After Zhang Shun was also suppressed, Zhu Youxiao glanced at Chen Hong and said, "Pen and ink are ready. You come and grind them for me. I need to write a few words."
"Yes, Your Majesty. I will prepare it right away." Chen Hong agreed quickly.
In fact, Chen Hong knew very well that his prince had not been interested in writing for many years, and he had not received much instruction since childhood, so he probably couldn't write many characters.
Why do I suddenly have to write now?
Suddenly interested in calligraphy?
Perhaps the original Zhu Youxiao had little cultural level, but the current Zhu Youxiao has a decent cultural level. After all, he has lived two lives and has learned something in his previous life.
As for calligraphy, the original Zhu Youxiao could also write, but he was just not very good at it. Of course, it was still much better than the Zhu Youxiao who traveled through time.
After so much time of familiarization, Zhu Youxiao now has no problem writing traditional Chinese characters. Of course, his writing is not very good, it can only be regarded as a written record, far from being calligraphy. But it is enough for Zhu Youxiao.
After the pen and ink were brought, Chen Hong ground them, and Zhu Youxiao began to write.
Dipping his brush lightly in ink, Zhu Youxiao slowly wrote a poem on the fine rice paper:
“In spring, plant a grain of millet, and in autumn, harvest ten thousand seeds.
There is no idle land in the world, yet farmers still starve to death."
After writing this poem, Zhu Youxiao slowly raised his brush, gently put it aside, and then nodded with satisfaction.
Turning to look at Chen Hong, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "How do you think my poem is?"
"The emperor's calligraphy is vigorous and powerful, with grand openings and closings, majestic and imposing, as if it can swallow up mountains and rivers. This bearing alone is not comparable to ordinary people. It can be seen that the emperor's calligraphy is quite imperial." Chen Hong said admiringly.
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Chen Hong and said unhappily, "Do you think I'm a tyrant who only listens to flattery?"
After saying this, Zhu Youxiao turned back to look at the poem he had written and said, "I know my calligraphy well."
Putting down the brush in his hand, Zhu Youxiao turned to Chen Hong and said, "Frame it and give it to Prince Lu when he arrives."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong agreed quickly, not daring to say anything else.
Chen Hong also realized that he had just said the wrong thing. This flattery had obviously hit the wrong horse. The emperor had just met with Zhang Shun and heard what he said. How could he still have the mind to write calligraphy?
Since this poem was sent to Prince Lu, it was meant to teach him a lesson. This also seemed to represent the Emperor's attitude; it looked like Prince Lu's days were not going to be easy.
Chen Hong didn't say anything about this. It was not something he could comment on.
After Chen Hong took the calligraphy away, Zhu Youxiao sat on the chair, looked at the sky in the distance, and began to think about what to do next.
At the same time, in Jinan City, at the Shandong Governor's Office.
Shandong Governor Zhao Yan was drinking tea when a middle-aged man in his forties suddenly walked in.
He came to Zhao Yan and said, "Sir, Zhao Kui, the governor of Shandong, requests to see you."
Zhao Yan glanced at the visitor and said, "Just say I'm sick at home and can't see guests."
The visitor glanced at Zhao Yan and sighed helplessly.
My own master has a rosy complexion and fair skin. He looks so relaxed here and doesn't look like he is sick at all.
But he also knew that his master was deliberately avoiding him, so he said, "Then I will go and refuse them."
"Let others go." Zhao Yan waved his hand and said, "Sit down, let's talk."
"Yes, sir." The man agreed, turned around and gave an order outside, then turned back and walked into the house and found a chair to sit down.
Judging from his casual attitude, it is obvious that the relationship between the two is not as simple as a boss and subordinate.
After he sat down, Zhao Yan said, "Jie Fu, you've been by my side for several years now. I've told you before that if you took the imperial examination and entered the officialdom, you would surely be promoted to a position comparable to mine. Unfortunately, you've shown no interest in officialdom and are tired of its intrigues. Now, I'm afraid you'll be implicated by me."
The person called Jie Fu was named Li An, and Jie Fu was his courtesy name.
Li An was considered Zhao Yan's aide. Hearing Zhao Yan's words, he smiled and said, "Since you are so calm and composed, I'm afraid you have already made up your mind. If you are not worried, then why should I be worried?"
Zhao Yan glanced at Li An with a smile and said, "But no one knows how things will turn out."
Zhao Yan sighed, put down the teacup in his hand, and continued, "Who can really tell what His Majesty is thinking? After His Majesty arrived in Dezhou, not only did he not punish the Dezhou prefect, he even rewarded him. Now Dezhou is in full swing."
"But after His Majesty arrived in Jeju, he immediately captured Zhang Shun. Now, there are probably only a few people left in Jeju. He has also strictly ordered us not to come to see him. Now the whole of Shandong is in a state of panic."
"Your Majesty arrested Zhang Shun on the charge of failing to provide disaster relief. If they can arrest Zhang Shun on this charge, then they can also arrest others, including me, the Governor. I'm afraid this matter is not that simple."
"Your Majesty's trip south this time is not that simple." Li An said with a smile.
"I know that, but who knows how far His Majesty will go?" Zhao Yan sighed and said, "Ever since His Majesty ascended the throne, I've never been able to figure out His Majesty's plans. A lot of news has reached Shandong, and many things are still unclear."
"Some say Your Majesty is foolish, young, favors eunuchs, and is a Taoist. He spends all day in the palace practicing alchemy and asking questions. He really doesn't seem like a wise ruler."
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