Lu Zhaolin breathed a sigh of relief. On the far left, Wang Bo began to expound his political views loudly.
Lu Zhaolin often discussed politics with him and knew that he believed in Confucianism and advocated benevolent governance. However, compared with ordinary Confucian scholars, he was a bit more arrogant and could be regarded as a mad Confucian.
After speaking, Empress Wu did not express her opinion.
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While he was telling the story, Lu Zhaolin secretly glanced at the queen and saw that she was dealing with government affairs with her head down, but she didn't know if she was listening.
After Zhou Xing finished speaking, Empress Wu still did not speak. Meng Huailiang waited for a while and began to explain his own views.
He advocated that a rich country should first enrich its people, encourage mulberry farming, and reduce corvee taxes. Externally, he believed that the country's greatest threat was the Tubo Kingdom, because they might cut off the Hexi Corridor and affect the silk trade between the Tang Dynasty and the Western Regions.
The imperial court should select good generals, train elite soldiers, and wait for good opportunities to eliminate the hidden dangers of Tibet in one fell swoop!
Lu Zhaolin had always admired Meng Huailiang's knowledge and was looking forward to Empress Wu's reaction after hearing this. However, she still did not speak. Lu Zhaolin waited for a while and had to elaborate on his own opinion.
He believed that exaggeration and extravagance would destroy the foundation of the imperial court, and the country should promote frugality and spread benevolence and filial piety. Generally speaking, his views were similar to Wang Bo's.
"Yes, you are all promising students. I look forward to your future performance."
Hearing Empress Wu's praise, Lu Zhaolin breathed a sigh of relief.
"I have issued an edict to the Zhongshu Province. You can read all the edicts and documents drafted by the Zhongshu Province in the future, and then compile a copy and place it in the Hanlin Academy."
Lu Zhaolin was overjoyed. Just as Wang Bo had guessed before, Empress Wu really wanted to reuse them.
Let them read these orders now to familiarize them with government affairs. Although they don't have any power yet, after they become familiar with these, the Queen will definitely have other arrangements.
"I obey the order!" the four of them said in unison.
"Okay, please step back."
Lu Zhaolin and four other people left the main hall and returned to the Hanlin Academy together. Along the way, the four of them were a little excited, especially for the decree issued by Empress Wu.
There was a strange light in Zhou Xing's eyes: "Just watch, from now on, the Hanlin Academy will become an important bureau in the imperial court, and other officials will be keen to get in."
Returning to the main hall of the Hanlin Academy, a civil servant stepped forward, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty the editors, the Wu Zhangyuan came over just now, and he asked them to do something."
Zhou Xing hurriedly asked: "What's the matter?"
"The Commander-in-Chief of Wu asked you to go to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment, release King Luo Bin, and tell him about his reinstatement. The Commander-in-Chief also said that King Luo Bin must have resentment in his heart after being imprisoned for so long, so he should take good care of him.
Soothe him."
Zhou Xing nodded and said to the other three people: "I can handle this little thing by myself."
Meng Huailiang said: "If you say that, Brother Lu will not agree. He has always admired King Luo Bin the most, right?" The last question was addressed to Lu Zhaolin.
Lu Zhaolin's cheeks turned red and he said: "Yu Shi Luo must have been framed and imprisoned by Xu Jingzong. Since the director has ordered us to appease him, let's go together."
"How can that be done? There can't be no one in the courtyard." Zhou Xing objected.
Wang Bo said calmly: "You three go, I will stay in the courtyard."
When the three of them saw what he said, they all nodded in agreement and left the Hanlin Academy together towards the imperial city.
Arriving at the Penal Department Prison, the three of them, led by the jailer, walked outside a cell and looked inside. They saw a man in his forties curled up, lying on a bamboo mat, facing inward.
After hearing the footsteps, he turned around and raised his head.
His chin was pointed and the bridge of his nose was high. His distracted eyes instantly became sharp after seeing Lu Zhaolin and the others.
"who are you?"
"The three of us are editors of the Hanlin Academy, and we have released Yushi Luo on the order of the Military Master." Zhou Xing said loudly, and waved his hand to ask the jailer to open the cell door.
The jailer had already obeyed the orders from above and released King Luo Bin immediately when someone picked him up. He immediately took out the key and opened the cell door.
King Luo Bin slowly sat up and did not come out immediately. He said coldly: "Where is Xu Jingzong? When Lord Wu came to me, he promised me to bring Xu Jingzong to justice!"
Zhou Xing raised his eyebrows and thought to himself: "This person is really ungrateful." Lu Zhaolin hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Censor Luo, Xu Jingzong has been arrested and sentenced to Qiu Jue!"
King Luo Bin nodded, then stood up and left the prison.
On the way out of the imperial city, Lu Zhaolin chatted affectionately with King Luo Bin and told him what had happened outside in the past two years. Meng Huailiang also interjected words from time to time, and King Luo Bin's frozen expression gradually softened.
After passing through the Zhuque Gate, King Luo Bin hesitated for a long time and finally asked: "Thank you three for seeing me off. I don't know what my official position is..."
Lu Zhaolin smiled and said: "The Wu Zhangyuan said that you have been reinstated."
King Luo Bin secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although he was framed by Xu Jingzong, he had offended too many people when he was the censor. As long as other officials deliberately made things difficult, his official position as the censor would probably be gone.
If he was able to be reinstated, it must have been Zhou Guogong who helped him carry out activities.
"Please help Luo convey your gratitude to Mr. Wu!" King Luo Bin said.
Meng Huailiang smiled and said: "You're welcome, Censor Luo. What Wu Zhangyuan appreciates most is a proud and upright official like Censor Luo. He once said that a Censor like Censor Luo who is not moved by fame and fortune is like a sword."
The sharp sword hanging over the heads of the officials is the great fortune of the Tang Dynasty!"
King Luo Bin's face flushed and he said in surprise: "Wuzhangyuan really said that?"
Zhou Xing smiled and said: "That's still a lie. If it weren't for something urgent happening in the hospital, he would have wanted to come and pick up Luo Yushi himself."
King Luo Bin said loudly: "Please tell Wu Zhangyuan that Mr. Luo will definitely be worthy of this position!" After saying this, he strode away.
"Hey, Brother Meng, Brother Zhou, when did Wu Zhangyuan say that? Why didn't I know?" Lu Zhaolin asked doubtfully.
Zhou Xing glanced sideways at him, his lips tightly closed, not intending to explain.
Meng Huailiang smiled and said: "Can't you see? The master specially asked us to appease King Luo Bin, but it can be seen that he is very fond of this person. In this case, what's the harm in us following his wishes?"
Zhou Xing said calmly: "Although King Luo Bin only has an official position of eighth rank, the supervisory censor is a position with great power. If you make a good friend with this person, you may be able to come in handy in the future!"
Lu Zhaolin was stunned for a moment, shook his head and sighed.
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Zichen Palace.
"Chengsi, the four people you chose are all pretty good, especially Meng Huailiang, who is very knowledgeable." Wu Mei said while looking at the memorial.
At the bottom of the steps, Wu Chengsi saw a faint smile on Wu Mei's face. He was very satisfied, so he smiled and said: "Two of these people were recommended to my nephew by Taiping. Although Taiping is young, he has already
You look quite like your aunt!"
Wu Mei smiled and said: "Okay, don't just say nice things. You don't know how long it will take to go to Yingzhou this time. What are you going to do about the Hanlin Academy? The four of them alone are not enough."
Wu Chengsi went up to the throne platform and whispered: "Aunt, what do you think of Taiping?"
Wu Mei was startled: "You mean to let her replace you to recruit talents for this palace?"
"Taiping's temperament is really similar to yours. Even though he is young, he can still share your worries!" Wu Chengsi advised.
Princess Taiping had helped him a lot before, and Wu Chengsi decided to take this opportunity to repay her. And after leaving the capital, he needed someone to speak for him, and Princess Taiping was the best ally.
Wu Mei thought for a moment, nodded and said: "Then let her select a group of people first, and then we will carefully select them when you come back."
Wu Chengsi nodded in agreement.
Later, Wu Mei gave some instructions about the march, asking him to listen to the opinions of Pei Xingjian, Hei Te Changzhi and others, and not to put himself in danger, and Wu Chengsi agreed repeatedly.
After leaving the Zichen Palace and walking in the Daming Palace, Wu Chengsi began to think about the war.
In history, there are very few talented people like Huo Qubing who can become famous generals just by relying on theory. Most generals slowly accumulate experience and become stronger with more battles.
Just like Li Ji, he had lost many battles before.
"Guard Han, have you ever fought in a war before?" Wu Chengsi suddenly asked.
"I have always hoped to go to the battlefield, but unfortunately I never had the chance." Han Cheng replied respectfully.
"Neither did I." Wu Chengsi laughed and said, "Let's go, we two new recruits, to visit Zuowuwei Camp first!"