In the past few days, Xu Youzhen was so proud of the spring breeze that she saw all the flowers in Chang'an in one day, and was extremely famous in the capital.
Although he did not gain the title of an Imperial Master, it was all false. Lao Xu didn't care about the false reputation. These days, he had really served as His Majesty's teacher.
Xu Youzhen's good relationship with the young emperor also affected the direction of the court.
Many people began to approach Xu Youzhen.
The Metropolitan Procuratorate is the hardest hit area.
Yang Shan has been in the Metropolitan Procuratorate for so many years, and he is the boss on the surface, but now he is not as good as Xu Youzhen, and he has become the benchmark of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
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Xu Youzhen sat in the upper seat, and six or seven censors from the Metropolitan Procuratorate sat below.
"Censor of Xudu, your Majesty must be very happy once the war in Liaodong begins." Censor Liu Wen said with a chuckle.
Xu Youzhen nodded and said: "Your Majesty's concern for the people is a blessing for the Ming Dynasty and a blessing for you all. Although I often go in and out of the Qianqing Palace to meet the saints, so far, I still feel that your Majesty is really a heroic gift from God to us during the Ming Dynasty." Lord, although I am young, I have different views on the classics and ancient history. When I express some of my ideas, I, Xu Youzhen, feel inferior to me."
Of course, what Xu Youzhen said was half true and half false. Most of it was Xu Youzhen talking to herself. Zhu Jianshen only asked questions and rarely expressed his own opinions.
"That's right, that's right. When His Majesty was just two years old, he helped Yu Taibao to promote the pension reform and built monuments to praise the soldiers who died in the battle. However, he had a compassionate heart. According to my inquiry, Now Min Yuan of the Ministry of Revenue has been here for so many years, but he still can't forget what happened in the Hall of Supreme Harmony six years ago, and he still blames himself for being a miser and hurting the emperor's benevolent heart."
"Everyone performs his duties. Didn't Minister Min do anything wrong back then? After a while, I will also go to persuade him and look away. It will be fine." Xu Youzhen said with a chuckle.
People feel refreshed when happy events occur, and this is vividly reflected in Xu Youzhen.
My complexion is much better now.
"Xu Du Censor, I have heard that the official has heard that Yang Du Censor has resigned and returned to his hometown. Look, after Yang Du Censor is approved by His Majesty, will you be able to move up a level?"
"Yes, I have also heard that Li Fuchen wants the imperial court to recommend people to the cabinet. If the censor of Xudu can control the Metropolitan Procuratorate, it seems that this matter of joining the cabinet will be a nine out of ten."
"Censor of Xudu, although your Majesty doesn't know much about these things, you can still mention it when you meet the saint. Maybe you can go up."
The censors began to talk a lot.
How could Xu Youzhen herself not know what these censors said? She waved her hand and said, "The imperial court has its own rules for selecting court officials. These trivial matters are not worth bothering Your Majesty."
It's not that Xu Youzhen didn't want to fight for it. He had already known through his connections that Wang Wen, the Minister of the Ministry of War, and Shang Ren, the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel, had been appointed to join the cabinet this time. Even if he went further, he would not be able to enter the cabinet this time.
"The censor of Xudu is really noble and upright."
"It's such a pity. If Xu Du Yushi can join the cabinet, he can also help Yu Taibao to jointly manage the Ming Dynasty. When the time comes, your Majesty will be in charge, the people will live in peace, the court will not be settled, and it will be a prosperous era."
Of course Xu Youzhen didn't take the compliments of these people to heart. If you flatter him in front of him, isn't it just a big show in front of Guan Gong?
Flattering and saying nice things, if I, Xu Youzhen, were to be called the second in the Ming Dynasty, who would dare to be called the first?
Although Xu Youzhen is happy with this, he is indeed capable in history.
"Study all the techniques of heavenly officialdom, geography, art of war, water conservancy, yin and yang, and celestial phenomena."
The general meaning of this sentence is that even if Xu Youzhen is not an official, he can still achieve great success by telling people's fortunes.
In terms of water conservancy and geography, Xu Youzhen also proved herself.
In the fourth year of Chenghua's reign, the flood control of the Yellow River was quite professional.
Since the 13th year of Zhengtong, the Zhangqiu floods in Shandong have been poorly managed. After Xu Youzhen left, it took less than a year to solve the problem.
"Place a water gate, open a river, and have a beautiful canal."
It can be said that Xu Youzhen became an able minister in controlling floods and also benefited the surrounding people.
When Xu Youzhen was smiling.
The servant came to report: "Sir, someone from the palace wants you to enter the palace."
Xu Youzhen nodded, then stood up and said, "Your Majesty summoned me to the palace, so I'll excuse you for now. Let's talk to you another day when we have time."
As soon as Xu Youzhen stood up, all the censors also stood up, and there was another round of greetings and compliments.
After seeing off these officials, Xu Youzhen entered the inner room and changed into court clothes with his wife Wang serving.
Then he rushed to the palace in high spirits.
Zhu Jianshen in the Qianqing Palace is reading a book.
After Xu Youzhen entered, she first bowed and knelt down.
Zhu Jianshen chuckled and said: "The censor of Xudu is exempt from the courtesy. Please give the censor of Xudu a seat as soon as possible."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Zhu Jianshen put down the book in his hand, then looked at Xu Youzhen and said: "Censor of Xudu, you told me the day before yesterday about Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty building the Grand Canal. I was very interested. However, I am very curious. What did the Censor of Xudu say? "The Grand Canal was a great success for thousands of years, so why did he still get charged with a stupid and cruel crime?"
Xu Youzhen was stunned for a moment and then said: "Your Majesty, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty's merits are merits, but his past and past are also his past. They cannot be confused."
Zhu Jianshen nodded, and then asked: "Censor of Xudu, do you think it is better for me to be a conservative king or a pioneering king after I take charge?"
“It’s important to maintain success, but it’s also important to develop.”
Zhu Jianshen narrowed his eyes, just tired of talking to the human spirit.
Xu Youzhen knew that her question was very vicious, and she might make a mistake if it was spread out, so she could only play a clever trick and not answer her question.
"I feel that the ruler of the Ming Dynasty will not be a mediocre king, but he will lack some enterprising spirit, just like Shen Mu. I want to be the king of pioneering, so that the people of the Ming Dynasty can live and work in peace and contentment, so that the Ming Dynasty can expand its territory and expand its territory without any problems. Surrounded by powerful enemies, is there any way for the censor of Xu to find a way for the people to live and work in peace and contentment, and to expand the territory?"
When Zhu Jianshen saw Xu Youzhen not answering, he directly changed his angle.
After listening to Zhu Jianshen's words, Xu Youzhen smiled lightly and said: "As long as your Majesty has this intention, the king's heart is the heart of the court. If the king is inactive, the country will stagnate. If the king is determined to make progress, the country will be prosperous." It can be rejuvenated and prosperous, and the same is true for the national destiny and national power."
"What's the explanation for the celestial phenomena?" Zhu Jianshen asked next.
"The weather is auspicious." Xu Youzhen said in a serious voice.
"The war in Liaodong is now underway. If Marquis Wuyang pacifies the Jurchens in Liaodong, how should the Jurchen land be governed?"
"Governance?" Xu Youzhen asked doubtfully.
"Yes, governance." Zhu Jianshen nodded in agreement.
"But how to govern a barbarian land?"
After hearing Xu Youzhen's words, Zhu Jianshen's face became very sad, and then he said coldly: "Everywhere Master Wang goes is the land of the Ming Dynasty."
Xu Youzhen's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly stood up and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, the place where the Jurchens live is the land of the Ming Dynasty. It was my minister who said something wrong in confusion."
During this period of time, Xu Youzhen understood that Zhu Jianshen had a strong desire for land.
Why, I asked Annan and Nuer Gandusi, these two territories were voluntarily given up in the hands of Emperor Xuanzong, and he did not hide his desire for them at all.
Zhu Jianshen's expression softened a little, and then he continued: "Censor of Xudu, if you are Yu Taibao, how should you set the national policy for the Liaodong border."
Xu Youzhen's face changed again and again, and she pondered for a while and said: "The land of Jurchens is complicated. At this moment, I, the humble minister, don't have any good ideas to offer to your majesty."
"I don't know what the censor of Xudu has to say about changing the land into a stream."
"I don't know who told His Majesty about this strategy. Could it be the Taibao?"
Zhu Jianshen didn't speak, just nodded.
"This policy of Taibao wastes people and money, and is really unethical..."
"But I think what Yu Taibao said is reasonable." Zhu Jianshen interrupted Xu Youzhen's words, and then looked straight at Xu Youzhen.
Xu Youzhen was stunned for a moment, then raised her head and saw Zhu Jianshen's tough eyes.
"Actually, Wei Chen also feels the same way. Although it is not elegant to change the land into a new one, it is still a good strategy. The Ming Dynasty gave the Jurchens too much power, which led to their rebellion and the army. After the suppression, they then surrendered, but after a while, they started to rebel again. In the long run, national power and military power were consumed. If the officials controlled it, it would indeed reduce a lot of troubles, but the biggest disadvantage of changing the country to Liu was that it took some time. "
Xu Youzhen's mind turned quickly and she came up with her words in one go.
I kept exclaiming in my heart, "It's so dangerous, so dangerous. I am loyal to the king and the country by helping His Majesty to fight against Yu Qian. If I fight against both Yu Qian and Your Majesty by myself, I want to die for the country."
"When the imperial prelude is right, I will call you up. At that time, the censor of Xudu will need to use his words to help the Taibao."
"Your Majesty, Weichen is not familiar with Yu Taibao. Weichen is not helping Yu Taibao, but for the great plan and to relieve His Majesty's worries."
Zhu Jianshen chuckled and said: "Of course I know the loyalty of Xu Du Yushi, and I will never treat Xu Du Yushi badly. I also hope that Xu Du Yushi can contribute more to the strength of the Ming Dynasty."
"Dedicate yourself to the end of your life and die."
The more Zhu Jianshen looked at Xu Youzhen now, the more he liked him. A person who came from the imperial examination and was able to go up and down was indeed not an ordinary person.
"Your Majesty, I don't know when the imperial prelude will be. I wish I could make more preparations in the past few days."
Xu Youzhen is not a person who fights uncertain battles.
After listening to Xu Youzhen's words, Zhu Jianshen stood up, and then slowly walked out, standing at the door of the palace, looking at the sky, just when Zhang Bao and Xu Youzhen were confused.
Zhu Jianshen's voice came out.
"After the great victory in the Liaodong war, the imperial prelude is correct."
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