In the suburbs of Beijing, a horse and a carriage passed through the jungle to a post station. The curtain was opened, and an old man with a white beard walked out. The breeze was gentle, the bamboo forest was swaying, the old man stroked his beard, and there was a trace of emotion in his expression. Relaxation like never before.
The city is noisy and noisy, while the outside is quiet and peaceful.
"Outside the wilderness of bamboo, there are hundreds of clouds. No one appreciates nobleness, only one is chaste."
This is a bamboo chant left by Liu Xiaoxian of the Southern Dynasties. Liu Xixian's recitation at this time can be regarded as a confession of his own will.
At this time, the sound of footsteps came from the inn. Liu Jian turned around and saw a familiar figure. The man looked middle-aged, wearing gray silk and satin. He was small and slender. He raised his hand and was about to say, "Liu..."
Liu Jian raised his hand slightly and gave him a look.
What kind of place is this? There are some names that shouldn’t be called anymore, and he is not called that.
Instead, he wanted to salute, "Young Situ."
That's right, Liu Jian met Gu Zuo, the minister of household affairs, who had left for Zhejiang in the first month of the year. He was now returning to work, rested on the way, and was about to rush to the capital in one go. Unexpectedly, he happened to meet the former minister who had left the city here. Ge Lao.
Gu Zuo was actually in trouble about what to call him. They didn't ask him to speak, which actually solved his problem. He is not the kind of person who adds insult to injury. The emperor did not beat Liu Jian to death with a stick. At least he recognized his character as an official. Why should he trample people to the bottom and get a bad reputation?
So Gu Zuo turned around and made room for a wooden bench, "Mr. Xixian, please sit down."
The wind blew the two people's handkerchiefs fluttering, and the entourage surrounded them from far away. Occasionally there were people passing by on the official road. People were curious and looking at them, but no one dared to disturb them.
But there were some things they had to say that were hard to say. Liu Jian didn't want to say it, and Gu Zuo didn't know how to handle it.
Not long after, another three or five scholars arrived in a carriage. At this time of year, with so many people appearing here, there was a high probability that they were scholars who had failed the exam.
"...That person is now in a high position and has long forgotten the support he received from Mr. Dongshan. Man, that's boring."
"Shh." One of the people traveling with him gestured to him, and then pointed to the place where Liu and Gu were. People with some knowledge could tell that they were extraordinary from the details.
Today's Holy Emperor is not a weak king. If someone exposes him, it is only a small matter, but if he is not qualified for the examination, it will be a big loss. It’s not like no one has been punished like this before.
Liu Jian naturally understood the meaning of that sentence. Yang Yiqing did not intercede for Liu Daxia in front of the king. When the news came out, criticism suddenly arose in the clear stream. Being able to hear it even here shows that the impact is not small.
"Young Situ."
"Just call Mr. Gu Liangbi."
Liu Jian ignored this and continued: "From what you see, why did Yang Yingning make this choice?"
Gu Zuo was also surprised by this. He was promoted by Han Wen. He put practical matters first and devoted himself to these court affairs, but he didn't care so much about those false reputations. He is also not good at making a name for himself, just like a thin-skinned person is not good at socializing. Even if he goes to any poetry or literary gathering, he is the silent one.
Maybe Yang Yiqing is just like him...
….
"Liang Bi thinks that Duke Ying Ning has great ambitions in his heart."
Big ambition...Liu Jian thought, that's just a trap.
"Mr. Xixian, do you think he took the wrong step?"
"It's not wrong. It's just bad."
Gu Zuo raised his eyebrows, "Please give me some advice, Mr. Xixian."
"Walking in the court hall is like a small boat sailing on the sea. It is common to have strong winds and high waves. Therefore, being an official requires you to constantly think about retreat and change. It is not the pursuit of progress and heights that ordinary people think. Gao. The situation is extremely cold. If Yang Yingning takes this wrong step, he will put himself in a situation where he has nowhere to retreat and cannot change. From now on, he will have no other choice but to move forward."
Gu Zuo understood this clearly.
Yang Yiqing went up amidst the criticism. If something went wrong, he would have no room for relaxation. Complexity is a national policy, and the cost is huge. Success will naturally leave a lasting name.
Failure is doomed. This kind of risk-taking is not accepted by Confucian scholar-bureaucrats. The so-called golden mean is to avoid such extremes.
"That's why we say that the right time, the right place, and the right people are both indispensable." There was also a trace of worry in Gu Zuo's eyes.
"Liang Bi, there is no need to worry. I used to be very worried, but time and time again I realized that your Majesty is actually the king of heaven. No matter what you have, your Majesty will make arrangements for it."
Hearing what he said, Gu Zuo felt infinite regret in his heart, so he couldn't help but turn excited, "When a wise king reigns, virtuous ministers are of great use. This is also the time when Duke Xixian can make great achievements. Your Majesty knows that Duke Xixian, Duke Xixian also knows that Your Majesty... you do it no matter what, no matter what!"
There were only wrinkles on Liu Jian's face, and there was no expression. He only said: "There will be times when manpower will be exhausted, and Your Majesty will also be in trouble. The world is like this, so what can we say? As long as you are a human being and an official, you only need to keep your true intentions." Your Majesty indeed has the image of a holy king, and with eighteen years of resurgence, the birth of the Ming Dynasty is just around the corner. But whether it is a prosperous age or a declining age, the court has never changed. Liangbi is a man who plans things, and now is the time to plan things. . But never forget that when planning for things, you must first look for yourself. Once I leave, the positions of Li and Liu will definitely be unstable. In addition, Yang Yingning comes from behind, which has aroused people's anger. From then on, the court became more violent and turbulent. Higher. No matter who advises you where to go, you only need to remember one thing. The real decision-maker in the Ming Dynasty is the Holy One. As for other false names and official positions... If you are not in a hurry, no one can rush you. And , it is easy to go up but difficult to come down, this must be remembered.”
These words moved Gu Zuo's heart.
Liu Jian could indeed teach him how to be an official.
So he stood up and bowed deeply, "Listening to what Mr. Xixian said, Liangbi has benefited a lot. I won't thank you for your kindness. If you need it in the future, just a letter will do."
"I am already seventy-two years old this year. In fact, there will not be many years left in the future. I went to Shandong this time because I have made a clear intention for this. So I have what I need now. Liangbi, when you are in court in the future, when the time is right Please also give more thought to Shandong. Shandong is not a prosperous land in the south of the Yangtze River. This year's drought and next year's flood will make people's livelihood difficult. Seeing this scene, if you still think about official position, honor and disgrace, ask yourself, is this worthy of the sages you and I have read? book?"
Gu Zuo's eyes were trembling. A former cabinet minister was begging for help for the people of Shandong to this little minister.
….
Just ask yourself, can he do it?
So my heart was full of respect, "It's a great blessing that the state owns the public."
Liu Jian put down his teacup and headed to the carriage. Before leaving, I left this sentence: Since ancient times, the most powerful ministers are not happy with the new king. How many people can have a good death? Liang Bi also needs to understand more about my ending today. There is a reason why he will never fail in this dynasty.
Gu Zuo frowned, what...are you trying to say?
In this dynasty, it has never failed. This is a great truth.
On the path between the bamboo forests, a carriage went all the way east. This is His Majesty's good governance. The people of Shandong are not only blessed, but at least there are no human disasters.
The emperor attaches great importance to the provincial officials who are in charge of the government. Some young officials with excellent official reputations have taken office one after another. It is still the beginning of his accession to the throne, and there will be more in the future.
"master."
Gu Zuo came back to his senses when he heard the voice. He pinched his eyes. The scene of a carriage traveling alone still touched him a little, so he couldn't help but shed tears.
"Oh... let's go on our way too. Back to Beijing."
The old man leaves and the young man enters. At this post station and this bamboo forest, the two intersecting carriages stopped, said a few words, and then drove off in opposite directions.
…
In the capital, the drama came to an end.
But Yang Shangyi hasn't left yet. He doesn't want to leave. At this time, he is alone with Yu Jun in Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Houzhao was sitting cross-legged on the soft cave. He seemed to be able to see the shadow of Wang Yue in this general.
"I'm back in the capital, so don't be in a hurry to leave. I'm a little inconvenienced, so you can go pay my respects to the Grand Master on my behalf."
There were several Taifus in the court, but the emperor only mentioned Taifu to him, so Yang Shangyi knew who he was referring to.
When Wang Yue died, the imperial court resigned for him.
On the same day, he posthumously awarded the posthumous title "Xiang Min" to the Grand Tutor, and also favored his grandson Wang Bing as the Imperial Son's Supervisor. The family should still be in the capital now.
It's a pity that the descendants of Wang Yue seem to have little talent to show off.
Of course, it is also possible that Wang Yue had a poor official reputation at the time and no one was willing to recommend him.
Zhu Houzhao also had some thoughts when he happened to meet Yang Shangyi.
When Yang Shangyi saw that the emperor mentioned Wang Yue to him first, he felt a little relieved. This time he was appointed as the commander-in-chief of Ningxia. The meaning behind such a transfer was scary. To put it bluntly, he was not afraid of the Tatars in Datong, but he was afraid here.
This was actually Zhu Houzhao's words. He knew that Yang Shangyi would be under some psychological pressure, so he deliberately mentioned Wang Yue.
Since it was mentioned, he simply asked, "It's the time for the imperial court to employ people, and I can't bear to leave Zhongliang in the wilderness. Shouwen, if any of the descendants of the Taifu can be of great use, you must recommend them to me. I will give him a chance to gain more experience.”
In fact, there were no such people before, and there are very few now. Wang Yue has lived for more than seventy years, and his grandchildren have grown up. If there was such a person, wouldn't he himself recommend it to the emperor? Anyway, Wang Yue doesn't care about this kind of nepotism and trivial matters.
However, Yang Shangyi knew that he himself was recommended by Wang Yue, so-called repaying kindness. The emperor looked at this aspect of him.
After thinking about it, he reported back: "Wei Chen has also gone to look for Taifu's descendants, and still provides some help... But Wei Chen only knows that Taifu dotes on his little granddaughter, saying that she is well-educated and sensible. He is extremely intelligent, but it is a pity that he is not a man."
….
"Oh, that's it..." The emperor was also a little disappointed. It's still not possible for women to be officials, but it's more like being a concubine. "How old is she?"
"There should be twenty-two-three."
"Married?"
"No." Yang Shangyi laughed a little when he said this. "As for personality, he is the same as the Taifu during his lifetime. He is conceited about his talents, so it is hard for ordinary people to take notice of him."
"There is no one?" Zhu Houzhao was surprised. "There were many young talents in the Ming Dynasty. Besides, you are not married at this age. Are you not afraid of gossip?"
Yang Shangyi replied: "Just like the Taifu, he never cared about it."
"Haha. Yes!" Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but laugh, and then he said, "I really miss Taifu."
The emperor's expression was very genuine. Yang Shangyi didn't know whether the emperor was telling him on purpose or if it was still a trick.
"His Majesty……"
"No more, no more." Zhu Houzhao blinked hard, then waved his hand to Liu Jin.
Liu Jin handed a bunch of memorials placed on the imperial eucalyptus to Yang Shangyi.
"Shouwen, I am not as proficient as you in fighting, but you are not as sensitive as me in the court. These are all memorials to impeach you. I am appointing you as the commander-in-chief of Ningxia. Some people say that the court is suspicious of you. But after reading these, you should know that I am I want to protect you. Don’t think too much about it.”
The emperor said what he was thinking, and Yang Shangyi suddenly felt a cold air rushing from his back to his head. He immediately showed a moved expression, touched his head to the ground, and cried loudly: "Your Majesty is very kind to me. You should understand a thing or two with your elm-headed head, so how dare you think too much about it. I have already made up my mind to inherit the Taifu’s legacy and swear to be loyal to His Majesty to the death!”
Zhu Houzhao had a slight smile in his eyes. Soon after, a note was handed over from the attendant's room, which said that the young master ordered him to enter the palace.
After pacifying the north, move on to the south. Opening the sea and complexing are integrated.
royal hired cat
