Han Shizu

Chapter 1491

"Lu Qing!" Emperor Liu called out, looking at Lu Mengzheng who had been left to dry for a while under the imperial steps.

"Your Majesty is here! Please give me your orders!" Lu Mengzheng had recovered his composure. Hearing the sound, he calmed down and clasped his hands in response.

Lu Mengzheng also heard some anecdotes in the court. When Emperor Liu called his ministers "Xu Qing" and "Xu Gong", either the official had sufficient status and qualifications, or the emperor favored and was close to him.

Calling each other by official title or name is obviously much lighter in weight.Of course, everyone knows that the one who really represents the status in Emperor Liu's heart depends on whether he is called by a sign.This is especially rare, there are only a handful of people in the current dynasty, and there are fewer and fewer people who are close to Emperor Liu.

Lu Mengzheng didn't think he had anything worthy of being treated differently by Emperor Liu.Although Lu Mengzheng has a background of official background, he has never enjoyed the blessings of his family. He grew up in the cold and bitter cold since he was a child, which made him extremely mature in psychology and always stable. He was always cautious in front of Emperor Liu and kept his with a cool head.

"You guys did a good job on this errand!" Emperor Liu praised, it would be better if there was some emotion in his tone.

Lu Mengzheng responded immediately: "Your Majesty, the time is in a hurry, and there are still many accounts that have not been sorted out. I hope that your Majesty will forgive me for the deficiencies. I dare not accept the award!"

"The result may not be as satisfactory, but what I want to know and what I want to see have been satisfied!" Emperor Liu said: "If you don't know anything, you can continue to investigate, and I will give you enough time!"

After a pause, Emperor Liu said again: "Zhang Dejun, Yan Tuo and the others are inspectors, and you are account inspectors. We should work together, go hand in hand, cooperate with each other, and account affairs can be clear!"

"Yes!" Lu Mengzheng understood.

"Also!" Emperor Liu thought for a while, and continued: "After this matter is over, there is no need to go back to the Ministry of Household Affairs!"

"Forgive me for being stupid, did you not understand His Majesty's intention?" Lu Mengzheng was stunned for a moment, then bowed and said.

Emperor Liu said indifferently: "You, including the household officials who have been transferred this time, don't have to return to their duties, and will serve you in the Shaofu!"

This group of people are all professionals, and they were transferred to take inventory of Emperor Liu's family, how could they be easily let go at this juncture, even these people are responsible for part of the accounts.

Lu Mengzheng realized later, and quickly figured out the joints, but there was inevitably a trace of hesitation on his face, and he said respectfully: "Your Majesty, according to the imperial system, ministers will be ministers and ministers for two to three years. Insufficient loading."

"Excuse me, can't the Shaofu not watch the government? The responsibilities of the Shaofu are equally important, and it is also a place to run errands and exercise the ability of officials!" Emperor Liu looked at Lu Mengzheng with an unquestionable look: "This matter is the most important thing. It's settled, as for you, you will be the market supervisor at that time!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lu Mengzheng dared not object.

Even, there is a feeling of being flattered.Among the supervisors under the Shaofu, the Mutual Market Supervisor is the most important and richest. After all, it holds the power of trading. Many industries of the royal family are managed by the Mutual Market Supervisor, and the Mutual Market Supervisor is still a sixth-rank official position.

In the Shaofu system, a decent position, great power, and plenty of money are things that many people can meet but can't ask for, but now it falls on Lu Mengzheng's head.

The Shaofu has its own system, but Lu Meng has been working in the household department for almost a year. He has a clear understanding of the various systems and institutional settings inside and outside the court, and he also knows the special nature of the mutual market supervision.

Seeing Lu Meng's contemplative expression, Emperor Liu was a little impatient, and said in a slightly teasing tone: "What expression do you have? Others are elated when they get promoted. I wish I could have a big feast and advertise the surrounding area. What do you do?" Your face is gloomy and sad, is it embarrassing?"

Faced with Emperor Liu's ridicule, Lu Meng was quickly raising his spirits, cupped his hands and said: "I have short knowledge, weak qualifications, and have not been tested, so I will take heavy responsibilities. I am afraid that I will not be worthy and live up to Your Majesty's trust!"

"This imperial court is really a big dye vat. It has been less than a year since I observed the government. Those old officials have learned enough!" Emperor Liu shook his head.

"You remind me of someone!" Emperor Liu said leisurely, obviously having some interest in talking.

Lu Mengzheng had never communicated with Emperor Liu alone like this before, so naturally he couldn't grasp the rhythm of the conversation, he was not familiar with it, so in order to avoid making mistakes, he said very little.Hearing the words at this time, he did not show any curiosity, but just listened quietly.

His dull appearance made Emperor Liu a little depressed, and he said to himself: "Lu Duan, the transfer envoy of Henan, was a few years younger than you when he became an official, but the same, be careful in everything." , don’t argue with others everywhere, stay silent, keep your own law and order, as if this imperial court is some kind of dragon’s pool and tiger’s den!”

Hearing this, Lu Mengzheng's face finally changed a little. Facing Emperor Liu's curious eyes, he considered a little before calmly said: "I am a commoner, and I have studied hard in the cold kiln for more than ten years. Ranked among the top three, I am deeply moved. However, I know that my talents and virtues are shallow, and I dare not publicize them. I can only be diligent and diligent, observe and study politics, and hope that in the future, I will achieve something in order to report to the court."

"Okay, okay!" Hearing Lu Mengzheng's words, Emperor Liu hurriedly stopped him, and couldn't help but glance at him a few more times, thinking to himself, this might be a "standard" scholar-bureaucrat again.

"A lot of people flaunt and get carried away when they succeed in one fell swoop. It seems that you are indeed different. It is rare to have this mentality of walking on thin ice!"

Staring at Lu Mengzheng, Emperor Liu's eyes were piercing, and he said slowly: "I tell you, seniority is an important criterion for the imperial court to select officials and talents, but it is not the only one. It is certainly a good quality to be prudent and quiet, humble and low-key. , I also appreciate people who are prudent, but if they are too prudent, it may not be a good thing.

You have just entered the official career, so show some youthful vigor and sharpness. In the imperial court, of course you must make fewer mistakes, but you must learn to behave and do things. Only by being modest, your achievements will be limited!

Wouldn't it be depressing if everyone in the court was as persistent as you?The big man is rising day by day. Although I am old, I am still determined to forge ahead. Although Wang Pu is old, he still dares to argue with me. Even I am not afraid of offending you. This is what you should learn from."

Hearing Emperor Liu's teachings, Lu Mengzheng seemed to be moved, and he bowed again: "Your Majesty's teachings must be remembered!"

"I've talked too much today!" Seeing him like this, he probably won't be able to change it in a short time, so Emperor Liu waved his hand: "You step down! Do your job well and work hard for the court, and you will still get something in the future of!"

"Yes! The minister will leave!"

After Lu Mengzheng left, Emperor Liu couldn't help shaking his head. These ministers, no matter how old or young, acted like quails in front of him, bowing their heads and wings, and were extremely respectful.

There is one thing to say, in the past, Emperor Liu was indeed proud of this more than once, enjoying their awe and being satisfied with their submission.However, after a long time, he will get tired of it. Now that Emperor Liu has a divine personality, he does not need the trembling of his officials to demonstrate his authority.

However, as time went by, the ministers became more and more in awe of Emperor Liu, and they were also timid in front of him.After seeing so much, Emperor Liu not only couldn't feel much pride from it, but thought they were just pretending to coax him to play.

(End of this chapter)