Xiao Jing was silent, feeling that his forehead had sweat oozing.

He is an old man next to Emperor Hongzhi and grew up watching Emperor Hongzhi grow up.

Being able to gain the trust of Emperor Hongzhi will naturally understand the emperor's temper.

Your Majesty is very good to Queen Zhang. In the harem, he only favors Queen Zhang.

So it would be fine if you were in the warm room. As long as you go to Kunning Palace, in front of your wife and daughter, you have always tried your best to avoid talking about some things about the outside court.

But today, I specially summoned myself from the Sili Supervisor and asked about the potatoes. There was only one reason, that is... potatoes are extremely important things.

But...what are potatoes?

It has been hard for Dongchang these days. After the accident in Jinzhou, it almost went out to investigate the traces of the Tatars and closely monitor outside the customs affairs.

After all, in Jinzhou, Dongchang had encountered a pit. In the spirit of Yugong moving mountains and filling them, Dongchang was all the elite troops. This time, he must touch the entire outside the pass clearly.

But... why did another potato come out?

Xiao Jing can't react?

Are potatoes a crop? Can they be eaten?

He dared not answer easily because he had never heard of it. If he had a little wrong answer, he would deceive the king and not speak out in the end.

"You don't know?" Emperor Hongzhi raised his eyebrows.

Xiao Jing had a long time before he said hoarsely: "I... die thousands of times!"

I have been living a trembling life lately. Your Majesty has many problems, and each problem is sharper than the other. Although the Dongjishi Factory is omnipresent, it is not a god. Although among the people, people constantly exaggerate the horror of the factory guards. But for so-called investigation, you have to ambush good people and inquire day and night to get results.

What's more, even if you arrange someone, you may not be able to achieve any results.

Emperor Hongzhi shook his head and waved his hand, "Go and explore, find out clearly, and report it to me immediately."

Xiao Jingru received a general amnesty and was a little worried before leaving. He had only one potato and had no clue at all. What should I do?

He struggled for a moment, and said with a shameless face: "Your Majesty, please make clear that this potato is Liaodong or Tatar..."

Emperor Hongzhi sighed, looking at Xiao Jing's embarrassment, he was not willing to blame him, but was also quite disappointed with the East Factory, saying, "Crown Prince, Fang Jifan."

Is it Fang Jifan again?

Xiao Jing wants to die, why do we always cheat this kid?

He forced a smile: "I understand, I must investigate clearly and live up to what Your Majesty hopes."

I wiped the sweat from my forehead, where is the sinkhole?

When Xiao Jing retreated, Zhu Xiurong still wanted to eat French fries. Queen Zhang said meaningfully: "Xiurong, girls should not be greedy at night. Go to bed early. You are in bad health."

"My son...retreat." Zhu Xiurong looked at his father, then looked at his mother, and then bowed dignifiedly.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled: "She is a child, and she should be greedy. You are too harsh to treat her."

Queen Zhang seemed to think about something, as if she didn't realize it.

Emperor Hongzhi coughed.

Queen Zhang then withdrew her thoughts, and Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help but say, "What, do you have any worries?"

Queen Zhang smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty is too worried, I have nothing to worry about."

Emperor Hongzhi nodded, without doubting that he was there.

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Ouyang Zhi has returned to Beijing.

The Hanlin editor had just arrived in the capital and was immediately summoned by the emperor himself.

Emperor Hongzhi was in the warm pavilion, waiting patiently for the gentleman and great hero who had returned from Jinzhou, and seemed to be looking forward to Ouyang Zhi's return to Beijing.

Ouyang Zhi looked tired. After all, he rushed back from a long distance and didn't even take a shower. He first went to the Ministry of Rites to report, and then the Ministry of Rites invited him into the palace.

Ouyang Zhi steadily entered the warm room and gave a big gift without hesitation.

Hongzhi looked at Ouyang Zhi again. He was still the same, and did not show any joy because of his great achievements. Such a person is really a gentleman.

Emperor Hongzhi sighed in his heart, and a casual smile appeared on his face, saying, "Your family will be exempted from rituals, and you will be given a seat."

The Hanlin editor was just a sixth rank. No matter how noble it was in front of the emperor, it was just the size of sesame seeds and mung beans. It was directly given a seat, which shows his honor.

Ouyang Zhi stood up calmly and sat down with his body.

But... she still has a hunched face.

Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help but feel relieved and had a strong sense of concentration.

Emperor Hongzhi still smiled and said, "You have protected 100,000 soldiers and civilians and people, and reported the victory to the court. I and my civil and military officials are excited. I have already understood the affairs of Jinzhou. This is your great contribution."

After a moment of silence, Ouyang Zhi said in a humble and arrogant manner: "I dare not take credit for it."

What a taciturn...

If it were Fang Jifan, I would be afraid that his tail would be raised to the sky.

Such a mentor actually taught a student with such excellent moral character... It's really strange.

There was no lack of appreciation in Emperor Hongzhi's eyes.

After all, Emperor Hongzhi received education since childhood, and a wise minister and a gentleman should deal with it in this way.

And isn’t Ouyang Zhi in front of you the example mentioned in the book?

Isn’t this what the ancient ministers talk about?

"You don't have to be too humble." He paused and said, "What do you think of Liaodong affairs?"

He has a good intention to test.

After all, Ouyang Zhi went to Liaodong in person this time, so he gave him a chance to express his opinions and see if Ouyang Zhi has any unique insights.

Ouyang Zhi was not in a hurry to answer, and Emperor Hongzhi was not in a hurry. He liked such people who had spoken their brains. Not only did they like it, they simply admired it.

That is nothing that can only speak in your mind, blurt out everything, and ignore the consequences.

The minister's words and deeds are related to people's views on the court, and are also related to the welfare of the people. How can you be casual?

Then, Ouyang Zhi slowly said: "I have only one feeling when I go to Liaodong. The soldiers, civilians and people in Liaodong are... so miserable."

When Ouyang Zhi said this, his eyes were a little wet.

“…”

Emperor Hongzhi was shocked and looked at Ouyang Zhi, who was rarely moved.

This is actually a chance he gave Ouyang Zhi. He has summoned many young and promising ministers, hoping to see what their unique insights are.

Everyone seemed to try their best to seize this opportunity, so they talked freely, and in order to show their talents and knowledge in front of His Holiness, they were just talking about the country's military and political affairs. Some of them answered well, some of them answered badly, and some of them had unique opinions. Emperor Hongzhi also nodded with appreciation, and his impression of some people was fixed as "great talents".

But no matter which answer it was, it was not as shocked by Emperor Hongzhi's answer today.

The military and civilians in Liaodong are too hard.

What a gentleman, the first thing he thinks about is not his performance in front of the emperor or his words of high spirit, but his first reaction, focusing on the military and civilians in Liaodong. This feeling is beyond the reach of human beings.

Thinking deeper, isn’t this sentence unique wisdom?

The essence of the problem in Liaodong is that it is sparsely populated and sparsely populated. Isn’t it just that the military and civilians are too hard? They are all difficult to live, but they still have to resist the Tatars. It is so hard. This is not only to ask for credit for the military and civilians fighting in Jinzhou, but also to point out the most important key to the entire Liaodong issue.

Emperor Hongzhi's eyes shone. Is this still a young man? Is this just a little Hanlin, whose kindness and intelligence are a monster among the young people he has seen.

"What you say is very much." Emperor Hongzhi said: "You are a person who loves the people. You are the top scholar. You are still caring for the people. It is rare. It can be seen that you have read well and truly integrate the true meaning of a saint."

Ouyang Zhi only realized this time, yes, he is now facing the saint, oh, he is a little nervous.

However... it seemed that it was too late to react. Finally, seeing that His Majesty admired him, he calmed down. He slowly said, "I am ashamed of you."

From beginning to end, he only answered a few words concisely, and each sentence was a few numbers.

But Emperor Hongzhi was already full of elegance, neither arrogant nor impatient, nor anxious, nor in a hurry to show his feelings. He only thought about the Liaodong military and civilians, but not himself. This is no longer as simple as Gao Cai, and he is simply a model for ministers.

He was full of appreciation and immediately made a decision: "Transfer the imperial edict and record the Hanlin editor Ouyang Zhi, this gentleman, is extremely talented and has military and political talents. I have no one to understand the Hanlin people. I am so loyal and honest, which is rare in the world. I ordered the Hanlin students to go to the imperial court to listen to it."

The little eunuch who wrote down on the side was shocked.

Before the butt was hot, the editor was promoted to the attendant school directly. This was from the sixth rank to the fifth rank, and the fifth rank in the Hanlin Academy. If you have a few years of experience, wouldn’t you become a bachelor’s degree?

Of course, this is not the most terrifying thing. In addition, a Tongjian doctor was awarded. Although this is a civil servant's "title", it is useless, but it is also an honor.

What is really terrible is to go directly to the Attendant Room. This is the responsibility of mastering the writing of the edicts and being by the emperor. For example, various edicts issued in the name of the emperor should have been drafted by the cabinet ministers, but in fact, general documents are mostly written by Hanlin. This work helps Hanlin officials adapt to government affairs, deepen their experience, and strengthen their familiarity with state affairs. To put it bluntly, they are the reserve talents of ministers.

The Hanlin Academy is an institution outside the palace, and most of its responsibilities, such as the Museum of Literature and History, are outside the palace. However, the duty room of the waiting room is located in the palace. The emperor may summon him at any time or ask for anything.

Therefore... the Hanlin Academy is the Hanlin Academy who is closest to the emperor.

This reward from Ouyang Zhi... is actually too heavy for Qingliu. Isn't this a little short of it? It will soar into the sky and be alone in the future?

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Chapter completed!