Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 570 Wait... wait...

With Yu Qian's status, the plan he proposed naturally held a decisive role in the court.

After hearing this, many ministers couldn't help but bow their heads and think.

The so-called East Palace leaving the cabinet to prepare the mansion is actually a very general concept. After all, under normal circumstances, a new crown prince will appear every few decades.

Since the Ming Dynasty passed down to the present, there are basically no officials in the East Palace that are organized according to the so-called rituals. Each East Palace has differences in the rituals and regulations of officials due to different actual situations.

This is also the reason why the courtiers did not have much fierce opposition when the emperor organized the ceremony for the present prince of the East Palace to leave the pavilion, but did not intend to prepare the mansion.

Today, the plan proposed by Yu Qian can be regarded as a compromise plan.

There is one mansion, two workshops and one bureau under the East Palace, with built-in officials to assist the prince. The so-called leaving the cabinet to prepare the mansion means to let the princes leave the cabinet and let these yamen work together.

However, now, on the one hand, Donggong is too young and has no basic education. Even if he leaves the cabinet, these yamen will not be able to play their role, so it is really unnecessary to prepare all the staff.

On the other hand, due to the delicate relationship between the Tian family and the rumors spreading indistinctly among the ruling and opposition parties, not being prepared for the subordinates will damage the reputation of the emperor.

More importantly, the ministers did have a hidden worry in their hearts.

That is, if after a few years, the emperor really changed his mind and refused to prepare subordinate officials for the East Palace, then it would be a troublesome matter if etiquette and government affairs were involved.

So, this is actually a dilemma.

But the solution Yu Qian said can solve this dilemma.

That is to say, only Zhanshifu, Zuochunfang, Youchunfang, the chief officer of the Sijing Bureau, the second official and subordinate officials are all temporarily vacant, which is equivalent to pulling up the structure of the yamen, but not filling it with candidates for the time being.

In this way, in name, the Eastern Palace Office has already been prepared, and the follow-up only needs to be transferred in one by one. Moreover, these yamen have their own chief officials, and even if they need to deal with some affairs, they can also handle them first. , will not delay the business.

As a result, there was a low voice of discussion in the court.

Then, Hu Wei from the Ministry of Rites stepped forward first, and said: "Your Majesty, I think what Yu Shaobao said is in line with the etiquette system and can also take into account the actual situation of the court. It is also the most appropriate move, and the old minister seconded it."

On the throne, Zhu Qiyu was a little surprised.

He didn't expect that Hu Wei, an old fox, would be the first to appear in this matter.

However, his eyes swept around, but he still didn't speak.

As a result, the discussion in the court gradually became noisy, and all the officials were a little uncertain about what the emperor meant.

In the past, when Yu Yan came forward, they felt that it represented the meaning of the emperor. Later, when Chen Xun came forward, the emperor unexpectedly approved the proposal of opening Zhan Shifu, and they felt that it was the emperor's intention. put forward different opinions.

And Yu Qian...

Although it is said that Shaobao, who is located in this place, sometimes competes with the emperor, but in this kind of matter, Yu Shaobao should not be in the wrong position, right?
What's more, although it has not been confirmed yet, the emperor seems to have approved the personnel transfer of the Ministry of War and Yu Shaobao's memorial.

At this moment, if Yu Qian came forward, wouldn't it represent the meaning of the emperor?
All these contradictory signs have already made the officials completely dizzy, and they can't figure out what the emperor's attitude is.

After a while, another person stood out among the officials, Yu Shiyue!

Like everyone else, he was not sure what the emperor meant at the moment, but just now, when Yu Qian walked out, he took a look at him.

Although, after Yu Fu's narration that day, Yu Shiyue has made up his mind to gradually distance himself from this old friend who has gone on a "wrong path".

However, as an old friend for many years, he still understood Yu Qian's meaning at a glance.

That's what it means to be sorry!
Due to the occasion, Yu Qian couldn't convey more, but Yu Shiyue understood.

Yu Qian is regretting that he has not spoken until now.

Or in other words, Yu Qian hoped that Yu Shiyue could stand in the hall and speak at this time.

This look caused Yu Shiyue to struggle for a long time.

Up to now, he is completely unable to grasp the direction of this court meeting.

As a cabinet minister, the emperor's attitude was unclear, so Yu Shiyue made up his mind to keep silent.

However, Yu Qian's attitude...

To be honest, Yu Shiyue believed in Yu Qian's judgment, and believed that he would not be confused on this kind of issue.

However, Yu Cifu's family knew about his family affairs. Although his current relationship with the emperor could be considered close, it was far from being a confidant. In terms of grasping the emperor's mind, he was even less likely to be like Yu Qian.

It doesn't matter if you come forward, but if you say something wrong, especially on such a crucial issue, the impact on your career will be unpredictable.

Therefore, Yu Shiyue did not stand up for a long time, but Yu Qian's regretful eyes kept circling in her heart.

Until, looking at Yu Qian who remained motionless amidst the discussion, he suddenly remembered the warning Yu Qian gave him that night.

Stand upright, speak uprightly, act uprightly, walk the right way!
What does the Son of Heaven mean, and is it important?
As a minister, the most important thing is to stand upright words and do righteous things. If it is beneficial to the country, even if it goes against the will of the emperor, what's the problem?

I only know how to guess the king's heart, flatter my best, and live to the end, but I'm just a sycophant.

If the whole dynasty is like this, what hope is there for the country?
When did Yu Shichao become such a person?

Bowing his head and laughing at himself, Yu Cifu finally stood with Yu Qian again, he said.

"Your Majesty, if the East Palace is stable, the succession will be orderly, and if the reserve is stable, then the country will be stable. Your Majesty's ministers are wrongly loved, and you intend to order your ministers to assist the Crown Prince. For the affairs of the Crown Prince's House, you must do your best to guide the Crown Prince on the right path, and bring peace to the country. .”

These words were resounding, and all of a sudden the court fell silent. The officials stared wide-eyed, you looked at me, I looked at you, they all didn't understand, why is Yu Cifu crazy?

In the current situation, no one can figure out what the emperor thinks.

Even if Yu Qian is a man of the emperor, he was instructed by the emperor to prepare the prince's mansion.

However, from the perspective of human nature, the emperor will feel uncomfortable no matter what.

At this time, as a cabinet minister, what kind of limelight did Mao rashly show off?
You know, at this time, the Emperor Jinkou Yuyan has already made a decision, even if you, Yu Cifu, don't say anything, as long as the proposal to leave the cabinet is passed, then the position of Zhan Shi in the Prince's Mansion will not escape.

Why is it necessary to jump out so eagerly to show loyalty to Donggong who has not yet left the cabinet?
Could it be that after so many years in court, you, Master Yu, still haven't figured out that silence is golden?

So, as expected, the next moment, the officials saw that the emperor frowned slightly.

It seemed that there was a bit of surprise and a bit of displeasure.

Zhu Qiyu was indeed a little unhappy, but it wasn't about Yu Shiyue, but...

"Zai Otsuka, Mr. Chen, what do you two think about this matter?"

Putting things aside, it doesn't matter to Zhu Qiyu whether the prince is ready or not.

Zhu Jian's deeds have long been revealed by a certain young man, so there is nothing to be afraid of.

The only thing that made Zhu Qiyu a little unexpected was the appearance of King Xiang, but in the end, he was suppressed by the old King Min.

So, in fact, from the beginning to the end, although there were twists and turns, the development of the matter has been under Zhu Qiyu's control.

Donggong wants to leave the pavilion, so it doesn't matter if you don't prepare the mansion, and it doesn't matter if you prepare the mansion.

All in all, it doesn't affect the overall situation.

The reason why he has been reluctant to express his attitude is because there is an unhealthy trend in the recent court.

He is very familiar with this kind of signs, this is... factionalism!
Undoubtedly, some time ago, Zhu Jian and Yu Shiyue were in the cabinet ring, which was a kind of performance.

However, this ethos did not arise because of them, and it was not only reflected in them.

If you have to find out the root time, it should be when the news that the Supreme Emperor confirmed his return to the imperial court came back, and it started to spread.

Perhaps it was because the affairs of the Tian family were too sensitive. From the time of discussing the ceremonies to welcome the return, to the various events in the court later, the officials were more and more concerned about standing in line and standing.

The group of people who were wooed by the British government tried their best to fight for the Supreme Emperor, but Zhu Qiyu's words started to cause obstacles both openly and secretly.

Many ministers in the court who do not belong to either side have also begun to be cautious in the court, and they are extremely cautious in expressing their opinions. When making any decision, they must first test the meaning of the emperor in various ways before making a decision.

No matter right or wrong, no matter right or wrong, only talk about interests and standpoints.

This is the embryonic form of party struggle!

When everyone starts to think about what to do is good for themselves and bad for their opponents, then cronies will inevitably arise.

Party struggle is a cancer, so it must be removed!
There is no doubt that above the court, the emperor is the greatest force.

Therefore, the earliest sign of party struggle is to compete to please the emperor, and to decide one's position according to the emperor's will.

If it is said that what Zhu Qiyu wants is to monopolize the power, follow what he says, be flattered by the court, and obey everything, regardless of my death, then this is naturally a good thing.

However, after watching the rise and fall of a century, Zhu Qiyu's biggest feeling is that everyone is an ordinary person.

He has seen his nephew's "Chenghua Liting", Zhu Youtang's "Hongzhi Zhongxing", Zhu Houcong's "Great Ceremony", and Zhu Youjian's "Cabinet Changes".

These emperors were either wise, benevolent, strategic, or ambitious, but they all made mistakes.

Zhu Jian deeply favored the Wan family, and placed the society in his care regardless of life and death. Zhu Youtang favored his relatives and let them do whatever they wanted. Suspicious, it is difficult to stop the collapse of the building.

Even if he has seen the rise and fall of a hundred years, even if he is the destiny.

But how dare he say that he will not make mistakes?
If the whole court decides their position according to his will, some people agree with his decision because they are his confidantes, and some people oppose his decision because they support the Supreme Emperor.

After a long time, how can Zhu Qiyu distinguish which are the real voices and which are the voices who choose their positions first and then make reasons because of party disputes.

The so-called governing a big country is like cooking a small fish.

Always be cautious. When a person is full of ambition and feels that he is omnipotent, it is precisely the most dangerous time.

Party disputes cannot arise, this is the bottom line.

However, if you want to curb party disputes, it is not enough to cut down with a single knife.

The more eager he is, the more he will become fuel for partisanship.

Because those actions that deliberately avoid party disputes due to his will are also following his will. In essence, there is no difference.

Therefore, in order to eliminate party disputes, what is needed is someone who can be in the vortex of the court, not limited by his position, stand upright for the country, and stand up for the court.

He needs to stand up and become a banner to lead everyone to the right path.

So, Zhu Qiyu has been waiting...

It's like coming back modestly!
He didn't mention this matter to Yu Qian, but he knew that Yu Qian was such a person, he didn't need to say anything, Yu Qian would make the most beneficial choice for the court.

Regardless of everything else, preparing the mansion for the East Palace is conducive to the complete establishment of the Prince's Mansion and the stability of the reserve.

Therefore, starting from the overall situation, it is beneficial to prepare the house. Of course, there are also disadvantages, but it does not affect the overall situation.

If Zhu Qiyu's own prince was not the heir of the Supreme Emperor who was going to leave the court this time, then there would be no such controversy at all.

Yu Qian can see these clearly and has the courage to make a decision.

Of course, the premise is still that he, the emperor, will not object violently, otherwise, it will be another situation.

It should be said that Yu Qian did not disappoint Zhu Qiyu.

He stood up, and didn't deny the positive significance of being the Eastern Palace Beifu just because he was the minister he relied on most.

Even though he had just approved his proposal to recommend a minister, and had just approved his memorial to investigate the military settlements, he did not change his attitude because of this.

He is an official, the most needed official in the court today!

Therefore, Zhu Qiyu had great hopes for Qian.

He hoped that Yu Qian could let the other ministers understand that what really should be paid attention to is the court situation and state affairs, not what the emperor is thinking.

Especially Wang Wen and Chen Yi, whom he relied on most.

With their own support, their influence in the court is growing. If they can't stand upright, but serve their own will, it will only turn the party struggle from seedlings into real party struggles.

However, he was a little disappointed.

Yu Qian stood up, and the old guy Hu Wei obviously saw something, so he popped up right after, and then even Yu Shiyue also stood up.

However, the two people he expected have been silent.

In desperation, he could only order people by himself.

So, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Chen Yi, the censor of the left capital, and Wang Wen, the official minister, Wang Wen, the two important ministers above the court, stepped into the hall.

The two looked at each other, and they both saw the embarrassment and hesitation on the other's face.

After a moment of silence, finally, Wang Wen frowned, took a step forward and spoke first.

"Your Majesty, I believe that what Yu Shaobao said is inappropriate!"

(End of this chapter)