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"The hundreds of officials in the court, acting on behalf of the emperor and herdsmen, are the most important to the country, the country, and the well-being of the people. But now among the hundreds of officials, the majority are corrupt officials. They are powerful, insidious, and cunning. Under such circumstances, I can certainly go along with them and follow the popular trend, which can certainly save a lot of trouble. I can also comfort myself by saying that these are just expedient measures, but in this way, in the eyes of the people all over the world, this court has become There is darkness, no hope anymore, and no one will speak for them!
I know that many of my decisions are not 'smart', and I always suffer secret losses, but I have no regrets. These losses are just small details. Compared with these, only by maintaining the people's confidence and hope in the court can I is what really matters!
It is a pity that my father ignored these, as if as long as the court is stable and the peace is whitewashed, there will really be no problems in the Ming Dynasty. However, the resentment of the people is getting deeper and deeper, and sooner or later it will explode. By that time, the Ming Dynasty will The country is afraid that it will be difficult to return! "
When Zhao Shancai left the Prince's East Palace and returned to the inn "Dexian Building" where he lived, the words of Prince Zhu Heyu still echoed in his mind. 【Read the latest chapter】
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A conversation with Prince Zhu Heyu made Zhao Shancai truly understand what kind of person this prince was!
A wrong thing, if everyone is doing it, and everyone is used to it. Then this wrong thing will become the right thing, and even become the basis for people to settle down and live their lives. With the world turned upside down, this is the general trend and the mainstream. at this time. If someone still insists on the original correctness, they will be regarded as "childish", "naive", "stupid"...
And Prince Zhu Heyu is such a person.
Originally, Zhao Shancai wanted to persuade Zhu Heyu to change his mind a little and become more accommodating. However, after a conversation, Zhao Shancai found that he could not persuade the prince Zhu Heyu, nor should he persuade the prince Zhu Heyu.
at the same time. Zhao Shancai also became more determined to assist Prince Zhu Heyu!
"Prince, his idea is undoubtedly correct, but his method lacks a lot of tact, and he is unwilling to use means that are detrimental to morality, but I can supplement these. There is yang and yin in this world, so from now on From now on, I will be the 'yin' for His Highness the Crown Prince! If I assist the Crown Prince, maybe... it may not be impossible!"
Between deep thoughts. Zhao Shancai's original worries and hesitations no longer exist!
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It is said that the moment a person finds his or her purpose in life, his or her temperament often changes drastically.
Zhao Shancai at this time. That's it!
The scholar Zhao Mu on the side also clearly discovered this!
Zhao Shancai usually has an elegant and indifferent temperament. He looked like he was taking things easy, but at this moment Zhao Shancai. But he is firm and serious, and there is a certain light shining in his eyes!
"Master. What's wrong with you?"
Seeing this, although he didn't want to disturb Zhao Shancai's meditation, Zhao Mu couldn't help but ask.
Zhao Shancai smiled leisurely, but did not answer and asked instead: "On a high mountain, there are two roads to choose from. One is smooth and smooth, and the other is rugged. Compared with the two, the smooth road is smooth, but the scenery along the way is lackluster. Although the rugged path is more dangerous, the scenery along the way is more beautiful and beautiful. Zhao Mu, if you were to climb the mountain, which path would you choose?"
Zhao Mu shook his head and said: "Whichever way you choose, I will accompany you!"
Zhao Shancai was slightly startled, then shook his head and laughed, and said: "I will choose the rugged and dangerous road. Although the dangerous road is rugged, the most important thing about climbing is the scenery along the way! What's more, after climbing through this rugged and dangerous road, At the top of the mountain, you will have a greater sense of accomplishment in your heart, don’t you think this is true?”
Zhao Shancai's words were quite profound. However, before Zhao Mu could think clearly, there was a burst of urgent footsteps outside Zhao Shancai's room, and then the voice of the shopkeeper of "Dexianlou" sounded outside the door. Full of surprises and panic: "No. 2 Zhao! Mr. Zhao! An angel from the palace has come to announce the decree to you! He is waiting in the lobby now. Come down quickly to receive the decree!"
Hearing the voice of the shopkeeper of "Dexianlou", Zhao Shan couldn't help but be startled. Although he was the second best person in Jinke, he was just a newcomer to the officialdom after all, and he had only met Emperor Deqing once and for all. Why would Emperor Deqing suddenly pass an order to him?
For a while, Zhao Shancai couldn't figure out the reason, but he didn't dare to delay and hurriedly went downstairs to receive the order.
There, the shopkeeper of "Dexianlou" had already set up the incense table.
The person who came to "Dexian Tower" to convey the order to Zhao Shancai was Zhang Xiu, the eunuch of Yangxin Palace.
After confirming Zhao Shancai's identity, Zhang Xiu unfolded the imperial edict and raised his voice: "By God's blessing, the emperor issued an edict, I heard that Zhao Shancai, who is ranked second in the current examination, has a good knowledge, strong memory, quick thinking, and is a person from the south of the Yangtze River. I have granted special favor to Zhao Shancai." Thank you for accompanying me during the southern tour!"
After hearing Emperor Deqing's decree, Zhao Shancai couldn't help but change his expression!
Now, he had just joined the prince Zhu Heyu, and he was still a newcomer to the princelings. He did not know that the prince Zhu Heyu planned to reform the Ming Dynasty's commercial tax during Emperor Deqing's southern tour, but through the cooperation between Zhu Heyu, Lu Chunxiao and others Just a few words, but it can be guessed that Prince Zhu Heyu plans to do a big event during Emperor Deqing's southern tour!
Originally, Zhao Shancai had already made up his mind to assist Prince Zhu Heyu with all his strength during this period, and he must not let Prince Zhu Heyu mess things up again!
However, he never expected that Emperor Deqing suddenly issued an imperial edict and asked Zhao Shancai to accompany him south. As a result, Zhao Shancai's idea of assisting Prince Zhu Heyu naturally came to nothing!
For a moment, Zhao Shancai felt something bad in his heart. He felt that there seemed to be some conspiracy going on, but the specific content of the conspiracy was impossible to deduce because there was too little information!
Seeing that eunuch Zhang Xiu was about to leave after reading the imperial edict. Zhao Shancai quickly persuaded him to stay and asked: "My father-in-law, please stay. I hope my father-in-law can enlighten me on why your majesty suddenly asked me to accompany him to the south? Is there some reason for this?"
Zhang Xiu glanced at Zhao Shancai. But he smiled and said: "Accompanying the driver south and following His Majesty, such a great thing naturally does not come out of thin air. Zhao Bangyan is thoughtful and knows that there must be noble people helping him. I won't hide it from Zhao Bangyan. You are like this." Thanks to Minister Zhao for your recommendation!"
"Zhao Shangshu? Is it Mr. Zhao Junchen, the Hubu Shangshu?"
Although he asked this question, Zhao Shancai was already sure in his heart.
at the same time. Taking into account the major events that Prince Zhu Heyu was about to do, as well as Zhao Junchen's repeated calculations against Prince Zhu Heyu, and seeing that he was now accompanying him south because of Zhao Junchen and could not stay in Beijing to assist Prince Zhu Heyu, Zhao Shancai became even more worried I think this is a conspiracy!
However, this was Emperor Deqing's decree. As the saying goes, golden words can never be changed or taken back. Now that Emperor Deqing has decreed that Zhao Shancai should accompany him on his southern tour. So even if Zhao Shancai suddenly fell seriously ill or broke a bone, he could only act according to the will.
For a moment, Zhao Shancai only felt that the matter was difficult, and Ren had countless ideas. In the face of the absolute trend, it is difficult to disobey.
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Time goes back to an hour ago.
After getting the news that Prince Zhu Heyu and Zhao Shancai met and had a secret conversation. Zhao Junchen takes it very seriously!
The commercial tax reform of the Ming Dynasty was a big trap that Zhao Junchen prepared to give Prince Zhu Heyu. Just waiting for Prince Zhu Heyu to jump inside and completely bury himself!
However. Zhao Junchen also attached great importance to Zhao Shancai's ability and believed that if Prince Zhu and Yu had Zhao Shancai's assistance, they might be able to climb out of this pit and even handle the business tax reform beautifully!
Although this possibility is unlikely, Zhao Junchen wants to be just in case!
If this is the case, all of Zhao Junchen's plans will naturally come to nothing!
However, Zhao Junchen quickly thought of a solution!
Nowadays, Zhao Junchen is one of the powerful officials in the court and a close favorite of Emperor Deqing. Although Zhao Shancai is quite talented, his status is still low after all. In the face of the absolute power gap, Zhao Junchen is enough to make Zhao Shancai unable to display his talents!
In fact, after Zhao Junchen made up his mind, he immediately went to the palace to see Emperor Deqing on the pretext of his southern tour of silver grain.
Just as Zhao Junchen expected, Emperor Deqing's interest became even higher as he saw the southern tour approaching in an instant. When Zhao Junchen saw Emperor Deqing, Emperor Deqing was reading "Xu Xiake's Travels in Zhejiang". "Travel Diary" is quite interesting!
Then, after Emperor Deqing and Zhao Junchen agreed on the use of money and food for the southern tour, under Zhao Junchen's deliberate guidance, they had a great time talking and talked with Zhao Junchen about many beautiful allusions to the south of the Yangtze River.
However, because Zhao Junchen had "little talent" and "ignorance", he actually had a big embarrassment when it came to the topics raised by Emperor Deqing. He often could only connect two or three sentences after ten sentences, which disappointed Emperor Deqing. , and even said to Zhao Junchen, "Now it seems that it was a fluke that you were able to get the number one scholar in the past. Over the years, you have become addicted to the account numbers of the Ministry of Accounts. Your ability to calculate accounts is getting better and better, but your knowledge has fallen behind a lot."
Zhao Junchen was naturally "very ashamed" of this and said that he would work hard and study hard in the future and never let Emperor Deqing down again.
Then, Zhao Junchen suddenly mentioned, "Zhao Shancai, who came second in the undergraduate examination, has always been famous for his extensive knowledge, strong memory, and quick thinking. He is also from the south of the Yangtze River. Now that Emperor Deqing is touring the south, why not recruit him to accompany him? In this way, It’s also fun to deal with them in your spare time.”
Zhao Shancai was still just a small person. Emperor Deqing didn't think much about Zhao Junchen's proposal. He thought it made sense, so he agreed on the spot and ordered eunuch Zhang Xiu to go to Zhao Shancai's residence to convey the order.
Hence, the scene above happened.
In this way, Zhao Junchen just said a few words to push Zhao Shancai away from the crown prince Zhu Heyu. Without the assistance of Zhao Shancai, how could the prince Zhu Heyu still handle the Ming Dynasty's business tax reform? The results are self-evident.
On this day, there were only two days left before Emperor Deqing’s southern tour!
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