"Your Majesty!" Gao Yi slowed down his speech, "Lu Tiaoyang is very similar to Zhang Juzheng in his behavior and actions, but he is more upright and more willing to help others. He also has his own independent ideas! In fact, Zhang Juzheng's popularity is not the same. Unfortunately, Zhu Heng, the Minister of Industry, and Wang Guoguang, the Minister of Household Affairs, were at odds with Zhang Juzheng. However, Lu Tiaoyang was very popular. Many ministers in the court that day chose Lu Shilang. He stood behind Zhang Juzheng. "When the emperor heard this, he knew that Gao Yi also knew the details of that day in the court, so he couldn't help but nodded and motioned for him to continue. "If His Majesty promotes Lu Tiaoyang, Zhang Juzheng will definitely not object at the beginning, and the ministers will definitely agree. As time goes by, Lu Tiaoyang will definitely be supported by most ministers, and gradually form a situation where he and Zhang Juzheng are on the same court!" The emperor understood now and couldn't help but admire Gao Yi's foresight: "So that's it! Thank you Gao Aiqing, I will remember these last words. Aiqing, rest assured to go home and retire. I will definitely pay more attention to this Lu Tiaoyang. If If there is anything I don¡¯t understand from now on, I will go to Aiqing for help!¡± Gao Yi knelt down and said goodbye to the emperor: ¡°I don¡¯t dare to accept it! Whenever your Majesty finds a way to use me, I will do my best to protect you.¡± Don¡¯t say goodbye! Even if you are broken into pieces, you can¡¯t repay the emperor¡¯s kindness to his ministers.¡± The emperor helped him up and walked him outside the palace gate: ¡°It¡¯s a good word, Mr. Gao, thank you all the way!¡± The emperor leaves. After the emperor had left for a long time, he got up from the big steps outside the palace gate. It was almost dusk, and the setting sun stretched his lonely back longer and longer. ¡ ¡ The second day, the third day, the fourth day, every day was early in the morning. Zhu Yijun got up and soaked in the study every day. Before he knew it, it was a day. However, when he went to the toilet the next morning, he found that Feng Bao had already replaced the toilet paper, and the water table had been completed in the afternoon of the third day. From then on, there was a prototype of circular economy in the palace. This Feng Bao has quite strong execution ability. After washing his hands and wiping them with paper, he really praised him in front of his servants. Having said that, this is still due to the authority of the emperor. Who dares not to listen to your words? Early that morning, he had breakfast and went into the study again, but he always felt that there was something on his mind that he couldn't let go of, so he hurriedly called Feng Bao: "My dear companion! Several days have passed. Is there anyone in Dezhou, Shandong?" How is the situation with the breach?" Feng Bao handed him two confidential documents: "Don't worry, Your Majesty! Master Zhu Heng has arrived in Dezhou and is organizing the army and civilians to build the embankment. Form a detachment and head to Dezhou with the money. One hundred thousand soldiers and horses led by Generals Li Chengliang and Ye Mengxiong have also set off from Liaodong." The emperor picked up a secret envelope and tore it open to see that it was Zhu Heng, the minister of the Ministry of Industry. The reported eight hundred miles is expedited. "Holy Master! Dezhou, Shandong Province has become a swamp country. A large number of fertile fields have been flooded, villages have been washed away, and families have been separated. It is terrible to see. Zhu Heng, a minister, is not talented and has led some brave men to form a death squad and build a sub-canal three miles away from the breach. , Prepare to gradually divert the flood into the original river channel, and then find a way to rebuild the embankment!¡± After reading it, he couldn¡¯t help but have a strong impression of Zhu Heng, a pragmatic person. First, this Zhu Heng didn¡¯t complain at all. What he said was terrible and it was true. Second, he has already taken action to build a sub-canal and take the lead in channeling the flood into the original river channel. Although he did not ask for instructions, the situation was urgent and he was about to be outside. His orders were not accepted. This is the style of a general. Third, this is a brave leader who takes the lead and personally serves as the captain of the brave team. Such people are rare to find in modern times. Fourth, he didn¡¯t say a difficult word, he just wanted to share the emperor¡¯s worries. Such a good official is hard to find even with a lantern. "The strange thing is that Zhang Juzheng can't get along with him. Isn't such a good official the one Zhang Juzheng should unite with?" Or is Zhang Juzheng inherently difficult to tolerate? Is it true, as Gao Yi said, that Zhang Juzheng only looks approachable, but is actually extremely difficult to get along with? Thinking of this, Zhu Yijun was half happy and half worried. He opened another sealed envelope and saw that it was written by Wang Huaiyuan, Chief Secretary of Shandong Province, and it was also urgent. "Long live my lord! Your Majesty, Wang Huaiyuan, has the audacity to report to the Emperor! I am reporting to the Minister of Works, Zhu Heng. Although Zhu Heng used to be the Chief Secretary in Shandong, he is my old boss and senior. But he has arrived these days. After the breach, all kinds of actions were outrageous! If they were not stopped in time, Shandong would be in chaos and threaten the safety of the capital, so the minister had to step up and join in, so that the emperor could take precautions! ¡± "Haha", when he saw this, he laughed angrily, "Just two secret folds, and a completely different voice came out." After saying that, he glanced at Feng Bao, but Feng Bao just laughed along with him. He made a sound, did not move forward to read the contents of the secret book, and stood aside with his hands down. Only the emperor can see the secrets, no one else can. If you peek, it will be a crime of beheading! This is also the main reason why various officials, big and small, dare to criticize each other through secrets. On the surface, they are harmonious, but secretly they have their own agenda. If there is a slight conflict, turn around and get a copy from the emperor. Of course, there are rules for going to the secret office. Today, the Chief Secretary has jumped up the hierarchy to go to the Secret Office because the Chief Secretary¡¯s immediate boss is the governor. He did not report to the governor but directly reported to the emperor. Although the Chief Secretary represents the provincial-level government, as long as it is out of direct control, it is a step beyond the level! Of course, now is an extraordinary period, and it is allowed to leapfrog the higher level and go up to the secret level, but it also shows that this Wang Huaiyuan mustered up the courage and took the risk of beheading. Zhu Yijun became more energetic and sat down to read Wang Huaiyuan's secret notes carefully: "The first article of Zhu Heng's report was that he ignored the life and death of local officials and forced people with different political views to form a brave team. On the surface, it was for disaster relief. In fact, it was for disaster relief. It is to suppress dissidents and send people to die! " "Second, Zhu Heng acted arbitrarily, without asking for instructions, reporting, or asking for everyone's opinions, and insisted on building the guiding channel. Although everyone strongly opposed it, he still stubbornly insisted on his own opinions, which caused everyone to become alienated. "Third, Zhu Heng focused on rebuilding the embankment, but it actually did not help the matter and was of no use. Since the Yellow River bursts and changes its course, we should follow the river and build embankments along the river. The river has been decided, let's practice again and decide again! This is a typical deviation from his roots! All efforts should be focused on distributing disaster relief funds, organizing military force to suppress the rebels, and making every effort to maintain social order. " Okay! According to Wang Huaiyuan's three statements, this Zhu Heng is not a good official at all. He is indeed a great evil man who will not be forgiven even if he kills his head a hundred times! Who should he listen to? The emperor felt troubled and was a little confused. He suddenly had an idea and raised his head to look at Feng Bao: "Big companion! Secretly invite Lu Tiaoyang, the Minister of Civil Affairs, for me. Keep it confidential and don't let anyone know! " "yes! "Feng Bao walked out in response, but there was still a look of surprise on his face. It was normal for the emperor to summon any minister, so why did he summon Lu Tiaoyang secretly? But the emperor's decree must not be violated. Soon , Lu Tiaoyang came to the upper study to kowtow to the emperor. The emperor helped him up and asked Feng Bao to personally invite Queen Mother Li. Feng Bao responded, but he felt a strong sense of fear in his heart. This was the emperor's first time. Once I deliberately sent myself away to meet with other ministers. Although I said there was no problem in inviting Empress Dowager Li to come, I had to invite her in person. It was clear that I was not allowed to participate in secret talks. Could it be that the young emperor no longer trusts me as soon as he takes office! Feng Bao felt that Zhu Yijun was becoming more and more elusive. In fact, Feng Bao had forgotten, but Zhu Yijun had not forgotten that that day Feng Bao brought Zhang Mingyi, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, to report the situation of the Yellow River break, and Zhu Yijun was furious about the quarrel with the officials. , but on the way here, Zhang Juzheng had already thought of a countermeasure, saying that he would put aside the past grudges and work together as one. This must be Feng Bao's secret. Although he later comforted Feng Bao with a few words, he now wanted to cultivate people who could compete with Zhang Juzheng, and there would be no further informants. No! So, he resolutely dismissed Feng Bao! "Master Lu!" " "I'm here!" " "Look at this! Tell me, who should I believe? "After the emperor finished speaking, he handed the two secret folds to Lu Tiaoyang. The first time he saw the emperor's special secret fold, Lu Tiaoyang was a little frightened. He looked at the two folds carefully and opened his mouth to say something. , but suddenly closed his lips and said nothing. "Say it!" I forgive you and you can speak freely! " "Thank you, Your Majesty! "Lu Tiaoyang bowed to the end and put the fold back on the desk, "I think what both of them said is reasonable. Mr. Zhu went to the front line to take command personally; the focus of disaster relief affairs pointed out by Mr. Wang is also very reasonable. Very promising. The emperor stared into Lu Tiaoyang's eyes: "That's all?" " "That's it so many Your Majesty! I'm sorry that I am stupid and cannot understand what the emperor is thinking. Everything is subject to the emperor's judgment! "L¨¹ Tiaoyang stammered. He didn't know the emperor's true intention, and he didn't know where to put his hands. The emperor suddenly slapped the desk, and the two folds that Lu Tiaoyang put back on the table fell to the ground. : "Lu Tiaoyang! Do you know your sin? " Lu Tiaoyang hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed desperately: "I am guilty! As a high official of the imperial court, I cannot share my lord's worries. Please ask the emperor to govern my affairs.Sin! "Then he picked up the two folders with fear and put them back on the desk. "Death penalty? Do you still know that you have committed a capital crime? I think you don¡¯t even know which way to put the coffin when you are about to die! The death penalty is considered a lenient punishment for you! If I were you, I would apply on my own to kill all the clans and annihilate the nine clans! "Zhu Yijun's palms hurt from the slap, and fire was already spitting out of his eyes! Lu Tiaoyang was so frightened that he had never seen the emperor get so angry at anyone, and the words he spoke out were serious crimes against the nine tribes. It seemed that the little emperor was really He was furious. ¡°Your Majesty, calm down! The death of a minor official is insignificant, don't make the emperor angry! " But he never thought that the emperor slapped the table again, and the two folds fell to the ground again: "Lu Tiaoyang! Even now, you are still running around in circles with me. Do you think I am joking with you? "