Chapter 164: Sun Shenxing's Confession
Zhu Youxiao looked at Han Yi with a smile on his face.
went around and around, and didn't get to the point, this matter is now about to reach a consensus in the court, that is, there must be an explanation no matter what. It's just that how to give this statement is debated in the court.
The opposing faction naturally thinks that Chen Kedao should be severely punished, and things should be restored to the original state, and everyone should do what they want.
But Cui Chengxiu's faction is different, they support Chen Kedao's remarks, support him in destroying the world's academies, and support him not to let people give lectures in private.
Now the imperial court must give an attitude and make it clear which side it is on.
So what Han Yi said was originally superficial. Han Yi didn't touch anything practical, and he didn't say which side he was on, that is, he didn't dare to take this responsibility.
Zhu Youxiao nodded and asked meaningfully, "I don't know what Aiqing thinks?" ”
Zhu Youxiao is asking Han Yi, don't you always say that you don't have these things, which faction do you support?
It's asking about attitude, not about strategy, although it looks like it's asking about strategy.
"The minister thinks that this matter is prudent, and it should be decided by His Majesty." Han Yi said cautiously, and threw the hot potato to Zhu Youxiao.
Zhu Youxiao was not angry, he knew that Han Yi couldn't open this mouth. It's good that Han Yi didn't stand on the other side.
However, there was still some disappointment in his heart, but he quickly reined in, it was impossible for Zhu Youxiao to deal with Han Yi because of these things, it was still useful for this person to keep.
His eyes swept over several people in the cabinet, and Zhu Youxiao did not ask again.
The current cabinet structure was built by Zhu Youxiao with great effort, and nothing has been done yet, so they cannot be divided.
If they push the pressure down, they will inevitably have to stand in line and make a statement, and it will be difficult to do it then.
If they are vague, it is estimated that they will be confused. It's a thing they're comfortable doing.
So Zhu Youxiao turned his head to look at Chen Hong, and said expressionlessly: "Tomorrow there is an early dynasty, right?" ”
"Back to the emperor, there will indeed be an early dynasty tomorrow." Chen Hong hurriedly bowed down and replied.
Zhu Youxiao nodded, waved his hand, and said, "Then let's talk about this matter tomorrow morning." ”
When everyone saw this, they all withdrew.
After seeing a few people leave, Zhu Youxiao breathed a sigh of relief and began to ponder changing the staff.
Sun Shenxing, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, must be removed, there is nothing negotiable about this, after all, his position as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites is too important.
His future education reform will inevitably use the Ministry of Rites Shangshu, and it will definitely not work to have Sun Shenxing here as an obstacle.
If you want to replace Shen Tingyun, he is the character you are ready to use. Shen Tingyun can accept some of his own thoughts, he was born to stand on his side, and he can just take advantage of it.
So Zhu Youxiao was ready to use Shen Tingyun.
At present, there is one thing that makes Zhu Youxiao dissatisfied, that is, Sun Shenxing.
It stands to reason that Sun Shenxing is also an old official, and he should be very clear about his own situation, and he should make the wisest choice at this time, that is, to write to his majesty to resign. Then His Majesty will not allow it, and after three times, he can be allowed to return, so that he can start and finish well.
But so far, Sun Shenxing has not done this.
Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but hesitate, is Sun Shenxing doing something?
However, Zhu Youxiao also knew that he could not directly dismiss Sun Shenxing, and the case of the Donglin Party could not involve him, so this was a very tricky matter.
Turning his head to look at Chen Hong, Zhu Youxiao suddenly asked, "What has Sun Shenxing been doing lately?" ”
"Back to the emperor, Sun Shangshu has been sick at home recently." Chen Hong hurriedly bowed down and said.
Zhu Youxiao didn't speak, just nodded, then turned around and walked outside. He felt that he needed to breathe some fresh air, and he was still quite tired from being busy with this and that every day.
The moonlight is like water, the insects are chirping, and although the night is still a little cool, it is much better than the previous days.
Inside Sun Shenxing's home.
Sun Shenxing was sitting in the courtyard at this moment, with no expression on his face. There was a lantern next to him, and on the stone table in front of him were wine and food, and he drank from time to time, and his face showed a gentle and leisurely face.
"Master, it's almost time, it's time to rest." The housekeeper came to Sun Shenxing and said with concern in his tone. The butler's face and eyes were full of worry.
The lord has always been like this these days, and the housekeeper also knows that the lord is not in a good mood, but there is no way to do it now.
In such a situation, he didn't know how to comfort his master. After all, he doesn't know much about officialdom, and even if he does, he can't intervene.
"Go and call the eldest young master." Sun Shenxing said.
The housekeeper was stunned, called the eldest young master in the dead of night?
But the housekeeper didn't dare to slack off, and he didn't even dare to ask anything, so he hurriedly ran to find someone.
Soon a man followed the butler over.
After seeing Sun Shenxing, this person hurriedly bowed and saluted, "Father." ”
Raising his head and glancing at his son, Sun Shenxing nodded and said, "Tomorrow is the Great Dynasty Meeting, I have some things I want to explain to you, I hope you will remember." ”
"Yes, father." Sun Shenxing's son's voice trembled slightly.
At this time, my father came to me and said that he would explain something to him tomorrow. He already had a bad premonition in his heart, and his father was going to have an accident.
In fact, he knows it himself. Because before this, he also knew about his father's situation and knew that his father's current situation in the court was very bad.
Seeing his son's appearance, Sun Shenxing said with a smile: "Why do you have to be such a child? For my father, I have read the books of the sages since I was a child, learned the ways of the sages, and for so many years, I have been worthy of heaven and earth, loyal to the king, and protected the people. ”
"It's been so many years to think about. Originally, my father wanted to resign, and I took you back to the countryside, and cooking wine papers every day is also a great joy in life! Go back and find a place, call three or five students, make three or five friends, talk about papers every day, and yearn for my father's heart. ”
As he spoke, Sun Shenxing raised his head and glanced at his son, and continued: "It's just that there are some things that can be ignored as a father, but there are some things that can't be ignored. Over the years, my father has disciplined you relatively little, and he has not taken you with him to teach, which is a regret in my father's heart. ”
"Father!"
When Sun Shenxing's son heard this, tears were rolling in his eyes.
He had already understood that it was not what the emperor wanted to do with his father, but what his father was going to do. The emperor waited for his father to resign, but his father was unwilling to do so.
Glancing at his son, Sun Shenxing said with a smile: "They are all people who have sons, and they are still crying like this." ”
"This time for the father, for the sake of justice, for the way of the saints, for the righteousness of the king, there is nothing to be sad about. If there is any misfortune for your father, you must not feel sorry for yourself, and if you go back with your father, you will be buried in the ancestral grave of your father. ”
"If you can't do it, it's nothing. The thousands of miles of rivers and mountains of the Ming Dynasty are the same wherever the father is buried. ”
"After you go home, you will keep your door closed, and your children and grandchildren will not be allowed to enter the court as officials for the time being, and you will not be able to enter the officialdom at home to study and study, cultivate and study heirlooms. On weekdays, you should be cautious, don't make mistakes, and don't be arrogant. ”
"If you are implicated in the father's affairs, don't complain about the father, there are some things that someone has to do after all."
Sun Shenxing's son, whose eyes were already full of tears at this time, respectfully bowed to his father, and said: "Father is proud of his son for the sake of the Ming Dynasty and the way of the saint, and his father is extremely glorious here!" ”
Nodding with satisfaction, Sun Shenxing said, "That's good, that's good." ”
After saying this, Sun Shenxing's eyes were also full of tears, and in order not to let his son see it, he turned his head and said, "Okay, let's go." Remember to live well, study well, and don't let your father down. ”
"Yes, father." Sun Shenxing's son lifted his clothes, knelt on the ground, respectfully kowtowed to Sun Shenxing three times, and then turned around and walked out, just turning back one step at a time, looking at the old father from time to time.
For the officials of the Ming Dynasty, it was a very painful thing to go to the early dynasty, because it was really necessary to get up early.
On this morning, the atmosphere in the Sun family was relatively gloomy.
Sun Shenxing's son also got up early in the morning, ate a little with his father, and then stood at the door and watched his father get into the carriage, and watched the carriage leave, standing for a long time without moving.
When the carriage disappeared at the intersection, Sun Shenxing's son knelt down again.
The housekeeper stood beside him, crying a little tremblingly, and finally walked to Sun Shenxing's son's side, stretched out his hand to pull him up, and said, "Young master, don't live up to the master's instructions." ”
After saying this, the butler once again burst into tears.
Forbidden City, Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Youxiao got up early in the morning today, and he didn't go to the morning court very much, and he was still a little unaccustomed to getting up so early all of a sudden.
Under Chen Hong's service, Zhu Youxiao changed his clothes, sorted out his appearance, and then walked towards the main hall.
When Zhu Youxiao arrived here, the courtiers had been waiting here for a long time.
After Chen Hong stood up, he said, "Your Majesty has arrived!" ”
As Chen Hong's words fell, the courtiers respectfully knelt on the ground and saluted.
Zhu Youxiao walked out from behind and sat on the dragon chair.
After the courtiers finished saluting, Zhu Youxiao said, "Excuse me." ”
After everyone stood up, Zhu Youxiao said: "Recently, the DPRK and China have been arguing about one thing, and I believe that you all know it if I don't say it. This morning, I want you to discuss this matter, and negotiate a result to calm down the criticism and calm people's hearts. You can say anything. ”
Today's early dynasty discussed the most heated matter in the court, so everyone knows what Zhu Youxiao is talking about.
As Zhu Youxiao's voice fell, a person had already stood up.
Everyone turned their heads to look over and found that this person was Cui Chengxiu, and everyone was not surprised.
Recently, Cui Chengxiu has been jumping up and down very well, and it can be said that many things were caused by him. Many people hate Cui Chengxiu so much that the roots of their teeth itch.
If it weren't for Choi Cheng-so, things wouldn't have come to this point.
A Chen Kedao, after all, did not enter the court, and really couldn't set off any waves.