Ming Dynasty man

Chapter 623 Gendarmerie

Zhu Youjian nodded when he heard the words, sighed softly and said: "Brother Li is too strict with the two children, Hutou and Dingguo. In fact, Hutou and Dingguo have made such great contributions this time. , I should praise and praise them both."

Cao Wenzhao said with a smile: "The commander-in-chief is indeed stricter with his children. I heard that the eldest son Anguo was sent to Gao Qi to receive military training last year. I hope Gao Qi did not delay the homework of the son of An Guo."

Zhu Youjian shook his head and said with a smile: "An Guo studies in the school every morning and receives training in the army in the afternoon. This year, the number of times An Guo entered the palace has been reduced. The last time I saw Anguo was Brother Li who gave the child a hundred days. During the banquet."

Cao Wenzhao heard it silently.

After a while, Cao Wenzhao suddenly laughed and said, "Your Majesty, why don't you ask the Imperial Dining Room to deliver the food to the Marshal's mansion, and let's go to the Marshal's house for a drink?"

After hearing this, Zhu Youjian couldn't help his heart moving slightly. After thinking about it, he finally shook his head lightly: "Let's forget it, brother Li is too tired these days, if he can go back home earlier, let him rest more, let's Just don't drink with him."

Cao Wenzhao smiled: "According to my opinion, it's time to go to the Marshal's mansion to have a drink at this time. The emperor is gone. Why should the Marshal have to put down his official duties to accompany the Emperor? If we get the Marshal drunk, The commander-in-chief happens to be able to take a good rest. What do you think?"

Zhu Youjian looked at Cao Wenzhao and sighed softly in his heart.

As an emperor, Zhu Youjian naturally does not look at problems the same as ordinary people.

Whether Cao Wenzhao eats in the palace or in Li Jing's mansion is an insignificant matter in the eyes of ordinary people, but Zhu Youjian knows that there is an extremely subtle meaning in it.Even the process of Cao Wenzhao and others entering the palace contained great meaning.

Cao Wenzhao was one of the princes who commanded an army of more than [-], but after entering Beijing, he did not pay homage to the emperor first, but brought his subordinates to meet Li Jing first, which in itself is very self-explanatory.

Then Li Jing asked Cao Wenzhao to bring his subordinates into the palace. On the surface, Li Jing asked Cao Wenzhao and others to visit him in the palace without asking about the situation in Liaodong, which was indeed a great respect for him.

But it reveals another meaning, that is, Li Jing knows the affairs of Liaodong very well. Cao Wenzhao, who should report, has already reported it to Li Jing clearly, and Li Jing no longer needs to ask.

As for letting him entertain Cao Wenzhao and others with a banquet, it is also an act of respecting himself as the emperor.The emperor gave a banquet to reward the soldiers who have done meritorious service, which can demonstrate the status of the emperor.

But after a careful analysis, one can see how hard Li Jingyu's attacks are.

Li Jing asked Cao Wenzhao to enter the palace, Cao Wenzhao entered the palace, let Cao Wenzhao eat in the palace, and Cao Wenzhao ate in the palace, that is to say, whatever Li Jing asked Cao Wenzhao to do, Cao Wenzhao would do. From this we can see that Cao Wenzhao Wen Zhao respected and revered Li Jing even more than he did himself, the emperor.

Then Cao Wenzhao suggested that he and the others go to Li Jing's mansion for dinner through Huatouer.

This shows that in Cao Wenzhao's heart, he doesn't care about the favor of the emperor's banquet. Cao Wenzhao is more willing to have dinner with Li Jing, and hopes to narrow the relationship between the two and deepen the relationship between the two. .

Looking at Cao Wenzhao, Zhu Youjian sighed secretly in his heart. The person in front of him was loyal to him before, but now he is loyal to Li Jing. In terms of controlling people's hearts, he is far inferior to Li Jing.And Li Jing subdued the rebellious Zu Dashou with just a few words, which shows how powerful Li Jing is.

If Zhu Youjian had a little hope in the generals he appointed before, then from now on, Zhu Youjian knows that as long as Li Jing is alive, with Li Jing's wrist, he will not even want to get involved in military power. Can be a Taiping emperor.

Thinking of this, Zhu Youjian immediately smiled and said: "What Cao Aiqing said is very true, just let Brother Li have a good rest through Aiqing's return. What's more, Brother Li will treat you to a meal anyway when Cao Aiqing returns to Beijing. Two invitations are worse than two." As soon as I invite you to save Brother Li's troubles in the future, let's go to Brother Li's mansion for a drink."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Youjian turned his head and told the little eunuch: "Let the imperial dining room deliver the prepared dishes to Duke Xingguo's mansion, and I will have dinner at Duke Xingguo's mansion with all my loves.

By the way, let Cheng En go too, Cheng En is careful, Cheng En can think of things that we can't think of. "

Cao Wenzhao said with a smile: "Your Majesty, we will definitely not be able to invite the commander in chief, I'm afraid you will have to do it yourself."

Zhu Youjian smiled and said: "No problem, I will invite Brother Li, and Cao Aiqing will invite Gao Qi and Chen Guozhi. Unfortunately, Ma Wu is not in Beijing, otherwise Ma Wu will also be called. Don't invite civil servants, I don't like to follow They drink and are unhappy."

"Yes! Your Majesty!" Cao Wenzhao laughed.

After finishing speaking, Cao Wenzhao winked at Zu Dashou and Wu Sangui, the two of them understood, and bowed to leave with Cao Wenzhao.

After leaving Qianqing Palace, Zu Dashou looked around, and said to Cao Wenzhao in a low voice: "Supervisor, you are really good, and you actually asked the emperor to invite the commander-in-chief."

Cao Wenzhao said with a smile: "At this time, only the emperor can invite the commander-in-chief. If we invite him, we will all be scolded."

Zu Dashou laughed and said, "Can't the commander-in-chief please?"

Cao Wenzhao shook his head: "It's definitely not possible at this time."

Looking back at Zu Dashou, Cao Wenzhao said with a smile: "Brother Zu, you call me Superintendent in front of the generals to give me face. Now that there are no outsiders, why don't you call me Superintendent at this time? You are my boss. Boss, he is also older than me, isn't it killing me when you call me that?"

Zu Dashou smiled: "It was insincere to call you the commander-in-chief before, but it is sincerely convincing to call you the commander-in-chief today."

Cao Wenzhao shook his head: "Brother Zu, when there are no outsiders in the future, you can call me by my name. You two are welcome. In addition, there is one thing you must remember. In front of the commander-in-chief, you must never call me the commander-in-chief. , none of us can afford to be called handsome in front of the handsome."

Zu Dashou nodded: "I see."

While talking, the three of them left the palace, took the reins of the horse from the soldiers, and got on the horses and went straight to the Military and Political Department.

When we arrived at the Military and Political Department, seeing the soldiers on duty at the gate looking up and down at him and his party, Cao Wenzhao smiled, got off his horse and said to the soldier, "I am Cao Wenzhao. I want to see General Gao. You will lead the way."

The soldier was shocked when he heard the words, and hurriedly said: "General Cao, wait a moment, the villain will go in and report immediately."

Cao Wenzhao waved his hand: "There is no need to report, you just need to lead the way."

The soldier didn't dare to say more, he hastily opened the door and stretched out his hand to guide him.

Cao Wenzhao threw the reins into the hands of the soldiers and stepped inside.

When he reached the door of the signing room, Cao Wenzhao shouted loudly: "Gao Qi, Brother Gao, Lao Cao is back!"

As soon as Cao Wenzhao finished speaking, he saw a person push open the door and said pleasantly, "Brother Cao, didn't you enter the palace? Why did you come here?"

Cao Wenzhao laughed loudly and said, "Hahaha, you are well-informed. You will know after I return to Beijing."

Gao Qi smiled and said, "Brother Cao's return to Beijing is such a big event, if I don't know, I don't need to eat this bowl of rice."

Looking up at Zu Dashou and Wu Sangui behind Cao Wenzhao, Gao Qi smiled and said, "These two are General Zu and General Wu, right?"

Zu Dashou and Wu Sangui hastily stepped forward and bowed to salute: "The last general Zu Dashou (Wu Sangui) sees the Lord of the Ministry."

Gao Qi laughed and said, "Hehe, the two generals should not be too polite."

He looked at Cao Wenzhao and said, "Brother Cao, you and the two generals come to my study for a cup of tea first, and I'll come over after I deal with the matters in hand."

Cao Wenzhao said with a smile: "I won't drink tea, you hurry up and explain the matter at hand and follow me."

Gao Qi heard the words and wondered, "Where are you going?"

Cao Wenzhao laughed and said, "Go to the Marshal's Mansion for a drink."

"Why did you drink in the Marshal's mansion? Didn't the emperor treat you to dinner?" Gao Qi asked strangely.

Cao Wenzhao said with a smile: "Please, but it's boring to drink and eat in the palace. I will urge the emperor to drink at the Marshal's mansion."

"Ah! Brother Cao, the commander-in-chief is busy at this time, how could he promise you to go back to the house for a drink?" Gao Qi was surprised.

Cao Wenzhao shook his head and smiled, "I don't dare to invite the general to drink at this time. I asked the emperor to invite the general. If the emperor comes forward, the general will always give him face."

Gao Qi laughed when he heard the words: "It's really you who asked the emperor to invite the commander-in-chief. Naturally, the emperor is not easy to refuse the commander-in-chief. Okay, wait a moment, I will explain the official duties."

Cao Wenzhao said with a smile: "I won't wait here with you anymore, I'll go to the barracks and call for the pillars."

Gao Qi shook his head and smiled, "Don't run around. If you continue galloping in the city, my gendarmerie will arrest you. I should send someone to invite Zhuzi over."

Cao Wenzhao stared at the words and said: "Hey, what are you talking about, do your gendarmerie have any rules, even dare to arrest me?"

Gao Qi smiled and said: "You didn't write on your forehead that you are Cao Wenzhao, why don't they dare to arrest people? Let me tell you, the boys in the gendarmerie are hard-pressed now, do you know? Anguo Now in the gendarmerie."

"Why did you arrange for Anguo to go to the gendarmerie? It seems inappropriate for Anguo to do this job?" Cao Wenzhao asked puzzled.

Gao Qi smiled bitterly and said, "I don't want to either, but An Guo said he wanted to find something to do. I asked him to come to the Military and Political Department to learn how to deal with military affairs with me. He said that he is not qualified to handle military affairs now, and he will go to the Gendarmerie to learn how to grasp military discipline. , do you think I can not let him go?
You know, the gendarmerie already had a lot of power, but after Anguo went, it became even more trembling, and even the guerrilla generals were ignored. "

After a pause, Gao Qi continued: "Not to mention, since An Guo went to the gendarmerie, the soldiers of all armies inside and outside the capital are much more honest than before. Some time ago, a general under Zhuzi violated discipline and was dealt with by An Guo. "

Cao Wenzhao pondered for a while when he heard the words, and said, "Does the Commander know about Anguo's visit to the gendarmerie?"

Gao Qi smiled wryly and said, "Can I not tell the commander in chief? The commander in chief said, it's okay to go to the gendarmerie to practice, but you can't do it for An Guo officials, for fear that An Guo will breed arrogance. But I can't let An Guo be a soldier. So I arranged for him to be a small captain."

Cao Wenzhao shook his head: "Brother Gao, Lao Cao is telling you something from the bottom of his heart. I don't think it's appropriate for you to arrange for An Guo to go to the Gendarmerie to train. An Guo was used as a weapon."

(End of this chapter)