Bright Spring

"Get up." Zhu Gaoxu said casually.

Then, he started talking to himself, "I remember I made some remarks, Yao Fang was there at the time, and Liu Tiju seems to have not yet passed the Jinshi exam. For thousands of years, we have been in a unified and dominant power| Developed in terms of power form, the monarchs and ministers pursued a stable order. In the Ming Dynasty, the centralization of power reached an unprecedented level.

The spirit of Confucianism and Legalism has always been used in governance.Confucianism alone is not the practice of all dynasties and dynasties, external Confucianism and internal law are what the superiors use, and Legalism is also a book of merchants who pursue centralization | power). "

Liu Ming seemed to have become very nervous, already a little bit at a loss.This sallow-skinned, plain-looking young Jinshi looked a bit dull, but he was obviously not stupid at all, and he should have immediately understood the danger of talking about the topic at this time.

Zhu Gaoxu said again, "This is the words of my family. But in other places, it seems to be developing in another way. Many small countries are intricate and unable to be unified, and there are various forces competing, and they still cannot eliminate each other. So At first they will be very chaotic, similar to our Central Plains Dynasty's troubled times and separatist regimes, there are even many big businessmen like Lu Buwei, sectarian forces, etc. have been unable to eliminate. They will gradually learn to coexist and check and balance in the destruction and heavy losses; the formed Order is based on rules as the most important principle, not authority.

I have no intention of commenting on the principles, which are good and which are bad.I just gradually realized that although the new policy is very novel and will make many people at a loss, I still use the former idea; therefore, the ministers will never really feel fear and hostility from the bottom of their hearts.Our worries about the New Deal may be a bit too much. "

Liu Ming buried his head, his eyes fixed on one place for a long time and then moved.He seemed to be thinking about something.

Zhu Gaoxu can also write articles in classical Chinese, but his conversations are all straightforward.But his words are a bit abstract, perhaps in Liu Ming's mind, they are much more complicated than classical Chinese.

The attic was quiet for a while, and Zhu Gaoxu said again, "Of course, I can only choose the former idea. After all, the stability of the government and power, I am the biggest beneficiary. Therefore, it is impossible for a force similar to the Shenxu Merchant Gang to hold shares. More than half, and there must be infiltration of the court and noble forces."

Only then did Liu Ming suddenly come to his senses, and hastily cupped his hands and said, "The sage is wise. I will go all out for the new policy, and I will never dare to be afraid. I am a grassroots man, and now I am standing under the palace. It's okay to be smashed to pieces."

"I will protect you." Zhu Gaoxu said.

Liu Ming froze for a moment, then looked up at Zhu Gaoxu with a surprised expression.Perhaps scholars are not used to such a direct method.

Liu Ming said, "The sage is a wise ruler from ancient times, and his wisdom is so deep that no humble minister can fully understand it. Only when the sage looks forward to the horse can he make the most of his meager talents."

Zhu Gaoxu smiled, noncommittal.He believes that Liu Ming at least understands part of the meaning.Those who don't understand at all, wouldn't have thought about it for so long just now.

"It's not that I look down on businessmen." Zhu Gaoxu said calmly, "If Shen Wansan passed the Jinshi examination back then and had some understanding of the court, would he still show off his strength in front of Emperor Taizu? The world is like this, what can he do? Gaming with the imperial court?"

Liu Ming was a little embarrassed, and hurriedly said, "What the Holy Majesty said is very true."

Zhu Gaoxu stopped talking for the time being, and looked through the window lattice, looking at the large and magnificent eaves in the palace.At this moment, he thought of something, turned his head and said, "I don't remember calling Liu Tiju, did you come upstairs because you have something to say?"

Liu Ming bowed and said, "Seeing that the entourage of the Holy Majesty has come to the east, I came here to have an audience without authorization. This time the officers and troops are going on an expedition, I want to ask you to be an envoy of the imperial court."

Zhu Gaoxu responded without hesitation, "No. It is more useful for you to stay in the court, and I will choose another good minister as an envoy."

But Liu Ming said cautiously again, "After I arrived in Zhenla Kingdom, I will not go south again. After I return to the capital, I will continue to be loyal to the Holy Majesty."

Zhu Gaoxu said, "Although the imperial court has made a lot of preparations, sailing and landing in tropical areas are still very dangerous. Why do you have to go to Chenla?"

Liu Ming bent down and said with some hesitation, "If I don't tell the truth, I will be deceiving the emperor. If I speak the truth, it will be selfishness. I ask the emperor to punish me."

He knelt down on the ground, and then said, "Chen Zhang, my cousin, was killed by the people of Chenla. I want to find out who is the culprit while doing business."

Zhu Gaoxu nodded after hearing this, and he didn't intend to blame Liu Ming at all. After all, how could a mortal have no personal relationship?But Zhu Gaoxu still insisted on the decision, "I will explain to the officials who went south, and try my best to help you find out the truth of this matter. You don't have to go there yourself."

Liu Ming had no choice but to kowtow and say, "Thank you for the minister's decree."

Zhu Gaoxu walked towards the stairs, and Liu Ming followed.The eunuchs carried the sedan chair to the east corner gate, but Zhu Gaoxu did not get on the sedan chair, and continued to walk westward.Judging from the speed, the eunuch carrying the sedan chair did not walk as fast as Zhu Gaoxu, and he just kept on doing his daily activities to prevent his body from becoming lazy and fat.

Liu Ming's voice came from behind, "I send you off respectfully."

Surrounded by shouts and hugs, the walking Zhu Gaoxu looked particularly tall.He was taller than all the eunuchs and court ladies, and those people were bending over beside him, making the scene even more obvious.He walked very fast, and when he first arrived at Wulou, the people around him were panting heavily one after another, and some people were wiping sweat with their sleeves.

The Wulou was the place where the former political enemies set up an ambush and wanted to murder Zhu Gaoxu with the incense, but at this time the eunuchs guarding the gate were all kneeling on the ground, and Zhu Gaoxu swaggered past the Wulou.

He came to Rouyi Hall, where he was going to deal with memorials and other matters.There are only palace maids and eunuchs in Rouyi Palace. The person serving the bed today is Queen Guo Wei, and queens usually don't come, and she has to manage the harem.

The place where Taizu Yanju studied was rarely used by later emperors.However, Zhu Gaoxu spent a lot of time here. He Yanju read a lot of ancient classics here, and he really benefited a lot.

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Chapter 869 Do You Know

A few days later, Zhu Gaoxu met Liu Ming again, and this time he took the initiative to summon Liu Ming.

Hearing the sound of prostration and praise coming from outside the Rouyi Hall, Zhu Gaoxu picked up the memorial on the desk, the notebook he threw on it just now in a fit of anger.Hearing the response of the eunuch allowing Liu Ming to have an audience, Zhu Gaoxu turned his head to look at the eunuchs and maids beside him, and they retreated consciously.

Liu Ming entered and knelt down on the brick floor to worship again.

"Stay flat." Zhu Gaoxu said expressionlessly.He has restrained his anger and his tone has calmed down.

When Liu Ming got up, Zhu Gaoxu handed over the memorial in his hand.

Liu Ming bent down to catch it with both hands, and opened it to look.His face quickly became very ugly, and he lowered his head.Gently wiped his forehead with his sleeve.I don't know if it's because of the hot weather or my nervousness.

This memorial was written by officials of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the content is to impeach Liu Ming.It is said that his stepfather, the Li family, and his family colluded with Zhejiang businessmen, lent usurious loans in Nanchang Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, and some things happened by force, annexing more than 200 hectares of fertile land in a short period of time.A lot of evidence was mentioned in it. If the officials of the Metropolitan Procuratorate did not dare to deceive the emperor, then all kinds of evidence could completely confirm the Li family's illegal activities.

Liu Ming watched the memorial for a while, and was about to kneel, when Zhu Gaoxu had sharp eyes and quick hands, and suddenly reached out and grabbed his arm.He raised his head in surprise, and stared at Zhu Gaoxu in a daze.

Zhu Gaoxu immediately asked, "Did you know beforehand?"

The two looked at each other, Zhu Gaoxu watched intently, and Liu Ming's subtle eyes at this time seemed to want to catch something.

The force of Liu Ming's arm to press down decreased. He should have given up on kneeling, and then replied, "I don't know."

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu let go of his arm and nodded slightly.

Liu Ming said again, "But I still can't absolve myself of the blame, and dare not make the slightest sophistry."

Zhu Gaoxu took two steps with his hands behind his back, and his tone softened a lot, "They are them, you are you. Liu Tiju must argue and clear up the suspicion of accomplice."

Liu Ming's voice said, "In this way, the minister is not filial. The stepfather also has the grace of nurturing, if the colleagues impeach the minister because of filial piety, wouldn't it be more serious?"

Zhu Gaoxu immediately turned around, his expression was a little surprised, and there was a little smile in his eyes.

When a person speaks out those not-so-glorious thoughts in his heart, he has actually shown his trust.Zhu Gaoxu immediately believed in the truth of Liu Ming's claim of "unawareness".

Liu Ming said again, "After the minister left the palace, he left his official seal and official hat at the Yamen of the Ministry of Punishment, and went home to await interrogation."

He was talking about normal operations. Civil servants must at least show face on the surface. If they are impeached by name, no matter whether they are guilty or not, they must not show greed for power and position.

So Zhu Gaoxu did not dissuade him, he just said in a deep voice, "Maybe Liu Tiju's stepfather really broke the law, but the key to this matter is that you offended someone. After all, your family is not the only one who annexed the land."

Now it was Liu Ming's turn to be surprised, and looked at Zhu Gaoxu in a daze.

At this moment, a military general wearing a python robe and a black gauze on his head came to the gate of Rouyi Hall and asked for an order to enter.The person who came was Zhang Sheng, Commander of Jin Yiwei. Zhang Sheng walked up to Zhu Gaoxu, clasped his fists and said, "My lord, please give me instructions."

Zhu Gaoxu raised his chin, and Liu Ming understood the meaning, so he handed the memorial to Zhang Sheng.

"Find out who the Zhejiang merchants colluded with by the Li family are, and immediately arrest|arrest them into imperial prison, and interrogate who is behind the scenes." Zhu Gaoxu said.

Zhang Sheng clasped his fists and said, "I obey!" Then he quickly retreated to the door.

Liu Ming frowned and asked, "Your Majesty thinks that this matter was premeditated?"

Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand and said, "Who knows? But if anyone wants to play this trick with me, I will let him go around without eating."