Domineering Daming

Bi Ziyan finally understands that Sun Chengzong, who is mature and prudent and devoted himself to government affairs, is finally about to unsheath his precious sword and show his sharpness.

Bi Ziyan has experience in this area. He looked at Sun Chengzong and said, "Be careful. The most important thing is that the emperor's intentions must not be mistaken!"

Sun Chengzong groped slowly with the index finger and thumb of his right hand, and said, "Well, I have a measure."

This Bi Ziyan was not worried, and said: "Tomorrow I plan to announce the proposed appointment, you should hurry up."

Sun Chengzong glanced at him, nodded and said, "Well, Prince Jing, you should also give Wang Qiaonian some advice. By the way, when will Sun Chuanting arrive in Beijing?"

The current situation of the cabinet is a bit strange. Among the four people, Sun Chengzong is in charge of military affairs, King Jing is in charge of the Governor's Council, and Wang Qiaonian is in charge of Dali Temple. In fact, Bi Ziyan is in charge of overall government affairs alone.

Bi Ziyan said: "According to the time, it will be almost here. I should be able to arrive tomorrow, just in time."

Sun Chuanting has rich qualifications and strong ability, and he has a closer relationship with the emperor. With him in the cabinet, not only can affairs be handled faster and better, but also the relationship between the cabinet and the emperor will be more harmonious, which is beneficial to the cabinet. affairs.

Sun Chengzong didn't speak any more, looked at Sun Ling beside him and said, "Are you ready?"

Sun Ling said: "Yes, under the order of the Ministry of War, five hundred soldiers from the patrol battalion have been mobilized, and they are now waiting outside the palace."

Sun Chengzong nodded slightly, glanced at Bi Ziyan, and strode out of the palace.

Bi Ziyan looked at Sun Chengzong's back and took a deep breath.

Zhou Yingqiu and Fu Changzong are about to be transferred, and the power and prestige of the cabinet have been strengthened unprecedentedly. If the military and government can also be firmly in the hands of Sun Chengzong, then their bargaining power with the emperor will be greatly increased, and they don't have to be cautious in everything, let alone Worried that the emperor will act recklessly in the future.

After leaving the Daming Gate, Sun Chengzong rode on his long-lost war horse and galloped towards Shuntian Mansion.

There were five hundred soldiers behind him, all armored, spears, and knives. They ran along in neat steps, and they could feel a cold and evil spirit from a distance.

"What's the matter? Is that Mr. Sun Ge? What is he going to lead the troops in person?"

"Yeah, I feel a chill from far away. Whose house is this going to copy?"

"Who wants Elder Sun Ge to lead the troops himself, there will be big trouble..."

The people on both sides of the road looked shocked and discussed one after another, and many people followed quietly.

Sun Chengzong soon came to the gate of Shuntian Mansion, sat still on his horse, and said directly: "Order Cao Wenzhao to come out and see me."

"Yes!" An officer responded, and quickly ran into the gate of Shuntian Mansion.

At this moment, Cao Wenzhao had already drank six cups of tea, and was chatting with Chen Qiyu, and said with a smile: "Master Chen, who will come to the cabinet? Mr. Bi Ge, Mr. Sun Ge probably won't be able to lose face, that Wang Ge Lao's face is not enough, you say, could it be King Jing? If King Jing comes, do you want to sell this face or not?"

Chen Qiyu knew Cao Wenzhao's purpose very well in his heart, and sat on the chair below, indifferent to his words, just waiting with him.

Not long after, Shen Taolong came in quickly and whispered in Cao Wenzhao's ear: "My lord, it's Mr. Sun Ge who came with five hundred soldiers. He asked you to go out to see him, and his tone was not very good."

Cao Wenzhao's eyes changed immediately, and he didn't expect that it was Sun Chengzong who came, and he brought a "big army" with him!

This was unexpected, Cao Wenzhao looked hesitant.

Shen Taolong naturally knew Cao Wenzhao's resume. When he was in Liaodong, Cao Wenzhao worked under Sun Chengzong for many years.Now that Sun Chengzong came in person, Cao Wenzhao couldn't refuse no matter it was out of love or because of his current affiliation.

"My lord?" After a while, Shen Taolong called out in a low voice.

Cao Wenzhao took a deep breath, stood up and said: "There is no way, the soldiers are overwhelming, let's go."

Chen Qiyu also stood up, heaving a sigh of relief in his heart, Mr. Sun Ge came in person, and this matter is over.

Cao Wenzhao came out of the gate and saw Sun Chengzong not even getting off his horse from a distance, the corners of his eyes twitched, he stepped forward quickly, came to Sun Chengzong's horse, raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty has seen Mr. Sun Ge."

Sun Chengzong's waist was straight, his head was not lowered, he raised his head and looked straight ahead, and said lightly: "Do you still remember me?"

Cao Wenzhao smiled, and stood not far from the horse's head, and said, "Your Excellency, you are joking, but I have never neglected your Excellency. Even if you are not in Beijing, the New Year's and holiday gifts will never stop."

Only then did Sun Chengzong look down at him, and said: "So I asked Sun Ling to invite you in person, and you are still busy coming to Shuntian Mansion to show off your prestige? My old man is also on the decline, and few people care about it. You are deeply favored by the emperor now. Thank you very much."

The smile on Cao Wenzhao's face did not diminish, and he said: "Your Excellency, don't think too much. As soon as I returned to the mansion, I heard that my nephew was being bullied by the Shuntian Mansion. I can't suppress my anger. Otherwise, the first thing I do is to visit the door. visit……"

Compared to Cao Wenzhao's brilliance, Sun Chengzong remained expressionless, and said: "Then I have come to invite you in person now, do you want to give me a face?"

Cao Wenzhao smiled even more, and said: "My lord, this is serious. No matter when and where, if you say hello, the subordinate officials will definitely be there when you are called."

Sun Chengzong waved his hand and said, "Let's go."

He turned the horse's head, and the five hundred soldiers followed him in a uniform direction and left quickly.

Cao Wenzhao raised his head and looked at the sky. He had intended to suppress the civil servants who had risen up in the capital recently, but he didn't expect that it would be Sun Chengzong who came.

Shen Taolong knew Cao Wenzhao's purpose, stepped forward and said in a low voice: "My lord, Mr. Sun Ge obviously came to the platform, what should we do? Would it be embarrassing to leave like this?"

Cao Wenzhao originally wanted to suppress those officials who bullied the freshmen of the Political Council and ignored the imperial prestige, but now he looked at Sun Chengzong's back, put his hands behind his back, and said thoughtfully: "Forcing the troops led by You Cifu to appear, this It's not considered a loss, but it's just that the next thing will be difficult... Hey, this kind of thing really needs the emperor's help, tell me, if the emperor is at this time, what will he do?"

Shen Taolong is a man of Yingtian, he only followed Cao Wenzhao last year, he hadn't met Zhu Xu a few times, after hearing this, he thought for a while and said: "I don't know, but the emperor always makes decisions before moving, and he won't go anywhere Now this step."

Cao Wenzhao nodded, watching Sun Chengzong and his group disappearing, he thought about another matter.

The purpose of Sun Chengzong looking for him is very simple, but it is impossible for him to agree, but what if Sun Chengzong takes the past kindness, kindness and power to persecute him?

Sun Chengzong was able to bring five hundred soldiers to meet him, obviously determined to be no small matter.

Chapter 864

Cao Wenzhao followed Sun Chengzong all the way to Sun Chengzong's mansion.

More than 600 soldiers from the patrol battalion surrounded the Sun Mansion in a very solemn and solemn manner.

In the lobby, there were only two people, Sun Chengzong and Cao Wenzhao, one in the upper seat and the other in the lower seat. They were silent and somewhat depressed.

There was no tea or politeness at all. Sun Chengzong looked at Cao Wenzhao for a while, and said indifferently: "The emperor should have discussed the military reform strategy with you a long time ago, right?"

Cao Wenzhao turned sideways respectfully, and said: "Yes, before leaving Beijing last year, the emperor hinted at it, but he didn't elaborate, and now the officials don't know much about it."

Sun Chengzong had no expression on his face, raised his head slightly, and said: "The emperor intends to set up a special yamen to manage the army and integrate it into one. This yamen has too much power. The cabinet and the Ministry of war believe that it will threaten the stability of the country and cause dire consequences. guarded against."

Cao Wenzhao immediately understood and said: "So, Mr. Sun hopes that the lower officials can persuade the emperor one or two times?"

Sun Chengzong said directly: "No, I hope you will stay in Beijing in the future and plan this special Yamen with me."

Cao Wenzhao's heart was like a mirror, and he nodded without hesitation on his face: "About my whereabouts...the emperor didn't say anything clearly, but when he was in Fujian, the emperor once said that he would give me an official position above the general army. I can't go."

Cao Wenzhao has always been a general. According to the current regulations, he cannot enter the Ministry of War. That is the world of literati.

Sun Chengzong had already had a draft in his heart, and he also expected these things, and said lightly: "Since we want to form a new Yamen, there is no need to go to the Ministry of War. You will follow me in the future, just like in Liaodong."

Cao Wenzhao bowed immediately and said, "All the lower officials listen to your lord."

Sun Chengzong frowned slightly, Cao Wenzhao's answer was so straightforward, it was more like a perfunctory, or a clear rejection.