Ming politicians

In the Forbidden City, deep in the palace, Zhu Youjian was holding a memorial in his hand, looking very serious.

Wang Chengen stood beside Zhu Youjian with a whisk in his hand. Because he was used to bending over, it seemed that his waist could not be straightened.

"Eunuch, tell me about Su Tiancheng's whereabouts these days."

"Yes, Su Tiancheng went to visit Mr. Zhou and Mr. Wen. The rest of the time, he was in the inn and did not go anywhere. A total of seventeen tribute students went to visit, among which Chen Yutai and Wu Weiye stayed the longest. Long, two days ago, Su Tiancheng had already closed the door to thank guests."

"Well, I know all these things well, and I don't know what's wrong. I'm very concerned about this Su Tiancheng."

"The emperor is thirsty for talents, but Su Tiancheng is young and talented."

"Let's not talk about that, Su Tiancheng actually wants to be released as an official, what do you think?"

Wang Chengen had a cautious smile on his face. He was very embarrassed by this question. Although he vaguely guessed something strange, he never dared to say it casually.

Wang Chengen's heart is all in Zhu Youjian's body. He has been with Zhu Youjian since he was a child. He has experienced too much, especially when Wei Zhongxian was in power. He even thought about abolishing the letter king Zhu Youjian. For a while, Zhu Youjian was very careful.

It may be due to the influence of the environment, but Zhu Youjian's character is still a bit extreme. If you trust a person, you can't wait to take out your heart and lungs.

"Eunuch, don't have any worries, just say what comes to your mind."

"Yes, this servant thinks that Su Tiancheng may be aware of some conflicts within the imperial court, and thinking of staying away from these conflicts, choosing to go to Nanzhili and serve as an official is the best choice."

Zhu Youjian nodded slightly.

"At the age of 19, it is very good to be able to make such a choice, but there is a lack of talents around me, and I am very annoyed by the battles between ministers in the court. Let me think about it a little bit more, if you take the provincial test for Jieyuan, and you will take the test for Huiyuan, it’s pretty good to be able to go to battle and kill the enemy, both civil and military are all-round talents, staying by my side will also play a role.”

Having said that, Zhu Youjian sighed slightly.

"In times of crisis, I can't stand up and choose to be wise and protect myself. I'm a little disappointed."

Wang Chengen's body also trembled.

"Your majesty, this servant doesn't see it that way."

"Oh, then you talk about it."

"Think about Su Tiancheng, at the age of a teenager, he was able to lead the Nursing Academy and wipe out three hundred bandits, and he was the first to charge. Tried through."

"This explanation is a bit far-fetched. I've thought about it too. He's by my side, so he doesn't have to be afraid of the court battles. By the way, you said that Su Tiancheng went to Zhou Aiqing and Wen Aiqing's mansion, and he was a little indifferent."

"That's true, so this servant has such a judgment. If Su Tiancheng wants to cling to the powerful, he can stay in the capital and get the emperor's attention. With two mentors, Mr. Zhou and Mr. Wen, it is not a big problem to display his talents, but His attitude is a bit vague, he didn't think about attaching himself to Lord Zhou and Lord Wen, so this servant thinks that Su Tiancheng wants to be loyal to the emperor and is unwilling to attach himself to others."

"Well, there is some truth in saying this. In the face of the first and second assistants of the current dynasty, it really takes courage to make such a choice. Su Tiancheng is just a tester, and he doesn't have any special capital. By the way, Dong Aiqing strongly recommended him. What do you think about Su Tiancheng being able to play the greatest role after being released to the outside world?"

"My servant thinks that Mr. Dong has observed secretly for many times, and his knowledge should be accurate. Since Su Tiancheng wants to be released as an official, he can place Qu Qingze by his side. In this way, the emperor can always grasp Su Tiancheng. Dynamic."

"Well, that's a good idea, but Su Tiancheng will take the Huiyuan test. After the palace test, if there is no accident, I plan to hand-picked him as the head armor. This head armor has always entered the Imperial Academy. You can't mess with the rules."

"The emperor was ordered to take many wise actions when he was in danger. The slaves thought that for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, the emperor insisted on innovation. It varies from person to person, so there will be no problem."

A smile finally appeared on Zhu Youjian's face.

"Elder-in-law, you are so optimistic about this kid Su Tiancheng. This guy really has some skills. He passed the two yuan examination, Jieyuan in the township examination, and Huiyuan in the general examination. He is also excellent in poetry. I really want to meet him right away."

"Your majesty is wise, I think Su Tiancheng must have lived up to the emperor's expectations."

Zhu Youjian stood up and moved a little.

He was only 21 years old when he got up, and he was young and energetic, but it was a pity that he was carrying a heavy burden, and he looked very old.With such a heavy responsibility on his shoulders, he also thought about being able to do great things and stabilize the Great Ming Dynasty.

"It's been hard for me. Both Zhou Aiqing and Wen Aiqing are my humerus ministers. I rely on them alone, but why can't they work together and consider for the great Ming Dynasty? From last year to this year, I have dealt with so many ministers. According to their intentions, they can't understand my painstaking efforts, they are still fighting endlessly, I am anxious, such a big country, with billions of people, if I am a little negligent, it will be a catastrophe."

"The emperor's auspicious person and celestial appearance, my Great Ming Dynasty must have existed for tens of thousands of years."

"Elder-in-law, don't talk about this. I know it well. The gold in the north is getting more and more rampant. However, in the past few years, there have been many disasters, and there are bandits everywhere. I feel uncomfortable. These bandits are all my people. It was caused by famine, so I am ashamed to gather people to rebel. If I can think of a way to solve their famine and let them have food, they will not rebel. The most hateful thing is Kong Youde, I wish I could pick him up Pi, as a general of the Ming Dynasty, he did not restrain his subordinates, caused anger and resentment, did not think about his own faults, and dared to rebel."

Zhu Youjian's face became ugly again.

"Liu Yulie, who was recommended by Zhou Aiqing, made me very disappointed, and returned without success."

"The emperor is very worried. All the royal items in the palace are sold to subsidize the national treasury. The slaves look distressed. The emperor must take care of the dragon body. These things can always be resolved."

Even though Wang Chengen said this, he was still a little happy in his heart. If it weren't for the civil and military ministers of the imperial court fighting for power and profit, which made the emperor feel upset, the eunuch still wouldn't have any power.

When the emperor exterminated Wei Zhongxian, he hated the eunuchs. He abolished many privileges of the eunuchs, and the supervising army was also abolished. The major affairs of the court and local affairs were basically decided by the ministers. Unfortunately, these ministers did not live up to their expectations. Disappointed, in September last year, the emperor re-dispatched the middle officials to supervise the army. In fact, he asked the people around him to monitor the ministers.

Zhu Youjian walked a few steps and picked up a memorial.

"The memorials of all ministries and provinces are all complaining of suffering, either lack of money or famine, and there are bandits and soldiers everywhere. I am in a daze when I look at it. Is it God who wants to punish me? Only this memorial, I look at it in my heart I feel comforted that Hong Aiqing has lived up to my expectations, won several victories in Anqing, and surrounded many rogues, but I feel that it is better not to be too harsh on those rogues who have surrendered."

Hong Chengchou has succeeded Yang He as the governor of the three sides.

Hong Chengchou has always believed that to deal with the rogues, we must do our best to eliminate them, and we must not give the rogues a chance to breathe. He has always done this. After taking office, he changed his usual posture and adopted an offensive posture. , suffered a heavy blow, and several groups of rogues could no longer hold on, and began to break out.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Hong has strategized and achieved impressive results. This servant thinks that the Emperor should let Mr. Hong decide for himself. If he can win a big victory and put down the arrogance of the bandits, it would be good to appease him."

"My father-in-law is right. I will not accept the orders of the emperor abroad. I should not interfere too much. I look forward to Hong Aiqing bringing good news to me."

"Lord Hong will definitely not disappoint the emperor's great trust."

In all fairness, although most of the impressions of eunuchs in history are negative, Wang Chengen did consider for Zhu Youjian's sake. He excluded his personal preferences for many things, and devoted himself to sharing Zhu Youjian's worries and made some good things. The idea is basically to put forward some suggestions from the perspective of benefiting the government.

This is also because he has been by Zhu Youjian's side and has experienced many hardships together.

Zhu Youjian also trusted him very much. Although the chief eunuch of the Supervisor of Rites was Cao Huachun, speaking of the degree of trust, Zhu Youjian still believed in Wang Chengen the most.

"Father-in-law, I will ask Dong Aiqing to come to see me tomorrow. He has worked hard these days, traveling around for me and discovering a talent like Su Tiancheng. I want to encourage him. As for Qu Qingze, on your behalf I have made some demands, but I still can't go too far, lest the ministers of the court come out to impeach me again."

After sending the emperor to rest, Wang Chengen immediately found Qin Sande.

Qin Sande is his confidant, if Su Tiancheng is released to Nanzhili, it will not be so easy to break out of the world in Nanzhili, Su Tiancheng has no qualifications, he must suffer To be constrained, sending Qu Qingze to Su Tiancheng's side was just to monitor Su Tiancheng's every move.

Su Tiancheng had to rely on him. When he arrived in Nanzhili, without the emperor's side, it was impossible for the emperor to directly support him.

Wang Chengen had already thought of asking Qin Sande to go to Nanzhili and serve as the eunuch guarding Nanjing, so that he could directly support Su Tiancheng.

It is rare to spend such a lot of thought for an unknown young man like Su Tiancheng. I'm sorry the emperor.