Chen Hong was a little uncomfortable with the emperor's transformation for a while.
In fact, Zhu Youxiao no longer needed to use force or threats to demonstrate his prestige. He had already passed the primary stage of establishing authority by killing people, and had evolved to a more advanced stage - he began to win people over with virtue.
Of course, the prerequisite for being able to conquer others with virtue is that your fist is big enough.
Not long after, Zuo Guangdou walked in from outside wearing official uniform.
The cloak was left outside because it was snowing and it was a little wet, making it difficult to put on. Besides, wearing that to meet the emperor was somewhat informal.
When Zuo Guangdou saw Zhu Youxiao, he knelt on the ground and said earnestly, "Your Majesty, I am Zuo Guangdou!"
Zhu Youxiao looked at Zuo Guangdou, whose body was trembling slightly, and understood why he was so excited.
Anyway, I have to honor him this time, so I might as well do it to the end.
Zhu Youxiao walked down the stairs and came directly to Zuo Guangdou. Without any hesitation, he helped him up.
Not only was he demoted, but he was also personally supported. This kind of treatment is not something that ordinary people can have. There are not many ministers in the court who are worthy of His Majesty's doing this. This is something Zuo Guangdou had never expected.
"I am terrified!" Zuo Guangdou said hurriedly.
"My dear, you have endured a great deal of hardship in various places over the past few years. I know all of this. Promoting new crops is a tough job. My dear, you have done a great job, and I will remember this contribution."
As he spoke, Zhu Youxiao turned to Chen Hong and said, "Bring a stool for Zuo Aiqing."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong agreed and asked someone to prepare a stool and send it directly to Zuo Guangdou.
Seeing this scene, Zhu Youxiao frowned and an unhappy look appeared on his face.
He said, "It's freezing outside. Zuo Aiqing must be very cold walking all the way here. Have someone prepare two charcoal basins and send them over."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong agreed with a look of trepidation.
This is a typical example of winning people's hearts.
Although everything was prepared, it still required a performance. Zhu Youxiao was now doing these things as smoothly as flowing water, and there was no difficulty at all.
Zuo Guangdou quickly said, "Your Majesty cares so much about me, I really..."
"There's no need for us, the emperor and his subjects, to discuss this." Zhu Youxiao patted Zuo Guangdou and said with a smile, "I know everything you've done, my dear. This is what you deserve."
"Your Majesty's planning is profound, and the people are grateful. I have only done some trivial things." Zuo Guangdou said quickly.
The emperor wants to win your heart. No matter how immature his means are, or how smart you are, you can see it, but you cannot show it. Moreover, you have to act like you are very pleased and enjoying it.
This is also the tacit understanding between the monarch and his subjects. Otherwise, what do you want the emperor to think?
For a moment, the hall was as warm as before, and there was a tacit understanding between the emperor and his subjects.
Zhu Youxiao returned to the dragon throne, and Zuo Guangdou also sat down.
After Zuo Guangdou sat down, Zhu Youxiao continued, "I am very curious about what you have done in the past few years. Although you have submitted memorials to me on a regular basis, they are ultimately not genuine. So please tell me about it."
The emperor wants to inquire about your mission. This is a recognition of your merit and an opportunity for you to express yourself. On the one hand, you want to express what you have done over the years, what hardships you have experienced, and what contributions you have made. This is a reward for you.
On the other hand, it also shows that the emperor values you, which is a rare opportunity.
Zuo Guangdou felt very warm in his heart. All his hard work over the years had not been in vain. The emperor had seen it all.
This made him feel relieved.
The emperor did not care about what happened before. He was truly magnanimous. This is what a wise ruler in a prosperous era should be like.
This made Zuo Guangdou even more excited about his future.
So Zuo Guangdou recounted everything he had experienced in the past few years, sometimes serious and sometimes earnest, and occasionally told some funny stories, which made Zhu Youxiao laugh.
Zuo Guangdou grasped this balance very well, and Zhu Youxiao cooperated well with him. The two seemed to be having a pleasant chat.
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