In the afternoon, Liu Jin came out of Zhu Houzhao's room and returned to his room in the Leopard Room to rest. Zhu Houzhao had already taken lunch and slept, and Liu Jin could finally take a breather.
From early in the morning to now, he had been in a state of high mental stress. Now that he had relaxed, he was even more exhausted and hungry. After sitting on a chair to rest for a while, Liu Jin called a waiter and ordered him to get some for him. Get something to eat to fill your stomach.
After the chamberlain left, Liu Jin sat by the window and looked out the window in a daze. The spring scenery outside the window was bright, but Liu Jin felt very uneasy in her heart.
Zhu Zhixiu's rebellion was obviously related to Zhou Dong's misdeeds in Ningxia Town. Even if Zhu Zhixiu had the intention to rebel, if it hadn't been for this Qingtun incident, if it hadn't been for Zhou Dong's actions in Ningxia Town, It aroused public anger, but he did not dare to initiate it.
He actually knew what Zhou Dong was doing in Ningxia Town. But he did not stop Zhou Dong because the benefits were indeed very rich. If Zhou Dong could succeed, he would not only be able to complete the Qingtun affairs, but also loot the first floor. The land brought a lot of benefits. So I chose to turn a blind eye.
According to Zhou Dong's intention, he wanted to exert extreme pressure to force the gang to take out the money. Zhou Dong said that they would not bleed until they were pushed to the point of exhaustion. In fact, Zhou Dong's idea Yes, even if the deadline is reached, as long as they pay some money, the matter will be over. There will be no real punishment for them.
Zhou Dong said that he was sure of victory. If he estimated conservatively, he could squeeze a large sum of money from local officials and generals in Ningxia. The amount would be at least 300,000 taels. By then, this amount of money would naturally be the majority. into his pocket.
In the past, I might not have such a big appetite for money, but it is different now. Ever since I moved into a big house, ever since I became the Master of Ceremonies, ever since so many people worshiped me and followed me, my money has become more and more important. The more the merrier.
Gu Dayong and other people in the inner court always want to give benefits to follow him. How can he win over them if he, the leader, doesn't give them some benefits? There are other people in the same way. Many things require money to maintain. , and relying on those people to bribe you is simple and quick, but it has a great impact on your reputation. It can also easily become a basis for others to criticize you.
In view of this, Zhou Dong's approach actually inspired Liu Jin. If the Qingtun campaign in Ningxia can be successful, not only will money be obtained, but things will also be completed. Wouldn't it be fame and fortune?
However, who would have thought that before the deadline came, King Anhua rebelled. I'm afraid this bitch Zhou Dong went too far. He must have wanted to get some benefits from it himself, and he was too ruthless. As a result, he provoked He aroused public outrage and was taken advantage of by Zhu Zhixiu.
It's good now. It's okay for Zhou Dong to die and cause such a big trouble. Although I convinced the emperor that this matter had nothing to do with the Qingtun policy, I avoided making the emperor feel that it was his fault. But , Li Dongyang and others must not have thought so in their hearts. The officials in the DPRK must have secretly put this debt on themselves. If they muttered this matter in front of the emperor, the emperor might change his mind. By then, things would It would be difficult to handle.
When discussing counterinsurgency in the morning, Zhang Yanling didn't make things too difficult for him. He also didn't take the opportunity to attack Qingtun's strategy and draw fire on himself. However, it was precisely this that made it seem a bit abrupt. It always felt a little strange. of.
Zhang Yanling seemed to be a little too excited. During the morning discussion, he jumped out and made such a big call, which successfully won the approval of the emperor and everyone. Even he felt that what he said made sense. But he Saying that he only needs 10,000 elite troops and can put down the rebellion in ten days is obviously bragging. This guy obviously wants to be in the limelight.
Fortunately, the emperor did not believe him, nor did the two princes and Li Dongyang, and they did not let him succeed. The final result of the discussion was to gather troops and horses first, and then put down the rebellion in one fell swoop after being fully prepared.
I am actually not very satisfied with this result. Because I understand that Zhu Zhixiu's rebellion will become a handle for him to be attacked at any time before it is over. The Qingtun incident will also be re-examined. Only a quick quelling Rebellion can solve this problem.
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A scent of aroma penetrated into Liu Jin's nostrils, and Liu Jin, who was already hungry, suddenly started growling. When he turned his head, he happened to see Qian Ning coming in with a smile on his face and holding a steaming earthen pot in his hands. .
"Eunuch Liu, I am here to bring you food. Hahaha, hurry up and eat the delicious stewed venison while it's hot." Qian Ning walked in quickly with a smile, put the earthen pot on the table, and said with cupped hands.
Liu Jin stood up and said with a smile: "How can this be so embarrassing? How can I be the labor and money manager?"
Qian Ning hurriedly said: "Father-in-law, please don't call me a general manager. I don't dare to call my official title in front of my father-in-law in my humble position. All of this is supported by my father-in-law. In the past, I didn't have the opportunity to serve my father-in-law in my humble position, but now I finally have the opportunity to honor my father-in-law in my humble position. My father-in-law every day I have to work hard, care about the emperor, and care about national affairs. It makes me feel sad to see such a humble position. It’s already afternoon, and I haven’t eaten anything. This can’t go on like this. My father-in-law must take care of himself. Both the emperor and the court need my father-in-law. .”
When Liu Jin heard this, he was very worried. Although Qian Ning had no impression of him before. After he suddenly appeared and saved the emperor that day, she still suspected that he was deliberately trying to show off. But at any rate, he also saved the emperor. A disaster was avoided. Therefore, when the emperor later appointed him as the general manager of the Leopard Room, Liu Jin did not object.
Judging from his performance during this period, he is quite successful. After taking office, he gave himself a gift and said thank you for his support. Although the gift was not expensive, at least it was thoughtful. These days, after he came to the Leopard Room, he They were looking after me and serving me tea and water. It made me feel good.
It doesn't matter who he is as the general manager of the Leopard Room, as long as he is one of his own, it doesn't matter. If this guy doesn't understand and doesn't listen to me, then I won't tolerate him.
"Thank you, Mr. Qian. Let me take a look. The broth is so fragrant. Where did you get the venison?" Liu Jin looked at the hot broth with a layer of oil floating in the earthen pot, and looked at the stewed meat. A piece of leg meat, a drool welled up in the mouth, and the throat rolled.
"Father, don't blame me for your humble position. There are too many wild animals in the animal garden. There are many cubs of roe deer, rabbits and so on. We feed them very well. There are more and more of these things, and every one of the wolves in it is... They had a big belly and a round waist. They were picky about the meat they ate. Even after they killed the prey, they only ate the offal and delicious parts, and refused to eat the rest. The brothers said, in this case, why don't we hunt a few back? Let’s hold a tooth ceremony and reduce the number. I thought about it and it didn’t matter, so I agreed. No, last night, they went and shot three bucks and stewed several large pots at noon. They didn’t dare to let the father-in-law know. .Haha, just now I saw the chamberlain going to the kitchen to get food for my father-in-law, so I brought a basin to satisfy my father-in-law's hunger. Father-in-law, please don't blame the low-ranking people for stealing." Qian Ning laughed in a low voice.
Liu Jin laughed, stretched out his hand and tapped Qian Ning and said: "You are so brave. After entering the palace, it is a royal beast. You dare to hunt it down and eat it. If the emperor knows about it, he will not slap you."
Qian Ning said with a smile: "I'm not afraid of the emperor's decision. I'm just afraid that Eunuch Liu will scold him for his derogatory position."
Liu Jin waved his hand and said with a smile: "Why are we scolding you? You guards are working very hard. It's okay to get some wild animals to beat and beat as sacrifices. There are indeed too many wild animals in the forest. However, this cannot be done often, so I won't do it next time. .”
Qian Ning said with a long bow: "Thank you, father-in-law. I am humble enough to know that my father-in-law cares about us people below and will not blame us. Father-in-law, eat it quickly. It will not taste good when it is cold."
Liu Jin nodded, and immediately sat at the table and started eating and drinking. The venison was stewed at just the right temperature and was extremely delicious. In addition, Liu Jin was very hungry, so it tasted especially delicious. Xilihulu ate and drank, a can of venison and Drink the broth cleanly.
Liu Jin burped, wiped his mouth and picked his teeth with satisfaction. Seeing Qian Ning standing aside and looking at him, he smiled and said, "What's wrong? Did our food scare you?"
Qian Ning hurriedly waved his hands and sighed softly: "No, I just lament that Eunuch Liu is too hard. Everyone thinks that Eunuch Liu is in a high position and must be well-dressed and well-off. Who would have thought that Eunuch-in-law would drink a can of venison soup? So satisfied? How could those people understand my father-in-law’s hard work?”
Liu Jin smacked his lips and said, "We don't need them to understand our family. We just have to be honest."
Qian Ning praised: "My father-in-law is upright and upright, which is admirable. However, villains in this world are always scheming behind people's backs and making money with everyone's mouth, so we have to be on guard. In a humble position, I just wish I couldn't share my worries for my father-in-law."
Liu Jin was stunned for a moment and then said with a smile: "Qian Ning, if you want to share the worries of our family, there will be many opportunities in the future. Our family lacks people like you. From now on, let's serve the emperor well and serve the court together. "
Qian Ning bowed and said: "Thank you for your cultivation, father-in-law. Qian Ning will only look up to my father-in-law in this life. If anyone dares to speak against my father-in-law again in front of me, Qian Ning will fight him to the death."
Liu Jin smiled and said: "To hear you say it, someone said something about our family in front of you, right?"
Qian Ning said: "It doesn't matter if my father-in-law doesn't listen to gossip. They are all boring people."
Liu Jin leaned back in his chair, squinted his eyes and said, "It's okay, let's talk and listen."
Qian Ning said: "I got angry after hearing this, but my father-in-law had better not listen."
Liu Jin frowned and said, "We want you to tell us."
Qian Ning hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "I obey my orders. But father-in-law, please don't be angry."
Liu Jin nodded and looked at Qian Ning without saying a word. Qian Ning whispered: "Father-in-law, someone said in front of me that King Anhua of Ningxia rebelled, and it was all because of my father-in-law. They also said that this time my father-in-law will be in bad luck. The emperor may punish the father-in-law for this. He also said that the officials and princes outside are now thinking of ways to make this matter bigger. In this way, the emperor will not be able to protect the father-in-law."
Liu Jin was startled and stared at Qian Ning with lightning eyes: "What did you say?"