The Child Emperor

The transfer from Zhongshusheren to the prefect of Juanhou's mansion almost meant that he would quit the court and become a marginal official. The low official position required by Zhao Ruosu surprised the emperor.

Zhao Ruosu explained: Since we are in the court, we don't keep secrets, and we can only be honest with Your Majesty after we have been released from official positions. Although the prefect is also a court official, he belongs to Zongzheng's mansion, and he is half an internal minister and half an external minister. You don't have to follow so many rules.

Han Ruzi really didn't think it was necessary to be so troublesome, but he respected Zhao Ruosu and said with a smile, Okay, it's just... I'll talk about it later, I will transfer you as soon as possible.

Zhao Ruosu cupped his hands and said: Zhongshu Sheren and the Houfu Palace Chief are not in prominent positions, and there is no need for Your Majesty to personally mobilize them. The relevant official documents will not even be sent to His Majesty. Your Majesty will wait for a while, and Rong Weichen will adjust by himself.

Waiting for good news. Han Ruzi felt more and more that this Zhao Ruosu was a weirdo, but he kept it secret, maybe he was the helper he needed most.

Zhao Ruosu resigned, Han Ruzi turned his mind to finding relatives, called the King of the East Sea, and asked him to help prepare a letter to ask Zongzheng's residence about the status of the two princes of the Wu clan.

The Wu family is not even a relative, and is indeed not qualified to retain the title. Your Majesty is generous and has never asked. The Wu family is really thick-skinned. After so long, they did not take the initiative to ask for instructions to cut the title. , Actually, Your Majesty doesn't need to be so formal. Instead, he is honest. It's better to find someone to talk to the Wu family and ensure that they will take the initiative to step down.

Han Ruzi shook his head. It was a trivial matter to recover the title of the Wu family. He wanted to use this to convey his intentions to the prime minister. It seemed that even the King of the East Sea didn't understand the way.

The King of Donghai had no feelings for the Wu family. Seeing the emperor shaking his head, he naturally wouldn't mind his own business, so the letter was sent out just like that.

The reply letter from Zongzheng's mansion was very fast, and it was delivered to Qinzheng Hall the next morning. Prime Minister Shen Mingzhi deliberately picked it out and presented it to the emperor, without saying a word.

Han Ruzi wrote the reply in his own hand, to the effect that the number of lords is flooding, those who do not have meritorious deeds are rewarded generously, and those who have meritorious deeds have lived in the lower ranks for a long time, which makes the heroes of the world chill, such as the two Wu clan, who are attached to Ji, who are called Liehou in vain. The country has no benefit at all, and I am very worried, and I order Yousi to take his position as soon as possible. From now on, you must be cautious when you seal the lord, and you must not make similar mistakes again.

The Wu family had no power in the first place, and now they have been completely lost. No one is willing to speak for them. Shen Mingzhi received a reply, and after reading it, it was passed on to other ministers in charge, and it was included in the to-do list.

Everything was calm, and there was no argument in the Hall of Qinzheng.

Han Ruzi knew that Shen Mingzhi and others had already understood his intentions.

The ruler and his ministers should be of one mind and one mind, but they can only communicate in euphemistic and secretive ways. Han Ruzi felt both inconceivable and reasonable. The ruler and his ministers have differences, but the balance between the same and different is extremely difficult to grasp. Even Yang Feng I can't tell, I can only recommend others to do it for me.

Han Ruzi had high hopes for Zhao Ruosu, and as for the official position, he would be able to rise again sooner or later.

This afternoon, another Zhongshu Sheren came to the Mansion to deliver the memorial. He was equally cautious. He put down the memorial and bowed out. Han Ruzi did not show any abnormality.

But after he waited for several days, Zhao Ruosu seemed to be missing. There was no one person and no news. The emperor had the right to intervene in the transfer of all officials, but Han Ruzi held back, not wanting the minister to notice his urgency. Pay attention to.

The Minister of Rites, Yuan Jiuding, has gone out to the East China Sea to check the truth. Han Ruzi sent two eunuchs to accompany him. One is Zhang Youcai, the emperor’s most trusted person, and the other is Jing Yao, who has been pardoned soon. The emperor wants to try him to collect information. how much capacity is left.

Empress Dowager Cining had only one impression of her childhood, that is, someone called her Miss, and Zhang Youcai's duty was to find out if there was such a person.

This kind of thing can't be rushed, and it will take at least twenty or thirty days to get the results. After Han Ruzi made arrangements, he began to concentrate on the affairs of Yunmengze and Donghai.

The cold winter is approaching, there is no new progress on both sides, the East China Sea is still building ships, and the Yunmengze stronghold has only been built. Yang Feng has recruited many Jianghu people, and there have been several conflicts with the Zezhong bandits, but the scale is too large. Xiao, Yang Feng did not elaborate in the official document. When Cui Teng sent the letter back, he might be able to say more.

Yunmeng Zewen has Zhuo Ruhe, Wu has Shao Kejian, and Yang Feng secretly controls it. Han Ruzi is not very worried, but there is no general in the East China Sea for a long time, which makes him uneasy.

The coastal counties and countries have all recommended a number of generals according to the regulations. The Ministry of War first conducted a round of screening. Thirty qualified people are rushing to the capital one after another to be personally selected by the emperor.

It was relatively calm outside the fortress. The Huns sent people to protest against Deng Cui's sneak attack, but they did not retaliate. The shogunate was established in Jincheng, and Fang Daye was sent to Liaodong, nominally to supervise and repair the old city, but in fact to survey the terrain, and prepare to launch an attack on Fuyu in the early summer of next year.

Da Chu must punish Fuyu and eradicate a threat from Liaodong.

The Fuyu Kingdom had already sent several envoys to plead guilty and beg for surrender, and the court received them normally, but they were not allowed to see the emperor.

Deng Cui and Zhang Yin in the Western Regions have the least news. They must first stabilize the countries in the Western Regions, unify their forces, and then go to build a city outside the Kunlun Mountains.

Da Chu is like a chessboard, and Han Ruzi is a chess player. He holds a chess piece, puts one piece in the east and one piece in the west. Some of them are places to be fought for, some of them are long-term strategies. Afraid, but excited about it.

Of course, internal and external troubles are not a good thing, but Han Ruzi is fascinated by the process of solving problems. He can feel the real imperial power more deeply than ever. Although the imperial court is running slowly, as long as it is handled properly, the emperor's will and orders can always be within a thousand miles. be implemented outside.

In the four corners of the world, there are people who work for the emperor everywhere. Han Ruzi only hates a little bit. The news arrives too slowly, and it often takes ten days and a half to reach his desk. When he replies, the matter over there is over, and the emperor does not need an idea. .

This is also one of the important reasons why Han Ruzi is willing to reconcile with the prime minister and court officials. The farther away, the more power will become distorted. It is necessary to rely on the rules and conventions passed down by the ministers for many years to ensure that the imperial power will not be forgotten.

Ten days later, there was still no movement on Zhao Ruosu's side, but an accident happened that had long been forgotten by the emperor.

The unexpected news was brought by Jin Chunzhong.

Jin Chunzhong did not want to be a Xiongnu, and would rather have no official and no title, and would go back to Beijing with the emperor. Because he had not made any contributions to the Great Chu side, he was placed in the Mansion of Marquis Tire, where he was on standby with Chao Jing and others.

Han Ruzi was not in a hurry to appoint this person, and Jin Chunzhong did not feel wronged, and honestly stayed in the mansion to wait for the opportunity, but he could see the emperor every few days, which was a privilege.

Jin Chunzhong usually has nothing to do. If the emperor is too busy, he doesn't even speak, he will leave after a while, but today he has been staying.

Han Ruzi finally noticed Jin Chunzhong's abnormality, raised his head and asked, Is something wrong?

A small matter, Your Majesty.

Wait a minute. Han Ruzi read through a copy of the strategy, which was written by a general in Nanyue County to suppress pirates. It was clear and unique.

Okay. Han Ruzi raised his head again, drew a circle on the paper with a pen, and kept the general's name in his heart, intending to make a decision after seeing him.

Jin Chunzhong took two steps forward, Wei Chen risked his death to make a statement, and dare to ask Your Majesty to forgive me.

Han Ruzi smiled and said, If you dare to 'risk death', don't be afraid of being punished, just say it.

Jin Chunzhong blushed slightly, raised his head and asked, Does your majesty want to get rid of the Wu family?

Han Ruzi was taken aback, Brother Wu Xiu?

right.

How could it be? They occupy the marquis position empty-handed. In fact, they have no power or power, and they have no foundation in the court. I just want to take back the marquis position. They are not qualified to be the marquis. The marquis of Great Chu can't be mediocre.

Speaking of these things, Han Ruzi was a little angry. It stands to reason that only those with high military merit should be named marquis. During Emperor Wu’s time, there were frequent wars, and there were many military merits. However, when Han Ruzi needed a general, he checked it out among hundreds of marquis. , I can't find a few people who can be used. Zhang Yin, the Marquis of Piyuan, is already outstanding. Others are either inheriting the merits of their ancestors, or they are relatives of the royal family. There are very few who really rely on military merits, and most of them are old and unable to serve the country. potency.

Of course the Wu brothers shouldn't hold the title of marquis, but they won't die, right? Jin Chunzhong said.

To death? What did you hear? Han Ruzi was really curious.

Since His Majesty issued the decree to seize the lord, the Wu family thought that their family would be exterminated, and they were in a constant state of panic. They did not know where the yamen was, and even sent soldiers to the Wu family to guard the gate. The Wu family was not allowed to travel freely, saying that they were waiting for His Majesty. decree.

Han Ruzi was taken aback, then wondered, Why did the Wu family beg you?

Jin Chunzhong shook his head, Wu Mansion is not far from here, I saw it by chance when I was passing by, and after listening to the people on the street talking about it, I knew what was going on. Originally this has nothing to do with me, but I think this is definitely not His Majesty's original intention. , so I feel that it is necessary for Your Majesty to know.

Well, you did the right thing, I should know. Han Ruzi was angry. He could allow his orders to deviate to a certain extent during the execution process, but he could not allow anyone to distort their original intentions.

You go back first, don't mention this to outsiders.

Yes, Your Majesty. Jin Chun advised to retreat.

Han Ruzi thought for a while and asked the eunuch to summon Cai Xinghai.

Cai Xinghai took over an old guard army, and he followed the emperor wherever he went. He was one of the most trusted close ministers, and he arrived quickly after hearing the order.

Do you know Zhao Ruosu, a person from Zhongshushe?

I know. I haven't seen anyone who often sends memorials to His Majesty in the past few days.

Go and find him.

Cai Xinghai was ordered to leave, Han Ruzi worried that his order would be misunderstood again, and added, Please come over.

Although please and seek were only one word difference, the consequences were completely different. Cai Xinghai immediately understood and ordered to retire again.

It was Zhao Ruosu's idea to seize the lord, and Han Ruzi wanted to listen to his explanation.

After nightfall, Cai Xinghai returned to resume his life, but he did not bring Zhao Ruosu, and his face was full of doubts, Zhao Ruosu has been missing for several days, and the family is so anxious that there is no news yet.