Lu Dai looked nervous and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I am guilty!"
Lu Xuan teased: "Oh, what crime do you have, why don't I know?"
When Lu Dai heard this, his expression completely froze. He could only bang his head against the ground and hurriedly apologized: "Your Majesty, I am guilty. I clearly found out about the army's business this time, but I pretended it was peaceful and covered it up." Gai pretended not to know. In the end, it caused harm to the people, so please convict your Majesty."
At this moment, Lu Dai's heart felt chilly.
Lu Xuan's words left Lu Dai with no luck at all. The emperor was obviously really angry.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be teasing him like this.
When Lu Xuan listened to Lu Dai's apology, his expression was as cold as ever, and there was anger in his eyes. He slapped his palm on the desk, stood up and walked to where Lu Dai was kneeling, and said in a deep voice: "You can do it with just a simple apology." Covered everything?
"That's so easy to say!"
"The local garrison must not interfere in government affairs. If the local garrison is doing business purely, this incident will not become a big deal. However, as long as the local garrison is doing business, it cannot be pure, so it must be stopped."
"The garrison generals colluded with businessmen and wealthy families, and even with officials, seriously damaging the local officialdom. Under this premise, countless people were exploited, and countless people were displaced and died in the process of the army doing business."
"Aren't these people worth anything?"
"You are the parent official who is in charge of the local area. You hide and act like a quail, covering the lid as if it didn't happen. Even if you are not complicit, as the governor of Xuzhou, you are guilty of inaction if you don't act."
Lu Xuan's voice echoed in the air.
Lu Dai looked even more ashamed.
Whatever happened this time, no matter whether it was due to the big family or not, no matter what resistance there was, it was not a reason for him to shirk the blame.
Lu Xuan continued: "For more than a year, the Xuzhou army has been in decline without Huang Zhong in charge. Although you are not involved in military affairs, and although Cao Bao, as the local general, suppresses everything, you should report on government affairs. No report."
"If it is within your responsibilities, report the matter to the cabinet, and the cabinet and the Metropolitan Government will make arrangements."
"But you didn't handle it, which led to a conflict."
"Even if you don't report it, as the governor of Xuzhou, you can suppress it with all your strength, because Cao Bao has no right to mobilize the army."
"Under the premise of domestic stability, if Cao Bao dares to attack and kill officials, especially the governor of a state, he is seeking death. Your final choice is the most cowardly, incompetent and useless arrangement."
Lu Dai knelt on the ground, feeling ashamed.
When Lu Xuan didn't say these words, he was in an ostrich posture and comforted himself. He felt that he had stabilized the overall situation and controlled the general direction, making Xuzhou as a whole develop upward.
Lu Xuan's words made Lu Dai feel ashamed and extremely guilty.
yes!
He is disposable.
If he faced Cao Bao and his attitude was tough and his waist was straighter, this would not be the result. However, he thought that Cao Bao was the commander-in-chief of the military and a large local family. He was very powerful and would cause a big stir if he was dealt with.
The most important point is that once there is a conflict or a joke in Xuzhou's military and political affairs, he will be the one who takes the lead. The turmoil in Xuzhou would be a stain on his tenure, so Lu Dai hoped to wait for thunder to break out in other places first.
Unexpectedly, the emperor came directly to Xuzhou.
Everything is off track.
The expression on Lu Dai's face became more solemn than ever before. He took off the official hat on his head, put it on the ground, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, please execute the humble minister to serve as a warning to others."
Lu Xuan looked at Lu Dai's appearance, but did not deal with it. Instead, he put his foot on Lu Dai's body.
The strength was not great, but it knocked Lu Dai over.
After Lu Dai was beaten, he quickly knelt down and kowtowed to the ground. But hope arose in his heart. The emperor kicked him because he thought he was irresponsible and that he had not done good things, but he had no intention of killing him.
Proving that he can still be saved.
Lu Xuan looked like he hated iron and said in a deep voice: "It is not easy to raise scholars in the imperial court, and it is even more difficult to train officials. It is even more difficult to train a Xuzhou governor."
"At first, you served as the governor of Donghai and served for many years. Then, you served as the governor of Xuzhou, and you are now. It is so difficult for the court to train you, but you threaten death at every turn. Do you want to threaten me?"
"I don't dare!"
Lu Dai answered quickly.
Lu Xuan looked at Lu Dai and couldn't help but kicked him again.
If Lu Dai wasn't talented and mature, Lu Xuan would definitely kill him.
However, such people are useful.
After Lu Dai was kicked over again, he felt ashamed and relieved again. At least the emperor didn't kill him directly. This was his luck.
Lu Xuan flicked his sleeves and ordered: "If you don't do well as the governor of Xuzhou, just change your position and go to Zhuya County, Jiaozhou to serve as the prefect and the shepherd guard."
Lu Dai's body trembled.
Zhuya County is a large county in the south of Jiaozhou, which is the location of Hainan in later generations.
The place is very uncivilized.
Although Zhuya County had been under the rule of the Han Dynasty in the Western Han Dynasty, there were local officials who oppressed the people, but they were killed by the local people. Since then, conflicts between the local government and the government in Zhuya County have continued, and there has been chaos.
In addition, the weather in Zhuya County is even hotter. For him to take up a post in Zhuya County is tantamount to exile. However, considering his failure in Xuzhou this time, letting him go to Zhuya County was also to protect him.
Lu Dai thought clearly in an instant, looked serious, and said respectfully: "I would like to obey your Majesty's instructions."
"get out!"
Lu Xuan ordered.
Lu Dai stood up, bowed to Lu Xuan's body, then stepped back respectfully, turned around and walked out.
Lu Xuan suddenly said: "Wait a minute!"
Lu Dai turned around and waited with her back hunched over.
Lu Xuan said: "The geographical location and environment of Zhuya County are very important. At present, the Ming Dynasty is slowly beginning to promote seafood. Zhuya County is surrounded by the sea. This is a resource."
"In addition, Zhuya County has a special geographical location, which results in countless exotic flowers and fruits on the island, and even rice planting is also effective."
"Although the climate in Zhuya County in the south is hot, there is no way out, and heat has its benefits. When you go to Zhuya County, be a good pastor. I don't want what happened in Xuzhou to happen to you again. "
thump!
Lu Dai knelt down and saluted, and said loudly: "I will live up to your majesty's high expectations. Please rest assured, your majesty, I will do my best to govern Zhuya County. If I don't manage Zhuya County well, I will never return to the court in this life."
Lu Xuandao: "I'll wait and see."
After Lu Dai kowtowed again, he stood up and left.
After Lu Dai left, Lu Yu, who was sitting below, said, "Father, do you have any plans for Lu Dai's treatment of Lu Dai?"
Lu Xuan said in a deep voice: "First, Lu Dai did not collude with Cao Bao. This is the most important and fundamental point."
Lu Yu said: "Father also said that failure to act is a crime."
Lu Xuan continued to explain: "Second, Xuzhou under Lu Dai's rule is generally stable. Third, Lu Dai's starting point for inaction this time is to suppress the chaos in Xuzhou and wait for problems to arise in other places before considering how to deal with them. , Don’t let yourself be the first person.”
"Fourth, Lu Dai is a talented person, and talents are rare."
"Of course, if we consider the deeper issue, the Ming Dynasty will need too many talents for its external expansion in the future, so we will keep him."
"For example, in a remote place like Zhuya County, if Lu Dai has not made any mistakes, it would be inappropriate to directly arrange for someone like Lu Dai to go there, and he would be prone to conflict. With the arrangement now, he can only do things obediently."
Lu Xuan said: "Only when people make full use of their talents and materials are put to good use can we coordinate Yin and Yang and govern the world well."
"Father is wise!"
Lu Yu looked thoughtful and said: "My son understands my father's intention and just keeps Lu Dai. Even if I kill Cao Bao, Zhao An and others, I'm afraid I won't be able to explain to the people and calm the people's anger. "
"No, you're wrong."
Lu Xuan smiled and shook his head.
Lu Yu said: "Please give me some advice, Father."
Lu Xuan said solemnly: "As for the people, they also think that Lu Dai is good, because the general environment in Xuzhou is not bad. In addition, those who should be killed must be killed, including officials who collude with the army, big families and businessmen."
"These people have the most contact with the people of Xuzhou, and they are the ones who make the people most angry. Therefore, kill this group of people first, execute them in public, and deal with this group of people, and the people's hearts will naturally be stabilized."
"On the one hand, killing them will appease the people. On the other hand, killing them will free up positions so that the officials below will have room for promotion and the people will have more benefits. This is killing two birds with one stone."
Lu Xuan said in a deep voice: "You will be the emperor in the future. Unlike your father, you are the founder of the country, and you are not afraid of anyone. In the future, you will face many rules and regulations, and you need to work within the framework, and more importantly Grasp the overall situation and consider it from the perspective of the entire court."
Lu Yu nodded and said, "My son, please remember your father's teachings."
Lu Xuandao: "Besides this, you must remember at all times that you cannot put yourself in a dangerous position. You and I are different. After returning this time, I will select a prince and tutor for your East Palace. Come to assist you."
Lu Yu's eyes lit up and he asked, "Who do you plan to arrange for?"
Lu Xuan said: "Jia Xu, the governor of Liangzhou."
"Jia Xu?"
After hearing this, Lu Yu frowned slightly and said, "Father, I don't understand."
Lu Xuan said: "What don't you understand?"
Lu Yu quickly said: "To choose a prince or tutor, one must have high moral standing and outstanding ability. The prime ministers in the cabinet or the ministers of various ministries are all central people in the court and are more familiar with the government affairs of the court. We even let teachers serve as princes. Isn’t it more appropriate, Taifu?”
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "You are a silly boy, you think about things too superficially."
Lu Yu frowned and said, "Father, please tell me."
Lu Xuan said: "First, Duke Kang Cheng is old. He is in his seventies and eighty years old and is serving as the prince and tutor. He does not have enough energy to assist you. In addition, Duke Kang Cheng has been preaching and teaching, which is wrong. If you don’t understand the officialdom well enough, and your connections aren’t handled well enough, you won’t be able to protect yourself from the wind and rain.”
"The person you choose as Crown Prince and Tutor should not only teach you and guide you in the operation of officialdom and politics, but also protect you from wind and rain and analyze the situation."
"Kang Chenggong can teach you knowledge, teach you the basic principles of life, and let you know the local situation. But the treacherous officialdom, the darkness of politics, and the trade-offs between the government and the government are beyond the control of Kang Chenggong."
"Jia Xu can do it."
Lu Xuan said firmly: "At this point, not even Zhang Zhao, Kuai Liang, Gu Yong, and even your future father-in-law Zhou Yu can do this."
Lu Yu asked curiously: "Father, is Governor Jia really so powerful?"
