Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 10
It should be said that the meaning of Empress Dowager Sun has been very obvious.

At this time, the prince was established to ensure the inheritance of the throne.

In other words, once the emperor is in trouble, the one who ascends the throne must be the emperor's son, this little baby who is about to be established as the prince!
Although she is in the deep palace, she is not a fool.

Although after entering the hall, no one dared to mention it, or even dared to show the slightest meaning.

But there is still one problem that everyone has to face.

That is, what if the emperor does not come back?
This is not a false alarm, but a real threat.

No matter what they say to the outside world, whether it falls into the hands of thieves or hunters in the north.

Everyone present knew it.

The fact is that the emperor was captured.

Be more clear.

A small life is in the hands of others.

Although then as long as you have a little brain, you will not dare to start with the emperor.

But what if?
The emperor is alone in the enemy camp, in case there is any accident.

Or, how about holding the emperor hostage first, and imprisoning him for a few years or even a dozen years?

Take a step back.

In case he is up for sale, put forward what is impossible to accept.

For example, claiming to be a subject and paying tribute, giving up the capital and the like.

What should I do?
These are the worst-case scenarios, but no one dares to speak at this time.

After all, the emperor has just had an accident, and the detailed military report has not yet come. If these words are declared openly, wouldn't it be cursing the emperor?
But not saying it doesn't mean you don't think about it.

As a group of people closest to the power center of the Ming Dynasty, all the ministers present knew it well.

Hope for the best and plan for the worst.

Then, another key issue arises.

Once the things they feared come true, what about the next inheritance of the throne?
It stands to reason that the emperor has a son, although it is only a two-year-old baby, but there should be no hesitation in the so-called orderly inheritance and the righteousness of etiquette.

But the righteousness of etiquette and law must be paid attention to on the premise that the society can be preserved.

If the society is down and the country is not there, what rules are there?
Under the current circumstances, the country needs a head of the country who can take on important responsibilities and can be trusted by the courtiers and the common people, not a little baby who has not yet been weaned.

Over the past ten years, the imperial court has been slack in its armaments and has many ills. The biggest reason is that the emperor is young and the country has no long-standing ruler.

Even with San Yang and other ministers trying their best to maintain it.

However, it can only be maintained.

If he succeeds Li Zhijun, he is still a two- or three-year-old child, and Daming's future will be worrisome.

But these words are absolutely impossible to say.

Whether it is from the point of view of etiquette or from the point of view of reason, it cannot be said.

From the former point of view, whether it is the establishment of the prince or the inheritance of the throne, there are reasons to follow and should not be confused.

From the latter point of view, it is the Empress Dowager who now holds the garrison power in Beijing.

If he made such words of punishment, he would probably be tied up and thrown into the imperial prison immediately.

The righteousness of the country and personal honor and disgrace are placed in front of everyone at once, and they cannot be considered cautiously.

In the end, Yu Qian was the first to speak: "I think it's not right!"

Yu Shilang always speaks directly, and after making a decision in his heart, he kowtows without hesitation.

"Our Lady of Rongzi, is now a country and a country. When the wind and rain are shaking, my court is up and down, if I can't unite as one and order one door, the artifact will fall apart."

"The Virgin Mary wants to establish a prince, which is based on the righteousness of the etiquette, but the prince in the palace is young and weak. In such a situation, it is extremely difficult for the people of the world to look forward to it."

"At this moment, if the crown prince is registered, it will inevitably make people's hearts float, speculation from top to bottom, ministers risk death and then remonstrate with the Virgin, please order King Ying to be in charge of the general government, guard the capital, and when the weather is calm, the emperor returns to the capital, and then the matter of the canon will not be let down by the ministers and the common people. heart of."

Yu Qian's words, although a bit of euphemism was added at the end, the meaning is still clear.

Empress Dowager Sun's face sank suddenly, a dangerous light flashed in her phoenix eyes, and she said coldly.

"Does Shilang Yu mean that the Ai family arbitrarily seizes power and ignores their ancestors?"

"I dare not..."

Yu Qian lowered his head and said.

"What else are you afraid of?"

No one thought that Empress Dowager Sun suddenly slapped the table and shouted sternly.

"Since you entered the temple, you have pointed out Aijia's involvement in government affairs everywhere, and every word has been called the righteousness of the country."

"What is righteousness?"

"All of you are familiar with the scriptures of sages and sages. At the time of this great calamity, you did not think of repaying the country's loyalty to the monarch and rescuing the emperor. First, they argued endlessly over the proposal to move to the south, and then they wanted to obstruct the establishment of the prince."

"Is this the righteousness in your mouth?"

Empress Dowager Sun suddenly became angry, and all the officials had to kneel down and apologize.

The commander-in-chief of the consort, Jiao Jing, said: "Our Lady, don't be angry. The minister believes that these moments are the time when the original source is clear. Only by setting up the crown prince can the hearts of the people in the world be reassured."

Chen Xun, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, said: "The minister also believes that the prince is the most important thing in the country and should be established early. The Virgin has said that the Son of Heaven has long wanted to establish a prince. As ministers, we should be considerate and considerate. ."

The words of these two people made Empress Dowager Sun's face a little bit better.

Needless to say, Jiao Jing, Xun Qi and the royal family have always been in the same blood, and he will definitely stand by the Queen Mother Sun.

As for Chen Xun, he was a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy.

The Hanlin Academy was regarded as a servant of the servants. Once the crown prince was established, then the officials of the East Palace must be selected by the Hanlin Academy, and he naturally agreed.

However, the Queen Mother also knew that the opinions of only the two of them were far from enough.

Together, they can barely match Yu Qian's influence.

The people in the temple who spoke really usefully never spoke.

"Hu Lao Shangshu, you are the former emperor entrusted with a lonely and important minister, and he is also the minister of the Ministry of Rites. The inheritance of ritual and law is in charge of the Ministry of Rites. For you, is the Aijia right?"

Empress Dowager Sun turned her head and asked the white-haired Hu Xi.

To put it bluntly, among the large group of ministers present, only two or three are the ones who really speak the best.

Although Yu Qian seems to be outstanding, he is nothing more than a minister of the Ministry of War, and he can handle matters involving the Ministry of War.

But the real big thing like the establishment of the crown prince still needs to see the attitude of a big guy like Qiqing.

To put it bluntly, the people in this hall are Wang Zhi, Minister of Personnel, Hu Xi, Minister of Rites, and Chen Yi, the censor of Zuodu.

Their attitude is what matters!

Although Empress Dowager Sun has lived in the palace for a long time, she still knows a little bit about the characters of the six departments and seven ministers.

Wang Zhi, the official secretary of the Ministry of Personnel, was called Otsukazai in the foreign dynasty, and was located at the head of the hundred officials.

But he is already 70 years old, he has long thought of retiring, and has always been wise and safe.

Chen Yi, the censor of the left capital, the head of Fengxian science and Taoism, was called the general constitution of the foreign court.

He has a solid political performance, and he has risen step by step from the local area. He has no idea about the inclination of the court, but he and Yu Qian have a very close personal relationship.

The Minister of Rites, Hu Xun, was very senior and was three years older than Wang Zhi, so he didn't speak easily.

But as the late emperor entrusted a lonely minister, his words were very heavy.

Among the three, Empress Dowager Sun has the greatest grasp of Hu Yu.

Although the matter of establishing the prince was rushed, there was nothing wrong with the etiquette.

As the Minister of Rites, Hu Xi had no reason to object.

And he grew up watching Jin Shang, and his relationship with the palace is much better.

After serving in the government for many years, there is always some kind of friendship.

Therefore, Empress Dowager Sun still has great expectations for Hu Yu's attitude.

In her opinion, if Hu Huo agreed, and Chen Yi opposed, then Wang Zhi would most likely remain neutral.

At that time, even if she is a bit arrogant and forced to issue an edict, she is still very confident that she will succeed.

To her disappointment, Hu Yu seemed to be a little undecided.

On the contrary, Chen Yi spoke first.

"The minister believes that what the Virgin Mary said is correct, that the Crown Prince is the country's foundation, and the establishment of the Crown Prince is in line with the etiquette and righteousness. At this time of turbulence, we should make the Chu Ben right as soon as possible."

strictly speaking.

At this time, Chen Yi should not speak.

The prelude to the hall is right, even if it is not facing the emperor, it has its own customization.

Empress Dowager Sun asked Hu Yu.

Then only after Hu Yan finished speaking, other people could speak.

Therefore, as soon as Chen Yi spoke, Empress Dowager Sun became vigilant in her heart, and almost scolded him for being disrespectful in front of the palace.

But after listening to his content, Empress Dowager Sun swallowed the words that came to her lips.

Could it be that she wrongly blamed Chen Yi?

But then, I heard Chen Yi continue to say.

"Nevertheless, Our Lady has to be concerned, inside and outside the capital, it is necessary to stick to the capital in order to stick to the capital."

"Now that Chu Ben is young and weak, it is difficult to be a big responsibility. If the general affairs of the capital are in the name of auxiliary government, it may be difficult to be effective."

"The old minister asked the Empress Dowager to issue an edict, first ordering King Yu to supervise the regent of the country, the Prime Minister's general affairs, and then to set up the prince, in order to calm the heart of the world."

That was the idea.

Empress Dowager Sun wrinkled her eyebrows and wanted to refute, but before she could speak, she heard Hu Yu speak.

"Our Lady Rong, the establishment of the crown prince is a major event, the Ministry of Rites needs to choose an auspicious day, and it will take at least a few days to prepare for the ceremony, and our army will arrive in Beijing in a day or two, so the minister thought that the first order should be to order the President of King Yu. Regent, let's go to the East Palace registration."

After Hu Yu finished speaking, he glanced in the direction of Wang Zhi.

So Mr. Wang also stepped forward and said lightly.

"What Hu Shangshu said is in line with the etiquette and law, and also takes into account the people's hearts and the court.

In just a short while, the three big men who had been silent all the time expressed their attitudes, not at all like the cherished words just like gold.

Empress Dowager Sun glanced around for a week and sighed helplessly.

At this point, she also knew that this was the best outcome.

So he said: "Since this is the case, let's do it according to your wishes! The Ministry of Rites will prepare a memorial first, and set the date for the establishment of the book. All the court affairs will be temporarily left to the Prime Minister of King Ying, and the Ai family is exhausted, so I will come here today. "

After speaking, Empress Dowager Sun got up, and with the help of the maid, she returned to the Cining Palace.

The other elders also got up one after another, but their faces were still sad.

The empress dowager is considered a successful retreat and went back to the harem to rest in peace.

But what they have to face is just the beginning...

Thinking about the turbulent public opinion and discussion in the court and the opposition after the military newspaper spread, the elders all felt a headache and walked out of the hall with a sigh.

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