Prince Consort

Everything was ready, Xie Ze'an slipped the new wine into the palace.

Zhao Chongzhao was very angry.

The reason is still on that Geng Xun.The last time Geng Xun participated in Xie Zean's book, Zhao Chongzhao was not very happy.This time it was fine, Geng Xun pointed at Yao Dingyan and criticized Yao Dingyan bloody.

Zhao Chongzhao was even more unhappy, Xie Ze'an and Yao Dingyan were both people he trusted.Geng Xun impeached Xie Zean and Yao Dingyan twice this time, not only scolding Xie Zean and Yao Dingyan, but also brought him along. Could it be that he deliberately slapped him in the face?

Seeing Xie Zean, Zhao Chongzhao immediately scolded Geng Xun.

Xie Zean listened patiently.Geng Xunshen's matter was not serious, and it even sounded a little vexatious.

The cause of the matter was very small, because Yao Dingyan had to give lectures to Zhao Chongzhao and Baiguan.To implement the new law, one must first present one's own views.

This is of course nothing, the Son of Heaven is young, and he is often taught by senior ministers and great Confucian scholars. Yao Dingyan is among the political advisers, so of course he is qualified to give lectures to Zhao Chongzhao.The problem came from Yao Dingyan's request: Zhao Chongzhao and all the officials sat and listened to his lectures, and he didn't feel comfortable giving lectures by himself, so he might as well sit and give lectures.

How trivial is this matter, but when he brought it up, Geng Xun immediately jumped out to object.

This time it is the same reason, sitting and giving lectures is not in accordance with the etiquette system.

When Zhao Chongzhao heard this, he immediately exploded.

Yizhi Yizhi, Yizhi again!Yao Dingyan is the person he values ​​the most among all the officials, so what's wrong with sitting down for a while?

It has to be said that Yao Dingyan's various remarks are very appetizing to Zhao Chongzhao.For example, "the people don't add taxes, but the country uses them." What a good idea, it just solves the urgent need of emptying the treasury!It takes money to improve the people's livelihood, and it takes money to train elite soldiers, but if the people are not rich and the army is not strong, how can we talk about a strong country?

The problem is that the treasury has no money!

What's more, Zhao Chongzhao was trained by Zhao Ying a lot since he was a child, and he has been holding such a breath in his heart.

And Yao Dingyan's fate is very similar to that of Zhao Chongzhao.

Yao Dingyan became famous when he was young, and even more famous after entering the court.But Zhao Ying didn't use him, and never used him.Until Zhao Ying's death, Yao Dingyan made no achievements in his lifelong ambition.

Yao Dingyan also held his breath.

The current situation is very clear: both Zhao Chongzhao and Yao Dingyan want to change their ways and try to become stronger.

Zhao Chongzhao urgently needs a success to prove himself, and Yao Dingyan urgently needs a monarch who supports him wholeheartedly.

They hit it off.

Yao Dingyan and Zhao Chongzhao would regard any opposition voices at this time as a provocation against them.

——Including from Xie Zean's mouth.

No matter how nicely Zhao Chongzhao said it, he was actually a king in his heart.He has been in the position of prince since he was a child, and he is pampered and noble. Even if he makes many promises to him now, he will not like him to raise objections all day long.

Xie Ze'an turned his thoughts back and forth, and when Zhao Chongzhao finished speaking, he smiled lightly and said, "In this case, why don't you kill Geng Xun."

Zhao Chongzhao was stunned for a moment, with an embarrassed expression on his face: "I had this idea... but after thinking about it, it won't work. If I do this, I will be drowned by the saliva of the civil servants."

Xie Ze'an: "..."

Originally, Xie Ze'an just wanted to say something ironic to stimulate Zhao Chongzhao, but he was completely speechless after hearing this.Fortunately, Ma Yushi and Prime Minister Meng retreated early, otherwise Zhao Chongzhao might want to kill them all.

Xie Ze'an said calmly, "Then demote him from the capital."

Zhao Chongzhao said happily: "Right! I think so too! Just like getting rid of that Ma Yushi back then, the farther you can demote him, the better!"

Xie Ze'an said: "Your Majesty is right." He looked at Zhao Chongzhao, and listed the courtiers who had raised objections like a few treasures, "Mr. Xu once opposed Mr. Yao, so he should be demoted; Qin Mingde, the censor, impeached me and Mr. Yao, so he should be demoted; Minister of the Ministry of War, Minister of Rites, Minister of the Ministry of Household..." After reading a long list, Xie Zean suggested loudly, "Everyone should be demoted from the capital. .”

Zhao Chongzhao is not a stupid person, Xie Ze'an has already talked to this point, he still doesn't understand what Xie Ze'an means.

He stared at Xie Ze'an incredulously: "You speak for that Geng Xun?"

Xie Ze'an didn't take up the matter, sat down and poured a glass of wine for Zhao Chongzhao.The clear new wine rippled in the cup, and slowly calmed down, as clear as a mirror.

Xie Ze'an said: "Your Majesty is also a human being, of course you can have people you like and dislike. Geng Xun scolds Your Majesty, it is normal for Your Majesty not to like him." He laughed, "If you feel unhappy, I will help you Blow up their hut."

Zhao Chongzhao was in high spirits: "This is good!"

Xie Ze'an said: "But when you make a decision as 'Your Majesty', you can't let like or dislike interfere with your judgment." He gave an example, "For example, if I don't like someone, I can't ask you to get him away."

Zhao Chongzhao was stunned, and said seriously: "Who do you not like? I will get him away!"

Xie Ze'an: "..."

It seems that it is useless to say.

Xie Ze'an said: "Your Majesty, the weather looks sunny today. It's better to hit the sun than to choose another day. Why don't we blow up Geng Xun's latrine after drinking this cup..."

Zhao Chongzhao was panicking, his eyes lit up when he heard this: "Let's go!"

Xie Ze'an drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

The road is still very long.

Very long.

Frying thatched cottages is Xie Zean's old profession, and he is fully prepared.Today's Ministry of Industry is managed by Xie Jiyu's old subordinates. The gunpowder workshop is managed by his old subordinates. What's so difficult about making some small firecrackers?

Xie Ze'an gave an order, and Dai Shi was ready for him immediately.

Zhao Chongzhao and Xie Ze'an were dressed in clothes they couldn't find among the crowd, and they lay on a big tree and looked at Geng Xun's mansion.

Geng Xun is from Yushitai, a civil servant who is so clean that he can't be more honest. Fortunately, his family has a little extra money, so he is not as poor as Ma Yushi, so poor that he even goes outside the hut, and Zhao Chongzhao can't blow it up even if he wants to .

Zhao Chongzhao lay on the ground for a while, and became impatient: "Why hasn't he gone to the latrine yet!"

Xie Ze'an said, "How about I ask someone to give him some laxatives?"

Zhao Chongzhao said: "You are too hurt!" After speaking, he happily pointed to the courtyard, "Look! He went in!"

Xie Ze'an said with a smile: "Then I will ask someone to do it."

Zhao Chongzhao said: "Quick! Order!"

Xie Zean blew a long whistle.

There were only a few crackling sounds, and a scream came from the hut.A naked man fled out in embarrassment, and ran into the house in a panic.

Zhao Chongzhao laughed out loud.

He hadn't been this happy for a long time since he took the throne.Once the anger in his heart was exhausted, Zhao Chongzhao pulled Xie Ze'an down the tree, and said to Xie Ze'an: "I understand what you mean, Sanlang. It's fine if I get angry again in the future, and I won't be involved in state affairs." He clenched his fists, "Really I can't be angry, Saburo, help me blow up their hut again!"

Xie Ze'an said, "No problem."

On the way back to the palace, Zhao Chongzhao asked again: "Sanlang, do you really think Yao Canzheng can't sit and give lectures?"

Xie Ze'an said, "As long as you like it."

Zhao Chongzhao was not angry when he saw that Xie Zean did not give any advice.He thought that Xie Ze'an had entered the palace by himself, so he couldn't help but wonder: "Sanlang, do you have something to tell me?"

Xie Ze'an shyly said: "It's nothing, I just want to publish some small articles in the Xunbao..."

Zhao Chongzhao said: "Isn't your uncle in charge of Xunbao? There's no need to tell me, you can do whatever you like."

Xie Ze'an said: "That's not what I said," and he became serious. "The Xunbao is not a word, it doesn't mean what my uncle says, let alone what I say. When the Xunbao first came out, it didn't make sense. I didn’t mention it to my father, now that various newspapers and periodicals are running, public opinion has become very important.”

Zhao Chongzhao said, "Sanlang, what do you mean?"

Xie Ze'an said: "At this time, it is necessary to guide the newspapers and periodicals in the direction of standardization. Public opinion is a good thing, which can be used to supervise violations of law and discipline in various places, but if it is used by those who want to use it, public opinion is a tiger."

Zhao Chongzhao was taken aback by what Xie Zean said.

Xie Ze'an gave Zhao Chongzhao an example: "For example, let me tell you a story. A long time ago, there was a Qingtian master named Bao Zheng who solved cases like a god and defied the powerful. At that time, there was a young talent named Chen Shimei. The number one scholar was spotted by the emperor at a glance, and he betrothed the princess to him."

Zhao Chongzhao couldn't help interjecting: "Why does it sound familiar..."

Xie Ze'an said: "If there is any similarity, it is purely fictional." He continued, "Chen Shimei married the princess, and the couple were very happy. Unexpectedly, a woman came to Beijing at this time, claiming to be the wife Chen Shimei married in his hometown! "

Zhao Chongzhao said: "...it's getting more and more familiar."

Xie Ze'an: "..."

Xie Ze'an wiped off his sweat, and said seriously: "Coincidence, it's a coincidence. Bao Zheng learned about this matter, judged the case sternly, and beheaded Chen Shimei for public display. After hearing this story, what kind of person do you think Chen Shimei is?" "

Knowing Xie Zean's life experience, Zhao Chongzhao naturally shared his hatred with the enemy: "Treacherous, shameless villain!"

Xie Ze'an said: "At this time, someone will tell you that Bao Zheng in the story really exists and has handled many major cases, but Chen Shimei is not a person with a bad heart. On the contrary, Chen Shimei is a good and honest official. This story is about him. How much do you believe the enemy made up to frame him?"

Zhao Chongzhao fell silent and fell into thinking.

Xie Ze'an said: "So, public opinion is a tiger. Once some things are spread, it is very difficult to clarify. If Mr. Yao's new law is implemented in the future, what should we do if someone smears and distorts it at will?"

Zhao Chongzhao said: "Sanlang, you are right, so what should we do?"

Xie Ze'an said: "Before the new law causes conflicts, let's implement the "Public Opinion Supervision Law." Unknowingly at the gate of the palace, Xie Ze'an smiled, "Let's talk about it in your study."

Xie Ze'an and Xie Wangbo had already printed "Code of Public Opinion" under the headline of the Xunbao before promoting the newspaper, but it was not officially included in the law, and it is not easy to be held accountable if someone really takes advantage of the loophole.Yao Dingyan's ideas are very advanced. In the past two years, he has consciously used newspapers to publicize the new law. Yao Qingze even directly organized "New Wind" to promote the benefits of the new law.

Xie Ze'an suggested that although Zhao Chongzhao's legislation restricted himself, it also restricted Yao Dingyan.

In the future, Yao Dingyan may not be able to use public opinion to wantonly criticize others.

If Yao Dingyan was angered by his lack of support earlier, then Yao Dingyan will be even more unhappy when the "Public Opinion Supervision Law" comes out?

Xie Zean paused for a moment, and finally strode into the imperial study with Zhao Chongzhao, and took out the written memorial from his sleeve pocket.

Zhao Chongzhao read it over and got a general understanding of Xie Zean's thoughts.What Xie Ze'an said to do, of course he thought it was good.He nodded and handed the jade seal directly to Xie Ze'an: "Just stamp it with your seal."

Xie Ze'an was not ambiguous at all, picked up the jade seal and reprinted it.

Seeing that Xie Zean didn't refuse pedantically, Zhao Chongzhao was overjoyed, grabbed Xie Zean's hand and said, "Sanlang, can you stay tonight?"

Xie Ze'an smiled at him: "No."

Zhao Chongzhao stared at him: "Why?"

Xie Ze'an leaned over and kissed Zhao Chongzhao's lips: "I have to do something, and I will definitely not leave tomorrow."

Zhao Chongzhao was overjoyed by Xie Zean's kiss, and reluctantly said: "Okay."

Xie Ze'an said: "You go to bed early, I will go back first."

Zhao Chongzhao grabbed him and pressed his hand on his hard "little guy": "No, you got angry with the kiss, and you have to solve it before you leave."

Xie Ze'an: "..."

This bastard who is in heat all day long!

It was almost curfew when Xie Zean left the palace.

Fortunately, his physical strength is not bad, otherwise he really wouldn't be able to walk.

Xie Ze'an did not go back directly to Xie's Mansion, but instead went to Geng's Mansion, which he had just visited during the day.The mess on the other side of the hut has been cleaned up, as if nothing happened.

The lights in Geng Xun's study were still on.

Xie Zean knocked on the door.

Geng Xun's angry voice came from inside: "Come in."

Xie Ze'an walked in, only to see Geng Xun's face was as green as iron, staring at him viciously.

Xie Ze'an smiled wryly and bowed to Geng Xun: "Dai Shi has offended many people during the day, so Geng Yushi should not be offended."

Geng Xun gritted his teeth and said, "Don't dare! Xie Shaoqing is a celebrity in front of His Majesty!"

It was not Geng Xun that Xie Zean told people to blow up during the day, but to put on Geng Xun's clothes and go into that hut.Today is different from the past, if he really dared to help Zhao Chongzhao blow up the huts of straight ministers like Geng Xun, they would definitely smash their heads to death in front of the imperial steps to wash away their humiliation.

Xie Ze'an said: "Geng Yushi is a man with big ambitions, why bother to embarrass His Majesty with these trivial matters?"

Geng Xun said: "The embankment of a thousand miles was destroyed by an ant's nest. If you don't persuade me when you see a small disaster, there will be a big disaster in the end. This is the responsibility of the speaker. If Xie Shaoqing wants to come and tell me this, there is no need to waste your time!"

Hearing Geng Xun's passionate words, Xie Ze'an shook his head and said, "If Geng Yushi disgusted His Majesty because of such a trivial matter, how could His Majesty listen to your words in the future?" He paused, looked at Geng Xun, " Geng Yushi, have you ever heard the story about Sophon's suspicious neighbor?"

Geng Xun frowned, and said with a sneer, "Could it be that Xie Shaoqing wants me to flatter you like you, even doing dirty things like blowing up people's latrines?"

In the evening, the incident of Xie Zean and Zhao Chongzhao "exploding the Maokeng" had a great impact on Geng Xun.

Think about it, if such a thing happened to me, I'm afraid I'd be bumped to death in front of Zhao Chongzhao!

Geng Xun said generously: "It is Yushitai's duty to persuade the king. If I wanted to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, I would not have entered Yushitai in the first place!"

Of course Xie Ze'an knew Geng Xun's temper. If he didn't know what kind of person Geng Xun was, how could he have spent so much time negotiating with Geng Xun?If it was someone else who scolded him badly out of personal or "public grievances", Xie Ze'an decided to blow up his latrine.

Xie Ze'an said: "A drop of water can't solve the drought." He sat down again, "So we must find a way to gather clouds to form rain. Geng Yushi, if I exchange news from various newspapers with your Yushitai, you Is there more that can be done?"

Geng Xun opened his eyes wide.

Newspapers are a good thing.

As soon as each ten-day report comes out, everyone in Yushitai will have a copy.I don't know how Xie Wangbo works. It can publish news from all over the place in the first time, and there are "pen wars" between the DPRK and China officials against current affairs.After reading it, you can roughly understand the direction of the wind in the middle of the ten-day period.

This is only printed, what about the unprinted ones?No one knows how many things the Xunbao has.

Xie Ze'an said: "Some things cannot be done by a few people alone."

Geng Xun said, "Why did Xie Shaoqing seek me?"

Xie Ze'an said, "Because both Lao Ma and Mr. Qin are worrying about you."

Geng Xun was stunned again.

Xie Ze'an said: "Lao Ma told me a lot of things when he left Beijing, among which you are the focus of attention. Lao Ma is very optimistic about you and worried about you. And Mr. Qin, you have worked with him for so long, you should know him What kind of person is he? Why did you come forward to impeach me and Mr. Yao twice, but he didn't stand up? A dog that can bark doesn't bite people, it can bite people—"

Geng Xun stared at Xie Zean.

Xie Ze'an coughed twice, and changed the subject without changing his face: "Your Majesty is different from the late Emperor. He is only a half-grown boy. If you always talk about things with rituals, Your Majesty will be very annoyed. Your Majesty doesn't like to be restrained everywhere. It seems that you are making trouble for no reason at all. If Mr. Yao or I do something to bully the market, you can impeach it no matter how you do it, and His Majesty will definitely not be dissatisfied."

Geng Xun looked at him suspiciously: "Are you sure?"

Even Xie Zean himself didn't believe this.

Xie Ze'an said: "Well, what I mean is, it's just to anger His Majesty anyway, so it's better to get ahead on more important matters." He said a heartfelt advice, "It's meaningless to die on such a trivial matter. .”

Geng Xun's eyes widened: "Dead?"

Xie Ze'an: "..."

It seems that you slipped your mouth?

Geng Xun blushed with anger: "You mean His Majesty wants to kill me because of my two remonstrances?"

Xie Ze'an could only say: "Geng Yushi, don't be angry, Your Majesty is still growing up, you are still young, there is a lot of room for growth..."

Geng Xun's face turned pale.

Xie Ze'an knew that for such a passionate young speaker, the truth was very shocking.But without some strong medicine, how can we keep such a vital force like Geng Xun?The people at Yushitai were demoted twice, and there are not many people left who stick to it!

Although he doesn't like being pointed at his nose or scolded by poking his spine, such scolding is also a beautiful landscape in the court. Without it, life would definitely not be as colorful as it is now...

Xie Ze'an said: "Geng Yushi, you also saw today that His Majesty dares to think and do anything. I advise you to be patient now not for your own protection, but for the future of the court." He took a deep breath Taking a deep breath, he stood up and bowed solemnly to Geng Xun again: "The imperial court will need you more in the future."

Geng Xun has heard many things about Xie Zean, but he has never seen such a serious side of Xie Zean who is gentle and gentle in front of outsiders.

The word "future" hit his heart heavily.

If he hadn't seen that the storm was coming, how could he stand up and challenge Yao Dingyan?

Geng Xun was silent for a moment, then said, "I will try my best."

The author has something to say: Mr. Yao and his son have prototypes, and many girls can see it. However, in order to respect historical figures, it is more convenient to make it empty (hey), everyone should not look at it =. =

Whether Mr. Yao can be considered cannon fodder, in fact, he is not cannon fodder, I think.From the initial outline, Mr. Yao has been a character throughout. He is the biggest villain, but he is not the kind of villain who is bent on doing bad things. He and Saburo have always been teachers, friends, enemies and friends...the relationship is very complicated.

#Hey this chapter I don't have the IQ of black fat paper#

#Definitely not black#