eldest son of Ming dynasty

Mei Kejia was speechless when questioned by the emperor, mainly because no one said no before.

So Zhu Houzhao didn't blame him too much, and just said a simple truth, "He knows it, and everyone will know it in the future. The Nanyang countries and even the Folangji people can clearly calculate the number of warships that the Ming Dynasty can build. But we know How many ships, soldiers, and ports do they have?”

Mei Kejia understood, "I understand, and I will keep the number of warships as a secret."

"There is also shipbuilding technology. The drawings of every component must be sealed and cannot be accessed without the corresponding authority. In addition, have you thought about those shipbuilding workers? I promised them today. If I don't promise them, they will Wouldn’t they secretly use huge sums of money to lure the craftsmen of the Ming Dynasty? Did the Japanese who didn’t offer enough ships also have these thoughts?”

After these problems were mentioned, Mei Kejia suddenly felt that it was a bit serious. It was no wonder that the emperor suddenly became strict with him.

"Remember my words, countries will not only cooperate with each other, but also compete with each other. After the maritime ban is lifted, there will be countless countries in contact with the Ming Dynasty. Not every country will be like Manchuria because it needs the help of the Ming Dynasty. And some countries that are friendly to the Ming Dynasty are also full of ambitious people."

Mei Kejia bowed and said, "Your Majesty's teaching today is thought-provoking. I will definitely bear it in mind."

"Yes." Zhu Houzhao nodded, "I won't say too much on today's grand event. You can join in the fun."

"Yes, Wei Chen retire."

After he left, Zhu Houzhao immediately walked to the side, went up the stairs, and said to Wang Zhi, "Come with me."

Ziguang Pavilion is a two-story building, so he was going to the second floor.

People from high places can see the lively scene below more clearly. The courtiers toasted each other and had fun, the dancing girls danced gracefully on the platform, and the fireworks that exploded from time to time pushed the banquet to one climax after another.

He has been on the throne for five years.

Zhu Houzhao raised his head, and the colorful lights of the fireworks reflected his face.

Wang Zhi glanced secretly, but she didn't know what the emperor was thinking.

Zhu Houzhao was actually reminiscing. He recalled that when he had just traveled through time, he often did bold things relying on Emperor Hongzhi's indulgence and favor for him. He was thinking that Emperor Hongzhi should be able to see him in the sky.

He said to Hongzhi in his heart: Father, I hope you can see the Ming Dynasty today. My son has lived up to your expectations.

He also wanted to say to Zhu Yuanzhang, Taizu of the Ming Dynasty: Although I don't feel that my surname is Zhu in terms of psychological identity, my blood is still the blood of the Zhu family, so you don't have to be angry in heaven. Just wait for me to do it for a few more years, and it will be better. An era more powerful than Hongwu will be entrusted to your descendants.

He also wanted to say to Zhu Di, Emperor Taizong of the Ming Dynasty: You can open the canal, conquer Mobei, and sail to the Western Ocean. As an emperor, you can pursue the defeated Mongolian army to the foot of Langjuxu Mountain, kill a green ox and a white horse as a sacrifice to heaven and earth, and then record your merits with stones and return to the court in triumph.The Zhu family members still remember that you have the blood of the clan on your hands, but to ordinary Han people like us, you are a great emperor.

Thinking about this, Zhu Houzhao suddenly felt infinite emotion in his heart, full of pride and excitement that penetrated history.Unconsciously, he closed his eyes and seemed to be able to see the great emperors of the past, the Qin army pressing the city, the mighty Han army, and the Tang army standing tall.

boom!
boom! !

Fireworks rose and bloomed above Ziguang Pavilion.

The emperor opened his eyes and could see the beauty standing next to him again. This time he didn't hesitate at all and took Wang Zhi's white hand naturally.

The girl's family was not used to such behavior in public, but she could not refuse the emperor, so she could only be shy, lower her head, and let him have his way.

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After the banquet, Yang Yiqing did not go home immediately because he received a memorial from Wang Shouren.No matter how lively it is outside, he will never forget about it. Wang Shouren's memorials are usually more important, and he will not give the emperor trouble just for auspicious signs.

So in order to let the emperor see the cabinet votes tomorrow, Yang Yiqing decided not to go home yet.

By chance, Wang Hao saw his leaving figure again. After realizing that he was going in the wrong direction, he decided to follow him to the cabinet.

There had just been a big banquet in the palace, and many people had gone to rest, so that there was not even a waiter in the cabinet room.

Yang Yiqing lit the candle by himself, but accidentally knocked over the pile of memorials.

Wang Hao crossed the threshold and said hurriedly: "Mr. Ge, I'm coming, I'm coming."

Yang Yiqing bent over and turned around. When he saw it was Wang Hao, he continued to pick it up, "Jizhi, you don't have to be polite to me. You are older than me."

Wang Hao didn't have time, so he walked to the side and helped him, "Have you had a drink today? Why did you come back to the cabinet alone?"

"The doctor said that he should avoid drinking recently, so he only offered a toast to the emperor. He couldn't get drunk." Yang Yiqing patted the dust on the memorial, raised his eyelids and said, "As we get closer to sixty, we sleep less and less. Go back. I can’t sleep either, so why not draw up these tickets and present them to the emperor tomorrow morning.”

"You have worked so hard, Mr. Ge, so you should take good care of your body."

Yang Yiqing sat down and said slowly: "Jizhi, have you seen the emperor on the second floor of Ziguang Pavilion?"

"I saw it,"

"The emperor is a talented and strategic monarch. I suddenly understood at that moment that the emperor was not just trying to revive the Ming Dynasty, but was trying to open up a prosperous dynasty comparable to the Han and Tang Dynasties. I am already an old man, but every time this thought comes up, I still can’t help but feel my blood boiling.”

Wang Hao understood, "No wonder Mr. Ge feels like he can't sleep."

Yang Yi's liquidation was acquiescence, "Jizhi should go back first. I am the chief minister of the cabinet, and your majesty's chief minister must be worthy of the title of chief minister. Besides, it doesn't matter if he just works for a little longer. It's not that Jizhi doesn't know , His Majesty is also diligent in his work. If the monarch is like this, the ministers should do it even more."

After hearing this, Wang Hao moved a stool and sat next to him, "The elder Ge is honest, impartial, loyal and dedicated, and he is a model for ministers. It is my luck to be an official in the same court as the elder Ge. Although the court is turbulent and treacherous, , but I am willing to advance and retreat with Mr. Ge to jointly assist the emperor in realizing his ambition."

Yang Yiqing said with a smile: "I have never doubted Jizhi's character and character. They all said that Liu Xixian in the past was upright. How can you not be an outspoken minister? Thousands of years of history are like rolling waves, and treacherous villains always appear on the scene. , you and I, in this prosperous age, should do what Ji Zhi said and help with all our heart to comfort the emperor. As for the evaluation of right and wrong, there is no need to be afraid."

At this moment, the relationship between the two of them seemed to be getting closer.

Then came the urgent government affairs at the moment. They kept chatting, talking about Qingtun in the north, trade in the south, anti-corruption in Henan, reclamation in Sichuan... They talked about Hetao, sweet potato, horse administration, officials, salt law... They are cabinet ministers, so they naturally cover everything, and the entire affairs of the world are also passed through by the pens of these two important ministers...

Later, someone also reported to the emperor that Yang and Wang from the cabinet were still on duty.

Zhu Houzhao was silent. He only recited one poem silently:

In the four years since Dongyang, good things have been done for the people one by one.When we are chatting and laughing for a while, there is grass growing in the court.Ou tea is fragrant in the stove, vegetable soup is light rice, but there are no other worries.Why bother asking your lord? If you are hungry, you only want the people to be fed.

Still thinking that it is contrary to the will, the white clouds are thousands of miles away, and they cannot follow the dusk.Temporarily leaving the common people and returning to the province, I look back at my parents.After hearing this, Guaiya gave Zhang a strong recommendation and said that this official is good.Come to Dianxian, Zhongshu will take the 24th exam.

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