"Seeking truth, then you tell me." This sentence may seem casual, but in fact, the word "seeking truth" already expresses Zhu Yijun's emotions at this moment.
It stands to reason that the emperor's more formal title for Gao Jingshi should be something like "Gao Aiqing", which can well reflect the distinction between the emperor and his ministers; if you want to be more intimate, then the title "Rixin" will be fine. Just now Wang Jiaping He also called Gao pragmatism this way when speaking to the emperor.
But Zhu Yijun didn't, and instead called him "Qiu Zhen". Qiuzhen is a highly pragmatic word. Generally speaking, it should be used to address each other when people of the same generation have roughly the same status.
The word originated in the Shang Dynasty, became popular in the Zhou Dynasty, and later formed a system. Until modern times, it is still used by many people in the intellectual and cultural circles, such as Sun Ziwen and Mao Zedong. In modern times, few people use it. However, due to the large population in China in later generations, the incidence of people with the same name and surname is too high. There is also a view in the cultural circle that recommends the restoration of the Bongzi system, which will not be discussed here.
As mentioned earlier, in ancient China, due to the special emphasis on etiquette, the naming of names and characters has always been very particular. In interpersonal communication, first names are generally used as modesty, condescension, or as a term of endearment for superiors versus inferiors, or for seniors versus juniors.
For example, Gao Gong could address Gao Pragmatic by his first name. In theory, the emperor could address everyone except the late emperor and the queen mother by their first name. Of course, most emperors would not do this most of the time, especially to those with higher status. Minister.
Peers generally only call each other by name when they are very familiar with each other. In most cases, it is considered impolite to mention each other or to be called by their first name.
Of course, there are exceptions to the above situations. For example, when people are addressed by their first name and given name together, it is often to show respect. There are two situations worth noting here:
The first situation is that in the pre-Qin period, when the first name and the character were combined, the character should come first and then the given name. For example: Kongfu Jia, this is the ancestor of Confucius in the Song Dynasty. "Kongfu" is the character, "Jia" is the given name, and the surname is "Zi" [Note: Confucius actually also had the surname Zi, and Kong is his surname. , no explanation will be given here]. Another example: Bai Yi Bing, this is Uncle Jian's son, where "B" is the given name, "Bai Yi" is the given name, and the surname is "Jian".
The second situation is that after the Han Dynasty, when names are called together, "name" comes first and then "zi". For example: "Kong Rong of the state of Lu won the literary examination, Guangling Chen Lin and Kong Zhang, Shanyang Wang Can Zhongxuan, Beihai Xu Qianwei Chang, Chen Liu Ruan Yu Yuanyu, Runan Yingchang Dejin, Dongping Liu Zhengongqian..."
This is a passage in Cao Pi's "Dian Lun·Wen". When mentioning the "Seven Sons of Jian'an", the names are given first and then the character.
In fact, Zhu Yijun often changes his name for Gao Pragmatic on different occasions. For example, in large public places, he usually calls him "Gao Aiqing", "Nanning Hou", etc.; when there are fewer people, such as when Wenhua calls for couples, he often calls him "Rixin". ; If they are talking to each other and no one else is around, Zhu Yijun will even call him "pragmatic" directly - it should be noted here that he is not calling his name rudely, but calling him by his first name affectionately, in order to reflect the close relationship between the two. , if it were someone else, they wouldn’t be treated like this.
Theoretically, when the two of them meet alone, considering their relationship, the most common way to address them is "Qiuzhen" - the closest verbal distance between them.
In the presence of Wang Jiaping, the chief minister of the cabinet, and at the same time when discussing state affairs, Zhu Yijun used the word "truth-seeking" to address Gao Pragmatism. There was an obvious deliberateness in it. It means: You, Wang Jiaping, are just the chief assistant, but "Qiuzhen" is not just the elder, he is also my classmate and my childhood friend. He is one of my own, you are not.
The emperor had such an attitude. If it were an ordinary moment, Wang Jiaping should consider whether his words and deeds just now were excessive and reflect on it. However, to Zhu Yijun's disappointment, Wang Jiaping looked indifferent and took a step back expressionlessly, but extended his hand to Gao pragmatically, meaning to invite him to speak.
Zhu Yijun frowned slightly unconsciously, as if he was thinking about something. At the same time, his eyes were not idle, and he looked at Gao Pragmatically. According to his understanding of Gao Jiaping, if Gao Jiaping wanted to protect Wang Jiaping, he would have taken some measures at this time to attract his attention and dilute his dissatisfaction with Wang Jiaping.
However, an accident happened again. Gao Pragmatic didn't seem to understand the subtle change just now. He just nodded sternly at Wang Jiaping, responded to his gesture, then bowed to Zhu Yijun, cleared his throat, and began to introduce his views on the construction of North Korea. Think of it as a matter of urgency.
What Gao Pragmatic introduced was exactly what he had just said to Wang Jiaping, but he said it in more detail and more clearly. While listening to what he said, Zhu Yijun mentally reviewed the performance of Wang Jiaping and Gao Pragmatic just now, and always felt that something was wrong. However, he really didn't expect that Wang Jiaping had misunderstood his actions today and had plans to retire early.
Since he really couldn't figure it out, Zhu Yijun had no choice but to put aside his plans and listen carefully to Gao's pragmatic plan.
The plan was very thorough and complete, just like Gao Pragmatic's usual standards. Zhu Yijun had nothing to add or change after listening to it from beginning to end. He just felt that everything Gao Pragmatic said was exactly what he wanted. He couldn't help but be extremely satisfied and smiled. : "What Qiuzhen said is in line with my wishes, and there is nothing to change. Then... well, if Yuan Fu has no objections, I think we will do it this way."
Wang Jiaping held his hands indifferently: "Old minister, I have no objection."
Zhu Yijun nodded, waved his hand towards Chen Ju, and said: "The Supervisor of Ceremonies will draft an imperial edict later according to what Mr. Gao Ge said just now. If there is anything he doesn't remember clearly, he will send someone to the cabinet to inquire. Everything will be done according to Mr. Gao Ge's opinion. Your words are true and there is no need to retaliate.”
Chen Ju accepted the order without saying much.
The business was over so quickly. Zhu Yijun was a little distracted for a moment, wondering if he should say something to avoid being left in the cold. However, he changed his mind and felt a little angry. Why should I, the emperor, take the initiative to avoid such a cold moment? Isn't this what you two should take the initiative?
This hesitation made it really cold. In the end, Gao Pingshi couldn't stand it any longer. He coughed lightly and said, "By the way, Your Majesty, Mr. Xiao and Factory Supervisor Wang should have started investigating the 'Medicinal Diet Case' today. It won't take long to find a solution for Concubine Zheng." Clear your name and clear away suspicion.”
Of course, clearing away the suspicion is just a show of words. Gao Pragmatic can't say that if this investigation continues, Concubine Zheng will be found out and convicted, right? Zhu Yijun also knew that this was just a trick, and he and Gao Pingshi knew the details, so he nodded lightly without anger or joy: "Well, that's good."
Originally he didn't want to say more, but suddenly realized that if he just responded like this, he seemed to be chatting to death again, so he had to add: "This matter is very involved, and both the inner and outer courts pay close attention to it and cannot be ignored. General Yuan Fu is admonishing the world, and he is busy with everything, so he rarely gets distracted, so this matter... I beg you, please pay more attention to it, and don't let anything go wrong."
Gao Pragmatic raised his hands and said, "I obey your order."
For Gao Pragmatic, it would be even better to have Zhu Yijun's words. This means that in addition to the joint action of the Inner and Outer Courts, Dongchang and the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the thorough investigation of the "Medicinal Diet Case" also has his high pragmatism to supervise on behalf of the emperor and the cabinet.
As is customary in the Ming Dynasty, supervisory power often turns into execution power, or at least has the ability to intervene in execution, thus often overpowering execution power and becoming dominant. Now that Zhu Yijun said this, Gao pragmatism was equivalent to gaining the decision-making power to thoroughly investigate the medicated diet case to a large extent. I don't know whether Zhu Yijun did this on purpose or if he really didn't pay attention.
Just when the topic was about to end, suddenly there was a eunuch secretly gesturing to Chen Ju outside, but it seemed that he did not intend to hide it from Zhu Yijun, so Zhu Yijun also noticed it.
Doing this in front of the emperor is not because the Superintendent of Ceremonies is stupid. Everyone knows that the Supervisor of Ceremonies does have an emergency to report. However, although the situation is urgent, it is not to the point where the Emperor must be informed immediately and directly. , there is still time to report it to the Chief of Ceremonies.
Zhu Yijun motioned to Chen Ju to ask for explanation. Chen Ju confessed and left the Xinuang Pavilion. He listened to the eunuch's report at the door and quickly entered again.
Chen Ju didn't wait for Zhu Yijun to ask, and stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Shen Ge led more than 20 officials from various ministries and the Metropolitan Procuratorate to temporarily report."
Zhu Yijun was startled for a moment, then quickly frowned and said, "Temporary review? Huh, are we talking about the medicated diet case this time, or the Huai'an private salt tax case?"
Chen Ju raised his head, with a strange expression on his face. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "No, Mr. Shen Ge and the others asked the emperor to grant him the Zen title of Mount Tai."
As soon as these words came out, not only Wang Jiaping and Gao Pragmatic were stunned, but Zhu Yijun himself was also stunned.
This time was different from the past. Wang Jiaping reacted faster and said immediately: "Feng Chan? What the hell did Shen Jiaomen do? What reason did he propose to Feng Chan?"
Chen Ju bowed slightly to him and said: "The good teacher Yuan Fu knows that Mr. Shen Ge said that the emperor's life and death are inevitable. He saved the vassal state and returned Korea to China. He gained three thousand miles of country without conquest. These are the two saints of virtue. Today The founding of Korea as a province and the establishment of a vassal state by the new king have been decided, and we should declare it to the world with the title of Zen."
Wang Jiaping was silent for a moment, shook his head and said: "If the war in Korea was indeed an attempt to help out the crisis, the inclusion of Korea was also the joy expected by the people. However, although the gains from this war were many, they were not enough to compare with the destruction that day. Chase the remaining yuan.
In this case, after the destruction of the Can Yuan Dynasty, my emperor still lived in humility and never made any move to enshrine Zen. Now that he has accepted North Korea, his achievements are not as good as before. How can he do this instead? "
Wang Jiaping's words were obviously matter-of-fact. For the Ming Dynasty, taking North Korea - no matter how it was won, would not be as important as taking over the Chahar Ministry. After all, the latter was the Ming Dynasty's biggest enemy for two hundred years. It is a huge victory that proves the world's orthodoxy in the Ming Dynasty.
So, since we defeated Chahar and forced Chahar to flee thousands of miles to the west without being granted the title of Zen, how can we be worthy of the title of Zen if we take over North Korea now? It's simply ridiculous.
However, after Wang Jiaping said these words, Zhu Yijun on the throne did not speak. Instead, he stared at the memorial in Chen Ju's hand, wondering what he was thinking.
Gao Pragmatic saw it clearly and couldn't help but feel a warning in his heart: Unexpectedly, the memorial sent from North Korea today turned out to be Shen Yiguan's life-saving straw. This old boy really has some skills! This matter... is not easy to handle.
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