When I realized that Chen Xi was not coming to seek revenge, but was finding room for him to keep his face, Zhu Houzhao's expression became much more relaxed.

Zhu Houzhao's attitude towards Chen Xi was a little impatient and even competitive. After all, he was guilty of doing something wrong. As the emperor, he did not want to admit his mistakes, so he could only treat Chen Xi with a refusal to cooperate.

Now that he knew that Chen Xi was actually dedicated to protecting him and even looking for various reasons for traveling, he suddenly remembered that he and Chen Xi had always been on the same front. They had insisted on the national policy of pacifying the grassland for two years and won the victory in the war against the Tatars. In an instant, the confidence came back.

Zhu Houzhao asked enthusiastically: "So Mr. Chen believes that now, how should we take measures to safeguard the people?"

Chen Xi said seriously: "Now Your Majesty should not continue to inspect the local area in a consolation manner. Instead, he should show up publicly to comfort and provide relief to the victims, and dispatch large troops to quell local rebellions. At the same time, Your Majesty can issue an order to reduce local taxes, modify the previous harsh horse administration, and allow the people to return to their homes."

"Um."

Zhu Houzhao nodded and then asked, "I think the tax reduction and exemption of Mr., I think it makes sense, but is it not appropriate to modify the horse government? Who will raise horses for the Ming Dynasty in the future?"

Chen Xi shook his head and said, "Just revision is not abolished... People not only need to ensure that the horses are strong, but also to complete the task of raising horses for one year and one horse. Otherwise, they will not be exempted from food and labor, but will have to compensate them. Therefore, the business of being abolished because of horses is very common, causing the 'civilians and horses to be exhausted. One horse is at home, feeding them day and night, and they will not be allowed to run around and have to wear food and clothing'. Therefore, it is best for the court to allocate money and grain to help local horses raise. Now that the battle in the northwest has ended, the Tatars will be unable to invade the territory in the next few years or even decades, and threaten the territory of the Ming Dynasty. If this is the case, he has to use harsh horse politics to influence local people's living and working in peace, how can your Majesty bear it?"

Zhu Houzhao said relievedly: "That's right. The Tatars were crippled. The war in the north was basically over. I still raised so many horses. What should I do if the people suffer so much? In the future, military expenses can even be appropriately sacked, and the reduced military expenses will be put into the people's livelihood. Only in this way can the people feel the mercy of the court."

"As long as the people have enough food and clothing, they will naturally not rebel."

Chen Xi nodded, as if he agreed to this statement, which made Zhu Houzhao's confidence multiply.

Zhu Houzhao asked again: "What do you think about my public appearance? I haven't thought about it, for example, how to win the support of the people?"

When he was speaking, Zhu Houzhao had frequently looked at Chen Xi, with a bit of enthusiasm in his eyes... He always felt that he had done something wrong and could not be justified. Now he can finally ask for advice without feeling embarrassed. Everything is that Chen Xi has regained his face for him.

Chen Xidao: "Your Majesty's public appearance is not only to win the praise of the people, but to let the court and the public feel Your Majesty's determination to govern the country with benevolence and righteousness. Otherwise, Your Majesty's purpose of going out to patrol the local area will not be achieved. Only when the people know Your Majesty's intentions and understand that the court will use iron fist to deal with the chaotic army and sanitize the local area, they will have the confidence to return to their homes. Of course, it is not enough to just reduce taxes. Your Majesty can also allocate unused military rations from the northwest and other places to the local area to provide relief to the people with food shortages, and give them the kindness and power."

No matter what Chen Xi said before, Zhu Houzhao would have a feeling of resistance. Now, even if Chen Xi occasionally gave a few words of a lesson, he felt very pleasant to hear.

Chen Xi did not blame him for traveling with anger, and even said this as his benevolent politics, which made Zhu Houzhao feel very long-faced.

Zhu Houzhao nodded happily: "The Ming Dynasty is still inseparable from the governance of a wise minister like Mr. Chen... Although I have thought about many things before, I cannot sort them out so systematically. After listening to Mr. Chen's analysis, I feel relieved, so I arranged Mr. Chen as the imperial envoy to assist me in maintaining local stability... I wonder what Mr. Chen wants to do?"

Chen Xi bowed and said, "Your Majesty can decide by yourself, and you don't need to discuss with me at all... Complete the errands entrusted by you is a responsibility that must be fulfilled by a minister, not to mention that this is a great thing that benefits the country and the people."

"Okay, that's the decision."

Zhu Houzhao said excitedly, "I have entrusted Mr. Chen to how to safeguard the people. I am temporarily staying in Lingqiu. This private visit also made me realize that in the future, we must understand the people's conditions and the sufferings of the people, so that we can be a qualified emperor, instead of keeping the high ground in the temple and not asking about the affairs of the world, and keeping our eyes closed and listening!"

Chen Xi bowed and did not refute Zhu Houzhao. He knew very well that Zhu Houzhao's trip this time actually had something to do with him. If there was no conflict between the monarch and his ministers, he forced Zhu Houzhao to return to Beijing, Zhu Houzhao would not have left without saying goodbye soon after leaving Zhangjiakou Fort. Now he has been reunited after a long time, and he cannot persuade him by talking in a straightforward way. Even if he knows that Zhu Houzhao has changed his mind and is willing to return to Beijing with him, he should try his best to coax the other party. After all, this young man is still a stubborn young man in adolescence.

It is due to the mind and nature!

Even if the emperor can be persuaded to return this time, it may not work next time, because Zhu Houzhao will gradually become full of wings. Now that Jiang Bin has appeared, I don’t know how many slander ministers will rely on him in the future. It is impossible to guide him back to the right path by just confronting the emperor.

Only by first catering to the emperor's psychology and making him realize that peace and stability is also a very fulfilling thing, can he lead it into the right path.

At this point, Chen Xi is also considered to be very thoughtful.

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Chen Xi and Zhu Houzhao also talked about some things about managing disasters and quelling rebellions.

Zhu Houzhao was not concerned about this before, but now Shen Xi has designated him as a place to inspect people's livelihood and understand the disaster. It seems that suddenly Zhu Houzhao's spiritual realm was sublimated, and even he himself believed it.

Who said I went out to travel around?

If you go out for a trip, you will be so coincidental to visiting the area where there are disasters and frequent harassment by rebels?

I clearly went out to visit privately, and now I have realized the sufferings of the people. With the strong cooperation of Minister Chen of the Ministry of War, the people can be freed from suffering. If my merits are fulfilled, I can return to Beijing. The people will be grateful and shout long live, and other things can be handled after returning to the capital.

Zhu Houzhao was in a very good mood. After a brief conversation with Chen Xi, she handed over everything to Chen Xi for handling.

When Chen Xi left, only Xiao Tiaozi was left beside Zhu Houzhao. At this time, Xiao Tiaozi's admiration for Chen Xi was so strong that he was overwhelmed.

"It's still Lord Shen's awesome. The persuasion that was difficult to accomplish was accomplished by his words. Moreover, Lord Shen did not take the initiative to persuade His Majesty to return to the capital from beginning to end, but it was obvious that His Majesty could not stay in the place anymore and was willing to return to the capital as soon as possible."

"Now the matter of Your Majesty's disappearance can finally come to an end, because it will be announced here soon, and Your Majesty's private travel has also been classified as visiting the people's feelings."

After all, Xiao Tuozi is a witness. After hearing Chen Xi's words, he felt that his spirit was also baptized and sublimated.

Then Jiang Bin came in. At this time, he didn't know what Emperor Zhengde and Shen Xi had communicated with him in the room. He asked restrainedly: "Your Majesty, Lord Shen has left. Have you sent someone to follow him?"

Zhu Houzhao asked back when she heard this, "What are you doing with Mr. Chen? He is going to do serious business, and you can complete your own errands. Your main task at the moment is to protect my comprehensiveness. In a few days, after dealing with the matter here, I will return to the capital." After saying that, a happy smile appeared on his face.

Jiang Bin was very puzzled, what was going on? Could Lord Shen be a god? Why can His Majesty be so happy?

Jiang Bin asked again: "Your Majesty, what you said before..."

While talking, Jiang Bin was still looking at the servant's clothes that Zhu Houzhao was wearing. The roughly means... You chose to escape secretly, but were stopped by someone. Why are you suddenly not going to continue playing and going back to the capital? Which order should you listen to?

Zhu Houzhao looked at him and said happily: "I was going out for a short while to check the sufferings of the people and check the people's conditions. Who knew that there were no pedestrians on the streets after dark, so I came back."

Jiang Bin was stunned and thought to himself: "Your Majesty is Your Majesty. Not only does he lie, he will not change his expression, but he will also smile from beginning to end. If you don't know the details, you will really think what you said is true."

Jiang Bin did not dare to express his doubts in his heart and saluted respectfully: "The villain should accept the order, so let's arrange the guards and strengthen the protection of His Majesty."

Zhu Houzhao nodded with satisfaction again, turned around and said to Xiao Tiaozi standing beside him, "Little Tiaozi, look, this is Jiang Bin, how can he do it! You should know me before. This time I came out to check the people's conditions. Thanks to Jiang Bin's protection, I went through many difficulties and obstacles in the middle. Guards of Jiang protected me well and made great contributions... You write it down for me, and I will reward him well after I go back."

Xiao Tiaozi looked at Jiang Bin and felt very upset. It was not that Jiang Bin used him as a springboard to finally curry favor with the emperor, but that he was resentful when he was in Weizhou because Jiang Bin slandered him and Zhang Yong were beaten. However, now the king praised Jiang Bin very much, so he dared not say anything, so he could only bow his head to the order.

Jiang Bin was very excited.

Now that Emperor Zhengde has said in front of his confidant that he would reward him, it must not be a perfunctory word, but that it is true.

As for Xiao Tiaozi, Jiang Bin knew from his previous experience in Zhangjiakou Castle that this man was afraid of everyone and was afraid that others would disregard the emperor's favor, so he never took the initiative to introduce someone to Zhu Houzhao.

Therefore, Jiang Bin does not intend to re-attach the small twist.

Thinking that even a big eunuch like Xiao Tiaozi dared to glare at him because of the king's trust, he couldn't help but feel proud.

Zhu Houzhao said again: "It's getting late, you guys go out. I still have something to do... By the way, Jiang Bin, I sent two pots of Xinghua Village wine sent by the magistrate of Lingqiu County to the room. Although I came out to understand the people's sentiments, I was the magistrate of the Nine Five. I can't live a hard life too hard. There is no need to call the opera troupe. It's too eye-catching. As for beauty... well, you know."

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Jiang Bin knew exactly that Zhu Houzhao was referring to women.

With fine wine, how can we not be accompanied by beauty?

However, Jiang Bin could not say it, especially when Xiao Tiaozi was next to him. He was not sure how his father-in-law, who had been with the emperor, had been with him since childhood, and did not dare to reveal the slightest part of what Zhu Houzhao ordered.

After coming out, Jiang Bin immediately arranged personnel to meet the needs of Emperor Zhengde. After he finished his work, he returned to the hall in front and found that Xiao Tiaozi had not left.

"Duang Daddy, are you not going back to the post today?" Jiang Bin asked strangely.

Xiao Guozi looked at Jiang Bin and asked, "Sir Jiang, there is something we still don't understand. I want to come and verify it with you."

When Jiang Bin heard this, he knew that the little knitted person was not good, so he immediately pretended to be respectful and asked, "Please give me a notice to you. The young man must know everything and say everything."

Xiao Taozi's eyes were burning: "Mr. Jiang, our family wants to ask you why our family and Eunuch Zhang had just met you when they were in Weizhou. When they turned around, they were immediately beaten by His Majesty and were beaten by a military stick. Then they followed you secretly left the city and went south... Did you say anything to His Majesty at that time?"

When Jiang Bin heard this, he immediately knew that Xiao Taozi was indeed coming to seek punishment, but he was very smart and immediately showed a fear and fearful attitude: "Brother-in-law, don't you think it's a villain talking nonsense in front of His Majesty, right? The villain just told Your Majesty what you and Eunuch Zhang ordered. Your Majesty was very angry at that time, and the little one didn't know how to persuade him... You are not unaware of Your Majesty's temper. What else can you do if you want to keep the head on your neck?

When Jiang Bin spoke, he secretly observed Xiao Tiaozi's expression. When he found that Xiao Tiaozi's anger had not subsided, he felt relieved.

Jiang Bin's mind is obviously much smarter than Xiao Tuozi, and his control over people's hearts is even more accessible. When he realized that Xiao Tuozi asked him about these things, he actually wanted to find an opportunity to show closeness, let him find reasons to refute, and then get close to each other.

Xiao Twisted Zi with a stern face: "I hope Lord Jiang is not deceiving."

Jiang Bin said bitterly: "Brother-in-law, you really misunderstood the villain. Now, the villain just came to work in front of His Majesty and was just an ordinary guard. His Majesty didn't say a few words to the villain. How dare the villain take the blame for the world? First, he instigated His Majesty to beat him up a noble man like you, and later he made his Majesty go on a trip? Eunuch Ning served His Majesty for a long time. He should know His Majesty's character. Will the villain say these are useful?"

Perhaps what Jiang Bin said makes some sense, or perhaps Xiao Guozi had already thought about finding a way out, and after hearing this, he couldn't help but nod, as if he agreed with Jiang Bin's statement.

Jiang Bin leaned forward and said, "With this lesson, the villain will do his best to inform his father-in-law of everything in the future. I hope he will support him more."

Xiao Zhuozi was finally satisfied when she heard this. This was exactly what he wanted to hear. In his opinion, the most important thing was to gather talented people like Jiang Bin who could do things. Regardless of whether he could replace Qian Ning in the future, at least this was the most favored "foreign minister" around the current emperor. Originally, Qian Ning was not under Xiao Zhuozi's control, and now he obviously tended to fall out of favor. Xiao Zhuozi certainly wanted to seize the opportunity to win over Jiang Bin, the "newcomer" to his own account.

"Um."

Xiao Guozi finally nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile, "If Lord Jiang can do things, our family will naturally look at each other."

At this time, Xiao Guozi didn't realize that Jiang Bin was completely different from Qian Ning, Zhang Yong and others. Jiang Bin did not want to surrender to any force, but just wanted to be his own faction.

After Jiang Bin came to the emperor to do things, he thought about how to get the emperor's favor, and did not say who he wanted to cooperate with or who he was loyal to. Jiang Bin's rebelliousness made him unable to be willing to surrender.

But Xiao Zhuozi didn't know Jiang Bin and mistakenly thought that he could win over Jiang Bin who had just emerged.

"Duan Shuo, do you have any other instructions?"

Jiang Bin asked with a compliment.

Xiao Taozi couldn't help but think that Chen Xi was going back to see Zhang Yong, Qian Ning and others, and immediately became panicked. He had to rush back to participate as soon as possible to avoid missing anything.

Immediately waved my hand, Xiao Tiaozi left without even saying goodbye.

"This is a tough father-in-law, but he has a very big temper!"

Jiang Bin looked at Xiao Tiaozi's back and felt a little angry.

Jiang Bin is different from Qian Ning. Qian Ning comes from the eunuch system, so he will have a sense of inner awe of the powerful eunuchs. If any father-in-law becomes powerful, Qian Ning will bow down and surrender. However, Jiang Bin is a hereditary military family and is born with a contempt for eunuchs. Even if he knows that these eunuchs are powerful and have some despicable means of torture, he will not be afraid, and he will not be willing to accomplice the tiger.

"Sir Jiang, what's the next step?" After sending Xiao Guozi away, Jiang Bin came to ask for instructions from a person brought by Weizhou Wei.

Jiang Bin glanced at the man coldly and asked, "What should we do? Do we have any choice in front of His Majesty and so many big names?"

"I won't leave? Didn't you say that Your Majesty wants to continue traveling?" asked in confusion.

Jiang Bin sneered: "After seeing Lord Shen, His Majesty decided not to leave for the time being, and the next step was to go to the capital."

As he spoke, Jiang Bin was a little angry, obviously thinking that Chen Xi had ruined his good deeds. He had the opportunity to get more resources, but the premise was to continue to accompany the emperor on a trip. Only after spending a long time with Zhu Houzhao and forming a dependent mentality between them can his room for progress be increased.

But after hearing this, my followers were very excited: "That's good, that's good! I can finally go to the capital to enjoy my happiness. My brother has finally made it through, and I will shine on my ancestors!"

Jiang Bin was stunned at first, then shook his head contemptuously: "I have no prospects, no awareness of doing big things, how can I enjoy it in the future?"

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Xiao Taozi was a little late when he returned to the inn. Chen Xi was sitting with Zhang Yong, Hu Lian, Qian Ning and others to discuss the matter, but he didn't know how much he had already discussed.

Xiao Taozi didn't know if Chen Xi had introduced the trends of the previous few days, so he was very curious about it.

"Duang Dao, why are you back now? Could it be that Your Majesty left you there and said something?" Zhang Yong looked at the little Tiaozi who found a seat to sit down, with a bit of sarcastic tone.

Xiao Zhuozi replied, "Eunuch Zhang, our family will just wait in front of His Majesty for a while, so it's not a problem for anyone?"
To be continued...