Fantasy: Starting out as a gigolo, born a Confucian sage

Tianshi Dao has not been having an easy time recently, so he wants to get closer to the court. Shen Wuming also knows the inside story.

He even provided Ye Qingcheng with a reform plan for Tianshi Dao.

This is the right time to confirm my own thoughts, or to confirm Kou Tianshi's thoughts.

"So-so!"

Ye Qingcheng shook his head, "His Majesty welcomes us, but the court may not."

"After all, the big man only gets a piece of the pie. If I, Tianshi Dao, intervene, many people will be dissatisfied."

In the final analysis, whether it is the Holy Sect or an ordinary sect, they are all forces in the world.

It has nothing to do with the imperial court.

But if they defect to the imperial court, the emperor will definitely give them officials and titles, reward them with land, and even let them take charge of a department.

This is troublesome.

The major yamen of the imperial court were the exclusive preserve of Confucianism, military strategists, Legalism and other schools.

No matter who is divided, what they want is to cut the cake, and no one is willing.

"Shallow eyes."

Shen Wuming couldn't help frowning and scolding, "These people are really short-sighted and only focus on their immediate interests."

"What's the use of just thinking about dividing the pie? If you don't make the pie bigger, you just think about keeping the pie in a corner."

"If you want power, isn't that easy? Go and capture the Yan Kingdom, capture the Southern Tang Dynasty, or capture the grassland."

"It's okay to give them a king with a different surname, but they just focus on fighting over this three-thirds of an acre of land."

In Shen Wuming's consciousness, dividing the cake is important, but making the cake bigger is the most important.

Whether in the original world or in the Han Dynasty, this principle will never go out of style.

"Hey, don't say it yet."

Taoist priest Xiaoye glanced at him in surprise, "His Majesty was angry at that time, exactly as you said."

"You all say that they are short-sighted. If you want benefits, don't focus on the imperial court."

"Look outside."

"Sure enough, heroes think alike. If you see His Majesty, you will definitely be very happy."

Shen Wuming had never met the emperor, but he had barely interacted with him.

The emperor had previously given him an imperial edict, conferring him the title of Viscount, and also given him a top-quality magic weapon.

As for the money, it’s okay not to mention it, it’s too stingy.

Hearing Ye Qingcheng mention the emperor, he also felt a little interested.

"Have you met the emperor? Tell me what kind of person this emperor is."

Since Shen Wuming traveled through time, he has also seen a lot of records or reports about the current emperor.

Overall.

The emperor is not too mediocre, but he doesn't seem to have outstanding achievements, just mediocre.

The only thing is that the employment of people is not bad, which means "reducing talents in an eclectic way".

Not only did he resurrect many demoted officials, such as Chu Pingshan and Wang Caozhi.

It also vigorously promoted the imperial examination and continuously expanded the number of places.

While accepting disciples from aristocratic families, he also did not forget about people from poor families and Jianghu, and worked hard to recruit talented people.

Even people from the other three countries in the Central Plains and the grasslands can participate in the imperial examination as long as they pass the review.

Extremely open-minded.

It's a pity that his political achievements are mediocre, and he doesn't have any successful achievements. He is more like a conservative king.

"It's not good for us to criticize His Majesty behind his back, right? If someone hears us, we'll be in trouble."

Shen Wuming said indifferently: "What are you afraid of? We are not saying bad things, we are just discussing normally."

"And I'm quite curious about your Majesty. Didn't you just say that she has such a tacit understanding with me?"

Ye Qingcheng thought for a while and finally said: "Your Majesty, this person is very powerful!"

"Whether it is wisdom or cultivation talent, he is definitely not comparable to ordinary people. He is a born emperor."

"It's just that I'm a little bit cautious..."

Having said this, Ye Qingcheng also lowered his voice and leaned close to Shen Wuming's ear, and the two of them got very close.

With their contacts in Zhongshan County and Yongding River, neither of them seemed to reject it.

On the contrary, it is a habit.

It seems that being so close is the most normal state.

"I heard people say that Your Majesty is a very petty person. He has been like this since he was a child."

"When someone scolded her behind her back, she would look for trouble every now and then!"

"But it's not cruel. It's just bullying, but it's far behind those tyrants."

"Those high-ranking officials and nobles are all very cautious in front of His Majesty, but behind her back they are scolding her for being petty."

"Ah?" The fire of gossip in Shen Wuming's eyes immediately started to burn, which was interesting.

"If there's anything else, tell me."

The two people sat side by side, their heads together, and they were talking about the emperor's embarrassment behind their backs.

Most of them are folk rumors.

In a few years, this will be the source of wild history. I don’t know if it is true or not, but it is mainly wild enough.

The two of them cricketed for a while before Ye Qingcheng sat up straight and rubbed his slender waist.

"I've told you once, but you don't even know how to get me a glass of water for someone like you."

She complained.

Shen Wuming quickly brought her a glass of water, "Didn't you say it yourself?"

"Huh, I'll tell you if you don't ask."

Ye Qingcheng snorted coquettishly, and then said: "By the way, I came to see you for business."

"The Tai Chi and Baguazhang you taught me before are from the same lineage as my Taoist martial arts."

"It is also very beneficial to Taoist practice. With diligent practice, I have now stabilized my cultivation in the fifth realm."

"I want to ask you if I can teach it to other people? After all, it was you who created it."

"Yes." Shen Wuming shook his head indifferently, "Also, remind Zhang Taisu."

"He took my turtle shell, and he hasn't paid me yet. Please help me to urge him."

"Okay."

Ye Qingcheng chatted with him for a long time. After not seeing each other for a long time, he had a lot of things to say.

All meals were eaten in Rongguo Mansion.

From dawn to dusk, Ye Qingcheng left reluctantly, "I'll come to see you again when I have time."

After nightfall.

Shen Wuming found Wang Zhiwei and said he wanted to change rooms, and Wang Zhiwei did not refuse.

His family was not poor, but it was also poor. It took a long time to raise the travel expenses and accommodation expenses.

This time, he followed Shen Wuming to eat and drink in Rongguo Mansion, which reduced the expenses, and he was happy.

Whatever Shen Wuming said was true.

He was not afraid of sleeping in the open, let alone just changing rooms.

That night, Shen Wuming fell asleep trembling, but when he woke up, it was already dawn.

"No dream?"

Shen Wuming was surprised and knocked on Wang Zhiwei's door.

"Did you dream last night?"

Shen Wuming looked around the room and was still a little scared, but Wang Zhiwei shook his head.

"No, I slept well last night and slept until dawn."

Wang Zhiwei said straightforwardly.

"What's going on?" Shen Wuming was a little confused, "Could it be that your horoscope is relatively strong?"