eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 242 Persuasion
At the end of March and the beginning of April, the outskirts of Beijing are already sprouting green, but the north is not as green as the south. There are only a few branches of willows fluttering in the wind. The name of the Spring Pavilion by the river is just right for the season.

Yang Yiqing knew the origin of the attendant room. The new emperor led such a group of people to whip the courtiers every day. Although they were not of high rank, they were close to the emperor and were in contact with the core government affairs of the court every day. Ordinary people, just miss a chance, and after that, they will go straight to the sky.

Even Fengxi's limping caused Yang Yiqing's eyes to flicker cautiously. The emperor had the duty to receive foreign envoys. In this case, he even put a lame man in the attendant's room, which shows that this person is not simple.

In the pavilion, except for Yang, Feng, and Guo, no one else came close. This is the holy will, and the words said by the emperor are actually of a 'private' nature, not everyone can know.

"Yang Butang." Feng and Guo bowed slightly.

"You two don't need to be polite, please."

Everyone knows what's going on in Beijing now.Yang Yiqing was not sure, the emperor suddenly sent someone to meet him in an unconventional way before he entered the city, could it really be related to the position of cabinet minister?

"The Butang has worked hard all the way. Mingzhi and I have been waiting for the Butang for several days. Although it is His Majesty's intention to come here, His Majesty actually does not want to use his will to announce the Butang."

Yang Yiqing raised his hand, "I would also like to ask the two envoys to express clearly, what is Your Majesty's intention?"

"Let's talk about it." Feng Xi raised his eyebrows, "Butang, the reason for His Majesty's victory over Longyan Dayue in Ningxia this time must be clear to the Butang. Prestige in the world, this defeat... Judging from this, the most important heroes of the Zhengde Dynasty, the Duke of Feiji and Duke Guantong, are actually Butang."

"It's too good. Yang was ordered by the king to follow the holy will. This time, he defeated the Tatars. He entrusted his majesty with great blessings, and his majesty relied on his soldiers' lives. Moreover, his majesty is very human. He had planned ahead a few years ago. Yang's contribution, Insignificant too."

"Others don't understand, but Feng and Ming's brother can understand. The battle of Ningxia is just the beginning, and retracing is the best way to solve the Ming Dynasty's border troubles. The Ministry dares to explain to His Majesty regardless of the world's gossip. Even His Majesty can understand the heart of being loyal to the country. Now, judging from the situation in the court, it is a foregone conclusion to list it as a national policy. In His Majesty's words, it is one thing to write it on paper, but another thing to put it into practice. What’s the matter. Looking at the lords in the court, who can guard the three towns in the northwest, continue to manage the horse administration, and make progress outwards to successfully re-establish, who can take on this important task?”

Although these words sounded good, they sounded like a scene to Yang Yiqing. Could it be that the emperor sent two people to this suburb of Beijing to praise him?Besides, none of the people who could see him, Yang Yiqing, the important ministers of the court and the father-in-law of the ceremonial supervisor did not come, so these two emperor's close ministers were sent, what do you mean?

But according to what he said, he still wants to go to the Northwest, and the cabinet has nothing to do with him.

"Butang, in the final analysis, Feng Mou just said a word, His Majesty wants to treat Butang as a national scholar."

Yang Yiqing's expression trembled, "Your Majesty is so kind, how dare a humble minister?"

Fengxi couldn't understand Yang Yiqing, no matter what they said, Yang Yiqing was always calm and composed, and responded well.

"Dare to ask the Ministry, after entering the capital and meeting the saint, is it going to intercede for Liu Shiyong?"

Yang Yiqing finally became very serious. These were the words he buried in his heart. During this journey, he was accompanied by generals and warriors. No one could say these words, but Zhang Yong. Even if he took the initiative to tell him, he still asked why.

And the people in Beijing have exquisite minds, and they can understand his minds thousands of miles away. They really are under the feet of the emperor, capable people come forth in large numbers.

But he didn't take it easy.After all, these two people are not familiar with him. How can he easily admit such a terrible thing?
"Why do you think that Yang will do this?"

"Not my majesty, nor brother Ming. It's Your Majesty."

emperor?

Yang Yiqing was shocked, he had only met the Holy Majesty once last year, and he looked like a teenager in appearance, but his thoughts were so deep.

"Then His Majesty means..."

Fengxi smiled, "If you want to say that the favor of the department hall is really incomparable, His Majesty said that it is inappropriate to appoint a cabinet or a minister, and the inspector of ceremonies is too heavy. Only the two of us... the intention is that It is His Majesty who wishes not to oppress people with an imperial decree, but to persuade him sincerely, can the Ministry not intercede."

Yang Yiqing clenched his fists, he couldn't believe that the emperor could do this.He has been an official for decades, and to say something hypocritical, his heart is as hard as a rock.But the emperor's arrangement today really moved him a little.

"...Butang is a person who has made great achievements in heaven, so don't let your majesty have nowhere to reward you."

Hearing this, Yang Yiqing couldn't sit still, stood up and bowed his hands to the capital, "I'm old and weak, I really can't be worthy of His Majesty's kindness!"

His heart was full of huge waves, and his face was a little moved and embarrassed. When others saw it, they really felt that the old man was very entangled at this time.

After thinking for a long time, Yang Yiqing sat down again. Knowing the purpose of his visit, he knew how to deal with it, so he said to Feng and Guo, "Both of you, today's matter Yang is already in a dilemma. If you don't If you are ungrateful, you will be ungrateful, and if you are not ungrateful, you will be ungrateful. Yang has been an official for decades, and he has not been in such a difficult situation as he is at this moment. I also ask the two superiors to give some pointers, and use the whole of humanity."

"I don't dare to give advice, neither of us dare to accept what Butang said." Feng Xi and him were polite, "However, Feng is not talented. There is also a word in my heart that I can't hold back, and I want to tell Butang. "

"Please say!"

"Love is divided into depth and righteousness is divided into big and small. It has been less than three months since your Majesty ascended the throne, and the image of a holy monarch has already appeared. In the future, during the Zhengde Dynasty, both Wenzhi and Wugong will have achievements. The department is not an unknown person. As long as you work hard, you will be able to pass on famous officials for generations to come. Your name. Not to mention these things, the people of Ming Dynasty will also appreciate the kindness of the department hall in the future, this is a real great merit."

"If you are limited by other things at this time, such as disharmony between the monarch and his ministers, the personal safety of the department is less of a concern, and the stability and instability of the border is the major issue. The so-called tolerance for the country... Your Majesty has endured it, so what is the matter for the department? ? Even if Liu Shiyong is here today, is the ministry willing to believe that he is willing to think about the country, the country, and the common people in the world, or is he willing to think about himself?"

Yang Yiqing's face was sullen, he finally understood why a cripple could stay by the emperor's side.He, Yang Yiqing, could see the importance of the position in the attendant's room, but couldn't so many talented people in the hall see it?But Fengxi has been working for several years, and he has not heard of anyone who will shake him.

It's just this kind of verbal effort.

But in fact, he also knew that the people in the attendant's room usually seldom talk, and they were basically the emperor's "recorder".

"It's not that Mr. Yang doesn't know what's good and what's wrong. It's just that if it wasn't for Mr. Dongshan, Mr. Yang might still be the magistrate of a county in Shaanxi. It's not that Mr. Yang doesn't know that the king's kindness is greater than heaven, otherwise he wouldn't have ignored Mr. Dongshan's objection and tried his best Your Majesty can fight in the northwest. Great righteousness and small righteousness must be clearly distinguished, but if Yang has not even said a word in front of the king...so greedy for life and afraid of death, the people will not be grateful for a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death, a famous minister The biography will not describe Yang Yiqing like this."

Both Fengxi and Guo Shangkun expressed emotion, like Yang Yiqing's credit, so many people dream of getting it, but he himself is still considering whether to give it up.

This kind of fearlessness is indeed worthy of the respect of the two of them, and it is indeed worthy of His Majesty's regard.

"...So, how about letting the minister and Shi Yonggong meet?"

Yang Yiqing's fingers trembled slightly. Liu Mansion was a key criminal who wanted to be executed by Qiuhou, and the current emperor loathed him. It was impossible for ordinary people to see him, but Fengxi, a recorder in the attendant's room, could do it.

Guo Shangkun was slightly surprised, and glanced at Fengxi. His Majesty did not explain this section...

It's not a joke to say this, what are their identities?
Yang Yiqing saluted quite seriously, "Mr. Yang first thank you for your help!"

Fengxi nodded slightly.

This matter is a little risky, but he has a tiger in his heart, and he has some things to do.

If the emperor wants one point, he will give three points; if he wants eight points, he will give ten points.If you didn't exceed the emperor's expectations, how could he be so impressed with you?

In this incident, the emperor firmly believed that Yang Yiqing must intercede for Liu Daxia, and he couldn't persuade him, but it was a matter of human effort, and no one knew the result until that step.

After that, the chariots and horses went to Beijing to settle down.

For this great victory, the imperial court had a welcoming ceremony, not offering captives, but the emperor wanted to congratulate the victorious generals, just outside the Meridian Gate.

But Yang Yiqing did not have time to rest, so he followed Fengxi and Guo Shangkun to the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice.

To say that Min Gui is not a good talker, and not everyone in the Ministry of Punishment can enter, but Fengxi can walk in openly.

Especially his legs were limping. Many officials looked at him thinking first and then taking it seriously.

There are not many officials with such characteristics in the capital, and with such a calm demeanor, who would not know that this is the emperor's close minister Fengxi?
In the 12th year of Hongzhi, he worked in the Prince's Mansion after he was a Jinshi in high school. He was regarded as one of the emperor's most trusted ministers.

After waiting for a while, Yang Yiqing couldn't help being astonished when he saw that he had managed to accomplish this.But he is not a talkative person, ask what should be asked, and don't ask what should not be asked.

What is the relationship between him and the Ministry of Criminal Justice is something that he, an outsider, shouldn't ask.

Turn around the lobby and walk northward, after passing a round door, suddenly a guard appeared to lead them.

The Prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice is not a place full of spring. It starts to be gloomy right after the first door, with insufficient light, cold and damp. When passing by some cells, the prisoners inside are unkempt, but the key is full of sour smell. Guo Shangkun suffers from it. No, I couldn't help covering my nose.

Yang Butang also pressed his lips tightly. He really couldn't imagine that Mr. Dongshan's final ending would be in this place.

After turning a few turns, they finally reached the deepest point. The guard who led the way pointed out, "It's the innermost room."

In fact... this room is not bad, there is a small, boxy window in the corner, through which the sunlight slips into the cell, and a figure looks up in the light, without making a sound or moving, like a statue statue.

Yang Yiqing stepped forward quickly, pulled the wood, and called softly: "Mr. Dongshan!"

clap la la,
The sound of iron chains hitting together was crisp and harsh.

Liu Daxia turned his head slowly, he was showing his old appearance now, his dirty hair covered his eyes, his wet beard was long and messy, how could he still look like an extremely human minister?

"Ying Ning?"

"It's me! It's me."

Fengxi glanced at the guard and motioned him to open the cell door.

Liu Daxia probably forgot the time now, and never thought that Yang Yiqing would come to visit.But his mind is still flexible, "Ying Ning can come to the capital, does that mean we have won this battle?"

"Won!"

"Hey..." Liu Daxia suddenly let out a long sigh and kept shaking his head, "Ying Ning, you shouldn't!"

"Mr. Dongshan..."

"Nowadays, the young emperor ascended the throne. Since ancient times, young emperors have been very happy, but is it a child's play for the court to use soldiers? If they win, the treasury will be emptied; if they lose, the society will be unstable. This kind of thing not only adds merit to the emperor, but also to the common people. Is there any benefit? You won this battle now, proving that I was wrong, it doesn’t matter, but it proved that His Majesty is right, and there will be more battles in the court in the future. Time can’t make ends meet, let alone now?!”

Liu Daxia stayed in prison for two months, but he still had the same thoughts, and when he saw Yang Yiqing, his heart ached even more, so he turned around and said, "Let's go!"

How could Yang Yiqing just walk away like this, he said: "Mr. Dongshan, believe it or not. I have served in Shaanxi for 20 years, and I support His Majesty in doing this, not because of my meritorious service, but because I have seen too many The burning, killing and looting of the Tatars, the people of our Ming Dynasty are like lambs waiting to be slaughtered. If the imperial court does not fight this battle, family ruin and death will always happen at the border. Daming cannot protect his people. Even if we say it is a prosperous age, since ancient times How can there be such a prosperous world where you are beaten while proclaiming yourself a prosperous world?"

"This time I come to the capital, I want to plead with Your Majesty, please forgive Mr. Dongshan, even if Long Yan is furious, I will say this!"

As soon as he said this, Liu Daxia knew that Yang Yiqing was still the same Yang Yiqing he knew.

"...Impossible."

"No?"

"Ying Ning, there is no place for me in the world. It's the same whether I go out or not. If so, what's the point of Liu Daxia's life? As for you, you have made great achievements this time, and your family is in full swing. This is an opportunity to speak to His Majesty, please His Majesty to put away his warlike heart, rest and recuperate, and treat all people kindly, this is what people of my generation should do."

Yang Yiqing's concept is still different from Liu Daxia's, and he doesn't want to lie, "Mr. Dongshan, I can't promise you this. But I have received your great kindness. I should say those words, and I must say them."

Liu Daxia looked at Yang Yiqing with a lost look in his eyes. He took two steps back and sat down with his back to Yang Yiqing, "I'm inside, even if Ying Ning disagrees with me, we are colleagues. And I already have a plan, even if you ask me Your Majesty begs, I won't go out either. You go. Don't come again."

"Mr. Dongshan..."

"Where can I find the prime minister's ancestral hall? Outside the city of Jinguan, there is a dense forest. The steps are green and the grass is in the spring, and the oriole leaves are empty and the sound is good. Three visits to trouble the world, and two dynasties to help the old officials. Died before leaving the teacher, the long-term Make the hero burst into tears."

This is Du Fu's poem praising Zhuge Liang, the Prime Minister of the Shu Kingdom. When he chanted it at this time, he hoped that Daming would have Zhuge Liang, and also hoped that after Yang Yiqing soared to the sky, he would follow Zhuge Liang as an example, so that Daming would not sink like this.

Yang Yiqing had no choice but to leave temporarily. When he reached the door of the cell, Fengxi said, "The grievances suffered by Kong Ming back then are rare for future generations to bear."

Yang Yiqing paused slightly, then walked out without saying a word.

　The last day of the lunar year, I wish everyone a happy New Year's Eve!Those who have a job can work smoothly, and those who don't have a job can find a job that can take a holiday during the Chinese New Year!Hahaha!

　　
　
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