Chapter 607: Shaojun hits a wall everywhere, Xiao Xu advances by retreating
I want to tour the south, is that okay?
It is said that this was the last sentence the little emperor said after patiently listening to the ministers of the cabinet and departments talking about business when the government was discussing politics in the Wenhua Palace. Immediately afterwards, Zhu Houzhao did not wait for the stunned ministers to wake up.
After raising objections, he turned around and left as if without saying anything, leaving the ministers there pondering over his words in a daze. After a while, when these pillars of the imperial court returned to their respective yamen, almost instantly, the little emperor
Such an important thought was immediately spread wildly in all the yamen in the capital, and eventually it developed to the point where the two of them would exchange a knowing word if they met each other.
"Did you know..."
"I know, I know, oh, I really didn't expect that the emperor would have such an idea..."
Such dialogues are the most common, and if those impassioned and honest people take it as their duty to admonish the dead - even though there are not many such people left in the court today - they will naturally be even more indignant in criticizing the treacherous eunuchs and treacherous ministers.
The country. But little did they know that the top one among the traitorous officials they accused was just taking a nap at home until he woke up naturally. After hearing the news reported by Jin Liu in an embellished manner, he just raised his eyebrows without saying a word.
Not much surprise was revealed.
"Master..."
"I know, this time you were the fastest to report the news. I guess the next wave of people will come in droves."
Xu Xun knew that Jin Liu was no longer short of money, so he casually glanced at the bookshelf, stood up and took out a set of the Four Books engraved by Si Lijianjing Factory that he had obtained before. He casually handed it to Jin Liu and saw that he was beaming with joy. He smiled slightly and said
: "Your Yuanbao talent is quite good. Bohu has praised me several times. After a few months, he will start learning from the Analects of Confucius. As for his achievements, it depends on whether he works hard. If he can win the prize in the future
It is also your blessing that your husband enters the imperial examination hall."
"It's all cultivated by the young master. It's all supported by the young master." Jin Liu thanked him again and again with tears in his eyes, and then left with a few books in his hands. His face was full of joy. He had already heard that Zhu Houzhao wanted to tour the south.
I was so shocked that I was thrown into Java.
After Jin Liu left, just as Xu Xun expected, from Shen Shi to the evening of Xu Shi, before and after the night lock, the visitors to the Xu Mansion came one after another. From Kang Hai, a literary figure who was the number one scholar in the past, to Zhan Ruoshui, who was with him like this.
It was just because of Wang Shouren's gentlemanly acquaintance, and then Zhang Fuhua and Xie Duo came together. Everyone was trying to find out whether the matter was his idea. After getting a result of categorical denial, the older and experienced Zhang
Fu Hua couldn't help but scolded Qian Ning. After finally seeing off all these people, Xu Xun stood at the second door and was about to tell people to close the door. Now he was in charge of welcoming the money sent to him.
Liu rushed over like a gust of wind.
"Young Master, Yan Song, editor of the Hanlin Academy, would like to see you."
Yan Song?
Xu Xun suddenly stopped. Although Yan Song and Xu Zhenqing had some friendship, in the past, if something happened in his house, Yan Song would often come to join in the fun and make soy sauce, but he was not as good as Qizi, a literary talent, and not as good as Lin.
Han, these old and strong bosses, are just familiar faces. And he also knows that Yan Weizhong is still far away from the most powerful official of the Jiajing Dynasty in history. In addition, people
Since he didn't take the initiative to show his willingness to surrender, he didn't care about it. But at this moment, Yan Song actually came when the night ban started and the Xu family was about to close.
Jin Liu studied Xu Xun's expression and said tentatively: "If the young master is missing, then I will go and reply to him..."
"See you, please come to the study to talk!"
Although Yan Song had been to the Xu Mansion, it was only for the two high promotion banquets, and other than that he just passed by from a distance. At this moment, he followed the boy holding the lantern in front of him and walked on the tight bluestone corridor, looking at the hazy night.
A tall house, he had many thoughts running through his mind. When he stepped into the study and smelled the very familiar fragrance of calligraphy and ink, he immediately calmed down. When he saw Xu Xun sitting behind the desk, there was nothing in his hand.
Holding a pretentious book, he looked at him with great interest. He immediately composed himself and stepped forward to bow...
"I've met the Marquis."
"sit."
There was no hint of likes or dislikes in this concise and concise word, but Yan Song showed no signs of strangeness at all. He immediately took a seat calmly on the first chair on his left, and without waiting for the boy to serve tea, he cupped his hands and said: "Today
The lower official took the liberty of asking to see the Marquis because of the meaning that the emperor revealed when he was discussing politics in the Wenhua Palace today. Although I don’t know if the emperor was joking or if he really meant this, the word "Southern Tour" is of great significance.
It’s not something you can just talk about. Emperor Taizong did make several northern expeditions back then. However, at that time, the Spring and Autumn Period was at its peak, and the crown prince supervised the country’s administration several times. In addition, there were many famous ministers assisting him, so he naturally had no worries. As for the inspection of Xuan Temple
This is an extraordinary move and should not be an example."
Seeing that Xu Xun did not interrupt him, Yan Song felt relieved for a moment and said sincerely: "Now the emperor is still young, and there have been several changes in the court, and the internal and external stability is not stable. If he goes out rashly, there will be no opposition from above and below."
Said, and it would be easier for Xiao Xiao to take advantage of it. As one of the emperor's most trusted people and an important minister, the Marquis must make every effort to dissuade him. At that time, he will definitely be convinced both internally and externally. If nothing happens on this matter,
I am afraid that even those young celebrities in the literary world who follow the Marquis will be disappointed."
Hearing that Yan Song actually advised him to risk his life and persuade Zhu Houzhao to take back his life, Xu Xun couldn't help but smile. Even though Yan Song in history was so cunning and cunning, now he is just a strong-blooded and somewhat upright person.
At this moment, he suddenly became somewhat interested, and he immediately said: "Wei Zhong, what if I told you that the person who provoked the emperor's idea was not someone else, but the admiral who had just returned from Jiangxi and was temporarily in charge of the inner factory.
Where is Qian Ning from Dongchang?"
There were rumors outside that the emperor had the idea of inspecting the South, but there were different opinions as to where the idea came from. Although many petty officials believed that it was Liu Jin or Xu Xun who instigated it, as long as it was
Anyone with a little common sense will know that this statement is extremely ridiculous. When Liu Jin and Xu Xun are competing with each other, once the emperor is not in the capital, they must either stay or follow together, otherwise, God knows what will happen if one is away and the other stays in the capital.
What happened? It was with this kind of speculation that Yan Song came to tactfully remind Master Xu Xun, Shao Guoyi. Who would have thought that Xu Xun would directly reveal such an astonishing fact.
Although Qian Ning was promoted by Xu Xun, he is now in charge of Neichang and Dongchang. Those two stalls are clearly controlled by Liu Jin. It may not be known who the grassroots is facing!
Therefore, after hesitating for a moment, Yan Song couldn't help but ask: "Master Hou said, this is Eunuch Liu..."
"It has nothing to do with Eunuch Liu, it's just Qian Ning who made the point on his own initiative. Of course, since the emperor's taste is right, it will be useless for me or Eunuch Liu to blame him at the moment. In addition, I don't care about you, a Jiangxi native.
It might as well be said clearly that the emperor was a little annoyed because Yang Shen's previous memorial and the ammunition that his right deputy Du Yu Shilin had prepared were so different from Qian Ning's report back from a trip to Jiangxi. So, this
This was the reason why Qian Ning instigated the emperor to go on a southern tour. But in the final analysis, the emperor had long complained about staying in the capital. This southern tour was actually a long-cherished wish for many years. What is said is that hearing is deceptive and seeing is believing.
They all listen to reports. Of course the emperor is more willing to see the people of the country with his own eyes, which is understandable."
"But the son of a rich man cannot sit down in the palace, not to mention that the emperor is the king of a country. This person is related to the world. Who dares to guarantee if something goes wrong?" Yan Song retorted Xu Xun unceremoniously, and then said categorically, "As for this,
I can say a fair word about the articles that impeached King Ning. After all, I grew up in Jiangxi before going to Beijing to take the exam, and I have heard about many of Ning Fan’s crimes. The first person
Putting aside Prince Ning for the moment, the current concubine who succeeded the king has indeed always been uneasy. He has quite a lot of contacts with the military attachés of Jiangxi Dusi, and there are indeed cases of corruption and murder. It was not his duty to return to the guard in the first place, but now
Since there have been repeated impeachments, it would be enough to just withdraw the escort and send people to reprimand them. Why turn a small matter into a big matter?"...
"If we directly withdraw Prince Ning's guards, Mr. Liu will feel that he has lost face."
Xu Xun revealed this point bluntly. As expected, Yan Song immediately fell silent. Immediately afterwards, he opened his mouth and said: "Eunuch Liu had previously thought of reducing Jiangxi's allowance due to Jiao Fang's dispute, and
He once had the idea of banning people from Jiangxi from serving as officials in the capital. These were extremely ridiculous ideas. Now because he couldn't help but lose face and the emperor was aroused, this matter could not be suppressed so easily.
If you don't tell me if you want to go back, I will naturally advise the emperor to take back his orders, but if that doesn't work..."
"If it doesn't work, I will go down to the palace and ask for help!"
Yan Song suddenly stood up, bowed deeply, turned around and strode away without looking back. Looking at his retreating figure, Xu Xun remembered that Xu Zhenqing once mentioned Yan Song's years as a Hanlin scholar.
He made many friends, most of whom were well-known and distinguished people, and their lives had always been poor and frugal. He immediately let out a sigh of relief.
Qian Ning had tentatively proposed inviting Zhu Houzhao to visit the South in front of him, so he was not surprised that he would throw out such a proposal in front of Zhu Houzhao. However, he had some concerns about whether Zhu Houzhao could go this time -
The young emperor has only been on the throne for more than two years. He just expelled Liu Jian and Xie Qian last year, and old ministers such as Ma Wensheng have only been in office for a year or two. Even if there are not many extreme clean elements in the court, it does not mean that there are not.
Yan Song said he wanted to go to Fugu, let alone others?
Ten years and eight years later, the southern tour is still about the same. I think that the two emperors of the Qing Dynasty who like to go south to the south of the Yangtze River in history did not do this when they first came to the throne! They were the righteousness of another time and space.
Did you also travel around the world only when you were older?
Zhu Houzhao was just reminded of his long-cherished wishes and dreams by Qian Ning's words, so he gave the final test in the Wenhua Hall. However, what he didn't expect was that the news spread from one to another, and became a
It was a secret that everyone in the capital knew. That night, before the memorial from the ministers could be delivered, he was called to Qingning Palace and Renshou Palace by the Empress Dowager Wang and Empress Dowager Zhang who learned the news, and reprimanded and taught him.
It lasted more than an hour, but when he returned to Kunning Gate dejectedly, he was blocked by Liu Jin.
The old eunuch was also crying with snot and tears. He presented the facts and reasoned, from the white dragon fish costume to being played by fish and shrimp, to the bandits in Jinan and the thieves in Jiangnan, until now, they have never appeared at all in these years.
The Japanese pirates who passed by were followed by water bandits, assassins and people with ulterior motives. In short, it boiled down to one sentence: going out is risky and you need to be cautious when making decisions. The more Zhu Houzhao said, the darker his face became. In the end, he actually gave up this last resort.
He trusted his wife and walked directly into Kunning Palace.
Despite the cold face, Liu Jin looked at the little emperor's retreating back. After hesitating for a moment, his eyes still showed rare persistence. The emperor's travel was too dangerous, and if there was an eventuality, he could not bear the consequences.
And if he followed, someone might cut him off; if he didn't follow, someone might turn a deaf ear to him and get blackmailed. He definitely couldn't afford to take such a risk!
Qian Ning, if you dare to come up with such a bad idea, our family will never end it with you!
Zhu Houzhao received a lesson from the empress dowagers of the two palaces who did not dare to reply, a lesson from Liu Jin that made him cry bitterly, and a gentle silence in front of the empress of Kunning Palace. The next day, he went to the Wenhua Hall
When he went to court to discuss politics, what he received was a collective protest, and a snowstorm of remonstrances and memorials were piled up on his desk with Liu Jin's rare handling of them... Even the instigator Qian Ning had no idea at all.
I expected that whether I was in Jiangxi or on the way back, my suggestions after much consideration would be criticized by thousands of people, even Liu Jin was so opposed...
However, when Zhu Houzhao said angrily and viciously at the Xiyuan martial arts field that no one could understand me, Qian Ning still felt happy that his bet was successful. Even though he fell out with everyone because of it.
, but maybe in the mind of the little emperor, he became the only trustworthy person. However, before he could think of how to instigate Zhu Houzhao to boldly confront others, Ruisheng shouted: "Your Majesty, please
Beihou is here!"
Zhu Houzhao was watching the Yuci Xiyuan horse race. At this moment, Xu Xun, who was galloping over on his horse, suddenly felt a last hope in his heart. Therefore, he saw Xu Xun jump off the horse a dozen steps away in front of him.
He dropped the reins and walked straight towards him. Before he could salute, he suddenly said coldly: "Xu Xun, are you also here to persuade me to take back my life?"
"I have a few personal words to say to the Emperor."
Seeing Qian Ning reluctantly retreating under the gaze of the little emperor, seeing Rui Sheng also bowing and retreating far away, in the end there was no one else within a hundred steps of the martial arts arena, and he didn't expect his words to be heard.
, Xu Xun just looked at Zhu Houzhao and whispered word by word: "Your Majesty, Ning Fan has rebellious intentions."
Seeing the little emperor's face froze for a moment, Xu Xun said the second sentence: "So, if the emperor really wants to tour the south, I would like to tour the south of the Yangtze River with Eunuch Liu as a front." (Unfinished)
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