Alliance of the Heavens and Ming Dynasty

Chapter 693
Zhu Houzhao aroused the restless hearts of some unruly people, ready to play the trick of fishing and law enforcement. There are quite a few people who are moved by it, but still no one dares to stand up and express their opinions.

This is not just the inheritance of the throne, but also a matter of position. If you don't support Zhu Qiyuan, but support other people, what will the emperor think?
Holding the rice bowl given by the emperor, to show courteousness to others?

I thought the emperor's sword was not good!
"Why are you silent?"

Zhu Houzhao pretended to be puzzled and said that he was not disappointed if he failed in fishing. He saw and remembered all the ministers who showed excitement.

And the silence of Lao Zhu, Zhu Di and others made him quite satisfied, and the warning given at Lao Zhu's birthday banquet seemed to have some effect.

The killing intent towards Lao Zhu and Zhu Di has subsided a little bit, if Lao Zhu and Zhu Di are willing to keep their own place and keep them, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

"Your Majesty has learned from you that His Highness the Crown Prince's virtues are excellent, and the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty are obvious to all. The throne will be handed down to His Highness the Crown Prince. We are sincerely convinced."

Yan Song said righteously.

Among the officials, he most hoped that Zhu Qiyuan would take the throne. Only by Zhu Qiyuan inheriting the throne could the Yan family continue to survive.

He has blamed Zhu Houzhao too much. Just supporting the separation of the vassal kings is enough for him to die dozens of times. But if the throne is not Zhu Qiyuan's, the Yan family will inevitably end up wiped out.

"The minister waits for the second opinion!"

All the ministers shouted in unison!
At this time, no matter what you think in your heart, you have to express your position, otherwise, the consequences will be very serious.

The emperor sitting on it reached the summit by stepping on the heads of countless people. If he couldn't follow the emperor's will, the emperor would never mind having another big cleansing before abdicating.

People with low political IQ are like Xie Jin, and they don't dare to stand out at this time.

Standing in line, standing in the right direction, will make a fortune, but it is not surprising that if you stand incorrectly, the whole family will die.

Although he knew that there were many people with ulterior motives among the officials, Zhu Houzhao was quite satisfied that all the officials publicly expressed their support for Zhu Qiyuan.

Smiling and nodding, he looked at Lao Zhu and Zhu Di: "You two laid the foundation of the Ming Dynasty, and our Ming Dynasty can have the grand occasion it is today. The two of you have made great achievements, but I don't know what you think about the succession of the throne?"

The fire burned himself!

Lao Zhu and Zhu Di frowned slightly, knowing that this was Zhu Houzhao's temptation, they both said without changing their expressions: "The prince is kind and gentle, and inherits the great system, as it should be!"

After signing the life contract, so what if you don't support Zhu Qiyuan, could it be that you deliberately oppose Zhu Houzhao?
Not to mention the constraints of the life contract, even Zhu Houzhao in front of him can kill them at will without leaving any traces.

The closer one gets to Da Luo's domain, the more one can feel the horror of Da Luo's strong man, killing people invisible is just effortless.

They all want to regain their former power, but as long as Zhu Houzhao is still alive, they still need to stay dormant.

Lao Zhu and Zhu Di's understanding of current affairs made Zhu Houzhao dispel his fear of them, as long as they don't make trouble.

As for their flamboyant things, Zhu Houzhao has a hundred ways to make them live forever.

"Since all the ministers believe that the crown prince is worthy of a great responsibility, then this matter is decided. One year later, I will be appointed as the crown prince. I hope that all the ministers will be able to restrain themselves and work hard to assist the new emperor and make him brighter."

"My emperor will last forever!"

The officials bowed their heads, some were happy, some were worried.

The volatile and decisive Zhu Houzhao abdicated, and there was no deadly blade hanging above his head. The officials should be happy, but they are really not happy.

Zhu Qiyuan was trained by Zhu Houzhao. Although he is not as cruel as Zhu Houzhao, it is certain that Zhu Qiyuan will continue to implement Zhu Houzhao's policy after he takes office.

Thinking about the various businesses run by the family, and having to pay taxes to the imperial court after earning wealth, those ministers with powerful backgrounds felt pain.

As for tax evasion, that is simply ridiculous. After years of development, the tax system of the Ministry of Households has already been completed. Whoever dares to evade taxes, directly abolish his cultivation base, lose his Ming household registration, and be reduced to a savage, is more unacceptable than death.

Wang Jia, Fei Hong, Liang Chu, Zhang Mao, Sun Yuanying and other ministers of Zhu Houzhao's direct line were worried about whether Zhu Qiyuan could hold down the court.

Those ministers with ulterior motives are nothing more than that. With the solid foundation left by Zhu Houzhao, they can't afford much trouble. Former emperors such as Lao Zhu and Zhu Di are not easy to fool.

The only one who is excited may be Changsun Wuji.

With Zhu Qiyuan in power, the eldest grandson Wugou is naturally the new queen. As Zhu Qiyuan's eldest brother-in-law, eldest grandson Wuji will follow suit, and even ascend to the sky in one step.

Changsun Wuji had an unrealistic idea in his heart, and his goal was directed at the chief minister of the cabinet.

Zhu Qiyuan sits in the court, he is in power, and restoring the glory of the family is not out of reach.

The eldest grandson Wuji, who was dreaming sweet dreams, didn't realize that his every move was being watched by Zhu Hou.

At the end of the court meeting, Zhu Houzhao, Zhu Qiyuan, and Zhu Kai's grandfather and grandson walked on the palace road back to the Leopard Room.

Zhu Qiyuan couldn't suppress the long-standing confusion in his heart, and asked, "Father, what happened, why did you suddenly propose to abdicate."

Zhu Houzhao's proposal to abdicate came so suddenly that he was not ready yet.

"Some things, when it's time for you to know, you will naturally know. If you know it too early, it won't do you any good."

Zhu Hou waved his hands in a disconsolate manner, not wanting to tell the truth.

He shouldered the responsibility of the catastrophe and told Zhu Qiyuan, but it only added trouble to his son.

Zhu Houzhao didn't want to spend too much time talking about the abdication, so he changed the subject and said, "Your brother-in-law has been having a lot of trouble recently. I heard that even Liang Chu wants to give him some face."

Those light words caused Zhu Qiyuan and Zhu Kai to break out in cold sweat at the same time, and feel chills down their backs.

Ever since Daming conquered Shuanglong Prefecture and Zhu Qiyuan married his eldest grandson Wugou, his eldest grandson Wuji actively integrated into Daming and made many achievements with his outstanding personal ability.

He successively served as the local governor of Guangxi, and the prefect of Suzhou in Yongle Prefecture.

In terms of ability, Changsun Wuji is still above Liang Chu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, but as a person, his family comes first, the country comes after, and he attaches great importance to family interests. He always thinks about restoring the glory of the eldest grandson's family all day long.

Putting the interests of the aristocratic family first is exactly what Zhu Houzhao hates the most. Moreover, Changsun Wuji, who was transferred back to his native land, took advantage of Zhu Qiyuan's power to form cliques in the official department, which seriously touched Zhu Houzhao's bottom line.

Zhu Qiyuan and Zhu Kai were very worried about this, worried that Zhu Houzhao would directly give away his eldest grandson Wuji in a fit of anger!

Killing relatives, Zhu Houzhao has never done it before!
"father"

Zhu Qiyuan wanted to say something nice for Changsun Wuji, although he could not understand Changsun Wuji's behavior, but Changsun Wuji was his uncle after all.

But before he could say anything, he was interrupted by Zhu Houzhao: "Changsun Wuji is both your brother-in-law and your courtier. How to deal with it depends on your own wishes, and I don't want to care."

"I just want to remind you that the surname in this world is Zhu!"

(End of this chapter)