However, Song Yingsheng still asked at this time: "How can you be so sure that something will go wrong in Shandong? What if those officials do a good job?"
After hearing this, Zhang Yu immediately laughed, "Don't you know what kind of people they are?"
"To say they're just sitting there doing nothing is an understatement. They spend their days singing about sorrow and poetry, spouting Confucian sayings and poems, but they can't actually do anything. Besides, they've been so peaceful these past few years, how could they have encountered anything like this?"
"Let me tell you this: not only will these people not care about disaster relief, they'll even embezzle food and money. Last year, the imperial court cracked down on corruption, but as you all know, it was only in the capital, and at most, Shuntian Prefecture was included. Outsiders didn't feel anything."
"This time, if they dare to make a move, Your Majesty will chop off their claws. Judging from the situation at court, Your Majesty has relaxed the restrictions on the nobles and relatives of the emperor, clearly in preparation for the events in Shandong Province."
"Just wait and see, they'll cry this year!"
After hearing this, several people looked at each other.
Lu Xiangsheng turned to look at Zhang Yu and asked, "So where do you think you should be assigned?"
Zhang Yu took a sip of the tea and said, "You are different from us. Brother Jiandou is a man of both civil and military talents, far superior to us. The best path for you is to join the army, preferably to Liaodong."
"Your Majesty has invested a fortune in training the new army. I've estimated that in the second half of last year alone, Your Majesty invested no less than one million taels in the new army."
"We've spent so much money and trained so many soldiers. Do you really think His Majesty is joking?"
"Since ascending the throne, His Majesty has been preparing for the situation, stabilizing the people's hearts, and training a new army. What do you think His Majesty is preparing for?"
"After the Battle of Sarhu, the imperial court lost face in Liaodong. Your Majesty is clearly determined to avenge this humiliation."
"When Emperor Wu of Han fought against the Xiongnu, he had Wei Qing and Huo Qubing. Now, as your Majesty works hard to govern the country, you will definitely go to war against Liaodong. After defeating the Jiannu, your Majesty will definitely fight against the Mongols."
"The northwestern forces invaded this time, and His Majesty was furious. The governor and the general dared to conceal the truth, and this time they are doomed. So I think the military has the best future."
"If I wasn't so bad at the military, I would have wanted to develop in this field. Brother Jiandou, you have to work hard. Maybe you can join the General Staff Office in the future."
After hearing this, Lu Xiangsheng shook his head and said, "Isn't it too early for us to talk about this? The imperial examination hasn't even started yet, and we may not pass it yet. If we fail, all this will be in vain."
"Don't worry, there's nothing we can't pass the exam," Zhang Yu said confidently. "Once we pass, it will be time for us to realize our ambitions."
Four young people are imagining the future.
Inside the imperial palace, Zhu Youxiao was in a state of panic.
I just celebrated the Chinese New Year, and this was a great gift for myself.
The earthquake affected three provinces. An earthquake of this scale is rare in history.
Fortunately, I have been hoarding food and money for the past year, otherwise I would be in dire straits. Even so, the money and food are still not enough.
The disaster relief efforts in the three provinces were truly enormous. The entire court was busy. The imperial examinations and disaster relief efforts were both ongoing.
With a slight sigh, Zhu Youxiao put down the teacup in his hand. Now he didn't even feel like drinking tea.
Zhu Youxiao frowned when he saw Chen Hong running towards him in a hurry.
Chen Hong looked like he was about to die, and this was obviously not good news.
"What happened again?" Zhu Youxiao looked at Chen Hong and asked expressionlessly.
"Your Majesty, this is good news!" Chen Hong slumped to his knees and cried, "Your Majesty, the Empress is pregnant! Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao stood up suddenly.
Do you have any descendants?
The key point is that this is obviously a good thing, look at you, why are you crying?!
Zhu Youxiao wanted to kick Chen Hong out, but he also knew that this was called crying of joy.
"Hurry, lead the way, I'm going to take a look!" Zhu Youxiao went towards Empress Zhang's residence with an excited look on his face.
I have a successor now, this is a big deal!
The key point is that this is the best news Zhu Youxiao has heard since the beginning of this year, bringing a ray of sunshine to his gloomy mood.
How could Zhu Youxiao not be happy?
He was very, very happy!
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