The chief minister, Ye Xianggao, spoke out in support. Zuo Guangdou, the chief spokesman for the Metropolitan Procuratorate, had no objection, and Emperor Zhu Changluo was convinced.
The emperor laughed and said, "Well, it's different from the previous decrees and the conferral officials. This is the deacon's official. It has never been seen in ancient times. It has never been seen in ancient times."
Zhou Zuo of the Shang Dynasty was just about to join in a few words, but unexpectedly it was Xiong Tingbi who spoke first: "The chieftain of Shili is like the second rank of military officials. Qin Liangyu of Sichuan is taking office. It makes sense that the fourth rank of civil servants is given to women. Looking back to the previous dynasty, the great Han Dynasty Zhao
Feng Liao during the reign of Emperor Xuan was originally the maid of Princess Jieyou. Because of her extraordinary achievements in the Han Dynasty, she was granted the title of envoy of the Han Dynasty, which was like the position of "contributor to the country". Mrs. Zheng's position as Secretary of State sounds a little bit
Like Mrs. Feng's 'Dian Shiguo', I think there won't be any discussion among the government and the public."
"Okay," Zhu Changluo tilted his chin slightly and said to Cao Huachun, "The vote for the additional secretary of state will come up later. Before you approve it, tell me that I will check it again."
Cao Huachun hurriedly bowed: "I sincerely obey your Majesty's instructions."
Zhu Changluo returned to the agenda of resisting the establishment of slaves. He stared at Xiong Tingbi to ask about countermeasures and Bi Ziyan to ask about wages, but his attitude was not strict.
Zheng Haizhu listened with rapt attention.
As recorded in the history books, Xiong Tingbi advocated using Guangning as his base camp, spending great efforts to build Tianjin and Denglai military ports, and coordinate the defense posts in southern Liaoning.
Zheng Haizhu thought that the second year of Taichang in this time and space is different from the second year of Tianqi in another period of history. Today, Liaoyang and Shenyang are still in the hands of the Ming Dynasty, but Xiong Tingbi has already thought of fortifying western Liaoning and southern Liaoning in case Liaodong is lost.
, is indeed one of the best military strategists among the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty.
But at the same time, this also reflects that Xiong Tingbi's qualifications as a censor gave him many of the limitations of a great official, that is, he looked down upon border military attachés. Otherwise, how could he treat the people who opened the railway to Liaoshen in the east?
The warriors in the area were so hostile, as if they were preparing to receive a report tomorrow saying that they had surrendered to Jiannu.
Zheng Haizhu lowered his head and said nothing. When Zhu Changluo heard some place names in Liaodong, he originally wanted to ask her to verify the situation. However, the middle-aged emperor was more thoughtful than the young emperor and did not want to give any more information in front of the ministers.
Zheng Haizhu aroused the hostility of the Minister of War, so he gave up.
Only when the discussion was coming to an end, when Cao Huachun ordered the little firemen to serve tea to quench their thirst, Zhu Changluo changed the subject and told Zheng Haizhu: "Seeing the beginning of autumn, go to Daning Town and take a look at Huang Zunsu's place.
Construction progress. By the way, didn't you also mention that a border general named Mangui married a noble daughter of the Yehe tribe when he went to Chahar with you? It just so happened that he took my reward and gave him and his wife two
people."
Then he spoke meaningfully to Ye Xiang, a senior official: "The aunt of Mrs. Ye He is the concubine of Lin Dan Khan. The blood feud between Ye He's tribe and Nurhaci's Jianzhou tribe faded away in an instant. Mrs. Zheng facilitated
This marriage will be beneficial to my Ming Dynasty."
After Zhu Changluo retired from the palace, Zheng Haizhu saluted and thanked all the officials in Fei Pao.
The elders nodded calmly and walked out of Wuying Hall, accompanied by Cao Huachun.
Xiong Tingbi, after walking down the steps, turned back to look at Zheng Haizhu.
Zheng Haizhu understood, and hurriedly stepped forward and said: "The minister is comparing himself to Mrs. Feng, who is famous in history. The younger generation is grateful and can't help but feel ashamed."
Xiong Tingbi still had a straight face: "In my whole life, I don't want to owe anyone a favor. I heard that you spoke to me in front of the emperor, and I will return the favor today."
When Zheng Haizhu saw that he had finished saying this, he didn't mean to move. He stood in front of Wuying Hall with his sleeves on his back and immediately realized something.
"Secretary Xiong, when I go to Daning, I will also see General Ma. But as I said today, the Secretary of State is not an official of the Ministry of War. I have a sense of propriety and am just expressing my friendship with an old friend."
Hearing this statement, Xiong Tingbi responded solemnly and walked forward.
Zheng Haizhu followed up openly and continued to talk: "General Ma's Sichuan troops are very capable in field battles. Although they came from the south, they were just like the Qi Army's Zhejiang troops when they arrived in Jizhen. They were more brave than the northern troops. They fought
Huang Taiji passed the Zhengbai flag, and he also fought the Zhenglan flag..."
Xiong Tingbi interrupted her: "When Du Song returned the Sichuan soldiers to Daning Town, did you give them to Ma Xianglin's artillery group and return them together?"
"Return it," Zheng Haizhu said honestly, "This junior is going to Daning on an order, and I also want to bring the masters from the Songjiang Firearms Factory to see if the custom-loaded ammunition bags need to be improved."
"Yeah." Xiong Tingbi slowed down a little.
Zheng Haizhu regarded this as a statement that he wanted to extend the time for business discussions.
"The minister has just introduced the Holy Master's three-party strategy to consolidate Liao, and the younger generation is convinced. However, the source of troops must keep up. In the clan in the north, the children of the Qin and Jin Dynasties must be trained for three years before they can receive the clan salary...
"
Xiong Tingbi waved his sleeves and said, "I heard about this as soon as I arrived at the Ministry of War. Did you give me some advice?"
Zheng Haizhu said: "Yes, I think back to the time when Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty, the nephews of noble Ming Dynasties were as brave and good at fighting as the Eight Banners disciples of the Tatars in Jianzhou."
"Cut the nonsense," Xiong Tingbi waved his hand again and asked directly, "Then who will train them?"
"Ma Xianglin and Mangui."
"What would you do if you became General Ma's servant? Have you ever thought about it, or do you hope so in your heart?"
Zheng Haizhu stopped and stared at Xiong Tingbi.
Xiong Tingbi also stared at this woman whose eyes showed no murderous intent or hostility.
"Shilang Xiong, when General Ma raised his gun to confront Huang Taiji, and when I, Zheng Haizhu, entered Hetuala alone, I never thought that one day, the military officials of the Ming Dynasty would ask us such questions."
Xiong Tingbi said coldly: "I am the military official of the imperial court, not your sworn friend."
Zheng Haizhu met the other party's gaze: "Okay, even if I hope that the young men of the clan will eventually become Ma Xianglin's private soldiers, you can make them fail. The current military official is your Shilang Xiong, not Xianglin's father-in-law.
"
Xiong Tingbi's eyes narrowed, and his sharp look faded slightly.
Zheng Haizhu said without any sign of weakness: "Do you think, the minister, that if you don't recruit troops from the clan, or if you don't let General Ma train the northern soldiers, there won't be the hidden danger of the arrogant generals becoming dominant as you mentioned? Are the Li family in Liaodong under their clan members? ? On the other hand, if a generation of brave generals are ordered by the imperial court to train new soldiers in the important towns of Jiubian, will they definitely support their troops and respect themselves? Where does the minister place Qi Shaobao's achievements? How could the minister believe that General Ma is not Qi Shaobao, but An Lu? Where is the mountain?”
There was a moment of silence.
The scorching sun at noon on a hot summer day made both of them look red.
"Shilang Xiong, Mrs. Zheng..." Cao Huachun turned back and called from a short distance away, "What are you doing standing under the sun? If you want to talk about official business, go to the dining hall and say that Long live the Lord has ordered it to be prepared for you." It’s lunch.”
Xiong Tingbi chuckled: "Yes, there is a bit of tigerishness."
After walking a few steps and approaching Cao Huachun, Xiong Tingbi asked again: "Where is Mrs. Zheng's house? After the official appointment, Xiong paid a visit to congratulate her."
Zheng Haizhu said: "The younger generation came to the door first and asked the minister for military advice."
"Hey, eat first, eat first." Cao Huachun joked.
He took the lead and seemed to be accompanying Ye Xianggao, but his ability to observe the six directions had long been recognized by him. The two people behind him were talking as if they were at odds again.
Zheng Haizhu stared at the back of Xiong Tingbi walking side by side with Cao Huachun.
It is also a good thing to encounter such a straightforward question from Xiong Tingbi before taking office.
Although she, Zheng Haizhu, does not shy away from having a good relationship with Wei Zhongxian, there is no climate for eunuchs yet, and Donglin does not have a dominant party.
She will not be Wang Huazhen, who had a "disagreeable relationship" with Xiong Tingbi in history.
The Minister of War and the Secretary of State who can quarrel directly in front of the emperor are much better than the managers and governors who are sent to Liaodong.