Li Zhong did not dare to be careless when facing the prime minister, and said with a smile: "Your Highness the Crown Prince was frightened and fell asleep just now. Master Zheng, is there anything wrong?"

Zhou Yanru said hesitantly: "That's right, most of the court officials have withered. If I want to appoint some people, I still need the approval of His Highness the Crown Prince."

Li Zhong was in the palace for many years and was used to seeing various means. When he saw that Zhou Yanru was the only one coming, he immediately guessed his intention and said, "Do you know when the battle with Xibo?"

Zhou Yanru looked at Li Zhong and said calmly: "Old Zhou Ge has been outside Beijing for a long time and is not familiar with Beijing affairs. This official is the chief minister and is responsible. If your father-in-law has any suitable candidates, you can talk to me."

Zhou Yanru's words are very direct, it is a cooperation and a transaction.

Li Zhong sneered in his heart. This old guy wanted to pick peaches so soon, and he didn't even look at it. Now the capital is full of Zhou Zheng's people. If Zhou Zheng wants to die, he can make whoever disappear silently!

Li Zhong looked at Zhou Yanru's unhidden expression of desire, and his mind changed and said plainly: "Okay, I'll give you a list tomorrow."

Zhou Yanru was immediately ecstatic. If he could form an alliance with Li Zhong, his status would be as stable as Mount Tai and everything in the government was in his hands!

Zhou Yanru suppressed his excitement and began to talk to Li Zhong about the resumption of the court, the throne ceremony, and other matters, and then quietly mentioned some people.

Li Zhong couldn't hear it, and responded with a smile.

Zhou Yanru was even happier when he saw that Li Zhong did not object, and then began to evaluate Zhou Zheng. His words were more pertinent, but he attributed his great contribution to the support of the country to the "wisdom of the late emperor". He also kept saying "Zhou Ge Lao" without mentioning the "Sheng Xibo" at all.

The two talked for a long time, and finally Zhou Yanru said with a smile: "I know that Eunuch Li has been in the palace since he was a child, but he always has to consider it a hundred years later. I have 500 acres of fertile land in Suzhou Prefecture, and there is a large courtyard next to the Humble Administrator's Garden, which are all given to my father-in-law."

Li Zhong curled his lips secretly, "Five hundred acres, you have the nerve to take it out. Zhou Zhengyun has given me more than five thousand acres over the years!"

Li Zhong was disdainful, but bowed slightly and said with a smile: "Thank you Yuanfu."

Seeing that Li Zhong did not refuse, Zhou Yanru felt relieved and said, "Then let it be decided, Your Highness, the prince will be taken care of by his father-in-law."

"What's your duty." Li Zhong said with a smile.

If Zhou Yanru hadn't been too happy now, he would have discovered that Li Zhong's smile was just a slight smile.

Zhou Yanru left the palace heroically with unprecedented excitement and excitement.

Not long after Zhou Yanru left, Zhu Cixuan opened the door with sleepy eyes and looked at Li Zhong and said, "Brother-in-law, what's the matter?"

Li Zhong quickly turned around and said, "Your Highness, you are the Chief Minister Zhou, and you will talk about the throne ceremony."

Zhu Cixuan slept for a while and became much more energetic. He asked with his face raised, "Where is Zheng Xibo?"

Li Zhongdao: "Zheng Xibo seems to be discussing the pursuit of the thieves with many generals."

Zhu Cilang said oh, and then didn't say anything.

Li Zhong looked at Zhu Cilang and sighed in his heart, worried.

Now it has completely changed. Zhou Yanru and Zhou Zheng must have a fight. Zhou Yanru can't play Zhou Zheng at first sight. What will happen to the super in the future?

Zhou Yanru left the inner court and walked towards the Ming Gate. As soon as he left the Meridian Gate, he saw Lu Xiangsheng talking to someone not far away.

Zhou Yanru raised his head slightly, stared at Lu Xiangsheng for a moment, and walked over.

"Kindou." Zhou Yanru shouted peacefully and majestic.

Lu Xiangsheng was stunned, turned around and saw that it was Zhou Yanru, and quickly saluted and said, "I have met Yuan Fu."

Zhou Yanru looked at Lu Xiangsheng and nodded and praised: "This time you have made great contributions to the recovery of the capital. I have already told His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that you will be granted the title of Minister of War, and the five northwest provinces of the Prime Minister. You will lead the troops to eliminate the rebels!"

Lu Xiangsheng was stunned again and said, "Yuanfu, Zheng Xibo has accepted his fate at Shanhaiguan."

This time it was Zhou Yanru's turn to be stunned. He wanted to say that this was illegal, but at that time the capital fell, and Zhou Zheng held the will of the late emperor, so it was understandable to do so. Now he argued that he seemed very villainous.

Zhou Yanru quickly regained his expression and said with a smile: "The capital fell, the late emperor died for his country, and Li Banghua, the Minister of War, is the first to be the Minister of War. You are the next Minister of War, and you will be the title of Prince Taibao."

Lu Xiangsheng was not a fool, and he gradually understood it a little, especially the last "Crown Prince Taibao Title", and Zhou Zheng was also the Crown Prince Taibao Title.

Lu Xiangsheng looked at Zhou Yanru calmly and said, "Yuanfu, the lower officials are about to leave the capital to suppress the bandits, and they cannot take on this responsibility."

Zhou Yanru frowned slightly and suddenly realized that he was too anxious and a little confused. He said with a smile: "I originally wanted to invite Mr. Zhou to the northwest to suppress bandits. After all, he has succeeded once. The Prince, and the court also counts on him this time. I will treat him to the banquet in the evening. You will come too, let's talk in detail."

Lu Xiangsheng became more and more aware and said with a normal expression: "Yuanfu, the capital has just been settled, and the officials have too many affairs, so I am sorry that the officials cannot go there."

Zhou Yanru's eyes were slightly cold, and he immediately smiled and said, "That's right, then you go."

Lu Xiangsheng raised his hand without being humble or arrogant and said, "The emperor left."

Zhou Yanru looked at Lu Xiangsheng's back, frowning tightly, and his expression was ugly. Lu Xiangsheng was so disrespectful to give him face, and he really was ungrateful!

Not long after Lu Xiangsheng left, Lu Xiangtong came over and whispered: "Brother, what did Yuan Fu say to you?"

Lu Xiangsheng's face tightened slightly and he sighed: "He wants to win over me."

Lu Xiangtong was suddenly a little happy. Just as she was about to open her mouth, Lu Xiangsheng looked at him and said, "Treat the Zhengxibo."

Lu Xiangtong's expression changed and he hurriedly said, "Brother, Zheng Xibo has great kindness with us, and is also a great hero who supports the country. We cannot harm him..."

Lu Xiangsheng glanced at him, let out a deep breath, and said, "Tell us that we are not allowed to contact court officials other than those who conquered Xibo. If we find out, we will send them back to our hometown."

Lu Xiangtong was satisfied and said, "Yes. By the way, Zheng Xibo has been allocated, with a total of 115,000 people, including Cao Bianjiao's cavalry. Except for the 20,000 personal soldiers that Zheng Xibo has been leading, the rest are almost all given to you. What a great trust! Brother, if we wipe out the northwest, Zheng Xibo said that it will be a matter of time before we enter the cabinet and become prime minister in the future..."

Lu Xiangsheng's face moved, and he sighed in his heart: I'm not afraid of villains, but I'm afraid of gentlemen giving kindness...

Zhou Zheng is now in the Western Gate and meets Ma Shiying, Kou Huaiyi, Zhou Fang and others. These people are hidden by the Military Information Department before Li Zicheng entered the capital, but they are unscathed.

Ma Shiying was most excited. She sat on Zhou Zheng's right hand and said, "My deeds are no less than those of Duke Zhongsu. They will definitely be famous in history and win glory with the sun and the moon!"

"Duke Zhongsu" refers to Yu Qian, who was the Minister of War at that time, who fought against the Oirat and saved the Ming Dynasty from the crisis of national destruction during the reign of Emperor Yingzong.

Kou Huaiyi would not be very flattering, but he also said with admiration: "My lord's achievements are indeed unparalleled."

Zhou Zheng waved his hand and stopped their flattery. Seeing that Zhou Fang was silent, he said, "Brother, is it okay?"

After this experience, Zhou Fang could have witnessed the Ming Dynasty almost destroyed his country. His mind was somewhat unstable and said, "It's okay. I'm the prefect of Shuntian. Is this okay?"

It’s okay for others to say that Zhou Fang is Zhou Zheng’s elder brother, and Shuntian Prefecture has such a critical position. It is inevitable that some people say that Zhou Zheng is nepotism and takes personal favors to him, which has become a handle for attacking him.
Chapter completed!