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"Aiqing, can you explain this passage to me?" Emperor Tianqi looked at Zhou Jiamo with a strange face, and knowing that the fire was almost over, he said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, I believe that with your majesty's intelligence, you have already understood the meaning of this passage." Zhou Jiamo is not stupid either. He has experienced ups and downs in his official career, and after many trials, this person has become a lot more slippery.The ambition to serve the country when I was young has been wiped out a lot, but after talking with Emperor Tianqi, the revenge in my heart seemed to be ignited again, and the dream of youth seemed to wake up again.Even so, he continued to practice Tai Chi with Emperor Tianqi with the reserve of being a middle-aged man.

Emperor Tianqi could understand the meaning of Zhou Jiamo's words, he just told himself that he had already understood what he said, so he just said what he had to say!Is it interesting to go around like this?

Slowly nodded, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "Borrowing a sentence from Zhuge Liang, Yizhou is exhausted, and this is really the autumn of survival. The Kingdom of Shu is exhausted, but there are also Zhuge Wuhou who dedicated himself to death. Now I am a great Ming. The building is about to collapse, and the country is riddled with holes, but at this time, what are these ministers of Ming Dynasty doing?" At this moment, the anger suppressed in Emperor Tianqi's heart seemed to have found a place to vent, and Emperor Tianqi's voice echoed in the empty hall. Constant echo.Shocking this hall, also shocked Zhou Jiamo's body and mind, his body trembled slightly.Huai Cai has to meet a wise master, then he can have no regrets in his life.

"They are fighting for power and profit, digging the corners of Ming Dynasty. Have they ever thought about how the nest will be destroyed? Or to them, it's just a change of master. But where are the sages' books for so many years? I've been full of lofty words on weekdays, but no one can take less. Just as I said, there are thousands of words in my pen, but there is no strategy in my mind. Wen Tianxiang said before he died, reading sage books, what is the so-called thing?" Emperor Tianqi suddenly looked like a madman, his eyes quickly became blood red due to anger, and he stretched out his hand and pulled out the sword from his waist.

Emperor Tianqi pointed his sword at Zhou Jiamo, glared at him, and asked loudly, "Are you an important minister of Ming Dynasty? Would you like to rejuvenate Ming Dynasty with me? If you say something insincerely, I will destroy your nine clans. If you Tell me, you can't, and I will let you be an official." At this time, Emperor Tianqi had already put the sword on Zhou Jiamo's neck, and he had to test the ministers who he was not sure about. Zhou Jiamo was the first one that Emperor Tianqi wanted to test. people.For such capable ministers, Emperor Tianqi looked forward to them from the bottom of his heart, but if they were deeply involved in party struggles, it would be hard to say whether they could stick to their hearts, let alone what they did.

Zhou Jiamo didn't expect Emperor Tianqi to do such a thing. He couldn't help but looked up at Emperor Tianqi, but what he saw was Emperor Tianqi's angry eyes.Although it was an angry look, Zhou Jiamo saw a trace of trust, but more anticipation.At this moment, he couldn't help but think of his youthful dreams, and of the lofty ambitions he once made to rule the country and bring peace to the world, and something suddenly burst out of his chest.

Knocking his head on the ground fiercely, he said in a trembling voice: "Confucius said to be benevolent, Meng said to be righteous. I am willing to be your Majesty's pawn, even if I die, I will not regret it."

Emperor Tianqi put away the sword, helped Zhou Jiamo up slowly, patted him on the shoulder and said, "You will not fail me, and I will never fail you. If the Ming Dynasty falls in the future, I hope that Aiqing can be in my house." around."

"If that time really comes, I will not be by Your Majesty's side. Although I can't go to battle with martial arts, I can't rule the world with literature. But Your Majesty will lead me as a soldier of the country, and I will repay him with a soldier of the country. At that time, I am willing to raise a three-foot Qingfeng, Fight to the death for His Majesty." At this time, Zhou Jiamo had already formed the belief in his heart that a soldier should die for his confidant, so why would he regret dying if he could meet such a worthy king in this life?This may be the integrity of the literati, the backbone of the literati, and the backbone of the literati.

Patting Zhou Jiamo's shoulder vigorously, Emperor Tianqi said forcefully: "If you have any ideas, let me do whatever you want, and I will make the decision for you."

"Your Majesty, most of the officials in the court form cliques for private interests. If you want to clarify the administration of officials, the first step is to clarify the court, and drive all these people who form cliques and selfish interests out of the court. Only then can the officials be clarified quickly by selecting talents and appointments." Zhou Jiamo said to himself His opinion was thrown out, this is what he said from his experience as an official for so many years.He had strong confidence in the emperor in front of him, so he naturally no longer had the slightest reservation when he spoke.

"Why don't I want to wipe out the party disputes in one fell swoop and clarify the administration of officials, but it is easier said than done. The forces in the court are deeply intertwined, and one trigger can affect the whole body. After Aiqing takes office, he can first select a group of capable and talented officials. Put all their abilities into Record them all and send them to me. When the time is right, I will resolve the party disputes and clarify the administration of officials." Zhou Jiamo's opinion is naturally good, but it is easier said than done!The Ming Dynasty has accumulated evils for a long time, and it can be said that it is hard to get back. It is naturally impossible to achieve success in one step.

"Yes, I obey the decree." Although Emperor Tianqi didn't agree with his own method, Zhou Jiamo felt more at ease, because the emperor was a seasoned planner.At this moment, he felt more at ease and more motivated.

Full of joy and hope for the future, Zhou Jiamo left Qianqing Palace. At this time, he seemed to see the revival of Daming.A powerful dynasty, a sage monarch, and his own generation of virtuous ministers will surely leave their names in history.

After coming out of Qianqing Palace, Zhou Jiamo met two people at the gate of the Forbidden City, or two people who were waiting for him. These two people were Yang Lian and Zuo Guangdou.

"Brother Zhou, what is your Majesty's summoning?" Zuo Guangdou's temper was rather anxious, and he couldn't wait to ask when he saw Zhou Jiamo.

Zhou Jiamo knew that Emperor Tianqi's words were from his confidantes, and he must never tell others, but he couldn't bear to deceive his friends, so he said, "Your Majesty asked me two questions."

"What's the question?" Zuo Guangdou asked hastily, his eyes were filled with anticipation, but he understood that he was worried about gains and losses.

"The first question is what is the meaning of reading sages' books? The second question is why do we study?" After speaking, Zhou Jiamo left without looking back, leaving only Yang Lian and Zuo Guangdou who didn't know why.

After the two looked at each other, Zuo Guangdou was still full of confusion, but Yang Lian on the other side had a glimmer of understanding, and said thoughtfully: "Yes! What's the point of reading sage books!" After finishing speaking Ignoring Zuo Guangdou's questioning, he walked quickly towards Zhou Jiamo's footsteps.

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