Bachelor

Chapter 142
In the eyes of later generations, Ming Wuzong Zhengde Emperor Zhu Houzhao was greedy for drinking, lustful, militaristic, and absurd, and he was simply a typical representative of a fool and a fool.

Sun Dan also thought so at the beginning, but with his in-depth understanding of history and close contact with him, the first-hand information he has is getting more and more correct, and he has a new understanding of this so-called stupid king.

If Emperor Zhengde was as unbearable as recorded in history, he would be a character like Emperor Hui of Jin.So, why did the Ming Dynasty enter the most prosperous period during his tenure? Not only was the country prosperous and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, but the border troubles that had been pressing on the Ming Dynasty for a long time were also miraculously lifted.Even though the Huanhao Rebellion happened the year before last, before the imperial court's army to suppress the rebellion marched to the south of the Yangtze River, King Ning's rebel army was cut off in the bud by a little Wang Shouren with thunder.

And the life of Emperor Zhengde can be described as colorful, forging ahead and unyielding.Since he succeeded to the throne, he has killed Liu Jin between the commanders, the king of Ping'an, the rebellion of King Ning, and the defeat of the little prince in Yingzhou. If such a monarch is also called stupid, Sun Dan really doesn't know who else in history can call him that. For Mingjun.

As far as Sun Dan knew, Emperor Zhengde always strived to be the first in every battle, and even killed an enemy with his own hands when the Mongolian army was fighting.

Perhaps, in the eyes of later generations, killing an enemy in a battle of tens of thousands of people is not a big deal.However, later generations have always overlooked one point. In a cold weapon war, even in a battle involving tens of thousands of people, not many soldiers died in the confrontation between the two armies.For example, in the later Ningyuan victory, the Ming army only beheaded hundreds of levels, and most of the real casualties occurred during the pursuit of one party when it was defeated.

Moreover, in ancient wars, soldiers wore heavy armor, and everyone dressed like a robot, with only a pair of eyes exposed.It is often a half-day fight, with injuries all over the body, but few people really fall down.

At least, as far as Sun Dan was concerned, even if he was asked to hold a knife and chop a standing still enemy wearing sixty-pound armor, he would not have the confidence to completely defeat the enemy within half an hour.

The cold weapon war is not as simple as the CCTV historical drama.

One can imagine how difficult it is for Zhengde to personally kill an enemy on the battlefield.

From Sun Dan's point of view, the young man in front of him with only half his life left is not only a promising king, but also a battle-hardened warrior full of murderous aura.Even if such a person does nothing, he will naturally carry a fierce aura.

At this time, hearing Zhengde's question, Sun Dan's heart tightened inexplicably, and his whole body seemed to be enveloped by the aura emanating from him.

Perhaps, if one fails to deal with it properly today, it will be the end of the head falling to the ground.

Emperor Zhengde had a strong personality, yet he was very peaceful. He was not like a generation of emperors. He should be a very easy-going person.During this period of time, Sun Dan got along well with him. Although friendship is not necessary for a king, from the heart, the two still regard each other as confidants.

However, Zhengde's illness is related to the throne.Since ancient times, kings have always attached great importance to imperial power. If Zhengde is not dead, he will never be happy to see someone coveting his throne.There is no sympathy for this thing, once discovered, it must be eradicated immediately.

Sun Dan had to answer this question in a short time. He knew the power of it, and without hesitation, he immediately replied, "No."

The light in Emperor Zhengde's eyes was even brighter, as sharp as a knife.His voice was still weak, but his words were clear, "Really?"

Sun Dan suddenly remembered what Bi Yun said to himself just now, "That's right, just now the general said, 'In this world, only Sun Dan can tell the truth in front of me.'"

I have an idea in mind.

He went on to say: "However, it cannot be said that it is completely irrelevant."

"Speak!" Probably because of too much force, Zhengde's chest rose and fell, and he coughed violently again.

Strange to say, although he was coughing hoarsely and his face was flushed, no one came in.

Sun Dan was not afraid, and stood straight in front of Zhengde, made acquaintance with Lu Bing, and then helped him manage the ins and outs of the Lu family bank, explaining clearly one by one, saying: "Speaking of which, Lu Bing also thought about asking I am the big treasurer of his bank, but it is a pity that Sun Danzhi is in the imperial examination and has no intention of doing business. It is just an idea to make money for him." He pretended to sigh: "General, it is Sun Dan who is talking about this matter Being angry with a scholar, he talked too much for a while, and he slipped his mouth, which gave the Lu family a good idea to make money. As for Xingwangfu, I know them, but they don't know me. Sun Dan is a talented scholar, but he really wants to climb this high branch. It's a pity, I Talent is limited, and people look down on it."

While Sun Dan was talking, Zhengde listened silently, and when Sun Dan said these words, the light in his eyes suddenly stopped.There was also a smile on the corner of his mouth: "Do you still need to climb high branches? If you have limited talents, no one in the world would dare to call you a peerless national scholar. Although Yang Shen is known as the No.1 scholar in China, he can be reckless and impulsive , in terms of knowledge, you are still inferior to you. If you really want to become an official, it will be easy to be a Jinshi in the autumn and spring of the next year. Does the Xing Palace dare to compete with the court for talents?" He stretched out his thin body. Chai-like arms, beckoning Sun Dan to help him up.

Sun Dan hurriedly stepped forward, with a little force, he lifted Zhengde up and leaned against the head of the bed.

Zhengde sighed: "Actually, I really want to kill you today."

Sun Dan was terrified, but pretended to be calm, and deliberately asked, "Why doesn't the general use a knife?"

Zhengde: "If a person like you can't be used, he can only be killed, otherwise it will be a great trouble. Just now I was still hesitating whether to do it, but after hearing what you said, I didn't have this thought. I know one thing, what you just said is indeed true, so it shows that you have a magnanimous heart. Perhaps, you really don't know what happened in the capital, and it would be a pity if you were killed."

Hearing this, Sun Dan calmed down and thought to himself: Fortunately, what I said is the truth. Most of the ancient kings thought they were wise and powerful, and they hated people playing tricks in front of him.People like Zhengde are very humane, as long as you tell the truth in front of him, he will not do anything to you.Of course, Jiajing, who took over, was a different kind of person, and needed to use other means to deal with it.

Getting along with leaders is also an art.

Fortunately, Sun Dan has been a civil servant for many years, so he does not lack this kind of political art.

Zhengde sat up and took a few breaths, as if he was a little happy.Suddenly blinked, and sighed softly: "No, I seem to have been deceived by others. If you, Sun Dan, want to become an official, you don't have to do anything. You only need to wait for the examination, and you can easily pass the examination for a Jinshi, and then enter the Imperial Academy After decades of qualifications, he will naturally be able to become a cabinet minister. Is there any need to take risks to attach to a vassal with an unknown future?"

(End of this chapter)