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"The hundreds of officials in the court, acting on behalf of the emperor and herdsmen, are most important to the country, the country, and the well-being of the people. But now among the hundreds of officials, corrupt officials account for the majority. They are powerful, insidious, and cunning.
Under such circumstances, I can certainly go along with them and follow the popular trend, which can certainly save a lot of trouble. I can also comfort myself by saying that these are just expedient measures, but in this way, in the eyes of the people all over the world, this court has become
There is darkness, no hope anymore, and no one will speak for them!
I know that many of my decisions are not 'smart', and I always suffer secret losses, but I have no regrets. These losses are just small details. Compared with these, only by maintaining the people's confidence and hope in the court can I
is the really important thing!
It is a pity that my father ignored these, as if as long as the court is stable and the peace is whitewashed, there will really be no problems in the Ming Dynasty. However, the resentment of the people is getting deeper and deeper, and sooner or later it will explode. By that time, the Ming Dynasty will
I'm afraid the country will be in trouble and it will be difficult to return!"
When Zhao Shancai left the Prince's East Palace and returned to the inn "Dexian Tower" where he lived, the words of Prince Zhu Heyu still echoed in his mind.
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A conversation with Prince Zhu Heyu made Zhao Shancai truly understand what kind of person this prince was!
If a wrong thing is done by everyone and everyone takes it for granted, then the wrong thing will become the right thing and even become the basis for people to settle down and live their lives. In such a topsy-turvy situation, this is the general trend
, is also the mainstream. At this time, if someone still insists on the original correctness, they will be regarded as "childish", "naive", "stupid"...
And Prince Zhu Heyu is such a person.
Originally, Zhao Shancai wanted to persuade Zhu Heyu to change his mind a little and become more accommodating, but after a conversation, Zhao Shancai found that he could not convince the prince Zhu Heyu, nor should he persuade the prince Zhu Heyu.
At the same time, Zhao Shancai also became more determined to assist Crown Prince Zhu Heyu!
"Prince, his idea is undoubtedly correct, but his method lacks a lot of tact, and he is unwilling to use methods that are detrimental to morality, but I can supplement these. There is yang and yin in this world, so from now on
From now on, I will be the 'yin' for His Highness the Crown Prince! If I assist the Crown Prince, maybe... it may not be impossible!"
While thinking secretly, Zhao Shancai's original worries and hesitations no longer existed!
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It is said that the moment a person finds his or her life goal, his or her temperament often changes drastically.
This is what Zhao Shancai is at this time!
The scholar Zhao Mu on the side also clearly discovered this!
The usual Zhao Shancai has an elegant and indifferent temperament, and seems to be happy with the situation, but at this time, Zhao Shancai is firm and serious, with a certain light shining in his eyes!
"Sir, what's wrong with you?"
Seeing this, although he didn't want to disturb Zhao Shancai's meditation, Zhao Mu couldn't help but ask.
Zhao Shancai smiled leisurely, but did not answer and asked instead: "On a high mountain, there are two roads to choose from, one is smooth and smooth, and the other is dangerous and rugged. Compared with the two, the smooth road is smooth, but the scenery along the way is lackluster, and
Although the rugged path is more dangerous, the scenery along the way is more beautiful and beautiful. Zhao Mu, if you were to climb the mountain, which path would you choose?"
Zhao Mu shook his head and said: "Whichever way you choose, I will accompany you!"
Zhao Shancai was slightly startled, then shook his head and laughed, and said: "I will choose the rugged and dangerous road. Although the dangerous road is rugged, the most important thing about climbing is the scenery along the way! What's more, through this rugged and dangerous road, I climbed to
At the top of the mountain, you will have a greater sense of accomplishment. Do you think this is true?"
Zhao Shancai's words were quite profound. However, before Zhao Mu could think clearly, there was a burst of urgent footsteps outside Zhao Shancai's room, and then the voice of the shopkeeper of "Dexianlou" sounded outside the door.
Full of surprises and panic: "No. 2 Zhao! Mr. Zhao! An angel from the palace has come to announce an edict to you! He is waiting in the lobby now. Come down quickly to receive the edict!"
Hearing the voice of the shopkeeper of "Dexianlou", Zhao Shan couldn't help but be startled. Although he was ranked second in the exam, he was only a newcomer to the officialdom after all, and he had only met Emperor Deqing from a distance. Why would Emperor Deqing suddenly convey an order to him?
For a while, Zhao Shancai couldn't figure out the reason, but he didn't dare to delay and hurriedly went downstairs to receive the order.
There, the shopkeeper of "Dexianlou" has already set up the incense table.
The person who came to "Dexian Tower" to convey the order to Zhao Shancai was Zhang Xiu, the eunuch of Yangxin Palace.
After confirming Zhao Shancai's identity, Zhang Xiu unfolded the imperial edict and said loudly: "By God's blessing, the emperor has issued an edict. I heard that Zhao Shancai, who is ranked second in the current examination, is well-informed and has a strong memory. He is quick-thinking and a person from the south of the Yangtze River. I have granted special favor to Zhao Shancai."
Thank you for accompanying me during the southern tour!"
After hearing Emperor Deqing's decree, Zhao Shancai's expression changed.
Now, he had just joined the prince Zhu Heyu, and he was still a newcomer to the princelings. He did not know that the prince Zhu Heyu planned to reform the Ming Dynasty's commercial tax during Emperor Deqing's southern tour, but through the cooperation between Zhu Heyu, Lu Chunxiao and others
Just a few words, but it can be guessed that Prince Zhu Heyu plans to do a big event during Emperor Deqing's southern tour!
Originally, Zhao Shancai had made up his mind to assist Prince Zhu Heyu with all his strength during this period, and he would never let Prince Zhu Heyu mess up the matter again!
However, he never expected that Emperor Deqing suddenly issued an imperial edict and asked Zhao Shancai to accompany him south. As a result, Zhao Shancai's idea of assisting Prince Zhu Heyu naturally came to nothing!
For a moment, Zhao Shancai felt something bad in his heart. He felt that there seemed to be some conspiracy going on, but the specific content of the conspiracy was impossible to deduce because there was too little information!
Seeing that the eunuch Zhang Xiu was about to leave after reading the imperial edict, Zhao Shancai quickly persuaded him to stay and asked: "My father-in-law, please stay. I hope my father-in-law can enlighten me on why your majesty suddenly asked me to accompany him south? I'm afraid there is some reason for this.
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Zhang Xiu glanced at Zhao Shancai. But he smiled and said: "I will accompany you south and follow your majesty. Such a great thing naturally does not come out of thin air. Zhao Bangyan is thoughtful and knows that there must be noble people to help him. I also
To be honest with Zhao, you are grateful to Zhao Shangshu for his recommendation this time!"
"Shangshu Zhao? Is it Mr. Zhao Junchen, the Minister of Household Affairs, Mr. Zhao?"
Although he asked this question, Zhao Shancai was already convinced in his heart.
At the same time, considering the major events that Prince Zhu Heyu is about to do, and Zhao Junchen’s repeated calculations against Prince Zhu Heyu, and seeing that he is now accompanying him south because of Zhao Junchen, he is unable to stay in Beijing to assist Prince Zhu He
Oh, Zhao Shancai felt more and more that this was a conspiracy!
However, this is the decree of Emperor Deqing. As the saying goes, words of gold can never be changed or taken back. Now that Emperor Deqing has decreed that Zhao Shancai should accompany him on his southern tour. Even if Zhao Shancai suddenly becomes seriously ill or breaks a bone,
But you can only do things according to your will.
For a moment, Zhao Shancai only felt that the matter was difficult. Although he had thousands of ideas, it was difficult to go against it in the face of the absolute trend.
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Time goes back to an hour ago.
After receiving the news that Prince Zhu Heyu and Zhao Shancai had met and had a secret conversation, Zhao Junchen took it very seriously!
The commercial tax reform of the Ming Dynasty was a big trap that Zhao Junchen prepared for Prince Zhu Heyu. He was just waiting for Prince Zhu Heyu to jump into it and completely bury himself!
However, Zhao Junchen attached great importance to Zhao Shancai's ability and believed that if Prince Zhu and Yu had Zhao Shancai's assistance, they might be able to climb out of this pit and even handle the business tax reform beautifully!
Although this possibility is unlikely, Zhao Junchen wants to be just in case!
If this is the case, all of Zhao Junchen's plans will naturally come to nothing!
However, Zhao Junchen quickly thought of a solution!
Nowadays, Zhao Junchen is one of the powerful officials in the court and a close favorite of Emperor Deqing. Although Zhao Shancai is quite talented, his status is still low after all. In the face of the absolute power gap, Zhao Junchen is enough to make Zhao Shancai unable to display his talents!
In fact, after Zhao Junchen made up his mind, he immediately went to the palace to see Emperor Deqing on the pretext of his southern tour of silver grain.
Just as Zhao Junchen expected, Emperor Deqing's interest became even higher as he saw the southern tour approaching in an instant. When Zhao Junchen saw Emperor Deqing, Emperor Deqing was reading "Xu Xiake's Travels in Zhejiang".
"Travel Diary" is quite interesting!
Then, after Emperor Deqing and Zhao Junchen discussed the use of money and food for the southern tour, under Zhao Junchen's deliberate guidance, they became very talkative and talked with Zhao Junchen about many beautiful stories about the south of the Yangtze River.
However, because Zhao Junchen had "little talent and little knowledge" and was "uninformed", he actually had a big embarrassment when it came to the topics raised by Emperor Deqing. He could often only get two or three sentences out of ten, which disappointed Emperor Deqing.
, and even said to Zhao Junchen, "Now it seems that it was a fluke that you were able to get the No. 1 Scholar title. Over the years, you have become addicted to the account numbers of the Ministry of Accounts. Your ability to calculate accounts is getting better and better, but your knowledge has fallen a lot."
Zhao Junchen was naturally "very ashamed" of this and said that he would work hard and study hard in the future and never let Emperor Deqing down again.
Then, Zhao Junchen suddenly mentioned, "Zhao Shancai, who came second in the undergraduate examination, has always been famous for his extensive knowledge, strong memory, and quick thinking. He is also from the south of the Yangtze River. Now that Emperor Deqing is touring the south, why not recruit him to accompany him? In this way,
It’s also fun to deal with them in your spare time.”
Zhao Shancai was still just a small person. Emperor Deqing didn't think much about Zhao Junchen's proposal. He thought it made sense, so he agreed on the spot and ordered the eunuch Zhang Xiu to go to Zhao Shancai's residence to convey the order.
Hence, the scene above happened.
In this way, Zhao Junchen just said a few words to push Zhao Shancai away from the crown prince Zhu Heyu. Without the assistance of Zhao Shancai, how could the crown prince Zhu Heyu still handle the Ming Dynasty's business tax reform? As a result Nature is self-evident.
On this day, there were only two days left before Emperor Deqing’s southern tour!
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