The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

cabinet.

When Xie Qian came back from abroad, Li Dongyang showed Xie Qian several copies of Guan Bai's report from the Northwest.

"Ah."

Li Dongyang glanced at Liu Jian's empty seat.

Liu Jian has been ill for the past two days and has not come to the cabinet. However, at this time, there were reports of Tatar invasion in the northwest.

Xie Qian said: "Ningxia is still Ningxia. Why don't the Tatars stop?"

Li Dongyang sighed: "Since ancient times, the northern grasslands have harassed our borders in the Central Plains for various reasons. Some are coveting the territory, and some want to plunder the population and property. The current invasion of the Tatars is mostly due to They lack supplies for the winter. In recent years, there has been serious internal strife among Tatars, which is not a good thing for the Ming Dynasty..."

Xie Qian smiled and said: "They dog ​​bites dog, isn't that a good thing for us?"

Li Dongyang shook his head and said: "The more chaotic they are, the harder it is to form a heart of surrender. At this time, we can only rely on soldiers to suppress them, and everything is pinned on Zhang Bingkuan."

Xie Qian continued to smile and said: "The last one is what you are worried about, Binzhi, right?"

The Tatars were in internal chaos. Li Dongyang said that this was a bad thing, which was a bit strong-armed.

But considering that the more internal chaos the Tatars have, the more the Ming Dynasty wants to use military force to intimidate the Tatars, the more opportunities Zhang Zhou will have to perform. This seems to explain why Li Dongyang is so worried about this.

"This thing... only spread here?" Xie Qian asked again.

"How is it possible? It's also in the listening room." Li Dongyang said, "Cheng Keqin has passed by. Maybe he has also seen it. Regarding the use of troops in the northwest, it remains to be seen whether His Majesty will accept our opinions or even raise them in the court. It’s unknown.”

Xie Qian thought about it for a moment, his face looked a little pale and weak, but he didn't say anything else.

"It is estimated that the imperial court will raise the issue of using troops again in the past few days. Use as many old people as possible to prevent Zhang Bingkuan from continuing to have the opportunity to gather military power." Li Dongyang reminded.

"Yeah." Xie Qian nodded.

The biggest problem in the northern war was to prepare for Zhang Zhou.

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"If two thousand troops are sent to Liaodong, they may not be able to do anything, but if they are sent to Yansui, they may capture the entire Hetao."

"If we increase the number to 30,000 troops, we can at least level a grassland or something."

East Palace.

Zhu Houzhao was taking his own "tactics class", and his "students" were several eunuchs in the East Palace.

Led by Liu Jin, a group of people were listening to Zhu Houzhao's nonsense.

A group of people had to pretend to be serious and listen to the prince's opinions, and Zhu Houzhao seemed to have gained unprecedented satisfaction through this kind of "sharing".

"Your Highness, I just heard the news from Yanwu Hall that a group of people from Yanwu Hall may be transferred to the northwest recently because the Tatars are here again. This time they have made a comeback. They are obviously scattered. Their purpose may be to rob property, but I heard that they have a better way to destroy the city wall, and this time they are also aggressive."

Liu Jin smiled and told Zhu Houzhao what he knew.

Zhu Houzhao said: "How many come, how many die! The situation I mentioned before was that the Ming Dynasty sent troops out. If they come in, it means they have entered our pocket formation! Look at this...this is from all over the nine sides. Sandbox, look at the artillery arrangements everywhere, do you know that the Tatars have no chance?"

A group of eunuchs looked at the sand table together.

There were many small flags marked on it, including the number of artillery pieces deployed everywhere. Everyone was a little scared after reading it.

It seemed like they knew the secrets of the imperial court before they knew it.

If they were caught by the Tatars, wouldn't it mean that they all knew about the Ming Dynasty's defense deployment, and then they would change from unknown little people to high-level officials who knew the core military and political affairs of the Ming Dynasty?

At that time... even death might be upgraded to a new level.

Gao Feng asked: "Your Highness, is this... is this true?"

"Of course it's true." Zhu Houzhao said with some pride, "My father asked me to accompany him to review the memorials. I even found out the military layout maps of various places and looked at them, and then sorted them out after I came back. It's pretty much the same. ."

Gao Feng said: "Prince, this is not something that slaves and others should know. It can easily... get into trouble."

"You are saying that if you are captured by the Tatars, you will betray your country?"

Zhu Houzhao curled his lips and said, "No, based on your level, you don't have that kind of worry. Besides, my father and Mr. Zhang deployed artillery in various towns, and sometimes they were fictitious. Who knows if this is true or not?" Fake, there are artillery everywhere. If the Tatars think that they are weak and attack, they will definitely come back with a loss. Just go ahead and say it, you are definitely not afraid that the Tatars will use this as a breakthrough!"

Qiu Ju said on the side: "I heard that the case related to Tongfan was brought up recently and it was very violent."

"That is betraying my Ming Dynasty's artillery manufacturing technology. It has nothing to do with this kind of military layout! I really have no knowledge! The Tatars dare to come this time. I believe that they are definitely looking for trouble. Do you dare to bet with me? ?”

Zhu Houzhao has recently developed a problem and likes to bet against others, or bets.

It is also because he is about to enter the rebellious period of youth, and he is dissatisfied and emotionally competitive, which also makes him a little careless about the actual situation of others. As a prince, he makes a bet with others. What good things can happen?

"After we go back, if one person writes two speeches, he won't be allowed to eat if he doesn't write well! Go quickly!"

"His Royal Highness..."

A group of eunuchs immediately complained incessantly.

Even if you come to attend a class, you just think it’s just to entertain your children, and then you have to go back and write a speech. Isn’t this just for entertainment?

"Hmph! Do you dare to slack off in my class? Are you still my confidant? If I rely on you to decide on the use of troops in the northwest, can I count on you?"

Zhu Houzhao was very angry.

At first, several eunuchs thought that the prince was fooling around, but after hearing this, they suddenly seemed to be motivated again.

Think about it too.

If you study with the prince, you may become a superior eunuch or eunuch in the future. Who wants to be the prince's confidant?

At that time, we must obey the wishes of the prince. The prince at that time will also be the emperor. If they know nothing about the emperor's wishes, they will not give themselves a way to survive.

Liu Jin said: "I have been thinking about the military situation in the northwest recently, and I have also compiled some personal thoughts. I would also like to ask the prince to read it and give some advice."

"Easy to say, easy to say."

Zhu Houzhao beamed when he saw Liu Jin's "sincere" attitude.

Gao Feng said: "I will think about it when I get back and give the prince my own thoughts."

"It's better to do it than say, there is really no future! Look at me, how much younger than you are? Why do I have more knowledge than you? Don't you ever think about where you are falling short? A group of old guys, one who is motivated I don’t even care! I’m really feeding you all in vain!”

When Zhu Houzhao curses people, he means to expose someone's shortcomings.

Gao Feng smiled and said: "I will definitely follow in your footsteps and learn everything I need to learn, and I will definitely assist His Highness in the future."

"Well, that's pretty much it!" Zhu Houzhao nodded with satisfaction, "Go and get my bow and arrows. I'm going to practice bow shooting. I heard from my father that I have to go out to talk to the children of the princes and nobles recently. Let's compete and compete to show off my abilities. I have to practice harder recently."

Gao Feng looked surprised.

And this thing?

Why haven't we heard about it?

Your Royal Highness, can you please stop pretending to preach the Holy Will? Does Your Majesty agree to let you go out to bend your bow and set up an arrow?

But before Gao Feng and others could question him, Zhu Houzhao had already jumped out and it was too late for anyone to chase him.    …

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"It's so outrageous! The prince doesn't even know what he's been doing lately. Here's another article that makes no sense!"

Zhu Youtang took the article written by his son and couldn't even scold him.

Because Zhu Houzhao was too naughty, despite Zhang Zhou's "guidance", Zhu Houzhao's playfulness did not change, and he was tossing in the East Palace. As a result, Zhu Houzhao's misdeeds spread to his father, and he could not face it as a father. .

"Your Majesty, he is still young."

Queen Zhang was standing by to make peace.

Zhu Youtang said with a straight face: "Just because you are indulgent! In the past, I was just a child, and it was nothing more than indulgence. How can I let him do everything now?"

When Queen Zhang heard this, she was a little confused.

What does it mean?

If you are not satisfied, you will depose the prince and replace him with your second son?

This is simply...what's going on?

"Send someone to where the prince lives and collect all the things he can mess with!" Zhu Youtang said.

Li Zhang on the side said: "Your Majesty, this... I'm afraid it's a bit difficult."

"What? The prince is here, but you still don't dare to go?"

Zhu Youtang continued to be angry. Although he felt that Li Zhang was a bit incompetent, he thought that his son would often suppress these servants, so he seemed to understand a little. He waved his hands and said, "I will let him go out of the palace to see Bingkuan in the next two days. Then you take people to the East Palace and take away everything you can!"

"Yes."

Li Zhang felt a little relieved.

If he rashly confiscated the prince's playthings and the prince found out later... it would be a life-threatening thing.

If you are hated by the prince now, will you still be able to fool around in the future?

I can only wish that His Majesty will live a long life, or that the Prince will get a new one soon.

Li Zhang was also thinking that being an errand in the palace was really not a job for humans.

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Jinyiwei North Town Fusi.

A guest sent by Zhang Mao was arguing with the governor Guo Ang, and the purpose of this guest was to "rescue" Duke Bao's family members.

"Mr. Zhong, please forgive me. Your Majesty personally orders all arrangements for the criminals' families, and we have no way to interfere. As for the person you are asking, I can't tell you."

Guo Ang was quite polite to this guest.

He also knew that Zhang Mao was in high status and favored. Even if he was a teacher and minister beside Zhang Mao, he was still a person who could take charge of his own role. At least he had to be a high-ranking scholar to seek employment in the British government. In this case, he could just deal with it.

Just don't tear your face apart.

The guest surnamed Zhong said: "Mr. Zhang also has good intentions. Why, do you have other arrangements?"

Guo Ang said: "I don't know the details. Otherwise, you can ask Sun Qianhu and I will have someone take you there. How about that?"

"fair enough."

After the guest surnamed Zhong saluted, he came out followed by a royal guard.

This Jinyiwei was from a hundred households and looked very smart and capable. Even the court guests named Zhong couldn't help but take a high look at him.

"My surname is Hong, and I work in front of Sun Qianhu. I wonder what Mr. Zhong's arrangements are?" A guest from Baihu named Zhong walked around, also asking for details of the matter.

The man surnamed Zhong said: "I was entrusted by the British Duke to pick someone up. This is the British Duke's handwriting."

"Oh? Mrs. Baoguo?" Hong Baihu said, "This is a big shot. No matter where he was detained before, he would be treated politely. But just because... he once had a noble status, and now he can only be given It’s a good time to have a good life, why…this one is also related to the British father-in-law?”

"It's not," said the man surnamed Zhong, "it's about the help between colleagues."

"But he's older...over forty, right?"

Hong Baihu felt even more confused.

You said that you, Zhang Mao, wanted to save someone, but you insisted on taking Zhu Hui's wife out. It would be easy to think wrongly about that person.

The key is that Mrs. Zhu is in her early forties and has long since faded. Does Zhang Mao have any bad intentions?

The man surnamed Zhong said: "It's all about old friendship, it's not like we agreed to meet Sun Qianhu. This matter..."

"Oh, Sun Qianhu has been sorting out the cases recently, and Jin Yiwei has many offices in Beijing. Mr. Zhong, you don't understand what Mr. Guo means, do you?" Hong Baihu smiled.

You are the British Duke's guest. Don't you know that Guo Ang didn't want to entertain you and deliberately asked you to see Sun Shangqi so that you could retreat in spite of the difficulties?

The man surnamed Zhong said: "As ordered, I'd better meet you first before talking. Thank you for your work!"

After saying that, he also stuffed Hong Baihu with a letter of money, which made Hong Baihu unable to escape.

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The court official named Zhong went to see Sun Shangqi, and then went back to find Zhang Mao to restore his life.

"What? No face?"

When Zhang Mao saw his men coming back in a panic, he couldn't help but frown and said, "Can't you handle such a small thing?"

The man surnamed Zhong said: "Old Master Zhang, it's not that I don't want to run around, it's because the Jinyiwei side... has made arrangements for a long time. I heard that there are dispatches from above, saying that they are the family members of officials who have been convicted in recent years and need to migrate. They all moved to Yongping Mansion and were sent to the boundaries of Yongping Mansion!"

"what?"

Zhang Mao frowned when he heard this.

Does this have anything to do with Zhang Bingkuan?

"I don't know what the situation is, but there are rumors now that His Majesty is going to build a palace in Yongping Mansion and requires a large number of manpower. Many people are flocking there now."

The man surnamed Zhong sighed, "Now that group of people only give face to His Majesty and Mr. Cai Guogong. They are afraid that they will... not be willing to give face to others."

Zhang Mao slapped the table and said, "Don't you even give me my face?"

The man named Zhong looked a little evasive.

It seems to be saying, you didn't understand what I said, right? I just don’t give you face!

Others don't seem to bother Jin Yiwei, as if they are afraid that Jin Yiwei won't miss you.

"Zhang Bingkuan...will he also cause trouble for me? Then it's time for me to talk to him personally!" (End of Chapter)