Idle courtiers

Chapter 120 There Are Two Choices
Governor Tang didn't like vegetables, but he didn't resist vegetable juices, especially when Zhou Nan asked the cook to add honey and sugar, as well as cow and goat milk.I thought it was a good thing, so I took it as a daily drink.

After Tang Shunzhi lived for two days, Zhou Nan said that the soup he made was good. The old man used to feel dry and bitter in his mouth, but now his tongue is full of fluid and feels refreshed.My spirit has also improved a lot, unlike before when I felt dizzy after reading a few official documents.

Zhou Nan only told him that the medicine should not be stopped.

Judging from Old Tang's situation, he can still be rescued.

Illnesses come and go like a mountain, and without synthetic vitamins, it will be impossible to completely cure Tang Shunzhi's scurvy within a year or so.

Zhou Nan thought that he had presented a clever plan to attack the three pieces of sand, and he personally adjusted Tang Shunzhi's body, so he could be regarded as a first-class think tank in his pocket.I also cheered up and wanted to fight, and by the way, I would like to offer a few strategies or something.

It's a pity that it turned out that I was simply thinking too much. Although Tang Shunzhi used him, he sent him directly to the accounting office to settle the score.It turned out that after Governor Tang came down, he asked someone to check and found out that he was proficient in arithmetic, and based on the principle of making the best use of everything, he put Zhou Accountant in the position where he could best use his expertise.

Poor Zhou Nan spends all day in piles of ledgers, with a penniless head and dim eyesight.He doesn't know how to make calculations, he can only do calculations with pen.Accounts are directly related to the food, clothing, housing and transportation of frontline soldiers. If a number is wrong, it will cause serious consequences.If you want to be spanked, you might even have your head beheaded.

Tang Shunzhi ruled the army very strictly, and he showed no mercy to all his subordinates, regardless of their closeness or relatives.

This errand was done with great trepidation, and at the end of the day, I was really exhausted and exhausted to the extreme.

As for Tang governor's side at any time, swinging the goose feather fan and playing the role of a military adviser will be aborted.Now Zhou Nan has become a technical official, and he usually doesn't see Mrs. Tang for several days. No matter how much knowledge he has as a traveler, he has no chance to show off.

Time passed day by day, and it soon came to April, the weather gradually warmed up, and the cotton robes on my body were replaced by jackets.

He is in good health, but he has gained weight recently. Sitting in the airtight tent all day, his clothes are soaked with sweat.

On this day, Zhou Nan was calculating a number in Xingyuan. A accountant came over and handed him a list: "Zimu, you are fast. You can calculate this account. It will be calculated today, and it is still waiting for you below." Buying it!"

Zhou Nan took a look at it, and said with a smile: "It's just a batch of ordinary wood, and the size is also short. It must not be used to build warships. Don't be so anxious."

The tent said: "Zimu, I really can't delay. To tell you the truth, these woods are used to make coffins. Lord Futai has already used all his strength to attack the Japanese pirates' lair. The scale of this battle is unprecedented. Our army There must be many casualties. Don’t expect the dead soldiers to be transported back, and the coffins haven’t been purchased yet, we can’t bear this responsibility.”

"What... Futai led the attack." The pen in Zhou Nan's hand fell to the ground.

"Yes, I went to war two days ago." The accountant said, "Use your troops quickly...Zimu, Zimu, you look a little sick, are you sick?"

"No...it's okay." Zhou Nan was a little lost.

I thought that after becoming Tang Shunzhi's staff, I should accompany him when attacking Sanpiansha.According to real historical records, the Ming army will achieve an unprecedented victory in this battle.As a participant, I can share some of the credit.The Japanese pirates robbed the four prefectures of Suzhou, Changzhou, Changzhou, and Songjiang. There should be a lot of money in their lair, and they can save 30 years of struggle if they get a little.In addition, you can also become an official.

The soldiers are fierce and the battle is dangerous, and he is also afraid of death.However, this time they are going out with the coach. As a civil servant, most of them will sit on the boat and watch the sea.

But I don't want Tang Shunzhi to go by himself, and he still doesn't care about his loyalty. This military plan was drawn up by me... No, it's plagiarizing old Comrade Tang's ideas for your future.

I co-authored such a big idea, but in the end, I didn't get any benefit, and I made wedding clothes for others?
Zhou Nan was very angry and troubled.

Another ten days later, a good news came from the front line, saying that Tang Shunzhi's army had attacked the Three Pieces of Sand and wiped out the Japanese pirates' lair in one fell swoop, beheading more than 300 people. This was an unprecedented victory in the Southeast Japanese War.

When the news came, Xingyuan rejoiced, and everyone knew that with such a great victory, Xingyuan didn't know how many people would take advantage of this east wind to get promoted and make a fortune.

At the same time, firecrackers sounded in Jiangyin County, which had been ravaged by Japanese pirates.

Zhou Nan couldn't think too much, because Xingyuan was about to move.

Tang Shunzhi is the governor of Fengyang, presided over the Jiangbei war against the Japanese, and he was originally in Yangzhou, so he naturally wants to go back now.So everyone should move back, it is not ordinary complicated.

After another half a month of busy work, everyone finally returned to Yangzhou, and Tang Shunzhi finally came back before they had time to swim around the Slender West Lake.

It turned out that after clearing the three pieces of sand, Tang Shunzhi first sent people to send the victory report to the capital, and then hoarded troops on Chongming Island to wait for the imperial court's order.Now that the emperor's imperial decree has finally come down, he can also return to Yangzhou.

After talking with the staff, Tang Shun called Zhou Nan to stop after everyone retreated: "Zimu, please stay here, I have something to ask you."

"Yes, Futai." Zhou Nan asked: "Is Futai still using the soup recently? I feel better."

"It's much better." Tang Shunzhi's face was full of joy, and he looked very energetic: "Your soup is naturally excellent, thanks to you. By the way, the old man has already obtained the imperial court's favor and wants to be transferred to another place. Xingyuan will be disbanded soon. Everyone in Xingyuan must disperse, and you are no exception."

"That's it..." Zhou Nan stuttered a little. In his impression, the Ming Dynasty would continue to fight the war against Japan for many years.This is a law and order war, and it cannot be resolved in three to five years.It is also because of this war that a great military strategist like Qi Long Yu Hu has been trained.

Tang Shunzhi should be able to live for many years because of his appearance.With him around, with the downfall of Yan Song, the big backer, the position of governor Hu Zongxian as commander-in-chief will naturally be given over to Tang Yingde.

By following him, the chances of being promoted and making a fortune in the future will be less.Although I did not participate in the Battle of the Three Sands, I cannot be discouraged because there are plenty of opportunities.

Now that Tang Shunzhi has quit, what should I do?
Zhou Nan was very angry.

Old Tang, you can't play with people like this!

Zhou Nan asked angrily: "I don't know where Futai is going to be a high school student?"

Tang Shunzhi: "Shangshu of Nanjing Household Department."

"Go to Nanjing, congratulations to Futai." Zhou Nan waved his hands feebly in congratulations.

Tang Shunzhi is now the governor of Fengyang, the third rank.Going to Nanjing to be a minister is a second grade, and on the surface it does seem to be a high promotion.

But in the officialdom, a person's power often has nothing to do with his rank. Tang Shunzhi is now the governor and governor, a feudal official, and he controls the army and a large amount of military pay. He is simply a prince.

Is it comparable to the Nanjing Hubu Shangshu?
The Ming Dynasty implemented the two-capital system. In addition to the central government in Beijing, Nanjing had another set of teams and six ministries.

There are usually three situations for officials serving in the six ministries in Nanjing.One is that the political struggle failed and was driven over by the political opponents, and it was out of sight and out of mind.For example, the later Hai Rui was too disgusting, I beg you to go to Nanjing when you grow old, and don’t talk about it in the capital; the second is that the officials are old and have high qualifications, so they go to Nanjing for the elderly and raise a level. It’s better to be a ministerial level The third is to train newcomers and let them familiarize themselves with the operation of the central government.

Old Tang was sent to Nanjing just after he won an unprecedented victory. Don't think he was being punished, the person who did it should be Yan Song.

Yan Song's favorite student, Hu Zongxian, is the titular commander-in-chief of the Anti-Japanese War. He has achieved very little in appointments for many years. You, Tang Shun, beheaded more than 1000 people with one shot. Isn't this overwhelming?

The situation is very good now, it is time to pick peaches, Governor Tang, you should go to Nanjing!

This matter is not easy to say Xu Jie also made efforts.

Just taking advantage of the opportunity to commend Tang Shunzhi with the award, he was asked to go to Nanjing as a minister and voted for idleness.

If Tang Shunzhi left, Zhou Nan's work would be in vain.

Zhou Nan shouted: "Futai, there are traitors in the court who want to kill Duke Tang."

It was about his own future, so Zhou Nan boldly said what he thought in his heart: "This matter is Yan Shoufu's jealousy, and he wants to deprive you of your military power."

Tang Shunzhi frowned while listening to Zhou Nan's words, and finally shouted decisively: "Shut up, slandering the court officials, mediating right and wrong, is that what the sage books teach you? Zhou Nan, Zhou Nan, it's useless for you to be born as a famous scholar You have been a servant in the public office for a year, but you have lost your nature due to materialistic desires in the world? It is clear that you are thinking of clinging to this old man for personal gain, and you must not hide it from this old man. You are also in charge of important military and state affairs of the court?"

Zhou Nan was annoyed, and couldn't control Tang Shunzhi's identity, so he wanted to refute.

Suddenly, Tang Shunzhi sighed: "Actually, the old man knows what kind of person you are when he recruited you. There is no perfect moral person in the world. When employing a person, he should use his strengths and ignore his weaknesses. Speaking of which, this time, the three pieces Sha Dajie came from your hands, if you don’t reward for your merits, how can people be convinced? But now that Xingyuan has been disbanded, even if the old man wants to support him, he won’t be able to do so. I just asked you to stay because I have something to ask you.”

"You are a shrewd and capable person. This old man is going to Nanjing and is about to hire a staff member. Would you like to go with me?"

"Go to Nanjing with Futai?" Zhou Nan was overjoyed, that's a good relationship!From this point of view, Tang Shunzhi is not unconscionable.

With Tang Shunzhi's reputation and rank, he will definitely have a chance to make a comeback in the future.As long as this old man can survive, when Yan Song falls, he might go to Beijing, and he will definitely join the cabinet in the future.I became his staff member, and the benefits are too many.

Just as he was about to agree without a word, Tang Shunzhi waved his hand again: "Don't rush to agree, I have another plan for you, which is to give you an official position. You are also a person who has made great achievements, and you have done your best for me, old man It will definitely not let you die."

"Being an official, what official?" Zhou Nan became short of breath, and asked hurriedly, regardless of the dignity of the scholar.

Tang Shunzhi: "Zhou Nan, I think it's better for you to go to Nanjing with me. My subordinates are about to envoy people, and I also lack your ability to be proficient in common affairs. Why do we scholars study? It's just to cultivate Qi Zhiping, How can you display your ambitions as a low-level official in the local area? By the way, there are a few trees and it is cold just before dawn. Love him, the moon is good, and haggardness is also related. How much hatred for the west wind, can it be from your hand? "

As he spoke, he looked at Zhou Nan with piercing eyes.

In fact, Zhou Nan didn't know that Tang Shunzhi valued Zhou Nan very much.First of all, the military plan presented by Zhou Nan to attack the Three Pieces of Sand made him feel like he could see the blue sky through the clouds and mists, and his thinking became clear.Secondly, Zhou Nan has a good skill in arithmetic and is a standard office officer who is data-oriented and practical.But this kind of talent is something that scholars in this era do not possess and do not bother to do.

What shocked Tang Shunzhi the most was that he could write excellent poems.

After Zhou Nan entered Tang Shunzhi's shogunate, he asked someone to check Zhou Nan's background.After all, the data on money and food is the most important secret of an army, and those who master this data must be clean and not careless.

After this investigation, Tang Shunzhi was greatly shocked.

(End of this chapter)