Putting down Mei Zhihuan's file, Zhu Youxiao breathed a sigh of relief and said slowly, "Go find this person. I want to talk to him."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will go right away." Chen Hong agreed respectfully and hurried to find someone.
Rehabilitating Zhang Juzheng really touched Zhu Youxiao's heart.
For Zhu Youxiao, this was indeed a good thing, because it represented his attitude as the emperor and was an encouragement to the reformists.
Your Majesty does not oppose reform, but supports it. This can be seen from the fact that he rehabilitated Zhang Juzheng.
Therefore, Zhu Youxiao felt that the benefits of this matter outweighed the disadvantages, and he could also win over the hearts of the people and appoint Mei Zhihuan at the same time.
After this period of research, Zhu Youxiao had confirmed his suspicions. That is, among the court officials, some were strong-willed and had strong opinions; but the majority were simply bureaucrats who preferred to follow the crowd and see which way the wind blew, rather than being so persistent. They would simply do whatever was best for them.
These people become officials just to get promoted and make money, without any ideals. They just promote whatever benefits them.
Therefore, Zhu Youxiao felt that officials like Mei Zhihuan were particularly rare, especially those who could get along well with him.
Taichang Temple.
Everyone knew that Mei Zhihuan had been summoned by His Majesty.
For a moment, everyone was confused.
After all, a place like Taichang Temple is really hard to attract His Majesty's attention, but now it seems that the situation is different. The person who came is Chen Hong.
Mei Zhihuan hadn't expected this. He looked at Chen Hong in front of him and asked hesitantly, "Eunuch Chen, are we going now?"
Chen Hong smiled and nodded, then said, "Lord Mei, you'd better hurry up. His Majesty is still waiting for you. If you're late, His Majesty will be unhappy."
"In that case, I will follow you, sir." Mei Zhihuan said hurriedly.
Others didn't know why he was summoned by His Majesty, but Mei Zhihuan had some thoughts in his mind. After all, he knew what he had done.
How long did it take to finish the test paper I took?
The most crucial point is that I wrote a lot of things in that memorial, and it was probably because of this that I was summoned by His Majesty.
I just don’t know what the result of this summons will be, but Mei Zhihuan is more inclined to believe that it will be a good result, otherwise, Chen Honglai would not have asked him to enter the palace.
If Your Majesty wishes to punish someone, the Eastern Depot and the Imperial Guard will naturally handle the matter. If Your Majesty doesn't want to bother with me, the memorial will be withheld.
Now that His Majesty wants to summon me, it is obvious that there will be good results.
Mei Zhihuan felt a little excited, not because his memorial was valued by the emperor, nor because he would be rewarded if he was summoned by the emperor.
The main reason for his excitement was that he guessed correctly that His Majesty really wanted to implement reforms.
In Mei Zhihuan's view, the Ming Dynasty has reached a point where it must change. If His Majesty is really willing to implement reforms, this is the hope for the Ming Dynasty's revival.
Judging from everything that happened during this period, Mei Zhihuan felt that he must have this idea, so he expressed his thoughts, hoping to do something for the Ming Dynasty.
Now it seems that we have achieved a good result.
Mei Zhihuan followed Chen Hong to Xiyuan.
Actually, this was Mei Zhihuan's first time here. However, judging from the lush bamboo forests around and the winding covered bridges on the water, Xiyuan was indeed less solemn and majestic than the imperial palace, and more relaxed and free-spirited.
This made Mei Zhihuan a little confused. Judging from His Majesty's various behaviors, He should be a young and energetic emperor with more ideas. Why would He come to live in Xiyuan, a place suitable for retirement?
Of course, Mei Zhihuan didn't dare to ask this question and could only think about it in his heart.
After turning a corner around a green-tiled wall, accompanied by the faint fragrance of flowers, Mei Zhihuan walked to a lake where lotus flowers were in full bloom and saw his Majesty.
The emperor of the Ming Dynasty was indeed resting. He was rocking in a rocking chair. Next to him was a table with tea, snacks, candied fruits, and some fresh fruits and vegetables on it.
Looking at this, His Majesty really looks like he is enjoying his retirement.
There was a fishing rod placed not far away, and it seemed that His Majesty had just finished fishing.
Chen Hong put his hands behind his back and waved them. Mei Zhihuan stood there tactfully, watching Chen Hong from a distance as he came to His Majesty.
Chen Hong gently walked to his own emperor and said cautiously: "Emperor, Master Mei Zhihuanmei is here."
Zhu Youxiao gently opened his eyes, glanced at Chen Hong beside him, and said gently: "Let him come over."
"Yes, Your Majesty." After saying this, Chen Hong once again returned to Mei Zhihuan's side and said softly: "Master Mei, His Majesty summoned you."
"Thank you, Eunuch Chen." Mei Zhihuan said with a smile and bowed.
The two of them came to the side of their own emperor. Chen Hong stood aside, while Mei Zhihuan knelt and saluted. "Your Majesty, I, Mei Zhihuan, pay my respects to you."
"Okay, get up." Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said.
While saying this, Zhu Youxiao looked Mei Zhihuan up and down.
This is a middle-aged man in his 40s. Judging from his appearance, he has a square face, regular features, and a righteous look between his eyebrows. There is not the slightest bit of vulgarity on his face.
Such officials give people a sense of solidity and reliability when they go to that station. Of course, we can't judge people by appearances alone.
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