Chapter 89: Monarch, Minister, Father and Son
"Yes." He Xi agreed immediately.
The prince sighed, his voice became softer, and said: "Brother He, it's not that I don't understand you. The most difficult thing in the world is to be a prince, especially the prince of a hero. My father is a hero who comes out once every thousand years. It is especially difficult for me, the prince, to be a prince. Do it. If I, the prince, do not participate in the world's great plans, it will be just a decoration. I cannot understand the painstaking efforts of my father, and I do not understand the hardships of everything. But if I participate in everything, where is my father? You are my father. I am a person who works. But I am also my sister-in-law. The key point is that you are also in a dilemma. We can only understand each other. "
"There are some things that you don't need to hide from me. Of course, except for those specifically told by my father."
The prince has always been very tolerant towards He Xi.
This kind of tolerance stems from the prince's nature, which is not bad. On the other hand, it comes from the status of prince.
Zhu Biao actually has a deep understanding of how to be a prince. On the one hand, we must comply with Zhu Yuanzhang's opinions and have our own opinions. On the other hand, we must keep quiet and turn private affairs into public affairs when dealing with hundreds of officials. Because he is the prince himself and his position is stable. It would be a mistake if he only thinks about stabilizing his position. We must be lenient and considerate of our country, regardless of selfish motives. Because everyone in the world can have selfish motives. He can't have it.
Because this world will belong to him in the future.
But this kind of tolerance is the tolerance of the winner. There are limits.
In fact, the prince's attitude towards He Xi's identity was very different. I have been secretly trying to figure out the secret behind He Xi's identity for who knows how long. Before, I could tolerate not asking and just pretend I didn't know. But now, he was becoming more and more unbearable.
the reason is simple.
He Xi did too many things. Zhu Yuanzhang's trust in He Xi. It exceeded the limit that the prince could imagine.
It even made the prince a little jealous. Although Zhu Yuanzhang loves and protects the prince, he still adheres to the heart of a strict father and is very strict on many things. But for He Xi, it was no longer as simple as obeying his advice. It was simply a matter of military and state affairs, and he had to obey everything.
This was something the prince could not even imagine.
In the past, most of He Xi's achievements were pragmatic.
This retreat is important though. But it’s more directional. The real implementation still lies with the court. The prince could endure it and even studied it carefully to figure out what Zhu Yuanzhang meant. But employing people is different.
The so-called power of the court is actually three. Personnel power, financial power, military power.
As long as the master grasps these three, he can be in an invincible position.
Even personnel rights are particularly important. Because there are people who have everything. He Xi seems to be a very simple temporary solution. But the prince knew that it was not temporary. It is a precursor and a pilot project. The prince would never be able to sit still on this matter.
He even took this opportunity to test out He Xi’s secret.
Let’s see how He Xi responds.
What can He Xi say?
To be honest, he has already been mentally prepared for his identity to be spread. After all, he estimated that even if his identity spread, not many people would believe it. Even if it is passed down to later generations, it is just some rumors. For example, the so-called emperor has had visions such as the red sun entering his belly since ancient times.
I think ancient people were superstitious.
And he felt that the prince would probably know sooner or later. But the person who decides this sooner or later is not He Xi. But Zhu Yuanzhang.
He Xi could only apologize.
He Xi said: "Prince, please rest assured that such a thing will not happen again in the future. I will definitely ask the East Palace for instructions."
The prince could naturally hear it, and He Xi declined politely in his words.
The prince was silent for a while and then said, "That's fine."
At this time, someone outside the carriage said, "Your Majesty, you have arrived at the gate of He Mansion."
He Xi said: "I have resigned."
The prince nodded slightly but said nothing.
He Xi quickly retreated. Standing in front of your own house. He saluted from a distance and watched the prince's motorcade leave. When the convoy was out of sight, he let out a sigh of relief and thought to himself: "The head of the river may not be so stormy. Traveling in this world is difficult."
If he could live in peace and contentment as a wealthy idler and an advisor to the emperor. The prince will not tolerate him. But he won't.
Power is a good thing.
But power is more exclusive. Zhu Yuanzhang naturally has the overall power, and no one can interfere with it, not even the prince. But He Xi will have greater power in the future. There will be more and more such things.
It wasn't that the prince was targeting He Xi intentionally.
But people are in the arena and can't help themselves. There are many things that they cannot do on their own. The emperor can't do anything he pleases, let alone the prince and He Xi.
People say that money alienates people. But how can power not alienate people?
Although the problem between the prince and He Xi today is a minor one. As long as they find their own status and correct the way they get along with each other. There will be no problems for a long time from now on.
But what about the future?
What He Xi wants to do is to take over the power. Zhu Yuanzhang may allow it. Because Zhu Yuanzhang is very confident, no matter what He Xi looks like, he is under Zhu Yuanzhang's control. But that may not be the case for the prince.
It is not without reason that those who hold great power are often called lonely.
The more He Xi integrates into the Ming Dynasty, the more he can see the thorns in the future. Just a lot of things to do. The way of reform has always been like this.
He Xi adjusted his mood slightly, and after returning, he reported today's events to Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang had no reaction at all. He Xi secretly speculated that Zhu Yuanzhang had no intention of excluding the prince.
This made He Xi a little embarrassed.
If Fang Xiaoru was involved before, it was just a matter of the content of the special exam this time. Now the content of the question is certainly important. But it is already a small problem. But the entire Ming Dynasty’s employment plan is almost a resurgence of the imperial examination dispute.
Although Song Lian is dead. But the problems faced by Ming Dynasty are still there.
There are still people who support the imperial examination system.
This matter is not over yet.
Many times, killing people will not solve the problem.
These days, although He Xi has not had a direct confrontation with Fang Xiaoru, she does not feel that Fang Xiaoru is an easy person to get along with. Especially this time, he came on behalf of the prince, and it can be said that he came with bad intentions. He Xi secretly thought: "How should I deal with this person?"
As he was thinking about it, something suddenly moved in his heart, and he thought to himself: "I don't know how he should deal with it, so let's let the people in history who can deal with him do it."
This person is none other than Yao Guangxiao.
Yao Guangxiao had previously proposed a plan to appoint candidates for the Imperial Academy's wine ceremony. However, although Liu Song was not in good health, he was slightly better after He Xiyan asked Doctor Dai for diagnosis and treatment. It will probably take a while. So this matter is put on hold for now. However, it’s okay to put it on hold. Because Song Lin now has to observe filial piety. It will be much easier to handle if Song Lin's filial piety period is dragged out.
After all, although He Xi may not be able to let Zhu Yuanzhang win his love, because this is the early Ming Dynasty, many things are not so strict. But as a civil servant and a great Confucian, it is somewhat of a black mark if he does not respect etiquette and law.
And the longer you prepare, the easier it will be. At least now Yao Guangxiao has corresponded with Song Lin as an admirer of Song Ne. Prepare to slowly pull Song Lin over.
He Xi also knew Yao Guangxiao's purpose for everything he did.
Before, Yao Guangxiao could not enter He Xi's core circle. Now if this matter is discussed with Yao Guangxiao, then Yao Guangxiao will truly become the core of He Xi.
When he thought of this, He Xi breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, the world is so big that it is impossible for one person to achieve anything. Even with Zhu Yuanzhang's protection, he still needs help. Yao Guangxiao is a person who has proven himself in history. In this regard, He Xi has a little more trust than others.
The situation in front of us is very complicated.
He Xi also needed someone to help him solve his doubts, and Zhu Yuanzhang could naturally analyze it clearly for him. But He Xi also knew that Zhu Yuanzhang intended to teach him. But he can also ask for advice on everything. Zhu Yuanzhang may not have that time, and it is easy for Zhu Yuanzhang to doubt his own abilities.
The second reason is that Zhu Yuanzhang has his own position, especially on issues related to the prince. Zhu Yuanzhang's answer may not necessarily be for He Xi's sake.
"Yao Guangxiao, I hope you won't disappoint me." He Xi secretly thought.
