Chapter Ninety-Three: The Meeting

Sometimes, He Xi doesn't know how to evaluate him in the face of these people.

Most of those who resolutely oppose He Xi are people with ideals and ideas. As for those who really have vested interests. On the one hand, they didn't dare to take the lead, lest they be cleaned up by Zhu Yuanzhang. On the other hand, bureaucracy is a very magical position. It is not possible to distinguish exactly according to class. Because in the eyes of most bureaucrats, their own position of power is the most important.

As for what scriptures are sung above, it has nothing to do with them, but this thing still has to be done by them. is not enough to influence his power. Where there is power, there is naturally glory and wealth.

This creates a paradox.

Anyone who is not afraid of Zhu Yuanzhang's power and opposes He Xi. From a moral point of view, all are pretty good. It's like the dispute between the old and new parties in the Song Dynasty, in fact, Sima Guang and Wang Anshi have different political views. But in terms of personal cultivation. They can all be called gentlemen.

On the contrary, their henchmen, both the new and the old, are waiting for them.

Yao Guangxiao said: "What the adults think about is also very beneficial to the world, drawing such a big pie, not worrying about Fang Xiaoru being recruited, in addition, the reason why Your Majesty let Fang Xiaoru participate in this matter." What do you think? ”

He Xi said: "I didn't understand it before, but now I understand it." It's to involve the crown prince. ”

Yao Guangxiao said: "It's not just the prince. There are others. No one person can accomplish great things in the world, even His Majesty? If you want to do great things, you can't rely on Your Majesty alone. ”

He Xi thought for a moment and said, "Do more of your friends and less of your enemies?" ”

Yao Guangxiao said: "Exactly. ”

He Xi said: "But there are many things that cannot be compromised, so what should I do? ”

Yao Guangxiao said: "My lord, please see what Your Majesty does? A momentary enemy, a momentary friend. ”

He Xi said: "There are no eternal friends, only eternal interests? ”

Yao Guangxiao said; This sentence is a bit explicit. As a matter of righteousness. ”

He Xi smiled slightly, and said secretly in his heart: "Don't say anything else, just in the way of power and scheming, modern people are not much better than ancient people." After all, the relationship between people has been like that for thousands of years. Let Yao Guangxiao return to modern times, as long as he can understand all kinds of new relationships in modern times, Yao Guangxiao can also come out. ”

He Xi said: "Okay, then it will be Fang Xiaoru." ”

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The Ministry of Industry is an ordinary idle duty room. The day was cleaned. This time, it became the place where He Xi and Fang Xiaoru discussed.

First, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't want to make this matter a big deal. Of course, from top to bottom, people in the government and the opposition have noticed this incident. But for others, it will only feel that this one thing is mixed with one of the complicated affairs of various ministries, and it will pass in a flash.

Second, the newly established Coal and Iron Division of the Ministry of Industry should also be at the local level of the Ministry of Industry.

However, the first thing He Xi saw was not someone else, but the new coal and iron Shiro Zhong Zhang Du.

This Lord Zhang Duzhang has a somewhat contradictory appearance, judging from his complexion, he is only in his forties, but his hair is already gray. Although it varies from person to person, it is normal for people in their forties to have gray hair. But this Zhang Du is a little too much.

He is not smiling, his words and deeds, his behavior is like a saw, and he seems to be indifferent, but in fact, everything is within the rules of the imperial court. Even take a few steps, how to use the courtesy, and to what extent to bow. Nothing went wrong.

He Xi and Zhang Du are together, and they are both a little uncomfortable.

After all, many times, regulations are regulations, and in actual action, they may not be really done in accordance with the regulations.

Especially in the humane society. The word human affection contains a myriad of meanings. If people can be defined by a dead rule, then there will be no human feelings.

He Xi also learned a lot of etiquette norms. But his real practice of 1510 is in some big etiquette, such as the early dynasty, such as the big court meeting, etc., in ordinary times, there is not so much attention. But meet someone like Zhang Du. It's no wonder that He Xi can be comfortable.

But He Xi didn't know that Zhang Du was the one who was at a loss and played the drum in his heart.

On weekdays, the tension is high, although the work will not be overstepped. But in private, it's not so serious. Only today, he is not serious and he can't do it. Not long after he returned to Beijing, he figured out the problem of this coal and iron division.

First of all, the Coal and Iron Division must first formulate the normal coal and iron. In a word, whether coal and iron should be sold officially. This is a big controversy. It's not up to Zhang Du to call the shots. Zhang Du is actually desperate for someone who can call the shots.

This is also a disadvantage of tension.

The execution of tension is particularly strong. But the premise is that the above is clapping. Otherwise, he would be a little worried and at a loss. Of course, ordinary trivial things naturally don't matter. But such a big event made Zhang Du play the drum.

Secondly, it is the one that makes Zhang Du play the drum the most. Not a thing. It's people.

In officialdom, we all know that talent is the most terrible.

Take today's conversation, it seems, he presided. But in fact, one is the mantle disciple of Song Lian of the Tianwen Sect, the prince's staff, and the person in front of him. One is His Majesty's son-in-law, the real concubine, and he is also an important figure in the government and the opposition in the past six months.

These two people, each pinched him to death.

Between the two, if there is a conflict, what should Zhang Du do?

He thinks about it, but he just does business. He does not fall to any side. Just execute. For the rest, let the two sides negotiate for themselves, and he listens only to the victor. Although he knew that this method might not be appropriate, he thought about it and thought about it, and it was already the best way he could think of.

It is precisely because he has this kind of mind that when he faces He Xi, he is naturally one look, not one step closer, not one estrangement.

So the two got along very awkwardly. Originally, He Xi also wanted to talk about the charter of the Coal and Iron Division. But Zhang Du looked like he was giving orders, but He Xi didn't know where to start.

Fortunately, after a while, Fang Xiaoru arrived.

Fang Xiaoru arrived, which eased the atmosphere here a little.

He Xi and Fang Xiaoru are not the first time they have met, and they are even quite familiar. After all, when He Xi was in the secretary prison, Fang Xiaoru was also there, and the two had a lot of dealings. However, between two people, there is very little deep talk.

Just from the perspective of dealing with people and dealing with people, Fang Xiaoru is also impeccable.

At least the two of them greeted each other, much more enthusiastic than Zhang Du.

When the three of them sat down again. The meeting has begun.

Fang Xiaoru spoke first. He said, "Lord Zhang, Lord He. Fang Mou only represented the crown prince and was ordered by the Holy Father to inquire about this matter, and he had no other intentions, no other intentions. Please don't get me wrong. ”

He Xi said: "That's nature. ”

Whether you believe in the topic or not, it's always the answer.

Zhang Du said; "Zhang, just transferred from Changzhou to Jingshi, his eyes are black on the situation of Jingshi, he doesn't know anything, and he has no other ideas about this matter, only to listen to the opinions of the two and obey them."

He Xi said: "Lord Zhang, a state official, why do you say this, you are polite." You're welcome. ”

In this way, the tone of today's meeting was set.

Fang Xiaoru did not get straight to the point. Instead, he asked, "Lord He, the Coal and Iron Division, it was established by your initiative." I don't know what to think about coal and iron? ”

He Xi said: "This official proposed the establishment of the Coal and Iron Division because coal and iron are the foundation of the country, and the armor, weapons, and agricultural tools are produced. Even if it is not a private person, there are not a few iron tools that the country needs in a year. Before, the imperial court was too negligent in the politics of coal and iron. There are no rules. My initiative is nothing more than a government-run mining and metallurgy, which has existed since ancient times, and is not a new thing. In fact, although it is coal and iron, in fact, it is only "

"What about the folks?" Fang Xiaoru said: "But it is strictly forbidden? ”

He Xi said, "No." First, the coal and iron needed by the people may not be provided by the imperial court. Second, if it is forbidden, how can it really be forbidden. It's just that no matter whether it is forbidden or not, there is a problem that must be faced, that is, there are thousands of miners, gathered in the Wuthering Mountains and forests, and if they are left alone, it may become a great disaster for the country. After all, the previous dynasty Yin Jian is not far away. My generation also wants the imperial court, so it is necessary to take precautions. ”