Malicious Medical Princess of the Marquis House

Deng Cunli returned to Beijing after many years, and he couldn't help being speechless because of the great changes in the capital.

This time he was called back urgently by the empress, and he had many guesses in his mind.

Without caring about the changes in the capital, he posted a post immediately, and entered the palace to pay his respects.

The palace has also changed.

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

After a briefing, Deng Cunli was invited into the study of Chang'an Palace.

Today the study is deserted, there is no sound of the abacus being turned.

On the ground, there were several baskets, all of which were filled with ledgers, but they were actually very busy.

Deng Cunli knew in his heart that the popularity in the palace obviously came from Chang'an Palace.

Chang'an Palace is the place where the queen empress lives and works.

Because it is next to the Imperial Garden, everyone who entered and exited the Chang'an Palace walked through Jingyao Gate, avoiding all the courtiers.

This old slave pays homage to the Empress Empress, all blessings, Empress.

Eunuch Deng is back, get up!

Gu Jiu asked Deng Cunli to sit down and talk.

After Deng Cunli thanked him, he sat down gently on the small stool.

The two looked at each other.

Gu Jiu's gaze was direct, while Deng Cunli's was reserved.

I haven't seen you for many years, Eunuch Deng is still the same.

The old slave is getting old, but the mother hasn't changed at all. It's still the same as when the old slave left Beijing.

Gu Jiu laughed, I didn't expect you to learn to flatter. You have worked hard these years, and the overall situation in the Northwest, thanks to your presidency, otherwise the plan of this Palace and His Majesty would be difficult to realize.

The empress is strategizing, but the old slave is only following orders. Before the old slave returns to Beijing, the Northwest Army is moving.

Tell me about the specific situation. How many people have the Northwest Army acquired? Are those soldiers willing to follow them westward?

Deng Cunli thought about it and said: Mrs. Lu Hou personally came forward to buy people in the Northwest, causing the price of the dental market to rise accordingly. In less than a year, Mrs. Lu Hou probably bought no less than 3,000 people, 2,000 male servants, a Thousand Maids.

Gu Jiu nodded,

In the past few years, the weather has been good, and there are not many places where disasters have occurred. Where did Yashi get so many people trading? Could it be that kidnappers are mixed in?

Deng Cunli said: Returning to my mother, the old slave has inquired about it in private. The people bought by Mrs. Lu Hou mainly come from the mountainous areas. The mountainous areas are poor and life is difficult. There has always been a tradition of selling children and daughters. In addition, the matchmaker raised the price In fact, many families can barely live on, and they will sell their children and daughters in advance if they are attracted by the price. In recent years, the imperial court has cracked down on kidnappers, but it is rare for men and women to be trafficked. Most of them are sold by relatives to matchmakers, who then sell Madam Luhou.

Gu Jiu nodded, The Northwest Army has tens of thousands of fighters alone. Do the families of these soldiers follow?

Deng Cunli said: In recent years, the Northwest Army has recruited troops locally in the Northwest. The source of troops outside the Northwest has either been discharged from the army or taken over by the Metropolitan Government.

You mean, the family members of the soldiers are willing to go west? Gu Jiu was secretly speechless.

Deng Cunli said more implicitly, Lu Hou is still very capable in leading troops. According to the investigation, Lu Hou started preparations many years ago. Maybe Lu Hou had already guessed the empress's intentions while the empress was planning the Northwest Army. , pushed the boat along the way, and began to recruit troops in the northwest, so we have today's situation.

Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, I never dared to underestimate Marquis Lu. To be able to manage such a big situation in the northwest, he is naturally not someone who is waiting for nothing. It is not surprising that he could have guessed Ben Gong's intentions many years ago. It is a pity that Ben Gong I have never had a chance to meet Luhou.

Deng Cunli said: Before the old slave returns to Beijing, he bids farewell to Marquis Lu. Marquis Lu also said that he regrets not being able to meet your empress.

Gu Jiu laughed, It is very likely that I will not be able to meet Luhou in this life. I really want to meet him for a while. I wonder how much of Luhou's true inheritance Pei Meng has?

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

Oh? Are there things that you can't judge? Gu Jiu was curious.

Deng Cunli thought about it and said: Ping Xibo Pei Meng seems to be a reckless man who only knows how to fight. However, anyone who treats him like this will eventually be defeated by him.

You mean he's pretending to be a fool?

A reckless man may be a real reckless man, and a treacherous man is also a real treacherous man.

Gu Jiu understood, I understand what you mean. There is a kind of person who has a rough appearance and rough words and deeds. People mistake him for a reckless man. But I don't know that a reckless man also has a delicate side.

Your Majesty has insight.

Stop flattering. The Northwest Army's westward march to Xiliang is still a secret in the court, and only a few courtiers know about it.

The courtiers only knew that the Northwest Army was going to counterattack Xiliang, but they didn't know that the Northwest Army's purpose was to attack Xiliang's royal city.

The old slave will keep his mouth shut and promise not to miss a single word.

The grain, grass, and weapons have all been sent to the Northwest Army, and the fortresses have been built one after another along the way. I hope that Marquis Lu can really afford such a great reputation and win Xiliang for Da Zhou. Is there any news from Master Wuwang?

Civil turmoil in Xiliang! Master Wuwang only sent these four words. The spies we placed in Xiliang have all lost contact. The news of Master Wuwang came through a tribal leader in Beirong.

Oh! Civil strife in Xiliang, this is a good thing. Beirong was also successfully divided?

The Royal Court of Beirong has lost the right to speak, and other tribes have turned against each other. Beirong is marching all the way west and is stationing troops on the border of Xiliang. Xiliang is facing a big enemy, and the two sides have not yet fought. But the news of the old slave is already Three months ago, I don't know what is going on between Xiliang and Beirong now.

Don't worry. The soldiers of the Northwest Governor's Mansion have been chasing after Beirong, just to prevent Beirong and Xiliang from joining forces to fight back.

Gu Jiu lightly tapped on the desktop and ordered someone to pull out the map of the Western Regions.

The Northwest Army has to speed up its march, and the situation will be complicated in winter.

The main force of the Northwest Army set off a month and a half ago, and Ping Xibo Pei Meng personally led the troops.

Can the supplies keep up?

try best.

All preparations have been made for the Northwest affairs, and the next step is to see how the Northwest Army will perform.

It's beyond the reach of the whip, there is very little that Gu Jiu can do now.

She asked Deng Cunli, I suddenly called you back to Beijing. Is there time to arrange things in the northwest? Did it disrupt your plan?

Everything has been arranged, Huang Zhuo and Zhao Minfa can be alone.

It's so good. Do you know why I called you back?

Please show me, my lady.

I intend to arrange for you to enter the Shaofu to preside over the overall situation.

Deng Cunli turned pale with shock, The old slave is an eunuch, how can he preside over the overall situation of the Shaofu, it is absolutely impossible. The Shaofu has always been presided over by the clan and served for His Majesty.

Gu Jiu raised his hand to stop him, This is an expedient measure. Huang Qubing insisted on resigning from office and refused to continue to serve as the household order of the Shaofu. You should know better than this palace how bad the clan is. I want to find a virtuous I have searched through the clan archives, but I can't find anyone who has both talent and talent, and who needs to reassure His Majesty.

Either there is virtue but no talent, or there is talent but no virtue, or the identity is sensitive and should not be used. So Bengong thought of an expedient measure, ordering a clan elder to name the Shaofu family order, and you will preside over the affairs of the Shaofu.

Deng Cunli was tongue-tied and said hesitantly, Both Lin Shuping and Qian Fu are more suitable for this position than Lao Nu. They are His Majesty's confidantes.

Gu Jiu shook his head, They are His Majesty's confidantes, it's true. However, they don't know how to operate, don't know how to finance and tax, and don't know how to do business. They can't afford the position of the Shaofu, and I don't have time to go there. Train them.

What is the most expensive thing this year?

talent!

Many years ago, Gu Jiu shouted that talent is rare.

To this day, it is still a rare talent.

Cultivating talents takes time and soil.

It is even more difficult to cultivate someone who can succeed the Shaofu.

The power of the Shaofu is so great and the industry involved is so wide that ordinary people can be in charge.

Externally, the Shaofu wants to make money for the emperor and operate various industries. It is also necessary to subsidize the household department from time to time to solve the dilemma of the household department having no money.

Internally, it is responsible for minting coins, distributing rice and grain to support the clan, and solving the employment problem of the clan (the Ministry of Households and Officials).

It is also responsible for the manufacture of ordnance, repair of palaces, imperial tombs, etc. (Ministry of War, Ministry of Industry).

Also responsible for clan disputes and litigation (Ministry of Criminal Justice).

Responsible for selecting and training eunuchs and court ladies, and managing the palace (Ministry of Rites, Internal Attendant).

...Zero Lingzong, the Shaofu is actually a small imperial court, which has all the functions of the six ministries and the internal servants.

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

Don't even think about interfering with the Shaofu in other yamen.

The post of Shaofu family order has been held by the clan since the day it was established, without exception.

Even Liu Zhao didn't consider giving up the post of Shaofu Jialing to the civil servant Xungui.

Deng Cunli asked cautiously: What does Your Majesty say?

Gu Jiu smiled, You don't have to worry about Your Majesty. His Majesty also agreed to call you back to preside over the overall situation of the Shaofu. Whether it is ability, seniority, or insight, you are qualified to serve as the Household Order of the Shaofu. It’s just that in name, your job is the Shaofu’s craftsman, and what you do is the job of the Shaofu’s house order.”

The post of craftsman in the Shaofu is often held by the eunuch's servant. It is not unusual for Deng Cunli to hold this position, and it will not attract criticism.

Deng Cunli said: This old slave is afraid of disappointing his mother.

My palace will support you, so you can do it with confidence. Inside the clan, you don't have to worry. His Majesty will keep the clan members in order.

Deng Cunli let out a long sigh of relief, With your mother's words, this old slave is relieved. What does your mother want this old slave to do in Shaofu?

Gu Jiu instructed: When you are on duty in the Shaofu, the first task is to cooperate with the household department and the military department to cooperate with the northwest plan to ensure that money, food and military equipment can be delivered to the northwest in time, to ensure logistics supplies, and to try not to delay Pei Meng's plan to enter the army.

Secondly, cooperate with the audit department to investigate the mines all over the world, with the goal of shutting down 50% of the mines. For specific details, I will send someone to send you the information, or you can go to the Baijiafang Archives to search for the information. You also know Chang En. Now he is the head of the Audit Department. You will have many opportunities to cooperate in the future. I hope you can get along well with him.

Chang En?

Deng Cunli laughed, This old slave will definitely get along well with Eunuch Chang.