Daming: I, the emperor who trains the carpenter

Great Ming capital,

Inside the Imperial City.

In Wenyuan, the potted plants on the wooden frame are verdant and verdant, the wisps of green smoke slowly rise and disappear from the copper furnace of the crane, and the middle-aged people keep coming and going with the memorials, sending the brochures from Daming to here.

This small three-story building is one of the cores of the Ming court.

Zhang Haogu habitually picked up his teacup from his right hand and took a sip, "Is everything over?"

Huang Zongxi said softly: "I understand, Prime Minister Wei has been imprisoned, his family has been exiled to Qiongzhou, and Yang's family in Tianjin has been confiscated, and the whole family has been exiled to southern Liaoning."

Slightly nodding his head, Zhang Haogu's expression was calm, ever since Wei Guangwei got involved with the Yang family, Wei Guangwei was doomed to this disaster.

As the inner minister, if he is involved with an idiot like the Yang family, who will fall if he does not fall?
After Wei Guangwei's downfall, many positions were vacated in Chaozhong. After all, no matter how unbearable Wei Guangwei was, he was also a member of the inner circle and one of the prime ministers of Ming Dynasty, so naturally there were people attached to him.

Maybe those people didn't want to get involved in the dispute between the new party and the old party, and wanted to find a neutral person to take refuge in, but they didn't realize that the thigh they were looking for was not reliable.

"Is there any new news from Chidao?" Zhang Haogu asked again.

Huang Zongxi sorted out the news at hand, "The Yang family was ransacked, and its property has been owned by the Tianjin government. The [-] mu of forest land has been donated to the Beijing-Tianjin Chidao Department by the Tianjin government for free. The entire planning of the Beijing-Tianjin Chidao has been completed. The relocation of the people has been completed, and now the Beijing-Tianjin Chidao Department is recruiting migrant workers to start building the Chidao from both ends."

"Thanks to this news, Jingjin Chidao's stock in the Tianjin stock market has resumed its rise. It has now recovered to four taels of silver, and it is estimated that it will soon return to the highest price of eight taels of silver."

"Due to the suspension of the Beijing-Tianjin Expressway during this period of time, it has caused a lot of losses to the merchants and Tianjin. Right now, the Tianjin government is doing its best to resolve this matter."

"In addition, thanks to the reconstruction of the Beijing-Tianjin Chi Road, the demand for steel and coal is increasing day by day."

Zhang Haogu nodded. It is inevitable that Jingjin Chidao's stock will resume its rise. It was originally shut down for special reasons, but now it is under construction again. After the obstacles are gone, the stock will naturally rise quickly.

Putting the completed notebook on the left side, Zhang Haogu asked, "Is there anything else?"

Huang Zongxi replied, "Yuanfu, Zhang Guoji, the father-in-law of the state, and Zhou Kui, the father-in-law of Xin Wang, want to see you."

Zhang Haogu paused for a while while reviewing the papers, and then returned to normal: "Why do they want to see me again? What's the problem with Zhili's business?"

Huang Zongxi had a strange expression on his face, "They want to talk to you about the listing of the steel plant."

Zhang Haogu was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help laughing: "The two of them are united? It's really rare."

"Okay, let them go to the commercial office to talk tomorrow."

At noon, Zhang Haogu had dinner inside, and Zhang Ruitu also came over at this time: "Yuanfu, I'm here."

"I'm eating here too, let them prepare more." After ordering the waiter, Zhang Ruitu sat down at his table and read today's Da Ming Pao.

Soon, the lunch was served, Zhang Haogu looked at Zhang Ruitu, "Zhang Xiang, use some together?"

Zhang Ruitu smiled and said, "Then you're welcome."

After clearing the table, Zhang Haogu and Zhang Ruitu sat down. In front of them was the lunch brought by the waiter. The lunch in the palace cannot be said to be very tasty, but the nutrition is still good, and the variety is rich. The meal is guaranteed to have fish and meat. There are vegetables, soups and fruits.

Zhang Haogu and Zhang Ruitu chatted while eating, and settled down some unresolved matters one by one.

When it comes to the etiquette of eating, eating without speaking does not mean that you cannot talk while eating, but that you cannot speak when there is something in your mouth, so as not to spit out food to make it indecent.

And discussing things at the dinner table is a valuable wealth of experience left by our ancestors. Throughout the ages, many major events and things have been negotiated at the wine table. If you really don’t say a word during the meal, The atmosphere cooled down, but it was a downgrade.

"Yuanfu, His Majesty asked us to propose a new Inner University Bachelor. I have already prepared the list." Zhang Ruitu said.

Zhang Haogu put a chopstick of rice into his mouth and chewed it slowly. After swallowing, he said slowly, "How many people?"

"Liu Hongxun from the Ministry of War, Xu Zixian from the Ministry of Industry, who else is there?" Zhang Ruitu said with a smile.

Zhang Haogu asked, "Is there no candidate for Nanzhili?"

Zhang Ruitu shook his head.

"Well...then send these two names up." Zhang Haogu said.

Seeing something wrong with Zhang Haogu's expression, Zhang Ruitu asked, "Yuanfu, what doubts do you have?"

Zhang Haogu nodded, "Do you think His Majesty has a suitable candidate in mind?"

Zhang Ruitu was stunned for a moment, and hesitated: "Your Majesty probably doesn't have a suitable candidate in mind?"

Sipping tea and rinsing his mouth, Zhang Haogu smiled and said: "Don't look at your Majesty asking me to wait for the ticket to be drafted, but in your Majesty's heart, I am afraid that there is already a candidate. Your Majesty is the hero, with the world in his hands, what is his mind?" Can you and I guess?"

Zhang Ruitu's face was a bit ugly, "So, we may have done useless work this time, and Xu Zixian may not be able to enter?"

Zhang Haogu sighed lightly, "When you were going to do it, I didn't stop you guys, and I just obeyed the destiny and did my best. But I observed His Majesty these two days, and I feel that His Majesty already has an idea in his heart."

Zhang Ruitu nodded, "So that's the case, then I understand."

Putting down the chopsticks, Zhang Haogu said, "Well, it's good to understand. Go back and talk to Xu Zi first, so that he can prepare; if he gets in, don't be overjoyed, and if he doesn't get in, don't be too disappointed. No matter what, I will help him a handful."

Hearing Zhang Haogu's words, Zhang Ruitu showed a hint of joy: "Then I'll go back and prepare."

After Zhang Ruitu left, Zhang Haogu sighed. Everyone has their own ideas and desires. This is not a bad thing. Desires give motivation and goals.

But it's impossible to make a bowl of water level. All he can do is to weigh the pros and cons and choose the most suitable person.

If there is a choice between Liu Hongxun and Xu Guangqi, then Zhang Haogu will definitely choose Xu Guangqi, because he is one of his own and will not become an obstacle to the implementation of the New Deal.

But no one knows who Zhu Youxiao will choose.

However, when the two proposed candidates were presented to Zhu Youxiao, Zhu Youxiao chose to reject them. Obviously, neither Xu Guangqi nor Liu Hongxun were candidates approved by Zhu Youxiao.

Now, Zhang Ruitu was a little confused, and a small meeting was held again.

Zhang Haogu, Zhang Ruitu, Lu Xiangsheng, Huang Liji, and Qiao Yunsheng were discussing new members in Wenyuan.

Zhang Ruitu said helplessly: "Yuanfu, everyone, Xu Guangqi from the Ministry of Industry and Liu Hongxun from the Ministry of War have been rejected by His Majesty. Do you have any other suitable candidates? May you tell me?"

Huang Liji looked at Zhang Haogu, he thought that Zhang Haogu would push Xu Guangqi to the top, but now it seems that Zhang Haogu chose to be neutral?
Zhang Haogu picked up the teacup on his own, "Don't look at me, if you have suitable talents, just recommend them."

Zhang Haogu bluntly said that he would not participate, so Zhang Ruitu, Huang Liji and others had to start their own drafts.

Soon, the new recruits changed from ministers of various ministries to ministers of various ministries, censors, envoys, etc., and names such as Yang Jingchen, Lai Zongdao, Zhou Daodeng, Qian Longxi, Li Guo, Shi Fenglai, etc. all appeared.

Zhang Haogu's attitude towards this was very flat, "Since you have singled out these people, then present them to His Majesty."

After the new list was sent to Zhu Youxiao, Zhu Youxiao's attitude was obviously much more satisfied. He looked at the list and asked casually, "Who does Master like?"

Eunuch Wei said, "Master Zhang didn't choose one."

A smile appeared on the corner of Zhu Youxiao's mouth when he heard it, "Didn't choose any?"

Seeing this, Eunuch Wei replied: "Yes, Master Zhang said bluntly that he would not participate in the selection when the ministers were selecting candidates. Later, when the ministers were arguing about candidates, Master Zhang said that the Grand Masters should be determined by His Majesty."

Zhu Youxiao was even more satisfied after hearing this. He looked at the list in his hand with a smile, his eyes full of admiration.

Why did Zhu Youxiao have no doubts about Zhang Haogu? Except that Zhang Haogu was selected by Zhu Youxiao from Weimo, and he was born to be his own close minister. The most important thing is that Zhang Haogu's attitude is always clear. Let Zhu Youxiao release the most

heart.

There is no mistake in doing what should be done, and never intervening in things that should not be meddled, even if there are some things that he can do.

Now that Zhu Youxiao is an adult, he has been in charge of this country for No. 11 years. Although it is said that the prosperity of Ming Dynasty is inseparable from Zhang Haogu's dedication, Zhu Youxiao is the emperor and is in charge of Japan. The master of Yue Qiankun, his will must and must be carried out, and no one can stop it.

The greatest power in the world and the highest seat belong to him. He is the undoubted emperor, the master of this country, and the king of hundreds of millions of subjects.

The longer he has been in charge of the power of the world, the more important Zhu Youxiao is to his power. Although he has been staying in Xiyuan, his control over the world has not weakened at all. The officials in the capital, the local yamen, and the court The new army is under his control, and the men of the Zhu family are born with such an ability.

There is no conflict between Zhu Youxiao's trust in Zhang Haogu and his testing of Zhang Haogu. Now that Zhang Haogu is sitting in the position of chief assistant, he is in charge of the government and manages the military. If Zhu Youxiao does not trust Zhang Haogu, he will soon Just put him down.

Now Zhang Haogu's attitude makes Zhu Youxiao very satisfied. Although Zhu Youxiao is not satisfied with the present, he is still willing to maintain the friendship between monarch and minister with Zhang Haogu, and hopes that this friendship will continue to exist and become Great story in history.

Looking at the list, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand, "Eunuch Wei, please read it to me."

Eunuch Wei hurriedly took the list, "Follow orders."

"Yang Jingchen, a native of Furong Township, Jinjiang, was elected in the 40th year of Wanli, and is currently the minister of the Ministry of Rites and the Office of Zhan Shifu"

"Lai Zongdao, a native of Xiaoshan, Hangzhou, a Jinshi in the 32nd year of Wanli, is currently the Minister of the Ministry of Officials and the lecturer of Jingyan..."

"Zhou Daodeng, the current Minister of Rites and editor of the Imperial Academy..."

"Qian Longxi, the current servant of the Ministry of Civil Affairs in Nanjing..."

"Shi Fenglai, the current servant of the Nanjing household department and Shao Zhan's affairs..."

"Li Guo, currently serving as Minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing and accompanying bachelor of the Imperial Academy..."

"Qian Qianyi, the current Minister of Rites of Nanjing and Zhan Shi..."

Listening to the long list, Zhu Youxiao thought for a moment and said, "There are so many, let's draw lots and choose one."

The lottery in the golden bottle was not played by Zhu Youxiao alone, it was played by many emperors in the Ming Dynasty when they chose their ministers.

This gold bottle draw is not only fair, but also depends on personal luck. Good luck is also an advantage, isn't it?
Soon, a gold bottle was ready, and the seven lottery tickets were all selected, and the husbands and gentlemen in the room also came together one after another, waiting for the golden bottle to draw lots.

"The candidates submitted by all the ministers are all in this bottle. Whoever His Majesty draws in a while will be the new Inner University scholar." Eunuch Wei explained to everyone with a smile.

Zhu Youxiao walked out slowly, and said with a smile: "My dear friends, you have chosen a lot of talents for me, but there are too many talents, and I am too picky."

"Right now, let's just draw lots, and whoever is drawn counts. I remember Master said that luck is also a part of strength, isn't it?"

Zhang Haogu did not choose alone, and he was extremely relaxed at this time: "Your Majesty is right, this luck is also a part of strength."

Zhu Youxiao looked at the gold bottle in front of him. The seven lottery tickets had been mixed up. He was picking out a lottery that looked pleasing to the eye, while Zhang Ruitu, Huang Liji and others were staring nervously. People come in.

Zhu Youxiao shook the bottle and drew it casually. Qian Qianyi's name appeared on the lottery. Zhu Youxiao handed the lottery to Eunuch Wei, "Pass it to all the lovers."

Eunuch Wei showed Zhang Ruitu, Huang Liji and others the signed papers, and then sent them back to Zhu Youxiao.

Zhu Youxiao casually threw the lottery back into the gold vase, "Pass down the decree, and promote Qian Qianyi to be a scholar of Dongda University, a prince and a grand teacher, and enter."

When the messenger angel came to Nanjing to proclaim the decree, Qian Qianyi was completely fooled. Why did he suddenly become a scholar of Dongda University and a prince and grand master, and entered the inner circle?
When Qian Qianyi learned that there were seven candidates at that time, and Zhu Youxiao chose him among the gold bottles, Qian Qianyi was so excited that he was a little dizzy.

The peak of the civil servants in the Ming Dynasty was just a prime minister. Qian Qianyi, who is 49 years old this year, thought he would have no chance in this life, but at this time he was chosen by the emperor

In the middle, directly ascend to the sky from Zheng Sanpin in one step!
And many colleagues in Nanjing also came to congratulate after receiving the news. Ever since Liu Hongxun was selected to enter the imperial court from Nanjing, many officials in Nanjing have always felt that some of them could be selected by the emperor.

Waiting and waiting, now after the 11th year of the apocalypse, a new candidate finally appeared, and the emperor really chose someone from Nanjing again. This is tantamount to the sounds of nature to many officials who are waiting hard in Nanjing. .

Although the Ming Dynasty had a two-capital system, the emperor was in Yanjing, so he was doomed to not get much attention from Nanjing and Jinling. Now that there are two elders in succession, that is really a happy event for Nanjing.

After Qian Qianyi accepted the congratulations from his colleagues, he hurried to the capital, after all, the emperor was still waiting for him.

When he arrived at the capital and looked at the majestic Forbidden City in front of him, Qian Qianyi took a deep breath, his eyes were full of wild hope, Daming, he is here!
Entering the imperial city, he was led all the way to the Wuying Hall by the servants. Seeing the young man in the bright yellow tuanlong robe who was watching, Qian Qianyi knelt down without hesitation: "Your Majesty, Qian Qianyi, Long live my emperor, long live, long live."

Zhu Youxiao's voice was flat, "Let's get down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Only then did Qian Qianyi get up.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Qian Qianyi. He was tall, with a square and majestic face, but he looked good. This alone made Zhu Youxiao very satisfied.

Since ancient times, the selection of officials is based on appearance, even if they are the same, it is obviously easier to be selected if they are good-looking.

Qian Qianyi himself is a genius, with a certain temperament, plus he looks good, Zhu Youxiao is more and more satisfied with it.

Signaling to give Qian Qianyi a stool, Zhu Youxiao looked at Qian Qianyi's respectful buttocks touching the stool and couldn't help laughing, "It's okay, I don't care about so many red tapes, just do things with your heart."

Qian Qianyi said respectfully, "I've made a note of this, I will devote myself to serving the country with all my heart."

Zhu Youxiao talked with Qian Qianyi again, and seeing that it was getting late, he said: "Qian Aiqing was exhausted all the way, and came directly to me after arriving in Beijing. I am tired all the way, go down and rest. Don't forget to go to court three days later."

According to Zhu Youxiao's rules, it is good to have an early court once a month, but now that a new inner university scholar is elected, it is natural to have an early court.

After Qian Qianyi heard this, he got up obediently, "I will resign."

"Wei Banban, send Qian Aiqing." Zhu Youxiao said.

Eunuch Wei was ordered to send Qian Qianyi out of the palace. As he was walking, Eunuch Wei suddenly said, "Mr. Qian, do you know why His Majesty chose you among the seven?"

Qian Qianyi also had this doubt in his heart, his luck was not very good, why did he choose himself out of the seven people this time when his character exploded this time?
Looking at the resumes of other people, which one is not better than yourself?
Could it be that Eunuch Wei beside him helped?
Or which Xiang Ye secretly help?
Qian Qianyi was full of doubts in his heart, but on the surface he was very calm: "I don't know."

Eunuch Wei looked at Qian Qianyi's pretendingly calm face, and said with a smile, "My maidservant, tell you, in the gold vase, there are seven sticks, all of which are written with your name."

Seven sticks, all with my own name written on them!
No matter how Qian Qianyi maintained his calm, he still had a storm in his heart!
Seven lots! All are in my own name!
What this means, Qian Qianyi is very clear!
It is not at all that the new party and the old party want to praise him. After all, both the new party and the old party have their own candidates. The one who helps him is really the Eunuch Wei next to him!
And the reason why Eunuch Wei could change all the seven sticks into his own name is also clear: it was ordered by the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, the current sage, Zhu Youxiao.

Seeing that Qian Qianyi seemed to understand something, Eunuch Wei added with a smile: "Yang Jingchen, Lai Zongdao, Zhou Daodeng, Qian Longxi, Shi Fenglai, and Li Guo all have their own advantages, but there is only one advantage, which is Qian Xiang. Unique to you."

"Do you understand?"