Contrary to what most people think, cronyism is actually a person's instinct.

It is a leader who has a special relationship that makes a leader feel at ease, which explains why sycophants are easy to get into position. To use modern parlance, it doesn't matter who your leader sees at work, but who he sees at work.

Even an emperor like Zhu Houzhao, who has good qualities, will marry Mei Kejia's daughter into the palace.

And as a leader, which is better, a familiar person or an unfamiliar person?

The virtuous concubine is on a virtuous word, she is knowledgeable, empathetic, unwilling to cause trouble to the emperor, and has no actual political experience, the sage said that meritocracy, then it is meritocracy.

In fact, Zhu Houzhao is still waiting for her to recommend one or two family children.

Otherwise, one day in the future, Jiangnan will be the world of the Mei family. In particular, Wei Guogong's successor does not seem to be reliable.

Although the third son of the emperor Zaiyao is still young, Zhu Houzhao felt that this child had inherited the wisdom of the virtuous concubine when he was a child, and he must not be a good person.

So after Concubine Xian came back, Zhu Houzhao asked her about the situation at home when she was gossiping with her in Yanyulou.

Concubine Xian didn't understand the deepest meaning of this, and only told the truth, "The concubine has two elder brothers, the eldest brother is honest and honest, and he only assists his father in taking care of the family business at home, and although the second brother is also attentive to study, his talent is limited, and he is not ......."

"In this case, will there be family conflicts, such as separation?"

"Maybe they don't dare."

"Don't dare?"

"The concubine also listened to the little sister."

"The one you took to the lake yesterday?"

"Yes."

"Oh. They must have begged you for something, right? ”

Concubine Xian was not surprised by the emperor's cleverness, she honestly admitted, "...... Your Majesty knows thousands of miles, the family of small people, and has shallow knowledge, and I ask Your Majesty for forgiveness. Moreover, the concubines have already explained to them. ”

"As I know, your family has always been the most disciplined. You don't have to be nervous, I'm just asking, and I don't mean anything else. Zhu Houzhao took her hand, "Besides, the local officials in Jiaxing also told me, saying that the Chen family is deeply popular and the people are also very loved, which is a good example." Concubine Xian obeyed. ”

The last four words made Concubine Xian stunned for a moment, but fortunately, she reacted quickly, immediately took two steps back, moved her way, and knelt down, "Concubine obeys the order." ”

"Virtuous Concubine Chen, Shude and Liangcai, exhausted women's ways, and is now specially named a noble concubine and given to live in Yikun Palace. In the future, it is advisable to strive to be a vice president. Chin this. ”

The Chen family was not shocked, and bowed and said: "The concubine thanks the emperor for his reward!" ”

"Flat."

After the harem, there is only one concubine except Queen Xia.

In the harem hierarchy of the Ming Dynasty, there was also an imperial concubine between the queen and the concubine.

But in fact, in addition to the title of the queen, other meanings are also limited, whether it is a eunuch or a concubine in the palace of the Ming Dynasty, the real status depends on the relationship between you and the emperor.

Emperor Xianzong also abolished the empress for the sake of the concubine.

"The reason why I promoted you to a noble concubine is because of the words virtuous and virtuous, not only your virtue, but also the virtue of Jiaxing Chen. The so-called rewards and punishments are clear, and Chen's good reputation in the local area is also my good reputation. Therefore, in addition to you, I will reward your family again, but I am not a resident, tell me what they want? ”

Concubine Xian immediately said: "Your Majesty has a generous reward, and the concubines know enough." Don't dare to ask for anything more. ”

Zhu Houzhao tilted his head, "If you don't want it, I want to give it." But things like fame should not be given lightly. I think about it...... Concubine, even if there is no one in your family who is suitable for being an official, is there anyone who has some partial talents? Anything counts as writing and painting, all of which can be. ”

Chen's heart was moved, the emperor's kindness to their family was indeed very heavy.

"The concubine also asked, but the man has not returned from going to sea for three years, and there is no news so far."

"Out to sea? What is it called? ”

"It's called Chaorui."

"Chen Chaorui?"

"Yes."

Zhu Houzhao's eyebrows moved, he stretched out his index finger and scratched his brows, and said thoughtfully, "Got it." ”

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The emperor did not delay too much time in Jiaxing.

Although the Yanyu Building is very beautiful, it cannot be lived for a long time.

The holy car set off the next day, Zhu Houzhao sat in the carriage while eating snacks, while flipping through the idle books in his hand, he suddenly moved his mind as he flipped through them, and then gently knocked on the wooden window.

Outside, there was a voice from Youji, "What does Your Majesty command?" ”

"Tell Jin Gui to find all the secrets that Jinyiwei has given me for the past two months."

"Yes."

These are all preserved, and Jin Gui is extremely careful, and it is not difficult to find this thing.

It didn't take long for dozens of books to pile up in front of him.

Zhu Houzhao clapped his hands, dusted off the crumbs of snacks on his palms, and then began to rummage, his mouth moved slightly, and he silently read along his fingers, "Chen, Chen ......"

He was looking for a surname first.

After flipping through four notes in a row, his fingers paused, "Chen Chaorui." ”

Syllable.

Zhu Houzhao patted the music, "Spread the decree, stop!" ”

"Stop!" You Ji shouted, and then immediately went to the front of the car to lift the curtain.

The emperor is young, his legs and feet are hard, not to mention that people help him, he doesn't even have to help the carriage, he just jumped down and walked down, and sometimes a fifty-year-old person like You Ji couldn't keep up with his cheerful steps.

The same is true for the courtiers, although they are already in a hurry, but they don't have time to make a move.

Zhu Houzhao walked quickly in front of them, squeezed his hand and waved, "Mao Wenwen comes with me, and the others move their own activities." ”

After Mao Yu received the order, he quickly followed.

"Your Majesty."

"Language, do you remember this two months ago?"

Zhu Houzhao showed him the things.

Mao Yu understood at a glance, "The minister remembers." This is a list of Jinyiwei's credits. I wonder what your majesty has any doubts? ”

"How much do you know about this Chen Chaorui?"

"He... He was the person in charge of the Jinyi Guard in Luzon, and he also passed from the Ming Dynasty in the early years. Ping Haibo borrowed troops from Luzon to succeed, and he made great contributions. ”

"How's it going?"

"It is said to be informal, coarse and detailed, but his personality is a little loose, and sometimes he thinks very highly of himself and has no one in his eyes."

Zhu Houzhao understood that he had some talent, but at the same time, he was also a little conceited.

"Loose man, how do you let him do the work of the brocade guard?"

"It's not that he doesn't listen to orders, it's just that he has too many personal ideas. If Your Majesty thinks that he is not suitable, the minister will be replaced. ”

"No, I'm result-oriented, since he has made a meritorious service, why should he be replaced? We don't know what happened in Luzon, maybe there was a need for such a person. Also, where is this Chen Chaorui you are talking about? ”

"Like...... It is a native of Huzhou. ”

Zhu Houzhao was a little suspicious, "Let's make sure, Concubine Xian has a relative, also named Chen Chaorui, who also went to sea a few years ago." It shouldn't be that coincidental......"

Mao Wenyu understood, "Weichen understands. ”

He also knew that the emperor had just made Concubine Xian a noble concubine, and there had been no such change in the harem for several years.

"The people in the brocade guard must be clear about the details. If it is found out that it is indeed this person, you don't have to be embarrassed about him, but you have to have a number within Jinyiwei. ”

"The minister was negligent, please forgive your majesty."

"It's okay, I said, as long as you make meritorious service, it's easy to talk about anything." Zhu Houzhao pursed his lips, "Find out as soon as possible, don't tell me to wait too long." ”

"Yes!"

Since he was already determined to expand his foothold overseas, he would send these children out in the future, so it would be better to have a relative by his side.

Although it may be as divided as the Mongol Empire in a few hundred years, it is not his turn to think about solving the troubles in a few hundred years, and he will do his best to build on the achievements of that time.