If Mr. Shen is now an official below the third rank of the imperial court, given his character, he may participate in this battle for the right to inherit the throne. After all, this is a matter with extremely high returns. Once it is done, it will be a success in the future. , a lifetime of wealth.
But now Mr. Shen really has no need to get involved in these things. In his opinion, these things are just children's farce, and he, an adult, gets involved.
Not to mention whether there is any profit rate at all, it is a bit bullying.
Apart from anything else, if Shen Yi now openly sides with a certain prince, the throne will basically be determined. This would be a bit unfair to the other princes.
Therefore, Mr. Shen did not comment on this matter at all.
"Okay, okay, don't mention my sons."
Emperor Hong De shook his head, sat down, and looked at Shen Yi: "Let us monarchs and ministers talk about things in the north."
Mr. Shen leaned forward and said, "I am about to report to Your Majesty the situation in the north."
He said quietly: "Xue Wei's command in Datong in the north has gone out many times to actively harass the Tatars in the past two years. Currently, there are 5,000 elite cavalry in Datong Prefecture, and the Tatars cannot do anything for the time being. storm…"
Having said this, he paused and continued: "But Zhenren Zhu outside the pass..."
Mr. Shen looked at the emperor and said slowly: "Although Zhao Kai is not very capable, his son Zhao Xuan is somewhat capable. What I have to admit now is that after ten years, Zhao Xuan has been released from seclusion. It is true that a large part of Zhu Zhenren cannot adapt to the environment outside the customs, but the part of Zhu Zhenren who has adapted..."
"The combat strength is gradually recovering."
His Majesty the Emperor touched his chin, pondered for a while, and sighed slightly: "I have also heard about Zhao Xuan. In the past two years, he even pulled his own uncle off the horse. At such a young age, there are indeed a few Very capable."
Hearing the emperor mention Emperor Zhaowu, Shen Yi smiled and said: "Your Majesty, Zhao Kai is now..."
"Still alive."
The emperor said softly: "But he is still alive. The imperial doctor said that he took medicine and injured his roots. In addition, he is getting older now. I took a look at him from a distance last year on New Year's Eve. Most of his hair was white, and his four limbs were white." At more than ten years old, he looks like an old man in his sixties."
His Majesty the Emperor did not continue, but looked at Shen Yi and said, "Does this mean that Shen Qing also feels that the time has not yet come to move the capital?"
"The Tatar Ministry knows something about it now. I believe that as long as His Majesty decrees that the Tatar Ministry be granted official positions and the title of Khan, they will not make any big moves in one or two generations. As for Zhu Zhenren..."
Mr. Shen narrowed his eyes and said softly: "Their population is too large, and they took away a lot of wealth from the pass in the early years. In the past two years, the young master has been in power. If it is not curbed, it will easily become stronger again." ."
"I thought that we could send General Ling to lead the troops to attack Zhu Zhenren's so-called Yanjing."
"Whether the war ends or not, as long as the war does not end, they will have no chance to breathe. If they give it a year or two, they will collapse on their own."
His Majesty the Emperor clapped his hands and said with a smile: "This is a good proposal. I will invite several prime ministers to discuss this matter together in two days, but if there is a fight..."
He looked at Shen Yi, smiled and said: "Shen Qing's Beizhili needs to provide money and food for the war."
Mr. Shen said with a smile: "Beizhili is His Majesty's Beizhili, and the imperial court's Northern Zhili. The money in the vassal treasury and the grain in the granary also belong to the imperial court."
"When I finish my flowers, it's because Your Majesty feels distressed, not that I feel distressed."
"Well, this matter has been settled by our rulers and ministers. If Zhongshu has no objection, Ling Su will be allowed to lead the army in two months."
After saying that, he looked at Shen Yi and said with a smile: "But Shen Qing, you still have to be in charge, otherwise I won't feel at ease."
Mr. Shen nodded in agreement, and then said: "Your Majesty, today's Yandu has basically restored its old prosperity. The imperial city that was damaged by Zhu Zhenren has been repaired in recent years, and the hidden dangers of Zhu Zhenren have been solved. After that, I thought there would be no problem in moving the capital."
"If there is any problem, I think it does not lie with this dynasty, but with future generations."
"With Your Majesty here, the defense line in northern Xinjiang will be impregnable. No one, whether it's the Tatars or Zhu Zhenren, can even think of invading the border."
The emperor thought for a while and said slowly: "I probably understand Shen Qing's attitude."
He looked at Mr. Shen and said with a smile: "Many scholars in Jiankang City are saying that you, Shen Taibao, do not want the imperial court to move the capital and want to stay in the north and become a prince. Why do I think you, Shen Qing, are so eager to do so?" Do you want the imperial court to move the capital?"
"I'm tired of staying in the north."
Mr. Shen answered honestly: "When the imperial court moves the capital, I will ask for orders to return to Jiankang, lead a guard station, and guard Jiankang, Nanjing, for Your Majesty."
His Majesty the Emperor shook his head and said with a smile: "This is not possible. I am looking forward to moving the capital. I hope that after the capital is moved, Shen Qing can do more for me and the court."
"I feel more relaxed."
Shen Yi lowered his head silently and sighed: "Your Majesty, my abilities are limited and I cannot do much for the court."
Emperor Hongde seemed to be smiling but not smiling: "If you say this, all the officials in the Hongde Dynasty will have to touch the pillars and die in Deqing Hall."
The monarch and his ministers sat together and chatted for more than an hour before they finally said everything they needed to say. Mr. Shen looked at the sky outside, stood up silently, and said, "Your Majesty, it's getting late. Now, I will retire first. At dawn tomorrow, I will go back to the palace to report to His Majesty."
"What's the hurry?"
The emperor said: "I was just happy to say that Shen Qing will not leave today. I will accompany you to hold a candle and talk at night."
Marquis Shen smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to thank you for your hard work on the journey and let me go back to see my family."
Only then did the emperor react, clapped his hands and said, "Yes, you just returned to Jiankang today."
"OK OK."
He smiled and said: "That's all for today. Tomorrow, Shen Qing, come into the palace again and we will discuss the next step."
Shen Yi quickly bowed his head and said goodbye to the emperor.
After leaving the Manlu Palace, Shen Yi was carried in a sedan chair by two people from the palace. All the way out of the palace, the eunuchs carrying the sedan were unequivocal and forcibly carried Mr. Shen to the gate of the Marquis Shen's Mansion.
Minister Shen Shen, who is now the Minister of Ceremonies, did not rest at this moment. After hearing that his brother had arrived at the door, Minister Shen quickly walked to the main door and met Shen Yi who had just got off the sedan chair.
Minister Shen stepped forward quickly, lowered his head and bowed in salute, with tears in his eyes.
"Brother!"
Mr. Shen waved to the young eunuchs behind him who were carrying the sedan chair, then turned to help Shen up, and said with a smile: "You are in your thirties, why are you crying?"
Shen wiped his tears with his sleeves, smiled, and said, "I haven't seen my eldest brother for several years, and I really miss him in my heart."
Mr. Shen pulled his sleeve and said with a smile: "When the imperial court moves the capital, our whole family will be completely reunited."
Speaking of this, Shen Yi paused and said with a smile: "Yuan'er has lived with you for a year and has caused you a lot of trouble, right?"
"It's not really causing me any trouble."
Shilang Shen followed Shen Yi and said with a smile: "Eldest brother's reputation is as great as the sky. He is doing all the nonsense in Jiankang, and no one dares to offend him."
"There's no need for my little brother to come forward."
Shen Yi shook his head and sighed: "That kid is useless."
"Does he still respect you and your siblings?"
"Of course."
Shen smiled and said: "After all, my sister-in-law raised me, so I know all the etiquette and rules. Outside, he treats his little brother as his own father."
"That's how it should be."
While he was talking, the Shen family had already gathered around him.
In the past ten years, Shen has added three or four concubines, and now the total number of children in his family has exceeded double digits.
Now they all entered the main hall and kowtowed to Master Shen one by one.
Looking at his nephew and niece kneeling on the ground, Lord Shen glanced at his brother and smiled dumbly.