In the evening, Zhou Shuren went home and talked about the Zheng family, "I haven't seen the Zheng family for many years."
He could still be seen in Lizhou at the beginning, but he hasn't seen him since he left. The retreat plan left by the Zheng family is still in his hands.
Zhulan, "The emperor said that our two families have a good relationship. Is this to tell you that the royal family is very clear about the Zheng family's past?"
"The Emperor Emeritus must have investigated the Zheng family thoroughly if he used them. What a pity."
Zhu Lan continued, "It's a pity that the Zheng family didn't expect you to end up like this. The backup plan the Zheng family had is useless."
“You can’t say it’s useless.”
"If it was just the Zheng family, the royal family would have investigated it. But now that you are involved, the royal family trusts you but will be more wary of the Zheng family."
Zhou Shuren coughed and said, "The emperor trusts the Zheng family."
Zhulan curled her lips. She trusted him but was also cautious. "I don't know who is coming to the capital."
"You'll find out once you get to the capital. The emperor even mentioned Wu Chun."
Zhulan: "The Yang family is doing well now."
The Yang family's military generals do not hold high positions, but they have strong backing. As long as the Zhou family is there, no one dares to bully the Yang family, and they live a stable and good life.
The next day, Zhou Shuren slipped away as soon as the morning court session ended. Although he walked very fast, he was still caught up by someone.
The Minister of Industry laughed happily, "How can you not go back to the Ministry of Revenue?"
So there's no point in running away, it's a waste of time!
Zhou Shuren, "I can close the door."
He is the most powerful person in the Ministry of Revenue. He closes the door and refuses to see anyone. How can you break down his door
Minister of Industry, "... "
Li Zhao had already left the Ministry of War. The new Minister of War, Lord Gong, was a bit fat. He ran after him and got out of breath. After recovering, he squeezed the Minister of Works aside and said, "My Lord, when do you think I can get the silver?"
Zhou Shuren, “… .”
When the Minister of Works learned that the Ministry of War was exchanging armor and weapons, he snorted and said sourly, "Such a large sum of money has been given, and I have submitted a memorial, but you still refuse to give in."
Zhou Shuren got angry, "You have money in your hand!"
The Ministry of Industry had a lot of money from patent fees coming in, but it still pretended to be poor in front of him.
The Minister of Works glared, "That also belongs to the Ministry of Works. You can't withhold the money that should be given."
Zhou Shuren laughed, "Who was it that slammed the table and said that the Ministry of Finance would not give money?"
The Minister of Industry choked up, "That was just an angry remark."
"Sorry, I'm serious."
What goes around comes around, he is just waiting for the Minister of Works to come and beg him!
The Minister of War, Lord Gong, stretched out his fat paws. No one could stop him. He could only watch the two walk away. "No, I, hey, pay attention to me!"
The Minister of Personnel twitched his beard and said to Li Zhao, "I thought the emperor would choose from the Ministry of War. This one is beyond my expectation."
The sky turned blue after Li Zhao was transferred. He walked slowly with his hands behind his back, "It's a pity that I'm still not thick-skinned enough."
Zhou Shuren deliberately started a quarrel, and ended up getting rid of Lord Gong.
At Zhou's house, Zhulan ate grapes and moved her ears to make sure she heard it correctly. "The wedding date was set too hastily."
Li, "Who knows what the Luo family and the Yong'an Duke's Mansion are thinking? The wedding will be held in ten days."
Since Zhao's mother-in-law returned to Beijing, she would visit her mother-in-law whenever she had nothing to do. The two of them also chatted about a lot of gossip. "I heard that the Luo family is short of money."
Li was surprised. "Lack of money? Who told you that?"
Zhao squinted her eyes and said, "Servants. Every mansion has a lot of expenses every day, and they need to buy things every day. The servants of the Luo family are inferior in purchasing."
Zhulan was surprised. "Why not just cut down on expenses? Why buy inferior products?"
The Luo family has completely lost all their face!
Zhao chuckled, "Mother, without the old lady to manage the Luo family, the expenses have already been reduced. If we reduce them further, there will not be enough for food and expenses."
Su Xuan continued, "Some people want to make a fortune by purchasing goods."
Zhulan suddenly realized, "I understand why you are in such a hurry to get married."
The Li family members also understood and set their eyes on the dowry of the Zhuo family's eldest daughter, while the Zhuo family wanted Lord Luo's status.
Zhao said, "It is said that wealth should not be exposed. The Yong'an Duke's Mansion made a bad move."
Su Xuan, "If you don't make this move, you will have no flag to move."
If the plot against her daughter had been successful, the Duke's Mansion would not have been so passive. Unfortunately, no one is a fool to wait to be plotted against.
Zhao smiled, "The Ye Earl's Mansion will definitely regret it."
Zhulan ate grapes and listened to her daughter-in-law chatting. The Luo family was already in decline. As long as Lord Luo died, the Luo family's descendants would have a bad reputation and would be kicked out of the capital.
Time passed quickly and the Zheng family came to Beijing. As they were military generals, they attracted attention as soon as they came to Beijing.
Zhulan knew the news, but she didn't expect the Zheng family to come to visit as soon as they arrived in Beijing. When she saw Zheng Hong, she recognized him for a while and said, "It's you."
Zheng Hong greeted him and said, "Meet the old lady."
"Oh, General Zheng can't do that."
Zheng Hong smiled and said, "It's my duty. You are the elder."
Zhu Lan motioned for Zheng Hong to sit down. "It's been many years since we last met, but you haven't changed much."
He is more mature now, but still looks the same as before.
Zheng Hong said cheerfully, "Yes, it's been many years since we last met. How are you, old lady?"
Zhulan smiled and said, "Well, look how plump I am now."
Zheng Hong was also surprised by the old lady's changes. In Lizhou, the old lady was still very slender. "You are blessed."
Zhulan was very happy to see Zheng Hong, "Thank you for your hard work on the way to Beijing."
Zheng Hong shook his head. "Now that the road has been repaired, it is not hard to travel. By the way, these are some specialties I brought for you and the Marquis."
Zhulan took a look at it, it was not expensive but full of love, "It's thoughtful."
Zheng Hong started talking about the Northwest again and did not ask about the Zhou family's situation because there was no need to ask. Who could have thought that the Zhou family would have the status and power they have today.
I haven't contacted the Zhou family over the years, not because I don't want to, but because I can't. It's because the Zhou family is so powerful and it's difficult to contact the Zheng family.
This time he goes to Beijing, he will stay in the capital. If he is in the capital, he will still visit people.
In the evening, Zhulan said that Zheng Hong came to visit. Zhou Shuren said, "The Zheng family handed over part of the military power. Zheng Hong is the eldest grandson of the Zheng family. His family came to Beijing."
Zhulan: "Not leaving?"
"I'm not leaving. The Zheng family took the initiative to come to Beijing."
The Zheng family was very smart to have occupied the northwest for many years and take advantage of the emperor's trust to come to Beijing.
Zhu Lan narrowed her eyes, "Will the Emperor send someone back to check and balance?"
"Well, the emperor is very satisfied with the opportunity given by the Zheng family."
Zhou Shuren paused and continued, "The emperor wants to confer a title on Zheng Hong."
Zhulan, "Where is Zheng Hong's father?"
“He died last year.”
"died?"
"Yes, he died of illness."
Zhu Lan was puzzled. "The emperor is quite stingy with titles, why is he so generous this time?"
Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "Because some people have been stationed there for many years, they have already regarded the army as their own."
Zhulan thought of some family army and said, "It's not so light."
Zhou Shuren didn't know much. The emperor seldom talked to him about military matters. When Li Zhao was the Minister of Revenue, all he talked about with him was money. Other information was never revealed. The current Minister of Revenue hasn't even sat firmly in the position yet!
The next day, Zhou Shuren met Zheng Hong at the morning court. Zheng Hong hurried over and said, "My Lord."