Chen Xi did not respond much to Xiao Jing's compliment, but just accepted it.

It is not once or twice that he has met the saint. Chen Xi has become accustomed to facing the emperor. He does not have the common problem of scholars of this era. He regards the emperor as such a sacred and noble person, and treats him with a normal mind.

Xiao Jing deliberately tried to win over and asked about his well-being for a while, which made Chen Xi feel a little uncomfortable. Zhang Yong seemed to have something to say to Chen Xi, but Xiao Jing always dominated the people and his impatient expression flashed away.

Fortunately, not long after, the person sent by the Ministry of War to arrange the dispatch also arrived.

Chen Xi was very familiar with this person. It was Wang Shouren, the doctor of the Ministry of War who dispatched troops to the city yesterday. Following Wang Shouren was Hu Songyue, who was under Chen Xi's command, who entered the city yesterday.

At this time, Hu Songyue was wearing a red helmet and gold armor, hanging a gold medal, carrying a sword, holding a high head and chest, looking very energetic, standing there majestic, a soldier's fierce aura rushed towards him.

As the "instructor" sent by the emperor, Xiao Jing hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.

While Xiao Jing focused on Hu Songyue, the "meritorial minister", Zhang Yongruo came over like a cunning rabbit and whispered to Chen Xi: "Mr. Shen, after the battle is over, the soldiers are going to enter the city. In terms of credit... should I calculate it?"

Chen Xi looked at Zhang Yong and asked in confusion: "What credit?"

In Shen Xi's opinion, you are asking the emperor and the court to go, so why are you talking to me?

Zhang Yong was eager to say it clearly but didn't know where to start, so he could only glar at Chen Xi fiercely. Chen Xi thought for a moment and probably understood that the "credit" that Zhang Yong mentioned was not a merit on the battlefield.

As a military supervisor, no matter how great the contribution is, he can only get a little bit. After all, the space for eunuchs is limited, and many positions are just a carrot and a pit. You can't make a contribution and make good work and have to abdicate and give way to the virtuous, right? But there are no restrictions on money. For these eunuchs in the palace who have no descendants, the most important thing is not to improve their status, but to obtain financial gains...

Only money is the most practical!

Although Chen Xi thought of it, he and Zhang Yong pretended to be confused and responded with a disdainful look... You reached out to ask me for money, but you still want me to give you a good look?

No way!

Zhang Yong waited for a long time and could not get a response from Chen Xi, so he could only be anxious. After returning to the palace, no matter how high the status was, he could only vent his anger at the eunuchs and palace maids in the harem. With his identity, he had no qualifications to point fingers at the court officials. If it were those small officials, he might sell him some face, but Chen Xi was a second-rank civil official, so would he pay attention to him?

Hu Songyue and Xiao Jing greeted Xiao Jing and came to Chenxi excitedly. Just as he was about to speak, the British Duke Zhang Mao, the helmsman of the Governor's Office of the Five Army, came out after finishing his errand. Along with Zhang Mao, the Minister of Personnel, also appeared with Zhang Mao. These two were the first-class civil officials and military generals in the court. Xiao Jing's eyes lit up and he walked up to greet with a smile on his face.

Hu Songyue asked Chen Xi in a low voice: "Mr. Shen, after entering the city yesterday, he finally sent the gifts he sent to the messenger... Have you received them?"

"Um."

Chen Xi nodded slightly, then looked back at Zhang Yong, and Zhang Yong was staring at the two of them.

Hu Songyue laughed: "Mr. Shen, what I gave you is the soldiers' wishes. You should not dislike it. As for Eunuch Zhang... I also prepared a copy, but I don't know how to give it to him. It's appropriate?"

Chen Xi thought to himself that Zhang Yong was thinking about what he deserved. Hu Songyue had already prepared for him. It seems that the people from the Beijing camp still have a good idea of ​​managing the world. Chen Xi said: "When the prisoner offering ceremony is over, you can send it to me. I will think of a good idea for you when the time comes!"

It is convenient to give gifts to Chen Xi, but giving gifts to eunuchs in the palace will take some twists and turns. After all, eunuchs live in the palace and things cannot be sent to the palace gate at will.

Zhang Yong wanted to ask Chen Xi for the spoils, but he was afraid that Xiao Jing and others would hear it. He didn't know how to speak for the time being, so he had to use various methods to hint, but Chen Xi pretended not to know.

When the soldiers and horses entered the city outside the city, it was equivalent to offering prisoners at the military parade. Chen Xi did not want to cause trouble. Even if Hu Songyue and other generals of the Beijing camp had already prepared Zhang Yong's position, Chen Xi would take it down.

Even though Zhang Yong had shared hardships with everyone in Tumu Fort, the eunuch who was always greedy and afraid of death caused a lot of trouble for Chen Xi. He was not so generous and would not blame Zhang Yong for his series of behaviors of indifference.

When Hu Songyue heard that Chen Xi would make arrangements, he immediately felt relieved. A rude man like him had no idea at all.

In the minds of military generals, they cannot let go of filial piety for anyone who may bring merits and rewards to them. As the commander of the three armies, Chen Xi naturally cannot neglect it. Zhang Yong is an eunuch in the military supervision. When it comes to reporting to the court, they dare not erase this filial piety.

Even if Hu Songyue and others don’t deal with Zhang Yong very much on weekdays, they still have to do the etiquette they should do.

Even Chen Xi knew the difficulties of his soldiers. If Zhang Yong saved his "filial piety" and he would probably be retaliated by Zhang Yong. Some of the merits obtained by the soldiers who followed him to fight would not be recognized by the court.

What you deserve, you still have to give!

But we have to change our approach and we cannot leave a handle for criticism!

After Zhang Mao and others came out, many famous officials of the Hongzhi Dynasty gathered in the lobby of the Governor's Office of the Five Army. Chen Xi went up to see each other. These people had a high evaluation of Chen Xi and had a constant compliment for a while.

Judging from this situation, the team has not set off for the time being, and there should be other ministers coming.

Just as Shen Xi was considering whether someone would be sent from the cabinet, the brothers of Zhang Heling, Marquis of Shouning and Zhang Yanling, Marquis of Jianchang, appeared at the door of the lobby accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Rites.

The Zhang brothers suddenly appeared, and Chen Xi could not tell whether they were sent by the emperor to participate in the prisoner offering ceremony. After all, the Zhang brothers were on duty in the Governor's Office of the Five Army, so they might come over and say hello.

When the people entered the lobby, Zhang Heling first met Zhang Mao, Ma Wensheng and others, and then came over to greet Chen Xi, looking very intimate and hospitable. Zhang Yanling was much arrogant and ignored anyone after entering the door. He stood by and watched coldly, with a sneer on the corner of his mouth. Fortunately, everyone knew who Zhang Yanling was and did not care about him.

Based on a brief exchange with Zhang Heling, Chen Xi judged that even the Zhang brothers would participate in this prisoner offering ceremony. In this way, today's lineup is a bit huge and luxurious.

The Zhang brothers and the people from the Ministry of Rites arrived, and the staff were almost there.

As the imperial envoy, Xiao Jing looked around and said with a smile: "My lords, today is the day when the army will be held captives in triumph. Your Majesty has made arrangements. You can just follow Your Majesty's instructions and do your work today! We are here to salute you all!"

Xiao Jing rarely leaves the palace to take charge of the outside affairs, and seems to be serious.

The meaning of this sentence, Shen Xi heard, was probably saying, "Just go and have a formality, don't cause trouble for me, otherwise don't blame me for being polite."

The group is about to set off. Zhang Mao and Ma Wensheng, as the highest-ranking officials here, will be in the front. Then the two are the two brothers of the Zhang family, and Chen Xi is the one who goes further.

Although Xiao Jing was an imperial envoy, he seemed extremely low-key. He would rather walk side by side with Chen Xi when walking, which made him look unpretentious.

As for Wang Shouren, Hu Songyue and officials from the Ministry of Rites, Honglu Temple and other yamen were all following behind. The group did not ride horses or ride carriages. After all, there was not much road to go from the Governor's Office of the Five Army to Zhengyang Gate, and the group all walked to the city gate.
Chapter completed!