Zhou Zheng just changed the subject, walked towards the stairs, and said to Liu Liuzhe: "You come up with me."
Liu Liuzhe quickly responded, greeted Shangguanqing loudly, and followed Zhou Zheng to the second floor.
Liu Liuzhe looked at Zhou Zheng and laughed with him: "Second Young Master, I heard that Yongping Mansion is not safe all the way. I was sieged by bandits a while ago. Miss Shangguan has a good skill and can protect you..."
Zhou Zheng guessed in his heart that it was mostly his sister-in-law Zhou Ding’s attention, and he was too lazy to pay attention, saying: "I was going to bring a lot of people. I thought I was too swagger when I saw it?"
Liu Liuzhe was stunned, and immediately said: "That can make some people wait outside the city, anyway, Miss Shangguan, the second young master, must take it with him."
Zhou Zheng heard that it was not only his sister-in-law who was there, but also other people, such as Father Zhou.
Zhou Zheng sighed inwardly and said, "Let's do this first."
He will take Zhang Heyi, Yao Tongshun and others, and there must be a few family members, plus the secret guards in Jinyi, the dead, and the dart team such as Guan Qing, at least more than 30 people.
It's pretty spectacular when you think about it.
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Zhou Zheng was here to prepare, and some strange things happened one after another.
For example, the former chief assistant Gu Bingqian was pardoned for paying 40 thousand taels of silver for'atonement'; the cabinet minister Feng Quan, because he reported on Wei Zhongxian's possession of silver, pardoned the'crime of condemnation' and ordered to return home. The king of Shu was inexplicably removed for the crime of'attacking the rebellion', and was punished for three years and no longer be investigated.
Although these were concealed in the new emperor's feat of'doing arbitrarily, turbulent and clear', it was not so conspicuous in countless praises of virtue, but people with keen minds still found clues.
They vaguely felt that, perhaps, the prosperous scene of'the public is surpassing the dynasty, Kuangfu Daming' that they were looking forward to, would not appear.
But there are very few such people, and they can't make a sound.
The emperor Chongzhen, who had been in the main Qing Palace for half a year, forced Wei Zhongxian to death, and dismissed most of the castrated parties and imprisoned him, was not so happy.
The "Eunion Party Adverse Case" has not made progress for a long time. The courtiers have different minds and tried their best to prevent him from liquidating the Eunuch Party, which frustrated his lofty ambitions.
It seems that this is the first time he has started to recognize courtiers, and he has become more diligent, doing everything himself, and also screening courtiers and preparing to add new courtiers.
At the beginning of March, a memorial from Liaodong passed the Tongzheng Envoy, the Cabinet, and the Superintendent of Li and went directly into the Palace of the Qing Dynasty.
This was a privilege given by Chongzhen, and Li Zhong hurriedly sent it, saying: "Long live Lord, the memorial book of Lord Ji Liao, the governor of the king."
Liaodong is another focus of Chongzhen's attention. He quickly picked it up and opened it.
After Chongzhen opened it and looked at it, he felt relieved to see that it was not Jianli who had committed the crime.
Immediately, he looked at this memorial, thought about it, and said for a moment: "Zhou Qingli came to see me."
"Yes." Wang Chengen responded and turned to go out.
Chongzhen looked at Wang Chengen's back and turned to Li Zhongdao: "Go and find Zhou Zhengyun's information and Yongping Mansion for me."
Li Zhong immediately agreed and went out quickly. I ran back soon.
After passing a bunch of official documents and the like, Li Zhong said, "Long live the Lord, they are all here."
Chongzhen took it and turned over slowly.
There are all the words and deeds of Zhou Zheng since entering the official office, the memorials he has written, and records of his merits.
Chongzhen quickly saw Zhou Zheng's three times in the court to argue with the courtiers, the memorial about Liaodong, and the record of the merits of the envoy to build the captives, and so on.
After reading it, Chongzhen thoughtfully said: "This week Zhengyun is indeed a talent."
Li Zhong stood aside, watching his nose and his heart, as if he hadn't heard anything.
Chongzhen thought for a while, and suddenly said, "What do you think of Zhou Zhengyun?"
Li Zhong was taken aback and bowed and said, "Long live master, this servant girl is not very clear. But I heard that the Zhou family has been suppressed, and if the long live master had not been promoted, Zhou Shi Lang would not be able to enter the official position now."
Chongzhen's expression remained unchanged, his eyes were slightly cold, he thought of many things, and said to himself: "The eunuch is ruining the country, the loyal and good legacy, who is to blame?"
Li Zhong bowed himself, not daring to say more. I thought Zhou Zhengyun taught me that's all.
Chongzhen slowly returned to his senses, and said, "What kind of official do you think is more appropriate for Zhou Zhengyun?"
In the first place, Zhou Zhengyun did meritorious deeds in the dynasty. To say that Zhou Zhengyun participated in the defeat of Cui Chengxiu and castrated the party is a great achievement, and his prestige in Shilin is not small. Secondly, he is Zhou Qingli's son. As a close person, Chongzhen has to win over him. Zhou Qingli has rejected Chongzhen's extraordinary promotion several times, leaving Chongzhen with nowhere to show favor. This time, it is a good opportunity.
Li Zhong lowered his head and said, "The slave servant doesn't know."
Chongzhen listened to Li Zhong's words, squinted at him, and said lightly: "I didn't ask you either."
Li Zhong already understood the master's temperament a little bit, he didn't panic in his heart, and his face was still flustered and said, "Yes, the slave and the maidservant talk too much."
Seeing him panicked, Chongzhen waved his hand, and looked at Zhou Zheng's information on his own.
Before long, Zhou Qingli hurriedly entered the palace from the household department.
Chongzhen looked at Zhou Qingli's eyes with bloodshot eyes and a look of exhaustion, feeling a little moved, and said, "Zhou Aiqing has worked hard."
Zhou Qingli raised her hand and said, "I don't dare to talk about hard work for the minister."
With a smile on Chongzhen's face, he handed the memo in front of him to Zhou Qingli, and said: "Wang Zhichen wrote and recommended Zhou Aiqing's second son, Zhou Zhengyun, to Yongping Mansion to stabilize the rear of Liaodong. What does Zhou Aiqing think?"
Zhou Qingli was a little surprised, and then relieved, took it for a while, and was silent for a moment, and said: "His Majesty, Dog Zi once talked about some things in Liaodong in the court, and also wrote to the Emperor Xian, explaining the reform of Liaodong's military and political affairs and the key points. Lord Wang I must have thought of this, so I recommend the dog."
Chongzhen smiled and said: "I think so too. Wang Zhichen meant that Zhou Zhengyun, as a supervising Yushi, patrolled places, rectified the armaments of Yong'an Mansion, and acted as the back of Ji Liao to make countermeasures..."
Zhou Qingli frowned and raised her hand and said, "Your Majesty, the minister, this dog, often speaks loudly, and acts differently from ordinary people. The minister is worried that his eyes are high and his hands are low and it will not be enough. The minister asks your Majesty to dismiss Lord Wang's recommendation and leave him to do more exercises in the cabinet. , In the hope that it will be useful in the future."
Chongzhen was startled when he heard Zhou Qingli's words.
Yongping Mansion is not a dangerous place. If Zhou Zheng can stay there for a year or two, get a qualification, and then as Zhou Qingli, Zhou Zheng will return to the court, at least it will be a fifth-grade important position, and the place will be the upper-class mansion The prefect, it can be said that the future is boundless.
However, Zhou Qingli scornfully belittled and refused to let Zhou Zheng go.
After Chongzhen was stunned, he nodded slightly, and said with emotion: "All the princes of the dynasty, all do their best for the relatives and friends of the township party... Zhou Aiqing, my brother."
Zhou Qingli's expression moved, and he raised his hand and said: "The minister is just playing according to the facts." (End of this chapter)