The court was harassed, and the committees were determined, and finally it was put on Chongzhen's desk.
This is the consistent style of the Ming officials. Difficult things are handed over to the emperor and they do not take responsibility.
Chongzhen is now both dissatisfied with Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren, so naturally they will not discuss with them. This time, it is the Hubu Shangshu Bi Ziyan, and the War Department Shangshu Zhang Fengyi.
Both of them wanted to transfer Zhou Zheng to their department.
Chongzhen has been very upset recently. The gangs in Shanxi have been growing and threatening Gyeonggi. The courtiers are all selfish and have no intention of serving the country.
Strolling in the imperial garden, Chongzhen's figure was a little rickety, and he sighed softly: "Two Qings, do you think I am a faint monarch?"
Bi Ziyan and Zhang Fengyi looked at each other, sighing inwardly.
To say that the majesty in front of him is a faint emperor, then Da Ming can't find a few Ming emperors, but at the point where the court is now, the responsibility of the emperor in front of him cannot escape.
Bi Ziyan pondered for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty is diligent and self-denying. It is rare for emperors in ancient times. Although there are changes in the court, the overall situation is still in control, so your Majesty need not be discouraged.
Chongzhen also sighed, carrying his hands on his back, looking at a winter plum not far away, and said: "Zhu Dadian is only willing to recruit 200,000 yuan from life and death, saying that everything else is destroyed by the flames of war, I know, the big head, most of it is filial piety. ."
After Bi Ziyan, Zhang Fengyi knew who Chongzhen was talking about'upper', and anyone with a discerning eye knew it, that was Wen Tiren, the cabinet minister who recommended Zhu Dadian.
Both of them tried their best to avoid party disputes, so naturally they wouldn't say much.
Chongzhen knew a lot about many things, but he could only rely on courtiers to do things, so he kept his anger in his heart more and more and had nowhere to vent.
Chongzhen looked at the Lamei for a while, sighed slightly, and said, "The Northwest suppression bandits need 800,000 military salaries, and the relief of the victims needs 1.2 million. What do you say, where does the money come from?"
Bi Ziyan, as the official book of the household department, received the words: "Your Majesty, Zhou Zhengyun had previously written to the household department. Because of the Kong Youde rebellion, the population of the two provinces in Denglai was reduced by more than half. It is proposed that the flood victims in the northwest should be filled.
Chongzhen has always been very sensitive to money and food. Hearing his expression changed slightly, he turned his head and said, "Really?"
Bi Ziyan leaned forward and said: "If implemented properly, it can not only resettle the victims, reduce banditry, relieve pressure in the northwest, but also enrich the population of Denglai and Lai, and will not go to waste. Zhou Zhengyun's ability and his majesty are both aware of Hejian Mansion and Yongping Mansion are doing very well. They pay a tax of 100,000 yuan each year, far exceeding the Tianqi years... Therefore, the minister would like to ask your Majesty to transfer Zhou Zhengyun to the household..."
Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Fengyi quickly said: "Your Majesty, Zhou Zhengyun is what the minister wants first. He leads troops, trains troops, and fights well. Now the Ministry of War is in short supply. Please also your Majesty transfer Zhou Zhengyun to our Ministry..."
Chongzhen looked at the two Shangshu robbing people, his expression moved, he couldn't help but laughed, and said: "Zhou Zhengyun is indeed a talent, after all, Zhou Aiqing's family has the origin. By the way, Zhou Aiqing still doesn't want to come back?"
Bi Ziyan has been in a relationship with Zhou Qingli for many years. He raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, Zhou Yuanshan has an old cold leg. It hurts badly every winter. The minister has visited it a few days ago and can't go out anymore."
Chongzhen's smile gradually lost, he paused, and said, "Many people in the DPRK opposed Zhou Zhengyun's return to the court, saying that he was headstrong and unruly, and he needed more discipline. The prefect of Laizhou Wu Weicheng wrote a letter and recommended Zhou Zhengyun as governor of Denglai. What do you guys think?"
Bi Ziyan and Zhang Fengyi were startled, thinking about the words'Governor of Denglai'.
The governor of Denglai, the fourth grade, is subordinate to the governor of Shandong. He is in charge of the second government of Denglai and Dongjiang Town, which is very suitable for Zhou Zheng's current position.
It's just that they all felt that it was a pity to keep Zhou Zheng outside.
Chongzhen looked at the expressions of the two and said, "Shoufu also meant the same. Since Zhou Zhengyun proposed to fill the two residences of Denglai with the disaster victims in the northwest, he would naturally have to do it. This is the thing that should be set. The rewards are all given, give me a little more."
After Bi Ziyan, Zhang Fengyi had to give up seeing this.
Zhang Fengyi hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, Gao Yingxiang and others are showing signs of sitting in Shanxi. The minister suggested that Cao Wenzhao control the soldiers and horses of Shanxi, Shaanxi, including Xuan Da, and he should preside over the eradication of Gao Yingxiang and others."
This matter has actually been discussed for a long time, but the court was arguing and Chongzhen could not make up his mind, especially during the Kong Youde rebellion. Now that Kong Youde has been wiped out, Chongzhen feels quite settled, saying: "Quasily."
Zhang Fengyi was relieved when he heard the word'quasi'.
Cao Wenzhao was able to suppress bandits in Shaanxi. If he could suppress the bandits in Shanxi again, then Daming would be basically stable.
Bi Ziyan also nodded slightly, Jian was beaten to death, and if the bandits were eliminated, then Daming could concentrate on repairing his internal affairs. "Zhongxing Daming" is no longer a matter of fact.
Chongzhen decided this matter, and his heart was a lot lighter, and he smiled and said: "Next year, the court will be discussed and the cabinet minister will be elected."
If the position of Daming is the most dangerous, the first is the first assistant, and the second is the cabinet minister. The fastest change is also the cabinet minister. Now there are three cabinets left. Chongzhen's election of cabinet ministers is also to prepare for the replacement of Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren.
Bi Ziyan, Zhang Fengyi didn't think so much, just thought it should be right, and raised his hand to respond.
The two tried their best to avoid party disputes and would never participate. They had long since made up their minds not to join the cabinet.
The imperial court quickly decided that the holy goal came to Dengzhou at the end of the fifth year of Chongzhen.
Zhou Zheng took the decree, and the stone that had been falling in his heart crashed to the ground.
He succeeded the governor of Denglai and took charge of the two easternmost provinces in Shandong, Dengzhou Prefecture, Laizhou Prefecture and Dongjiang Town across the sea. Dongjiang Town can also be understood as the Korean Peninsula and the Liaodong Peninsula, where Mao Wenlong was previously in charge.
Full of ambition, Zhou Zheng set out immediately.
Cao Bianjiao even wrote to his uncle Cao Wenzhao, one is for Zhou Zheng to seek talents, and the other is for the Northwest disaster victims to fill the second residence of Denglai.
At the same time, Zhou Zheng mobilized manpower from Yongping Mansion, Hejian Mansion and other places, and began to make arrangements in Denglai Second Mansion.
Kong Youde slaughtered more than half of the two residences of Denglai, especially the gentry slaughtered, and most of the population was missing. Although desolate, there was no resistance. Zhou Zheng could come wherever he wanted.
Chen Hongfan and others also received an order and were about to leave Dengzhou. Before leaving, they had a special drink with Zhou Zheng, but Jin Guoqi was retained by Zhou Zheng as the general soldier of Dengzhou.
The powers of the governor of Deng Lai are very large, not only the government and military affairs of Deng Lai and Dongjiang Town, but also a navy.
Sitting in the position of governor of Denglai, Zhou Zheng can open up and do a lot of things!
The new year passed without knowing it. In the evening, Zhou Zheng came back from outside, Shangguanqing lay in his arms, got up to pour hot water for him, and asked, "Shangyuan, shall we go back?"
Shangyuan, also known as the Lantern Festival, is the most important annual festival of Ming Dynasty.
Zhou Zheng was so busy that the sky was dim and there were so many things to do. He sat down in a chair tiredly and said, "You go back and bring some gifts. I won't be able to go back this year."
Shangguanqing looked at his exhausted state, a little distressed, came over and put him in his arms, gently pressing his temples.
At this moment, Shangguan Lie rushed in and watched the scene inside. He paused first, then walked in, and said bluntly: "Sister, let go of brother-in-law first, I'll tell you something."
What returned to him was Shangguanqing's indifferent eyes.
If it had been in the past, Shangguan Lie had already run away with his head in his arms, but now he was holding his neck and approaching Zhou Zheng, and said in a low voice: "Brother-in-law, Jingli sends a letter, saying that Shoufu is going to be an official." )