Invincible Zhengde

Chapter 426 Loyalty and Filial Piety Cannot Be Both
After leaving Qianqing Palace, Zhu Houzhao returned to Xianyang Palace with a sense of comfort in his whole body.

Things are proceeding in an orderly manner, which is the best news for him.

Among them, the father has contributed a lot. In many invisible places, it is the father who is helping him stabilize the court situation.Some people who wanted to stand up and sing the opposite were also held down by the father immediately.

Zhu Houzhao also changed his opinion of the three great scholars in the cabinet. At least they didn't jump out and sing the opposite tune. This may also have something to do with the old man's control, or it may have something to do with their deep understanding of righteousness.

Glancing at Liu Jin who was following behind, Zhu Houzhao said, "Go to the Crown Princess."

In fact, in Zhu Houzhao's womb, there was only one woman he slept with, that is, his princess.

Although other people were arranged in the palace, Zhu Houzhao refused them all.

The boy is not greedy for pleasure, he can still do it.

The most important thing is that he knows how to love himself so that he will not die too early.This has nothing to do with whether he is afraid of death or not. He still has a lot of things to do, so there must be no problems with his health.

So the relationship between him and the princess is also very good, after all, no one competes with the princess for favor.

One must know that in the prince's palace, who doesn't want to be favored by the prince?

It is a road to the sky, and once you walk up it, you will reach the sky in one step.

Arriving at the residence of the princess, Zhu Hou looked at the princess who was coming out, walked up to her with a smile, reached out to hold her hand, and said, "We don't have to be so polite between husband and wife. Welcome out every time."

With a smile on her face, Crown Princess Xia said softly, "Your Highness is here, and I'm very happy."

This is also where the Crown Princess Xia can be a human being.

She would not talk about the rules in the palace or anything, but would only say that she welcomed Zhu Houzhao because she was happy to come. Such a statement made people feel happy.

Zhu Houzhao was naturally happy in his heart, and turned his head to Liu Jin and said: "Let someone prepare a meal, I'm hungry."

"Let's arrange it myself!" Princess Xia said with a smile, "Eunuch Liu follows you every day, and he is very tired from running in and out, so don't order him around in such trivial matters."

After speaking, she smiled softly and looked at Zhu Houzhao softly.

Zhu Houzhao knew that she was selling Liu Jin, or buying Liu Jin.And he just smiled and didn't speak.

If you do it in front of yourself, you are naturally asking for your permission.If you don't respond, it proves that you allow it; if you have a reaction, it proves that you don't agree.

Xia's approach made Zhu Houzhao very satisfied.

Rather than muttering behind his back, the emperor prefers this kind of directness.

"My maidservant thanked the Crown Princess." Liu Jin said hastily.

He dared not show any disrespect to this princess, because in the prince's palace, the prince liked this princess, and it can be said that he had a deep affection.

Who knows if His Highness the Crown Prince will learn from His Majesty back then?If father and son are the same, then there will be this mistress in the palace in the future.

Offending such a hostess now, the end must be very miserable at that time, just look at the queen's status in the palace.

Therefore, Liu Jin was naturally happy with the kindness of the Crown Princess, and at the same time did not dare to refuse.

"Serving His Highness and the Crown Princess is the duty of a servant, and the servant is very happy, so naturally he is not tired." Liu Jin said with a smile again.

"Okay, don't talk about this. The princess loves you very much, and you have suffered it." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand, smiled and pulled the princess into the room, and said softly: "Let them do it, you If they are not allowed to do things, they will be even more afraid.”

This is actually the way of survival in the palace, and Zhu Houzhao is also teaching the princess.

You let them do things and keep them busy, which means you value him; if you really let them have nothing to do, then they will even fall into a greater panic.

What is being busy?
This is a favored performance.

"The concubine knows it!" The crown princess Xia said delicately.

After eating in the princess's house, Zhu Houzhao naturally didn't leave.

After Yunyu first rested, Zhu Houzhao put his arms around the Crown Princess Xia, and said softly: "Today, I talked about Horqin with my father."

The Crown Princess naturally knows about this matter. Of course, her focus is different from others.

People in the DPRK are concerned with the overall situation, the Horqin Grassland.But the princess is concerned about the woman in Horqin.

In fact, she has been paying attention to it since the day it happened.It's not enough to worry about competing for favor. A woman from Horqin naturally has no way to threaten her status.

It's just that women are going to enter the mansion, and she feels a little uncomfortable after all. It's not that she hasn't imagined that if her prince can be like her father, it would be great.

During this period of time, she was very satisfied with her prince husband and princess.

Knowing the cold and the hot, he has a good temper, his talents and martial arts are good, and he is the person with the highest status in the Ming Dynasty, so he naturally has nothing to dissatisfy.

Hearing Zhu Houzhao talk about this matter today, of course she can understand.Although she felt a little lost in her heart, she still said: "Is your highness worried about my concubine? Your highness is the prince of the country, and it is his duty to spread branches and leaves for the royal family. Let alone marrying a Horqin woman, even Even marrying all the women in the world, the concubine will only be happy for His Highness."

Zhu Houzhao glanced playfully at the princess in his arms, and then said: "There is no need to say these things. You know why I married this woman. I won't tell you the truth. You can take care of the affairs in the harem." Zhu Houzhao put his arms around the princess and said with a smile.

In fact, this is a kind of affirmation. To hand over the things in the crown prince's uterus to the crown princess is to completely treat her as the hostess.

From this point of view, this established the dominance of the Crown Princess Xia before other women came in.

In this era, the status of a big woman is absolutely supreme.Doting on concubines and destroying wives will be punished. If court officials dare to do this, their official positions will be lost, and they will even be condemned by mainstream public opinion.

Zhu Houzhao naturally would not make such a mistake.

A flash of surprise flashed across the face of the Crown Princess. She had been waiting for this day for a long time, but she still said coquettishly, "I'm afraid I won't manage well."

"It's nothing," Zhu Houzhao said with a smile, "Didn't He Neng come to you a few days ago? I transferred him to you. If you have anything to ask, you can just ask him. There is nothing he doesn't understand as an old man in the palace. "

He Neng has served his father for so many years, so it can be said that he has rich experience.From a low eunuch to the top, both strength and scheming are indispensable.

You must know that the competition inside the palace is not at all gentler than outside, swords and swords are shadowy, and my princess is inexperienced, so it is very suitable to put He Neng by her side.

As for He Neng's loyalty, Zhu Houzhao was not worried.

This is a person who has done black affairs for himself, such a subordinate is trustworthy.

Besides, the Crown Princess will be his backer in the future, and he knows how fierce the competition around him is.

Not to mention Liu Jin, who I trust, the other eunuchs in the Eighth Bureau are not fuel-efficient lamps either.

He Neng also knows what he lacks, what a latecomer lacks is the background.

The Crown Princess is different here, he is the big boss when he comes.If he can gain the trust of the princess, his status in the palace will be very high in the future.

When she ascends the throne, the crown princess will be the queen.Who dares to underestimate the eunuch next to the queen?

It's hard to say whether to compete for favor or not, but no one dares to deal with him. This is his basic set.

He Neng is a smart man, he knows how to choose and what to do.

"That's really great." The princess said with a smile, knowing in her heart that this is the person the prince sent to help her.

As for whether she was looking at her, she wasn't really worried, so this He Neng was a trustworthy person.

The two of them talked some private words again, and then slowly fell asleep.

Early the next morning, Zhu Houzhao woke up very early. Seeing that the Crown Princess Xia was also getting up, he said, "There is nothing to do in the palace, so just lie down for a while. I am going out of the palace today, so I won't be here much." stay."

Although Zhu Houzhao said so, the princess still persisted and waited for Zhu Houzhao to wash, change clothes and eat,
After everything was done, Zhu Houzhao bid farewell to the princess and left the Forbidden City.

Today, he is going to the home of British Duke Zhang Mao to have a talk with the old British Duke.

Zhu Houzhao respects this old British prince.

Ever since he reformed the military system, the old British gentleman has never put him in any trouble, and has always supported him with all his strength, and even harmed some of the honorable interests.

Especially when it comes to paying taxes for honorable nobles, he also took the lead in supporting them.In the past few years, I have given myself a lot of support, so Zhu Houzhao should also give him enough respect.

In this matter, there is nothing to discuss. Zhu Houzhao wants to win over the hearts of the nobles. The reason why the Ming Dynasty was so chaotic but still basically functioning is because of these people who are maintaining stability.

Even in the Apocalypse Dynasty, the British Duke Zhang Lun still played the role of Dinghai Shenzhen.

It's just that they are relatively poor and have little ability to fight, so they are hammered by all parties.

Of course, this is not entirely their responsibility, and they have no substantive power in the later stage.Troop training and forging equipment are not under their control, but because most of the middle and lower level officers belong to them, and they can also help the emperor control the country's army.

But now it is different. The army of the Ming Dynasty has been turned upside down, and the nobles have risen again.After the establishment of the Military Aircraft Department, these people's voices became louder.
When Zhu Houzhao came, he was only wearing plain clothes.But the people in the British government still recognized Zhu Houzhao.

They didn't know Zhu Houzhao himself, but they did know Liu Jin who was with Zhu Houzhao.

So the news spread quickly.

The upper and middle doors of the British government's residence were wide open, and the old British government Zhang Mao came out in person.

After some etiquette, Zhu Houzhao stepped forward and took Zhang Mao's hand, and said with a smile: "The Duke is too polite, I just came out for a walk. Remembering that the Duke was not feeling well a few days ago, I thought about coming here Take a look."

"His Royal Highness is here, and the family will naturally welcome him." Zhang Mao said with a smile.

Zhang Mao has gotten a little older in the past two years. Although his body is still strong, his back is bent and his waist is also bent.

Zhu Houzhao pulled Zhang Mao and walked inside with a smile.Hulala followed by a piece.

Zhu Houzhao waved his hands, then said with a smile: "Okay, let them all retreat!"

Everyone hurriedly dispersed, and Zhu Houzhao took Zhang Mao into the hall.

After the monarchs and ministers were seated, Zhu Houzhao said: "Seeing that the Duke is in good health, this palace is relieved. Daming still needs the Duke."

"The minister is getting old, and the old man is broken. If there is anything wrong, please forgive me." Zhang Mao said quickly.

This is actually an apology, he took the lead in making trouble.

You know, this is the policy implemented by Zhu Houzhao. He took the lead in making troubles, which meant that he would not show Zhu Hou's face.

Zhu Houzhao quickly said: "The Duke's words are wrong. The Ming Dynasty was full of civil and military affairs. If you talk about the loyalty to the court and the father, the Duke is definitely in the forefront. The Ming Dynasty has been so many years, and the noble achievements of the court are indispensable. , the Duke is the pillar of the country. As long as it is out of the public heart, it is not too much to say. Whether it is the father or the palace, they are all able to express their advice."

Zhu Houzhao is also telling Zhang Mao, you are so old, you have credits in your family, and you are loyal to me and my father, so you don't care if you don't say anything.

"Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince." Zhang Mao said hastily.

"Come here today, I have something to discuss with the Duke." Zhu Houzhao said with a smile.

In fact, Zhang Mao also knew that His Royal Highness's visit to his home must not be just to visit him.

If you really just want to visit yourself, then it is likely that you are dying, and His Majesty asked His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to take a look.

Other than that there are no exceptions.

"Your Majesty the Crown Prince has something to tell you." Zhang Mao said.

"I came here today mainly for two reasons. One is to set up an admiral in Liaodong to command the generals in Liaodong, as well as the military forces of Daning and Horqin New City. I want Zhang Lun to go. The young and middle-aged generation is talking about military talent , Zhang Lun is definitely one of the best."

"Things over there are relatively heavy. I want him to go there, but I can't bear to think that the Duke is getting old and Zhang Lun can't be filial by his side. But I can't find any suitable candidates, so Discuss with the Duke. The Duke can rest assured, if the Duke thinks there is something wrong, please speak up, I will definitely not force others to make things difficult."

After hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, Zhang Mao's face immediately showed joy.

This is an opportunity for his grandson to be alone.It seems that my careful thoughts have not been hidden from His Highness the Crown Prince.

He couldn't help but feel a little ashamed, but he still said hastily: "To be loyal to the country and to serve the king is the duty of a subject."

The Zhang family has been military for generations, every country has used it, the king has used it, even though he died, he still has no regrets, not to mention that this is the value that His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince place on him.

It is his blessing to entrust him with a heavy responsibility, how could he refuse?
"Although the heirs in the old minister's family are not very prosperous, there are still many people who are filial to his knees, not one of them is missing. Please don't worry about it, His Royal Highness. If the old minister is not corrupt and can't be appointed, the old minister would like to ask for orders to go to Liaodong."

(End of this chapter)