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Chapter 112 Zhu Youxiao’s fun (please subscribe)

"That minister has indeed committed a crime, but I wonder if your majesty is interested in it. Is it possible that I can also come with you?"

Zhu Youxiao was taken aback by these words. Most ministers were timid or serious or submissive in front of the emperor, but they would make insinuating remarks even when the emperor was having fun.

I just didn't expect that Ye Xianggao would be so open-minded when they first met and actually wanted to participate.

Seeing this, Zhu Youxiao organized his thoughts and began to think about what he wanted to play.

He was no longer interested in carpentry work. Playing music, chess, calligraphy, and painting was fine, but he couldn't do this kind of work. He felt that playing crickets and leaves was childish and had no meaning.

It was okay to read and practice calligraphy, but when he was tired of reading memorials all day, he didn't want to read anymore. As for the harem, he thought it would be better to hold back, and it wouldn't be too late to wait for the wedding next year.

So after thinking about it, I realized that the only things I'm interested in right now are government affairs and military training.It's just that he doesn't like these two, but "must like" them in order to survive. Thinking of this, he became a little uninterested and felt that he was also very boring.

Ye Xianggao watched Zhu Youxiao pondering for a long time but said nothing. He thought his words had made the emperor angry, so he raised his hands and said:
"I made a mistake. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Only then did Zhu Youxiao wake up from his thoughts, saw Ye Xianggao apologizing to him again and again, and said with a smile:

"It's not that the elder made a mistake, but I just thought about it and found that I don't have much fun. I just deal with government affairs, give lectures all day long, and then go to Licaolan Field to train troops. The whole day is also very boring."

Ye Xianggao couldn't help but be moved when he heard this, but it shouldn't be like this.

He heard a lot on the way to Beijing. It can be said that the emperor's actions after taking the throne were so fast and effective. Compared with him, his predecessors pale in comparison. You can imagine the pressure on Zhu Youxiao And know it.

"Your Majesty is not yet sixteen. He should be full of vitality and in his prime. He should be interested in many things and be eager to try them."

When Ye Xianggao said this, he also looked ashamed, cupped his hands and said:
"These ministers have neglected their duties. If the ministers and ministers of the imperial court all occupy their respective positions, serve the public affairs wholeheartedly, and take the affairs of the imperial court as their own responsibilities and share their burdens with His Majesty, then Your Majesty will be much less worried."

"Everyone occupies his own position, each pursues his own affairs, and is dedicated to serving the public good. This can only be found in a world of great harmony. I just hope that there will be less noise in the court, more practical work, less criticism, and more cooperation."

Zhu Youxiao naturally didn't believe what Ye Xianggao said, and he didn't expect much from the courtiers.

When Ye Xianggao saw the emperor's words, he began to look at him with admiration. In fact, he had some concerns before he came. He thought that the emperor should have a young temperament. As long as he followed his ideas and did not disobey him, he would naturally Gain his trust.

Unexpectedly, it seemed to him that although the emperor was young, he was mature and had a thorough understanding of the court's key issues.One of the most serious problems in the imperial court today is not the constant party disputes and serious internal strife.

Thinking of this, he also thought that the reply should not be so casual and must be serious.

"Everything in the world is bustling for the sake of benefit, and the world is bustling for the sake of benefit. If there is benefit, there will be conflict. Just like Dayu's control of floods, as long as he makes the best use of the situation, people will follow him."

When Zhu Youxiao heard this, he felt that what he said was right. If he took advantage of the situation and benefited those people, people would naturally follow him and not stop them.But the question is, will those conservative people follow me? Will those with vested interests support me, considering they have already made money in their positions for so many years?

"Mr. Ge is right, but what should we do if the interests are intertwined and twisted into a rope, and oil and salt cannot come in?"

Ye Xianggao looked shocked, it was time to express his position, and said silently:

"Wu Zetian's method of training a lion can be used as an example, but His Majesty has already practiced it."

Zhu Youxiao was very satisfied after hearing this. He changed his mind a lot and secretly praised it.

At that time, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty got a fierce horse named "Lion Cong", which no one could tame.But Wu Zetian said he could, but he needed three things: an iron whip, an iron hammer, and a dagger.Beat it with an iron whip; if it refuses to obey, use an iron hammer to hammer it; if it refuses to obey, kill it with a dagger.

Isn't this how Zhu Youxiao treats these stubborn vested interests? If he refuses to listen to his good advice, then don't blame yourself for being ruthless.

"Hahaha, it seems that the cabinet minister also understands me. He is very good. Now there is a smart man in the cabinet."

After some words, Zhu Youxiao felt a little better and started talking more.

"I heard the late emperor mention it earlier. Sir, you have served as the chief minister of the cabinet for seven years, and you alone support the cabinet and do your best. Now that I have returned to the cabinet, I have another helping hand.

I just heard my husband say that I should be very interested in many things now. Does he have anything interesting to teach me? "

Ye Xianggao had just begun to hear Zhu Youxiao praise him, thinking that he had finally satisfied the emperor, but the last question left him in a dilemma, something fun?If I don't say it right, I'm afraid I will be scolded to death by the courtiers, saying that the emperor is despondent with his toys.

So he thought about it and thought of a "game" that the emperor could play.

"Your Majesty, you can learn to play chess."

"Play chess?"

The game of chess is just Go. This is fine. Zhu Youxiao became interested after hearing this.

"I heard that Your Majesty likes the army. In fact, this game also coincides with the formation of troops. Although Your Majesty cannot go into battle to kill the enemy, you can arrange your troops on this chessboard and gallop on the battlefield. Wouldn't it be fun? Besides, This game of chess also cultivates sentiments and enhances knowledge, which has many benefits."

Seeing that Zhu Youxiao was interested, Ye Xianggao also began to explain. Zhu Youxiao was very interested in hearing these words. Zhang Chang stood by and echoed:

"Your Majesty, Mr. Ye Ge is a national player in the chess world. No one in the capital can beat him. My ancestors often mentioned it before." Ye Xianggao's expression froze when he heard this. Wang An didn't stop even after he retreated, trying every means to let himself compete with him. Get involved.

But Zhu Youxiao didn't notice the implication. Hearing Zhang Chang's praise, he was eager to give it a try, so he told Zhang Chang:

"Go and get the jade chess pieces that the emperor likes the most. I will learn from Ye Ge."

Zhang Chang quickly said that he was going to get it, and after a while he got the precious and rare jade chess pieces.

Zhu Youxiao immediately asked Ye Xianggao to sit on the couch and teach him how to play Go.

Ye Xianggao also knew how to measure his position. He sat sideways on the couch and did not dare to go beyond the rules.

He is indeed a master of Go and explained Zhu Youxiao in great detail.The professional terms of Go, such as star positions, Tianyuan, and piece-taking, are easy to understand. Zhu Youxiao also uses real life examples to help Zhu Youxiao understand it at once.

After a brief lecture, the practical teaching began immediately.

Ye Xianggao knew how to be measured and knew that the emperor's character would not like others to let him down all the time, so he let Zhu Youxiao win more and lose less. In this way, Zhu Youxiao would have a sense of gain and not feel bored.

In this way, Zhu Youxiao became more interested in playing Go and became more interested in it. He was absorbed in learning for a while, and the time passed very quickly, and it was almost noon in a while.

"Ding! Ding! Ding!"

The self-ringing clock in Nuan Pavilion started to tell the time. Zhu Youxiao looked at the time and thought that the morning passed very quickly.

"It's already noon. It goes by so fast. Mr. Ye Ge hasn't had his meal yet. Please come and have your meal with me later."

Ye Xianggao was also grateful, but he also turned his attention to the self-ringing bell, and a look of surprise flashed across his face.

"Your Majesty, this must be the chiming bell that Matteo Ricci gave to Emperor Shenzong."

"Oh, you also know about this?"

"Haha, yes, Matteo Ricci also played chess with me. His chess skills are still very superb. At that time, he presented this self-ringing bell, and I have even seen it."

Seeing this, Zhu Youxiao's favorable impression of him increased a lot.

"It's interesting that these Western objects are exquisite and novel. I know everything Chinese, but it's still good to see more of the outside world and broaden my horizons."

Ye Xianggao also stroked his beard, nodded in agreement:
"What your Majesty said is that I think this Western thing has merit. The stones from its mountains can be used to attack jade. When I came to the capital, I was accompanied by Guanglu Shaoqing Li Zhizao. When he came, he escorted the jade he bought from Macao. Four red barbarian cannons."

"He also told me about the benefits of Western artillery along the way, but I didn't expect that when I arrived in Beijing, I found that Your Majesty had also started casting them early. Your Majesty is wise and wise, which is really a blessing to the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Youxiao didn't care about his compliment. Instead, he was more concerned about Li Zhizao escorting the purchased Hongyi cannon back to Beijing. He thought that these cannons would be escorted to Liaodong together with the newly minted Kru cannon at this time.

"It's good that you can see nature. It seems that you have a good relationship with Li Zhizao and Xu Guangqi. I like them. It is rare to take the initiative to seek ways to strengthen a country when the country is in crisis. This is enough. Much better than most courtiers.”

When Zhu Youxiao saw Ye Xianggao and Li Zhizao walking together, he knew that the relationship between them should be good, and he thought highly of him.

Then he was left to have lunch together and went to Wenyuan Pavilion to meet other cabinet ministers and go to their offices.

The news that Ye Xianggao had been in Qianqing Palace until noon and was left by the emperor for lunch had already reached Liu Yishui and others in Wenyuan Pavilion.

As soon as the three of them heard the news, they knew that Ye Xiang Gaoding was very popular with the emperor, and they felt uncomfortable.

Ye Xianggao had been prime minister for seven years, and he had many disciples and old officials in the court. They were afraid of being his opponents, but if anyone among the three was to suffer the most, it was Liu Yishen.

Liu Yishen wanted Ye Xianggao to help him share the pressure, but not long after he became the chief minister of the cabinet, when he saw that Ye Xianggao was so valued by the emperor as soon as he came, he felt threatened even though he was from Donglin. .

"Oh, I didn't expect that Mr. Ye Ge would be so taken seriously by His Majesty for the first time. I heard that His Majesty was not in a good mood before meeting Mr. Ye Ge.

But after meeting and chatting for a few words, he felt relaxed and even learned to play chess from Mr. Ye Ge, which made His Majesty burst into laughter. No wonder they had dinner together. "

Shen Guan didn't care about Ye Xianggao, and it didn't matter if Dong Lin targeted him again. Instead, he thought about contacting Wei Zhongxian, and he didn't panic because he had expectations.

It's just that these strange words made Liu Yishen feel particularly harsh.

The skill of cultivating Qi for many years prevented him from getting angry, but he didn't want to talk to Shen Guan too much.

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