The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

With the sound of "嗖", the arrow shot out from the bow, pierced the air, and made such a sound, thinking about the target and flew away, but it seemed that the archer's arms were not strong enough and the arrow was not stable enough. It missed the direction its owner was originally aiming at. Although it was only at the source, it was only a point that could not be checked, but after it flew past, the gap was revealed. The stunned hare quickly jumped away.

"Oh, what a pity," Zhu Yijun, who missed the target, didn't say anything, but someone on the side immediately flattered him, sighing, "It's just a little bit off, or we would have missed it."

Someone spoke, and the people beside him who hadn't had time to speak immediately echoed, for fear of being disrespectful.

But as a person who should feel pity for this matter, Zhu Yijun did not show pity at all. In fact, he knows his own affairs better than anyone else. He understands that because of his age, his arm is naturally not strong enough. And it is for this reason that Zhu Yijun, who has shot a lot of arrows before, has begun to lose his arm strength. The most important thing is that when his arm strength is weak, his hands will not be able to use his strength. Naturally, there will be a decline, and it's good to hold it all the time, but the moment the arrow is released, the hand will definitely be unable to hold it.

And during this kind of hunting, it is really not easy to cheat, and the people next to you are not good to help. After all, the vision ahead is wide all the way. If there is any movement, it is really clear at a glance, so these people can only flatter. up.

It's just that he doesn't care about these people next to him, even if their flattery has already been patted on the horse's leg, but he doesn't care much, and now he actually doesn't care much about these little things in front of him , the most important thing is that he wants to fulfill the promise he made before and hunt a deer. However, it has been so long, and he has not met a deer, which makes him a little upset.

"Your Majesty," Zheng Chengxian said very timely at this time, "I have hunted before, this deer doesn't like to be on the grass, maybe there will be in the woods over there," Zheng Chengxian pointed to The woods not far away.

Following Zheng Chengxian's gestures, Zhu Yijun looked at the woods over there, nodded, and said, "Since Aiqing said so, let's try our luck there." In fact, at this time, Zhu Yijun wanted to say Not discouraged at all, that is definitely deceiving, after all such a long time has passed, the previous "ambition" must have faded, and, in fact, Zhu Yijun doesn't really want to go to the woods as far as Zheng Seung-heon is concerned. inner.

Although he uttered such "rhetoric words", he knew in his heart how much he was capable of. Even if he encountered a deer, he was very worried about whether he could shoot it, and now that his physical strength was exhausted so much. Many, even if it hits the target, if the strength is not enough, it will be even more embarrassing if the shot is not dead, so Zhu Yijun doesn't want to go to the woods. If he is outside, if he hasn't encountered a deer today, he has a reason Yes, but if you go into the woods where there are more deer as Zheng Seung-heon said, if you really bump into one, it will be difficult.

However, now that Zheng Chengxian has spoken out, it is impossible for him not to agree, but in his heart, he has some complaints about Zheng Chengxian.

Of course, Zheng Chengxian didn't know about these things. If he knew these words, he would be blamed by Zhu Yijun. At that time, his complaints about Zheng Chengxian will turn into happiness.

So, a group of people turned their horses' heads, thinking about going to the woods over there.

It is true that the forest is much better than the outside. After all, there are more animals living in the forest than on the grass outside. But since I said it before, Zhu Yijun only has one goal, so he doesn't go to other things. read.

A group of people walked very slowly because they were afraid of making mistakes, but for Zhang Fan and Zheng Seung Heon, the two of them already knew what the ending would be like, and they became bored instead. Their hearts were at the end of the line, We chatted.

"By the way, Mr. Zheng," Zhang Fan said first, "a few days ago, when I went to visit the old Shangguan, Duke Cheng, I heard a piece of news." Cheng Guogong Zhu Neng's great-great-grandson, the hereditary Cheng Guo Duke, has taken over the government office of the rear army since he stepped down from the position of commander of Jin Yiwei.

"Oh, Mr. Zhang went to see the Duke recently." Hearing Zhang Fan talk about this matter, Zheng Chengxian couldn't help asking, "The Duke is the superior of the subordinate official, but he seldom goes to the government office recently. The subordinate has always wanted to I went to visit, but because things in the mansion are busy, there is no time, the Duke is in good health, "

"Guo Gong is in good health," Zhang Fan said, "but, as you know, Guo Gong is already old, although he looks young, but in fact he will be sixty years old next year. Although the Duke is in good spirits, I can also see that the Duke is a little bit powerless and wants to take time off to take care of his life."

"Oh, there is such a thing." Hearing Zhang Fan talking about it, Zheng Seung Heon cheered up, "Oh, but thinking about it, it's really the case. After all, although the Duke looks good, His appearance is not more than forty years old, but the age is there, "

The reason why Zheng Chengxian is so excited is naturally for a reason. Now, he is the commander-in-chief of the commander-in-chief of the rear army, and his position in the rear army is actually the second in command after Zhu Xizhong. If Zhu Xizhong If he is ready to let go of the burden, then he is very likely to be in charge.

"Well, it's true. I asked the Duke specifically, and the Duke didn't mean to hide it, so he told me directly," Zhang Fan was not surprised. After all, no one would want such a thing as a superior. "I don't know if Mr. Zheng is interested,"

"This..." Zheng Chengxian didn't know whether Zhang Fan's words were an inquiry or a test, but he didn't hesitate, and told the truth, "Master Zhang, to be honest, I naturally have that kind of thought, but , my background... I'm afraid there's not much hope," Zheng Seung-heon's previous excitement also dropped a lot after speaking of this.

There is also a reason why Zheng Chengxian did this. Originally, in fact, in the entire Ming Dynasty, most of the governors or Tongzhi who served as the governors of the Five Armies were the children of hereditary heroes. After all, these people were all in Zhu Di's Jingnan. Among those who have made great contributions, Zhu Di naturally felt a lot more at ease with these people, and he was more at ease when using them. After all, the five-army governor's office has a heavy responsibility.

Of course, there are not no people who slowly sit up from below and walk into this ranks. Zheng Seung-heon in front of Zhang Fan is a living example. However, his identity as Zheng Seung-heon is there after all, he is not a member of a noble family. , but he was born as a commoner, and he sat in today's seat only through his own hard work.

In the eyes of many people, even including himself, the position of Dudu Tongzhi is almost the end of his life. Although it is not completely impossible to take the position of Dudu, the hope is real. It was a bit too insignificant, so when Zhang Fan asked him if it was intentional, the momentary calmness made him think about this problem, and the previous excitement immediately subsided.

"Oh, Mr. Zheng, don't belittle yourself," Zhang Fan said with a smile, "And even if you look at it this way, Mr. Zheng is not without chance."

"Oh." Hearing what Zhang Fan said, Zheng Chengxian became a little curious, "Please forgive me for being stupid, and I hope Mr. Zhang can help me explain my confusion."

"Don't dare to solve the confusion," Zhang Fan said, "I also know what Mr. Zheng is worried about. Most of the commanders and Tongzhi of the Five Armies are held by hereditary children, but the situation is a little different now. , after the Duke resigned from office, the post of governor of the rear army will be vacant. Logically speaking, the rest of the aristocratic family should be selected to take up the position. However, Mr. Zheng, let's see who else is there.

"After Xu Zengshou, the second son of Duke Dingguo Xu Da, Xu Wenbi now leads the right army; British Duke Zhang Rong, who is after Zhang Yu, now leads the left army; after Ningyang Marquis Chen Heng, Chen Daji now leads the central army; The former army is led by Liu Rong, uncle Guangning and Liu Yunzhong. The others, like the first rank, have already been selected. In fact, there are very few people who can stand up to compete with Mr. Zheng for this position. If Mr. Zheng is interested, fight for it and lead the army, there is absolutely no problem,"

Zhang Fan's words made Zheng Chengxian's thoughts that had subsided just now immediately rise again.

Seeing Zheng Chengxian like this, Zhang Fan was very happy in his heart. Although he didn't see Zheng Chengxian's true face clearly, the so-called true face was actually not harmful. Zheng Chengxian just wanted to climb up with all his heart. Any one of them, why not.

Moreover, from Zhang Fan's point of view, the Fifth Army is indeed very important. The other armies are all led by hereditary children, so it is very difficult to intervene. Now Zheng Chengxian has given him a chance, and he does not want to be able to completely control Zheng Chengxian, as long as It is enough to influence him.

"What's more, Ling Qianjin is now in the palace and by His Majesty's side," Zhang Fan continued, adding strength to him, "Perhaps Mr. Zheng doesn't know, but I know that there are many right and wrong in that position. If Zheng If your lord can lead the rear army, it will be much easier for Qianjin to be in the palace."

At this point, the team stopped, Zhang Fan left Zheng Seung-heon to think, and rode to the front, beside Zhu Yijun.

Ahead, by a tree, a deer was standing,