The emperor took the "Plum Garden Essay" and read it carefully under the lamp.
Contrary to what many people think, even for serious records, it has become a common practice to establish categories such as "Miscellaneous Notes" and "Conversation", which are generally regarded as "leftover materials" and have the function of preserving trivial information.
After unnecessary repairs, it lost its original charm.
Therefore, "Miscellaneous Notes" preserves many street talks, anecdotes, and other contents.
The author of this book is a person from the previous dynasty, with few talents and reputations. He was an official with good political reputation and was diligent in politics. However, his official career was not smooth. He only became a county magistrate. After that, he resigned and lived in seclusion. These are some stories.
, most of which are instructive stories, but there are also some weird ones.
The reason why the emperor looked for this book was because he had seen a story many years ago. After discovering that the Nine Dragon Instruments had changed, he suddenly remembered it.
But many years had passed, and he had long forgotten where the story was. He could only search page after page, and finally found the specific content.
"What a strange destiny!"
The emperor read it carefully. The content of the story was similar to what he remembered, and the details made up for the gaps caused by time.
Overall, the story seems a bit flat, with no thrilling plot. There seems to be no climax from beginning to end, and it just tells a small story calmly.
It is said that there is a person who is destined to be a beautiful person. A fortune teller friend once said that his family has a lingering virtue. Although he passed the Jinshi examination a little late, his blessings are all behind him. Not only can he live more than ninety years, but he can also achieve the third grade.
Your precious life!
The old man was only a seventh-grade county magistrate when he was sentenced to death. He had just passed the Jinshi examination less than three years ago and was already in his forties and fifties.
Later, as my fortune teller friends said, although my official career was not very smooth, it was steadily improving, and I finally reached the fifth rank, which was more stable than most of my acquaintances who were in the same field.
As a result, when he was about fifty-five years old, the old man suddenly fell ill.
It's just that he contracted the cold and couldn't cure it. In the end, his whole body became weak and he was in trouble.
A fortune teller friend came to visit and was shocked when he saw his face: "How could this be?"
It turned out that his illness actually changed his entire life!
"You were originally able to live to be ninety-one. Before returning to your hometown at the age of seventy, you were a third-rank official. Even though you became an official, you were still valued and rewarded by the emperor. It can be said that you returned home in fine clothes, and you can still enjoy leisure and wealth for another twenty-one years.
In the end, he died without illness, received a beautiful posthumous title after his death, and lived a perfect life."
"But your illness has changed everything. If you don't die this time, I'm afraid you can only live another three to five years, and you can only reach the fifth level!"
"This disease has actually ruined most of your life, both lifespan and wealth!"
The fortune teller friend was very moved when his only son came in to serve the soup. The fortune teller looked even more surprised when he saw his old friend's son.
"Although your fate is mostly withered, you have more wings this time!"
"When I came to see you back then, your son only had wealth and honor, but no official career. He could only pass the imperial examination, and he would not be able to get any higher."
"But looking at it now, your son actually has the appearance of being named on the gold medal list. Although his ranking will not be too high, he may be able to win the Jinshi in the future. It can be seen that the number of heaven is not one more, not one less!"
After hearing this, the official immediately understood the reason. Although he was depressed that his fate was declining, he was happy that there was a successor to the family.
This is what this story tells. It is nothing more than a moral lesson. It is neither good-looking nor exciting, and its reasoning is not surprising.
But the emperor looked at it carefully several times and suddenly had an idea.
"Could it be that I didn't hit my grandson this time, but instead gave him more destiny?"
"Or maybe it's because of your presence that my destiny has naturally changed?"
With just a thought, the emperor felt a little more tired and his breath smelled more rotten.
"No, I am the emperor, I am the emperor."
The emperor made this grandson because he hoped to raise dragons for his own use, but how long had it been since he became the grandson? With such an achievement, to be able to accumulate 70% so quickly, this should have made the emperor happy, but how could he be happy?
Can you get up?
The emperor only felt depressed and seemed out of breath.
Taking a deep breath, sparks flashed in the emperor's eyes, and then he calmed down and said to himself: "Well, I just want you to know that it is not easy to manage this beautiful country... Come on!"
Following this sound, the eunuch on duty who had been waiting carefully outside immediately opened the door and came in. This eunuch was in his thirties and looked very capable. He lowered his head and waited for instructions.
The emperor glanced at it and said calmly: "Retrieve the file about the grain depot on the 9th of last month."
"Yes!" The eunuch responded immediately and hurried out.
"Go, in the inner stall, pull out the stall for the ninth day of last month and bring it over quickly!" As soon as he went out, the eunuch immediately ordered the young eunuch.
All files reviewed by the emperor were managed. After a while, the little eunuch found this file and handed the documents to him on a tray.
The eunuch entered the imperial study again and handed the thick stack of folds to the emperor. The emperor took it, opened a page at random, and saw his own ink pen markings at the first glance.
The emperor didn't look at it, but walked slowly and murmured: "My father conquered the world. He worked hard all day and night as if walking on thin ice. He got up early at five o'clock in the morning and stayed with the bright lamp at night. After reigning for only eleven years, Long Yu passed away."
"Since I came to the throne, I have been working diligently day and night, without daring to show any neglect. There are still many things that are not considered carefully. It is really hard to be an emperor."
"But I work so hard, but others still refuse to make it easier for me. They always look for trouble for me!"
The emperor spoke, and the eunuch bowed lower.
"Oh, that's all. You know I've sinned against you, but Spring and Autumn is the only one, so please step back!"
"yes!"
These are all the things that were reported to the emperor on the 9th of last month. They are basically important things that have been kept in the emperor's file.
There are good things and bad things among them, but some of them in this file are obviously bad. The emperor looked through them, took out one, and looked at it carefully.
Several eunuchs were guarding outside. It was not surprising to see the eunuchs come out soon after entering.
"You continue to guard here." Because the time was up, the eunuch did not continue to wait outside, but let someone take his place. After a few words of instruction, he hurriedly left.
The eunuch just left the palace in front and took a detour to a remote courtyard.
The person who lives here is the former governor, Eunuch Zhao.
Because Zhao Eunuch's position as governor was taken by Ma Shunde, and he had previously dissuaded the emperor for making trouble with his son, the emperor first angered him, then appeased him but no longer used him. His status in the palace plummeted. Compared with
It will be more serious before it is enabled again.
Originally, everyone thought that there might be another relapse, but now many people feel that this time, Eunuch Zhao must have completely lost his Sacred Heart.
As soon as the eunuch came in, he found that there was no one in the courtyard, and the door to the main room was ajar. He knocked twice, and a familiar voice came from inside: "Come in."
"Oh, Grandpa Zhao, I'd like to say hello to you. Are you reading a book?"
Because there was charcoal burning in the room, Eunuch Zhao only wore a robe, a belt, and a book in his hand. He sat in the bright place by the window and saw clearly what was going on in the room. A flash of light suddenly flashed on the eunuch's face.
Surprised, he stepped forward to say hello and said.
This eunuch has a close relationship with Eunuch Zhao. Not only was he promoted by Eunuch Zhao, but he was also favored by Eunuch Zhao and saved him from a certain death. Although he did not recognize Eunuch Zhao as his godfather, after Eunuch Zhao was in trouble, he also
He has always visited me from time to time and made preparations for anything he needed. It can be said that the relationship between the two of them is closer now than in the past.
"It's you, Hu Huaian." Sparks flashed in Eunuch Zhao's eyes, and he waved his hand: "Yes, this is a poem by Xu Mo from the previous dynasty, which can be said to be unique in the world. The emperor once gave it to me, but I seldom read it in the past.
Now, if you read it carefully and study it carefully, the benefits will be huge."
After hearing this, the eunuch couldn't help but secretly admire him and his eyes flashed with color.