In fact, other things happened in the capital. For example, several clan members who caused trouble in Prince Han's palace were arrested. After being arrested, these weaklings talked about everything without even being tortured. There was a feeling that they wanted to make things worse.
In this way, Yan Song became passive.
Because it was Yan Song who helped them get through to the household department through his own connections.
This kind of thing would have caused an uproar, but now that there is a mutiny in Jizhou, no one seems to care about it.
According to Zhu Houzhao's plan, he would demote Yan Song to Guizhou as soon as winter was over. Now the courtiers' attention is not on this, which is good. You can also appoint a larger official.
After a year has passed, the facts have been established, and it has been dealt with anyway. Then there will not be so many people making irresponsible remarks.
Yan Song also knew what his situation would be like in the next few years. Although he was a little sad, he had no choice but to accept it.
Before leaving, he also reported the results of his discussions with You Sanchun, which was regarded as his "last post" in this position.
Zhu Houzhao summoned him anyway.
Yan Song kowtowed and said: "There has been a sudden disaster in the border town. I wish to stay in the capital and do my best for Your Majesty."
"With regard to Huiyanji, you have tried your best, and the court will have another source of income in the future. If we really fight a war, we will finally have more confidence."
"Your Majesty has a far-sighted vision and plans the overall situation, and the affairs in the border town will be settled."
He is leaving, and even if he really doesn't leave in the next few days, because there are many things to do next, it is unlikely that he will be announced again.
Zhu Houzhao thought this in his heart, and then waved to him, and Yan Song pointed at himself, "Your Majesty?"
"Come here and sit on the stairs below."
After sitting down, the emperor patted Yan Song on the shoulder and said, "Wei Zhong."
"Your Majesty, I'm here." Yan Song half-turned around and held his hands.
"I have no other thoughts. I just want a prosperous age. You should first understand the specific situation about the southwest. What you get on paper will always be shallow. Sometimes the memorials may not be clear."
"Yes, Weichen understands."
"We, the monarchs and ministers, are not in vain. Any means of winning over people's hearts are skills, not Tao. I want to use Tao to employ people and govern the country." Zhu Houzhao stood up and pointed at him and said, "Tao is also simple. I've done it. The important thing on my mind is not only for myself, but also for the sake of the Ming Dynasty. I must remember your merits!"
Yan Song grumbled and knelt down again, "Your Majesty, I have no other thoughts. As a minister, I just want to serve the monarch. I was originally a commoner and a poor man, but your Majesty knew and met me and became what I am today. Your Majesty is a wise king through the ages, and I am loyal to your Majesty. I am willing to do so!" "
"Ha ha."
Sometimes, traitorous ministers are also very useful.
"Youzhi, youzhi."
"My slave is here."
"Think about it and reward him with something."
"ah?"
Zhu Houzhao clicked his tongue and said, "I was demoted to Guizhou, it's so far away. Besides, I don't have many caring people in the court, so I'll reward you!"
"That……"
You Zhi is very strange, what kind of reward is the emperor? Tell me, what are you doing with me? So I opened my hands wide and stared blankly for several seconds.
"Useless thing!" Zhu Houzhao scolded him, "Wei Zhong, you go down and look for You's address. You can say it yourself. If I, the emperor, are not present, then feel free to speak boldly. Whatever you want, I will give it to you."
The reason why he dares to say this is because a super smart person like Yan Song knows how to measure things.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"
In fact, it was difficult to figure out what the emperor meant. Anyway, You Zhi was a little confused.
But after going down, when the two of them sat together, Yan Song was able to explain clearly. He laughed along with him and said: "Father, although Your Majesty said that, how can I, as a minister, dare to ask for rewards from Your Majesty?"
"Brother Yan, don't blame me. We didn't understand the situation at that time or His Majesty's holy will."
"This is not my fault, father-in-law. This is also the first time for father-in-law."
You Zhi paused briefly, then nodded, "Ah, yes."
Yan Song smiled calmly, "Since ancient times, power has been in the hands of the superiors. The wise king who rewards favors and punishes sins has never left others alone, but your majesty lets my father-in-law think about it. This is unusual."
"That makes sense."
"Because your Majesty knows that things in the southwest are difficult to handle. No matter how talented Yan Song is, he is not as good as my father-in-law, as the Chief of Ceremonies, or as good as the Emperor. But the emperor always found it inconvenient to show up every time, so he asked Yan Song to receive the reward from you, the Chief of Ceremonies. , after taking it, brother, I will be my father-in-law’s, so your father-in-law can’t ignore me, nor can I ignore Southwest.”
You Zhi straightened his back, this, is this what the emperor meant?
But this explanation is not completely unreasonable. The emperor has indeed never done this before.
"Your Majesty is devoted to state affairs, and he must be doing this for the sake of state affairs. Brother Yan, don't worry, you are His Majesty's ministers, and our family is His Majesty's slaves. Our hearts are always going to the same place. There is no such thing. Brother Yan’s business is also my business.”
Yan Song stood up and said with a straight face, "My lord, you are so righteous!"
After saying this, he left the Supervisor of Ceremonies, but his expression changed as soon as he left.
He didn't care what the emperor had in mind, he just explained things in a direction that would help him get things done.
Maybe the emperor is just tired.
After all, I heard that I hadn’t slept a wink for a day and a night.
In the end, it was Concubine Jing who came over and pulled him away. No one else dared to do such a thing. Concubine Jing had medical skills. She lied and said that her pulse was too fast and her face was dark, so the emperor had nothing to do.
Even if he persists, the minister dare not move.
So Zhu Houzhao went to rest for most of the day and didn't wake up until noon.
When he got up to eat, he asked: "Is there any news?"
"Back to the emperor, there was a military report earlier. The rebels have arrived in Qianxi, and General Yang has caught up with them. But there is no good news yet."
Zhu Houzhao stood up, twisted and stretched, "Where is the attendant's room?"
"Your Majesty, that Ma Bin has been waiting for a long time."
"Oh. Is that Ma Bin from Ningxia?"
"Yes."
The emperor slapped his head and said, "I almost forgot. Let's go and have a look."
…
…
"My lord, Ma Bin, commander of the Ningxia rearguard, is here to pay homage to His Majesty."
Ma Bin pressed his palms to the ground, and he didn't dare to look up for the first time.
But I just took a quick glance and found that the emperor who was famous all over the world was so young, and most importantly... so tender.
This is different from the people in their wind and sand. I have almost never seen anything like this in Ningxia.
"Flat body."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"I heard from the people below that you have a sister who is in poor health. She traveled a long distance. Is she in good health?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for caring about us brothers and sisters. Before entering the palace, I happened to bump into Mr. Zhang Cong, the previous imperial envoy. He has already arranged this matter for me."
Zhu Houzhao's brows moved imperceptibly.
It was still gloomy outside the temple. Although it didn't rain, it always felt like the clouds were thick and the light was insufficient, which also made it a little dark inside.
"Just bumped into you?"
"When I went back to the emperor, I happened to bump into him outside the city that never sleeps."
The emperor concealed his unhappiness, but his expression remained normal, "Ma Bin, our Jinyiwei still lacks a good deputy. I heard that you have done a great job in cleaning up the military settlements in Ningxia, and you should be rewarded for your merits, so I intend to transfer you to Beijing. Are you willing?
This is what I had in mind...
You Zhi was also surprised after hearing this.
However, when the emperor heard about Zhang Cong, he was a little unhappy. After thinking about it, he realized that the emperor probably still didn't like the civil servant's friendship with him.
Zhang Cong had made great achievements last time, and his holy will was booming. I am afraid he was a little complacent.
"Wei Chen is willing to obey the emperor's holy orders!"
"Have you heard about the military turmoil in Jizhou outside?"
"My lord, I heard about it."
"What do you think?"
"Your Majesty is right, and so is the court. If the settlement is no longer clear, all military households will be gone."
You Zhi's expression changed and he reminded softly, "Don't talk nonsense before the emperor!"
Ma Bin didn't know the rules in the palace, so he was quite scared to be frightened like this, "Your Majesty, the minister said the wrong thing!"
"Talk too much." Zhu Houzhao glanced at You Zhi, turned around and said with a smile, "You are right, and you, a guy who has never read a book, can't say those literate words, but it is also fun. Deputy Jinyiwei will ask you Take it, maybe you have never done it before, you are familiar with it, and then go to Jizhou on my behalf."
"I'm so bold, I don't know...what does Your Majesty want me to do?"
Zhu Houzhao crossed his arms and crossed his chest, "The Jin Yiwei are the emperor's personal soldiers. They act on the emperor's behalf. Those who obey the order are not guilty, and those who disobey the order are punished by death. Do you understand?"
"Your Majesty made it very clear."
"Is it difficult?"
"It's not difficult, it's very simple."
Zhu Houzhao smiled, this answer was interesting.
"Go down."
"yes."
Looking at the back of this man, Zhu Houzhao was a little lost. He was originally going to show kindness. This kind of position and this kind of task required kindness.
But something unexpected happened to Zhang Cong suddenly.
This guy……
The emperor went all the way to transfer such a person to the capital, why didn't he use his brain to think about it?
No, this guy is still smart. He should have thought of it, but he saw that Ma Bin was getting promoted, so he still couldn't hold it back.
This is called not understanding the rules.
Regardless of this, he still followed the original plan regarding Ma Bin's arrangements.
"Don't you quite understand, why not let Mao Yuwen do it?" Zhu Hou looked at You Zhi who was hesitant to speak.
"This slave is stupid and really doesn't understand."
"Without this person, Yuwen is okay. But with him, he is even better. He doesn't know anyone from the capital to Jizhou. Sometimes it's easier to get things done with new talents."
You Zhi woke up after hearing this.
It seems that the emperor wants this person to kill him all the way.
About an hour later, Yang Yiqing and Wang Bing dragged their feet to Qianqing Palace to ask for an audience.
Zhu Houzhao knew something was wrong as soon as he saw their faces, "What's wrong?"
Wang Bing quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, Yang Shangyi first won and then lost in Qianxi, and has now returned to Zunhua City!"
"What's going on? What does it mean to win first and then lose?"
Zhu Houzhao immediately opened what was handed over and quickly read through it. It turned out that the official army's attack on Qianxi was unstoppable. However, during the fierce battle, a group of partial troops suddenly rushed out. When Yang Shangyi saw that the situation was not right, he had to withdraw his troops. Because it was a sudden attack, he retreated. There was some confusion at the time. Fortunately, with the protection of cavalry, only more than a thousand people were lost. The main force was not lost, but they could only return to Zunhua to rest and recuperate.
"Yang Shangyi underestimated the enemy and made trouble! He only brought 10,000 troops!"
After reading it, the emperor threw the document to the ground!
(End of chapter)
