Of course, Zhou Yanru's actions couldn't be concealed from Zhou Zheng.
Although he has reached a deal with Zhou Zheng, Zhou Zheng needs to nod his head on many things. For example, if this list wants to be submitted, or he will give it to the new emperor alone, but for such a big matter, he alone has too little weight. In the name of the cabinet, Zhou Zheng's signature is indispensable.
However, Zhou Yanru did not invite Zhou Zheng to sign, and deliberately released the news to test the reaction of the ruling and the opposition.
Except for the rebellious officials, most of the officials in the capital survived, especially those with lower official positions. Li Zicheng hadn't had time to search that floor.
In any case, after this period of recuperation, most officials can go to work as usual and enter the DPRK.
The release of this list has attracted the fryer in the capital.
Because he once surrendered to Li Zicheng, Ruan Dacheng, who served as the minister of ceremonies of the Dashun Dynasty, is impressively listed and plans to serve as the minister of engineering!
The ruling and opposition parties boiled naturally, and many supervisors began to file a letter to impeach Ruan Dacheng.
In less than half an hour, a rumor spread suddenly in the capital, saying that Ruan Dacheng was recommended by Zhou Zheng, and that this person had gone secretly with Zhou during the time of the first emperor.
When he heard the news, Zhou Zheng was at the mansion to entertain Tian Zhenshu, who had returned from inspection in Nanzhili.
Tian Zhenshu and Zhou had some friendships, so they came to the door without evasiveness. Looking at Zhou Zheng, he said with emotion: "After a few years, Zhengyun, you are already Zheng Xibo."
Zhou Zheng smiled and said: "You are so rushed to come back, won't you come to please me?"
Tian Zhenshu shook his head, smiled somewhat reluctantly, and said: "This is too late too, there is no place for me."
The good location of the Liubu Nine Temples was basically divided between him and Zhou Yanru when Zhou Zheng had just regained the capital.
It is too late for others to enter Beijing.
However, Zhou Zheng still has a few positions in his hands that have not been assigned, such as Shangshu of the Criminal Ministry.
Zhou Zheng and Tian Zhenshu have always been a kind of "gentlemen's friendship". They are plain and ordinary, drink alcohol and exchange some information. Their views on the DPRK situation do not involve any interest, especially the fellow villagers behind Tian Zhenshu, which has always led Tian Zhen. Shu and Zhou Zheng couldn't get close, they were scrupulous about each other.
By now, there is no one or anything to make Zhou Zheng jealous. He looked at Tian Zhen with a smile and said: "You didn't ask me to complain, right?"
Seeing Zhou Zheng's lack of caution in the past, Tian Zhen sighed in his heart, it was a pity that they missed this person.
If this person had been drawn into their fellow villagers' association at the beginning, then their Jiangxi branch would definitely occupy an extremely important position in the court!
missed!
Tian Zhenshu sighed in his heart, smiled slightly, and said, "I know that Ruan Dacheng is not yours. Right now, the courts are basically Yuanfu's people. He did this to destroy your prestige and dominate the court."
Zhou Zheng picked up the tea cup, blew his mouth, and said lightly: "Ruan Dacheng is my person."
Tian Zhenshu suddenly looked stiff, and then thoughtfully said: "Is he the nail you buried in Li Zicheng?"
Zhou Zheng took a sip of tea and said, "He originally belonged to me, but then he didn't."
Tian Zhenshu completely understood now, frowning: "So, Yuansuke is someone who knows that he used to be you, and deliberately uses this person to attack you? I'm afraid it's not that simple. There are other ways..."
Zhou Zheng hummed, not talking.
When Zhou Zheng didn't speak, Tian Zhenshu was a little embarrassed. He coughed and said straightforwardly: "Zhengyun, you have to help me once."
"Return." Zhou Zhengyan was concise.
Tian Zhenshu immediately said: "We will be on your side, and we will be your firmest ally!"
In the eyes of Tian Zhenshu and the fellow villagers behind him, even though Zhou Zheng had great achievements in the world, his power in the court was too weak and he could not beat Zhou Yanru. To gain a firm foothold, they need their support!
Zhou Zheng shook his head and said, "I waved, too many people will come by."
Indeed, Zhou Zheng's current prestige is unprecedented, no one can compare, and some of them are people who want to take refuge.
Zhou Yanru's door was full of traffic, and his Zhou Mansion's door was crowded with people!
Tian Zhenshu looked at Zhou Zheng, frowning and frowning, and said: "I'll tell you a secret, change the position of a servant."
Zhou Zheng screamed, and said curiously: "What secret, can I change a servant?"
Tian Zhen frowned, seemingly reluctant, and said: "Zhang Sizhi, I wrote a list for Li Zicheng. Among Li Zicheng's people are from Jiangxi, who have some connections with his fellow villagers. We got this list."
Zhou Zheng raised his brows and smiled at the corners of his mouth.
Zhou Yanru used Ruan Dacheng to frame Zhou Zheng, fearing that he himself had not expected that his protégé pupil would have written a list for Li Zicheng!
If this incident broke out, Zhou Yanru, the first assistant, would have no face to do it.
Zhou Zheng took another sip of tea and said, "Have you ever looked for Yuanfu?"
Tian Zhenshu looked slightly tight, and said, "Someone wanted to go, but I stopped him. After all, we have some friendship."
The friendship between Zhou Zheng and him in the past could not be worth such a big political interest.
Zhou Zheng didn't change his face, and said, "I will give you the position of the servant, but that list is of no use to me, so please keep it."
Tian Zhen was startled and said, "Don't you want?"
Zhang Sizhi's surrender was enough to beat Zhou Yanru back to his hometown, and he couldn't make a comeback in his life, so Zhou Zheng didn't want it
Zhou Zheng smiled faintly, and said, "Before Li Zicheng entered Beijing, Yuan Fu was hidden by me."
Tian Zhen suddenly realized that if Zhou Zheng really wanted to ascend to the sky in one step and sit on the throne of the first assistant, he would not save Zhou Yanru at all. The reason for saving must have another purpose!
It's not that Zhou Yanru can't be dealt with now, but he is deliberately hiding himself for this purpose!
Tian Zhen looked at Zhou Zheng deeply and said, "Thank you."
The'friend of gentlemen' between him and Zhou Zheng, at this moment, became a thing of the past.
Zhou Zheng watched Tian Zhen leave, shook his head secretly, and said to himself: "I'm back again."
The phrase "back again", not only the people like Tian Zhenshu who have returned, but the familiar Ming court, has returned.
Tian Zhenshu didn't go far. Accompanied by Liu Liuzhe, a person who shouldn't be there appeared in Zhou Zheng's small pavilion.
Li Hengbing raised his hand and said, "Congratulations to Zheng Xibo."
Zhou Zheng glanced at him and said, "Sit down."
Li Hengbing sat down opposite Zhou Zheng and said, "Why not? With Zhang Sizhi's drop-down table, Zhou Yanru can be easily pulled down."
Zhou Zheng had some doubts about Li Hengbing, and said, "What do you want to do?"
Li Hengbing looked at Zhou Zheng with fiery eyes, calm and firm tone, and said: "Just like you, reshape the Chao Gang and rebuild Daming!"
Zhou Zheng's eyes moved slightly. The purpose Li Hengbing said was probably what countless high-ranking officials wanted to do since Wanli and even Jiajing, from Xu Jie, Gaogong to Zhang Juzheng, and then to the Donglin Party, regardless of whether they were successful or in the process. The nasty, more or less have such thoughts.
Zhou Zheng turned his mind and said: "I don't need your help, you are a hidden danger to me."
Li Hengbing looked at Zhou Zheng with no fear or timidity, and said: "I will help you at my own expense. I can do what you can't do and the people around you can't do. You want to reshape the court, just There must be a ruthless person, a cool official!"
Zhou Zheng looked at him and said a little funny: "Do you think you understand me?"
Li Hengbing looked at Zhou Zheng and said, "You are nothing more than two paths. Either be Cao Cao or Wang Mang. No matter what, I can help you."
Zhou Zheng looked at him with a meaningful smile.
Li Hengbing's eyes seemed to burn, and his expression trembled slightly.
But how can Li Hengbing understand Zhou Zheng? He will feel desperate for his decision today. (End of this chapter)