Chapter 250 It's not about how to cure it, but how it can't be cured
Chapter 250 It’s not about how to cure it, it’s about not being able to cure it
Author: Silent
Chapter 250 It’s not about how to cure it, it’s about not being able to cure it
Zhang Zhou once again participated in the court meeting.
There was nothing wrong with him in Fengtian Palace. He was still listed among the civil servants. That day, after listening to everyone's opinions, he would go to Qianqing Palace with Xiao Jing after leaving Fengtian Palace.
He is completely different from other ministers.
That day was the day when the emperor and the cabinet had a showdown over the "Da Ming Hui Dian", because when Zhang Zhou entered the palace that day, he had already compiled the "Da Ming Hui Dian" into a book and sent it to the palace, and the emperor did not intend to read it in person. After all, I don’t understand, but professional matters should be left to professionals.
But the matter could not be leaked out. After the court meeting, Liu Jian was also ordered to go to Qianqing Palace to discuss the matter.
"Mr. Liu Ge, I don't know what's going on? Are there any major events in the DPRK recently that require much discussion within the court?"
As the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Tu Yu walked over and asked curiously.
Liu Jian and other cabinet ministers have been summoned by the Emperor's Palace of Qianqing a lot recently. As the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, it is difficult for Tu Fu to enjoy this kind of treatment. He also wants to know what the emperor and the cabinet are doing.
Liu Jian didn't want to answer.
If it is known that the "Da Ming Huidian" was compiled by one person, and the rest are just decorations, let alone the three cabinet members, even the entire Hanlin Academy system will be shamed. Now the emperor is just a few of them The cabinet ministers and Wang Hao talked about this matter, which was a great honor. If Tu Yu and others knew about it again... it would be tantamount to making the scandal public.
Xie Qian came over and said with a smile: "It's no big deal, everyone in the Imperial Academy is busy."
"Yeah yeah."
A minister came over to look at me and still responded.
Is the Hanlin Academy busy?
Maybe.
Among the officials at all levels in the Ming Dynasty, the most leisurely and comfortable ones may be those in the Hanlin Academy. They all say that it is a place of nobles and nobles. Everyone has nothing to do every day, and they don’t even have to do anything. They don’t have to do anything like other yamen. The tense atmosphere is completely different.
The conversation here was interrupted by Xie Qian, Liu Jian also looked for an opportunity to come out and followed the young eunuch towards the Qianqing Palace.
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Inside the Qianqing Palace.
A complete set of "Da Ming Huidian" was placed there. When Liu Jian arrived, Zhang Zhou had already been talking with the emperor for a long time, and they were talking and laughing.
The emperor was not behind the desk either, standing almost side by side with Zhang Zhou, without any pretense at all.
Liu Jian once longed for the emperor to be able to treat each other as equals with his fellow ministers... But this was just a dream, but it seemed that it all came true with Zhang Zhou.
"Liu Qing's family is here." Zhu Youtang didn't wait for Liu Jian to salute, then raised his hand to indicate that he didn't need to adhere to so many etiquettes between monarchs and ministers. "Before the meeting in the morning, I sent someone to inform the cabinet that today I would find someone to proofread the inscriptions." "Huidian" compiled by Kuan, but this matter cannot be announced to the outside world. In addition to the Hanlin bachelor Wang, it is best for only one or two people to participate in it. Has Mr. Liu Ge thought of who to find?"
Liu Jian looked troubled.
This whole set of books is said to be proofreading, but it is actually a review.
Let’s see if this set of books is really ready for publication as Zhang Zhou and Cheng Minzheng previously boasted. What if one or two people are involved in such a time-consuming and labor-intensive task that involves verification and verification...?
Should we let the three old guys from our cabinet also participate in proofreading? Even if Wang Hao is added to it, the workload will be staggering.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Does Mr. Liu Ge feel that there is insufficient manpower? Regarding the textual research, I have specially prepared a volume, which involves the sources and routines. It should be a lot easier."
The reason why Zhang Zhou did not take out the book directly, but had to prepare in advance, and even asked Lin Han and Cheng Minzheng for their opinions, was more because some laws and yamen cover responsibilities, etc., it is easy to follow the text, but after all, it is "oral"
You can’t just say that this position should be done without any basis. You need to have a source. If there is no source, you need to cite precedents. For example, what happened during the Zhengtong and Chenghua years, and what methods the court used to solve it at that time.
What was the conclusion of the court meeting at that time?
This is fully considering that civil servants will find fault.
Originally, the two sides did not deal with each other, but now Zhang Zhou has overstepped his authority and taken over the work of the Hanlin Academy. This means that Zhang Zhou's power is becoming more and more powerful, and the civil servants will still find a way to struggle before they are suffocated.
Liu Jiandao: "Zhang Shidao is really thoughtful."
The implication is that you know that we are going to find fault with you, so you are so well prepared?
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Everywhere, everyone is doing things for the imperial court, and the "Huidian" book is a masterpiece that lasts for thousands of years, and it is not the work of the next person. It also requires the full cooperation of colleagues in Hanyuan."
Originally, Liu Jian was still thinking about how to "negotiate" with Zhang Zhou and give him the credit for compiling the "Da Ming Huidian". Now he saw that Zhang Zhou had already taken the initiative to do so without him having to mention it.
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I was unhappy in my heart, but actually I was relieved.
If Zhang Zhou really took out the book by himself, and based on the emperor's trust in Zhang Zhou, he hired someone to proofread it and found that Zhang Zhou's book was ready for publication...then the officials of the Hanlin Academy could collectively resign.
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At least there is still room for both sides now.
But he is still thinking in his heart, is this kid really so confident? Can he repair the book by himself? When did he start? Who is helping him behind the scenes?
Zhu Youtang said: "The time required for proofreading should not be delayed for too long. Two days is the most. Has Mr. Liu Ge figured out who to ask for details?"
It cannot be taken back to the Hanlin Academy, which probably means it must be sent to the cabinet for check-in.
Liu Jiandao: "Please invite Hanlin to serve Liang Chu. When Yang Tinghe returned to his hometown to visit his relatives, Liang Chu was responsible for proofreading and revision of books."
"Okay." Zhu Youtang didn't ask Zhang Zhou for his opinion. He glanced at Xiao Jing and said, "Send someone to tell Liang Chu to enter the palace!"
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A complete set of the "Da Ming Hui Dian" was carried by six eunuchs from the study room sent by the Director of Ceremonies, plus Chen Kuan who went to supervise, a total of seven people.
Follow Liu Jian to the cabinet to check in.
When Li Dongyang and Xie Qian saw this posture, they knew that the emperor and Zhang Zhou were not playing tricks.
The books were all brought.
The general idea is that you can issue it directly later.
"Eunuch Chen, do you want to stay?" Liu Jian asked. This was actually a reminder to Chen Kuan that you can leave.
He was originally sent by the emperor, but you, Liu Jian, are still asking if you want to stay?
Since you asked, you are issuing an eviction order.
Chen Kuan smiled bitterly and said, "Let's find a place nearby to rest for a while. When Liang Hanlin arrives, we can send him here."
"Okay." Liu Jian nodded.
If Chen Kuan was present, the three cabinet members would have to be wary of discussing the matter, fearing that Chen Kuan would overhear it and inform the emperor.
After Chen Kuan left, the atmosphere in the cabinet duty room seemed to become much more relaxed instantly.
Xie Qian asked with a smile: "Do you want to transfer a few people to Shi Zhongzhi Room to help?"
Liu Jian and Li Dongyang both glared at him.
"Yu Qiao, when did this happen? There is no need to make such a joke!" Li Dongyang reminded, "Are you asking His Majesty to ask Uncle Hou to come over?"
"Yes." Liu Jian nodded, "Jizhi will come too."
Li Dongyang sighed: "It's best not to let outsiders know about this matter, but don't know what the book is like?"
"See for yourself." Liu Jian was very anxious.
Whether the book is a random fabrication, whether it has reached extremely high standards, or whether it is far-fetched, etc... all need to be verified before we can decide.
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Inside the Qianqing Palace.
After Zhu Youtang sent Liu Jian and his party away, he was not worried at all that they could find faults in the "Da Ming Huidian" compiled by Zhang Zhou.
Even Cheng Minzheng thinks it is impeccable, so what reason is there to doubt it?
In governing the country, Zhu Youtang relied heavily on the iron triangle of the cabinet, but when it came to matters of learning, the emperor relied heavily on great Confucian scholars like Cheng Minzheng.
Zhang Zhou also felt that the emperor did a good job in this regard, at least he was meritocratic. Didn't he also gain the emperor's trust by relying on his strength?
"Bingkuan, look, there is a memorial here, saying that Uzang will come to pay tribute again this year. I heard that two groups of envoys have been sent. The first wave has already entered Shu and is expected to arrive in another month." Zhu Youtang took out a copy of the place and presented it.
Uzang, also known as Tibet.
As far as Zhang Zhou knew, Uzang had sent envoys to pay tribute in the eighth year of Hongzhi. This was after the end of Zhengtong, and Uzang restarted paying tribute after a gap of several decades. The Ming Dynasty treated him well and gave him many rewards.
Historically, Uzang also paid tribute twice in the twelfth year of Hongzhi. In fact, he tasted the sweetness of paying tribute and wanted to pay tribute more often. Then the officials of the Ministry of Rites said, "It is not allowed to pay tribute again after one year old. Please cut off the reward." "According to it" means that if you pay tribute twice a year and break the rules, you want to cancel the reward, and the emperor will agree.
Wu Zang did not come again in the following years, and the next tribute was not paid until the first year of Zhengde.
The best way to govern the insatiable greed of a vassal state is to not regard yourself as the so-called etiquette of a superior state. If you are not a good person, then the vassal state will understand.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Your Majesty, are you telling me this... for a special reason?"
Zhang Zhou is a discerning person.
What does Tibet's tribute have to do with him? He doesn't work in the Ministry of Rites.
Zhu Youtang sighed: "So Bingkuan, you have seen it thoroughly. When Uzang paid tribute last time, I asked about the destiny and other matters. Maybe they know that the court now has many inquiries about me. You, and you can achieve God's will, then you will send people."
"Oh." Zhang Zhou smiled and nodded.
Wuszang was in the Ming Dynasty, and there were always rumors that the "Dharma King" or "Living Buddha" could know the future. Because Emperor Hongzhi believed in this, they also liked to use this method to make the Ming Dynasty "take advantage of".
In the eleventh year of Zhengde, when Wu Zang paid tribute, he mentioned the living Buddha in his territory who could know the future. Emperor Zhengde sent eunuch Liu Yun to greet him. However, when he arrived at the place, the living Buddha did not appear for a long time, and a large-scale fight broke out between the two sides. More than half of the Ming envoys were killed or injured.
Zhu Youtang said: "I don't mean to compare you with anyone, but maybe they pay tribute or have intentions against you."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "I have never wanted to compare myself with others, nor do I care whether they have any special purpose."
"Yes, I can also see that they are nothing compared to you." Zhu Youtang smiled, "I really wanted to ask them more about the future of the Ming Dynasty before, but now it's enough to ask you. ?Bingkuan, if you have time recently... you might as well do some more fortune telling."
"this……"
Zhang Zhou knew that the butterfly effect he had created was getting bigger and bigger, and apart from natural disasters, it was basically difficult to make any achievements in man-made disasters.
"Haha, seeing you like this, I won't embarrass you. It doesn't matter if you can really calculate it, or it doesn't matter if you can't. What you have done is enough for the Ming Dynasty." Zhu Youtang smiled and comforted, "Recently, the north There is a lot of rain, and people are talking about it, saying that this is a blessing from God to me and all the people, and I know that this is all your credit."
"Your Majesty is joking. I didn't ask for this rain."
"That's pretty much it. Okay, Bingkuan, let's go and treat the queen. My body is almost done, so I should take care of the queen more... There's still no movement from the queen's side recently, and I'm worried too."
"yes!"
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Zhang Zhou is going to be a "gynecologist" and will take care of Queen Zhang's body.
Compared with treating Zhu Youtang, this is actually what Zhang Zhou is good at. Isn't it just using the traditional Chinese medicine of later generations to treat "gong cold"? This prescription has been used since ancient times. After long-term conditioning, it requires Saying it has no effect at all...who knows?
Before Zhang Zhou and Xiao Jing arrived at the Jiaotai Hall, there were already two little maids standing there. The beauty of these maids...
Zhang Zhou can only be said to be ugly.
Queen Zhang also has scheming intentions.
It is impossible that there are no maids in the palace, and the maids have the opportunity to be alone with the emperor. If the maid develops a relationship with the emperor, it will be poaching.
When choosing a palace maid, you must not only choose ugly ones, but also choose ones who look honest and do their duty without wishful thinking, and who are not able to please... When Zhang Zhou saw these two palace ladies, he thought of Ping An brought by Wang Mingshan. ,auspicious.
A way...
When Zhang Zhou was walking to Kunning Palace with his two maids, he was still thinking about what the emperor told him to do divination.
The emperor said he would not force it.
But Zhang Zhou knew that once the emperor found out that there was a prophet beside him and did not give him any enlightenment about the future, he would feel uncomfortable.
Then I will give you some calculations later. So many things happened in the Ming Dynasty, and there are not many that can be remembered. It is not difficult to cash in one or two, but how to correspond with current events requires some thought.
"Mr. Zhang is here? Please come in."
When the eunuchs of Kunning Palace see Zhang Zhou now, it is like seeing their biological father.
Zhang Yong, the eunuch who was closest to Queen Zhang, also received military honors. Everyone thought it was related to Zhang Zhou's success in becoming famous.
Are you convinced? Look at Zhang Yong. He used to be just a eunuch running errands for the queen. Now that he has gone to the northwest and Liaodong, he can make great achievements and even have the opportunity to win an official title for his family. Who doesn't want such a good thing?
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Inside Kunning Palace.
Zhang Zhou came to treat Empress Zhang. Unlike ordinary imperial doctors, he didn't even bring a medicine kit.
Came empty-handed.
And there is no need to put up curtains or anything like that, and there is no unrealistic pulse diagnosis like hanging threads. Queen Zhang is already sitting there, putting her arms on the pulse pillow.
"Bingkuan, you look good. Are you happy at home?"
"Thank you for your concern, Queen." Zhang Zhou cupped his hands and said, "There hasn't been much going on at home recently, so it's pretty good."
While talking, Zhang Zhou had already sat next to Queen Zhang.
Looking at the woman's wrist in front of him, Zhang Zhou didn't know whether he should put his fingers on it.
This is not what he is good at.
"Bingkuan, why haven't you started yet?" Queen Zhang asked.
Zhang Zhou said: "I have something to ask, but I don't know whether to ask, or maybe... it's inconvenient."
"Yes." Queen Zhang waved her hand, and everyone around her was very understanding, and then they all left the palace.
"Just ask."
Empress Zhang was alone with Zhang Zhou.
Zhang Zhoudao: "The questions I asked are all related to Long Si's affairs and do not involve private matters."
"Um."
"I would like to ask, has the Queen had any miscarriages in the past few years?"
If you want to understand the reason why Empress Zhang couldn't get pregnant, you need to understand what she went through. And this kind of thing is not really a secret. Can't the imperial doctor ask?
Queen Zhang said: "Three years ago, there was one time."
"Oh." Zhang Zhou nodded.
Regardless of whether this is true or not, Zhu Houzhao is Empress Zhang's biological son, so he can't find any doubts for the time being.
Zhang Zhou continued to ask: "Has the Queen taken care of her body in recent years?"
"Yes." Queen Zhang didn't hide it, "Do I need to give you the prescription?"
Zhang Zhou was also moved by Queen Zhang's kindness.
Is this careless? It doesn’t look like it.
"No, if there is a record at Tai Hospital, I can get it from there." Zhang Zhou said.
"It's too much trouble, come here!"
Then Queen Zhang called the maid in again, "Go get the prescription and show it to Mr. Zhang."
Empress Zhang said that she relied heavily on Zhang Zhou. She probably placed all her hopes of having a son on Zhang Zhou.
Then the little palace maid brought over several prescriptions.
"In the past six months, I have not used the medicine above. Your Majesty asked me to wait. Recently, your Majesty's health... has improved a lot."
Having said this, Queen Zhang's expression became a little sullen.
Probably there were some things that she didn't tell anyone except her husband and wife, and she could only talk about them in front of the doctor who was treating her.
Zhang Zhou stared at the prescription.
Good.
Even in terms of drug selection, Zhang Zhou felt that it might be better than what he knew.
This involves the biggest problem...
The problem with Queen Zhang's fertility is not how to cure it, but that it cannot be cured.
Zhang Zhou recalled that Zhu Houzhao had previously reported that Zhu Youtang said that Zhu Xiurong was the person closest to Zhu Houzhao. Zhang Zhou could even boldly hypothesize that Zhu Houzhao and Zhu Xiurong were the only ones who were not the children of Queen Zhang. In fact, Zhu Houwei was the child of Queen Zhang.
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Zhu Xiurong and Zhu Houwei were born in the same year, at the beginning of the year and the end of the year. It doesn't seem like a big problem, but the biggest problem is... you and your wife didn't have any more children. How could you still have two children that year? You were in confinement.
When can I get pregnant?
"Bingkuan, is there something wrong with this prescription?"
Queen Zhang saw that Zhang Zhou had not spoken for a long time, so she couldn't help but asked nervously.
Zhang Zhou put down the prescription and said, "The prescriptions are all very neat."
"I know, but it's just a matter of neatness. If these neat prescriptions could have made me pregnant, I wouldn't have waited until now." Empress Zhang sighed softly, "I'm just afraid that Your Majesty's health will get better and better.
, and I... alas!"
This is a bit revealing.
If her husband can't do it, she doesn't worry at all. Anyway, he's such a bear, and there's nothing he can do if you give him a bunch of women.
But now her husband is gradually becoming more aggressive, but her stomach has not moved, so she is worried that her husband will be snatched away by others.
Although she is a queen and the mother of the world, no one in the Sixth Palace dares to compete with her.
But the problem is that there is an old lady above the emperor, the Empress Dowager Zhou, who is thinking about finding a woman for her eldest grandson every day so that she can take care of her grandson.
