Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 646 Little Tool Man

Zhu Yunying is obviously a relatively arbitrary emperor. When he made some decisions, it was still difficult for ordinary people to persuade him.What's more, Zhu Yunying is also very clear that his policies cannot satisfy everyone, and some of his actions will also touch the interests of some people, which will cause some people to resist.

This is not a big problem, Zhu Yunying is very clear that even if some people want to resist, he can use various means to suppress them.Zhu Yunying still has this confidence, and he still has enough wrists as an emperor.

Looking at the civil and military officials, Zhu Yunying said, "In the early years, the Supreme Emperor imitated the Song Dynasty system and set up Huagai Hall, Wuying Hall, Wenyuan Pavilion, and Dongge. Shen is the four great scholars respectively. I am determined that the four great scholars will be re-selected."

In fact, everyone also understands that today's bachelors are basically empty titles. Although they also have the meaning of becoming the emperor's advisors, these people are indeed empty titles, and they don't actually have any sense of presence in the court.

Ru Yu stepped forward at this time, he still has the partner and responsibility of Minister of the Ministry of Officials, "Qizou Your Majesty, there is nothing wrong with the four palace scholars, if they are directly selected, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince the public."

Zhu Yunying glanced at Ruzhen, and said calmly, "Oh? So, in my court, there are so many virtuous people, hundreds of officials work hard, and all the pillars of the country are irreplaceable?"

Ru Yu was choked by Zhu Yunying's words. It was obvious that Zhu Yunying had a reason for saying this, and it was also a satire on Ru Yu.

Although it is indeed a radish and a pit in the court, many official positions have owners.It's just that this definitely doesn't mean that if Zhu Yunying re-appoints the Sige Grand Scholars, it will inevitably result in no official position to accommodate the current Sige Grand Scholars.

At this time, Ru Yu could only keep silent, because he knew that Zhu Yunying had enough reason to say so.

The Sige University Bachelor is now the fifth rank, and this rank is not even eligible to go to the early dynasty.Officials of this level can also be regarded as the backbone of the Ming Dynasty's officialdom, whether they are Beijing officials or local officials, there is actually no shortage of officials of this level.

Little Zhu hesitated to speak, he seemed to have thought of something.It's just that this kid seems to remember Zhu Yunying's explanation, so even if he wants to say something, he still holds back, he knows what he shouldn't say or not.

It's just that little Zhu's appearance was also clearly seen by Zhu Yunying.In fact, many civil and military officials have also noticed that if ordinary officials are like this, the supervisory censor may record it.But it's no problem for the prince to do so.

Zhu Yunying looked at little Zhu and asked, "Prince, do you seem to have something to play?"

Little Zhu stood up immediately, he was not stage frightened, "Going back to His Majesty the Father, in addition to Huagai Hall, Martial Arts Hall, Wenyuan Pavilion, Dongge Grand Scholars, there are also Wenhua Hall Grand Scholars."

Zhu Yunying nodded with a smile, and said slowly, "It is true that there are Wenhuadian University Scholars, but the responsibility of the Wenhuadian University Scholars is to tutor the prince. The prince is the foundation of the country, and the Wenhuadian University Scholars should be Confucian, erudite Scholars from the Wenhua Palace are not among the four major scholars this time."

At this moment, everyone seems to understand that the Four Pavilions are very important, but they are not necessarily so important.It seems that His Majesty didn't plan to do anything more, but just arranged for a few grand scholars.

But Zhu Yunying obviously didn't just do that, and continued, "There are many state affairs, and many political affairs should not be delayed. The scholars of the four pavilions should not set up officials, and should not be autocratic to the divisions. The four college students should accompany the imperial court for counseling."

As soon as Zhu Yunying finished speaking, many people were stunned for a moment, and they also felt that the weight of the four grand masters was extraordinary.

There is no yamen, no belonging, and it seems to be rootless, which means there is no sense of belonging.But on the other hand, the four college students have no superiors and cannot control other yamen, and there are no officials who can control them.

Ru Yu frowned slightly, he felt that in his position he should seek his own affairs, even if His Majesty was unhappy, he could not pretend to be deaf and dumb at this time.At this time, something must be done, or else the history books will very likely treat him as a courtier.

Ru Yu came out of class again at this time, and said, "Your Majesty Qi Zuo, I think this is inappropriate. His Majesty the Supreme Emperor had previously abandoned the Zhongshu Province, and all the scholars in the four pavilions are suspected of reviving the Zhongshu Province."

This is a big deal. It can be said that after Zhu Yunying mentioned some arrangements for the Sige University Scholars before, many people began to whisper to each other.Because no matter what Zhu Yunying said or what Ru Yu said, they are all very reasonable, and they must care about them.

According to what His Majesty said before, the Grand Scholars of the Palace Pavilion really should not be underestimated.Although they are only the official positions of the fifth rank, any rank in the court hall is higher than that of the Palace Grand Scholars.

It's just that for many people, what they care about is not necessarily the grade.For example, if you look at Wu Xun, many honorable ranks are frighteningly high.

In fact, during the Hongwu Dynasty, officials of the Ming Dynasty awarded honors for meritorious service.There is still no Chaopin, just a lot of 'Cong Yipin' in name only, they don't actually have power.

As for foreign relatives, this is even more so, the consorts and captains are all from the first rank.Not to mention the imperial clan of the Ming Dynasty, even if they were downgraded to General Zhen Guo, they would still be of the first rank.

Before Lao Zhu abdicated, he also made a decree: when the generals of the palace meet with the son-in-law, Yibin, and princes, the general will be on the left and the son-in-law will be on the right, and they will bow down.Meet with civil and military first-rank to third-rank officials, the general is in the middle, and all the officials salute the general.Meet with officials below the fourth rank, each official worships, and the general sits and accepts.

In other words, Lao Zhu's great-grandchildren are also more noble than the first-rank civil and military.When concubines, dukes, etc. saw Xiao Zhu's cousins, they also wanted to "befriend each other in the same generation", and even had a slightly lower status.

The grade of the Diange University Scholars is indeed not high, it is only the fifth grade, and in the local officials, it is Tongzhi, or Qianhu.It's really hard to talk about high status and weight, but it also has real power.

Everyone has seen a lot of nobles, clans or relatives who have no real power, and they are just good-looking, and many officials are just showing some respect on the surface.

As for what Ru Xun said, everyone can naturally understand.After Emperor Hongwu abolished the Zhongshu Province and the prime minister, the system was clarified. The Ming Dynasty was not allowed to have a prime minister. This can be said to be the system of the ancestors.

Even if the current Emperor Yingshi is in power, he cannot easily violate this ancestral system, otherwise it would not only be disrespectful, but also unfilial, which does not conform to the universal values ​​of this era.

When Ru Yu said this, on the one hand, she wanted to remind everyone and the emperor.On the other hand, it is natural to hope that Emperor Yingshi can persuade Emperor Hongwu to come forward to promote the construction of the cabinet.

After all, some of the rules made by Lao Zhu are actually qualified to be overturned by Lao Zhu. There is no problem with this.

Zhu Yunying glanced at Ruyu, he felt that Ruyu was giving him eye drops, and that Ruyu was also trying to gain enough benefits for the civil service system, so it was justifiable.

What Zhu Yunying wants is that the cabinet name is not right, what he wants is to find awkwardness like this.But Ru Yu, I don't know if it was out of good intentions, or if he had other ideas, it was almost forcing Zhu Yunying to make a decision.Fengtian Temple fell into a brief silence.

While Zhu Yunying was silent, little Zhu, whose eyes were rolling wildly, stood up again, "Show Your Majesty the Father, I think that Ru Shangshu's words are reasonable."

Zhu Yunying was unceremonious at this time, and directly yelled, "Is it reasonable? You mean I didn't think carefully? I have been on the throne for four years, and all major and minor matters need to be decided by the Supreme Emperor?"

Little Zhu Mali knelt down, seeming to be a little scared, "I don't dare!"

The crown prince knelt down to plead guilty, facing the anger of Emperor Yingshi, the Manchu civil and military could no longer stand at this time, and everyone knelt down to plead guilty.

Even if many people don't feel guilty, it's just that at such a moment, they need to kneel down.This is a matter of attitude, this is a matter of position, and those who can stand in court still know how to measure.

Zhu Yunying seemed to be still angry, pointing at little Zhu and said, "Before you entered the court with the Supreme Emperor, you didn't know how to be cautious in your words and deeds. Now you are in the court, it is still the same! You don't know how to make progress, and you still don't retreat!"

Little Zhu immediately kowtowed obediently, with a very upright attitude, "I'm convicted, I'm sorry!"

The little tool man left the Fengtian Hall slowly under the attention of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty. He originally planned to participate in the official court and was dressed in grand court clothes.It turned out to be a good thing, it hadn't been long before the court opened, and it was driven away.

Zhu Yunying couldn't help but want to laugh, little Zhu is really a tool man.Bringing him over to court was a bit of an unexpected gain, and it was fine to just scold Xiao Xiaozhu when he encountered embarrassment, and solved some problems easily.

If Xiao Zhu hadn't come forward to resolve the embarrassment, it would be Zhu Yunying's turn to be embarrassed, maybe he would find a way to leave the court in a rage.

As for scolding little Zhu, it's not a problem, there is no need to worry about hurting little Zhu's majesty, and there is no need to worry about little little Zhu's prestige being affected, Zhu Yunying is very clear about this.

It is true that he is scolding Xiao Zhu now, but on the other hand, Xiao Zhu is now able to express his opinions on the government, which is actually a remarkable achievement.

Although he was reprimanded, but considering Xiao Zhu's age, this is actually nothing.Soon everyone will forget that Xiao Zhu was scolded, and only know that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has already started to participate in the government, even if it is only a small matter.

This is indeed very remarkable. When Zhu Yunying was in this age group, he basically did not participate in government affairs.At most, there are some rumors. For example, everyone knows that Zhu Yunying is favored, and that His Royal Highness, the eldest grandson, has been called "grandson" by Emperor Hongwu and others in private.

The situation is different, Xiao Zhu is 'entering the court', and this child has become more and more influential in the court.

It's not just Xiao Zhu who understands this, in fact, Xiao Zhu also understands this.Although he was kicked out of Fengtian Temple now, and the sky outside is still dark, but fortunately, the current imperial city is also brightly lit.

Looking around, Xiao Xiaozhu asked, "Didn't Dad send someone over to take us back?"

A middle-aged eunuch who was following Xiao Zhu said flatteringly, "His Royal Highness, His Majesty is still in the early court, and he has not explained anything, and the servants dare not ask more questions."

Little Master Zhuxiao sighed and said, "I can't go to my mother's place. If I go to my mother's place, I will definitely ask. If I am not sure, I will worry. Wen Kun is still sleeping. If we are not sure, he will wake up." Let's go to Qianqing Palace, let's go find our great-grandfather."

Even if the crown prince is kicked out of Fengtian Palace, he is still His Royal Highness, and he is still the object that many court ladies and eunuchs want to curry favor with.The status of the crown prince is still supreme.

A group of eunuchs and maids followed little Zhu with lanterns, each of them was cautious, they didn't know anything about double reeds, they only knew that the crown prince was reprimanded by the emperor, so they were naturally worried that His Highness the crown prince was in a bad mood.

It's just that before arriving at the Qianqing Palace, a group of people came from the direction of the Qianqing Palace from a distance.

When Shuangquan saw little Zhu, he immediately walked up courteously, "His Royal Highness, His Majesty the Supreme Emperor invites you to come over."

"Great-grandfather woke up?" Little Zhu said happily, "We were afraid of waking up great-grandfather, so it's good if he wakes up. Let's go there now, and we don't plan to go to the Hall of Spring Harmony."

Shuangquan also said flatteringly at this time, "The slaves hurry up, I am afraid that His Highness has returned to the palace. His Majesty has not been awake for a long time, let the servants come to meet His Highness."

Seeing little Zhu, the old Zhu who was sitting on the bed jokingly said, "It would be nice to sleep soundly. You're dressed so solemnly. It's not worth it to show your face in the morning and get scolded!"

While untying his belt, Xiao Zhu said, "Great-grandfather, we are very smart. We have heard what great-grandfather and father said, and we understand father's thoughts best. If we don't make trouble, father will be embarrassed. We are not afraid of embarrassment. , we will be scolded when we are scolded, anyway, others can't scold us."

"This smug look has a bit of the demeanor of your father when he was a child." Lao Zhu said with a smile, "Our Yin'er is doing well today, so we should be more flexible in the court."

Little Zhu, of course, doesn't need Zhu Yunying to worry. Even if little Zhu is kicked out of Fengtian Palace, there is no need to worry about little Zhu having nowhere to go.

As for what Zhu Yunying needs to do now, it is natural to continue to deal with the government affairs.Because a little tool person like Xiaozhu can really solve Zhu Yunying's embarrassment and embarrassment if he makes a little trouble at this time.

Perhaps it was also because of Zhu Yunying's rage that many people felt that they should protect themselves wisely.If you don't know the current affairs, it will be difficult to say the end.After all, the emperor was willing to scold even the crown prince, so maybe he didn't care much about the life and death of other people.

(End of this chapter)