Zhang Yanling was stunned. He didn't expect Zhu Houzhao to be so straightforward and directly asked him what official position he wanted.
"Your Majesty, how can I ask for an official position? Isn't that just an invitation to reward? The Emperor can do whatever he wants. In fact, I don't have anything to do with it, but the brothers below who have gone through life and death, and the soldiers who were injured and died in battle. Don't forget, Your Majesty.
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Zhu Houzhao smiled and said: "How could I forget? After this matter has settled down, you can draw up a list of meritorious personnel and pensioners and submit it. I will reward you. But my uncle must be rewarded heavily, otherwise I will not know the rewards and punishments.
Come on. Tell me, what official position does uncle want? What reward does he want?"
Zhang Yanling smacked his lips and said: "I don't know what I can do. When the emperor asked me this, I don't know how to answer."
Liu Jin laughed and said: "Master Hou, please stop being pretentious. Your Majesty, I have a suggestion."
Zhu Houzhao said: "What's your suggestion?"
Liu Jin said: "The Marquis is from Jinyiwei. Now that the deputy commander of the Jinyiwei is vacant, it is better to let the Marquis take the post of the deputy commander of the Jinyiwei. In addition, the emperor will reward the Marquis with some acres. This will not only save face but also provide benefits."
, the best of both worlds. What does the Emperor think?"
Zhang Yanling almost jumped up and slapped Liu Jin after hearing this. The advice given by this bitch was really despicable. The commander of Jinyiwei is now Shi Wenyi, and he is Shi Wenyi's subordinate when he stays in Jinyiwei Yamen. Shi Wenyi is Liu Jin's
He's a running dog, so he just wants to act based on Liu Jin's eyes.
Furthermore, the Jinyiwei Yamen has already vacated several powerful official positions with real power. For example, the post of Jinyiwei North Town Fusi Town Governor is under the imperial edict, which is a powerful department with independent investigation, interrogation and case handling. There is also the Jinyiwei Dahan General Camp, which
It is a powerful department responsible for the security of the emperor and the internal security of the palace. Liu Jin did not recommend any of them, only the deputy commander of Jinyiwei Yamen. Isn't that an empty post? It is not even as good as Nanzhen Fusi Zhenfu.
This bitch obviously wants to suppress himself and does not want himself to get any benefits. Or he wants to humiliate himself.
Zhu Houzhao also seemed to feel that something was wrong, and frowned and said: "This... is successful, but... it seems that I have wronged my uncle."
Liu Jin apologized and said with a smile: "After all, Mr. Hou is young and has little qualifications. Originally, I wanted to suggest that Mr. Hou be the commander of the Jinyiwei. The ability of the Houye is enough to take on the important task of the commander of the Jinyiwei. But Mou Bin has been in office for so many years, and the Jinyiwei has become a commander.
He must have many minions and confidants in the Yamen. It is not appropriate for Mr. Hou to take up this post now. After all, Shi Wenyi is older and has been in the Jinyiwei Yamen for more than ten years. He will reorganize the Jinyiwei Yamen first, and then
It would be more appropriate for the Marquis to take over."
Zhu Houzhao suddenly said: "So that's what you think, and it makes sense. Uncle, how about you become the deputy commander of the Jinyiwei first? After Shi Wenyi clears out the Jinyiwei yamen, uncle can be the commander of the Jinyiwei."
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I also appreciate Eunuch Liu's kindness. However, I am tired of staying at the Jinyiwei Yamen and want to make room."
Liu Jin smiled and said: "Master Hou, the Jinyiwei Yamen is a key department, and Master Hou can show off his talents. What? Is it possible that Master Hou wants to be a minister of minister in the outer court?"
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "Of course I can't be a minister or anything like that, but even if I'm idle at home, I don't want to be the deputy commander of the Jinyiwei. Originally, my father-in-law was not happy when I entered the Jinyiwei Yamen."
Zhu Houzhao said in astonishment: "Why is Duke Dingguo unhappy?"
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "It's not because the reputation of Jinyiwei Yamen is bad. I don't think there is anything bad about the reputation of Jinyiwei Yamen. But if my father-in-law is not happy, the princess will be unhappy. If the princess is not happy, I will look down upon you."
.So this time I simply don’t work in the Jinyiwei Yamen.”
Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "It turns out it's because of this. However, my uncle is unwilling to serve in Jinyiwei Yamen, so I can't think of how to arrange it for a while."
Zhang Yanling said: "It's okay to have leisure time. Anyway, I want to have some leisure time."
Liu Jin smiled and said: "Your Majesty, since the Marquis wants to have some leisure time, don't force him. Just let the Marquis relax for a while."
Zhu Houzhao frowned and shouted: "What are you talking about? Not only did I fail to praise my uncle, but I left him idle at home? Aren't others trying to stab me in the back? Thank you for saying it."
Liu Jin blushed and muttered: "Your Majesty, this is what the Marquis said himself, not what the slave said."
Zhu Houzhao shouted: "My uncle clearly said that he wants to move somewhere, but he just doesn't want to stay in Jinyiwei Yamen. To say that you are idle is a humble statement, but you have climbed up the pole."
Liu Jin hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. This servant is stupid."
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "Your Majesty, there is no need to blame Eunuch Liu. Eunuch Liu is also doing it for my own good. He wants me to have a rest. He knows that I have been too tired recently."
Liu Jin hurriedly said: "Exactly, exactly."
Zhu Houzhao looked at Zhang Yanling, pondered for a moment and said: "When my uncle was patrolling the border this time, he led the army against the Tatars. He was very organized and strategic. Since you have the talent to lead the army, why not lead the army for me? What do you think, uncle?"
Zhang Yanling was overjoyed. This was the result he wanted. He was originally aiming for a military position. But it would be inappropriate to propose it himself, but it would be best if the emperor took the initiative.
"I will go wherever the emperor wants me to go," Zhang Yanling said.
Zhu Houzhao nodded and said: "Well, in two days I will call the British Duke Zhang Mao to ask if there are any vacant military positions in the regiment camp, or ask my uncle to admiral a battalion of soldiers and horses, which will give full play to your strengths. In the future,
When I go on patrol or fight with the Tatars, my uncle can also lead the army and fight with me. It’s just the best of both worlds.”
Zhang Yanling smiled and nodded in agreement.
Liu Jin frowned, feeling very unhappy. He did not want Zhang Yanling to supervise the regiment. Zhang Yanling was obviously on the wrong side of him. If he had military power and commanded the regiment, that would not be what he wanted to see.
Liu Jin rolled his eyes and whispered into Zhu Houzhao's ear: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid the Marquis cannot lead the army."
Zhu Houzhao frowned and said, "Why is that?"
Liu Jin whispered: "The rules of our ancestors are that relatives... are not allowed to lead the army. Lord Marquis... is a relative after all."
Zhu Houzhao frowned and said, "Is there such a rule?"
Liu Jin glanced at Zhang Yanling and said in a low voice: "How dare you lie, my servant? All the previous emperors have followed this rule to prevent... prevent relatives from becoming too powerful and interfering in government affairs."
Zhang Yanling frowned. When Zhu Youtang was alive, it was because of this restriction that he was not allowed to enter the Beijing camp to lead the army. Now, does he have to be restricted because of this rule again?
"Since there is this rule, then..."
Zhang Yanling's heart sank, and Liu Jin smiled.
"...Just change this rule." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand.
Liu Jin's mouth opened and his chin almost fell off. Zhang Yanling was overjoyed. Sure enough, Emperor Zhengde was a free-spirited person. In his eyes, there were no rules. There were no restrictions on what he wanted to do, regardless of the ancestral rules. .
"Your Majesty...but..." Liu Jin still wanted to struggle.
"What are you talking about? Aren't you always telling me that the new dynasty should have elegant governance and don't have to stick to old rules? Why are you talking about this now? It's really unreasonable. By the way, you suddenly became the chief minister of etiquette from the leader of the Bell and Drum Division. Eunuchs, aren't they also against the rules? It takes at least ten years to become the eunuch of the ceremonial department. Why didn't you say it was against the rules when I appointed you? You are too talkative now." Zhu Houzhao scolded.
Liu Jin quickly shut up and did not dare to say any more.
Zhu Houzhao turned to Zhang Yanling and said: "That's it, uncle can go back. If there are other matters, I will ask uncle to come and discuss it."
Zhang Yanling stood up, saluted, and said in a deep voice: "I am always ready for the emperor's call. I will retire!"
Zhang Yanling bowed and exited the hall and left quickly.
In the dormitory, after Zhang Yanling left, Zhu Houzhao said to Liu Jin in a deep voice: "Liu Jin, listen carefully. I know that you are loyal to me, and I also trust those of you who are with me. I rely heavily on you. , but I don’t want you to treat me as a fool. If you rely on pampering and play tricks on me, I won’t let you go.”
Liu Jin was so shocked that her face turned pale. She didn't know why Zhu Houzhao suddenly said these words seriously. She was so frightened that she quickly knelt down and kowtowed.
"This slave deserves to die. I don't know what happened to anger the emperor. Please make it clear."
"Humph, you know it very well in your heart. I actually want my uncle to be the commander of the Jinyi Guards. You recommended Shi Wenyi and I agreed to it. That is already a great honor for you. Don't think that I don't know. What are your thoughts? With the identity of Marquis Jianchang, do you still want to be inferior to Shi Wenyi? Marquis Jianchang performed very well in the battle of Dushi City and in this incident. You are just jealous of him. I have warned you before You once, I will warn you again now, don't be self-righteous, don't try to deceive me, don't try to deceive me, let alone play tricks behind your back. Otherwise, I will never let you go. Do you understand?" Zhu Houzhao shouted.
Liu Jin kowtowed repeatedly and agreed, and broke out in a cold sweat. Although the emperor was young, he had become more and more independent in his own opinions. He actually saw through his own thoughts. It seems that he must be careful in his actions in the future. Or, he must Let the emperor spend his thoughts elsewhere and have no time to take care of it.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. This slave deserves to die. I am indeed a little afraid of Marquis Jianchang. But I am not doing it for my own selfish reasons. Marquis Jianchang's performance is too eye-catching and too shrewd. I am just guarding him for the Emperor." He knows that he deserves to die when he says this. The emperor trusts him very much, but as a slave, he has to keep an eye on the emperor." Liu Jin kowtowed and shouted.
"You really deserve to die. You still dare to say such things now. Do you really think that I can't cure you?" Zhu Houzhao scolded.
Liu Jin squeezed his eyes, and shed tears. He cried sadly: "Your Majesty, people will change. Who knows what will happen in the future? Just like Liu Jian and others in the outer court, who would have thought that they would actually do this. Are they going to break into the palace and try to coerce the emperor into committing treason? There are also Wang Yue, Fan Heng and Moubin. They are usually loyal and loyal, but what have they done? The slaves and other servants followed the emperor from the East Palace to Today, more than ten years have passed, and the emperor still doesn’t understand the slave? The slave is too brave to play tricks on the emperor. The slave just hopes to protect the emperor wholeheartedly. No matter who it is, if you want to harm the emperor, you must You have to step over the slave's corpse. Please give me a clear warning, Your Majesty."
Zhu Houzhao frowned, and was a little moved after listening to what Liu Jin said. In the past years, in Zhu Houzhao's fifteen years of life, Liu Jin and the others had given him more care than anyone else. Their emotions were profound and limitless.
No one can compare. Seeing Liu Jin's aggrieved tears streaming down his face, Zhu Houzhao no longer wanted to rebuke him.
"Okay, okay, why are you crying? I can't say anything about you anymore? If you change something, I'll encourage you. I'm just reminding you, lest you lose your head. I trust you, and I also trust the Marquis of Jianchang. Dushicheng
In the first battle, he has proven his loyalty, so I remind you not to try to do anything to him. As for whether people will change, there is no way to predict. Maybe he will change in the future, then I will punish him severely.
Besides, won't you change? It's hard to say. If you change, I will punish you severely." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand.
Liu Jin kowtowed and choked with sobs: "I will never change. I swear, if I change, I am willing to be quartered on five horses. I will live for the emperor all my life."