Zhang Zhou also found that Zhu Youtang seemed to want to rely on him for everything now.
It doesn’t seem to be a good thing to trust him too much.
No.
The emperor wanted to use his extraordinary ability to help Zhang Yanling. If this guy started making trouble in Liaodong, there might be some trouble and he had to control it.
"Bingkuan, here are reports on recent natural and man-made disasters. The most important thing is the drought in the north. The Ministry of Revenue has been reporting this in the court today. Take a look."
Zhu Youtang said and asked Dai Yi to show Zhang Zhou the memorial about the drought.
"Is there any way?"
Zhu Youtang looked at Zhang Zhou eagerly.
Dai Yi was afraid that Zhang Zhou would not understand, so he explained, "Mr. Zhang, please see if you can pray for rain and a heavy rain will relieve the current drought."
Sure enough.
Zhang Zhouxin said that this is the disadvantage of excessive trust, as if he thinks he can really do anything.
"Your Majesty, it is time to send people to pray for rain at this time."
Zhang Zhou knew that because of this drought in history, Zhu Youtang once sent people to pray for rain on the tenth day of March. People go to pray for rain.
"In the third month of Guiyou, in order to pray for rain due to long drought, he sent Xin Ning Bo Tan You to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, then An Bo Chen Shao reported to Sheji, and Chengshan Bo Wang Yong reported to mountains and rivers."
That is to say, they are divided into The three nobles went to worship at the altar of heaven and earth, the altar of society and the altar of mountains and rivers.
And two days later, on March 12th, it rained. The people thought they were gods and praised Emperor Hongzhi for loving his people like his own son. He was blessed by God and became a record in history. Evidence from Zang Xianming.
Of course Zhang Zhou knew that the drought in the middle period of Hongzhi was not serious in the twelfth year of Hongzhi. There was no rain for two months. It was not unusual for a rain to fall on the third month of the lunar calendar when the climate started to convection.
But for those who believe in God’s will in this era, this is terrible.
As soon as the emperor sent people to pray for rain, the rain came down two days later, which only meant that the emperor was blessed by the gods.
Zhu Youtang sighed, "I have also thought about sending people to pray for rain, but Qintian Supervisor Zheng Wu Hao also said that the drought may continue in the past two years, so even praying for rain may not be effective." There will be. I can only let this matter go first."
Zhang Zhou didn't take Wu Hao's ability to learn Yi seriously. Although Zhang Zhou was a magician in the eyes of outsiders, He is a materialist.
Now it seems.
Yixue at least has certain reference value in calculating climate.
Think about it.
Many people in history left behind legends about having the ability to "call for wind and rain". In fact, they did not just predict the weather changes in advance, and then pretended that they could change the climate to make others admire them.
Just showing off.
Zhang Zhou said, "Your Majesty, I don't have the ability to call for wind and rain. There is nothing I can do about praying for rain."
"Well, Bingkuan, don't force it." Zhu Youtang sighed. tone.
He also knowsTaoism depends on people. You can't rely on Zhang Zhou for everything. That would be too much.
Zhang Zhou said, "But I can make a little calculation and figure out which day it might rain."
Zhu Youtang was still regretful, but after hearing this, his pupils shrank instantly. look.
Dai Yi and others also looked at him eagerly, and Dai Yi could not help but ask for the emperor, "Mr. Zhang, when will it rain?"
"Eunuch Dai, what do I mean?" The calculation is not certain, it can only be said to be a high probability, that is, the chance of rain is relatively high. It is the eighth day of the lunar month. In my opinion, the probability of rain on March 12th will be relatively high, but the duration of this rain will not be long. It will be too long and will do little to alleviate the drought."
Zhang Zhou said, "But after this rain, there will be continuous rains in March and April, and the drought around Shuntianfu will gradually be alleviated."
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When Zhu Youtang heard this, he was so shocked that he stood up. He said, "Bingkuan, if you can calculate this, you can pretend not to know anything and ask me to send you to pray for rain. Wouldn't that be true?"
It’s not just Zhu Youtang.
Even eunuchs like Dai Yi and others felt that Zhang Zhou was too "upright".
Just pretend you don’t know and find a specific time to pray for rain. You have just finished the ceremony and the rain starts pouring down. Others will think you are a semi-immortal.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I have said that I do not have the ability to control the wind and rain, and even if I measure the climate, it is often inaccurate. I cannot accurately explain everything about God's will. I can only try my best to predict the weather." Tell me what you know."
"Yes." Zhu Youtang nodded and looked at Zhang Zhou with more trust.
Dai Yi, Xiao Jing and others obviously have a very bold idea in mind, but they cannot say it casually.
Zhang Zhou said, "Your Majesty, I have an idea that is not very practical. If your Majesty goes to pray for rain on March 12th."
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Hearing this, Zhu Youtang couldn't help laughing.
The eunuchs nearby also smiled knowingly.
Zhang Zhou himself didn’t want to do this trick of making wind and rain, but the emperor thought, if the emperor stood on the altar and prayed for rain in front of the world, as soon as the trick was done, God would Once the rain falls, Zhu Youtang will simply become a living saint in the hearts of the people.
"Bingkuan, do you think it is really okay for me to do this?"
After Zhu Youtang finished laughing, he pretended to ask Zhang Zhou.
Zhang Zhou said, "Your Majesty praying for rain in person reflects the importance your Majesty attaches to the people. No matter whether the ministers can calculate accurately or not, and whether it rains or not, the subjects will definitely be grateful for your Majesty's kindness. This is the unity of the monarch and the people. "
"It makes sense."
After hearing this, Zhu Youtang was actually very happy.
Zhang Zhou himself did not want to be greedy for the credit. As an emperor, he actually wanted it very much. The reason is that as an emperor, he does not want to make himself look more in line with God's will
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"Bingkuan, I want you to go with me that day. You will preside over this rain praying ceremony, and I will go with you." Zhu Youtang said. < /p>
Zhu Youtang was even more moved after hearing this.
Zhang Zhou was afraid that others would think that it was Zhang Zhou who prayed for the rain, and that he, the emperor, was just pretending to be a sideshow, and he was unwilling to usurp the throne.
Dai Yidu sighed and said, "Mr. Zhang, if this rain can really come down, with your mind, you are really thinking about His Majesty and all the people."
These words It just sounds fake.
For the emperor is true, for all the people
I have told you, even if you do nothing, there will still be a high probability of rain that day, why are you pretending to be here
Isn’t it just a play to show that the emperor is the right one?
Why are there so many false claims?
“Bingkuan is dedicated to me, and I don’t care. I will treat you badly, but according to the rules, I will reward you heavily after the rain comes down." Zhu Youtang said.
Zhang Zhou asked with a smile, "Your Majesty, I don't need to reward you. As long as I look back and have inaccurate calculations, don't ask me about my fault. I also said that many of God's wills are beyond human control." ."
"Okay." Zhu Youtang agreed happily.
Zhang Zhou originally wanted to ask what "reward" you would give me if it rained.
Don’t just talk empty talk every time. Once the critical moment comes, it will be like giving a bad check. If you give me a few more coal mines later, I will have no one to take care of them. Besides, those coal mines I didn’t find it out by comparing the coal mine locations of later generations one by one
"Your Majesty, would you please make this matter public earlier and let the Ministry of Rites prepare it?"
Zhu You at this time Zang was restless, wanting to laugh but holding back, wanting to say something but not knowing where to start.
Fully looking forward to praying for rain in a few days.
In the past, it was Zhang Zhou who figured things out, and when he informed his subjects, it was always in the name of Zhang Zhou. In the end, he just got the reputation of "listening to and adopting", but this time he did it himself Go into battle.
It’s my turn to show off on my own.
The feeling is very different.
Zhu Youtang said with a trembling voice, "Don't worry, I'll tell them in court tomorrow."
"Yes." Dai Yi also noticed the change in the emperor's mood and smiled. He glanced at Zhang Zhou.
Probably also.
Mr. Zhang, you are capable and not greedy for merit, so you actually gave such a good thing to His Majesty.
He is a person who knows how to get things done.
If everyone in the court could not take credit and make some sacrifices for His Majesty to become a sage monarch, then His Majesty would not have to worry so much.
"Bingkuan, what do you think I should do on that day?"
Zhu YouZang was as uneasy as a bride about to get into the sedan chair, so she had the audacity to ask Zhang Zhou what preparations he should make.
Zhang Zhou was also thinking, Your Majesty, you seem to be an ant on a hot pot.
Are you in such a difficult situation?
Others regard you as a wise king, and they have not said what you need to gain by praying for rain.
Zhang Zhou said, "Your Majesty, I think that such an opportunity can actually allow the prince to experience it together."
"Yeah"
Zhu Youtang patted his thigh, "Bingkuan is better. You are thoughtful, how can I go to such a big event alone? I should invite the prince to go with him not only to give him experience, but also to let him know the importance of loving the people as a son."
This time even Dai Yi and other eunuchs Hearing this, he frowned secretly.
Your Majesty, can we stop pretending?
It’s too fake. Pretending too much can easily lead to internal injuries.
You just need to take your son with you to win the praise of the world. Why are you talking about these big principles and saying that you need to train the prince to love the people like a son?
"By the way, Bingkuan, I have been saying this recently. I feel that the feng shui in this palace is not very good. If you have time, go around and do some calculations."
Zhu Youtang was very creative and insisted on finding something to do for Zhang Zhou.
Dai Yi reminded, "Your Majesty, you have forgotten that Mr. Zhang still has to prepare for the palace examination."
"Yes, there is still a palace examination." Zhu Youtang said, "I am all I have regarded Bingkuan as a courtier. In fact, it doesn’t matter whether you passed the palace examination or not. But if Bingkuan can pass the Dingjia and enter the Hanlin Academy, I will let you be a lecturer in the East Palace and give lectures in the palace more often. It will be much more convenient."
Zhang Zhou thought about it for a while.
If we were to give lectures to the prince and serve as an advisor to the emperor, it was purely voluntary.
From now on, these two things will be your own work.
If the emperor gives a salary, it seems that he can justly "have prostitution for free".
The salary given by the imperial court is three melons and two dates, which is really despising.
"I hope I can be ranked first in high school, but it is not easy." Zhang Zhou sighed. Please remember to bookmark, the latest and fastest website is free to read without anti-theft