Does the Zhu family's insistence on one thing have any appeal to Zhu Hao?
Zhu Haoxin said that the Zhu family has become such a gangster, and they still think that giving orders in the family is a glorious thing?
"There are some errands in the capital. Please go and do it, uncle. Maybe you can stay after it's done... It's useless to say more. It still depends on your actual actions!"
After saying this, Zhu Hao felt excited, rolled up his sleeves and said, "Let's go!" Zhu Wanhong looked at Zhu Hao's back, feeling frustrated and helpless.
A follower behind him approached and asked, "Sir Senhu, what should we do next?"
Zhu Wanhong had been groveling in front of Zhu Hao before, but during the time of Shou Yue, whether it was an errand entrusted by the superiors or temporarily appointed, let him
"yes."
The subordinates didn't know where Zhu Wanhong came from such anger, and they cursed in their hearts, but they could only reluctantly follow Zhu Wanhong to the direction of Beizhen Fusi Yamen.
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Xu Jie returned to the capital and went directly to the Hanlin Academy to edit. Yang Shen made an appointment with Zhu Hao through Xu Jie's relationship.
Initially, Zhu Hao did not want to meet, but Yang Shen stated that it was because of Zhang Cong's affairs, so he went to the meeting patiently. Yang Shen did not put any extra pressure on Zhu Hao, and only invited Zhu Hao and Xu Jie to host a banquet.
"Jingdao, you are a very busy man now. I can't find you anywhere. When I asked you when you would return to the Hanlin Academy, you tried every means to shirk it. I asked you if you have any plans to bring order to the imperial court recently?"
Yang Shen poured wine for Zhu Hao, but he was not upset when Zhu Hao rejected him and just kept talking to Zhu Hao.
Zhu Hao said: "I don't even want to take on the errands assigned by the imperial court, so how can I talk about bringing order out of chaos? What's the point of bringing order?"
Xu Jie explained from the side: "That's right, Yang Shijiao just told me that there are many academic societies in the capital, which were formed by some unpopular scribes. The discussions they have are all biased views, including those against the imperial court.
Discussion of matters of etiquette.”
Yang Shen added: "Jingdao, you should know who these societies are related to, right?" "Is Zhang Bingyong?" Zhu Hao asked.
Yang Shen nodded: "This man has been very active since he returned to the capital. He is not prominent in the Hanlin Academy, but he can be seen in the gatherings of various scholars in the capital. This kind of people will do whatever it takes to achieve their goals.
What's more, a group of fans surrounded him, like flies eyeing rotten meat, so that there were a lot of alternative noises in the capital's discussions about etiquette, which needed to be corrected in time."
Zhu Hao nodded, expressing his understanding.
Zhang Cong is more energetic than Huang Zan and has more motivation to do things. Although Zhang Cong is quite a bit older, he has just become an official and is very enterprising. Unlike Huang Zan, an old man who has been immersed in official circles for decades, he has always been
There is a difference.
In the eyes of outsiders, Zhang Cong initiated the Great Ceremony and was a popular person around the emperor. His appeal was quite terrifying. Many scholars with opportunistic ideas moved closer to Zhang Cong.
Seeing that Zhu Hao's face was lukewarm, Yang Shen said again: "Jingdao, I know you want to get out of this matter, but this matter is related to the court's order. If you still want to be an official in the court in the future, you should understand that these things are causing trouble for the court."
Those who cannot be retained will not be able to stay. If they control the government in the future, your people and I will be useless, and the Ming Dynasty will also decline."
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Brother Yongxiu, your words are a bit alarmist..."
Yang Shen looked solemn: "I'm telling the truth. Now it's me, or the people in the Hanlin Academy, who really can't get along with the people in those societies. If I'm not careful, there will be conflicts, and I can't figure out their intentions."
Regarding the personnel composition, I would like to ask you and Zisheng to join in and find out the truth."
Xu Jie was startled: "I'm going with you too?"
Zhu Hao squinted his eyes and looked at Xu Jie.
You're not so stupid that you don't know that Yang Yongxiu is the kind of guy who likes to take advantage of people, right? Otherwise, why would he ask you? Do you think you can just stand by and watch?
Zhu Hao said: "Then I will go take a look and let you know if there is any news. But I will not give any advice on how to deal with it, let alone get involved."
"Um."
Yang Shen did not force it. He already had a relatively complete plan and only asked Zhu Hao, as a sentinel, to observe the situation of people in the academy who were related to Zhang Cong.
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Before the banquet was over, Yang Shen said goodbye and left, leaving only Xu Jie and Zhu Hao.
Xu Jie looked apologetic: "I never knew that Master Yang wanted us to do something. But I don't know what he wanted to do. Since I know that the people in the academy have different views, it won't help if I wait."
Zhu Hao said: "Yong Xiu is such a person. He has a very strong purpose in doing things. You should go out with him more than once or twice. You should have gotten to know him a long time ago." "Haha."
Xu Jie scratched his head in embarrassment.
It should be said that Xu Jie's political sensitivity is still not high until now. Even though he and Yang Shen went to Yongping Mansion to investigate the case before, he didn't have much memory. This is a mistake often made by newcomers in the officialdom. They cannot learn from each other.
One wisdom.
Xu Jie said: "Then what exactly did he ask us to do?"
Zhu Hao shook his head and sighed softly: "There are scholars in the capital who violate the etiquette and laws. In Yang Yongxiu's view, these people want to ruin their future. The only solution he can think of is to cut off the way for these people to take the imperial examination and become officials.
The role of warning the world."
"Well······"
Xu Jie thought for a while, "What does this have to do with us trying to find out the truth?"
Zhu Hao smiled and said, "Isn't it okay? Punish everyone, or do you want to go to war? The specific operation is also very troublesome... It's better to find out who is the instigator and kill them as a warning. Isn't it much simpler and more effective?"
Xu Jie suddenly realized: "The purpose of Shi Yang's talk is to let us find out who is taking the lead. Then why did he...why didn't he tell us without knowing it?"
Zhu Haodao: "I don't know exactly what he wants to do. I'm just trying to analyze it. He always talks and acts like this. He talks half and hides half. He is in the clouds. It will be very tiring to interact with him. Otherwise, why would I do it now?
Avoid it if you can?"
"Then...it seems like I should keep a distance from Yong Xiu." Xu Jie seemed to have learned the lesson.
It is not a good thing to have a good relationship with Yang Shen. Zhu Hao used to be Yang Shen's close comrade-in-arms, but now he wants to break off the relationship with him, but Yang Shen still shamelessly comes to Zhu Hao to do things. Xu Jie can also feel the connection with him.
If Yang Shen's friendship can't bring any immediate benefit to him, then he might as well stay away from him.
Xu Jie thought that Zhu Hao would immediately take him to the academy to meet students with new ideas, but Zhu Hao only made an appointment with him and said he would go later.
After Zhu Hao said goodbye to Xu Jie, he immediately went to see the founder of the Jingcheng Society, Zhang Cong himself.
Zhang Cong was a little flattered when he learned that Zhu Hao wanted to see him. After all, after returning to the capital this time, he could not see anyone with an actual say in the imperial party. As Zhu Hao, as his "Bo Le", no matter what he felt about it,
How envious and jealous Zhu Hao is, at least in a short period of time if he wants to rise to power, he has to rely on Zhu Hao's secret help.
·····Brother Bingyong, you have caused a lot of commotion in the capital recently. A bunch of scholars gathered in the capital to discuss court affairs. Even if it is helpful to the ceremonial meeting, such a big commotion will still be blocked.
The backlash from the orthodox civilian forces in North Korea is not a good thing."
Zhu Hao first set the tone for Zhang Cong. You acted too hastily.
Zhang Cong hurriedly explained: "I am also focused on completing the emperor's mission. Your Majesty is worried about the ceremony. How can a minister do nothing? I found that the previous voice in the court supporting the ceremony was too weak, so I thought
With the help of my meager influence during the ceremony, I can mobilize more people and create some noise in the court."
Zhu Hao said: "It's good to have this intention, but you have to pay attention to doing things step by step. This kind of supportive voice is more of an opportunity for the opponent to fight back.
"Do you know what Yang Yongxiu is looking for? He asked me to check who are the people discussing the ceremony with you. There are officials with low status in the court, and there are also scholars who have not yet achieved fame but have certain leaders.
Temperament...what do you think he will do after he finds out these people?"
Zhang Cong looked cautious: "Even if they are suppressed for a while now, these people can still become the pillars of the country in the future." Zhu Hao heard this.
Can't help but be surprised.
Are you, Zhang Cong, an idealist, or are you really stupid? Why do you choose your words so clearly?
If I follow what you do, I will become a talented person who can help the country in the future? Who do you think you are?
Even if you really think these people can help you, if you say this directly in front of me, do you not take me, Zhu Jingdao, seriously? Or do you think that I am also your pawn?
Zhang Cong may have also realized that what he said revealed too shocking ambition, so he hurriedly made amends: "Mr. Zhu, there are indeed capable people among these people. I will introduce them to you later."
Zhu Hao waved his hand and said: "No need. In extraordinary times, people who make extraordinary voices on extraordinary matters often cannot be reused. Their purpose is too clear and utilitarian, and it is difficult for them to achieve great things. I would like to advise Brother Bingyong here,
The key to success or failure in discussing etiquette is not how many people support it, so there is no need to do that useless work."
Zhang Cong asked in confusion: "Shouldn't we win more people's support?"
Zhu Hao saw that Zhang Cong had a strong opinion, but it was right to think about it. This man himself was an opinion leader, so it was understandable that he could not listen to his advice.
Zhu Haodao: "No matter how many people you win support, will the mainstream public opinion in the DPRK give you the slightest tilt? From the cabinet to the Ministry of Rites, to all the government offices in the DPRK, will there be any orthodox civil servant who can give you even a little support?"
"This..." Zhang Cong was speechless.
"Since there is no such support, if you allow low-level officials and scholars who have not yet achieved fame to follow your opinions, are you helping them or harming them? When discussing etiquette in the future, do you expect them to talk to orthodox civil servants again?
Have a fight?"
Zhu Hao's tone was no longer discussing with Zhang Cong, but more of reminding and teaching Zhang Cong. "Yes, yes, I'm not thinking carefully."
Zhang Cong didn't have the confidence to confront Zhu Hao head-on, so he quickly bowed his head and admitted his mistake.
Zhu Haodao said: "If you have time, talk to Xueshi Huang about the rites. He can help you... He will be in the cabinet soon, and the position of the rites scholar left by then may fall to you.
You have to seize the opportunity and don't make unnecessary mistakes."