Chief Assistant Han Xu received the news of the victory as soon as possible and immediately called the rest of the cabinet officials over.
"For Your Majesty, this retribution can be said to be a blessing after a long drought."
Han Xu was sitting in the first place, squinting his eyes and saying solemnly, "We have spent so much money and food in Liaodong, but we have received a response. Yuan Chonghuan is better than Hong Chengchou!"
"I……"
"My lords."
Cao Yan was about to speak when he saw Wei Zhongxian walking in dusty. At this time, he had already closed his palace clothes and looked much thinner.
He could have gone directly across the cabinet to see the emperor, but thinking about what had happened before, he decided to meet with the cabinet ministers first.
"Eunuch Wei."
Seeing the person coming, everyone stood up one after another.
"My lords, you are very welcome. Please take a seat."
Wei Zhongxian was also startled for a moment, then he raised his hand and took out the military report from his arms, "This is the military report from Yuan Chonghuan and Wu Sangui. I also hope that Mr. Han will give it to the Supervisor of Ceremonies and have them forward it to the emperor."
"Eunuch Wei, we have received the news a long time ago."
Han Xu took the military report with a smile, then took Wei Zhongxian and sat down beside him, "I was planning to report it to the emperor."
"Our family came at the right time."
Wei Zhongxian was a little surprised. Are these people in the cabinet so easy to talk to?
"Eunuch Wei also made great achievements this time."
Xu Guangqi came to him with a cup of tea and said with a smile, "What a joy, what a congratulation. We are all waiting to eat Eunuch Wei's celebration banquet!"
"My lords, if you have any questions, please speak up."
Wei Zhongxian was so shrewd that he couldn't see that they wanted something, so he took the tea cup and smiled.
"Eunuch Wei, I heard that there is an expert who advises the emperor, but I don't know..."
Han Xu stroked his beard and smiled, the meaning of his words was obvious.
"this……"
Wei Zhongxian finally understood that these people had set their sights on Hu Yunqing.
But for such an expert, the emperor didn't tell anyone, so how dare he tell others in advance?
Furthermore, I don’t know what the emperor’s attitude is.
"Where's the military report! Military report!"
Just as he was hesitating, he suddenly heard a burst of excitement outside, and saw Chongzhen coming in with Wang Chengen.
"Greetings to Your Majesty!"
The people in the cabinet fell to their knees in an instant.
"Okay, okay, everyone, get up."
Chongzhen waved his hand and immediately noticed Wei Zhongxian and said, "How is it? How is the military situation in Liaodong? Where is the military report?"
"Your Majesty, I am so happy, our army has won a great victory!"
Seeing this, Han Xu quickly held the military report in his hands and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
"really!"
Hearing this, Chongzhen was overjoyed and immediately reported to the general to take him over.
"Okay! Okay!"
After a while, the emperor couldn't help but burst out laughing and praised repeatedly, "This Yuan Chonghuan fought well! He deserves to be trusted by me so much! Good!"
Having said this, he collected the general report, and then looked at Wei Zhongxian, "You have also made a great contribution this time! If you hadn't sold the military rations mixed with Croton to the slaves, you wouldn't have won so easily! "
Of course, this all relies on Brother Hu’s clever calculations!
"We all rely on His Majesty to plan the strategy. I don't dare to take credit!"
Wei Zhongxian immediately started to flatter him.
"In this way, your cabinet will draw up a list and discuss how to reward meritorious officials. After the discussion is completed, it will be handed over to me."
Chongzhen waved his hand nonchalantly, then looked at Wang Chengen, "I have something to do, so I'll go and do it first."
And what he said was naturally to thank Hu Yunqing.
For Chongzhen, this battle is too critical.
Ever since Yuan Chonghuan went to Liaodong, he couldn't sleep well or eat well in the past two months.
Now my anxious heart can be considered relieved.
Wang Chengen prepared some food and wine and followed the emperor out of the palace.
At this time, Hu Yunqing was watching the farmers applying fertilizer.
In the past two months, he has looked darker and stronger.
"Brother Xian, you have finally remembered me. My brother thought you had forgotten me!"
Seeing the master and servant approaching, Hu Yunqing quickly waved to them.
"Brother, to tell you the truth, I was thinking of coming to visit you."
Chongzhen signaled Wang Chengen to put the food and wine on the table, and then took out a ten thousand tael of silver notes from his arms, "During this period, my dear brother went to Liaodong and sold the grain and grass mixed with croton! Look, That’s the split.”
"nice."
Looking at the banknote, Hu Yunqing became more energetic. He sat up straight and took it, "No wonder I can't see you anymore. That's fine. You still have some conscience."
"Brother, to tell you the truth, I also made a great contribution this time."
Chongzhen watched Wang Chengen put the food and wine on the table, then picked up the jug and poured Hu Yunqing a glass. He said with a smile, "The Jiannu people ate croton and immediately lost their combat effectiveness. Yuan Chonghuan took advantage of this opportunity to win a big victory! In this way, Come on, you and I can be regarded as meritorious."
"Don't be too happy too soon."
Unexpectedly, Hu Yunqing rubbed his hands, grabbed a piece of braised pork and stuffed it into his mouth, "According to Chongzhen's temperament, I can't reward you with much! You are not an official, it would be nice to have a piece of money in your hand."
"..."
These words immediately silenced Chongzhen!
Am I so picky?
"Ahem, cough, cough, I think this is a great achievement, and your majesty will give you some reward."
He rubbed his hands, picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
Because I haven't drank for a long time, my whole face turned red after one sip.
"Hey, you don't drink alcohol and only eat vegetarian food?"
Hu Yunqing was also stunned for a moment and couldn't help but start teasing.
"I've made money, and the country has won another war, and I feel happy."
Chongzhen picked up a piece of meat with trembling hands. It was so fragrant! This is delicious!
"Don't be too happy either."
Unexpectedly, Hu Yunqing's face darkened after taking a mouthful of food, obviously worried.
"Brother Hu, why is this?"
Chongzhen immediately noticed something was wrong and looked at the elder brother with some confusion.
"I think there will be a severe drought next year and the slave builders will go south again. It is very likely that this land will be destroyed."
Hu Yunqing looked at the corn seedlings all over the ground, couldn't help but sigh, poured a glass of wine and said, "I was wondering if there was a way to preserve the ground."
"Wha...what? Are the slave builders going south again?"
Wang Chengen looked at Hu Yunqing in disbelief, and couldn't help but said, "That shouldn't be the case. They were defeated this time! They lost their troops and generals. How can they still go south in the coming spring?"
"This is where Huang Taiji is so powerful!"
Hu Yunqing looked at the wine in the glass and said with a solemn expression, "This guy is a talent! Don't underestimate him. There will be big trouble next year and Beijing will be trapped!"
