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Chapter 340 I don't know if the emperor's oral edict can be counted as a will?

After some simple and brief probing, the question of "which vassal king to support temporarily supervise the country" quickly converged to the last two options, King Fu and King Lu.

This is also normal, after all, in the original history, it was mainly these two people who competed, and at most a piece of fig leaf King Gui called by Shi Kefa in order to respect ethics and discipline in the later period-but in this life, because of the butterfly effect brought by Zhu Shuren, the whole family of King Gui In the Battle of Hengzhou, they all suffered backlash because of disorderly command and oppression of the local Ming army, and were all killed by Zhang Xianzhong.

The options such as King Rui are also dead just like the original history.

Therefore, Shi Kefa didn't even have a chance to find a fig leaf to weigh in. Only King Fu and King Lu were left, and the escape route was completely blocked.

Although not all the princes present here are from the Donglin lineage, they are more or less related to Donglin to be able to hang out in the six departments of Nanjing. The abuse has been greatly expanded, just like the "eunuch party" in the past, it was once expanded and abused.

The party struggles at the end of the Ming Dynasty were all-consuming. We opposed what the enemy supported, and supported what the enemy opposed. After the other faction was eliminated, we would be able to kill any weeds and roots.
Therefore, almost all those who can be officials in the Tianqi Dynasty have to put on the coat of eunuchs, even if they were not originally.

But in the Chongzhen Dynasty, with the collapse of Wei Zhongxian's party members, the remaining people who were not from the Donglin Party had to pretend to have something to do with Donglin. In the end, they were all in Donglin. defected to another faction.

Everyone has something to do with Donglin, so naturally they are worried that King Fu will liquidate the old hatred of everyone in Donglin for supporting Guangzong because of the grievances between his father, old Fuwang, and Guangzong for the crown prince.

What they are afraid of is not just the liquidation of Zhen Donglin, but the fear that someone will take advantage of the opportunity of liquidating Zhen Donglin to expand the attack at will.

Even if the blood relationship between King Fu and Chongzhen is indeed closer than that of King Lu, Donglin civil officials will try their best to ignore this fact and find some excuses.

Shi Kefa is relatively moral, and he himself can't say these words.

Gao Hongtu and Xu Shiqi had been transferred not long ago, so it was inconvenient to come forward, and Jiang Riguang, as the Minister of Rites, had just made a high-profile statement, so it was not easy to say those exceptions immediately.Shen Tingyang was a bit motivated, but his education level was too poor. After looking around, only the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Wang Duo, was the only one who sang a bad face.

Wang Duo was speechless for a while, so he had no choice but to pretend to be the villain and propose:

"In this autumn of national calamity, it is not like the peaceful years. Those who supervise the country must be talented and have the virtue of gathering people's hearts in order to overcome the difficulties. Although King Fu is often close to each other, when he was in the feudal clan, his reputation for loyalty, filial piety and virtuousness seems to be... History Cabinet department, you still have to be cautious. The old man is in charge of the official department, and I don't know much about feudal affairs, so you should be cautious."

Wang Duo's words were evasive, and he wanted to encourage others to go up, and he didn't want to take too much responsibility. He said half of what he said, and said that he didn't know the situation very well. He just reminded people who knew the situation to discuss it in detail. .

After Shi Kefa heard this, he was more fair. He felt that the so-called vassal kings were loyal, filial, virtuous, virtuous, greedy, and usually not very obvious. It was a bit unkind to attack King Fu with these illusory things.

Although historically, Shi Kefa finally told Ma Shiying that "Fu Wang Qi cannot be established", but to be honest, most of them were made up by others.The core reason that Shi Kefa himself thought of was actually only one, and that was to accuse King Fu of "interfering with Yousi" when he was still a vassal king.

Although "History of the Ming Dynasty" does not record how King Fu intervened in Yousi, considering Shi Kefa's character, researchers of later generations also feel that King Fu probably really intervened in Yousi during the period before Chongzhen's death.
After all, judging from the later results, King Fu was indeed ambitious. Secondly, when Chongzhen just died, he made friends with the support of some local military generals. If he did not make friends with officials and military generals at all, how could he gain support so quickly? ?
Moreover, among the seven points against King Fu in history, this is the only point pointed out by Shi Kefa himself. If there is no basis, Shi Kefa would not be guilty of ruining his reputation like this. If he was willing to ruin his reputation, he would have ruined the other six points.

Of course, regardless of the specific situation of King Fu in history who intervened with Yousi before Chongzhen died, in this life, because of Zhu Shuren's butterfly effect, he did indeed have a real intervention with Yousi——

Just one or two months before Chongzhen's death, on the eve of when Zhu Shuren's troops went north to rescue him, Liu Fangliang's troops from the South Route Army attacked Shandong and Hebei from Henan. Kong abandoned the city and led his army to break through and escape.

The guard general of Bozhou and Liu Liangzuo, the Huaibei feudal town who was ordered to rescue Gui and Bo, also had the crime of abandoning the land and avoiding the war.Chongzhen also ordered that these people be held accountable.

(Note: If you are not sure, skip to see, you can go back to Chapter 232 Archeology)

At that time, Fu Wang Zhu Yousong looked at Liang Yizhang and others. When he and Uncle Lu Wang fled to Shangqiu for refuge a year ago, he had sheltered them. He had a little kindness, so he went to Fengyang from Hefei to find Fengyang. Governor Ma Shiying entrusted favors to protect Liang Yizhang, Yan Zekong and Liu Liangzuo.Ma Shiying also sold his face.

Zhu Yousong dared to do this, probably because he already understood at that time that Chongzhen might be doomed.In fact, after he did this, Chongzhen did not live for two months,

Zhu Yousong's request for favors also made the local officials and military generals in several prefectures around Fengyang grateful to him, thinking that His Royal Highness Fu Wang was aware of the details, cut off His Majesty's indiscriminate pursuit of blame, and saved several defeated troops. General.

After this incident, Zhu Yousong's heart was bought, but he obviously also left behind a more convincing evidence than the original historical period: he really "intervened in Yousi"!

The specific method of intervention is to dissuade Ma Shiying, governor of Fengyang, from carrying out the will of "convicting Liang Yizhang, Liu Liangzuo" and others issued by Chongzhen!This is an "intervention department" at the level of resistance!
Although judging from the results, this intervention embodies "benevolence", protects and saves people, and indeed bought people's hearts, and it only took more than a month's time difference. .

Even if he feels that after a few months, he should take this position, but if he oversteps his authority in advance, he will fall into trouble.

However, Zhu Yousong had no choice. He had no official foundation and influence. Seeing that Chongzhen was about to die, it was normal for him to recruit one or two governors and generals as backing. It was obviously a decision after careful consideration.

Zhu Yousong knew very well that his cousin didn't have to do anything, he could show his weakness and benevolence, and his blood was farther than him - but his cousin had a good life!No son was born, no sons and grandchildren, only one daughter, and married a governor with more than 20 soldiers and horses!

Even if Zhu Changping has no ambitions, Zhu Yousong dare not bet that Zhu Changping has no ambitions, he must prepare in advance.Once something like the chain of suspicion is activated, it doesn't mean that the other party will be able to stop it if the other party behaves harmlessly.

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Among the six important ministers, Shi Kefa knew the specific performance and details of Zhu Yousong's "intervention with Yousi" best.

Who made him move from Ma Shiying's current position before he became Minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing? Among the Ming troops in Anlu and Fengyang, Shi Kefa had the most eyeliners.He also noticed the small movements of Ma Shiying, Liu Liangzuo and Zhu Yousong.

Now that he had a justifiable reason, Shi Kefa naturally disdain to catch wind and frame it, so he only attacked this point, and told the other five ministers about the flaws of the above-mentioned "Fu Wang intervening in Yousi".

"...Whether it is greed, disloyalty or filial piety, let alone for the time being, this kind of interference and overstepping the authority to make judgments is almost real. The question now is whether this crime can affect the blood relationship, enough to decide whether to let him supervise the country Is it that serious? I don't know what you think?"

After hearing this, the rest of the ministers also reacted differently, and several of them cheered up. Wang Duo was in charge of the official department, and he was the most sensitive to the court's authority and laws. He immediately expressed that this crime was not a small one.

Jiang Riguang, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, stroked his beard and hesitated: "Intervention is certain, and it is really not a trivial matter. But this alone, it is not enough to overthrow the relationship between closeness and closeness.

After all, according to ethics, King Fu is indeed the closest vassal king after His Majesty's martyrdom. Speaking of which, he abused his power a month or two in advance... If we don't pursue it, no one will.After all, this matter has not yet become a big deal. "

Shi Kefa felt that Jiang Riguang's words were a bit slippery. It is said that among the crowd, he, Shi Kefa, was relatively not afraid of King Fu's power, and at least three or four of the other five people were more worried about this matter than him.

But Jiang Riguang wanted to clear his responsibilities, which made people feel a little awkward.

Fortunately, Shi Kefa didn't speak this time, but a colleague who has always been known for his lack of reading and poor knowledge, spoke responsibly.

Shen Tingyang, Minister of the Household Department, was quite chivalrous, and couldn't help but say: "Jiang Butang! What you said, you kept talking about court etiquette, but those etiquette systems are only used to select a new monarch and establish the country.

But what we are discussing now is the election of the prison country, and there is no Ming law ancestor system that says that the election of the prison country must also be done according to the rules!Is there a problem with selecting talents in the election of the prison country?Besides, you said that King Fu just used the authority a little earlier, so I would like to ask you, could it be that when King Fu asked Ma Shiying to clear up Liu Liangzuo and Liang Yizhang, he could predict that your majesty's sons would also be unpredictable!

After all, if one of the Daxing Emperor's sons came from the south, it would not be his turn for King Fu to dictate state affairs! "

Shen Tingyang was born as a businessman, he was more focused on real issues, and he didn't lose his book bag with others. What he said was rough and reasonable, and Shi Kefa and Wang Duo felt very reasonable when they heard it.

That's right, we are choosing the prison country, and I didn't say that the prison country should also be selected according to the criteria for establishing a new monarch.

Shi Kefa couldn't help but nodded and said: "Brother Shen's words are quite instructive. Indeed, we just choose to supervise the country. There is no problem with the supervision of the country. In this troubled world, the most important thing for the supervision of the country is to stabilize people's hearts and not interfere The cabinet operates. Although King Lu is benevolent and cowardly, it can make people feel at ease. Everyone in the world knows that he will not interfere with Yousi.

Since ancient times, the way of supervising the country has been to select talents and appoint talents, and to govern them. Duke Huan of Qi won his man, and when something happened, he would first report to Zhongfu, and the other would sue Zhongfu. "

These words are so righteous that no one can fault them, because according to the Confucian political theory, the most important thing for an emperor or a monarch is to listen and understand, and to know and employ people. As for specific actions, there is no need for an emperor. The emperor only cares about using good people .

When Wei Wenhou was eating with Tian Zifang, he heard that the rhythm of the chime bells was not accurate, and pointed out which bell sounded high, and he should ask the coppersmith to file it again. Tian Zifang taught him:
Confucius said that a gentleman is not a weapon, and a gentleman should not feel that he is better than professionals in any professional skills. A gentleman should choose the most professional talents to do professional things, so that he will not be self-willed and overreach.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be the same as the administrative officials of the World Football Association directing the head coach? (A gentleman does not mean that a gentleman cannot have skills, but a gentleman must remain humble. Even if he has skills, he should not feel that he is more skilled than professionals, and he must trust professionals)
Jiang Riguang was summed up by Shi Kefa, so he couldn't say anything more. Anyway, even if the process of today's meeting is spread in the future, he will not have any responsibility.At most, if Lu Wang is really in power, he may not get much benefit, but as long as the situation is stable, it will be enough.

Shi Kefa glanced at the audience again, feeling that there was roughly a consensus.

And Wang Duo saw that the general trend was set, and added a few words to add to the cake, which was said to Shi Kefa and Jiang Riguang at the same time:

"Shi Ge Department, Jiang Bu Tang, there is a saying that this old man suddenly thought of. If it is really necessary to select talents, this meddling alone may not be enough. The rest of the virtues and conduct are supposed to be in the hands of the Ministry of Rites. But if Jiang Butang can't take care of it, and things are too complicated, it's better to discuss with a minister of the Ministry of Rites to take care of this matter."

Shi Kefa and Jiang Riguang looked at each other, knowing that Wang Duo was trying to get someone to offend others, so Shi Kefa asked, "Is there any suitable candidate for the Wangge Department?"

Wang Duo narrowed his eyes: "How about Qian Qianyi? Although he has been out of work for three years, his qualifications are sufficient."

Historically, Qian Qianyi was re-promoted to an official position before and after Chongzhen's martyrdom in order to use his scholarly status to build momentum.Qian Qianyi also tended to support King Lu at the beginning, for the benefit of Donglin. Later, when Ma Shiying supported King Fu, he went to kneel and lick through Ruan Dacheng to please both sides.

In addition, as a digression, in history, when Duo Duo fought in Nanjing City at the end, when the officials surrendered, it was Wang Duo who followed Qian Qianyi to lead the surrender. The two had a good personal relationship.

Today, it is because of the butterfly effect that Shi Kefa is only willing to use the well-documented reason of "intervention with the Secretary" to deny King Fu, and he is unwilling to distort the facts to make more dirty water.

Wang Duo was afraid that he could not be sure, and Jiang Riguang was afraid of taking responsibility, so he brought Qian Qianyi up alone, and got him to the Ministry of Rites to be Jiang Riguang's deputy, responsible for those sloppy work of splashing dirty water.

If things changed in the end, for example, after splashing dirty water for a long time, King Fu was still in power, at worst, Wang Duo and the others would just abandon Qian Qianyi's pawn and put the blame on Qian Qianyi.

The other ministers, except for Shen Tingyang, were also well aware of Wang Duo's risk-avoiding mentality, so they didn't say anything.

Shi Kefa thought for a while, but did not object to Wang Duo's suggestion of personnel transfer.Now that there is no supervisor of the country, the recovery of a minister is not an impromptu decision before they discuss it with the cabinet.

After the discussion, Shi Kefa dismissed the crowd and let everyone act according to the plan.He also had to consider how to prepare to welcome King Lu to Nanjing to supervise the country.

After the others left, Shen Tingyang stayed alone, took an opportunity, and said privately to Shi Kefa: "Xianzhi, don't you think Jues (Wang Duo)'s tricks... are a little bit greedy for more things, and put everything first.

Since ancient times, to do great things, what is needed is to outline and outline, why weave a lot of reasons?If you think the "intervention with the Secretary" is not enough weight, you can think of another way-a few days ago, Zhang Mingzhen, the general guard of Cao Cao, just rescued Empress Yi'an and Princess Kunxing, and temporarily found a place to resettle after landing in Suzhou.

Why don't we send someone to say goodbye, and by the way, ask Empress Yi'an if she has heard any words from Her Majesty before she died for the country? "

Shi Kefa's pupils dilated violently a few times: "Your Majesty... must have hoped at that time, thinking that the crown prince or Yongwang Dingwang would be safe, right? It's impossible to leave an oral order? Such a thing, I dare not think about it!"

Shi Kefa knew very well that when Chongzhen died, at most he knew that the crown prince had been arrested along with him, but he could never have imagined that the two youngest sons would also be betrayed by the head of state Zhou Kui.So it is impossible to say that Chongzhen will leave an oral order to pass on to King Fu or even King Lu. No one in the world would believe it, so they didn't ask these days.

On the other hand, it is true that Zhang Yan and Zhu Xi arrived in Suzhou not long ago. Just a few days ago, there was no one in Nanjing to greet and welcome them. Instead, they were allowed to stay in Suzhou temporarily. This was also the consideration.

Because I don’t know who will be in charge of the future imperial court, if Zhang Yan comes to Nanjing rashly, it will not be easy to position. If Zhu Yousong is in power, then although Zhu Yousong is older than Chongzhen, he is still younger than Tianqi after all, so Zhang Yan can still Continue to be the queen's wife.

But if Zhu Changbai is in power, he is the uncle of Tianqi and Chongzhen, and Zhang Yan can only be regarded as the new emperor's "nephew and daughter-in-law" in the world, which is embarrassing, so he cannot be sent to Nanjing in advance.

However, Shen Tingyang broke Shi Kefa's concerns with one word: "If it is an oral order about passing on the throne, it is naturally impossible for His Majesty to stay before his death, and His Majesty does not know who among his sons can escape.

But if it is about temporarily imprisoning the country, interim protection of King Fuyong or King Ding who escaped to take over the throne smoothly, is it possible to keep such an oral order?How do you know if you don't ask? "

Shi Kefa was right when he thought about it. Before that, they were thinking about Li Xinjun. It was impossible for Chongzhen to have spoken the oral order of Li Xinjun, so there was no need to ask.But what I'm thinking about now is to find a temporary supervisor of the country, Chongzhen may not have left his last words...

Even if it is spoken.

Shen Tingyang saw that Shi Kefa had figured it out, so he offered a candidate: "Xianzhi, the dog is now stationed in Hefei, and he takes his wife to serve his parents-in-law. Why don't you let the princess go to Suzhou to Xiangyi as a cousin and to visit his sister-in-law? Queen An asks Ann, isn't this against etiquette?"

Shi Kefa thought about it, and this is indeed in line with etiquette.

Of course Zhu Shuren is not qualified to meet Zhang Yan. When Chongzhen was alive, Zhang Yan was the emperor's wife. How can there be any reason to meet a man's foreign minister?
But Zhu Shuren's wife, Zhu Yuchan, the little princess, would have no problem meeting her cousin. Princess princesses of the clan have always had the custom of being summoned into the palace by queens and concubines. It is very reasonable for a sister-in-law to meet her sister-in-law.

"Then there will be Princess Lao Lu's Mansion, please go and ask An to suppress the shock first."

(End of this chapter)