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When the hundreds of officials entered the Taihe Palace, Cheng Yuandao still had a cold face, and he had already regarded Zhao Junchen's ridicule as a great shame in his heart; Li Chengru's expression was uncertain, obviously two ideas were conflicting with each other, making him hesitate.

Seeing Cheng Yuandao and Li Chengru's performance, the officials became more and more curious about what Zhao Junchen said, but before they could inquire privately, Emperor Deqing had already arrived.

When Emperor Deqing arrived at the Taihe Palace, it can be said that his steps were brisk, his face was full of smiles, and he was obviously in a very good mood. I have good news for you! ”

When the officials got up one after another, Emperor Deqing had a smile on his face and raised his voice: "Just now, Liang Ge Lao, Liang Fuchen, sent me a great news!" It is said that the imperial army ushered in another great victory in the Hetao! Not only repelled the most fierce counterattack of the Mongolian troops in the past month, but also severely damaged the main force of the Mongolian coalition army, the casualties of the Mongolian troops were as high as more than 10,000, while the casualties of our soldiers were only about 5,000! What a victory! It's a big win! Liang Fuchen did not live up to my high expectations! The soldiers of Shaanxi and Gansu have not lived up to my high hopes! ”

After hearing Emperor Deqing's introduction, the ministers also shouted long live again, and said that all this was due to Emperor Deqing's good use of people and good scheduling.

Hearing the congratulations of the hundred officials, Emperor Deqing became more and more interested, and also made a bold prediction: "Haha, according to me, the battle of Hetao has been a succession of battles, the climate in northern Xinjiang is getting colder and colder, and the Mongolian tribes are becoming more and more exhausted, and it is not far from the day when the imperial court will completely recover the Hetao, it should be during this time!" Wait until the good news comes to the capital, just in time for the New Year and my birthday! At that time, it can be said that three joys are coming, and I will celebrate with all the Aiqing and the people! ”

Seeing that Emperor Deqing's interest was so high, the officials naturally would not let go of the opportunity to pat themselves on the back, and they all said that Emperor Deqing was the third emperor and the five emperors, and they were really the saints of the ages.

These words are of course exaggerated, but the officials can say them without changing their faces, and Emperor Deqing also feels very enjoyable when he falls into his ears.

Just when Emperor Deqing was smiling at the sound of the hundred officials, and the atmosphere in the Taihe Hall was also festive and peaceful, Zhao Junchen was silent and fell into contemplation.

"Being able to repel another counterattack by the Mongol coalition army is certainly a war achievement, but the battle situation on the front line may not be as smooth as Liang Fuchen said! According to the practice of the Shaanxi and Gansu triaxes, unless it is an exaggerated victory like the victory in Weishui, the victory in defending the city is generally exaggerated by more than two times, and the victory in field combat is exaggerated by more than three times! This situation is related to the military merit rewards of more than 100,000 front-line soldiers, even Liang Fuchen does not dare to object!

According to Liang Fuchen's good news sent to the capital this time, the imperial army killed nearly 10,000 enemies, and its own casualties were about 5,000 people, which seemed to be a brilliant result, but if it squeezed out the water, it would kill two or three thousand enemies and lose more than 5,000 people, and it would become a bitter battle at an obvious disadvantage!

This is also a matter of course, the Hetao area is a vast plain, which is originally conducive to the strength of the Mongol cavalry, and the Mongols are eager to take home the garden, and the fighting spirit is far higher than that of the imperial army! In addition, the imperial court had always hoped that the Mongol coalition army would take the initiative to withdraw after the cold weather, but in fact, the Han army was far more intolerant of bitter cold than the Mongol army...... All this puts the imperial army at a significant disadvantage! However, after all, the imperial army has the advantage of a large number of troops and logistics supplies, as long as it is patiently defended and slowly worn out with the Mongol coalition army, it will win the final victory sooner or later!

Now I am most worried about the situation that Emperor Deqing is bent on taking Hetao before his birthday, and intends to celebrate his birthday with a remarkable feat of recovering the territory, so he repeatedly urges Liang Fuchen to make a quick decision, and also forces Liang Fuchen to make a wrong decision, give up the defensive position and take the initiative to fight...... If that's the case, I'm afraid the situation will change!

Well, after the end of the dynasty this morning, I will send a secret letter to all the important figures in the Shaanxi-Gansu border army as soon as possible, telling them that they must be stable, if Liang Fuchen wants to fight quickly, he must try to delay the opportunity, and he must not take the initiative to fight no matter what! ”

Just as Zhao Junchen secretly made a decision in his heart, Emperor Deqing's eyes also turned to Zhao Junchen.

Emperor Deqing's smile did not decrease, and said, "Haha, why did Zhao Aiqing not say a word?" You also have a part to play in this great victory! If it weren't for your planning and layout, the imperial court's recovery of the Hetao would not have been as smooth as it is today! It's also strange that I am urging you to return to Beijing too quickly, if you are still staying in Shaanxi and Gansu now, this great victory can also allow you to get another military merit reward! However, there are many things in the center of the court that are indeed inseparable from you, and if you do it well, you will also have merit! As for the Hetao war, it was better to hand it over to Liang Fuchen, and he also did a good job. ”

Emperor Deqing's words were both appeasement and beating!

Just looking at the surface, Emperor Deqing regretted that Zhao Junchen was missing a piece of military merit, and emphasized that Zhao Junchen also had the same merit in handling the affairs of the temple center, but the secret meaning was that the role played by Liang Fuchen in Shaanxi and Gansu could completely replace Zhao Junchen, and Zhao Junchen's role in the imperial court was not indispensable, so Zhao Junchen must not get carried away.

Zhao Junchen could naturally understand Emperor Deqing's deep meaning, but he didn't refute it, but just said with a respectful attitude: "Your Majesty, the reason why the minister is silent is not to blame His Majesty for urging the minister to return to Beijing too quickly, but to think about it...... A congratulatory gift to Your Majesty! This year's Majesty's birthday, three joys to the door can be described as a rare luck in the ages, the minister was originally prepared in advance to congratulate the birthday gift, but now it seems that this gift is too light, so the whole world is also a little unable to take the occasion, so I hurriedly think of a way to make up for it! ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen's words, Emperor Deqing still laughed and said, "It's just a birthday gift, it's good to have a heart, how can I mind the importance of the gift?" Zhao Aiqing, as long as you help me handle the government affairs of the imperial court, it will be the best congratulatory gift! ”

Speaking of this, Emperor Deqing's expression suddenly became a little more serious, and he said: "Liang Fuchen's good news is certainly to boost morale, but the current focus of the imperial court is not the Hetao war, but the blockage of Caoyun!" Zhao Aiqing, you should have also heard that Cao Yun was suddenly blocked, and the Cao grain and autumn taxes from all over the country could not be transported into the capital in time, but the money and grain of the household department had bottomed out, and even the river workers could not send out the silver! If this continues, the government and the opposition will inevitably be chaotic! That's why I hardened my heart and recruited you to participate in the court meeting with illness, just to let you sit in the second department of household and industry again and help the court solve the problem of Caoyun! ”

Zhao Junchen looked obligated and said confidently: "For Your Majesty, it is naturally incumbent on the minister!" The minister assured His Majesty that within three days, he would be able to raise enough money for the river workers! Within ten days, the Ministry of Industry and the yamen in various places can start dredging the transportation! Within 20 days, the first batch of money and grain will arrive in the capital! ”

With Zhao Junchen's boast of Haikou, the court was suddenly shocked, attracting the sideways glances of hundreds of officials!

Hearing Zhao Junchen's assurance, the first reaction of many officials was that it was absolutely impossible, and they wanted to open their mouths to refute it!

However, thinking that the person who praised Haikou was Zhao Junchen, and thinking about Zhao Junchen's many previous skills, even if they didn't believe it in their hearts, the officials could only be silent, and they didn't dare to question it in public!

On the other side, Emperor Deqing was overjoyed, nodded and said, "Okay, Zhao Aiqing really lives up to my expectations!" With Aiqing's assurance, I will feel at ease! ”

Seeing Zhao Junchen's efforts like this, Emperor Deqing also reciprocated the favor, looked around the Taihe Palace, and asked, "Li Chengru is there?" ”

After Li Chengru was dismissed from his official position, he is still Bai Ding's identity, and at this time he is naturally standing at the end of the ranks of hundreds of officials, and after hearing Emperor Deqing's inquiry, he hurriedly stepped forward and said: "The criminal minister is here!" ”

Emperor Deqing glanced at Li Chengru and said: "Since Zhao Aiqing entered the cabinet and assisted the government, the position of this household department has been vacant, and the suitable candidate has not been found for a long time, which has also caused chaos in the household department. Li Chengru, let me ask you, do you have the confidence to manage the household department well? ”

Li Chengru did not hesitate, and hurriedly replied: "The minister must do his best to live up to His Majesty's holy hope!" ”

"Excellent! In that case, I will appoint you as the head of the household department again! After today's court meeting, you will go to the household department to take office! During this time, Zhao Gechen will be in charge of the Yamen of the Household Department, and you are mainly Zhao Gechen for the time being! Ma Shilang, Hong Shilang, the two of you must also seriously assist Li Shangshu in the future! ”

"Obey the order!"

As Emperor Deqing's words fell, Li Chengru, Ma Sen, Hong Zhengshuo and other household officials came out one after another to receive orders.

In this way, Li Chengru became the new head of the household department!

However, Emperor Deqing publicly expressed Zhao Junchen's recommendation of Li Chengru to become the head of the household, which seemed to be to make Li Chengru grateful to Zhao Junchen, but in fact it caused Zhao Junchen a lot of trouble.

With the appointment of Emperor Deqing, Zhao Junchen could clearly feel that many "Zhao Party" officials cast their complaining eyes on him.

In the eyes of the "Zhao Party" officials, it is simply unreasonable for Zhao Junchen to hand over the fat difference of the household department to outsiders!

Noticing the changes in the mood of the "Zhao Party", Zhao Junchen smiled bitterly in his heart, only feeling that these small methods of Emperor Deqing were really annoying!

However, after all, it is just some small means that are not on the table, and Zhao Junchen can easily solve it.

Zhao Junchen just turned his gaze to the few household officials who had come out of the list, all of whom were dissidents who had been inserted into the household department by various factions during this period of time! Between the fluctuations of his eyes, Zhao Junchen had already arranged the work content for himself in the next few days in his heart!

First of all, it is natural to solve the blockage of the imperial court.

Secondly, buy Li Chengru for your own use as soon as possible!

In the end, it was to rectify the household yamen and drive out all the officials who were not his cronies, such as Ma Sen and Hong Zhengshuo, from the household department!

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