The afterglow of the setting sun spreads on the surface of the lake, and the gently rippling surface of the lake flashes with waves.

Zhu Youzhu felt the honesty of this left servant of the ministry, and immediately said: "Liu Qing is a sincere person, you are the first person who said so frankly that he wants to seek an official!" I am not against you seeking office, on the contrary, I actually want you to seek office, but if you want to be promoted from me, you must show your political achievements! After a pause, he said solemnly: "If you can make real achievements as the governor of Liaodong, even if there is no place for the six Shangshu, there will be a place for you in the cabinet!" ”

"Your Majesty's grace is as heavy as a mountain, and the minister can only die effectively to repay the king's kindness!" Liu Xuan never expected Zhu Youzhu to be so gracious, and immediately burst into tears to express his loyalty.

In fact, he is different from those officials who are greedy for power, those people want to be promoted for status and power, and the reason why he covets the six books is just to accompany this wise emperor and witness the arrival of the prosperous era.

From the effectiveness of Wang Yue's rectification of the salt administration, to the appalling Diao Min's book, as well as all kinds of tough foreign policies, he became more and more convinced that the prosperous era would come.

Now he has nothing but hope to get a position in the Six Books, and sit in the front row at every top meeting to witness the implementation of the policy.

Liu Jin couldn't see through Liu Xuan's heart, let alone Liu Xuan's true thoughts, but he still had an admiration.

Even if this thin little old man is greedy and powerful, how can he not be a righteous man and a gentleman, and how many people can dare to tell his thoughts about the officials?

Zhu Youzhu put down the teacup gently, and asked seriously: "He Cong and Liu Zhong both made some requirements when they went to Shandong, I don't know what you want when you go to Liaodong?" ”

Shang Fang Sword?

Liu Jin knew that Zhu Youzhu had never been a stingy emperor, so he couldn't help but look at Liu Xuan curiously.

"The minister wants His Majesty's words!" Liu Xuan thought about it seriously for a while, and when he put forward the conditions.

Zhu Youzhu was slightly stunned, and immediately asked puzzledly: "What word?" ”

"Empty talk misleads the country, but hard work prospers the country!" Liu Xuan had already written down Zhu Youji's wise words earlier, and now he took the opportunity to ask for it.

Zhu Youzhu looked at this inconspicuous official Zuo Shilang seriously, but he knew that this person really listened to his political ideas, and he also worked hard to transform into the courtier he hoped for.

He had always wanted to find a courtier who could connect with his true heart, and now the thin little old man in front of him was very similar to the person he was looking for.

Zhu Youzhu naturally will not be stingy with a word, even if he agrees directly.

At this moment, the burnt smell of the grilled fish next to him had already wafted up, which attracted the attention of the two, and Liu Xuan's saliva couldn't help but overflow.

Guo Yong grilled the fish well, and the yellow sea bass, which was still alive just now, was already sizzling in that charcoal fire at this time, and it was turning into a charred delicacy.

Guo Yong expertly sprinkled some cumin powder and pepper on it, and used a brush to brush a layer of oil stains and sauce on the fish, and suddenly the fragrance of the air became stronger.

Zhu Youzhu noticed Liu Xuan's reaction, and said generously: "Guo Yong's grilled fish can be described as a must, you can try his skills here!" ”

"The slave can grill the fish so well, thanks to His Majesty's guidance, the slave and the maid don't dare to take credit!" Guo Yong said modestly, and then continued to brush the sauce and said: "Lord Liu, this is a fish caught by His Majesty, and it is a blessing to be able to taste it!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Liu Xuan naturally didn't dare to go against Zhu Youji's intentions, and immediately swallowed and foamed.

Liu Jin met with a little eunuch, and then came over and said, "Your Majesty, the elder of the Ten Thousand Pavilion asks to see you!" ”

Zhu Youzhu answered, then re-lowered the rod and continued to enjoy the fun of fishing.

It's dusk, which can be said to be the golden age of fishing, and more and more fish are coming around to feed. Even if you can't catch it, there is always a signal, and it's fun to just fight with the fish.

As for the catch, there is no need to worry about not being able to dispose of it now. Not to mention that he occasionally eats fish, but now there are many people in the palace, and it can also be given to the courtiers below.

Wan An was wearing a brand-new python robe, his face had been eroded by the years, and his body was already stiff, but his body still looked tough, and he walked steadily.

Every day, rain or shine, he came to the new pavilion of the Yangxin Palace on duty, diligently and diligently drafted the vote, and it can be said that he was the courtier who shared the most for Zhu Youji.

Although he received Zhu Youji's favor, he was a person who knew the rules, and when he saw Zhu Youzhu fishing here, he also stood by and waited in a proper manner.

After a long time, a water dragonfly stopped on the aquatic grass in the lake, and suddenly flew into the distant waters in fright.

The fish mark sank, Zhu Youzhu quickly picked up the rod, and a yellow-flowered perch about the same size as just now was lifted, and then it fell to the open space.

Wan An's eyes lit up slightly, and he immediately stepped forward to grab this lively fish and said: "Your Majesty's fishing is really perfect, this fishing is accurate, and I am afraid that it is unique in the world!" ”

"Don't shoot my sycophants here! You must have smelled the smell of grilled fish just now, and you came to eat fish in the name of a concert, right? Zhu Youzhu put down the fishing rod in his hand and directly exposed it.

Wan An took the fish off the fish, then skillfully put it in the bucket and said, "Sure enough, nothing can escape His Majesty's eyes!" The minister really wants to eat grilled fish, but there are also some things that are not particularly important to report, so it is not a bully! ”

"Then you eat the fish here first, and then talk about what you have to do!" Zhu Youzhu re-lowered the rod, looking light and light.

Although it is necessary to weaken the strength of the civil official group, it is also necessary to cultivate some of its own team, and Wan An, an old minister who can not only vote for himself but also be loyal, naturally needs to be treated preferentially.

In fact, not only Wan An, but also people like Li Yu, Du Ming, Jia Jun and others came over, and they would not hold the emperor's shelf, and the courtiers who should serve still had to serve the courtesy.

Since he wants others to be loyal to him wholeheartedly, he can't learn from Zhu Youzhen to be mean and unkind, but to pay equal attention to grace and power, and even more to appropriately shorten the sense of distance.

Liu Xuan had been silently observing the pair of monarchs and ministers beside him, and when he saw Wan An and Zhu Youji's way of getting along, he also felt a sense of envy in his heart.

If you can get this supreme grace, then this life will be worth it.

Wan An didn't dare to bother Zhu Youzhu fishing, so he quietly stepped aside, and then asked Liu Xuan next to him: "Liu Shilang, have you decided that you are going to Liaodong?" ”

This is quite artistic, and on the surface, he cares about Liu Xuan's whereabouts, but in fact, he inquired about the results of Liu Xuan's conversation with Zhu Youzhi through this side-knocking method.

"Your Majesty has given permission!" Liu Xuan was not alienated by Wan'an's bad reputation, and immediately responded respectfully.

Wan An noticed that three porcelain plates were prepared here, and couldn't help but glance at Liu Xuan, so he seriously admonished: "Liu Shilang, this Liao Yan is a shallow water Wang Baduo, I am afraid it will not be easy for you to go to rectify Liao Yan this time!" ”

"Please also ask Elder Wan Ge to give advice!" Liu Xuan realized that Wan An knew more about the situation, and even humbly asked for advice.

Wan An's face no longer had the flattery just now, and he said very shrewdly: "Since the twenty-second year of Chenghua, there has been no one to accept the investment promotion of Liaoyan, and the household department has been forced to sell salt instead!" The poor quality of Liaodong salt is actually an excuse made by those people, and the salt profits in the world have always made businessmen rush to it, and how can any businessmen ignore the salt benefits? After all, they felt that the work of transporting grain was too hard, and they were sure that they could force the court to make concessions, and they could get the salt if they wanted to pay a little money! ”

If Liaoyan is a game, then in the twenty-two years of confrontation in Chenghua, the household led by Li Min was completely defeated by Liaoyan merchants.

Zhu Youzhu seemed to be quick to lift a fish, although the joy of catching a fish welled up in his heart, but he felt resentful of the current situation of Liaoyan.

If Huaiyan still has a face, at least the original history was that Xu Pu and Ye Qi took power before abolishing the Kaizhong Law, and Liaoyan had been abolished by officials and salt merchants.

Obviously, the Kaizhong Law has been running smoothly for more than 100 years, but it suddenly cannot be implemented, and it is necessary to sell salt in exchange for silver taels, which can only be said that the growth of the official gentry class is indeed a major scourge of the imperial court.

"In the opinion of the elder of Wange, how to break the situation?" Liu Xuan also realized that the water of Liaoyan was very deep, so he earnestly sought advice.

Wan An did not profit from Liao Yan, so he said murderously: "Do you still need to ask?" The problem lies with who, who is corrupting the Liaoyan and salt administration, just like Wang Yue picked up a stick and beat it down! ”

Liu Xuan didn't expect Wan An to be so old that he still had such a sharp spirit, and he didn't know how to answer for a while, so he couldn't help but reach out and touch his nose in embarrassment.

"Wan Ge Lao, you are afraid that the world will not be chaotic!" Zhu Youzhi picked up the hot tea that had just been brewed, and counted it directly.

Wan An saw that the topic aroused Zhu Youji's interest, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you should use heavy codes to deal with illegal profiteers, but you said this!" ”

"I did say it, but you only saw Wang Yue beating people, but people only smashed people with sticks with pigtails, not just smashing them randomly! If there is no reason to smash people with a stick, the impeachment seal of the official will be piled up on my desk, and then do you say that I want to dispose of Liu Shilang? Zhu Youzhi took a sip of tea, even if he preached authentically.

"If the minister makes it so difficult for His Majesty, it is the minister's disloyalty!" Liu Xuan immediately expressed his attitude, and then said his plan and said: "Wan Ge Lao just said that it makes sense, you should use heavy punches to deal with unscrupulous businessmen. When the minister went to Liaodong, he first pretended to attract investment, and then arranged personnel to disguise the salt merchants to participate in it, and those illegal salt merchants must stop or pull them in, and then they may be punished by these illegal salt merchants! ”

Zhu Youzhu and Wan An silently exchanged glances, and found that this left servant of the ministry was indeed not simple, and maybe he would be the next Wang Yue.

Once this strategy to lure the snake out of the hole works, Liaodong will definitely be full of people again.

Tingchao Pavilion is definitely the most suitable place for open-air barbecue.

Guo Yong has the talent of a chef, and three fragrant grilled fish have been grilled, and after being served on a plate, the grilled fish is served to the three of them.

Zhu Youzhi had finished fishing and was sitting on the high platform in front of the pavilion at this time.

It can be said that he eats delicacies from the mountains and the sea every day, but enjoying the grilled fish he has just caught in this pleasant place is unique.

Although Wan An is old, his teeth and mouth are very good, and he especially likes to eat fish maw. Now with the palace jade liquor, it can be described as a great joy in life.

Liu Xuan was flattered when he enjoyed the grilled fish in front of the case, I don't know if Guo Yong grilled it well, or if the fish caught by His Majesty was particularly stained with dragon energy, which made him feel that this grilled fish should only be in the sky.

"Recently, there have been rumors in the capital that Your Majesty is going to send troops to Huguang, but I don't know what Your Majesty thinks?" When Wan An saw Zhu Youzhu stop chopsticks, he asked seriously.

Liu Xuan saw Wan An speak, so he gently put the chopsticks on the desk, and then turned his head to look at Zhu Youji, his heart was also full of curiosity.

"Someone in Huguang dares to collude with bandits to attack Qincha, it is impossible for the imperial court to sit idly by, I do have the idea of suppression!" Zhu Youzhu found that the grilled fish had to be accompanied by fine wine, so he picked up the wine glass and said lightly.

"I wonder which battalion Your Majesty plans to send to the place?" Wan An realized that he had guessed correctly, so he asked.

Zhu Youzhu took a sip of wine, but asked rhetorically: "Who said that I am going to send the Beijing army?" ”

Hey?

Liu Xuan picked up the wine glass, but looked at Zhu Youzhu with puzzlement.

"Your Majesty, if you don't send the Beijing army, what army can be sent in the local area?" Wan An's brows frowned slightly, looking very puzzled.

"Nanjing garrison eunuch Wang Zhi has asked for an order to lead a thousand Shenji battalions to Huguang to suppress the bombardment, and I have already agreed!" Zhu Youzhu knew that there was no need to hide this matter, so he revealed it directly.

Liu Xuan knew that His Majesty was very important to Wang Zhi, who was good at commanding troops, but when he heard that there were only a thousand people, he couldn't help but worry that Wang Zhi and this person were likely to return in vain.

But then again, once Wang Zhi led a battalion of troops, not to mention that this move would consume a lot of military rations and cause great damage to the locality.

Bandits are like combs, soldiers are like glitters, these are all lessons of blood since ancient times, and the court really can't make a big deal for Huguang's little thing.

When Wan An heard that it turned out to be the dignified Nanjing town guard eunuch Wang Zhi leading his troops, he couldn't help but say worriedly: "If Wang Zhi leaves Nanjing, what will happen to Nanjing's security?" ”

"Nanjing can't defend itself without Wang Zhi, and Nanjing officials can be replaced!" Zhu Youzhu looked at the wine in the cup, but he had his own rules.

Wan An found out that this was indeed the truth, and hurriedly said: "The minister lost his words, Wang Zhi's departure is really irrelevant, and the Marquis of Funing will definitely be able to keep Nanjing safe!" ”

Since the accident in the Chengguo Mansion, the Nanjing garrison naturally had to be replaced, and Zhu Yong, the Marquis of Funing, was selected by Zhu Youzhu to take this position. However, whether this appointment is promoted or demoted, I am afraid only Zhu Youzhi knows in his heart.

Now that the Ming Dynasty is internally stable, not to mention Nanzhili, which has always been stable, even Huguang, which has just made a fuss, cannot really make any big moves.

The reason why the local officials were afraid of the gentry was mainly because they were worried about their black hats. It's just that the local gentry want to rebel, then they must have another face, but they are using the corpse of the gentry to ascend to power.

"Huguang is not worried, I am most worried about Datong now!" Zhu Youzhu drank all the wine in the cup, and said his worries.

(End of chapter)