Both Li Dongyang and Xie Qian had been in officialdom for decades, and they could understand the emperor's thoughts with just a few words.
What the emperor wants to insist on is actually the word "big picture".
In this matter between Gu Zuo and the Shaofu, what is the overall situation?
The answer may be difficult to tell. But it's definitely not for the so-called little thoughts above the court.
But this way of employing people is extremely difficult for the emperor because it is unbalanced.
If, like Jiajing, one person is used to deal with him, and another person is supported, it will be easier to control the court, because the emperor is aloof in this situation, and no one dares to offend the emperor.
Zhu Houzhao also used it to balance the cabinet, but his use was still to advance specific matters.
It can be said that fighting serves government affairs, rather than government affairs only serving fighting.
If it is the latter, the fight to the end will be based on overthrowing the other party. As for the country and the people, they have long been forgotten.
The reason why imbalance is a great test and difficult,
It is easy to make the party supported by the emperor become a strong one.
By the time his wings are full, it will be difficult to find someone to check and balance him. Even the emperor himself cannot do without him.
In fact, the Shaofu does have this tendency.
The young master ordered Gu Zuo to control so much money and important government affairs, so it was inevitable that he would personally promote a large number of officials. Each of these people has a different path.
After such a period of time,
Whenever someone mentions Gu Liqing, they can say, "My disciples and former officials are everywhere in the world."
This sentence comes from the "Book of the Later Han: Biography of Yuan Shao": The Yuan family was generous to four generations, and its disciples and former officials were all over the world. If heroes were recruited to gather disciples, and heroes emerged as a result, then Shandong was not owned by the public.
Li Dongyang wants to say these words.
He will not firmly oppose the emperor's choice, but he will say what he has to say.
"... Yuan's Shuen family has four generations of disciples and former officials all over the world," Zhu Houzhao murmured and repeated this sentence,
In fact, if he is very old, then this sentence will carry more weight.
After all, it was impossible to dig a hole for his son.
But he is much younger than Gu Zuo.
What's rare is that Li Dongyang is willing to say such things.
The people in the cabinet will not support him as the emperor every time, because their ideas sometimes differ, but at least they are willing to conspire for the Ming Dynasty.
"Liu Jin, you know what Gong Zhong Ti Country is, right? This is Gong Zhong Ti Country."
Liu Jin bowed slightly. He had been acting a little indulgently recently, but Zhang Yong's return told him to calm down a bit. Sometimes he could sense some... of the emperor's thoughts.
The reins were loosened and tightened, and it was his life.
"Mr. Li Ge, Mr. Xie Ge,"
"Wei Chen is here."
"I know about this matter. But whether it is the salt auction or the opening of the city that never sleeps, it is something that is close to my heart. Changing the commander before the battle is a taboo for military strategists. As for the ups and downs in the court, although I am young, I can see it. There are many. Since ancient times, who among the wise kings has worried about these things?"
The emperor always had a spirit of vigor in his speeches, which was obviously different from that of the late emperor.
"...But you said there are two days of busyness and leisure, which is also a problem. Today, the two cabinet ministers brought back this letter from Hangzhou Weaving. You and the Ministry of Shipping should discuss the matter of the Shipping Department and make sure to select the right person. Handled properly, in addition, Liu Xixian petitioned in Shandong to open more ships. He also asked the two cabinet ministers to handle these matters together. The details of the situation can be summarized. The imperial court's opening of seas did not just open the door. Management and tax collection will be major issues in the future.”
"The Ming Dynasty has a territory of thousands of miles and hundreds of millions of people. No one can say that the Shaofu has important responsibilities and many affairs. I have... a lot of things to do here."
"Your Majesty the Holy Spirit!!"
The two people came out of Qianqing Palace, the scorching August sun fell on their faces, but their mood was different.
The emperor was amazingly talented and did unprecedented things, which sometimes made them worried.
There is even a feeling of not knowing whether Ming Dynasty will be happy or worried in the future.
Looking back at the majestic palace, they suddenly felt that what they envied Gu Liqing the most was actually something else.
"Forty-three years, I still remember the beacon fire on Yangzhou Road. Yu Qiao, the most regrettable thing is that you and I are too old to see the future that His Majesty said."
Xie Qian stretched out his hand to help him. The sunshine at noon was too strong, and there were so many steps and thresholds along the way. The road in the palace was really difficult and getting more and more difficult, so he always needed a hand.
"There have been talented people from generation to generation, and each has led the way for hundreds of years. We can do well in what we do now and win peace of mind. From now on, we can watch with peace of mind in heaven."
…
Zhu Houzhao walked out of Qianqing Palace, looked at the backs of the two old men in the distance, and suddenly thought of another thing.
In fact, if Gu Liqing is favored this time, wouldn't the cabinet have any objections? Just don't say it.
Not to mention that he has actually been tamed, and since he has been tamed, generally speaking, Zhu Houzhao will not do things too well, otherwise who will continue to play with you.
"Call... Xie Pi."
He originally wanted to say Yan Song, but then he thought better of Xie Pi.
Liu Jin went immediately after hearing the order.
Xie Pi was only twenty-five years old, his beard had just sprouted, and his youthful spirit had not faded away. However, he was working hard in the attendant's office, and he looked a little more exhausted than before.
"Xie Pi, a humble minister, comes to see His Majesty."
"During the imperial meeting at the beginning of the year, the imperial court allocated 300,000 taels of silver to Shandong for the construction of rivers. Please go to Shandong on my behalf to have a look."
This happened suddenly, so Xie Pi could only respond, "I obey the order. I don't know when to set off?"
"Wait for two days, and I will ask one person from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Work to go with you. This time, we need to see where the money was spent, what was repaired, and what the results were, including what difficulties we encountered. What details were not considered before but were difficult to change later? In short, let’s take a look at the whole picture and tell the actual results of the three hundred thousand taels of silver. This will make it easier for the court to make decisions next year, whether to continue to give this money or to give more money. It’s better to give less.”
In this way, it is actually a big deal, after all, hundreds of thousands of taels of silver are involved.
Xie Pi suddenly felt a heavy responsibility on his shoulders.
"The humble minister must do his best to live up to His Majesty's kindness."
This is a normal response, nothing wrong with it.
Zhu Houzhao turned around and said, "You are Mr. Xie Ge's second son. After you go to Shandong, please pay my condolences to Duke Xixian."
"His Majesty……"
The emperor waved his hand and said, "Go down and follow the orders."
Xie Pi was slightly moved, kowtowed and retreated, "Yes."
In fact, Liu Jian had nothing to offer him. The chief minister had already done his job, how could the governor give him more hardship?
Although some condolences can indeed make the elderly feel more comfortable. But in fact, this matter was mainly done for the three of them.
Including Li Dongyang and Xie Qian.
It was to let them see the emperor's thoughts and attitude.
How to get along with the new emperor and the old pavilion is a difficult task, but Zhu Houzhao found a different way in it.
For some things, it's not that you don't give them face, but that you can't give it to them.
If there is a certain degree of tolerance between each other, the emperor and this cabinet can actually get along better.
This point is also more important - as I said before, it is only the first year of Zhengde, and if the people in the cabinet need to be changed, we have to wait a little longer.
Of course, it is not a lie to send Xie Pi to prepare for next year's issues.
Just kill two birds with one stone.
It is not difficult for him to do now.
…
A few days later, the beginning of September is here.
Although the court is unbalanced, Emperor Zhengde has great power. If someone really wants to stir up the situation, it can't be done just by talking.
And on a seemingly ordinary day, another decree came from the palace.
The emperor sent someone to pay tribute to the late Weining Marquis Wang Yue because the anniversary of his death had arrived.
In the Ming Dynasty, some honorary ministers would be given an additional level after their death. For example, Wang Yue was Weiningbo when he was alive, and was posthumously named Weininghou after his death. However, this is more of an honor, and future generations can only inherit Wei Ningbo hereditary.
When Wang Yue died, the same procedure was followed, and it was his third son Wang Hao who inherited the hereditary title of Earl of Weining, because at that time both his eldest son and second son had died.
It is also because of Wang Yue that among his grandchildren, such as Wang Yu and Wang Lian, Yinbu became the imperial eunuch. However, this happened a few years ago. Wang Yue's descendants seem to have little ability and cannot read well. , and later relied on family connections to supplement the Jinyiwei Hundred Households. Anyway, the Jinyiwei manpower has been expanding in recent years.
Of course, it is no longer as powerful as it was when Wang Yue was there, but Weiningbo Mansion has also settled in the capital.
It’s just that the number of people coming to the palace is really small...
However, what Zhu Houzhao didn't expect was that the news brought to him by the Chief of Ceremonies was that the current Weining Bo Wang Hao was also seriously ill.
The old general still went out to fight for the country at seventy, and he won the key battle, so future generations have to take care of him.
"Is there any of his grandchildren who can be used?"
