Zhu Youxiao is now preparing to build up his reputation, win over the hearts of the people, and at least make some of them become his staunch supporters.
"Yesterday morning, Xu Guangqi, the Second Assistant Minister of the Cabinet, gave me advice. Perhaps he was afraid that I would not listen, so he did not submit a memorial to the emperor, but presented it to me in person. As for what he said, my dear Xu, please say it again in front of all the ministers." Zhu Youjiao looked at Xu Guangqi and said with a smile.
This was a highlight moment for Xu Guangqi, letting all the ministers know how upright, selfless and loyal he was who dared to speak out and make suggestions.
At that time, Xu Guangqi's disciples will help him promote it, and then bring His Majesty himself with them.
Zhu Youxiao was right in thinking that it would be difficult to bring himself along and ask them to directly promote an emperor.
But the ministers are different. They are all ministers, so they will promote themselves, and out of their own interests, they will spare no effort to promote themselves.
So as an emperor, you have to learn how to play with bundling and how to ride on the popularity.
What is the final effect?
People say that this official is a loyal and wise minister, so the one in the palace is a wise ruler; otherwise, he can only be a treacherous minister, and the one in the palace can only be a foolish ruler.
Only by achieving this level can the emperor have a good reputation.
As for publishing a newspaper to guide public opinion, Zhu Youxiao had thought about it, but he felt that it would not be of much use.
First of all, the Ming Dynasty's logistics system was slow and transportation was difficult, so the dissemination of newspapers was a problem and they could only be circulated in a small range in the capital.
Even if newspapers can be spread and the world's scholars have the right to speak, who will write the newspapers?
Aren't they the officials and their disciples? Aren't the words they wrote their own?
Publishing a newspaper would actually help these people spread their ideas.
If he sent a group of eunuchs or his own confidants to publish this newspaper, what kind of reputation would it have among the people?
Will people in the world still believe what is written in this newspaper at that time?
What's more, the grassroots people are illiterate, and newspapers even need to be read to them by local scholars. How do you think these scholars will read it then?
Zhu Youxiao felt that if it were him, every time the newspaper arrived, he would hold a speech meeting with the latest newspaper, pointing out what was wrong with the newspaper and promoting his own ideas. Would he be afraid of having nothing to say?
This way, you can expand your influence and improve your reputation. As for what the newspaper wants to say, what does it have to do with you?
However, all problems ultimately come down to one issue, and that is the human problem.
If you can't solve people's problems yourself, it's useless to think of any tricks because that's not the core of the problem.
While Zhu Youxiao was daydreaming, Xu Guangqi had already stood up and expressed his thoughts again.
"The capital is training new troops, Liaodong is also spending money, and natural disasters are frequent across the country. The court needs money right now. National funds are insufficient, and silver and money are scarce in all parts of the court. Therefore, I propose that Your Majesty suspend the construction of the palace."
This time, Xu Guangqi's purpose was clearer, his logic was more coherent, and he spoke very well.
Zhu Youxiao looked at Xu Guangqi, obviously knowing that he had gone back to make preparations, probably preparing to submit a question book.
But it’s better this way, so I don’t have to say anything else.
All the ministers looked at Xu Guangqi in disbelief. No one expected that Xu Guangqi would dare to say this.
It would certainly be a good thing for the ministers if Your Majesty could stop the construction of the palace and use the money for the national treasury or other key areas.
Because the country has money to use, and it is your Majesty's private money.
In the eyes of the ministers, where does His Majesty get his private money? The whole world belongs to His Majesty, so His Majesty's money must also belong to the whole world.
In theory, this makes sense, but what about in reality?
Does this world belong to the emperor?
If you say yes, it is yes; if you say no, it is no also.
Many people have thought about this, but not everyone dares to raise this suggestion. This is because the emperor is very disgusted with this routine, and anyone who dares to raise it will be rebuked by the emperor or even punished.
Everyone naturally understood this, and everyone looked at Xu Guangqi differently.
Although it did not change their impression of Xu Guangqi, many neutral ministers increased their favorable impression of Xu Guangqi.
Even many ministers who had been hostile to Xu Guangqi in the past began to change their attitudes at this time.
This is actually a good start.
"I spent the whole night yesterday thinking about Lord Xu's opinion. Today, I want to ask for your opinions." Zhu Youxiao looked at his ministers and asked, "You are welcome to speak freely about your thoughts. I will listen to you all."
In fact, Zhu Youxiao could make the decision on this matter himself now, but he couldn't do so. He wanted to make this matter bigger and let more ministers participate.
When the matter is accomplished, they will all be participants in it and all have the credit. At that time, they will actively publicize the matter, and Zhu Youxiao won't even have to worry about it.
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