Silence, dead silence, no one, including the emperor, expected Chen Yichen to "collect debts" at the celebration banquet. It seems that this nearly two years of border guarding has washed away many of his smooth and tactful as a cabinet minister, and has become as straightforward as a general.

But under the training of his three-year imperial career, Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu was no longer the nervous and nervous King of the King of the Eunuch. He calmly put down his wine glass and asked Chen Xun, the chief minister of the cabinet, "Chen Yuanfu, is this happening?"

Hearing the emperor's inquiry, Chen Xun stood up and bowed and replied, "Report to Your Majesty, this is indeed the case."

"The soldiers fought bloody battles for the country, and there is no reason why they owed military merit money. I will instruct the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War to handle this matter as soon as possible!"

"Your Majesty is wise."

Chen Xun gave a compliment at the right time, and then sat down slowly. The conversation between the two was so relaxed and natural, as if the matter had been solved so lightly.

But the problem is, the arrears have not been distributed for nearly two years. Can it really be solved?

If it were ordinary generals or local officials, when they heard the emperor and the cabinet chief say so, even if they felt something was wrong in their hearts, they would probably not dare to continue mentioning it on such occasions. Maybe they would just pass by it in sloppy manner.

But Chen Yichen was too familiar with these central routines. Before, he was in Mongolia in the south of the desert and could only rely on memorials to defend, and the effect had been minimal. Now the emperor and civil and military ministers are here, and he continued to strike the railway while the hot: "Your Majesty, the soldiers have been waiting for a long time. I wonder if I can give a specific distribution deadline?"

As the saying goes, "Your Majesty has no jokes, Chen Yichen needs the court to give a real date. Only in this way can you truly get the military merits.

No one present expected that Chen Yichen became so stubborn. The atmosphere was originally somewhat relieved and became solemn again. Even the faint smile on the face of Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu on the dragon throne seemed a little stiff.

"Gemaster Chen, I have been out of the town for a long time. Have you even forgotten the rules of the court?"

A stern voice came from Chen Yichen's lower head. He was the strange official sitting next to Wang Zhi, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.

Chen Yichen glanced at him and felt the hypocritical court atmosphere again, which made him feel a little unhappy. Now even the low-key tolerant that reminded him to warn him all the time, he gradually couldn't control himself.

I have only left the court center for less than two years. Nowadays, even cats and dogs dare to jump out and teach themselves the rules?

If it weren't for the desire to reduce the impact of the regicide and to dispel the suspicion and concerns in the heart of Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu, Chen Yichen would definitely let the central officials see what the murderous aura brought by the real golden sword and iron horse is!

"Who are you?"

There was no polite name, and there was no polite respect. Chen Yichen asked the other party in a cold tone.

As soon as these words were said, everyone present immediately felt the change in the momentum of Chen Yichen. How could the commander who could fight the Tartars on the battlefield outside the Great Wall be a weak person? This is probably the true majesty of this boy!

"This official is the Minister of Personnel and the Minister of Cabinet He Wenyuan!"

He Wenyuan?

After hearing this name, Chen Yichen understood why the other party dared to jump out and question himself. To put it simply, this is an extremely pure and corrupt scholar, with all his mind being stereotyped.

Anyone who does not match the moral standards and codes of conduct he recognizes will stand up like a "guardian". Moreover, this person highly advocates the theory of "the inner sage and the outer king" and is extremely despised by war and warriors.

In the sixth year of Zhengtong, Luchuan Si was appointed as the Fa rebellion. He Wenyuan, who served as the Minister of Justice of the Ministry of Justice, joined forces with the Hanlin Staff Liu Qiu to firmly oppose the expedition. He also said that Luchuan's "a small land in the southern border" had nothing to do with it, and war would lead to the border people "not living in the land, not being able to use the people", etc., and advocated "promoting sanctification and making it feel like Yu Shun's virtue."

As soon as these words came out, Wang Ji, the Minister of War at that time, looked at him as if he was mentally retarded. He was too lazy to talk to He Wenyuan in the court, and directly joined forces with many honorary relatives, governors, and ministers, who were both impeached and opposed.

Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Qizhen, dreamed of civil and military achievements, so he naturally favored the mainstream expedition plan of the court. He simply arrested He Wenyuan for improper remarks, and finally let him return home after he sued him for improper remarks.

Who would have thought that after so many years, He Wenyuan got the opportunity to recover, and even joined the Wenyuan Pavilion to participate in the maintenance service, and was appointed as the Minister of Personnel.

What Chen Yichen didn’t know was that He Wenyuan was actually the title of Prince Taibao, and he became the first-rank official, and is currently ranked above him!

When recalling He Wenyuan's identity, Chen Yichen's mouth showed a hint of mockery. Such a corrupt scholar who can only talk about military affairs on paper can speak loudly above the temple. It seems that Zhu Qiyu's vision of selecting people is as different as ever.

"Chen Zhongtang, are you mocking me?"

Seeing the smile on the corner of Chen Yichen's mouth, He Wenyuan keenly sensed the other party's contempt. However, in a sense, he also looked down on Chen Yichen a little. He clearly created the grand occasion of the imperial examinations of the Three Yuans and Six Yuans, but he forgot the words and deeds of the saints and the education of the kingly Taoism, and was addicted to conquering the military and military forces.

Nowadays, the war between the south and the north has caused the national treasury to be empty. Many people in the prefectures are hungry and cold waiting for the court to treat them. Chen Yichen only thought about asking for money from the court to issue reward silver. Is this what literati with a broad mind should do?

Everyone praised Chen Yichen for inheriting the bloodline of Duke Cheng, and his civil servants were in charge of military affairs and had the talent of becoming generals and ministers. He Wenyuan's view was just the opposite. This son was naturally warlike and domineering, and was stepping towards the abyss of military rule by step.

If it is not stopped, I am afraid the Ming Dynasty will fall into a turbulent and chaotic world!

"He Zhongtang, you've thought too much."

Chen Yichen replied calmly, this kind of corrupt scholar's thinking is as smelly and hard as the stones in the pit. No matter how many words you say, you cannot change the other party's thoughts. And they also believe that they are saving the country and the people, with unyielding literary integrity, and all coercion and inducement are ineffective.

If you argue with such a person, he will be pulled to the same level and then defeated with rich experience.

Seeing Chen Yichen still being rude, He Wenyuan felt furious. This is the attitude of the Scarlet Master who was guarding the side?

Just as he was about to continue to fight back and triggered a verbal battle between scholars, Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu, who was on the dragon throne, said in a tired tone: "Enough, the debate over this matter ends here. After the banquet, Chen Qing followed me to the imperial study room. I will give you a fixed deadline when you get there."

"Yes, your Majesty!"

The emperor came forward to stop him, and Chen Yichen didn't want to talk nonsense to He Wenyuan, so he simply bowed and accepted it.

As for He Wenyuan, the Luchuan Battle contradicted Zhu Qizhen, Emperor Yingzong of Ming Dynasty, was imprisoned for several months, and then returned to his hometown to work as a "rural village man" for several years. Now he finally got back on his temper and character, and he was still a little restrained, and he could only give up his words honestly.

The celebration banquet reached this point and could no longer be happy and it ended quickly. As the emperor walked out of Wuying Hall first, several important officials present who were close to Chen Yichen came to him at this moment.

As the elder of Chen Yichen, the cabinet chief Chen Xun followed Shangguan, he persuaded earnestly: "Looking north, it seems that the wind and frost outside the border have not smoothed your edges and corners in the past two years. Some things are too anxious."

Hearing Chen Xun's words, Chen Yichen smiled helplessly, not knowing what to say. In fact, on the way back to Beijing, he reminded himself more than once that things change greatly from people to court. He must be low-key and forbearable, first understand the situation, so as to avoid Mu Xiuyulin becoming a loser.

Facts have proved that I was born to be unable to make a soft persimmon well, and I couldn't stand it if I touched the bottom line.

The reason why it evolved into this appearance is that the court's decay speed was somewhat beyond Chen Yichen's expectations. The Jingtai Emperor Zhu Qiyu, who had no external threats, embarked on the old path of many emperors' indulgence.

If the Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen was still alive and Zhu Qiyu, who was always walking on thin ice, would he have to do better today?

No one knows how the answer is. Historical changes have played a domino effect, which can affect the whole body with one blow.

Looking at Chen Yichen's helpless look, Chen Xun couldn't continue to say more, but instead comforted him: "Actually, Your Majesty still values ​​you. The reward for Desheng's return to the court was to be promoted to the Minister of War. He should have announced it after the celebration banquet. Now it seems that he will not inform you after the conversation in Deyu Study."

"Remember to collect your temper in the imperial study room and don't touch His Majesty's bad temper again."

Minister of War?

When he heard about this official title, even though Chen Yichen was not a person who pursued fame and fortune, his heart still thumped.

A real man should not be powerless for a day. If he wants to realize the ideal world in his heart, he must stand at the peak of power. This is why, Chen Yichen still warns himself to be cautious, because he has not yet grasped the power he wants!

However, after the position of Minister of War, after the power of the Five Army Governor's Office was exploited, he already had the power to transfer troops and command troops into one. Even if Yu Qian was the main position at this time, he was the Minister of War only for the title of addition.

But you should know that many times when acting is missing is procedural rationality and nominal legal principles. Whether the impact of this identity is an essential difference!

"Sister Xie Yuanfu informed me."

Chen Yichen hurriedly bowed and said thanking him. Now that Chen Xun has been in the position of Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu, it is hard to say that he has given him the title of the Minister of War and has nothing to do with him, otherwise the news would not be revealed.

"Mother, you need to be polite. This is what you deserve. This cabinet department will take the lead."

"Yuan Fu walked slowly."

Chen Xun turned around and left, Shi Heng immediately leaned over, patted Chen Yichen's shoulder enthusiastically and said, "I am often impeached by censors in the court, saying that I am arrogant and domineering. Now it seems that Xiangbei is a tough guy. I directly collect debts from Your Majesty at the celebration banquet. I admire you for your brother!"

Facing the intimate attitude of Duke Zhongguo Shi Heng, Chen Yichen felt a little uncomfortable. Both sides did have experience of fighting side by side, and the relationship was good, but it was far from being good at calling brothers.

"If there is nowhere, I am just trying to get some family support for the soldiers."

Chen Yichen was just perfunctory, but Shi Heng agreed when he heard this: "Yes, these bullshit civil servants talked loudly in the court every day, but they didn't know that the soldiers at the border were exchanging their lives for money. Now, you are back from the border, and we can rely on each other in the court from now on. After His Majesty finished talking, we will hold a banquet for you in the mansion and have fun with you!"

After this passage, anyone with normal emotional intelligence can hear Shi Heng's intention to show kindness and win over. Chen Yichen was a little amused at this moment. Dingxiang Bo Guo Deng also asked him to pinch Shi Heng in the court, which would inevitably lead to great trouble.

Unexpectedly, Shi Heng thought of forming a clique with him for personal gain and working together to fight against the civil servants in the court. It seems that the world has really changed...

"Duke Zhongguo, this official is also a civil servant..."

Chen Yichen couldn't directly refuse Shi Heng, so he could only say this awkwardly. He couldn't just get rid of the civil servant camp just because he had been in charge of martial arts for a long time. No matter what, he had been the top scorer in high school.

If Chen Yichen hadn't known Shi Heng's insistence, he would have doubted whether he was pointing at the slander or not.

"It's okay, Xiangbei, you are born to commander, and you will definitely be awarded the title of martial arts in the future!"

"After becoming a great relative of the Ming Dynasty, he will no longer be a civil servant."

Shi Heng didn't care about Chen Yichen's words at all. He had already determined that he would definitely enter the ranks of honors and relatives in the last day. This is his real person!

Speaking of this, Chen Yichen was even speechless. Sometimes people's minds were too simple, and Shi Heng couldn't hear his refusal.

Fortunately, at this moment, Wang Cheng, the chief official inscription who was greeting Chen Yichen in front, came over and said in a sharp voice: "Old Ge Chen, Master Chen has arrived at the imperial study room, don't let him wait for a long time."

Hearing Wang Cheng's urging, Chen Yichen bowed to Shi Heng and said, "Duke Zhongguo is sorry, I will take the lead."

"Okay, please, Mr. Chen."

After saying goodbye to each other, Chen Yichen followed Wang Cheng and walked towards the Imperial Study Room.

Chen Yichen has walked this journey several times, but this time before he could reach the door of the Imperial Study Room, he heard a violent coughing sound coming from inside.

"Eunuch Wang, is Your Majesty in good health?"

Although Chen Yichen had learned the news that Zhu Qiyu's health was getting worse as early as Guo Deng's place, he was still in normal condition at the celebration banquet, at least not showing his pathology.

"It's okay, I'm just getting cold in winter, so I'll just take the pill."

Wang Cheng replied indifferently, then gently pushed open the door of the Imperial Study Room and reached out to signal Chen Yichen to walk in.

Chen Yichen nodded and responded for a moment, then crossed the threshold and walked into the imperial study room. He happened to see Zhu Qiyu covering his mouth with a handkerchief and gasping.
Chapter completed!