Chapter 1408: Weather vane direction
Zhu Houzhao has real talents in military affairs, but sometimes he becomes more aware of the matters in the court!
Although Zhu Houzhao likes to make trouble, he respects the meaning of several cabinet masters in the court affairs. The biggest reason is that he cannot withstand the tricks of those cabinet masters who want to live and die!
I thought Ye Chunqiu had a gamble with King Xing and his son in the Palace of Supreme Harmony. He had passed a bit, but I didn't expect...
It would be fine if the civil and military officials in the hall did not say a word at this time, but after the two agreed, many people seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief.
Those who can stand here are all officials of the fifth rank or above, and none of them are stupid. Especially for things like the court trend, even if they are a little slow, they can feel something after the lords in the palace are surprisingly calm. Then they fall into deep thoughts, and finally gradually figure out the crux of the problem.
However, Zhu Houzhao, who was sitting in a high position, felt very shocked. She was so weird that everyone was looking forward to this gambling game!
Zhu Houzhao couldn't come back to his senses for a moment, but it was obvious that the arrow was on the string and he had to fire...
Zhu Houzhao withdrew her heart, cleared her throat and said, "Did you think it through?"
Ye Chunqiu and Zhu Youxiu both said in unison: "I have figured it out."
"Since that's the case." Although Zhu Houzhao still hadn't looked back, he was also intrigued. He had a rare time to have fun. He didn't expect that the funeral would become a happy event. Well, at least... this was a happy event for Zhu Houzhao. He thought to himself, it would be good. If there are any conflicts in the future, I'll just bet. Wouldn't the court calm down? Well, this logic is fine.
Zhu Houzhao said with great interest: "Come on the way, make a letter for them and ask them to sign and seal."
Soon, the piece of paper that had not dried ink was in front of Ye Chunqiu and King Xing Zhu Youxiu.
The two of them signed and stamped each other without any ambiguity, especially Zhu Youxi, who suddenly felt like a pie fell from the sky. After all, this game was a sure win bet, because he believed that no one could answer any questions in this world, so he was particularly serious and after carefully looking at it, he pressed his handprint.
The noise finally ended, and then the serious court discussion.
Li Dongyang seemed very absent-minded when the court discussed the matter. In his mind, all the issues he discussed today were actually purely money.
If you want to build a river, you have to pay the money. Where can there be famines and famines need relief? Isn’t these things just for money? If the income and expenditure of the court are not too much to make ends meet, why should you be careful and carefully? For the relief of tens of thousands of stones, you will make repeated statements here?
But... Although Ye Chunqiu's gambling was very beneficial to the imperial court, now he has taken this first step, Li Dongyang is still worried.
The point here is, can you win?
It seems a bit unlikely, too difficult, and Li Dongyang also claims to be knowledgeable, but these three questions are random according to the prior agreement. In other words, the Xingwang Mansion can raise any question, and the scope is so wide that it is impossible to prepare. Ye Chunqiu is the top scholar, and it is also true that both civil and military officials are good, but what can you do if you don’t mention the issue of civil and military officials at all?
But even so, although Li Dongyang was a little desperate, a glimmer of hope was still ignited deep in his heart. If it really happened, maybe...
This is an opportunity. With this opportunity, if it is operated properly, it may be another new eradication of the vassal states. Of course, it is to eradicate the vassal states from money and food. At that time, I followed the east wind and I don’t know how much I could do, but I might really become a virtuous prime minister.
Li Dongyang absent-mindedly listened to the reports of various departments and sorted out some controversial things in front of Zhu Houzhao.
However, all the officials also had their own plans, and most of them were not thinking about it. Everyone seemed to be thinking about this gambling. Although everyone was in the face of the ancient well, the atmosphere in the hall was surprisingly strange.
After the lengthy discussion, Zhu Houzhao started fighting haha.
When the court meeting ended, the ministers said goodbye, and Zhu Houzhao was exhausted, so he returned to the palace and stopped talking.
Ye Chunqiu followed everyone out of the palace. Many people just looked at him secretly. After crossing the Jinshui Bridge, many people still pondered. Suddenly, someone called Ye Chunqiu: "Duke Zhenguo."
This calm and hoarse voice was impressed by many people, so they looked at the owner of the voice.
Ye Chunqiu stopped and then saw Li Dongyang stopping in front.
Li Dongyang stood with his hands behind his back and looked at him with a smile.
Speaking of which, among the scholars in the cabinet, Li Dongyang and Ye Chunqiu are the most unfamiliar. Liu Jian had always had great expectations for Ye Chunqiu at the time. Needless to say, Wang Hua, Ye Chunqiu was his son-in-law and favorite disciple, and Xie Qian had always regarded Ye Chunqiu as his own child. As for Yang Tinghe, everyone had long turned against each other, but Yang Tinghe was the most versatile person and would say hello when he saw him.
Only Li Dongyang has always been taciturn. When everyone met him, he just nodded. Ye Chunqiu felt that his cunning was too deep and could not see the bottom of his mind. Under this silent appearance, he could never guess what he thoughts in his heart, so he chose to stay away from him.
But today, in front of the officials, Li Dongyang waved to him with a smile.
Ye Chunqiu went forward and saluted Li Dongyang in full view and said, "I have seen Mr. Li, but I don't know what Mr. Li has to give?"
Li Dongyang smiled at him, and his smile seemed to melt the cold weather at this moment. Then he said earnestly: "A few days ago, I happened to read some of the articles and poems of Zhenguo Duke, and I have benefited a lot. Zhenguo Duke is a person with a heart and a talented man. I have great expectations for you."
Ye Chunqiu quickly said modestly: "How dare you?"
"But, your studies must not be wasted." Li Dongyang continued: "I also know that you are busy, but the end of the year is coming, so it's time to get free and read well, travel thousands of miles and thousands of books."
"Yes, Mr. Li's teachings, I dare not forget each other." Ye Chunqiu bowed to Li Dongyang again.
Those officials who wanted to pass by were already pricked up their ears, and their steps were a little too wide.
Mr. Li is the Chief Secretary of the Grand Secretary. What is the Chief Secretary of the Grand Secretary? That is the leader of all officials. Not only is he holding great power, but more importantly, he is respected. I don’t know how many people’s futures are in his hands.
Today, I couldn't wait to chat with Duke Zhenguo, and my face was so pleasant, like a spring breeze. The fool understood what this Duke Li was trying to do.
Chapter completed!