Chapter 1725 Zheng Hong

In the evening, Zhou Shuren went home and talked about the Zheng family, "I haven't seen the Zheng family for many years."

He could still be seen in Lizhou at first, but he hasn't seen him since he left. The retreat left by the Zheng family is still in his hands.

Zhu Lan, "The emperor said that our two families have a good relationship. Is this telling you that the royal family is very clear about the Zheng family's past?"

"The Emperor must have investigated the Zheng family thoroughly if he used them. What a pity."

Zhu Lan answered, "It's a pity that the Zheng family didn't expect you to end up like this. The backup plan they had is useless now."

“You can’t say it’s useless.”

"If it was just the Zheng family, the royal family would have investigated it, but now that it's related to you, the royal family trusts you but will be more wary of the Zheng family."

Zhou Shuren coughed and said, "The emperor trusts the Zheng family."

Zhu Lan curled her lips. She trusted him but was also cautious. "I wonder who is coming to the capital."

"You'll find out when you get to Beijing. The emperor even mentioned Wu Chun."

Zhulan: "The Yang family is doing well now."

The Yang family's military generals don't hold high positions, but they have strong backing. As long as the Zhou family is there, no one dares to bully the Yang family, and they live a stable and good life.

The next day, Zhou Shuren slipped away as soon as the morning court session ended. He walked very fast, but was still caught by someone.

The Minister of Industry laughed happily, "Why don't you go back to the Ministry of Revenue?"

So there's no point in running away, it's a waste of time!

Zhou Shuren, "I can close the door."

He is the most powerful person in the Ministry of Revenue. When he closes the door, no one will see him. How can you break down his door?

Minister of Industry, "."

Li Zhao had already left the Ministry of War. The new Minister of War, Gong Da Ren, who was a bit fat, ran over and got a stitch in the side. After recovering, he pushed the Minister of Works away and said, "My Lord, when do you think I can get the money?"

Zhou Shuren, "."

When the Minister of Works learned that the Ministry of War was changing armor and weapons, he snorted and said sourly, "Such a large sum of money has been given, and I have sent you a memorial, but you still refuse to give in."

Zhou Shuren got angry, "You have money in your hand!"

The Ministry of Industry had a lot of money from the patent fees coming in, but it still pretended to be poor.

The Minister of Industry glared and said, "That also belongs to the Ministry of Industry. You can't withhold the money that should be given."

Zhou Shuren laughed, "Who was it that slammed the table and said that we don't need the money from the Ministry of Accounts?"

The Minister of Industry choked up, "That was just an angry remark."

"Sorry, I'm serious."

As the saying goes, what goes around comes around. He is just waiting for the Minister of Works to come and beg him!

The Minister of War, Lord Gong, stretched out his fat paws, and no one could stop him. They could only watch the two walk away, "No, I, hey, pay attention to me!"

The Minister of Personnel twitched his beard and said to Li Zhao, "I thought the emperor would choose from the Ministry of War. This person is beyond my expectation."

The sky turned blue after Li Zhao was transferred away. He walked slowly with his hands behind his back, "It's a pity that I'm still not thick-skinned enough."

Zhou Shuren deliberately started a quarrel, which resulted in him getting rid of Master Gong.

At Zhou's house, Zhulan ate grapes and moved her ears to confirm that she had heard correctly, "The wedding date was set too hastily."

Li, "Who knows what the Luo family and the Yong'an Duke's Mansion are thinking? The wedding will be held in ten days."

Since her mother-in-law returned to Beijing, Zhao would visit her whenever she had nothing to do, and the two of them also chatted about a lot of gossip. "I heard that the Luo family is very short of money."

Li was surprised. "Lack of money? Who told my second brother's wife that?"

Zhao narrowed her eyes and said, "Servants. Every government office has a lot of expenses every day, and they need to purchase things every day. The servants of the Luo family are all inferior in purchasing things."

Zhulan was surprised. "Why not just cut down on expenses? Why buy inferior products?"

The Luo family has completely lost their reputation!

Mrs. Zhao chuckled and said, "Mother, without the old lady to manage the Luo family, the expenses have already been reduced. If we reduce them further, we won't have enough to eat and use."

Su Xuan continued, "Some people want to make some purchases."

Zhulan suddenly realized, "I understand why people are in such a hurry to get married."

The Li family members also understood and set their eyes on the dowry of the Zhuo family's eldest daughter, while the Zhuo family wanted Lord Luo's status.

Zhao said, "It is said that wealth should not be exposed. This move by the Yong'an Duke's Mansion is not a good one."

Su Xuan, "If you don't make this move, there will be no more moves."

If the plot against her daughter had been successful, the Duke's Mansion would not have been so passive. Unfortunately, no one is a fool to wait to be plotted against.

Zhao smiled, "The Ye Earl's Mansion will definitely regret it."

Zhulan ate grapes and listened to her daughter-in-law chatting. The Luo family was already on the decline. As long as Lord Luo died, the Luo family's descendants would have a bad reputation and would be kicked out of the capital.

Time passed quickly and the Zheng family came to Beijing. As a military general, they attracted attention as soon as they arrived in Beijing.

Zhulan heard the news, but she didn't expect that the Zheng family would come to visit as soon as they arrived in Beijing. When she saw Zheng Hong, Zhulan recognized him for a while and said, "It's you."

Zheng Hong greeted him and said, "I have met the old lady."

"Oh, General Zheng can't do that."

Zheng Hong smiled and said, "As it should be, you are the elder."

Zhu Lan motioned for Zheng Hong to sit down. "It's been many years since we last met, but you haven't changed much."

More mature now, but still looks the same as before.

Zheng Hong said cheerfully, "Yes, it's been many years since we last met. How are you, old lady?"

Zhulan smiled and said, "Well, look how plump I am now."

Zheng Hong was also surprised at the old lady's transformation. In Lizhou, the old lady was still very slender. "You are blessed."

Zhulan was very happy to see Zheng Hong, "Thank you for your hard work on the way to Beijing."

Zheng Hong shook his head. "Now that the road has been repaired, it is not hard to travel. By the way, these are some special products for you and Lord Hou."

Zhulan took a look at it, and saw that it was not expensive but full of love, "It's thoughtful."

Zheng Hong talked about the Northwest again and did not ask about the Zhou family's situation because there was no need to ask. Who could have imagined that the Zhou family would have the status and power they have today.

I haven't contacted the Zhou family in these years, not because I don't want to, but because I can't. It's all because the Zhou family is so powerful and it's difficult to contact the Zheng family.

This time he goes to Beijing, he will stay in the capital. If he is in the capital, he will still pay a visit.

In the evening, Zhulan said that Zheng Hong came to visit. Zhou Shuren said, "The Zheng family handed over part of the military power. Zheng Hong is the eldest grandson of the Zheng family. His branch went to Beijing."

Zhulan: "Not leaving?"

"I'm not leaving. The Zheng family took the initiative to go to Beijing."

The Zheng family was very smart, having occupied the northwest for many years and taking advantage of the emperor's trust to come to Beijing.

Zhu Lan narrowed her eyes and asked, "Will the Emperor send someone to check and balance again?"

"Well, the Emperor is very satisfied with the opportunity given by the Zheng family."

Zhou Shuren paused and continued, "The emperor wants to confer a title on Zheng Hong."

Zhu Lan, "Where is Zheng Hong's father?"

“He died last year.”

"Dead?"

"Yes, he died of illness."

Zhu Lan was puzzled. "The emperor is very stingy with titles, why is he so generous this time?"

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "Because some people have been stationed there for many years, they have already regarded the army as their own."

Zhu Lan thought of the family army and said, "It's not just that."

Zhou Shuren didn't know much. The emperor seldom talked to him about military affairs. When Li Zhao was the Minister of War, all he talked about with him was money. Other information was never revealed. Now as the Minister of War, he hasn't even sat firmly in the position yet!

The next day, Zhou Shuren went to the morning court and met Zheng Hong. Zheng Hong hurried over and said, "My Lord."

(End of this chapter)