Zhu Jianshen disliked Zhang Huaizhi who hit the pillars in Fengtian Palace and remonstrated with the emperor. If he sneaked back and had nothing else to do, Zhu Jianshen would definitely convict him, demote him severely, and never see him.
But now when it comes to matters related to the subject country, Zhu Jianshen has to put aside his past suspicions.
"You used to be the official of the Ministry of Rites, in charge of all matters of the Ministry of Rites, but now you have been transferred. No one reported the official of the Ministry of Rites. It should be because he once did something unfair in Fengtian Temple, and you can do it even though you know that I don't like him. Even under such circumstances, he came here specifically to ask for an audience with me, which shows that Zhan Qing's studies in Chunqiu were not in vain." Zhu Jianshen said softly.
After Zhan Yang heard this, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, you regard your home as your home, your hometown as your hometown, your country as your country, and the world as your world. I am devoted to the country, the Ming Dynasty, and the country. I do not seek wealth and honor, let alone I don't dare to be careless when it comes to matters involving the state. After seeing Zhang Huaizhi, I immediately came to see him. However, there is no need for your majesty to praise me warmly. This is what I should do."
Although Wang Miao was a short-lived official in the court, his influence on Zhan Yang was very great. A person who read the Spring and Autumn Annals and Zuo Zhuan now began to study the art of language...
At this time, Zhan Yang was putting on a high hat for himself, portraying himself as a person who puts the interests of his family and country above all else, and when he said this, Zhu Jianshen didn't feel any embarrassment at all.
Of course, the reason why he specifically asked to see the emperor to report Zhang Huaizhi's matter was that Zhang Huaizhi came with Xu Youzhen's letter, otherwise, he would not lie in this muddy water.
This is much more bottomless than Xu Youzhen.
Zhu Jianshen looked at Zhan Yang, slightly stunned. He was such a good person before, why is he like this now.
He looked at Zhan Yang, and after a while, he gritted his teeth and said, "Shilang Zhan is devoted to the country. He is a loyal minister. I know, I know..."
With the conscience of heaven and earth, Zhu Jianshen did not want to praise Zhan Yang, but the words came to his lips. Now that others are praising themselves, he can only follow the words.
After hearing the emperor's words, Zhan Yang smiled proudly.
And this smile made Zhu Jianshen break into a cold sweat. He immediately interrupted Zhan Yang who was enjoying himself: "Hey, where is this Zhang Huaizhi?"
"Waiting outside the palace..."
Zhu Jianshen glanced at Zhao Huanong: "Bring him in."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zhao Huanong said and slowly exited Qianqing Palace.
After Zhao Huanong left, Zhu Jianshen and Zhan Yang were the only ones left in the palace.
"Your Majesty, I asked Zhang Huaizhi first. It was the Japanese pirates who caused chaos in Ryukyu. The country of Ryukyu has few people and could not stand up to those bandits. Then I thought of asking the heaven for advice. Your Majesty, Ryukyu is no better than North Korea. It is separated from the Ming Dynasty. Looking across the sea, I am a weak and small country..."
When Zhan Yang was about to get up, he was interrupted by Zhu Jianshen.
"Zhan Qing, what do you think..."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I do have some opinions. As the saying goes, it is better to save people in times of crisis than to save the poor. Our Ming Dynasty can save people once, but cannot save them ten times. We still need to let Ryukyu strengthen itself. When Zhang Huaizhi comes to see you later, Your Majesty still wants to Think more carefully."
After Zhu Jianshen heard this, he felt sour in his heart. Ryukyu has strengthened itself, and what happened to our Ming Dynasty?
However, the role of strategic locations at sea is not that important at this time, and what Zhan Yang said is more in line with the situation at this time.
He sighed: "I understand, Zhan Qing, don't you have any official duties?"
Are you free? If not, go back and get busy.
Hearing this, Zhan Yang was stunned for a moment. Did he want him to leave? No, it was definitely not. His Majesty was still praising me just now. When he asked this now, he must be asking whether he was busy with official duties. The next step was to ask him to take good care of me. Body... As expected, ability is worse than ability.
"Your Majesty, I am indeed busy with official duties, but I..."
Zhu Jianshen interrupted Zhan Yang and said: "Since you are busy with official duties, you should go down and do it first..."
After Zhan Yang heard this, he was stunned and didn't react for a long time.
"Zhan Qing..."
After hearing the emperor's prompt, Zhan Yang came back to his senses and looked at the emperor, only to see His Majesty staring at him with a slight smile.
"Yes, this is Your Majesty. I will step back now..."
Zhu Jianshen nodded.
Zhan Yang was in a state of confusion. This was not according to the script. Did he say something wrong just now, which made His Majesty the Emperor dissatisfied? No, he must have said it correctly. Every sentence is consistent with the Ming Dynasty, and every sentence is consistent with loyalty. , Aren’t the bosses happy to hear this?
After Zhan Yang left Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Jianshen breathed a heavy sigh of relief. He almost exploded just now.
Teacher, I will never deceive you...
Many people speak, but the ears stop...
Zhan Yang back then was not the same person as Zhan Yang now.
Zhan Yang, who left Qianqing Palace, walked in a hurry, feeling panicked and restless. Even if Zhao Huanong came towards him with Zhang Huaizhi, he didn't see it, because in his eyes, he only saw the road under his feet.
"Master Zhan... Master Zhan..." Zhao Huanong saw Zhan Yang and shouted twice before waking up the absent-minded Zhan Yang.
"Eunuch Zhao..."
"Master Zhan, why are you leaving in such a hurry..."
"There are important things in the ministry, so we can't delay. His Majesty is waiting for you too. Don't delay. Go quickly, go quickly..." Zhan Yang said, regardless of the surprised looks of the two people, and walked forward quickly. …
Zhan Yang, who quickly left the palace, raised his head and looked at the sun in the sky.
The sunshine is so beautiful, why is my heart so gloomy...
Something went wrong, and I was kicked out by His Majesty. Among the officials above the third rank, I, Zhan Yang, must be the only one to receive such treatment.
However, at this time, Zhan Yang still didn't understand where he said the wrong thing...
At this time, Zhang Huaizhi was also led outside the Qianqing Palace by Zhao Huanong. Zhao Huanong went in first to report, while Zhang Huaizhi waited outside for a while.
He was still wearing the somewhat worn official robe. At this time, he felt somewhat uneasy. He had just met Zhan Yang, and he saw panic on his face. He thought it was Zhan Yang who introduced him and was reprimanded by the emperor. .
After a while, Zhao Huanong walked out of the Qianqing Palace.
"Master Zhang, your Majesty summons..."
After Zhang Huaizhi heard this, he first saluted Zhao Huanong, and then followed Zhao Huanong into the center of power of the Ming Dynasty, Nanjing Qianqing Palace.
He entered with his head lowered, only looking at his feet, and walked to his position step by step. Then, he bowed and knelt down: "The guilty minister Zhang Huaizhi kowtows to your majesty, long live your majesty, long live your majesty..."
Zhu Jianshen looked at Zhang Huaizhi who was kneeling below. He had no impression of this man, but he was deeply impressed by what this man did back then...
"Why do you call yourself a guilty minister? You are the first loyal minister who has remonstrated with me since I came to the throne. You will go down in history in the future..."
"Your Majesty, I am guilty..."
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