In the Fengtian Palace.
Zhu Jianshen sat on the dragon chair and listened to the quarrels among the officials below about the specific implementation direction of the appeasement strategy for the three southwestern provinces.
Because the notice was issued, all officials knew that the emperor was very concerned about this matter, and everyone naturally felt that if they expressed their opinions on this matter and were adopted, they would be able to express their opinions on this matter. If you look familiar in front of the emperor, it will be easy to get promoted and make a fortune in the future.
Although there were so many officials, the emperor could be seen almost every day.
But regardless of whether they were civil or military officials, the emperor only knew the officials standing in the first three rows. The fourth row looked familiar, and the fifth row could not be seen, let alone recognized.
The officials after the fifth row shouted at the top of their lungs if they wanted to speak, otherwise they might not be heard in front of them.
Although Zhu Jianshen didn't sleep well last night, he was still in good spirits. He listened very carefully to the performance of the officials below.
Initially, Xu Youzhen, Li Xian, Han Yong and others all expressed their own opinions.
After that, the six subjects and Yan Guan also spoke enthusiastically.
Things are looking great.
Finally, His Majesty the Emperor made his final decision.
Most of them are consistent with Han Yong's memorial, exempting from taxes and corvee. Every year, the Nanjing Household Department and the Capital Household Department respectively provide money and grain to appease the three provinces and the Annan military. The court still allocates the necessary expenses.
In addition, Zhu Jianshen also appointed Wang Miao, the deputy governor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, as a pacification envoy to inspect the three southwestern provinces.
In fact, Wang Miao was somewhat reluctant to go to the three southwestern provinces, but in this case, he had no choice and accepted the order.
This is the biggest difference between Wang Miao and Xu Youzhen. Xu Youzhen can speak well, but is not afraid of hardship. He can go to North Korea whenever he wants. Wang Miao is very similar to Xu Youzhen, but they are delicate and can't bear the hardship of traveling. Years ago, When he went to Zhennanguan, he was deeply impressed and thought that he would never go to such a far place again.
In the past, the imperial court would almost always send seventh-grade censors to dispatch foreign officials, but the young emperor did not like to use such low-grade officials. They came up to the place where high-ranking officials with chief and deputy positions went.
Li Xian has been there, Xu Youzhen has been there, and Han Yong has also been there.
Because when the sixth- and seventh-grade censors and sixth-grade officials arrive at the local area, they will face third- and fourth-grade officials. If the local officials have some connections in the court, they don’t have to be afraid of patrolling the road. Therefore, under Zhu Jianshen’s arrangement Under the hood, officials who go out on errands are all of high rank.
After this was confirmed, the officials began to sing praises and boast about His Majesty. After all, who doesn't like to hear good things?
However, I can still restrain myself from singing praises at this time. In the end, it is because of His Majesty's kindness.
From time to time, among the chaotic sounds, voices came that wanted the emperor to appoint a heir apparent.
However, this voice was quickly drowned out.
Everyone thought that what had been discussed had been discussed, the decree had been issued, the people had been arranged, and the emperor had been flattered. There was nothing going on in today's court meeting.
But sitting on the dragon chair, the emperor was smiling just now.
The smile had already disappeared from his face.
He said: "Although I live deep in the palace, I still care about the people and care about the people all the time. I feel that the world of the Ming Dynasty and the people of the Ming Dynasty should live and work in peace and contentment, the elderly can enjoy family relationships, and the children can enjoy their childhood. Everyone Aiqing, do you think my idea is right? "
After listening to the emperor's words, the civil servants and military officers standing in the first few rows listened very seriously and had completely different reactions in their hearts.
Li Xian knew that the emperor couldn't help it.
Xu Youzhen felt that the emperor's intention must be related to what happened last night.
The senior officials in front also felt that the emperor must have heard some news among the people before he asked such a question.
The emperor understands the world in a way that officials do not know.
The first is the secret service. The imperial court has hawks and dogs all over the world. Who knows what new things will happen down there.
In the past, all memorials in the world went through the cabinet, and some news about major events could still be conveyed.
But now that the memorial has arrived in the capital, the first thing to do is to send it to the Supervisor of Ceremonies, then to the Qianqing Palace, and finally to the cabinet.
There are some memorials that the cabinet will never see if the emperor stays.
Once the emperor knew something, the rumor would never spread again.
Ning Guogong Chen Ying, Zhu Yong, and some quick-thinking Wu Xun were all happy in their hearts. They were to protect and conquer the world, but they did not rule the people of the world. These words your Majesty said were The civil servants here finally have to deal with these people.
Although Xu Youzhen knew that the emperor was asking a rhetorical question, he still went out and said: "Your Majesty, the wise king is in the government, his administration is benevolent, God is blessing him, and the weather is smooth. In the fourteenth year of Chenghua, only Annan had some wars, and Shandong had two executions on the embankment. , handled it properly, and the people affected by the disaster were resettled. There was a severe drought in some places in Kaifeng, and there was no harvest during the autumn harvest last year. However, in the same month, the imperial court had issued a decree and allocated special funds for food relief. Although the natural disaster was ruthless, But there is great love in the world. Although disasters occurred, it did not cause any harm to the people. Thinking about it, the world of the Ming Dynasty has surpassed Yao and Shun at this time. The world is unified and all people have returned to their hearts."
Xu Youzhen's words were plausible.
When Zhu Jianshen heard this, his face became red and hot.
The world is united and all people come together, which is the ideal world of all rulers. Everyone is shouting about it, but no one can really achieve it.
After Xu Youzhen finished speaking.
Zhan Yang, the Minister of Rites, also hurriedly came out and continued: "Your Majesty, I think what Xu Du Yushi said is reasonable. Your Majesty has been on the throne for decades, and he has been diligent and caring for the people like a son. For such a monarch, I have read through history books and found out that I have never seen it before. It is the great fortune of the Ming Dynasty and the fortune of all people to have your majesty."
Zhan Yang is not a person who likes to say flattery, but he said such disgusting words, which surprised Zhu Jianshen.
Of course, Zhu Jianshen was not the only one who was surprised.
Xu Youzhen, Wang Miao, Li Xian, Han Yong, and many senior officials in the front row were all surprised.
Zhan Yang is a slightly old-fashioned person. If you say one, it is one, and if you say two, it is two. If you tell him that one plus one equals three if the calculation is wrong, he can beat you.
If such a person says such a thing, no matter who he is, he will have a buffer time.
Xu Youzhen, in particular, turned his head calmly, glanced at Zhan Yang, and couldn't help but think: 'It seems that Wang Miao, a flatterer, has influenced Shilang Zhan invisibly. Alas, this But what should we do? If everyone is easy to talk to, wouldn't the atmosphere in the court become impetuous? The most important thing is that they can no longer show off their abilities. "
Although Zhan Yang was reluctant to admit it, he was still envious of Wang Miao's art of speaking. Before going to court, he began to think about his lines and how to speak to win His Majesty's favor.
After Zhan Yang finished speaking, the emotions Zhu Jianshen had just brewed disappeared without a trace. He was just thinking about it while he was brewing.
Wang Miao came out and said: "Your Majesty, the affairs of the world are governed by hundreds of officials. Even if the people live in poverty in some places, it is the sin of the officials and the sins of the ministers. Your Majesty's sagacity cannot be doubted."
"Your Majesty, the Censor of Xu Du, Shilang Zhan, and the Censor of Wang Fudu, these words spoken by the three of them have touched my heart."
"Yes, it also speaks to my heart. I am not good at words. I can only say that Your Majesty is a wise king who is rare to see in the ages. Our Ming Dynasty also ruled the Tang and Song Dynasties, and was far away in the Han and Tang Dynasties. His Majesty came to the court to listen to the government, like Only by waiting for these officials can we show our ambitions and achieve a new prosperous era in the Ming Dynasty."
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The officials who followed Xu Youzhen all thought that this was the secret code of Xu Du's censor, so they came out one after another and began to brag about the current world.
Zhu Jianshen's face changed again and again as he listened.
This, what's going on.
Are they going to use sugar-coated bullets to numb me?
Li Xian, Han Yong and others looked very ugly. This was a court meeting, not a tea party. It is really a shame to our Ming Dynasty that such flattering people came into the house.
Chen Ying, Zhu Yong and other generals were also shocked.
Didn't His Majesty order them?
We rough guys understand it, why can't they understand it?
Or is this their strategy...
As for Xu Youzhen at the beginning, her intestines were filled with regret.
I spoke by myself just to comfort the emperor, but with so many people speaking together, all of whom were close to me, I was afraid that His Majesty would have other thoughts in his mind.
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