It's November, and the weather is getting colder and colder. The rivers in the capital have frozen. The heavy snow started falling two days ago and it hasn't stopped yet. The snow on the ground is already as deep as someone's calf.

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The temperature in Emperor Tianqi's thermal pavilion is still good, and the flowers and plants in the room are still green, and some flowers have already bloomed, which makes people feel much better when they see it.

Looking at the snowflakes flying outside, Emperor Tianqi frowned tightly. It was snowing heavily, and many people were about to freeze to death in this winter. Looking back at Empress Zhang who was sitting by the charcoal fire, Emperor Tianqi's face showed

He smiled a little. Perhaps only by being by her side would he feel more stable.

Slowly walking to Queen Zhang's side, Emperor Tianqi took off his fur coat, picked up a bowl of tea and sat next to Queen Zhang. He said softly: "The weather has been cold recently. Is there any gift from the emperor?"

Did something go over?"

"Back to the Emperor, I have sent something over! Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty!" Empress Zhang smiled softly, with a hint of joy in her eyes, because she had received news from the imperial doctor that he was happy.

Seeing the joy on Queen Zhang's face, Emperor Tianqi smiled helplessly. Women in this era are obsessed with having children. Maybe the women in the palace are more persistent. The smile on Queen Zhang's face has not stopped since she had children.

Pass.

"Your Majesty, Zhou Jiamo, the Minister of Civil Affairs, wants to see you!" Wang Chengen walked in quickly. Although he was wearing fur clothes, the old eunuch's face was still pale from the cold and his body was trembling.

With a helpless smile, Emperor Tianqi took a sip of tea and said: "The weather is really too cold, come over and warm yourself up by the fire! Warm yourself up!"

"My slave, please stay here! Your body is cold. If you pass by, I'm afraid the emperor will catch a cold!" Although Wang Chengen's lips were trembling, he still said with a smile. Obviously, he was unwilling to pass by.

After listening to Wang Chengen's words, Emperor Tianqi nodded with emotion, winked at a young eunuch on the side, and said in a deep voice: "Go bring a bowl of ginseng soup and let Mr. Wang warm himself up!"

"My slave obeys the order!" The little eunuch saluted and ran out quickly.

Wang Chengen on the other side knelt on the ground with a grateful face and said in a trembling voice: "My slave, thank you for your kindness!"

"Okay. Get up!" Emperor Tianqi waved his hand casually and said with a smile: "Let Chen Lin bring Zhou Jiamo in. You can warm up here!"

"Yes! I obey the order!" Wang Chengen replied respectfully, bowing his head and standing aside.

It didn't take long before Zhou Jiamo walked in under the leadership of Chen Lin. Although he could be a proud man outside the palace, he still had to walk in the palace. Zhou Jiamo already had a lot of scars on his body, both on his head and on his shawl.

It was white. His face was also a little pale, and he was obviously very cold.

Looking at Zhou Jiamo who was faltering, Emperor Tianqi suddenly felt a little emotional. These officials may have some problems, but they still have good intentions for the Ming Dynasty. Nodding to the eunuch on the side, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "

Take off Master Zhou's fur coat and bake it in Master Zhou's brazier." He glanced at the other eunuch and ordered: "Bring a stool to Master Zhou!"

Seeing Zhou Jiamo about to salute, Emperor Tianqi waved his hand and said with a smile: "There is no need to salute at this time. Let's sit down and warm up first!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Zhou Jiamo sat down on the chair with emotion. The wrinkles on his face seemed to have relaxed a little. No matter how hard he worked, if he could get Emperor Tianqi, he would be able to masturbate!

"On such a cold day, my beloved has to run around for state affairs. I feel sorry for you. It's the New Year, are there any difficulties at home?" Emperor Tianqi looked at Zhou Jiamo. He put down the tea bowl in his hand and said softly.

He wanted to stand up and salute, but when Emperor Tianqi motioned for him to sit down, Zhou Jiamo had to sit down and said: "This is my duty as a minister, and I think about it all day and night. I might have made a mistake! As for one meal and one dish at home, I will buy some meat for the Chinese New Year.

, just buy a fish, that’s it!”

Nodding slowly, Emperor Tianqi said with emotion: "Ai Qing is the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and is in charge of the official titles of officials all over the world. He is in a high and powerful position!"

"I am walking on thin ice day and night, for fear of betraying the divine grace!" Zhou Jiamo's heart sank slightly. Could there be something in Emperor Tianqi's words?

Smiling and shaking his head, Emperor Tianqi comforted: "I didn't say anything to you, there's no need to be like this! This book was handed over by Jin Yiwei, take it and have a look!" Taking a thick account book over, Tianqi

The emperor handed it to Wang Chengen who was standing aside.

"Your Majesty, I'd better go back to Kunning Palace! In the evening, I will prepare hot pot for the emperor. Does the emperor want to come?" Empress Zhang gently pulled Emperor Tianqi's arm and said with a smile.

Smiling and nodding, Emperor Tianqi promised: "Go! I will go there later!"

When Queen Zhang left, Emperor Tianqi saw the little eunuch carrying ginseng soup come in, and he said: "Give Mr. Zhou the ginseng soup section, and you go get another bowl!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The little eunuch placed the ginseng soup next to Zhou Jiamo, turned around and left.

At this time, Zhou Jiamo did not notice this. His spirit had been completely attracted by the book in front of him. In his opinion, it was more like an account book, which contained the names of officials at all levels in the capital, their family's property, and who

What kind of property is controlled behind the scenes? How much corruption, how much bribes are accepted, how much bribes are given, all are detailed above.

"Your Majesty, these, these!" Zhou Jiamo stood up tremblingly, looking at Emperor Tianqi in disbelief, and his voice became unusually hoarse.

After looking at Zhou Jiamo, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "The people here are all greedy and have nothing to do with their bodies. Let's take them all down this time! I really don't want Jin Yiwei to take action. Scholars still have to keep some dignity. But love

Please remember, you must get back the stolen money, as this year’s shortfall in the national treasury will need to be made up for with this money."

"Your Majesty, do you think there is any inaccuracy in this? This is really shocking, I think!" Zhou Jiamo still didn't believe it, looked at Emperor Tianqi with a complicated expression, and said hesitantly.

In fact, Zhou Jiamo knew in his heart that these things were not fake. Although Jin Yiwei acted inappropriately, his loyalty to Emperor Tianqi was flawless. Compared with himself, the ministers of culture and administration, both Jin Yiwei and Dongchang were more important.

Much more pure.

Now Jinyiwei naturally dared to take out this thing, it was of course true. How dare they deceive Emperor Tianqi. However, Zhou Jiamo really didn't want to believe it in his heart, which was why he had the problem just now.

Emperor Tianqi didn't speak, but looked straight at Zhou Jiamo, as if he could see through what Zhou Jiamo was thinking!

"Your Majesty, this humble minister made a mistake, please forgive me!" Zhou Jiamo bowed respectfully and said bitterly.

Slowly turning his head, Emperor Tianqi didn't say anything, just sighed softly.

"Your Majesty, I came here this time just for the matter of the Beijing Inspection. The external inspection will have to wait until spring. I think it is time for the Beijing Inspection to start. At this time every year, it is the performance evaluation of the Ministry of Personnel. I think we can put the performance evaluation of the Beijing Inspection and the Ministry of Personnel in the first place.

Together." Zhou Jiamo saw that Emperor Tianqi was silent, so he spoke, but his tone was full of temptation.

Obviously, what Emperor Tianqi had just brought out had made Zhou Jiamo aware of something, and he became more careful with his words. It was better not to say anything until he understood Emperor Tianqi's thoughts. Zhou Jiamo had been an official for many years, and he understood deeply

How to be a minister.

Emperor Tianqi nodded slowly and pondered for a moment before saying: "Ai Qing is indeed planning for the country. The Jingcha is led by the officials. Ai Qing can take care of it herself! I still trust Ai Qing."

"Your Majesty, don't worry, I will definitely do my best!" After hearing Emperor Tianqi's words, Zhou Jiamo breathed a sigh of relief, and the look on his face became much more relaxed.

"Zhou Aiqing, I have to remind you something!" Emperor Tianqi looked straight at Zhou Jiamo, and the expression on his face became very serious.

Zhou Jiamo, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, suddenly became nervous. He bowed respectfully and said: "The Emperor's teachings!"

After pondering for a long time, Emperor Tianqi's expression softened a little, and he said softly: "Aiqing's family's land is only a thousand hectares, and most of it is left by our ancestors. Aiqing has been an official for many years, and the family's land has only increased by two hundred acres. Every year except

Disciple's Ice

Tan Xiaojing, Aiqing has never accepted any money. When I saw the report from Jin Yiwei that day, I felt very comforted. Having ministers like Aiqing in the Ming Dynasty is a blessing to the Ming Dynasty and to me.

Sharing is a blessing for all people in the world."

Every word of Emperor Tianqi hit Zhou Jiamo's heart, and his face gradually changed from the original shock to gloominess.

"Your Majesty, it is the duty of an official to be honest and honest. If a minister cannot do this, he is really betraying the emperor's holy grace. I should be like this. If the emperor feels like this, it will be gratifying. I don't know what to say.

!" Zhou Jiamo's voice was very low. His family had 800 acres of land, 600 acres of which were left by his father, and the remaining 200 acres were accumulated over the years.

Nodding with satisfaction, Emperor Tianqi said with emotion: "Yes! What Aiqing said is good! Duty. There are very few people in the world who can do what Aiqing does. With Aiqing's words

, I feel very relieved. This is exactly what I want to do with my beloved

As I said, if you love me, don’t judge others by yourself. Just because you are like this doesn’t mean that others are like this. I believe that your love will know more about officialdom and officials than I do. I want to tell you that you can just let go and do whatever you want. What happened?

I will make the decision for you!"

Lifting up his clothes and kneeling on the ground, Zhou Jiamo looked extremely excited and said with a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty! I will do my best to repay His grace!"

For many years, clarifying official governance has been Zhou Jiamo's long-cherished wish, and now he has seen the light of day. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature for better and faster novels!
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