"Master Sima, please forgive me!" A slightly older female voice came from behind the curtain, it should be the Empress Dowager.
"No gift for the teacher!" The person who spoke was the little official sitting on the throne.
The voice is childish, but very smooth and quiet.
Although Sima Guang couldn't see his expression, he could tell from his voice that this young official was indeed very calm.
Especially that word - teacher protection.
This is the arrangement that Emperor Daxing made for his Sima Guang - he must have Sima Guang and Lu Gongzhu as his mentors.
It can be seen that this small official has great respect for Emperor Daxing's last edict and will.
Various signs also showed his attitude - those few words from the palace flashed back and forth in Sima Guang's mind.
So, Sima Guang held the fluorine in his hand and paid homage: "The Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and the Emperor love me so much. I have nothing to repay, so I can only devote myself to it and die!"
Then I heard the voice of a junior official: "Feng Jing, give Sima Shibao a seat!"
"only!"
A chair was moved in front of Sima Guang.
Sima Guang thanked him again and sat down.
The royal chair is still the same as before, cold, smooth and comfortable to sit on.
"Sima Shibao..." The junior official on the throne suddenly said: "My father once mentioned to me that after Shibao's fourth term as palace official is completed, Shibao will be ordered to enter the court to assist in state affairs!"
When Sima Guang heard this, his eyes immediately became hot.
Emperor Daxing did have an agreement with him.
"Thirty months later, I will meet you in Bianjing!"
The term of a palace ancestral official is exactly thirty months, which is two and a half years.
Now, when he comes to keep his appointment, Emperor Daxing has already ascended to immortality!
This made Sima Guang feel a little excited.
But the little official continued to say: "I finally got the teacher's protection today, and I will have someone to rely on for important military and state affairs in the future!"
"I don't dare!" Sima Guang hurriedly stood up with his hands in hand: "The Emperor Daxing has high hopes, and I can only repay him with death!"
The young official stopped talking and just looked at the curtain behind him.
Sima Guang also knew that it was time to go through the process.
So, he held the fluorine in his hand and said: "I have been ordered to go out to Chenzhou. In my farewell words, I have one or two pedantic words and three or five stupid remarks..."
"Sima Gong just said it's okay!" replied the Queen Mother inside the curtain.
"Please, sir, please have no restrictions!" A younger female voice came from the curtain behind Xiaoguan's house. She must be the Empress Dowager.
Sima Guang took a deep breath, and then stepped forward with his hands in hand. The outline of what he was going to say when he entered the palace had been written in advance on the Chaohu.
"I would like to report to the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and His Majesty the Emperor: I wrote a letter the day before yesterday and have opened up a wide range of opinions. I heard that the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager attach great importance to the pedantic opinions of the veteran ministers. I have ordered the ministers in the three provinces to discuss..."
"However, the veteran heard that a minister has been talking endlessly for several days, and seems to be trying to push the envelope..."
"The old minister was frightened and begged the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and His Majesty the Emperor to urge Yousi to go to the prefectures and counties as soon as possible so that the people of the world can speak frankly about the pros and cons of national affairs and the affairs of the world!"
I listened to the Empress Dowager saying: "My husband's words are very good. I, the Empress Dowager, and the emperor all think what my husband said. When you are old enough to plan for the country, you should urge your officials to spread the news to the prefectures and counties as soon as possible!"
The Empress Dowager also said: "The officials read the letter from the Prime Minister and told me: What Sima Gong proposed is very good. Emperor Daxing also taught the officials: Those who are in power should let others speak!"
When Sima Guang heard this, he raised his head in surprise and looked at the young official on the throne.
I heard the Empress Dowager say with a hint of pride: "To be honest with you, my husband, a few days ago, officials were not only good at studying, but also smart, handsome, benevolent and saintly, which is rare in the world. They are also very knowledgeable in military and state affairs!"
"A few days ago, I sent a letter to the officials from Li Ding, the Minister of Household Affairs. After reading it, the officials not only stated clearly what Li Ding said in the letter in front of me, but also knew what Li Ding had done. In other words, the advantages and disadvantages of the method of protecting horses... I brought the officials to Baoci Palace, and the Empress Dowager personally initiated the plan, which is also clear and unmistakable!"
This surprised Sima Guang.
"The officials are benevolent, sage, smart and handsome, which can be said to be the blessing of the world and the blessing of the country!" He immediately expressed his stance.
Then, Sima Guang took advantage of the situation and took over the topic: "I dare not hide it from the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager. Outside the palace, I have also heard many things about the benevolence, saintliness, purity and filial piety of officials. I also know that many officials are good at reading and love." The story of reading..."
"The old minister died ignorantly to report..."
"The country is lucky to have a saintly king, and the country is lucky to have a bright master. It should be more careful in selecting attendants and companions to prepare the emperor for studying and to give lectures to the officials..."
The Empress Dowager, who had been silent for a long time, seemed very interested in Sima Guang's proposal, so she asked: "Unknown Sir, do you have any recommendations?"
Sima Guang held the fluorine and bowed again: "This matter is of great importance and cannot be foreseen by the veteran...However, the Empress Dowager did not hesitate to condescend and consult the veteran. The veteran risked his life and recommended a few people to prepare for the emperor. The Queen Mother and the Empress Dowager choose..."
"Ms. sir, please tell me..."
Sima Guang held the phoenix and said: "I will raise one of you first..."
"Therefore, Fan Wenzhenggong's son, Fan Chunren, a court council official, Zhiji Xianyuan, and Zhihe Zhongfu, acted with loyalty and righteousness, and had the style of Nai Gong. He was easy-going and tolerant, governed the people with leniency, and administered the government with integrity. The veteran minister was in Luoyang , I heard that Fan Chunren was filial to his father, and he donated all his salary over the years to the Yizhuang and Yixue. He can truly be a role model for a scholar-bureaucrat!"
After hearing this, the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager both nodded in appreciation. The Empress Dowager said: "I have also heard about the ministers recommended by my husband. Some time ago, the officials told me that I can watch the emperor's actions in the palace. According to the posthumous memorial, I heard that Minister Fan Chunren discussed the establishment of a school, so I had the idea of establishing a school..."
Sima Guang listened and bowed deeply.
It was because of this legend that he recommended Fan Chunren.
Unexpectedly, what was reported in the palace was true.
The little official actually actually read the memorial left by Emperor Daxing in the palace and understood it!
Incredible!
Simply incredible!
Sima Guang still felt shocked when he thought of the legends of child prodigies of this dynasty.
But at this moment, the Empress Dowager suddenly asked the junior official: "What do you think, Sixth Brother, of the ministers appointed by Sima Xianggong?"
Sima Guang raised his head slightly and looked at the small figure sitting on the throne.
Just listen to the little official saying: "I think it's very good!"
"Yesterday I was in the Funing Hall and looked at the book left by my father. I saw words in it that said: Worry about the world's worries first, and rejoice after the world's happiness!"
"I read it and was very happy!"
"So I asked my left and right: whose writing is this?"
"The left and right replied: This is why Fan Wenzhenggong's words are written!"
"I asked again: Where is Mr. Wen Zheng now? Answer: Mr. Fan Wenzheng, an ancestral veteran and the pillar of the country, has unfortunately passed away. His son Chunren is now an official in the court!"
Sima Guang felt his ears tingling as he listened.
Do the officials really read the manuscripts and memorials of the great emperors?
And do you really understand it?
Sima Guang took a deep breath, and finally couldn't restrain his inner curiosity, and asked: "I dare you, old minister, to ask Your Majesty if you know: What is the meaning of worrying about the world's worries first, and rejoicing after the world's happiness?"
The little official barely paused before replying directly: "I remember that my father's book said: If you live high in a temple, you worry about its people; if you live far away from the rivers and lakes, you worry about your king!"
"It is also worrying to advance, and it is also worrying to retreat!"
"Therefore it is said: Worry first when the world is worried, then rejoice when the world is happy!"
Then, Sima Guang heard the junior official asking: "Shibao, did I answer it correctly?"
"It is rare for an official to be smart, handsome and benevolent since ancient times!" Sima Guang no longer had any doubts and held the fluorine in his hand to worship: "I am really doing the world a favor and congratulating the country!"
I personally heard the official's fluent, steady and accurate answers without any hesitation.
He finally had no more doubts, no more doubts.
The Xiaoguan family is indeed a precocious and intelligent king that has never been seen in history books.
He could even directly use Fan Wenzhenggong's original text to answer his question.
With this intelligence and wit, Sima Guang felt that even at his age, he was far inferior!
Therefore, the world is about to welcome a smart young master that has been rare since ancient times! ?
Think about the legends in the market, and then look at the small officials in the palace now.
Sima Guang felt that the public opinion that this official was comparable to Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty was probably true.
But Sima Guang, who studied Zizhi Tongjian, certainly knew what kind of monarch Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty was?
During his reign, although he rectified the administration of officials, neglected corvee and reduced taxes, and advocated frugality, the world under his rule was peaceful, and he was indeed a wise king!
But on the other hand, this wise king was known for being strict with his subordinates and severely punishing the powerful and powerful people at home and abroad.
At the same time, during the Ming Dynasty, the Han army attacked from all sides and continued to expand its territory.
Dou Gu and Geng Zhong conquered the Huns in the north, and Ban Chao managed the Western Regions.
Therefore, Sima Guang commented in Zizhi Tongjian: Hengxing serves others, regardless of people's livelihood.
This is naturally a reference to the past to satirize the present, but now, Sima Guang is a little scared.
If Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty came to the Song Dynasty...
Just thinking about what Emperor Ming did...
Prisons are often thrown at relatives outside the clan, and the requirements for ministers are extremely strict, and they will even go as far as to check the ministers' accounts...
The Han army under his command attacked from all sides, conquering the Huns in the north, conquering the Western Regions in the west, and conquering Ailao in the south...
Don’t want Emperor Ming, don’t want Emperor Ming…
Emperor Zhang is good! Emperor Zhang is great!
Thinking of this, Sima Guang bowed again: "In addition to Fan Chunren, I believe that officials should be assisted by Confucian officials to teach the saints the right words and guide the people to behave..."
"I have the courage to recommend Cheng Hao to be the emperor's accompaniment..."
"Cheng Hao is upright in his studies and loyal in his conduct. He is especially able to express the true meaning of the saints, understand the true scriptures of the saints, and lecture in his own place. He has gained students all over the world. He can be said to be a famous Confucian in the country and a minister of the country!"
"In addition, if you want officials to be knowledgeable in learning, you must not use world-renowned celebrities and state ministers to assist officials in learning!"
"The old minister has the courage to ask the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and His Majesty the Emperor to grant a favor to the minister. He will resume his duties and appoint Su Shi, deputy envoy of the regiment training of Ruzhou and resettlement minister of Honshu Island..."
"Su Shi's articles are well-known at home and attract the attention of the world. He should be the first-class poet in the country. If Su Shi can assist him, his official articles will have a promising future!"
Cheng Hao, recommended by Sima Guang, was not very familiar with the two palaces.
But Su Shi is too familiar with it.
Not only the Wutai Poetry Case, but also the Prince Consort Wang Shen was demoted to Yingzhou for resettlement, making it difficult for the two palaces not to pay attention.
More importantly, every article Su Shi wrote after he was demoted to Huangzhou caused a sensation all over the world.
"Chibi Fu", "Previous Chibi Fu", "Nian Nujiao. Chibi Nostalgia".
Even if the two palaces live in a deep palace, they have been famous for a long time and are like thunder!
(End of chapter)
