Imperial Palace, Qianqing Palace.
Yang Peng, the eunuch who temporarily supervises Dongchang, presented a "dibao" obtained from the people to Zhu Youtang, and the surrounding ceremonial supervisors Xiao Jing, Chen Kuan and Wei Bin all As silent as a cicada, he didn't even dare to raise his head.
"Did the prince ask someone to seal this?" Zhu Youtang looked grim.
Yang Peng said, "Returning to Your Majesty, the newspapers printed by the Prince are all content that demonstrates the prestige of the Ming Dynasty and states the facts. But this one was imitated by some people, secretly criticizing the imperial court, especially using flattery against Your Majesty. There was a lot of discussion about the affairs of the Duke, and the slaves sent people from Dongchang to inquire. This report came from outside the capital, and was mostly circulated in Shandong, Henan and other places. It may also come from southern Zhili, Jiangxi and other places."
"Pa"
Zhu Youtang slapped the table.
Yang Peng quickly lowered his head and stopped talking.
Zhu Youtang said angrily, "The seal shows the world that the prince is sincere and has his own opinions. Some people dare to take the opportunity to cause trouble and criticize the government. Now even these people who slander me and Bingkuan You don’t know where the person is, right?"
Yang Peng said, "We are checking."
"Cough cough cough" Zhu Youtang coughed in anger.
Xiao Jing hurriedly comforted him and said, "Your Majesty, the dragon body is the most important thing. What these evildoers say is untrue. I don't think the people will listen to it. Your Majesty, calm down and let Dongchang and Jinyiwei secretly Just a visit."
Zhu Youtang raised his hand to stop the eunuch from coming over to caress his back. He said sternly, "I understand the principle of three people becoming a tiger. I have decided on some things. I used this tone to silence others, but I never thought that anyone seemed to be more anxious than me. When Bingkuan has made outstanding achievements, they criticized him like this. Are they attacking Bingkuan? Are they slapping me in the face?"
"Yes." Xiao Jing responded, thinking to himself, fortunately Yang Peng is doing all the errands in Dongchang now, otherwise I would have been blamed for this.
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Wei Bin said, "Your Majesty, this matter is very involved, in case it is related to the ministers of the DPRK."
"No matter who is criticizing me, they will show no mercy." "Yes, do I still have mercy? Bingkuan will return to the capital in less than a month. Could it be that he who has made great contributions to Liaodong will still be criticized by others after returning to the capital? Am I worthy of him?" Zhu Youtang I feel angry for Zhang Zhou.
Having made so many contributions to the Ming Dynasty, he was still secretly attacked, called a traitor, and said that Zhang Zhou used alchemy to disrupt the country.
How could the emperor be willing to suffer such injustice
"Remember, if you find anyone, even an important official in the court, you will show no mercy." Zhu Youtang seemed to be angry.
After the matter was over, Yang Peng followed Xiao Jing out with a flattering look and wanted to ask Xiao Jing for advice.
Xiao Jing had a serious look on his face, but he seemed to have an air of keeping strangers away from him, saying, "I can't even find the source of those tabloids attacking the imperial court."You don’t even know whether it’s from Jiangbei or Jiangnan.”
Yang Peng said, “I have tried my best, but it is really difficult to check and the impact is too wide. It is said that there are also these tabloids in Gansu, Ningxia and other places. spread.
Xiao Jing said in a cold tone, "The prince founded the Di Bao to highlight the achievements of His Majesty and Duke Lai in running the army and the country. However, it seems that some people don't want to see such things spread. Look, It seems to be attacking Duke Lai Guo, describing him as a treacherous villain like Li Guang before him, but in fact he is attacking His Majesty for his nepotism. "
"Then Eunuch Xiao?" Yang Peng almost knelt down to ask for advice.
Xiao Jing finally glanced over and sighed, "The tabloids in the market are just like the rumors. Since someone wants to use this to attack His Majesty, there must be a purpose. What do you think their purpose is?" Yang Peng said, "It is to create a gap between Your Majesty and Master Zhang."
"You really have a long-term vision. Don't you think that because of these tabloids, His Majesty has more trust in Duke Lai? Maybe someone wants to secretly cause trouble and instigate relations between His Majesty and the civil servants of the DPRK and China."
Xiao Jing’s words shocked Yang Peng
Yang Peng thought to himself, you Xiao, you really know how to think of things in a different way
You don’t mean to say that behind the scenes. The person is either Zhang Zhou himself or someone related to Zhang Zhou
Yang Peng said, "Is it possible that someone is trying to cause trouble by attacking His Majesty and Master Zhang?"
Xiao Jing looked unhappy when he heard this.
After hinting to you for a long time, you still haven’t "enlightened"
"You can understand it yourself. "Xiao Jing was too lazy to talk to Yang Peng and walked away.
Yang Peng stood on the spot, looking at Xiao Jing's back, thinking in his heart, "This Eunuch Xiao is determined to stand with Wen Chen. Let’s talk about it together. This tabloid incident has something to do with him. How can such a thing involve Lai Guogong? He doesn’t understand this.”
When Yang Peng turned around to leave, He suddenly seemed to understand something and sighed to himself, "No wonder, he didn't want me to involve the civil servants in this matter, but who was he attacking behind the scenes?"
Yang Peng thought he was extremely smart. , but he had difficulties on some issues related to his political stance.
In Wenhua Hall
Zhu Houzhao was temporarily added to three classes a day because of Zhu Youtang's treatment of his son. It’s a kind of “punishment”.
It’s okay for you to say that you want to publish a residence newspaper. Now, someone deliberately used the royal residence newspaper and secretly said that one was also compiled by the royal family to attack. Zhang Bingkuan, you are indirectly helping evil people.
I also know that you have good intentions, but you are doing bad things with good intentions, so I cannot punish you openly, so I will use some unconventional means. , let you concentrate on your studies and stop thinking about those crooked things all day long.
"I am provoking someone." Zhu Houzhao had been in class for a day and was about to have dinner when he was told. Zhu Youtang asked him to copy two more articles, but he refused to finish the copy.Allow to eat.
If you dare not follow the instructions, you will be banned later.
Liu Jin said earnestly, "Your Highness, you'd better write it. I just heard the news that someone secretly used the residence to report the matter and attack Your Majesty and Master Zhang."
Zhu Houzhao's eyes widened and he said, "It has something to do with the Di newspaper. Is it okay? I have praised them in the Di newspaper. I have already read the second draft. Isn't there no problem?"
Liu Jin He didn't know how to explain it, but he still tried his best to go around and use simple and profound language. It took him nearly half an hour to make Zhu Houliang understand that someone was using Di Bao as an excuse to attack Zhu Youtang and Zhang Zhou.
He also regarded Zhang Zhoucheng as the biggest traitor since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.
"Hahaha" After Zhu Houzhao understood, he was not ashamed, he just laughed.
Liu Jin was stunned.
Zhu Houzhao smiled and said, "Are those people stupid? Some people believe this nonsense. The man named Zhang is almost crying to the sky now. He points to where to fight and where to win. This I haven’t seen any famous generals who can make great achievements throughout history. Even Zhuge Kongming and Champion Hou, are they as good as him?"
Liu Jin said helplessly, "Your Highness, even Champion Champion and Kong Ming, the world's generals are not as good as him." There are also many attacks. It’s impossible for this person to win everyone’s approval.”
“Damn, he’s so unreasonable.” Zhu Houzhao seemed to understand people’s hearts for the first time. sinister.
I seem to understand that if you want to govern a country, it is not enough to use only capable ministers in fact. You must also use capable ministers in the eyes of others, or "capable ministers" recognized by literati.
Liu Jin said, "Your Majesty is very angry now. The decent people from Dongchang are investigating. Some people are saying that this matter may involve Master Zhang's great contribution, which has overshadowed the master. Some people may be secretly thinking. I would like to remind your majesty that it is always the alchemists who make speeches based on alchemy, not those who are good at governing the country."
"Why?" Zhu Houzhao looked confused.
Liu Jin smiled bitterly and said, "The general meaning is that there are always times when alchemy doesn't work. The more you follow these unpredictable things, the easier it is to go awry in governing the country."
"Hey." Zhu Houzhao said with a smile, "It seems reasonable to say so. Who knows whether the person named Zhang will be so accurate every time in the future? What if he is not accurate every time, and I happen to be personally recruiting, then no It will be a disaster."
Liu Jin was startled.
This analogy is really profound. You even use yourself as an example
If you think so, then it’s not too much for people outside to think so
< p>Zhu Houzhao said with a smile, "When my father finds the people who secretly spread lies, I will skin them and cramp them. Then I will go and have a look in person."Liu Jin said, "Prince, these two "Write, why don't you write it? I will go to my father to admit my mistake. I said, I acted recklessly and allowed the young people to take advantage of it, which caused my father." The emperor's reputation was almost ruined, and even Mr. Zhang's reputation was greatly tarnished. Haha, I can't even continue to write it.I don’t believe that the people in this world are so stupid and would believe those lies.”
Zhu Houzhao looked proud, as if he did not feel that he had made any mistakes.
Liu Jin hurriedly said, “Your Highness, you I must not say that when I meet His Majesty. "
"Humph," Zhu Houzhao said softly, "Now that there is an attack on Zhang from outside, if we just stop the Di newspaper, it does not mean admitting to outsiders. They are all talking about it. Right now, the more important it is to extol Zhang's meritorious deeds, then those evil villains will jump over the wall in a hurry, and their true colors will be exposed. "
"My father has always understood the truth. I believe he will not be blinded. Bring me some paper and I will write a memorial to let him know what I mean."
Liu Jin had two heads, and he suddenly felt that he might be punished.
Zhu Youtang saw the memorial written by his son in the name of the article.
Although. The content is still a bit incoherent, but the general meaning is expressed, indicating that Zhang Zhou's contribution is to continue to highlight Zhang Zhou's achievements, in order to combat the rumors in the market, and to take the opportunity to find out the people who secretly spread the rumors.
Where is Kunning Palace?
Zhu Youtang took his son's letter and said to Queen Zhang with a smile, "The prince has grown up. In the past two years, it feels like he has understood a lot of truth overnight, even Sometimes my views are no less than those of those who advise me. ”
Queen Zhang said, “Your Majesty, the prince already has your style. "
"Haha. "Zhu Youtang said to Xiao Jing who was standing aside, "I told the people in Dongchang in the past that just as the prince said, print more Di newspapers, and print more. Governments in various places should also post notices to let the world know. Bingkuan's contribution to the Ming Dynasty.
Xiao Jing said, "Your Majesty, wouldn't this seem overly deliberate and counterproductive?"
Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "If you don't tell me, how can others distinguish right from wrong? Besides, , but also to find some people to secretly help Bingkuan spread his reputation. There is no need to deliberately convey his ability in alchemy, but his true knowledge and insights in running the army and employing people, and guide him in the direction of a wise minister. He is a member of the Ming Dynasty. The number one scholar, with outstanding literary talent, I would like to take this opportunity to mention his literary name more. By the way, wasn't his philosophy of mind spread widely throughout the Ming Dynasty? Let people from the Hanlin Academy come forward to recite it. "
"Yes. Xiao Jing had a smile on his face, "Mr. Zhang is really capable. He has made outstanding achievements in both civil and military affairs. The world will respect him a lot. How could he listen to those rumors?"
< p>This sounds fine, and even Zhu Youtang and his wife don't think anything of it.But in fact, Xiao Jing's words are also reminding Zhu Youtang that Zhang Bingkuan is so awesome that it is easy to have a big tail. What's the situation, Your Majesty?
People are like rabbits and dogs. The more you use Zhang Zhou, the more evil you become. He has truly become a figure inferior to ten thousand people in the Ming Dynasty. You let the civil servants and military officials of the DPRK How can Xun mess around
If you don’t give him a way to survive, how can he not use all kinds of tricks to attack Zhang Zhou
Zhu Youtang said"It's best to find out everything before Bingkuan comes back. If he hasn't found out everything when he comes back, let him come by himself. Now that the grassland is not flat, anyone who attacks Bingkuan at this time is tantamount to attacking me, with ulterior motives. , so it is not easy to be treasonous."
A lot of gossip about Zhang Zhou was circulating throughout the Ming Dynasty in the north of the Yangtze River.
But regarding the impact of Zhang Zhou's reputation, there is not much willingness to believe these rumors. They are those who are envious, jealous and hateful of Zhang Zhou's rise, especially the literati of the Ming Dynasty. They cannot see a Gongsheng student. Zhang Zhou became a powerful figure in the Ming Dynasty within a year or two.
Just because someone is secretly printing tabloids to attack Zhang Zhou, they will also add fuel to the fire during conversations in the market, trying to persuade more people to believe their views.
But the people in the market are more willing to see what is happening in front of them. Zhang Zhou’s military achievements in various places in Beiguan cannot be faked. In addition, the people themselves are superstitious about such unpredictable things. Characters, their admiration for Zhang Zhou naturally spread from the market.
Zhang Zhou, who was in Shenyang, also learned from the scouts that he was being attacked by tabloids.
For a "celebrity" like him, he has long been accustomed to it.
No matter how many attacks are made against him, are there any ministers who will attack him more directly?
Originally, he relied on some special means to rise to prominence in a short period of time and became a pivotal figure in the Ming Dynasty. If he can't accept any criticism, Zhang Zhou thinks that he will be very unqualified as a time traveler, because a time traveler must first have a big heart, a thick skin, and not a glassy heart.
The more people attack me, the more effective I am in changing the times.
It is because you think you cannot challenge me through formal channels that you resort to those shady means. Sorry, I, Zhang, am not affected by you.
"Tang Yin has already passed the North Korea Pass. According to time, he will reach Shenyang Zhongwei in two days. People have been sent to meet him. As for food and grass, it will take a while longer. Once it arrives, Marquis Anbian will send messages back every day to be on guard against possible disobedient actions by North Korea."
When Lu Wan came to see Zhang Zhou this time, the decision was already finalized.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "I'm sure you will come back to Beijing with me."
"Yes." Lu Wan said with a flattering look on his face, "I am willing to do my best by your side."< /p>
"Okay."
Zhang Zhou smiled and nodded.
He did not expect every minister to be a "kind" person. In fact, the people he initially hired, including Zhu Feng, Wang Qiong, Wang Shouren, Lu Wan, etc., all had some in their hearts. The "problem" is that these people tend to follow the crowd, otherwise I would not be able to mobilize them.
Now that we know the faults of these people, it is a bit overwhelming to expect them to act in full compliance with the Confucian model of benevolent ministers.
If people don’t do it for themselves, they will be punished by heaven and earth.
It is understandable that Lu Wan wants to protect his own future. He cannot be judged as unusable because of his selfishness or utilitarianism.
Zhang Zhou said, "Actually, Liaodong is not bad, but if you have to operate in a borderland for a long time, you will often encounter disasters. It is better to go to a comfortable place in the capital and stay at the feet of the emperor. No matter what you do, "I can let His Majesty see it."
Lu Wan said hurriedly, "That's not what I meant."
"I know what you mean. We all have similar ideas. I don’t like staying in Liaodong either. It’s been a hard time for me in the past six months. I couldn’t even stay at home to give birth to my son. Now my son is born without even a name.” Zhang Zhou looked very regretful.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Lai Guo" Lu Wan wanted to say, your son doesn't have a name, why don't you just give him one and have someone send a message back to the capital?
Zhang Zhou added, "Your Majesty He said he would be given a name."
Lu Wan was speechless upon hearing this.
What difference does it make whether or not you have a name? A son born from a concubine can be named by the emperor. Even if you take a concubine, it is a marriage granted by the emperor. With this kind of treatment, who can? Biah
"I'll take it easy these two days."
Zhang Zhou stretched and said, "Recently, Xin Xin Bo's progress is also very good, Jianzhou Jurchen's side Most of them have already moved here, so I will move some of their leaders and upper-class people to live in the capital, and let them go with me. By the way, I will recruit 3,000 troops to accompany me and report to your majesty at the meeting, so that your majesty can make a decision as soon as possible. As for the new governor of Liaodong, you don't have to go with me. It won't be too late for you to return to Beijing after the handover is completed."
"Yes"
Lu Wan handed over. After accepting the order, he immediately mentioned, "Mr. Lai Guo, there is one more thing that I don't know whether to talk about or not."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "What else do you and I have to cover up?"
Lu Wandao: "That's right. I heard that some people are criticizing you now. Although I am unable to investigate thoroughly, I vaguely know that the news may have originated in Jiangnan."
"Oh" Zhang Zhou asked curiously, "Why do you know that?"
Zhang Zhou thought to himself, is it possible that you, Lu Wan, are more awesome than the people in Dongchang?
Lu Wan sighed, "It's because of the minister." Before arriving in Liaodong, someone secretly sent a letter to try to win over. It seems that someone has a disloyal heart towards His Majesty. "Please remember to collect it, the latest and fastest free reading without anti-theft