Zhou Zheng talked with the two for a long time, determined some plans and steps for the issuance of the new currency, and then hurried back to Xilang.
In the Zhengxi porch, people from everywhere came and went, seeing Zhou Zheng hurriedly saluting.
Zhou Zheng came to the Military Intelligence Department and listened to the reports of Meng Hezhou and others.
In the center of the room of the Military Intelligence Department, there is a huge sand table, surrounded by various maps.
A staff member of the Military Intelligence Department said straightforwardly: "Your Excellency, Yang Guozhu has arrived not far from Kaifeng. Teacher Zhao is sweeping acupuncture points in other places, and he will arrive soon. Once the army is united, it is expected to be within three days. , You can take down Kaifeng and send your troops to Luoyang."
Another glanced at the handwritten note in his hand, and then said: "Shi Kefa's army came from Anqing, and the target is Xiangyang. The thieves are now in disarray and have few troops. However, Shi Kefa predicts that he will not be able to hold Xiangyang, and he needs Zhao Lijiao and Yang Guozhu's. Only when the army arrives."
After waiting for a while, without seeing Zhou Zheng speaking, the clerk on the other side stood up and said, "Man Gui, Cao Wenzhao has regained the entire Shanxi, and the rebels such as Wu Sangui and Tang Tong in Xuanfu and Datong have retreated into Shaanxi."
"Prime Minister Lu wrote that he planned to fight the thief in a decisive battle in the Tongguan area, but he didn't expect the thief to dare, so he still adopted the strategy of cannibalization and proceeded gradually."
"Gao Jie, Cao Bianjiao's army is currently marching quickly. They want to open up contact with Sichuan and support Qin Liangyu. There is no reply for the time being."
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Zhou Zheng listened to the report, looked at the sand table, and stared at the map in front of him, holding a charcoal pen, and writing and drawing on it.
When it came to an end, Meng Hezhou said, "My lord, do you have any orders to convey?"
Zhou Zheng looked at the map, pondered for a moment, put down his pen, and said: "First, the rainy season is coming, and all armies must be careful. Second, order all armies to coordinate their steps to separate the thief and the thief from other thieves. , Don’t let them cope with each other. Third, we must strictly prevent them from re-entering the area we regained from Shaanxi. This official will urge the court to dispatch provincial governors and officials at all levels as soon as possible. Fourth, ask them not to be greedy for meritorious advances, and to fight steadily. Act according to the established plan."
Meng Hezhou wrote it down and said, "Yes."
Zhou Zheng looked at it carefully again, inquired about it, and nodded secretly. With Lu Xiangsheng's trader, he could save a lot of thought.
Before Zhou Zheng got up, Yao Tongshun came in. He is now the cabinet secretary and Zhou Zheng's close secret.
He glanced at other people and whispered in Zhou Zheng's ear: "My lord, the governor of the five northwestern provinces has been brewed by the staff, and Yuan Fu has voted."
Daming’s current political affairs basically follow the same order, “six detailed discussions, the cabinet, the cabinet’s vote, the internal supervisor approves the red, and the emperor stamps it.” Now the new emperor is young, basically the director approves the red. As a result, after Zhou Yanru's vote was drafted, if Li Zhong stamped it, the matter would be finalized, and no one would be able to reverse it.
The relationship between Zhou Zheng and Li Zhong did not exceed the number of five fingers, and Yao Tongshun could only guess vaguely, but did not know the specifics.
Zhou Zheng heard that Zhou Yanru was about to intervene in the five northwestern provinces. He didn't say hello at all. He walked out of the Military Intelligence Department and said, "Well, when Li Huazhen comes back, bring him to see me."
Li Huazhen was the admiral eunuch of Suzhou-Hangzhou weaving weaving arranged by Zhou Zheng in Suzhou, and he has done much for Zhou Zheng. This time he was promoted to be the admiral eunuch of the East Factory.
Yao Tongshun immediately responded and said: "Yes."
Zhou Zheng waved his hand, entered the classroom, and once again took up the military system of the previous dynasties to watch and study.
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At the same time, Qian Shengchao, the treasurer of Zhou's ticket number in the capital, entered the household department.
Sitting across from him was Chen Zhenqing, the servant of Hubuyou. He looked at Qian Shengchao in amazement, and said, "What are you talking about? You are here to ask for a debt?"
Chen Zhenqing was really surprised, how dare someone come to the Ministry of Households to ask for debts? Is this man crazy? Or was the person behind him dizzy and made random moves
Qian Shengchao was a former partner of Shangguanxun, and was later pulled into the partnership. After decades of relationship, he followed Zhou in the seven years of Tianqi, and it has been fourteen years.
This is a chubby half-hundred old man with a calm expression. He stood in front of Chen Zhenqing, smiled and took three pieces of IOUs from his arms and handed them over, saying: "Master Chen, this is the predecessor Shangshu Li Shangshu who signed and covered it personally. The printed IOU, plus interest, totals 2.6 million. You can take a look. The little guy heard that Li Shangshu is still in the capital. If you don’t believe it, you can send someone to ask."
Chen Zhenqing naturally knew that this was true, because he was a member of the household department and was a foreigner, and knew that a few silvers had come in, borrowed from Zhou's ticket number.
He was surprised that this little businessman actually went to the big yamen of the Ministry of Households to collect debts
Chen Zhenqing's eyes were indifferent, and she sneered to herself, thinking that Zhou Zhengyun was backing her, so she dared to bully her to the head!
He took the IOU and didn't look at it. He directly ordered someone to bring the Huo Zhe, and slowly set it alight in front of Qian Shengchao and burned it.
Qian Shengchao's expression did not move. He didn't seem surprised at all. He watched Chen Zhenqing burnt it out, and then said, "Look at the little man's brain, I was wrong just now. These three IOUs are four million taels."
Chen Zhenqing had a straight face as usual, but after listening to Qian Shengchao's words, her expression suddenly became cold. She slapped the table and said coldly: "Bold! Blackmailed on the head of the household, who gives you the courage! Come, come here, give I won!"
Immediately four or five government officials rushed in and held Qian Shengchao down.
Qian Shengchao remained unmoved, his expression remained the same. He looked at Chen Zhenqing and said, "Master Chen, paying off debts is justified. It is useless for you to catch me. By the way, the villain has followed the owner for more than ten years and has never done anything. Lose money trading."
Chen Zhenqing sneered, and said: "Dare to threaten me? Get me arrested, I want to see who is asking for someone!"
Qian Shengchao was indifferent and was taken away.
Hubu Shangshu Chen Yan came out from behind at this time, his face was also not good, and said: "This Zheng Xibo is really addicted to money..."
Chen Zhenqing turned to him and said, "My lord, what should I do if I want to recruit people from the West?"
Chen Yan looked cold, and then sneered, and said, "It's better for him to come here. There is no basis for it. There is no one to give him in the palace. It makes people laugh!"
When Chen Zhenqing heard this, she immediately sneered.
They are already incompatible with Zhou Zheng, and if they can save face next week, that would be great.
Just when they were proud, an impeachment memo by Li Hengbing, Shangshu of the Criminal Ministry, arrived at Zhou Yanru's desk.
Zhou Yanru looked astonished after only halfway through it, and hurriedly ordered people to pass on Chen Yan and Zhang Sizhi, the official official book.
Zhou Yanru was shocked and furious, the cabinet was rumbling, and no one dared to breathe.
Zhou Zheng, who was separated from him by the wall, heard clearly, his eyes flashed with a sneer, and he continued to read calmly.
Chen Yan and Zhang Sizhi did not know what had happened, and hurried to the cabinet.
Zhou Yanru handed the memo to Chen Yan, and tried to say in a calm tone: "Tell me, is this memo true or not?" (End of this chapter)