Just when all the courtiers were talking about it, Liu Jian went to court and officially resigned.
"Your Majesty, I have been an official since the Tianshun year, and it has been dozens of years since the first year of Zhengde. I have been promoted by the late emperor and have been in the cabinet for more than ten years. I have experienced the four emperors." Liu Jian said this, sighing.
After hearing this, all the officials sighed that the era of Liu Gong's governance was coming to an end. They couldn't help but look at the popular Yang Tinghe on the side. Will he succeed Liu Gong?
Zhu Houzhao hesitated and wanted to say something several times. A few days ago, he left the palace again. Without any fanfare, he left the palace in casual clothes and went to Liu Jian's house. He had already said everything he needed to say.
But even today, when he saw the gray-haired Master Liu, who had a gray skin and a pale skin, he was still very uncomfortable. In fact, Zhu Houzhao was really worried about Liu Jian's health, fearing that he wouldn't be able to bear it.
Some of his actions were indeed unbearable for Liu Jian at such an age. He was a respectable old man. He didn't want such an old man to die in office because of his actions. That would be too selfish.
"Your Majesty, I am now old and my experience is not up to my standards. It is time to ask for the appointment of a worthy man. Please be kind to me. I hope that your Majesty will grant me the power to step down from office and return to my hometown with honor. Long live my emperor." Liu Jian knelt down and shouted.
Wow.
Although he was mentally prepared, when the day finally arrived, the court was still in a state of excitement.
Li Dongyang remained silent, and Xie Qian did not move either. The two of them were in heavy hearts. Although they had met Liu Jian a long time ago and were invited to have a heart-to-heart talk by His Majesty in private, they found it difficult to accept it for a while.
When Liu Jian resigned from the palace, all the officials could see that this was Liu Gong's sincere words and there was no pretense. Liu Gong prostrated himself on the ground, shouting "Long live the mountains", then raised his head and looked at the emperor, with something in his eyes. Feelings of relief, reluctance, and relaxation are all mixed in, and it is hard to describe my mood at the moment.
Zhu Houzhao looked at the old man, stood up and took a few steps to the imperial steps. He bent down and helped Liu Jian to stand up, and held Liu Jian's hand tightly. His eyes were red, and he couldn't help but feel sad.
"Master Liu, the court still needs you, and I still need you. You should settle down and cultivate yourself, and don't mention your resignation again." Zhu Houzhao said sadly in his heart.
Liu Jian slowly withdrew his hand, took a step back and said, "Your Majesty, I am old. Let me go back and take care of myself."
All the officials immediately expressed their approval to the chief and assistant ministers of the cabinet.
Liu Jian looked at the officials, including Li Dongyang and Xie Qian, whom he had known for decades. Although he was reluctant to give up, he was satisfied. He had led the cabinet for many years and acted fairly. He deserved this honor.
"You don't need to say anything anymore. I have made up my mind to leave. I will entrust him to the court." Liu Jian slowly returned the greeting to the officials.
Zhu Houzhao glanced at Liu Jian and said silently in his heart, Master Liu, although I am ashamed of you, I will definitely live up to your expectations. You will definitely see a different Ming Dynasty, for sure.
Liu Jian seemed to understand what Zhu Houzhao wanted to tell him in his eyes, and muttered to himself happily.
Your Majesty, you have been smart since you were a child. I am willing to believe that you will definitely lead our Ming Dynasty to become strong again. I will watch in the days to come, under your leadership, we will recreate the prosperous Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Houzhao returned to the dragon throne, and Liu Jian returned to class. Today will be his last time standing at the top of the ministers in the Ming Dynasty.
"Master Liu's resignation will be discussed later. He will go back to live a good life and cultivate himself." Zhu Houzhao said calmly.
The ministers could see clearly that Liu Jian was going to leave eventually, and now it was just a formality. The emperor gave him the greatest inducement to stay, and after three resignations and three invitations, he returned to his hometown with honor.
"Old minister, thank you for Your Majesty's grace." Liu Jian cupped his hands to thank His Majesty for His grace.
"If there is no problem, we will withdraw from the court." Liu Jin stood up and shouted.
Wang Shangjiong stood up. He was specially asked to participate in the relocation of King Xinping. These days, he finally had a complete case of the action.
"Your Majesty, I have this memorial." Wang Shangjiong said.
Zhu Houzhao looked over and saw that it was him. He smiled and said, "I'll let you know if you have a copy."
Wang Shangjiong left the office, holding up a memorial and saying: "Your Majesty, I have formulated a plan for King Xinping to move abroad. It has been completed and submitted to the cabinet for review a few months ago. Because Liu Gong is seriously ill, it has been delayed until now. I am really ashamed. Today I would like to ask your Majesty to go with King Xinping to Daning to report on his duties."
Wow.
Wang Shangjiong's words once again caused all the officials to exclaim.
Daning is outside the customs. This guy who is valued by His Majesty, maybe his head was squeezed by the door panel, and he actually invited himself to report on his duties outside the customs.
Zhu Houzhao was stunned for a moment. He had not thought that Wang Shangjiong had such a request, but he was relieved when he thought of another guy. People who are capable never care about where they are. No matter where they are placed, they can do anything. Glow and shine.
"Do you want to go to Daning to report on your work?" Zhu Houzhao asked. ,
Wang Shangjiong said seriously: "Back to the emperor, I have already thought about it. This memorial contains my detailed thoughts after going to Daning. The migration of the vassal king is a major event. Although my official position is small and low, my proposal is my suggestion. If you want to implement it, you still have to do it yourself and ask the emperor for permission."
What a young and energetic Wang Shangjiong, what a future great master of Qi science. This attitude has already been recognized by Zhu Houzhao.
"Okay, Wang Shangjiong, who has the courage to do things and dares to be the first. I have approved your request." Zhu Houzhao praised him a few times and allowed him to go to Daning.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, long live my Emperor." Wang Shangjiong bowed down with joy.
Seeing his happy look, Baiguan was even more speechless. He didn't know what to say. You guy, do you know where you are going and why are you so complacent?
Zhu Houzhao interrupted him with a smile and waved his words, and then said majestically: "Don't be too happy first. Listen to what I have to say. I will only give you three years. After three years, I will see your results and take them." Come up with a good answer sheet and show it to all the officials and ministers. Wang Shangjiong, please don't let me down."
Wang Shangjiong stood up seriously and said solemnly: "I've written it down, I will live up to the emperor's expectations."
After reading his memorial, Zhu Houzhao could still see what problems there were with the eighth generation's vision. This memorial described in detail his governance methods in Daning, as well as his political goals and how to govern the local area. Reading between the lines, it can be seen that Wang Shangjiong is indeed a great talent.
Soon, the imperial court issued another imperial edict, and Wang Shangjiong was promoted to the fourth rank of the Imperial Censor Zuo Qiandu. He led the envoys to comfort Daning, acted expediently, and inspected the military and political affairs of Daning. His suggestions could be reported directly to heaven.
boom.
This speed of promotion was unmatched by anyone in the hundred-year history of the Ming Dynasty. No, there was one, Yang Shen, the son of Yang Tinghe.
Especially the last suggestion can be heard directly from heaven, which is a right that makes people jealous.
Some courtiers who were not optimistic about taking the initiative in the past are now gearing up and looking at Wang Shangjiong, Wang Tingxiang, Wang Shouren, Qi Jingtong, Yang Shen, and the new young people.
They, the imperial censors, are really ashamed to death. We also want to serve, we also want to be promoted, Your Majesty, we also dare to be the first.
Unfortunately, Zhu Houzhao could not hear or see their calls. He was absorbed in the Royal Manufacturing Bureau, studying how to develop his electricity business.
Fan Ting entered the palace, but behind him were two foreigners with blond hair and blue eyes, which attracted curious glances from everyone.
"Your Majesty is in the palace. Your servant Fan Ting invites you to see your Majesty." Fan Ting said to a small yellow door.
The little Huangmen shook his head and replied nervously to Fan Ting: "As for returning to the Governor, the Emperor is not in the palace. He went to Xishan this morning and has not returned yet."
Hearing this, Fan Ting smiled kindly and said, "Are you afraid of me? Our family doesn't eat people." It was okay that he didn't smile, but when he smiled, Xiao Huangmen became even more afraid.
At first glance, Xiaohuangmen looks like newcomers, not the ones from the past. It is normal for the people waiting in the palace, especially at His Majesty's door, to change frequently.
"I don't dare, Lord Governor, I'm a little nervous, nervous, haha. "Xiaohuangmen is very interesting.
Fan Ting stopped joking. He was just a little eunuch and not worthy of his attention, but he still gave some words of encouragement.
"Serve the emperor with heart and do things well, and there will always be opportunities to stand out in the future. What is your name?" Fan Ting asked.
Xiao Huangmen looked nervous and shy, and said: "Return to the governor, my slave Huang Jin."
But little did they know that this little Huangmen was the famous eunuch Huang Jin in history. At this time, due to historical changes, he was not sent to Zhu Houcong's side, but came to serve Zhu Houzhao.
Liu Jin valued his cleverness and sensibleness and sent him to Xiaohuang Gate to guard him.
If Fan Ting knew that this was the governor who would succeed Dongchang in the future, he wonders whether he would strike first.
"Huang Jin?"
Fan Ting left the palace without seeing the emperor. Let's talk about it next time. The two ghosts could not escape the fate of being castrated and became foreign eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty.
hehe.
No one knows the history hundreds of years from now, but this scene will definitely be interesting.
Zhu Houzhao took Yang Shen and invested in the manufacturing industry again. In the court, the two were kings and ministers, but once they were in court, they started hanging out together.
However, Yang Shen was the only one in the Ming Dynasty who had this honor and favor. Why don't you have such an outstanding son in your family? There is also an old man who is about to join the cabinet.
After Liu Jian completely let go of his burden, he felt relaxed. They say that illness comes like a mountain and goes away like a thread. But what is the situation with the boss's increasing energy?
It is said that the old man can eat a chicken, a fat fish, a liter of rice, and a pot of wine every day at home. My God, he is a fierce soldier in the company. I'm afraid Liu Gong's appetite is too good. This is after resigning. You can only eat so much if you are in a good mood.
Even Zhu Houzhao was speechless when he got the news, but he was still very happy to see Master Liu like this. As usual, the imperial edict was issued three times.
It was delivered to Liu Gong in nine days. Liu Jian resigned three times and officially resigned.
In the first year of Zhengde in the Ming Dynasty, on the tenth day of the ninth lunar month, ministers from the four dynasties, Liu Jian, the chief assistant of the dynasty, resigned and returned honorably. All the officials sent him off ten miles away. The emperor also shed tears for Liu Gong and affectionately persuaded him to stay. Liu Gong smiled. But he declined and returned home calmly. All the courtiers shouted, "Liu Gong, take care of yourself all the way."
In the first half of September of the first year of Zhengde, King Anhua arrived in Beijing, accepted the title of King Xinping, and went with Wang Shangjiong to the Daning fiefdom.
In October, the Li clan in Annan rebelled, issued a note to the world, and formally established the country. Wang Shouren's three armies joined together, and 150,000 troops were directed towards Annan.
