Chapter 259 Will definitely live up to Master Zhang’s cultivation
Author: Silent
Chapter 259 Will definitely live up to Master Zhang’s cultivation
In the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youtang left Zhang Zhou to talk.
"Bingkuan, if you recommend Qin Hong, I'm afraid I have to explain it to the Empress Dowager again."
Zhu Youtang seemed a little exhausted mentally and physically.
Zhang Zhou knew about the feud between Qin Hong and the Queen Mother of Zhou. When Qin Hong was governor of the military affairs of Guangdong and Guangxi, Liu Jing, the Marquis of Anyuan, expropriated and massacred good people in the local area, pretending to be a bandit, and embezzled and deducted military pay. Qin Hong imprisoned him for trial and sentenced him to death. .
However, Liu Jing was related by marriage to the Empress Dowager Zhou's family. The Empress Dowager Zhou came forward to intercede and had Qin Hong imprisoned for questioning. After it was found that there was no such thing, Liu Jing did not die but was deprived of his title. To this day, Liu Jing still remains. He is alive and running for the title of Marquis Anyuan.
If the imperial court wanted to use Qin Hong at this time, the Empress Dowager Zhou knew that she would be unhappy.
Zhang Zhou sighed: "I am the one who caused the chaos."
"No, you recommended Qin Hong. I also think he is capable. As for the Empress Dowager, she has always said that she would restore the title to Marquis Anyuan. I also think that the punishment is about the same. Restoration is the right thing."
According to Zhu Youtang's wish, both sides can give some benefits and everything will be fine.
Zhu Youtang looked at Zhang Zhou again and said, "It's you, I hope the Empress Dowager will not cause trouble for you."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "I didn't think so much before. If this really makes the Empress Dowager unhappy, then I must apologize."
"Haha, Bingkuan, don't worry, I will tell it for you." Zhu Youtang suddenly remembered something serious and asked, "I also want to ask you, who should you arrange for someone to supervise the army as a lieutenant general? Previously, you Recommend Zhang Yong, he has made great contributions to Pianguan and Ningyuan. In my opinion, you not only have excellent vision in appointing generals and officials, but you can also recommend talents to middle-ranking officials."
Only then did Zhang Zhou understand why Zhu Youtang wanted to leave him alone to speak in front of Liu Jian and Ma Wensheng.
Not only was it to show the importance of Zhang Zhou to the two powerful ministers in the court, but he also wanted to ask about a matter that did not need to be discussed with the ministers, which was who should be appointed as the eunuch to supervise the army.
At this time, Zhang Yong went to Yansui. If he had to find a suitable candidate to supervise the army... Zhang Zhou could also recommend Ma Yongcheng or Gu Dayong... But from the perspective of running the army, the talents of the two are compared to Zhang Yong. Still a little worse.
He couldn't help but look at Xiao Jing and Dai Yi.
Both of them had a little expectation in their eyes, as if they hoped that the eunuch recommended by Zhang Zhou would be theirs.
Zhang Zhou said: "Your Majesty, I think you can let Liu Jin, the eunuch of the East Palace, give it a try."
"Liu Jin?" Zhu Youtang frowned, "He...does he have any talents in marching and running the army?"
This question seems to be asking Zhang Zhou, but also seems to be asking Dai Yi and Xiao Jing.
Xiao Jing stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Liu Jin is usually very good at getting along in front of the prince. I don't know the details."
Zhang Zhou recommended this person, leaving Dai Yi and Xiao Jing confused.
Speaking of this person... He was very dissatisfied with Zhang Zhou at first, as if he regarded Zhang Zhou as his enemy, but now it is said that he compliments Zhang Zhou in every possible way... Could it be that Zhang Zhou is the kind of person who compliments him and who he uses? People? So superficial?
Zhu Youtang nodded and said: "In the past, Zhang Yong didn't have much knowledge in Kunning Palace, but he was disciplined in running the army. Since Bingkuan mentioned him, let's try him! It's always biased. The burden of garrisoning Guan does not rest on a single lieutenant, just let him do his duty and deliver the news back in time."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Dai Yi responded with a smile.
Zhang Zhou looked at Dai Yi and Xiao Jing with strange eyes, and thought to himself, these two are probably thinking about how to recruit Liu Jin and let Liu Jin be used by them, right?
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Liu Jin suddenly wanted to become "Liu Dadu Governor".
Zhu Youtang immediately issued an order, asking Xiao Jing to go to the East Palace with Zhang Zhou, and informed Liu Jin of the news. He also ordered Zhang Zhou to explain the situation to Liu Jin, Zhu Feng, Wang Qiong and others, but also to the court. hide.
This means that Qin Hong may have to wait a few days to arrive from his hometown in Shandong, but Wang Qiong and the others have to set off immediately. They cannot announce Wang Yue's funeral until people arrive at Piantou Pass, and the news must be hidden to avoid the possibility of Even if it is discovered by the people in the court, it cannot be known by the Tatars.
"...Mr. Zhang, the current word to the outside world is that Marquis Weining is recuperating behind closed doors. This news cannot be leaked to the outside world."
Xiao Jing reminded Zhang Zhou.
Zhang Zhou nodded.
Xiao Jing asked again: "Sir, do you think Liu Jin... is worth using?"
Zhang Zhou said: "I don't know."
"ah?"
Xiao Jing was surprised.
Don't you know that you actually entrusted him with such an important task? Have you forgotten the time when he looked at you with all his noses and eyes?
"Sir, this kind of person may not be a white-eyed wolf. You begged for him and let him return to the East Palace. Now he is complimenting you, but he may treat you as an enemy in the future. You should be more careful."
Xiao Jing persuaded him earnestly.
No matter how Zhang Zhou listened, he felt that Xiao Jing was afraid that Liu Jin would take over his position after his rise.
If nothing else, do Xiao Jing and Dai Yi have as stable a position in the heart of the prince as Liu Jin?
Eunuchs all know what it means to be an emperor and a courtier. If Zhu Youtang dies and the prince ascends the throne, even if they, the old eunuchs, are powerful at first, they will be rejected by the new emperor and new forces will be cultivated. After that, it was naturally led by Liu Jin and other eunuchs from the East Palace.
Zhang Zhou said: "It's better to go to Pianguan than to stay in the East Palace, right?"
"Well……"
Simply put, Xiao Jingren was also stunned.
Then he smiled in shame and said nothing, probably realizing that he might be thinking too much.
Is Zhang Zhou helping Liu Jin?
Could it be that for Liu Jin, the most important thing now is not to be by the prince's side, to be a good servant and to bring the relationship closer? What's the benefit of going to the northwest?
You, Liu Jin, have jumped out of the comfortable circle of the East Palace. Wherever you go, you are not allowed to act based on other people's faces. It's like no matter how well you do outside, can you become the eunuch of the Secretary of Ceremony? Or can you become the eunuch of the Royal Horse Inspector? Even if you are really beaten by you If I get out, I'm afraid I might as well have a future as a regular attendant beside the Prince of the East Palace.
When Xiao Jing figured this out and realized that Zhang Zhou's original intention was not to help Liu Jin, he suddenly admired Zhang Zhou's wisdom.
right.
If Liu Jin is governed like this, the palace cannot have one most favored eunuch, just like Liu Jin's family cannot dominate the Eastern Palace.
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Zhang Zhou and Xiao Jing arrived at the East Palace.
Zhu Houzhao was already waiting impatiently, but when Xiao Jing told Liu Jin that Liu Jin was going to Pianguan to serve as a guard eunuch, Zhu Houzhao was so excited that he almost jumped on the table.
Xiao Jing didn't expect this.
Liu Jin was so excited that she knelt down and said, "Thank you very much for your appreciation from the Holy Emperor. I will definitely live up to the grace of the Holy Emperor and live up to His Highness the Crown Prince's cultivation. I will definitely do my job well and die in service to the imperial court."
Xiao Jing frowned when he heard this.
Are you so excited to leave the prince?
He couldn't help but glance at Gu Dayong and others standing next to him, with envy in their eyes. Xiao Jing suddenly felt that his brain was not enough.
its not right.
The prince is so keen on military affairs. If Liu Jin is allowed to go to the Northwest Army to gild, after he comes back... won't he be favored even more?
No wonder the eunuchs in the East Palace are living a comfortable life, but they all want to go to the northwest to drink the northwest wind and eat yellow sand.
Then Xiao Jing looked at Zhang Zhou with aggrieved eyes, as if to say, Mr. Zhang, you can't help him like this.
Zhu Houzhao smiled and said: "Who asked Liu Jin to go to the northwest? Is it the father? The father finally knows that there are capable people around me? I am not bragging to you, I have taught him a lot. If you go to the northwest, you must take me
Use what I teach you in actual combat."
"Yes, yes." Liu Jin kowtowed hurriedly.
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Because Liu Jin has to go to the northwest, and he is leaving immediately, there is no need to attend classes for the time being.
Zhang Zhou is about to leave the palace to meet Zhu Feng and Wang Qiong.
I also took Liu Jin with me.
After leaving the palace gate and before getting on the carriage, Liu Jin knelt down in front of Zhang Zhou with a bang.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Eunuch Liu, what are you doing?"
Liu Jin said: "In front of the prince, I can't express anything, but now that there are no outsiders, I must be grateful to Master Zhang for his cultivation."
"Haha." Zhang Zhou smiled, "Who said I cultivated you?"
After Liu Jin looked around, he didn't rush to get up, and whispered: "I asked Eunuch Xiao, and Eunuch Xiao said that you promoted me. In fact, I don't need Eunuch Xiao to say it explicitly. I understand this."
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Zhang Zhou sighed: "In recommending you, in addition to seeing that you have the intention to serve the imperial court, I also want you to exercise more. It may not be a good thing for you to leave the prince temporarily. Why do you have to thank me?"
Liu Jin was startled.
He didn't expect Zhang Zhou to be so "direct" in speaking and doing things.
They all told him clearly that in addition to helping you, it also indirectly caused you to leave the East Palace and made you lose the opportunity to accompany the prince.
Liu Jin said: "I just want to do more for the court. I hope Master Zhang can give more advice."
Liu Jin also understood.
If Zhang Zhou didn't help him at all and just relied on his ability...it would be impossible to achieve anything if he went to the northwest. It would be good if he didn't cause any trouble.
He boasted in front of Zhu Houzhao, but Liu Jin knew how much he weighed. If he wanted to deal with those in the Northwest Army, being eloquent was not the key.
The point is...
There must be a backer.
If I tell those people that my backer is Zhang Zhou...
Darling, this is incredible.
No matter how tough the Lord is, Liu Jin has to be polite when meeting him.
Otherwise...should you tell those generals that your backer is the prince? You, a eunuch who left the East Palace, still want to use the prince's prestige to scare others? You are not the only eunuch in the East Palace, and we don't know who the prince favors.
Besides, does the eunuch of the East Palace have anything to do with marching and governing the army?
You might as well say that you are the eunuch of the Yuma Jian, the eunuch of the Li Jian, maybe we can be more afraid of you.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "It's easy to say, but I don't have anything to teach you. Why don't you ask Anbianhou more on your way to Pianguan? Although he is not my registered disciple, he has learned the most from me, so hang out!"
"Yes Yes."
Liu Jin heard this.
Zhang Zhou meant to treat him as one of his own.
When he got up and was about to get into the carriage, he did not forget to express his piety: "...Master Zhang, if you have anything to do in the future, just ask me. I will do my best to do it. The prince will also thank you for your kind words."
Already."
This reflects another reason why Liu Jin was so complimentary to Zhang Zhou.
Liu Jin also knows that you can't have your cake and eat it too.
I not only want to stay with the prince, but also want to help the prince realize his military and political ideals. How can there be so many good things?
Now that he has chosen to go to the northwest for gilding, someone on the prince's side must always mention him. Otherwise, when the naughty child grows up, he will be completely forgotten about Liu Jin in less than a year and a half.
"Haha." Zhang Zhou smiled again, "Okay, if you have any achievements in the northwest, I will make it clear to the prince. The prince has high hopes for you, so don't let him down."
"I will definitely live up to Master Zhang's cultivation."
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Zhang Zhou went to Yanwu Hall and met Zhu Feng and Wang Qiong.
Wang Qiong had been looking at Liu Jin behind Zhang Zhou. At this time, Wang Shouren, Tang Yin and others came over. They wanted to listen to a lecture or something, but Zhang Zhou explained that he had important things to talk to only Zhu Feng and Wang Qiong.
, let the rest of the people learn the daily maintenance of the artillery first.
"I'm going to Xishan for a practical drill."
At the moment, Zhang Zhou cannot directly say that he is going to Piantou Pass to take over Wang Yue's errand.
Wang Qiong asked: "When will we set off?"
Zhang Zhou said: "Right now, there is no need to go back home to prepare. The clothes will be prepared separately. Mr. Wang, I have a secret decree here. I will not open it until I get to Xishan."
This time, in order to avoid suspicion, Xiao Jing and other eunuchs who conveyed the order did not come with him. Even Liu Jin came with no intention of conveying the emperor's order.
Everything was dictated by Zhang Zhou.
The official position shall be based on the official certificates and edicts given by Zhang Zhou. Wang Qiong will be the governor of Piantou Pass as the censor of Youqiandu and the doctor of the household department. His main responsibilities are to prepare grain and fodder for Qin Hong, and be responsible for rebuilding the city.
He is responsible for the maintenance of artillery, including the preparation of nitroglycerin.
At present, nitroglycerin has been widely manufactured and stored due to the blessing of diatomaceous earth, but its safety performance still needs to be strengthened, and it is prepared locally instead of transported over long distances.
Wang Qiong needs to complete these things.
"yes."
Wang Qiong did not feel that his official position was very high. In front of Zhang Zhou, the nominal "first-grade" governor and fellow magistrate, he always regarded himself as a subordinate.
Zhang Zhou put his hand on Wang Qiong's shoulder: "Mr. Wang, everything depends on you."
In fact, Zhang Zhou knew that even if he didn't tell Wang Qiongming now, Wang Qiong should have guessed it. He suddenly said that he was going to Xishan to practice artillery without bringing Zhu Hui, Zhu Fu and Zhang Heling with him. It was obvious that there was something fishy.
And what Zhang Zhou gave was a very high-level edict.
Zhang Zhou's words were more like encouragement.
Wang Qiong nodded: "I'm going to prepare the carriage and horses."
"Yes." Zhang Zhou nodded, "All the artillery in Beijing that need to be adjusted will go with you. This is also to verify the power of the artillery. As for the heavy artillery, it will arrive a few days later..."
After all, the tonnage of heavy artillery is too large and it is not that convenient to transport.
What Zhang Zhou and Zhu Youtang discussed was that the transportation of heavy artillery should wait until Wang Qiong and Zhu Feng arrived, and they could follow Qin Hong. After all, the top priority now was to stabilize the situation at Piantou Pass.
The biggest difference between Piantou Pass and other places is that the city walls are broken. In addition, Huo Si suffered a big loss there, and the Tatars were also eyeing it.
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Wang Qiong is very efficient.
Zhang Zhouxin said that he was worthy of being a famous minister of the future generation, and his choice was indeed the right one.
The point is... this man is "pious". If he doesn't even know how to cling to this, would ordinary civil servants give him face based on Zhang Zhou's current reputation?
Zhang Zhou was also thinking about it.
Once you've done your job well, I'll let you become Wang Yue No. 2 and help you win the title.
If you don't like to curry favor with me and treat me like a civil servant, I'll help you.
Closeness or distance is something else.
Who said that Ming Dynasty must be used only by its talents? Do you want to cultivate enemies for yourself?
"Brother Zhang, today is the day for Tong'er and the others to bid. In fact, I want to take a look before leaving." Wang Qiong is preparing, while Zhu Feng is...
Zhang Zhou took the order for Zhu Feng and almost wanted to throw it directly in the boy's face.
Zhang Zhou said angrily: "Are you going to be a helpless Adou?"
"ah?"
Zhu Feng still didn't think so.
He was a dandy in the city of Nanjing, and was promoted by Zhang Zhou to become a "strong general" in the army. Zhu Feng had long felt that he was beyond his capabilities and wanted to give up.
Zhang Zhoudao: "Do you know why you are asked to go to Xishan?"
"Isn't it a cannon show?" Zhu Feng looked confused.
You said it was a cannon show, so I took it as a show of cannon. I trust you so much, could you lie to me?
Zhang Zhou warned: "Don't show off when you get to the place. Everything is focused on holding firmly. As for some layout and formation matters, I gave Wang Qiong instructions and he will help you complete them. If there is anything you don't understand.
...You have to listen to your orders."
"Dispatch for what?" Zhu Feng's face was still full of question marks.
Zhang Zhou said to Liu Jin who was snickering at the side: "Eunuch Liu, if there is anything he doesn't understand, please remind him more."
"yes."
Liu Jin feels good about herself now.
Look at how famous Zhu Feng is. With such great ambitions, how can I be worse than him?
Watch me go to Piantouguan to turn the tide and show you.
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Zhu Feng and Wang Qiong set out in a hurry.
Things in the Yanwu Hall did not stop. The first batch of students in the Yanwu Hall were only responsible for learning how to fire artillery, and no other military theory knowledge was taught. The first batch of students, except Zhu Fu who came back from Yansui later, did not learn well enough.
People like Zhang Heling are about to leave the army.
Even if the two practical instructors Wang Qiong and Zhu Feng leave now, it will not affect the daily teaching progress.
"Sir Zhang, are you saying there has been a major change in the northwest?"
Zhang Zhou sent Wang Qiong and the others away, and Wang Shouren came to Zhang Zhou.
This was the first time Wang Shouren took the initiative to talk to Zhang Zhou about matters other than teaching after he was transferred to the Yanwu Hall.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Where to start?"
Wang Shouren said: "It is said that Wang Langzhong and Anbian Hou are going to Xishan to practice artillery, but it is said that they brought more than 30 artillery pieces at a time. If you add those who were transferred to the northwest before... it is estimated that there are sixty or seventy artillery pieces at a time.
The artillery can be used, so many artillery... It seems from the following, they are all transferred to Pianguan, maybe there is something wrong with Pianguan."
"The court hasn't announced it yet." Zhang Zhou didn't hide anything.
It's not announced yet, so don't make wild guesses.
When the news leaked out again, others thought you were the one who leaked it to the outside world through Wang Shouren.
As soon as Wang Shouren heard this, he roughly understood the whole story. He closed his eyes and said, "My lifelong wish is to have the opportunity to fight side by side with Wang Weining. It seems that my wish has not been fulfilled."
As he spoke, Wang Shouren seemed to have tears in his eyes.
Zhang Zhou also saw it.
Wang Shouren really regarded Wang Yue as his idol, which is why he felt such emotion and regret about "being born at the wrong time".
