Zhang Whale took out two secret disclosures in his sleeve at this time, and said: "The cabinet did not vote, but Yuan Fu and Zhao Ge Lao each submitted a secret disclosure, and they both stated their opinions on the handling of this matter. Motosuke's opinion is that he should only be dismissed; However, Zhao Gelao's meaning is to make a decision and set an example. ”

Secret disclosure is a kind of official document in which the cabinet ministers secretly claim the gains and losses of the court to the emperor, because it does not have to be copied in no less than six subjects, so it is mostly used as a way for the cabinet ministers and the emperor to conveniently exchange opinions on relevant policy handling.

Zhu Yijun took the secret revelation of the two, looked at it, and said: "Although Zhao Zhenji is a bachelor who entered the cabinet when he was the first emperor and has quite a lot of qualifications, if Mr. Yuanfu Zhang really wants to ignore his opinion and only vote according to his own opinion, I will not say anything." He is the first assistant, do I still want to force him to unify the opinions of the ministers first, and he is not qualified to exclude the opinions of the people? ”

"What the emperor said is naturally true, but Yuanfu must have a reason for doing this."

Zhang Whale said.

Zhu Yijun said: "He is making the mistake of being a good teacher again, and he wants to take the school exam!" ”

"You can't hide anything from the emperor."

Zhang Whale replied with a smile.

Then, Zhu Yijun asked: "What is Yu Maoxue's official reputation, why does he dare to criticize the new policy at this juncture?" ”

"According to the investigation of Dongchang, this person is an honest official, and his family is not a wealthy family, and the population in the clan is large, and he is the first Jinshi in his clan, so there are many clansmen to take care of, and they are still renting a house in Beijing to live, but they are good at making remarks.

Zhang Whale replied.

Zhu Yijun nodded after hearing this: "No wonder Mr. Yuanfu Zhang just wants to dismiss him." However, Zhao Zhenji is indeed fierce, regardless of his character, if he dares to be a rafter, he will be cut. ”

Zhang Whale smiled slightly and didn't say much.

Zhu Yijun himself continued: "This thing is not difficult, as the saying goes, it is easy to do things with money." After the end of the vision tomorrow, you will leave him and Mr. Yuanfu Zhang, and say that I have been summoned by Yuntai. ”

"Yes!"

Next.

It is also the day when you have to look at the pilgrimage on the third, sixth, and ninth days.

Zhu Yijun rode the imperial chariot, squinted his sleepy eyes, and came to the Xuanzhi Gate groggyly.

And when Zhu Yijun opened his eyes and looked at the eunuchs who were walking around in the palace, he also found that it seemed that after he decided to make up for the arrears of everyone in the inner court, the eunuchs and palace maids in the inner court were all a lot more active.

Oh, Zhu Yijun saw that the little chamberlain who changed the wick did not simply hide behind the corner of the palace wall when he saw the royal car as in the past, but took the initiative to appear next to the imperial driver, knelt on the ground where he had just finished sweeping the snow, buried his head deep in the residual snow, and waited for his imperial chariot to pass.

This can also be regarded as a way for small people to express their affection.

Zhu Yijun couldn't help but smile at this.

Affected by last year's strict attendance, no courtiers dare to be absent casually, and even the nobles who are usually lazy and accustomed to it have lined up their court shifts early, although they all yawned, but at least they began to respect the early dynasty system.

The early dynasty is just a process, and at most it doesn't matter what matters.

After all, there is no need to discuss major matters at a court meeting with a large number of people, and it cannot be discussed, and many people can't hear it.

So, it didn't take long for the early dynasty to end.

Zhang Juzheng and Yu Maoxue also came to Yuntai Gate after this, led by the eunuchs.

Zhu Yijun sat upright in the door, and after the two of them saluted, he looked at Yu Maoxue: "Do you know why I want to see you?" ”

Yu Mao said: "Naturally, Your Majesty was moved by what the minister said, and realized that the test results of the new policy were indeed inappropriate. ”

Zhu Yijun sneered when he heard this, and then said: "I don't mean to waste the exam!" ”

"Although Your Majesty is young, you should not entrust the affairs of the country to the head, in case you are a loyal minister but you are actually a cunning and deceitful king!"

Yu Maoxue replied.

After hearing this, Zhu Yijun glanced at Zhang Juzheng, and when he saw Zhang Juzheng's calm expression, he bowed his head and said, "Is Qing going to separate me from the ministers of Fubi?" ”

Yu Mao said: "The minister has no intention of separation, and I hope that His Majesty will be aware of it." ”

Zhu Yijun nodded: "I can tell you that about your criticism of the new policy, according to the meaning of Zhao Qing of the cabinet, I want me to behead you, and Mr. just wants to dismiss you." ”

"Whether the minister lives or dies, it is all in Your Majesty, and there is no need for others to pretend to be human."

Yu Mao learned.

Zhu Yijun took a deep breath after hearing this, and said: "I know that gentlemen are ashamed of their words, and it is difficult for Qing Qing to clearly explain why he opposes the examination, but only expresses his opposition on the basis that political strictness is bitter and the law is secret. ”

"However, in fact, I know that Qing's opposition to the examination is not because the government is suffering and the law is disturbed and unwilling, after all, if you can't stand the hard work, why bother to go out."

"Qing was born in a poor family, and he was honest and did not take bribes as an official, so he didn't have much savings, but the court had a deficit over the years, resulting in insufficient distribution of perennial officials, plus there was also support for his family, and he was a member of the Zhou Ji clan, so that a clean and honest petty official like Yu Qing had a difficult livelihood, but it was not easy to speak for profit, otherwise it would be a loss of Confucianism."

"Fortunately, the imperial court was not strict before, although the livelihood was difficult, but at least it was easy, plus as an official, he was not suppressed by the officials, and he could even pinpoint the disadvantages of the times, and he was dissatisfied in his heart;"

"But now, the imperial court examination is too strict, which leads to this official not only not having income, but also not being happy, but also being reprimanded by the cabinet ministers, and being placed in the name of a corpse vegetarian meal, but it is not good to take bribes to destroy his innocence, and violate his beliefs in life, not to mention that the examination is too strict now, and the crime of greedy ink will only be difficult for officials to do, but also difficult to protect their lives."

When Zhu Yijun said this, Yu Maoxue actually sobbed a little.

"Therefore, now this test score can be said to make Qing Da dissatisfied; felt that the ministers were inconsiderate of their subordinates, and even deceived the Son of Heaven, without letting the Son of Heaven know his difficulties, and also coerced the favor of the Son of Heaven, harshly reprimanding himself for being a newcomer, saying that he was ashamed of the court and had no spirit to innovate and eliminate cheats. ”

"Presumably, there are still many dissatisfied Beijing officials like Qing, and most of them have always been honest and upright officials in the eyes of Qing, so that they give Qing a kind of new policy that this examination is indeed unpopular, and it does not make the gentleman happy to have the impression, and he feels that this is a bad government, and he should be a gentleman in the world."

When Zhu Yijun said this, he asked Yu Maoxue: "Are I right?" ”

Yu Maoxue did not answer.

Zhu Yijun said: "Mr. Yuanfu Zhang talked to me yesterday about Zhao Qing in the cabinet; It is mentioned that 'those who are ministers should be honest in things, and sincerity is without gaps, so it is better to be resentful than to deceive.' I think this sentence is very reasonable, if you really want to be a loyal and upright minister, you should be honest first, and then consider whether you can reflect your ability and virtue. ”

After hearing this, Yu Maoxue choked up and replied, "Yes!" Your Majesty! ”

Zhu Yijun nodded, and asked again: "So, is it really because of the serious lack of official salaries and the strict urging of political affairs, that there is dissatisfaction?" ”

After Zhu Yijun asked, he said: "I know that according to the principles of sages, a gentleman is a righteous man, and a villain is a good man; Therefore, Qing prides himself on being a gentleman, and naturally feels that a gentleman should be ashamed of his words, and is unwilling to admit that it is because of the lack of officials. But you should still tell me the truth, and don't deceive me or yourself. ”

"The minister is guilty, and he is not sincere to His Majesty!"

Yu Maoxue suddenly bowed his head to the ground and cried.