When Zhu Youtang saw Zhu Houzhao, the coldness in his eyes turned into love. He smiled slightly and said to Zhu Houzhao: "Huzhao, I heard that you have worked very hard these days. You are very good. Even if you can't win today, you have such spirit."
I am angry but I want to be rewarded."
Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "Father, if you want a reward, why not give me a thousand taels of silver a month."
After listening to Zhu Houzhao's words, Liu Chengfeng broke out in cold sweat, and couldn't help but said in his heart: "This guy doesn't want to file a lawsuit. I just won a little money from him. This kid is really nothing.
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Zhu Youtang's eyes showed suspicion and said: "One thousand taels? What do you want so much silver for?"
Although Zhu Youtang loved Zhu Houzhao, he was always cautious about monthly money. At this time, Zhu Houzhao asked for one thousand taels, and Zhu Youtang already felt something was wrong.
Zhu Houzhao blushed and said quickly: "No...it's nothing."
When Liu Chengfeng saw this, he chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, is this court meeting about to begin?"
Zhu Youtang's eyes fell on Liu Chengfeng and said, "Liu Aiqing looks very confident?"
Liu Chengfeng thought for a moment and said, "I should be 50% sure."
Five percent...
Everyone in the small hall couldn't help but take a breath. It was nothing more than other things, but everyone present was skeptical about the prince's writing. Everyone knew that the prince's knowledge could be accomplished in ten days.
Any progress? Unless Liu Chengfeng is a god.
In fact, Zhu Youtang once asked many great scholars and celebrities to be Zhu Houzhao's teachers. When they first met, everyone praised the prince for being smart. However, after teaching for a while, most of them shook their heads. Although they did not say that children cannot be taught, this attitude
But it is clear.
This Liu Chengfeng is either bragging and lying, or he has great supernatural powers.
Even Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, and Xie Qian were somewhat looking forward to the upcoming competition, thinking in their hearts: "We want to see what Liu Chengfeng can do."
Zhu Youtang also pursed his lips and smiled at this time, not fully believing Liu Chengfeng's words, but in his opinion, as long as the prince didn't go to the point where he could make people laugh with his words this time, it would be quite remarkable. As for the
Whether he can win or not, Zhu Youtang does not have high expectations.
"Very good. I am very relieved that you have confidence. As long as you are willing to try your best, I will not blame you. Anyone coming, please first ask Liu Aiqing and the prince to rest in a nearby small hall."
Liu Chengfeng and Zhu Houzhao were led out by the young eunuch, and silence returned to the small hall.
"How is Liu Chengfeng?" Zhu Youtang picked up the tea cup and asked slowly. Naturally, this sentence was asking his three most trusted cabinet ministers for their opinions. Who should be promoted to the court by Zhu Youtang?
As usual, Youtang would ask this question.
This shows that Zhu Youtang personally has a high regard for the hundreds of households with the surname Liu.
But when the three cabinet ministers heard this, they all looked horrified. The emperor had asked him this three or four times. For example, Wang Shu, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, had been demoted before, and Zhu Youtang did the same.
When asked, after receiving the response from the cabinet, he was directly ordered to enter the court. He soared into the sky and became the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
In other words, the emperor planned to make great use of this person. However, this person was just a small member of the Imperial Guard. Compared with an old official like Wang Shu who had been in the officialdom for decades, there was a huge difference. For such a person
It was the first time that a small person consulted cabinet ministers for their opinions.
The three cabinet ministers were silent for a short time, obviously digesting the emperor's inquiry. After a long time, Liu Jian said slowly and calmly: "Your Majesty, this bullet suppressed the rebellion in the Imperial College, which can be said to be courageous and courageous. Supervising the prince's study can be regarded as some talent.
He is smart and intelligent; it is said that he also nursed back your Majesty's body, which was quite effective, which shows his loyalty. This man is capable of both civil and military affairs. Although he is a royal guard, he stands out from the crowd and is dazzling."
Liu Jian paused for a moment, stroking his beautiful long beard, and continued: "It's just that he is too young. Young people inevitably have arrogance. After all, being arrogant is not a good thing. Good jade still needs to be carved and polished. It is of great use at this time. I think it is not a big deal."
OK."
Xie Qian said at this time: "I heard that Liu Chengfeng and the prince opened a newspaper together, which is interesting. He is now a hundred households, washing horses in the East Palace, and running a newspaper. It's better to use this to let him have a good life."
Sharpen it up a bit. Your Majesty, to be honest, I have always disliked this person, but his methods are really impressive. I also agree with Liu Xueshi’s view. This person needs to sharpen his skills a bit before he can be entrusted with such a great responsibility."
"My dear friends, what you said makes sense..." Zhu Youtang stroked the table and seemed to be thinking.
Li Dongyang said with a smile: "It is better to take exams than to grind. I have heard that in recent years, many magicians and magicians have emerged in the capital to recruit disciples with great momentum. Near the Fireworks Alley is Yingchunfang. It is said that there are many magicians there, so it is not as good as
Put this Yingchunfang under his 100 households and see how he responds. Although the warlock will not cause harm to the country, he recruits good people and makes friends with the government. It is said that even many royal relatives treat them as honored guests. If this continues
, after all, it is not a blessing to the country, but if the imperial court interferes in this matter, there will be many obstacles and the reputation will not be good, so it is better to let Jin Yiwei do it and see what Liu Chengfeng can do."
Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the world has gradually become more peaceful, and the three religions and nine streams have gradually emerged. Especially those magicians who use the Taoist sect as their sign, have flocked to the capital, either to build Taoist temples to recruit disciples, or to attract people's hearts everywhere. Now they are becoming more and more popular.
The person has a headache.
Zhu Youtang was silent for a moment and said: "I heard that even the Marquis of Dongyang became a believer in some way, right? It's time to take care of it. Li Aiqing is right, I have an idea. But I have clear rewards and punishments.
If you have merit, you will be rewarded, and if you have delinquency, you will naturally be punished. Liu Chengfeng has done a lot of things for me recently, and it has been very hard. If the prince can shine in the competition today, I must reward him well and not let him down.
Heart."
Zhu Youtang leaned back comfortably on the chair and said energetically: "I have had many serious illnesses in recent years, and my health has become worse and worse. Liu Chengfeng has repeatedly prescribed medicine, which has made me recover a little today. I will borrow his medicine in the future."
This person can be of great use in this place, but as the three gentlemen said, this person needs to be sharpened a little more. If jade is not carved, it will not become a weapon. I understand this truth!"
At this time, the morning drums sounded, Zhu Youtang stood up and said: "Come to court!"
Meridian Gate……
The huge doorway was now wide open. Amidst the solemn morning drums, the ministers waiting outside stood on both sides of the door and waited. Some whispered, and some stood silent. However, although the doorway was open, there was no one there.
As they filed in, everyone seemed to have made an appointment. Everyone looked relaxed and calm, but they all seemed to be waiting for something.
Immediately, they saw princes wearing python robes walking straight into the door, including the king of Tang, the king of Jin, the king of Qi, the king of Ning, the king of Shanggao, etc.
After they entered, the people outside began to move, but the officials did not go through the middle doorway, but through the gates on both sides. Wang Shu, the Minister of Personnel, came forward, followed by the Minister of Rites, etc., as well as the Hanlin scholars.
Officials of Honglu Temple and Taichang Temple have a lot of knowledge in entering the palace. Who should go first depends on official position, seniority, and sometimes family background. If the dignified minister is just an ordinary Jinshi, then that's fine.
You have to wait obediently for the lower officials of the Shujishi to leave first, but those who can become ministers have extraordinary backgrounds, so there is no such worry.
After entering the Meridian Gate, the princes walked at the front along the straight imperial road, while the officials at the back could only walk on the straight roads on both sides. Everyone separated on both sides. At this time, no one was whispering or even coughing.
This is to be avoided as much as possible to avoid losing dignity and being impeached by the officials.
When they arrived at the Jinshui Bridge, all the officials stopped and waited here. Then a eunuch came quickly. The leader, Wang Shu, asked the eunuch seriously: "Are you ready?"
The eunuch's face was stiff and straight, and he ordered the big Han generals on his left and right. The two burly Han generals understood each other and cracked their whips fiercely. The sound of air explosions came out, and the final crack made a deafening sound.
The eunuch then said: "It's time to go to bed."
"Living" means that the emperor has risen, adjusted his clothes, and is ready for the court meeting.
Not only that, at this time, several officials will stand up solemnly from the team and watch with cold eyes the hundreds of officials crossing the bridge in turn. These officials are the supervisory censors. It is said that during the Hongwu period, because they did not make a decision to enter the court,
There are no rules, so the officials often compete to get in, and sometimes they even quarrel over who can get in first. During the Hongwu period, the officials all followed Taizu to conquer the world. It was no joke to get into a fight, and it would be a disaster if the talks broke down.
If the scolding is not enough, then go home and take out a knife. A white knife goes in and a red knife comes out. Later, the Ministry of Rites wrote a letter saying: "The etiquette of the court is more important than seriousness. However, when civil and military officials recently entered the court, they often competed for advancement, and the grades were disordered.
, Disobedience between superiors and inferiors is not the reason for understanding etiquette and upholding the principles of the dynasty. So Taizu began to formulate the rules for entering the dynasty, and this order was established.
Under the watchful eyes of groups of Han generals in royal robes, the officials finally entered the court hall. At this time, above the Dan Majesty, the Ming Emperor Zhu Youtang, who was wearing a royal robe and a black gauze winged crown, was already there.
Been waiting for a long time.
Every time the officials came to the court, Zhu Youtang would look around among the officials as if inspecting his own world. After the king and the officials had saluted, Zhu Youtang stroked the imperial case and spoke slowly.
Tun Di said: "Recently, the kings came to the court to express their condolences to the Ancestral Temple, and the clan members gathered here. I am very relieved. Come and give seats to all the clan kings.
After giving the order, the eunuchs who had been prepared came in one by one from outside the palace, carrying a piece of brocade pier with their hands, carefully placed it beside the legs of the kings, and then bowed and retreated.
The princes all had different expressions, some sat down directly in a bold manner, while others bowed their butts in a restrained manner, thanked the Emperor for his grace, and then sat down silently.