The surrounding eunuchs who served Emperor Tianqi had already retreated far away.
This was because Emperor Tianqi did not like to be disturbed when he was working as a carpenter. This had already become a habit.
Moreover, it was only at this moment that Emperor Tianqi seemed to have a chance to really talk to Duan Hu.
"Does the Duan family think that I am a coward? Are you deliberately avoiding me?"
"Haha!"
Emperor Tianqi laughed bitterly,"I also know that everyone in the world probably thinks of me this way."”
Duan Hu looked at Emperor Tianqi with a strange gaze.
He was only in his twenties, the same age as himself, but he carried too many things on his shoulders.
"I don't understand why Your Majesty is telling me this.”Duan Hu asked.
"Very simple!" Emperor Tianqi put down the carving knife in his hand and turned to look at Duan Hu.""Zhen, I can't see any schemes or desires in your eyes!”
From the first time he saw Duan Hu, he realized that the thing in Duan Hu's eyes was very simple.
Moreover, he had an indescribable feeling that Duan Hu was a trustworthy person.
Now, in the Great Ming Dynasty, all the officials, whether it was Wei Zhongxian or the Donglin Party, all regarded him as a bargaining chip.
Just like before he ascended the throne, everyone was fighting over him as if he was a commodity. As long as they could get him, they would get a bargaining chip that tilted the balance of power.
He already knew this from the day he ascended the throne.
"Ye Xianggao, Sun Chengzong, Yang Lian, Zou Guangbiao, everyone, the things in their eyes are different from yours!”Emperor Tianqi looked at Duan Hu fervently.
Emperor Tianqi's words made Duan Hu speechless.
"That's why I trust you. If you want the guards of Guangning Guards, I'll give them to you. Because I believe, I believe that you're stronger than Ma Shilong and the others!”
"Duan Hu, tell me, is this the case?”Emperor Tianqi looked at Duan Hu and asked.
Seeing Emperor Tianqi like this, Duan Hu could not say anything in his heart. It was as if a huge stone had landed on the ground.
Sometimes, being trusted was also a great form of recognition.
"Your Majesty, as long as Your Majesty trusts this subject and gives this subject the greatest authority, then within three years, this subject will definitely be able to reintegrate Liaodong Town into the territory of my Great Ming!”Duan Hu said seriously.
Emperor Tianqi's eyes lit up.
"Minister Duan, do you know that there are no jokes in the army?”Emperor Tianqi looked at Duan Hu.
"Naturally!"
"Good!"
Emperor Tianqi nodded excitedly." I didn't misjudge you. From now on, as long as Minister Duan needs anything from the Guangning Guards, you can report it to me!"”
"I don't need three years. As long as Minister Duan can take back Liaodong Town within five years, I won't be stingy with a Marquis!”
According to the law of the Ming Dynasty, those who have not made military achievements cannot be knighted.
If you don't have the merit of expanding the territory, you can't be granted the title of Marquis!
"As long as Your Majesty trusts me!" Duan Hu said.
Five years, Emperor Tianqi probably could not wait that long.
In history, Emperor Tianqi had only reigned for seven years. Now, it was already the third year of Tianqi, and the new year was about to arrive.
Emperor Tianqi would probably pass away in another three years.
However, he did not know if he could change anything in this life.
"Minister Duan, I already know about King Fu's matter. It's those dog slaves who deserve to die. Don't take it to heart. After you finish reporting your work in Shangjing, just return to Liaodong.”
After Emperor Tianqi finished speaking, he turned his head to look around.
"In this palace, I don't have freedom in my words and actions. Today's matter will be out of my mouth and into your ears!”
Duan Hu understood Emperor Tianqi's words.
This deep palace seemed to be Emperor Tianqi's territory.
To put it bluntly, it was just a cage.
The palace was filled with spies.
The matter of the two of them being here today would probably spread to the ears of all the factions in the capital before sunset.
"Alright, Duan Qing's family should go and rest first. Come to the banquet with Zhen tonight!”
Then, a young eunuch led Duan Hu along the corridor of the garden to the front hall of Kun Ning Palace.
Just as they went around the imperial garden, a team walked over from the opposite side of Duan Hu.
Two young palace maids led the way.
Behind the palace maid was a luxuriously dressed woman with a white fox fur coat draped over her shoulders.
She looked like she was in her thirties and had an elegant figure.
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