Chapter 250 It’s not about how to cure it, it’s about not being able to cure it

Author: Silent

Chapter 250 It’s not about how to cure it, it’s about not being able to cure it

Zhang Zhou once again participated in the court meeting.

There was nothing wrong with him in Fengtian Palace. He was still listed among the civil servants. That day, after listening to everyone's opinions, he would go to Qianqing Palace with Xiao Jing after leaving Fengtian Palace.

He is completely different from other ministers.

That day was the day when the emperor and the cabinet had a showdown over the "Da Ming Hui Dian", because when Zhang Zhou entered the palace that day, he had already compiled the "Da Ming Hui Dian" into a book and sent it to the palace, and the emperor did not intend to read it in person. After all, I don’t understand, but professional matters should be left to professionals.

But the matter could not be leaked out. After the court meeting, Liu Jian was also ordered to go to Qianqing Palace to discuss the matter.

"Mr. Liu Ge, I don't know what's going on? Are there any major events in the DPRK recently that require much discussion within the court?"

As the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Tu Yu walked over and asked curiously.

Liu Jian and other cabinet ministers have been summoned by the Emperor's Palace of Qianqing a lot recently. As the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, it is difficult for Tu Fu to enjoy this kind of treatment. He also wants to know what the emperor and the cabinet are doing.

Liu Jian didn't want to answer.

If it is known that the "Da Ming Huidian" was compiled by one person, and the rest are just decorations, let alone the three cabinet members, even the entire Hanlin Academy system will be shamed. Now the emperor is just a few of them The cabinet ministers and Wang Hao talked about this matter, which was a great honor. If Tu Yu and others knew about it again... it would be tantamount to making the scandal public.

Xie Qian came over and said with a smile: "It's no big deal, everyone in the Imperial Academy is busy."

"Yeah yeah."

A minister came over to look at me and still responded.

Is the Hanlin Academy busy?

Maybe.

Among the officials at all levels in the Ming Dynasty, the most leisurely and comfortable ones may be those in the Hanlin Academy. They all say that it is a place of nobles and nobles. Everyone has nothing to do every day, and they don’t even have to do anything. They don’t have to do anything like other yamen. The tense atmosphere is completely different.

The conversation here was interrupted by Xie Qian, Liu Jian also looked for an opportunity to come out and followed the young eunuch towards the Qianqing Palace.

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Inside the Qianqing Palace.

A complete set of "Da Ming Huidian" was placed there. When Liu Jian arrived, Zhang Zhou had already been talking with the emperor for a long time, and they were talking and laughing.

The emperor was not behind the desk either, standing almost side by side with Zhang Zhou, without any pretense at all.

Liu Jian once longed for the emperor to be able to treat each other as equals with his fellow ministers... But this was just a dream, but it seemed that it all came true with Zhang Zhou.

"Liu Qing's family is here." Zhu Youtang didn't wait for Liu Jian to salute, then raised his hand to indicate that he didn't need to adhere to so many etiquettes between monarchs and ministers. "Before the meeting in the morning, I sent someone to inform the cabinet that today I would find someone to proofread the inscriptions." "Huidian" compiled by Kuan, but this matter cannot be announced to the outside world. In addition to the Hanlin bachelor Wang, it is best for only one or two people to participate in it. Has Mr. Liu Ge thought of who to find?"

Liu Jian looked troubled.

This whole set of books is said to be proofreading, but it is actually a review.

Let’s see if this set of books is really ready for publication as Zhang Zhou and Cheng Minzheng previously boasted. What if one or two people are involved in such a time-consuming and labor-intensive task that involves verification and verification...?

Should we let the three old guys from our cabinet also participate in proofreading? Even if Wang Hao is added to it, the workload will be staggering.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Does Mr. Liu Ge feel that there is insufficient manpower? Regarding the textual research, I have specially prepared a volume, which involves the sources and routines. It should be a lot easier."

The reason why Zhang Zhou did not take out the book directly, but had to prepare in advance, and even asked Lin Han and Cheng Minzheng for their opinions, was more because some laws and yamen cover responsibilities, etc., it is easy to follow the text, but after all, it is "oral"

You can’t just say that this position should be done without any basis. You need to have a source. If there is no source, you need to cite precedents. For example, what happened during the Zhengtong and Chenghua years, and what methods the court used to solve it at that time.

What was the conclusion of the court meeting at that time?

This is fully considering that civil servants will find fault.

Originally, the two sides did not deal with each other, but now Zhang Zhou has overstepped his authority and taken over the work of the Hanlin Academy. This means that Zhang Zhou's power is becoming more and more powerful, and the civil servants will still find a way to struggle before they are suffocated.

Liu Jiandao: "Zhang Shidao is really thoughtful."

The implication is that you know that we are going to find fault with you, so you are so well prepared?

Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Everywhere, everyone is doing things for the imperial court, and the "Huidian" book is a masterpiece that lasts for thousands of years, and it is not the work of the next person. It also requires the full cooperation of colleagues in Hanyuan."

Originally, Liu Jian was still thinking about how to "negotiate" with Zhang Zhou and give him the credit for compiling the "Da Ming Huidian". Now he saw that Zhang Zhou had already taken the initiative to do so without him having to mention it.

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I was unhappy in my heart, but actually I was relieved.

If Zhang Zhou really took out the book by himself, and based on the emperor's trust in Zhang Zhou, he hired someone to proofread it and found that Zhang Zhou's book was ready for publication...then the officials of the Hanlin Academy could collectively resign.

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At least there is still room for both sides now.

But he is still thinking in his heart, is this kid really so confident? Can he repair the book by himself? When did he start? Who is helping him behind the scenes?

Zhu Youtang said: "The time required for proofreading should not be delayed for too long. Two days is the most. Has Mr. Liu Ge figured out who to ask for details?"

It cannot be taken back to the Hanlin Academy, which probably means it must be sent to the cabinet for check-in.

Liu Jiandao: "Please invite Hanlin to serve Liang Chu. When Yang Tinghe returned to his hometown to visit his relatives, Liang Chu was responsible for proofreading and revision of books."

"Okay." Zhu Youtang didn't ask Zhang Zhou for his opinion. He glanced at Xiao Jing and said, "Send someone to tell Liang Chu to enter the palace!"

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A complete set of the "Da Ming Hui Dian" was carried by six eunuchs from the study room sent by the Director of Ceremonies, plus Chen Kuan who went to supervise, a total of seven people.

Follow Liu Jian to the cabinet to check in.

When Li Dongyang and Xie Qian saw this posture, they knew that the emperor and Zhang Zhou were not playing tricks.

The books were all brought.

The general idea is that you can issue it directly later.

"Eunuch Chen, do you want to stay?" Liu Jian asked. This was actually a reminder to Chen Kuan that you can leave.

He was originally sent by the emperor, but you, Liu Jian, are still asking if you want to stay?

Since you asked, you are issuing an eviction order.

Chen Kuan smiled bitterly and said, "Let's find a place nearby to rest for a while. When Liang Hanlin arrives, we can send him here."

"Okay." Liu Jian nodded.

If Chen Kuan was present, the three cabinet members would have to be wary of discussing the matter, fearing that Chen Kuan would overhear it and inform the emperor.

After Chen Kuan left, the atmosphere in the cabinet duty room seemed to become much more relaxed instantly.

Xie Qian asked with a smile: "Do you want to transfer a few people to Shi Zhongzhi Room to help?"

Liu Jian and Li Dongyang both glared at him.

"Yu Qiao, when did this happen? There is no need to make such a joke!" Li Dongyang reminded, "Are you asking His Majesty to ask Uncle Hou to come over?"

"Yes." Liu Jian nodded, "Jizhi will come too."

Li Dongyang sighed: "It's best not to let outsiders know about this matter, but don't know what the book is like?"

"See for yourself." Liu Jian was very anxious.

Whether the book is a random fabrication, whether it has reached extremely high standards, or whether it is far-fetched, etc... all need to be verified before we can decide.

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Inside the Qianqing Palace.

After Zhu Youtang sent Liu Jian and his party away, he was not worried at all that they could find faults in the "Da Ming Huidian" compiled by Zhang Zhou.

Even Cheng Minzheng thinks it is impeccable, so what reason is there to doubt it?

In governing the country, Zhu Youtang relied heavily on the iron triangle of the cabinet, but when it came to matters of learning, the emperor relied heavily on great Confucian scholars like Cheng Minzheng.

Zhang Zhou also felt that the emperor did a good job in this regard, at least he was meritocratic. Didn't he also gain the emperor's trust by relying on his strength?

"Bingkuan, look, there is a memorial here, saying that Uzang will come to pay tribute again this year. I heard that two groups of envoys have been sent. The first wave has already entered Shu and is expected to arrive in another month." Zhu Youtang took out a copy of the place and presented it.

Uzang, also known as Tibet.

As far as Zhang Zhou knew, Uzang had sent envoys to pay tribute in the eighth year of Hongzhi. This was after the end of Zhengtong, and Uzang restarted paying tribute after a gap of several decades. The Ming Dynasty treated him well and gave him many rewards.

Historically, Uzang also paid tribute twice in the twelfth year of Hongzhi. In fact, he tasted the sweetness of paying tribute and wanted to pay tribute more often. Then the officials of the Ministry of Rites said, "It is not allowed to pay tribute again after one year old. Please cut off the reward." "According to it" means that if you pay tribute twice a year and break the rules, you want to cancel the reward, and the emperor will agree.

Wu Zang did not come again in the following years, and the next tribute was not paid until the first year of Zhengde.

The best way to govern the insatiable greed of a vassal state is to not regard yourself as the so-called etiquette of a superior state. If you are not a good person, then the vassal state will understand.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Your Majesty, are you telling me this... for a special reason?"

Zhang Zhou is a discerning person.

What does Tibet's tribute have to do with him? He doesn't work in the Ministry of Rites.
To be continued...