There are some words that don't have to be said too clearly, but those who should know the reason, as long as they mention it a little, they will know it - Shangyu disaster relief, the reason why the prince performed well was because there were countless pairs of eyes staring inside and outside the court, and King Ye was the one who stared the most.

"Father is wise and discerning! Erchen ...... Erchen ......"

"Don't be nervous, I'm not confused yet, naturally the rewards and punishments are clear." Emperor Mingzong looked at the trembling prince under the imperial case, and his tone was very flat, "King Ye is meritorious, but his merit is not worth it." The grain shops in his hands raised the price of grain, and I would also take a good note of it to him. You have done a good job of these things, and I am very satisfied. You are the prince, you should think more about the community and the people, understand? ”

Give a stick, and then a candy. In just a few words, the prince's heart fell from the top of the mountain to the bottom of the valley, and then rose to the top of the mountain, and the sweat on his forehead didn't have time to wipe away, so he hurriedly thanked him: "The father praises the emperor, but the son really doesn't dare to be it." Erchen just does his part, and being able to share his father's worries is the greatest luck for Erchen. ”

"Do your part?" Emperor Mingzong chuckled, and his tone was intriguing, "The prince has this realization, and I am very relieved!" ”

When the prince heard this, his body trembled involuntarily, this was knocking him quietly, don't stretch your hands too long, don't have too many eyes in your heart, his words and deeds, the emperor knows very well!

Therefore, the Lin family's idea is unbeatable for the time being......

It is useless to regret his previous recklessness, and at this moment, the prince can only show his attitude: "Yes, the son will live up to his father's expectations." ”

The promise is clear, but everyone in the study knows that this is just the scene.

However, Emperor Mingzong still gave the crown prince face, nodded with satisfaction, and then looked at Li Yan: "Scholar Chen really didn't look away. Li Yan, your suggestion is very good, but what the prince and Zhang Aiqing said is also right, on top of the details, it still needs to be scrutinized. However, don't worry, you don't joke, since I have words first, I will definitely reward you. I remember that Shen Aiqing handed over the fold some time ago, Weng Zhao, the secretary of the household department, and returned to his hometown in June, are you willing to fill this gap? ”

The head of the household department, also known as the household department of the warehouse, is the chief in charge of the warehouse department. Although the official position is not high, it is a position that many people are jealous of! The people on both sides of the crown prince and King Ye were thinking about pushing their staff up.

Li Yan, a businessman with no merit and fame, was appointed by Emperor Mingzong, which was a great gift!

However, Emperor Mingzong did not directly give an order, but let him take the initiative to decide whether he wanted to go or not, in addition to the possibility of grace, of course, it could also be a trap.

If Lin Ruo didn't understand the emperor's intentions at this moment, it wouldn't be Lin Ruo.

- The emperor is testing Li Yan, testing his abilities, and testing his ambitions. It's for her, and it's for himself.

At this time, if Li Yan should go, then he will embark on the dead road laid for him by Emperor Mingzong; If you refuse, and the reason for refusal cannot satisfy the emperor, it is a protest, a violation of the king's will, and a dead end!

Lin Ruo silently sweated for Li Yan.

She knew that Li Yan would not be allowed to enter the government, but if the reason for refusal could satisfy the emperor...... She didn't know.

"The grass people thank the emperor for their grace," Li Yan saluted, chanted, and then said, "But please forgive the emperor, the grass people can't accept it." ”

Emperor Mingzong raised his eyebrows, his voice was not shocked, and he couldn't hear joy or anger: "Why? ”

"If you go back to the emperor, the grass people have no merit, no merit, and they dare not accept it, this is one of them; The grass people have been in business for several years, and they are used to being free and loose, dealing with the people of the three religions and the nine streams, and they are contaminated with a lot of bad habits, and they dare not bring these habits into the official career, which is the second; The uncle of the Lin family regards the grass people as sons, and the princess and the young master of the Lin family regard the grass people as brothers. I also hope that the emperor will observe the heart of the grass people. ”

A word, loud and clear. The solemn and sincere feelings on the face do not seem to be fake. Coupled with his previous words from "regret" to "no regret", Emperor Mingzong was temporarily satisfied.

However, satisfaction is satisfaction, but it is not so easy to pass.

"First, although you have no merit and fame, but the scholar Chen of the Hanlin Academy recognizes your talent, as for the merit, a talented and virtuous person, why worry about not being able to make meritorious contributions to the society and benefit the people in the future? No worries. Second, it is precisely because you have been in business for several years and are well versed in the way of doing business that you can assist the Ministry of Household and Zhang Aiqing in implementing the Seedlings Decree, and the position of the secretary is very suitable. Third, there is no conflict between entering the office and repaying the favor of the Lin family, in my opinion. Emperor Mingzong refuted Li Yan's reasons one by one, and said with a chuckle, "You are a smart person and a capable person, and I admire you very much. If...... Do you think that the official position of the secretary is low, and I can promote you again, although the official title is the secretary, and the real power is the same inspector, what do you think? ”

The prince's heart "groaned" again.

Li Yan hurriedly saluted: "The grass people don't dare!" Thunder, rain and dew are all Jun's grace, and the emperor's grant of the position of Siyu is already the emperor's grace, how dare the grass people have the heart of not exceeding? It's just that the grass people really have no intention of career, and please ask the emperor to see it! The prosperity of the community is the responsibility of the husband! If the emperor can see the people, although the emperor commands, the grass people are willing to follow the work of dogs and horses! It's just that the grass people really don't dare to accept the matter of awarding officials without merit! ”

"Li Yan, there is only one chance, if you miss it, don't regret it!"

"Your Majesty, what the grass people say, every sentence comes from the bottom of my heart, I dare not deceive the emperor!"

Emperor Mingzong stared at Li Yan, who was kneeling on the ground, for a long time, and said lightly: "In this case, it will be as you wish." However, you do have insight into the matter of BIBS. I, would you like to let you assist the crown prince and Zhang Aiqing? ”

"Thanks to the emperor's love, the grass people will do their best to assist His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Lord Zhang!"

Emperor Mingzong nodded with satisfaction, and his meaningful gaze swept over the confused prince and Zhang Xu, who lowered his eyebrows, and then fell on the face of Lin Ruo, who was worried.

Looking at this appearance, Emperor Mingzong felt sorry in his heart, this girl still didn't understand his hard work. But Emperor Mingzong also knew that this girl had too many things in her heart, if it wasn't for the prince being forced like this time, I don't know how long she would continue to hide Lin Qian's illness.

Hide it, it's really the most tiring job in the world!

"Minhui, you should know the news of Shaoqing's victory, right?"

"Yes, Minhui heard that."

At the mention of Murong Chong, Emperor Mingzong's mood was also a little happier, and seeing that Lin Ruo's face was also full of joy, he said: "The military report from the north has been sent to me, and Shaoqing will take the tiger army back to Beijing in a few days." When the time comes, you will follow me and go to the city gate to sacrifice the army. ”

Throughout the Donglu generations, can follow the emperor to the city gate to reward the army, there are really a few, when the first emperor was there, the queen mother had this honor, and Emperor Mingzong succeeded to the throne, there is no precedent.

What a great grace!

Lin Ruo was stunned for a while, and it took a while to come back to his senses, smile happily, and kowtow to thank him.

"However," Emperor Mingzong paused, "your equestrian skills need to be improved, and King Rong's concubine can't ride a horse, which is unreasonable." If you are free, you will learn more from Fengyang these days, I heard that the two of you are quite deed. ”

Lin Ruo stuck out his tongue and nodded in response: "Yes, Minhui obeys." ”