Daming: Wanted to be a small landlord, but was forced to ascend the throne

Chapter 452 Qiu Luan
"Your Majesty, I... I was wrong!"

Wang Qiong looked a little nervous, and directly bent over to bow.

"Where did you go wrong?"

Qin Shao's expression was light.

"Your...you shouldn't...shouldn't use your personal anger on official business! Your Majesty, I...although I have old grievances with that Peng Ze, it's not that I don't want to embarrass the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of War. There are still a lot of things to do, I can only use the Ministry of War as a knife, so that other departments cannot be extravagant and wasteful, I have selfish intentions, but...but not many!"

The minister has selfish intentions, but not many!

When Qin Shao heard Wang Qiong's stammering words, he looked at the bruise in his left eye, and thought about how tall and rough this fellow was, and how he could warm the chest of a concubine at night, really...

"Is Wang Shangshu's salary enough?"

After Wang Qiong finished speaking, seeing that the new emperor was speechless for a long time, she was even more uncertain and jumped up and down.

To be honest, although he can target Peng Ze on the surface, he is not too harsh in terms of the real needs of the Ministry of War. He Wang Qiong is not a fool, and he is not confused about major issues.

And now the new emperor's eyes are vicious, he can see clearly, what they are going to do, the one above is very clear, sometimes even watching the fun like a joke.

It's just that today I want to find out what Peng Ze said to the new emperor, and whether he will say anything bad. In fact, it was just a joke. It probably stimulated Peng Ze. I don't know why, but Peng Ze didn't look very happy. Adding fire, the fellow actually directly lit his fist.

Who is he, Wang Qiong? How can he be a person who suffers from being beaten while sitting? Of course he went directly to the mountain!

Losing is not losing, even though Peng Ze's fists are more powerful, Wang Qiong also slapped him on the face several times with great strength, which made him look bad.

"It's enough...of course it's enough, I...I had land in my family a few years ago, and I still have some wealth!"

Wang Qiong said truthfully.

Now that the imperial court has increased the salaries of officials, and further plans to provide for the elderly after retirement, the young officials have the ambition to take the world as their own responsibility, and the old guys have also restrained a lot.

Not everyone thinks about corruption and enjoyment. Many times, the atmosphere is bad, and in it, for various relationships, many people are just forced to do it.

Wang Qiong was also favored by the new emperor Zhu Houzhao before, but to be honest, although Zhu Houzhao has a real temperament, many times his personality is still a little childish, and these ministers have to be coaxed and persuaded.

And this new emperor is very assertive in everything, all he needs is for them to follow suit, and he doesn't have so many worries.

"If the family really lacks charcoal or something, the internal affairs can also subsidize it. It is indeed cold every day, no matter how hard your body is, don't need to resist too much. Take care of your health. There are still many things for you to do in the imperial court!"

The new emperor's seemingly caring words made Wang Qiong's old face turn red.

Damn, I don't know which grandson passed it on.

Which concubine in the family is really delicate and beautiful, as a woman, it must be a lot of fun to pet some.

It's just boudoir fun, who knows which grandson leaked out, and Peng Ze found out, he deeply doubts whether that grandson planted some eyeliner in his home.

But he, Wang Qiong, is not a strict concubine. Women are just coaxed to be more obedient. Do you have to go back and give that concubine a slap in the face? Everyone knows his authority in the family?
"I... I know! I must take care of my health and do my best for His Majesty and the court. As long as Your Majesty does not think I am old, I am willing to bow and do my best, and I will die!"

"Well, I got it! You and Peng Ze are both talents that I want to use more. Everyone is burning firewood. Our Ming court needs all of you to work together to be stronger and stronger! It's okay to have different opinions and quarrels when doing things, but if There are other things...you are considered as the late emperor's favored minister, and you can also be regarded as a minister of the court, I regard you as a person who hides in the mansion, I hope you understand..."

Qin Shao didn't say it so bluntly, but he knew that Wang Qiong understood what he meant.

If you don't understand this, then there is no need to stay in this position.

"I understand!"

Wang Qiong's expression was bright, and she responded loudly,
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Xianning Hou Mansion.

Located in the Suzhou Lane inside the Chongwen Gate in the capital, the houses are as simple as the houses of ordinary Beijing officials

It's just that the solemn environment created by the white cloth and white sails now seems to stand out in the Xianning Hou Mansion.

"uncle!"

Qiu Luan was dressed in filial piety, and when he saw Peng Ze approaching, he immediately bowed down to pay respects.

"Changsheng (Qiu Luan's nickname) doesn't need to be formal. They are all from my own family. I still think that you are far away, and you may not have time to come. There are few people in charge of the family. I will come here to support one or two. When you come back, I Don't worry!"

Peng Ze patted Qiu Luan on the shoulder and said.

Sighing how time flies, Peng Ze saw that when Qiu Luan was still calming down the rebellion, this kid actually went deep into the enemy's rear, and the newborn calf is not afraid of tigers, which really made him admire.

Although the gang of rebels were basically mobs, as an official, he would not take that kind of risk at all. It was really not easy for him to go and come back.

It's just that the boy who had just started working as a sucker at that time has now become a robust young man who has begun to grow a beard.

The relationship between Peng Ze and Qiu Yue is relatively close, and Peng Ze helped to choose the name of Qiu Luan. The two families can be said to be family friends, but because of Qiu Yue's illness, Qiu Chang's death, and Qiu Luan's stay in Gansu, it's a bit gradual drifted away.

Now that his friend passed away, leaving behind the only seedling of this enemy, Peng Ze couldn't help but feel sorry for his old friend, plus he had held him in his arms when he was a child, so he couldn't help feeling more affectionate.

The funeral of the always low-key Marquis of Xianning was quite grand, and his grandson Qiu Luan organized it with the help of Minister of the Ministry of War. People who were alienated from the Marquis of Xianning thought that with the support of Shangshu Peng, the Marquis of Xianning might really be able to rise up.

After all, Peng Ze had a fight with Wang Qiong a few days ago, and I heard that the emperor reprimanded Wang Qiong, but he didn't criticize Peng Ze.

Many people saw the limelight and knew that the new emperor should have taken a fancy to Peng Ze.

After all, Peng Ze was originally from Yang Tinghe's side. Although the new emperor has kept his position in the Ministry of War, many people think that the emperor still uses him for the time being, and it might not be uncommon to get rid of him at some point.

But now that Peng Ze had a conflict with Wang Qiong, the emperor did not favor Wang Qiong. In everyone's eyes, Wang Qiong was the emperor's servant.

After all, Jiang Bin escorted the new emperor to Beijing, and Wang Qiong and Jiang Bin had always been close, and they didn't deal with Yang Tinghe. In the eyes of everyone, they were all members of the new emperor.The emperor really took a fancy to Peng Ze and Peng Shangshu!
There is another reason why many people began to look at Marquis Xianning, that is, the emperor even sent Sun Xing, an internal officer beside him, to mourn Marquis Qiuyue of Xianning!

Although Marquis Qiuyue of Xianning can be regarded as a person with a title, the title is just icing on the cake at best.

In many aristocratic families, although the grandparents have titles and titles, they are just false names, and there is no salary subsidy. If the younger generations are incapable, the titles are useless.

Many times, when the imperial court was reviewing titles, they found a reason to refer to a book, and the emperor immediately took back the title.

When someone dies in a declining marquis' mansion, most of the imperial court mourns in the name of the court, and the emperor rarely sends people around him. Could it be that the Xianning marquis' mansion is going to turn around?
"Uncle, His Majesty sent someone to express his condolences in person, which shows that my grandfather still has some weight! Now that my uncle is the Minister of the Ministry of War, why not send my nephew..."

After Sun Xing left, Qiu Yue was still very excited.

He has been in that place of no shit in Gansu for many years, always wanting to come back early, but there is no way.

Previously, through Peng Ze's relationship, he wanted to transfer him back, but the military department in the capital is in the hands of Jiang Bin, Xu Tai and others, and they are from Wu Zong Zhu Houzhao's side.

If he goes in, he won't be reused. It's better to be in Gansu, at least he can be a commanding officer, and he still has some authority.

Later, Yang Tinghe fell from power, and there was no hope. It would be nice if Peng Ze could not implicate him.

Previously in Gansu, because of Peng Ze's relationship with Minister of the Ministry of War, he was able to swim in water.

After Yang Tinghe's downfall, those people's attitude towards him became more lenient. Qiu Luan's life in Gansu has actually been a bit tormented for the past few years.

Grandpa Qiu Yue died, Qiu Luan was actually more happy than sad.

Because of Qiu Yue's death, in addition to being able to return to Beijing for the funeral, the title of Marquis of Xianning should come to him.

He has the opportunity to go to Beijing, and when the time comes, he will find the favorite ministers around the emperor for activities, and maybe he can find a better position.

On the way back, he kept thinking about whom to seek out, Jiang Bin, Xu Tai or Guo Xun?
If not, look for Wang Qiong!
Although Wang Qiong was Peng Ze's deadly enemy, Wang Qiong knew that his family was close to Peng Ze before.

I heard that Wang Qiong and Peng Ze are now confronting Maimang, if he finds Wang Qiong, Wang Qiong may really help him in order to win him over and also to disgust Peng Ze.

Anyway, he doesn't care how Wang Qiong and Peng Ze are fighting, as long as he can achieve what he wants,
In the early years, Qiu Luan was also youthful and arrogant, but in these years of training, he has learned those worldly skills very well.

But now it seems that the new emperor still has some impressions of them Xianning Hou. His grandfather Qiu Yue has made a lot of contributions in the early years, but he has been ill for many years and has been semi-retired, and their family has gradually declined.

Instead of doing this, why not take advantage of this opportunity to recommend yourself, maybe there will be another twist!

"I know that my nephew has ambitions, but now that your grandfather is newly mourned, I think it's better to wait and make plans. If there is a chance, I will definitely introduce you to His Majesty!"

Peng Ze didn't think it was a good opportunity right now.

Qiu Yue had just passed away. According to the regulations here in Ming Dynasty, Qiu Luan had to stay in mourning for at least 27 months before he could be used again.

What is the Ming official most afraid of?
That is Ding You!
Even the most favored minister in the court is the same!
According to the current policy of Ming Dynasty, Ding You usually needs to stay in mourning for 27 months when the closest relative dies.

A radish and a pit, standing in a position are all doing things.

If you go away for more than a year at once, who will do the work?

Of course, someone needs to fill this position and continue to work.

As for Ding You's people, they can only go home and be filial sons and grandsons. To be honest, your position doesn't exist anymore.

If Ding You's term expires, you can report it to the Ministry of Officials, and then assign you a position.

Of course, if you have the ability or the relationship is strong enough, you can return to the original position, and if you are lucky, you may be promoted.

But for most people, more than a year is too long. If you don’t move early during this period, you may have to wait at home if there are no vacancies after your worry period expires. Give you a position.

If you haven't, then you have to wait forever.

It is very likely that after a long time, you will be gradually forgotten, the original relationship is gone, and it is possible to be randomly assigned to a lowly position or if something happens, maybe you have nothing to do with the officialdom. !

Therefore, it is also possible that many officials in Daming lost their jobs.

They may face unemployment and no pension. In such a situation, it is no wonder that those who have been in the cold window for many years are eager to collect money and get promoted. After all, it is also a sense of crisis.

Although Qiu Luan was happy that Ding You came back this time, he might inherit the title of Marquis of Xianning, but he couldn't help worrying about his future.

If Ding You's term expires and he doesn't find a position in the capital, it is estimated that in Gansu, whether the position of commander and acquaintance will still belong to him is also very difficult to predict.

So, as soon as Qiu Yue was buried here, he couldn't wait to find Peng Ze to discuss.

As for Peng Ze, he really wanted to help Qiu Luan stay in the capital. After all, his house and family were all in the capital, and it was too difficult for him in Gansu.

Peng Ze also stayed in Gansu back then, the climate was bad, and those Tubo people were vulgar and barbaric, it was really tiring to deal with, although now after His Majesty's reform, the situation there is indeed much better, and the soldiers' combat effectiveness is stronger Quite a lot, but still can't compare with this capital.

It's just that the people of Daxia took the initiative to be filial. Peng Ze felt that Qiu Luan was so impatient when he came back, worried that he would leave a bad impression on the new emperor.

In addition, Peng Ze also revealed the situation of the Marquis of Xianning to the new emperor earlier. Since His Majesty sent someone over, he obviously listened to his words.

When he talked about the Xianning Hou Mansion with His Majesty earlier, His Majesty seemed to be very interested in their family.

According to Peng Ze's plan, after half a year, this matter is over, and he will mention Qiu Luan's situation to His Majesty, maybe His Majesty will give him a favor.

The new emperor needs people very much now, especially capable people. Peng Ze is very optimistic about Qiu Luan.

This kid is tall and heroic, and his personality is also considered astute.

It's just that it seems a little too impatient now.

After hearing Peng Ze's words, Qiu Luan was not very happy.

I have the opportunity to introduce you to His Majesty!
What is this called!

Such words came out of Peng Ze's mouth, and in Qiu Luan's ears, they were polite words.

Qiu Luan, who was originally grateful to Peng Ze for helping his family organize the funeral, now that gratitude has turned into resentment.

"More uncles!"

Although Qiu Luan had a slight expression on his face, he quickly recovered and thanked Peng Ze with a smile, but he was planning what he should do next!
……

"Young master, this emperor is not something we can meet whenever we want!"

Qiu Kui (the housekeeper of the Xianning Hou Mansion) was a little surprised when he heard that his young master wanted to recommend himself to meet the emperor.

"You think I'm stupid! How could I go to pay a direct visit to the emperor? Naturally, I should first approach the emperor's side. Qiu Kui, tell me, who is the closest subject to the emperor now?"

Qiu Luan rolled her eyes at Qiu Kui and said.

"Of course they are from the emperor's hidden residence! Young master, I have also inquired a lot of gossip in this capital. It is not Jiang Bin, Xu Tai, and the ministers in the court who are closest to the current emperor. The person the emperor trusts the most is actually one of the commanders of Jinyiwei, the commander Wang Yin. Although Wang Yun is the cousin of the new emperor, let me tell you, Wang Yin is the man who followed the new emperor in his residence. , I heard that they are basically the same as family members, and their private names are different!"

"We want to go the best way to follow him, but we don't know that person either!"

"You! Pig brain, don't you know people after you meet them? Help me find out where he lives, and let's visit him when we have time! I just brought back a lot of good things from Gansu!"

Qiu Luan smiled triumphantly.

(End of this chapter)