Mu Sheng said to himself, "Mrs. Sun?"
Doesn't that sound exactly like what she said? What means? Too strange……
Yang Liu sent Mu Sheng to the upper room, waited for him to rest, and then left an eunuch who kept vigil outside the door.
Mu Sheng was lying on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Although this house was indeed luxurious and comfortable, he carefully reviewed what he had seen and heard today, and remembered Wu Xie's words, "Your Majesty, in order to check and balance the prince's kindness to the prince in the future, "Pasting Rinong" really hit the nail on the head.
Looking at this rhythm, does the emperor want to pamper himself? It's the prince's honor guard, and he's staying in Tai Chi Palace.
Mu Sheng knew very well that the higher he flew, the harder he would fall. What happened today would definitely not be hidden from the people outside the palace wall. What was the signal to the outside world? Food for thought!
The emperor's job is so complete. It's not enough to set up the fire. You have to pour oil into it. Isn't the fire not big enough?
The person being roasted on this pot is none other than Lord Changping. Would it be strange for the Crown Prince to see him looking so good after this?
It’s really annoying to think about it! If the master hadn't kept him, I wouldn't have stayed in this place of trouble. But recalling the father's gentle and loving look during the day, I really felt warm in my heart.
In fact, Mu Sheng also knew in his heart that who could survive in this treacherous capital was not a human being? The emperor was just using him to suppress the prince...
The next morning, after freshening up, Mu Sheng, led by Yang Liu, came to the emperor's palace. He wanted to say hello, but he happened to meet Eunuch Lu coming out of the palace gate.
Mu Sheng said, "I have met Eunuch Lu. I am here to pay my respects to my father. Please inform Eunuch Lu."
Eunuch Lu smiled mysteriously and said, "Your Majesty is too tired to get up today. When your Majesty gets up, I will definitely convey Lord Changping's filial piety to you."
At this moment, he suddenly remembered Mrs. Sun whom he met yesterday evening. Mu Sheng smiled understandingly and left. He didn't sleep well yesterday anyway, so he got up so early and went back to catch up on his sleep.
On the way back, Mu Sheng couldn't help but feel the urge to gossip, and said to Yang Liu who was following him, "Eunuch Yang, does it seem to me that Mrs. Sun is a popular person around my father?"
Yang Liu heard the words and said, "Reporting to Lord Changping, you are right. Madam Sun entered the palace two years ago and is now indeed a popular person in front of His Majesty. Now that His Majesty moves to Tai Chi Palace, he only recognizes Madam Sun to serve in front of the emperor... "
Mu Sheng nodded and said he understood. He thought that he would have to curry favor with Mrs. Sun if he had the opportunity in the future. It was unusual for a woman to be able to blow pillows in front of the leader. Even if she wanted to have a retreat in the future, she had to make arrangements in advance.
After returning to the room, Mu Sheng woke up naturally. As soon as he got up and stretched his body, Yang Liu came over like flying and said, "Your Majesty has issued an edict, asking you to move to the Xuanzhengyuan."
Mu Shengxin said, he didn't even receive a crowning ceremony. In this era, he was still a minor and was not qualified to participate in political discussions. Now he was directly named by the emperor to participate in political discussions. Such behavior is indeed thought-provoking.
The two of them passed through layers of guards and arrived at Xuanzhengyuan.
Mu Sheng looked at the so-called Xuanzheng Yuan, which was actually a side hall set up in the Taiji Palace. There were also officials, big and small, walking in along the way. Many officials came up to say hello when they saw him. Mu Sheng Also corresponding one to one.
Many ministers at the Ali Mutai Conference met the newly promoted monarch.
Along the way, Mu Sheng spotted a familiar figure in front of him.
Mu Sheng quickly stepped forward, bowed and saluted, "I haven't seen my uncle for a long time, and my nephew misses me very much."
This person is Zhao Chu, the young master. He has never seen Zhao Chu since he became the king. Mu Sheng actually knew in his heart that he probably wanted to avoid suspicion and avoid being known as a high-ranking official of the imperial court who had a personal relationship with the prince.
Zhao Chu turned around and saw that it was Mu Sheng. He looked a little surprised. He cupped his hands and said, "It turns out to be Lord Changping."
Zhao Chu was confused and asked, "Why did Lord Changping come to the Xuanzheng Institute today?"
Mu Sheng smiled and said, "According to the emperor's decree, I came here to observe the government affairs. The emperor said that if there is anything I don't understand about government affairs, I can ask my uncle for advice."
At this time, there was nothing unusual about Zhao Chu's face. He just said sternly, "Young Master is too polite to ask for advice. Once you ask a question, I will try my best to answer it."
Mu Sheng saluted and said, "Thank you, uncle, for the suggestion."
The two of them were polite to each other and went to the Xuanzhengyuan together.
After entering the main hall, except for the main seat, which was vacant, all the ministers had basically arrived on time. Mu Sheng secretly counted the officials in the main hall. In fact, there were not many, only eleven people.
Zhao Chu was chatting with a long-bearded man about fifty years old. Before coming in, Zhao Chu and Mu Sheng briefly introduced the officials who came here to participate in politics. This long-bearded man was Huo Zheng, the prime minister of the left, who was currently in charge of political propaganda. The Chief Assistant of the Academy, His Majesty’s most trusted right-hand man.
Mu Sheng consciously found a seat near the back and sat down, when he heard Eunuch Lu, the steward of the inner court, singing loudly: "Your Majesty is here!"
The officials immediately sat upright, shouted long live the emperor on the throne, and began to report and handle government affairs for the day.
Mu Sheng also pricked up his ears and listened carefully. This was his first time participating in government affairs, so he was naturally very fresh. The content of this meeting was basically about the funding for local project construction, military mobilization, appointment and dismissal of officials, etc. Mu Sheng was the first The first time he participated in politics, he was just a spectator. He did not dare to say anything, so he quietly watched the ministers speak and saw how the emperor handled government affairs.
After Mu Sheng entered the hall, he sat on the edge and looked at his nose and nose, like an old monk in meditation. The ministers in the hall came forward one after another to report on political affairs.
At this time, a minister came forward and said, "Your Majesty, all the counties in the world are building high platforms. It costs a lot of money and the finances are a bit tight. There are still a few canals that have not been built yet. Should we postpone the construction of these high platforms for now and focus on the people's efforts to build them first?" canal……"
After the ministers finished their speech, the emperor, who was on the throne, turned to look at Mu Sheng, who was sitting in the back row, and said in a calm tone, "Sheng'er, how do you think this matter should be resolved?"
When Mu Sheng heard the emperor suddenly calling him to speak, his mind quickly turned around and he recalled what the official had just said.
In fact, these high platforms have no practical function. They are mainly used to declare the empire's ruling authority and to intimidate the people in the Kanto land.
Mu Sheng thought about it for a moment, and flashed back to the past when the old captain who took the ship to Yue County talked about the construction of the canal, and he had some opinions of his own.
Mu Sheng came forward and said, "Your Majesty, I think that the construction of high towers in various counties can be postponed or simply given up. I think that building the canal will be of great benefit to the future, and it may be possible, but building high towers is useless." It is necessary, but it is a waste of people and money..."
All the officials present were a little surprised after hearing Lord Changping's speech, and they all whispered to each other.
Mu Sheng raised his head slightly and glanced at the emperor, whose face was expressionless and did not speak.
At this time, one of the slender officials stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I object."
The official turned his head and bowed his hands to Mu Sheng and said, "Mr. Changping, building this high platform is a national policy set by His Majesty. It is also to publicize our dynasty's illustrious martial arts and deter the old people of the seven kingdoms of Guandong. It is of great significance. How can it be said that it is a waste of people and money?" What about meaninglessness?”
Several more officials also stood up and expressed their support.
Mu Sheng bowed to the emperor on the throne and said, "Your Majesty, I do not agree. I believe that the people's hearts are the foundation of our dynasty. If the people's hearts are not attached to them, it will be meaningless to build more towers." , I think that although our dynasty is famous for its illustrious martial arts in the annals of history, the old land of Guandong does not necessarily obey our Jin Dynasty sincerely. The sage said that those who convince others with force are not convinced by their hearts and cannot support them with strength. Those who convince others with virtue will be happy in the heart. And sincerely."
"I am afraid that the old people of the Seven Kingdoms of Guandong are just fierce and cruel. It is hard to say whether they really obey the imperial court in their hearts. I think of the old news that an old ship owner told me when I was traveling in Yue County. Rong Erchen Report back to His Majesty..."
After that, Mu Sheng recounted the old news he heard on the canal with great emotion.
"When I visited Yu Zhenzong that day, I traveled through the canal and listened to the old ship owner. In the past, I recruited many civilians from the old lands of Guandong to expand the canal. In addition, the government pressed for a very tight construction period, so that when the canal was expanded, many people died. , there were many complaints among the people about the frequent corvee levies imposed by the imperial court."
"I believe that the so-called Sheji refers to the people's hearts and minds in the world. Water can carry a boat and it can also overturn it. Since our country unified the world, we have frequently collected corvees and the people have no support. If we force the people of Guandong to rebel, wars will rise everywhere. But what should we do?”
"Now that the Holy Emperor of the Jin Dynasty is in court, our Jin people, after several generations of hard work, have worked hard to advance eastward, and finally unified the world, and the people of the world have finally been freed from the suffering of war. This is great benevolence and righteousness. I think this is great benevolence and righteousness." , I should recuperate and cultivate myself with the people, and it is the best policy to appease the old people of Guandong."
After Mu Sheng made an impassioned speech, you could hear a needle drop in the hall, and the courtiers all looked at each other in silence...
He thought for a long time and finally understood that this was the emperor's national policy. Didn't his current remarks completely negate the emperor's policy strategy?
Mu Sheng's mind suddenly turned around, and he was so frightened that he quickly glanced at the expressionless emperor on the throne, and quickly knelt down and kowtowed, trying to go back and make amends.
Mu Sheng said in a panicked tone, "Your Majesty, this is a major military and national event. My son and I should not talk nonsense at a young age. It's just out of curiosity. Please forgive me, Father."
At this time, the emperor on the throne said leisurely, "It's okay, the speaker is not guilty, you can step back!"
Mu Sheng kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Before he could return to his seat, another person followed him and said, "I agree with Lord Changping, and I second my opinion."
Mu Sheng looked back and saw that it was his uncle, Shaofu Zhao Chu. Then two more officials came up to second his opinion and agreed with him. Compared with those who opposed him, there were still far fewer people.
At the court meeting, the ministers holding the two factions' views cited scriptures and criticized each other several times. The emperor looked calm and did not express his opinions. Before the discussion came to a conclusion, the emperor announced that he would disperse and return to the palace. As usual, he sent Prime Minister Huo Zheng to the palace. Went to a small meeting with several important officials.
Mu Sheng scratched his head and exited the palace to go home. At this time, an official behind him called him. Mu Sheng turned around and saw that it was the official who first criticized him in the palace.
The official came forward and cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Sima Tan, has met Lord Changping. I admire Lord Changping's words. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. That's a very good statement. In fact, I am impressed by Lord Changping's words." I am also very opposed to building high platforms, but I don’t dare to speak out so openly..."
Mu Sheng was a little surprised and said, "Why does Master Sima disagree with my point of view but is the first to stand up against it?"
Sima Tan reminded him earnestly, "Mr. Changping, this is a matter decided by His Majesty. There is no room for change. Mr. Changping is now in the royal family, so don't easily offend Your Majesty..."
Mu Sheng sincerely thanked him and said, "Thank you, Lord Sima, for your advice."
Mu Sheng sighed secretly when he heard this, these people who are messing around in the officialdom are really all Qiqiao exquisite hearts.
Mu Sheng didn't realize it at the time, but instead made an impassioned speech... He couldn't help but feel fond of Sima Tan.
Sometimes those who criticize you in person, make suggestions, and put you off the stage may be trying to help you.
Some people who smile and compliment you with kindness may also be plotting against you behind your back.
On the way back, Mu Sheng sighed in his heart, Hey! Forget it, let's go up the mountain to practice Taoism. This kind of place is not the place for people like him.
An hour later, after the dynasty dispersed, Mu Sheng then left the Xuanzhengyuan. Prime Minister Huo Zheng and several other important officials were summoned by His Majesty to discuss something. After the dynasty dispersed, the courtiers left the Xuanzhengyuan of Taiji Palace one after another.
