Fortunate Young Gentleman

In the imperial study, Emperor Chen looked at the pile of memorials that had just been delivered and wondered, "Why are there so many more memorials sent by the Secretariat these days than in the past few days?"

The emperor could not handle everything himself, and most of the memorials from officials would be sent to the Secretariat. More than 90% of these memorials could be handled by the prime minister and officials of the Secretariat. Only those that could not be handled or were difficult to decide would be sent to him.

On weekdays, the number of memorials sent by the Secretariat varied, but the difference was not too big. The number of memorials in the past two days was more than twice that of the previous time.

Wei Jian said, "Your Majesty, it may be because Lord Tang asked for leave."

Emperor Chen put down the memorial in his hand and asked, "What leave did he ask for?"

"Injury leave." Wei Jian said, "Lord Tang asked for three months of injury leave from the Shangshu Province on the grounds that he was beaten by Your Majesty."

Emperor Chen stood up and was shocked: "Didn't I tell you to just show some respect, but you really let them hit you hard?"

Although he wanted to beat Tang Ning with a stick, he was not without measure. If he really hurt him, he, the emperor, would suffer the most. Therefore, he had warned Wei Jian early on that it was better to scare him a little and not really hurt him.

When he learned that Tang Ning had asked for three months of leave due to injury, he was shocked and angry.

Wei Jian said helplessly with a bitter face: "Your Majesty, after the two guards finished fighting, Lord Tang got up by himself. I guarantee that his injury doesn't even need to be healed for three days..."

Emperor Chen asked: "Why did he ask for three months of sick leave?"

Wei Jian whispered: "Then we have to ask Lord Tang..."

Emperor Chen understood, his expression slightly angry, and said: "This bastard is lazy again. Let someone tell him that I will give him three days. After three days, he didn't come to the Shangshu Province. I understood his intention and let him take three months of real sick leave..."

After he finished his instructions, he calmed down, opened the memorial on the table, took a look, frowned, and threw it aside.

After opening the second, third, and fourth envelopes, his face completely sank.

These memorials, without exception, are all memorials impeaching Tang Ning. The charges of impeachment are varied, some are made up, and some are purely fabricated.

As an emperor, he has seen such scenes countless times, and naturally knows what it represents.

He frowned and asked, "Let's check who was the one who took the lead in impeaching Tang Ning?"

Wei Jian looked at him and said, "Your Majesty, the Secret Service found out yesterday that Prince Duan contacted many officials in the past two days and launched attacks at the same time. These memorials were written by them."

"Prince Duan?" Emperor Chen rubbed his eyebrows and said, "Why is it him again? Is his brain full of shit to impeach Tang Ning?"

Wei Jian paused and explained, "Your Majesty has beaten Lord Tang. Many people in the capital speculate that Lord Tang has fallen out of favor with Your Majesty. In this way, all the people who Lord Tang had offended in the past have jumped out..."

"Fall out of favor?" Chen The emperor pulled the corner of his mouth and said, "When have I ever favored him? My trust in him was earned by his own actions. If I don't value the ministers who pacified Jiangnan, stabilized the northwest, and rectified the court, how can I value those useless people?"

"What is this idiot thinking about!" He glanced at the memorials and whispered, "If he has Tang Ning's ability twice, I can also hand over the East Palace to him with confidence..."

Emperor Chen thought for a moment, looked at Wei Jian again, and said, "Go and invite Zhang Daxueshi..."

In the Shangshudu Province, Tang Ning took sick leave, and Wang Xiang also said he was sick at home these two days. The Shangshu Province, which was already short of manpower, was even busier.

Shangshu Youcheng piled several memorials aside and said, "Send these memorials to your majesty later."

The Shangshu Province dared not deal with these memorials impeaching Tang Ning.

Whether Dingguo Hou has fallen out of favor has not been determined yet, who dares to offend him?

But he ignored it, and there were still countless eyes watching Prince Duan. The Shangshu Province simply handed all the memorials to His Majesty. Whoever dug the hole should fill it. Only His Majesty has the ability and qualifications to handle this matter.

At this time, in the imperial study, Grand Secretary Zhang bowed to Emperor Chen and said, "Your Majesty, this old minister pays homage."

"Grand Secretary, no need to be polite." Emperor Chen looked at a eunuch and said, "Give Grand Secretary a seat."

Although Grand Secretary Zhang did not participate in court affairs, he was the teacher of two generations of emperors and his status in the court was extremely respected.

Grand Secretary Zhang looked at Emperor Chen and asked in confusion, "I wonder what important matter Your Majesty has summoned me for?"

Emperor Chen said, "To be honest, Grand Secretary, I summoned you this time because I have an important matter to ask you."

Grand Secretary Zhang stood up and bowed, "Your Majesty, please tell me."

Emperor Chen walked into the hall and said straight to the point, "I want to entrust Prince Duan to Grand Secretary, please teach him carefully for some time."

Grand Secretary Zhang looked at him and asked in surprise, "May I ask Your Majesty, why is this?"

Emperor Chen sighed and said, "Grand Secretary has also seen that Prince Duan, as my favorite crown prince, not only does not have the ability of a crown prince, but also does not have the virtue of a crown prince. How can I safely hand over the world to him in the future?"

When Grand Secretary Zhang heard Emperor Chen admit that Prince Duan was his favorite crown prince, his eyes flashed, but his face did not change at all.

"The Grand Secretary is my teacher, and also the teacher of all the princes." Emperor Chen looked at him and said, "I hope the Grand Secretary can teach him again, so that he can correct all his shortcomings, rebuild his virtues, and become a qualified crown prince."

Academician Zhang looked at him, sighed, and bowed: "Please forgive me for my incompetence, I am afraid I will let down your majesty."

Emperor Chen's expression changed slightly and he asked, "What does this mean, Grand Scholar?"

Academician Zhang clasped his fists and said: "A state is easy to change, but one's nature is hard to change. Old ministers can teach His Highness Duan Wang knowledge, but they cannot change his temperament or his virtues. After all, His Highness Duan Wang is not as young as His Highness Prince Run." , His temperament and thoughts in his mind have matured, and it is difficult for outsiders to change them. "

Emperor Chen could understand what he meant, sighed and said, "Not even a bachelor?"

"Forgive me for my incompetence..." Academician Zhang bowed again and said: "In recent days, I have been instructed by His Majesty to teach His Highness Prince Run. The reason why His Highness Prince Run has made such great progress is because he is still young. , has a pure heart and is easy to mold. Once he grows up for another two years, it will be too late. And at King Duan’s age, it is almost impossible for outsiders to change his temperament and virtue..."

Mentioning Zhao Yuan, Chen Huang nodded and murmured: "Yes, Yuan'er is a good boy... How is his recent performance?"

Academician Zhang nodded and said: "King Run is diligent and studious, and he never relaxes for a day. Even in his spare time, he only thinks about preparing meals for His Majesty. His filial piety is commendable. If he can teach such a disciple, I will die without him." regret……"

Chen Huang said with a smile: "They are all taught well by great scholars."

Academician Zhang bowed and said, "His Majesty's words and deeds are more useful..."

The two of them unknowingly changed the topic, from King Duan to King Run.

Academician Zhang spoke very highly of Zhao Yuan. Seeing him praising his prince, Emperor Chen felt satisfied and proud, and his originally gloomy mood improved a little.

Not far away, Wei Jian looked at Academician Zhang who was praising King Run, with a faint smile on his face.