Chapter 444 Asking for something but not getting it
"Lu Qing!" Emperor Liu called out as his eyes fell on Lu Mengzheng, who had been waiting for a while under the imperial steps.
"I'm here! Please give me your Majesty's orders!" Lu Mengzheng had already regained his composure. Hearing the voice, he calmed down and responded with his hands raised.
Lu Meng also heard some anecdotes during the court. When Emperor Liu addressed his ministers as "a certain Qing" or "a certain Duke", it meant that the official either had sufficient status and qualifications, or was favored and trusted by the emperor.
Calling each other by official title or name is obviously much lighter in weight. Of course, everyone knows that the true status in Emperor Liu's heart depends on whether he is called by his nickname. This is especially rare, and it was already the norm in the current dynasty.
There were only a handful of people who were close to Emperor Liu in the past, but they were becoming fewer and fewer.
Lu Mengzheng did not think that he had anything worthy of Emperor Liu's special treatment. Although Lu Mengzheng had an official background, he had never enjoyed the blessings of his family. He had grown up in cold eyes and bitter cold since childhood, which made him extremely mature mentally.
, the prudent wind is always there, and he is always cautious in front of Emperor Liu and keeps a cool head.
"You did a good job on this errand!" Emperor Liu praised, it would be better if there was some emotion in his tone.
Lu Mengzheng responded immediately: "Your Majesty, we are in a hurry and there are still many accounts that have not been straightened out. I hope your Majesty will forgive me for any shortcomings. I dare not accept the award!"
"The results may not be satisfactory, but what I want to know and what I want to see are all satisfied!" Emperor Liu said: "If you are unclear about anything, continue to investigate. I will give you enough time!"
After a pause, Emperor Liu said again: "Zhang Dejun, Yantuo and the others are the ones checking people, and you are the ones checking the accounts. Only by working together, working together, and cooperating with each other can the accounting affairs be clear!"
"Yes!" Lu Mengzheng understood.
"Besides!" Emperor Liu thought for a moment and continued: "After this matter is over, there is no need to return to the Ministry of Household Affairs!"
"Excuse me for being stupid and not understanding your Majesty's intention?" Lu Mengzheng was stunned for a moment and bowed.
Emperor Liu said calmly: "You, including the household officials who have been transferred this time, no longer need to return to their original posts and will serve in the Young Mansion!"
This group of people are all professionals, and they were transferred to take stock of Emperor Liu's family. How could they be easily released at this juncture? Even these people are each responsible for part of the accounts.
After Lu Mengzheng realized it, he quickly figured out the joints. However, there was inevitably a trace of hesitation on his face, and he said respectfully: "Your Majesty, according to the imperial system, I have been in charge of the ministry for two to three years. Today, I
Not enough..."
"Excuse me, the young master can't watch the government? The young master's responsibilities are equally important. It is also a place to handle errands and exercise the ability of officials!" Emperor Liu looked at Lu Mengzheng with an unquestionable look: "This matter is about
It’s decided, as for you, you will be the supervisor of the mutual market at that time!”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lu Mengzheng dared to object.
There is even a feeling of being flattered. Among the supervisors under the Young Mansion, the Mutual Market Supervisor is now the most important and the most profitable. After all, he holds the power of trading. Many properties of the royal family are managed by the Mutual Market Supervisor. The Mutual Market Supervisor is still the sixth grade.
official position.
In the Shaofu system, one has a high position, great power, and plenty of money and wealth. For many people, this is something that can only be met but cannot be sought, but now it falls to Lu Mengzheng.
The Shaofu has its own system, but Lu Meng has been working in the Ministry of Revenue for almost a year, and he has a very clear understanding of the various systems and institutional settings inside and outside the imperial court, and he also knows the special features of mutual market supervision.
Seeing Lu Meng's contemplative expression, Emperor Liu looked a little impatient and said in a teasing tone: "What kind of expression are you looking at? When others are promoted, they are all elated and wish they could have a big feast. Advertising peripherals, what are you doing?"
Is it difficult for you to have a solemn face and a sad look on your face?"
Faced with Emperor Liu's ridicule, Lu Mengzheng quickly cheered up and said with cupped hands: "I have short knowledge and weak qualifications. I have not been tested and have been given heavy responsibilities. I am afraid that my talents are not worthy of my position and I have betrayed your majesty's trust!"
"This imperial court is really a big dyeing vat. I have only been in charge for less than a year, but those veteran ministers have learned enough about their style!" Emperor Liu shook his head.
"You remind me of someone!" Emperor Liu said leisurely, obviously interested in conversation.
Lu Mengzheng had never communicated with Emperor Liu alone like this before. Naturally, he could not grasp the rhythm of the conversation and was not familiar with it. To avoid making mistakes, he spoke very little. When he heard the words, he did not show curiosity and just listened quietly.
His dull look made Emperor Liu feel a little depressed, and he said to himself: "Lu Duan, the transfer envoy of Henan, was a few years younger than you when he became an official. However, he was also cautious in everything.
, he does not compete with others, is taciturn, and keeps to himself, as if this court is some sort of dragon's pond and tiger's den!"
Hearing this, Lu Mengzheng's face finally changed a little. Facing Emperor Liu's curious and scrutinizing eyes, he thought about it for a while and then said calmly: "I am a commoner and have studied hard in a cold kiln for more than ten years. Fortunately, I met the saint's grace and got this gift."
Ranked among the top three, I feel very grateful in my heart. However, I know that my talents and virtues are shallow and I dare not show them. I can only be diligent, observe and study politics, and hope that I will achieve something in the future and repay the imperial court..."
"Okay, okay!" After hearing what Lu Meng was saying, Emperor Liu quickly asked him to stop. He couldn't help but glance at him twice, thinking to himself that this would probably be a "standard" scholar-bureaucrat again.
"Many people will show off and get carried away when they succeed. It seems that you are indeed different. It is rare to have such a mentality of walking on thin ice!"
Staring at Lu Mengzheng, Emperor Liu's eyes were bright and he said slowly: "Let me tell you, when selecting officials and recruiting talents in the imperial court, qualifications are certainly an important criterion, but they are not the only one. Being cautious, quiet, humble and low-key are certainly good qualities.
, I also appreciate people who handle things steadily, but if they are too cautious, it may not be a good thing.
You have just entered the official career, show some youthful vigor and sharpness. In the court, although you must make fewer mistakes, you must learn to behave and do things. If you only rely on modesty, your achievements will be limited!
If the whole dynasty is always like you, wouldn't it be depressing? The great man is just like the rising sun. Although I am old, I am still forging ahead with determination. Although Wang Pu is old, he still dares to argue with me on the basis of reason. Even I
Don’t be afraid of offending, this is what you should learn from..."
After listening to Emperor Liu's teachings, Lu Mengzheng seemed to be touched, and bowed again: "My lord, please remember your Majesty's teachings!"
"I've talked too much today!" Looking at him like this, he probably won't be able to change it in a short time. Emperor Liu waved his hand: "You can step back! Do your job well and serve the court with your heart. You will eventually gain something in the future.
of!"
"Yes! I resign!"
When Lu Mengzheng told him to retreat, Emperor Liu couldn't help but shook his head. These ministers, old and young, acted like quails in front of him, with their heads lowered and their wings lowered, extremely submissive.
One thing to say is that Emperor Liu was indeed very proud of this more than once in the past, enjoying their awe and being satisfied with their surrender. However, over time, he would get tired of it. Now that Emperor Liu's godhead has been cast, he does not need the trembling of his ministers.
to demonstrate his authority.
However, as time went by, the ministers became more and more in awe of Emperor Liu and acted timidly in front of him. After seeing him more often, Emperor Liu not only could not feel much pride in them, but instead thought that they were just pretending and coaxing.