After listening to Emperor Tianqi's words, Xu Guangqi nodded slowly. It was indeed a good idea to open Fu in Shanghai. Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, no one has tried to invest in maritime trade, but the interference of those smuggling groups has made it difficult to succeed. Starting from a place with no foundation can indeed be much simpler. If it sets an example for other places, it is the general trend. Under the general trend, the opposition will directly collapse. "Your Majesty, the Kaifu matter is important and needs long-term planning." Now that Xu Guangqi has figured it out, he will naturally not object. Xu Guangqi is naturally very clear about the benefits of opening the sea. "Of course, I won't act in a hurry! There are still many things that need to be prepared before opening Fu." Emperor Tianqi nodded slowly and said with a smile on his face: "Xu Aiqing, what do you think about presiding over Kaifu?" "Which minister in the court is suitable?" Xu Guangqi was not surprised at all. For such a big event, Emperor Tianqi would naturally choose the candidate carefully. However, in Xu Guangqi's view, there is indeed no suitable candidate in the DPRK. After much deliberation, Xu Guangqi suddenly felt that he was the most suitable. Seeing Emperor Tianqi's smile and recalling what Emperor Tianqi had just said, Xu Guangqi naturally understood. "Your Majesty, the opening of the sea is of great importance. It is a major event that will last forever. I grew up in Shanghai and am very familiar with overseas affairs. I also have some foreign friends. I will do my duty!" Xu Guangqi naturally understood. He said loudly without pretending to be confused. Smiling and nodding, Emperor Tianqi said with satisfaction: "Ai Qing understands my intention very well. This matter must be done by Ai Qing." Xu Guangqi has been an official for many years, but the Xu family is still a well-established family in Shanghai. Since Xu Guangqi served as the cabinet bachelor, the Xu family has become even more outstanding and can be said to have a very high status in Shanghai. What's more, among the officials of the Shanghai faction, the one with the highest official position is Xu Guangqi. The prestige is naturally not low. After explaining the matter clearly, Emperor Tianqi gave Xu Guangqi some instructions and left the firearms factory. Since leaving the firearms factory, Emperor Tianqi has never left the palace again, where he is preparing to celebrate the New Year. At the end of the year, although there are many things. In Ming Dynasty, everything was stable. The national treasury was unable to make ends meet again, and Emperor Tianqi handed over military expenses and other expenses to the national treasury again. If there is no money in the national treasury, Emperor Tianqi will allocate it from the inner treasury, and there will be no direct intervention from the inner treasury. By December, it was already freezing cold in the capital, and heavy snow covered the ground. At the gate of Beijing City, a group of soldiers arrived on horseback. In front of these people, a young man sat on a horse. Wearing a mandarin duck battle armor, he looked extraordinarily heroic. Unlike the other generals, this man's skin is maroon. ¡°General, the city gate is about to close, we¡¯d better go directly into the city!¡± A deputy general rode up to the front and said to the general respectfully. This person is none other than Xiong Wencan, who was just transferred back to Beijing by Emperor Tianqi! After a period of training in Liaodong, Xiong Wencan became much calmer and his eyes became more restrained. But at this time, there was a hint of worry on Xiong Wencan's forehead. As the governor of Liaodong, he did a good job in Liaodong. Now Emperor Tianqi transferred himself back with an imperial edict. Having experienced so many things in the past, Xiong Wencan even wondered if he had offended someone again. But now that Xiong Wencan is from Sun Chengzong's faction, he is less difficult to deal with. These past year and a half have been his happiest days. The soldiers and horses of Liaodong are getting stronger day by day, and I am full of joy. Glancing at Lu Xiangsheng who was speaking, Xiong Wencan nodded slowly. With the emperor's junior brother accompanying him to the capital, he still felt a little unsure. The two people didn't say anything and rode directly into the capital. "Fei Bai, should we go directly to the palace to see the emperor, or should we go to Lord Sun's house?" Xiong Tingbi hesitated for a moment. Let¡¯s ask Lu Xiangsheng. ??Looking at Xiong Tingbi helplessly, Lu Xiangsheng was still a little helpless. This Lord Xiong still didn't know how to behave. However, he has long been used to it. After thinking about it, he said: "Master Xiong, the emperor has urgently ordered us to go to Beijing. There must be something big, so naturally we have to go to the palace to deliver the order. If we don't go to the palace, we should go to Master Sun's mansion first. , I might be suspected of forming a party for personal gain!" Xiong Tingbi naturally understood this truth, but he was still a little unwilling in his heart. He didn't know what Emperor Tianqi wanted to do with him, and wanted to find out the news from Sun Chengzong. But now that Lu Xiangsheng said so, Xiong Tingbi had no choice but to nod. Even if the two of them arrive at the Sun Mansion, they may not be able to see Sun Chengzong, who is currently in the palace. There was another person beside Sun Chengzong. This person was Zhu Xieyuan, the former chief envoy of Sichuan and now the governor of Sichuan. The last time She Chongming and An Bangyan rebelled, Zhu Xieyuan showed extraordinary talents, and Emperor Tianqi naturally would not let him rot in Sichuan. Although an imperial edict had been issued a long time ago announcing his arrival in Beijing, it was just today.?. "Zhu Aiqing, has your journey been smooth?" Emperor Tianqi looked at Zhu Xieyuan and asked with a smile. This Zhu Xieyuan was also a capable person and was very famous in the late Ming Dynasty. In history, Zhu Xieyuan single-handedly judged the rebellions of She Chongming and An Bangyan. "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, and I wish you all the best." Zhu Xieyuan was different from Xiong Tingbi. He knew that Emperor Tianqi must have another appointment for him, and he must have another important use. You have to know where you are in Sichuan. Is there any place worse than there? Before Emperor Tianqi could say anything, Wang Chengen had already walked in from outside, bowed respectfully to Emperor Tianqi, and said, "Your Majesty, the Governor of Liaodong, Xiong Tingbi, and his deputy, Lu Xiangsheng, are outside asking for an audience!" Upon hearing the news, , Emperor Tianqi suddenly laughed and said: "What a coincidence, I was still waiting for news, but I didn't expect these two people to have arrived! Let them come in. Since they are here, it will be time to talk about the matter." When Wang Chengen went out, Emperor Tianqi Chen Hong looked to one side and said with a smile: "Let the imperial dining room prepare the food. I and some of my beloved ladies will chat while eating." Not long after, Xiong Tingbi and Lu Xiangsheng walked in under the leadership of Wang Chengen. Although the meals in the imperial dining room are not ready yet, the tables have been set. After sitting down according to their seats, Emperor Tianqi smiled and said to Xiong Tingbi: "Xiong Aiqing, is everything going well in Liaodong?" "Back to the emperor, there is nothing going on in Liaodong now. The soldiers and horses are strong, and the food and grass are sufficient. Now we are waiting for the emperor's decree. As long as the emperor As soon as the decree comes, I will lead the people to wipe out the slaves." This is Xiong Tingbi's ideal, and it cannot be separated from it in three sentences. Smiling and waving his hand, Emperor Tianqi said happily: "Okay, Aiqing is courageous and courageous to do things, which is good. I believe that this day will not be too far away, and there will be a place for Aiqing to be useful." The ensuing banquet was very lively. Emperor Tianqi had no airs about it. He asked about things in Liaodong and Sichuan and talked lively. Xiong Tingbi, who originally liked drinking the most, still didn't drink too much because he was so anxious, let alone the others. After the banquet, Emperor Tianqi glanced at Sun Chengzong and said with a smile: "Sir, has the Military Aircraft Department already formulated the decree?" "Back to the emperor, it has been prepared long ago and has been sent to the Chief of Ceremonies for approval!" Sun Chengzong He was already prepared and said with a smile. "Chen Hong, declare the decree!" Emperor Tianqi glanced at Chen Hong who was holding the imperial decree, nodded with satisfaction, and ordered. Chen Hong did not dare to neglect, unfolded the imperial edict, and read loudly: "The right minister of the Ministry of War, General Longhu, and the governor of Liaodong, Xiong Tingbi, accept the edict!" "Your Majesty Xiong Tingbi accepts the edict, long live our emperor!" Unexpectedly, the third One of them was himself. Xiong Tingbi did not dare to neglect at all. He quickly knelt down and waited for the imperial edict to be read out. "The emperor is destined to carry the emperor, and the edict says: General Xiong Tingbi of the Dragon and Tiger Guards Liaodong. He has worked hard and achieved great results, and I am very pleased. I reward meritorious deeds and punish demerit, and I will not hesitate to reward him for what he has done. Xiong Tingbi is promoted to the left minister of the Ministry of War, the hussar general, and the fifth army. The Governor of the Dudu Mansion is in charge of the affairs of the capital!" After Chen Hong read it, he put the imperial edict together and handed it to Xiong Tingbi. Xiong Tingbi was very confused. He was promoted, that was for sure. I just didn't expect that Emperor Tianqi would let him come back to take charge of the capital camp. This was really unexpected. Not daring to delay at all, he quickly knelt down on the ground and said respectfully: "Your Majesty Xiong Tingbi accepts the order, long live my emperor!" When Xiong Tingbi stepped aside, Chen Hong picked up another memorial and said: " Zhu Xieyuan, the imperial censor of Youjiandu, the governor of Sichuan, accepted the order! "Long live my emperor, long live the emperor!" Zhu Xieyuan also knelt on the ground and said respectfully. "The emperor was entrusted with the destiny, and the edict said: Zhu Xieyuan, the governor of Sichuan, guarded Sichuan and patrolled the border areas. King Bu was transformed into a barbarian land, and his hard work has made great achievements. He has been appointed as a senior official, the right deputy censor of the capital, and the governor of Liaodong. I admire this!" Chen Hong added. The imperial edict was handed over to Zhu Xieyuan, waiting for Zhu Xieyuan to receive it. Zhu Xieyuan suddenly beamed with joy and left Sichuan. Unexpectedly, he was the governor of Liaodong. This was Xiong Tingbi's previous official position, and he could also show off his skills! "Huaiyuan General Lu Xiangsheng accepts the decree!" Chen Hong took out the last imperial decree, unfolded it, and read it out. "Your Majesty Lu Xiangsheng accepts the order, long live my emperor!" Lu Xiangsheng also knelt on the ground, he wanted to be promoted too! But Lu Xiangsheng knew that he would definitely not be like those two people. "Huaiyuan General Lu Xiangsheng went deep into Liaodong and made many military exploits. I am very pleased. Now Lu Xiangsheng has been promoted to General Zhaoyong, right minister of the Ministry of War, and will be in charge of the capital camp!" Chen Hong once again handed over the imperial edict to Lu Xiangsheng and stood with a bow. To the side. "I, Lu Xiangsheng, would like to thank the Lord for your kindness. Long live my emperor!"Xiang Sheng quickly knelt down and said respectfully. Sun Chengzong on the side breathed a sigh of relief after seeing the imperial edict read out, as if a burden had been lifted and he felt much more relaxed. (To be continued)