eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 238
Zhu Houzhao opened the afternoon court today, not because of Liu Jian, let alone because of the good weather.Its root lies in Emperor Taizong.

Taizong probably also felt that the early court was really cumbersome and had too many rules, and messing around couldn't solve any major issues.

We are indeed always like this. The big meeting solves small things, and the small meeting solves big things. It is really decided by the last three or five people, which is basically a big deal.

Therefore, during the Yongle period, Emperor Taizong added the Wuchao, and stipulated that the discussions in the Wuchao were military and state affairs, and other messy things should not be discussed at this time.

Since Zhu Houzhao's ascension to the throne, the morning court is fine, but there is no morning court or evening court. Even at this time, he has been summoning officials, but it is based on the matters and agenda recorded by the attendant's room, and some officials involved are summoned separately.

Therefore, it was the first time that the afternoon of the eight classics was serious.

The court is full of great scholars, and the history of the country is even more familiar. The emperor suddenly called the afternoon court during the victory in Ningxia, and this must be what he was talking about.

As for the reconciliation, Liu Jiang had just been expelled to Shandong, and he was still there, so it was somewhat ugly to say at this time.

"Since the 11th year of Hongzhi, the situation on the frontiers of Ming Dynasty has become increasingly severe. Tatars invaded the borders of Ming Dynasty to burn, kill, and loot. Until today, we have finally won the victory in Huamachi. I know that the ministers in the court fought because I had only been on the throne for two months. But I speculated wildly, thinking that I am a warlike emperor... I have seen enough of these memorabilia to persuade me to stop fighting."

Zhu Houzhao turned around and pointed to the two stacks of things beside the dragon chair.

"I am the king of Ming Dynasty, you are the ministers of Ming Dynasty, and the people are also the people of Ming Dynasty. The country is facing bullying, but the court is discussing how not to send troops. Is the country still a country? Is the king still a king?! Victory in Ningxia, It is the Tatars who are fighting, and you are also fighting. From today on, I will speak clearly to you! I am not a king who is good at martial arts, and I have never thought of using the power of the country too much, but the emperor guards the gate of the country, and the king dies! From now on , Anyone who dares to call himself a soldier in the territory of Ming Dynasty will be killed!"

Zhu Houzhao wants to inject a bit of soul into this country, not because he is impulsive or sprays the blood of young people everywhere, but he wants to tell the world in this contagious way that Daming must be bloody!
If you don't even have the blood, if someone beats you up, you will only be calculating, city government, and conspiracy... Then you will die in the end, and it will be a useless death.

After the afternoon court, the emperor went to the military academy in person, just to show the importance he attached to these generals.

Although military generals are still a threat when they become stronger, Zhu Houzhao is realistic. Whatever the hell, solve the problems first, and solve the problems that arise in the future. The problem he is facing now is that Ming has no generals. Who wants to be a stinking mound in the early years?

And in the Northwest,

Yang Yiqing has also packed up, and all of them have to go to Beijing according to the order, because it is a big victory, and the newly enthroned emperor will definitely make a fuss about politics when he wins this big victory, so they have to go to everything they should.

But different from the excitement of others, Yang Yiqing was surprisingly calm at this time. Anyway, after the war, when he relaxed, he sometimes showed a sad expression, or had a brief chat with Zhou Shangwen, whom he admired recently. These are all official contacts.

Zhang Yong is an eunuch, but because he is close to the emperor, his status is not low. He was very happy along the way, but he couldn't help it after watching it for half a month.

So when he was resting on the road, he found Yang Yiqing by the fire.

"...Yang Butang,"

Yang Yiqing didn't dare to trust Zhang Yong. Over the past few decades, he knew too well what role eunuchs played in court, so he bowed politely, "Eunuch Zhang."

"The minister is polite. I see that the minister has not talked much and smiled very little. The court has clearly won the battle. Why is the minister still so sad?"

Yang Yiqing has just passed fifty this year, with more and more white hair and less black hair on his head, and his eyes are gradually becoming cloudy. His cool and calm demeanor clearly shows the calmness of a party member.

He has no expression, but there is movement in his heart. In fact, there are some things he can say to Zhang Yong...

Zhang Yong was a kind man, and he was by the emperor's side. It was of course very important to leave a good impression on him. Whenever he opened his mouth to say something, it would be different.

Especially for a frontier general like him, he needs the emperor's trust even more.

"Eunuch Zhang, do you know that the old minister wrote a memorial to His Majesty, talking about the reconciliation? I was originally supported by Mr. Dongshan, and I should repay this great favor, but I urged the emperor to send troops. Mr. Dongshan is still in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice. , What about me? In the name of duplication, I cater to the holy will. Therefore, going to the capital is actually full of dangers."

Zhang Yong has been exaggerated in the Forbidden City for many years. Although he is not as thoughtful as Liu Jin, he still has basic political literacy.

As an eunuch, he actually has a deeper understanding of how annoying some of the censors in the capital are.

But when he heard such words from a veteran who fought for the country, he couldn't help but feel chilled, so he shook his head decisively, "No."

Yang Yiqing turned his eyes, "Why is Eunuch Zhang so determined?"

"Because of Your Majesty. Your Majesty is able to distinguish right from wrong, and will never offend a minister who has made great contributions to the country! Besides, how can the personal friendship between the minister and Liu Daxia compare with the righteousness of the monarch and his ministers? If anyone is so big or small, our family will also ask His Majesty to participate." He has one."

"Old minister, thank you Eunuch Zhang. From Eunuch Zhang's integrity, you can see His Majesty's demeanor of a virtuous king."

Zhang Yong was a little embarrassed by the praise. Although his status was not low, he was still young, and how could his status be higher than Yang Yiqing's?This is a minister that the emperor should respect.

"However... the Ministry knows that this matter is dangerous, and it is necessary to repeat the advice to His Majesty at this time... The loyalty of the Ministry can be compared to the ancient sages."

Yang Yiqing naturally knew, "There was a lot of quarreling in Beijing over the matter of reconciliation. The root of all this is also the old man. If something bad happens, it will be difficult for me to keep my head."

So it is said that people are much happier when they are stupid. If a person is as smart as Yang Yiqing and thinks about everything, he will naturally frown.

"But I have to do this repetition."

"Why is that?"

This passage is what Yang Yiqing must say, tell Zhang Yong... Zhang Yong is upright and cares about the country, then he will speak to His Majesty.

"Eunuch Zhang, do you know that although the Tatars are brave in battle, they don't dare to claim to be stronger than Ming Dynasty. And for decades, the imperial court has suffered more defeats than victories because the Tatars were born on horses and grew up on horses. Going like the wind is unstoppable, but it costs me millions of dollars and tens of thousands of grains to use my army. Even if Ningxia wins this time, the Tatars will come back in a few years."

Zhang Yong is somewhat knowledgeable, so he understands when he put it this way, "What Butang means is that if you want to get rid of the border troubles, you must get rid of the roots and cut off the households!"

"It's true at the Border Pass, and Yu Chaotang is for His Majesty. His Majesty's use of troops to the northwest is actually full of obstacles. If there is no repetition, like a war like Ningxia, it may be okay to fight once, twice or three times, but four or five times is enough. Your Majesty will also have more difficulties. It's just that this medicine that calms side troubles and saves His Majesty doesn't know what the result will be."

Zhang Yong was in awe, "Butang is really a loyal minister of the country!"

"Don't dare! It's just serving the king's business sincerely,"

"The ministry doesn't need to be self-effacing. Regarding the matter of the capital, our family should talk big words, and the ministry should not laugh at it, but if it is useful, please ask the ministry to speak up, and our family will definitely do our best!"

Yang Yiqing felt a little satisfied in his heart, this... is not bad.

"Eunuch Zhang is a man of high righteousness, how dare this old man laugh at you? Besides, this old man really wants to ask his father-in-law for advice."

"Ministry, please tell me."

"In the first month of this year, Mr. Dongshan was suddenly deposed, saying that it was because of the new emperor's dislike. But I really don't understand why His Majesty doesn't like Mr. Dongshan?"

In terms of reputation, how could a Mingjun, an upright official, be disgusted?
Zhang Yong's face changed slightly, he felt a little strange, "Why does the ministry keep mentioning a dismissed official?"

With a sullen face, Yang Yiqing said slowly: "The old man wants to plead with His Majesty to forgive Mr. Dongshan."

"No!"

"Why not?"

"Let's not talk about why. What is the matter with the Ministry? You have amazing achievements in Ningxia, and it is not impossible for you to have new achievements. This pleading is only to make His Majesty unhappy. Once you really offend Longyan, the Ministry will The achievements of climbing ice, lying on snow, and risking life and death are like a dream!"

Yang Yiqing is 60 years old, how can ordinary people be able to persuade him, since he has made up his mind, he naturally has his own reasons.

The old man raised his head, his eyes were calm but determined, "Elder-in-law feels that if I meet His Majesty and don't intercede, then I, Yang Yiqing, deserve to be called Yang Yiqing? If you prosper with this, you will die with it. The imperial court doesn't need such a Yang Yiqing." .”

Zhang Yong didn't know what to say, it was the first time he saw such a minister, he couldn't think of anything other than respect.

I only hope that the undercurrent in the capital can be calmed down...

(End of this chapter)