Chapter 346: Yan Shaoting became the emperor’s godson?

Inside the academy.

Everyone was shocked.

What surprised them was not the words "Yan Runwu is unparalleled in the world" from Prince Yu Zhu Zaigui's mouth.

After all, in the eyes of those who voluntarily came to Changping to attend classes, Yan Shaoting's talent is beyond doubt.

They were surprised.

Prince Yu actually reiterated those words in public, treating Yan Shaoting as his younger brother.

Treat him like a younger brother!
These words were spoken again, but not like the first time, when they were meant to explain and plead for Yan Shaoting.

Let’s talk about it now.

That means Prince Yu Zhu Zaigui really thought so in his heart.

Prince Yu treats him as a younger brother?
that……

Everyone couldn't help but let their imagination run wild.

If Prince Yu treated Yan Shaoting like this, then what would happen to Yan Shaoting, who was already favored by the emperor, in front of the emperor?

People can't help but think of Yan Shaoting's performance in the court in the past two years, as well as the emperor's attitude and re-examination towards him.

I’m afraid Yan Shaoting is going to become the emperor’s godson!

The emperor’s godson?

Everyone's heart trembled.

When he looked at Yan Shaoting again, he had some new ideas in his mind.

after all.

This is indeed very possible.

Even if it is not in name, Prince Yu treats him that way.

How could the emperor be any worse?

Everyone turned to Yan Shaoting and said, "We have all witnessed the talent of guest Yan. As the headmaster said, he is unparalleled in the world!"

"We have been in the court for many years, but we have never seen a talent like Yan Binke."

"In the court, among guests, in economics, no one can match him!"

"It's not just about the economy, it's also about the way guests govern the people. This whole Changping can prove it!"

"In my opinion, given time, you will be able to inherit the style of the elder and become a prime minister!"

"Yeah!"

"I think it will only take a few years."

The topic suddenly turned to Yan Shaoting's future entry into the cabinet.

When these people talked about this issue, their eyes quietly turned from Yan Shaoting to Zhu Zaigui's face.

after all.

Everyone knows it.

In this dynasty, there is absolutely no possibility for Yan Shaoting to enter the cabinet.

It is impossible for a minister of this age to appear in the imperial court.

Even if Yan Shaoting has made great contributions, he still has to be suppressed.

otherwise.

After Yan Shaoting enters the cabinet, how should the court reward him if he makes further contributions in the future?

even.

If Yan Shaoting was smart enough, he would have to make a few mistakes on his own initiative in the future.

And the matter of Yan Shaoting entering the cabinet.

It will have to wait until the new emperor ascends the throne.

then.

These people naturally looked at Zhu Zaigui.

Together with Xu Wei, Zhou Yunyi, and the three old masters Nie Bao, Wang Ji, and Qian Dehong, they all looked at Zhu Zaigui.

Everyone knows.

The next emperor of the Ming Dynasty was basically just missing the last official title.

Zhu Zaigui also paused.

Only then did I realize what these people were thinking.

but……

Yan Shaoting joins the cabinet?
His eyes turned to Yan Shaoting beside him.

If that day really comes.

This is the person hiding in my residence!

How can we not let him join the cabinet?
However, answering such a question at this time is not what I want.

It is important to be cautious.

Fortunately, when Zhu Zaigui was in some trouble, Yan Shaoting laughed and bowed to everyone.

With a smile on his face, he shook his head and said, "You are all kind, but I really don't deserve such praise. There are tens of thousands of officials in the country, but how many of them can enter the cabinet? I just managed to accomplish a few things by luck. Without me, can the country not continue?"

After asking a question.

Yan Shaoting took a step back and shook his head again: "I don't think that's entirely true."

"Even if I am gone, the Ming Dynasty will still be the same."

"There will be countless more talented people emerging in the world, serving the country alongside you."

The old men’s words just rang in my ears.

It's still echoing now.

Seeing Yan Shaoting's refusal, no one knew what to say.

After another round of polite exchanges, the crowd gathered here dispersed.

Wait until everyone is gone.

Zhu Zaigui immediately grabbed Yan Shaoting with a tense expression.

Yan Shaoting glanced sideways at the three old masters, Xu Wei, and Zhou Yunyi.

But at this moment, not only Xu Wei and Zhou Yunyi, but even the three old masters patted their butts, shook their sleeves and strolled away.

This bunch of immoral people!
But in just a blink of an eye, only Yan Shaoting and Zhu Zaigui were left at the scene.

Yan Shaoting nodded and said, "Does the headmaster have any questions that you need to explain to me?"

Zhu Zaigui patted Yan Shaoting on the shoulder and sighed in front of him.

Yan Shaoting raised his eyebrows.

Is our headmaster emo?
Zhu Zaigui walked to the side and sat down, looking up at Yan Shaoting: "Moisturizing things."

Yan Shaoting's shoulders trembled, and he hurried forward, raised his arms and saluted: "Master."

Zhu Zaigui reached out and held down Yan Shaoting's hands.

He said with a serious face: "Today, I said in front of others that I regard you as my younger brother. This is definitely not an attempt to win you over or show goodwill. Do you understand?"

Yan Shaoting's brows gradually furrowed.

What's wrong with this headmaster?

He nodded and said, "I understand. The headmaster is kind and benevolent. Even the three old masters often told me that the headmaster has a pure heart in the academy and would never use those power tactics."

Zhu Zaigui's heart was moved: "Did the three old masters really say this?"

I haven’t said it yet!
Yan Shaoting nodded heavily: "Every word I say is true!"

Zhu Zaigui finally smiled: "I just want you to understand that I have been doing my best since you came to Prince Yu's Mansion."

Speaking of it.

A trace of reminiscence appeared on Zhu Zaigui's face.

"I still remember when you first served as the Right Secretary of the Chancellery and the Tutor of the Crown Prince of Prince Yu's Palace. At that time, Runwu, you didn't have as many errands in the court as you do now, so you came to the palace every day to talk to me about the affairs of the court."

Yan Shaoting took a quick look at him and for some reason, suddenly began to recall Zhu Zaigui's past.

I saw a smile on Zhu Zaigui's face.

Instead, he felt a little embarrassed.

You have to know that the reason why I did that was entirely to establish a good relationship with Prince Yu's Mansion and lay a foundation for the future.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Zaigui still remembers it now.

"At that time, I thought that even Master Gao couldn't be so diligent."

"But why is it like this?" After saying this, Zhu Zaigui raised his head and stared at Yan Shaoting who was standing in front of him with a smile on his face.

Without waiting for Yan Shaoting to speak.

Zhu Zaigui smiled and said, "At first I thought Runwu was trying to please me, but then day after day, and then when the left assistant minister went to great lengths to repair the palace and was wrongly accused, and the officials in the court impeached him, I realized that Runwu was a sincere person!"

Yan Shaoting's face turned red.

But Zhu Zaigui continued to speak.

"Later, you worked in Changping and managed the post-disaster Changping well. The court also had many new affairs because of you."

"I just knew."

"My Ming Dynasty cannot be without you, Yan Runwu!"

At the moment, there were only Zhu Zaigui and Yan Shaoting.

Yan Shaoting blinked, thinking that this statement might be somewhat true.

He immediately bowed and was about to speak.

Zhu Zaigui raised his hand and said, "Speaking of which, the reason I can now serve as the principal of the academy in Changping is because of your kindness. Even the imperial decree today that appointed me as the chief priest of the Imperial College is actually because of you."

Yan Shaoting frowned.

There's something wrong with Prince Yu's behavior today.

But Zhu Zaigui still had a smile on his face: "Just now everyone gathered here and talked about Runwu's future entry into the cabinet. In fact, I didn't say it because I was embarrassed. But how could I not understand what everyone meant?"

Just as Yan Shaoting was racking his brains, thinking about how to deal with Prince Yu today.

Zhu Zaigui stood up and walked in front of Yan Shaoting.

Then he lowered his voice and said, "In fact, there is one thing that Runwu has not known."

Yan Shaoting immediately bowed and said: "If it is a secret, please be careful with your words, Your Majesty!"

Since it is something I don't know, it must be a confidential matter.

But Zhu Zaigui waved his hand and shook his head, saying, "It's not really a secret. It's just something the emperor and I said in the academy when we came to Changping together on the day of the debate that never happened."

Yan Shaoting really wished that he had suddenly gone deaf at this moment.

Can you tell me what you said to your father?
Don't you even look at your own and your father's status?

How could an outsider like me know what the father and son of the royal family said in private?
Zhu Zaigui said, "But I still say what I said today. You, Yan Runwu, are not an outsider. I have always treated you as my younger brother, and it will always be the same in the future!"

Yan Shaoting lowered his head and the corners of his mouth twitched.

I really don't want to have too deep a relationship with your Zhu family.

I just want to work hard, be a good official, and then change some things at the same time.

But Zhu Zaigui had already spoken.

"That day, the emperor said that the dynasty would suppress you, and one day, the emperor... would suppress you before his death."

Yan Shaoting's heart trembled.

I knew that Prince Yu had no good words to say today.

He even said that his father wanted to suppress him before he died!

Don't even think about it.

Following this sentence is the old Taoist priest’s advice to his son that day, asking him to be re-employed and reused in the new dynasty.

really.

Zhu Zaigui smiled and said, "Then the emperor said that if it were me... I would make good use of you."

We can no longer remain indifferent.

Yan Shaoting hurriedly took two steps back, clasped his hands together, and bowed deeply.

"Wei Chen is terrified!"

Zhu Zaigui waved his hand and said, "It's nothing serious, it's just a routine matter."

This is true.

If a minister was unimportant, the emperor would not go to such great lengths to suppress him before his death and leave him for the new emperor to use.

but.

This seems to be a kind of CPU!
Yan Shaoting muttered to himself.

Zhu Zaigui laughed again and said, "But I can have a word with you today."

After he finished speaking, he suddenly stopped.

Yan Shaoting was curious and couldn't help but look up.

I saw Zhu Zaigui staring at me with a smile on his face.

He immediately prepared to lower his head again.

But Zhu Zaigui shook his head and said, "No matter what happens in the future, if I really have that kind of luck, I will never treat you like this! If there is a chance, I will also dissuade the emperor from using such means on you!"

Yan Shaoting's eyes widened.

His own headmaster actually dared to go against the will of his father, the old Taoist priest!

This is the promise made by the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

Just as Yan Shaoting was shocked.

Zhu Zaigui stepped forward and grabbed Yan Shaoting, and the two of them walked out of the house and went outside.

The two stood under the corridor and could directly see the scenery of the back mountain by looking up.

In the past, people went up the mountain to cut down trees for firewood, resulting in the mountain being bare. However, with vigorous remediation efforts in the past two years, the mountain has become lush and green.

There was no one around.

Zhu Zaigui said softly: "I know my own talents. Without the help of wise men, I am afraid that the foundation of our ancestors will be difficult to continue. I am not a shallow person. The prosperity of the country is not the work of the emperor alone, but also the work of the ministers."

Yan Shaoting was really surprised at this time.

He didn't expect that Zhu Zaigui, the Prince of Yu, could actually say such words.

That's how it works sometimes.

Most of the time, people don't know how capable they are and act blindly and rashly.

Being able to recognize your own abilities means you are already better than most people.

That's why there is that sentence.

People have self-knowledge.

This is not without reason.

He glanced sideways at Zhu Zaigui who could say this.

Zhu Zaigui smiled and shook his head: "I have said too much, which may make you worry too much. Let's not talk about this anymore."

Say it.

Zhu Zaigui laughed.

Yan Shaoting turned around, nodded and bowed.

Zhu Zaigui smiled and said, "Speaking of which, you are the prince's teacher. I thought that when he is five or six years old, he would not have to follow the old rules and go out to study with the Hanlin scholars in the palace. He could be placed in the Changping Academy to learn to read and write with the common people and learn all kinds of trades together."

Yan Shaoting raised his eyebrows.

This was something he had planned, and he was going to make some plans and persuade Prince Yu to agree in the future.

Unexpectedly, he is so open-minded.

The idea is a bit too advanced!
Yan Shaoting looked at Zhu Zaigui.

The other party just smiled.

"The prince's future studies will still depend on you."

Yan Shaoting immediately clasped his hands and said, "I will definitely live up to your trust. Although the prince is still young, he has shown outstanding talents and will definitely fulfill your wish in the future."

What wish?

Yan Shaoting didn't say anything.

But he felt that Zhu Zaigui could understand.

Zhu Zaigui just smiled and said, "But that is a matter for the future. Right now, I have another matter to attend to, and I hope you can help me."

Yan Shaoting's eyes narrowed, Zhu Zaigui changed his address this time.

"Please give me your instructions, Your Majesty. I will do my best."

He said this very seriously.

Zhu Zaigui said so much today, even revealing how he and his father, the old Taoist priest, planned to use their own words in private. I'm afraid this matter is not so easy to handle.

Zhu Zaigui shook his head: "It's not a difficult matter. It's all because of the emperor's order today..."

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