Wanli 1592

Chapter 756 The capital is not a place to stay for long

On the morning of May [-]th, just after dawn, Shi Xing got up early, washed up, and changed his official uniform under the service of his wife.

"Tomorrow is the prisoner presenting ceremony. I may come back late today. If you are sleepy, go to bed first. Don't wait for me."

Shi Xing said this to his wife.

Mrs. Shi is a typical boudoir woman, she doesn't pay much attention to the outside world, she only cares about her husband's food and clothing, and the children's food, clothing and schooling, other things are out of her scope .

Naturally, Mrs. Shi didn't know much about the explosive news in the capital, but she was still aware of the fact that the imperial court was going to handle the prisoner offering ceremony, and Shi Xing had mentioned this matter to her more than once.

She also knew that this incident seemed to have a lot to do with Shi Xing's becoming a cabinet minister.

Shi Xing had always been looking forward to it, and he didn't hesitate to get up so early to prepare.

"Yes, the master should also pay attention to his body, don't be too tired."

Mrs. Shi said in a gentle and virtuous manner.

Shi Xing nodded, and didn't say anything else. Mrs. Shi also went out to prepare breakfast for Shi Xing. Shi Xing tidied up his appearance, walked out of the bedroom, and met a servant head-on.

"Master, someone came from outside the door and sent a letter to the master, saying it was from Xiao Zhennan. Please give Xiao Zhennan an answer as soon as possible."

Shi Xing froze for a moment.

"What about the letter?"

The servants enshrined their beliefs.

Shi Xing quickly opened the letter.

The content of the letter was very simple. It said that Xiao Ruxun hoped that Daming would take the power of this great victory to take active offensive measures against the northern captives, restore the Ming's suppression advantage over the northern captives during the Hongwu Yongle period, organize and train the cavalry, and reduce the consumption of the nine sides. Dedicate more resources to being proactive rather than repairing the Great Wall.

The letter also said that Xiao Daheng, the left servant of the Ministry of War, was noncommittal about his opinion. From the left and right, he obviously did not intend to agree with him. Xiao Ruxun wanted to ask Shi Xing if he had the same opinion.

After reading the letter, Shi Xing was stunned for a while, then shook his head and smiled wryly.

He really appreciates Xiao Ruxun. Although the reason why he chose Xiao Ruxun at the beginning was the emperor's request, but later he has become more and more appreciative of Xiao Ruxun's ability to command and train troops. It fully proves that Xiao Ruxun is an unborn general.

Such a good general, if he was born in Hongwu... No, during the Yongle period, he might have been reused. It's just a pity, how could Shen Yiguan allow such a large-scale change in national policy in this period?

What Shen Yiguan wants is power and stability, not variables. Shi Xing is very clear about this. Shen Yiguan has directly stated that he hopes that Daming will be stable and that there will be no more troubles. Will Xiao Ruxun be allowed to fight again?

This is a no-brainer.

This letter probably came from Xiao Ruxun alone, or from those generals who had made great military achievements. They wanted to know what the imperial court thought about their employment.

After tasting such a wonderful taste, these generals will probably have more ideas.

And all of this is something Shen always doesn't want to see.

Shi Xing himself may not be willing to see it, after all, he is also a civil servant, and suppressing generals is one of his duties.

But there is no doubt that the military generals have made great achievements, and he, the Minister of Defense, will naturally benefit. Shen has always promised him to enter the cabinet. After the cabinet, his status also needs these former subordinates to continue to promote.

Especially Xiao Ruxun, Xiao Ruxun he raised with one hand, many courtiers regarded him as Xiao Ruxun's backer in the court, and he did say a lot for Xiao Ruxun, although it was useless.

After this, he himself was dissatisfied.

He needs to take advantage of the rising prestige of the generals to promote his entry into the cabinet. What's more, he needs these prestige so that he will not become a fringe cabinet elder after joining the cabinet, and become a paper cabinet elder with no real power like Zhao Zhigao. He needs a basic board and a supporter faction forces.

The Ministry of War, which has been in operation for many years, is the best base camp, and Xiao Ruxun is undoubtedly regarded as a member of his faction.

Xiao Ruxun presumably had part of the reason for asking such a question.

However, right now, Shen Yiguan is coercing the court with the great prestige of overthrowing Shen Li and Yu Jideng, and even the Metropolitan Procuratorate has temporarily stopped talking, let alone Shi Xing?
Shi Xing smiled wryly for a while, went to his study and quickly wrote a reply letter to Xiao Ruxun, and asked the sender to take it back to Xiao Ruxun, and then he left home.

At the same time, another letter left from Song Yingchang's residence.

At the end of the hour, Xiao Ruxun got a reply letter from Shi Xing and Song Yingchang in the barracks. After reading it, Xiao Ruxun silently burned the letter and ate breakfast silently. The etiquette messenger.

After a whole day of hard rehearsals, a group of sergeants who had never been exposed to standard etiquette finally mastered the entire process. Xiao Ruxun participated in the entire process, but it has been a long time and he has forgotten a lot.

At the end of the day, more than a thousand sergeants were really exhausted, but this is a very honorable symbol in itself, and it really doesn't matter if you are a little tired.

After dinner in the evening, when Xiao Ruxun was discussing some details with Wang Hui about tomorrow's details, Li Rusong came to Xiao Ruxun's tent.

"Governor, there is something I want to say to the Governor in the end."

Li Rusong's appearance seemed a little hesitant, completely different from his previous carefree and rough appearance.

"what happened?"

Xiao Ruxun asked.

"The general... the general thinks that my father is old and lives alone in the bitter cold of Liaodong. The general is very worried. So after the prisoner offering ceremony, no matter what position the imperial court rewards the general, the general thinks that he only needs the general of Liaodong. One job is enough to take good care of him by my father's side."

Li Rusong revealed his reason for coming.

Wang Hui looked at Li Rusong in surprise.

Xiao Ruxun took a deep breath as if knowing.

"Okay, no problem. At that time, I can help you make a statement to Shibutang. You can lead your troops back to Liaodong and continue to guard Liaodong."

Li Rusong didn't expect Xiao Ruxun to agree without asking a few more questions, and was a little surprised for a while.

But soon he reacted.

"Thank you Governor for your understanding, Governor, there is one more thing that I will have to say at the end."

"please say."

"The capital is not a place where you can stay for a long time. Governor Xiao should return to Myanmar."

Li Rusong said slowly, "This is what my father told the general at Zijing Pass, please think twice, the governor."

Xiao Ruxun nodded without hesitation: "I see. Thank you, President Li, for your kindness. After this farewell, I don't know when we will meet again. May you cherish your health and don't take risks lightly. I hope to see you in the future."

Li Rusong was stunned for a while.

Then he clasped his fists: "The general will understand, and the general will thank the Governor."

After finishing speaking, Li Rusong turned and left Xiao Ruxun's tent without any hesitation.

(End of this chapter)