Zhu Houzhao put away his thoughts, and his eyes naturally fell on Zhu Fu who was sitting there. Compared to Zhang Maolai, the leader of the noble family, Zhu Fu may have a much lower sense of presence.

But after all, he is one of the few hereditary princes of the Ming Dynasty who still holds a position in the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion. He is the former military governor of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion.

If this were placed at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the former military governors of the Five Military Governors' Palaces were truly powerful officials. Looking at the Ming Dynasty, they were all high-ranking officials.

It's a pity that the authority of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion has been almost completely usurped by the Ministry of War. Therefore, in the absence of real substantive official vacancies, the so-called former Army Governor of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion is just a nice-sounding name in a larger sense.

It's just a name.

Just like Zhang Mao is the Commander-in-Chief of the Central Army in the Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies. To be honest, he is not much different from Zhu Fu's Commander-in-Chief of Thousands of Armies. However, Zhang Mao has taken over the actual vacancy of the Commander-in-Chief of the Beijing Camp. This makes Zhang Mao

His status in the army was suddenly much higher than that of Zhu Fu.

Although the emperor does not value Zhu Fu, the Duke of Chengguo, as much as the British Duke Zhang Mao, but that is relative. To be honest, the emperors of the Ming Dynasty still valued the nobles, especially after the nobles lost a lot of power.

Extremely preferential treatment.

The emperors of the past dynasties wanted to support the Xungui Group more than once. Unfortunately, the Xungui Group suffered too heavy losses in the Tumu Fort battle, and was suppressed crazily by the civil service group. In addition, as the world became more peaceful, there was no one among the Xungui Group at all.

What kind of outstanding disciple can be used? In this case, even the support of several generations of emperors cannot help this noble group that has fallen a thousand feet.

Glancing at Zhu Fu, Zhu Houzhao slowly said: "It is quite rare for the old Duke to bring his wife and daughter into the palace this time."

Hearing this, Zhu Fu hurriedly said with a bit of panic: "In the past, I didn't want to disturb His Majesty and the Queen, so I didn't let the female family members enter the palace to pay greetings to the Queen. I also asked Your Majesty to forgive me."

Upon seeing this, Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and said, "Okay, I was just talking casually."

Glancing at Zhu Fu, Zhu Houzhao said: "Tell me, you brought your wife and daughter into the palace this time, probably not just to see me and the queen. If you have anything, tell me."

Zhu Fu smiled and said: "I know that I can't hide this little thought from Your Majesty."

After complimenting Zhu Houzhao, Zhu Fu said with a smile: "There is a daughter in the old minister's family. Now that she has reached the age of marriage, I want to ask my wife to take my daughter into the palace to pay homage to the Queen and see if the Queen can

Find a good husband for your little daughter."

Zhu Houzhao subconsciously said after hearing this: "That's it?"

Then he reacted, looked at Zhu Fu, and said with a bit of confusion in his eyes: "No, why do I feel that your purpose, Duke Cheng, is not that simple?"

There is nothing wrong with Zhu Fu's words, but the key is that something is wrong if you think about it carefully.

After all, Zhu Fu has become the duke of the country. How can the daughter of the duke's family not find a husband, let alone want the queen's help? This doesn't look right.

With a thought in his heart, Zhu Hou looked at Zhu Fu and suddenly said: "Mr. Cheng Guo, I think it is fake that you want the Queen's help, but you want to ask me for help."

After Zhu Houzhao exposed his little thoughts, Zhu Fu didn't panic, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. If the emperor couldn't see through this, he would still find a way to expose it. Now that the emperor has seen through it, it's okay

It saved him a lot of thinking.

Taking a deep breath, Zhu Fu stood up and bowed respectfully to Zhu Houzhao and said: "Your Majesty has seen Wanli clearly, and I really want to arrange a marriage for my little girl."

Zhu Houzhao was looking at Zhu Fu now, with a bit of amusement in his eyes. Even Gao Feng, who was waiting on the side, also showed a bit of curiosity. His eyes fell on Zhu Fu, secretly guessing that Zhu Fu had taken a fancy to him.

Whoever, given his status, can order someone to inform the other person and ask him to come to propose marriage as long as he likes the other person.

But now, Zhu Fu was asked to come to the emperor, and he even wanted the emperor to come forward to grant the marriage in person, so this was a bit interesting.

Gao Feng's heart suddenly moved, a look of astonishment appeared in his eyes, and a possibility appeared in his heart. When he looked at Zhu Fu again, his eyes became strange. Could it be that Duke Cheng Guo had fallen in love with that person?

Bar.

Zhu Houzhao had obviously roughly guessed Zhu Fu's purpose. Because of this, he reacted like Gao Feng and looked at Zhu Fu with a strange expression.

However, Zhu Houzhao still slowly said to Zhu Fu: "Oh, I wonder which family's son is so lucky that he has come into the eyes of Duke Cheng?"

Zhu Fu took a deep breath. Since he had already spoken, there was no need to hesitate, just as his son Zhu Lin said.

For an outstanding person like Li Huan, there are countless people who want to pay attention to Li Huan. If you can't strike first, then once someone else takes the lead, it will be too late to regret.

All I could hear was Zhu Fu said: "Back to Your Majesty, I have noticed that Li Huan, the Commander-in-Chief of the Central Military Governor's Mansion, is a rare and handsome man in a hundred years. I wish to marry him, so I have come to ask Your Majesty to grant a marriage to my daughter and Li Huan."

When Zhu Fu said Li Huan's name, a look of understanding appeared on Zhu Houzhao's face.

After understanding the purpose of Zhu Fu's visit, Zhu Hou's expression when looking after Zhu Fu became quite strange.

After Zhu Fu finished speaking, he felt a little uneasy. After all, he had stated his purpose, but he didn't know what the emperor's attitude was.

I was unsure of this. It would be fine if the emperor agreed, but if the emperor did not agree, then his actions today would definitely have a big impact on the Chengguo Palace once word spread.

However, Zhu Fu didn't care too much at this time, and he couldn't just let such a great son-in-law, Chenglong, go like this.

With a slight cough, Zhu Houzhao turned to Zhu Fu and said, "Mr. Cheng Guo, do you still remember that the British Duke also mentioned to me the matter between his daughter and Li Qing?"

When Zhu Fu heard this, he immediately said seriously: "Your Majesty, I will certainly remember it, but if I remember it correctly, the British Duke's death was only mentioned, and he did not say that his daughter must be betrothed to Li Huan."

Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but look at Zhu Fu. At this moment, Zhu Houzhao looked at Zhu Fu's righteous expression and couldn't help but sigh. He didn't expect that Zhu Fu really didn't care when he was thick-skinned.

He didn't believe that Zhu Fu didn't know that Zhang Mao didn't mention anything in front of the emperor when he was dying, but he mentioned that he wanted to match Li Huan and his daughter.

Anyone who is not a fool would know what Zhang Mao meant, but he didn't explain it directly. He just wanted the emperor's help in granting a marriage.

But now when it came to Zhu Fu's mouth, things changed.

Think about it, the British Duke Zhang Mao wanted to marry Li Huan before he died, and now even Zhu Fu is thinking about marrying his daughter to Li Huan.

Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but sigh for a moment. It was as if Li Huan had suddenly become a popular target and was being targeted by the families of two major princes.

Seeing that Zhu Houzhao didn't speak, Zhu Fu, who was still a little nervous, relaxed a lot. Now he raised his head and said to Zhu Houzhao: "Your Majesty, I have never asked your Majesty for anything in my life. Just this time, I hope that your Majesty can do it for me."

Make the decision."

After saying that, Zhu Fu actually stood up and knelt down to Zhu Houzhao, looking like he was pleading.

Zhu Houzhao didn't know whether to laugh or cry for a moment. He quickly stepped forward and helped Zhu Fu up and said: "Old Duke, please get up quickly. I didn't say I wouldn't agree. What are you doing?"

When Zhu Fu heard this, he was overjoyed and said: "So your Majesty has agreed to grant a marriage to your little girl?"

Zhu Houzhao immediately coughed and said: "Old Duke, I already understand what you mean, but the matter of marrying a wife is not a trivial matter. It affects a lifetime. I have to ask Li Qing what he means, right?"

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Zhu Houzhao said with some embarrassment: "It's strange for me. I told Li Qing not long ago that I asked him to find an opportunity to meet the daughter of a British official. If Li Qing is satisfied, I will help him give him a gift."

marriage."

When Zhu Fu heard this, he immediately said anxiously: "Your Majesty, you just said..."

Zhu Houzhao looked at Zhu Fu with a wry smile and said, "Don't be anxious, Duke Cheng. Since I said it, I will always give you an explanation."

Hearing what the emperor said, Zhu Fu breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, he was secretly glad in his heart. Fortunately, it was not too late for him to speak. If it were a little later, the emperor might really want to grant marriage to Li Huan and the British public family.

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Fortunately, Zhu Houzhao hasn't spoken yet, and their family still has a chance.

Zhu Fu was somewhat glad that Zhang Mao was dead at the moment. Although it was a little unreasonable to think so and he felt sorry for the friendship he had with Zhang Mao for many years, but if Zhang Mao was still alive, with Zhang Mao's methods and plans, he would

There is definitely no chance of competing with Zhang Mao.

Zhu Houzhao rubbed his forehead, glanced at Zhu Fu and said, "Well, I will discuss this matter with Li Qing. I will see what Li Qing thinks when the time comes, and I will give you an explanation, Duke Cheng."

Although it was said that he only got a promise from the emperor, Zhu Fu still nodded. At least there is hope, right?

After coughing slightly, Zhu Fu looked at the Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I just saw that there is a sad look between your Majesty's brows, but is there anything that worries you?"

Zhu Houzhao glanced at Zhu Fu, and suddenly his heart moved.

Thinking of the dense network of relationships within the Beijing camp that I had just seen, the relationship between the nobles and nobles accounted for almost half of it.

And Zhu Fu is second only to the British Duke among the nobles. It is impossible for him to be unclear about the situation in the capital camp, so Zhu Houzhao looked at Zhu Fu and slowly said: "Gong Cheng Guo, I order Li Qing to supervise.

Jingying, Aiqing should know about the rectification of Jingying."

When Zhu Fu heard this, he smiled and nodded and said, "Your Majesty, I will naturally know about this."

Zhu Houzhao said again: "In my opinion, with Li Qing's ability, can this matter of rectifying the capital camp be carried out smoothly?"

Zhu Fu looked serious. This time he entered the palace to see the emperor, not only to ask for a marriage from the emperor, but also for the purpose of reminding the emperor.

It can be said that their lineage of nobles and the royal family are both prosperous and disadvantaged. Naturally, they do not want to see trouble occur. Moreover, the Beijing camp is too involved, and even involves many noble families. Zhu Fu does not want to see that when the time comes

Li Huanzhen forcibly reorganized the capital camp, which led to conflicts.

Taking a deep breath, Zhu Fu looked at the emperor and said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking frankly. Your Majesty should be very clear about the matter of Beijing Camp. Several generations of emperors have wanted to reorganize Beijing Camp, but in the end they could only give up.

, the difficulties and obstacles are so strong that it cannot be borne by one or two people."

When Zhu Houzhao heard what Zhu Fu said, he couldn't help but said: "This includes your Xungui Group."

Hearing this, Zhu Fu smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, of course I dare not deceive Your Majesty, but Your Majesty, you must also understand that since the Xungui Group has lost a lot of power, the children of each family can only enter the Beijing camp. If even the Beijing camp has

If you can't get in, I'm afraid your last bit of honor will be lost."

Although Xungui Group is now only a showpiece, it still has some influence in the Beijing camp. As Zhu Fu said, the territory and interests of the Beijing camp are regarded as Xungui's last fig leaf.

If even this fig leaf is gone, Xungui will be completely ruined.

Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but frowned after hearing this. Although he was very annoyed with the Xungui Group's failure to live up to expectations, he had to admit one thing, that is, the Xungui Group is still somewhat useful nowadays.

All the influence has been lost, and the Xungui Group is really left with a good-looking empty frame.

After glancing at Zhu Fu, Zhu Houzhao said, "What do you mean, Duke Yicheng, that the capital camp cannot be moved?"

Zhu Fu hesitated for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, if Li Huan really wants to move the capital camp, not to mention other things, just tens of thousands of old and weak people will be eliminated. These people may have entered the capital camp since they were teenagers.
To be continued...