Zhu Houzhao got up early and read early in the morning. The time was quiet, and so was he. There are too few entertainment items here, but over time, I actually started to get used to it.
There is only one disadvantage in late autumn, that is, there are no birds chirping, it is desolate and quiet, and the poplar trees planted in front of the palace are all dead branches, with dead leaves falling all over the ground, which makes the three or four little eunuchs who are cleaning busy.
He rested his chin on his hand and stood there for a while out of boredom.
"Your Highness,"
Qiuyun came with cups of tea,
Zhang Yong was followed behind.
"What's wrong?"
Zhang Yong and Qiu Yun looked at each other, and then said: "The slaves seem to have something on your mind, Your Highness."
These two people are considered thoughtful.
It's not a worry at all, it's a bit boring at most. Although there is something about Li Guang in front of us, we still have to let the bullets fly for a while, and he won't show up.
The emperor trusted Li Guang so much, wouldn't it hurt his father's heart if he took the lead at this time?
"Nothing. By the way, is Yang Tinghe here? Go and call him over."
The decree should come down soon, and I should go and have a talk with him.
"Yes." Zhang Yong accepted the order and left.
"Qiuyun, you can go down too."
The little girl left the Xiaofang Hall with a trace of sadness on her face.
I was just as depressed when I got back.
No matter how you look at it, Your Highness is not very interested. It is a pity that she has never learned the art of entertaining people since she was a child.
"Sister Qiuyun, why are you unhappy today?" Dongyu, who was picking up tea leaves, stepped forward and asked with concern.
Qiu Yun is willing to talk to her about anything, "I think His Highness seems to be not very interested, but if His Highness doesn't say anything, I can't understand His Highness's thoughts, and I have no good solution. It's really useless..."
"Your Highness, are you tired of studying?" Dong Yu has a more out-of-the-box personality and thinks about things that others dare not say.
"Nonsense, they all say that His Highness has the air of a scholar, and he might become a great scholar in the future."
"Ah... Your Highness is so powerful."
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"My lord, Yang Tinghe is here to see His Highness."
Zhu Houzhao was still sitting in front of the window, with the cross wind blowing on his face. It was a little cold, but he enjoyed it. He was dressed in gorgeous clothes, neatly arranged without any wrinkles, with a jade belt around his waist and boots with exquisitely embroidered patterns on his feet.
Most noble people in the world are like this.
Yang Tinghe,
Speaking of which, he will soon be forty years old.
"Because of what happened before, you suffered a little injustice..." Although the Crown Prince said it softly, it still felt very powerful in Yang Tinghe's ears.
Especially after experiencing recent experiences, my nose felt slightly sour.
"Your Highness, you are serious. As a minister, it is your duty to share the Lord's worries. Your Highness does not need to be extra kind, as I may not be happy to receive it."
"I'm not trying to do favors..."
Yang Tinghe: "..."
"Yesterday, I asked my father to transfer you out of the East Palace and transfer you to another place. I think there will be an order in the near future."
He thought of many ways to speak,
I still think it's better to be straightforward.
Taking too many detours may seem insincere.
Yang Tinghe was also confused. He was a little moved just now.
Moreover, last time His Highness defended himself in front of Li Min, I thought it would be a good result... I never expected it to be like this.
But the king is the guide for his ministers, and he will do whatever is commanded from above.
"I am willing to encourage His Highness." He buried his head deeper, probably because he felt that he had reached a low point in his life, so he had to accept it.
No matter how bad things happen, you still have to live.
Zhu Houzhao knew that he would be like this, so he specially summoned him to give some instructions.
"You have read the book of saints very well. But you haven't governed a county since you were Jinshi in high school, right?"
"What your Highness said is true."
"The Ming Dynasty is so big, there are countless prefectures and counties under the thirteen chief secretaries of the two capitals. If you think you are extraordinary, are you willing to go to the local area to practice?"
Yang Tinghe gradually understood His Highness's words, which seemed to have some profound meaning?
"Your Highness, please give me your instructions."
"I will. In the past few days, you have taught me a word, which is to serve the people wholeheartedly." Zhu Houzhao turned his head and looked out the window and said leisurely: "I just said that you would be transferred to another place. You must have a feeling in your heart. It is possible to be happy or sad. No matter what, the first thing you think of, Yang Tinghe, is to serve as an official and benefit the country, or to leave the East Palace and stay away from the prince, which will cause trouble in your career in the future? The answer is in your heart, I don't know much ask."
Yang Tinghe's heart trembled,
Your Highness has such thought-provoking words.
"Your Highness's words are inspiring!"
"Besides, often in the capital, what the place is like and what the people at the bottom are, all depend on what others say, and I have never seen it with my own eyes. But whether it is in the Hanlin Academy or the East Palace, what do I get after years of hard work? It's just a book on politics Although he has a resume, his experience in governing a county and a government has not increased by half. Even if he is eloquent, it is just the words of his predecessors in the book, and eventually he became Zhao Kuo of the Ming Dynasty. This advancement and retreat, see You can tell the true character of a person. But looking at it, Yang Tinghe said to yourself, do you have more colleagues around you who are willing to go somewhere, or do you have more colleagues who are eager to squeeze into Zhan Shifu?!"
There are clearly two values behind this.
Of course, what everyone talks about is serving the country and the people.
Yang Tinghe clenched his fists. At this moment, he already knew that the current prince was a rare hero in a century!
Learned martial arts and brought goods to the emperor's family.
If you can meet the Ming Lord, it will be a great joy in life.
In just such a moment, Yang Tinghe made up his mind.
"Your Highness! I am willing to be released as an official and govern the people of the city for the imperial court!"
Zhu Houzhao was also somewhat relieved.
Regardless of whether it was forceful pressure or reasoning, he wanted Yang Tinghe to say this.
You have to go if you want to go, and you have to go if you don’t want to go.
Otherwise, as for the prince, wouldn’t the emperor’s will be nonsense?
"Today, these words have come out of my mouth and into your ears. Don't say any more. Let others go with their gossip. You only need to remember what I said to you. Reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles. This is what you said. Yes, so I ask you to go see the people you often talk about, and do something practical that is really beneficial to the people. As for here... no matter how accurately you record my words and deeds, the people will not have enough money. Produce a grain of rice.”
"His Highness's words are sincere and heartfelt, and I will remember them deeply. No matter what position I hold, I will not disappoint His Highness."
"Well, what else do you want?"
"No more. If Your Highness has any request, you can just give it to me."
Zhu Houzhao paused for a while and thought about it.
Because he suddenly realized that there are no telephones these days. Once he is released, he will not be able to contact him for a long time. Some things should be said while others are around.
Just thinking about it over and over again, I can only think of one sentence.
"You have to remember that you are coming from the East Palace. No matter where you go, don't lose my people."
This is not a request, it is clearly a reward.
From then on, he, Yang Tinghe, could hang out with the prince. In this dynasty, there would be no accidents for the prince to ascend the throne, it was just a matter of time.
"My lord, thank you for your highness's love and cultivation! After leaving the capital, I will remember your highness's words every day and put the saint's learning into practice!"
After leaving the palace, Yang Tinghe was still in a state of excitement.
He thought about countless things the prince would say to him, but this was the last thing he expected.
Since His Highness the Prince can be kind to the maids, he can also be kind to the people of the world.
Sending him out of the capital this time was neither a matter of demotion nor exile, nor was it a sign of dislike or abandonment. This was a great expectation for him.
So with the scorching sun in the sky, Yang Ting and himself bowed to the East Palace and worshiped from a distance.
