Putting down Mei Zhihuan's file, Zhu Youxiao breathed a sigh of relief and said slowly: "Go and find this person, I want to talk to him."

"Yes, the emperor, I will go now." Chen Hong agreed respectfully and hurriedly went to find someone.

To rehabilitate Zhang Juzheng, this indeed touched Zhu Youxiao's heart.

For Zhu Youxiao, this is indeed a good thing, because it represents an attitude of his Majesty and an encouragement to the reformists.

His Majesty now does not oppose innovation, but supports innovation, which can be seen from the rehabilitation of Zhang Juzheng.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao felt that the benefits of doing this matter were more than the disadvantages, and he could win the hearts of the people and at the same time he appointed Mei Zhihuan.

After this period of research, Zhu Youxiao has confirmed his own guess. That is, among the officials in the court, some of them are very backbone and have ideas; but more officials in the court are really just bureaucrats. They prefer to follow the crowd and look at the direction of the wind, and are not so persistent. It can be said that what they do is good for them and they will do what they will do.

These people become officials just to get promoted and make money. They do not have any ideals. They will advocate whatever they do when they benefit them.

So Zhu Youxiao felt that officials like Mei Zhihuan were particularly rare, especially those who could play with him.

Taichang Temple.

Everyone knew that Mei Zhihuan had been summoned by His Majesty.

For a moment, everyone was a little confused.

After all, it is really difficult to attract His Majesty’s attention in places like Taichang Temple. Now, you can tell that the situation is different when you look at it. The person who came was Chen Hong.

Speaking of which, Mei Zhihuan didn't expect that he looked at Chen Hong in front of him and asked hesitantly: "Eunuch Chen, will you go now?"

Chen Hong nodded with a smile, and then said, "Mr. Mei should be quicker. Your Majesty is still waiting for you. If you go there a little late, Your Majesty will be unhappy."

"In this way, the official will go with my father-in-law." Mei Zhihuan said hurriedly.

Others don’t know why he was summoned by His Majesty, but Mei Zhihuan has some thoughts in her heart. He knows what he did.

How long does the question book I put in?

The most important point is that I wrote a lot of things in that question book, and I am afraid that it was because of this that I was summoned by His Majesty.

I just don’t know what the result of this summoning will be, but Mei Zhihuan is more inclined to have a good result, otherwise, Chen Hong wouldn’t have let him enter the palace.

If Your Majesty wants to punish him, there will naturally be Dongchang and Jinyiwei to do the work. If you don’t want to pay attention to yourself, you will keep the question book and not send it out.

Now that His Majesty wants to summon himself, it is obvious that he has a good result.

Mei Zhihuan felt a little excited, not because his title book was valued by His Majesty, nor because he was summoned by His Majesty to receive rewards.

The main reason why he was excited was that he guessed correctly, His Majesty really wanted to implement reforms.

In Mei Zhihuan's view, the Ming Dynasty has reached a point where it cannot be changed. If Your Majesty really has the heart to implement reform, this is the hope of the Ming Dynasty's rejuvenation.

Judging from the various things during this period, Mei Zhihuan felt that she had to have this idea, so she expressed her ideas, hoping to do something for the Ming Dynasty.

Now it seems that I have gotten a good result.

Mei Zhihuan followed Chen Hong to Xiyuan.

Speaking of which, this is the first time Mei Zhihuan has been here, but judging from the lush bamboo forests around and the winding bridges on the water, the West Garden is indeed less solemn and solemn than in the palace, and more relaxed and freehand.

This made Mei Zhihuan a little confused. Judging from His Majesty's various styles, His Majesty should be a young and energetic emperor. He had more ideas, how could he go to Xiyuan, a place suitable for retirement to live?

Of course, Mei Zhihuan dared not ask this question, so she could only think about it in her heart.

Turning over a blue tiled wall, accompanied by the faint fragrance of flowers, Mei Zhihuan walked to a lake where lotus flowers bloom and saw his own majesty.

The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was indeed resting. He was lying on a rocking chair, shaking with a table next to it, with tea, desserts, candied fruits and some fresh fruits and vegetables on it.

Judging from this, Your Majesty is really like he is in retirement.

There are fishing rods not far away. It seems that His Majesty has just finished fishing.

Chen Hong waved his hand behind him, and Mei Zhihuan stood there tactfully, looking at Chen Hong from afar to His Majesty.

Chen Hong walked gently to his emperor and said carefully: "Prince, Master Mei Zhihuanmei is here."

Zhu Youxiao opened his eyes gently, glanced at Chen Hong beside him, and said with a gentle expression: "Let him come over."

"Yes, the emperor." After saying this, Chen Hong returned to Mei Zhihuan's side again and said softly: "Mr. Mei, your Majesty summoned him."

"It's time for you to be fine, Eunuch Chen." Mei Zhihuan said with a smile.

The two of them came to his own Majesty together. Chen Hong stood aside, and Mei Zhihuan knelt down and saluted, "My Mein, please see Your Majesty."

"Okay, get up." Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said.

While saying this, Zhu Youxiao looked at Mei Zhihuan up and down.

This is a middle-aged man in his 40s. Judging from his appearance, he has square faces, facial features, and a righteous eyebrow and eyes. There is no sign of lewdness.

Such an official will feel down-to-earth and reliable when he stands. Of course, you can't just look at the surface.

Because Zhu Youxiao knew that the Ming Dynasty was a dynasty with more serious faces. If you look ugly, don’t think about becoming an official. To describe it in a more reliable sentence, it means that an ugly person becomes an official and affects the image of the court.

When literary people choose kings in troubled times, they will also adhere to this point. If you look ugly or look vulgar, you will be indifferent to the appearance of a king.

This sentence will kill you. It can be said that the Ming Dynasty looked at her face much more serious than that of later generations.

From the perspective of appearance, Mei Zhihuan is a qualified Ming official, and she is the most outstanding one among them.

Retracting his gaze, Zhu Youxiao reached out and picked up the question book on the table and said, "This is the question book you put on. Do you still remember what is written in it?"

"Return to Your Majesty, I remember." Mei Zhihuan bowed and said.

Zhu Youxiao nodded and asked, "Why do you need to write such a question book?"

"You should also know that this question book has no benefits. Even if I don't cure you, there will be no good comments on you outside. Whether I do it or not, you may not have any good results."

After saying this, Zhu Youxiao raised his head, looked at Mei Zhihuan with a smile, waiting for him to answer him.

Mei Zhihuan naturally understood what Zhu Youxiao said.

The meaning of this sentence is actually very simple. It is just that what you bulge out is actually thankless.

If Your Majesty disagrees, what will the people outside say to themselves?

Thinking about this a little bit, Mei Zhihuan will know that there will be no good results at all.

But if His Majesty agrees, I am afraid that I will criticize you more and have to do things by myself, so I may have to participate, and there will be no good ending at that time.

This is His Majesty asking himself.

Mei Zhihuan didn't speak for a while, but the expression on his face was still very serious. Finally, he slowly said: "Kong said to Chengren, Meng said to be righteous, only if the righteousness is complete, so benevolence is the most important. What is the knowledge learned when reading the books of sages? Now, I will be almost ashamed."

Countless people have said this sentence, and Zhu Youxiao has also heard it many times.

But this time, when Mei Zhihuan said it, Zhu Youxiao felt very powerful, so he asked slowly: "Don't you regret it?"

"When you go back to Your Majesty, you will never regret it even if you die!" Mei Zhihuan said loudly.

Zhu Youxiao nodded, put down the question book in his hand, turned to Chen Hong and said, "Send the question book to the cabinet and ask them to draft an imperial edict to rehabilitate Zhang Juzheng."

With both hands, Chen Hong bowed and said, "Yes, the emperor."

Then he held the title book and arranged for someone to go to the cabinet.

Mei Zhihuan didn't expect that His Majesty was so decisive. He just finished the matter after talking for a few words. Moreover, his attitude was extremely firm and he did not allow anyone to refuse at all.

Why do I feel so happy as such a specialized emperor?

Zhu Youxiao said slowly: "Since you said you would rehabilitate Zhang Juzheng, let's talk about it. Why can you rank first in Zhang Juzheng's new policy?"

"When you come back to your Majesty, I think it is a test method." Mei Zhihuan said with great certainty.

"I thought you could tell a method of composition!" Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Then let's talk about why the exam is completed?"

"When you come back to Your Majesty, no matter what policy the court implements, the people who do things will be the ministers after all; the people in the world look up to Your Majesty, but what they come into contact with is only officials. Officials represent the court and His Majesty."

"Now corruption is rampant in the officialdom, and officials are shirking responsibility for each other. Countless officials are invited by names, but there is actually nothing to do. They are always poetry, songs, and in Hengqin, the players are mostly played with luxurious songs. Merchants and powerful people have no intention of serving the country, and they are drunk and dreaming of death all night; officials and businessmen colluded to oppress the people, impose heavy taxes, and the people live in poverty!"

Zhu Youxiao's expression remained unchanged at all, and he just listened quietly.

Chen Hong, who had just turned back, immediately changed his face when he heard such remarks. When he looked at Mei Zhihuan again, the expression on Chen Hong's face was so terrifying.

Is this Mei's surname crazy?

Or is the head cramp?

Saying such words before His Majesty is a tragic death!

The emperor valued him so much just now, but he wasted such an opportunity!

Originally, Chen Hong thought that Mei Zhihuan would be a newly rising boss in the court, but according to what he sees now, the emperor would be merciful if he was not brought to prison.

Among these people's words, the Ming Dynasty is about to be destroyed! Can this be said casually?

Mei Zhihuan did not stop. This time he was about to say everything he thoughts in his heart, because he didn't know if he would have such an opportunity in the future, so he simply said more.

If you can be shocking and make Your Majesty vigilant and change, it is worth it; if you are imprisoned for this matter, then you will be considered dead.

"I think the Ming Dynasty has reached its survival and demise. If there is no reform, the Ming Dynasty will not be far away from its demise! If you want to reform, the first thing you need to change is the administration of officials. Clarifying the administration of officials and selecting talents is the beginning of the reform."

"In the court, the officials are mediocre, and they are really unable to bear the heavy responsibility. Therefore, I want to implement Zhang Juzheng's examination and achievement method. I think Zhang Juzheng's reform examination and achievement method should be the first." After saying this, Mei Zhihuan did not speak again, but stood respectfully, waiting for His Majesty's remarks.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Mei Zhihuan, and there was no look of joy or anger on his face.

He reached out and picked up the teacup on the side and took a sip. Zhu Youxiao said slowly: "Is my Ming Dynasty so unbearable? I will soon be destroyed?"
To be continued...