Domineering Daming

"That's right, Brother Zhu, we've made such a big detour, let's tell the truth, we can come to ask for advice in the future."

"That's right, we are about the same age and share the same interests, so we should have something in common. Brother Zhu, please give us your advice."

"Brother Zhu, Miss Shang is here. Since you are old friends, you are naturally our friends. Why are you so polite?"

Listening to what they said to each other, Zhu Xu showed a strange face, and subconsciously touched his cheek. He is eighteen this year, so why is he similar to these 20-somethings?

Just when she was about to speak, Shang Jing said, "Brother Zhu is indeed the clan."

As soon as Shang Jing spoke, the four people who had been "aggressive" towards Zhu Xu suddenly seemed to be pinched by someone's throat. The words were stuck in their throats and they couldn't get out.

Zhu Xu ignored the four people, looked at Shang Jing, and said: "The purpose of this big hunt is to sweep away the decadence of the government and the public, and to exercise the will of the government and the public, just like the beginning of the founding of the Taizu. Business, the short-term benefits Yes, we can get urgently needed food from overseas. Over the past year, more than 1000 million stones have landed. In the long run, if we can buy food with silver, the people of Ming Dynasty will definitely have a better life. As for the projects of the Ministry of Industry, It’s a bit of an exaggeration to say that benefits last forever, but there are still many effects against the severe droughts and floods in recent years...”

Zhu Xu has tried to make it as simple as possible, with superficial and clearly visible benefits.

Just as the young man was about to answer, Shang Jing's clear voice sounded, and said: "Young Master Zhu is right. The court's policy is good governance with multiple purposes, no matter in the short term or in the long term. My younger sister believes that such a policy should be persevering. Don’t interrupt because of gossip, for a thousand years of achievements, the most important thing is to persevere.”

The fan in Zhu Xu's hand fluttered lightly, looked at Shang Jing, and said with a smile, "Your father taught you these?"

Shang Jing leaned slightly, and said: "Little sister has been in the capital for more than two years, and she has seen and heard enough, so she has some experience."

Under Shang Jing's veil, she pursed her small mouth vigorously, her gaze was always on Zhu Xu.She did not expect to meet Zhu Xu here.

The palace once had contact with her and intended to take her into the palace, but with the funeral of the concubine, this matter came to an abrupt end.

Zhu Xu looked at Shang Jing and nodded slightly. This woman has a heart, and she seems to be similar to Liu Rushi, a very woman who cares about state affairs.

"Miss Shang, I have a different opinion on this."

Suddenly, the leading man was beside Shang Jing, and Zhu Xu sat down opposite, glanced at Zhu Xu, and said in a rather high tone: "Some policies of the imperial court seem to be good deeds, virtuous, but the evil consequences they bring It has long been obvious, and it intends to prolong the disaster to future generations. For example, when the imperial court treats the clan, there is no one in the clan today. Now, the suffering is unspeakable, how many people dare to be angry and dare not speak out, the road is in sight, so far, who dares to mention the word "Donglin"?"

Shang Jing kept looking at Zhu Xu with her beautiful eyes, but she didn't answer this sentence.

Zhu Xu looked at the young man, flapping the folding fan in his hand, but did not speak immediately.

The young man is right, but every policy has both good and bad sides. The bigger the action, the more drastic the consequences and impact will be, especially the negative ones, which will last for a long time.

The "Donglin case" is undoubtedly the most influential. Although he fully occupies the commanding heights of Taoism and reason, after ten or twenty years or a little longer, the ruling and opposition scholars may not see it that way. It is what they are best at doing to whitewash their predecessors, not to mention that "Donglin" still occupies most of the literary world.

If the verdict continues to be reversed, it will inevitably have an impact on the political situation of the ruling and opposition parties, and even his years of reform.

But these are major issues that Zhu Xu has to think about, not the depth that a young scholar can think about. He smiled and said: "I have been looking at the court for many years. Since the current emperor came to the throne, why has he been convicted for his words? Every The evidence in the case is conclusive and irrefutable. Could it be that this brother thinks that we should sit idly by? Since the government has been corrupted, it is all because the courtiers have forgotten the rules. Now the court is reshaping the rules. If it is upright, clean, and has a clear conscience What is the minister afraid of? This brother is so worried, but what is the matter in the house, afraid of being found out by the court?"

The young man in the lead blushed and wanted to refute Zhu Xu, but Zhu Xu blocked both ends of the conversation.

Shang Jing suddenly raised her little hand and removed the veil on her face, revealing a beautiful face like a flower and jade. She looked at Zhu Xu with calm eyes, and said softly, "Thank you, Mr. Zhu, for your enlightenment."

Zhu Xu looked at her, touched his chin subconsciously, and muttered to himself: If Liuqiu didn't tear it down, it must be the rule that no one should marry, right?

On the side, the four young men's eyes were wide open, their faces were stunned, and then angry.

They all know that Miss Shang once said that she would marry anyone who made her willing to take off her veil, even if she entered the house as a concubine.

The four young men were stunned and puzzled. They looked at Zhu Xu with hostility, and their eyes were full of jealousy.

Chapter 1174 Unspeakable Arrangement

Zhu Xu ignored these people, looked at Shang Jing and said, "What do you think is still lacking in the current government, and how to solve the current confrontation between the government and the opposition?"

Shang Jing looked at Zhu Xu, thought for a moment, and said for a moment: "My lord...Young Master Zhu, the hearts of the people are irreversible, and what the court can do is already at its limit. If you take a step back, the old past will come back again, and if you go further, Ming's morale will be severely hit. The consequences are serious and difficult to predict. Therefore, Minnv believes that the current imperial court's main task is to continuously win the hearts of the people on the basis of promoting the 'New Deal'. This is a matter of time, not human change..."

Zhu Xu listened and nodded from time to time.

This time in the Ming Dynasty was very special. It was not only the strongest and most stubborn period of Confucianism, but also a special stage of transition from the old to the new.This period in history has seen the emergence of more enlightened ideas, new economic approaches, and the germs of a new era.

What Zhu Xu has to do is to support them, and walk with them, taking great strides carefully without stopping, breaking, or slowing down.But any slight disturbance could have the invisible effect of stifling the development of this progress, or hindering its speed.

What Shang Jing said about "people's hearts" and "morale" are also extremely correct. The court's repeated suppression of shilin will leave sequelae and unpredictable consequences. Back then, Zhu Di killed Fang Xiaoru's ten clans, and the blow to the gentry was not insignificant. So far, he has not been slowed down. If he continues to suppress, I am afraid that in the future, the officials of Ming Dynasty will be submissive, humble courtiers, without subjectiveness. If he kneels softly and looks like the Qing dynasty in later generations, then he will be the biggest sinner!

Seeing Zhu Xu nodding, Shang Jing continued: "Minnv believes that the imperial court's policy can remain unchanged, or even continue to be tough, but it must be done in a stance, and those who oppose it must be appeased, such as asking cabinet ministers to pass by. Paying a visit, rewarding some great Confucians, conferring some imperial orders, all of which will have miraculous effects..."

Zhu Xu smiled and listened carefully.What Shang Jing said is indeed a solution. In addition, it is time to divide and disintegrate those opposing forces and promote the "New Deal" in a big way.

Just when Zhu Xu was about to speak, the four young men who had been surrounding Zhu Xu suddenly knelt down one after another, and shouted tremblingly: "The grass people see the emperor, long live my emperor..."

Zhu Xu was taken aback, then stood up, looked at Shang Jing and said, "That's right, better than many people. Leave your address, I will chat with you when I have time."

As Zhu Xu said, he raised his foot and walked downstairs.

This Shang Jing can be regarded as a woman who can see far, better than many men of the same age.

Shang Jing looked at Zhu Xu's back, stood up and saluted.

The other four turned their heads quickly and knelt down at the stairs.The heads of the four were dripping with cold sweat, their hearts were beating like thunder, their faces were unpredictable, and their hearts were full of fear.

If it weren't for Shang Jing's two words of "minister", they would still be foolishly guessing the identity of this "Mr. Zhu", thinking about how to save face.

Zhu Xu went downstairs, but did not return to the palace, and continued walking on the street.

Cao Huachun followed and said, "Your Majesty, Miss Shang lives not far from the Political Yuan, in a single small building beside the Sanli River."

Zhu Xu walked in the shade, fanned himself, thinking about it, and said, "Isn't that small study in the harem need a female doctor? Go back and remember to remind me, and discuss it with the emperor's wife."

Cao Huachun paused for a moment, then said: "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager will most likely not agree."

Zhu Xu frowned, and sighed inwardly.

His sister-in-law hoped that there would be more people in his harem and more royal blood. If he turned Shang Jing into a female official, Empress Dowager Zhang would be furious.

Zhu Xu took a few steps, let go of the matter, and said, "Calculating the time, King Xin should have arrived in Europe, right?"

Cao Huachun took a step forward, and said: "My servant asked through the Foreign Affairs Bureau that the general fleet can arrive in about a year, but our fleet is too large, and there are other tasks on the way. Around, it should be here too."

Zhu Xu raised his head and looked at the hot south, with a lot of thoughts in his heart, and said: "Well, keep an eye on this matter, and get back to me immediately if you have any news."

"Yes." Cao Huachun responded.

"By the way, Yunwu Mountain has to be taken care of too. Auntie Huang was worried and said she wanted to follow, but I stopped her, and the harem also kept an eye on her. There are too many things going on recently, and I may not be able to take care of them..." Zhu Xu While walking, he said.

"Yes, I understand." Cao Huachun said.

Zhu Xu silently avoided the crowd, paced slowly in the shade, and asked again after a while, "Zhang Shu, did you go to Yunwu Mountain?"

Cao Huachun said: "Yes. Empress Empress, Hai Niangniang has already made arrangements. It's cooler than the capital city. The ladies sent a letter back and like it very much. They will return to the palace after confinement."

Zhu Xu put his hands behind his back and said, "Well, you'd better take care of these. If there's time, I'll go over and protect them to give birth, so that they can feel at ease."

Hai Lanzhu is the second child, and she doesn't even count as a concubine, so it doesn't matter to the outside world.But Empress Zhang Yun was the first child, and if she gave birth to a prince, she would be a direct prince, which was very important to Daming, and I don't know how many eyes were on Zhang Yun.