Chapter 999

Deng Cunli returned to Beijing after many years. He couldn't help but wonder at the great changes in the capital.

This time, he was called back by the Queen's mother, and there were many speculations in his heart.

I didn't care about the changes in the capital. I handed in the post at the first time and asked to go to the palace.

The palace has changed.

The biggest difference is that there are fewer people in the palace, but more popularity.

After notification, Deng Cunli was invited into Chang'an palace study.

Today's study is cold and quiet, and there is no sound of the abacus.

On the ground, there are several baskets full of account books. In fact, they are still very busy.

Deng Cunli knew clearly that the popularity of the palace came from Chang'an palace.

Chang'an palace is the place where the empress lived and worked.

Because of its close proximity to the imperial garden, everyone went to Jingyao gate to avoid all the courtiers.

"The old slave pays homage to the empress, who is blessed."

"Father Deng is back. Get up quickly!"

Gu Jiu asks Deng Cunli to sit down and talk.

After thanking him, Deng Cunli took a seat on the small stool.

They looked at each other.

Gu Jiu's eyes are direct and Deng Cunli is implicit.

"I haven't seen him for many years. Duke Deng is still the same."

"I'm old, but my mother hasn't changed at all. It's like the old slave when he left Beijing. "

Gu Jiu ha ha ha a smile, "did not expect that you also learned to flatter. You have been working hard for these years, and the overall situation of Northwest China. Thanks to your hosting, otherwise, the plans of this palace and your majesty will not be realized. "

"The old slave just obeys orders. Before the old slave returned to Beijing, the northwest army was moving. "

"Tell me the details. How many people did the northwest army get? Are those soldiers willing to follow them westward? "

Deng Cunli pondered and said, "Mrs. Lu Hou personally came forward and bought a large number of people in Northwest China, which made the price of dental market rise. In less than a year's time, Mrs. luhou may have bought no less than 3000 people, two thousand men's servants and a thousand maids. "

Gu Jiu nodded, "in recent years, there are not many places suffering from disasters. Where did ya Shi get so many people to buy and sell? Is it possible that abductors are mixed up in it

Deng Cunli said: "I'll report back to my mother. The old slave inquired about it in private. The population bought by Mrs. Lu Hou mainly comes from the mountainous areas. The mountain area is poor and the life is difficult. There is always a tradition of selling children and selling women. In addition, the grandmother raised her status, many people can barely survive, and they will sell their children and women in advance when they are attracted by the price. In recent years, the imperial court has severely cracked down on abductors, and the abducted and trafficked men and women are rare. Most of them are sold by their relatives to the grandmother, who sells them to Mrs. Lu Hou. "

Gu Jiu nodded, "the northwest army has tens of thousands of fighters alone. Can the families of these soldiers follow?"

Deng Cunli said: "in recent years, the northwest army has been recruiting troops locally in the northwest. Those outside the northwest will either retire from the army or be taken over by the governor's office. "

"Do you mean that the families of generals and soldiers are willing to follow the west?" Gu Jiu is very quiet.

Deng Cunli said more implicitly, "Lu Hou is still very capable in leading troops. According to the investigation, Lu Hou began to prepare many years ago. Perhaps at the same time when the empress was planning the northwest army, marquis Lu had already guessed the intention of the empress. He pushed the boat along the river and began to recruit soldiers in the northwest. Thus, the situation is now in place. "

Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and laughed, "this palace never dare to underestimate Lu Hou. To be able to manage the overall situation in the northwest is not an ordinary person. He could have guessed the intention of the palace many years ago, not surprisingly. It's a pity that we haven't had a chance to meet with Marquis Lu. "

Deng Cunli said, "before returning to Beijing, the old slave said goodbye to Lu Hou. Lu Hou also said that he was very sorry that he could not meet his wife. "

Gu Jiu laughed, "it's very likely that this palace and Marquis Lu can't meet in this lifetime. I really want to meet him for a while. I don't know how much truth Pei Meng got from Marquis Lu? "

Deng Cunli thought for a moment and said, "it's not easy to say."

"Oh? Is there anything you can't judge? " Gu Jiu is curious.

Deng Cunli pondered and said: "Ping Xibo Peimeng, it seems that he is a reckless man who can only fight. However, those who treat him like that are defeated by him in the end. "

"You mean he's pretending to be a fool?"

"A rude man may be a real one, and treachery is also true treachery."

Gu Jiu knows clearly, "this palace knows what you mean. There is a kind of person who looks rough and crazy, and his words and deeds are also rude, which makes people mistakenly think that he is a reckless man. But I don't know that there is also a delicate side of the mind

"I've got a sense."

"Don't flatter. The northwest army's westward march into Xiliang is still a secret in the imperial court, and only a few courtiers know it. "

The courtiers only knew that the northwest Army wanted to attack Xiliang, but did not know that the purpose of the northwest army was to attack the King City of Xiliang.

"The old slave will take good care of his mouth and promise not to miss a word."

"Grain, grass and ordnance have been sent to the northwest army. Along the way, fortresses and fortresses have been built one after another. I hope that Marquis Lu can really bear such a great reputation and win Xiliang for Dazhou. Is there any news from master hopeless? ""Civil unrest in Xiliang! Master hopeless only sent these four words. Our spies in Xiliang were all disconnected. The news of master hopeless came from a tribal leader in Beirong

"Oh! The civil strife in Xiliang is a good thing. Has Beirong been successfully divided? "

"The Royal Court of Beirong has lost its right to speak, and other tribes have turned against it. Beirong has been marching westward and is stationing troops at the border of Xiliang. The two sides have not started a war for the time being. But the old slave's news was three months ago. I don't know what's going on between Xiliang and Beirong. "

"Don't worry. The soldiers of the governor's office in Northwest China have been following Beirong all the time, just in case Beirong and Xiliang join hands to fight against each other. "

Gu Jiu gently taps on the table and orders people to turn over the map of the western regions.

"The northwest army has to speed up its March. In winter, the situation will be complicated."

"The main force of the northwest army set out a month and a half ago, and pingxibo Peimeng personally led the troops."

"Can supplies keep up?"

"Do your best."

The next thing is to see how the northwest army prepared to play.

Now Gu Jiu has little to do.

She asked Deng Cunli, "this palace suddenly calls you back to Beijing. Can we arrange the northwest affairs in time? Did you disrupt your plan? "

"Everything has been arranged. Huang Zhuo and Zhao Minfa can take charge of everything on their own."

"That's good. Do you know what this house called you back for? "

"Please show me."

"This palace intends to arrange for you to enter the Shaofu and take charge of the overall situation."

Deng Cunli was shocked and said, "an old slave, a eunuch, can't take charge of the overall situation of the Shaofu. The Shao Fu has always been presided over by the imperial clan and has served his majesty. "

Gu Jiu raised his hand to stop him. "This is an expedient measure. Huang Qubing is determined to resign and refuses to continue to serve as the commander of the Shaofu family. You should know better than this palace how rotten the interior of the clan is. If you want to find a person with both political integrity and ability, you have to let your majesty rest assured. You can't find one after searching through the imperial clan archives.

Either they have virtue but not talent, or they have talent but no virtue, or their identity is sensitive and should not be used. So the palace thought of an expedient measure to order a clan to be named as the order of the Shaofu family, and you should be in charge of the affairs of the Shao Fu. "

Deng Cunli was tongue tied and hesitated: "Lin Shuping and Qian Fu are more suitable for this position than old slaves. They are your Majesty's confidants. "

Gu Jiu shakes his head. "They are your Majesty's confidants. They are true. However, they don't know business, finance and taxation, and all kinds of business ways. They can't afford the position of Shao Fu, and we don't have time to train them. "

What's the most expensive thing these days?

Talent!

Many years ago, Gu Jiu issued a cry, which is rare.

Up to now, it is still a rare talent.

It takes time and soil to train talents.

It is even more difficult to train a person who can take over the job.

The power of Shao Fu is so large that it involves a wide range of industries. How can ordinary people hold the position.

Externally, Shaofu should make money for the emperor and manage various industries. We also need to subsidize the account department from time to time to solve the problem that the Department has no money.

Internally, they should be responsible for casting coins, distributing rice grain to support the imperial clan, and solving the employment problem of clans.

He is also responsible for the manufacture of weapons, the repair of palaces, mausoleums and other construction work (Ministry of war, Ministry of works).

Also responsible for clan disputes, litigation (Ministry of punishment).

Responsible for the selection and training of eunuchs and maids, responsible for the management of the Imperial Palace (the Ministry of rites, internal wardens).

…… General manager zero, the Shao Fu is actually a small imperial court, which has all the functions of six ministries and internal guards.

The difference is that the Shaofu is only responsible to the emperor.

Other yamen don't want to interfere with Shao Fu.

Since the day of its establishment, the position of Shaofu's family order has been held by the imperial clan, without exception.

Even Liu Zhao didn't think about giving up the position of Shaofu's family order to the civil servants.

Deng Cunli asked cautiously, "what does your majesty say?"

Gu Jiu smiles, "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry. Your majesty agreed to call you back to preside over the overall situation of the Shao Fu. Whether it is ability, qualifications, and knowledge, you are qualified to serve as the home order of the young master. It's just that in name, your position is Shaofu's craftsman Cheng, and you do the work of Shaofu's family order. "

Most of the time, the position of Shaofu craftsman Cheng is held by the eunuch. It is not uncommon for Deng Cunli to take up this post and will not attract criticism.

Deng Cunli said, "the old slave is afraid of betraying his mother."

"This palace will support you. You can do it without worry. You don't have to worry about the interior of the imperial clan. Your majesty will put the clan in order. "

Deng Cunli breathed a long sigh of relief, "if you have such words from your mother, you can rest assured. What does your mother want the old slave to do in Shao Fu? "

Gu Jiu ordered: "when you go to the Shaofu, the first task is to cooperate with the military department of Hubu, cooperate with the northwest plan, ensure that the money, grain and ordnance can be sent to the northwest in time, ensure the logistics supply, and try not to delay Pei Meng's plan of entering the army.Secondly, cooperate with the audit department to check the world's mines with the goal of closing 50% of the mines. For details, the palace will send someone to send you the information. You can also go to the archives of baijiafang to find the information. You know Chang en. Now he is the chief executive of the audit department. You will have many opportunities for cooperation in the future. I hope you can get along well with him. "

Chang en?

Deng Cunli laughed. "The old slave will get along well with Chang Gonggong."

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