Chapter 22        The world's trend, a great soup

Zhu Qizhen looked at the scenery outside the window with his hands behind his back and said, "The world is in a great way. Those who follow it will prosper, and those who go against it will perish."

Zhu Qizhen admitted that at this time his selfishness was a masterpiece.

If Zhu Qizhen hadn't known the history of later generations, what kind of crisis would the Chinese nation have, Zhu Qizhen had the idea of ​​passing on the throne from generation to generation.

After all, being an emperor is so comfortable.

With the greatness of the world, even if Zhu Qizhen is self-control, he still feels that the emperor's life is much more comfortable than later generations.

Although there are not many enjoyments in this era than later generations, so many people have extremely respect for the emperor, and this kind of personal enjoyment is something that even later generations of social animals could not even imagine.

However, some things cannot be kept in the end.

Zhu Qizhen had to admit one thing, that is, although he has gradually developed the Ming Dynasty to become stronger, what really pushes the world into a different state is not the Ming Dynasty, but the navigation behavior of the Portuguese prince. The precedent of the great voyage has begun.

And China, the eldest dynasty, is still moving in its own frequency.

Faced with such a world trend, he had no other choice.

Furthermore, Zhu Qizhen's original intention has always been to exempt the Chinese nation from a dark period of time.

If China was in such a confusion of thought, the second climax in its thoughts was brewed after the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. What regret does Zhu Qizhen regret to die?

Yu Qian didn't know much about the meaning of Zhu Qizhen's words, but he understood the superficial meaning. Zhu Qizhen did not mean to change his mind.

Zhu Qizhen said: "Mr. Yu, Li Xian has retired and is indispensable in the position of the cabinet. Can you help me?"

While Zhu Qizhen and Yu Qian were talking about it, Zhu Qizhen importantly determined the candidate for the next chief minister of the Ming Dynasty, not Liu Dingzhi but Yu Qian.

The reason why it was not Liu Dingzhi was also because Zhu Qizhen determined the reform. The first thing he had to do was to change his mind.

At this point, Liu Dingzhi was familiar with the advantages inside and outside the court, and was not too great.

Yu Qian went through the four dynasties of Yongle, Hongxi, Xuande, and Zhengtong. He worked in Huguang, Guizhou, Jiangxi, Hebei, Henan, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Nanzhili, and Shandong. It can be said that his kindness spread all over the world.

The words he said were completely different from those of Liu Dingzhi's words.

This kind of ideological problem requires such ministers who can suppress the situation to take charge.

Yu Qian pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I am old, my head and beard are all white, my teeth are shaking. I fall asleep every night, my hands and feet are cold, as if I fell into the snow and ice. I think I will be in the world soon. This time I returned to Beijing, I want to surrender to Your Majesty. The chief minister may not be able to take on the important task."

Yu Qian has been in poor health recently. After all, he is almost seventy years old.

The medical conditions in ancient times were different from those in later generations.

Not everyone can be as good as Hu Yi, and have good health preservation. After being over 90 years old, they are still in good spirits.

Some time ago, Yu Qian was in charge of Yizhou, Hami, for some time, dealing with Western Regions affairs and being overdrawn.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have fallen ill halfway and almost missed the birthday party of Qianqiu.

Zhu Qizhen said: "Sir, this matter is related to the luck of the Ming Dynasty. I really can't rest assured that no one can rest assured except for Mr. I also ask Mr. to help me, please rest assured. Liu Dingzhi is also your old subordinate. Just discuss the big matter with me. Just let Liu Dingzhi deal with the small matter."

Yu Qian said in his heart: "I, my old subordinate, probably won't welcome me."

When Liu Dingzhi was in the capital, he worked under Yu Qian for a while, but that was a few decades ago. At this moment, the rumors about Liu Dingzhi taking over as the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty were spread throughout the capital.

Yu Qian suddenly landed in the air, and thought that Liu Dingzhi, his old subordinate, had 180 uncomfortable feelings.

But Yu Qian looked at Zhu Qizhen's earnest gaze, but he couldn't say anything he refused.

Yu Qian is not a fool either.

He could also see that Zhu Qizhen's actions were actually the forefront of reform.

However, the bond between Yu Qian and Zhu Qizhen is different from that of Li Xian.

From beginning to end, Li Xian did not have much personal relationship with Zhu Qizhen. Even if there was one, it was cultivated by Li Xian and Zhu Qizhen during his period as the chief minister.

But Yu Qian is different.

Zhu Qizhen had just taken power and transferred Yu Qian to the capital. At that time, the government and the people were looking at each other. Zhu Qizhen's first incident occurred in the court, and Yu Qian was also the one who assisted him.

The major event that established Zhu Qizhen's authority later was naturally Hebei Water Conservancy. Zhu Qizhen did not believe this matter except Yu Qian.

Please give money, give name.

Yu Qian knew very well that Yu Qian's efforts were one of the reasons for the success of Hebei's water conservancy project, but Zhu Qizhen almost unreservedly spent nearly half of the inner treasury silver left by the Empress Dowager. It was also one of the reasons.

Although he did not enter the cabinet later for various reasons, he served outside.

Zhu Qizhen's trust and support for Qian has never been shaken. Nothing happened. Zhu Qizhen's first thought of Yu Qian. As long as Yu Qian puts forward conditions, Zhu Qizhen has never given any discounts. Even every time he gives Yu Qian, he is too much support. He puts his son Yu Mian next to the prince. The first time the prince leaves the capital was under Yu Qian's command.

This kind of trust and support has long surpassed the relationship between ordinary monarchs and ministers.

Yu Qian refused because of his health, and he really didn't do well. He wanted to retire and retire. Another reason was that Li Xian could see that this was a mess of muddy water.

Can Yu Qian not see it?

But there are always some things in the world that you know the future is not clear, but you still can't refuse

Just like Yu Qian now.

Zhu Qizhen has already said this.

Yu Qian could not say anything to refuse, so he could only say: "I thank Your Majesty for your trust, I will definitely do this."

Zhu Qizhen said: "With Duke Yu, I will feel relieved."

"It's just that the old minister has two conditions." Yu Qian said: "Your Majesty also wish you forgive me."

Zhu Qizhen felt a little sank, and he was a little unhappy, and said, "Sir, please speak."

Yu Qian said: "The old minister's body can't hold on anymore. After presiding over this major event for His Majesty, he also asked His Majesty to allow the old minister to retire."

Zhu Qizhen looked at Yu Qian's white hair, and although he was unwilling to do so, he said, "I won't force anyone to do anything. Since the sir has decided to leave, I naturally agree."

Yu Qian said: "Secondly, the cabinet staff should not be very moved. Everything is the same as before. The old minister just does this for His Majesty. Other miscellaneous tasks are allowed to be divided into the ministers. The old minister really cannot bear the hard work of the cabinet."

Yu Qian said this, but he was actually self-aware.

It's very simple. Yu Qian has a high reputation and a great reputation. But he has been away from the center for many years, and some of his connections in the center have disappeared.

Just like Liu Dingzhi, he was also Yu Qian's old subordinate. However, things and people changed, it was impossible to provide help to Yu Qian.

If Yu Qian wants to make a difference, he must make a big fuss in personnel affairs and transfer his people from the local area to the capital.

This is one of the reasons why Zhu Qizhen usually chooses the first assistant from within the cabinet.

If Yu Qian really had the idea of ​​doing something, he would naturally not be afraid of making big fuss. But his best years have passed, and neither energy nor physical strength can make great achievements.

Since that's the case, why don't you just start by asking Liu Dingzhi to take charge of daily affairs? He is just a passing God of Wealth. After doing this, he went back to his hometown in Hangzhou.

I just don’t know if the plum blossoms in my hometown are the same as before.

Zhu Qizhen believed that Yu Qian really had no intention of staying. He said, "Since the sir said that, how can I not agree?"

Yu Qian said: "In this way, the old minister and the Hanlin Academy have drafted two articles for Your Majesty, and asked Your Majesty to publish them on the Ming Pao after the beginning of the year."

Ministers adapted very quickly to Ming Pao. In just a few years, they skillfully used Ming Pao's influence.
Chapter completed!