The most bizarre thing is that the cabinet and the six ministries did not raise any objections. Usually, the decree was pushed back and forth, but this time, it was so smooth that people were confused.
In the Ming Dynasty Palace, there was an old man looking at the flowing clouds in the east, his eyes full of worry.
Sun Chengzong couldn't be happy. When such a big thing happened, His Majesty wiped Yuan Chonghuan's butt clean, and even the cabinet didn't pursue it too much. Is this a good thing? No, this is definitely not a good thing. The more His Majesty tolerates it,
, when things develop differently than expected, his anger will become more intense.
Yuan Chonghuan, Yuan Chonghuan, I have told you so many times, why can’t you listen?
Is the desire in a person's heart so terrifying that he can't listen to any opinions?
Sun Chengzong found it ridiculous. Yuan Chonghuan had always regarded himself as a student, but Yuan Chonghuan could not listen to the instructions and suggestions of his teacher Sun.
Is it because I am incompetent as a teacher, or is this student thinking too much?
Sun Chengzong was sitting in the signing room, thinking alone. Unknowingly, the housekeepers had almost left, and he was the only one left sitting alone in the back room of Nuo Da's signing room.
He leaned back in the chair, half-squinting his eyes. There were more white hairs on his head, deeper wrinkles, and a bit more age on his face. This old man had worked hard for the Ming Dynasty for three generations. He was once
How chic and high-spirited, but now he has become so lifeless. I don't know who opened the door, and the sound of light footsteps seemed particularly abrupt in the quiet room.
Sun Chengzong opened his eyes and realized that the light in the room was dim. He rubbed his sore shoulders and sighed. Is it already so late? He has been thinking about things for so long.
After getting used to the light in the room, Sun Chengzong saw the person clearly and showed a hint of surprise, "My Lady, why are you here?"
The visitor was dressed in beige palace attire, with a gorgeous appearance and a hint of elegance in his movements.
Queen Yi'an, Zhang Yan, is definitely a different kind of existence in the palace. She is the former emperor's queen, but because she has a good relationship with His Majesty, she is allowed to walk around the palace as she pleases. Despite this, Zhang Yan has always been very knowledgeable.
This is the first time for me to come directly to Liubu Sifang like this.
"Mr. Sun, why don't you go back and have a rest? I just sent someone to look for you, but I found that the servant was still waiting outside. I asked someone to inquire and found out that you are staying here."
Zhang Yan has always respected Sun Chengzong very much, not only because this old man was the teacher of Emperor Tianqi, but also because this old man worked hard for the Ming Dynasty. I am afraid that this old man is the only one in the civil and military dynasties who truly serves the Ming Dynasty and the world.
"If you, old man, are tired, you can go to the side hall to rest. Didn't His Majesty say that you, old man, can go to the side hall to rest at any time?"
Seeing Zhang Yan's concern, Sun Chengzong smiled kindly and said, "It doesn't matter, I just got a little lost in my thoughts and missed the time. My dear, is there anything urgent you need to do to see me?"
"It's not an urgent matter." Zhang Yan offered a hand and slowly left the room with Sun Chengzong. The two of them walked very slowly and did not delay the conversation.
"To be fair to Mr. Sun, I just went to the Imperial Study Room!"
"Well, how is your Majesty?"
Zhang Yan smiled bitterly and shook her head slightly, "He doesn't look too good. It can be seen that he is trying his best to endure it. Speaking of which, you can't blame your Majesty. Governor Yuan went too far this time."
"Hey" Sun Chengzong could only shake his head and sigh, but he didn't know what to say. To Yuan Chonghuan, he gave Yuan Chonghuan all the instructions and advice, but it was of no use.
"Forget it, it has happened. The only thing we can do is to minimize the loss! Oh, my dear, do you want to talk to me about Yuan Chonghuan?"
Although he asked this question, Sun Chengzong did not feel that Zhang Yan was here for this matter. Zhang Yan was a woman with general knowledge. When she was in the palace, except for matters ordered by His Majesty, she would never interfere with matters in the court.
.She came here mostly because of personal matters.
Sure enough, Sun Chengzong really guessed it right.
Zhang Yan smiled and said softly: "That's not true. I came here today to act as a lobbyist for someone."
"Lobbyist?" Sun Chengzong stroked his beard and smiled, and asked slightly differently, "Who can ask the Queen to be a lobbyist? Since the Queen is here in person, I will not refuse if it is convenient."
"Mr. Sun is serious, but it's not really a big deal." Zhang Yan hesitated for a moment, then bit her pink lip and continued, "Yun Mansion guarded Tie Mo. Mr. Sun should have an impression, right?"
"Tie Mo? He is an extraordinary young man. He controlled the entire Hanhai Grassland in two years and became the most capable general under the command of the Xuanfu Hou Commander-in-Chief. Naturally, the old minister knows about him."
"Gee, I am acting as a lobbyist for him this time. Mr. Sun may have heard a little bit of the news. His life has not been easy recently. The Tumut tribe is in constant trouble, and Aba Dai of the Khalkha tribe is also obsessed with
Going south. Now the east is not stopping. Now that Mao Wenlong is dead, Liaodong will definitely not be peaceful. Lin Danhan is afraid that he will also attack Hanhai Grassland. What he means is that he hopes Mr. Sun can stay in Yun Mansion for a while and control the overall situation for him.
Get through this period."
Zhang Yan spoke softly, and Sun Chengzong listened patiently, and finally couldn't help but look at Zhang Yan a few more times.
Zhang Yan is a very dignified woman, and she avoids contact with foreign ministers. This time, she actually came here to work as a lobbyist for Tie Mo. It seems that her relationship with Tie Mo is not simple.
Something must have happened.
However, Sun Chengzong would not interfere with Zhang Yan's personal affairs. What he was thinking more about was whether he should agree to it or not.
Zhang Yan's words can be said to be half true and half false. The Yun Mansion is now facing a lot of pressure, but it is far from as dangerous as what she said. Tie Mo has risen rapidly in the past two years and has experienced extraordinary difficulties.
It seems that the current situation may not be difficult for him. But equally, the safety of Yun Mansion is related to the northern border of the Ming Dynasty.
There is a special reason why Xuanfu is the leader of the Nine Borders. To the north of Xuanfu are the Mongolian ministries, and past Xuanfu is the hinterland of Gyeonggi. Despite the fierce turmoil in Liaodong, the pressure faced by Xuanfu is much greater than that of Liaodong.
Perhaps, we should go to Xuanfu again. I once went to Hanhai Grassland when I was young, but after decades, I have forgotten what it looked like there.
"Empress, what do you think?"
Sun Chengzong suddenly asked, which made Zhang Yan a little stunned. For some reason, she showed a hint of shame. Although she tried her best to control it, she was still a little confused.
"This... I naturally hope that Mr. Sun can accept it. Tie Mo comes from a rough background. If Mr. Sun can teach me, he will become my minister in the Ming Dynasty in the future."
Sun Chengzong looked at Zhang Yan and showed a meaningful smile. After saying so much before, only these words are the most true thoughts. It seems that his guess is right. The relationship between the empress and Tie Mo is not the same.