Zhou Jiamo is one of the few practical men in the Donglin Party. He once served as the right deputy censor of the capital to patrol Yunnan, and later was promoted to the right minister of the Ministry of War and still patrolled Yunnan. During this period, he not only impeached the Duke of Guizhou, Mu Changzuo, for invading more than 8,000 hectares of private land.

, later he supervised the military affairs of Guangdong and Guangxi and also patrolled Guangdong. During this period, he strengthened border defense to prevent the invasion of Jiaozhi soldiers. He also took charge of the repair of embankments destroyed by floods in Nanhai, Shanshui, Gaoyao and other cities.

Because he had served in the local area for a long time, Zhou Jiamo was well aware of the suffering of the people and the difficulty of returning to the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, after becoming the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, he did not promote his own people as the Donglin Party imagined. Instead, he recognized people as virtuous and purged the officials.

He is one of the few pragmatists in the Lin Party. His ability is second only to Zuo Guangdou, and even above Yang Lian.

Seeing the expressionless look on Emperor Tianqi's face, the ministers below did not know what the emperor's idea was, and they did not speak. Several ministers of the Qi, Zhejiang and Chu parties who were eager to try, were signaled by Fang Congzhe and did not come forward.

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This veteran of three dynasties has been in high and low positions for countless times, but he is a little confused about this sixteen-year-old emperor. Although this emperor is only sixteen years old, his temperament is terrifyingly calm. Before he ascended the throne, he could kill decisively.

Killing someone by yourself can be said to be quite extraordinary.

I thought that the emperor would make some big moves after he ascended the throne, but unexpectedly he was very calm. This made Fang Congzhe even more convinced that this emperor was extraordinary. Since Emperor Tianqi drove Li Ruhua back home, there must be something

In my opinion, it is better to wait and see at this time.

There is another thing that makes Fang Congzhe smell something strange, that is, Dongchang and Jinyiwei, the two yamen that were originally silent are now extremely busy. Although there is no news, it is not known what these people are busy with.

But Fang Congzhe believed that it must have something to do with the Emperor Tianqi.

At this time, the Qianqing Palace was very quiet, all the ministers were silent, and Chen Qi, who was kneeling on the ground, was sweating coldly. At this time, everyone was focused on Emperor Tianqi, thinking about this person.

What on earth was the emperor thinking?

Looking at the ministers below, Emperor Tianqi smiled slightly, which should be rare in the history of the Ming Dynasty. He sighed softly, and Emperor Tianqi said slowly: "Since you have no objections, then this matter will be settled."

It’s settled then! Nothing happens, just leave the court!” After saying that, they all walked out of the hall slowly.

After Emperor Tianqi left the hall, there was a period of silence in the hall, followed by a burst of noise. There were some complainers, some congratulators, and so on.

When everyone was in a mess, the appearance of a person made the hall quiet again. This person was Chen Hong. Chen Hong ignored these ministers and walked straight to Zhou Jiamo, smiling and saying: "Our family will go first

Congratulations to Mr. Zhou, Your Majesty has a decree to invite Mr. Zhou to the palace."

Zhou Jiamo was in a daze at this time. He didn't expect that he would become the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He came back to his senses after hearing Chen Hong's words and followed Chen Hong back.

At this time, Emperor Tianqi was waiting in the imperial study room of Qianqing Palace. When he saw Zhou Jiamo coming in, Emperor Tianqi smiled lightly and said, "Zhou Aiqing, please forgive me! Someone will give me a seat." When Zhou Jiamo sat down, Emperor Tianqi slowly calmed down.

He said: "Zhou Aiqing was born as a Jinshi, right?"

Zhou Jiamo was very nervous. He originally thought that Emperor Tianqi would talk about his promotion. Unexpectedly, he actually chatted with him about his daily life. However, he did not dare to neglect and said quickly: "Your Majesty, I am a Jinshi in the fifth year of Longqing."

"Well, Aiqing is already a veteran of the Four Dynasties. You must also know what happened over the years. Emperor Shenzong dotes on Concubine Zheng and likes Prince Fu. The late emperor and I are not very popular. After so many years, I have not had a decent one.

I am a teacher, let alone one who reads books by sages. The late emperor passed away early, and I succeeded to the throne hastily. I deeply feel that my knowledge is insufficient!" After looking at Zhou Jiamo, Emperor Tianqi said slowly, with a strong tone.

Slightly sad.

Zhou Jiamo has been deceived. He naturally knows these things. Emperor Shenzong not only dislikes Emperor Taichang and his son, he even wishes he could live without them! Then he can pass the throne to Concubine Zheng's son Prince Fu. The life of this father and son

It is conceivable. Not to mention studying, they did not even have the minimum living security. Only when they were about to die did they make Emperor Taichang the prince and Emperor Tianqi the grandson. They found teachers for them, but by this time it was already too late.

, Emperor Taichang is already thirty-nine years old, and Emperor Tianqi is already sixteen years old. This is also the main reason for the mediocrity of these two emperors. When Emperor Tianqi mentioned this matter, Zhou Jiamo really didn't know what to say.

Fortunately, Emperor Tianqi didn't ask him anything. He pondered for a moment, and then Emperor Tianqi continued: "I have been studying these days. I have gained some experience after so many days, but I also have a lot of confusion. I don't know if Zhou Aiqing can do anything for him.

May I clarify your doubts?"

Looking at Emperor Tianqi's face, Zhou Jiamo became even more confused. What on earth was this emperor going to say? Although he was a Jinshi, he was not famous for his knowledge. Why did such a thing come to him? There was no time to think about it, so he could only endure it.

scalp said: "I know everything I know, and I can tell you everything I know."

"Okay, very good." After hearing Zhou Jiamo's words, Emperor Tianqi was immediately overjoyed. He slowly stood up from behind the Long Bookcase, came to Zhou Jiamo's side, and patted his shoulder.

Zhou Jiamo was immediately flattered. In the Ming Dynasty, it was rare for emperors and ministers to make such intimate gestures. Emperor Tianqi smiled and said lightly: "I read a passage a few days ago, but I forgot most of it. I don't know that I love you."

Have you heard of it?"

"Please give me your Majesty's instructions."

"It's like this. I only remember one sentence, which is: What do you mean by reading the books of sages? I wonder if Aiqing has heard of it?" Seeing Zhou Jiamo's look, I felt funny in my heart, and slowly asked my question

Throw it out.

After hearing this question, Zhou Jiamo's heart sank. Although he had some understanding, he didn't seem to grasp it yet, so he could only say slowly: "This sentence is a famous saying by Wen Tianxiang of the Southern Song Dynasty, which was left by him when he was dying.

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"Then does Aiqing know what this passage is all about?" Emperor Tianqi saw that Zhou Jiamo was vague, so he asked the following questions.

"I remember that the full text goes like this: Confucius said to be benevolent, and Mencius said to be righteous, but the righteousness must be fulfilled, so benevolence is the best. What did you learn from reading the books of sages? From now on, you will have nothing to be ashamed of!" Zhou Jiamo had already guessed this at this time.

What was the Emperor Tianqi going to say? He secretly thought in his heart that this emperor was far more experienced than his age and was not as simple as he looked. Those ministers who wanted to fool him would definitely end up miserable. But if it were another person,

From a perspective, such an emperor is likely to be a good emperor, and may be a blessing to the country, the country, and all the people.
Chapter completed!