The court meeting is underway in Fengtian Hall of the Forbidden City.

The cabinet and the six ministers were all there. The emperor sat upright on the dragon throne. The ministers below were holding tablets and stood respectfully in two rows of civil and military officials. Unless the emperor allowed them, they could not report at will.

After Liu Daxia returned to Beijing, his status among the six ministers and nine ministers was significantly improved. Many times Emperor Hongzhi would ask him about some important decisions. Although he was not in the cabinet, he seemed to be treated as a Grand Secretary in the cabinet.

In sharp contrast, Ma Wensheng, who was transferred from the Minister of War to the Minister of Personnel. Although the Minister of Personnel was the head of the six ministers, Ma Wensheng was old and Emperor Hongzhi's reliance on him was no longer as high as before.

The main topic of this court meeting was to discuss the layoffs and withdrawal of troops in Beiguan.

Last year, the Tatars invaded the border, and the court drew a large number of troops from Henan, Shandong, Huguang and other places to guard the border. Now, with the end of the war, many problems arise, which can be summarized as the court cannot afford to support so many soldiers.

The report was initiated by Liu Daxia, but in fact, after Emperor Hongzhi discussed with him secretly, Liu Daxia reported at the court meeting: "...The Tatars had no intention of invading our territory. Now is the best opportunity for our dynasty to recuperate. It is better to lay off the weak soldiers in each border town, and to train the troops during farming and train the troops at all garrisons, so as to ensure that both farming and training the troops are not missed. Please tell your Majesty."

This matter was reasonably raised by the Ministry of War, but in fact, one problem is that the Ministry of Revenue’s military funds and rations cannot be supplied.

This is also why the Ministry of Revenue was the idea of ​​transporting the grain. Emperor Hongzhi gave pressure to the new Minister of Revenue, Ji Zhong, who transferred the pressure to his subordinates. His subordinates offered suggestions, of course, it was the most convenient and fastest way to plunder merchants. So Liu Daxia's grain transport rights when he was the Minister of Revenue were taken back and a large number of ships were intercepted... Since it was an official ship, it naturally had to be taken back to the government.

I am not satisfied with this. With a boat, I also need a storage warehouse, and I need help with transportation. It is best to be a skilled veteran!

The Ministry of Revenue is like making a fortune and eating up the entire industrial chain out of thin air. But scholars such as Ji Zhong still feel that this is not a forceful robbery, but a reasonable means to help the emperor share his worries. As for the life and death of merchants, who should pay attention to it?

Zhu Youzhang nodded: "Do you guys have any objections?"

The civil and military officials in the hall could feel that Liu Daxia was clearly submitting a memorial on behalf of the emperor. This was not a discussion at all, but the emperor found a way to notify the court officials, and the matter was decided.

At this critical moment, anyone who speaks will easily be hated by Emperor Hongzhi... It's just that you don't open your eyes, right? I don't find a chance to deal with you!

At this moment, the third civil servant in front of him, a minister with a low figure came out and saluted respectfully: "Return to Your Majesty, the old minister has objections."

If someone else spoke, Emperor Hongzhi might have been angry at this moment, but when Zhu Youtu saw that it was Xie Qian, he asked with some hope on his face, "What are the opinions of Xie Aiqing?"

Liu Daxia was appreciated by Emperor Hongzhi because he fought a great victory with the Tatars, which directly caused internal rebellion among the Tatars and was a practical minister.

Xie Qian was able to speak eloquently. Everyone in the court knew that this was a master who could tell the dead to live. In the past, he gave people the impression that he was just a good person, knowing how to cater to the best, and revitalizing the atmosphere.

But at some point, the old man who was You Kankan suddenly became a capable minister who could speak and do things, was both good at literature and martial arts, and was versatile in literature and martial arts. Liu Jian and Li Dongyang were willing to take advantage of many things. For this war with the Tatars, Xie Qian made rare contributions to the issue of casting artillery and sending troops.

Liu Daxia is better at working hard, but Xie Qian is better at making decisions.

At this time, Grand Secretary Xie was calm and composed, as if he was confident, and he submitted a respectful report: "Return to Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that the Tatars' civil strife is the best opportunity for our dynasty to pacify the grassland in one fell swoop."

When Zhu Youzhang heard this, he sighed softly: "Don't I want to? But in the past few years, natural disasters have occurred frequently, and the continuous use of troops in the northwest and Beiguan, the national treasury is empty, and the people are suffering. Now, taking advantage of the civil strife of the Tatars, it is a good time to rest and recuperate, so that the people can live a peaceful life for a few years. It is not too late to send troops when the treasury is full."

When the emperor said this, regardless of whether the ministers agreed or not, he would kneel down to express his admiration and love for the emperor's "compassionateness". The emperor was sympathetic to the people, regardless of whether he was sincere or not, that at least it was meaningful.

After the minister returned, Xie Qian continued, "Your Majesty, I have a memorial here, which is still a memorial for the Right Chunfang of the Zhanshi Mansion. He proposed many strategies for using troops in the memorial for helping you to read it."

"Chenxi?"

Zhu Youzhang thought for a while, waved his hand, "Come on!"

This memorial was a "enhanced version" written by Chen Xi at the beginning of the year. The focus is on how to unite the weak and defeat the strong, and take advantage of the civil strife of the Tatar tribe to support small and medium-sized forces and promote the intensification of internal strife in the grassland. The result will inevitably be a loss-making loss. Even if the Dayan tribe re-completion of the grassland in the future, it will be greatly damaged.

Last time, Chen Xi proposed only one concept, but this time it listed specific plans, such as who to join forces, how to join forces, how many envoys, what to do, how to support them after the joint efforts, how to allocate troops to each border defense, where to get supplies from insufficient food and grass, and how to solve the anti-war voices within the court...

Zhu Youzhang held the memorial in his hand, and only read a short paragraph, he was impressed by the content.

And the ministers below had only one thought in their minds, and Mr. Xie was talking to the young man again!

Min Gui, the Minister of Justice, came out and asked Xie Qian: "Why did Xie Ge's ministry submit a copy of the Shen Yu Dejin repeatedly?"

"The old ministers think that the memorials are beneficial to the court will naturally be submitted. This is the duty and responsibility of the ministers." Xie Qian said righteously.

Min Gui sneered: "But why are there rumors outside that Chen Yude is now serving as a western seat at Xie Ge's office? To order the young master to prepare for the provincial examination?"

Xie Qian was reeling. Only he and Chen Xi knew about this kind of thing, and it was actually leaked?

Xie Qian thought to himself: "If I took the initiative to invite that boy Chen Xi to go home and tutor Pier's homework spread, others would only think that I was close to the water and took the opportunity to win over the examiner."

Xie Qian asked back with annoyed attitude: "Chen Yude is enthusiastic. Seeing that my son cannot learn the method, the article he wrote is called "bad and shit", so he volunteered to teach at the old minister's house. Is there any problem?"

This remark caused an uproar among the people present.

Min Gui took the opportunity to give advice to Emperor Hongzhi: "Your Majesty, Chen Zhide, such a Hanlin official, will give lectures to the Eastern Palace. He will teach the lectures every day during the lectures. He will not ask for peace of mind to teach, and will study the methods of flattery. He should reduce the punishment and punish the big warnings!"

After Min Kyu finished speaking, many ministers present nodded and agreed.

Xie Qian regretted saying this. In order to make his innocence, he originally wanted to help Chen Xi, but now it seems that he is intentionally causing trouble for Chen Xi.

Zhu Youzhang didn't hear what Min Kyu said at this moment, but looked at the memorial in his hand wholeheartedly, because the content written on it was not only very consistent with his wishes, but also coincided with many of his previous ideas, but he did not expect that the memorial was so comprehensive.

Chen Xi not only became a roundworm in Emperor Hongzhi's belly, but also explained Zhu Youzhe's ideas thoroughly, but also became a military advisor. These ideas he came up with touching the itch in the emperor's heart, feeling extremely comfortable and enjoyable.

"Okay, OK!"

After Zhu Youzhang finished reading it, he slapped the table, which scared the ministers below. When he raised his head, he realized that the scene was a little wrong, "You guys, are you...?"

Min Gui didn't expect that Emperor Hongzhi was distracted when he asked for punishment from Chen Xi. He could only repeat what had just happened, but Emperor Hongzhi was completely unaware of it. Out of perfunctory, Zhu Youzhang nodded and said, "Min Shangshu is intent, but it's better to give up the small punishment and big warnings. It's not wrong to Xie Aiqing ask Chen Yude to go back to teach his descendants. After all, there is no such explicit regulation in the court, right?"

"But your Majesty..."

Min Kyu was still about to speak, Emperor Hongzhi suddenly stood up and glared at him, then waved his hand, meaning you don't cause trouble for me.

Now Zhu Youzhang trusts Xie Qian very much. After seeing this memorial, he even wanted to see Chen Xi immediately and ask the details clearly.

"Today's discussion ends here, please go back. Thank you, my dear, stay... Come and ask Chen Yude, I have something to ask him."

Zhu Youting looked happy, and he didn't even mention the matter of withdrawing troops and garrisoning land that had not been agreed upon before.

Liu Daxia felt a little confused. It was the emperor who asked me to submit this memorial, but you left the blame first. Is it really that important that the memorial submitted by Chen Xi?

The emperor's order was difficult to violate, and everyone could see it now. Xie Qian's memorial changed the emperor's will. Since the emperor valued Xie Qian's talent, it would be futile for others to stay.

When the other ministers retreated, the eunuch immediately left the palace to send a message, asking Chen Xi to come into the palace to meet the saint.

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At this time, Chen Xi was really not in the mood to take care of the affairs in the palace, because Xie Yuner was giving birth on this day.

At noon on the eighth day of the fifth month, the sun was burning, and the entire Shen family mansion was filled with Xie Yuner's crying and screaming. The maids at home were all busy. The midwife had been in the room for a long time, but no news came out. Chen Xi was standing in the yard, and no matter how anxious he was, he could do nothing.

Lin Dai looked around, wanting to comfort Chen Xi for a few words, but he didn't know what to say.

"Young Master, young master, someone is looking for him outside and said that there is something important." Zhu Shan ran into the yard anxiously and shouted from afar.

Chen Xi waved his hand and said, "I'll talk about the big things until tomorrow! Didn't you see that I'm busy now?"

Since Xie Yuner entered the labor period, Zhu Shan had only been in the Lu Mansion for a few days before being sent back to help by Hui Niang. At this time, Zhu Shan looked at Chen Xi, his eyes full of surprise... It was obviously the wife who gave birth to a child inside, why did the young master say that he was very busy?

"But... Young Master, the people outside said that he was the father-in-law in the palace and the emperor wanted to find you." Zhu Shan said aggrievedly.

"Nothing nonsense, what is the emperor asking me for?"

Chen Xi almost blurted out. After cursing, he realized that Zhu Shan couldn't even lie. He probably really wronged her. He said, "I'll go out and have a look... It's really troublesome. I wonder if I'm very busy?"

ps: The fifth update is here!

I only realized it was early morning after I finished writing it. Well, the emperor has been having a problem with his hand speed recently. I thought I could finish it before twelve o'clock...

I was full in the afternoon and I was not sleepy at this moment, so the emperor decided to continue to code a chapter. Everyone doesn’t have to wait. I will see the update when I wake up tomorrow morning!

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Chapter completed!