Chapter 206 His Majesty pays attention to details
The second day after Zhang Juzheng arrived, Gao Gong came.
Gao Gong braved the wind and snow to enter the courtyard of Prince Yu's Mansion, and was led by the leading eunuch to the study room in the inner courtyard, where Zhu Zaijing usually listened to lectures.
At this time, Zhu Zaijing was also waiting for Gao Gong's arrival in the study. When Gao Gong just arrived, Zhu Zaijing also got up and went to the study to greet him: "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Gao."
Gao Gong looked at Zhu Zaijing who went out to greet him and quickly returned his greetings: "Meet the prince."
Zhu Zaijing smiled and made an inviting gesture. Meng Chong opened the thick curtain, and the two of them entered the warm study one after another.
Zhu Zaijing sat in his seat, and Gao Gong also came to his seat.
Gao Gong said: "Have you heard, Your Majesty? Yesterday, the great scholar Zhang Ge died."
Zhu Zaijing's eyes widened in surprise, "Really? Really not." I thought that Mr. Zhang Ge died. "
Gao Gong said with emotion: "Yes, we all know that Mr. Zhang Ge has been ill for a long time, but I didn't expect it to be this time. I thought he could survive until the beginning of spring. ”
Zhu Zaijing said: "The deceased is gone. Mr. Zhang Ge is now at ease. Finally, he no longer has to work hard all day and night."
Gao Gong was obviously taken aback by Zhu Zaijing's words, like this This was the first time he heard the remarks.
Obviously, Zhu Zaijing’s views on life and death are significantly different from those of their time.
At least in this era when evaluating a person's life and death, it is not easy to be like Zhu Zaijing. It is a relief to be happy that someone is dead.
So as soon as Zhu Zaijing finished these words, Gao Gong was stunned.
Gao Gong thought for a while and felt that there seemed to be some truth to it. He bowed to Zhu Zaijing again and said, "The prince can see clearly, and I can't."
Zhu Zaijing laughed. , concealed his embarrassment, and then asked: "Zhang Ge is a veteran, and I guess your majesty is still reliable in selecting people to join the cabinet. I wonder what Mr. Gao thinks about this matter?"
Gao Gong Taking the initiative to bring up the news of Zhang Zhi's death was actually to bring up this topic.
Now that Zhu Zaijing has taken the initiative to mention it, Gao Gong naturally becomes more energetic.
Gao Gong said: "I thought that after Zhang Ge died, your Majesty would promote Xu Huating, the Minister of Rites, to join the cabinet. During this time, your Majesty has been arranging for Xu Huating to join the cabinet to discuss matters. Now Zhang Ge has passed away. After death, Xu Huating's entry into the pavilion is naturally just around the corner."
Zhu Zaijing nodded with great approval and said: "What Mr. Gao said is absolutely true. Xu Shangshu is mature and prudent, and has a good reputation, and he is also a person who spreads his inner learning. Whether in the literary world or in the court, he has freedom People are looking forward to joining the cabinet.”
“And your Majesty has always paid attention to details, so I think it is certain that Xu Shangshu will join the cabinet, but it may not be before the year.”
After Gao Gong heard Zhu Zaijing's words, he was also surprised and asked: "How could the prince think that he is not in front of you?"
Zhu Zaijing laughed, and he would definitely not say that he knew anything about history. process.
Zhu Zaijing said: "Because the New Year is coming soon, things in the palace and the court are not too busy. So even if Xu Shangshu joins the cabinet, he will not be in a hurry. Your Majesty will probably wait until the New Year. Later, declare the decree.”
Gao Gong nodded slightly, "Your Majesty, what you said makes sense."
Then Gao Gong couldn't help but ask another question.
Gao Gong asked: "I heard that Xu Huating recommended a Hanlin editor to your Majesty to serve as a lecturer in the palace. I wonder if this person can be in line with the prince's wishes?"
After Zhu Zaijing heard Gao Gong's words, he felt a little unhappy.
Although Zhu Zaijing also knew very well that Gao Gong had no selfish motives or bad intentions towards him, his behavior of "protecting food" really made Zhu Zaijing a little unhappy.
Zhu Zaijing said calmly: "This is your Majesty's will, and I have nothing to do about it. But sir, there is no need to worry about this person's knowledge. Since he can pass the Jinshi examination and serve as an editor of the Hanlin Academy, it must be They all have solid knowledge, and it is more than enough for me to teach a teenager."
"And I also want to learn more about the world and the kindness of Mr. Gao. This king will keep it in mind." When Gao Gong heard Zhu Zaijing's words, he immediately realized that he seemed to have made a mistake.
I really shouldn’t regard Zhu Zaijing as my private student.
Such a mentality is really too arrogant.
But Gao Gong really couldn't help it.
After all, in Gao Gong's heart, Zhu Zaijing was everything to him, not just his student.
That’s why he asked that question so presumptuously just now.
Zhu Zaijing looked at Gao Gong's regretful expression again, and his heart couldn't help but soften.
Zhu Zaijing said softly: "Mr. Gao, you will always be the most respected gentleman in my heart. At this point, you are irreplaceable! And my trust in Mr. Gao is also the most wholehearted. No I have no doubts about your education and cultivation of me.”
Listening to Zhu Zaijing's soft words, Gao Gong's heart was suddenly filled with emotion and shame.
He was moved by Zhu Zaijing's sincerity and respect for him, and was ashamed of his selfishness and stinginess.
He should not be so selfish as to regard Zhu Zaijing as his exclusive student.
You must know that Zhu Zaijing's identity has long destined that he will not be alone, and there are destined to be more people of all kinds around him in the future.
As Mr. Zhu Zaijing's Gao Gong, he can only dedicate his sincerity to protect Zhu Zaijing from being bullied to the death. This is what he should do.
It is also the greatest value he can repay Zhu Zaijing's trust.
Gao Gong's eyes instantly filled with tears. He bowed deeply to Zhu Zaijing, "I understand, I am ashamed of my trust in the prince."
Zhu Zaijing quickly stood up and came over. Holding Gao Gong's arm, "Sir, what are you doing? I don't mean to blame you. I just want to tell you, I know everything, I understand everything, and I also know who is best to you." ”
“And I’m still waiting for my husband to teach me and answer my questions, so why am I crying?”
Gao Gong looked at Zhu Zaijing with emotion. While wiping his tears, he said: "What the prince said is that I still have to teach the prince."
Zhu Zaijing couldn't help laughing when he heard this, "That's right. Sir, please sit down."
Zhu Zaijing supported Gao Gong and sat on the chair beside him, and then returned On your own seat.
Then Gao Gong also took a deep breath to ease his emotions.
Then Gao Gong started to talk about the lesson to be taught today.
The lesson Gao Gong is going to teach Zhu Zaijing today is an important part of the Ming Dynasty's wealth - salt tax!
Salt has been an official exclusive product since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and has a history of more than 2,000 years.
In a sense, the development of the salt tax is the epitome of the development of ancient commercial levels.
The good salt taxation shows that the ancient market was flexible and potential, and the government was highly efficient; the half-lived and chaotic salt taxation shows that the development of ancient business was in a mess. Not only was the bureaucracy serious, but there were also many vegetarians. Moreover, there are many corrupt officials of all kinds.
The main thing is that it keeps cutting and making things messy.
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(End of this chapter)