eldest son of Ming dynasty

After May, the number of memorials in the north suddenly increased. Zhang Cong, Ma Bin, the commander-in-chief of each town, Wang Shouren and Zhou Shangwen, plus related civil servants from Shaanxi, Shanxi and other provinces, the number of these people is really not small. .

However, there are actually very few special things, and most of them are centered around Qingtun.

Originally, Zhu Houzhao also knew that there were some riots in Yulin Town, but since Zhou Shangwen left, the memorial reported to him was much more concise, basically one or two sentences, and the content was just one word: progress is going well.

The fifth year of Zhengde has reached the middle of the year. Half a year has passed and things have finally calmed down from chaos.

In this case, Zhu Houzhao is basically determined, but the follow-up matters are actually more important.For example, how to effectively divide the fields and adjust a large number of middle and lower-level generals such as hundreds or thousands of households.

This process is very long, longer than most people imagine. Even if modern governments carry out reforms, it will take three or four years to complete.

Moreover, as the emperor, he did not completely let go of these matters. Basically, every change in the guards had to be sent to the imperial court. This was also a reason for the decline in efficiency. However, he could not let go of things like the adjustment of general officers in the guards and the troop reorganization plan in various places. How can you close your eyes and let the people below do it?

Therefore, in Lu En's eyes, the emperor was as busy as a top every day.

The emperor was playing Cuju on the first day. Although he was smiling on the outside and respectful in the palace, he was disdainful in his heart.

He didn't think it was etiquette for the emperor to receive his ministers like this, and he was also suspected of being playful.

But two days later, his thoughts began to change.

Because apart from stretching his body, the emperor was basically either meeting with ministers or reviewing memorials. Of course, he didn't know what was going on in the harem.

Moreover, he could hear all discussions with his ministers. He was greatly shocked when he heard about national affairs with his own ears, and some of them even exceeded his imagination.

But his contact with Zhu Houzhao was just that.

Later, after Zhu Houzhao met with Gu Zuo alone to discuss the settlement, he suddenly mentioned this person and asked: "Is the man named Lu En really a very talented person?"

Gu Zuo smiled and said firmly: "You have a great talent."

"Just divide the fields well?"

"Your Majesty, I have the guts to say something offensive and divide the fields well, which proves that this person really cares about the people and is willing to make arduous efforts to implement your Majesty's will one by one. Is it possible for such an official to still do so?" Not talented?

Moreover, the imperial court's intention to advance Qingtun from all sides has been implemented, and there are more than [-] troops stationed on each side, but whether it is Jinglubo or Wang Shouren, they will always go back.After returning home, who will divide the tens of millions of acres of land in military camps one by one?In fact, His Majesty knew this in his heart, so he ordered the Imperial Guards to conduct one round of inspections and then set up a second round of inspections. "

It is said that one word can awaken the dreamer.

Zhu Houzhao suddenly came to his senses and nodded with deep approval, "Only Li Qing dared to speak to me. What you said makes sense and is of great benefit to the country and the people. I listen. I don't think you are bold, but I feel very relieved.

As for this Lu En, I don’t think he has any father-like qualities in my eyes. Moreover, tens of millions of people in the Ming Dynasty lived on one-third of an acre of land. The greatest talent is the one who can clearly divide the land. "

Gu Zuo was moved in his heart. Every time the emperor said something astonishing, Zhengde was indeed different from any emperor he knew from history books.

"Your Majesty is wise." Gu Zuo spoke with a touch of emotion in his tone, "Actually, I believe that to clearly divide the fields, we need not only diligence and ability, but also the integrity to fight for the people. A gentleman should be like a bamboo, with integrity. Covered with frost, the character remains unchanged.”

"If it's really that good, you just let people build Shangtun?"

Gu Zuo was embarrassed, "Your Majesty, Shangtun is not easy."

"Hey," Zhu Houzhao stretched out his hand, "Don't complain to me about this. I want to kill you, and I will give you the rest."

There is still some mutual understanding between them.

Of course I have lost my temper in the past, but it doesn't matter, who has the nerve not to let the emperor lose his temper at him?
After Gu Zuo left, Zhu Houzhao returned to Qianqing Palace and found that Lu En was still standing.

In fact, he originally wanted to come and have a few words with him, but when he got closer, the guy didn't respond. When he looked carefully, he was in a daze and was in a daze!

Everyone admires this guy, and his heart is boundless!
"Humph."

The emperor let out a muffled sound in his nose, then continued to ignore him and went to sit down at the imperial desk.

"I have violated my decency, please punish me!" Lu En finally reacted and knelt down in a slight panic.

"Morality, benevolence, and righteousness cannot be done without indecent etiquette. Teaching is correct and customary, but indecent etiquette is unprepared. Disputes and lawsuits cannot be done without indecent etiquette. Emperors and ministers, superiors and subordinates, fathers and sons, and brothers cannot be indecent." Zhu Houzhao moved directly out of Confucianism as if grabbing someone else's pigtails. Classic, "This is a quote from the "Book of Rites". Since you were able to pass the Jinshi exam, you must have learned it. Have you forgotten it because of your idleness over the years?"

This is a bit insulting, especially to self-respecting scholars.

Lu En only felt a sting in his heart, but he could not defend himself.

Zhu Houzhao continued to order, "You Zhi, go find him a copy of the Book of Rites and read it. Let him learn why the etiquette between the king and his ministers is important."

"Your Majesty!" Lu En said, lying on the ground, "Your Majesty, there is no need to look for it. The "Book of Rites" is all in my heart."

"That doesn't seem to be of any use."

Zhu Houzhao continued to be sarcastic.

"It is indeed a capital offense for me to offend Your Majesty's beauty. Please give me an edict." "That can't be done. You are a loyal minister and a capable minister. The whole world is dirty but you are the only one who is pure. Everyone is drunk and you are the only one who is sober. I am issuing an edict to kill you. , isn’t there an extra ghost between heaven and earth who is determined to die?”

At this point, the emperor suddenly became stern, "Kneel aside! Don't block me from seeing the minister!"

The emperor was full of majesty, Lu En was aloof in his heart, but he did not risk his life, and he still honestly stepped aside.Moreover, he also believed that he had not upheld the etiquette of a monarch and his ministers, and according to the rules, he would be punished.

After that, the Qianqing Palace returned to its usual appearance.

Lu En knelt like this until night. During this period, cabinet officials came twice, and ministers from various ministries in Beijing also entered the palace.

Zhu Houzhao ignored him until he was about to go out, then he told You Zhi, "Go and pull him up and see if he can stand firm."

"Yes."

There was no need for You Zhi to do it himself. After Lu En heard this, he started to stand up with difficulty, but he only fell down and made it ugly.

As for Zhu Houzhao, he is going to Wenyuan Pavilion.

Wenyuan Pavilion, located behind the Wenhua Hall, was the royal storehouse of the Ming Dynasty emperors. It kept important royal archives, including some of the official seals of imperial titles granted to heroes, famous generals and vassal kings.

In order to prevent fire, the outer walls of Wenyuan Pavilion are made of bricks and stones.

In fact, the library garden should be like this, but the scale of the library garden is much larger than the Wenyuan Pavilion, so the cost is too high.

The reason why Zhu Houzhao came here was to check some old things about the Prince Zhou's Mansion in Kaifeng, Henan.

"Peng Jiwu (characterized by Peng Ze) had a fierce fight with the King of Zhou in Henan. One person complained for the people, and the other complained for himself. He told me that his land was given to him by my grandfather and grandfather. Jin Gui, You lead people to find out what Emperor Yingzong and Emperor Xianzong gave to the Zhou Palace back then. They even settled old scores with me. Okay, check it out now. If the late emperor gave him [-] hectares, and he occupied [-] hectares. An acre, that is, he used the name of the late emperor to harm the people. This is not a matter of occupying a few more acres of land!"

When the people around him heard the emperor's words, they couldn't help but become solemn.

Perhaps because the trade between Qingtun and Zhejiang in the north has occupied too many people's attention, many officials in Beijing did not pay much attention to the dispute between the governor of Henan and the king of Zhou.

More people will also subconsciously think that even if they have to deal with it in the end, it will only be a severe punishment.And there’s nothing new about this type of case.

But the people in the attendant's room knew that the emperor had been communicating with Peng Ze's memorandums, and would carefully comment on every letter that came in. After approval, he would ask again what the progress was.

But Jin Gui also didn't expect that the emperor would be so 'harmful' to his family.

If we use this standard to check, how can there be no problem in Prince Zhou's Mansion? Even if it is full of mouths, it will not be clear.

Moreover, if you use the late emperor's name falsely and insult the late emperor, then as the emperor said, this crime is not a light one.

"Your Majesty," Jin Gui said with some caution, "If such old things are revealed, I may lose face to the court."

"Why?"

"The King of Zhou is a vassal, His Majesty's family. The disputes within the clan have reached this level..."

Jin Gui said it very euphemistically, but what he actually means is that your family rewards you with things, and then you fight over the amount of money in front of the whole world. Isn't that embarrassing?
The key is that even if the emperor wins the fight, it will look very stingy, after all, you are so harsh on your own family on this matter.

Jin Gui is not that kind of pedantic person, and it is not unreasonable to make such a suggestion.Zhu Houzhao, the emperor, was not so serious that everyone around him did not dare to speak.

"Lu En!"

The middle-aged man at the end of the team trembled all over and limped forward two steps, "The guilty minister is here."

"Tell me, does what Mr. Jin said make sense?"

Lu En swallowed his saliva twice and said, "The guilty minister thinks that what Attendant Jin said makes sense."

"Oh……"

"but."

Zhu Houzhao raised his eyelids and said, "Is there a but?"

"However, the guilty minister also feels that governing the country and appeasing the people are not outside it but within it. It is a matter of trade-off between the good appearance of the court and the lives of ordinary people."

You Zhi looked startled, "Don't talk nonsense! When did it take human life to protect the face of the imperial court?!"

Zhu Houzhao was about to laugh.

Unexpectedly, Lu En had something shocking to say. He said in a strange way, "If Eunuch You insists on saying that, of course it's okay."

This guy is so real that he even has irony.As an emperor, he couldn't indulge him too much, so he immediately dropped his smiling face, glanced at him coldly and left without even leaving a word.