The atmosphere of Zhengde's eleven years is obviously different from previous years.

Think of the time of the seventh or ninth year of the Great Court Meeting, every time the emperor summoned people to discuss the promotion of sweet potatoes or the disaster relief situation in a certain place, the only thing that cost a lot of money was the casting of the sailor's treasure ship.

In general, it has always been about asking about the suffering of the people's livelihood and solving the urgency of the people's livelihood.

This year, it was really surprising that all of a sudden I had to set rules for toast.

The will has reached the cabinet, now it is not a question of whether to do it, but how to do it, according to the emperor's temperament, if you don't do it, I'm afraid you will find a second Zhang Xuan to do it.

And Zhang Xuan also has the second person, Yan Song Yan Weizhong.

Zhang Xuan, Yang Tinghe is not very worried, this person has an arrogant personality, and he can't pretend to be a person in his heart, even if he gains power for a while, it is difficult to achieve stability and far-reaching.

But Yan Song doesn't seem to be like this, he is much more sleek, and he doesn't stand out much, and he obeys the emperor's will and stays patiently in the remote place in the southwest for so many years, and things are done brightly.

Now the emperor wants the cabinet to have an idea, so that the cabinet also has to listen to what Yan Song wants to say.

“…… Yesterday, the emperor actually stated most of it. However, at that time, it was difficult to say very specifically, the change of land and return to the stream could not be generalized, but should be implemented step by step, those who are close to the Central Plains should be transferred to the land, and the barbaric land in the frontier is not suitable for the land, and the officials have their own imperial court control, and the jurisdiction of the local officials is nothing more than five measures, making up their households, taking their soldiers, losing their endowments, controlling their attacks, and judging their crimes. ”

These five articles are the jurisdiction that Yan Song believes that the central dynasty should exercise over the local officials, of course, this is overall, and there are more provisions in the details. For example, how many soldiers are taken? How to get troops? What will be the punishment if you don't let you take it or fish in troubled waters?

These need to be elaborated.

But it is impossible for Zhu Houzhao to accompany them to study the details of each line and every line, otherwise what is the use of asking them?

And the so-called loss of endowment, that is, to these places to the imperial court, this article was originally valued, whether the tribute is an important article to judge whether it belongs to the rule, and even the tribute determines how much the imperial court will reward the Tusi with an official position, but after the 'prestige is gradually relaxed', in fact, the implementation is not very in place, and now it is proposed to be a matter to do.

There are also many contents to control the attack, mainly to stipulate the knowledge, experience, blood, age, etc. of the person who inherits the position of Tusi, and the fundamental purpose is to choose a successor who satisfies the Ming court.

It's not such a nice thing to say about his guilt, but the Ariake generation already had regulations on how to punish Tusi for crimes. Compared with the Yuan Dynasty's 'local officials are guilty, punishment is not abolished' is much more severe, in addition to rebellion must be punished, there are also punishments, surrenders, migration and other means.

For example, in the eighth year of Hongzhi, the imperial court found out that Anao, the prefect of Mahu Prefecture, had framed officials and other things, so "it was planned to be executed by Ling Chi and his family moved".

In general, this matter is not difficult for the cabinet, first, there are precedents to follow, and second, there is Yan Song's help, I really don't know how to decide, and the emperor can meet at any time.

But it is not easy to set the rules, at least they have to be thoughtful, there can be no loopholes, and Zhu Houzhao must be implemented conscientiously, so he took time for them to ask questions carefully, and they must not be sloppy at all.

At this point, Zhu Houzhao only needs to wait, then look at what they have submitted, and if he has some opinions, he will revise them.

This kind of management can be regarded as targeted, and it will not make the emperor too tired, and it will not lose control.

And at this stall, Wang Wei handed a note into the palace alone.

Zhu Houzhao thought that the matter was over, so he came to tell him. Unexpectedly, when Wang Wei arrived in front of him, he began to sigh and sincerely admit his mistake.

He probably also knew that his appointment as the head of the emperor was a little unsatisfactory.

Zhu Houzhao suddenly felt that it was not easy for this old man who followed him loyally, "Elder Ge and I have had the kindness of teachers and students, no matter what, I can't be an ungrateful monarch." In addition, Yang Yiqing has just left, and it is not appropriate for Ge Lao to mention this stubble at this time. Besides, I can't bear to leave the old man. ”

Wang Wei has been feeling that things are getting heavier and heavier recently, his heart is getting more and more tired, and his head is getting heavier and heavier, and he doesn't care about what impact it has on him, but it makes the emperor feel a little uncomfortable, which makes him more unbearable.

In fact, Wang Wei is not an incapable person, if he assists the monarchs of Song Renzong, Ming Renzong or Emperor Hongzhi, he will be famous all over the world, because such monarchs and ministers can be pushed according to the set of governing methods invented by Confucianism.

It is probably the so-called benevolent government such as light taxation, lenient punishment, and education, and if this emperor can still listen to the advice, it is a good emperor in the eyes of Confucianism.

When the time comes, the Manchu Dynasty will praise the civil and military people, and people like Wang Wei will not toss the people, and the Chinese people can always show strong vitality as long as they do not toss, and the people will naturally prosper, so this is a good year, and the literati will have more articles to praise, why not Ming Jun, why not famous ministers?

But when encountering an emperor like Zhu Houzhao, who does not follow common sense, he will inevitably appear powerless.

On the other hand, he did not have super control, which led to a slight chaos in the court at the time of the change, and he could not explain to the emperor. On the other hand, the influence he can exert is limited, in the eyes of the hundred officials, he is a 'Long Live Pavilion Elder', and there is no other use, so he can't fulfill himself in terms of honor.

To put it bluntly, you either accept your fate and be an honest person, or you can be harder and do what you think, the last thing you shouldn't do is to be soft, you have to take care of both ends, and you can't take care of both ends.

"The emperor is very gracious, and the old minister naturally knows. However, Lao Chen's nature is like this, and it will be difficult to change it in this life. "Wang Wei is a gentleman of the dynasty, and he has everything to say," when Yang Ge was there, the old minister didn't feel any different, although he often sighed that it was not easy, but he didn't know how difficult it was to ......

Zhu Houzhao interrupted him, "What does Elder Ge find difficult?" ”

Wang Wei said with a little shame: "After His Majesty's reminder last time, the old minister also found that in recent days, the number of impeachments of all kinds has gradually increased, and His Majesty has advocated a pragmatic style for more than ten years, which seems to have been ruined in a flash, and now it seems that everyone is the first to 'fall people'." ”

That's what he said.

"More is a little more, but it's not for everyone. The elder of the pavilion is the head of the hundred officials, since he knows that this kind of thing has a bad impact on the imperial court, it would be good to squeak and tell them to be honest, this is not a big deal, and I did not take it to heart. Moreover, it's not all because of the elder Ge. ”

Some people are aggressive themselves, and that's one of the reasons.

They wanted to get rid of Wang Wei.

The way of employing people is not to blindly favor, but also to beat. Wang Wei is here, and Zhu Houzhao has a reason to press them, this is the emperor. As soon as Wang Wei left, for the sake of some of the ongoing government affairs, Zhu Houzhao had to endure it.

For example, Zhang Xuan.

Wang Wei only felt that the emperor remembered his old feelings, so he was greatly moved, "The loyalty of the minister is not as good as His Majesty's kindness to the minister!" ”

Zhu Houzhao grabbed his arm and pulled the person up, "You and I don't have to talk like this." I know that you are dedicated to the public, and you also know that I am for the country and the people. Even though there are some polarizing words on the outside, we must always be clear in our own hearts. Taking a step back, since ancient times, no matter how great the emperor is, there are mistakes, so are they right for a lifetime? I can't see it.

The same is true for Zhengde, in my life, there must be merit, and there is no shortage of it. But it doesn't matter, the merits and demerits are right and wrong, and we will leave it to future generations to comment, we don't have to worry too much about ourselves, live and do things well, which is very remarkable. Of course, you, the elder of the pavilion, are different from Yang Yiqing, but you have your goodness. As for how hard it feels...... Doesn't Yang Yiqing find it difficult? It's always like this, and it's hard to get over step by step. ”

Wang Wei felt a little more relieved in his heart, and then felt ashamed, "The old minister is old, and he is not as transparent as His Majesty in the end." ”

"You're just thinking too much. In fact, there is something, you go back and pick one or two nonsense to clean up and stand up. ”

"Yes, Wechen will obey the will of God."

Zhu Houzhao is also helpless, he thinks about Wang Wei's words, he must be serious, responsible, and obedient, he will not let go of the country's affairs in a so-so manner, maybe it is this more sincere heart that makes him too stressed.

It is estimated that it will not be long before this old man will age significantly.

So although there are some shortcomings, but Zhu Houzhao does not hate Wang Wei, and even the people around him can feel the emperor's recognition of Wang Wei, You Zhi also made a very appropriate analogy, he and the others said after leaving: "Wang Ge Lao is indeed not easy, he is like the little daughter-in-law, in-laws and husband have to take care of either side." ”

These words sounded inexplicably familiar, and Zhu Houzhao smiled, "Gong is loyal to the country." ”

"What did Your Majesty say?"

"Nothing."

(End of chapter)