The emperor is embarrassed

Ming Zhan received Lin Yongshang's memorial.

The list of soldiers killed in battle, as well as the situation of the looted villages and towns in Huaiyang, are explained in detail one by one.The dead are caressed, and the living are blessed.

All these have to be paid by the court.

Only for the appeasement fee for the fallen soldiers, Ming Zhan had to spend nearly 500 million taels of silver in the four places of the imperial capital, Huaiyang, Zhejiang and Fujian, and Datong.In addition, there is reconstruction work in various places. Fortunately, the big cities are not damaged. The losses of the looted villages and towns in various places can be borne by half of the governor's office and half by the imperial court.

Fortunately, the imperial court has money now, and once the appeasement fee is paid, even if it is known that it is money for the children of the family to work hard, but having it is better than not having it.If you were born in troubled times, it is normal for you to die in vain.

For silver, Ming Zhan not only spent generously, but also declared the decree everywhere, posted the yellow list, and ordered people to read it aloud, clarifying the amount of money to appease.All villages, counties and small towns that have been robbed will be exempted from tax for three years.

These policies can also be called the government of Mingjun.

At this time, Ming Zhan also had to be thankful that Tianjin Port was the first to attract investment, and the court had money before it could fight.And after this battle, the imperial court could get money to appease the people.There is food and drink, and the world is still peaceful.

Even Zhan Shaoxi had to say in private, "Your Majesty is extremely wise in attracting investment from Tianjin Port."

Zhan Shaoxi was definitely not the only one who had this idea, and Xu San, who was most familiar with the bank's situation, sighed more profoundly than Zhan Shaoxi.However, it was too late to flatter His Majesty, Lin Yongshang's notebook also included the reasons, evidence, and corresponding disposal of the case of Xu's family stealing food and grass in the middle of the night.

As one of the few surviving immediate family members of the Xu family, Xu San, who has always been eloquent and eloquent, was speechless at this moment.He can't say that Lin Yongshang is slandering, after all, Lin Yongshang has already snapped up the Xu family.Those people can't crawl out from the ground to cry out their grievances.And Xu San, who was kneeling in front of Ming Zhan at this time, to be honest, didn't quite believe that his family was completely innocent.

This kind of brain-deficient thing really looks like it was done by my own family.

I thought I was old for a long time, and I was a local snake, but no one took it seriously.

At this time, if you dare to burn food, it is really too long.

Xu San knelt on the ground in pain, without saying a word.Neither plead guilty nor defend the family.

Ming Zhan waved his hand, "Xu Xiang, get up, you didn't do the burning of the army rations, what are you doing kneeling?"

"I really don't have the face to see Your Majesty." Xu San said sadly.

"What do you say?" Ming Zhan said, "You are my teacher. I know that you are loyal. Even Bingzhong Bingtang is also a talented person. No matter what, I will not think that this case is related to you. related."

Xu San's old heart hanging in mid-air dropped half, and two lines of old tears rolled down his face, sobbing that he didn't know what to say.

"Okay, Prime Minister Xu is going to be on errand. Let's do the math first, how much money the court will spend." Although Xu San is a handsome middle-aged guy, it's not very nice for a man to cry.In addition, Ming Zhan's heart ached to death when he thought of the white money, and he didn't have the heart to coax Xu San.Seeing that Xu San hesitated to speak, Ming Zhan said, "At this time, it is time to use Xu Xiang, so let's not talk about keeping filial piety or not. Alas, you are such a sensible person, why were you born into such a family?" Among the foolish people."

Not having to resign from office to keep filial piety, Xu San simply wished for it, and the old heart that was hanging in the air finally returned to its original place.Seeing that Ming Zhan really doubted his intention, Xu San felt slightly happy.But when he heard Ming Zhan's words, he was very depressed.Yes, who is like him, with such a group of cheating family members.Xu San couldn't help sighing, "I was born as a concubine, so there is no room for me to speak at home. I have been an official in the imperial capital so far away, and I haven't been back for more than [-] years. I really don't know what my family is like now. If it is true what Governor Lin said, I just ask His Majesty to show mercy, and Rong Chen sent people back to the south of the Yangtze River to collect their corpses, it is all for my son's filial piety and responsibility."

"Well, you go."

Although Xu San got a word from Ming Zhan, he regained his love.

However, the ancients attached great importance to keeping filial piety.In the past, only Marquis Yongding was robbed of his love, and that was a last resort when the imperial capital was in crisis.Now that the world is peaceful, you, Xu San, are so greedy for official positions, you are really shameless!At this time, there were quite a lot of opinions on Xu San's move, and they said privately: Even if His Majesty tried his best to keep you, you must win the favor, you, Xu Xiang, as the emperor's teacher, should set an example for the scholars all over the world.

Even if His Majesty insists on staying, you can just wear the crown and leave, showing the character of a scholar

Crazy!

Xu San just ignored him, he struggled in the officialdom for nearly 30 years before he got his current status.Seizing love is something Xu San can't wish for, if he really pretends to go to Ming Zhan to live and die, he must keep his filial piety.

Ming Zhan has always been a down-to-earth person, he might just let Xu Xiang keep his filial piety for the rest of his life.

At this time, the king finally said the words of seduction, Xu San was too happy to be happy, but his own father died, so he had to put on a stern and sad face.It was sad enough in itself, how could Xu San be happy when a group of idiots or villains jumped out to ruin his official career?

The most uncomfortable thing for Xu San was that his teacher Qian Yongdao came to the door in person, comforted Xu San a few words, and sighed, "You have suffered a lot since you were young, but you don't talk about your father's faults. Besides, The deceased is dead. Alas, tell me, your family is also a long-standing family, and you will never be confused. Now your majesty trusts you, Xu San, why don't you take this opportunity to seek justice for your family?" It's interesting.

If Xu San still has a little affection for his family, he will also be tempted by Qian Yongdao's suggestion.However, it was obvious that Qian Yongdao didn't know his students well enough.

Moreover, because Qian Yongdao arrived in the imperial capital, he was not well informed about some news.

Looking at it now, the disadvantages of being ill-informed have already been revealed.

Even now Xu San thinks that that bastard Lin Yongshang lied to his precious daughter, but what happened will not be known until his daughter comes back.However, Xu San himself admired Lin Yongshang very much, and Lin Yongshang was the emperor's confidant.Moreover, the most important thing is that although Xu San doesn't know much about what the family is doing, Xu San knows exactly what the family's virtues are.

Don't say that after so many days, even if the family is wronged, but Yilin Yongshang's ability, there should be some witnesses, even if there is no evidence, he can get it out.

At this time, it is not wise to compete with Lin Yongshang.

However, what he was facing at this time was his mentor, not those irrelevant words.Xu San maintained the character and brilliance of a first-rank official, and responded in a low voice, "What you are saying is that the household department cannot leave people for a moment, otherwise His Majesty will not insist on making the students seduce each other. Besides, the case of our family, It won't be clear overnight. As my mentor reminded me, this time, the students are all confidantes, and if there is anything suspicious, the students will definitely not let the family be wronged."

Xu San has experienced in the imperial court for many years, and when he came here as an official, no one who has more opinions, how can he be fooled by Qian Yongdao's few words, and his words are even more secretive.Qian Yongdao listened carefully, groped for a while, and said, "You think very well, if you need help, just ask someone to come to my house. You are not an outsider, so you don't need to be courteous to me."

Xu San thanked you again and again.

Qian Yongdao said again, "This time, I heard that Qingyi made great contributions to the Fuzhou War. Alas, Qingyi is still young, so it was inevitable that she was careless before and lost the importance. You are brothers in the same school, and he has some talents. , and it’s time to be young.” Sipping tea, Qian Yongdao sighed, “Young man, who can avoid making mistakes? Knowing mistakes can be corrected, and there is nothing good about it. Alas, it’s a pity that I am old and weak, and I don’t know anyone in the court. You It's his senior brother, Xu San, if Qingyi's matter can be reversed, I have to ask you to say something nice."

"If there is something to do, sir, just give orders. You said 'please' to the students, which is really annoying the students." Xu San said humbly, "Qingyi is also the student's younger brother, and she is full of talent and learning, so she has stolen her fame. , It’s a pity to be idle at home. If there is a chance, the students will definitely die for him.”

All in all, this relationship is really a mess.

Both Zhao Qingyi and Xu San have studied in Wanli Academy. Qian Yongdao is a person who loves talents. Anyone who can write articles and study well will be accepted by him one by one, earning a lot of money.After all, Zhao Qingyi and Xu San are brothers from the same school.

However, in the next exam, Lin Yongshang was selected by Ming Zhan as the main examiner, and Zhao Qingyi was the second place in this Enke.

As Lin Yongshang is a teacher, Zhao Qingyi and Lin Yongshang are known as masters and apprentices.

And Li Pingzhou was Lin Yongshang's chief examiner during the imperial examination. Lin Yongshang was completely self-taught and didn't have a serious teacher.Because Li Pingzhou favored him and promoted him more, the relationship between the two has always been very harmonious.Therefore, Lin Yongshang regards Li Pingzhou as his teacher.

As a result, Zhao Qingyi turned his back and sued Lin Yongshang for his background.This is a typical student suing the teacher, even if the teacher has never taught you to read and write, but the official rules, as long as you bring the word "teacher", you have to respect it.Especially if you haven't mixed well yet.

What kind of behavior is Zhao Qingyi doing? It is a typical example of deceiving teachers and destroying ancestors, which is not ashamed by the people of the world.

At that time, Zhao Qingyi did cause Lin Yongshang a lot of trouble, and it was Xu San and Li Pingzhou who helped Lin Yongshang.

Li Pingzhou is duty-bound, and he regards Lin Yongshang as his successor.

Xu San's helping Lin Yongshang naturally has Xu San's considerations.

Previously, when Qian Yongdao saw that Xu San completely disregarded the feelings of fellow-family members and supported Lin Yongshang, he couldn't help being paranoid.Therefore, Qian Yongdao couldn't help probing, but Xu San readily agreed.

For Xu San's face changing so quickly, even Qian Yongdao couldn't help being suspicious.

Xu San really said a few good words for Zhao Qingyi, especially the joint memorial of Fuzhou prefect generals, and Ming Zhan treated Zhao Qingyi's willingness to go out of the city to find reinforcements at the expense of his own life.

Can't help sighing, "This Zhao Qingyi, he accused Lin Yongshang wrongly before, but now he has made a contribution. If he has done something wrong, he will be punished, and if he has done something, he will be rewarded. At this moment, I don't know how to reward him."

Xu San was thinking about saving Zhao Qingyi, and for no other reason, he took a fancy to Zhao Qingyi's feud with Lin Yongshang. Your Governor Lin didn't miss my Xu family's great kindness, and even copied and killed all the family members of Xu's family. Of course I, Xu San, are not either. Very bullying.Of course, Xu San pleaded for Zhao Qingyi, and he didn't ask directly. People with big hearts think too much. Xu San came in the opposite way. He said, "Thunder, rain and dew are all benevolence from the king. This is difficult. Saving the country and saving the people is the true nature of human beings.”

It has to be said that Xu San has grasped Ming Zhan's pulse, Ming Zhan raised his eyebrows to look at Xu San, and said with a smile, "Not everyone has such qualities, like how many big families in Fuzhou City, watching the common people and soldiers suffer Hungry, he is reluctant to take out even a grain of food. If it is not for the individual soldiers to make an immediate decision, the result of Fuzhou City is still unclear."

Xu San stopped talking, and Ming Zhan thought for a while, "Zhao Qingyi's talent is pretty good, and it happens to be a book repairer now. Let him come to the imperial capital to follow the book repair."

Censor Song Zhuyu reminded, "Your Majesty, Zhao Qingyi is paying tribute to her father right now."

Ming Zhan responded, "Then let him leave his father's filial piety and come back again."

Seeing the opportunity, Song Zhuyu immediately went forward and said, "Zhao Qingyi is a commoner scholar, and His Majesty is still sympathetic to this point. Xu Xiangnai is the assistant of the court, and his majesty's emperor's teacher. Now that Xu Xiang's parents are both dead, according to the rules and regulations, he should resign from office." Observing filial piety is to fulfill the righteousness of a son of man. Why don't your majesty fulfill Xu Xiang's filial piety?"

When Song Zhuyu said this, many people echoed her.

It's not that people all over the world respect Xiaoyi like this. In fact, many people have already set their sights on Xu Sanhu's position as Shangshu, waiting for him to move and replace him.

Xu San gritted his teeth secretly, wishing he could rush over and bite Song Zhuyu to death.

Song Zhuyu said so blatantly in the court, and some people wanted to argue for Xu San, but both parents died, resigning from office to observe filial piety is a matter of course.Therefore, even if someone wants to say it, they don't know how to say it for a while.

At this time, Fang Shenxing came out and said, "Your Majesty, the great war has just passed, and everything has been destroyed. Mr. Xu is the Minister of the Household Department, and he is familiar with the affairs of the Household Department. At this moment, the state affairs should be the most important."

Why Fang Shenxing dared to speak out was not because of his close relationship with Xu San.The main reason is that Fang Shenxing's reputation is bad enough, and he is not afraid of being scolded again.

Fang Shenxing is following Ming Zhan wholeheartedly now, but he is a very smart person.Fang Shenxing was once ordered to manage those alchemy Taoists who cheated on food and drink, which gave him the opportunity to get in touch with Ming Zhan at close range and understand Ming Zhan to a certain extent.

Who is Ming Zhan?

Not just the king of a country.

In Fang Shenxing's heart, Ming Zhan is definitely a king with rare wisdom.

Things like this kind of death of parents, resignation and filial piety.

The emperor is wise, Xu Xiang is shrewd, neither of them are stupid, how could they not think of it?But up to now, Xu Xiang is still firmly standing in the middle of the court. What does this mean?

Xu Xiang should have tested the emperor's intentions long ago. It is the emperor who seized love, not Xu Xiang who did not keep his filial piety.

Since the emperor wants to win Xu Xiang's affection, Fang Shenxing will follow the emperor.

Therefore, Fang Shenxing came out as a bachelor to intercede for Xu San.

Sure enough, Ming Zhan immediately borrowed the donkey from the slope, and took advantage of the situation, "Shen Xing said, which one of the household department can leave Xu San now. I'm not used to a new person. Let's take the situation for now. After the war, you don't have to be particular about it." There are too many. Furthermore, the crime of Huaiyang Xu family is suspected of treason, although Xu has nothing to do with it. After all, the Huaiyang Xu family is guilty of crimes, keeping filial piety? What kind of filial piety should they keep?"

"This kind of lawless person deserves someone to keep his filial piety?"