After Zhu Youxiao's words fell, the courtiers below looked at each other and stood a little stiffly.

For a moment, these courtiers did not know how to find their ground. Because they don't know if their majesty's words about suspending the construction of the palace want to see their attitude towards each other and let them stand in line, or is it really your majesty himself who thinks so?

Before the emperor's attitude was determined, the courtiers present really didn't know how to choose, and if they made the wrong choice, the consequences were not something they could afford.

Especially Cui Chengxiu and others, they have always used Zhu Youxiao's ideas as the keynote to carry out some of their own rhetoric and practices, and before they figured out the emperor's thoughts, they really didn't dare to open this mouth again, because Xu Guangqi's identity was too special.

Everyone present knew Xu Guangqi's identity, Xu Guangqi was not prominent, nor was he an important minister in the court, and his status was not high, but His Majesty single-handedly promoted him. In other words, Xu Guangqi is His Majesty's confidant.

An opinion put forward by His Majesty's henchmen is usually something His Majesty wants to do, and everyone should support it.

But this time things are different from the past, this is obviously Xu Guangqi is putting pressure on His Majesty, which was the only thing that the Donglin Party did before. Xu Guangqi: What is this going to do?

For a while, everyone was a little uncertain, and no one dared to speculate.

So there was a brief silence in the court, and many people focused their eyes on a few cabinet scholars, wanting to see what they had to say.

This is also the sequelae of the previous events, and the courtiers in the court don't dare to speak anymore.

Of course, not all ministers dare not speak, such as Sun Chengzong.

Sun Chengzong didn't know about this matter, because the time it happened was too short, and no one in the palace leaked the news, so Sun Chengzong didn't know that Xu Guangqi had made such a suggestion to Zhu Youxiao before the court meeting.

But now after hearing Xu Guangqi's suggestion, Sun Chengzong felt that it was a good thing to ask His Majesty to suspend the construction of the palace.

The imperial court had no money, and this was something that everyone present knew.

Liaodong is using troops, there are more famines in various parts of the world, and there are many places where the imperial court needs to spend money, if you can temporarily stop the construction of the palace, let the emperor take out the money and spend it in other places It is also a good thing.

Compared with others, Sun Chengzong didn't think so much, so he took a step forward and praised loudly: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks this move is very good." ”

"Such an act can let the world know that His Majesty is benevolent and loves the people, and it can also relieve the tension of the imperial court, which is a matter of killing two birds with one stone."

"It's just that I will be wronged by Your Majesty, and the ministers will feel guilty. When the imperial court is more relaxed, it will definitely build a good palace for His Majesty. ”

After Sun Chengzong stood up, many courtiers immediately knew the direction as if they had an epiphany.

This is Xu Guangqi's suggestion, and His Majesty's teacher Sun Chengzong took the lead in agreeing with it, so there should not be much danger. So many people came forward to echo it.

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks this is a great good!"

"The minister seconded the proposal!"

Especially Cui Chengxiu, he took a step forward and said with emotion: "Your Majesty's move is a move of great benevolence and love for the people." If the people of the world know, they will inevitably be grateful to His Majesty and bathe in the emperor's grace. ”

"With such measures, Your Majesty can surpass the kings of the past dynasties and be a model for future emperors, which is really a blessing for generations to come!"

This sycophant shot made everyone unbearable to look at directly, and even Zhu Youxiao looked at Cui Chengxiu a few more times.

It's not because Zhu Youxiao thinks Cui Chengxiu is not good, nor does he think that his sycophants are too disgusting, but because he thinks Cui Chengxiu is really good.

Cui Chengxiu is really right, he is a person with vision, and the court needs such talents!

Zhu Youxiao did this time in order to gain prestige. So Cui Chengxiu's sycophants like this are a good thing for himself.

You have to know how the good reputation of many emperors came about?

It's just brushed out, and some people blow it out. For example, in later generations, there was a more famous perfect old man, who was thoroughly blown out by himself and his courtiers. In comparison, the old man is still much worse than his old man.

Therefore, there must be such courtiers by Zhu Youxiao's side, and Cui Chengxiu has such potential.

So all the people in the court had the intention of following the trend, and many people learned from Cui Chengxiu and began to pat the fart, and the sycophant slapped the sky.

"Your Majesty is really the first emperor of the ages!"

"A model for all generations!"

If Zhu Youxiao hadn't known what he was going to do in advance, I'm afraid they would have thought that they were going to tout themselves as the most awesome emperor.

"Alright, I just did something that an emperor should do." Zhu Youxiao held back a laugh in his heart, waved his hand to interrupt these people's sycophants, and then said, "When Xu Guangqi said these words yesterday, the queen was also there. After returning to the harem, the queen admonished me a lot, and even said that she was willing to cut the use of the harem. I was very happy when I heard this, and I was very relieved to receive this virtuous person. ”

As he spoke, Zhu Youxiao suddenly said, "Read it!" ”

Chen Hong, who was standing on the side, immediately understood, hurriedly took a step forward, and stretched out his hand to unfold a holy decree.

When the ministers saw this scene, they understood in their hearts that His Majesty had made preparations a long time ago. At the same time, they were also glad in their hearts, fortunately they did not stand up against it just now.

So the courtiers, led by several cabinet scholars, all knelt down and prepared to listen to this holy decree.

"Fengtian carries the emperor, and the edict says: Since the three emperors ruled the world, the five emperors have been divided, Yao Shun is on the throne, and Yu Tang is the people. The emperor took the herdsman as the social servant. Since Taizu has achieved great causes, Dingding Central Plains, Fengtian carrier, is for the Son of Heaven; The fifteenth emperor has enjoyed the country for more than 200 years. ”

"Today's legend is to me, succeeding to the throne at an early age, walking on thin ice, I am afraid that I will have the trust of the first emperor, when the body is the virtue of good life, follow all things, the king is clear, and the government and the opposition are of the same heart."

"Xu Guangqi, a scholar of the current cabinet, has a heart for the upper body, and a quinoa for the lower body, and advises me. Tang Taizong once said that with copper as a mirror, you can be dressed; With the ancient as a mirror, we can know the rise and fall; With people as a mirror, you can see the gains and losses. Throughout the ancient emperors, virtuous people, all of them knew that people accepted advice, and I wanted to follow them. ”

"The construction of the palace is stopped; The remaining materials were handed over to the Ministry of Industry for the construction of water conservancy in various places to help the people increase production and harvest. Today, I have issued an edict to the people of the Great Tomorrow, and from today onwards, if the people of the Ming Dynasty have no fixed residence, I will never build a new palace. ”

"This is a lesson from heaven and earth, and all the ministers supervise it, and admire it."

After listening to Zhu Youxiao's holy decree, everyone was shocked and speechless.

Originally, everyone thought that His Majesty would only agree to Xu Guangqi's suggestion, which was already a great act.

Unexpectedly, His Majesty directly came to a more ruthless one, announcing to the world that if the people of the Ming Dynasty have a place to live, His Majesty will not build a new palace.

As soon as such words came out, some people realized that something was wrong in an instant, including Xu Guangqi.

Xu Guangqi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, although the state of the DPRK and China is tight, once the DPRK and China are sufficient, Your Majesty's palace will inevitably be newly built. His Majesty's palace is where the prestige of the Ming Dynasty lies, and this move is inappropriate, and the minister asks His Majesty to retract his order. ”

After Xu Guangqi spoke, the others also spoke, and said loudly: "Please Your Majesty take back your order." ”

Glancing at Xu Guangqi, Zhu Youxiao didn't know if he said this from the bottom of his heart, or if he had other considerations.

But this is no longer important, Xu Guangqi's words are really good, both the timing and the proportion are very good.

Zhu Youxiao stood up directly, and said with a serious face: "My young man's ascension to the throne depends on the assistance of all loyal and righteous ministers in the court. However, the court is full of evils, the state is insufficient, the people are miserable, the border soldiers are outnumbered, and the courtiers are good at the inside, how can I bear to build my own new palace? ”

"I have made up my mind, you will act on the edict, and do not say anything more."

After saying this, Zhu Youxiao didn't sit back, he stood there quietly, looking at all the courtiers with an expressionless face.

Seeing that they still didn't accept the order, Zhu Youxiao said loudly: "Do you want to resist the order?" ”

After hearing this, everyone still didn't know how to answer.

However, several scholars in the cabinet spoke, "The ministers obey the order." ”

After a few scholars from the cabinet took the lead, the others also knew what to do, so they hurriedly bowed down and said, "The ministers obey the order." ”

After hearing them say this, Zhu Youxiao nodded with satisfaction, sat back on his dragon chair, and said with a gentle smile: "This holy decree is announced to the world, spread to all yamen in the world, and let all yamen in the world preach it to the people." I want all the people of the world to know that I love them. ”

"The ministers obey." Again, everyone replied.

This matter must be announced to the world, so that everyone knows, and I believe that the courtiers will also spare no effort, because this time they did it together.

Because of the previous incident, the reputation of the remaining officials in the court in Shilin and the people is not very good, and this time is also the time for them to brush up their reputation.

With such a good opportunity this time, they naturally will not let it go.

"If there's nothing else to do, then retreat." Zhu Youxiao stood up with a smile and walked out to the back.

Listening to the sound of bowing from behind him, Zhu Youxiao felt that it seemed to be much louder than the bowing sound when he retreated from the court several times before, so his steps became lighter.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao can probably understand that these courtiers in the court have changed their impression of His Majesty.

Some time ago, the atmosphere in the court was so tense that many courtiers didn't know how to do things. They didn't even dare to say anything more, for fear that their own emperor would implicate them.

If this goes on for a long time, an atmosphere will be formed, that is, doing more wrong, doing less wrong, and not doing well, which will turn the atmosphere in the court to the other extreme. This is something that Zhu Youxiao will never allow.

After returning to the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youxiao did not stay too long, but went to Kunning Palace to meet Empress Zhang.

Zhu Youxiao wants to talk to Empress Zhang about this matter, because someone will tout Empress Zhang next, and he wants her to prepare.

Of course, this matter is not the main thing, but a incidental thing.

After this incident, the situation in the court has stabilized, and the ministers can work hard, and they don't need to do anything in the court for the time being.

Zhu Youxiao went to Kunning Palace this time, mainly to prepare for his next step.