Zhou Jing finally understood what the prince said.
"According to His Majesty's wishes, the imperial court does not need to care about virtue when employing people, but depends on talent. If the talent is outstanding, even if the virtue is lacking, the imperial court must insist on using it."
If Zhu Houzhao were not a later comer,
It's easy to get caught here.
Because this method of employing people does have great disadvantages. Therefore, for thousands of years, our culture has always emphasized that morality should come first. If the virtue is not good, the stronger the ability, the greater the harm.
Zhou Jing is an old minister, so he naturally sees through this point at a glance, "Perhaps using such a person for a certain time can solve the court's difficulties, but if the court does not make demands on people's virtues, wouldn't it mean that the whole court will be treated like villains in the future?" ?”
"I have never said that talent is better than virtue in employing people in the imperial court. And Mr. Zhou has not yet understood the meaning of what I just said. Let's put it this way... If Li Guang is still alive today, then Wang Yue will naturally be able to send him out. , Mr. Zhou must be aware of this. But now that Li Guang is dead, this person cannot be sent out. Why? Is this a dispute between a gentleman and a villain? No, this is a factional struggle in the court. And this These factional differences have rigidified the court's employment methods."
"Why? It's because there are too many people like you adults who always regard 'Wang Yue is Li Guang's person' as his most important characteristic, and then strongly oppose it. You say he is a villain, so worry No important task. But you actually know in your heart that Wang Yue is talented and can win the battle. But the current situation cannot send this person. Isn’t this worrying enough for you adults? "
"Lord Zhou, I have something to say. I also want to say something. At this moment, according to your Lordships' wishes, there may not be any serious disaster. But in the future, the factional struggle in the court will replace the proper use of personnel. . In other words, as long as this person is not one of ours, then we will abandon him. If this continues, what will be the result? "
"So..." The crown prince also bowed to the emperor, "Today, what I really want to protect is not Wang Yue, but the way our Ming Dynasty employs people. A country must employ the right talents to achieve long-term peace and stability. Wang Yue is indeed He is not a sage and gentleman who is innocent and innocent, but he is currently the best candidate for the situation at the northwest border. This tone cannot be maintained, and I don’t know how many talented people from heaven will fail in the door in the future, and in the end they will not be able to serve the country. Efficacy!”
This passage goes on and on, and it is so heart-wrenching!
Moreover, the method of employing people is profound and sincere, so it is not easy to refute.
Emperor Hongzhi himself was so impressed that he couldn't think of these four words even if he was asked to think about it.
Both Zhou Jing and Wu Kuan were speechless for a moment, feeling vaguely shocked.
But it is impossible to convince a sixty-year-old person with a fixed mindset.
Zhu Houzhao didn't expect to convince them, he just wanted to fight with them.
Just like the great ceremony, the more arguments are made, the clearer the argument becomes. It will always be their way. You can never turn over.
But... Emperor Hongzhi seemed a little 'proud', probably because of his son's excellence, or because he felt that the two of them had persuaded the prince by not talking.
So he couldn't help but feel happy in his heart, so he caught up and said, "Master Zhou, what the prince said is not unreasonable. The death of Li Guang actually caused me to be unable to send a famous general. This should not exist in the court of a wise king and a wise minister. In the middle of the situation. At the beginning, all the ministers strongly advised me to kill Li Guang, but now the situation is like this. What if I really sent someone inferior to General Wang Yue and lost the battle and suffered the people at the border? Isn’t the sin serious? I don’t want future generations to use the comment that ‘literati harm the country’ to us.”
In the middle sentence, I didn't forget to talk about my grievances. It seemed that I had been holding it in for a long time.
But Zhu Houzhao's brows moved, and his heart trembled... His own father was really annoyed by Zhou Jing, so his speech probably wouldn't be nice, but to a very arrogant person like Zhou Jing, he said these four words: a scholar is harming the country... Nothing will happen, right?
Before he could finish the thought,
Zhou Jing, who attaches great importance to face and self-esteem, really couldn't bear it. He had been an official for decades and had been loyal to the country all his life. In the end, he told the emperor that a scholar has wronged the country.
These words left Qianqing Palace and reached other people’s ears.
How does he deal with Zhou Jing?
He immediately looked sad and angry, almost on the verge of tears, "Since I took charge of the Household Department, I have been conscientious and diligent, and I have never felt that I have done anything wrong to the country. Now that your Majesty has said this, I must have done something wrong." Otherwise, how can we bear the responsibility of harming the country? Since this year, Kuang Chen, the pale ones may turn into white, and the shaken ones may fall off. The hair and blood are getting weaker day by day, and the ambition is getting weaker and weaker. How can I be like the decline of the minister? Can it last for a long time? I am willing to take off my official hat and official uniform, and leave it to someone who can be useful!"
After saying this, Zhou Jing was very formal and took off his hat and put it in front of him.
What he did actually put pressure on Wu Kuan. This was due to their internal public opinion interfering with each other. Otherwise, wouldn’t it appear that Wu Kuan was greedy for official position?
Therefore, Mr. Wu also had to put down his official hat.
Zhu Houzhao sighed helplessly,
He knew that even if the fight was fierce, it would end up like this. I can't come up with anything new after trying it again and again.
Emperor Hongzhi was also a little stunned for a moment.
But to be honest...the emperor didn't like Zhou Jing and the prince didn't like Wu Kuan, so he simply let them go.
It's a pity that it's not possible yet. For the sake of Li Guang's poison, he did not hesitate to replace a high-ranking official like Zhou Jing, which was harmful to the prince's wisdom.
But Zhu Houzhao didn't intend to coax these two old men who were about to give up after being wronged.
When Emperor Hongzhi was at a loss for words, he sarcastically said, "Masters Zhou and Wu have very precious ears. You cannot even hear the slightest objectionable words. You usually advise and educate the emperor." This palace says that you should be open-minded and accept advice. Loyalty is harmful to your ears but helps your deeds. They say this is the virtue of a saint. What’s the matter? Your father has just said this to you and you are going to resign?! As a minister, you must force your father to do so. The look on your face makes me so confused that I can't even tell who is the king and who is the minister!"
"His Royal Highness is very good at speaking. I have already learned from you. If His Highness is so dissatisfied with Wei Chen, why not just take the official position of Wei Chen?" Wu Kuan couldn't argue anymore. He would wear a scary hat every time he argued.
Zhu Houzhao refused to spare him a word, and said with a fierce tone, "It's easy to get an official position! But to be clear, you should not put the word "loyal minister" on your own head, and the word "foolishness" on this palace. Today. The matter must be written down as it is and spread out. What do you mean?"
"I believe that you are loyal ministers, but you must also let the world know that my purpose is not to protect a traitor like Li Guang. It is also for the country and the people. My father has never asked you for anything. Is it a fact that people become officials? The obvious reasons for your resignation are, firstly, the disagreement between the emperor and his ministers on the selection of officials in the court, and secondly, resentment towards the father's words. Okay, my officials in Ming Dynasty are great, or The emperor has to agree to his advice, or the emperor has to coax him to talk, otherwise he has to resign!"
"If my father really has a decree and agrees to the two adults' appointment, then the East Palace will also issue a decree. Anyone under my East Palace in the Ming Dynasty in the future must be careful when talking to you two adults. Don't ask why. , even the emperor has to be careful when he speaks!" At the end of his words, Zhu Houzhao's voice became more severe, and he even slapped the table hard!
What a joke, the top can still be threatened by the bottom. I resign at every turn, just because I want to be a loyal minister and be famous forever? I will prevent you from being such a loyal and direct minister!
Don't let me try to pressure you by public opinion. I said I would kill you in the public opinion arena.
Zhu Houzhao has many ways to deal with these people, because what you care about and your weaknesses are obvious.
If the East Palace really issued this decree, it would be an eternal joke.
And Zhou Jing is a person who attaches great importance to reputation. When he resigns, he has such a result. It doesn't matter whether he resigns or not.
So I couldn't help the grief and anger in my heart, and suddenly started to cry, "Your Majesty! You have to make the decision for me! In just a few words, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince told me that he was disloyal to the king and father, but your Majesty's thoughts are the most important. I understand. I am bold enough to report to Your Majesty, but please don’t overindulge your godson, Your Majesty!"
Zhu Houzhao: "..."
What's the difference between this and crying and saying, please take more care of your son?
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There are important Sanjiang in the back, strong recommendations and other recommendations. I don’t know if this book can be ranked high because it has been away from the starting point for a long time and I have no idea about the new classification. Please pay attention to it. It is said that pursuing reading is the most important but I feel that writing Naturally, if the book is not good enough, no one will read it. You can’t let people just turn the pages and not read the book. You should give it what you have.
