The marriage of children is just a small part of the conversation between the monarch and his ministers.
Now that the imperial court has moved to a new location, some lurking ghosts and ghosts outside Yanjing City have begun to make a fuss.
In addition, many ministers who came from the south were unhappy, so the court, which was already stable on the surface, was turbulent in the dark.
Many things require the emperor and Shen Yi to cooperate with each other to solve them smoothly.
After the two chatted about their children for a while, His Majesty the Emperor became serious and said: "In the past few days, the internal guards have discovered many people spreading rumors in Yanjing City. Some people say that the Tatars will attack soon. , some people say that Shanhaiguan has been breached, my Wang division has been defeated, and Zhu Zhenren will fight back again."
"Many of the stories are well-written and sound like the real thing."
The emperor yawned and looked at Shen Yi: "The internal guards have already uncovered some of those who spread rumors. Shen Qing should also know about it, right?"
Mr. Shen thought for a moment and replied: "I have heard a little bit about it."
"Most of this matter was done by the remnants of the Purity Department. It was also due to my incompetence in doing things. I haven't cleaned up the Purity Department in ten years."
"It's just some rumors that can be spread by hiring a few poor people for a little money. From this point of view alone, the so-called Cleansing Department has not been able to make any big waves. In the past ten years, Shen Qing has brought Yanjing to the forefront. Very well taken care of.”
"and…"
His Majesty the Emperor said slowly: "It may not be the Cleansing Department who did this."
"During this period, I will send someone to investigate thoroughly. After a few days of court meeting, if Shen Qing helps me, I will get angry."
His Majesty the Emperor narrowed his eyes and said, "Since some people don't want to come to Yanjing, let them go back to the south and never come to the north again."
This is to rectify a group of restless officials and ask Shen Yi to cooperate with him.
The main reason why Shen Yi was chosen was because only Shen Yi's status could prevent those southern nobles from even thinking of revenge.
Mr. Shen lowered his head and said yes.
The emperor thought for a while and continued: "There is one more thing that I want to discuss with Shen Qing. Now that Prime Minister Zhao is in charge of Nanjing affairs in the south, there is an extra vacancy for the prime minister of Yanjing. Shen Qing feels..."
"How about supplementing Zhang Jian Jin Zhongshu?"
Mr. Shen stood up, lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, this is not a matter that I should comment on. At least it is the Prime Minister who can discuss this matter with Your Majesty."
"When it's time to discuss with them, I will naturally come to them. Now I want to ask Shen Qing what his attitude is towards this matter."
The emperor smiled and said: "You can't express your opinion even if you don't dare to express your opinion?"
Mr. Shen stood in front of the emperor and was silent for a long time. He lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, I think that with Zhang Shangshu's ability, there is no problem in worshiping Prime Minister Zhongshu."
The emperor smiled: "I thought you wanted to avoid suspicion and deny him."
Mr. Shen shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, I have been an official for more than 20 years. Zhang Shangshu helped me a lot, especially during the Northern Expedition and the first few years when I was in Yanjing. Many things were not done by Zhang Shangshu, but by me." not good."
"In addition to being colleagues, I and Zhang Shangshu have been friends for more than 20 years. I cannot deny his future because of my selfish motives."
"Besides, everything I said is true. Zhang Shangshu is indeed outstanding in ability."
His Majesty the Emperor clapped his hands and said with emotion: "Shen Qing is indeed a person who values emotions."
He looked at Shen Yi and asked with a smile: "You and I, the monarch and my ministers, can be considered friends for more than 20 years?"
Shen Yi lowered his head and said: "I am shameless, I think it is right."
"well."
His Majesty the Emperor smiled and said: "Then we have been friends for twenty years."
"There are a lot of things going on in Yanjing recently, so Shen Qing should be more worried."
Mr. Shen lowered his head silently: "It's a matter of personal responsibility."
His Majesty the Emperor stood up, stretched, yawned and said: "When this period of work is over, Shen Qing will accompany me and go to the imperial mausoleum to worship our ancestors."
"I obey."
………………
After Mr. Shen left, His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince was called to the Manna Palace. The father and son whispered a lot before the Fourth Prince left the Manna Palace.
And Shen Yi did not go home, but came to the governor's office to deal with various complicated affairs in Yandu City.
At this time, he couldn't hide anymore.
Because at this stall, many people in Yanjing City were filled with emotions, and sometimes they would cause trouble, and even Prime Minister Zhongshu could not suppress it. Only the emperor and Shen Yi had enough prestige to keep those who made trouble quiet. Really shut up.
In other words, if Shen Yi does less things now, His Majesty the Emperor may do more things.
The physical condition of Shen Yi, an old boss, is really not very optimistic, especially since everything he has done in the past two years seems to be arranging funeral arrangements, full of stalemate, and Shen Yi cannot help but worry more.
Putting aside the personal relationship between the two, even considering the current situation alone, if Emperor Hong De lives for one more day, the government will be more stable. This is a good thing that benefits the country and the people. Mr. Shen should be busy. , it doesn’t matter anymore.
In this way, two or three days later, His Majesty the Emperor's imperial edict granting marriage to the young marquis of the Shen family was finally sent to the Shen family.
Everyone in the Shen family kowtowed and thanked him.
And in the afternoon of the same day, Her Royal Highness the Princess went to the Manna Hall, cried and made a fuss in the Manna Hall, and finally sat on the ground of the Manna Hall and howled loudly.
She and Shen Yuan were born on the same day in the same year and month, and their birthdays were both in the eighth year of Hongde. That is to say, they are both twenty-two years old this year. As a woman, she has always refused to get married at this age and in this era. What you think is naturally self-evident.
Emperor Hong De watched his eldest daughter crying quietly. He did not stop her, let alone get angry. He just sighed silently in his heart.
Being an emperor is supreme, but there are many things that the emperor cannot decide.
As a father, all he can do is quietly watch his daughter struggle.
The eldest princess cried and fussed for a long time in the Manlu Hall. Seeing that her father was indifferent, she gritted her teeth and stood up, wiping her tears, and said loudly: "I'll go to the Shen family to find him!"
Emperor Hong De stood up. He was always kind to his children, and it was rare that he got angry: "Don't go!"
The eldest princess had already collapsed emotionally. She was not afraid of her father, who was the emperor, and shouted: "Why don't you let me go! I'm going!"
"Father, if you grant this marriage, don't be afraid of losing the honor of the royal family!"
Emperor Hong De stood up and ordered several eunuchs to hold the eldest princess. He took his daughter's arm with light steps, then waved his hand and dismissed several palace people.
The eldest princess was furious at the moment and turned around to leave. Unexpectedly, Emperor Hong De didn't hold her back and was almost pulled to the ground by her!
The eldest princess hurriedly turned around, supported Emperor Hong De, and was shocked: "Father, you..."
"I'm fine."
Emperor Hong De shook his head and looked up at the eldest princess.
"Silly daughter."
Emperor Hong De said in a low voice: "The dignity of the royal family does not belong to you alone, so what does it matter? If you go to the Shen family to cause trouble, it will even be a good thing for our Li family, but..."
The emperor held her hand and sighed silently: "I am afraid that you will lose your own dignity."
"child."
"Forget it."
The eldest princess fell to the ground with tears streaming down her face: "Father, my daughter has been waiting for him for so many years, how can I count..."
Emperor Hong De was silent.
"In this matter, it is indeed your father's fault."
He touched his daughter's head and said softly: "I will find a way to make up for it for you."
…………
On the other side is the governor's office study room.
Zhang Jian walked straight into Mr. Shen's study, moved a chair, sat opposite Shen Yi, and looked at Shen Yi with wide eyes.
"In the morning, His Majesty summoned me and said..."
Zhang Shangshu looked strange: "Sir, have you recommended me to be prime minister?"
Mr. Shen put down the brush in his hand and smiled dumbly at Zhang Jian.
"It's okay to avoid relatives when promoting talents, but it may not be useful if I say so. It may be counterproductive."
"No."
"now…"
Zhang Jian shook his head and looked even weirder.
