Jinyi champion

Chapter 1027 There is no meaning of temptation

Xishan, here temporarily.

Zhu Si summoned Zhang Cong and Xi Shu, and as soon as they met, they scolded the ministers of the DPRK and China.

"I'm just going on tour in a low-clothes suit. I came to Xishan to see the development here. Is it for personal gain? Everything is for the long-term peace and order of Ming Dynasty. As a result, some people make irresponsible remarks, and they almost compare me to a foolish king!"

Zhu Si scolded very cryptically, and didn't say that anyone compared him to Zhu Houzhao.

But Xi Shu and Zhang Cong could easily hear this meaning, and they were even thinking, who is so bold?
Could it be that there is already a memorial?

Or did someone make these comments public?
Could it be that no one else has said it yet, Your Majesty, are you just complaining about yourself here?

"...Tell me, two gentlemen, how should I deal with this matter?" Zhu Si asked.

Xi Shu replied: "Your Majesty, before I went to Xishan, I haven't seen anyone in the court make a statement on this matter, or form a party to discuss it privately. I don't know where I got the news from?"

This question is clearly intended to remind the emperor that you have come here, and you have disclosed your whereabouts to the public. Isn't it normal for others to discuss it?

The key is that you have to produce evidence before we can give you an idea.

Zhu Si was very upset when he heard this, but he knew that what ministers like to do most is to argue with him, the emperor. After all, Xi Shu was born as an orthodox civil servant. It is obviously impossible to obey oneself in everything.

"Zhang Qing's family, what do you think?" Zhu Si asked Zhang Cong.

Zhang Cong said: "We should investigate this matter carefully to see who is talking behind the scenes and whether someone is secretly instigating it. After the situation is found out, severe punishment will be imposed so as to serve as an example to others."

"Ok?"

Not to mention Xi Shu was surprised, even Zhu Si was also surprised.

You, Zhang Cong, are ruthless enough to be strictly investigated as soon as you come up?

But he is well versed in trying to figure out the holy meaning.

Zhang Zuo on the side asked the emperor: "Xueshi Zhang, I don't know how to check?"

It's easy to say, one sentence needs to be checked, who should be checked?If the ministers just discuss this matter, they will be killed as an example... I am afraid that there are not enough ministers in the world to kill...

Don't you have to wait for them to join hands to do things, for example kneel at the gate of the palace to remonstrate, and then take action?

Even Zhu Houzhao, who made such a fool, waited for those imperial officials to jump out and make trouble before hitting people, and then dismissing a group of people?What's more, no one was killed that time!
The Zuoshunmen incident that happened before was fatal, and I don't know how the historian will describe this behavior.

Zhang Cong said: "Strictly investigate Yidongchang and Jinyiwei."

Zhu Si asked coldly: "Then who is responsible for the investigation?"

Zhang Cong almost said, let me be responsible, so that I can check myself and be invincible.

But he dared not say so.

After all, he is not a member of the factory guard, nor does he have Zhu Hao's prestige, so who in Dongchang and Jinyiwei will obey him?And even if he proposed it, the emperor might not agree.

Zhang Cong said: "You should return to the court with Zhu Shilang for strict investigation."

He figured it out.

At this time, Zhu Hao should be brought back to let this competitor get into troubled waters.

The matter is within a controllable range, so he, Zhang Cong, can naturally share the emperor's worries. Now that the matter has become serious, let Zhu Hao come, don't you boast that you are very capable?In the previous Zuoshunmen incident, I didn't see much effort from you, it was entirely the emperor who charged forward.

This time I'll give you a chance to show off. I'm going to make things big on purpose, and I'll ask you to come out when I can't handle it, so that the civil servants will feel that the emperor's going to Xishan was instigated by you behind the scenes.

In this way, you will have to go from the dark to the bright, and you will bear the conflict between the monarch and his ministers alone... Even if you can resolve the matter satisfactorily, it will still cause you a lot of embarrassment.

See how you still pretend to join the cabinet in the vortex of public opinion, even as the chief assistant!
Zhu Sidao: "Don't say it, I also have this intention. Speaking of which, Zhu Qing's family hasn't done anything important for me for a long time. Let's play!"

Zhang Cong mentioned that letting Zhu Hao come back to work was very in line with Zhu Si's wishes, and he immediately agreed.

Xi Shu next to him didn't expect that Zhang Cong would make such a suggestion and get the emperor's consent, so he shook his head secretly.

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A secret edict urgently calling Zhu Hao back to Beijing was sent from Xishan.

Zhu Si did not let Zhu Hao go to Xishan, but let him go back to the capital directly, and asked Zhu Hao to come forward to suppress the possible civil protest this time, which means that the matter has not happened yet, and Zhu Si is already planning for a rainy day.

When Zhu Hao received Zhu Simi's edict in Tianjin City centered on the shipyard, two days had passed.

"Zhu Shilang, I think you should go back to the capital earlier."

Xu Jie didn't want to stay in Tianjin for a long time, knowing that Zhu Hao was going back to the capital, he couldn't help urging him.

Zhu Hao thought to himself, Xu Jie really shouldn't have seen this secret edict.

The prime minister starts from the state department, and the strong general is sent to the army. In Zhu Hao's eyes, both officials and military generals should have practical work experience at the grassroots level, otherwise they may make mistakes on paper and delay national affairs.This Xu Jie has no pragmatism at all, he refuses to do things down-to-earth, and just wants to stay in the Imperial Academy to enjoy the blessings. Zhu Haoben has high hopes for him, hoping that Xu Jie can inherit his mantle, but now it seems that he has miscalculated.

Of course, what Zhu Hao doesn't understand is that Xu Jie's ambition has never been to change the times, but to be an official with peace of mind, only seeking fame and fortune and never thinking of doing something for Daming. In fact, all considerations are for self-interest.

To be promoted, to hold power firmly in one's hands, and to control the fate of others is the true pursuit of Confucian officials in this era.

Zhu Hao has the right not to fight for it, while Xu Jie squeezes his head and pushes upwards. There is an essential difference between the two.

Zhu Hao said, "Zisheng, do you want to go back to Beijing with me?"

Xu Jie was very happy in his heart, but he still pretended to be reserved: "I am a doctor from the Ministry of Industry, and now I am needed here, so I will stay and take care of you. When you finish the matter..."

It probably means that you will come back to replace me when you finish your work.

If you stay then, I can go back to Beijing.

Zhu Hao wanted to complain, but you don't think about it, even if I come to replace you, what can you do when you return to the capital?
Do you really think the Imperial Academy is a place where you can come and go whenever you want?

Since you came out of the Imperial Academy again, you should do all the errands in the six departments first. Even if you don’t want to work in the shipyard, you should spend a few years as a clerk in the engineering department. Otherwise, you really think you can jump to be a minister in three years. In a high-level official position?

Don't take me as a role model!
You, Xu Zisheng, have only been an official for a year.

"Let's go back together."

Zhu Hao said, "After returning to the capital, I will walk around the yamen with me to see the reactions of the various places. Do you know what we will do when we go back?"

Xu Jie asked, "What for?"

He didn't even know what to do, and he was so focused on returning to Beijing, Zhu Haoxin said, "You, Xu Zisheng, have a really big heart."

"When I go back this time, I may face a scourge. You'd better be mentally prepared!"

"fine!"

Xu Jie was very calm, no matter what troubles he encountered, as long as Zhu Hao was in front of him, there was no need for him to worry about it.It is not necessarily possible to sit back and enjoy the benefits.

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It is more than 300 miles from Tianjin to the capital. It will take three days for Zhu Hao and his party to return to Beijing. This is also based on the non-stop running all the way. There is no train between the two places, and it will be very tiring to ride a horse all the way.

At the same time, Xi Shu and Zhang Cong had already boarded the train back to the capital. They drove together in Xishan for two days and did not receive any remonstrance from the emperor. .

The emperor is not in the court, and the ministers don't have to go to the court before dawn, and they are happy to be free.

Moreover, it is already a reality for the emperor to go on tour, even if Shangshu's advice can't stop it, it's better to choose to acquiesce and let everyone have a good time.

"From this point of view, even if Jing Dao returned to the capital, it would be useless."

Xi Shu didn't quite understand Zhang Cong's behavior of promoting Zhu Hao.

You, Zhang Bingkuan, obviously hate Zhu Hao so much that you actually asked him to investigate the so-called case of civil servants talking about the emperor's tour... As a result, the civil servants didn't follow your plan. Do you think Zhu Hao will play tricks?
Many people in the DPRK know about the quarrel between you and Zhu Hao.

You started your business with Zhu Hao, but now you want to stand on your own. This kind of behavior of yours is ungrateful. Do you think the emperor will not see it?
Zhang Cong said: "Your Majesty can't do without the help of Zhu Shilang to help His Majesty accomplish this matter, won't you?"

Zhang Cong looked plausible, as if he felt that his decision was right.

"I hope so."

Xi Shu's words obviously have overtones.

It's best that you, Zhang Cong, have nothing to do with this matter. If Zhu Hao comes back and finds out about you, or if he deliberately plants you, you may be in big trouble.

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In Xishan, Zhu Si waited anxiously for three days, but there was not a single minister who went up to persuade him.

It is equivalent to saying that it is reasonable and legal for him to be temporarily recognized by the civil officials during his tour of the Western Mountains.

Zhu Si asked Zhang Zuo beside him: "Then should I go to Xuanfu?"

This is to ask Zhang Zuo, should I learn from Zhu Houzhao, and just mess around to the end if it is outrageous, so as to test the reactions of those ministers.

Zhang Zuo hurriedly said: "You mustn't do it, Your Majesty! Now that no one in the court has mentioned it, isn't it a good time for Your Majesty to drive back to Beijing? You have been out for a few days..."

Zhang Zuo was very worried.

Zhu Si has already stayed in Xishan for four days, that is to say, four early dynasties have been interrupted. This is the first time in the past few years that the king has not been present for a long time.

Zhu Si has always faced the world with the attitude of a wise king, and continuous withdrawal from the court is usually regarded as a sign of a foolish king.

Zhu Si asked coldly, "Where is Jingdao?"

"Uh...no news yet."

Zhang Zuodao, "However, yesterday I received a message from Mr. Zhu when he was in Tianjin, saying that there has been a battle to wipe out pirates and Japanese pirates in the southeast coast, and the initial battle has been successful."

"Is it so fast? Doesn't it mean that the sea ship has just set off from Tianjin Port?"

Zhu Si didn't quite understand.

It seems that before he came to Xishan, Zhu Hao said that the ship had sailed south from Tianjin.

Zhang Zuo reminded: "That is the record of the previous batches of fleets. It is said that the first batch of fleets will go to Nanyang first, and then go all the way east. They may find a vast continent in the southeast, which will bring Return gold and silver treasures and various crops."

"It's a long way."

Zhu Sidao, "I remember that on the world map that Jingdao drew for me and the globe that he made later, there was only a small area of ​​Ming Dynasty, but to cross the ocean to reach other continents, it would take several Ming's territories in the middle. I'm afraid it will take a few years You might not be able to come back, right?"

Zhang Zuo smiled wryly.

You and Mr. Zhu are familiar with each other, but who else can understand?

"Sea battles! Sea ships!"

Zhu Sidao, "Jing Dao doesn't know what's going on in his head. Is he thinking about how to conquer the whole earth? Even if he conquers it, so what? Aren't they all overseas? The universe is far away, who will be sent to govern it? "

Zhang Zuo said: "It should be the same as the frontier land, just use the barbarians to control the barbarians."

"no!"

Zhu Si shook his head and said, "What's the use of the meaningless territory? But Jing Dao promised to bring back the local specialties there, especially things that can satisfy the people of Ming Dynasty. I hope he will do what he said. !"

(End of this chapter)