Daming: From the Son of Heaven to the Leader of Comprehensive Martial Arts

Zhu Qizhen then shouted loudly: "Yan Song."

Yan Song, who was also waiting outside the imperial garden, heard that the emperor regarded him as a model of a capable minister. His old body couldn't help trembling slightly, and then walked quickly into the imperial garden.

"The minister is here."

Yan Song was about to kneel down and salute.

Zhu Qizhen said: "Mr. Yan Ge, excuse me, give me a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Yan Song cupped his hands and said, the emperor took care of his elderly body and didn't let him kneel down to worship, a warm feeling came out of his heart inexplicably.

Zhu Qizhen smiled lightly, and continued: "He, the chief minister of the cabinet, Yan Song, is the third example of a capable minister I want to set for you."

"Old Yan Ge has been in charge of the cabinet for 20 years. He has strategized and worked hard. The Ming Empire is thriving. Old Yan Ge has contributed a lot. He is indeed an indispensable pillar of the Ming Empire."

This is an affirmation of Yan Song's ability.

This is a tribute to Yan Song's 20 years in charge of the cabinet and the thriving development of the Ming Empire.

All of a sudden, a breeze blows.

Yan Song's eyes were slightly red, and he couldn't help crying.

In front of so many people affirming himself, and in front of Xin Ke Jinshi, it shows that the emperor still cares about Yan Song very much.

Let's talk about these years, especially since Zhu Qizhen took office.

Who has been impeached the most?

It must be Yan Song!

Now that His Majesty is praising him so much and affirming his talents and achievements, this is undoubtedly sending a signal to the court officials.

Behind him, Yan Song, stands His Majesty!

Of course, Yan Song also knew his problem.

In the past 20 years, he has been in charge of the cabinet. Under one person, over ten thousand people. It can be said that many of the employers are nepotism, which is why the current largest party in the imperial court.

——Strict party!

This is a huge force that has penetrated into every aspect of the Ming Empire.

Compared with Cao Zhengchun's Dongchang, Yuhuatian's Xichang, Zhu Qi's Jinyiwei, Tie Dan Shenhou's Hulong Villa, the Yan Party is even more powerful!

Among the people he used, Yan Song did not deny it, but there were some people who were corrupt and perverted the law.

But the people he uses are also a group of talented people.

Many people in the strict party are like this.

Yan Song, who is the leader of the strict party, is not ignorant of this fact that he is capable of governing the country and keeping the people safe, but is filling his own pockets.

And most of these people are his students.

His Majesty wants to severely punish corrupt officials, and Yan Song also knows it.

But sometimes he feels helpless, because to govern the place, he must use capable officials who dare to do things. On the one hand, he has to use them.

On the other hand, he also wanted to use Qingliu celebrities.

But those Qingliu literati, either claim to be lofty, even if they do have talent, they will not cooperate with Yan Song, or even make trouble secretly, or they are just talking on paper, no one can match, but in fact they don't have much practical talent and cannot be reused.

Yan Song was also helpless.

Therefore, for many years, cronyism was the only basis based on meritocracy, but in this way, it entered a vicious circle and established countless political enemies.

Chapter 1 A word from the emperor, Xie Qian's life dawns

In the Imperial Garden, facing the 120 eight new scholars, Zhu Qizhen said earnestly: "Cao Zhengchun, Yu Qian, and Yan Song each occupy a position of loyalty, publicity, and ability."

"It can be a role model for officials all over the world!"

Hearing the emperor's affirmation and praise, all three of them burst into tears.

The three of them cupped their hands one after another: "The ministers have devoted themselves to doing their best, and they will definitely live up to His Majesty's high expectations."

Zhu Qizhen nodded, and said to the 120 eight new scholars: "After a lot of experience, I believe that you will be like the three of them, becoming my humerus and the pillars of Ming Dynasty."

"The ministers must humbly learn from the three adults and live up to His Majesty's expectations."

120 The eight Xinke Scholars bowed their hands in awe, shouting with one voice.

Zhu Qizhen said again: "Cao Zhengchun has a humble voice, even an incomplete person, I know, I list him as a model of loyal ministers, and I want to be an example for you to learn from."

"Among you, there must be some who are not convinced."

"However, I still want to tell you that when I employ people, I don't care about their birth. As long as they have real talents and learning, as long as they are willing to do things for me sincerely and think about the country and society of Ming Dynasty, I will definitely use them again."

Zhu Qizhen was decisive and his tone was unquestionable.

As soon as his words fell, the 120 eight Xinke Scholars cupped their hands again and said in unison: "I dare not, I will humbly ask Governor Cao for advice on how to be an official."

"Your Majesty, it is the duty and honor of a servant to do things for His Majesty."

Cao Zhengchun snotted his nose and burst into tears, and immediately knelt on the ground, weeping loudly and said: "Your Majesty's words, even if I die, I will not be able to repay you."

"Aiqing is flat."

Zhu Qizhen was a little unclear.

Was this guy really moved by him, or was he just pretending to be acting.

However, since he came into power, Cao Zhengchun really did everything that Zhu Qizhen explained with 120 hearts.

"My servant thanked Your Majesty."

Cao Zhengchun stood up, stood with a slight bow, respectful, even though Zhu Qizhen had given him a seat, he still did not sit down, his posture was still as humble as ever.

However, among the crowd, one person looked at Cao Zhengchun with very complicated eyes.

That is Xinke Tanhualang, Xie Qian.

Because he already knew some inside stories, this powerful Cao Zhengchun had been protecting Liu Rushi from the intrusion of dignitaries, wealthy businessmen and tycoons before.

It is obviously selfish!

Although Xie Qian didn't know why Cao Zhengchun, as an eunuch, wanted to protect Liu Rushi from other men.

But Xie Qian knew very well that the turmoil in his imperial examination this time.

However, Cao Zhengchun, the great eunuch who overshadowed the sky outside the court, was acting as a hindrance.

Now, he and Liu Rushi already had an affair, if Cao Zhengchun found out, he would definitely not let him and Liu Rushi go.

But Cao Zhengchun won the emperor's trust so deeply.

Xie Qian felt a sense of paleness and powerlessness in his heart.

On the main seat, Zhu Qizhen continued: "Shangshu of the Ministry of War, Yu Qian. He is the same as everyone you are doing. He was born in the imperial examination. But he has been an official for more than ten years, and he is selfless."

"It is precisely because of such a public heart."

"It was only then that I was able to do it. Whether it was talking or doing things, I always thought of the court and the people of the world, not my own self-interest."

"No faction, no selfishness."

"He is a role model for those of you who came from the top of the imperial examination. I hope that you will be officials in the future, and you will follow the example of Yu Aiqing and learn from it."

"The sage said, cultivate one's morality, regulate one's family, govern one's country, and bring peace to the world."

"The sage is too far away. In my opinion, Yu Qian has done what the sage said very well. It can be said that he is not a role model for you scholars."

After Zhu Qizhen gave a reprimand, he couldn't help feeling dry mouthed, and took a sip of tea lightly.

The 120 candidates below immediately bowed their hands to Yu Qian, and said in unison: "The juniors will definitely learn from Master Yu in the future, and I hope that Master Yu will not hesitate to teach you."

Obviously, compared to Cao Zhengchun, this group of scholars respected Yu Qian more.

"Yu must know everything, and I hope that I will work hard with all the lords to assist Your Majesty and repay my great Ming Dynasty forever."

Yu Qian also bowed his hands to everyone and said.

Then, Zhu Qizhen pointed at Yan Song.

Yan Song's aged body stood up tremblingly.

Zhu Qizhen said: "Old Yan Ge, just sit down."

After speaking, Zhu Qizhen continued: "Yan Song, the chief assistant of the cabinet, I am under one person, above ten thousand people, an extremely human minister, I know that his position is something that all the ministers in the world want to climb up to."

"But here, I want to ask you a question."

"Old Yan Ge stands in the court, but he can know the military, economy, people's livelihood, culture and other fields of the Ming Empire like a treasure. Ask yourself, can you?"

"Old Yan Ge has been in charge of the cabinet for 20 years. Under his leadership, institutions at all levels in the Ming Dynasty have been able to operate normally and in an orderly manner, and have been developing towards a prosperous age. Do you have the ability to plan strategies?"

"So, I can't say a word for Mr. Yan Ge. All the courtiers in the world are staring at his position, but if you sit on his position, can you help me and govern the world?"

"Over the years, although he has enemies on all sides, he can start from where he can't, make progress from where he can't, and handle government affairs in an orderly manner. He deserves the word "able."

"It is a model of a capable minister through the ages!"

"It is also a role model for you to learn from. I hope that among you, after ten or even twenty years of hard work, there will be a person like Yan Song in the future to help govern this beautiful river and mountain."

This is already a very high degree of affirmation and praise.

When Yan Song heard the words, he immediately stood up, cupped his hands and said: "The prosperity of the Ming Dynasty is all due to His Majesty's leadership. What is your virtue and ability, you must never dare to take advantage of this."

"Yes. The ministers must abide by His Majesty's hadith and learn humbly from Mr. Yan Ge."

The Xinke Scholars answered in unison again.

Zhu Qizhen continued: "Besides that, I also want to praise two people."

"One is the chief examiner of this Enke examination, Minister of Rites Zhao Hengchen. To tell you the truth, in this Enke examination, someone reported that among you Jinshi, some candidates went to the Chunyuan Building, and he was able to do it for Daming's etiquette. Disregarding my opinion, I insisted that some candidates should be dismissed."

"This is worthy of recognition!"

"Because he is acting in accordance with the laws of the Ming Dynasty! There are no rules and no rules, how can I ignore the court's laws?"

"However, this is my first Enke University Examination, and I will show mercy once outside the law. I hope you will set an example in the future and don't disappoint my high expectations."

"After some enlightenment from me, Mr. Zhao Hengchen let go and corrected it."

"Then why did Zhao Hengchen do this?"

"It's also because of loyalty!"

"Because the Enke exam is an errand that I entrusted him with. He has kept it in mind, and he is determined to do it well. He must be responsible for me and select talents for me who are both talented and virtuous."

"This is also commendable for loyalty!"

"I also hope that all of you new scholars, as well as scholars all over the world, will learn from this benefactor of yours."

Zhu Qizhen's voice fell.

Zhao Hengchen immediately knelt down and said loudly: "This is the duty of the minister. I must select talents for your majesty and stand on the last post!"

"Well, let Zhao Aiqing live in peace."

Zhu Qizhen nodded with a smile, and then said: "The other person I want to talk about is your Tanhua of this year, Xie Qian."

Chapter 111 The Great Blessing of Life

In the royal garden.

Zhu Qizhen smiled and nodded to Gu Dingchen, then turned his head, and said to the 120 eight new scholars: "The other person I want to talk about is the Tanhua of your class, Xie Qian."

Hearing this, Xie Qian was stunned for a moment, and knelt down among the crowd.

Zhu Qizhen smiled with satisfaction, and said: "I have personally checked the examination papers of each of you. Originally, for some reason, Xie Qian was arranged to be the last one in this palace examination."

"However, this is not a merit-based admission. His books are well-read, his articles are well-written, and he is very insightful about many things, so I still need to admit him based on his merit and make him a candidate."

Because the Enke exam is about talent, it is about the true ability in the article, and it has nothing to do with other factors of conduct.

It has to be said that Zhu Qizhen did this.

It's not just about appreciating Xie Qian's talent, but also for deeper reasons.

The principle of judging pros and cons in the imperial examinations based on articles cannot be affected by factors other than the examination, otherwise, the principle of fairness and justice will be broken.