Chapter 51 A decent answer

Style: Historical Author: Our name is Liu KekeWords: 2199Update Time: 24/01/18 10:45:02
There has just been a heavy snowfall in the southern suburbs of Beijing, and it is so white and clean.

The person Zhu Youtang wanted to see off was the most ruthless person in the imperial court, the new Nanjing Minister of War, Wang Shu.

On the same day, the Qianqing Palace Fuji Wengua ended, and Emperor Chenghua ordered Wang Shu to leave the capital immediately.

However, Wang Shu played the "drag" tactic. He had to wait until the prince took complete control of the political situation before he could go to Nanjing with confidence.

The reason for his "delay" was: I almost had my butt spanked by Jin Yiwei. I was frightened and sick. It's reasonable, right?

I was so sick that I couldn't even get out of bed. Is it reasonable to stay in the capital for two months to recuperate and then go south?

A ruthless man who would go into battle with a machete and chop off the heads of rebel bandits at every turn, claimed to make Jin Yiwei sick with fear. This reason is strange enough.

Zhu Youtang asked Chang Feng to take off the wine bottle and wine glass from the saddle.

He personally poured a glass of wine for Wang Shu: "Mr. Wang, this glass of wine is a special farewell to you. The mountains are high and the road is far away in Nanjing. Take care of yourself along the way."

"I will continue to use you in the future."

Wang Shu took the wine glass with both hands and drank it all in one gulp: "Thank you, Your Highness."

After finishing the farewell drink, Zhu Youtang asked Wang Shu an ultimate question that rulers of all dynasties wanted to know.

He asked: "Mr. Wang, how can we govern the world well?"

If this question had been answered by those pedantic and rotten scholars in the Hanlin Academy, I would probably have to write a book of hundreds of thousands of words of nonsense.

Wang Shu's answer was concise and powerful: "Zhuge Liang's "Shishi Biao" said, 'Being close to virtuous ministers and staying away from villains is why the Han Dynasty prospered before. Being close to villains and staying away from virtuous ministers is the reason why the Han Dynasty has declined since then.'"

Zhu Youtang asked: "What is a virtuous minister? What is a villain?"

Wang Shu smiled slyly and asked, "What do you think, Your Highness?"

At this time, Chang Feng stood behind the prince, holding a wine bottle and a wine glass and holding his breath. He was afraid that his breathing would be heavy and affect the conversation between the prince and his ministers.

Zhu Youtang smiled and said nothing. He actually turned around and asked Chang Feng behind him: "What do you think? What is a wise minister? What is a villain?"

Chang Feng was shocked! He didn't know why the prince had left such an important issue to him, who was of humble status.

Chang Feng's mind was spinning rapidly. If you say you don't know, wouldn't you show your ignorance in front of the prince?

However, this question is too big. If you don’t answer it well, you will offend the prince!

Got it! This morning at the Royal Gate Auditorium, it could be seen that the Crown Prince was very dissatisfied with Wan An, the chief minister. The prince thought so highly of Wang Shu, who was promoted and secretly demoted, that he saw him off personally...

Chang Feng has already thought of the answer.

Chang Feng replied calmly: "Your Highness. Those who wear grass rings, specialize in political affairs, and have great talents in governing the world are considered virtuous ministers. For example, Wang Butang."

"Those who sit on the corpse and shirk the blame when things happen are villains. For example, a minister who talks nonsense in front of Fengtian Gate."

Chang Feng's answer directly won the prince's applause: "Well said!"

Wang Shu also looked at Chang Feng with admiration. He asked Zhu Youtang: "May I ask, Your Highness, who is this young talent?"

Zhu Youtang smiled and said: "His name is Chang Feng, and he is just a Han general accompanying him. Oh, he was recommended by Huai En."

Wang Shu "plopped" and knelt down to Zhu Youtang, bursting into tears.

Zhu Youtang quickly helped him with both hands: "Mr. Wang, what are you doing?"

Wang Shu said with a tearful tone: "The little big Han general next to Your Highness is a talented person who knows everything about important things. It shows that Your Highness is good at using people!"

"There is hope for the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty! There is hope for the well-being of the people!"

Chang Feng couldn't tell whether Wang Shu's tears came from sincerity or performance, or were mixed.

But he was certain that his answer won the appreciation of both the prince and Wang Shu.

Zhu Youtang said: "Mr. Wang is overly praised. But this Han general under Gu's command is indeed quite talented."

Wang Shu was helped up by Zhu Youtang, and he wiped away his tears.

He said: "Before I leave, I have one very important thing to remind the prince."

Zhu Youtang asked: "What's the matter?"

Wang Shu said: "You have reached the age of eighteen this year. You should get married as soon as possible and establish a princess."

"Only by establishing a crown princess, your status will be more stable."

In the Ming Dynasty, it was very strange for an eighteen-year-old prince not to be married yet.

Emperor Chenghua had been delaying Zhu Youtang's marriage because he wanted Prince Xing to get married first so that he could abolish the throne.

Zhu Youtang nodded: "Mr. Wang is right. It's time for me to accept the concubine."

Wang Shu cupped his hands and said, "It's too cold. I respectfully invite the prince to return to the palace."

Zhu Youtang actually made a bow to one of Wang Shu's ministers with the dignity of the prince: "Mr. Wang, take care of yourself."

One of Zhu Youtang's strengths is his courtesy to the virtuous corporal.

Of course, bowing to courtiers can only be done in the wilderness, where there are no outsiders.

Wang Shu got on the carriage and headed south.

Zhu Youtang stared at the horizon and said: "Changfeng, today you have made a fool of yourself in front of the ministers who are able to govern the world."

Chang Feng was flattered: "I don't dare to accept this."

Zhu Youtang got on the horse: "Let's go! Go back to the palace!"

In the evening, Chang Feng got off work and returned to Wynn's private house with great satisfaction.

What he said in the southern suburbs today won the prince's appreciation and praise. This put him in a good mood.

Dogs are not allowed into the East Palace. Huzi had been lying in the front yard all day, and when he saw his owner, he rushed over.

Chang Feng caressed Hu Zi. Hu Zi suddenly howled.

Chang Feng said: "I know you miss Tangtang. I do too. It's not far away from Eunuch Huai'en's return to Beijing. Tangtang will also come back with him."

Liu Jin came over: "Chang Baihu, I've prepared dinner for you."

There was a sudden disaster in Mount Tai. Although Liu Jin had no merit, he still had some work to do.

It is a pity that Wynn was demoted to Nanjing. I couldn't give him a promotion, he was still a little firebrand.

At this moment, a regiment soldier reported: "Chang Baihu, there is a woman outside who wants to see you."

Chang Feng asked: "Who?"

The regimental soldier replied: "That woman calls herself the Nine Girls of Xiangxi Lane."

Chang Feng said: "Oh, let her in."

The aggressive and coquettish Ninth Girl swayed her hips and entered the front yard: "Oh, I heard that Mr. Chang has been promoted and returned to Beijing!"

As the number one seller of stolen goods in the capital, Miss Jiu naturally has a huge network of eyes and ears and is well-informed.

Liu Jin saw that Miss Jiu looked at Chang Feng with burning eyes, as if she had a hook. I thought Miss Jiu was Chang Feng’s sweetheart.

Liu Jin said wisely: "Chang Baihu, should I avoid you?"

Chang Feng said: "No need. This is my old friend Ninth Girl. Ninth Girl, this is Eunuch Liu from the Royal Horse Prison."

Miss Ninth chuckled lightly: "Mr. Chang is really prosperous. He lives in the foreign house of the former Chief of Ceremonies Bingbi. He hangs out with the father-in-law of the Royal Horse Supervisor."

Chang Feng asked: "Why did you come to see me?"

Miss Jiu walked to Chang Feng and pinched Chang Feng's hand with her green fingers: "What, do you want to admit it?"

Liu Jin was a little embarrassed: "I'd better avoid it."

Chang Feng grabbed Liu Jin and said, "No need."

"Miss Ninth, what do I owe you?"

Miss Jiu said: "I helped you so much that night in Qiu August, you owe me a favor."

"Today, I have something to ask you to do, so that you can return my favor!"