"Wang Ji?" Li Qing frowned and sneered, "Eunuch Wang, how much money did you receive from this person to speak for him like this?"
It stands to reason that Li Qing is a minister and Wang Zhen is a slave. They are not on the same level, but in fact this is not the case.
The actual power of the Si Li Jian, who controls the eunuchs, is no less powerful than that of the cabinet ministers and the six ministers. He is even known as the internal minister.
In comparison, Li Qing, who was at the seventh level, was in trouble and was not qualified to compare with him.
But Li Qing still said, if for no other reason than to look at Zhu Qizhen's attitude.
Am I more important, or is Wang Zhen more important?
Wang Zhen was angry. He asked himself how he could not be angry because he had given enough face to this famous person in the imperial court, but Li Qing was so unsophisticated that he could not get off the stage.
Just as he was about to speak, Zhu Qizhen said first, "Wang Zhen, how much money did you receive?"
"..." Wang Zhen felt extremely wronged.
"Your Majesty is aware of it." Wang Zhen knelt down, kowtowed several times, and said aggrievedly, "I didn't take a single penny from you. I recommended Wang Ji for the sake of the Emperor and Ming Dynasty. I really have no selfish motives!"
"The Ming Dynasty doesn't need a eunuch to give instructions." Yu Qian said.
Wang Zhen was furious and hummed: "Shilang Yu, you are the Shilang of the Ministry of War and the Minister of the Ministry of War of Wang Ji. Why are you so excited when our family recommends Wang Shangshu?"
Oh, yes, you are afraid that Wang Ji will overpower you, right? "
"You..." Yu Qian wanted to curse, but held back in front of the emperor.
Wang Zhen, however, refused to give up and continued to fight: "Your Majesty, Yang Hong and Yu Shilang are related by marriage. Naturally, he wants Yang Hong to fight. He has selfish motives."
Zhu Qizhen took a sip of tea, his face already gloomy.
Seeing this, Wang Zhen stopped talking and said: "Your Majesty, Wang Shangshu is the Shangshu of the Ministry of War, Yu Shilang is the Minister of the Ministry of War, and Yu Shilang is also a civil servant. He can recommend himself, and Wang Shangshu can be recommended."
"Okay." Zhu Qizhen waved his hand, "Just be quiet for a while, don't make any noise."
Wang Zhen stopped talking and the hall fell silent.
Zhu Qizhen pondered for a moment and said to Li Qing, "Sir, what do you think?"
People in Beijing can't believe it, and people in the local area can't believe it even more. The army coach has to be selected from Beijing.
Alas, even before I regained my power, you have started to use political checks and balances. I really admire you... Li Qing said helplessly: "Your Majesty, I am not talented..."óΠъ.oяＧ
Zhu Qizhen: "?"
Wang Zhen: "??"
Yu Qian glanced at Li Qing in surprise and immediately interrupted: "Your Majesty, I think it's inappropriate."
In his opinion, Li Qing has abilities, but no prestige. A seventh-grade official leading an army of two hundred thousand is simply child's play, and no one will be convinced.
Unless Li Qing reveals his identity, no matter the consequences, someone has to believe him!
Do you have to explain it to everyone one by one?
"Sir, don't be ridiculous." Zhu Qizhen also didn't believe that Li Qing had that ability. "Sir, with his talent, in the government and in Jiangshan State, fighting and killing are the work of rough men. I can't bear to let you charge into battle."
Li Qing was helpless. Even before the battle started, people began to feel uneasy. What could he say?
I had no choice but to retreat and do the next best thing, "Your Majesty has misunderstood. I am not recommending myself to lead the expedition, but... I would like to ask for an imperial order to go to Jiaozhi."
"Jiaozhi?" Zhu Qizhen asked in confusion, "What are you going to do there?"
"Persuade the former King of Han to serve the country." Li Qing said.
Zhu Qizhen shook his head and said: "This makes no sense. I have already written to him, and he is obviously unwilling to help."
"I'm sure." Li Qing said firmly.
Zhu Qizhen laughed and said, "I believe in your ability, sir, but this...not to mention whether it is successful or not, but the road is long and difficult, and the Yunnan side is imminent, and there is no time!"
"Local officials like to exaggerate when there is a local disaster, let alone a military or national event?" Li Qingdao said, "Siam and Burma have just been suppressed, so how can they immediately put all their wealth on stake?
Taking into account the time difference in intelligence, Sijifa's rebellion would only take two months at most, and the Duke of Guizhou can still hold on. "
Li Qing suggested, “The emperor can give the Duke of Guizhou some privileges, such as recruiting troops to fight the rebellion, and allocating more grain, grass and weapons, which can relieve him a lot of pressure;
The situation is urgent, but not so urgent that heaven is about to fall. "
Zhu Qizhen was young after all. Although he was smart and wise, he had never experienced any major events.
When he saw the military intelligence report, he immediately panicked. Now that Li Qing said this, he felt much better.
"Well, that's the truth." Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "Yu Aiqing, you immediately send an official document 800 miles away to Yunnan. You order the Duke of Guizhou to hold on, and the money and food will arrive soon. We will mobilize reinforcements as soon as possible."
"I obey the order." Yu Qian cupped his hands.
Zhu Qizhen said again: "As for what Mr. said, going to Jiaozhi to persuade Zhu Gaoxu, I think this is a useless effort. You should stay in the capital."
"Your Majesty, currently Siam and Burma do not dare to invade in a big way, but they are ready to do so. If this continues, no one can say what will happen in the future. Southeast Asia... ahem, that area is particularly important to Western trade, so we must not lose anything;
If Jiaozhi can involve them, it will not only get twice the result with half the effort, but also save a lot of money and food. Li Qing cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please think twice." "
Zhu Qizhen said helplessly: "You really want to go?"
"I just want to do practical things for the Ming Dynasty."
"Okay, I agree." Zhu Qizhen sighed, "Go quickly and come back quickly. The situation is weird now. My husband is not here, and I feel uneasy."
Li Qing nodded: "I will set off today. The deployment of troops cannot be delayed. Please do it as soon as possible, Your Majesty."
"Yes, I understand." Zhu Qizhen nodded, said no more, picked up the tea and sipped it gently.
Seeing this, Li Qing and the others stood up, "I'm leaving."
"Well, you two dear ladies, go slowly." Zhu Qizhen said with a smile, "State affairs are imminent, so I won't send you off."
"Your Majesty, you're welcome." The two of them cupped their hands and turned to leave.
Li Qing walked a few steps, then turned back and said: "Your Majesty, you must do what you promised me!"
"What did I promise you... Oh, I remembered it." Zhu Qizhen nodded and smiled: "Don't worry, I won't go on a military expedition myself, and I won't do it if you don't tell me. The current situation is like this, how can I ignore it? Big picture?”
"Your Majesty is wise." Li Qing smiled, turned around and quickly followed Yu Qian.
After leaving the palace, Yu Qian sighed: "Wang Zhen is by the emperor's side. It is a great blessing for the country!"
Li Qing nodded and asked, "Who is he?"
History books have little reference value, so it is better to ask Yu Qian directly.
Yu Qian frowned and said: "This person is greedy for money and lust, and he flatters those above and bullies those below..."
"Wait, you're lustful?" Li Qing's mouth opened wide, "He, isn't he a eunuch?"
"yes."
"Can an eunuch be lustful?" Li Qing's outlook was almost shattered. "What kind of lust does he use?"
Yu Qian said: "It's not what sir thinks, it's..."
After organizing his words, Yu Qian explained, "Actually, although eunuchs cannot do things, they are just like ordinary people psychologically. There are not many people who eat in pairs in the palace."
"Isn't it just a meal at the same table." Li Qing understood this and said with a smile: "It's nothing more than psychological loneliness. The eunuchs and maids are lonely and helpless. They keep each other company to express comfort, and they cannot rise to the level of lust."
Yu Qian smiled bitterly: "I have a problem with Wang Zhen, but I won't speak ill of him just because of food."
Li Qing's expression changed, "What do you mean...?"
"No." Yu Qian shook his head: "If you give him 10,000 courage, he wouldn't dare to mess around in the palace, but it will be different outside the palace. Wang Zhen has a mansion outside the palace, a group of wives and concubines, and they are all from good families. woman."
"A eunuch marries a wife..." Li Qing frowned slightly. This matter is not a precedent. If it is really between you and me, there is nothing to say.
But the problem is, who from a normal family is willing to marry a eunuch?
Intimidation and coercion are indispensable.
"Any more?"
"In addition to the emperor and the empress, Wang Zhen has almost everything in the palace, and he is the best at slander and confusion. He is also good at communication. He had a very good relationship with Sanyang in the past, and the empress dowager often spoke for him." Yu Qian said regretfully: " If not, Wang Zhen would have been beheaded by the Empress Dowager, what a pity...!"
Li Qing smiled and said: "This man is indeed heinous, but for now, he is still useful, at least he is loyal to the emperor;
There are so many people fighting against the emperor now. If he is killed, it will be like letting the emperor break his own arm. Please be patient. I will find a way to get rid of him after the situation stabilizes. "
"Alas...!" Yu Qian nodded, "When will you leave, sir?"
"I'll pack up when I get home and leave." Li Qing said, "By the way, I have something to tell you."
"Sir, please tell me." Yu Qian took a deep breath, "I will go all out."
Li Qing smiled and said, "It's a small thing, help me take care of my donkey."
Yu Qian: "..."
