The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Imperial Palace, Xinuang Pavilion.

In front of Zhu Youtang was a pile of memorials impeaching the Zhang brothers for their evil deeds. Since they were compiled, each one seemed to be well-founded, which made him angrier and angrier as he read them.

"It's really nonsense. I asked them to enter the Beijing camp, but they turned the Beijing camp into a mess. If things go on like this, what fighting strength will this Beijing camp have? It's not as good as when the British prince was here!" Zhu Youtang sternly criticized.

Chen Kuan said cautiously: "Your Majesty, from what I can see, the two uncles are indeed not suitable for the job at hand. They have a very bad reputation in the army. Now that Cai Guogong is not in Beijing, there is even less supervision over them." people, and they are not afraid of ordinary people..."

Zhu Youtang raised his head and said, "With Bingkuan here, do they know they are afraid?"

Chen Kuandao: "There will still be some scruples, and Cai Guogong is still very effective in preventing people from acting arbitrarily."

"That's it..."

Zhu Youtang suddenly felt that Zhang Zhou was very important.

Not only can he help him, his son, and even the Ming Dynasty, but he can even regulate the behavior of his two brothers-in-law. This is simply omniscience and omnipotence.

Chen Kuan said again: "But if we just let the two uncles withdraw from their errands in the capital, it will be difficult to find suitable ones for them. But if we let them stay, I am afraid that the number of petitions to impeach them will increase."

It doesn’t matter if you stay, and it doesn’t matter if you don’t stay.

This made Zhu Youtang really embarrassed.

Zhu Youtang thought for a moment and then said: "My original intention was to let them recuperate in the capital camp. Now it seems that no matter how Bingkuan advises them, their nature is hard to change. In this case, it is better not to give them Errands.”

"The queen's side..." Chen Kuan reminded carefully.

This is the emperor's family affairs, and Chen Kuan, as a eunuch, can be regarded as the emperor's "close friend", so he reminds him like this.

An ordinary person would never dare to say that.

This also seems friendly.

Zhu Youtang said: "If you give me errands, it's fine if they can't do it well and they just keep messing around. If you don't give me errands, just say that I've treated them badly... What should I do to satisfy them? Do I have to use government affairs to accompany them in their mischief?" ?”

Chen Kuan saw that the emperor was angry and did not dare to speak.

However, Chen Kuan was also thinking in his mind that this is now. In the past, the emperor would not have cared so much and only cared about the two brothers-in-law. If the emperor had not been so partial, he would not have allowed the two brothers-in-law to be so fearless.

Therefore, the emperor has a great responsibility in this matter. This is obviously the result of connivance.

"Then send them to Bingkuan!" Zhu Youtang finally compromised. Even if Zhang Zhou gave him courage now, he was still a strict henwife, and he still couldn't hold his head high in front of Empress Zhang. "Let Bing Kuan takes good care of them!”

"Yes." Chen Kuan responded quickly.

Keeping the Zhang brothers in the capital is also a harm to his interests. These brothers are a danger to anyone in any power structure. Now that the emperor can use the hands of the emperor to allocate the Zhang brothers to Zhang Zhou, it will be detrimental to Chen Kuanlai. It can be said that two big troubles have been solved.

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Zhu Youtang made the decision very readily, but after making the decision, he naturally knew that he would be counterattacked by his wife.

After hearing the news, Queen Zhang first ran to Xinuan Pavilion to ask for an audience. She had no choice but to kneel directly outside Xinuan Pavilion in the winter, as if out of anger, as if to support her two younger brothers.

"what?"

When Zhu Youtang knew that his wife could uncharacteristically threaten him with almost self-harm, he really didn't expect it.

Wei Bin, who came in to deliver the message, said: "Your Majesty, it's already time for a stick of incense."

Zhu Youtang almost got up and went out to welcome his wife in, but after taking two steps, he suddenly realized something and asked with a cold face: "Are you just kneeling on the ground like this? No cushions or anything?"

Wei Bin said: "There are still some."

"That's okay!" Zhu Youtang suddenly didn't feel so distressed anymore. He looked as heroic as a man who finally gained the courage. He sat back and said, "If she can kneel down for an hour, let her come in and see me again!"

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That's it.

Empress Zhang thought that this trick would make her husband surrender and admit his mistake immediately, but she waited for nearly an hour. Wei Bin, who was still watching the clock, was afraid of being angered by the empress, so he lied to Zhu Youtang about the time a little earlier, and then Zhang was allowed to wait. The queen was able to go in and meet.

"Your Majesty, please abolish this concubine. I am not worthy to be this queen. She has taught my younger brother all kinds of things. She cannot give birth to more children for your majesty. I am not qualified to do the job given by your majesty. I just want to be able to keep it for the rest of my life." Ancient Buddha with green lantern..."

Queen Zhang is a master at controlling her husband.

This time she was also holding back her anger and had nowhere to vent it, so she used her husband as a test subject.

In her impression, let alone such a big battle, even if it was a small fight in the past, her husband would obey obediently. She was prepared to see her husband laugh.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Youtang seemed indifferent to his wife who was kneeling in front of him. He just raised his eyes and then lowered his head and continued to do his thing.

"His Majesty……"

"enough!"

Zhu Youtang suddenly shouted loudly.

Because this voice was full of majesty, Queen Zhang was not expecting it, and Queen Zhang couldn't say any more.

The scene fell into silence for a while.

Empress Zhang suddenly realized that the "ugly things" she had done in front of her were all seen by Chen Kuan and others. While Zhu Youtang was still bowing his head, she winked at Chen Kuan and others, meaning you still Don't you want to resign immediately? This is our family matter, what are you doing here to join in the fun?
However, Chen Kuan and others did not receive the emperor's instructions and did not dare to retreat casually.

Zhu Youtang lowered his head and asked in a cold tone: "Queen, do you know how many people have visited Heling and Yanling recently?"

Queen Zhang did not answer.

Participate in impeachment?

Is this a big deal? In the past, when this kind of thing happened, the emperor would directly scold those officials who spoke ill of their character in front of her, and some officials were even thrown into prison directly. If the eunuchs in the palace were ignorant and dared to cause trouble for her two brothers, they would directly scold them. Beat him to death without negotiation.

Now she is actually asked to reflect?
Zhu Youtang said: "My original intention was to let them assist Bingkuan and complete the errands of the Beijing camp. Who knows that they only have money in their eyes, and there is no justice outside of money. What do they think of the imperial court? ? A street vendor in the morning market?"

Empress Zhang spoke with a somewhat aggrieved voice: "They also want to help Your Majesty, but the method they use is wrong."

"This is called a gang? Then I don't need their help!" Zhu Youtang finally raised his head, with great majesty in his eyes, "Bingkuan is not in Beijing, and there is no one to control them. I also discovered that, except Bingkuan, No one can make them afraid, even me and you... they can only fool me."

Empress Zhang asked hurriedly: "Your Majesty, do you want a foreign minister to discipline my concubine's two younger brothers?"

Zhu Youtang said: "Do you think Bingkuan is not qualified? Let me put it this way. He Ling and Yan Ling have slightly changed their gender in the past two years and have achieved some achievements. Who helped him achieve it?"

Now Queen Zhang had nothing to say.

Of course she would not be happy if Zhang Zhou was asked to give advice or to take care of his two younger brothers.

But it is not unacceptable to let the two younger brothers follow Zhang Zhou to do military exploits... From the perspective of a sister, this kind of thing is something that can only happen but cannot be expected.

Seeing that his wife seemed to be more reasonable, Zhu Youtang continued: "I have thought about it. Beijing camp is not suitable for them to stay unless Bingkuan is here."

When Empress Zhang heard this, it seemed that her husband didn't care about the conflicts between them, and neither of them discussed the matter of "deposing the queen" further, which meant that her husband also knew that what she said was angry, and she also felt that her husband was Be considerate of yourself.

Queen Zhang said: "Then call Bingkuan back."

Zhu Youtang said coldly: "I sent him to Yongping Mansion to coordinate the dispatch of troops. At the same time, I also asked Mao Ren and Tang Yin to lead troops to Liaodong to quell the Jurchens. This is a major event for the imperial court. How can it be changed casually? There are other things. , It’s not convenient for me to tell you... Anyway, Bingkuan cannot return to Beijing for the time being. "

Queen Zhang was angry again.

"But I can let Heling and Yanling go to Yongping Mansion to study with Bingkuan and be under Bingkuan's command." Zhu Youtang said.

"Your Majesty, have you forgotten that the Zhang Qing family asked Heling and Yanling to go to some bitter and cold places on the border and not be able to come back for a long time? They couldn't bear the hardship there," Queen Zhang said.

Zhu Youtang suddenly became angry, slapped the table and said: "I can't bear the hardship. Do you blame me or Bingkuan? Do you think I didn't give them a chance? Or do you think Bingkuan is being mean to them?"

Queen Zhang was speechless for a moment.

"If they want to gain military glory, I send them to fight in the border areas. If they want to have power to help me manage court affairs, I arrange for them to go to the capital camp... I don't pamper them enough? How do they repay me? To the border They escaped from the battlefield and took bribes and violated the law when they arrived at the capital camp. I didn't hold them accountable, but let them train with Bingkuan to help them gain military merit. Aren't I partial to them enough? "

Zhu Youtang quarreled with his wife, his face turned red and his heart stopped beating, as if he was suddenly free of any illness.

That persistence made Chen Kuan and others frightened.

This was somewhat different from the emperor they knew. They always felt that the emperor in front of them seemed to have a more regal demeanor.

Do you dare to argue with the queen? Still talking in such a long way? Not like you!

Empress Zhang sobbed and whispered: "They have not suffered so much, and they have no bad intentions. They are more loyal than those ministers. Who would harm the court, they will not do it. I only have these two brothers... …”

It didn't work for Empress Zhang to make such a fuss just now, but this time she cried, Zhu Youtang still felt a little soft-hearted.

Chen Kuan almost wanted to remind the emperor that we must not be merciful and tell them to get out, just let them get out.

But at this time, who dares to come out and interfere with the emperor's family affairs? Or in front of the Queen? One careless word and your head moves.

Zhu Youtang said with a slightly calmer tone: "I have thought about it. This time Heling and Yanling go to Yongping Mansion. If they can make meritorious service, I will promote Heling to be the Duke of Changguo and Yanling to be the Marquis of Jianchang."

"His Majesty……"

Queen Zhang was also a little confused.

Is this like giving a stick to a sweet date?
But then Empress Zhang also realized that this matter had a prerequisite, that is, they had to have meritorious service. It was not easy to obtain military merit in the Ming Dynasty, but after having Zhang Zhou... it seemed that everything was not so difficult. .

Zhu Youtang said: "It doesn't take too much credit. According to my estimation, as long as they have no faults and can complete the tasks assigned by Bingkuan, they can be promoted. But they must also be recommended by Bingkuan. If Bingkuan If you feel they are not enough, then continue to practice.”

"This..." Queen Zhang said, "Your Majesty, who do you want to promote? Why should you listen to a minister?"

Zhu Youtang's voice rose another octave and said: "Queen, just tell me, if I don't listen to Bingkuan on military matters now, who can I listen to? I also want to personally inspect Heling and Yanling. Do you think it’s convenient for me to go?”

When Queen Zhang thought about it, it seemed to make sense.

If there is anyone other than the emperor who can provide great help to the emperor in military affairs, even Empress Zhang, who does not understand court affairs, knows that it must be Bingkuan.

Don't ask for anything from others. Whenever you ask for help, you must ask for forgiveness. That will definitely work.

"But what if Bingkuan deliberately... embarrasses them?" Empress Zhang seemed to have accepted her husband's solution.

By letting her two younger brothers stay in Jingying, they are just making extra money, and they don't give it to her. Instead, they ask her for it every time they come...

From the perspective of his younger brother getting ahead, being promoted to a higher rank, and gaining respect from others, following Zhang Zhou in the military service would definitely be the best.

Zhu Youtang said coldly: "I don't think Bingkuan will deliberately embarrass them. If Bingkuan is such a petty person, do you think He Ling and Yan Ling will be willing to suffer losses? They will jump out on their own. If you let them stay in the border town, they will all become deserters... What else can't they do? "

When Queen Zhang heard this, she wanted to find a drill in the ground.

It's really a villain's heart to judge a gentleman's heart.

No matter how little Zhang Zhou was, he helped the Zhang brothers, but Empress Zhang still felt awkward. After all, Zhang Zhou was still involved in the entry of the concubine Xian into the palace.

This will make Queen Zhang very conflicted.

Zhu Youtang said: "I will give an order to Bingkuan to take Heling and Yanling with him wherever he goes. The errands arranged for them will not be the first line of charge, leaving good opportunities for them. If they don't know how to grasp it and even run away from the battle, I won't let them go easily this time."

"Your Majesty..." Of course Queen Zhang was not happy.

I said that my two brothers were going to get gold medals and join the army, so why were they punished?
"What else do you want me to do? Leave the best opportunity to them and prevent them from taking risks. Do you have to make them notorious and then think of redeeming them? Now that they are mentioned in the court, who else will? Respect? Bingkuan gave them a chance this time when they entered the capital camp. Who knew they...sigh!"

Zhu Youtang was also helpless.

In the eyes of the emperor, Zhang Zhou was determined to help the Zhang brothers, but the Zhang brothers were not grateful and always messed up things.

Queen Zhang said: "Your Majesty, don't be angry. The dragon's body is the most important thing. I just agree. Not only do I agree, but I will also teach them both a lesson for Your Majesty... Let them calm down and do good things for Bingkuan. I also agree." I understand that Bingkuan is helping them... I haven't had time to thank Bingkuan properly this time. Your Majesty, don't worry, they won't let you down." (End of Chapter)