Zhou Zheng was busy with Zhou Fang's marriage, walking around inside and out.
At the same time, he took more initiative to pay attention to the court situation, and he moved closer with Tian Zhen, Hu Qingzheng and others, watching the changes constantly.
On this day, Zhou Zheng once again came to the mansion of the king's official.
After passing the greeting card, the door led Zhou Zheng into a pavilion in the palace.
Wang Zhichen was as calm and calm as he was when he saw Zhou Zheng in the Ministry of War last time, with a smile on his mouth.
The two sat down and talked about tea. Wang Zhichen looked at Zhou Zheng and said, "I knew you were here last time, but I was in the palace."
Zhou Zheng took a look at Wang Zhichen and said straightforwardly: "Your lord is going to resign?"
Wang Zhichen's smile gradually disappeared, and he nodded slightly, saying: "If I don't leave, not only the court's army will be hindered, but the Liaodong side will also be constrained."
A person who does things has become a constraint, which I have to say is a kind of irony.
However, Wang Zhichen said with a smile, "You have always been very insightful to Liaodong. Now the war in Liaodong is critical, what do you think?"
Zhou Zheng could probably guess the helplessness in Wang Zhichen's heart. He couldn't say much, and said: "The war has been going on for nearly a month. If there is no major change in the past few days, Jianlu can only withdraw his troops."
Huang Taiji came here with all his strength, more than 100,000 troops, the consumption of food and grass is not a small amount, plus the inability to attack for a long time, there is no other way to go except retreat.
Wang Zhichen thoughtfully said: "I think so too, but I still can't take it carelessly. Ning Jin's total strength is only 50,000, and his armaments, food, and strength are insufficient."
Ming's armaments have been abandoned for a long time, and even the so-called nine-sided important town is extremely unbearable.
Zhou Zheng didn't worry too much, and said, "The officials are more worried about Dongjiang Town."
Wang Zhichen said: "Don't worry about this. Mao Wenlong's military strength is now only 10,000 or 20,000. Apart from doing some deterrence, he will not really go head-to-head with Jianluo."
The armaments of Dongjiang Town are worse than those of Ningjin, and the deterrence to Shenyang is getting smaller and smaller. Huang Taiji’s 100,000 army can besiege Ningjin for a month regardless of Shenyang’s safety.
Zhou Zheng always felt a little worried, saying: "My lord still must not be too relieved. It is cunning and requires repeated precautions."
Wang Zhichen looked at Zhou Zheng’s concern for Liaodong’s “extraordinary”, and the more smiles on his face, he said: “Your insight and courage are very good. It’s a pity that you have been out, do you want to go there? When talking."
Zhou Zhengdao: "The next official is not here to run. I don't know what the lord is going to do next?"
Wang Zhichen looked at Zhou Zheng and said for a long time: "It doesn't matter whether you run or not. The key is in your heart. If Liaodong wins, I should leave without incident. If I lose, then I will be the first crime. , Zhan Lijue should not be able to escape."
The Armed Forces Book is indeed the most dangerous of the six books!
Zhou Zheng didn't want the minister of the king to resign in his heart. A rare person in the court, who had a similar idea, paused for a while and said, "My lord must go?"
Wang Zhichen nodded silently. He had to leave. This was not for being squeezed out, but for national affairs. If he did not leave, many things would not be able to continue.
Zhou Zheng thought about the upcoming big changes and the possibility that the king's ministers might return in the future, so he didn't persuade him any more, and said, "The next official wishes you all the best."
Wang Zhichen looked at Zhou Zheng and said with a smile: "Now everyone avoids me, you are still the first to come to the door. If you have any ideas, you can just say it directly and I will help you once if I can help."
Zhou Zheng had his own thoughts in his heart, and once again said, "I really don't come to run for an official."
Wang Zhichen smiled, shook his head slightly, and said, "It's fine. However, I'll give you a suggestion. You can't do things in the capital. Maybe it can be done locally. You are still young. Don't stay in the capital."
Zhou Zheng hummed, and said, "The lower officials really thought about it. I hope to release Beijing next year and do something seriously."
Although the Metropolitan Procuratorate system is relatively closed and has always been internally transferred, it is also common for Zhou Zheng to be the supervisor of the seventh grade. If it is released, it must be the prefects of higher counties, or even some prefects of lower prefectures. .
If you are not afraid of getting dazzling, it will cause criticism, even in the upper-class government.
"Where do you want to go?" Wang Zhichen came interested.
Zhou Zhengdao: "Zhending, Baoding area."
Zhending Prefecture and Baoding Prefecture are both located in Beizhili. The geographical position is very special, relying on Shandong, Shanxi, and Henan.
"But I think you are suitable to go to Yongping Mansion." Wang Zhichen said suddenly.
Zhou Zheng was startled, Yongping Mansion
The name Yongping Mansion may be a bit strange, but the location is not unfamiliar at all. It is in the northeast of Beizhili. There are Shanhaiguan and Jizhou Towns within its jurisdiction. In addition, Xifengkou is also in Yongping Mansion.
In other words, if Jianlu really bypassed Shanhaiguan and entered the plug from Xifengkou, then Yongping Mansion would bear the brunt!
This location is a very special and very dangerous place.
Zhou Zheng frowned, thinking.
Yongping Mansion has not only two nine-side important towns, but also multiple guards. Although they have been abandoned, their forces are intertwined and complicated. Not to mention a seventh-grade supervisory official. It is a member of the third-fourth grade. Qing military administration is almost impossible.
The sanctuary is a sensitive being, and it will burn you if you are not careful.
Zhou Zheng thought for a while, then looked up at Wang Zhichen and said, "Why do you want to go to Yongping Mansion?"
Wang Zhichen said: "Because you have a lot of ideas about Liaodong, but Liaodong is too complicated. Instead, Yongping Mansion is relatively simple. If Yongping Mansion is well managed and Shanhaiguan has enough support, it will be more capable of facing Jianluo. With confidence, the imperial court can also concentrate on solving urgent needs."
Zhou Zhengdao: "If the next official goes, I'm afraid he will be arrested and returned to Beijing within a month."
Wang Zhichen thought about Zhou Zheng's fearlessness in the court, laughed, and said: "If you want to go, I will fight for you some power, such as the armament of the prime minister's Yongping Mansion."
Wang Zhichen meant that he hoped that Zhou Zheng would go to Yongping Mansion to become the prefect, while the prime minister's armament was the military and government alone.
According to Ming's separation of military and government system, this is obviously not in compliance.
But Daming had too many bad rules, and Liaodong was particularly complicated. If this time Liaodong had a big victory, Wang Zhichen was forced to resign. Perhaps the imperial court would agree to his recommendation.
Zhou Zheng seriously pondered the pros and cons of this matter. Yongping Mansion was indeed a dangerous place, but Chongzhen might have entered the congestion in the second year of his establishment. How could he not do anything
Seeing Zhou Zheng's deep thoughts, Wang Zhichen smiled and poured him a cup of tea, and said: "Don't worry, think about it after you go back."
Zhou Zheng looked up at Zhou Zheng and said, "The next official will think about it."
The more Wang Zhichen smiled, since he thought about it, it was a heartbeat.
Zhou Zheng left the mansion of the king's official, walking on the road, still thinking about the dialogue with the king's official.
It is true that he cannot do things in the court, but what can he do and how much can he do in Yongping Mansion? If Jianlu really enters the customs through Xifengkou two years later, what should he do
When Zhou Zheng returned to the mansion, the gate was filled with joy. The maidservant from the house came and went, all smiling, talking and laughing.
Zhou Zheng suppressed the chaos in his heart and went to Zhou Fang with a smile.
The Zhou family was very happy, and within a few days, good news came from the court.
Under the siege of Jinzhou, Ningyuan’s prisoners for more than a month began to retreat, and the siege of Ning Jinzhi was resolved!
The capital was greatly shaken. This kind of vibration is different from the last time. Daming has successfully blocked the attack of Jianlu twice, which shows that Liaodong is stable and can be held!
This made Daming breathe a sigh of relief, and the haze over the capital was swept away.
Zhou Qingli drank a few glasses of wine for this reason, standing under the eaves and looking at the direction of the Forbidden City with a smile on her face.
Zhou Zheng, Zhou Fang stood with him on both sides, Zhou Fang was naturally also happy, his border was stable, and his hanging heart fell to the ground.
Although Zhou Zheng also had a smile on his face, he was still thinking about Dongjiang Town, and he only hoped that Mao Wenlong would be vigilant and not be taken advantage of by Jianlu.
Until June 15th, Zhou Fang got married. Although the Zhou family wanted to keep a low profile, many people came.
Zhou Zheng, the second uncle, naturally took on the important task of welcoming guests. He was busy inside and outside the house without touching the ground, and there was no free time at all.
It wasn't until late at night that he was sore and liberated.
In the pavilion, Zhou Zheng and Tian Zhenshu sat opposite each other, both with relaxed expressions on their faces.
Tian Zhen's eyes were full of smiles, and he said, "Congratulations."
Zhou Zheng drank a sip of tea, refreshed his mind, and said: "You have work. I heard that you are going to visit Shanxi in Beijing?"
Tian Zhen said: "Well, Shanxi has had a lot of things recently, and the court can't stand it anymore."
"Be careful." Zhou Zhengdao. Now that banditry is rampant everywhere, high-ranking officials and envoys are completely out of sight.
Tian Zhenshu looked at Zhou Zheng and said, "When do you plan to return to court?"
Zhou Zhengdao: "My vacation is still a while, it's coming soon."
The big change is imminent. Zhou Zheng can't stay on the sidelines all the time. Observing can certainly avoid some dangers, but sitting in rows and dividing the fruit will also be useless.
Tian Zhenshu nodded and said, "If you need help, just tell me, Zhejiang Road can't stay, I'll find a way to transfer you to Jiangxi Road."
Zhou Zheng was already thinking about the release of Beijing outside next year, and he smiled and said, "It's okay. After all, I am a little yushi. Liaodong is holding it now, and there is nothing about me. No one should hate me."
Tian Zhen chuckled, not commenting, and suddenly said: "Do you hear something about the royal court's award of the Liaodong War?"
Zhou Zheng's expression remained unchanged, and he nodded slightly.
Wei Zhongxian took merit and wanted to give him a lot of rewards, and even obtained multiple titles, all of which were given to the Wei family and the Hakkas.
Another thing worth noting is that Yuan Chonghuan, the hero of the Battle of Ning Jin, did not receive the same generous reward as last time. This time, it was really only an increase in official rank, and nothing else!
In the imperial court, the minister of the Minister of Warlord King resigned, Huo Weihua quickly ascended to the throne of warlord, the eunuch occupies all the high positions in the court!
A series of changes have only explained one problem. The eunuch party has become more powerful and its power has been concentrated to a terrible degree!
This is the way to take death, not to mention that Chongzhen is in power, but how long can Apocalypse tolerate? (End of this chapter)