Chapter 208 If the minister does not come, please come, Your Majesty
Chapter 208 If I don’t accept it, Your Majesty, please come
Author: Silent
Chapter 208 I can’t accept it, Your Majesty, please come
Zhang Zhou also found that Zhu Youtang seemed to want to rely on him for everything now.
It doesn't seem like it's a good thing to trust him too much.
This is not the case.
The emperor wanted to use his extraordinary ability to help Zhang Yanling. If this guy started making trouble in Liaodong, there might be some trouble and he had to control it.
"Bingkuan, here are reports on recent natural and man-made disasters. The most important thing is the drought in the north. The Ministry of Revenue has been reporting this to the court today. Take a look..."
Zhu Youtang said and asked Dai Yi to show Zhang Zhou the memorial about the drought.
"Is there any way?"
Zhu Youtang looked at Zhang Zhou eagerly.
Dai Yi was afraid that Zhang Zhou wouldn't understand, so he explained: "Mr. Zhang, do you think you can pray for rain and bring a heavy rain to relieve the current drought?"
really.
Zhang Zhouxin said that this is the disadvantage of excessive trust, as if he thinks he can really do anything.
"Your Majesty, at this time you should send someone to pray for rain."
Zhang Zhou knew that because of the drought in history, Zhu Youtang sent people to pray for rain on the tenth day of March.
"(March) Guiyou, praying for rain due to long drought, sent Xin Ning Bo Tan You to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, then An Bo Chen Shao reported to Sheji, and Chengshan Bo Wang Yong reported to mountains and rivers..."
That is to say, three nobles will be used to offer sacrifices to the altar of heaven and earth, the altar of society and the altar of mountains and rivers.
And two days later, on March 12th, it rained. The people thought they were gods and praised Emperor Hongzhi for loving his people like a son and receiving God's blessing. This also became evidence of Zhu Youtang's virtuousness in history.
Of course, Zhang Zhou knew that the drought in the middle period of Hongzhi was not serious in the twelfth year of Hongzhi. There was no rain for two months. It was not unusual for a rain to fall on the third month of the lunar calendar when the weather started to convection.
But for those who believe in God's will in this era, this is terrible.
As soon as the emperor sent people to pray for rain, the rain came down two days later, which only meant that the emperor was blessed by the gods.
Zhu Youtang sighed: "I also thought about sending people to pray for rain, but Qintian Supervisor Zheng Wu Hao also said that the drought may continue in the past two years, so even praying for rain may not be effective. I can only Let this matter go first."
Zhang Zhou originally did not take Wu Hao's ability to learn Yi into consideration. Although Zhang Zhou was a magician in the eyes of outsiders, he was actually a materialist.
But now it seems.
Yi Xue at least has certain reference value in measuring climate and so on.
Think about it too.
There are many legends in history about people who have the ability to "move the wind and rain". In fact, they predict the weather changes in advance, and then pretend that they can change the climate to make others admire them.
Just showing off.
Zhang Zhou said: "Your Majesty, I don't have the ability to call for wind and rain. There is nothing I can do about praying for rain."
"Then... alas! Bingkuan, don't force it." Zhu Youtang sighed.
He also knew that everything depended on human effort, and he couldn't rely on Zhang Zhou for everything. That would be too much.
Zhang Zhou said: "But I can make some calculations on which day it is likely to rain."
Zhu Youtang was still feeling regretful, but upon hearing this, his eyes shrank and his pupils suddenly became brighter.
The eyes of Dai Yi and others also became eager, and Dai Yi couldn't help but ask on behalf of the emperor: "Mr. Zhang, when will it rain?"
"Eunuch Dai, the calculation I am talking about is not certain. It can only be said to be a high probability. It means that the chance of rain is relatively high. It is the eighth day of the lunar month. In my opinion, the probability of rain on March 12th will be relatively high. But This rain will not last long and will do little to alleviate the drought..."
Zhang Zhou said, "However, after this rain, there will be continuous rains in March and April, and the drought around Shuntianfu will gradually be alleviated."
Zhu Youtang was so shocked that he stood up when he heard this. He said: "Bingkuan, if you can calculate this, you can pretend to be ignorant and ask me to send you to pray for rain. Wouldn't that be..."
Not only Zhu Youtang.
Even Dai Yi and other eunuchs felt that Zhang Zhou was too "upright".
Just pretend you don't know and find a specific time to pray for rain. As soon as you finish the ceremony, the rain starts pouring down, and others will think you are a semi-immortal.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I have said that I do not have the ability to control the wind and rain, and even if I can calculate the climate, it is often inaccurate. I cannot accurately explain everything about God's will. I can only tell what I know as much as possible. .”
"Yes." Zhu Youtang nodded and looked at Zhang Zhou with a bit more trust.
Dai Yi, Xiao Jing and others obviously had a very bold idea in mind, but they couldn't say it casually.
Zhang Zhou said: "Your Majesty, I have an idea that is not very practical. If your Majesty goes to pray for rain on March 12th."
"Hahaha!"
Hearing this, Zhu Youtang couldn't help laughing.
Several eunuchs nearby also smiled knowingly.
Zhang Zhou himself didn't want to do this kind of trick of making wind and rain to deceive people, but the emperor thought, if the emperor stood on the altar and prayed for rain in front of everyone, and as soon as the trick was done, the sky rained down, then Zhu Youtang is about to become a living saint in the hearts of the people.
"Bingkuan, do you think it's really good for me to do this?"
After Zhu Youtang finished laughing, he pretended to ask Zhang Zhou.
Zhang Zhou said: "Your Majesty personally prays for rain, which reflects the importance your Majesty attaches to the people. No matter whether the ministers can predict accurately or not, and whether it rains or not, the people will definitely be grateful for your Majesty's kindness. This is the unity of the monarch and the people."
"It makes sense."
After Zhu Youtang heard this, he was actually very excited.
Zhang Zhou himself did not want to be greedy for the credit. As an emperor, he actually wanted it very much. The question was, who among the emperors did not want to make himself appear to be more in line with God's will?
"Bingkuan, I want you to go with me that day. You will preside over this rain praying ceremony, and I will go with you." Zhu Youtang said.
Zhang Zhou smiled and shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, it would be inappropriate for me to go. This is for the monarch and his ministers to pray for the people together. I have not yet won the Jinshi, how can I do anything arrogant?"
Zhu Youtang was even more moved after hearing this.
Zhang Zhou was afraid that others would think that it was Zhang Zhou who prayed for the rain, and that he, the emperor, was just pretending to be a sideshow, and he was not willing to usurp the throne.
Dai Yidu sighed with emotion: "Mr. Zhang, if this rain can really come down, with your big heart, you will really be... thinking about your majesty and all the people."
This sounds so false.
It is true for the emperor, for all the people...
I’ve told you that even if you don’t do anything, there’s still a high chance of rain that day, so why are you pretending to be here?
Isn't it just a show to show that the emperor is the right one?
What are you doing with all the fuss?
"Bingkuan is dedicated to me, and I will not treat you badly. However, according to the rules, I will give you a heavy reward after the rain comes down." Zhu Youtang said.
Zhang Zhou asked with a smile: "Your Majesty, I don't need to reward you. As long as I look back and my calculations are inaccurate, don't ask me about my fault. I also said that many of God's will are beyond human power."
"Okay." Zhu Youtang agreed readily.
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Zhang Zhou originally wanted to ask what "reward" you would give me if it rained.
Don't just talk nonsense every time. Once the critical moment comes, it will be like giving a blank check. If you give me a few more coal mines later, I will have no one to take care of them. Besides, I don't have to compare those coal mines one by one. The location of the coal mine in later generations was found?
"Your Majesty, would you like to make this matter public earlier and let the Ministry of Rites prepare it?"
At this time, Zhu Youtang was restless, wanted to laugh but wanted to hold back, wanted to say something but didn't know where to start.
I am looking forward to praying for rain in a few days.
In the past, it was Zhang Zhou who figured things out, and when he informed his subjects, it was always in the name of Zhang Zhou. In the end, he just gained the reputation of "all listeners and adopters", but this time he went into battle personally.
It's my turn to show off on my own.
The feeling is very different.
Zhu Youtang's voice trembled as he said, "Don't worry, I'll tell them in court tomorrow."
"Yes." Dai Yi also saw the change in the emperor's mood and looked at Zhang Zhou with a smile.
Probably also saying.
Mr. Zhang, you are capable and not greedy for merit, so you actually gave such a good thing to His Majesty.
He is a man who can do things.
If all the ministers in the court could not take credit and make some sacrifices for His Majesty to become a sage monarch, then His Majesty would not have to worry so much.
"Bingkuan, what do you think I should do on that day?"
Zhu Youtang was as uneasy as a bride about to get into the sedan chair, so she had the audacity to ask Zhang Zhou what preparations he should make.
Zhang Zhou was also thinking, Your Majesty, you are like an ant on a hot pot.
Are you in such a difficult situation?
Others regard you as a wise king, and they didn’t tell you what you need to gain by praying for rain, right?
Zhang Zhou said: "I think that such an opportunity can actually allow the prince to experience it together."
"Yes! Oops!"
Zhu Youtang patted his thigh, "Bingkuan, you are so considerate. How can I go alone? For such a big event, the prince should be invited to accompany him! It is not only to give him experience, but also to let him know the importance of loving the people like a son. !”
This time even Dai Yi and other eunuchs frowned secretly when they heard this.
Your Majesty, can we stop pretending?
It's too fake. Pretending too much can easily lead to internal injuries.
You just want to bring your son with you to win the praise of the world. Why are you talking about those big things and saying that you need to train the prince to love the people like a son?
"By the way, Bingkuan, I recently felt that the feng shui in this palace is not very good. If you have time, go around and do some calculations."
Zhu Youtang was very creative and insisted on finding something for Zhang Zhou to do.
Dai Yi reminded: "Your Majesty, you have forgotten that Mr. Zhang still has to prepare for the imperial examination."
"Yes, there is still the palace examination." Zhu Youtang said, "I have already regarded Bingkuan as a court official. In fact, it doesn't matter whether there is such a palace examination... But if you, Bingkuan, can pass the Dingjia and enter the Hanlin Academy, I will let you As a lecturer in the East Palace, it is much more convenient to go to the palace and give lectures more often."
Zhang Zhou thought about it for a while.
If I gave lectures to the prince and served as an advisor to the emperor before, it was purely voluntary.
From then on, these two things will be done by oneself.
If the emperor gives a salary, it seems that he can justly "have prostitution for free".
The salary given by the imperial court was three melons and two dates, which I really looked down upon.
"I hope I can be ranked first in high school, but Dingjia... is not easy." Zhang Zhou sighed.
