This sentence about character is quite difficult to say, but it is very interesting to say.
For scholars such as Xie Jin and even Fang Xiaoru, although they sometimes have different views and positions, they have a common understanding of their identity, that is, they call themselves scholars.
The role of a scholar is to be a person who is useful to the people of the country, the country, the country, and the world. No matter whether they can do it or not, at least they are working in this direction. In addition, scholars must be honest in their words and deeds, value justice over profit, and be upright.
Be generous, tolerant and tenacious, and will not blindly flatter and cater to others, let alone do what they like, which is what the ancients called private virtue.
Xie Jin did not belittle Li Zhigang in other aspects, such as his ability, but in terms of his character, which shows that this person's personal ethics are not very good.
The term "poor personal ethics" is definitely a fatal flaw for an official in this era. But on the contrary, such a talented but ungrateful person is actually the best helper in the hands of the king.
You can trust him with anything, because he will step on other people's heads like crazy in order to gain the praise of the king and gain a higher power and status.
On the other hand, in the future, when the king gets tired of using it, or in order to appease the public anger, he only needs these four words of "bad personal ethics" to throw him into the abyss and never recover.
The emperor's mentality has always been like this, and it does not mean that the emperor is ruthless.
The emperor is different from ordinary people. An ordinary person definitely doesn't like such a mercenary person here. If he doesn't like it, he won't get close to him. I won't associate with you. You will follow your Yangguan Road and I will follow mine. You will be prosperous.
You won’t take care of me, and I won’t beg you even if I’m poor.
This kind of humane, free, direct and pure way of communication does not work with the emperor, because everyone in this world is different. Some people have both virtue and talent, some have virtue but no talent, some are talented but have impure purposes, and some are born with natural talent.
Treacherous. The emperor has no way to change anyone, what he has to do is to make good use of these people.
"Pangpang was supposed to take the blame for some things, but now it seems that Pangpang has found a good helper!"
A ray of setting sun quietly shone through the window and fell on half of Zhu Yunxi's face.
The weird smile on his face made the hairs on Jie Jin's back stand up as he stood in front of him.
As an old minister of the East Palace who had accompanied Zhu Yunxi for many years, he had a good idea of the emperor's temper. Whenever the emperor had such an expression, he probably wasn't holding back anything good.
"I just told Shilang Li something!" Zhu Yunxi said softly, "Let him count the number of untouchables in the world." After saying that, he sighed and said with a smile, "Since the Ming Dynasty, I have returned to China for the sun and moon under the Qingming Festival.
Revitalize the Han rites. But some things were not perfect, and some of the bad policies of the previous dynasty were passed down."
Hearing this, Xie Jin pondered for a moment, "Is the Emperor going to treat those untouchable people as a good man?" He said, saluting, "Everyone in the world, whether rich or poor, is the Emperor's subjects. How can we differentiate between high and low? If the Emperor really
The pardon of the lowly and evil government is a blessing to the world, a blessing to the subjects, and a blessing to our Ming Dynasty!"
Zhu Yunxi smiled and said, "That's what I meant. But there must be a reason for this!"
Xie Jin heard the song and understood the elegant meaning, and immediately said, "I will present the memorial tomorrow!" As he said, he suddenly frowned slightly, "Returning a good man to the people and returning him to the country is just a matter of the emperor's words, but the follow-up is very difficult.
Huh? How to arrange these people? They can't take the imperial examination and study, and they may not be able to work and do business. If they farm, where will the land come from?"
This is a truly smart person who can draw inferences from one instance to another in a matter of moments!
Releasing untouchables is equivalent to adding a large number of people to the Ming Dynasty out of thin air. Proper resettlement of these people is the key to winning the hearts and minds of the people. However, resettling these people will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among a large part of the people.
"So this matter requires someone with talent and perseverance to help the court carry it out!" Zhu Yunxi said with a smile, "Who do you think is qualified?"
Who else could it be?
Almost instantly, a name appeared in Xie Jin's mind: Li Zhigang, the Minister of Rites.
But then he felt bitter in his heart. The emperor's skills were becoming more and more perfect.
If you recommend Li Zhigang, you will be proud of yourself if you succeed, but if you fail, you, as the recommender, will also be jointly and severally liable. The most important thing is that once Li Zhigang becomes the target of public criticism in the future, you will be the first to be removed.
He hit the muzzle of the gun, pointed it at Li Zhigang and played a book hard.
"I think Li Zhigang, the Minister of Rites, is qualified for the job!" Xie Jin said bitterly.
Zhu Yunxi looked at him, as if he was guessing the other person's thoughts, with a faint smile on his face, "The minister of the Ministry of Rites is quite important. The Ministry of Rites is also in charge of the education of the world, so he deserves the title." After saying that, he paused.
After a pause, "But, isn't he a bit weak on his own?"
"Who else?"
Xie Jin was shocked. A minister was weak alone, so he needed someone older than the minister to lead the team? Who is it?
At this time, I heard Zhu Yunxi continue to say, "You, although your official position is not as good as the six ministers, you are still the counselor of the South Study Room. You must have a long-term view and the overall situation. Some things must be looked up, not always looked down!"
Xie Jin was even more confused. Looking up, did you mean to talk about someone older than Li Zhigang?
"If you always look down, won't you be in trouble if something happens in the future?" Zhu Yunxi joked with a smile.
Xie Jin thought for a long time and saluted, "I am ignorant and really don't know why. Please make it clear, Your Majesty!"
Smart is smart, but still unclear!
Zhu Yunxi secretly thought that the situation was not comprehensive enough and could not meet the standards of the country's prime minister.
But having said that, if Xie Jin was really the kind of person who understood everything the emperor said, Zhu Yunxi might not have cultivated him so highly.
"Releasing the untouchables and transforming them into good men is the first good thing I have done since I came to the throne. For such a big thing, do you think a minister is enough to take on the responsibility? This is not about building rivers and bridges, but involves millions of people.
The state affairs of population!" Zhu Yunxi continued, "If a minister can handle such matters, then why should I build the Nan Study? Why should I elect you to be the counselor?"
"Another person to choose from the south study room?" Xie Jin suddenly understood, but he was still hesitant in his heart, and said secretly, "Who? Bao Zhao is willing to do such a thing, but that person is afraid that he will make a fool of himself. Wei Guogong?
Duke Cao Guo?"
Thinking in his mind, he suddenly understood.
He opened his mouth and said, "What the emperor said is true. I think His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan is talented, quick-thinking, steady and generous, and he is also a close relative of the royal family. Since it is the emperor's virtuous policy, and it is overseen by people in the royal family, changing the name is justifiable and will inevitably lead to greater resistance.
Small!"
This idiot is not stupid enough, he finally got the idea.
Zhu Yunxi nodded with satisfaction, "Okay!" He said, jokingly, "Do you think I asked you to recommend Li Zhigang? Ha! You are the counselor of the South Study Room, and you only have your eyes on a minister? You have so much courage?"
Xie Jin's heart suddenly warmed up, "Your Majesty!"
"Come and submit a memorial. I recommend Prince Yan, Prince of Nan Study, to be the chief counselor, and I recommend the Minister of Rites to be the assistant!" Zhu Yunxi joked with a smile, "You are not afraid that he cannot afford to be a minister, but I am also afraid that he will not be able to handle it!"
"Your Majesty makes me feel ashamed!" Xie Jin burst into tears with gratitude.
How could he not understand that he had misunderstood the emperor's intention just now? Now he also understood more clearly that the emperor's move was to protect him.
Asking him to submit a memorial to propose the eradication of the evil government of untouchables is to give him a political achievement that can stand tall in Nanshufang, and to give him a starting point to make his voice heard in the government and the opposition, so that he, the counselor of Nanshufang, can become a minister like the other six ministers.
A figure who stands side by side with the minister.
And recommending ministers is a sign of the emperor's respect and trust in him.
"You and Dingshi were both my companions in the past." Zhu Yunxi continued, "How are you different from my brothers and sisters? However, you are somewhat wild and unruly in your nature, so I let you enter the South Study Room for training.
Your temperament is training you, how can I put you in a dilemma?"
"Have a good time and do it. You can train yourself as soon as possible to help me! With your talents as a great gentry, wouldn't it be a waste of natural resources to be a high-ranking official in the Han Dynasty for the rest of your life?"
This chapter has been completed!