"I'm relieved about that," Han Yu said with a smile. "You've always been very measured. Although you've been in the Ministry of Revenue for the past few years, you've been relatively stable and haven't been active. That's very good."
After hearing this, Zhang Yu smiled and said, "I always think patience is a good habit."
"That makes a lot of sense," Han Yu nodded. "But this incident is a little unusual. His Majesty has always valued you, the graduates of the Royal Academy, and that's something everyone knows. But you should also understand that those who have risen to prominence in recent years are all from the military."
Zhang Yu nodded.
He was well aware of this. Many people had emerged in recent years, both within the Imperial Army and the General Staff Office. Among them, Lu Xiangsheng was a figure far beyond the reach of everyone else.
Now Lu Xiangsheng has reached the position of commander-in-chief of the imperial army. This position is something that many people cannot achieve in their entire lives. He is definitely a position that people look up to.
People like Cao Wenzhao were also in high positions and powerful, and it was said that their titles were about to be granted. In such a situation, it was impossible not to be envious.
The military is making rapid progress, and many people want to choose that side. In recent years, more and more people have applied to the Military Academy from the Royal Academy. Every year, when the Royal Guards recruit, there are huge crowds of people.
"This time is different." Han Yu saw Zhang Yu nod and said, "Your Majesty first appointed Liu Xian as the governor of Zhili Prefecture, and then promoted you. This is both a sign of trust. This means one thing: Your Majesty is starting to use you."
"In fact, we all know that this is bound to happen sooner or later, because we are all old and can no longer continue. The more backbone officials in the court, Zuo Guangdou, Chen Qiyu, Chen Sihai and others are also not young anymore. At this time, the emperor should also consider starting to cultivate future talents. This time is right. Whoever of you can show your talents at this time will be able to go further ahead. So you must do your best this time, not only for His Majesty, but also for yourself."
After hearing this, Zhang Yu nodded seriously.
In this regard, his sensitivity is not low at all. When Zhang Yu heard his grandfather say that Liu Xian was reused, he had already guessed it.
In the past few years, Zhang Yu has been oppressed and has the feeling that it is not others but His Majesty who is oppressing them.
Firstly, these old people in the court are still needed, and it would not be appropriate to replace them now; secondly, there are still some things that these old people still need to do, and it seems that the effect is very good now.
After this incident is over, it will be time for these young people to show their talents.
Zhang Yu nodded and said, "Don't worry, Grandpa. I know what to do."
"Then do you know what the main mission of this trip to North Korea is?" Han Yu looked at Zhang Yu and asked again.
Zhang Yu shook his head and said, "I don't know."
"Actually, I don't know either." Han Yu sighed and said, "The main planner and executor of this plan is the General Staff Office, so you should go there first and listen to what they say. No matter what they ask you to do, you don't have to come back to me. You need to figure out the rest on your own."
Zhang Yu stood up, bowed respectfully to Han Yu, and said, "Grandpa, don't worry. I know what to do. Please take care of yourself. When I return from Korea, I will come to you to show my filial piety."
"Oh, there's one more thing." Han Yu looked at Zhang Yu and said, "His Majesty said that the journey is long, and since you're staying here permanently, you can bring your family with you. As for how to bring them, you can decide for yourself."
This is good news, but Zhang Yu is still a little hesitant.
These days the journey is long and the medical conditions are poor. Although it is a diplomatic mission, it is easy to have problems if they cannot adapt to the climate and water in North Korea.
Taking your family with you could easily lead to accidents. If they get sick, they might die there. Traveling far away is not something to be happy about.
Nowadays, officials all have this practice, leaving their wives at home to take care of their mothers and manage the family business, rather than bringing their wives with them. When they want a woman to serve them, they will basically go to the local area to take a concubine.
This kind of operation is a common form of officialdom. However, I heard that the court was going to take care of this matter recently, and no news was released.
"Can we not bring it?" Zhang Yu said with a wry smile, "The journey is long and tiring, and it's easy for something to go wrong."
"No." Han Yu suddenly said with a sullen face, "Not only do you have to take her, but you have to take my granddaughter with you. There's no room for negotiation on this matter."
"Why?" Zhang Yu asked with a frown.
Although his wife was Han Yu's granddaughter, she was also from a genuinely scholarly family, a lady of good family, with a gentle and leisurely personality, which he deeply liked. In the past two years, the couple had been inseparable. Under such circumstances, he naturally did not want to separate from his wife.
It would indeed be better to take his wife with him, but Zhang Yu was really afraid. What if something happened to his wife on the way?
It would be unacceptable to separate myself from my wife at that time. Rather than taking such a risk, it is better not to go.
Even though he would be separated from his wife for a few years while traveling to North Korea, she would be much safer at home. Zhang Yu didn't understand his grandfather's reasoning. Why did he have to take his wife with him?
Besides, she is your granddaughter. Are you willing to let her take such a risk?
"This matter is not up to us to decide." Han Yu glanced at Zhang Yu, and his eyes immediately softened.
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