Chapter 1058 The battle situation is reflected in Jiankang
Jiankang Palace, Ganlu Hall.
At this time, the weather has gradually warmed up and is no longer as cold as before. Most of the stoves in the Manna Hall have been removed, leaving only one or two in reserve.
It was already afternoon, and His Majesty the Emperor had just finished processing the paperwork at hand. He rubbed his painful temples, stood up and stretched his muscles, then turned to look at Gao Ming.
Eunuch Gao immediately stepped forward and began to report today's important news.
This is part of his job as personal secretary.
"Your Majesty, the frontline internal guards have reported that Minister Shen has left Xuzhou and entered Shandong."
"Well."
The emperor nodded first, and then said calmly: "It seems that the Huai'an army fought well. The steps for conquering Yanzhou mentioned by Shen Yi in the report have basically been completed."
Gao Ming nodded.
"Shilang Shen's prediction is correct. So far, the Huai'an army has only encountered resistance in one county, Zouxian County, in Shandong. The other counties have basically been easily taken down without many obstacles."
The emperor said with a smile: "The most powerful thing about Shen Yi is that his eyes are very vicious. As long as he sees something accurately, he rarely misses it."
The emperor smiled and said: "So far, in my memory, the only thing he has misjudged is the Northern Qi woman who committed suicide."
"correct."
After muttering for a while, the emperor said, "How is Shen Heng lately?"
Eunuch Gao thought carefully and replied.
"Shen She is very talented and knowledgeable, and he is very conscientious in his work. Until now, he has never made any mistakes."
The emperor nodded and said with a smile: "He has a different personality from his brother. He seems to be more honest."
"In a moment..."
The emperor said softly: "Summon him to see me."
The emperor paused and then said: "After Shen Heng, arrange for Zhao Zhi to come to Ganlu Palace."
Eunuch Gao bowed his head respectfully, said yes, and then stepped back to make arrangements.
The emperor returned to his throne, took a map of China, spread it on his desk, and focused on Shandong on the map.
His eyes fell on Yanzhou in Shandong Province.
Although this place is not the capital of Shandong Province, it is of great cultural significance. If this place can be successfully taken down, the imperial court will be much more confident when it comes to publicity in the future.
and…
Emperor Hongde really wanted to see the children of the saint's family kneeling in front of him to worship.
While His Majesty the Emperor was wandering around, a somewhat restrained voice sounded: "Shen Heng, the scholar in the service..."
"Kowtow to Your Majesty."
The emperor then came back to his senses, looked up at the young official kneeling in front of him, raised his hand with a smile and said: "Shen Qing, there is no need to be polite, get up and answer."
Shen Heng then climbed up and stood with his hands down.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The emperor looked at him and asked: "It's been nearly a year to fill the gap, but are you still used to it?"
Shen Heng said respectfully: "Your Majesty, my colleagues in the same department and Lord Yin take good care of me. I am used to everything."
At this time, the people in Zhongshushe were divided into five departments, but the offices and office rooms were all in the same place. A total of twenty people worked in one place, with the same official position, and there was no distinction between superior and inferior.
However, an older person will be selected to hold the seal, and he will be called the Yinjun.
The emperor smiled and said: "Are you only twenty years old this year?"
Shen Heng quickly lowered his head: "Your Majesty, I am twenty-one years old this year."
The emperor touched the beard on his chin and said with a smile: "At your age, most people are still studying at home, but you have been an official for four years. It is not easy to get used to the court."
"Gao Ming said that you are the most attentive person in the Department of Human Resources at Zhongshu."
The emperor said calmly: "You can come to Ganlu Hall often to accompany you in the future. I have many documents that need to be copied."
Having said this, the emperor paused and said with a smile: "When you have free time, you can write me a daily record."
Shen Heng was startled and couldn't help but look up at the emperor.
The unit he is currently in is called Zhongshusheren, and the other four departments are Zhiwenhuadian Zhongshusheren, or Zhiyishitang Zhongshusheren.
As for the Zhongshusheren of the Zhongshushe Renke, his duty was to be in charge of writing imperial edicts, making edicts, silver books, iron certificates and other matters, so it was reasonable and reasonable for the emperor to ask him to accompany him and write documents for the Ganlu Palace.
However, at this time, the task of writing notes on daily life was generally written by Hanlin officials of the Hanlin Academy and had nothing to do with Zhongshu Sheren.
However, when the emperor spoke, Shen Heng naturally did not dare to respond and quickly lowered his head and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness..."
The emperor nodded with a smile and said: "That's what you say."
"You should go back first."
"Whenever you encounter something in the palace in the future, you can seek advice."
Having said this, the emperor looked at Gao Ming, then at Shen Heng, and said with a smile: "Eunuch Gao has a good relationship with your brother, and he will help you if he can."
Hearing the emperor's words, Eunuch Gao's heart moved and he subconsciously looked at the emperor's expression.
He always felt that there was something in the emperor's words.
Shen Heng responded respectfully, and then exited the Ganlu Hall.
Shortly after Shen Heng left, Zhao Changping, the Minister of Household Affairs, also came to the Ganlu Hall.
Compared with Shen Heng, who was so reserved, Zhao Shangshu seemed much more casual. He just bowed to the emperor and cupped his hands, saying in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, Zhao Zhi, pays homage to your Majesty."
The emperor put down the miscellaneous books in his hands and said without thinking: "Gao Ming, give Zhao Aiqing a seat."
After Zhao Changping took his seat, the emperor said with a smile: "Qing Zhao, the selection of a new prime minister has been going on for more than a month. What are your thoughts?"
Zhao Changping lowered his head and said: "This is a national matter, and we are all united by the Holy One. I have no ideas."
The emperor shook his head slightly and sighed: "To be honest, there was no one else for this vacancy except Zhao Qing."
"However, Shen Yi is fighting in the front, and it is the time when the Ministry of Revenue is required to contribute. I am worried that if the Ministry of Revenue is away from Zhao Qing, something will go wrong, which will affect the imperial court's plan for the Northern Expedition."
Zhao Shangshu took a deep breath and said in a low voice: "If Your Majesty has such concerns, I am willing to give up entering the meeting hall and still manage the household affairs for Your Majesty and the court."
The emperor smiled and said, "You have no complaints?"
Zhao Changping stood up, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I have little talent and little knowledge. To be able to be a minister of six departments and to be listed as the ninth minister is already a great favor from your Majesty. I don't dare to have any extravagant expectations..."
The emperor stared at Zhao Changping's expression for a long time, and then smiled dumbly.
"That's all, I won't joke with Zhao Qing."
The emperor left his seat, walked to Zhao Changping, helped him up, and said with a smile: "Qing Zhao has made outstanding contributions over the years. If I don't carry you into the council hall, I won't say that you feel aggrieved. I will also feel a little sorry."
"I'm afraid..."
The emperor glanced to the north and did not continue. Instead, he changed the topic and said with a smile: "But I have something to say with Prime Minister Zhao first."
"When you enter the meeting hall, you enter the meeting hall, but Prime Minister Zhao still has to do the errands of the Minister of Household Affairs."
"At least, give me three more years."
The emperor said calmly: "Of course, during this period of time, Prime Minister Zhao will also be in the Ministry of Household Affairs to train a successor who can take on a big job. The better this successor does, the sooner Prime Minister Zhao can leave the household office.
Everyone is liberated."
The emperor's words were a bit confusing.
But the meaning is not difficult to understand.
What he means is that although Zhao Changping pays homage to the Prime Minister, his work focus will still be on the Ministry of Household Affairs in the short term.
To put it more bluntly, in a short period of time, Zhao Changping may not be the prime minister and the minister of the Ministry of household affairs, but the minister of the Ministry of household affairs, enjoying the rank and treatment of the prime minister.
If you want to get rid of the Ministry of Household Affairs and fully exercise the power of the Prime Minister, you must let the Ministry of Household Affairs leave him and still be able to operate as completely as now.
Zhao Changping suppressed the excitement in his heart, knelt on the ground, kowtowed and said: "Your Majesty, thank you for your trust."
"I have high hopes, and I will do whatever I can to serve your majesty and the court without any hesitation!"
He knelt down and paid homage.
After the emperor suffered three blows from him, he helped him up and said with a smile: "Xiang Zhao is so polite."
After the monarch and his ministers exchanged a few words, Zhao Shangshu...it should be said that it was Xianggong Zhao, suddenly asked: "When your Majesty was speaking just now, he looked to the north. Is Shen Yi in the north making another big move?"
The emperor nodded, looked north, and said with a smile: "I just received the news."
"My Northern Expedition Eastern Route Army has all entered Shandong, and within a month, they captured more than ten cities in Shandong."
Having said this, the emperor said softly: "This news will be written in the Di Bao as soon as possible. Prime Minister Zhao should be able to read it in the Di Bao tomorrow and the day after tomorrow."
As he spoke, he looked at Zhao Changping and smiled.
"After occupying more than ten cities, the Huai'an army..."
"We have basically begun to surround Yanzhou with troops."