Everyone is an official in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, no matter what the relationship was before, now that everyone is a colleague, then naturally there will be many opportunities to get along in the future.

Although I won't deliberately please anyone, I won't deliberately offend anyone after all.

But this Hu Fei's attitude is different, and it is clear that he is offending people. This makes everyone very incomprehensible.

But naturally, no one will choose a hot face and a cold butt. Since this Hu Fei has such an attitude, there is no need to say anything to him.

"In that case, I'll take my leave first, and I'll visit another day when I'm free." So they arched their hands and walked away.

After everyone left, the expression on Hu Fei's face slowly converged.

A small man with a mustache came behind Hu Fei and said with some worry: "Owner, I'm afraid it's not appropriate for us to do this, right?" I'm afraid it's hard to offend so many people in the future. ”

Hu Fei glanced at the little man and asked with a faint expression, "How long have you been with me?" ”

"It's been sixteen years since I returned to my home. The villain entered the house at the age of fourteen and has been following the owner. The little man said with a smile.

Although he didn't know why his owner asked this question, he wasn't worried about what the owner would do to him.

"yes, sixteen years." Hu Fei sighed with a smile, and then said with a fixed expression: "We have been doing business for the past sixteen years. But you have to remember that from today onwards, we are no longer in business, we are officials. ”

"Being an official is not the same as doing business, doing business is about harmony and making money, it is best not to offend anyone, everyone is harmonious and making money is the most important thing; But being an official is different, being an official is not something you just don't want to offend people, don't be afraid of offending people. Saying that, Hu Fei patted the servant's shoulder and said with a smile: "You will understand soon." ”

After entering his yamen, Hu Fei looked around, and then sat down in his chair.

In fact, Hu Fei is still in a trance, and he never thought that he would be an official one day.

Originally, Hu Fei thought that his life would be like this, but he didn't expect to be able to sit in the position of the head of the audit department today.

Now that I think about it, fate is really wonderful.

Regarding his situation, Hu Fei is very clear and understands his situation.

He must be a special and solitary existence in the House of Internal Affairs, and must be alien to the people here; If he gets along with the people here, then it's his end.

If he is His Majesty's man, then just do things well, and nothing else matters.

The most important thing is that His Majesty does not want him to get too close to them, otherwise this errand will not fall on him.

Seeing the servant walking in from outside, Hu Fei reached out and took a piece of paper, and then said to the servant: "Hu Laoer, you follow this list and notify all the people, and the day after tomorrow I will see them in the Yamen of the Internal Affairs Office." As for what to do, you can tell them clearly that the Ministry of Internal Affairs wants to talk to them about the royal offerings. ”

"Besides, you go find some big businessmen who are good friends with us, and let them come with you. This is my list of items that I need in the palace, and I will go to the merchant according to it, and don't fill it up with it. If someone stuffs you with silver, don't take it. ”

Hu Lao Er was stunned, he didn't expect that his owner would specifically tell him not to collect cash.

Because when they were doing business in the past, many people rewarded themselves with money in order to do business with the owner. These money owners have never said anything, more like a benefit for themselves. But this time, the owner was very harsh.

"We are doing things for the royal family, and if we are not careful, our heads will fall to the ground and we will be beheaded all over the house. We need money, but it's not like this, understand? As if he was afraid that Hu Lao Er would not understand, Hu Fei spoke again and instructed.

This time, his tone was a lot harsher, obviously afraid that Hu Lao Er would not take his words to heart.

"Don't worry, I understand." Hu Lao Er hurriedly promised.

After Hu Lao Er left, Hu Fei continued to be busy.

For Hu Fei, the battle the day after tomorrow is a key battle.

succeeded, he will be famous all over the world, and his status will be instantly stabilized; If you fail, then you will inevitably become the target of public criticism, and the end will not be very good.

Then you can only go all out to do things well, and there must be no mistakes.

As for turning back directly or not doing it, Hu Fei never thought about it. From the moment His Majesty found him, his fate was already doomed, and he had no right to make his own decisions, and some just moved forward bravely according to His Majesty's ideas.

I am like a pawn crossing the river, I can only move forward, and there is no way back.

Forbidden City, Kunning Palace.

The move continued, and Zhu Youxiao disliked that there was some chaos in the Qianqing Palace, so he went directly to Empress Zhang, and accompanied Empress Zhang to eat, drink and have fun every day, and he had no intention of going to court.

Regarding the controversy between the DPRK and China, Zhu Youxiao was also noncommittal. Judging from the news delivered every day, everything is going on step by step.

Shen Tingyun's Royal Academy has already begun to sign up; The establishment of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was also relatively smooth.

Xu Guangqi is staring at the Baigong Academy, and since the War Bureau gave it to the Baigong Academy, the development over there has also been very rapid, so you don't have to worry too much about it.

The training of the Tiger Roar Battalion, Qi Jin is busy, and he doesn't have to worry about anything.

The household department has also begun to conduct trial planting, and Xu Guangqi has collected a lot of seeds.

Originally, in history, the crop that Xu Guangqi promoted as much as possible was sweet potatoes. But this time, because of the support of Hubu and Zhu Youxiao, Xu Guangqi was a lot bolder, and got a lot of different seeds for trial planting. Once successful, it can be rolled out on a large scale.

Zhu Youxiao didn't interfere too much in this regard, but he still told Xu Guangqi some of the planting experience he brought from later generations.

It may be a very simple thing in later generations, but it is different in this era, it is definitely very, very difficult to break through, and it can be regarded as a high-tech technology.

As for the final result, it will be until the fall of this year.

For this problem, Zhu Youxiao attaches great importance to it. In this day and age, food is the most important thing.

In addition, there were many natural and man-made disasters in the last years of the Ming Dynasty, and if the food was not guaranteed, it would be difficult to get through. Food must definitely come first.

The things he arranged were going smoothly and orderly, and Zhu Youxiao was naturally in a good mood.

As for the things that the ministers care about, Zhu Youxiao doesn't care much about it, because it has nothing to do with him.

I don't hear how you like to make a fuss; If I hear it, I'm losing.

"Emperor, the news from the Ministry of Internal Affairs has just arrived." Chen Hong came to his emperor's side and said respectfully.

Glancing at Chen Hong, Zhu Youxiao nodded, and said quietly: "Then let's talk about it." ”

So Chen Hong told his emperor everything Hu Fei did in the Internal Affairs Mansion.

After finishing speaking, Chen Hong bowed and stood aside, waiting for the emperor's orders.

After thinking about it slightly, Zhu Youxiao said lightly: "You prepare, let's go the day after tomorrow." ”

Originally, Chen Hong thought that the emperor should mention how Hu Fei was doing, but he didn't expect the emperor to mention nothing, but said that he would go the day after tomorrow.

Although Chen Hong felt that the emperor should not go, he couldn't stop it. So he opened his mouth and said: "Don't worry, the emperor will prepare immediately." ”

After Chen Hong left, Zhu Youxiao walked back to Empress Zhang's side.

At this time, Empress Zhang was looking at a weeping begonia in front of the main hall, and when she saw Zhu Youxiao coming over, she asked with a smile, "Is it good-looking?" ”

When she said this, Queen Zhang leaned on Zhu Youxiao's arms, tilted her head and leaned on Zhu Youxiao's body, with a smile on her face.

Zhu Youxiao wrapped his arms around Empress Zhang's waist and said with a gentle smile: "In my eyes, I can't tell if this flower is beautiful or not." Because in my eyes, there is only the orb you. ”

Listening to Zhu Youxiao's words, Empress Zhang shook her body in disgust and called softly: "Your Majesty!" ”

This weak voice made Zhu Youxiao feel a little flustered, but he quickly calmed down, and said with a smile: "After I get to the West Garden, I will make a garden, plant the ground in the middle, and raise some flowers around." Then I have two dogs, some fish, and I can try to cook and eat them myself. ”

"When the time comes, we will be like the husband and wife of ordinary people's families, men ploughing and women weaving. Forget it, forget about weaving, let's do something else, we can build a waterwheel, and let the queen see my skills when the time comes. ”

After listening to Zhu Youxiao's words, Empress Zhang leaned on his arms, and said with yearning in her eyes: "Male ploughing and female weaving, the joy of the countryside, as long as Your Majesty is willing, the concubine is willing to accompany Your Majesty for the rest of her life." ”

Zhu Youxiao nodded with a smile and said to Queen Zhang, "How about we raise a cat?" ”

This is indeed the life that Zhu Youxiao wants to live, because that kind of environment will make him feel relaxed.

In fact, as long as Zhu Youxiao sits in the main hall, he thinks more about scheming, the country is the people, and that will make his spirit very tense.

In that case, the person is in a state of high concentration and excitement. But once out of that state, the whole person will be very depressed.

People can't be in that state of life forever, otherwise they will collapse sooner or later. So Zhu Youxiao wanted to live another life, that is, idyllic.

He didn't have this kind of life in his previous life, he didn't have it in this life, he didn't have the conditions in his previous life, but he had it in this life.

"The concubine wants to raise birds." Empress Zhang thought for a while and said playfully: "It's better to be bigger." ”

When she said this, Empress Zhang became excited, tilted her head to look at Zhu Youxiao and said: "The concubine sometimes dreams that she has become a bird, and then she keeps flying around in the sky. ”

"But the concubine has no wings, and I'm afraid she won't be able to fly in this life."

Gently holding Empress Zhang's hand, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Who can say this kind of thing?" One day, it may be possible, and I will fly with you. ”

Raising her head to look at her majesty, Empress Zhang said softly: "As long as you can be with your majesty, the concubine will be happy." ”

While the two of them were tired, there was a conversation going on on the cabinet side.

The expressions of the four cabinet scholars were all serious, and it was obvious that what was being discussed today was not a simple matter, otherwise their expressions would not be so serious.

"Now let's talk about it, what should we do?" The first to speak was Han Yi, who presided over the conversation.

The reason is also very simple, in the cabinet, he is the first assistant university scholar and has the highest status, so it is appropriate for him to preside over this meeting.

It's just that after Han Yi said this, no one said anything. Obviously, everyone found it tricky this time.

Although everyone was silent, they all knew that this matter could not be passed like this.

If silence solves the problem, then no one will have to speak.

But this is not the case, no problem can be solved by silence, everyone can only find other solutions.

"I really don't understand, why are we sitting here?" Xu Guangqi said slowly.

It's just that from Xu Guangqi's words just now, several people heard the unhappiness in it, and even had some complaints.

The reason is also said, Xu Guangqi felt that this meeting should not be held, because there was no need at all.

At this time, Sun Chengzong took the conversation. He glanced at Xu Guangqi and said slowly: "But when things come to this point, we just have to do something." Besides, it's not just for this time, there should be more things like this in the future, so we should come up with a unified opinion. ”

Xu Guangqi also glanced at Sun Chengzong, and did not continue to say anything, obviously agreeing with his words.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Xu Guangqi said again: "Then I'll talk about my thoughts first." My thoughts, you should also know that no matter where Your Majesty lives, this is Your Majesty's private affair and has nothing to do with us. ”

"The courtiers in the court are too concerned about the affairs of His Majesty's harem, and this kind of thing should be strictly forbidden. The courtiers should not be allowed to pay too much attention to His Majesty's harem, should they care about where His Majesty lives today, and where He sleeps tomorrow? ”

"With this kind of time and energy, it is better to do your own things well. Are all the current officials so idle? Xu Guangqi's words were not polite at all.

The people present didn't say anything, and they didn't even have any special performances, obviously they were used to Xu Guangqi talking like this, or they had known his attitude for a long time.

After Xu Guangqi finished speaking, Han Yi nodded and said, "We know what Elder Xu Ge means. ”

Then Han Yi's eyes fell on Sun Chengzong and Huang Kezhang, and he asked unhurriedly: "You two can also talk about it!" None of us can avoid this matter, after all, we have to come up with an opinion, after all, there will be many such things in the future. ”

Huang Kezhang glanced at Sun Chengzong and Xu Guangqi, nodded, and said with a gentle smile: "I think what Xu Ge said makes sense. ”

After saying this, Huang Kezhang stopped speaking, but leaned back, waiting for the others to speak.

Sun Chengzong glanced at Huang Kezhang quietly.

Han Yi's gaze also fell on Huang Kezhang.

Obviously, neither of them expected Huang Kezhang to have such an attitude. For a long time, in the cabinet, Huang Kezhang has not been very conspicuous, and he will even avoid some things in the cabinet.

This time, Huang Kezhang would show his attitude so clearly, which makes people feel a little strange.

But now is not the time to think about it, because it's time for them to take a stand.

Sun Chengzong glanced at the two of them and said in a deep voice: "Now the courtiers have a lot of public opinion, and they are all talking about this matter; There are also accusations of inaction in our cabinet. So we have to have an attitude in the cabinet after all, what should we do about this matter? ”

"Since Elder Xu Ge and Elder Huang Ge said so, I also understand what you mean. But one thing I want to make clear, if you really don't care about the affairs of His Majesty's harem, then what if something big happens? You must know that His Majesty's affairs in the harem will eventually involve the previous dynasty. ”

"That's naturally in charge." Xu Guangqi said with a solemn face.

Sun Chengzong nodded and said, "Then I have no opinion." However, you must also think clearly about how to write this matter to the hundred officials. I'm afraid that after we do this, our reputation will not be very good. ”

One of the advantages of the current Cabinet Scholars is that they are not very reputable.

Originally, Han Yi's reputation was good, but because of the last Donglin Party case, his reputation has become very bad, and many people even regard Han Yi as an enemy.

It would be very inappropriate to talk about fame in such a situation.

Sun Chengzong, the teacher of His Majesty today, originally had a good reputation. It was also the last time Donglin happened, and it was disgraced.

Not to mention Xu Guangqi, because of Chen Kedao's relationship, he is already regarded as a complete traitor, without the slightest suspense.

As for Huang Kezhang, his reputation is that of a mediocre and incompetent official. was originally quite talented, but now he has received such an evaluation.

Sun Chengzong's words are true, if the four of them do this, this reputation will be even more ugly.

After glancing at a few people, Xu Guangqi said as if he had made up his mind: "Let me play!" ”

Speaking of this, Xu Guangqi smiled self-deprecatingly, "Anyway, my reputation is like this, it can't be good or bad." ”

It's a lie that it can't be good or bad. It's true that it's not good or good, but it's false that it's bad and can't be bad.

The reason is very simple, after this incident happens, Xu Guangqi's reputation will definitely get worse, and then the class hat will definitely be worn again, or it will be a few feet taller.

Several people didn't speak, but they knew that they couldn't let Xu Guangqi go alone.

Xu Guangqi's reputation is indeed not good, and this time his attitude is also the most resolute.

But there is one thing they all know, that is, His Majesty attaches great importance to Xu Guangqi. Once Xu Guangqi is allowed to go up by himself, what will become of them in the eyes of His Majesty?

"Let's still co-brand!" Sun Chengzong said in a deep voice: "Since it is the result of our discussion, let's join forces." ”

As he spoke, Sun Chengzong turned his head to look at Han Yi and said with a serious face: "If you can, you can draft it by me." Once His Majesty agrees, he can write to the hundred officials. ”

"I'll be the main writer!" Han Yi stretched out his hand and pressed down, and said expressionlessly: "I am the first assistant of the cabinet, I am the most suitable person to do this matter, and you don't have to fight for me anymore." I'll show you when I'm done, and then you'll sign your name. ”

It's not that Han Yi really has to write it, and it's not that he doesn't believe them, but he himself has to write it.

It looks like a pretty weird operation, for someone on the outside. This may be to flatter Your Majesty.

But in the eyes of His Majesty, this is a question of whether or not to take responsibility.

If you don't have the idea of carrying the black pot for the emperor, then you don't have to do it as an official.

Han Yi is a member of the Cabinet First Auxiliary University, and at such a time, he must be at the forefront.

If someone else is allowed to write it, then where to put it? Han Yi would never let such a thing happen.

When several people saw Han Yi's resolute attitude, they didn't say anything more, and they all nodded, which can be regarded as agreeing with Han Yi's statement.

"That's all for today." Han Yi stood up first, and then said, "Go back and get busy, I'll show it to you when I finish writing things." ”

The four of them were just about to disperse, when a person from outside suddenly walked in, and after seeing that the four cabinet scholars were present, he bowed down and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, news has just come out from the palace, and Your Majesty has summoned you. ”

The four of them were all stunned, and then hurriedly asked, "I don't know who you have summoned?" ”

"Back to my lord, I don't know that the people who came to the palace didn't mention it. It's just that His Majesty wants to summon the four adults. The man hurriedly bowed down and said, bowing his head and being very respectful.

The four of them didn't ask any more, since they didn't say it, it was in vain to ask, so they just went and took a look.

So the four of them walked out together, and they wondered in their hearts what His Majesty had summoned the four of them for, hoping that it was not because of the matter they had just discussed.

Forbidden city. Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Youxiao sat on the dragon chair expressionlessly, waiting for the others to arrive.

In fact, in addition to the four cabinet scholars, Zhu Youxiao also called another person, and this person was Shen Tingyun, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites.

After everyone arrived, Zhu Youxiao said slowly: "I brought you Aiqing here today because I want to hear your Aiqing's opinions. ”

"Yesterday, I received a secret report that there were students in the capital who beat each other. This kind of thing didn't need to be reported in the first place, after all, their fight was insulting at best. ”

"But there is something interesting about the reason why they are fighting. On both sides of the fight, one side is a student named Song Yingxing; The other party is named Wei Dazhong, who is a student of Gao Panlong. ”

"Before they got their hands dirty, they also argued. One of them, Wei Dazhong, put forward a theory that only the knowledge of the saints in the Confucian Temple could be taught. I find this very interesting, so I would like to ask you Aiqing's opinion. ”

"After reading the content of their argument, I felt that there was some truth in what they said. The world's learning is like the sand of the Yellow River, and what my scholars of the Ming Dynasty should read is indeed a matter that needs to be carefully considered. ”

"A few days ago, I said that it was forbidden to give lectures in private and to run academies indiscriminately, but now I think it is more appropriate to teach in a regular manner. So I want to discuss with you Aiqing to see if this matter can be done. ”

"If you can, discuss and see who can stay in the Confucian Temple, or who can enter the Confucian Temple, or who will move out of the Confucian Temple."