As a salted fish, I was forced to become the teacher of all ages

460. Overreach

Royal study.

When Hua ManLou and Wen LiangGiWaiWai were extremely happy, Emperor Guangxing was the first and the second eldest.

It has to be said that the diligent and benevolent Emperor Guangxing is not the kind of master who is particularly good at balancing like Emperor Jiajing—in other words, because Zhao Ren’s grandfather did not teach him the balance technique at all in the early years, but completely used his balance skills. Education was left to the civil servants, which led to Emperor Guangxing's own thoughts being very naive at times.

It's like when Zhao Ren first arrived in Xishan, even this unlucky boy knew the truth of "reporting the truth and knowing the honor and disgrace", but Emperor Guangxing always felt that he didn't understand the teachings of the sages, which made people very speechless.

Based on this line of thinking, Emperor Guangxing even deliberately suppressed Dongchang and Xuanwuwei—although these two things don’t have a good reputation, but from the perspective of the monarch, they are indeed a good tool to balance the court. This is especially true when the talents of the noble class are withering day by day.

However, Emperor Guangxing believed the so-called "factory guard's role is to frame Zhongliang" of the civil servants, so he abolished his own minions. This is true and a bit pedantic.

From Hua Manlou's point of view, the factory guard's duties and powers are chaotic, they don't do any good things on a daily basis, and there are indeed cases of framing Zhongliang, but it would be unreliable to directly turn it into a virtual department.

Not to mention cracking the balance of power in the court, in terms of function, when it comes to things like verification and inquiring about news, isn't the factory guard more reliable than the "rumours" that have been used to frame and frame?

It was also because Emperor Guangxing didn't care about this at all, which made him unaware of the quarrel between Nie Wenbing and Huamanlou before him, and he also didn't understand the reason why Shanxi merchants were so madly holding flowers all over the building.

In this situation of unequal information, he really thought that the courtiers had completely approved of Huamanlou, which showed how much the group of nerds in Chunfang had poisoned this master.

So, at this moment, Emperor Guangxing, as Huamanlou speculated, is still weighing the issue of whether Huamanlou should enter the court or not—let it go to a normal emperor, reckoning that it is possible to hand over the entire navy to Huamanlou in disguise. Don't worry about it, only this one has a big heart, just let Zhang Jiahao filter it, and want to let Huamanlou enter the court, this...

Of course, there are others with bigger hearts, such as the one standing in front of Emperor Guangxing right now.

He said in an extremely puzzled tone with a blank face: "Father, since Hua Manlou is going to enter the imperial court, why don't you just give him a chancellor? How unpleasant is it to be a political advisor?"

Emperor Guangxing was so angry that he hiccupped, but before he could reprimand Zhao Ren, who was in front of him, continued to speak nonsense: "From my son's point of view, there are really few people in the court who are as capable as Huamanlou. Your Majesty, take a look at that group of fat-bodied people. If you let them go to Pingwa, I am afraid that your father will lose face now. How can there be such victories again and again, and return a mountain of silver from Waguokeng? My son thought that those old... old gentlemen in the cabinet didn't have the ability to spend a lot of time!"

"Emperor Wei Wu only used his talents, so he was able to unify the north. After three visits to the thatched cottage, Emperor Zhaolie directly promoted Kong Ming to be his deputy, and only then did he have three parts of the world. Is the father's mind not as good as these two?" I have a reason why you don't know it' and shouted loudly: "If Huamanlou is allowed to manage state affairs, father will not have to worry about and save energy and not have to be naughty with those old things all day long, right?"

Emperor Guangxing was trembling with anger: "According to what you said, do I have to give Huamanlou the throne and let him be the emperor?"

Zhao Ren didn't realize that his father was on the verge of running away at all during these two hundred and five, and he still didn't care. Why hesitate? Father is in charge of Huamanlou, and Huamanlou will take care of state affairs for father, it is appropriate!"

These words seem to make Huamanlou supervise the country. If it is another tyrannical emperor such as Zhu Yuanzhang, I am afraid that Huamanlou's head will be hung on the flagpole in an hour, and he will say this in Taimiao I'm afraid that the memorial tablets of the ancestors and ancestors would be so angry that they would collapse without wind, but Emperor Guangxing was just talking nonsense about Huo Dabi, the evil son in front of him, so...

He immediately grabbed the cane and stood up: "Stop off, son of a bitch, and eat the family law!"

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After beating Zhao Ren, Emperor Guangxing began to think about Huamanlou again, and he was already faintly making up his mind.

I have to say that although Zhao Ren's words are extremely stupid, what he said is not unreasonable - at least in terms of making money and making money, Huamanlou can be said to be the number one in the dynasty.

As far as the lottery is concerned, although Huamanlou is not in charge of it, it is enough to have a way of thinking about it, so at the moment it is Ying Guogong and Mr. Wen Ge who are taking the lead in doing it.It has only been half a year since the sale started, and the state treasury and internal money subsidized by lottery tickets in the Jingshi area have already exceeded the fiscal revenue of some provinces.

Reminiscent of Hua Manlou's mention of commercial tax reform, if he were to handle this...

Emperor Guangxing planned to talk to the cabinet.

At this time, Xu Dacheng entered the hall and reported: "Your Majesty, the Minister of Honglu Temple has played."

"Oh?" Emperor Guangxing came back to his senses: "What's the matter?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, when the envoys of the former Wa country were causing trouble in Beijing, and the court didn't know how to deal with it, Bo Xishan went to Honglu Temple to reprimand Prince Zhiren and Huiruomaru, and handed over the perpetrators to the Ministry of Criminal Justice for punishment..." Xu Dacheng In a few words, he gave a rough idea of ​​the matter.

"Hua Man Lou?" Emperor Guang Xing said in astonishment, "He... went to teach others?"

"Yes. After Xishan Bo left, the Japanese envoys sent out to compensate and apologize to the people who had suffered losses. They also wrote a letter to ask His Majesty to forgive their sins. Honglu Temple came to deliver the memorial. Moreover, dozens of All the envoys from the Fan Kingdom begged His Majesty to bestow the "Great Zhao Law" to show their attitude of obeying the "Great Zhao Law" in Da Zhao in the future..."

Emperor Guangxing was taken aback when he heard the words, but then he remembered what Hua Manlou had described to him before, the beating nature of the Japanese.

It has to be said that when someone in the court brought up this matter, Emperor Guangxing and the civil officials had the same idea, that is, the big thing was turned into a small thing, but Huamanlou handled it like this...

Unexpectedly, this group of barbarians became law-abiding?

It is no news that the envoys came to Dazhao to make trouble occasionally—for example, Erstumu set up a trap for Qi Wanrong at the beginning. Even Ying Guogong was fined for this, and Hua Manlou even got into a fight because of it...

Moreover, when the court was arguing yesterday, the Ministry of Punishment even argued with the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple for a long time, evading and insulting.

In the end, Huamanlou just went around for a while, and even brought all the countries to get it done?

This scorpion... Could it be that he whipped the Japanese people one by one?

When Emperor Guangxing was in a daze, Xu Dacheng continued to report: "...so, the impeachment of Xishan Bo by Honglu Temple Minister is suspected of usurping."

"He...what face does he have to say such a thing?" Emperor Guangxing's face sank instantly.

461. Xu Dacheng's Acting Skills

Seeing what is known, the courtiers have no choice but to evade and argue about a seemingly small matter that is even slightly inferior to the court.

On the other hand, Huamanlou, although the method he used was straightforward, he not only solved the immediate matter, but also established the rules in Honglu Temple once and for all, so that similar incidents in the future should be dealt with according to the current situation. Yes, without sloppiness.

Doesn't this correspond to Zhao Ren's logic?

So in this way, it is completely unnecessary to let Huaman upstairs, right?

But soon Emperor Guangxing became a little confused again.

According to Huamanlou's behavior style, he always pokes and moves.Take this Pingwo as an example, even though he had already been prepared to investigate many things, if it weren't for Nie Wenbing's pressing step by step, he probably wouldn't have jumped out.

So in terms of results, Huamanlou is a lazy person.

But such a lazy person suddenly appeared and did a very high-profile thing, what is his purpose?

You must know that although what Huamanlou is doing now is the Ministry of National Defense, national defense and diplomacy are two different things, because the latter is completely within the scope of politics, so in reality, Huamanlou has no business at all. Reason to deal with this.

Therefore, when Xu Dacheng said that Honglu Temple impeached Huamanlou, Emperor Guangxing suddenly had an idea: Could it be that he is using "knowledge and action in one" to show me the shortcomings of the court?

In other words: Mingming Huamanlou set up the rules for Honglu Temple, but the incompetent Honglu Temple didn't even understand it at all, and finally had the face to impeach?

Thinking of this, Emperor Guangxing said: "Dacheng."

"The servant is here."

"Let the minister of Honglu Temple go back and contemplate behind closed doors for three days, and warn him that if he dares to commit the crime next time, I will not spare him."

"Here."

After dismissing the Minister of Honglu Temple, Emperor Guangxing's thoughts began to diverge again: Is Huamanlou's move based on his strong dissatisfaction with the Wa Kingdom, or is he planning to make a big move again?Such a high-profile thing that does not conform to his behavior at all, so what kind of surprise is he going to give me?

Well, this is the power of inertial thinking, and it is also the reason why the favorites can't be defeated after doing so many daring things-for example, Liu Jin in the Zhengde period was like this. The misfortune of the little family property was over, and Da Ming was messed up, and wars spread everywhere, but it happened that because of Emperor Zhengde's trust, no one could do anything to him.

The current situation is similar, Hua Manlou took care of some things casually, and it is said that he was a bit presumptuous in doing so, but Emperor Guangxing didn't think it was disobedient, but was full of interest.

In the past, Emperor Guangxing would have called Hua Manlou to ask his thoughts on the spot, but now...

I don't know if it's because Zhao Ren just smoked it or because he's in a good mood recently. He planned to play this matter as a puzzle game: clean up the Japanese and set rules for Honglu Temple against the barbarians, and the barbarians have never understood etiquette. After coming to Dazhao, there are often various disputes caused by folk customs and habits.

So in this way, Hua Manlou's idea is to restrain the Fanbang barbarians who travel to and from Da Zhao through the state envoy?

It makes sense, according to what that Zhuzi said, more and more people will come to Dazhao after the sea is opened. If the rules are not established early and the people are not protected well, then the barbarians will see that Dazhao's high-level With such an attitude, they will definitely be domineering in front of the people of Dazhao, just like they do in their own country, it is the last word, and they will not treat the people as human beings.

In this way, not to mention arousing public grievances, if another cult such as the White Lotus Sect emerges to instigate the relationship between Da Zhao and Fanbang, Da Zhao loses the moral opportunity and has to appease and compensate Fanbang. loss of time...

The more Emperor Guangxing thought about it, the more he felt it was possible, and even faintly complacent: Xiao Mian, really I can't guess what you're thinking?You are still young!

But soon, after 'solving the puzzle', Emperor Guangxing suddenly realized a problem: now Huamanlou does things in an eclectic manner, acting like an antelope with no trace of its horns, so he can handle this matter casually and use the most Simple way to implement.

But after he entered the court, could he still be so free and easy?

Although Emperor Guangxing didn't care much about his courtiers, he understood court affairs.

Doing things outside the court is different from doing things in the court in terms of style. For example, the Honglu Temple incident. If Huamanlou is now a political adviser, then he will not solve it directly, but Send someone to do it, or ask people from Honglu Temple and the Ministry of Rites to discuss it.

In this way, according to the behavior of the civil servants in the court, this matter will probably fall into buck-passing again, and most people will naturally use the old rules to explain the matter. After all, there are too many people who stick to the rules.

Then the final result is either that Huamanlou's strong promotion results in Honglu Temple and the Ministry of Rites together with a group of rumored people to impeach Huamanlou, or the matter is left alone, and it is still the same as it was before, without any change.

Emperor Guangxing still understood the truth that running water does not rot and household hinges do not rot. A large part of the reason he wanted Huamanlou to enter the court was to make him a catfish in the court and revive stagnant water. In the end, if all the energy is spent on fighting wits and courage with the courtiers, then how useful can he be?

Thinking of this, Emperor Guangxing suddenly felt that it was not a good thing to spend a lot of money in the court, and it would even consume his energy greatly, and he could not accomplish anything with his hands tied.

In other words, it is the best way to continue to let Huamanlou wander on the edge of the court, and ask him if there are any intractable diseases, or even let him take full power to solve them-such as the Japanese pirates, he not only counts all of them Zhiping is over, paved the way for the ban on opening the sea, and even brought back a mountain of silver from the Japanese kingdom, who would dare to play like this for ordinary courtiers?

Thinking of this, Emperor Guangxing raised his head and asked Xu Dacheng who had just returned: "Dacheng, do you think it would be better for Hua Manlou to enter the imperial court, or not?"

Xu Dacheng lowered his eyebrows and said pleasantly: "Return to Your Majesty, this servant dare not talk nonsense."

"Just say, I forgive you innocent."

"Here. Your Majesty, according to my servant's humble opinion, it would be better for Uncle Xishan not to enter the imperial court."

"Oh? Why?"

"Your Majesty, Uncle Xishan... Uncle Xishan, he has a bad reputation." Xu Dacheng seemed a little embarrassed to say: "For example, the method he used when suppressing Bailian was effective, but the people under Dongchang said he was vicious. , so...Your Majesty, this servant has already punished someone who chews his tongue indiscriminately."

Emperor Guangxing didn't expect Xu Dacheng to choose such an angle to talk about the matter, so he couldn't help being a little surprised: "Go on."

Xu Dacheng took a peek at Emperor Guangxing's expression, and continued: "Here. Your Majesty, think, if Xi Shanbo still uses his set of things in court, he is afraid that Ling will be stopped by the censors before he leaves the palace. Well, maybe it’s just a case of impeachment and abuse. The slave girl asks herself that she’s not that pedantic person, and she also knows that Uncle Xishan is devoted to serving the country and being loyal to His Majesty, but his method is really a little… disgraceful.”

Emperor Guangxing frowned: "Well, it makes sense."

He didn't think about this, after all, Huamanlou's work and theory results are basically good.But after Xu Dacheng reminded him, he realized that Huamanlou's behavior style of slandering the White Lotus Sect and coercing the Japanese people was indeed very different. It was because the courtiers didn't dare to play like this on the one hand, and on the other hand, it was because the courtiers cherished their feathers and did things well. He doesn't give priority to efficiency and results like him at all, and doesn't consider his own reputation at all.

As far as today's matter is concerned, if it spreads out, it will be scolded bloody by the censors!

Should it be said that he is worthy of being a person who has enlightened the way of the casino and used everything to the extreme?

Thinking of this, Emperor Guangxing suddenly felt sorry for his godson: Not to mention the courtiers, but he would occasionally slander him and say that he is a jerk, but since ancient times, he has been loyal and traitorous. He disregards his reputation and only cares for himself It can be said to be extremely filial, such a child, how could he let him be scolded every day?

"Your Majesty, even if Uncle Xishan is not high-ranking or powerful, who would dare to treat him as an ordinary military officer?" Xu Dacheng continued to state: "Let's not talk about the boa robes that His Majesty bestowed, but he is His Majesty's justice. Son, no one dares to take him seriously."

"This statement is wrong." Emperor Guangxing said: "He is my adopted son but people still scold him, what is it to take him seriously?"

Xu Dacheng smiled wryly and said: "Your Majesty, that's not the truth. Who in this world can avoid being scolded? Your Majesty implements benevolent government and reduces taxes, but isn't that Bai Lian talking ill of His Majesty everywhere? The mouth grows on other people, and the upper lip When you touch your lower lip, the words come out, but who knows whether what he said is the truth or the heart?"

"It's like slaves are diligent and trembling. They have never provoked anyone since they served His Majesty, but there are still people who call the slaves a dead eunuch?" Xu Dacheng was about to cry when he said this: "They haven't even seen the slaves. I don't know if slaves and servants are scolded like this, let alone Xishan Bo?"

Emperor Guangxing glanced at him and said softly: "I know you are honest and hardworking, so why worry about others?"

Xu Dacheng hurriedly kowtowed his head to thank him, got up and continued: "Your Majesty, this slave has His Majesty's protection, and His Majesty knows that this old slave is diligent, so this slave feels that Uncle Xishan is the same. Your Majesty has a close relationship, and he is very capable, so he will be scolded more."

"The so-called wind blows the eaves and tiles, and the rain hits the rafters. All slaves and maidservants are called dogs, let alone Xishan Bo?" Xu Dacheng said a rare saying, and his expression was quite emotional: "But if you can be loyal to Your Majesty, take care of him." What's the point of scolding? This servant thinks that Uncle Xishan thinks the same way."

"That's why the servant feels the same way for Uncle Xishan, Your Majesty." Xu Dacheng completely tied himself to Huamanlou, with an expression of "we are all good courtiers who are not afraid of being scolded for your majesty", and said emotionally: "Uncle Xishan If he enters the court, he is afraid that he will be scolded by Tian'er before he has done anything, just like a slave who has not done any bad things and will be scolded. This... he is a young man, if he is scolded, he will be disheartened. What should I do?"

After hearing this, Emperor Guangxing made up his mind: "I know."

462. The Unprofitable

These words of Xu Dacheng are definitely taught by Huamanlou. If not, how could he say something like 'the wind blows the eaves and the roof tiles, and the rain beats the rafters'?

Of course, when to say it and how to say it according to Emperor Guangxing's psychology is Xu Dacheng's own play, so there is a binding setting of "We are for Your Majesty, and we are not afraid of being scolded".

It's still the same sentence, who can be a fuel-efficient lamp who can be a dead eunuch in the palm of the ceremonial supervisor and the father of the East Factory?This wave not only solved the knots of the previous attempt to send Huamanlou, but also showed a wave of loyalty in front of Emperor Guangxing intentionally or unintentionally. Xu Changgong is really a veteran.

The courtiers of the emperor are the courtiers of the emperor, and the people who know the emperor best are often the eunuchs around him, so what Xu Dacheng said hits the point that Emperor Guangxing cares most about—he himself is often criticized by the censor, so Of course there will be empathy.

So naturally, Emperor Guangxing also gave up the idea of ​​letting Huamanlou enter the court: no matter whether he enters the court or not, Huamanlou can be used in the same way, at worst, it is just like in Pingwa, and it is enough to let other people cooperate?

Seeing that Emperor Guangxing made up his mind after listening to his own words, Xu Dacheng's psychological shadow on Huamanlou was even greater—he changed His Majesty's mind through a very simple thing, and he didn't even Show up, this terrifying calculating ability...

Xu Changgong is quite smart, knowing that if there is no Huamanlou paving the way, he will never have the opportunity to perform; and if he does not speak, the Huamanlou Yuezhang Wen Ge can change his words. Changing the direction will affect Emperor Guangxing's decision-making, but he, Xu Changgong, really messed with Huamanlou, when the time comes...

The result is: never mess with that monster Huamanlou in the future!

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"So you went to Honglu Temple to make trouble just to dissuade His Majesty?" Wen Liang poured tea for Huamanlou with a smile on his face.

Hua Manlou smiled and said, "Almost, but in essence, I still want the Japanese and barbarians to be more honest. Even if His Majesty doesn't give up his mind, I will do the same."

Wen Liang was noncommittal, she straightened her hair and said, "If His Majesty disagrees, it's time to fight back."

Hua Manlou picked up the teacup: "I think so too. So what's your opinion, lady?"

Wen Liang smiled and said: "I just wanted to say it, but you have to make a move, but now I don't want to say it, you can figure it out."

As long as Emperor Guangxing doesn't push Huamanlou towards the center, then even if Huamanlou has resolved the offensive, Wen Liang is not in a hurry—he can think of such a way to break the situation, and then Revenge...is it difficult?

Miss Wen could see that Huamanlou came here to pass the time...or to tease her, so she didn't bother to think about complicated things.

"I can figure it out?" Hua Manlou said seriously, "Then tell me, is it okay to hire two killers to chop up the Minister of the Household Department... Uh, no, then go to Miaojiang and find two people who can lay Gu and plant Gu poison." Damn it?"

Wen Liang stared at Hua Manlou, but after staring for a while, he burst out laughing: "Go, go, go back early, don't miss the wedding date."