eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 237 Reading sage books, why?
Winter has passed and spring has come, and today the sky is finally blue and spring is full of vigor. Outside the Fengtian Gate, the first emperor Kui could only kneel under the majestic imperial power.On the way for a new king to take power, there will always be ups and downs, and it has nothing to do with whether the emperor likes a certain minister or not.

But unlike any previous time, Zhu Houzhao's mood at this time is actually a bit complicated.

An old official who had worked hard for the imperial court all his life, but in the end he had to drive him away. This was really something he had never thought about at the beginning.

As a former history commentator, he always hated villains, and felt that as long as he experienced them himself, he would be upright and have a clear conscience, and truly use a group of virtuous and capable ministers.

But today the road has diverged. If the emperor continues to be the emperor, what will happen to him in the future? Even he himself cannot say for sure.

But he will not suffer from political naivety, and he must do what he should do. If there are indeed hypocritical parts, then he can digest it by himself.

That's why his eyes and his childlike face are always firm.

"Old Liu Ge, I can't live without you, and the court can't live without you either. But you can't bear to say that you offend your father as a minister. Otherwise, what else can I do as an emperor? If someone else imitates you, the Ming Dynasty will be in chaos."

"If you are suitable for yourself, you will harm the way, and you will not be rewarded; if you are against yourself, you will benefit the country, and you will not impose punishment. If your majesty wants to imitate the benevolent monarchs of the past, you must clearly distinguish between 'suitable for yourself' and 'against yourself'. But the offender is serious, I implore Your Majesty to reward and punish, and show grace. The so-called impartiality and no party, the king's way is swaying!"

Having said that, if the emperor does not deal with it, it is as if he favors Liu Jian, and the court's laws seem to be trampled on by the emperor's emotions.

But Zhu Houzhao paused slightly at this moment, pursed his lips tightly and said nothing.

Li Dongyang and Xie Qian murmured in their hearts, what exactly is His Majesty planning...

If this is the purpose, then it has already been achieved, just say it out, and the matter will be over.

"Your Majesty, I have the original performance!"

Is there someone playing at this time?
Zhu Houzhao raised his head slightly, and found that it was Min Gui, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment.

Min Chaoying is 76 years old this year, the corners of his eyes are drooping like triangular eyes, his beard and hair are not black at all, he has been very characteristic in his whole life, he never shows mercy when suppressing rebellion, and tends to be benevolent when he is punishing.

The people and things he identified are not very willing to change, and he has a bit of a donkey temper. Back then, he identified the crown prince and restricted Zhao prison, so he has been loyal to the owner until now.

"What's your suggestion, Chief Sikou?"

"In the fourth year of Yingzong Tianshun, Liu Gelao became a Jinshi. He was upright and prudent when he was young, and he had the ambition to help the people. Studying in the Xiao Temple, serving loyally, and complimenting each other; in the 11th year of Emperor Xiaozong's Hongzhi, Liu Gelao served as the chief of the cabinet, and the first assistant for seven years. In March of the 11th year of Hongzhi, the students of Guozijian impeached Mr. Liu Ge for obstructing his speech. Emperor Xiaozong imprisoned Jiang Rong, but Mr. Liu did his best to defend Jiang regardless of personal grievances, and he was convinced by the court. Mr. Liu Ge is an official, and he can be said to be conscientious and do his best. The minister also heard that the so-called criminal name should not only show the law, but also be sentimental, so as not to lose justice and people's hearts. Therefore, the minister poured out his blood to play, I hope that Your Majesty will remember the old feelings of the 40-year-old ministers, punish them lightly, and show the benevolence of the new monarch in the name of the whole monarch and ministers!"

To speak such a long passage at this point in time, ordinary people do not have the courage.The main reason is how many people are willing to sacrifice their own glory and wealth for a veteran who has lost power at this time.

Zhu Houzhao listened and watched. Many people didn't speak, but he could feel that many people admired Min Gui.

"Old Liu Ge, did you hear that?"

"I report to Your Majesty, I have heard it. But I dare not take such words, even if there are words of fulfilling one's duty and doing one's best, it is also the duty of a minister, which is insignificant."

"Just now Da Sikou said that you had the ambition to manage the world and help the people when you were young. I don't know if you still remember it. I want to ask you more. You also ask yourself, why do you read the books of sages and sages?"

Liu Jian wept, "I remember, I never dared to forget for a moment! Your Majesty asked me what happened, and only four sentences from Hengqu can reveal my heart!"

That is to establish a heart for the heaven and earth, a life for the living and the people, an inheritance for the sages, and peace for all generations!

The emperor stood up, and he had made up his mind.

"Okay, then I will come today to give consideration to both love and law! Since Mr. Liu Ge wants to save the people and serve the country, then I will not forget the love of the monarch and his ministers. In this way, I will make a compromise. You will no longer be honored as a cabinet minister." But don’t just go back to your hometown and waste the rest of your life. I have long said that the most important thing in the imperial court is the local government officials. If you can ignore personal honor and disgrace, are you willing to guard one side for me? To benefit the people of one side?”

"Confucius said, people are not sages and sages, so there is nothing wrong with it, and there is nothing wrong with it. You have offended your father occasionally, but you are not an unfaithful minister. It is just a moment of confusion. If you can reflect on yourself from now on, I still wish to call you into the capital to continue the relationship between monarch and minister. At this time, I will not offend any official with any word. If anyone feels that it has not been able to take into account the law, you may wish to speak freely so that I and the world know ! All the court officials are witnesses!"

Min Gui's remonstrance was actually effective! !
All the officials of Fengtianmen were shocked, shocked by Min Gui and the emperor. The originally slightly suppressed atmosphere burst into strength immediately after being released by the emperor.

Mainly, judging from past experience, the emperor never changed his decision once!

This time he made an exception for Liu Jian, not because of his reputation as a veteran of the four dynasties and a minister of Tuogu, what could it be for?
Li Dongyang and Xie Qian only felt a thrilling trembling from their heads to the soles of their feet.

For them, Liu Jian's ability to land in this way is not only the excitement of their friendship, but also themselves!

The emperor still thought of the old ministers and the feelings of the old ministers. As long as he was diligent and diligent, the end would not be too tragic.Conversely, if Liu Jian is planted here today,
Will Li Dongyang and Xie Qian be far behind?
The emperor had just been enthroned for two months, and there were quite a few veteran courtiers who thought this way. They thought it was an example of killing chickens and monkeys, but they didn't expect it to be a scene of bitterness between the monarch and his ministers!

"My Emperor Shengming!!"

At this moment, all the officials surrendered at the feet of the emperor!

A good person changes from a bad ending to a not so bad ending. Some people are willing to watch this kind of plot repeated [-] times!

Liu Jian himself was also in tears, "My emperor, Shengming!"

"Mr. Wang, there are two capitals and thirteen provinces in the Ming Dynasty. Are there any vacancies for governors and chief ministers?"

The Minister of the Ministry of Officials is Wang Jia, and when he heard the emperor's question, he also began to think quickly.

Others felt that Min Gui was outspoken, but he and Han Wen knew that they had grasped His Majesty's mind, and the emperor would not treat Liu Jian seriously, so the performance was right, although it was sincere, but it was actually surprising. no danger.

For him, there are actually two answers to the emperor's question, and the premise is to understand the emperor's mind.

Our ancestors did things, one saying, but it can have two meanings.

For example, where should Liu Jian go to be the governor and political envoy, whether to go to a rich place or a remote and bitter cold place, from which we can also see whether the emperor really used or demoted this person.

If it's a little tricky, you can answer no. Since you don't know what the correct answer is, you can push out the right to choose and avoid this trouble.

But Wang Jia knew the emperor, how could a man with ambition do such a petty thing at this time?

"Return to Your Majesty, there is a temporary lack of a chief envoy in Shandong Province."

Zhu Houzhao nodded in satisfaction. It was close enough to save an old man from traveling a long way.

"The chief minister is in charge of the administration of a province and the cashier of the wealth. I often say that people like us beat gongs and drums in the court. The people probably don't care at all about this fight and that fight. What they care about is Timing and harvest. The most important thing for a governor of a province is that the people in the prefectures, prefectures, and counties under his rule can farm the land with peace of mind. I hope that Ming Dynasty can have enough chief ministers who are dedicated to the people! Liu Qing, can you Are you willing to serve as the chief envoy for the people of Shandong?”

The minister's stomach is bubbling when he hears this... Your Majesty is really good at speaking, and he will serve as the chief envoy for the people of Shandong...

This statement is not only a kind of recognition, but also a kind of moral pressure of the name. If you refuse, you are disregarding the people.

"The minister is already old, and the emperor will not abandon it. He still entrusts the minister with the weight of a province. How dare the minister abandon his majesty? Abandon the people? If so, the late emperor's spirit in heaven will also scold the minister for being ungrateful! Your majesty, I am willing to guard Shandong for your majesty." .”

"Okay!" Zhu Houzhao yelled especially loudly, and he was full of drama, and immediately went forward to help Liu Jian, "Water flows to low places, people go to high places, I know that everyone is an official I hope to be a high-ranking official, so I look up. I hope that Liu Qing can look down when he arrives in Shandong, so as to relieve the suffering of the people and relieve the urgent needs of the people. I will be my people first... Please Liu Qing!"

Wang Kai guessed right, the emperor didn't want to make Liu Jian really bad, he just wanted to relieve him of his position as the head of the cabinet.

In the final analysis, it is a great loss for an official like Liu Jian to be abandoned by the court. If he goes to a province, it will benefit the province, and if he goes to a government, it will benefit the government.

This way of handling can not only achieve the goal, but also keep the name of the emperor's filial piety, and finally stabilize the court. The key is to really benefit the people of one side.

It can be said to kill three birds with one sword.

The emperor first ascended to the great treasure, and in the battle with the veteran who enjoyed great fame, he was able to fight so beautifully. His means, trade-offs, and mind...all were fully displayed.

In fact, Liu Jian burst into tears just now, neither because he survived the catastrophe, nor because he was moved in his heart. Is he Liu Xixian the kind of person who is greedy for life and afraid of death?

His inner thoughts are on the young man on the dragon chair. After several generations of Ming Dynasty, now the dragon chair is finally a generation of heroes!

(End of this chapter)