Ruan Dacheng arrived at the cabinet lobby, where Huang Daozhou was waiting.

"Master Ruan is here, please take a seat..."

Ruan Dacheng sat down with some restraint. In front of Huang Daozhou, he always felt a little unsure, and he didn't know why. Logically speaking, among the cabinet ministers, Ruan Dacheng and Ma Shiying were closely tied together.

He could compete with Huang Daozhou, and Ma Shiying's ability to handle government affairs was outstanding, and he gradually gained the emperor's trust. Unfortunately, this confidence could not be shown in front of Huang Daozhou.

"Sir Huang, I asked my subordinate to come to the cabinet lobby. I don't know what the reason is."

Huang Daozhou sighed softly, picked up a memorial from the table and handed it to Ruan Dacheng.

"Sir Ruan, this is a memorial written by Marquis Pinglu. It says that the Zheng family is preparing to send troops to attack the rogue Zhang Xianzhong, to unify the south for the imperial court and to restore the Ming Dynasty. The commander of the army has been determined, and he is Zheng Chenggong, the son of Marquis Pinglu.

..”

Ruan Dacheng blinked when he received the memorial.

"Sir Huang, I think this is a good thing. The Zheng family is willing to send troops to attack the bandit Zhang Xianzhong. In addition, Governor Gao is wiping out the bandits in Guangdong. With such a two-front attack, the bandit Zhang Xianzhong will definitely be hard to guard against..."

Huang Daozhou waved his hand. Such words were not what he wanted to hear.

"Master Ruan, Marquis Pinglu has written a secret to the emperor. While the Zheng family is sending troops to Huguang to exterminate the bandit Zhang Xianzhong, General Liu Zeqing and General Liu Liangzuo stationed in Zhejiang will also be sent out. The army led by Zheng Chenggong will pass through Zhejiang.

Hangzhou, Shaoxing and other places urged General Liu Zeqing and General Liu Liangzuo..."

Having said this, Huang Daozhou sighed again.

"It seems like a good thing to do, but why don't I think it's appropriate..."

Ruan Dacheng blinked again.

"Sir Huang, Zheng Chenggong led the Zheng family's army to attack Zhejiang. There should be an imperial edict from the emperor, otherwise General Liu Zeqing and General Liu Liangzuo would not pay attention..."

Huang Daozhou snorted.

"If Zheng Chenggong can bring Liu Zeqing and Liu Liangzuo to send troops with the emperor's imperial edict, that would be a great thing. You also know that when Governor Gao sent troops to Guangdong, the emperor gave orders to General Liu Zeqing and General Liu Liangzuo several times.

There was no action at all, neither responded to the emperor's imperial edict nor sent troops, it seemed like nothing had happened..."

Huang Daozhou said this, and Ruan Dacheng shut up knowingly.

During the Chongzhen period, the generals in various parts of the Ming Dynasty were accustomed to supporting their troops and respecting themselves. The most prominent one was Zuo Liangyu, the general in Huguang, and Zuo Liangyu was awarded the title of Pingthief General by the imperial court. Now that the Ming Dynasty has been destroyed,

Those remaining general soldiers, with the army in their hands, thought they were great, let alone the declining Longwu court.

There were many disputes in the court, and Ruan Dacheng understood that trouble comes from words. If he got excited and said bad things about Liu Zeqing, Liu Liangzuo and others, how would he face them when they came to Fuzhou?

Huang Daozhou's status is different. He is the chief minister of the cabinet, and his influence is extraordinary. Even if Liu Zeqing, Liu Liangzuo and others are not convinced, they will not dare to take other excessive actions, otherwise they will not be able to gain a foothold in the south.

Seeing that Ruan Dacheng didn't speak, Huang Daozhou's expression became even more serious.

"Sir Ruan, I invite you here today because I want you to help me analyze the purpose of Pingluhou's troops in Huguang. Will Liu Zeqing, the commander-in-chief of Zhejiang, and Liu Liangzuo, the commander-in-chief of Shanxi, obey the emperor's will?

Send troops to Huguang to defeat the rogue Zhang Xianzhong, and also, the Governor Gao who has occupied Guangdong Province, will attack Guangxi Province next to further shake the foundation of the rogue Zhang Xianzhong..."

Before Huang Daozhou finished speaking, drops of sweat broke out on Ruan Dacheng's forehead. He couldn't afford to offend any of these people, especially Pinglu Marquis Zheng Zhilong. Everyone in the court knew the relationship between Huang Daozhou and Zheng Zhilong.

Generally speaking, in order to gain more power for the emperor and the court, Huang Daozhou worked hard and was not afraid of offending Zheng Zhilong. Zheng Zhilong was also unwilling or afraid to take action because of Huang Daozhou's reputation, so as not to bear a bad reputation.

It is different for other people. If he offends the Zheng family, Zheng Zhilong will not be polite.

After gritting his teeth, Ruan Dacheng spoke.

"Master Huang, I didn't expect that much. I feel that the Pinglu Marquis is willing to send troops to attack the rogue Zhang Xianzhong. The court should encourage and reward him. In any case, if Zheng Chenggong leads an army to attack Huguang, it will definitely cause shock. As for saying

The commander-in-chief of Zhejiang, Mr. Liu Zeqing, and the commander-in-chief of Shanxi, Mr. Liu Liangzuo, I believe that they will definitely obey the emperor's order and join forces with Zheng Chenggong to send troops to Huguang to encircle and suppress the rogue Zhang Xianzhong..."

"Captain Gao has occupied Guangdong Province. Didn't he write a memorial a few days ago and prepare to send troops to Guangxi Province after the year? The official believes that Governor Gao will continue to sing triumphant songs, defeat the rogue Zhang Xianzhong, and occupy Guangxi Province.

..”

Ruan Dacheng's answer was no different from singing a hymn.

Huang Daozhou looked at Ruan Dacheng. His face was a little gloomy.

"Does Master Ruan really think so..."

Ruan Dacheng quickly stood up and saluted the head of the Zodiac Zhou.

"Sir Huang, this is what Xiaguan said from the bottom of his heart. It is definitely not a lie. I know that Marquis Pinglu is going to send troops to Huguang to encircle and suppress the bandit Zhang Xianzhong. He is too late to be happy. He is also preparing to write a memorial to the emperor, imploring the imperial court to commend Marquis Pinglu...

"

Zodiac Zhou waved again.

"Master Ruan thinks so, that's all. As for writing a memorial to the emperor, I don't think it's necessary..."

After leaving the cabinet lobby and before arriving at the official office, Ruan Dacheng saw Ma Shiying.

"Hello, Mr. Ma..."

Ma Shiying looked at Ruan Dacheng, smiled and spoke.

"Master Ruan, did you just come from the Cabinet Hall? I am also planning to go to the Cabinet Hall. I don't know what Mr. Huang has to do, but he actually wants to go to the Cabinet Hall to talk..."

A trace of gloom flashed on Ruan Dacheng's face, and Ma Shiying saw it.

The smile on Ma Shiying's face also disappeared.

"Why, Master Ruan, do you have anything you want to say..."

Ruan Dacheng looked around, but there was no one there.

"Master Ma, Master Huang asked the official to come to the cabinet lobby mainly for the matter of the Zheng family sending troops. Master Huang was suspicious, so he found the official to ask..."

Ruan Dacheng said everything Huang Daozhou said.

Ma Shiying had a sarcastic look on her face. After Ruan Dacheng finished speaking, she spoke with a sarcastic smile.

"I thought it was something, but it turned out to be like this. Master Huang, even if he doubts Marquis Pinglu, what can he do? Is it possible that he is still preparing to let Governor Gao lead his troops to Fuzhou? Marquis Pinglu can take the initiative to send troops,

Even if it is very good, if you still doubt this or that at such a critical moment, if Marquis Pinglu finds out, they will not send troops at all..."

Ruan Dacheng nodded repeatedly.

"Mr. Ma is right, you are right. I just didn't think of this. I feel that Mr. Huang's suspicion is unreasonable. He might have angered Marquis Pinglu and it would not end well..."

Ma Shiying patted Ruan Dacheng's shoulder gently.

"Master Ruan, Master Huang's suspicion is indeed reasonable. Such suspicion is good, but we should not discuss it with you and me. We can just report it directly to the emperor. The emperor can directly ask Pingluhou, so that Pingluhou will have nothing to say.

, Besides, if the emperor feels that there is something mysterious in it, he can make corresponding preparations so that if anything goes wrong, he will be able to deal with it well..."

Ruan Dacheng's face turned red and white, and he looked at Ma Shiying and let out a long sigh.

"Master Ma, you are really good at analysis. I would never think of this..."

A strange smile appeared on Ma Shiying's face, she looked at Ruan Dacheng and spoke in a low voice.

"Master Ruan, it's not that you can't think of it. You don't dare to offend anyone. What happened back then has left a shadow in your heart. This is normal and I can understand it. But the more you act like this, the more Master Huang likes to be at the critical moment.

I will ask for your opinions and suggestions on some matters. If you say the right thing, nothing will happen. If you say the wrong thing, disaster may be imminent."

Ruan Dacheng's body trembled, and his expression changed instantly.

"This, this, how could this happen? I do things carefully and don't want to offend anyone. Why don't Mr. Huang let me go..."

Seeing Ruan Dacheng's anxious look, Ma Shiying sighed.

"Master Ruan, let me remind you again, haven't you noticed that the Wu court squeezed out the Donglin Party and Fushe. Many Donglin Party and Fushe members came to Fuzhou, and many of them entered the court to work.

Well, Mr. Huang must have a clear attitude if he wants to get the support of these officials. If he finds an opportunity to punish you, what do you think the attitude of the Donglin Party members and Fushe members in the court will be? I'm sure

I support Mr. Huang..."

Ruan Dacheng was frightened when he heard this, and a ferocious look appeared on his face.

"Master Ma, you know Xiaguan. Please make the decision for Xiaguan on this matter. Xiaguan is loyal to the emperor and the court and has absolutely no other ideas. If Master Huang wants to find Xiaguan,

If you make a mistake, you will be able to do it sooner or later. When the Donglin Party members and Fushe members in the DPRK swarm forward, the lower officials will really be unable to resist..."

Ma Shiying smiled again.

"Master Ruan, you are also a cabinet minister, why are you so reserved? Can't you find a way to show your loyalty to the emperor? As long as the emperor trusts you, other people's calculations will be in vain...

.”

Ruan Dacheng had an embarrassed look on his face. He really wanted to gain the emperor's trust and appreciation, but unfortunately he couldn't.

"This, this, Mr. Ma, you know that Xiaguan is focused on doing things and rarely thinks about other things..."

Ma Shiying sighed.
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