Chapter 146 The old man's enlightenment is more than Zhang Cang.
Because of the good news brought by Shen Shuren, Chongzhen was in a good mood that night, so he no longer punished himself by pretending to be diligent, but went back to the harem to rest refreshed and confident.
Although 70% to 80% of Chongzhen's diligence was true, after all, there was still 20% to 30% because his administrative performance was so poor that he had to use diligence to numb himself and give himself a psychological hint.
It's like a bad student who has already done very poorly in the exam. If he doesn't study hard and stay up late, his conscience will feel bad and he will feel like a scumbag.
But because of this, when he suddenly gets a high score one day and feels that he has become a top student, of course he must reward himself well, play as much as he wants, and sleep as much as he wants!
Since the death of Concubine Tian, Chongzhen had spent the past month and a half in sadness and abstinence. Now that there was good news, of course he had to take the opportunity to vent.
After returning to the palace, Queen Zhou originally wanted to help him sleep peacefully, but unexpectedly, Chongzhen suddenly had a sexual desire.
Empress Zhou was ashamed and happy, but she could only persuade her in the tone of a virtuous empress: "Your Majesty has been busy with state affairs for many days, but the most important thing is to maintain your dragon body. I don't want to have fun on the mat..."
"I'll serve you well if I ask you to serve me. It's rare for me to want it, so don't let it disappoint you!" Chongzhen only said one sentence with a straight face, and Queen Zhou gave her half a push and said nothing.
Early the next morning, Chongzhen was naturally overworked and got up late. Fortunately, it was not a day of court discussion, so it was no big deal.
Empress Zhou woke up first and thought about what she had gained last night, and suddenly came up with a plan. After getting dressed, she summoned Wang Cheng'en for an excuse, and after hatching an excuse, she said:
"In the future, if there is any good news from Shen Shuren in the outer court, before the good news is conveyed to His Majesty, I will also be notified - don't worry, I don't want to get involved in politics, I just care about His Majesty's mood..."
Of course Wang Chengen also knew that this kind of thing did not violate the ancestral system, and the empress had no intention of dictating government affairs, she just knew it.
What's more, Concubine Tian died just over a month ago. Previously, because Concubine Tian was favored, Wang Chengen had to be fawning over several empresses in the harem, and now he needed to show his favor to the empress.
So he whispered understandingly: "Your Majesty, there is no need to explain. In fact... Concubine Tian also inquired about Governor Shen's good news and good news in Japan. She asked this old slave to tell me in advance if there was any news about Governor Shen..."
Queen Zhou's heart trembled, and she bit her teeth involuntarily.
That vixen! It turns out that she has learned this trick a long time ago! She has known for a long time that any news sent by Shen Shuren must be good news, and the emperor will definitely be in a happy mood that night, and then...
It turns out that this is already an open secret in Chongzhen's harem. Among Chongzhen's concubines, who wouldn't want to happen to appear next to the emperor when the emperor received the good news of Shen Futai's victory, and become the object of the emperor's venting of pleasure.
Empress Zhou couldn't help but regret in her heart: "This Shen Shuren is too young and ignorant. Will he be an official? He has made so many contributions and done so many things for the Ming Dynasty. Why can't he learn to brag in front of His Majesty?" How many times have you tried to please me?
If a great achievement is reported in three or five times, once for the liberation of Changde, once for the liberation of Changsha, and again for the liberation of Hengzhou... then it would make His Majesty happy three times, which is a pity.
In the future, you should pay more attention to the news about this Shen Shuren, and whenever there is something good, mention it in His Majesty's ears, and let His Majesty's Holy Heart be happy a few times."
For her own benefit, Empress Zhou unknowingly thought of saying good things to Shenshu people in the future. This is also a win-win situation. After all, who doesn't want the emperor to be in a good mood. First update @
Little did Queen Zhou know that the opportunity she had been dreaming about would soon come.
Because Chongzhen had a night of partying, he got up late in the morning, neglected government affairs, and felt a little guilty. Fortunately, there was no court meeting that day.
He realized his mistake and corrected it. He did not approach women again for the next two days and went to bed very early at night. On the day when there was an official court meeting, he got up at 9 o'clock in the morning.
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Early morning on the sixth day of September.
Of course, the civil and military officials in the capital did not dare to neglect the official day of the court meeting. They all got up early, and it would not be later than the first quarter of Mao hour at the latest.
Zhou Yanru, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and the chief minister of the cabinet, was no exception. He was served by the maid in the palace in advance, dressed neatly, and prepared to go out and get in the car.
As for several issues to be discussed at today's meeting, he.
I generally have some idea in my mind.
Chen Xinjia had already gotten angry with him yesterday, and Zhou Yanru also knew what was written on Yang Sichang's suicide note, and also knew about Huguang's recent victory in counterattacking Zhang Xianzhong, as well as the achievements and achievements in various battles.
His Majesty is expected to formally discuss the candidate for the new governor of Huguang and the reward for Shen Shuren.
In addition, of course there will be some other issues, but they are not as big as this.
Zhou Yanru had just tidied up when a steward suddenly came in at the door and announced: "Master, there is a visitor outside the door asking to see him. He has a post from Shen Shuren, the governor of Anlu, and he also said that there is an inside story about the Huguang War and a complaint of grievances."
When Zhou Yanru heard this, his brows suddenly deepened, and he almost wanted to scold the housekeeper. However, after hearing the word "Shen Shuren", he held it back. He knew that it must be related to the serious matter to be discussed today.
Moreover, the Shen family spent a lot of money. Zhou Yanru gave his butler a thoughtful look, guessing that this guy must have received a lot of benefits, so he was so eager to help spread the news. Correct update @
"Let us get on the sedan first! Let them follow the sedan and talk while walking! It is so early and the city gate is not even opened. It is impossible for us to enter the city early in the morning! If we entered the city last night, why didn't we ask for a meeting at that time! He is also unreliable!"
Zhou Yanru had to go to court and was afraid of delaying the matter, so of course he would not take time to sit down and talk alone.
The housekeeper agreed and went out to make arrangements.
A few minutes later, Zhou Yanru went out and got into the sedan. When he walked to the sedan, he saw several young people wearing scarves and plain scholar robes, holding the bridles of their horses and standing respectfully. Beside the sedan.
Zhou Yanru was old and dazzled, and the sky was still very dark at half past four o'clock. He couldn't see the other party's face clearly, so he just thought he was an ordinary messenger sent by Shen Shuren and didn't take it seriously.
When the other party saw him, he immediately held a folding fan, held a letter on the fan bone, and bowed down:
"My little girl, Fang Ziling, has met Mr. Zhou Ge. My father was the former governor of Huguang, and was convicted of Zhang Xianzhong's capture in Changsha. However, there is another hidden story about the whole battle, the details of which have been stated in my brother's letter of confession.
The little girl has long heard that Mr. Ge's reputation for integrity and justice has spread throughout the world. I urge Mr. Ge to keep his mirror up high so that he can continue to live and die, so that the whole family of the little girl feels great virtue."
Zhou Yanru's figure faltered slightly. Hearing this tactful voice, he turned back in surprise and looked carefully. Only then did he notice the other person's appearance. She turned out to be a young woman.
Zhou Yanru recalled it and couldn't help but ask: "Are you Fang Kongzhen's daughter? Then your brother is... Why didn't he appeal in person? Instead, let you, a woman, appear in public? Isn't it against filial piety?"
Fang Ziling responded respectfully: "Exactly, my brother is Fang Yizhi, the magistrate of Wuchang. He originally wanted to resign in person and go to Beijing to redress his father's grievances.
However, Wuchang is an important military town in Huguang. In the autumn of the military affairs, Shen Futai Fang Nanping Zhang Xianzhong, and Yangge Lao urgently recruited troops to move north to attack Li Zicheng. The military supplies in the rear were running out, so my brother had to put national affairs first. I don't dare to use my private life to abolish public service. But I am not greedy for wealth and will never leave.
Although the little girl has little talent and little knowledge, she secretly admires the ancient meaning of Ti Ying saving her father. I also heard that the elder's wisdom is better than that of Zhang Cang, and the benevolence and virtue of today's emperor are no less than those of Chinese. Even though the little girl is clumsy in speech and cannot express what she means, with the elder presiding over, it will be determined Can bring order out of chaos."
Fang Ziling felt a little uncomfortable when she said these words, but that was all she could do.
The Zhang Cang she mentioned was a prime minister in the early Han Dynasty who was also known for his quietness and inaction. When Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty proposed the abolition of corporal punishment due to the Tiying incident, it was Prime Minister Zhang Cang who was responsible for leading the ministers to discuss the matter.
She said that Zhou Yanru was more enlightened than Zhang Cang, and compared Chongzhen to Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty. After wearing such a high hat and speaking so sincerely, Zhou Yanru was a little embarrassed not to help her make the decision.
Zhou Yanru had no choice but to nod, took the letter first, and said to himself: "Fang Kongzhen has given birth to a good daughter. Fang Yizhi is busy helping Shen Shuren with errands. No wonder you can get the invitation from the Shen family." .You should follow first and wait until I read the letter."
Shen Shuren has a deep cooperation with him. He will give his family more than 100,000 taels of loom business in dividends every year, making him a long-term strategic partner. In addition, Shen Shuren is a powerful local figure, so long as he takes the Shen family invitation Come, Zhou Yanru still gives you face to receive him.
Fang Ziling also finished the call, and personally helped Zhou Yanru raise the curtain of the window on one side of the sedan, and hung it on the hook. Then he and the maid got on the saddle and bridle, and followed beside the sedan window to prepare for Zhou Yanru.
Question at any time.
Zhou Yanru sat down in the sedan chair, unwrapped the lacquer seal on Fang Yizhi's letter, went to the window opened by Fang Ziling, and quickly browsed it in the skylight.
The context of Fang Yizhi's letter was very clear. After all, he was a second-ranked Jinshi. His writing style was definitely not bad, and his words were very sincere. Zhou Yanru understood it quickly and asked again:
"I already know the matter. By the way, when did you enter the city?"
Fang Ziling: "I entered the city before closing the city gate last night."
Zhou Yanru: "Then why didn't you come to my house to ask for a meeting last night? It's so urgent now, what if I don't have time to deal with it?"
Fang Ziling said gratefully: "I first arrived in the capital last night. I was not familiar with the place. When I found Mr. Ge's residence, it was already late at night. I was afraid of disturbing Mr. Ge's rest. What's more, the little girl should tell others everything she wants. She is not asking for favoritism. In fact, I dare not visit late at night and damage the reputation of Mr. Ge.
In addition, when the little girl arrived in Beijing last night, she needed to check the situation first to find out whether Yin Xianmin, He Yide and other thieves involved in this injustice were escorted to Beijing. Otherwise, she would rush to see Mr. Ge without even checking the current situation of witnesses. Qing, wouldn’t it be wasting Mr. Pavilion’s time?”
Zhou Yanru was stunned, and then he remembered the witness mentioned in Fang Yizhi's letter, and quickly asked: "So, you have now found out the itinerary of Xianmin Yin and He Yide?"
Fang Ziling responded: "It has been confirmed that Xianmin Yin and He Yide, who were escorted by Shen Futai's troops, arrived in Beijing yesterday. However, because they were originally generals of the imperial court and have not yet filed a case, the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Criminal Affairs are still pushing the envelope. , it has not been determined who will accept it, and it is currently being held in the Ministry of War."
After Zhou Yanru heard this, he became more and more satisfied with this little girl. It seemed that she was very efficient in doing things. She just finished the case and fed it to the Shangguan, and just started eating it.
This kind of clerk can find out everything clearly and then report to the big boss without delaying the boss's rest time at night. Everyone will find it easy to use it.
Zhou Yanru had already keenly noticed that if he had made good use of this matter today, he would be able to beat the people in the Ministry of Punishment. He could at least ask Xu Shiqi, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, for not being strict with his subordinates and shirk the blame.
Important ministers of the DPRK and high-ranking officials in the border areas had an unjust case, and the generals involved in the case were sent to be convicted of thieves. Actually, because their crimes were not clear and they were not notified to file the case, they were first placed in the Ministry of War for self-examination? If the Ministry of Punishment does this, what will happen to all ministries in the future? Aren’t there more and more things about protecting calves?
Thinking of this, Zhou Yanru became more motivated to help Fang Ziling and Fang Kongzhen. After all, he could also take this opportunity to improve the efficiency of other departments.
He then asked Fang Ziling some key questions, including the beginning and end of several battles such as Changsha. Fang Ziling also answered fluently. It was obvious that he had done enough homework with Shen Shuren and Fang Yizhi before setting off.
Zhou Yanru couldn't help but marvel after hearing this. It's not unusual for a girl from the boudoir of a feudal official's family to be well-educated and talented.
However, she can even explain military and geographical matters clearly without looking at a map, which shows that this woman has read a lot and has extensive knowledge.
This is the truth. Not to mention the boudoir ladies of the late Ming Dynasty, there are many new women in the 21st century who can only see nothing without a map and have no geographical knowledge in their minds.
Zhou Yanru silently sorted out his drafts in his mind and had already figured out how to wait for an opportunity to bring up this matter at the court meeting.
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PS: I have to change the map again, there is a bit of a lag, I will merge one chapter into another in the next two days.
I’ll take some time to sort out and flesh out the details first. Considering that I’ve been insisting on 8,000 words a day for almost a week recently, please forgive me. First update @ .