Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it is already a month later.

Today is a sunny day, the sun is very gentle and not dazzling at all, and there is a breeze blowing across the lake from time to time, which is refreshing.

However, Wei Zhuang didn't have the heart to appreciate such a beautiful view.

Because he was sleeping in the dormitory.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty's ......"

In a drowsy mood, he heard the voice of the little eunuch, so he slowly opened his eyes in the face of sleepiness.

Pull up the bed veil, and the sunlight is already pouring in through the window.

At the door, the little eunuch looked at Zhuge Mu with a gloomy face, and cautiously summoned the palace with a bitter face.

"Your Majesty, the left minister is here."

When Wei Zhuang heard that Zhuge Mu was coming, he immediately sighed.

Do the math, this is the third time Zhuge Mu has come to the dormitory to find him. And Zhuge Mu's purpose is also very simple, that is, to ask Wei Zhuang to go to the court.

That's right, Wei Zhuang, who has only been on the throne for more than a month, has not been to the court for more than ten consecutive days.

These days, he sleeps until he wakes up naturally, and usually wakes up at noon, that is, around 11 o'clock in the morning. After waking up, I went to Aiwan Palace to have lunch with Feng Shuwan, and then the two of them stayed together for an afternoon.

Eat and drink without worry, no worries, accompanied by beautiful women......

What could be happier than that?

Of course, it's not that there are no worries at all, as in the present ......

Wei Zhuang stretched helplessly, and shouted outside the door: "Zuo Xiang come in directly." ”

After the words fell, the door of the dormitory was pushed open, Zhuge Mu walked in with his head down, and then bowed and saluted.

Wei Zhuang walked to the table, poured a cup of tea and handed it over, and asked him with a smile: "Is there anything important in the court when Zuo Xiang came?" ”

Zhuge Mu respectfully took the teacup, and then said: "Back to the emperor, the affairs of the court have been resolved, just wait for Your Majesty to review it again." ”

"No!" Wei Zhuang hurriedly waved his hand: "I believe in your ability to work. ”

"Your Majesty." Zhuge Mu frowned slightly, "You haven't been to the court for more than ten days." ”

"Ah, has it been so long?" Wei Zhuang pretended to be stupid.

Zhuge Mu sighed helplessly, and persuaded with a rather painful expression: "Since the emperor ascended the throne, he has used thunderous means to purge the court, which shows that the emperor is wise and martial, and the ministers are deeply admired. ”

"Your Majesty is the king of a country, and you should always be diligent and tireless, so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment. And now the emperor is indulging in fun every day and ignores government affairs, which really shouldn't be! ”

Zhuge Mu knelt on the ground and said sincerely: "The minister risked his life to admonish, and I hope that Your Majesty will put state affairs first and go to the court to deal with state affairs as soon as possible!" ”

Wei Zhuang smiled bitterly and helped him up, he would not be angry at the old minister's "offense" Wei Zhuang, but he was very pleased, which proved that Zhuge Mu was indeed a reliable courtier.

But, alas......

Thinking of this, Wei Zhuang was a little embarrassed, because he was going to dig a big pit for Zhuge Mu today.

He said: "Prime Minister Zuo's words are sincere, and I am deeply touched. ”

Hearing this, Zhuge Mu asked curiously, "How does the emperor feel?" ”

Wei Zhuang stood with his hands in his hands and said with a serious face: "The ancients were noble and light, the people were like water, the king was like a boat, and the water could carry the boat and overturn the boat, so only by making the people live and work in peace and contentment can the country prosper." Now that I am the monarch of the country, I must put the people first and put the people first! ”

Zhuge Mu was stunned when he heard this, and muttered in his mouth: "People-oriented, people-oriented......"

The next moment, his eyes lit up, and he said excitedly: "Your Majesty has such an enlightenment, it is really a blessing for all the people, Your Majesty is Shengming!" ”

"If my country can have a Ming monarch like Your Majesty, I will definitely be able to sweep away the two thieves of Weiwu and open a peaceful and prosperous world!"

Hearing this, Wei Zhuang waved his hand and sighed softly.

Zhuge Mu asked suspiciously, "Why did Your Majesty sigh." ”

Wei Zhuang said: "Although I have this ambition, it is very difficult for me to really take action! ”

Zhuge Mu hurriedly asked: "Your Majesty, why is it difficult, you can say that you can share your worries with the ministers, and the ministers share your worries for Your Majesty!" ”

Good!

That's what I want!

Wei Zhuang made a very distressed expression, sighed again, and said: "I want to do something practical for the people, but I have lived in the palace for a long time and don't know much about the affairs of the people, so how can I prescribe the right medicine to relieve the people's worries?" ”

"This ......"

Zhuge Mu was stunned for a moment by these words, and only after a few seconds did he say: "Local officials will regularly prepare local affairs and submit them to the imperial court, from which Your Majesty can understand the people's feelings. ”

Wei Zhuang shook his head when he heard this: "The few crosses presented by the magistrate are so short that they are only a hundred words. There are more than 100 county towns in 20 prefectures in our country, and even in the smallest county, the people's feelings are not simple, and how can we clearly explain the excerpts of a few crosses. ”

"And some magistrates are in a mess all day long, just thinking about getting benefits for themselves, how can they care about the people's feelings."

"If I only understand the people's feelings from those excerpts, how is it different from sitting in a well and watching the sky?"

After listening to these words, Zhuge Mu wrinkled his brows and fell into deep thought.

He had been a magistrate in the early years, and he knew how deep the water in the magistrate's mansion was, so he deeply agreed with Wei Zhuang's words.

And even if he understands this kind of thing, it can only be governed in a limited way, and it cannot be eradicated.

It's like there is a saying: where there are people, there are rivers and lakes.

Wei Zhuang looked at Zhuge Mu with a look of embarrassment and nodded secretly.

It looks like it's time to close the net.

Wei Zhuang walked in front of Zhuge Mu, stared into his eyes and said, "Zuo Xiang, I have a way to understand the real people's feelings. ”

"Oh?" Zhuge Mu was stunned and said, "Your Majesty, please speak." ”

"My method is to go to the people in person and go deep into the lives of the people, so as to obtain the people's feelings!"

Zhuge Mu showed a serious expression: "Indeed, only His Majesty can ...... when he goes to the people in person."

Wait a minute!

Zhuge Mu realized that something was wrong halfway through his words, and he looked at Wei Zhuang with wide eyes, "Your Majesty, what are you talking about...... Going to the folk in person? ”

Wei Zhuang blinked, then nodded.

"No!"

"No!"

Zhuge Mulian said three times: "No, your majesty! ”

"The country can't be without a king for a day, Your Majesty has only been on the throne for a month, how can you leave the court and government affairs and go to the people to play!"

Wei Zhuang hurriedly corrected him: "It's not a play, it's a visit to the people." ”

Zhuge Mu didn't speak, blowing his beard and staring at him.

Wei Zhuang scratched his head and said cheekily: "Don't you still believe me, I really went to visit the people." ”

"Did Your Majesty go to the people by yourself?"

"No, the queen will accompany me."

"Since it's to visit the people, why does the queen follow?"

"Forehead......" Wei Zhuang has a black line on his face: "The queen also cares about the people. ”

Zhuge Mu knelt down again when he heard this, "Your Majesty is gone, what should I do with this court, what should I do with this government affairs, and how should I deal with the military power that has just been gathered." ”

Wei Zhuang helped him up again, patted him on the shoulder and said: "Isn't this a Zuo Xiang, don't worry, Zuo Xiang will give you a promotion before I leave, and then you will be fully responsible for the affairs of the court." ”

"As for the matter of military power, you don't have to worry, Xu Shiyou will take care of it."