Emperor Wu Xuan was still stunned and looked at the ring on his hand.
This wrench finger is thinner than the jade wrench finger commonly seen in the Qing Dynasty, and it is not purely cylindrical, but has one side a little higher, and the style and pattern are very simple.
Emperor Wu Xuan took it off and let her take a look, while saying: "I have been wearing this ring for decades... I was wearing this ring when I shot the king of Zhou in the head with an arrow. At that time, I was still wearing this ring. He was very young and beaming with joy. Even after he left the border, he kept wearing it and playing with it from time to time..."
He is really a real emperor. Other emperors wear thumb rings and all have lofty names. Why come to him just to remember the glory of their youth?
Shen Zhoujin couldn't help but laugh twice and said, "Then, how about carving something else?"
"No need," Emperor Wu Xuan said, "I don't like to wear those. Nowadays, apart from the beads you gave me, the only thing I always wear is this ring. Just make one for me like this. I am also in my ear. It’s time to change.”
He handed her the wrench.
Shen Zhoujin took it in his hand and looked at it carefully, then turned it around a few times to remember the size.
Emperor Wu Xuan said: "What kind of thumb ring do you want to carve for me?"
She said: "Keep it secret!"
Emperor Wu Xuan laughed and didn't ask any further questions. He said, "Tomorrow your master and the others will also come to Beijing. How do you think I should reward you for this?"
Shen Zhoujin said: "Grandpa, I don't need a reward, just a few words of verbal praise will be enough. My master doesn't need a big reward. I still have something to ask of you in the future!"
Emperor Wu Xuan nodded, looked at her, and said gently: "It's not easy to reward you with your current title, but I will help you remember these achievements."
Shen Zhoujin said with a smile: "Thank you, grandpa."
Although there was a generation gap between her and Emperor Wu Xuan, they had gotten along before, making jokes and making jokes, and it was like a year-end friendship.
But this time when she came here, she felt that Emperor Wu Xuan treated her better. It was probably because of the earthquake. She was really a little embarrassed when she received the letter, but she would have said something like this unless she was stupid. Break.
And she really has no reward now.
Compared with the Qing Dynasty, where there were twenty-seven levels of titles for just meritorious ministers, the titles of the Dasheng Dynasty were really simple. However, it was precisely because the titles were simple that it was difficult to be promoted. The title of "prefecture king" was particularly valuable.
Emperor Wu Xuan said again: "I did not choose Li Shouchang's affairs well. Next time I have an errand, I will pick someone for you."
Shen Zhoujin suddenly thought of something and said quickly: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, next time I have an errand, can I choose someone myself?"
Suddenly the emperor was called again, and Emperor Wu Xuan raised his eyebrows: "What?"
"It's nothing," Shen Zhoujin said with a smile: "Think about it, there are too many monks and too little food... In short, if I go out on errands, everyone must want to follow me. If the emperor chooses people, these people must have a lot of problems and always come to bother them. You, why don't I just pick one myself."
She had been thinking about the issue of balance before.
But she also felt that Emperor Wu Xuan was originally a man of temperament. He was a bright and bright Emperor. Among the people who were respected by him, there were also loyal ministers and good generals. The more respected he was, the more attentive he would be in doing things.
Therefore, there is no need to persuade him to change, it is just fine as it is, and he has many die-hard fans based on his personal charm.
Nowadays, wars are getting less and less, civil servants are promoted through governance, and natural disasters are inherently a matter of great merit, so it is rare for such things to be ignored.
Therefore, it is enough for her to be the bad guy.
Huo Lingjue obviously figured it out earlier than she did, so he chose the "Huo Qingtian" path.
Then she would be like him, acting as a "bad guy", promoting a few more people from poor backgrounds, and slowly seeking a balance with the aristocratic family. Although if she does this, people will soon notice it, but even if she notices it, So what, they couldn't influence her thoughts.
Emperor Wu Xuan really didn't understand her thoughts.
But he was in the emotional stage at the moment, so he agreed.
Shen Zhoujin chatted with him for a while, and asked him clearly by the way, Huo Lingjue would definitely stay in Jiangnan until the Chinese New Year... and then he patted his butt and left.
Emperor Wu Xuan, on the other hand, mentioned this matter to the two prime ministers again the next day.
Both prime ministers are very upright people.
Individuals have selfish motives, and so do they, but when they have reached this point, their career has reached its peak, and they have a thorough understanding of Emperor Wu Xuan, so they have become more and more cautious in doing things and strive to be impartial. The second is Sheji, which will have an everlasting reputation.
After hearing what the emperor said, Prime Minister He said: "Your Majesty, do you still remember what the prince said on the day when the number one scholar was paraded in the street? She said that from now on the emperor can be nice to her alone, but never be so nice to others. Yes, because the prince will not be spoiled, but others do not know whether they will be spoiled."
Emperor Wu Xuan nodded.
Prime Minister He said: "At that time, I also thought that the children were acting coquettishly, but now looking at the prince's behavior, it is not the case."
He looked at Emperor Wu Xuan: "Your Majesty is a very determined person, and he is also very organized in doing things. Just look at your merits, whether you are the Duke of the country, the hospital, or the general of the camp." It's strange, but he was still a local official and spent a lot of writing on it."
Emperor Wu Xuan was now used to these civil servants talking rudely, so he nodded again.
He Xiang continued: "That's why I say that the prince is successful...because asking for credit for the people accompanying him is just a 'one thing', but asking for credit for local officials is for these officials."
What he meant was that many people from the imperial court were involved in this matter, and the local officials were simply cooperating. If Shen Zhoujin hadn't mentioned it, who would have known that they had done so much work? But when he mentioned it, this matter Things will be recorded on the resume of the local official.
Just from this point of view, we know that Shen Zhoujin is a person who understands court affairs.
Seeing that Prime Minister He had laid the groundwork, Prime Minister Wang also took over the words and said: "So, what the prince said that day was not all a joke. She was worried about the emperor."
Emperor Wu Xuan raised his eyebrows: "Are you worried about me?"
"Yes," Wang Xiang continued: "The emperor chose the prince, the prince, the prince... and then he also appointed the prince's apprentice. The prince's family is full of glory."
Emperor Wu Xuan said: "So what?"
This is not the first time that the monarch and his ministers have argued over this matter, so the two sides are very stable.
Congratulations to the Prime Minister: "Your Majesty, I still remember that when the new dynasty was first established, there was a thirst for talents. It would be a great blessing if there was a King of Qin County here at that time."
Wang Xiang continued: "But even now, the Prince of Qin is still a help in times of need... But I can honestly say, although the Crown Prince and the Duke are both very outstanding people, they are just the icing on the cake and are not incompetent. replace."
Prime Minister He quickly continued: "What I am saying is not to persuade the emperor not to use them, but to say why Prince Qin wants to take on this job of 'picking people'. If I am not wrong, when the prince arrives Those chosen must be people from poor backgrounds, not 'one of our own'."
Emperor Wu Xuan suddenly realized.
After all, he has been the emperor for so many years. He just didn't expect it before. As soon as He Xiang's words came out, he understood everything instantly.
Wang Xiang continued: "The emperor said that the prince and the prince treat the emperor with sincerity. This is indeed true. They took over the matter and made the bad guys themselves. The emperor is now at ease."