Emperor Zhengde of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 128
In the court, Zhu Houzhao decreed that Li Dongyang, the second assistant of the cabinet, would take over Liu Jian's seat and become the first assistant of the cabinet, and continue to fill several vacancies.

The adjustment of the cabinet personnel this time is the largest adjustment in the past 30 years. Liu Jian and others have been removed and replaced, and several officials who have occupied their seats and are not working have also been abolished.

Zhu Houzhao is very satisfied with the layoff of personnel, especially Zhu Houzhao mostly used his manpower, which made him feel much more comfortable in doing things.

Yu Huatian tightly clutched the note sent by Fei Ge, he was not sure whether His Majesty would use troops against Liaodong.

"Come here, prepare the sedan chair. The governor is going to meet the Holy Spirit!"

In Yuhuatian's hands, he basically has no handle. He has always been cautious in doing things and is rarely watched by others.

Moreover, his invincible swordsmanship has been practiced to a certain level, if he finds something wrong, he can solve many people.

Forbidden City, inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Zhu Houzhao was looking through the memorial just sent by the cabinet. The war in Liaodong was also among the memorials sent by the court earlier.

"Report to Your Majesty, the governor of the West Plant, Yu Huatian, Eunuch Yu, is asking to see you."

"Yuhuatian? Tell him to come in."

Zhu Houzhao was a little excited. He hadn't talked to his old subordinate for a long time. The last time he was attacked, he didn't take time to see him.

"Chen Yuhuatian, pray to Sheng'an!"

"Ai Qing, you don't need to be too polite, get flat quickly!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Xiao Fangzi, bring a chair to Eunuch Yu, sit down and talk to me."

Yuhuatian felt a little flattered, and quickly thanked Zhu Houzhao again.

"How is your injury? Is there any serious problem?" Zhu Houzhao asked with concern.

"Returning to Your Majesty, the subject only suffered a superficial injury, thank you for your concern, and he has recovered."

Zhu Houzhao nodded slightly, and his mood became brighter instantly.

"Yu Aiqing, I have learned all three sword moves you taught me last time. Come on, go outside and I will practice them for you."

After Zhu Houzhao finished speaking, he immediately got up, took out the Tianzi sword from behind, and ran out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation holding Yu Huatian's hand.

"Your Majesty, slow down, slow down, don't flinch!" Xiao Fangzi followed closely behind Zhu Houzhao, shouting at Zhu Houzhao with a voice like a rooster.

Keng!
Zhu Houzhao pulled out the Tianzi sword, turned around suddenly, and put the tip of the sword right on Xiaofangzi's neck.

"Call again, and call me to pierce you right away."

Xiao Fangzi's fright was long gone, she stood there with her mouth open for a long time, trembling, unable to close her mouth.

In fact, Zhu Houzhao was deliberately playing guns. His favorite thing in life is swords, swords and halberds. For such a prank, he just showed off his tricks casually.

On the bluestone and white marble square outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Zhu Houzhao rehearsed a set of sword skills like a dragon and a tiger, and felt very satisfied.

"Your Majesty, I really didn't expect that in just a few days, His Majesty's swordsmanship has reached a new level."

Yu Huatian just complimented Zhu Houzhao, saying that he is a smart person, and he is good at talking.

After Zhu Houzhao practiced a set of simple sword techniques, he was already sweating profusely. Recently, he dealt with government affairs all day and rarely came out to practice, so he looked a little rusty.

After hearing Yuhuatian's praise, Zhu Houzhao suddenly became happy in his heart.Putting the Son of Heaven sword into its sheath, she asked happily, "Yu Aiqing, you have come to see me, what is there to report?"

"Say it, as long as I allow it, I will give it to you!"

Yu Huatian arched his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I am not doing it for myself, but the Liaodong War has started, and a large number of wild boar skins harassed the people yesterday. I really can't swallow this breath, so I ask your majesty to let me lead the army to wipe out those people. Help the Tartars!"

After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief, narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "What Ai Qing said is true."

"It's just that right now, you just suffered a surprise attack. I really can't bear to let you lead troops to send troops. I just heard about this incident. Later, I will ask the cabinet to come up with a plan and make a decision."

Yuhuatian wanted to say something else, but Zhu Houzhao signaled him to step back.

"I'm a little tired today, I want to rest early, you step back!"

Yu Huatian thought to himself, this shouldn't be the case. This is such a simple effort, how could it be so tiring?But on second thought, His Majesty must have spent a lot of effort on another matter recently.

Yuhuatian withdrew from the Hall of Mental Cultivation and went directly to Dongchang.

Inside the East Factory.

"Recently, the governor is not here, do you have any difficult cases?"

"Reporting to the Governor, there is indeed a case that is more difficult?"

Yu Huatian frowned slightly when he heard the words, and asked, "What's the matter?"

"I want to report to the Governor, Shangguan Haitang, the former owner of the No. [-] Villa in the world, was bombarded by Xichang before, but she escaped after changing her face. It is said that she was hiding in Hulong Villa. They blocked the door, and they didn't even let the door in."

After listening to Yuhuatian, he was also in a dilemma. This Hulong Villa was built by the first emperor Hongzhi himself, and Zhu Wushi, the God of Tiedan, is also the emperor's uncle of the current emperor, and he has unique skills, which is even more unstoppable.

Yuhuatian walked back and forth on the ground for a long time, but he still couldn't think of a way.

"It seems that this matter has to be reported to His Majesty, and please order to search Hulong Villa. Only in this way can we find that woman."

"However, Governor, His Majesty did not decree to arrest Shangguan Haitang, there is something else hidden about this matter."

After Yu Huatian heard about it, he felt that his IQ had been insulted. How did these subordinates handle the case?
But he still suppressed the anger in his heart after all, and asked: "Your Majesty didn't make an order, so who asked us to do it?"

"It was Empress Dowager Zhang from the harem, and her eunuchs came to see me, saying that this matter needs to be investigated secretly, and it should not be too ostentatious, let alone His Majesty."

Oh, that's right, Yuhuatian suddenly realized.

This subordinate has already made it very clear that this is the empress dowager's intention, and His Majesty cannot let it know, that is, after finding Shangguan Haitang, they will secretly do her, this is their usual practice in the West Factory.

"From now on, only we know about this matter, and no one else is allowed to leak it, and I will personally supervise it."

Yu Huatian said to his subordinates in a gloomy voice, and after finishing speaking, he put his hand on the sword at his waist, and a strong killing intent welled up in his heart.
at the same time.

In Hulong Villa, Shangguan Haitang smacked her lips anxiously.

Not only did she fail to persuade the people of the No. [-] Village in the World to be used by the imperial court, she also watched as the No. [-] Village in the World was destroyed by artillery fire.

Thinking of this incident, Shangguan Haitang felt sad for a while. The No. [-] village in the world that had been carefully managed for many years disappeared in an instant, how could she not feel uncomfortable.

However, there was another fact that made her even more unbelievable. She served Zhu Houzhao that night, and she already had royal blood in her body.

Judging from the recent bursts of vomiting, it should be true.

This made Shangguan Haitang somewhat unacceptable.

"If only Your Majesty would invite me back now." Shangguan Haitang felt very regretful in her heart. She regretted that she insisted on going out of the Forbidden City. It was the imperial palace. Once she got out, it would not be easy to get in.

Although she has the badge of a second-rank guard with a knife, she is not what she used to be. Even her master Tie Dan is in awe of His Majesty, and she has no status as a guard in the palace.

(End of this chapter)