Yu Qian also knew that Li Xian would come to see him. The first thing he did when he returned home was to ask his servants to make tea and put it in the living room.
And he has been sitting in the living room, waiting for Li Xian.
In recent years, because the imperial treasury was sufficient, Zhu Jianshen gave rewards to officials every year, and Yu Qian's life became better. ŴŴŴ.BiQuGe.Biz
The number of servants has also grown from the original five to the current ten.
Of course, three of these ten people were spies bought by Dongchang.
Because Yu Qian's family rarely entertains officials, the spies working at Yu Qian's family are also the most leisurely people in the capital's informant circle. With two salaries, they don't have to work much.
But today their tasks became heavier.
I have been informed in advance that Li Xian will pay a night visit today, and I must write down the content of their conversation for reference.
No, after Li Xian arrived at the lobby, two servants started cleaning the back of the lobby.
Yu Qian knew this well, but did not drive them away, and Li Xian did not notice this detail.
After the two people sat down.
"Li Fuchen, let's warm ourselves up with some tea first."
At this time, Li Xian's face was not as stable as it had been for many years.
He picked up the tea cup and took a sip, not knowing the taste: "Yu Taibao, what do you think about the words His Majesty said today?"
Yu Qian smiled when he heard this and said: "After this year, I will write a resignation letter to His Majesty. After many years in the court, it is indeed time to retire."
"Yu Taibao, you have to understand that you are a person who has contributed to the country and the country. As long as you don't hand in your resignation, His Majesty will have no reason to depose you. In these years, although the Ming Dynasty has been going smoothly, it seems to be His Majesty's. The decision is heroic, but if there is no Yu Taibao sitting in the center and only Xu Youzhen, can he implement the new tax system in Jiangnan so smoothly?"
"In the past, it was indeed difficult to achieve great things with Xu Youzhen alone, but now that His Majesty has grown up, Xu Youzhen is in the court, and the place has gained dignity. My presence or absence does not matter." Yu Qian smiled lightly.
"But if Taibao Yu really leaves, who can persuade His Majesty in the future?"
"Even if I were here, I wouldn't be able to persuade His Majesty. People always have to return to their roots after falling leaves. In the 19th year of Yongle's reign, it has been more than forty years since he left home for Beijing. I really miss my hometown in Qiantang. "
After listening to Yu Qian's words, Li Xian looked at Yu Qian. He had more and more gray hair. Over the years, he had been worried about this country. At this age, his energy was not as good as before, and his body was no longer upright.
"Yu Taibao, do you really want to go back to your hometown, or did your Majesty tell you something?"
"I really want to go home. Now the Ming Dynasty has strong troops and abundant treasury. It can be said that it is another great war after the rule of Renxuan. In this process, I can no longer help. If I leave early, I will not do anything about it." There are benefits to Shi Daming.”
"However, this matter is too important for Taibao, so you must think it over carefully."
"I know and understand His Majesty's thoughts. However, there is one more thing I am worried about. Will Li Fuchen have to keep an eye on me after I leave Beijing?"
"What's going on?" Li Xian said quickly.
"The man from Nangong is only in his thirties now. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is strong. After staying in Nangong for a long time, it is inevitable that he will have other ideas. After I leave, Li Fuchen will have to spend more energy. , don’t let some villains take desperate risks to gain power and cause catastrophe.”
After listening, Li Xian just nodded silently.
"Li Fuchen, after I leave the capital, I will recommend you to your majesty as the chief minister of the cabinet. I think, for the sake of balance, your majesty will definitely choose you. You are smarter and younger than me. You will definitely be able to organize the internal affairs of the Ming Dynasty very well. "
"Yu Taibao, you misunderstood. I'm not here for..."
Before Li Xiande finished speaking, he was interrupted by Yu Qian waving his hand: "Of course I know that Li Fuchen didn't come here to listen to what I said, but this is what I have to say."
After listening, Li Xian just sighed heavily and looked at Yu Qian unable to say a word.
He and Yu Qian are two completely different people.
Yu Qian lived a shining life, while Li Xian lived a silent life. Although he had always worked hard, the moderation and wisdom in his heart prevented him from doing many things he wanted to do.
Yu Qian seems to have been struggling all his life. This life seems to be lived openly and aboveboard. This life is very exciting.
He was famous and promising at a young age. He patrolled Jiangxi to fight against King Ning for the common people. He also patrolled Jin and Henan to banish corrupt officials. He was an honest and upright official throughout his life. He was the first to defend the capital after the civil war. He eradicated Wang Zhen and other traitors and assisted the imperial court. Now brilliant…………
In the Palace of Qianqing.
After Zhu Jianshen looked at the conversation between Li Xian and Yu Qian prepared by the spy, he couldn't calm down for a long time.
Emphasis on fame and integrity, emphasis on fame and fortune, emphasis on benevolence, underestimation on death, emphasis on the country, and underestimation of the king.
This is Yu Qian's thought.
But now Yu Qian has changed some of his thoughts for his own sake.
This moved Zhu Jianshen greatly.
Of course, Zhu Jianshen asked Yu Qian to resign not only because he felt that Yu Qian had hindered the progress of the reformists represented by Xu Youzhen, Cao Jixiang, Zhu Yi and others, but also partly because he did not want Yu Qian to be trapped in the court in such a meaningless way. Endless quarrels.
It would be nice to enjoy your old age early and enjoy the last comfortable and lazy time of your life.
This was Zhu Jianshen's original thought.
Of course, Zhu Jianshen will not let Yu Qian be laid off empty-handed, and his subsequent layoff allowance will be the only one in the Ming Dynasty.
No matter what, after working for the Ming Dynasty for so many years, Zhu Jianshen would never be stingy with gold, silver, and honor.
While Zhu Jianshen was deep in thought, Zhang Bao entered the Qianqing Palace.
"Did the queen ask you to go there for something?" Zhu Jianshen looked at Zhang Bao and asked.
"Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor of Nangong has said that he will meet with you before the end of the year, so you must go."
After Zhu Jianshen heard this, he thought for a moment: "Send someone over and tell your father that I am very busy with state affairs during this period and I really can't get away, so I can only go and see you after the new year."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zhu Qizhen wanted to see him years ago. Even if he was free, he would not go to see him and let his father find his own position again.
Thinking of Zhu Qizhen, Zhu Jianshen felt distressed.
So many years.
It’s been a long journey.
So many blows, cold stares.
No encouragement or help from anyone.
It didn't make my father feel depressed. Instead, he felt like he was getting braver as he fought.
A few months ago, Xu Youzhen and Zhu Qizhen had a fierce bayonet battle. Zhu Qizhen suffered huge physical and mental trauma, but it has not been a few months and he has returned to normal. During this period, , and often talk to the little eunuch in private about something.
However, these little eunuchs only reported the truth to them after the fact.
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