At the same time, he ordered the butler beside him: "Serve tea."
After the guests and hosts were seated, Han Yu continued with a smile, "What do you think of my calligraphy?"
Song Yingsheng and Song Yingxing exchanged a glance and were about to speak when Zhang Yu on the side spoke first, "The elder's handwriting is naturally good. If you ask me, it's too craftsmanlike and looks very stiff, a bit like it was printed with movable type."
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the room instantly became awkward.
Song Yingsheng and Song Yingxing both looked at Zhang Yu in disbelief.
If you were to ask three people, who is the best at socializing? Who is the best at managing interpersonal relationships?
Then you should count the remaining ones.
The Song brothers were both lacking in this aspect. But who would have thought that Zhang Yu would come up with such an offensive statement today?
Since Zhang Yu is not such a frivolous and reckless person, there is only one possibility: he said this on purpose.
So Song Yingsheng and Song Yingxing didn't say anything, but just waited and watched quietly, wanting to see what Zhang Yu was going to do.
"I really didn't expect that I could still hear such words after decades." Han Yu said with a smile, his face still showing some emotion and nostalgia.
Seeing all three people looking at him, Han Yu said somewhat helplessly, "As the saying goes, if you know your own family, you know your own business. I know my handwriting very well. Just like what this young man said, it has too much of a craftsman's air. It looks serious and neat, but in fact it is very stiff."
"This may also be due to my excessive pursuit of neatness. From childhood to adulthood, I have always liked everything to be neat, and the same applies to handwriting. It must be of the same size and straight and level."
"When I was in school, my teacher once said this about me, saying that my calligraphy was too craftsman-like. Fast forward so many years, and no one says that about me anymore. This calligraphy of mine has been hanging here for a while now."
"Although it wasn't this calligraphy before, it was all written by me. I also asked everyone who came here, and they basically said nice things. At that time, I already understood that anyone who said that was nothing but flattery and fawning."
"Many people would say they don't understand calligraphy, or they are too modest to comment. In reality, they just don't want to go against their own conscience, but they're afraid to offend me by speaking frankly. Over the years, you're the only one who dares to say this. Not bad, not bad."
Zhang Yu looked at Han Yu and said with a smile, "This is the breadth of mind that a prime minister of the Ming Dynasty should have. Since you have already become the chief minister of the cabinet, you should be known as a wise minister in the future, not for your good handwriting. When people talk about you, you should be one of the few good ministers in the cabinet of the Ming Dynasty."
After hearing Zhang Yu's words, Han Yu immediately smiled, stroked his beard, nodded, and said, "This young man is right. It should be so. This is also my wish. As the saying goes, scholars should serve the emperor like Yao and Shun. Wasting time on calligraphy and painting is really not what I want to do."
When he said this, Han Yu sat up straight, leaned back, and his whole aura changed immediately.
If he just looked like an amiable uncle next door, his demeanor at this moment was what a true superior should look like.
The expressions of Song Yingsheng and the other two also became serious. After all, he was the chief minister of the cabinet, and the pressure on the three of them was quite great.
"In that case, let's get down to business." Zhang Yu said with a smile, "The Lord didn't ask the three of us to come here just to chat. So if there's anything, please let me know."
"Young man, you have a good temper, so tell me."
Han Yu smiled and looked at Song Yingxing and said, "The reason I know you guys is because of the last debate between you and Wei Dazhong. That incident alarmed His Majesty, so His Majesty also mentioned you. That's when I started to pay attention to you."
"After observing you for a while, I've discovered that all three of you are talented. Most importantly, you're not subordinate to anyone, and this is something I value greatly. You should understand that the court is currently rife with public opinion. Today you're the one who's in power, tomorrow I'll seize it. This is a serious internal conflict for the Ming Dynasty."
"The Jiannu in Liaodong are eyeing us covetously, the Mongols are in the west and north, and the country is plagued by natural disasters and man-made disasters. The Ming Dynasty is already in a precarious situation, but at this time, those in the court are not thinking about how to save the country, but are only concerned with internal strife. I see it with my own eyes and it hurts my heart."
Song Yingsheng and the other two looked at the heartbroken Han Yu, but their expressions remained unchanged. If it weren't for Zhang Yu's analysis, the three of them might have already believed Han Yu's story.
But at this moment, Song Yingsheng and the other two really couldn't get into the role. No matter what Han Yu said, everyone thought he was lying.
In order not to expose themselves, the three of them could only keep their mouths shut, grit their teeth, and keep their faces expressionless.
Even if you look painful, you must not laugh or do anything inappropriate, otherwise this guy will definitely hold a grudge against you.
So Song Yingsheng and the other two all had gloomy faces and looked serious.
Han Yu was very satisfied with the performance of these three young people. He could tell from the expressions on each of their faces that they had been impressed by him.
It’s good to be young. Youth is full of vitality. You believe everything others say. I also got through it so easily back then.
Han Yu took a sip of tea and continued, "As the Grand Secretary of the Ming Dynasty, I have been searching for a way out for the sake of this world and the Ming Dynasty!"
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