The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 251
"Bingkuan, is Ben Gong healthy?"

Empress Zhang is too concerned about whether she can open up branches and leaves for Zhu Youtang in the future.

Zhang Zhou was still not sure whether Zhu Houzhao and the others were Empress Zhang's own. Just seeing Empress Zhang's eager attitude, he felt that this woman still cared about "curing illnesses".

There is no caesarean section these days, and even if there is, it depends on the scars on the belly, stretch marks, the width of the pelvis, etc., and the queen's clothes are loose and gorgeous these days, what can you tell?Can't we have a "comprehensive inspection"?

Zhang Zhoudao: "The queen's body is naturally fine, but it needs long-term conditioning."

"Then please."

Queen Zhang still has high hopes for Zhang Zhou.

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Zhang Zhou prescribed the medicine, and then went to see Zhu Youtang.

Zhu Youtang's face is also very eager. Zhu Youtang also needs to have more sons. As an emperor, he doesn't care about how many children will inherit his throne in the future. Even if his own throne is stable, A few more children can also make unscrupulous careerists retreat.

"How?" Zhu Youtang asked.

There is no eunuch next to him, which means he told Zhang Zhou clearly that this is the conversation between our brothers, and outsiders will not know it.

Zhang Zhou sighed and didn't say anything clearly.

Zhu Youtang's heart sank slightly and he said, "Bingkuan, just speak out, I won't even tell the queen."

Zhang Zhoudao: "Returning to Your Majesty, the queen's phoenix body is fine, but in the future pregnancy, childbirth, or... need long-term conditioning."

"The Queen, she...she..."

Zhu Youtang looked surprised.

That dazed look seemed to say, isn't the problem my fault?It actually happened to the queen?

Apparently Zhu Youtang had never blamed himself on himself before. After all, his hypocrisy was obvious to all. In addition, Empress Zhang had obviously dampened his self-confidence in the matter of the curtain. There is no way to blame others.

When others asked him to accept concubines, he naturally felt that since I couldn't even deal with one empress, wouldn't it be useless if there were more?

On the contrary, it makes more people look down on me... Interesting?

Now there is only one empress, others may think that the problem lies with the empress, if there are more concubines, then everyone will know that it is my fault!
Zhang Zhoudao: "Your Majesty, I have no intention of disrespecting the Queen."

"Oh!" Zhu Youtang sighed, "Bingkuan, I understand that you are also wholeheartedly for the good of me and the queen."

Zhang Zhouxin said that the goal has been achieved.

From the first time the emperor asked him about having a child, he actually wanted to change the way to let the emperor accept the concubine, but at that time he just arrived, and the emperor's trust in him seemed limitless, but in fact it was also very limited.

Zhang Zhou knew that if he went to instigate the emperor to accept the concubine at that time, saying that the queen was no good, the emperor would definitely feel that he had some kind of selfishness.

Don't say it with your mouth, but you will think it in your heart.

This Emperor Hongzhi looks very kind, but he still has a dark belly in his heart.

If the emperor didn't even have that little city mansion, Zhang Zhou felt that he was a "sycophant" for nothing.

But not now.

In the past six months, even if Empress Zhang started to have prejudice against him, through his "sincerity" and "gold and stone are opened", he helped the emperor to recuperate his body, so that the emperor's body improved at a speed visible to the naked eye. While helping the Zhang family brothers to clean up the mess, and helping the Zhang family's second child to obtain military merits, he did his best to the Queen Mother Zhou, the prince, and the princess...

Even Empress Zhang let go of her guard against Zhang Zhou and began to regard Zhang Zhou as "one of her own".

If it is said that the problem lies with Queen Zhang, will the emperor still suspect that he is deliberately finding fault?

Zhang Zhou thought to himself.

Am I finding fault?
Isn't that the truth?

Is it easy for me to judge the situation and even "steal my guts" when telling a fact?

"The minister will do his best to help the queen recuperate, and sincerity is as good as gold and stone." Zhang Zhou showed a momentum of scientific research, which can be regarded as giving the emperor some confidence.

Zhu Youtang looked over with eyes full of trust, nodded and said, "Bingkuan, I rely on you."

The words are not very clear.

Zhang Zhou is also pondering, the so-called relying on me, does it mean relying on me to regulate your husband and wife's bodies?Or is it up to me to find out that the root cause of the disease lies in the queen?

"I still want to ask you, how long can I... maintain my current physical condition?" Zhu Youtang asked again.

Zhang Zhoudao: "Your Majesty is in the prime of spring and autumn, as long as His Majesty regulates his body reasonably, I...haven't considered other issues."

Zhu Youtang sighed: "Yes, I am not old, I can still wait."

Zhang Zhou thought to himself that the second goal had also been achieved.

Before, he always instilled words like "Your Majesty is still young and shouldn't be like this" to the emperor. It seemed that it was to make Zhu Youtang have confidence in the matter of taking care of his body, but in fact it was planting seeds of doubt for him.

After Zhu Youtang's health really improved, he would think, how long can my body last?It's okay when you're young, but when you're a little older... it shouldn't work, it's even worse than before...

With this sense of crisis, the emperor no longer only considered the option of hanging Queen Zhang by a rope.

Otherwise, why did the emperor say "you can wait"?

It means that the emperor has already begun to consider the two options of "waiting" or "not waiting".

If you want to let the emperor change the deformed "controlling" and "controlled" husband-wife relationship with Queen Zhang for more than ten years, it will not work without some hard work.

Zhang Zhou felt that he was realizing his goal step by step.

"Your Majesty, I want to go back and take a closer look at the prescriptions for Your Majesty and Empress." Zhang Zhou said.

"Mm." Zhu Youtang nodded, but apologized, "Bingkuan, I have really troubled you with a lot of things recently, not only asking you to advise on the wars in the Northwest and Liaodong, but also asking you to teach the prince. You also have to preside over the Martial Arts Hall, you have to practice the "Congress Code", and you even have to worry about the bodies of me and the empress, and I let you test the will of heaven..."

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "Your Majesty, Eunuch Dai and the others often say that those who are capable will work harder, and I should treat myself as a capable person first. Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about your ministers."

Zhang Zhou thought about it, is he really busy?
It is the easiest thing to do without a formal position. He seems to be running around every day, but he is actually enjoying himself.

On the contrary, if you let him stay in a yamen and let him wait for part-time workers from the beginning of the day, it will be a torment.

But now, he can go wherever he wants, even if he sleeps at home and practices gymnastics, and no one sees him, they will still think that he is working hard to do great things for the court.

"Bingkuan, Daming can't do without you!"

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in the afternoon.

In the cabinet's office, under the supervision of the three cabinet members, Liang Chu and Wang Jia had read all the main files of "Zhang Ben's Great Ming Huidian".

Liang Chu, as the deputy editor-in-chief who is currently in charge of editing the book, has been in a state of confusion during the reading process, often distracted, showing an "so it is" look.

After all, the three of Liu Jian were still in charge of ticket drafting, so they couldn't be there all the time. When the three of them came out again, Liang Chu had already put down the "Law of the Ming Dynasty" and turned his head to look at them.

"Uncle Hou, how are you?"

Li Dongyang stepped forward and asked.

Liang Chu asked: "Three elders, where did this version of the "Hui Dian" come from? Why is it more detailed than the part compiled in the Imperial Academy today? The textual research is also more detailed? Could it be that your majesty sent someone else to edit the book? No?"

Although Daming had two Hanlin Academy in the north and the south, in fact the Southern Imperial Academy didn’t have any duties and affairs. In addition, there were not many manpower there, so the work of repairing books was not sent there at all.

But now, under Liang Chu's eyes, someone actually presented a book in front of him that was not necessarily completed by dozens of people in the Northern Imperial Academy for several years. How could he not be shocked?
Li Dongyang didn't answer, and continued to ask: "What do you think this book... has achieved?"

Even Liang Chu said that this edition of "Da Ming Hui Dian" is detailed and well-documented. In fact, Li Dongyang roughly understood Cheng Minzheng's mentality, which is indeed not something that humans can cultivate.

He was only representing the three members of the cabinet and wondered whether the book had reached the point where it could be printed without additions or changes.

If it is, Zhang Zhou can indeed complete it alone, and there is no need to ask them or people from the Imperial Academy for help. Then he will be very passive in the issue of signatures in future negotiations.

Liang Chu lowered his head and sighed: "Except for some of the prose that are slightly vulgar, they have already reached a very high level of attainment, and some of them need to go back and research in detail, but I guess... the difference is not bad, give it another one or two months It will be published after the textual research is completed.”

"A month or two?" Xie Qian couldn't help frowning upon hearing this.

Liang Chu thought that the time was too long, and he might not be able to catch up with some celebrations, so he changed his words: "With the help of the editor, it may be completed in ten days or so."

The three members of the cabinet couldn't help but look at each other.

You, Liang Chu, are so straightforward, you never thought about being robbed of credit?

Wang Jia said: "If it is a general job specification or a law, it is not impossible to be a bit vulgar, but if it involves court laws and regulations, it is better to use strict writing. You should find someone to proofread and add changes in detail."

In fact, Wang Jia was speaking for Liang Chu, a "subordinate".

Others don't know, Wang Jia is very clear about the thoughts of the three members of the cabinet.

No matter how incompetent we are, we cannot admit that others are too capable. Wouldn't that make us even more incompetent?
The best result is actually that Zhang Zhou provided a "base book", which has your credit in name, but in fact, after we forcibly added and changed your base book, we completed the "refinement book", and we shared the credit at that time. It's time to feel more at ease.

And what did Liang Chu mean?

He directly said, go back and do some research, and then it can be published.

Does that mean that there are no people from the Imperial Academy, are there any cabinet ministers, in fact, there is no essential help in compiling this book?
"If you want to add or change, how do you need to complete it? Or, how long will it take?" Liu Jian came out, and it was a final decision.

We just want to add and change.

Even if it is forced to add and change, it must be added and changed. This is the last dignity of a minister who was born in a pavilion.

Liang Chu looked at Wang Jia, he didn't seem to understand what Liu Jian meant, and finally he shook his head and said, "I'm afraid I can't do it if I come down here to complete this matter."

Xie Qian frowned and said: "You are a book repairer, if you can't finish it, who else can finish it?"

Xie Qian was also in a hurry.

Why isn't Cheng Minzheng just singing the opposite tune there, he is a "rebel" in the first place, and you Liang Chu is a young man, and we plan to cultivate you well, but you also say that you can't do it?
Although Liang Chu felt very aggrieved, he still said helplessly: "From the time the imperial court prepared to compile the "Hui Dian", the main responsibility was done by Cheng Xueshi. In the writing, I rely a lot on Jiefu, and now that Mrs. Jie is not in the capital, if I rashly forcibly modify this original, I am afraid it will be... laughable."

"Ugh!"

Xie Qian sighed, looked at Liu Jian and Li Dongyang next to him, and said with emotion, "It seems that His Majesty had ulterior motives in letting Jiefu go back to Sichuan."

Wang Jia frowned.

What do you mean by thanking Joe?For me?

Both Liu Jian and Li Dongyang understood Xie Qian's words. At that time, they felt that the emperor sent Yang Tinghe away to help Wang Jia get the throne, but now after Zhang Zhou sacrificed the "Da Ming Hui Dian", they suddenly realized that Wang Jia should not be Hanlin A bachelor's degree doesn't seem to be that important. No matter what Wang Jia said, he was also a probationer in Chenghua for 11 years, and he was an old Hanlin in the Imperial Academy for more than 20 years.

Wang Jia's ascension will not affect the reputation of the Hanlin Academy system.

But now the "Da Ming Hui Dian" almost wants to overthrow the entire Imperial Academy of Ming Dynasty.

Xie Qian saw that the few people around were silent, and asked, "Is there still time to call the mediator back to Beijing immediately?"

Li Dongyang said: "It's too late, we have to adjust it. I should try my best to raise this matter with His Majesty, and wait for Yang Jiefu to return to Beijing before making a decision. Ji Zhi, what do you think about this matter...how?"

Now Li Dongyang can't care about any petty infighting with Wang Jia, they are all on the same boat.

If this "Da Ming Hui Dian" is really published, everyone will lose face, and they must advance and retreat together in this matter.

Wang Jia sighed: "I'm afraid His Majesty's side...it's hard to say."

Wang Jia wanted to remind them that what Zhang Zhou produced now was the complete "Da Ming Hui Dian", even if you try to delay it and say that you need to proofread and make additions and changes, don't forget that the emperor only gave you two days. But you want to use this to delay Yang Jiefu's return to Beijing?Wouldn't it be a month or two?
Why does the emperor have the credit for compiling the classics, and let you civil servants delay?

Could it be said that when Yang Tinghe returned to the capital, the additions and changes to this book would play a big role?

Liu Jian said: "This matter requires Jizhi to be firm in your opinion first."

This is to put pressure on Wang Jia.

Can you please stand with us, our cabinet represents the highest power representative of civil servants, and you represent the Hanlin Academy, which compiles books. Let's talk about this book together, there is still room for discussion. If we want to postpone the review, will the emperor not give us face?

Wang Jia smiled wryly.

Sure enough, nothing good happened after he took office... Wang Jia suddenly understood the various difficulties that Cheng Minzheng encountered back then.

"It's not complete. After finishing the book, I still have to go to... Bingkuan to talk." Liu Jian also changed his address to Zhang Zhou. Now, anyone who can casually sacrifice the entire "Da Ming Hui Dian" may come up with something next. If the relationship is at a standstill, it will not be like the present situation where they can sit down and negotiate.

"Who's going?" Liang Chu asked.

Xie Qian next to him almost wanted to say, you go.

Wang Jia took the initiative to take on the job and said, "Let me go ahead. I have a relationship with Bing Kuan at least as a seat lord. Speaking of which, I have never visited him alone."

The three members of the cabinet can also see that Wang Jia is suffering a lot in this matter.

Zhang Zhou had never visited Wang Jia alone, but now he asked someone who is a teacher to visit the students on his own initiative. How embarrassing is it to say it?

Xie Qian said with a smile: "Jizhi, speaking of it, I visited Bingkuan before he won the first prize, and he turned him away. Chinese, what can't you say?"

Li Dongyang almost wanted to help Xie Qian.

Xie Yuqiao, now is not the time for you to talk nonsense, you are simply pouring salt on Wang Jizhi's wound.

Liu Jian said: "Jizhi, I will entrust this matter to you. If everything is accomplished, the cabinet will write this memorial. You don't need to worry too much about the request."

It means that you are only responsible for talking to Zhang Zhou.

Reassure Zhang Zhou and let Zhang Zhou agree to postpone the publication, and our cabinet will handle the rest for the Imperial Academy.

"Write to me right away." Li Dongyang said, "Urgently invite the referee back to Beijing."

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Wang Jia still took the official sedan chair and went to Zhang Zhou's mansion to pay a visit in person.

For Wang Jia, it is not too difficult to take this step. He has thought about many things a long time ago, and he needs to make it clear to Zhang Zhou. what role.

When Wang Jia arrived, Zhang Zhou had already greeted him at the door before he delivered the greeting card.

Not because of anything else, but because Sun Shangqi knew Wang Jia's sedan chair, and when he saw Wang Jia's sedan chair approaching the door, he hurried to inform Zhang Zhou.

After all, Sun Shangqi was also from Jinyiwei, and he understood the rules of the officialdom. If the teacher came to the door in person, if the students did not show enough courtesy, it would have a great impact on their reputation.

"Bachelor Wang." Zhang Zhou saluted Wang Jia respectfully.

"Bing Kuan!"

Wang Jia smiled apologetically.

Zhang Zhou respectfully invited Wang Jia into the courtyard. The former examiner and examinee are still superiors and subordinates, but their status and influence in the court... Wang Jia knew that he could not compare with Zhang Zhou.

And this time Wang Jia also understood that he came to the door to "ask for something".

Zhang Zhou invited Wang Jia to the main hall, and he was polite enough to ask, "Scholar Wang has something to do, you can explain it at the Imperial Academy, or just inform the students."

Wang Ji said: "Bing Kuan, you don't have to be humble. It is your talent to choose you as Xie Yuan. I just choose an official for the court. I came to you today because it is about the "Hui Dian". The full version of the Canon was handed over to the cabinet, and Liang Chu and Liang Shidu and I read it together..."

Wang Jia gave an overview of the day's events, and finally said bluntly, "The cabinet means that after Yang Jiefu returns to the court, he will be responsible for the fine-tuning of the "Hui Dian". He came to implement the main task."

Zhang Zhou nodded knowingly and said: "The matter of compiling the book is not a day and night, and it is only natural to wait for Yang Shi to return to the court. It's just..."

"Just what?" Wang Jia thought Zhang Zhou was going to refuse.

Zhang Zhou sighed: "I'm just afraid that Yang Shisao will be delayed by something in his hometown, and he won't be able to come back for a year or so."

(End of this chapter)