Although it is the first day of the new emperor's accession to the throne, there is no festive atmosphere on the street. Pedestrians are all in a hurry. Even if the wine shops are open, most of the business is scattered. Even the business of the shops in the streets and alleys is light.
A lot. Even the voices of the small vendors hawking were a little weak, and they looked very different from the previous efforts.
However, facing such a deserted scene, Zhu Houzhao was very satisfied. As he walked, he nodded and said: "Yes, father... Well, when he was alive, he always remembered the suffering of the people. Now everyone cares about him."
After his death, not many people thought about pleasure and indulgence, so I think he would also find it comforting."
Hearing what Zhu Houzhao said, Liu Jin and Gu Dayong who came out today naturally echoed him. Although Xu Xun also responded symbolically, his heart was very open. After all, it was not his father who died. Even though the common people felt sorry for him for a while.
, but it is impossible to have the leisure time to continue mourning. Although the ban on slaughtering, drinking, eating meat and other bans have ended, after all, those powerful and wealthy people have become more content in this limelight, so those wine shops
It is inevitable that places such as shops are deserted. However, Zhu Houzhao cherishes his late father, so he will not expose this fact in a shameful way.
Zhu Houzhao had just been summoned into the Chengqian Palace in a hurry. He originally thought that the little emperor had something important to do, but when he saw Zhu Houzhao who had changed into casual clothes, he immediately understood. In the past, Emperor Hongzhi was still in charge, but now Zhu Houzhao is under his control.
No one could stop him from leaving the palace again, and when Zhu Houzhao asked him where to go, he racked his brains for a moment. After all, even if the emperor obeyed filial piety and replaced the moon with the sun, it would not really happen on the 27th.
When he showed his filial piety, he was caught by the officials and his hair was not good-looking.
He was determined not to let Zhu Houzhao go to his own home right now, but Zhu Houzhao of the Shouning Marquis Mansion and the Jianchang Marquis Mansion didn't want to go. The British Duke's Dingguo Duke's Mansion was unfamiliar with places like restaurants and teahouses.
In such a crowded place, even Liu Jingu Dayong tried hard to persuade him... In the end, he finally had an idea and thought of the most suitable place.
Standing in front of the door at this moment, Xu Xun went up and knocked on the door. In just a moment, the tightly sealed door opened a crack. Knowing that the group was here to find his eldest young master, he heard the word "Xu" again,
The old man who answered the door hurriedly let the person in, and quickly went inside to report. Not long after, a housekeeper came out and looked at Xu Xun and his group of six or seven people. He bowed respectfully and then said
"Mr. Xu, I'm really sorry. I'm afraid the young master won't be able to find time to see you for a while..."
The reason why he came to the palace was because Zhu Houzhao had just lost his father, and he thought that Wang Shouren's father, Wang Hua, was also ill, so Xu Xun casually mentioned that he wanted to come over and take a look, and also mentioned Wang Shouren.
If you have another son to raise but your relative is no longer around, you will regret it just like him when the time comes.
Hearing the perfunctory tone of the butler's words, he immediately became unhappy.
"It doesn't matter if he can't spare time, we can go see him! Besides, we didn't come here just to see him today. We came here to find out about Wang Hua...Wang Shi's illness. Go in and report it quickly.
Mr. Zhang Xiaohou is here, how dare he not see me?"
If it were left in another house, the other party would at most be puzzled for a while when the young marquis came out. But after Wang Shouren returned home from Xiyuan, Wang Hua interrogated him strictly, and as the confidant of the old and young masters, the housekeeper
Just next to him, when he heard such a sentence, Mr. Zhang Xiaohou, who had just been thinking about why this group of people were so ignorant, his eyes widened, and he said hurriedly: "Everyone, wait a minute, I will go in and report.
Go in and report...".
Seeing that the person turned around and rushed in like flying. When he went up the steps, he even stumbled and fell to the ground. Then he desperately got up and ran inside again. Xu Xun couldn't help but look at Zhu Houzhao helplessly and said: "You
I’m afraid this little Marquis’ name will no longer be used in the future.”
"Who knew that this name could be remembered by others!" Zhu Houzhao curled his lips angrily, then raised his head and said, "In the worst case, I will proclaim myself a country in the future... Well, it would not be bad to proclaim myself a general. It sounds majestic.
...Hey, it’s so boring for us to stand here and wait. Anyway, he has already recognized us, so just follow him in!"
Zhu Houzhao, the little emperor, couldn't help but stepped forward and rushed in. Xu Xun sighed and could only quickly follow behind. I don't know if the housekeeper had ordered the servants to avoid him along the way or for some other reason. Everyone went in without any obstruction.
When they finally arrived at the five main rooms, there was an exclamation from inside. Within a moment, a young man opened the bamboo curtain and walked out quickly. He was completely stunned when he saw the person coming.
"Wang Shouren, long time no see!"
When Wang Shouren heard the butler mentioning Mr. Zhang Xiaohou tremblingly, he immediately realized that it was most likely the emperor himself came that day. Unexpectedly, seeing such a person standing in his yard with his own eyes, he still gasped.
He was so angry that he even forgot to salute after quickly walking down the steps, but he hurriedly asked: "Your Majesty, why did you come to the minister's house? How did you get this white dragon fish suit? Are there any followers arranged outside?
Guard...,..."
"Hey, now that I'm out, of course I've made good arrangements! We're all here. Take me to see how your father is doing now. It seems like he's been recovering from his illness for a while?"
When he learned that Zhu Houzhao had come here with him to see his father, Wang Shouren felt a rush of heat rush to his head, but he still reached out resolutely to stop Zhu Houzhao who was about to rush in. He immediately knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, my daughter
My son cannot sit down in the hall, it is already inappropriate for you to leave the palace, and it is even more inappropriate for you to see my father again. Firstly, my father is ill, and I am afraid that Tang Qi will be exposed to the emperor; secondly, my father is a minister, and the emperor is the king, so I will use the king to explore
Sir, there has never been such a rule since ancient times; thirdly..."
"Okay, okay, if I tell you, you will be first, second, and third. There is no end to this!" Zhu Houzhao felt a bit depressed. After interrupting Wang Shouren, he said angrily, "This is not the case.
Outside, it doesn’t matter that I’m half as short as I talk. Will I become a tiger when I become the emperor? Where did your previous aura of pointing at my nose and scolding me for being impatient go?”
When Wang Shouren heard Zhu Houzhao mention that, he couldn't help feeling depressed. He couldn't help but raised his head and glanced at Xu Xun. Seeing that the other party was as if nothing had happened, he thought for a while and simply stood up, but bowed again and said: "At this moment
At that time, the emperor's status as emperor will be very different from the time when he was the prince in the past. It doesn't matter if the minister is accused of not knowing etiquette, but if the emperor is accused of not having the majesty of the emperor, then the minister will never redeem himself. However,
, I have been at home to prepare for my father’s illness during these days, and I have compiled some topographic information about Xuanfu Datong, Juyongguan and other places, etc. If the emperor does not give up..."
"Excellent!" Zhu Houzhao smiled and nodded vigorously at Wang Shouren, "I really saw the right person, you are not one of those pedantic old men! Well, I just listen to your advice, your father.
I won’t go to see him either. You tell him to take good care of his health and not to rush back to the Yamen to work. Only when he is in good health can he..."
Having said this, Emperor Hongzhi's face suddenly appeared in front of Zhu Houzhao's eyes. His nose felt a little sore for a while, and he immediately changed his words and said: "You can work more in the future if you are in good health. I still hope that you and your father will work together for me!"
Wrap up the information you compiled and I will take it back and read it slowly!"
Wang Shouren glanced at Xu Xun and saw that he offered to help. The two of them quickly walked out of the yard. As soon as they went out and saw no one around, Wang Shouren dragged Xu Xun aside and lowered his voice and said
: "You are crazy. The emperor has just ascended the throne, and you dare to take him out for a wander? Do you know that just because you led troops into the palace, you sealed the Imperial Pharmacy Bureau and Imperial Hospital, the elders of the cabinet, and those ministers?
We have been together several times, and even the word "Zhu Xu" has been mentioned, why can't you just stop?"
"Then the Emperor must make me calm down!"
Xu Xun helplessly answered. Seeing that Wang Shouren was speechless, he knew that the other party knew what he meant, so he changed the topic and said: "As for the emperor coming out today, it is because he has been holding back the anger in the palace.
Go, so I wanted to ask the emperor to relax. But the emperor’s Shouninghou Mansion and Jianchanghou Mansion don’t want to go, and my family is even less allowed to go..."
"Then why am I here? Aren't you putting the Wang family on the fire?"
Facing the depressed Wang Shouren, Xu Xun smiled slightly and said: "Who is going to join the cabinet these days and has not been roasted on the fire? Your Majesty was born in the Number One Scholar School. He lectured for the late emperor for many years and became a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy.
As a Shiro of the Ministry of Rites, his qualifications are already quite qualified. Plus, you are my son..."
"Wait, wait!"
Even though Wang Shouren has always been bold, he was still frightened by what Xu Xun said at this moment. After he stopped drinking, he saw that Xu Xun didn't seem to be joking. He couldn't help but take a deep breath and stared at Xu Xun for a long time.
, after all, he didn’t say another word, but suddenly turned around and strode towards the study.
It wasn't until he walked straight into the study room, found various large and small scrolls from the bookshelf, and selected two more books that he suddenly turned around and looked at Xu Xun and said: "You should know that cabinet ministers are not appointed by hand. If so,
Without being recommended by the imperial court, my father would still be laughed at even if he became a cabinet minister!"
Xu Xun looked at Wang Shouren calmly, but avoided answering the question: "Brother Wang, do you know that I went to Tui on behalf of the emperor these days to meet with Eunuch Xiao, the ceremonial supervisor of the British Gongdingguo Company, to lobby for something? What is the emperor planning to do?
Today's court meetings have been changed to five-day meetings, returning to the Wenhua Hall where Yongren and Xuan were in charge during the three dynasties."
Wang Shouren took a breath again. If the court meeting was simply changed to once every five days, the ministers would be angry and dissatisfied. But to restore the Wenhua Palace to inquire about politics, it means that ministers can no longer only sit in the palace.
When meeting the emperor at the court meeting, he could not say a word. Instead, he could meet the emperor at ordinary times. It was almost obvious that the political affairs were smooth, so it was hard for him to predict how the court would react to this matter. It took him a long time to say a word.
He asked: "Is this your idea or the emperor's idea?"
"Do you think I would be the one to start with such a big thing from the beginning?