The King of Han thought he heard wrongly: "What did you just say?"
"I didn't hear you clearly, okay, let me repeat it again." Lu Chaoyang said clearly, "Hanwang, I am your father!"
The King of Han was extremely angry and laughed back: "What a courage, what a courage. Do you know who you are talking to and who you are scolding?"
Lu Chaoyang showed no fear at all and still said calmly: "Kill me if you can."
"Do you really think that with King Qi vouching for you, I can't do anything to you?" King Han sneered, "You are really courageous. I have never seen such a talented person like you."
"It's strange, even I don't know why I am so brave." Lu Chaoyang shrugged, "Prince Han, my head is on my neck, waiting for you to come and pick it up."
"Okay, okay." King Han took a deep breath and said, "Keep your good head. Don't worry, I won't let you die so easily."
…
Jiming Temple
There is a small pavilion with red pillars and green tiles on the side of the deep blue pool. There is a wool blanket spread under the pavilion and a mahogany table. The monk Yao Guangxiao in black is meditating with his eyes closed, like a black-striped tiger with triangular eyes.
Next to the old monk is the emperor, who is leaning on the white jade armrest. He is wearing a white fox fur and looking at the lakeside. There are wrinkles extending from the corners of his eyes. His eyes have experienced vicissitudes, and he does not know what he is thinking about.
After Zhu Di returned from the Northern Expedition, he ordered King Qi to supervise the country, and went to Jiming Temple alone to enjoy his happiness.
"Over the years, there have been countless overt and covert attacks. I have only had a few leisurely days like this. What do you think I am doing?" Zhu Di said with emotion.
Black-clothed monk Yao Guangxiao chuckled and said: "Before you became the emperor, you calculated for yourself, others, and yourself. Once you become the emperor, you have to think about the people of the world. You can no longer do things by yourself, but by yourself. When we have to think about the world, after much deliberation, in the end we still have the word "people", put people first, and govern the country with people. "
Zhu Di smiled and said: "Looking at the Ming Dynasty, you are the only one who dares to talk to me like this."
Yao Guangxiao lightly closed his eyes and murmured: "Accepting destiny means longevity. If a person obeys destiny, the people of Li will live a long life, and the country will always be prosperous. In the final analysis, it is still a human character..."
Seeing the old monk talking to himself again, Zhu Di listened carefully, but couldn't hear any enlightenment and couldn't help but shake his head.
This black-clothed monk was as wise as the vast ocean, and his strategy was as high as a mountain. If this man had not been used by Zhu Di alone, Zhu Di would have killed Yao Guangxiao at all costs.
"Why are you talking so mysteriously? You, the old monk, just say something that no one can understand." Zhu Di suddenly asked, "What do you think of the fact that I asked King Qi to supervise the country?"
There was a thorn in these words. Zhu Di was testing the old monk's attitude towards the prince.
Yao Guangxiao chuckled and said, "Since the Emperor has asked King Qi to supervise the country, you have your own plans."
The old monk didn't take the bait at all and kicked the ball to Zhu Di again.
Zhu Di did not become angry out of shame, but pondered for a moment and said, "I am letting King Qi sit in the position of supervising the country now because I want to suppress the arrogance of these civil servants."
Yao Guangxiao said understandingly: "The prince overseeing the country has been constantly promoting the status of civil servants. It should be suppressed, but..."
The old monk changed the subject and said, "You hold King Qi so high, and King Qi is the representative of the Wu Xun faction. Aren't you afraid of an imbalance between civil and military affairs?"
Zhu Di said in a deep voice: "King Qi has his own measure. This boy is very smart. He will not let that happen. Don't look at how close this boy is to Wu Xun. He will be the first to suppress Wu Xun when the time comes. Yes, it must be him!"
Yao Guangxiao asked in surprise: "Do you believe in King Qi so much?"
"I don't believe in King Qi, I believe in my own judgment." Zhu Di said calmly.
Yao Guangxiao smiled when he heard this and said nothing more.
Zhu Di didn't explain it, he had his own idea.
What happened to the Zhengde Emperor Zhu Houzhao made Zhu Di extremely hostile to civil servants.
But he can't drive away all the civil servants. The operation of the country requires a balance of cultural relics. If the civil servants are strong and the military is weak, there will be internal and external problems.
If there are dangers, if the civil power is weak and the military power is strong, the imperial power will fall to the side, and everything will be in balance.
But this does not mean that Zhu Di did not dare to attack civil servants. There was nothing he did not dare to do. However, as Yao Guangxiao said, the emperor should act from the perspective of the country. Zhu Di not only wanted to weaken the power of civil servants, but also ensured that the court had control over the situation. There will be no violent turmoil.
"Your Majesty, King Qi is here."
The great eunuch Tang Cheng came over, saluted Zhu Di, and reminded him softly.
Zhu Di looked calm and waved his hand: "Let him come over."
…
Zhu Gaojie walked into the pavilion and couldn't help but feel heartbroken when he saw Zhu Di's leisurely appearance.
Damn it, I'm supervising the country for you, so you feel more comfortable here. It's so easy for you to be the emperor!
Zhu Gaojie hid these emotions in his heart, and bowed his hands honestly: "My son, Zhu Gaojie, I send you my regards."
"I'm fine." Zhu Di waved his hand and asked, "Has Lu Chaoyang returned to Beijing?"
"Yes." Zhu Gaojie nodded.
Zhu Di thought for a moment and said, "You have good taste. You chose him to work in Shandong. Now it seems that he has made great achievements in Shandong. I am very happy."
Zhu Gaojie slandered: "Isn't that right? Lu Chaoyang is a good guy. He is serious about things and almost lost his life."
"Tell me, what reward do you want?" Zhu Di asked.
Zhu Gaojiao cupped his hands and said, "I don't dare to be greedy for credit. This matter is the result of Lu Chaoyang alone. I just recommended it."
"If you hadn't recommended him, I wouldn't have let him go." Zhu Di said calmly, "What's more, whether the credit is given to you or to him, isn't it the same in the end? "
Zhu Gaojie acquiesced to Zhu Di's words.
He has become a king, and as a supervisor of the country, he has no title.
At Zhu Gaojie's level, if the emperor wanted to reward him, he could only reward those who worked under Zhu Gaojie.
This is tantamount to a disguised reward to Zhu Gaojie.
So whether Zhu Di wants to reward Zhu Gaojie or Lu Chaoyang, there is actually no difference.
"Nanzhen Fusi." Zhu Gaojie said after pondering for a moment.
"That's right." Zhu Di said without batting an eyelid, "Pass on my decree and order Lu Chaoyang, the governor of Fusi Town of Jinyiwei North Town, to concurrently serve as the governor of Fusi Town of South Town."
Zhu Gaojie did not expect that Zhu Di would agree so readily. He was overjoyed and quickly thanked him: "Your Majesty, your Majesty!"
It is not unreasonable for Zhu Gaojie to ask Zhu Di for Nanzhen Fusi.
Fu Si in the North Town was in charge of imperial edicts and prisons, and was ordered to supervise hundreds of officials; Fu Si in the South Town was in charge of military craftsmen, and was ordered to supervise military discipline.
To put it simply, Fu Si in North Town investigates people from outside, while Fu Si in South Town investigates his own people in Jinyiwei. From this point of view, it seems that the power of Fusi in South Town is far less than that of Fusi in North Town. In fact... it is true.
But if you can control North Town Fusi and South Town Fusi at the same time, this is not a matter of the same level.
North Town Fusi is not even afraid of the commander of his own Jinyi Guard when he is acting. He is only afraid of Nanzhen Fusi, for fear of being backstabbed by Nanzhen Fusi.
Among the Jinyi Guards, Nanzhen Fusi is similar to the white hats in the modern army.
But if Nanzhen Fusi is under his control, then Beizhen Fusi can act unscrupulously without any worries.
And Zhu Gaojie's request for Nanzhen Fusi from Zhu Di was far more than that simple.
What he valued more was the authority of Nanzhen Fusi's "specialized military craftsman".
The weapons research and development department of Ming Dynasty was hidden in an inconspicuous yamen like Nanzhen Fusi. The legendary divine arm bow, three-missed crossbow, whirlwind cannon, side-chamber unblocking cart, etc. are all specialties of Nanzhen Fusi.
This was crucial to Zhu Gaojie. He wanted to know whether these talented military craftsmen in Nanzhen Fusi could create some gadgets that might be too "fresh" for this era.
"Father, you see, the Chinese New Year is coming soon, and this errand to supervise the country..." Zhu Gaojie reminded Zhu Di, but he did not finish the sentence.
The Chinese New Year is almost here, is it time for you to go back?
Whoever wants to do the job of supervising the country will do it. Zhu Gaojie doesn't want to do it anyway.
Before he was pushed out by Zhu Di to fight the thunder, Zhu Gaojie wanted to seize the opportunity to retreat from the position of supervising the country.
"Yes, the Chinese New Year is coming soon, and it's time to take action on the job of supervising the country." Zhu Di nodded.
Zhu Gaojie was overjoyed and wondered why the old man was so easy to talk to this time.
Before he could be happy for a long time, Zhu Di said slowly: "Well, I will give you the imperial study room. It will be much more convenient."
Zhu Gaojie: "..."
***Why didn’t you say that you would give up the throne to me too!
Is there an emperor who behaves like you? In terms of exploitation and oppression, the Jews have to salute you, Zhu Di!
It is said that a tiger cannot eat its own children. Is your old man specifically picking out his sons?
Except for that idiot King of Han, who cares so much about your imperial study?
"Father, I feel that this matter is a little inappropriate." Zhu Gaojie took a deep breath and protested, "You are the Lord of All Saints, and the country's most important priority rests with you. I supervise the country as a prince. How does this make..."
Before he could finish speaking, Zhu Di said leisurely: "Ah, I don't think it's appropriate to let Lu Chaoyang concurrently serve as Nanzhen Fusi..."
Zhu Gaojie changed the topic and immediately changed his words: "Father, you have worked hard, and it is your duty for your sons and ministers to share your worries and filial piety. When it comes to supervising the country, your sons and ministers are bound to live up to your father's expectations!"
Zhu Di pretended to be surprised: "I won't embarrass you. If you don't want to, I won't force you."
Zhu Gaojie forced out a smile: "It's not difficult, it's not difficult. This is my honor."
When the old man heard the answer that satisfied him, he smiled like a fox.
And Zhu Gaojie was already scolding his mother in his heart, this old man is a real dog!
If it weren't for Nanzhen Fusi and his own thoughts, Zhu Gaojie would have to fight to the death to push out the position of supervising the country today.
But Zhu Gaojie turned around and thought, even if there was no Nanzhen Fusi, Zhu Di would have other ways to blackmail him.
After understanding this truth, Zhu Gaojie was convinced.
When it comes to dogs, Zhu Di has to be the most doggy!
