Zhang Kang glanced at Liu Mao helplessly, then said with a wry smile, "Sir, we already have the list of people coming out of the capital this time, right? If we really knew someone, we wouldn't be in this completely dark situation now."
"Then why don't you try to build some connections?" Liu Mao said unhappily.
Zhang Kang also knew that his master was in a bad mood, so he did not continue to argue with him. This was the situation now. Everyone was in a panic and no one dared to neglect him in the slightest.
The people in Dezhou were in panic, but Zhu Youxiao didn't care much.
The main reason he disembarked from Texas was to see what the situation was like and relieve the boredom of the boat ride. If you had to say there was a purpose, then there really wasn't one.
Glancing at the Dezhou officials not far away, Zhu Youxiao said to Xu Guangqi, "Let everyone over there go back. I'm just taking a walk and don't want to disturb the locals. Let them go back and do their work. If necessary, I will summon them."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Xu Guangqi quickly agreed, and then sent someone to tell the Dezhou prefect. Naturally, someone of his status wouldn't go there in person to deliver the message.
Beside Zhu Youxiao, Huang Kezun said, "Your Majesty, should I send an order to the Governor of Shandong?"
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Huang Kezun. Huang Kezun only said that he would convey the order to the Governor of Shandong, but did not say what to tell the Governor of Shandong. It was obvious that there was an ambush here.
If I summoned the Shandong Governor to come and receive me, and Huang Kezun said that he could not come, wouldn't that go against my own wishes? The same is true in reverse, so Huang Kezun said so. This is the art of speaking.
Apparently, the ministers around him are now starting to speak this way.
Although Zhu Youxiao felt a little strange and even a little lost, he also understood that such things were inevitable and he had no way to solve this problem.
As one becomes increasingly powerful, this situation will occur frequently. The saying "Three Elders Made of Paper, Six Chancellors Made of Clay" is basically the same thing.
When the emperor is strong enough, his ministers need to be careful with their words, and vice versa.
"Tell them that no one is allowed to come." Zhu Youxiao looked at Huang Kezun and said, "I want to see their political achievements and see how they govern the area for me. I don't want them to follow me."
"Yes, Your Majesty. I will immediately arrange for someone to convey your order." Huang Kezun quickly agreed.
Zhang Kang and Liu Mao soon received the imperial edict, and both of them had bitter expressions on their faces.
Originally, the two wanted to find out some information, but now it seems there is no hope, so they can only leave sadly.
However, the two of them were also worried and prepared to go back and clean up the mess. They absolutely could not let His Majesty become dissatisfied with them, otherwise it would be disastrous.
Zhu Youxiao didn't look at them and directly ordered: "Prepare to enter the city."
With so many people, it is naturally impossible for them all to enter the city, so we can only select some people, and a dozen people will be enough.
As for the guards, that was something Qi Jin would arrange.
Xu Guangqi called Qi Jin to his side and asked directly, "Have you arranged the personnel?"
"Reporting to Lord Xu, five hundred people were arranged to enter the city yesterday. They have already found a place. As long as Your Majesty enters the city, he will be surrounded by our people." Qi Jin said hurriedly.
Xu Guangqi nodded in satisfaction and said, "Then choose a dozen more people to guard you."
"Don't worry, Lord Xu, everything is ready." Qi Jin said.
After receiving Qi Jin's answer, Xu Guangqi walked back with satisfaction and informed the ministers present of the situation.
The group walked towards Dezhou City.
Dezhou is not a big city, but because of the existence of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, it has prosperous business and a large number of people, giving it a prosperous and bustling scene.
Although Zhu Youxiao and his group were quite large in number, they did not attract much attention.
There are many merchants here, and although a team of dozens of people is not small, it is not rare.
It was just that no matter where this group of people went, they were secretly watched. The gatekeepers had been ordered down long ago, so it was basically unrealistic for Zhu Youxiao to see what he wanted.
When Zhu Youxiao walked to the city gate, the people lined up in an orderly manner, and the soldiers who were collecting waste and taxes enforced the law in a civilized and polite manner with smiles on their faces.
Zhu Youxiao just took a look and shook his head.
It's too fake.
Not to mention the Ming Dynasty, even in later generations, the problems of difficulty in entering, difficulty in getting a good face, and difficulty in getting things done have not been fundamentally solved, but are common phenomena.
When did the Ming Dynasty have such a good sense of service?
It's complete bullshit.
However, Zhu Youxiao also knew in his heart that if he did this, his subordinates would eventually have to put on some pretense for him.
This kind of thing is more common in later generations, which is why many people at the bottom question those at the top.
Why don’t the upper class know about such an obvious thing?
The answer is simple, the upper class people simply can’t see it.
For example, if I were not a time traveler, but was really an emperor who grew up in the deep palace, what would I think when I saw this scene?
You will definitely feel that it is so prosperous and it is indeed a prosperous era. If people around you say some good things and praise it, then you will be even more confused.
The group walked into Dezhou City.
Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "It's rare for us emperors and ministers to come out, so let's take a good stroll."
As he said that, he walked forward first.
In a teahouse not far from the city gate, Liu Mao and Zhang Kang, who had changed into casual clothes, stood at the second-floor window, looking cautiously towards Zhu Youxiao.
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