Chapter 900: Masters compete, rookies retreat
"Haha, it's all my fault that I was in the middle of a discussion with Su Qing, and because of the noise outside, I didn't notice Mr. Zhu was outside the door. Mr. Zhu, please come in quickly"
Zhang Juzheng's embarrassment only existed for a moment, and he quickly regained his composure. He smiled, explained to Zhu Pingan softly, and then extended his hand to invite Zhu Pingan to come in.
"Well, the wind was really strong today, and the door was blown open." Zhu Ping'an did not expose Zhang Juzheng, and agreed with a smile.
"Master Zhu is here for the first time when he comes to Prince Yu's Mansion. It really makes Hanju Pengpi shine." Gao Gong stood up and glanced at Zhu Ping'an, and raised his hand in a polite manner. Said calmly.
Clearly not sincere.
Gao Gong said "Pengpi Shenghui" on his lips, but what Zhu Pingan read from his face and expression was: Although you are not welcome, you are all here, so come in.
"Ping'an came uninvited, sorry for bothering you."
Zhu Pingyuan pretended not to see the insincerity of Gao Gong's words, smiled and shook his head, cupping his hands and saying politely.
The guests were divided into priorities and took their seats.
Then
Zhu Pingan became the audience.
After Zhu Pingan came in, Gao Gong asked Zhu Pingan as if he was just doing some errands, whether he had met King Yu and whether he had settled in. Then he kept talking to Zhang Juzheng and continued with them. The previous discussion ignored the existence of Zhu Pingan.
Just like two college students talking about national affairs, they naturally ignored the elementary school student beside them.
The masters compete and the rookies retreat.
Stand back and stay quietly. This battle is not for you, rookie.
Hmm
Sitting on a chair and watching Zhu Pingan, Gao Gong and Director Zhang talking eloquently, this is probably the feeling.
“The treasury of our country has been empty for more than a day or two. However, some people in high positions do not do serious things, dare not criticize the current ills, and do not do practical things to improve the national economy and people’s livelihood. They only immerse themselves in the choice of words and sentences. Flattery and flattery create a prosperous Ming Dynasty on paper. Haha, if the prosperous age on paper is prosperous again, what good will it do to the country and the people? It is really ridiculous and sad." Gao Gong said unabashedly. mocked.
Although he didn't name him by name, he knew immediately that it was Yan Song and his ilk who were being ironic. Well, maybe Zhu Ping'an on the side was also within Gao Gong's AOE range.
Because just after Gao Gong finished taunting him, he glanced at Zhu Pingan with the corner of his eye.
In the year when Zhu Ping'an became an official, he was somewhat famous in Qingci. He participated in several fast festivals held by Emperor Jiajing and was very successful. When Emperor Jiajing's beloved cat Weihu died, , and with the phrase "turn a tiger into a dragon", he helped Xu Jie win the favor of the Holy One in one fell swoop; and the article he won some time ago The Holy Heart's "I have knelt before the Buddha for three thousand years, but he has never felt pity for me. The Buddha's eyes are not covered by dust, it is because he has not offered incense and money", which made Zhu Ping'an stand out in the youth poetry field
In Gao Gong's view, Zhu Pingan's rocket-like promotion speed is inseparable from Zhu Pingan's "active" dedication to Qing Ci.
Actually, Gao Gong didn't care much about Zhu Ping'an.
There are too many lice, why don’t you feel overwhelmed?
Are there few such people in the current government?
Yuan Wei
Yan Ne
Guo Pu
So what if there is another Zhu Pingan.
But
However, Zhu Ping'an moved to the post of bachelor's lecturer in Prince Yu's Mansion!
This makes Gao Gong feel stuck in his throat.
Because Gao Gong fought for Zhang Juzheng’s position as a lecturer in Prince Yu’s Mansion, in Gao Gong’s view, a comrade who can enter Prince Yu’s Mansion to fight alongside him, first helping Prince Yu to ascend to power, and then helping the country and the country, is a comrade-in-arms. Only Zhang Juzheng has this qualification.
The reason why Gao Gong invited Zhang Juzheng to Prince Yu's Mansion many times to help was for this purpose. In fact, the original goal was almost achieved. Zhang Juzheng quickly won over Prince Yu with his talent and ability. Recognition and attention, after this lecture, Zhang Juzheng could naturally enter Prince Yu's Mansion.
However, who would have thought that Zhu Ping'an would interfere, causing Gao Gong's long-planned good deeds to come to nothing.
So, Zhu Ping'an's treatment of Gao Gong is like a fish in the throat.
"Haha, in Brother Suqing's opinion, how can we make money and manage money now that the national treasury is empty?" Zhang Juzheng continued Gao Gong's words.
Because Gao Gong's ridicule was directed at the chief minister Yan Song, which was too sharp. Although Zhang Juzheng felt the same, he was cautious and did not take up the topic of ridicule, but continued the discussion on the deficit of the national treasury. stand up.
“There is no other, four words, ‘take righteousness as benefit’.”
Gao Gong stretched out his hand, waved it forward, and said emotionally.
“I would like to hear more about Brother Suqing.” Zhang Juzheng’s eyes lit up and he raised his hands with interest.
“Whether it is managing money to make money or managing the country and the people, one should not 'use profit for profit', but should 'use justice for profit'. If managing the country and managing finances 'take profit for profit', If you only care about satisfying private interests, you will definitely harm public interests and ultimately lose This is not a gain, but a loss. Therefore, only by "taking righteousness as the priority" and pursuing the public interest can we win the hearts of the people, fill the national treasury, and maintain long-term stability in the country." Gao Gong said with emotion. Then he shook his head and sighed, "But now Most of them are profit-seeking, exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes, squeezing the people's wealth, extorting and exploiting merchants, and amassing money. As the people are poorer, the merchants are poorer, and the country is poorer. However, development can only be achieved through righteousness, agriculture as the foundation, and business as the supplement. Production, financial management and economical use, light and thin Endowment, benefiting merchants, and reducing the burden on merchants, so how can the people and merchants become rich but the country not be rich? "
"Brother Suqing's words are very good, and he elevates the distinction between justice and benefit to the level of governing the country and managing finances. Brother Suqing should do it. First place." Zhang Juzheng clapped his hands and praised him.
"Haha, uncle is overrated. In my opinion, how do you make money and manage money?" Gao Gong smiled and shook his head, and then asked Zhang Juzheng how to make money and manage money.
"Haha, it's also four characters." Zhang Juzheng looked at Gao Gong and replied with a smile, giving it a try.
"Oh, haha, I would like to hear the details from uncle." Gao Gong laughed when he heard the words.
"Without him, we can strengthen our roots and ease our people's ears." Zhang Juzheng also stretched out his hand, waved it forward, and replied with a smile.
"The people are the foundation of the country, and what Shuda said is true." Gao Gong heard this and agreed very much.
"Consolidate the foundation and stabilize the people, and the people are farmers and merchants. In ancient times, the people who governed the country made it possible for commerce to communicate with the people, and the agricultural power was the basis. If the merchants could not communicate with the people to benefit agriculture, the agriculture would suffer; the farmers would not be able to Li Benyi If you invest in business, you will get sick. Therefore, the power of businessmen and farmers is always like a balance. As for diseases, there is no way to cure it. The world has its own destiny. If you take it in a controlled way, you will be rich if you use it in an appropriate way. Use without restraint The wealth of the dynasty comes from the people, but the people's power is limited, and the things to do are endless. Moreover, the expenses of the dynasty are dozens of times higher than in the early days of the country. The contributions of the high officials amount to tens of thousands every year, and it is difficult for the middle and upper class to conquer the ravines. Farmers and merchants have repeatedly been exhausted. I believe that if we want to maintain our material resources, we should not levy taxes in order to benefit farmers and benefit farmers; if we want to ensure that people are not in need, we should neglect the city to benefit farmers." Zhang Juzheng went on to elaborate.
"Supporting agriculture and not suppressing business, my uncle and I have the same view." Hearing this, Gao Gong admired Zhang Juzheng more and more.
Awesome!
He is indeed the first assistant in the future!
Zhu Ping'an, the cute melon-eater on the side, silently praised the two of them in his heart. In the feudal society where agriculture and business were prevalent, it was very rare for the two of them to have such a view. (End of this chapter)