Chapter 22 The general trend of the world, the vast soup

Zhu Qizhen looked at the scenery outside the window with his hands and said: "The general trend of the world, Haohao soup, those who go along with it prosper, and those who go against it die." ”

Zhu Qizhen admitted that at this time, his selfishness was great.

If Zhu Qizhen didn't know the history of later generations, what kind of crisis would the Chinese nation have, Zhu Qizhen had the idea of passing on the throne from generation to generation.

After all, being an emperor is so comfortable.

With the size of the world, to worship one person, even Zhu Qizhen's self-control can be regarded as okay. But I still feel that the emperor's life is much more comfortable than in later generations.

Although compared to many enjoyments in later generations, there is no such thing in this era, but so many people's attitude towards the emperor is extremely respectful, and this kind of personality enjoyment is even unimaginable to the social animals of later generations.

It's just that some things can't be kept after all.

Zhu Qizhen has to admit one thing, that is, now, although he has developed the Ming Dynasty step by step to become strong, it is not the Ming Dynasty that really promotes the world to be different, but the navigation behavior of the Portuguese prince, and the precursor of the Great Voyage has begun.

And China, the old dynasty, is still marching in its own frequency.

In the face of such a general trend in the world, he has no other choice.

Moreover, Zhu Qizhen's original intention has always been to avoid a dark time for the Chinese nation.

If in the midst of such ideological confusion, the second ideological upsurge in China after the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period will be brewed. What regrets does Zhu Qizhen have when he dies?

Yu Qian didn't know the connotation of Zhu Qizhen's sentence, but the surface meaning was clear. Zhu Qizhen did not mean to change his mind.

Zhu Qizhen said: "Mr. Yu, Li Xian has retired to old age, and the position of the cabinet is indispensable, can Mr. help me?" ”

During the discussion between Zhu Qizhen and Yu Qian, Zhu Qizhen important determined the candidate for the next first assistant of the Ming Dynasty, not Liu Dingzhi but Yu Qian.

The reason why it's not Liu Dingzhi. It was also Zhu Qizhen who determined the matter of changing the law, and the first thing to do was to change his thinking.

At this point, Liu Dingzhi is familiar with the advantages inside and outside the imperial court, and it is not too big.

And Yu Qian has gone through the Yongle, Hongxi, Xuande, and orthodox four dynasties, and has done things in Huguang, Guizhou, Jiangxi, Hebei, Henan, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Nanzhili, and Shandong, and it can be said that kindness is all over the world.

The patriarch and important minister respected by the people of the world, the weight of the words that came out of his mouth was completely different from the words that came out of Liu Dingzhi's mouth.

This kind of ideological problem. This kind of minister who can calm the scene is needed.

Yu Qian pondered for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, the ministers are old, their heads and beards are white, their teeth are crumbling, they fall asleep every night, their hands and feet are cold, like falling into ice and snow, and they will die soon." When the minister returned to Beijing this time, he wanted to report to His Majesty

Old. The first assistant is a heavy responsibility, and the old minister may not be able to bear it. ”

Yu Qian has been in poor health recently. After all, it's almost seventy.

The medical conditions in ancient times were different from those in later generations.

Not everyone can be like Hu Hu, who has a good way of maintaining health, is over 90 years old, and is still in good spirits.

Some time ago, Yu Qian was still in Yizhou, that is, Hami, for a period of time, dealing with the affairs of the Western Regions, and his body was very overdrawn.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have fallen ill halfway through, and I almost missed the time of the Thousands of Birthdays Banquet.

Zhu Qizhen said: "Sir, this matter is related to the luck of the Ming Dynasty, and I really can't rest assured except for Mr. Please also ask Mr. to help me, please rest assured, Liu Dingzhi is also your old subordinate. Mr. Big Deal will just consult with me. Just let Liu Dingzhi deal with the trivial things. ”

Yu Qian secretly said in his heart: "My old subordinate probably won't welcome me." ”

When Liu Dingzhi served in Jingshi, he worked under Yu Qian for a period of time, but that was decades ago. At this moment, Liu Dingzhi took over as the first assistant of the Ming Dynasty, and the rumors and rumors were all spread in Beijing.

Yu Qian suddenly parachuted, thinking that Liu Dingzhi, an old subordinate, was one hundred and eighty uncomfortable.

It's just that Yu Qian looked at Zhu Qizhen's earnest gaze, but he couldn't say anything if he refused.

Yu Qian is not a fool either.

He could also see that Zhu Qizhen's doing this was actually the precursor of changing the law.

It's just that the bond between Yu Qian and Zhu Qizhen is different from Li Xian.

From the beginning to the end, Li Xian did not have much personal relationship with Zhu Qizhen, and even if there were, it was cultivated by Li Xian and Zhu Qizhen during this period of time as the first assistant.

But Yu Qian is different.

As soon as Zhu Qizhen became in power, he was transferred to Beijing by Yu Qian. At that time, the government and the opposition looked sideways. Zhu Qizhen happened for the first time in the imperial court, and it was Yu Qian who assisted.

After that, the major event that established the authority of Zhu Qizhen was naturally Hebei Water Conservancy, and Zhu Qizhen did not believe in this matter except Yu Qian.

Ask for money for money, ask for name for name.

Yu Qian knew very well that the success of the Hebei Water Conservancy Project was one of the reasons for his efforts by Yu Qian, but Zhu Qizhen spent nearly half of the silver left by the Empress Dowager on the inner treasury. It is also one of the reasons.

Although later, for various reasons, he did not enter the cabinet, but he served outside.

Zhu Qizhen's trust and support for Qian has never wavered, where is something, Zhu Qizhen's first thought is Yu Qian, and as long as Yu Qian puts forward conditions, Zhu Qizhen has never discounted, and even every time he gives Yu Qian's support is excessive, he put his son Yu Mian next to the prince, and the prince put it under Yu Qian's command for the first time when he left Beijing.

This kind of trust and support has long gone beyond the feelings of ordinary monarchs and ministers.

Yu Qian refused because of him

The body is indeed not good, and he wants to retire for the elderly. Another reason is that Li Xian can see that this is a mess of muddy water

Can Yu Qian not see it?

It's just that in the world, there are always some things that you know have an unclear future, but you still can't refuse

It's like Yu Qian now.

Zhu Qizhen has already said this.

Yu Qian couldn't say anything to refuse, so he could only say: "Thank you for your trust, and the minister will definitely do this thing well." ”

Zhu Qizhen said: "With Yu Gong here, I will be relieved." ”

"It's just that the old minister has two conditions." Yu Qian said: "Please also ask Your Majesty to forgive your sins." ”

Zhu Qizhen's heart sank slightly, a little unhappy, and said, "Sir, please speak." ”

Yu Qian said: "The old minister's body and bones really can't hold it, after presiding over this important event for His Majesty, I also ask Your Majesty to allow the old minister to give his respect." ”

Zhu Qizhen looked at Yu Qian's white hair, although he was reluctant in his heart, he said: "I will not be difficult, since Mr. has already made up his mind, I naturally agree." ”

Yu Qian said: "Secondly, the cabinet personnel should not make a big move, everything is as before, the old minister is just doing this one thing for His Majesty, and other miscellaneous chores are divided among the ministers, and the old minister really can't stand the hard work of the cabinet." ”

Yu Qian said this, in fact, he was also self-aware.

It's very simple, Yu Qian is certainly prestigious and famous. But he has been away from the center for I don't know how many years, and some of the connections in the center have disappeared.

is like Liu Dingzhi, who can also be regarded as Yu Qian's old department. But things are people, and it is impossible to provide assistance to Yu Qian.

If Yu Qian wants to make a difference, he has to make a big move in personnel and transfer his people from the local government to the Beijing Division.

This is also one of the reasons why Zhu Qizhen usually selects the first assistant from within the cabinet.

If Yu Qian really has the idea of making a difference, he will naturally not be afraid to make a big move. It's just that his best years have passed, and he doesn't have the energy to make a big difference, whether it is energy or physical strength.

In this case, why not just start and let Liu Dingzhi preside over the daily chores. He was just a passing god of wealth, and after doing this thing, he went back to his hometown in Hangzhou.

I just don't know if the plum blossoms in my hometown are the same as they were at the beginning.

Zhu Qizhen only believed that Yu Qian really had no intention of staying, and he said: "Since Mr. said so, how can I not agree." ”

Yu Qian said: "In this way, the old minister and the Hanlin Academy will prepare two articles for Your Majesty, and ask Your Majesty to publish them in Ming Pao after the beginning of the year." ”

For Ming Pao, the ministers adapted very quickly, and after only a few years of hard work, they skillfully used the influence of Ming Pao.

Zhu Qizhen said: "In this way, I will wait to see Mr. Rurafter's big pen." ”