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In the next few days, foreign ministers were ordered to go to various places without mentioning it.After the Shangyuan, more and more affairs began to be put on the agenda, most of which were unshakable arrangements.Regarding the most eye-catching ones, one is naturally the Spring Society, and the other is the Spring Examination.

I have always held the attitude of not seeking merit but seeking no fault in the matter of offering sacrifices to the suburban society, so I asked the Taichang Temple Minister to handle it as usual.

Compared with the Spring Society, the Spring Examination is completely different, not to mention I dreamed of two names that I haven't seen yet.Therefore, I also asked Du Jianzhi, the Ministry of Rites, to submit the list of those selected in the autumn examinations in various places.However, there is no one named Li Jianguang in it, and there is no one whose surname is Hua.

I can't help but suspect that this may be a kind of hot tofu that can't be eaten in a hurry.That being the case, I can only put more thoughts on other things.As the farming season is approaching, Secretary of Agriculture Jiao Ping, Ministry of Industry Zhang Ji, and Ministry of Household Jiang Hanning have become my focus of attention recently. Almost every morning and evening, I will be left for discussion by me, and several prime ministers will also be together.

In this way, it didn't take long for the ministers to know my determination to attach importance to agricultural affairs.After all, whether it is training cavalry or repairing water conservancy, money is needed, and most of the money in the treasury comes from land taxes.If the harvest in the field is not good, then many aspects will follow.

On the other hand, in the era of relying on the sky, it is necessary to build water conservancy, and the tranquility of the frontier is also very important.I want to repair the Grand Canal, and I also want to get rid of Huihe in the north. I can't say that I have to balance various places and make a long-term plan.

Busy until February, the ministers finally discussed a general framework, and I asked Chief Wang Ruojun to dispatch the matter, and then scrutinized the details.At this time, the Spring Society and Spring Examinations are imminent, and there is another wave of chaos.I was a little free until Hanshi and Chingming, remembering that it had been a long time since I summoned the officials on duty in Beijing to answer questions.

As a result, this time Liu Jin brought me back—Yong Meng.

Random selection is really bad. Next time, let someone ask who is on duty, so as not to draw a person who is likely to spoil the mood when he is in a good mood, just like now...

I slandered vigorously, but my face remained calm, I only glanced at Liu Jin.Liu Jin was familiar with my various small movements, and immediately bowed and retreated. "It turned out to be King Wei, what a coincidence."

Yong Meng saluted, and then said: "I was thinking about whether your Majesty would be free tonight, so Liu Neishi came to call for someone. It's really my luck."

idle?Is there something wrong with him, or do you just want me to announce him?

Just freed from a lot of nerve-wracking affairs, I was impatient to go around in circles with him, so I asked him directly.Yong Meng paused for a moment, his gaze was staggered, and he noticed the chess game already set on the table. "Your Majesty wants to talk to someone?"

I nodded, secretly unhappy.I wanted to have some fun at first, but playing chess with Yongmeng probably won't be easy. "It suddenly occurred to me that I don't seem to have asked Wei Wang for advice."

"Your Majesty speaks seriously." Yong Meng followed politely, "It should be the minister who asks His Majesty for advice."

So I sat on the couch, and Yong Meng stood opposite the chessboard.As soon as the second son was born, Liu Jin offered melons, fruits and snacks, then withdrew and closed the door.

Once again only I and Yongmeng remained in the room.I raised my eyes to look at him, and found that he was also staring at me, his eyes were as dim and unclear as before. "There is no one on the left or right, so you can sit down."

Hearing this, Yong Meng seemed a little surprised, but he did as he did.There was silence all around, only the sound of tea boiling slightly on the copper stove, and the occasional crisp sound of falling tea.

"Your Majesty." Yong Meng suddenly spoke, especially clearly in the silence.

I was concentrating on thinking about the direction of the chess game, and I didn't lift my head when I heard the words. "Just say what you have to say."

"I think..." Yong Meng said slowly, "Since I confessed my intentions back then, His Majesty must have a grudge against me."

I estimate that Yongmeng felt that my act of letting him sit together was too unguarded, or in other words out of order, not like the reaction a king should have. "I thought that King Wei would say that, but it's really not like King Wei."

"Oh? Please ask Your Majesty to explain the confusion for the minister."

I am twisting a white jade chess piece, my eyes still linger on the chessboard. "There are three reasons. First, the king of Wei confessed what he meant back then, and he only said it to me, and there is no basis for what he said; second, it was one thing back then, but it is another thing now;" I saw the right place, The next son said, "Thirdly, take ten thousand steps back, even if I really have a grudge, how can the king of Wei find out?"

Yong Meng didn't seem to expect Zhen to speak so loudly, and there was no reply for a long time.After that shocking silence passed, he chuckled lightly: "Your Majesty is absolutely right, this subject is beyond stupid."

"It's your turn." I didn't say anything, just reminded him.

Yong Meng immediately lowered his gaze.While he was looking at the chess game, I was looking at him.Even if he just said that to me, he didn't show any embarrassment or fear on his face, and he was still calm and graceful.If I hadn't known that I would become the emperor, he would never be able to catch up with me, I'm afraid it might just be my match...

As if aware of my gaze, Yong Meng raised his eyes again. "Your Majesty, I don't have the ability to do two things at once."

These words are undoubtedly a disguised admission that he has been staring at me just now. "So what?" I curled my lips, I was just reciprocating courtesy.

Yong Meng should have read my subtext, and a trace of helplessness immediately appeared in his eyes.In just a moment, it disappeared again. "I suddenly remembered something—Your Majesty just said that even if Your Majesty has a grudge, I will not let my minister find out. Can I boldly infer that Your Majesty will not let anyone other than my minister find out?"

Logically speaking, this is the case, but Xie Jingyu can't guarantee it... After thinking about it, I didn't intend to admit it, so I asked back: "So?"

Yong Meng looked at me carefully, as if he wanted to find out some answer. "Your Majesty ordered the minister to be the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and the minister should host a banquet to thank His Majesty."

There is indeed such a custom - if you are promoted to the third rank or above, the minister will hold a banquet to thank the emperor, commonly known as the burning tail banquet.It's just that I'm not keen on setting up banquets or attending banquets, so the promoted officials keep things simple, ask their own cooks to cook a few good dishes and send them to the palace, and then entertain their colleagues.People like Xie Jingyu, who are afraid of wearing a hat of clique and selfishness, have to weigh and weigh every dish they send to the palace, let alone a banquet.

Let's talk about Yongmeng again.The Minister of the Ministry of Officials is on the fourth rank, so he could not invite him; but his brother relationship with me is there, so it is reasonable to invite him.

"Didn't the aunt already invite you?" I had no interest in going to the Yongmeng Mansion, so I just found a reason.

"The emperor's aunt is for the clan, not for one of the ministers." Yong Meng said.

I couldn't help but look at him more.Of course I know that Huanggu is hosting a banquet for the clan, but as smart as Yongmeng, when he can hear that this is an excuse, he still insists on it?I'm afraid the drunkard's intention is not to drink...

"The king of Wei is so kind, I can't refuse." I thought in my heart, but said that I deserved it very well, "Then please trouble the king of Wei to tell Shun Wang and Jian Wang, and they will do it together. So as not to be too extravagant."

Yong Meng agreed without thinking.Seeing this, I became more and more sure that it was for this matter that he cared about whether I was free early in the morning.Interesting, I'm starting to be curious about what kind of medicine he sells in his gourd.

During the Qingming Cold Food Festival, apart from the sweeping and outing, the rest are the usual activities such as swinging, hitting a ball, pulling hooks, and cockfighting.I am only interested in hitting the ball, so I ordered Qian Niuwei to compete on the field, and the winner will be rewarded.But just when I saw the right opportunity and planned to play in person, Liu Jin notified me to thank you for seeing me.

Shang Shusheng has always had a lot of things to do, and Xie Jingyu wanted to face the saint, and the reasons were ready-made.I don't know if he has business or something else, so I can only throw away the club I just got and drive back.

Xie Jingyu had been waiting in the South Pavilion of Chengqing Hall long ago.As soon as I entered the door, he immediately pleaded guilty and said: "I don't know that your majesty went to hit the ball and disturbed your majesty's pleasure. I hope your majesty will forgive me."

I waved my hand and let Liu Jin go down first. "Next time, thank you and make it up for me?"

"It is my honor."

Seeing that he answered without hesitation, the slightest bit of unhappiness I still had disappeared. "What's the matter, tell me."

Xie Jingyu followed his advice.It is roughly a summary of the work of the Shangshu Province during this period, including the progress of the six departments and the Secretary of Agriculture.He has always done things in an orderly manner, and I nodded while listening. "It's so good. If anyone is negligent, you can help me to supervise one or two."

This is Shangshu Province's job, Xie Jingyu agreed. "Your Majesty, after the cold food is over, Shangsi will be here." He continued, somewhat hesitant to speak.

Of course I know the festival calendar, and I can vaguely guess why he mentioned Shangsi, but I still have to pretend not to know. "so what?"

This kind of playing hard to get game has been played a lot, and Xie Jingyu understood it as soon as he heard it.But if I want to say that, he has to cooperate. "Your Majesty will go to the Qujiang Pool to watch the performance of the Jinshi this year?"

I raise my eyebrows slightly.Last year I originally planned to do so, but Yongmeng came out halfway, and the Jinshi banquet was themed with imperial cherries, which was not worth watching at all.I didn’t give anything this year, partly because there was no one I wanted to wait for among Jinshi, and the other part was because of this—a waste of time to gain wisdom, and work that wasted effort cannot be done a second time.

"But this year seems to be nothing to watch."

This is really the truth, but Xie Jingyu didn't know that I didn't know the prophet, so naturally he pretended to decline. "Then..." He only paused for a moment, "Can I invite Your Majesty to visit Qujiang Pond together?"

I'm just waiting for his words. "Just to be honest, is there a third person here or something?" I dismissed him, and couldn't help laughing: "I'm really in demand these days, everyone here wants to invite me to a banquet."

Hearing the first sentence, Xie Jingyu couldn't help showing a smile; hearing the second sentence, the smile that had just appeared on the head shrank back. "Who else?" He asked, but it was more like asking and answering himself, because the next moment he came up with the correct answer: "His Royal Highness Wei Wang?"

I briefly mentioned the matter of Yongmeng.Seeing that his face became serious, I, who didn't take it seriously at first, was a little surprised: "It's just a meal. Although the date and guests have not yet been decided, I estimate that you will also be invited by then."

However, unraveling is useless, Xie Jingyu just pursed his lips and remained silent.

I am more and more puzzled. "Why, do you still think that King Wei has plans?" I couldn't help but snapped my fingers and listed him one by one: "Earlier, I thought he might have plans for you, but later I thought he might have plans for us. I have plans; up to now, I guess he only has plans for the throne, but he has no hope in this life." I simply spread my hands, "What else do you have to worry about?"

"Because His Royal Highness King Wei has plans." Xie Jingyu still replied these nine words without changing his tone.

I'm just about to be pissed at him. "How is it possible? If you want me to tell you, both I and the King of Wei have the temperament of making decisions before acting. It's not bad if we don't see each other and hate each other!"

Xie Jingyu shook his head. "Your Majesty feels that he is similar in temperament to His Royal Highness King Wei, but I don't think so."

Yes, I really admire his stubbornness. "Then is it just a show for you to be the princess of Wei? Besides, the king of Wei himself is superior, and he is full to support me and fight to the death?" only you!

Xie Jingyu must have understood my subtext, but he still shook his head. "Your Majesty has a good idea, but His Majesty always forgets one thing, a very important thing."

I can't help staring. "Are you talking about it?"

"Whether it's His Royal Highness King Wei or the minister," Xie Jingyu said, looking at me with a burning gaze, "there is no better choice than Your Majesty."

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