When Zhu Houzhao heard that Chen Xi had made a memorial, a pair of small eyes immediately widened and couldn't wait to ask, "Why did Secretary Chen make a comment?"

Zhang Yuan hesitated for a moment and quickly explained: "Your Majesty, it's not that Lord Shen has something to say, but that there is a memorial about Lord Shen."

Zhu Houzhao was immediately depressed and her body was defecated, and she said, "Why, someone wants to impeach? Are those people in the court willing to stop?"

"Your Majesty, it's not someone who participated in the interview with Lord Shen."

Zhang Yuan tried to soften his tone and speak without being impatient. "A minister in the court suggested that the pirates in the Central Plains and coastal areas have not yet subsided. I heard that there were rebels in Huguang and Bashu. After a while,... Lord Shen had to take action to calm down."

Zhu Houzhao narrowed her eyes and looked at Zhang Yuan: "These people deliberately made excuses to transfer Mr. Chen out of the capital, so that they can rest assured, right?"

When Zhang Yuan heard this, he understood how much the emperor protected Chen Xi and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, they did report this way, and I can only report it truthfully."

Zhu Houzhao frowned and thought, and after a while, he asked, "You said, there were rebels in Huguang and Bashu? Why have I never heard of it before?"

“Things happened at the end of the year.”

Zhang Yuan explained, "As soon as the place was reported to the capital, the old slave immediately came to report to His Majesty when he learned about it... But didn't you have time to tell His Majesty in the morning?"

Zhu Houzhao said, "You came to me in a hurry in the morning, that's it? This is not a trivial matter... Why did I become the emperor and make people angry? First, the barbarians in the north frequently attacked the border, and then the bandits in the Central Plains followed and cause trouble. Now even the Japanese pirates at the sea and the bandits in the southwest are joking... Damn, I'm so easy to bully?"

This was more of a complaint, and Zhang Yuan didn't dare to follow up... while Xiao Guozi stood aside consciously, without saying a word.

Zhu Houzhao sighed and said, "But it's okay, the court is generally stable. I heard that the Central Plains' rebellion has made good progress... By the way, why is the rebellion in the southwest not the Ministry of War submitted a memorial?"

Zhang Yuan said: "Your Majesty, it was the local government's memorial, and he went to the Tongzheng Department, but he had not passed the Ministry of War... or Lord Shen didn't know this emergency... How big is the chaos in this place? Only by seeing the memorial can you know it."

"Too."

Zhu Houzhao nodded relievedly and said, "Now, those civil and military officials in the court who are afraid of trouble, as long as they hear that there is a rebellion in the local area, they want Mr. Chen to lead his troops to fight. They can hide in the capital and rest assured... These people are used to being pampered and cannot distinguish right from wrong, and can only follow the crowd... Okay, hurry up and notify the Ministry of War of War, and ask Mr. Chen to come up with a countermeasure as soon as possible. I will ask him to discuss it in the future."

Zhang Yuan asked, "Your Majesty, how should we decide on the matter of Lord Shen leading his troops to fight?"

Zhu Houzhao said annoyedly: "Is there any need to ask? I don't agree to Mr. Chen to lead his troops to the expedition... There are so many right and wrong in the capital now, and Mr. Chen is all relying on Mr. Chen to support me. Why do I agree to Mr. Chen's expedition? Isn't it better to stay in the capital and take charge of the overall situation for me?"

Zhang Yuan said tentatively: "Actually, Your Majesty, you... can lead the army to personally."

Zhu Houzhao curled his lips and said, "It's easy to say that it involves too many things. The war last year has left the treasury empty. It's best to do things smoothly in the past two years... I have promised Mr. Chen that he will focus on rest and recuperation in the future, so if there is any war, handle it in a low-key manner. By the way, do you have something to do? If it's okay, you can get out!"

Zhang Yuan was stunned for a moment, and then realized that the emperor had issued an order to expel guests, so he could only salute him: "That old slave has surrendered."

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...

Zhang Yuan left Zhu Houzhao's bedroom and felt a little uncomfortable. He also came out with him with a little absent-minded little knit.

"...Little Twist, do you think Your Majesty is a little different from usual recently? For example, he looks careless about everything?"

Zhang Yuan suddenly asked.

Xiao Tiaozi said, "Eunuch Zhang is thinking a lot."

Zhang Yuan said: "If you ask, just answer directly... Do you know that we have a common enemy now, the one with the surname Jiang."

Xiao Zhuozi looked dissatisfied: "Who is Eunuch Zhang going to deal with? Don't take our family to our family. No one is wronged or revenge. Eunuch Zhang is going to rush to the Ministry of War to inform us now, right? We won't disturb you, after all, there is still something to do."

After saying that, Xiao Twisted Head didn't go back to the West Garden of Leopard Room.

Zhang Yuan looked at Xiao Tuozi's back and was furious, but could only suppress her desperately, thinking to himself: "Xiao Tuozi's attitude has been a little difficult to figure out recently. He knows His Majesty's temperament very well in front of His Majesty. If he can join me, it will be of great use... However, this kid has won over Zang Xian's dog and is still connected with Zhang Yong, so he will not be able to do his wish."

Thinking of this, Zhang Yuan gave up the idea of ​​recruiting Xiao Tiaozi and hurried out to the leopard room.

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...

Xiao Guozi went to see Concubine Li.

When the meeting was over, Xiao Guozi said about the fact that Zhu Houzhao favored the new beauty. Concubine Li looked calm and said, "How strange is it to be the woman sent by the palace to be favored by His Majesty? It's just a few days. After a long time, Your Majesty will get tired of... If I don't have some means, how can I maintain favor in front of Your Majesty?"

Xiao Tiaozi said, "Empress, if you give a woman to Your Majesty, it may affect your vital interests."

Li Fei said: "About how I do things, you don't need to mention it. Xiao Twist, tell me what you said before when Zhang Yuan faced the saint. I care more about this now..."

Xiao Guozi could only roughly tell Zhang Yuan's story about the saint's story, and finally asked: "Empress, Zhang Yuan tried to win over his servants when he left the leopard room, but how could the servants make him do what he wanted? He was also blinded by the lard, and it was simply a delusion to make our family surrender to him!"

Concubine Li smiled faintly: "What's so strange about him trying to win you over? Your Majesty is the most favored eunuch. If he wants to meet the saint, he can't avoid you at all, so he can only find a way to win over you. However, even Liu Jin didn't understand how to maintain his relationship with the eunuchs in the palace. Could it be that when you arrive at Zhang Yuan, you will have a big change? I'll let it go!"

Xiao Taozi thought to himself: "Concubine Li is right. Even if Liu Jin is calling for the wind and rain in the morning, he is a mess in managing the relationship with the eunuchs in the inner palace, otherwise he would not have fallen."

Li Fei said: "If you don't care about it, just... Zhang Yuan is smart and knows who deserves to be gathered and who are his enemies. Don't think he is recruiting you sincerely, but more of it is to use it..."

"What the Empress reminds you."

Xiaotie made a scrubbing statement.

Concubine Li said again: "But you still have to be careful that Shen Zhihou has been very close to him... In the past few days, I always feel that Shen Zhihou is acting too low-key, and maybe he is planning some conspiracy."

Xiao Guozi asked in surprise: "Empress, did Lord Shen just concluded the case of the two uncles on New Year's Eve? Now he is interviewing the officials with great fanfare. He... isn't he so low-key?"

Concubine Li looked cold: "Do you think Shen Zhihou is just a mediocre person? To deal with the two uncles, it is just a piece of cake for him. Anyone can do it casually. After all, with His Majesty's support, it doesn't take much effort at all. But if he secretly planned something big, he might not be able to deal with it if he started it."

Xiao Taozi shivered when he heard this, as if he had thought of something.

Concubine Li smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, he will not rebel. Even if he really rebels, it will not affect you!"

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...

That night, Yang Tinghe, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, visited Xie's Mansion.

This time, Yang Tinghe came to talk to Xie Qian about the transfer of Chen Xi from the capital. Now, most of the contacts with the censors in the court are completed by Yang Tinghe.

Yang Tinghe said: "I heard that the chief eunuch Zhang went to the Leopard Room to face the saint today. He probably mentioned the advice of the officials to His Majesty, but it has not been implemented so far. He also learned that Eunuch Zhang later went to the Ministry of Personnel. Could it be that he deliberately revealed the news and Zhihou, which made Zhihou be wary?"

Xie Qian shook his head and said, "Your Majesty can't easily make it thick and leave the capital unless it's burning..."

Yang Tinghe showed a disappointed look and said, "Now the rebellion in the south is basically a problem of scabies and leprosy, and the situation is not serious. If you want to transfer Shen Zhihou out of Beijing, it will be very difficult... Is it just that things will keep hanging?"

Xie Qian looked at Yang Tinghe and asked, "Why, are you disappointed? Don't be discouraged. I am old and in a state of strength, and I am not going to be able to prevent the heavy chaotic task in the future. I am afraid that the important task of preventing you from doing anything wrong will fall on your shoulders."

"Gei Master Xie?"

Yang Tinghe suddenly felt at a loss.

Xie Qian said directly: "I won't hide it from you. Although your position in the cabinet is not directly behind me, I will find a way to take over as the chief minister, but don't tell others."

Yang Tinghe was very shocked.

Although he had thought about taking over Xie Qian's job, it was always just a beautiful wish. After all, Liang Chu was in front, and Liang Chu was considered "young and strong" in the court, so it was difficult to give him up his position in a short time.

Xie Qian said again: "I don't know how to talk about some things, but now it seems that only you can really guard against that boy doing things randomly, and others are more likely to follow the crowd... The boy is too young, conceited and self-willed, and it's hard to say what will happen in the future, especially when His Majesty is still doing something wrong, for fear that he will become lazy and even have the idea of ​​being unjust."

Yang Tinghe shook his head: "Zhihou shouldn't be like this!"

Xie Qian sighed helplessly: "I naturally hope that he can keep his true heart, but if no one in the court competes with him, who can guarantee that he will not be in trouble? Since ancient times, powerful ministers have gone from suppressing dissidents to being scruples, to abusing power, and taking advantage of power. There are countless similar things in history books, so we must be more careful."

This time, Yang Tinghe did not refute because he and Xie Qian were basically the same as each other because of many ideas.

Xie Qian said: "Conzhihou was very close to the people in the Silijian, and I saw bad signs. This is a sign of collusion between internal and external forces, controlling the rules of speech and government affairs... Eunuch Zhang always exudes evil spirits when he returns to the court, saying that it is His Majesty's strong advocacy, but if Shen Zhihou did not add fuel to the fire, it is probably Eunuch Zhang that would not have come back so easily."

Yang Tinghe frowned and asked, "Gei Master Xie is afraid that the two of them will harm the country and the people?"

Xie Qian glanced at Yang Tinghe and said, "The problem is not that serious. I have not yet figured out the boy's style of conduct. He is obviously a teenager, but he is in a mature state. I am afraid that the most cunning person in the court is the one who is in this guild. Zhang Yuan is not capable of taking on major responsibilities. Fortunately, Zhihou did not enter the cabinet, otherwise... the cabinet and the tutors are connected together, and the court will completely control him."

Yang Tinghe thought about it and had no clue.

Xie Qian once again reminded: "It's better to keep an eye on them more, know what they are doing, and they have a clear idea in their hearts. Especially that boy must monitor all aspects. If he continues to do anything wrong, he will mobilize all officials in the court to impeach him and make his reputation damaged... After all, he is a civil servant, not a eunuch party, but he still cares about his reputation behind him!"

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...

Chen Xi has been very busy after the New Year.

On the fourth day of the lunar month, he was in charge of work in the morning and afternoon of the Ministry of Personnel. After the interviews were over, he walked to the Ministry of War again at sunset, mainly involving the errands that the emperor had told the emperor the night before.

Originally, there would be no one in the Ministry of War today, but because of the emperor's imperial decree, Lu Wan, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of War, had to come to the Ministry of War to serve. When Shen Xi arrived, he had already written the strategy of quelling the rebellion. After Chen Xi signed, he could submit it in the name of the Ministry of War.

Lu Wan was very responsible. After Chen Xi arrived at the Ministry of War, he immediately sent the freshly released memorial to Shen Xi for review.

Chen Xi had read in detail, and Lu Wan explained it, including where to mobilize people and horses to quell the rebellion, how to replenish the food and grass, etc., and explained in detail in detail.

In this way, when Chen Xi is facing the holy, he can guide the country according to the content of the memorial without making mistakes.

Finally, Lu Wan said modestly: "...These are some simple opinions. If Shangshu Chen thinks it is inappropriate, it's better not to use it."

Perhaps Lu Wan guessed that Chen Xi was familiar with military affairs and might not adopt his strategy, he was just fulfilling his responsibilities.

Chen Xi nodded: "It's very perfect, you can submit it directly to Your Majesty."

Lu Wan was a little surprised when he heard this. He didn't expect that Chen Xi was so easy to talk to. He agreed with his strategy, and seemed to have no plans to continue to add.

Chen Xidao: "In fact, what Your Majesty needs now is not the Ministry of War's strategy to quell the chaos, but the Ministry of War has a clear understanding of the local situation... This time, the local government reported the rebellion in the southwest, not the Ministry of War. If the Ministry of War has not submitted a memorial on the chaos for a long time, His Majesty will feel that the Ministry of War has not fulfilled its responsibilities."

Lu Wan shook his head and smiled bitterly: "If it weren't for Shangshu Chen in the Ministry of War, I'm afraid His Majesty wouldn't have taken it so seriously."

Chen Xi shook his head: "You can't say that. Your Majesty is martial, so he will pay more attention to military and political affairs. It doesn't matter who is in this position, and he cannot hold multiple positions. He may have to retire from the Minister of War soon. At that time, you, Mr. Lu, will take over."

"this……"

Lu Wan was very surprised by Chen Xi's words and did not expect Chen Xi to talk about the topic of letting him take over.
To be continued...