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Chapter 171 Letter written by Lu Gong(2/3)

All the details of yesterday's meeting were constantly going over in my mind.

He knew that according to the procedure, this was his last visit before taking office.

Next time he comes here, he will be a courtier, not a senator.

Therefore, Lu Gongzhu knew very well the importance of this visit!

It is no exaggeration to say that whether his future governance can gain the support of the two palaces and young masters will all depend on this time.

"Bachelor..." General Shiren said in a low voice from the front: "Please come with me!"

Mr. Lu walked forward with his fluorine in hand and entered the palace.

Just like yesterday, the young master was still sitting in the palace, and the two palaces were also sitting behind the curtain.

But the weather is a little hot today.

Therefore, there were a few more ice mirrors in the hall. The ice mirrors were filled with ice cubes, and the slightest coolness overflowed from them.

"This is written by a scholar from the Zizhengdian University. I would like to express my sincere greetings to the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and may your Majesty the Emperor wish you all the best..."

"I am blessed!" The young master's voice was still calm: "Come here, give the bachelor a seat and a drink!"

Mr. Lu thanked him again and then sat on the chair.

A bowl of cold drink was also delivered to him.

Lu Gongzhu lowered his head and saw that it was Zi Su Yin, one of his favorite drinks.

So I thanked you again with gratitude in my heart.

Then I heard the Empress Dowager inside the curtain ask: "Yesterday, the Bachelor's Hall frankly stated the affairs inside and outside the country, and listed the 'Ten Matters' to help the country... I, the Empress Dowager, and the officials all discussed it and felt that what the Bachelor wanted This statement is very consistent with the shortcomings of the current government..."

"Today I specially called the bachelor into the palace again. I want to invite the bachelor to explain in detail to me, the empress dowager, and the officials..."

"How to do these ten things?"

Lu Gongzhu held the phoenix in his hand and bowed to him: "The old minister was frightened and begged to write in writing in front of the emperor for the mercy of the two palaces. His Majesty the Emperor Shengcong will make a decision..."

As he said that, he took out the memorial from his sleeve that he had been writing, revising, and deleting on the way to Beijing. Finally, he respectfully presented it in his hand.

The Empress Dowager immediately ordered Liang Weijian: "Get the letter from the bachelor!"

"only!"

Liang Weijian followed the order and walked out of the curtain, bent down to the palace, took the memorial from Lu Gong respectfully, and then sent it to the two palaces.

The Empress Dowager took the memorial and was surprised: "It's so thick?"

"Is it a book of ten thousand words?"

Queen Mother Xiang also had a strange look in her eyes.

Since Wang Anshi wrote his Ten Thousand Character Letters, ministers have chosen to use such a genre to reveal their political intentions and ambitions to the public.

Gradually, the form of writing in ten thousand words in the court became the default way for a minister to give advice to the emperor at the highest level.

Since the two palaces took charge of the government, this was the first time that a minister had written a letter to express his opinions in the style of a thousand-character letter.

So they couldn't help but become serious.

The Empress Dowager opened it and looked at it, and her expression gradually became serious.

She read it once and handed it to the Empress Dowager: "The Empress Dowager should also take a look..."

Empress Dowager Xiang took it, read it carefully, and then handed it to Shi Deyi: "Give it to the officials to take a look at!"

Mr. Lu in the palace suddenly became anxious.

Zhao Xu took the memorial written by Lu Gong and read it carefully.

I have to say that Lu Gong’s writing is very pleasant to read.

Although the whole article is about the old events of Xia, Shang, Zhou, Han and Tang Dynasties.

But anyone with a discerning eye can see at a glance that this is borrowing from the past to explain the present.

In the memorial, he also fully disclosed what Lu Gongzhu wanted to do after he entered the court.

A simple summary is: recuperate and recuperate, use less military revolution, make more gentlemen, and use less villains.

Regarding the people, his attitude is similar: Don't bother! The people can't stand any more trouble!

Regarding Xinfa and Wang Anshi, not a word was mentioned.

He doesn’t need to mention it!

Because, in Lu Gong's eyes, everything can fall into place.

Zhao Xu closed the memorial and said with a smile: "Xueshi Lu's writing is excellent!"

"I will definitely ask the bachelor for more advice in the future!"

Lu Gongzhu quickly bowed: "I don't dare!"

The two palaces inside the curtain also laughed, and the Empress Dowager said: "The Ying Temple also praised the bachelor's article back then. The officials should really consult the bachelor for advice!"

The Empress Dowager Xiang said: "Emperor Daxing made an excellent choice to have a bachelor as his teacher!"

"From now on, Sixth Brother, if you encounter something you don't understand, you can directly ask the bachelor in the court...the bachelor will definitely tell you everything!"

Lu Gongzhu immediately expressed his position: "I am afraid, but I am willing to devote myself to your majesty!"

In fact, what he wants to know most at this moment is - what does the young master think of his letter?

Lu Gongzhu believes that the young master should understand.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have said those words.

But what about attitude?

This made him anxious!

Fortunately, at this time, he asked the Queen Mother for him.

"What do Sixth Brother think of what the bachelor said in his letter?"

Then I heard the young master reply: "There are some things that I don't understand yet... After I return to the palace, I still need to ask my mother-in-law and queen mother for advice..."

Lu Gongzhu swallowed his saliva. He really wanted to say: Your Majesty, why don't you ask me now... to see where you are dissatisfied? Sir, I will change it!

But he didn't have the courage, and he didn't dare to transcend his identity, so he could only stand there obediently, with his head lowered.

The Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager behind the curtain were both happy.

This is the time they enjoy most now.

none of them!

Because the officials are so smart, they can master it once taught, and they hardly need too much reminding!

Moreover, officials have very good memories and can always remember clearly what they have been taught! They never need extra reminders!

Then I heard the Empress Dowager say from inside the curtain: "I and the Empress Dowager read what the bachelor said in the letter and they both thought it was very good!"

"Today, the country is in difficulty and the world is in trouble..."

"This court still needs the help of veterans like the bachelor..."

"I don't know. Is Master Lu willing to join the dynasty and temporarily assume the ruling position?"

Although Lu Gongzhu really wanted to ask: Madam, when will the officials give me an answer?

However, in the face of the Empress Dowager's inquiry, he could only follow the procedure and say thank you: "The old minister is scared... There are all famous ministers and elders in the world, how dare they hope to be in power?"

"I hope that the two palaces will be kind to the saints and choose a virtuous minister!"

"For example..." Lu Gongzhu boldly said tentatively: "Sima Guang, the bachelor of Zizheng Palace, is well-known in the world..."

The curtain fell into a brief silence at this moment.

Lu Gongzhu quickly apologized with fluorene: "I am scared..."

The Empress Dowager in the curtain laughed, and did not comment on Sima Guang who was mentioned by Lu Gongzhu. She just said: "The national situation is difficult. I hope that the bachelor will read the Emperor Daxing's earnest expectations and the official family, I and the Empress Dowager." ...Don’t refuse!”

Mr. Lu raised his head and looked at the young master sitting on the throne in the palace, who seemed to be still looking down at his memorial.

He knew that he had no choice.

We can only agree first and then talk.

So, he held the phoenix and bowed: "How lucky is this old minister? Since I have received so much love from the benevolent saints of the two palaces, how dare I not be loyal to the country?!"

This is a promise.

Didn't decline again according to the story.

It's not that he doesn't want to, but he doesn't dare to gamble anymore. If he offends the two palaces, the gain outweighs the loss!

First enter the court and then talk, first enter the bureau and then talk!

The two palaces inside the curtain seemed to have discussed it for a while, and then the Empress Dowager asked: "Unknown Bachelor, would you like to temporarily assume the position of Privy Councilor?"

Mr. Lu's eyes widened.
To be continued...
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