Han Ruzi went through a lot of hardships to become a real emperor, and he couldn't help but be a little sensitive to certain things, and when he heard that there were "two emperors" in the court, his face sank, "What do you mean by this?" ”

Zhao Ruosu arched his hand, "One is His Majesty sitting here, and the other is the emperor in everyone's mind." Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info"

It turned out to be a word game, Han Ruzi smiled, and suddenly missed the cautious Zhongshu Sheren, but this was the "god" he invited, so he could only endure it, "You mean to say that the emperor in everyone's minds is not consistent with me?" ”

"It's completely different."

Han Ruzi didn't ask immediately, sat there and thought for a while, no longer annoyed in his heart, but seriously thought about Zhao Ruosu's words, and after a long time, pointed to the stool in the corner, "Sit." ”

Zhao Ruosu moved the stool with both hands and sat down.

"Tell me about the 'two emperors.'" Although the truth is harsh, it is the advice that Han Ruzi needs to hear the most.

Zhao Ruosu got up and bowed his hand, and then sat down, "Your Majesty sitting in front of Weichen, smart and heroic, far-sighted, daring to be the first, daring to meet strong enemies, and daring to do what others can't do, is the emperor that Dachu needs the most." ”

Han Ruzi smiled bitterly and said, "You said the first 'emperor' so well, it seems that the 'second emperor' must be very bad." ”

Zhao Ruosu coughed twice, and said: "The emperor in the eyes of everyone is different: killing the children of the same sect in a row, washing the capital with blood, and regaining the throne with countless lives......"

Han Ruzi just wanted to defend that the pseudo-emperor and the champion Hou were not killed by himself, but the words came to his mouth and swallowed back, that was the emperor in the eyes of everyone, he couldn't control it, the two of them were indeed dead, and they died during the battle for the throne, and the imperial court had never investigated and explained, so it was no wonder that outsiders were suspicious.

He continued to listen quietly.

"The second emperor has a reputation for brutality, and the Manchu Dynasty's civil and military forces and even the people of the world are all afraid."

"Hey, is this a good thing or a bad thing?"

"There are good and bad. His Majesty had not listened to the dissuasion of his ministers, and insisted on breaking away from the army, leading a small number of men and horses northward, and even being trapped in Jincheng, although he was finally freed, in the eyes of everyone, the emperor was still too young, too impatient, and took unnecessary risks, and had no long-term plan. ”

The emperor devised a plan to eliminate the four troubles without sleep and food, but it was regarded as having no long-term plan, Han Ruzi still did not explain, most of what he did was carried out in the Tihou Mansion, and outsiders really couldn't see it, for the ministers of the court, the emperor was likely to just gather a group of close people in the Tihou Mansion to chat, and by the way, select the generals.

"Well, anything else?"

"Also, we won't be able to say it until three years later."

Han Ruzi laughed, as soon as he saw him, he ordered that Zhao Ruosu was not allowed to mention the affairs of the people around the emperor again, and he would have to wait for at least three years.

"I understand what you mean, the emperor alone has limited ability, and he must go through the ministers to let the people 'see' me, if the monarch and the ministers deviate from morality, the emperor in the eyes of everyone will be out of shape, right?"

Zhao Ruosu got up again and arched his hand, "Your Majesty is wise, and you can see through a little." ”

This is not "a little bit of penetration", Han Ruzi sighed lightly, "Should the ministers approach the emperor, or should the emperor understand the ministers?" ”

Zhao Ruosu was about to get up again, and the emperor motioned for him to sit on the stool and answer.

"For example, if you are herding sheep and cattle and there is a swamp trap in front of you, should the cattle and sheep make the decision, or should you be the herder?"

This is both a boast and an accusation, Han Ruzi was speechless, and said after a while: "If the herders are not very satisfied with this group of cattle and sheep, and plan to change another batch?" ”

"Your Majesty owns the largest herd of cattle and sheep in the world, and there is no herder to exchange with Your Majesty, so it cannot be exchanged, only the new for the old."

"How do you replace the old law with the new?"

"The method is in the rules of the imperial court, there is the imperial examination, you can recruit the world's elites, there are promotions and dethronements, you can use this to select talents and talents, and drive out mediocre people."

"The imperial examination is held once every three years, and there are also rules for promotion and deposition, at least one year, at most three or five years, I can't wait."

"When Your Majesty made a decision on the selection of generals for the four major troubles, he was not in a hurry or impatient, even if it was just to suppress bandits, it was measured by years, why was he so anxious when he arrived at the imperial court?"

The emperor was silent, and Zhao Ruosu continued: "When His Majesty returned to the throne, he did not have the support of the ministers, so he was angry? ”

Han Ruzi looked at Zhao Ruosu, it was almost impossible to hide his thoughts in front of this person, he not only guessed accurately, but also was unscrupulous, and dared to say anything.

Han Ruzi began to feel that what he had invited was not a "god", but a "demon", but a demon of great use.

"I'm angry - it's because the ministers are watching Da Chu fall into paralysis, they don't support me, and they don't support anyone, it seems that even if there is a puppet on the throne, they will worship it, maybe that's their purpose, the puppet is very much in line with the emperor you expect: high up, don't participate in disputes, let the court run on its own."

Zhao Ruosu still stood up, and sat down after arching his hand, "It's not unheard of that the imperial court that dared to participate in the battle for the throne has all been recorded in the history books, Your Majesty often reads it, do you like it?" ”

Of course Han Ruzi won't like it, that kind of court will eventually become a powerful minister, and even force the emperor to Zen the throne, "Is the emperor destined to be alone?" ”

"There is no 'destined' to say, all decisions must be made by the emperor after all, and later generations will comment on this dynasty, first look at the emperor, and then look at the ministers: Your Majesty can run the ministers, can run the people, can run the people, can run the world, Dachu is a rich land, people are rich, and those who can hold this sharp weapon are invincible. With the world as a companion, where does the 'lonely family' come from? ”

Zhao Ruosu didn't really understand the meaning of "alone", Han Ruzi smiled, and didn't plan to explain, it was his memory of his grandfather Emperor Wu, and it was enough to keep it in his heart.

"If I reorganize the imperial court, how long do you expect to see initial results?"

"Tomorrow spring is the year of the big exam, if Your Majesty can seize the opportunity, after the big exam, you can stir up the court, and then step by step, three years can have a small success, ten years to have a great success."

"It's longer than my plan to destroy the Huns." In Han Ruzi's plan, within three or five years, Yun Mengze and the East China Sea bandits have been exterminated, if they can harvest bumper harvests year after year, and the strength of Great Chu can also recover partially, they can consider starting a war against the Xiongnu.

"Only in the long run, it can be stable, and it will not affect His Majesty's plan to get rid of trouble."

"The ministers of the DPRK and China will not object?"

"Your Majesty changes the court according to the rules, some people oppose it, and naturally some people support it, as long as it is not too urgent, a small twist and turn will not hinder Your Majesty's plan."

"Well, let me think about it."

Zhao Ruosu advised the emperor not to be in a hurry, and he himself was not in a hurry, so he retired with interest and asked the emperor to rest as soon as possible.

Han Ruzi couldn't sleep, although Zhao Ruosu's words were blunt, but they did hit some key points, the image of the emperor is not what he does outsiders look at, in fact, outsiders can't see the emperor, they can only guess, and this guess has caused many incidents.

Zhao Ruosu didn't mention the Wu family at all, but Han Ruzi already understood that in Jing Zhaoyin's eyes, seizing the title was a signal that the emperor wanted to take revenge on the Wu family, so sending people to surround the Wu family would rather go too far than make the "brutal" emperor dissatisfied.

Thinking back to the prime minister and others in the Qinzheng Palace, they were indeed a little afraid of the emperor, but they covered it up very well, Han Ruzi couldn't feel this in the Tihou Mansion, and the people around him were close ministers, there was no specific official position, there was no need to be responsible, they dared to speak, and they dared to talk nonsense, in this atmosphere, Han Ruzi still thought that his majesty was insufficient.

Han Ruzi asked the eunuch to light the lantern, lead the way, and then go back to the bedroom to rest.

Concubine Deng Yun hadn't slept yet, she was lying on the bed, looking at the emperor who had gone and returned in surprise, "Your Majesty ......"

Han Ruzi stripped off and went to bed, the eunuch turned off the lights and retreated, and the room was dark.

The two lay side by side, Deng Yun reached out and touched the emperor's arm, but was not refused, but there was no further expression.

"It's hard work to please the emperor, isn't it?" Han Ruzi asked.

Deng Yun's palms were slightly stiff, and she was usually the most daring to speak, but at this time she was a little vague, "Your Majesty...... Why? Ordinary women still respect their husbands, and the concubines in the palace are of course ...... Of course, you must serve Your Majesty with all your heart. ”

"You who don't dare to speak out, you are no different from ordinary women."

Deng Yun approached the emperor, "Your Majesty wants to hear the truth?" Then I'll tell you the truth, of course it's very hard to please Your Majesty, but Your Majesty is not always around, and it is even harder to please everyone in the palace. I really wish I was born a man, able to gallop in all directions, guide the country, and not be as careful as I am now. ”

"Your Deng family really wants to make a comeback?"

"The Deng family was prosperous during the reign of Emperor Wu, but before they could gain a firm foothold, the general died young, leaving no heirs, and we were left with no heirs, and we were left with no choice but to move to the capital and to represent the country. Your Majesty, let me bear you your first son. ”

Zhao Ruosu said that he could govern the court with the rules of the court, Han Ruzi naturally thought that there were rules in the palace, but it was not so easy to practice, he thought that the first goal he chose was wrong, and it should be difficult to enter from easy, but Concubine Shu happened to be in the Tired Hou Mansion, and he had no other choice.

"That's not something I can decide, and if you want to please me, you don't have to have a son."

"Your Majesty has responded with false words, since ancient times, mothers are precious by their children, and there is no child's rest, no matter how favored the concubine is, it will inevitably be a day of decay and love."

Han Ruzi sighed in his heart, it seemed that he had to have a son in order to calm the chaos in the palace.

There was a sudden knock on the door outside, disturbing the emperor at such a time, it really shouldn't be, Deng Yun stood up and said angrily: "Who is this, so bold?" ”

Han Ruzi sat up, "No matter who it is, there must be something urgent." ”

He put on a coat, got out of bed and walked outside, the eunuch had already lit a candle and was standing at the door, hesitating whether to open the door, seeing the emperor, he felt a lot more at ease, and asked: "Who is outside to disturb Your Majesty's rest late at night?" ”

"The last general, Cai Xinghai, has an urgent matter to see Your Majesty."

Han Ruzi nodded, and the eunuch opened the door.

Cai Xinghai was in charge of the Su Guard, and he was one of the very few people who could come directly to see the emperor, and he usually paid attention to etiquette, but at this time, he didn't care about saluting, bowed slightly, and whispered to the emperor in the house: "The king of the East China Sea has captured an assassin, and according to his confession, there is an assassin hiding next to His Majesty." (To be continued.) )