Chapter 101: Settlement of the Storm Four

"Oh." Zhu Qizhen asked, "Why did you say that?"

Yu Qian said: "Your Majesty only thinks that Mr. Li is a minister of the Qing Dynasty, but he does not know that Mr. Li wrote a letter to Taizong about current affairs, which angered Taizong. However, Taizong still said that what Mr. Li said cannot be changed."

"Furthermore, the Imperial College is also a place to store talents for the country. If Mr. Li is just an academic, how can he be allowed to serve as the Imperial College sacrificial wine. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, leave this matter to Mr. Li, and everything will be worry-free."

Zhu Qizhen said: "It's just that Master Li wants to move far away. I wonder if he can be resettled in Xin'an?"

Yu Qian said: "Both the government and the public believe that the punishment is excessive. Your Majesty's decree of grace will surely win the hearts of all officials. Even the cabinet will not be inconsiderate."

Zhu Qizhen said: "Then I'll leave this matter to you, sir."

Yu Qian said: "I will live up to your Majesty's trust."

After Zhu Qizhen watched Yu Qian leave, he breathed a sigh of relief and reviewed what he had just said. He felt that there was no problem with this matter, so he breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, Zhu Qizhen implemented the belief that the emperor and his ministers would fight a hundred battles a day into all actions. Every conversation he had with everyone was a battle for him.

Fortunately, Yu Qian is a gentleman.

A gentleman can deceive others.

Yu Qian is still easy to deal with. However, this does not make Zhu Qizhen look down on Qian, on the contrary, he values ​​him more.

Because in the imperial court, it is easy to find all kinds of evil spirits, but it is difficult to find a true gentleman who is consistent both inside and outside. In other words, a gentleman should not hang out in such a court.

Sure enough, everyone's tragedy comes from their own character.

The same is true for Yu Qian.

Yu Qian, who was involved in the coup, could be an extremely popular minister no matter who he turned to, but he chose to remain neutral, which led to Yu Qian's final fate.

Zhu Qizhen may not have noticed that he had turned into a monster-like figure in his eyes. The more so, the more he yearned for Qian's character.

Although I can't do it myself.

Yu Qian did not do anything wrong this time.

Within a few days, the court's order came down. Li Shimian was demoted from the Imperial College to the magistrate of Xin'an County.

Between the government and the public, there were countless people who sympathized with Li Shimian and agreed to see them off on the day Li Shimian left the capital. However, Li Shimian seemed to have been prepared.

They left Beijing two days in advance. By the time they found out, Li Shimian was no longer in Beijing.

But Li Shimian could hide from others, but he couldn't hide from one person.

Li Shimian took an old servant with him, hired a carriage, left Dongzhimen, and headed for Tongzhou, where he planned to change to an official ship.

But just as he left Beijing, some tough men stopped Li Shimian. Li Shimian opened the car curtain and glanced around, knowing that the people blocking him must have been in the military. He had no idea.

Fear said: "What? Who wants my life?"

"I don't dare." The leading officer saluted, "I can't wait to be ordered to come and ask you sir."

Li Shimian said: "What if I don't want to go?"

"Of course we won't do anything to you. You are just under the emperor's feet. Who dares to do anything to the imperial officials? If you are like this, you must be a little too timid." said the leading officer.

Li Shimian heard this and said, "That's fine, I will know your master."

The officer said this, but Li Shimian knew that this was not the case. When Ji Gang was at his most arrogant, he had a fight with Xue Lu, the then Marquis of Yangwu, who was also the husband-in-law of Princess Changde and his father, in the streets of Nanjing, and they both used swords.

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I really think that no one dares to break laws and disciplines under the emperor's feet. Those who really dare to break laws and disciplines are those who think they are under the feet of the world.

Because they believe in power, not law and order.

This is true both in ancient and modern times.

However, as of now, Li Shimian only has an old servant and a coachman around him, none of whom are capable of fighting. When Li Shimian was young, he may not have been powerless.

It's just that I'm old now, and naturally I don't rely on my muscles and bones to be strong. Instead of being passed over, it's better to be more sensible.

Even if it means death, a gentleman must die with his crown.

These people invited Li Shimian to a pavilion on the side of the road. The pavilion was very old and dilapidated, and even a complete stone pier was missing. There was no light in the sky, but at least there was a place to sit.

Li Shimian came over and looked at it from a distance. He was shocked and said, "Your Majesty."

The visitor was none other than Zhu Qizhen.

Zhu Qizhen stepped forward quickly, and Li Shimian immediately knelt down to salute. Zhu Qizhen helped Li Shimian up and said, "Mr. Li, please sit down."

After the two of them sat down, Zhu Qizhen said: "I actually have no face to meet you, sir. The people around me have made such a big mistake. I really feel guilty. I just belittled you. It was the intention of the Empress Dowager and I will change it."

No, I can only prepare a glass of water and wine here, sir."

Zhu Qizhen waved his hand, and someone placed four dishes on the table in the pavilion. Two meat and two vegetarian dishes, which were still steaming, and a pot of wine was brought out.

Zhu Qizhen stood up and poured a glass of wine for Li Shimian.

Li Shimian took it with both hands and was greatly moved. But he still said: "Your Majesty has shown great love to me, and I cannot bear it. I just have something to say, and please forgive me."

Zhu Qizhen said: "Sir, please speak."

Li Shimian said: "Your Majesty is burdened with the weight of the world. How can you be so light as the ninth level? If you wear a white dragon fish suit, you are afraid of being tricked. If something happens, you will be the Queen Mother. What will happen to the Queen Mother? What will you do to the world? Your Majesty, please think twice."

Zhu Qizhen was moved after hearing this.

This is very Li Shimian.

Li Shimian never thought about his favor? In other words, no matter how kind the emperor was to him, he could not blame himself for his temper. It seemed that he was loyal to the emperor and the Ming Dynasty, but in fact he was always loyal.

Confucian beliefs.

Zhu Qizhen explained: "I have already reported to the Empress Dowager that I am going out this time. There are three hundred guards in brocade uniforms around here, which is airtight. Please rest assured, sir, that everything will be absolutely perfect."

Li Shimian immediately said: "Your Majesty is wrong, -------"

Li Shimian still wanted to speak. When Zhu Qizhen saw this, he immediately said: "I know I was wrong. Can you go back to the palace immediately after talking to your husband? I am not only here to see you off, but I also have something serious to do.

I would like to consult sir for your opinion."

As soon as business was mentioned, Li Shimian immediately became serious and said, "Your Majesty, if you have any questions, I will tell you everything I know."

Zhu Qizhen said: "Emperor Taizu ordered a ban on the sea in view of the Japanese pirate rebellion. However, now that the situation has changed, although there are sporadic Japanese pirates, they can no longer affect the overall situation. Some people advised me that we only need to set up cities as in the Song Dynasty.

With the establishment of a shipping department, the people will not be taxed and the country will be self-sufficient."

After Li Shimian heard this, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, please kill this evil minister. Your Majesty governs the country with benevolence and righteousness. Why talk about profit?"

Zhu Qizhen asked: "Sir, now all parties in the imperial court are fighting wars, and various places need money for disaster relief."

Li Shimian said: "I told your Majesty about Mencius, has your Majesty forgotten? The people live and work in peace and contentment, and the world is peaceful, which is benevolence and righteousness. As for money and food, it is just a small profit. Your Majesty, you should do things based on benevolence and righteousness. If you are diligent in managing money,

For the sake of profit, I am afraid that the national treasury will greatly increase and the world will be in chaos."

"When the Qin and Sui Dynasties came to the world, how could they say that there was no money and food? Only benevolence and righteousness could not be established."

Zhu Qizhen said: "I have been taught, but I have also thought about it. If I collect more tax from the sea, the people will pay less tax. This is a policy of focusing on agriculture, and what kind of people are able to go to sea? Mr.

Don’t you know that this is taking more than you have and making up for what you don’t have?”

Li Shimian listened and nodded silently. He didn't speak for a while.

Zhu Qizhen breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Sir, I can't listen to you. It's just that Xin'an is thousands of miles away, and I can't fly there. Your knowledge and character are the best in the world, and I am also the best."

I trust you sir, I don't know whether this will work or not. I have wronged you by appointing you as the magistrate of Xin'an County, but it is also my selfish intention. I want you to try this method to see if this method will work."

Li Shimian immediately saluted and said: "Your Majesty's will is known to me. As long as I can serve your Majesty, I am willing to go to the ends of the world. I will go to Xin'an to investigate this matter clearly. Whether it is OK or not, I will definitely give it to you."

Your Majesty, please give me an explanation."
Chapter completed!