218 The temptation of fame and fortune

"The grass people knock to your majesty!"

In the hall, although Zhu Houxi, who has become the Emperor of Jiajing, has not changed his appearance, his temperament is dressed as a son of heaven, and he inexplicably has an aura that is above others, which makes people unable to underestimate him. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info

Otherwise, some people don't look like princes when they wear dragon robes, and some people are born to be the Ninety-Five?

When Wei Shui was still more than ten steps away from him, he stopped and knelt on the ground to salute.

Zhu Houxi obviously enjoyed this kind of etiquette, sat there firmly and did not move, but gently raised his hand and said, "Flatten." ”

Wei Shui thanked him and stood up.

I just felt that things were not bad as I expected, and after the enthronement ceremony, the son of heaven of the Ming Dynasty didn't think much about the old feelings. Although it is said that it will not be forgotten for a while, the gap between the front and back makes people feel uncomfortable when they think about it.

After enjoying the treatment due to the emperor, Zhu Houxi's face became gentle, but Wei Shui was still keenly aware of it, and he didn't seem to be very happy.

Sure enough, Zhu Houxi said: "When I saw Mr. today, those pavilion elders didn't know what to gossip about. Do you want them to be in charge of my affairs, and they can't be self-dictated at all? Where is this to be an emperor, it is clearly a prison! ”

Wei Shui saw that he was dissatisfied with the cabinet, so he hurriedly added fuel and vinegar to the hypocritical persuasion: "Your Majesty, after all, they are already veterans of the three dynasties, and the power in their hands is not something Your Majesty can contend with. At this time, you still need to think about it slowly, and you must not offend them for trivial things! ”

As soon as Wei Shui said this, Zhu Houxi, who was originally mild-mannered, added a little anger to his face.

Originally, no one wanted to be a marionette, and no emperor was willing to tolerate having a Taishang Emperor on his head. What's more, Emperor Jiajing himself is the control of power, and if you share his power, isn't that tantamount to his life?

Zhu Houxi slapped his palm on the small table beside him, and said indignantly: "I am the monarch's father, and they are courtiers!" How long will I tolerate him? ”

Wei Shui said with a smile: "Naturally, it is the time when Your Majesty has the strength to confront them!" Your Majesty, if you are not afraid of the courtiers fighting, you are afraid that the courtiers will form a group! The cabinet is now monolithic, and the needle cannot be inserted or the water cannot be splashed, which is really too unfavorable for His Majesty. Your Majesty must cultivate useful people to serve Your Majesty! ”

Zhu Houxi listened, nodded and said, "Yes, Mr. Wei is right!" But...... I have just ascended the throne, who can use it in the court and who can't...... I really don't know! Do you have any suggestions? ”

Wei Shui said without hesitation: "Your Majesty, as the saying goes, the virtuous do not avoid relatives, under the hands of the grass people, there happens to be a person who has no ambition, I don't know if Your Majesty is willing to make an exception?" ”

"Oh? Do you have someone in your hands? This answer made Zhu Houxi feel very surprised, he originally thought that even if Wei Shui was nominated, he would definitely be a person in the court now, but he didn't expect that Wei Shui only proposed his subordinates. But who are his men? Zhu Houxi couldn't think of it, so he simply asked, "Mr. Wei, please tell me, who is it?" It makes my husband value it so much. ”

Wei Shui immediately said: "This person's surname is Zhang, his name is Zhang Yang, his expression is Ruoxi, he was raised in the eleventh year of Zhengde, and in the second year, he was born in the third rank of Ding Chouke, and he was born as a Jinshi. After that, he was assigned to Fengcheng County, Nanchang Prefecture as the magistrate. Because he was an upright official and offended his boss, he was arrested and put in prison. Speaking of which, it should be said that Zhu Chenhao's comrades were ruthless to him because they couldn't win him over. When the grass people were in Nanchang, they rescued him from prison, and he followed the grass people. But my dream has always been to serve the great tomorrow. Your Majesty, if you can give him the opportunity to fulfill his ambitions, he will be loyal to you! ”

"Hmm, that's ......" Zhu Houxi muttered for a long time.

He originally thought that according to Wei Shui's identity, what he recommended to him would be a small person with little ability, or even a flat-headed commoner. But he never expected that Wei Shui's recommendation turned out to be the magistrate from Jinshi?

If being in prison is a stain, then being in the prison under Zhu Chenhao is not only not a stain, but can become evidence of his resistance to Zhu Chenhao's rebels. It also became evidence that he was not afraid of power and was loyal to the imperial court.

It doesn't seem to be difficult to promote such a person.

Moreover, for Zhu Houxi, who has no one available, this talent came too timely.

Wei Shui saw that Zhu Houxi's face was satisfied, so he put his mind at ease. Sure enough, Zhu Houxi said: "Let him come to the palace, I want to meet this person in person." ”

Wei Shui immediately agreed.

When he returned to his residence, Wei Shui called Zhang Yang as soon as possible and said, "Ruoxi, I am in the palace today and recommend you to Your Majesty. His Majesty seems to be interested in you and wants to summon you. Seize this opportunity, you may soar at any time, I am here, congratulations in advance! ”

Listening to Wei Shui's words, Zhang Yang couldn't help but be excited.

He hurriedly promised: "Thank you for the second master's recommendation!" In the future, the second master will have a life, and the students will never shirk it, and they must do their best! Liver and brain smeared on the ground, at any cost! ”

If it is a loyal word, Wei Shui will forget it after hearing it. He couldn't believe such a promise of red mouth and white teeth.

The reason why he called Zhang Yang was first to let him know who recommended him. Secondly, and most importantly, he needs Zhang Yang to do something for him, something that is enough to control Zhang Yang in the future.

"In recent days, His Majesty has had a lot of conflicts with the cabinet. One of the most acute questions is that His Majesty believes that he inherited the Ming Dynasty Zhu family, which was passed on to the descendants of the Zhu family by Emperor Taizu and Emperor Chengzu. However, the cabinet felt that this country was a brother-in-law, and His Majesty needed to pass on to his uncle as a son. On the surface, it is a question of whose son, but in fact, it is the cabinet that is using the power of ministers to limit His Majesty's monarchical power! The fighting methods of the two sides, which will win and which will lose, is still unknown. Ruoxi, do you understand the truth? ”

Zhang Yang hurriedly said: "The student naturally understands, that ...... What does the second master need students to do? ”

Wei Shui shook his head and said, "It's not what I tell you to do, but what Your Majesty needs you to do." Your Majesty is now in the court, and he is alone, helpless. If at this time, there is a person who can stand up and unswervingly support His Majesty, do you guess, His Majesty will remember his benefits? ”

Zhang Yang's eyes showed joy, and he hurriedly said, "Of course it will!" Second master, the student understands! ”

Wei Shui nodded and said, "It's good that you understand, tomorrow morning, you will enter the palace to meet Your Majesty." Rest early tonight, and tomorrow, don't lose your honor and lose your opportunity in vain. ”