eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 233
The gates of the palace opened slowly with the sound of bells and drums, and all civil and military officials entered the Forbidden City. They passed through the square and entered the hall in the order of civil officials facing east and west, and military officials facing west and east.

In the Ming Dynasty, there was a habit of early court at Fengtianmen, but Zhu Yuanzhang stipulated that the early court time was very early, around 5 in the morning, and it was still cold at this time.

Zhu Houzhao himself couldn't bear the cold wind, so he had been in the Fengtian Hall since he became the throne.In addition, he did not continue the Wu Dynasty like Emperor Hongzhi did, but instead handled government affairs in the Qianqing Palace. Although some people continued to suggest, those memorials were thrown aside.

Only when there were officials, eunuchs, and maids in the Forbidden City did people feel that this was not history, but reality.After Liu Jin said, "There is something to play, nothing to leave the court", Zhu Houzhao also came back from the chaotic thoughts, watching the state's important ministers slipping down the stage.

The matter of re-introduction has caused great controversy among the officials, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it has made people panic.

However, since Zhu Houzhao dealt with political affairs, he has dealt with those who disagree with his political opinions very seriously. Now it is this time again.

Of course, Mr. Liu Ge could feel the political atmosphere at this time, especially since Yang Yiqing's military report hadn't come yet.

"His Majesty."

Above the main hall, an old and deep hoarse voice echoed. Old Liu Ge was also in his seventh year. He swayed and held the wat board and bowed directly under the dragon chair.

"Last month, His Majesty issued an imperial decree, ordering the ministers to discuss to solve the imperial court's maladministration and negotiate the country's major policies within a three-year period. The ministers heard that all officials are excited, the world is renewed, and everyone hopes to eliminate the evils as a new day. Open up the way of speaking and collect all things. It was done by Mingjun, and His Majesty's young ascension to the throne is really a blessing to Ming Dynasty and the blessing of the ancestors. However, in the past few days, I have occasionally heard that the imperial court intends to make the restoration a national policy. It is becoming more and more serious. If the imperial court does not control it, everyone from the top officials to the small people will discuss state affairs indiscriminately, which will cause the anger in the official circles and the people to rise. Wouldn't this violate the original intention of your majesty to gather the best ideas? Therefore, the minister I implore Your Majesty to make a decision as soon as possible, so that the hearts of the people will be scattered and the court will be in turmoil!"

When Mr. Liu Ge said that, Wang Jia, Han Wen and others felt like a bright mirror in their hearts when they heard it.

It has been several days since the emperor revealed his intentions, but there is no movement in the court, so it can't be procrastinating, right?This is not in line with the emperor's character of being efficient.The only possibility is to wait, to wait for the outcome of the war in the northwest.

Mr. Liu Ge may not have thought of it at first, but after three or two days, he realized it. Now he raised it in this way in the early court, because he didn't want the emperor to delay it any longer.

"Old man."

Han Wen has now become the vanguard of the emperor recognized by the ruling and opposition parties. Some people laugh at him, but these people who laugh at him also want to be him behind the scenes. It can be seen from the fact that he has been impeached. After all, everyone wants to be the emperor favorite minister.

"The discussion of the reconciliation is a major matter involving the situation in the frontier. Now that the imperial court is deploying troops in the northwest, whether Yang Yingning will win or lose, neither His Majesty nor his colleagues in the Manchu Dynasty know. Why bother to discuss it at this time? The following officials have seen it. Let’s talk about it when we have definite news.”

Zhu Houzhao sat on the dragon chair and watched this scene silently. In his previous life, when he read history, he heard that Emperor Wanli went to court in the early years to hear the ministers quarreling. After the quarrels, he got very annoyed and lost interest in the early court.

It's the same now. When he was a prince, he could still go to battle in person, but when he became an emperor, it was a little different. Regardless of the discussion of sending troops when Emperor Hongzhi just passed away, it was really urgent at that time, and there will still be some differences in the future.

Some people, if he doesn’t say anything, how do you know if this person’s political views and standing are the same as yours?How do others know how he stands in line?
The words in Korean are a bit revealing of Liu Jian's "careful thinking".

But who is Mr. Liu Ge? He has been in the officialdom for decades, and he has never seen such a big storm?

He turned his head slightly, without raising his eyelids, his body looked a little stiff, and asked softly: "What does Da Situ mean, that Yang Yingning's victory or defeat in this battle has a lot to do with the imperial court's national policy?"

Han Wen did not doubt that he was involved, "Ningxia is the front line of the re-construction, and it will naturally affect it."

"Then, what does Da Situ think will affect it? So what if Yang Yingning loses? What if he doesn't lose? Does the court decide on the national policy based on Yang Yingning? If he wins, it will be the national policy again. "

Han Wen's face tightened, this Liu Xixian, everyone said that he was upright and didn't like to turn corners, but the truth was full of mysteries.

He couldn't take this easily. If he did, then there would be nothing to discuss about it. Anyway, it would depend on the outcome of the Northwest War.

This is acceptable to Mr. Liu Ge. He was already at a disadvantage in fighting the emperor, and he even came here with the idea of ​​"sacrificing his life for righteousness". What's wrong with finally getting a lucky ending?
But this is unacceptable to the emperor.

"If you win, you will discuss the law. If you win, you will discuss the law. Your Majesty's national policy does not depend entirely on him, Yang Yining. If you follow Liu Ge's words, why bother to mention it before the king? Just wait for the results of the military newspaper." .”

Liu Jian's face remained motionless, Han Guandao was also a person like a loach, it was not easy to find out his faults so easily.

"Should I bring it up, it depends on His Majesty's will." The old man brought the topic back to the emperor.

Arguing with other people, what can be the result of arguing?

But the emperor's "partners" may not be able to do what he wants.

Wang Jia began to speak again, "Old Man Ge, what Da Situ said is reasonable, since the reconciliation involves Ningxia, the battle of Ningxia has no result, how can His Majesty make a decision?"

Suddenly there was a loud voice, which immediately attracted everyone's attention, "Chen Bingke gave Lu Lun a book to play!"

Zhu Houzhao raised his gaze upwards and looked at the middle-aged man in the distance.

"I think that the battle of Ningxia is where the frontier is re-established. In terms of impact, it is naturally the greatest, but in terms of results, the two have nothing to do with each other. If the imperial court loses to Ningxia, it must cultivate its health and restore its national strength to plan for the future; If the imperial court is better than Ningxia, it has the merits of this battle, and because it rests with the people, it can’t make too many people, so the humble minister thinks that re-introduction should not be listed as a national policy! For cherishing the power of the people! May Your Majesty give it time, and the power will be inexhaustible!"

Mr. Liu Ge took the lead, so some other officials dared to speak.After all, Liu Jian was a veteran of the four dynasties. If he insisted, he was also a minister left behind by the late emperor.

If the emperor still cared about his filial piety, he would not deal with Liu Jian excessively.

Zhu Houzhao clenched his fist slightly, the abacus was sound, how could he not know?
So the more he couldn't deal with Liu Jian, the more he felt...too much of a bully!
"Scholar's words!" Jiao Fang, another servant of the official department besides Liang Chu, couldn't bear it anymore, "You only listen to the reinstatement and say that your majesty spares no effort, but is your majesty going to reinstate this month or next month? Set? As a national policy, all officials should take this as the goal, and the planned time will be at least three to four years. Isn’t this a manifestation of cherishing the power of the people? You open your mouth and say that you don’t spare the power of the people, which shows that you don’t even think about it. You only know how to oppose it. In other words, you have never thought about the benefit of Daming from the strategy of duplication."

Jiao Fang is more exaggerated than anyone else.Anyway, he supports the emperor, so he is not afraid, but if there is anything with him, the court will immediately become a vegetable market.He is a shameless person, so he will throw out everything, and he will never stop until it makes you dizzy.

Lu Lun showed seriousness: "As long as you talk about the matter, why should Jiao Shilang attack me with his tongue? Jiao Shilang is not me, how do you know that I don't know the benefits of repeating the suit?"

"I know it when I see it..."

"cough."

The emperor coughed.

Jiao Fang, Lu Lun and others all turned around and bowed to the emperor.

"Stop arguing."

All the ministers were silent.

"Fengtian Palace is not a place for quarrels, and today is not the time to discuss this matter. Mr. Liu Ge. In the afternoon, go to the attendant's room to pass a note, and all the chief officials of the six ministries and nine ministers will come."

It's about narrowing the circle.Once the circle shrinks, it's different.Because among the important ministers of the imperial court, Zhu Houzhao has almost changed after several years of operation.Most of them support him.

"Your Majesty!" Lu Lun gritted his teeth, "The ancestral system, the court's major affairs are decided in the early court. The court's national policy is of great importance. I hope His Majesty can make a decision early!"

Zhu Houzhao stood up and walked down the steps step by step.

He didn't want to look like Longyan was furious, but he didn't show any expression, he just looked at him indifferently and said, "Retire."

Then he went out directly from Fengtian Temple.

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But as soon as he walked out of the Fengtian Palace, the emperor's face was obviously sullen, and the turmoil along the way actually made the eunuchs and palace ladies who served him turn their backs.

Because no one expected that the emperor would come down so early.

In front of the attendant's room, Feng Xi and Guo Shangkun came out in a hurry and knelt at the door to greet them. A young eunuch had already come to pass a message, saying that the emperor was in a bad mood today.

Fengxi and Guo Shangkun actually couldn't feel the cold in the morning, and they were even nervous to wipe off their sweat.Guo Shangkun also took out a play book from his cuff and read it, which had 1, 2, 3, 4... these things written down.

Fengxi glanced at it and couldn't help admiring Guo Shangkun... At this time, I still don't forget to remember more.

When the emperor was in a good mood, if he couldn't answer the questions, it was fine, or he could go back and check.But once you're in a bad mood, it's hard to talk about it.

Although it is not a serious crime, if you ask three questions and don't know, wouldn't you be demoted directly to the frontier in a fit of anger?
"Wei Chenfeng..."

When the dragon arrived at the Qianqing Palace, the emperor really had a serious face, striding forward and walking very fast, looking like the wind was blowing all the way.Before they could say a word, the emperor waved his hands impatiently, "Go and do what you should do!"

After the emperor died, all three members of the cabinet followed, and all the ministers of the six ministries arrived, including Zeng Jian, the minister of the Ministry of Industry who had left Beijing before, also returned at this time.

Along the way, everyone has a different mind.

According to factors such as age, seniority, and the emperor's favor, Wang Jia, Hanwen, and Min Gui are all possible.But no matter how angry the emperor is, he will not replace all the cabinets at once, it depends on how to choose.

Han Wen was thinking: Wang Jizhi still has the status of the emperor's teacher, so he doesn't want to think about this time, but next time...

But Li Dongyang was under great pressure. He accepted the emperor's move, but it was so ugly that he made such a fuss in front of all the officials. The civil officials didn't like to use soldiers and didn't want to support the reconciliation. Zhu Houzhao knew this clearly. So it's best to tell them not to gather together, but now that Liu Jian proposes it in this way, it will more or less have the effect of gathering strength.

The emperor turned his back to the ministers, and everyone knelt down.

"Old Liu Ge, I respect you as the elder of the four dynasties who was trusted by the late emperor, but you are the elder of the eighteen dynasties. I am still the king, and you are still the minister. Remember this."

What is Liu Jian's ambition... He himself has figured it out for several nights, but at this moment, thinking about Junfu, thinking about the past... He, an old man, also burst into tears, thinking back then, what the crown prince showed His amazing talent also makes him full of imagination for the future.

When the first emperor passed away, he never forgot his ambition to follow the new emperor to make contributions.

Who Zhu Houzhao is, and whether he is a faint king or not, he knows in his heart.

So to say that at this time, this matter is like the resoluteness of a loyal minister when facing a faint king, it must not be so.Not to mention, Zhu Houzhao is no worse than his father as a "compassionate old man".

So Liu Jian's mood at this time is very complicated. In the end, it is impossible not to cry.

"Your Majesty, the old minister is reluctant to part with His Majesty..."

After Zhu Houzhao heard it, he also had mixed feelings. Is Liu Jian a very bad minister?Absolutely not.But politics just pushes people to this point.

"...No minister told me that he was reluctant when he had the idea of ​​becoming an official. You, Mr. Liu Ge, cherish your reputation more than your life, and risked the danger of being 'greedy for power' to say this. I, let me believe you. "Speaking of this, the conversation changed, "But how can you force me to make a decision on the reinstatement in front of a hundred officials?! I know, you want to say that the emperor can't use military force, but how many times have I said it earnestly! When have you ever acted impulsively? Ever been blind?! There are also Mr. Li Ge and Mr. Xie Ge, you are all cabinet ministers, can you understand my heart? What kind of monarch I am! What kind of man! After so many years, Don't you understand?!"

"Don't people in the world like to criticize the emperor? Think about it for yourself, do I love the people for the government? What did I do for myself? Did I build a palace, or did I want to live a treasure? Did I not let loyal ministers speak?" , or can’t even listen to a harsh word, and brutally kill ministers at every turn?! Mr. Liu Ge, you are bound by traditional ideas, and you firmly disagree with the idea of ​​duplication, and you deceive me too much, and the injustice comes first! If so, don’t Blame me for being unkind!"

"deliver an imperial order!"

"Your Majesty!" Li Dongyang, Xie Qian, and even Wang Jia shouted.

Wang Jia knelt forward, "Your Majesty! Liu Ge has always assisted four generations of emperors and important court officials. He has been conscientious and diligent. He has been loyal to the country for more than 40 years. If the government disagrees, will the cabinet chief Kui be neglected?"

Zhu Houzhao was furious, "This won't work, that won't work, so I have to listen to Liu Ge's words? Why don't I ask him to sit on this dragon chair! Today's decree must be passed on!"

"Your Majesty, no!"

Wang Jia was in a hurry. He was the first to follow Zhu Houzhao. He tried to think and do things from Zhu Houzhao's perspective.He resolutely disagreed with the removal of Liu Jian, not for anything else, it was very bad for the emperor!
A minister who has been in power for more than [-] years, a minister who has been in charge of Gu, and the head of the cabinet, if he committed any crime, it is another matter, but he did something "just" like obstructing the emperor from sending troops, so this decree only needs to be released. , the emperor must have the name of a faint king.

This is not a question of not caring about reputation, the key is that the most important thing in this year is to be just and right.The so-called name is not correct, words will not go well, and words will not go well, and things will fail. With the name of a foolish king, how will you do things in the future?

On the contrary, Han Wen felt a little strange, Wang Jizhi... the emperor has always trusted him deeply, how could he behave like this this time?

Sometimes, politics is like acting, and it requires acting skills. Looking at it now, it looks like a play, but what wonderful method did the emperor come up with to solve the situation at this time?

(End of this chapter)