My Ming Dynasty, I have the final say

Chapter 113 Ye Xianggao arrives in Beijing

Some people say that the essence of politics is compromise.

But that was for officials, not the emperor.

For the emperor, the essence of politics is goals and employment.

It doesn’t matter if one person is private and the world is good, or one person is public and the world is good.

If you find the right target and use the right people, there is nothing you can't do except life and death.
If the extreme public becomes private, if the extreme public becomes private, things will turn into the opposite.

When everything in the world belongs to you, no matter how selfish you are, you are also serving the public good.

At present, Zhu Youxiao feels that he is in a state of being private to the world.

Holding a copy of "Zhou Guan Xin Yi" written by Wang Anshi in his hand, he was fascinated by it when Wei Zhongxian, who was on duty today, suddenly came in to report.

"Your Majesty, Ye Xianggao wants to see you."

"Ye Xianggao?"

Hearing this, Zhu Youxiao put down the book in his hand and asked with twinkling eyes.

"When did he arrive in Beijing?"

Ye Xianggao, the first minister during the Wanli period, was a native of Fuqing, Fuzhou Prefecture (today's Fuqing City, Fujian Province). Shortly after he retired and returned to his hometown, he was invited by people from Donglin to give lectures at Donglin Academy in South Zhili. It can be said that he was very successful. Dishonest.

It’s hard to say whether this guy comes to Beijing with the hope of the world, but he must have the hope of Donglin.

"Go back to the emperor and look at the itinerary of the motorcade. Ye Xianggao arrived in Beijing this morning. He did not enter the city after arriving in Beijing. Hearing that the emperor was in Nanhaizi, he came directly."

"Really? Then declare it."

Hearing this, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and signaled.

Seeing this, Wei Zhongxian did not leave, but spoke hesitantly.

"but..."

"but what?"

"But the Dongchang spies reported that Ye Xianggao may have left the convoy the day before yesterday and entered Beijing in advance."

"Um?!"

"Did you arrive in Beijing early the day before yesterday?"

After hearing Wei Zhongxian's words, Zhu Youxiao narrowed his eyes and asked.

"sure?"

"I'm not sure, but the number of people in Ye Xianggao's team is abnormal."

Wei Zhongxian bowed so that the emperor could not see his eyes.

"It looks like many people entered Beijing in a group."

"is it?"

Hearing this, Zhu Youxiao tapped his hands on the table, thinking rapidly in his heart.

Ye Xianggao arrived in Beijing the day before yesterday?
Why didn't he come to see me immediately?

Also, who did he go to Beijing with in a group?

After thinking about it for a while, Zhu Youxiao still said.

"Xuan."

"The slaves obey the order."

Soon, Ye Xianggao, led by Wei Zhongxian, entered the old Yamen and bowed three times and kowtowed nine times.

"Weak minister Ye Xianggao, please see my emperor. Long live my emperor."

"..."

Zhu Youxiao didn't speak immediately as he picked up the pen to write on the paper. After finishing writing, he spoke.

"Be flat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Ye Gong thinks how well I write these words."

After handing the written words to Wei Zhongxian and asking him to lead Ye Xianggao, Zhu Youxiao asked aloud.

"This..."

Taking the emperor's calligraphy treasure from Wei Zhongxian's hand and looking at the words on it, Ye Xianggao didn't know what to say for a while.

"There is no need to fear changes in nature."

"The ancestors are not worthy of the law."

"No one's words are enough to show mercy."

"..."

Looking at the words on the paper in his hand, Ye Xianggao's old face wrinkled like a chrysanthemum.

Although on the way to Beijing, I already knew what the little emperor had done, and I also knew that the emperor was not simple.

But now after seeing these three sentences, Ye Xianggao felt his heart being pinched severely.

These three sentences come from "History of the Song Dynasty" and were proposed by Wang Anshi during his political reform.

But for the Ming Dynasty, the word "reform" was almost a forbidden word.

Because Zhu Yuanzhang clearly wrote in "Taizu Dagao" that anyone who dared to propose reforms would be taken out and chopped alive.

So at this time, curious babies will ask, how dare Zhang Juzheng change the law?

That's because Zhang Juzheng held Emperor Longqing's edict in his hands, and Longqing used his death to carve out a path for the Ming Dynasty's reform.

The meaning is very clear, I went down and was beaten by my ancestors, you can make changes as you see.

Although he has sensed the prelude of the emperor's reform from the changes in the current political situation, he really doesn't want to be the one carrying the burden.

As the leader of the Donglin Party, it is impossible for those behind him to support him in carrying out the kind of reforms that Zhang Juzheng instituted.

Otherwise, when he returns to his hometown in the future, he may have people throw excrement on the door every day.

But now that the emperor has asked, how to answer this is a bit difficult.

Praise the emperor's words. . .He, Ye Xianggao, couldn't say anything no matter how shameless he was.

The word "emperor" cannot be said to be like an iron painting or a silver hook. It is also a spring earthworm and an autumn snake.

Although it can be seen that the emperor is trying hard to write well, his wrist strength is not enough and he needs more practice.

"Your Majesty's words are as graceful as a startling dragon, and as graceful as a wandering dragon."

His expression changed again and again, and finally Ye Xianggao chose to praise Zhu Youxiao's regular script in a way of praising wild cursive script.

"Pian is like a shock, and graceful is like a dragon."

Hearing Ye Xianggao's words, Zhu Youxiao's brows jumped.

Who are you scolding? What I write is regular script, not cursive script.

If you want to say that my handwriting is not good, I won't turn against you and kill someone just because of this. "I like reading history. I recently read the History of the Song Dynasty and found this sentence to have profound meaning, so I copied it down."

Instead of continuing to embarrass Ye Xianggao, Zhu Youxiao picked up the teacup and took a sip before continuing.

"I have often heard that Mr. Ye is bright, honest, and virtuous. When I saw him today, he was indeed personable."

"The minister is ashamed and dare not take it."

After hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Ye Xianggao quickly lowered his head and said humbly.

"Let's talk about business."

Waving his hand to signal Ye Xianggao not to play with him in such twists and turns, Zhu Youxiao said straight to the point.

"A few days ago, Sun Ruyou, the Minister of Rites, requested to compile the Records of the Shen Zong and the Records of the Guang Zong. I have asked Zhou Jiamo to go, but he does not lack any literary talents. When my father was still alive, it was often said that Mr. Ye had the talent to help the country. I even heard that Mr. Ye has discretion and is good at dealing with important matters. I just want Mr. Ye to go to the Hanlin Academy and become a chief executive. I wonder if Mr. Ye is willing to give in? "

"This..."

Hearing the emperor's words, Ye Xianggao blinked in confusion.

Didn't you ask him to come to Beijing to be the chief assistant?Why did it become a history editor?

Compiling history is a strenuous job, not only taking into account the emperor, but also the ministers. After all, the people in the court today are all from the Wanli period.

Therefore, when compiling the actual records, the usage of each word must be carefully considered, which is very tiring.

Although he wanted to refuse, Ye Xianggao couldn't say it out.

The emperor's intention was very clear, and the records of Wanli and Taichang were compiled together.

The person who ordered him to enter the capital was Taichang. Although Taichang gave up in a hurry, if he refuses to write history for Taichang now, let alone the civil servants outside, the little emperor will not be able to pass this test.

"I am willing."

After his expression changed again and again, Ye Xianggao bowed.

"good."

Seeing that Ye Xianggao was so knowledgeable, Zhu Youxiao praised him.

"In passing the imperial edict, Ye Xiang Gao Laocheng was prudent. He specifically ordered him to be granted a bachelor's degree in Hanlin University, majoring in Shen Zong's Records. All the necessary needs will be paid directly from the internal funds."

"Old minister, thank you for your grace."

Now that he had accepted the emperor's mission, Ye Xianggao was unambiguous and kowtowed directly.

"Mr. Ye just arrived in Beijing. I wonder if he has a place to live in Beijing?"

After arranging the work, Zhu Youxiao suddenly remembered what Wei Zhongxian said about this guy entering Beijing a few days ago, and asked about Ye Xianggao's life with concern.

"Back to the emperor, my former house in the capital has not been sold, and it is still habitable."

"I remember, it has been seven years since Mr. Ye left Beijing, right?"

"Back to the Emperor, that is indeed the case."

"Old Ye Ge has not been in the capital for seven years. Come to think of it, this mansion must be dilapidated and uninhabitable."

Zhu You had a look of unbearable expression on his face and turned to ask Liu Xing, the eunuch who often accompanied him.

"Liu Xing, I remember that there are several houses in the palace in Dashi Yongfang."

"Back to the emperor, there were seven houses in Yongfang at that time."

The palace cleansing and asset reorganization have been initially completed.

As for how many properties the emperor had in the capital, Liu Xing, as someone who followed the emperor every day, remembered it quite clearly.

"Wei Zhongxian, go and choose a house for Mr. Ye. Even if it is a reward from me, you will also be rewarded with ten maids and 20 servants."

"The slaves obey the order."

After hearing the emperor's words, Wei Zhongxian's mouth twitched twice before bowing.

"Your Majesty, I have not achieved the slightest merit, and I am not worthy of it."

Hearing that the emperor rewarded him with a house, Ye Xianggao's eyebrows jumped twice and he quickly refused.

"Hey, how can this be done? Mr. Ye has served me as the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty for seven years. He has no merit, but there is hard work. If I treat Mr. Ye poorly and pass the news, no one in the world will say anything about me. Treating heroes poorly?"

Smiling and waving his hand, Zhu Youxiao said to Ye Xianggao firmly.

"That's how it's settled."

"I...I thank Your Majesty for your kindness."

Hearing the emperor's words that he could not refuse, Ye Xianggao could only kneel down and thank him.

"Mr. Ye has worked hard all the way and is already old. Let's just do this for today."

Looking at Ye Xianggao with playful eyes, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said.

"Come to think of it, Mr. Ye still has some old friends in the capital. I will give Mr. Ye five days to rest. He can go visit his old friends and then go to the Hanlin Academy in five days."

"I thank your Majesty for your understanding."

Hearing the emperor's visit to his old friend, Ye Xianggao suddenly felt that his hairs were exploding for some reason.

"Nowadays, the Ming Dynasty is suffering from internal and external troubles. Although I am old and frail, I dare not forget the grace of God. Because of my private life, I have abandoned my official duties. Today I can go to the Hanlin Academy as an official."

"Oh, that won't work."

Hearing this, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand again.

"It is already unkind to let Mr. Ye Ge enter the capital in the dead of winter. If I ask Mr. Ye Ge to go on duty today, it will show that I am extremely heartless."

After picking up the teacup and taking a sip, Zhu Youxiao continued.

"Wei Zhongxian, you are taking Mr. Ye to the mansion. You must let Mr. Ye rest for five days before going to work at the Hanlin Academy."

"The slaves obey the order."

Seeing the little emperor serving tea to the guests, Ye Xianggao felt so sick that he didn't know how to vomit, so he could only follow Wei Zhongxian and leave.

Seeing Ye Xianggao leaving, Zhu Youxiao tapped his fingers on the table.

Ye Xianggao, the leader of the Donglin Party and a moderate, can still be used.

Among the rumors about nine thousand years old, there is a saying that Wei Zhongxian is illiterate.

This matter was caused by Yang Lian.

Yang Lian once impeached Wei Zhongxian for four major crimes. One of them was that Wei Zhongxian was illiterate, but he was sent to the Bureau of Ceremonies because he accepted the emperor's favor.

At that time, the eunuch party had not yet been formed, and Wei Zhongxian was the beginning of the emperor's intervention in court affairs. Yang Lian's impeachment set off a wave of Wei Zhongxian's ruthless treatment of Donglin.

This incident directly angered Wei Zhongxian. He took the memorial to the cabinet and asked Ye Xianggao what was going on.You must know that the teacher he studied in the inner study hall was Shen Huai, the cabinet bachelor at that time.

You can say that I am illiterate and illiterate, but it would be too much to say that I am illiterate.

This incident forced Ye Xianggao to apologize to Wei Zhongxian in embarrassment. That man was just writing blindly with a pen. Please forgive me.

Zhu Youxiao paid close attention to Ye Xianggao, the leader of the Donglin Party.

Giving a house is not only a show of goodwill, but also to facilitate surveillance.

The emperor gave both houses and people. Is it possible that Dongchang didn't insert nails into it?
(End of this chapter)