Chapter 101 The imperial atmosphere that needs to be changed
After hearing what Zhu Ke said, Bai Yutian's expression froze and he quickly asked Zhu Ke about the person who had committed the fraud.
After some questioning, Bai Yu finally found out that those who had committed fraud were the people of Gu Taizhong's lineage who had now been punished.
There are many people involved, and with Zhu Ke's identity and ability, it is naturally impossible to get justice.
In fact, if Zhu Ke wasn't famous enough, he might have been secretly dealt with long ago.
If Bai Yutian hadn't liquidated Gu Taizhong this time and eliminated Gu Taizhong and all his followers, even Zhu Ke wouldn't have dared to say it.
He is just an ordinary person, how can he win against an official?
During the few years when Gu Taizhong took control of the court, the situation in the Zhou Dynasty became very degraded. The nobles were in power and it was difficult for ordinary people to get ahead.
In fact, the imperial court has become extremely corrupt, corruption and favoritism have become normal, and loyal and upright officials like Yan Chong and Jing Zhao have been squeezed into the corner.
In fact, the situation of Yan Chong and Jing Zhao is already very good. They are both former ministers of the late emperor, and they also have a lot of confidence.
Many petty officials who had just entered the imperial court would end up very miserable if they did not follow Gu Taizhong. Some lost their official positions, and some even lost their lives.
In fact, although this talent election is huge in scale, a large number of talented people with real talents and practical knowledge did not choose to participate in this talent election.
Many of them have experienced despair before, were full of ambitions that could not be realized, and even suffered persecution.
There has always been a lack of trust in the imperial court.
Even though Gu Taizhong and others have been eliminated, these people still have prejudice against the imperial court.
After all, although Gu Taizhong has been removed, the atmosphere of the Zhou Dynasty cannot be completely transformed immediately. It will take a long time.
"Master Zhu, if I say that I can guarantee that you can fully display your talents in the imperial court without being restricted, will you choose to join the imperial court and serve the Great Zhou Dynasty?" Bai Yutian looked directly at Zhu Ke and asked him.
Zhu Ke smiled bitterly and spoke slowly: "Master Huang, although I, Zhu Ke, am just a scholar, I also care about world affairs and love the Great Zhou Dynasty. When the five kingdoms of Shanu invaded my Great Zhou Dynasty, I even wanted to pick up the knife and kill Shanu.
Drive the slave out."
From between the lines of Zhu Ke's words, Bai Yutian could hear Zhu Ke's passionate patriotism.
Zhu Ke not only has real talent and knowledge, but also has a great reputation, and his temperament is also very similar to that of Bai Yutian.
Especially the other party's love for Da Zhou moved Bai Yutian even more.
Although Zhu Ke was not in the court, he cared more about Zhou Dynasty than many court officials.
"It's just." At this time, Zhu Ke changed the topic, "I also said that I am just a small scholar with limited power. Even if I try my best, I may not be able to change anything."
After saying that, Zhu Ke shook his head and swallowed a glass of wine, seeming to resolve his sorrow.
After hearing these words, Bai Yutian immediately sat upright and his face became solemn.
"Master Zhu, why do you study?" Bai Yutian asked.
"Why study?" Zhu Ke murmured softly, recalling his youthful self in his mind.
At that time, the Great Zhou Dynasty had already begun to decline. Foreign tribes on the border often harassed people, and the people's livelihood in many places within the Great Zhou Dynasty was miserable.
Zhu Ke saw these situations, so he vowed at a young age to change this situation and change Dazhou.
After that, Zhu Ke studied hard and became a noble son from a poor family. He gradually gained a certain reputation in the Zhou Dynasty and was later called one of the four most talented people in Qizhou City.
At that time, he was very ambitious and high-spirited, and wanted to enter officialdom and change the Zhou Dynasty.
"I want to change the current situation of Dazhou." Zhu Ke's eyes shone.
Hearing these words, Bai Yutian smiled and nodded, "Indeed, the imperial court of the Great Zhou Dynasty has let you down before, because the atmosphere of the imperial court of the Great Zhou Dynasty has deteriorated and needs to be changed."
"However, now I can guarantee you with my life, so that you can fully display your abilities in the court, and you can make changes."
"In the face of difficulties, just shaking your head and complaining, in my opinion, is a sign of incompetence!"
Bai Yutian's voice was deafening, ringing in Zhu Ke's ears.
He widened his eyes and looked at Bai Yutian, as if he had some understanding.
"I understand, thank you Mr. Huang for your advice." Zhu Ke laughed and bowed to Bai Yutian.
"As long as you give me a chance, within one year, I will completely change the atmosphere of the Zhou court." Zhu Ke said firmly.
After hearing Zhu Ke's words, Bai Yutian nodded in approval.
Once Gu Taizhong fell, I don't know how many people were implicated. These people were killed and arrested. Even if they held a talent election, it was not enough.
Being able to win over Zhu Ke this time, in Bai Yutian's opinion, is a fruitful harvest.
Unlike Yuncheng and Yanchong, although they also cared about the people and actively improved people's livelihood, they came from official families after all. Zhu Ke, on the other hand, came from a completely poor family and had a deeper understanding of the sufferings of people's livelihood.
With the addition of Zhu Ke, both the court atmosphere and people's livelihood issues will surely be greatly changed soon. This is exactly what Bai Yutian hopes to see.
He may not know much about governing people's livelihood, so he can only recruit as many talents as possible.
After that, Zhu Ke bowed deeply to Bai Yutian and returned to his ship.
He kept Bai Yutian's words in mind and already made a decision in his heart, preparing to go to Tailin City, the capital, to serve the country.
"Your Majesty, I didn't expect your literary talent to be so high. Should you consider taking on a disciple?"
On the way back home, Zhao Chuxue approached Bai Yutian and asked playfully.
After getting along for a period of time, Zhao Chuxue had figured out Bai Yutian's temper. There was no distinction between monarch and minister between the two of them, and they even joked occasionally.
Although Bai Yutian is the emperor of Zhou Dynasty, he does not have the arrogance to be superior to everyone.
In fact, Bai Yutian is very easy to get along with.
"The apprentice has not considered it, but he has considered taking in a wife."
Bai Yutian smiled slightly and said.
Bai Yutian's words made Zhao Chuxue's cheeks turn red and she became a little shy.
"Your Majesty, the poem about drinking wine that you wrote in Minghu Lake is really great. I wonder if you would like to recite a poem when you look at the current scenery?"
These words almost made Bai Yutian stumble.
He looked at Zhao Chuxue speechlessly, with ten thousand grass and mud horses galloping past in his heart.
The previous poems were not plagiarized, so it is not difficult for him to write poems now.
"Chu Xue, I have racked my brains just now when I wrote the poem, so now I need to recover, yes, recover." Bai Yutian said while wiping cold sweat.
While the two were chatting, they had already returned to the mansion, and Dianwei was also here waiting for Bai Yutian to return.