are just like the ordinary military exercises in various towns, if you go to Jizhou to arrange the dispatch of troops, I am afraid that the movement will be big again." ”

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister went to Jizhou, but it was a matter of the way, this time it was not to send troops, but to go to Yongping Mansion to further expand the iron mine, recently the amount of iron used by the imperial court in all aspects has increased sharply, and the current output is not enough."

Zhu Youzhi seemed to know that Zhang Zhou was going for business, but he was reluctant, and after thinking about it, he said, "You can also go." ”

Zhang Zhoudao: "The minister will be able to come back in less than a month." ”

Zhu Youzhu saw the urgency of Zhang Zhou's indispensable, so he agreed: "Go early and return early." ”

Wei Bin on the side asked: "Then Anbian Hou went with Cai Guogong to let him send troops from Jizhou?" ”

Because of the celebrant supervisor, Wei Bin has frequent and close contacts with the generals of the border towns, which also makes him more concerned about the situation in the border towns, if Zhu Feng stays in the capital, he is just a small person who eats and waits for death, and even very inconspicuous, but if Zhu Feng goes to a place like Jizhou, how to say that it is also at the level of the general army, which has a great impact on the power structure of the border towns.

Zhu Youzhu said: "If Zhijie leads the troops from Jizhou, it can be regarded as his experience." ”

Zhang Zhoudao: "The minister also has such an idea, in the past two years, Anbianhou has not had the opportunity to make contributions, so he should always be allowed to exercise more, so as not to be rusty in the art of war." ”

"Okay." Zhu Youzhu doesn't have so much affection for Zhu Feng, in the eyes of the king, no matter how loyal Zhu Feng is, he is just a chess piece, "Then let him lead the soldiers again, even if he can't get the credit, he can also go to gather some military hearts, I can't let go of Jizhou and Liaodong recently, Bingkuan, you just happened to put the military affairs in order in the past." You can handle the rest yourself, I won't put too much pressure on you, I believe you can handle it. ”

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Fengtian Temple, court.

On that day, Wenchen and Wuxun stood on their own side, and the protagonists of the day were the appointment ceremony of the two Zhang Party members, Lu Wan and Tang Yin.

Because Zhu Youzhu had greeted Liu Jian in advance, coupled with the support of Zhang Zhou's side, Tang Yin's position as Admiral Yizhou Mountain Factory could be said to be without any waves.

But the matter of Lu Wan being the right attendant of the household department still seems to be a little hindered at present.

The current right attendant of the household department, Wang Yan, has a very good conduct and official reputation in the court, and the emperor wants to arrange him to be the governor of Datong, but there are many objections.

Because in the eyes of outsiders, Wang Yan should be promoted to Zuo Shilang, and he can even be a scholar of the Sixth Department of Nanjing, instead of going to the northwest at the age of seventy to help others...... After all, the current residence of the governor of Xuanda is in Datong, and Wang Yan used to be his deputy to the hairy boy Wang Shouren.

Zhu Youzhu saw that there were a lot of opposition from the ministers below, and the opinions seemed to be very unanimous, he was also a little annoyed, but he also tried to keep his mind calm and said: "I only wanted to make such an arrangement after careful consideration. Xinjian Bo has made contributions on the grassland one after another, and he can deter Di Yi with him sitting in Datong, but after all, he does not have much experience under the rule, so it is inevitable that he will be deficient in this regard. ”

It means that Wang Shouren is awesome to fight, but in the end, he is still a novice in governing people's livelihood and managing local affairs, and he needs to be brought by an old man.

In this way, it seems that it is much more reasonable to send Wang Yan over.

Is that because they don't trust you to send you out?

Wrong!

It is precisely because I believe that you can cultivate Wang Shouren well that I let you pass, and this errand will not work if someone else changes.

When it comes to this, ordinary courtiers are naturally not easy to come out and speak, and many people are waiting for the cabinet to come out and express their views, so that the emperor can change his mind, but because Liu Jian was separately instructed by the emperor in advance, he naturally had to convey the emperor's thoughts after Liu Jian went back, so that the cabinet was not easy to speak at this time.

If Li Dongyang or Xie Qian will come out to oppose it, it means that the cabinet does not understand the emperor's "painstaking efforts", although it may persuade the emperor to stop, but this will deepen the estrangement between the emperor and the cabinet.

The three members of the cabinet naturally have to weigh whether they want to fall out with the emperor for the sake of a king.

Ma Wensheng, the secretary of the ministry, took it upon himself and walked out and said: "Your Majesty, if Wang Yan goes to Datong, then in the past few months, it will be difficult to complete the handover of his takeover of the household department, and a decision should be made after the summer grain is collected." ”

"Isn't it just a few days?" Zhu Youzhu said, "Seeing that it's going to be June, hasn't the situation of summer grain collection been reported yet?" ”

At this time, Wang Yan came out by himself and said: "Back to Your Majesty, there are still many places in the north this year that there is still a drought, and the tax revenue has been further reduced. ”

Zhu Youzhu said: "It's time to change." In the past two years, there has not been much pressure on the treasury, which is all due to the previous battles against the Tatars, which have achieved great results at a small cost. It is still a good way to plan for Bingkuan. ”

In the past, when the emperor said this, the ministers had a hundred opinions and disagreements in their hearts, and they all thought about how to come out to refute them.

Now they are no longer surprised, it seems that they are too lazy to have a verbal dispute with the emperor, do you think Bing Kuan is powerful, just like that, what do you like.

Zhu Youzhu said again: "I propose that Lu Wan's Lu Qing family, who have been promoted to Bauhinia Pass, Baoma Pass, Juyong Pass, Baoding and other places, to replace Wang Qing's family as the right attendant of the household department. ”

I didn't pretend anymore, and transferred Wang Yan away just to make room for Bingkuan's people.

At this time, Ma Wensheng was still standing outside, and the officials were counting on him to continue to oppose it, but when Ma Wensheng heard this, he understood why no one in the cabinet came out to speak.

Immediately, Ma Wensheng retreated to the minister's class.

"If there is no objection, the matter is settled." Zhu Youzhu said.

Lu Wan came out and received the order: "The minister obeys the order." ”

hasn't made a final decision yet, you are in such a hurry to receive your order, are you already impatient to be a waiter? Even if you have experience as a governor, with your qualifications, are you sure you can do the errand of the right servant of the household department well?

There are also many ministers, and they set their eyes on Zhang Zhou and Wang Qiong.

There are also those who go to see the bell.

In the end, Tong Zhong is the head of the household, if he comes out to oppose it, or he still has a certain right to speak.

But Tong Zhong's own position is not stable, and his Hubu Shangshu is more the result of the choice of various forces after compromise, Tong Zhong is a traditional civil servant, and when he rose to become a scholar, the pattern of the DPRK and China has been formed, and in his opinion, it seems that he does not have the strength to confront Zhang Zhou.

"And." Zhu Youzhu said, "I am going to send Bingkuan to Jizhou on a business trip, and I should tell you in advance." ”

Only then did Liu Jian come out and ask, "I don't know why Your Majesty sent Cai Guogong to Jizhou?" ”

Zhu Youzhu looked secretive, and said: "I can't tell you this yet, but it may be different from what you think, and An Bianhou will go with him at that time." ”

The Chancellor will inevitably think.

What do we think, how do you know, Your Majesty?

Wait a minute!

Zhang Bingwan went to Zhu Zhijie and went to Jizhou, isn't this just going to war? Could it be that they are arranging some big things to do a big thing from Jizhou? Another expedition to the grassland or something?

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The court meeting ended.

In the court that day, Zhang Dang became the biggest winner, and he got two official positions at the level of a squire at once, so that Zhang Zhou's forces instantly gained a firm foothold in the court, as if Zhang Zhouren was no longer fighting alone.

After the court discussion, Liu Jian's face was still gloomy, because he knew that there was a bigger move behind the emperor.

That is to further promote Lu Wan and Tang Yin from their current positions to the official titles of "Listening to the Duty Office", and then these two can even compete with their cabinet.

"Three elders, tell me, what does Your Majesty mean by this? Why did Zhang Bingkuan send to Jizhou? He also said that it was different from what I thought, and His Majesty knew how we felt? ”

The court discussed the Fengtian Palace, and before they could reach the noon gate, there were many ministers gathered around Liu Jian and the three of them.

Xie Qian smiled: "How many people really don't have any ideas? ”

"Zhang and An Bianhou went to Jizhou together, what other good things could there be?" There were doubts in the crowd.

Xie Qian's gaze swept around him, his footsteps did not stop, and said, "Hey, Your Majesty may be talking about you doing such an idea?" ”

A group of people couldn't help but look at each other.

Can it still be like this?

Li Dongyang said: "What do you have to understand, why don't you ask me in person?" ”

This is because they think this group of people is more annoying, and the court did not come forward to oppose it, but now after the court meeting is over, they will question the three members of their cabinet.

You don't have the courage to question the emperor, and we can understand it, but Zhang Bingkuan is also participating in the court today, why don't you go and shoot at him?

But this group of people seems to have recognized the reason and did not communicate with Zhang Zhou, or maybe they think that even your cabinet can't deal with the figures, why let us go?

"Is Your Majesty's entrustment to Lu and Tang beyond the scope of the court's deliberations, and is it a preacher who His Majesty has entrusted to him?"

Ma Wensheng came over to relieve the three members of the cabinet, and he said in a deep voice: "What do you think is going on right now? Didn't you think that in those wars in Ningxia, Your Majesty forgot to talk about meritorious deeds? Or do you think that after several battles in Ningxia, Your Majesty will maintain the same status quo in the affairs of the DPRK and China? ”

This is also relatively straightforward.

You people don't have brains.

The Battle of Ningxia had only ended for a month, and the emperor did not seem to be rewarding meritorious deeds, and he did not reward meritorious ministers, including Yang Yiqing and Cui Yuan.

It's just that Cui Yuan was arranged to be the deputy chief soldier of Ningxia, and Yang Yiqing transferred Nu'er Gandu Division as governor, which was more like a demotion.

But the emperor has a shot in his heart, who does the emperor think is the biggest hero in this battle?

Isn't it his Bingkuan?

Since Zhang Zhou is going to be rewarded for his meritorious deeds, how should he talk about it? You can't add Zhang Zhou to the knighthood anymore, right? In the end, don't you reward his people? You regard the promotion of Lu Wan and Tang Yin as a reward for Zhang Zhou's victory in the battle of Ningxia, is it much easier to understand this?

Liu Jian couldn't help but glance at Ma Wensheng, this angle, even he, Liu Jian, never thought about it, but it was said so concisely and clearly by Ma Wensheng.

It's a bit of a long time for other people's ambitions.

Xie Qian said with a smile: "Is it true that if Cai Guogong and An Bianhou have new military exploits in Jizhou, more people will be rewarded for this?" ”

In addition to raising the bar, this is also a reminder, should we find a way to prevent Zhang Zhou from participating in the planning of some wars when he has nothing to do, and even achieving war merits because of this? With such an efficiency of his military exploits, I am afraid that it will not be long before the DPRK and China will be full of his people.

"Don't talk about such gratuitous things." Liu Jian reminded sharply, "The forbidden place of the palace, be cautious in your words and deeds!" ”

Then the crowd dispersed.

And Liu Jian and the three of them also went in the direction of the cabinet with a strange atmosphere.

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After the court meeting, in addition to Zhang Zhou, Tang Yin and Lu Wan, under the guidance of Wei Bin, went to the Qianqing Palace to receive Zhu Youji's gift.

Inside the Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Youzhi first reciprocated the arrival of these two people with high courtesy, and specially gave them a seat, which flattered them.

"I don't know if Bingkuan told you, my next plan is to let the two Qing families enter the listening office to assist in handling some military affairs in Beijing, in addition to the Beijing camp, in the border towns outside, etc., you can participate in the drafting, I have related matters, I will summon you at any time, or send someone to ask your opinion."

Zhu Youzhu smiled and said what he meant.

The two of them were still sitting stiffly, but when they heard this, they couldn't help but get up.

They all had a dreamlike horror in their hearts...... Being a squire is already very awesome, are we already so awesome that we can compete with the cabinet?

"Go back, I'll let you take you to the duty room at the listening office, it won't be long before you go over to run an errand, but not yet."

Zhu Youzhu said: "The war in the border town is not over yet, let's wait until it is over." Qin Hong returned to the dynasty, and when his errand was taken over by Wang Qing's family, the household servant, there will be a new face in the listening room, and it will be you. ”

Tang Yin hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, when the minister has just entered the officialdom, I am afraid that it will be difficult to undertake such a big event. ”

Lu Wan was a little anxious when he heard this, why did you Tang Yin retreat if you Tang Yin could be so appreciated by the emperor? It's okay if you retreat, the key is that the two of us are now in the same breath, in case the emperor changes his mind, will it be no fun for me to enter the listening office?

You can't spoil the interests of the two of us with your ideas, right?

Zhu Youzhu said: "Tang Qing's family, you don't have to be arrogant, although your affairs in Duobi City and North Korea are not worth publicizing, but I know your ability, as Bingkuan said, you are not a mediocre person, but sometimes you need to stimulate your potential, and you must also face up to your own ability." ”

Tang Yin was stunned when he heard this.

Do I have superpowers myself? Why don't I know? What am I up to?

"As for you, Lu Qing's family, I have recently reviewed all your past official achievements, and I am also amazed by your military and political attainments, and I am also wondering, with your ability, why has the imperial court never mentioned and recommended it before? If Bingkuan hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have known that there was such a talent as you. Zhu Youzhu said.

Of course, Zhu Youzhu couldn't understand.

Because Zhang Zhou is an "open-book test" in employing people, excavating a person from the highest point of history, and even using history's summary and characterization of this person to determine whether the person is available.

Can it be compared to the authorities?

It's like Lu Wan, who has a mixed reputation, but his ability is definitely outstanding, and more importantly, he is eager for quick success and quick profit, and he is good at communicating with people.

To put it bluntly, it is easy to be bought.

can only say that the vision is not good, and I don't see King Ning's wolf ambition.

Lu Wan said: "The minister is just dutiful, and he does not dare to forget his duty as a courtier." ”

Zhu Youzhu smiled: "That's still your own excellence." Bingkuan singled you out from so many officials, and you should also repay his trust as much as possible, and also repay me for my respect for you. ”