Yuwang Mansion.

In fact, since King Jing was forcibly ordered to leave Beijing to become a vassal, everyone in the world knows that this is already the de facto prince's mansion.

In the outer room of the Yuwang Mansion, a thin body walked slowly in the room, and there was an irrepressible joy in his expression. He was wearing a big red prince's dragon robe, and on the leather on his head, a strand of hair hung down, and a drop of sweat fell slowly on it, and then flashed in the light.

This person is the de facto prince of the Ming Dynasty, the future Emperor of Longqing of the Ming Dynasty, Yuwang Zhu Zaiyuan.

"Lord Wang, there should be calm in your chest." On the chair in front of him sat a Sanpin official about fifty years old, holding a cup of tea in his right hand, fixed in mid-air, and the soup noodles of the tea were as flat as a mirror.

It is Yuwangfu Zhan Shi Tan Lun.

Unlike his fellow Daoists who were also from Hanlin, Tan Lun had dark skin, a bronze glow on his dark face, a pair of eyes as sharp as knives, and his fingers holding the teacup were also thick and powerful.

This is probably related to his experience in training troops in Jiangsu and Zhejiang to defend against Japanese invaders, and when he served as the prefect of Taizhou and the envoy of Zhejiang, he even personally led a large army to fight a battle with the enemy, and he was always a tough and strong man.

But when he returned to Beijing to take up the post of Zhan Shi of Yuwangfu and take charge of the affairs of the palace, he put away the sharp surname. Put down the sword, pick up the pen, pick up the sage classic, and carefully plan the counselor for King Yu.

In fact, Tan Lun also knew that he could enter the palace, but in fact, it was the emperor's mind. Your Majesty is building a team for the prince's future succession group. Up to now, in addition to Tan Lun's long-term residence in the palace, Gao Gong, the cabinet minister of the current dynasty, Zhang Juzheng and Li Chunfang of the Hanlin Academy, also received orders to lecture and read for King Yu at the same time.

The emperor is old, and after a long live, if nothing else, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, Li Chunfang and him Tan Lun are the core of the future cabinet. Among them, in addition to Gao Gong, Zhang, Li and Tan Lun are all Jinshi of Jiajing for 26 years, and have been trained for more than 10 years, and the classmates of Jinshi for 26 years are about to enter the political stage of the Ming Dynasty.

If there is no excitement in the heart, it is a lie.

But in Jiangsu and Zhejiang for so many years, he has seen blood, and he has read the words of the sage, but Tan Lun has already honed a calm surname, and he is as calm as the green and faint water in the teacup.

But King Yu couldn't help laughing anymore: "Erhua Erhua, I didn't expect Lu Bing to impeach Yan, Ding, and Qiu, and he could take this opportunity to bring down the Yan Party." You say, what are we supposed to do? "Erhua is Tan Lun. Tan Lun's character is Li, No. 2 Hua.

King Yu directly shouted his number, showing Tan Lun's status in his mind.

In Yuwang's team, he is afraid of Gao Gong, respectful to Zhang Juzheng, and pure superior-subordinate relationship with Li Chunfang. But there is more closeness with Tan Lun. After all, they have been together for so long day and night, and they have feelings for each other.

Yuwang couldn't control his laughter anymore, and the laughter startled the acquaintances on the acacia tree outside the house to silence.

Tan Lun glanced at the prince, but sighed in his heart. This prince has lived too hard for more than ten years, first of all, the two dragons do not see each other, although the palace is only two miles away from the palace, the father and son are old and dead and do not get along, just because of the absurd proverb.

has been the prince for so many years, and he is already the actual prince of the Ming Dynasty, but he has never officially assumed the crown prince.

The name is not right, the word is not good. Since last year, his position as the prince has been challenged by King Jing, but fortunately, the righteous gentlemen in the court fought hard, which forced King Jing to leave Yanjing.

After the New Year, the form is even better.

With Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng and a large number of court officials with both ability and political integrity enriched into the palace department, to this day, the status of King Yu has been unshakable.

The most gratifying thing is that Princess Li of the palace is pregnant.

Emperor Jiajing devoted himself to cultivation, and his heirs were not prosperous. And King Yu is old and has no descendants. This is also an outlier in the clan.

You must know that the family surnamed Zhu is famous for being able to give birth.

Without a son, the country will not succeed, and it has always been the main reason for political enemies to attack and provoke the Yuwang family.

Now, Concubine Li's pearl is secretly knotted, which also makes Tan Lun greatly relieved. In addition, King Jing's vassal and Yan Song did such a bastard thing again, which had to make Tan Lun have an inexplicable and wonderful thought in his heart: Destiny, this is Destiny!

"Don't do anything." Hearing Wang Ye's question, Tan Lun's face sank, and he replied, "Lord Wang, this is not a great opportunity. If you really want to do something, you are afraid that it will backfire. ”

These words were like a basin of cold water poured on King Yu's head, and he was stunned: "Why? ”

"The eyes of the prince should not only fall on a corner of the capital, as a monarch, beware of the world." Tan Lun put the teacup in his hand firmly on the table without making a sound: "You might as well look south." ”

King Yu was startled, and couldn't help but call out a person's name: "Hu Zongxian? ”

Hu Zongxian, the governor of Zhejiang, the governor of Nanzhili, Zhejiang, and Fujian, was the commander of the imperial court's war against the Japanese. In the past few years, under his leadership, the Ming Dynasty's war against the Japanese has been gradually reversed. By now, it has gained absolute superiority, and if nothing else, the war should be over within a year or two.

I think that at the beginning, just a few hundred Japanese pirates would be able to fight thousands of miles in the interior and be invincible. The war in Fujian and Zhejiang is rotten, and it has reached the point where there are loopholes everywhere and there is nothing to be done.

But as soon as Hu Zongxian made a move, he completely stabilized the entire chaos in Jiangnan. shows superb military and political talents, and is really the most outstanding capable officer at the moment.

It's a pity that this person is the proud protégé of Yan Song, the first assistant of the cabinet.

It was also because of Hu Zongxian's outstanding military performance that Yan Song's position was able to stand.

It can be said that Hu is the pillar of the Yan Party.

"Yes." Tan Lun was relieved: "The prince really has the overall situation in mind, and now, the war against Japanese in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Fujian has reached the most critical moment." If you want to be strict, you must first reverse the beard. However, as soon as Hu Ruo goes, I am afraid that the war in Jiangnan will be out of control again. Moreover, the grain supply at the front line was all controlled by the Yan Party. At this time, Yan Song is moved, and the involvement is too great. Long live has been asking in recent years, surnamed Ji Xijing, trying his best to maintain a scene of Fengheng Yuda, but I am afraid that I don't want to move that Yan Song, at least I won't do anything until the war in Jiangnan is completely subsided. The prince can think of this, and Tan Lun is very comforted in his heart. ”

"I can't bring down Yan Song if I hate it." King Yu sighed, and remembered that Yan Song was dedicated to supporting King Jing to ascend to the throne, and there was a burst of hatred in his heart for no reason.

After hesitating for a moment, he couldn't help but say, "Erhua, since Hu Zongxian is such a crucial person, can you fight for it?" In the past few days, I have also discussed this matter with Zhang Taiyue. Zhang Juzheng said that this matter is feasible.

After all, Hu Zongxian was born as a Jinshi and a disciple of Taoism. is upright and strict, although Yan Song is his mentor. But the prince of heaven and earth, this gentleman is still in the front. I heard someone say that because of Yan Song's wealth and chaos, Hu wrote a letter to admonish. It can be seen that this person still has the imperial court in his heart, and it is impossible to ignore national affairs for the selfish interests of one party.

Erhua, you are also an old person in Zhejiang, and you are also familiar with Hu Zongxian. If you don't go to Nanjing, Chen Yi is amazing. Even if he is unwilling to change his court, he only needs to work hard, solve the war in Jiangnan as soon as possible, and not raise thieves to respect himself. ”

"Hu Nai is a gentleman, something may be done." Tan Lun's eyes lit up: "This is very good, if you can go to Hu Zongxian, how can Yan Song be reasonable?" Even if this matter does not work, as long as Hu Zongxian quells the war as soon as possible, Yan Song will fall sooner, and Tan Lun is willing to go. ”

At this time, a little eunuch from the palace reported outside the door: "Lord Wang, Lord Tan, there is a guest surnamed Huang who has come to visit, saying that he is from the north." ”

Hearing this, King Yu and Tan Lun's faces changed greatly, and both of them knew that the so-called guest surnamed Huang was actually Huang Jin, the eunuch who held the seal of the celebrant and the eunuch.

took a breath of cold air, and each other's hearts were shocked: this big eunuch, the emperor's most trusted henchman, came here late at night, and he must have won the word of the Son of Heaven, no matter how you look at it, this thing is unusual.

"Open the middle door, and the king will greet you personally." King Yu hurriedly shouted and glanced at Tan Lun again.

Tan Lun nodded slightly.

The two of them tidied up their clothes, and walked to the gate at the same time, but saw a lonely old man standing outside the dark and lonely gate, he was dressed in cloth, which looked inconspicuous, and even had a hint of loneliness.

"Little old man Huang San pays a visit to the prince." Huang Jin made a gesture to worship.

Before he could bow down, King Yu had already taken the first step to help him up, and said politely: "How can Old Man Huang come to Xiao Wang freely, please come inside." ”

"No, how can the little old man be virtuous, how can he be worthy of a prince to ask for a word." Huang Jin smiled bitterly and stuffed a stack of manuscripts into the hands of King Yu: "Lord Wang, this book is written by a scholar named Wu Jie, the old man said, it is well written, let me send it in the starry night, let you read it well." He also said that you have had a hard time all these years, and you are also serious about studying. You can also read some idle books for recreation. ”

"Wu Jie, who is it?" Yuwang was stunned.

"A student of the Lu family." After Huang Jin probably told the origin of Wu Jie, he didn't stop, turned around and disappeared into the night.

Under one person, the inner minister above 10,000 people came here late at night, just to send an idle book?

I'm afraid it's not that simple.

After Huang Jin left, Yuwang and Tan Lun read the pages of the manuscript several times.

It's just a book, what kind of person is King Yu, the people who come and go are all first-class talents in the world, when have they seen such an unsightly book, they suddenly frowned, and they didn't know the point.

was depressed, Tan Lun suddenly shouted: "I'm afraid that the prince discussed with Zhang Taiyue a few days ago to send someone to lobby Hu Zongxian, and the news has leaked, and this Nanjing is unbearable." ”

"What?" Yuwang changed color.

But Tan Lun was pleasantly surprised: "The prince's position as the prince is already as stable as Mount Tai, long live this is to calm your heart!" ”

"What! What does this mean? Yuwang Han Mao stood up: "Looking at this book alone, it's just an ordinary book, nothing surprising!" ”

"Otherwise, on the surface, this book is just the ordinary life of a big family, just some trivial things, but the prince has never thought about it, it is not easier to govern such a big family than to govern a country. The so-called self-cultivation, family, governance, and peace in the world. The country is a country, and there is a home first, and then there is a country. One family is the foundation of the country. If you understand the rise and fall of a family, you will also understand the billions of people. "Although Tan Lun was born as a jinshi, he is a person who has led soldiers, and he lacks the pedantry of ordinary scholars. He also likes to write some tunes and scripts to entertain himself, but he has no prejudice against the stories in the market.

"Lord Wang, the reason why Your Majesty asked you to read this book is that the meaning conveyed in it is quite profound."

"Yes, yes, yes, that's true." Yuwang's body shook violently, and he almost screamed with joy.

Tan Lun's words were not finished, and it was impossible to say them clearly. The emperor's meaning is obvious: all kinds of people in this grand temple are the people you will rule in the future, and if you understand them, you will understand the world. The strict party and the major forces in the DPRK and China don't need you to worry about it, Lao Tzu knows what to do, and he will always give you back a space that is enough for you to exert yourself. Nanjing, don't send people to Nanjing, add any chaos, study honestly, study hard, and practice human feelings, so that you can be a qualified king.

Breaking up with Yuwang, Huang Jin walked a few steps with his body on his back, and came to the corner of the street.

There was already a sedan chair waiting there, and when the four little eunuchs saw him coming, they hurriedly stepped forward to support him and shouted, "Godfather." ”

Yuwangfu is also familiar to Huang Jin, since the two dragons did not meet, Emperor Jiajing has not met with Yuwang once. But Huang Jin knew that the emperor was still very concerned about this son, and he often asked him to visit on his behalf, or bring a few words, or send something, or admonish a few words...... "Go back to the palace." Huang Jin lay on the sedan chair, rubbed his sour legs, and exhaled a long breath. I had been standing in Xiyuan for an afternoon before, and I was so hot that I was dizzy, and I was blown by a cool breeze when I left the palace just now, but my body was a little cold.

"Sure enough, it's old, and I can't support it for a few years." Huang Jin sighed in his heart, and remembered the situation at the emperor's place before.

...... "This story is strange, there is no preaching, there are no touching twists and turns, it is a man and woman in a big family, and it is completely different from the words in the market. Huang Jin. ”

"The minions are here."

"Send this manuscript to King Yu's mansion, and say, I will let him read it carefully."

Huang Jin was puzzled: "Long live the lord, this book is all the gossip of men and women, and there is a suspicion of stealing silver." King Yu is a moral gentleman of the Hanlin Academy, so it's not appropriate to send this manuscript over, right? ”

"Otherwise, King Yu was born in the deep palace since he was a child and grew up in the hands of women. In the palace, he also abides by his duty and never leaves the palace, but I'm afraid that I can't even tell the difference between wheat and leeks, right? With such no distinction between grains and grains, how will he govern the world when he becomes an emperor in the future? Before I ascended to the throne at the beginning of the year, I was also a skilled person in Hubei, and I was familiar with common affairs, so I was not played around by the ministers? In the minds of the courtiers, we should be an ornament as emperors? ”

The emperor's face showed deep boredom: "I think that at the beginning, even I could hardly fight them, change King Yu, do you succeed, can you rest assured?" ”

"This book is well written, and the good thing is that the flies are dogs, trivial, and lifelike. Show him, let him know how the people of my Ming Dynasty lived in peace. ”

"I've read the books that have been printed in the market before, although I have also written about some things in the world. But not only can you not read those books, but you read too much, and you will look at people as fools. What kind of scholar in distress has to meet a confidant, give money to take the exam, be the top student in high school, and then hug the beauty. It's just the meaning of the literati. ”

"A talented and beautiful woman is just a lackey of my heavenly family. There is Yan Ruyu in the book, Qian Zhongsu in the book, and a golden house in the book, so I have to use you. The wealth of the sour people is not given by my heavenly family. As soon as he stepped on the dragon gate, he was proud, and he took the world as his own responsibility. He even specifically opposed me and asked for a name for the court staff.

The world is the world of the Son of Heaven! ”

It was the first time for Huang Jin to hear the emperor say such harsh words, and his heart was cold: "Your Majesty, let King Yu read this kind of book, if it spreads, I am afraid that it will not be good, after all, there is a story about Yinmi, which is known and will damage his reputation." Besides, the minion of this story just took a look, and it seemed to be very good-looking, and reading it couldn't help but make people addicted to it and lose their fighting spirit. ”

"Haha!" Jiajing laughed loudly: "What books do my children read, why do you need others to talk nonsense." Yinmi, in the novel of the talented and beautiful woman, "the shadow of the three more flowers moves, and it is suspected that the jade man comes" is not Yinmi; You are a good story, and it is a good story for us to read a few pages of words as monarchs, what is the truth? ”

"The words of the Son of Heaven are the truth!"

Jiajing sneered disdainfully: "Each flower has its own eyes, and what I let King Yu see is how the people in the book govern the family, how they eat, drink, and how they live." If he can't understand the true meaning, he is not worthy to be a prince. ”

If Wu Jie was here, he would definitely be dumbfounded when he heard Emperor Jiajing's words. It's just a novel book, and it was used by Emperor Jiajing as a textbook for educating a generation and understanding the mainstream society of the Ming Dynasty.

The reason why a masterpiece is called a masterpiece is that there must be something special and valuable about it.

In modern society, the book "Dream of Red Mansions" has also been used by later generations as a living textbook to understand the social form of the middle Qing Dynasty, and although the era of writing this book and the 39th year of Jiajing are separated by more than 200 years, on the whole, there is no difference in the form and trend of thought of the whole society.

The biggest problem of ancient emperors was that they lived in the palace since they were children and knew nothing about the outside world. Moreover, the civil officials of the Ming Dynasty were very famous, and the struggle for power between the monarchs and the monarchy was very fierce. Even a king with a strength like Jiajing did not suffer less from civil officials.

Jiajing is worried that once the rich king takes over the throne, he doesn't know how many years it will take to enter the role.

Even so, it would be a good thing for him to read this novel called "The Story of the Stone", at least he would not be ignorant of things outside the palace.

As for a large number of capable people around Yuwang, such as Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng, instinctively, Jiajing is still very wary of them.

The supremacy of monarchy, what monarchs and ministers get along, and the good stories of monarchs and ministers are meaningless.

(To be continued)