In the evening, Renshou Hall.

Zhu Xu took Xiao Ciye to have a meal with the old concubine.

The old concubine has become increasingly ineffective recently and often falls asleep, which makes the people in the harem feel worried.

At the dinner table, there were only Zhu Xu and the old concubine, plus a little Ciye sitting on Zhu Xu's lap.

The old concubine looked at Xiao Ciye with a kind smile on her face, and her white hair was not so dazzling. She smiled and said, "Okay, Emperor, Ciye, OK, OK..."

The old concubine sat there with her eyes not very good. She just looked at Zhu Xu smiling, and she couldn't express her happiness at the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.

Zhu Xu felt a little deeper. The old concubine took good care of him. She was not the concubine in the harem, but more like a close grandmother. In the harem, she was already cold and ruthless, so Zhu Xu cherished this relationship very much. Looking at the old concubine's expression, he felt extremely uncomfortable.

"Come on, eat." The old concubine handed it to Ci Ye with a small pastry, with a kind smile on her face.

Ci Ye looked up at Zhu Xu and blinked, as if he was asking.

"It was given by the concubine, take it and eat it." Zhu Xu said, not knowing if the little guy could understand it.

The little guy turned his head and looked at the old concubine and the pastry in her hand. After a while, he reached out to take it.

The old concubine smiled even more, then she took out another one and handed it to the little guy, saying, "Ciye, eat."

The little guy was still holding the one in his hand, looking at another one, and couldn't help but blink, as if he was confused.

The old concubine looked at the little guy and continued to deliver it, saying "Eat."

The little guy seemed to be in a difficult mood and looked up at Zhu Xu again.

Zhu Xu's mouth moved, his eyes were wet, and the old concubine's mind was no longer clear, and her heart became more and more depressed and heavy.

"Hold it." Zhu Xu took it and stuffed it into the little guy's hand.

The little guy was very quiet, holding one of his hands and eating in small mouthfuls.

The old concubine was very happy and looked at Zhu Xu again and said, "Emperor, Ci Ye, Shuxian, Ci Xuan, bring me all the time. I have more delicious food here than you are in Qianqing Palace. The old woman knows how to cook it, and there may not be any imperial kitchen..."

The old concubine said something fluctuating and flushing, and her face was flushed. Although Zhu Xu smiled and responded, she felt more and more uneasy.

In less than half an hour, the old concubine was drowsy and shaking. Zhu Xu quickly asked the palace maid to help her rest. At the same time, she ordered the imperial doctor to take good care of her. If anything happened, she would notify him immediately.

Zhu Xu took Xiao Ciye out of Renshou Palace with great thoughts and turned to Cining Palace.

At this time, Zhang Yun and Empress Dowager Zhang were chatting. When they saw Zhu Xu coming in, they quickly got up. Zhu Xu waved his hand and handed Xiao Ciye to the palace maid. They sat down and looked at the two of them and said, "I just came out of Renshou Palace."

The two of them looked at Zhu Xu's expressions, and even if he didn't say them, they could guess.

Empress Dowager Zhang sighed and said, "The concubine is over 80 years old... I asked the imperial doctor, saying that she had survived last winter and this year should be fine."

An old man in his eighties could have anything to happen. Zhu Xu was not so optimistic. He nodded slightly and looked at Zhang Yun and said, "The concubine comes and likes you quickly. If you have nothing to do, go and see me, accompany me and take a few children."

Zhang Yun pursed his lips and said, "Well, I know."

Zhu Xu didn't say anything more and sighed in his heart.

After sitting in Cining Palace for a while, Zhu Xu and Zhang Yun returned to Kunning Palace and asked someone to send Ci Ye back to Fengzao Palace.

The adults in the outer court were still busy, and the cabinet was busy sorting out government affairs. Policies under the "New Policy" appeared like ministers across the river, promulgating and implementing, most of which were targeted at local governments.

It is still unknown how much effect this "administrative order" has in the chaotic and chaotic Ming officialdom, but the supporting supervision methods are also constantly developing. The Criminal Prison Department, the Superintendent Yuan, the Dali Temple and the Twenty-Two Inspectors are all vigorously promoting the implementation of these policies.

In addition, the local governors' control over the local area is slowly infiltrating and strengthening, and the power of the "New Deal" is constantly being realized. Naturally, the rebound caused is also accumulated silently, brewing, fermenting, and waiting for an outbreak.

Sun Chengzong and others were busy with the new "military reform" strategy. With Zhu Xu's refutation, they had to modify it and eliminate many means to clarify some vague policies. The workload was extraordinary, mainly to try their best to find a balance between Zhu Xu's ideas and the safety of the Ming Dynasty.

It's hard, but it has to be done.

No matter what the senior officials of the court are, ordinary people still live as usual, feeling the changes in the Ming Dynasty over the years.

Perhaps it was the Ming Dynasty's continuous elimination of threats, or the beautiful aspirations brought by the "New Policy", the people in the capital were full of spirits, smiling and feasting, walking around the streets, vendors were like dragons and water, and the noise was endless.

Ma Xianglin, Zhang Fengyi and his wife left the palace and walked towards the south of the city.

"Major General, the bustling place in the south of the city is in the Royal Court. I heard that there are countless literati and poets coming in and out every day, holding lectures, or literary gatherings, and debates between schools. They are famous scholars, and they have always been lively..."

Behind Ma Xianglin and his wife, a young man followed him, who was considered the general of their Qin family. This time he protected them all the way to Beijing.

Ma Xianglin listened and suddenly turned around and said, "By the way, Zijie, I heard that you have always wanted to enter the Royal Military Academy?"

The person behind him was named Tian Renqing, a native of Sizhou, Guizhou, and a descendant of Tian Zongxian, who performed outstandingly in the defense of Guiyang and was recommended to Qin Liangyu by Lu Qin. He then followed Qin Liangyu to fight south and north for many years, and made many contributions and was quite close to the Qin family.

This person is a bit legendary. He was originally a scholar and was a Jinshi in the sixth year of the Tianqi period. For many people, he was already the "last Jinshi" and was very honored. Because these people resisted every imperial examination since Zhu Xu ascended the throne and were unwilling to admit it.

Tian Renqing was extremely disappointed with the officialdom at that time and gave up his pen and joined the army. It had been six or seven years since the military position was gradually promoted to the lieutenant. If the "military reform" was completed, he would be a deputy commander of a lieutenant colonel.

Tian Renqing listened to Ma Xianglin's words and immediately became angry and said, "It should have been mine, but a bastard suddenly stepped in to the lineup and robbed my quota. For this reason, I also wrote a complaint letter to the Ministry of War."

Although the corps should be cleaner than the officialdom, this kind of thing is inevitable. Zhang Fengyi took it as usual and said without a surprise: "Then later?"

Tian Renqing looked proud and said, "The Ministry of War ordered the Military Law Department to investigate. The family was shocked and said that the person would apply to drop out of school this year and return the quota to me. At most, I will go to the Military Academy to report to the Military Academy."

Zhang Fengyi shook her head and laughed. She said that the officialdom is a little more peaceful and should be put before, she can only suffer a loss in silence.

Ma Xianglin was about to nod, but suddenly his heart moved and said, "Zijie, the imperial court is preparing to use troops against Chahar. Do you want to go over and make a contribution before going?"

Tian Renqing's eyes suddenly became hot, and he looked at Ma Xianglin and said, "Major General, do you have a way?"

Zhang Fengyi looked at Ma Xianglin curiously. Everyone knew that this time the Chahar was necessary, but they didn't know what her husband had.

Ma Xianglin smiled mysteriously and said, "My second uncle was ordered to participate in some wars in Liaodong before, and had some friendship with General Xiong Tingbi. If I wrote a letter, I would definitely be giving some face."

Zhang Fengyi immediately understood and gave him a blank look. The Qin family's weight in the army is different now. Even if Xiong Tingbi does not consider friendship, he still needs to think about the weight of Ma Xianglin, the major general of the Qin family. This little thing will probably nod and agree.

Tian Renqing opened his eyes wide and raised his hand and said, "Thank you, Major General. If I can go to Liaodong to participate in the war, I will definitely give you a jar of good wine when I come back!"

"That's all!" Ma Xianglin was overjoyed. He had no other hobbies, but liked good wine.

Tian Renqing was overjoyed and didn't know what to do.

In his opinion, the Ming Dynasty was more than enough to deal with Chahar. This contribution was given for free. I took this opportunity to enter the Royal Military Academy again. After graduation, I could not say that I could be promoted to another level and there would be a better place to go!

With his qualifications, it is possible to become the general of the army in the future!

Thinking about it, he couldn't help but get excited.

The three of them kept walking for a while. Zhang Fengyi looked at the dense yard in front. It didn't look like someone else. There were some noisy sounds coming from inside. He couldn't help but say strangely, "Why are there so many yards here?"

Ma Xianglin took a few steps and said, "It should be in weaving workshops and dyeing workshops. I heard that the sea ban has been opened now. Nanzhili is full of merchant ships from Westerners. They all buy things by ship. Some merchants in Nanzhili have sold out their inventory for many years, and probably the same is true in the capital."

Zhang Fengyi had heard of it. Looking at the small and small yards, she said, "Well, it's like the sound of weaving..."

Before Zhang Fengyi could finish her speech, Tian Renqing suddenly stopped and stared at an open yard with two women walking out of it.

They are all dressed in white, one covered with a veil, the other is full of heroism, with a slim figure, and each has its own charm.

Zhang Fengyi immediately felt it, quickly grabbed Ma Xianglin and quietly signaled.

Ma Xianglin looked at the two women walking towards them, then looked at Tian Renqing, and immediately smiled slightly.

Tian Renqing is already twenty-six or seven years old. They were worried a lot before, but Tian Renqing had a high vision and had no one to like him. Now he is staring at a woman he had never met before.

it goes without saying!

The two women were whispering to discuss something while walking. Seeing the three of them staring at them, the heroic woman couldn't help but frown and snorted coldly.

The woman covered in white sand was very calm. She signaled to the three of them slightly and pulled the woman next to her to leave quickly.

Tian Renqing turned with the two of them, looking at their backs for a moment.

Ma Xianglin came over and said with an ambiguous smile: "How is it? Are you in love with it?"

Tian Renqing's old face turned red and he coughed. As the backs of the two people disappeared, he said, "No, I just feel curious. This is still masked in broad daylight..."
Chapter completed!