Mr. Lu stood in front of the banquet hall of Yanhe Hall, tidied up his robes, and then, holding the imperial hut and being led by Hemen Tongshiren, he walked up the steps and entered the hall.
He had just received the news.
The young master expressed his favor and allowed his younger brother Lu Gongru to stay in Hangzhou so that he no longer had to travel to Yunzhou.
For this reason, Lu Gongru was promoted to a bachelor's degree in Longtuge.
In one day, he jumped from Jixian Academy to two palace levels. In the future, he would become a bachelor of Duanming Palace and Zizheng Palace, or even join the imperial court to assist the emperor.
This is the majestic grace of the Emperor!
It also shows that the young master values him, an old minister!
"No wonder Sima Twelve misses the young master every day!" Lu Gongzhu thought to himself.
Such a considerate and respectful young master.
How could you not be enamored by it?
Especially Lu Gongzhu already knew that this young master was definitely not a child.
This is critical!
Because this shows that the young master is not aiming for nothing, but really out of the mentality of praising the ministers and showing favor to the elders.
Corporal Lixian!
This is already the behavior of a wise king!
He held the imperial hut and walked into the palace. Once inside, Mr. Lu bowed twice to the young master on the throne and to the two palaces sitting upright inside the curtain: "Your Majesty, Mr. Master, the Great Scholar of Zizheng Hall, I pay my respects to the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and His Majesty the Emperor... I wish you long blessings!"
Then I heard the young master's immature voice: "Bachelor, no courtesy, come! Give Bachelor Lu a seat and some tea!"
Just like last time, a chair was placed behind Mr. Lu, and a cup of palace tea was delivered to him.
Mr. Lu thanked him and sat down.
The Empress Dowager behind the curtain spoke up and asked at this time: "Scholar Lu, I, the Queen Mother and the official family have all been waiting for the bachelor to come to court again these days!"
"Today I finally waited for the bachelor to enter the palace..."
"I wonder if the bachelor who has entered the palace today can have any input on government affairs?"
After Lu Gongzhu's last resignation, the two palaces quickly responded to the personnel arrangements nominated by Lu Gongzhu.
First of all, an edict was issued, specifically asking Lu Xizhe to serve as the storyteller for Chongzheng Palace. He was also given a palace talisman to allow him to enter and leave the palace and wait for the imperial decree.
Then, he issued an order to appoint Fan Chunren, the Zhilong Tuge Governor of Qingzhou, as his minister.
He also issued an edict in turn to recall Su Che, Liu Zhi, Fan Bailu and others, and granted them the positions of lecturer at Miying Pavilion and lecturer at Chongzheng Hall.
Although Cheng Hao was ill, he was given the title of Attendant.
As a result, a team of imperial banquet officials with strong old party colors was formed.
On the other hand, the New Party's ranks of economic officials began to purge.
A few days ago, General Xu, the minister of the Ministry of War and a student at the academy, went out to Chengdu Prefecture with a direct bachelor of Longtuge. Lu Dafang, who originally knew Chengdu Prefecture and a direct bachelor of Longtuge, entered Longtuge as a bachelor and was ordered to go to the palace to stand by.
In addition, last month, Wang Zhen, a member of Zhongshushe and the storyteller of Jiying Palace, served as the messenger of the Northern Dynasty rituals left by Emperor Daxing.
Nowadays, there are only two new party officials in power who serve as ministers and ministers, namely Lu Dian and Cai Bian.
But these two people probably won't be able to stay for long, and they will have to move their seats.
Especially Cai Bian!
Who dares to leave Wang Anshi's son-in-law in the team of banquet officials?
Even if Cai Bian jumps back and bites Wang Anshi now, it's too late!
What's more, it's impossible for Cai Bian to do such a thing.
Therefore, Cai Bian must go out.
The reasons are all ready - Brother Nai, Cai Jingnai, has the authority to know Kaifeng Mansion. What do you want to do if you continue to stay in Bianjing?
As for Lu Dian, there should be a carrot pit next to Taixue that belongs to him.
Because Su Che wanted to enter the court as a Jingyan official, Su Shi's Jingyan official failed.
He had to continue to Mizhou and serve as magistrate.
This might be a good thing for him.
Moreover, in order to take care of Sima Guang's face, the two palaces specially gave Su Shi a post in the palace: collation of the palace.
This is the starting point of the palace, although the rank is low, but it is very rare in the officialdom.
Because, the first minister who took the pavilions and pavilions out for collation was called Yan Shu!
From then on, all the ministers who were given the task of collating the palaces and pavilions were considered to be Jian's Ci ministers in the heart of the emperor.
It is equivalent to treating it as a preparatory team training.
For Su Shi, it’s not a loss at all!
Naturally, after such detailed personnel arrangements, Mr. Lu will formally propose his policies or tell the two palaces what he is going to do when he goes to court again!
Lu Gongzhu is at home these days, mainly thinking, contemplating and conceiving.
He forms a context and also resorts to words...
And he also understood that he not only wanted to tell it to the two palaces, but also to the young master who seemed silent, but in fact could already influence the two palaces' thoughts.
Especially the latter!
Because Lu Gongzhu knew that even if he tried his best, he could convince the two palaces to support him.
But if the young master doesn't agree, it's probably for nothing.
Even though he barely convinced the two palaces, he suppressed the young master.
But there will definitely be retaliation and backlash in the future!
Mr. Lu is not crazy!
How could the entire Lu family be buried for the sake of short-term glory or profit?
So, he has thought it through.
After taking a deep breath, Lu Gong held the fluorine in his hand and bowed: "The Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, Your Majesty the Emperor..."
"Since I entered the capital, I have met His Majesty the Emperor, behaved with great respect, practiced the Emperor's virtuous government, filial piety and respect for the two palaces, the sacredness of the court, and the laws of the ancestors; the two palaces are kind and sage, diligent in administration, bless the holy bow, and be virtuous to the world. , extend grace to all people..."
The two palaces behind the curtain smiled as they listened.
Especially the Queen Mother, who had a slight feeling in her heart: Look at her!
Lu Gongzhu continued: "I have thought that since ancient times, when a king came to the throne, cultivating morality was the most important thing, and studying was the most important thing... Then with the passing of the day and the moon, learning will be prosperous in the light, new and new, and even great governance... …”
"I have exhausted all my wisdom and wisdom to study filial piety since ancient times. I am begging for ten things and praising the saint..."
Behind the curtain, the two palaces said in unison: "Xueshi Lu, please speak!"
Zhao Xu also said: "Bachelor, please speak!"
Lu Gong held the fluorine and bowed to him: "What I said... one said: Fear the sky!"
This must be said!
This is also his core proposition as a veteran of the old party!
Among the banners held high by Wang Anshi's reform movement is: There is no need to fear changes in nature!
It really tore off the fig leaf of scholar-bureaucrats.
Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone knew this kind of thing?
Why did you talk about it?
If the emperor is not afraid of the sky, who can restrain him?
Therefore, the chaos must be brought into order, and the imperial power must be made to fear God again.
Even though everyone knows - where does this unknowable providence come from?
If there really is the so-called providence and destiny.
The Yellow River floods year after year, earthquakes occur every now and then, and locust plagues and droughts occur one after another.
Why hasn’t the Song Dynasty perished yet?
After hearing this, the two palaces nodded in agreement.
Zhao Xu also smiled in cooperation.
Lu Gongzhu breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he could make a good start, he could continue what he said next.
"The second is to love the people, the third is to cultivate one's character, the fourth is to teach, the fifth is to appoint talents, the sixth is to accept advice, the seventh is to be humble, the eighth is to save punishment, the ninth is to eliminate extravagance, the tenth is to have no leisure..."
Zhao Xu narrowed his eyes slightly as he listened.
At this moment, he really wanted to name an old minister whose surname was Sima, who was ranked 12th: Look at him! How sensible!
He didn't say a word about what he was going to do, but he had already introduced what he wanted to do.
Simply, it shows that after entering the DPRK this time, as long as he is in power, he must bring order to the chaos!
But at the same time, it also leaves a lot of space and leeway for the opposition and the palace.
Because you can interpret his words however you want!
So, Zhao Xu said with a smile: "What the bachelor said is really the same as what the hero said!"
He turned back to look at the curtain: "Mother, Queen, I remember last time, Sima Shibao also wrote a letter asking for a straight statement!"
"Xueshi Lu also has some words of advice today!"
"Father's teachings are indeed wise words!"
"You should open up your voice and let everyone in the world speak!"
After hearing this, the two palaces in the curtain both had gloomy faces.
The last time Sima Guang asked to speak out, in the end, he actually slashed the Gao family and the Xiang family with a knife!
These days, the wives of the Gao family and the Xiang family have often cried in front of the two palaces.
Lu Gongzhu even hurriedly bowed to him: "What I mean by accepting advice is different from that of a Sima scholar..."
"I believe that when Your Majesty receives advice and suggestions, the court should be the main one!"
"Especially the Yushitai spokesperson is a top priority!"
"I am stupid, please ask the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and Your Majesty the Emperor to welcome more gentlemen and sages to the Yushitai, and get rid of those scoundrels who are attached to the powerful!"
This is also Lu Gongzhu's main purpose today - not only to occupy the young master's side, but also to surround the young master with gentlemen.
Also let the Yushitai change color!
The most beneficial weapon for the Song Dynasty, the lip and tongue of public opinion in the world, is in the hands of a gentleman!
Instead of being controlled by the New Party and becoming a weapon for the New Party to attack and discuss gentlemen like now!
Lu Gongzhu is very clear about the importance of Yushitai!
Only by controlling the Yushitai can we use the power of public opinion to force the new party leaders in the capital to give in.
This is much better than going on a rampage and directly having a head-on conflict with the new party, and there are more possibilities for concessions and compromises.
After all, if you impeach the Yushitai, you can plead guilty and go out.
As long as you ask for forgiveness and go out, according to tradition, you have to stop at that point.
The two palaces listened to Lu Gongzhu's words. Although they did not understand Lu Gongzhuo's intention, they both agreed.
After all, the Yushitai is now full of new parties, making them somewhat uncomfortable. Mixing some sand into it seems to be a good idea!
The Empress Dowager then asked: "Is there any gentleman to recommend to the Bachelor's degree?"
Lu Gongzhu quietly took this opportunity to glance at the young master sitting on the throne.
There was no sign that the young master wanted to speak or express his position.
This made him relieved, but he was still worried inside.
He could only play tentatively: "I think there is no more decent man in the world than Zheng Xia!"
After hearing this, the two palaces nodded happily and were about to agree.
Then I heard a childish voice: "No, Zheng Xia!"
Lu Gongzhu quickly held the fluorine to apologize: "I am brave..."
The two palaces couldn't help but ask: "Why?"
Zhao Xu said: "Reporting to my mother-in-law and queen mother, I once saw my father's instructions in Funing Hall: Zheng Xia is too upright and cannot be used as a minister, and he will be easily damaged if he is used!"
The two palaces were thoughtful.
The Empress Dowager asked: "Which memorial did the official see?"
"Taimu, this is the memorial written by Sun Gu, a bachelor of Guanwen Palace, in June of the seventh year of Yuanfeng..."
Sun Gu is a veteran, and he is now in the capital.
The most important thing is that you can know this kind of thing just by checking the archives.
Then, there was silence in the palace.
Lu Gongzhu let out a deep breath.
He now wants to know how many memorials and handwritten notes Emperor Daxing left for his young master in Funing Hall?
Is there any of his?
Fortunately, Mr. Lu was not Sima Guang. If Sima Guang were here, he would definitely feel that Emperor Daxing was wrong at this time.
Then he would argue with Zhao Xu.
Mr. Lu was very smart. He immediately bowed and said, "Old minister, I made a mistake... I beg your majesty to punish me!"
Zhao Xu quickly said: "It doesn't matter!"
"Although I don't know who this Zheng Xia is? I don't know what kind of person he is..."
"But he can praise his father and the emperor for being upright, and he can also praise the gentleman for the bachelor..."
"It may not be appropriate to use it as a public speaker...but teaching and educating people may be a role model for the world..."
"My mother-in-law, my mother-in-law... why not recruit her to the capital to become a doctor of imperial education?"
The two palaces behind the curtain glanced at each other, and the Empress Dowager said: "What the officials said is exactly what I meant!"
He also said to the Queen Mother: "That's what the Queen Mother said!"
For them, Zheng Xia and the others do have some affection, but don't expect them to have too many filters for a stranger they have never even met.
Especially after experiencing Sima Guang's incident, the two palaces have a new view on such upright people - upright? Isn't that just a stubborn donkey?
Thinking about Sima Guang, they naturally felt that it was appropriate to put him in the Imperial College to teach and educate people.
When Lu Gongzhu saw this, he immediately changed his face and congratulated him: "Your Majesty is a saint, a wise saint in the two palaces, I bow to you!"
He didn't really want to recommend Zheng Xia.
He just tested Zheng Xia, and once he tried it, he understood where the bottom line was - don't choose someone the Daxing Emperor doesn't like!
(End of chapter)
