Mei Kejia was speechless for a moment when questioned by the emperor, and no one said no before.

So Zhu Houzhao didn't blame him too much, and only said a simple truth, "He knows, everyone will know in the future, and the Nanyang countries and even the Francophile can also calculate the number of warships that the Ming can build." But do we know how many ships, soldiers, and ports they have? ”

Mei Kejia understood, "The minister understands, and the minister will list the number of warships as a secret in the future." ”

"There is also shipbuilding technology, the drawings of each part must be sealed, and they cannot be consulted without the corresponding permission. Also, have you thought about those shipbuilders? I promised them today, if I didn't promise them, would they secretly lure the craftsmen of the Ming Dynasty with heavy money? Did the Japanese, who didn't come up with enough boats, also have these thoughts? ”

When these questions were said, Mei Kejia suddenly felt that it was a little serious, and it was no wonder that the emperor suddenly wanted to be strict with him.

"Remember what I said, nations and nations must be in harmony with each other, but they will also contend with each other. After the sea ban is opened, there will be countless countries in contact with the Ming Dynasty, and not every country will be friendly to the Ming Dynasty because they need the help of the Ming Dynasty, and some countries are also full of wolf ambitions. ”

Mei Kejia said, "Your Majesty's teachings today are thought-provoking, and the ministers must remember them." ”

"Hmm." Zhu Houzhao nodded, "On the day of today's event, I won't say too much. You can also go and have fun. ”

"Yes, Weichen retired."

After he left, Zhu Houzhao immediately went to the side, went up the stairs, and said to Wang Zhi: "Come with me." ”

The Purple Light Pavilion is a two-story building, so he is going to the second floor.

From a high place, you can see the lively scene below, the courtiers toast each other, the dancers on the platform are fluttering, and the fireworks that explode from time to time can push the banquet to one climax after another.

It has been five years since he ascended the throne.

Zhu Houzhao tilted his head, and the dazzling lights of the fireworks reflected on his face.

Wang Zhi secretly looked at it, but she didn't know what the emperor was thinking.

Zhu Houzhao was actually reminiscing, he recalled that he had just crossed the time, relying on Emperor Hongzhi's indulgence and favor to him and repeatedly did bold things, he was thinking, Emperor Hongzhi should be able to see him in the sky.

He said to Hongzhi in his heart: Father, I hope you may see today's Ming Dynasty, and your son has lived up to your expectations.

He also wanted to say to Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang: Although I don't feel that my surname is Zhu in terms of psychological identity, the bloodline on my body is still the bloodline of the Zhu family, so you don't have to be angry in the sky, you wait for me to work for a few more years, so that you can hand over an era that is stronger than Hongwu to your children and grandchildren.

He also wanted to say to Zhu Di, Taizong of the Ming Dynasty: You go through the canal, conquer the north of the desert, go to the Western Ocean, as the emperor to pursue the defeated army of Mongolia to the foot of the Wolf Juxu Mountain, kill the green ox and white horse to sacrifice to the heaven and earth, and then Le Shi Ji Gong triumphantly returned to the dynasty. The Zhu family still remembers that you have the blood of the clan on your hands, but for ordinary Han people like us, you are a great emperor.

Thinking like this, Zhu Houzhao's heart suddenly felt infinite emotion, full of pride and excitement that penetrated history. Unconsciously, he closed his eyes, and seemed to be able to see the great emperors of the previous generations, the Qin army pressing the city, the Han army mighty, and the Tang army standing.

Bang!

Bang!!

Fireworks rise and bloom above the Purple Light Pavilion.

The emperor opened his eyes and could see the beauty standing beside him, this time he did not have the slightest hindrance, and went to take Wang Zhi's white hand very naturally.

The girl's family was not accustomed to such a move in front of everyone, but she couldn't refuse the emperor, so she could only be shy, bow her head, and let the king do what she wanted.

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After the banquet, Yang Yiqing did not go home immediately, because he received Wang Shouren's recital.

No matter how lively it is outside, he will not get carried away, Wang Shouren's recital is generally more important, and he will not give the emperor an excerpt with just one auspicious rui.

So in order to let the emperor see the cabinet's vote tomorrow, Yang Yiqing decided not to go home first.

It just so happened that Wang Wei saw his departing figure again, and after realizing that the direction was wrong, he also decided to follow him to the cabinet.

There had just been a big banquet in the palace, and many people had gone to rest, so that there was not even a single person waiting in the cabinet room.

Yang Yiqing lit the candle by himself, but accidentally knocked over the stacked music.

Wang Wei crossed the threshold and said hurriedly: "Elder Ge, I'll come, I'll come." ”

Yang Yiqing half-bent over and turned his head, and when he saw that it was Wang Wei, he continued to pick it up, "Jizhi, you don't have to be polite to the old man, you are older than the old man." ”

Wang Wei didn't have time, so he walked to the side and helped him, "Elder Ge has eaten wine today, right?" How to return to the cabinet alone? ”

"The doctor said that he wanted to avoid alcohol recently, so he only toasted the emperor with a glass, and he couldn't get drunk." Yang Yiqing patted the dust on the music, raised his eyelids and said, "Sixty is getting closer and closer, and the more I sleep, the less I sleep." I can't sleep when I go back, so I might as well draw up these tickets and present them to the emperor early tomorrow morning. ”

"Elder Ge is working so hard, you have to take care of your body."

Yang Yiqing sat down and said slowly: "Jizhi, have you seen the emperor's appearance on the second floor of the Purple Light Pavilion?" ”

"See、"

"The emperor is a monarch with great talents, and the old man suddenly understood at that moment that the emperor did not just want to prosper in the Ming Dynasty, but to develop a prosperous dynasty comparable to the Han and Tang Dynasties. I'm already an old bone, but every time this thought comes up, I still can't help but feel my blood rushing. ”

Wang Wei understood, "No wonder the elder feels that he can't sleep." ”

Yang Yi's liquidation is acquiescence, "Let's go back first, the old man is the head of the cabinet, the head of His Majesty, you must be worthy of the word first." Besides, it's just a matter of working for a while, and Jizhi doesn't know that His Majesty is also diligent. If the monarch is like this, the courtiers should be even more deserved. ”

After hearing this, Wang Wei moved a stool and sat next to him, "The elder of the pavilion is honest and impartial, loyal and hardworking, and he is a model for the ministers." It is my luck to be an official with the cabinet elders, although the court is turbulent, but I am willing to advance and retreat with the cabinet elders, and jointly assist the emperor to realize his ambitions. ”

Yang Yiqing said with a smile: "The old man has never doubted Jizhi's personality and heart, and he said that Liu Xixian was upright in the past, why aren't you a blunt minister?" The thousand-year-old history is like rolling waves, and the traitorous villain always keeps appearing, and you and I should be in this prosperous era, just as Jizhi said, to assist wholeheartedly, in order to comfort the will of the Son of Heaven. As for the evaluation of merits and demerits, there is nothing to be afraid of. ”

At this moment, the relationship between the two of them seemed to be even closer.

Then there is the anxious government affairs now, they have been talking, chatting, talking about Qingtun in the north, trade in the south, anti-corruption in Henan, and reclamation in Sichuan...... Liaohetao, sweet potato, horse administration, officials, salt law...... They are cabinet ministers, and they are naturally all-encompassing, and the affairs of the whole world are also crossed by the pen of these two important ministers......

Later, some people reported to the emperor that the cabinet Yang and Wang were still on duty.

Zhu Houzhao was silent, he only silently recited a poem:

Dongyang has been in the past four years, but good things have been done for the people one by one. Talking and laughing in the half-idle wind and moon, the court is very busy. The ou tea stove is fragrant, the vegetable soup is light rice, and there is no trouble in addition. Ask Hou why it is difficult, as long as the people are full, they are hungry.

If you still think of the will, the white clouds are thousands of miles, and you must not follow the dawn. Temporarily give up the common people and return to the province, and look back at the fathers and elders. Listen to the cliff obediently, and strongly recommend it, saying that this official is good. Let's come to the constitution, and the Chinese book is also 24 exams.

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(End of chapter)