Zhang Ji glanced at Song Lin, then said with a smile: "Feel wronged? Feel unconvinced?"

Shaking his head helplessly, Song Lin said with a wry smile: "I know in my heart that there will be many more things like this in the future. There are too many old fools in the officialdom. We will encounter more such things in the future, but in my heart

A little uncomfortable."

"Do you think they are irritating you?" Zhang Ji said with a smile: "In fact, no, this matter has nothing to do with you. Don't take yourself too seriously. Don't look at me like that. I am the same.

You have no right to sit on other people’s tables.”

"That's what makes you angry!" Song Lin stared and said, "Do you believe Lin Pan said he didn't know? Anyway, I don't believe it. He knew it from the beginning to the end, but this matter is too difficult.

Tianfu cannot offend too many people, otherwise it will not be able to do anything in the future."

"If people are causing trouble for him everywhere and Sunchon Prefecture's position is not stable, I can understand this. He is just taking this opportunity to transfer the case to the head of Liumen. He is also trying to

Let’s try the level of six doors and see if we are really here to do things, or if we are here to eat and wait to die.”

Seeing that Song Lin was aggrieved, Zhang Ji said with a smile: "You'd better put away this thought, you will have to work with this person for a long time in the future. If you have such a thought, I'm afraid you will still suffer in the future."

"In fact, what does it matter if he knows or not? This matter is not important at all. If others know about it, they will only praise him for doing a good job. Even His Highness the Prince didn't say anything."

"I understand this too." Song Lin nodded and said helplessly: "Isn't that what His Royal Highness meant when he asked Eunuch Liu to come over?"

There is no way to discuss this topic in depth. In fact, when Liu Jin came over, in addition to this meaning, he also expressed Zhu Houzhao's intention to support the six doors. That is just this time and not in the future. If you do this again, His Highness the Crown Prince will not agree.

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So Lin Pan quickly gave in and handed over all the power to Liumen.

"I know you are not convinced." Zhang Ji patted Song Lin on the shoulder and said in a deep voice: "Then remember, let's work hard so that no one will dare to look down on us in the future. When you walk out of the six doors, you must

To be admired and revered.”

"I understand." Song Lin nodded with firm eyes.

"As long as you understand, follow me to handle the case now." Zhang Ji said with a smile: "Let's ransack the Zhou family's home first, and then check others. I'm afraid more than one British government is involved this time. The British government

People from the government are already guarding us."

Song Lin was stunned, raised his head and looked at Zhang Ji, and asked hesitantly: "What's going on?"

Zhang Ji told Song Lin what happened, and then said with a smile: "His Royal Highness has actually been waiting. He did not return to the palace until Zhang Heng was sent in. So I say there is nothing on this chessboard at all.

What's wrong with us?"

"We will be able to compete in the future." Song Lin said jokingly, but his tone was unusually firm.

After returning to the palace, Zhu Houzhao went to his father immediately. He needed to talk to his father about the matter. Because there were many nobles and relatives involved this time, I am afraid someone would come to his father to plead for mercy.

Seeing his son walking in, Zhu Youtang nodded expressionlessly, waved his hand to signal his son to excuse himself, and stretched out his hand to invite him to come over and sit down.

After Zhu Houzhao sat down, Zhu Youtang asked: "Are you done?"

"Go back to my father, I'm done with my work." Zhu Houzhao nodded and said.

"You look like something is wrong, right?" Zhu Youtang said with a smile: "If you have something to say, just say it. Why hesitate? This is not like you."

Zhu Houzhao nodded, and then told his father what happened. He did not say what he thought, but waited quietly to see what his father had to say.

"It's time to beat it." Zhu Youtang said with a smile: "It's a bit outrageous."

Zhu Houliang understood what his father meant, nodded and said, "I know what's appropriate."

"You said that people in this world really care about money rather than their lives. How many people died in Yangzhou in the past few years? How long has it been since they all forgot about it?" Zhu Youtang smiled sarcastically, a little playfully.

He looked at his son and asked: "If you insist on punishing Zhang Heng, are you planning to establish your authority in the Six Sects?"

Zhu Houzhao did not hide his thoughts, and nodded directly, and then said: "A newly established yamen still does these things. It is impossible if it does not establish its authority. If it does not stand up, then this yamen will be abolished."

Zhu Youtang could understand his son's thoughts, so he smiled and said, "Just be sure of yourself."

After talking about this matter, Zhu Youtang took out a question book, smiled and said to Zhu Houzhao: "Look, this is what Wang Shouren just sent, and the northwest side has already finished typing.l

Zhu Houzhao nodded, judging from his father's tone, this should be a victory.

In fact, regardless of his father's tone, Zhu Houzhao felt that he could not win this battle.

The Ming Dynasty now has a sophisticated army and sufficient food supply. In addition, Wang Shouren is leading the army, so it is impossible to lose this battle.

Zhu Houzhao took the question book and took a look at it. It was indeed a good news.

The battle in the northwest is almost complete, Dunhuang was also occupied by the Ming Dynasty, and troops were stationed in Turpan.

Many forts were built along the way, firstly to garrison troops, and secondly to open up a trade route. If you walk along these forts, you can go to the west, where goods can be collected and distributed.

Then it was sold out through other tribes on the grassland. Wang Shouren had already started operating there, and Turpan was planning to build a city and officially incorporate it into the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

In this title book, Wang Shouren requested the establishment of a governor's office there.

Zhu Houzhao did not express any opinion on this matter, because the cabinet had already drafted the vote later, and the Supervisor of Ceremonies also approved it.

Putting down the question book, Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "Wang Shouren did well, better than I thought."

Zhu Youtang nodded, and then said with a smile: "It is true that he has done a good job and is a talented person. This time, his contribution is great, and he does need some rewards, but I am afraid it will be a bit embarrassing."

As he spoke, Zhu Youtang looked at Zhu Houzhao, wanting to hear what his son meant.

Zhu Houzhao understood what his father meant.

He is still very young, and Wang Shouren is also very young. Over the past few years, he has become vaguely like a leader in the military. This is a very inappropriate behavior, because this should be the minister he only uses after he ascends the throne.

What if when he succeeds to the throne, his achievements are already very high?

We can't just put him aside, as that would be a waste of talent; but what if we continue to let him perform meritorious service, and when the time comes, he will have no titles and no rewards?

So my father wanted to suppress him. But the Ming Dynasty must reward meritorious service, otherwise it will make people feel cold.

"In fact, it's easy to handle. If it's not right to give it to himself, you can give it to his family." Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "Wang Hua has done well in the past few years and has sufficient qualifications. I think he can join the cabinet."

Looking at his son, Zhu Youtang felt a little helpless.

My son has been thinking about this matter from a very early age, but he has never allowed it.

The government is very stable now, and the several cabinet ministers are cooperating well, and there is nothing dirty on weekdays. I really don't want to bring in new people and cause turmoil in the government.

However, Zhu Youtang also understands that his son's idea is a good one. If Wang Hua joins the cabinet now, it will give Wang Shouren an explanation.

When he goes and his son inherits the throne, Wang Hua can go down. Whether he is an emperor or a courtier, or he is old and infirm. If he is worthy of him, then Wang Shouren can be used legitimately.

Otherwise, when his son ascends the throne, both Wang Hua and his son will be in court, and things will become difficult to handle.

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Zhu Youtang said with a smile: "After Wang Shouren returns in triumph, suppress him, mention his title, and then reward him with something. By the way, let his father join the cabinet.

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Zhu You said with a smile: "It used to be said that a son owes his father's shadow, but now Wang Hua borrows his son's light. I don't know what he will think."

Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "My son, I think he will be happy. After all, I hope my son will succeed. If his son has a future, he will be very proud as a father. This is an eternal truth. There is even an outstanding heir who will be better than

If you do well, you will be more proud."

Nodding in agreement, Zhu Youtang smiled and said: "You also make me very proud. Okay, let's go!"

Seeing his father throw up his sleeves and leave immediately after saying these words, Zhu Houzhao smiled and didn't take it seriously. It was already very rare for his father to say such a thing, and he couldn't ask for more.

After returning to his Xianyang Palace, Zhu Houzhao accompanied the princess to dinner and then stayed there.

Early the next morning, because he had nothing else to do, Zhu Houzhao got up a little late, but he still didn't miss anything from eating and exercising. By the time he was finished, he was probably at three o'clock in the day.

Returning to his study, Zhu Houzhao began to sit in front of the table and meditate.

In fact, this is a habit he has developed over the years, mainly to think about whether there are any mistakes in what he did before and what to do in the future.

This has become a habit that he has developed, and he does it every once in a while.

What was done before has been settled at the Ming Royal Academy, and the six gates have been erected. Liaodong has been settled, the northwest has been settled, and the restructuring of several military towns has been completed. Some other things can be considered.

In fact, during the military reform, the size of the imperial army was already shrinking, more than half of what it was before.

However, these are professional soldiers with good equipment and high-quality personnel, so their combat effectiveness is still very strong. However, the court still feels some logistical pressure, and the money is not enough, so it is time to find a way.
Chapter completed!