Zhu Houzhao was not yet married, and he always loved novelty. The maids in Chengqian Palace were far more attractive to him than the avant-garde young troops of the imperial army in Xiyuan, as well as the various gadgets played by Liu Jin and others. Therefore, those young ladies were more attractive to him.
After the beautiful palace maid tried countless efforts in front of the young prince and the current young emperor, but in the end she failed to gain an interesting sight, although most people were not disheartened, they could not help but think about the future.
Work hard elsewhere.
At this moment, a female officer was guiding Xu Xun with her hands empty-handed. She turned around and nodded with a smile as she walked. Two well-placed dimples were revealed at the corners of her mouth. The ring that never jingled when she walked was trained to do so.
The children also made clear and sweet sounds as she walked. On the embroidered shoes hooked to the floor-length skirt under the skirt, two golden butterflies were fluttering up and down. Even if it is not a masterpiece of craftsmanship, it is definitely an ingenuity.
Luck, not to mention the fact that she put a lot of effort into her makeup on her face. The peach blossoms on her face are so bright and beautiful that I feel pity for her.
She had even thought about how she would respond if Xu Xun noticed her secretly asking for her name. However, what disappointed her was that she had always heard that this young upstart was the most daring.
, ever since she entered the Chengqian Palace, she has always kept her eyes on her. She is more disciplined and honest than the new eunuchs who entered the palace. His eyes did not stay on her for a while, and her words of "servant flower reflecting the moon" were nowhere to be found.
Go ahead.
When Xu Xun arrived at the door of Dongnuan Pavilion, he saw that the female official stopped unwillingly and even glanced at him sideways with a resentful look.
He took a breath. However, before he had time to find where Zhu Houzhao was, a voice came from the other side.
"Xu Xun, come here, come here!"
The female officer outside heard Xu Xun's responses and exclamations from inside, followed closely by Zhu Houzhao's shouts, mixed with laughter and joking, and then the various voices gradually became quieter. She thought of this pair of monarchs and ministers.
They were close in age and were as close as brothers. Even the most stringent palace prohibition, the little emperor, never allowed Xu Xun to go to uninhabited places. Thinking about how Xu Xun turned a blind eye to her just now, she couldn't help but have thoughts in her mind.
, her expression gradually became extremely exciting. Especially when there was an ouch from inside, she caught a glimpse of the two people standing at the door who were watching their hearts and noses. She was panicked for a moment, not caring that she was the Queen Mother Zhang placed here.
Chengqian Palace simply tiptoed away.
In the room, seeing Zhu Houzhao holding his knees and whining in pain, Xu Xun helped him sit down with a look of helplessness, but Zhu Houzhao refused to let people in, so he had to rummage through the cabinets to find a jar of medicated oil. Seeing Zhu Houzhao clumsily put it on his knees.
After applying it casually, he lowered his face and said, "Your Majesty, you must not do this again next time. I was almost scared to death just now."
Because when he just entered the house, Zhu Houzhao was standing on the highest level of the wooden ladder next to the bookshelf. When he turned around, he saw that he was dancing and standing still easily. When he got down the ladder, he accidentally stepped on it. Even though he had quick eyesight and quick hands to help him.
, but in the end, the little emperor’s knee was knocked, causing his heartbeat to stop for at least ten seconds.
"Stop pretending, you will be scared to death. I won't believe anything I say. Who doesn't know that you are the famous bold Xu?" After Zhu Houzhao applied the liquid, he lifted up half of his trousers and sat on the couch with his feet up as if nothing happened.
Still not wandering around honestly, he pointed at a large pile of books on the small square table and said, "These are all kinds of military books that I asked them to collect before. There are many rare and rare books. You can take them back and read them carefully. If you have the courage,
Is this a famous general if he has bravery and strategy? Tomorrow in the Wenhua Palace, you will be asked to report the previous battles. If you can quote from the classics then, it will save those old men from saying a few words.
"Are you asking me to sharpen my spear before the battle?"
Seeing Zhu Houzhao nodding his head again and again, with an expression that you just know, Xu Xun was speechless, but he could only accept the little emperor's kindness - even if he didn't have time to read, it would be better to decorate the bookshelf, or wait for Yang Yiqing
When he came back from Shaanxi, he gave it to someone as a favor and asked someone to explain it, which was to kill two birds with one stone. Zhu Houzhao would not care about this kind of gift. Thinking of this, he had to tell Zhu Houzhao everything about Yang Yiqing's confession.
"He really said that?" Zhu Houzhao asked after listening attentively. When Xu Xun nodded, he leaned back heavily and leaned on the thick pillow. After a while, he sighed like a grown-up.
He took a breath and said, "If I could have one or two more ministers like this, I would be able to sit back and relax. Since he has such ambitions, of course I have to fulfill him... But, it's really disgusting, is it possible?"
It’s easier to get rid of those guys who talk nonsense!”….
"Previously, Yang Dutang was only ordered to supervise the Ma Zheng of Shaanxi Province, and was neither the governor nor the general governor. This time, the emperor can rectify his name and make him take the title of Youdu Censor, and take charge of Ningxia, Yansui, Gansu and other provinces. When the time comes,
When he comes back, Zuodu Yushi will be able to let him take the position naturally."
"You are still thoughtful!" Zhu Houzhao's eyes lit up and he immediately slapped the table and said, "That's it. If he doesn't say it, it will be a year and a half. I'll just wait for a while and wait for the peace over there to be fermented.
Bring him back in three quarters! By the way, Xu Xun, I wanted to grant you an official position before, but you refused to accept it. This time, if you make great achievements and return to the court, no one will be able to talk about it. I have thought about it.
I will grant you the title of Uncle Pingbei, the former Commander-in-Chief of the Military Governor's Mansion, and also the Commander of the Imperial Guards. What do you think?"
Regarding Zhu Houzhao's series of titles, Xu Xun was amazed, but he did not say whether it was good or bad, but asked directly: "Your Majesty, are you the one who came up with all these official positions?"
"I just want to give you a few high-ranking positions. As for so many names, Liu Jin came up with them for me. But I guess he consulted some dog-headed military advisor. How could he know so many names?"
Sure enough!
"Your Majesty's kindness, I accept it. However, it seems that these will have to be decided at the Wenhua Hall tomorrow?" Seeing the little emperor nodding reluctantly, Xu Xun said with a smile, "In that case, I still want to make a decision.
I will wait until the dust has settled before thanking the Emperor. Compared with this, I have more important matters for the Emperor to decide on."
"I, what's the matter?"
Seeing Zhu Houzhao sitting up straight and looking very excited, Xu Xun coughed lightly and said, "When will the emperor be a matchmaker for me? In the past few days, people have almost come to propose marriage at the door of my house."
Even the Marquis of Shouning came here in person. If this continues, my father will find it difficult to support me. If the emperor really wants to reward me, he might as well decide on my marriage first. I can't thank you enough."
Looking at Xu Xun's pitiful look, Zhu Houzhao's expression changed for a while, and finally he raised his chin angrily and said: "Don't pretend to be pitiful, I'm not married yet, why do you get ahead of me! I know you don't I'm just afraid that my two uncles will offend the Queen Mother. Don't worry, I'm smart. Sister Jingxuan already has a sweetheart. As for the other cousins, the Queen Mother doesn't care. I turned around and said to the Queen Mother, thank you. It is a gift from my father that I met you in the first place. If I don’t get married, you won’t get married either.”
At this point, he glanced triumphantly at Xu Xun, who was dumbfounded, and said meaningfully: "We share blessings and share hardships. Anyway, you are only a little older than me, and I am not in a hurry. You monkey Why are you so anxious? When I get married, you and the Shen sisters will also get married together. Wouldn’t that be a good deal? "
What a ghost!
Xu Xun had completely believed that Zhu Houzhao had taken advantage of the situation and had to do the next best thing: "Since the emperor said so, how about you find a way to clear Miss Shen's name first? After all, she has already been deprived of her reputation in the eyes of the world. She jumped into the Qinhuai River, and now she has to find a legitimate way to stand in front of people again."
"It's okay..." Zhu Houzhao tilted his head and nodded after thinking about it, and suddenly clapped his hands and said, "How about this, I will arrange a scene and let Mrs. Shouninghou or Mrs. Jianchanghou take care of it." I want someone to marry me and adopt her as my adopted daughter, so that my two uncles won’t be obsessed with marrying their daughter to you! Well, this is the best way, I’m really smart!”
Seeing the little emperor talking to himself and feeling smug, the corner of Xu Xun's mouth couldn't help but twitch. What would the Empress Dowager Zhang's expression be if she knew that her son was helping outsiders plot against the Zhang family?
The fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month is called the Ghost Festival in Taoism, the Obon Festival in Buddhism, and the Ghost Festival among the people. According to legend, the gates of ghosts are opened on this day, so people hold various sacrifices in their homes and palaces. Various etiquettes began early in the morning, and at the great court meeting in front of the sun, it took nearly an hour for the officials to stand and kowtow to each other. Although Zhu Houzhao was extremely impatient, , but this month he had to avoid having to attend morning meetings twice, and he really couldn't help but not participate in this. He could only yawn continuously.
What's more, the reason for announcing his resignation to the outside world was that he couldn't bear to go to court because of the death of the late emperor, and he was determined to not only report five things to the court in the morning, but to waste his efforts to save face.
It was finally the end of the court meeting. As the idle officials retired one by one, the division chiefs of various ministries and others returned to the Yamen one after another. The big bosses of the third rank and above stood together in twos and threes in a tacit understanding, taking advantage of the opportunity to enter. During the time before the Wenhua Palace, they reviewed the plan that had been prepared for a long time. When they arrived at the Wenhua Palace and listened to Xu Xun explain the details of the battle one by one, Liu Jian stood in front of everyone. He stood up calmly under the focus of his gaze.
"Your Majesty, Xu Xun was dispatched to the expedition at a young age. He made a decisive decision and attacked with a partial division. He first defeated hundreds of divisions in Shacheng and recaptured thousands of soldiers and civilians. Later, he and the Xuanfu Army of the Datong Army and others defeated the elite of the Chahar Khan Court. , to the point where the bandits are still fighting among themselves. For such great achievements, I thought that I should be generously rewarded. I discussed with the cabinet elders Li Xie and the two cabinet ministers, and also discussed with the Ministry of Personnel, Ma Shangshu, and the Ministry of War, Liu Shangshu, and decided to confer the title of Xu Xun Ping Beibo, the world commander. Envoy, the former military governor's left governor, and also in charge of the Jinyi Guards. "纟.