Zhu Houzhao's feelings for Xie Qian are different from those of the other court officials. When facing Xie Qian, he is honest. This is related to Xie Qian's image as an old fox when she smiles and is also related to Chen Xi being Xie Qian's grandson-in-law. New website:

Zhu Houzhao thought Xie Qian was his own person and was willing to say something in front of Xie Qian or even complain.

However, at this time, Xie Qian had not yet realized that he was "appreciated" by Zhu Houzhao, and even regarded him as one of the few ministers around him who could be trusted.

In addition to Xie Qian, Zhu Houzhao did not show any convincing trust in Xiao Jing, Zhang Yuan and others, let alone ministers such as Liu Jian and Li Dongyang.

"Mr. Xie, you don't know. I thought that I could make decisions about anything when I became the emperor, but when I arrived in the court, I found that those people didn't listen to me at all, and even needed Eunuch Xiao to remind me if I said something... Was it the same when my father ascended the throne?"

Zhu Houzhao looked at Xie Qian with innocent little eyes, wanting to verify from Xie Qian what his father looked like when he became an emperor to determine whether he was on the right track to be an emperor.

When Xie Qian faced such a question, he really didn't know how to answer it because he found that his ideas were completely incompatible with Zhu Houzhao. The issues Zhu Houzhao considered seemed too absurd in his opinion.

After hesitating for a moment, Xie Qian explained: "Your Majesty has just ascended the throne and it still needs to be tempered. When the First Emperor ascended the throne, he relied on the court officials very much, praised him from all over the country, and then worked hard to govern. Finally, he created a prosperous era and praised him for his praise!"

"A prosperous era? I don't think..."

Zhu Houzhao was a little surprised and said, "Didn't I just visited the people a few months ago? I found that the lives of the people are different from what you court officials described. They live in a difficult life, cannot eat enough, and cannot wear warm clothes. This is still a good weather."

"Especially in the north of Jiangxi, the situation is even worse, but after crossing the Yangtze River, the situation is better. After all, it is a land of fish and rice. Even if Mr. Chen manages Huguang and Jiangxi, the people's lives are very difficult. I thought that the people of Ming Dynasty could have enough food and clothing... This time, let me know that the so-called prosperous era was just blown by your court officials!"

When Zhu Houzhao said this, she did not realize that she was completely denying his father's achievements.

Xie Qian frowned. Is this situation already very good? Is it good? In other dynasties, it is common for people to starve to death, and it is not easy to be able to barely eat enough now.

Xie Qian said: "Your Majesty must not say this in front of court officials. The achievements of the previous emperor are obvious to all. The people can generally live and work in peace. This is rare in all dynasties. If Your Majesty feels that the prosperous times created by the previous emperor are still deficient, he should work harder to govern..."

Zhu Houzhao glanced at Xie Qian with his little eyes and said disapprovingly: "Mr. Xie, there are some words that you have to touch your conscience. Do you think the country created by the father has really reached the point of economic prosperity, people's livelihood, culture, and all nations come to pay tribute? Can I keep my achievements and do it?"

This made Xie Qian unable to answer. He remained silent because the questions Zhu Houzhao asked were too tricky.

The standards for historians to judge prosperity are: one is national prosperity, two is national peace, three is national prosperity, four is national prosperity, five is national strength, and six is ​​Wenchang. No matter from any perspective, the Hongzhi Dynasty could not achieve it.

Zhu Houzhao said again: "Since even Mr. Xie has no way to answer, I am supposed to exist in this prosperous era, but there are still many shortcomings. Now that I have reached the great treasure, I naturally have to carry forward the past and carry forward the foundation founded by my ancestors of the Ming Dynasty... Didn't Mr. Chen say that there were new crops to promote? What's the situation now? Mr. Xie and Mr. Chen have an extraordinary relationship. You should know some situations, right?"

Xie Qian thought to himself that it is a good thing for the young emperor to care about people's livelihood. Even if he denies some of the achievements of the former emperor, he is still willing to make progress. If the young emperor has just ascended the throne and has the idea of ​​maintaining success, then the Ming Dynasty will sooner or later decline. He replied: "Now Chen Xi is leading troops in the southwest to quell local rebellions and resist foreign humiliation. What he reported recently is related to the war in the southwest, and there is no people's livelihood!"

Zhu Houzhao nodded and said, "Yes, he is in Guangxi and not under his own rule. He should not be very clear about the promotion of new crops in Huguang and Jiangxi, but he expected that it would not take long before news would reach the capital. If the report comes, Mr. Xie should not hide it. I want to know the results of promoting new crops in Huguang and Jiangxi!"

"Yes, your Majesty!"

Xie Qian respectfully accepted the order. He originally wanted to mention that Chen Xi had already promoted new crops when he was the governor of the coastal areas of the three southeastern provinces.

But if you think about it carefully, it is just to cause trouble now that you say these words. It is better not to say anything to prevent Zhu Houzhao from continuing to ask questions. After all, the most important thing for the court now is the national mourning. Before the national mourning is completed, all court affairs can be temporarily suspended. However, the military affairs in the northwest can be mentioned to the new emperor.

Xie Qian thought again, no, he didn't have real power, and he was almost unemployed, and he still mentioned these things, just to cause trouble, so he simply said nothing.

Seeing the gate of the main hall of the Ganqing Palace, there was a brightly lit mourning hall inside, with eunuchs and palace maids on duty inside and outside. Zhu Houzhao turned around and looked at Xie Qian to make a prediction:

"Mr. Xie, I hope to be an emperor who works hard to govern, but I hope everyone will listen to me and cannot let me become a puppet."

"I know that Young Master Liu and Grand Secretary Li are not good to you. They are jealous of your talents and are isolated from your core power. If you listen to me, I believe you. When I am fully in power, I will let you be the chief minister and be my think tank. If you have anything, I will ask you first. What you say is as good as I do..."

This was so explosive that Xie Qian was shocked. Before he could feel anything, how could he become the confidant of the new emperor?

Xie Qian quickly refused: "Your Majesty, don't say that. All the ministers in the court are your ministers. Your Majesty shouldn't say such words... The old minister is stupid. Now he can gain a foothold in the court, and he has no desire to stand in power! Please take back your life!"

Zhu Houzhao frowned: "Mr. Xie, don't you even help me? I have been thinking about it, but you are the most suitable one... When my father was still alive, Liu Shaofu and Grand Secretary Li stole the power. At that time, I was demoted by them to be worthless, but I finally got through it. I thought it would be better to be an emperor, but now they are getting worse..."

"Mr. Xie was also suppressed? Why can't we join me and help me take back the power?"

These words made Xie Qian laugh and cry. Although he was boycotted by Liu Jian and Li Dongyang, he had no intention of seizing power in a tit-for-tat way, because it would cause chaos in the court. On the contrary, what the little emperor said made him feel uneasy.

A few hours after the new emperor ascended the throne, he was thinking about how to suppress the power of civil officials and prepare to take the power into his own hands. Xie Qian was not going to be an "accomplice". In the eyes of civil officials like him who were deeply influenced by Confucianism, the imperial power must be restricted, and he cannot do whatever he wants, as Zhu Houzhao said, and no one can control it.

Although Xie Qian would not help Zhu Houzhao, he would not refuse without wisely. He said immediately: "Your Majesty has just ascended the throne, and you should rely on ministers from both inside and outside. Only in this way can you achieve a smooth transition. As for your Majesty's other ideas, you can wait a few years before slowly implementing them... What does your Majesty think?"

Zhu Houbao looked at Xie Qian and felt that Xie Qian's attitude was vague and did not turn to him firmly. He was depressed, but he had a certain amount of scheming and did not show his unhappiness.

Zhu Houzhao thought to himself: "I thought Mr. Xie would help me. Humph, it seems that he is timid by nature and dare not oppose Liu Shaofu and Grand Secretary Li... So who should I ask for help?"

"Oh by the way, and Mr. Chen, like Mr. Xie, he was hated by Liu Shaofu and Grand Secretary Li, so he sent him to the south to be an official, and even led troops outside and could not return to the capital. Why don't I try to transfer him back to the capital?"

"Mr. Chen is a young man like me, and he should have the same ideas. He is both civil and military, and is proficient in political strategies. If he is willing to help me, I can play with confidence and boldness. If I encounter something, I can ask him for his opinion, and even go with him to conquer the grassland and seal the wolf Juxu... Yes, that's it!"

Then Zhu Houzhao thought of another person: "I have to transfer Liu Jin back to Beijing when I look back. This old boy has helped me a lot. He used to take me out of the palace and even helped me to Jiangnan. I said that when I become the emperor, he will be given wealth and honor. Being a man cannot be without integrity. Since he has helped me, I will naturally have to pay back something. See what he can do to help me deal with Liu Shaofu and Grand Secretary Li, and so many annoying civil officials!"

Thinking of this, Zhu Houzhao felt confident and her face became much better.

Xie Qian secretly observed Zhu Houzhao's expression change, not knowing what this kid was thinking about, but he was firmer. No matter what idea this kid came up with, he would not help him, just let him talk to himself.

The two entered the Ganqing Palace, and Zhu Houzhao was going to the back hall to meet Empress Zhang, while Xie Qian found a cloth pad and knelt down to keep a spirit for Zhu Youzhang.

Because Zhu Houzhao understood the ministers, only the three ministers of the cabinet stayed in the palace that night. Now Liu Jian and Li Dongyang would not come, so it was almost a foregone conclusion that Xie Qian was watching the night alone. As a cabinet minister, he often needed to stay up late to review the memorials. In addition, the huge psychological impact caused by the emperor's death, Xie Qian was temporarily unsleeping.

Soon, Zhu Houzhao came out of the back hall, and Xiao Jing was following Zhu Houzhao. Xiao Jing was saying something, but he saw Zhu Houzhao walking with a dark face, very impatient.

"Eunuch Xiao, I said something without you reminding me specifically. What should I do and what shouldn't be done, I will be able to be a good deal! Where is Zhang Yuan? Let him come and watch with me. I need him to serve you when I am thirsty and hungry at night!"

Zhu Houzhao's tough attitude made Xiao Jing unable to respond, so he could only send someone to pass on Zhang Yuan over in shame. After all, Zhang Yuan was the regular attendant of the Eastern Palace, and the holy favor he received in the future would inevitably be the eunuch appointed by him, the Sili Supervisor appointed by the predecessor of the predecessor, and he might even give up his own position to Zhang Yuan.
Chapter completed!