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Zhu Cihong thought that Wu Tong had something important to discuss, so he nodded and walked to the study.Wu Xuan followed behind, and said with a smile: "Your Highness, it's rare to see a clear sky outside, why don't you relax in the courtyard."

Zhu Cilang paused, then turned his head and said, "Sir, you must have seen what happened just now."

Although Wu Zhen had an official status, he had no official position, and he didn't have a suitable court uniform to wear for a while, so he didn't go to court with him.However, given his position in the East Palace, even if he wasn't at the forefront, he still had to keep an eye on what was going on ahead, so naturally he didn't miss a good show.Wu Ge went to the garden with a smile and took Zhu Cihong, saying: "I have been worried that Your Highness is too old and loses his vitality. Seeing His Highness getting angry today, I know that I am worrying too much."

"I thought the imperial court ordered officials to pay more attention to the monarch and his ministers." Zhu Cihong didn't think it was funny at all, and said in an annoyed manner.

"Your Highness, it is the distinction between monarchs and ministers to be outspoken and dare to remonstrate." Wu Sheng said with a smile: "There was Hai Rui in the world temple, and it was even more perfect in the temple. How can the trend of 'non-lord' only happen today?"

Zhu Cihong herself couldn't help laughing.

He is very aware of the virtues and surnames of Ming Dynasty officials, and it is the least psychological burden to scold the emperor.Hai Rui's scolding of Emperor Shizong was famous through the ages, and by the time of Wanli, all the officials of the court were like wild dogs that had been let loose, competing to scold the emperor.Among them, the most famous is Li Sancai, the censor of Youdu and the governor of water transportation.

Li Sancai once wrote a letter accusing Emperor Wanli: "Today, there are too many government officials, but the source of your majesty's illness is indulgence in wealth." Anger, catastrophe will be done" these almost "crazy" words.It must be known that when Hai Rui scolded Shizong, he just said: "People in the world are not worthy of His Majesty for a long time!" When it came to Li Sancai, he had already risen to the level of "God".

In addition, Feng Congwu, the imperial censor, wrote a letter to expose Wanli's pretending to be sick: "(The emperor) said that the holy body violated harmony, and wanted to cover himself up... How can future generations be deceived?" Lu Hongchun, the head of the Ministry of Rites, also said: "If it is really sick? Then The clan society should be the most important thing, and it should not be based on Yuyue as the basic disaster; if it is not a disease, the imperial edict should be the most important, and it should not be pretentious to arouse suspicion.”

Nakata Dayi, who was responsible for Hu Ke, even denounced Emperor Wanli: "Your Majesty drives tigers and wolves to eat people, so that people in the world will peel their skin and suck their marrow, and their feet will be heavy and tired, resulting in natural disasters, landslides and exhaustion. "Wang Dewan even bluntly scolded in the matter of engineering science: "How can the people lose to the king? And fish and meat cannibalize to such an extreme!"

Luo Yuren, the judge of Dali Temple, denounced Emperor Wanli for "alcoholism", "love for sex", "greed for money", and "spirituality".

In contrast, the gentleness of Chongzhen's courtiers was enough to make Emperor Wanli envy and hate in the spirit of heaven.

"Furthermore," Wu Tong said with a smile, "What do you think is more important than Sun Chuanting, Feng Shikong, Lu Zhiqi and others?"

"Shaanxi officials are counted one by one, and the sum is not as good as Sun Baigu!" Zhu Cihong said seriously.It's definitely not because he was angry with Feng Shikong and others for colluding in private and embarrassing him face to face.He just made comments based on historical facts.This group of officials stayed in Xi'an, and Xi'an went down overnight.Sun Chuanting was the last great official in the frontiers of the Ming Dynasty who was able to turn the tide. Later generations said that "the death of Chuanting means the death of the Ming Dynasty", is it a lie?

"Your Highness is fighting so hard today, even the heart of iron and stone has melted, not to mention Qin Du is a loyal man." Wu Yan said with a smile: "'Minister' has the ministers of the king and the minister of the country. Sun Chuanting is the leader of the country. Minister, but now I have to be a minister of the Eastern Palace."

The bad breath in Zhu Cilang's heart finally dissipated under the clear sky, and he said with a smile: "Mr. is really a master at consoling people. After saying this, I feel that it is worthwhile to be angry with those mediocre officials."

Wu Zhen followed with a smile.

"It's just... so what about major events?" Zhu Cihong frowned and said, "I deeply agree with the theory of Mr. entering the chessboard that day. It's just that Shandong has no natural dangers to defend. If the population of ** is not moved there, how can we cultivate and recruit soldiers?"

"Your Highness," Wu Sheng said, "It's time for Your Highness to return to court."

"Huh?" Zhu Cihong didn't understand Wu Sheng's meaning for a moment.

"Your Highness was only in danger because of Governor Qin's situation at that time. Now that the battle in Luoyang is over, the rest of the matter should naturally be handed over to the local shepherd." Wu Sheng said: "We also have to collect the military rations and civilians we need along the way, and go back to Beijing first. Fate, you can't keep running around holding the dragon festival and the sword."

"It's far from what I thought before." Zhu Cihong shook his head and said.He really wanted to send troops to arrest people directly. Instead of leaving the people in Xi'an to be killed by the Man Qing later, it is better to take them away by force, so that they can survive anyway.

"Your Highness," Wu Tong said with a smile, "Have you ever heard of the story of a fox pretending to be a tiger?"

"nature."

"Before, the Holy Majesty wanted to use my minister as the supervisor to wipe out the Li thief. I insisted on having [-] relatives to make the trip. Why? With such a status as a minister, it sounds like an important minister of the country. In Yanjing, there is the banner of the Holy Son of Heaven, which of the civil servants and military generals outside would dare to look up at his ministers? But when he arrives in the place, who would be willing to listen to his dispatches?" Wu Yan persuaded earnestly: "That day Your Highness If the Shaanxi officials are weaker, they will naturally be able to achieve their wishes. Now, it is better to settle for the next best thing, and take as much as you can."

"Hey!" Zhu Cihong's heart was filled with gloom again: "Didn't I lose the battle!"

Wu Tong smiled in his heart: Sure enough, he is a young man with a surname. How many famous generals have never been defeated in ancient times?Legend has it that Mr. Wu An never had a defeat in his life, but didn't he also conquer the wilderness in the end?

"Your Highness!" Wu Zhen's expression was serious, and he said in a vibrating voice: "Your Highness has been out of Beijing for a long time, and even your homework has been neglected!"

Zhu Cihong was a little surprised by Wu Tong's sudden appearance as a teacher, knowing that he must have done something wrong.In terms of knowledge, he does not fear anyone, but in terms of wisdom, he never dares to underestimate the people of the time.The thinkers produced in the Ming Dynasty are the most outstanding in all dynasties, second only to the pre-Qin period. Even the common people have the atmosphere of discussing philosophy and speculating on the meaning of scriptures.A politician like Wu Zhen who pays equal attention to thought and practice has wisdom and vision that are beyond the reach of others.

"Please give me your advice, sir." Zhu Cihong hurriedly restrained his appearance and said respectfully.

""Book of Han" says: Those who are good at defeat will never perish!" Wu Yan said seriously: "Only by being good at seeing the loser can we see the vitality from the desperate situation, so we can be defeated and not perish. Just like Chu Zhao ran to Qin to survive the country , Goujian swallowed Wu at his salary! If he regards "defeat" like a beast and refuses to deal with it calmly, it seems that I see Xiang Yu who refuses to cross the river again!"

In the Battle of Baiju, Wu Guo defeated the Chu army with a luxurious lineup such as Wu Zixu and Sun Wu, and broke through the capital of Chu State.King Chu Zhao fled to Qin State, and from this came the story of Shen Baoxu crying for Qin Ting.Gou Jian is even more famous for his hard work and courage. Ten years of life and ten years of lessons, he successfully defeated the state of Wu and became a tyrant in the Spring and Autumn Period.

The negative teaching material Xiang Yu can be described as a typical "loser who can't accept".At that time, he still had the foundation of Jiangdong, so even if he could not win the world, it would not be difficult to separate one side. However, "Song of Gaixia" finally became the burial song of this overlord.In the final analysis, it was because of his unacceptable "failure" in his character.

Zhu Cihong knew that a wise man has the ability to see the subtleties, and can see a person's inner character and character more clearly than the person involved, and these are the key factors that determine success or failure.Today, even a failure that does not touch the fundamental interests—in fact, it is not even a failure, it is just a loss—couldn’t bear it. What should we do if we lead the world in the future and suffer setbacks?Could it be that he died by himself!

"If the country was in Jiajing and Wanli times, it is not impossible for Your Highness to learn from Xiang Yu. However, the world is corrupted to this point, and I am afraid that learning from Henkel will be more beneficial to the country's fortune." After Wu Sheng finished speaking, he looked at Zhu Cihong quietly.

Zhu Cihong took a step back and bowed to salute: "Thank you for your guidance, sir. Cihong dare not compare with Henkel, but only wishes to put the country and the nation first, not stick to personal achievements, and be kind to women. Please be vigilant at all times, sir. Straightforward advice."

"This is the duty of a minister. Your Highness is serious." Wu Tong also bowed back, and said: "I only said half of what I said just now. I think that a good loser must be good at self-criticism in defeat. If you are undefeated for two battles, Victory in the end. I wonder if His Highness has any understanding of what happened today?"

"Some ideas are still immature." Zhu Cihong thought for a while: "As far as the overall situation is concerned, they are still at the foundation, but cultivating the foundation makes me feel difficult."

"Your Highness," Wu Xuan said with a smile, "Recently, I have often thought about how to cultivate wings for Your Highness without violating taboos. After much deliberation, this old man still thinks about it."

Zhu Cihong swept away the haze in his heart, and hurriedly said: "Please teach me, sir." (To be continued.)