Zhu Youlang has been in a good mood in recent days. Because the condition of the Crown Prince Zhu Cixuan has almost recovered after it has stabilized.

Although it is difficult to really eradicate the root cause after having tuberculosis in this era, as long as you keep it well and don’t get sick, it is still not much different from ordinary people.

Zhu Youlang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, Zhu Cixuan is the only prince he grew up to be. If he loses his son in middle age, it will be devastating to deal with Zhu Youlang.

Now Zhu Youlang at least doesn’t have to worry about his successor anymore, and can focus on the Northern Expedition.

Just yesterday he just received a good news from the Shandong frontline.

Zheng Chenggong and Zheng Jing and his son won two great victories. First, Zheng Chenggong quickly captured Yanzhou, and then Zheng Jing led the navy to attack Dengzhou and captured Dengzhou Water City.

Although both of these prefectures are on the periphery, their geographical location is very important.

The Ming army controlled these two palaces in their hands, attacking and retreating and defending, and took the absolute initiative.

Zhu Youlang naturally had to give a big reward for this and must not disappoint the soldiers.

There is only a little bit of difficulty Zhu Youlang is, that is, how to set the reward specifications for everyone.

Zheng Chenggong and Zheng Jing are father and son, but in terms of credit, Zheng Jing's credit is not inferior to Zheng Chenggong at all.

If Zhu Youlang deliberately suppressed Zheng Jing to highlight Zheng Chenggong's achievements, would the soldiers who followed Zheng Jing feel dissatisfied?

These seem to be unimportant, but as long as there is one inappropriate treatment, it will cause great fluctuations.

During the critical period of the Northern Expedition, Zhu Youlang did not want to change.

But if Zhu Youlang takes a bowl of water to level it, Zheng Chenggong will be unable to hold on.

It’s impossible to be a son, but it’s not acceptable.

It's hard to grasp this sensible measure.

For this reason, Zhu Youlang deliberately called Zhang Huangyan to ask for advice.

Zhang Huangyan has been in the cabinet for more than a year. Although he has no name as the chief minister, he has the reality of the chief minister. Now Wen'anzhi has completely retreated to the second line, and Yi'er's grandson will not easily interfere in the government affairs all day long.

Zhu Youlang also hoped that Wen Anzhi could enjoy his old age, so he deliberately put the burden on Zhang Huangyan's shoulders.

Putting aside these things, no one is more suitable for asking questions about rewarding the Zheng father and son than Zhang Huangyan.

After all, Zhang Huangyan once lived with Zheng Chenggong day and night and fought side by side.

Regarding Zheng Jing and Zhang Huangyan were also like Shi Shu Shi Bo.

It is most appropriate to judge the Zheng family's chores.

But after Zhang Huangyan entered the palace, Zhu Youlang took him to the Imperial Garden for a walk.

Walking to a pavilion, Zhu Youlang stopped and carried his hands on his back and said, "I have summoned Mr. Zhang to the palace. There is something to ask about it. In the great victory in Shandong, King Zhong and Prince Zhong should be the first contribution, but I have not yet decided how to reward me. I don't know what Mr. Zhang thinks."

Zhang Huangyan thought that the emperor came to him for something, and saw that it was difficult for this matter, so he said in harmony: "Reply to Your Majesty, the king is the king, the minister is the minister. The father is the father, and the son is the son. The rule of the king and the minister should not be abolished. In the foolish opinion of the minister, if Your Majesty rewards the soldiers who have made meritorious, King Zhong must be before the prince of the king."

Zhu Youlang nodded and said, "I also think that I should reward King Zhong more. Besides, they are father and son, and are a family. Giving King Zhong is equivalent to rewarding Prince Zhong. Of course, I will also reward Prince Zhong, otherwise the soldiers under his command would not be convinced."

Zhu Youlang had to consider not only Zheng Chenggong's family, but also all the soldiers who were dependent on Zheng Chenggong's family.

"That's it. What do you think about the thirteen Kuidong families' attack on Henan for a long time without any results?"

Zhu Youlang deliberately assigned Li Dingguo, Li Laiheng and Zheng Chenggong to three directions to fight in the north in order to make the three of them compare and compete with each other.

Only in this way can they have motivation.

Now that Li Dingguo and Zheng Chenggong have sent good news, there is no movement in the Thirteen Kuidong families led by Li Laiheng.

This is really abnormal and unreasonable.

"Your Majesty, this is indeed unusual. The only explanation is that Duke Lin does not want to be the first to be a leader. He wants to first see the attitude of the court after other families have made meritorious service."

Zhang Huangyan thought about it and decided to tell the truth to Zhu Youlang.

After all, Li Laiheng and others were originally thieves, and they forced Emperor Lie to die for the country.

Although Zi has publicly stated more than once that he would not pursue the original camp, it is normal for Li Laiheng and the others to feel unsure.

As for Li Dingguo, although he was once a Western thief, he was far from comparable to Li Laiheng and others.

If you show too positively and get too much credit, will the emperor feel uncomfortable?

The great master is a big taboo for the emperor's confidant, let alone an outsider like Li Laiheng.

You can understand the truth after thinking about it carefully.

Zhu Youlang fell silent when he heard this. The truth was indeed this, but he was never willing to think about it in this regard.

But if Zhu Youlang was in Li Laiheng's position, he would probably be cautious and walking on thin ice, for fear of taking the wrong step and falling into the abyss.

Being with the king is like being with a tiger. This sentence is by no means a joke.

In this regard, even if Zhu Youlang repeatedly made a statement, he was afraid that Li Laiheng would still be unsure.

Without any reason, he can neither perform too well nor do he do anything.

Otherwise, they will be demoted and criticized.

At that time, the impeachment memorial will be exposed to Zhu Youlang, and even if Zhu Youlang doesn't want to pay attention, he will probably not be able to do so.

"Duke Lin is too cautious."

Zhu Youlang smiled bitterly and said, "I didn't even think so much, but he took everything into consideration."

"Your Majesty is actually easy to solve. As long as your Majesty rewards King Jin and King Zhong, you will generally feel relieved."

Zhu Youlang nodded and said, "This matter is done. Not to mention, looking at the successive news on the front line, I felt a little itchy and wanted to lead the army in person."

Zhang Huangyan hurriedly advised, "Your Majesty, you can't be impulsive. You are now the Dinghai Dinghai Needle of the Ming Dynasty. If you were the commander of the imperial army, who should handle the many government affairs in the court? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has just recovered, but he can't stand the fatigue."

Zhu Youlang sighed and said, "Of course I understand this truth. I also talk casually and enjoy myself."

Now that the Ming Dynasty regained half of the country, Zhu Youlang naturally could no longer lead the army to boost morale like he did two years ago.

It's satisfying to be so satisfying, but the risks are also huge.

If Zhu Youlang had any accident, the situation that the Ming Dynasty finally got would be ruined.

Zhu Youlang couldn't take this risk.

The prince is still too young, and his tender shoulders cannot bear the burden of the world.

In ten years, the prince will need at least ten years of growth and training.

During this period, Zhu Youlang will never force the seedlings to grow.

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