Xu Jue's eyes widened when he heard this. This is a good emperor who is hard to find throughout the ages: Although the new emperor is not good at handling specific government affairs, he has two huge advantages: First, he is self-aware, and the new emperor knows that he is not good enough. , just leave specific affairs to the ministers, do not give random orders, do not interfere blindly, and do not try to be smart.
Secondly, the new king was really generous when he granted an official position and made a wish. He immediately gave the promise of a second-rank official with real power.
Xu Jue himself felt that it was a bit untrue. When the Tumubao incident occurred, he was only a sixth-rank lecturer of the Hanlin Academy, and he also made extremely politically incorrect remarks about relocating the capital. How could it be that only three months had passed? The second grade is waving to me.
But before Xu Jui could finish cheering in his heart, Zhu Qiyu's beating immediately followed: "Xu Aiqing, you strongly advocated moving the capital before, although I don't care what you said.
But the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty are indispensable for discussion, and you will inevitably be recorded in future history books. Xu Aiqing herself said, how can we get rid of this entanglement? "
Xu Jue was still well-informed and quickly got up to ask the emperor for advice.
Zhu Qiyu waved his hand with satisfaction, gesturing for Xu Jue to sit down, and then said: "Xu Aiqing, change your name. Changing your name is also a break from the past. I will have the final say on how the history books will be written."
Xu Jue hurriedly asked the emperor to give him a name.
Zhu Qiyu smiled and said: "In terms of talent, learning, and intelligence, the three of you here are all a hundred times better than me. I won't try to fool around with others and make people laugh."
When choosing a name, you can't give it a random name. You have to deal with it from the perspective of the Book of Changes, hexagrams, divination, etc.
I know that Xu Aiqing himself is proficient in this art, but as the saying goes, doctors don't heal themselves, and you shouldn't do your own divination. So, let me recommend a warlock to you. "
Xu Jue quickly asked the emperor for advice.
Zhu Qiyu took a leisurely sip of tea, and then told everyone a story: "Wu Qing Bo Shi Heng once recommended a warlock named Tong Yin to the Supreme Emperor.
This man was a disciple of Shi Heng. He was very skilled in divination and his calculations were all accurate.
Before his personal expedition, the Supreme Emperor sent people to Datong to ask his colleagues to divine fortunes and calculate when they would be victorious and return to the court.
I can't remember the exact words of my colleague, but I'll give you the general meaning: once the emperor goes on a personal expedition, he will have to go away for at least a year, and then he can return to the capital in the autumn.
And once you go out, you will definitely lose your position. But after returning to Beijing, if he can hide in the abyss like Qianlong and wait for the opportunity, he can still be restored in the year of Ding Chou, that is, eight years later.
Now it seems that the first half of the conclusion calculated by my colleagues has been fulfilled, and it depends on the second half.
In my opinion, my colleague's divination skills are indeed wonderful. Xu Aiqing might as well ask this gentleman to do his calculations. "
How could Xu Jue fail to hear the words in these words, and quickly expressed his loyalty: "I cannot agree with your majesty's words. Now that the artifact has been transferred and the throne has been determined, how can there be a restoration.
Besides, His Majesty was in the prime of his life, wise and mighty, and had great merits in defending Beijing and saving the nation. Who would dare to think of changing the dynasty? How could the Supreme Emperor have any reason to restore him? "
Zhu Qiyu suddenly changed the subject: "Chen Ge is already sixty-five. He won three yuan in a row. Such a smart person will have to wait until he is over sixty to become the first assistant.
In my Jingtai Dynasty, after Mr. Chen Ge, the next chief assistant will be Wang Qianzhi, even if he works until he is seventy-five.
From now on, in another eighteen years, it will be the third chief assistant. Xu Aiqing did the math, how old were you at that time? "
Xu Jue immediately replied: "Your Majesty, I was sixty-two years old at that time."
Zhu Qiyu smiled and nodded, and asked a thrilling question: "Does it mean that I love you as the first assistant?"
When Xu Jue heard this, he suddenly felt frightened. Although he had always thought highly of himself and had great ambitions, it was a bit too sudden to consider becoming the first assistant now.
However, Xu Jue soon adjusted his mood and replied confidently: "If times create heroes, I will do my duty."
"Not only does the current create heroes, heroes can also create the current situation. In fact, whether you can be the first assistant or not, the opportunity lies in Aiqing's own hands.
I have also read history books briefly, and I have only heard of people who encouraged advancement in history, but I have never heard of people who encouraged people to retreat. I wonder if Xu Aiqing is willing to be the first person in history? "
"Persuading you to quit?"
Xu Jue asked with a surprised look on his face.
Zhu Qiyu smiled and then explained: "Actually, my colleagues' calculations are not wrong at all. The Supreme Emperor has every chance of restoration, but you can't see that far yet.
Therefore, I still hope that the Supreme Emperor can hold a ceremony of abdication and officially pass on the throne to me, and the Emperor himself will issue an imperial edict to take responsibility for the 500,000 soldiers who died in Tumubao and retire as a respectful emperor.
But the emperor himself would not take the initiative to abdicate, so ministers had to step forward to persuade him to resign. Originally, I wanted to appoint Yu Shangshu to the Ministry of War, but unfortunately he refused, and I couldn't force him, so I had to let him go out of the capital to hide from his troubles.
Now the position of Chief Assistant is placed in front of Xu Aiqing. Xu Aiqing is free to choose whether he wants it or not. I will not force it. But if you don't agree, you will be the Minister of the Ministry of Industry and the Bachelor of Dongge University in the future. "
Xu Jue rolled his eyes in his heart. Is there such a free choice for people? Who doesn't want to reach the top of civil servants? After reaching this position, can anyone still willingly and deliberately stop at being the Minister of the Ministry of Industry?
Xu Jue knew very well that the new emperor was clearly seeking to surrender. Once his "dissuasion form" was written, it would be difficult for him to rebel and return to the Supreme Emperor's camp.
"Write, I am willing to write a form of persuasion to withdraw."
In the end, Xu Jue gave the answer Xinjun expected.
Zhu Qiyu nodded with satisfaction: "That's right. I always like people who are ahead of others. Chen and Wang are always the first ministers to support me, so as long as I am in office, they can safely be the chief ministers. .
Huang and He are the two young talents who were the first to follow me wholeheartedly, so they will also become the chief assistants in the future.
Xu Aiqing was the first to stand up and persuade me to resign the emperor. In twenty years at most, he will be able to reach the peak of civil service.
Moreover, I am not willing to deal with specific government affairs, and I am absolutely willing to delegate power to my assistant ministers. At that time, there will be plenty of opportunities for all of you to display your talents.
I don’t want to take any credit. If you follow me, all of you will be remembered in history and gain fame both before and after your life. "
Xu Jue, Huang Pu and He Yi were greatly encouraged when they heard this and knelt down to express their gratitude.
When the conversation finally came to an end, Zhu Qiyu smiled and told Xu Jue: "Go back to your colleagues and change your name.
I am very interested in my colleague, so you can test him out for me. If he can be used by me, that's the best, but if not, oops. "
When Xu Jue heard this, his expression changed, and then he quickly replied: "Yes, if my colleague cannot be used by the Holy Emperor and turns to serve the Emperor, there will be disaster in the future. I know what to do."
Zhu Qiyu smiled and waved his hand: "Xu Aiqing misunderstood, I didn't let you kill him. I'm not that narrow-minded. If he doesn't want to be used by me, just let him be.
I am destined by fate, how can I be serious with a little warlock? If this spreads out, people will not laugh out loud.
Okay, I'm going back to take a nap, you can move around freely. All three of you should come over early in the evening. I will entertain all my cronies at a banquet. While drinking, we will talk about the next military strategy. "
So the king and his ministers dispersed and went to rest separately.
On the other side, the civil servants of the fourth rank and above in the imperial court were all gathered in Bunren Hall, and they were all evading each other and refusing to stand up. Hu Hui, Wang Zhi and other important ministers who were close to the Supreme Emperor were all driven out of the capital.
Now, as a representative, going to seek advice from the Queen Mother has become a hot potato, and no one is willing to take action easily.
(End of chapter)
