Zhao Yu summoned all the ministers to go up to the city tower to accompany them to enjoy the lanterns, and the people were boiling for a while. In the early years of the Shangyuan Festival, the emperor would also call the important ministers to enjoy the lanterns together, but at that time it was the patent of the civil ministers, and the military ministers had no share, which was more glorious than participating in the court meeting, so it attracted the cheers of the army. But in the eyes of others, there are different interpretations.

But for the scholars, there are only two prime ministers and three masters of the little emperor, and the martial artists who go upstairs are from the privy envoy Zhang Shijie down, and the senior generals in Beijing are basically among them. This corresponded to the rumored incident that the little emperor wanted to use the martial arts to govern because he was dissatisfied with the scholars who repeatedly opposed him, which made them panic.

However, this is indeed a good sign for ordinary people, especially those scholars, who have studied hard for many years but often fail to make the list. And those who participated in the imperial examination cannot be said to have no desire to serve the country, but more for the sake of glorifying the lintel and seeking a way out, but this road is too difficult. But at the moment, they seemed to see a way out, they could still get ahead in the army, be favored by the emperor, sit on a high platform, and be admired by all the people.

In addition, if you take the martial arts examination, you can still obtain the qualification of Tongjinshi after completing your studies, and you have the opportunity to transfer capital. And those generals upstairs, such as Jiang Cheng, Zhao Mengjin and others, can not only go on the horse to unify the army, but also govern the people when they get off the horse, and they are all officials of the ruling party. And those military generals stationed in the state capitals along the Yangtze River also hold two positions, not to mention the status of Wenchen, not to mention the status of Wenchen, and the treatment is also first-class, if they are admitted to the martial arts and join the army, they may be able to find a good future.

Of course, Zhao Yu also knows that his every move, word and deed in front of everyone will be seen by people with intentions and guess his intentions. This time, he broke with convention and called the generals to go upstairs to admire the lanterns, which was intended to demonstrate to the scholars and seek to change the current passive situation and force them to compromise. However, it was also a risky act, and he knew that Confucianism would be considered an alternative religion in later generations, and it could also be said that it could create believers with extreme ideas, and it would be a great trouble for the ruling scholar class to speak out against him.

After the ministers went upstairs to greet each other, they took their places under the guidance of the attendants, and sent wine and fruits, just like a scene of monarchs and ministers having fun together. And the generals couldn't hide their excitement, most of them started with the little emperor through thick and thin, and knew that if they didn't have his trust and support, they would only be penniless soldiers for life, where would they have today's glory.

Moreover, the generals also know that their interests have formed a community of interests when they enter the Shuaifu, which can be described as a glory. At present, although the little emperor and the scholar group cannot be said to be like fire and water, they are also secretly competing. And they also know that if His Majesty submits, then their fate will be extremely miserable, so only by standing with the little emperor, absolute loyalty and obedience can change his passive situation, for His Majesty, but also for themselves to win the victory of this political struggle.

Therefore, after the generals went upstairs, they not only behaved extremely deferentially, but also frequently went to the emperor to congratulate and toast, showing the world their unbreakable political alliance with the little emperor, and their determination to defend the little emperor at the cost of their lives. And Zhao Yu is a dry glass, without shirking, and saluting one by one, so as to show his favor to the generals.

"Go and invite the three masters!" After more than a dozen glasses of wine in a row, Zhao Yu was already a little drunk, but he had not yet reached the point of confusion, he found that Ying Jieyan looked at his side frequently, as if he had something to say, and turned his face and instructed Wang Dedao.

"Your Majesty!"

"Excuse me, give me a seat!" Zhao Yu got up from his seat to greet him, and personally arranged a seat for the festival, let him sit down next to him, and instructed Wang De to put down the bead curtains and curtains of the color shed, and for a while the outside world could only see the figure in the shed shaking, but I didn't know what was going on inside.

"I have been taught by three gentlemen for ten years since I was a child, and I have never given up in times of crisis, and now I am able to take charge of the world myself, and I am grateful beyond words!" Zhao Yu poured wine for the three masters, and first drank a glass of words.

"Your Majesty's words are serious, it is the duty of a subordinate to assist Your Majesty!" Ying Jie Yan and others then drank all the wine in the cup.

"Sir's words make me even more unrequited, think that when the building collapses, how many people either defect to the enemy and commit treason, or escape the countryside, only Mr. is equal to the troubled times, not afraid of difficulties and follow me to the uncertain future of the barbaric land, this love can be known to the world, a few people in ancient times can reach!" Zhao Yu picked up the wine glass and toasted the three gentlemen again, and said angrily.

"Your Majesty, don't be worried, the ministers are the people of the Great Song Dynasty, and they are favored by the emperor, so they should be loyal to the monarch and the country!" Jiang Xuan saw that the little emperor had tears in his eyes, and said with a salute.

"Sir, don't be polite, the people in the city are regarded as family, so I see the outside!" Zhao Hao hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop him.

"Your Majesty has said it, the monarch and the minister will eventually be different, how can the ministers take responsibility!" Deng Guang recommended it but also said politely.

"The temperament of the gentleman has not changed in the slightest after so many years!" Seeing this, Zhao Hao smiled bitterly and said, "As the saying goes: one day is a teacher and a father for life, of course Mr. can afford it." ”

"Your Majesty is happy today, Zhongfu doesn't have to hold the shelf of the imperial history, everything must be consulted." Jiang Xuan patted Deng Guangjian's shoulder and said.

"Hehe, too. I always feel that Your Majesty is still young, and I can't help but think about lessons in my words, but I forget that time flies, and Your Majesty has become an adult and has personally seen state affairs. Deng Guangjian laughed self-deprecatingly.

"Sir's words are wrong again, if I am wrong, even if I am a hundred years old, Mr. should still be taught a lesson." Zhao Yu toasted to Deng Guang.

"Your Majesty's lesson is that it should be punished, it should be punished!" Deng Guangjian picked up the wine glass and drank it.

"Your Majesty is happy today, but you should also be appropriate, don't drink too much!" Jiang Xuan saw that the little emperor had already drunk more than a dozen glasses in a row, and he was already drunk, so he persuaded loudly.

"Alas, after I became in power, I felt that I no longer had the pleasure of Qiongzhou, I was always walking on thin ice, and there were people everywhere, but it was better to be drunk, so as not to be troubled!" Zhao Yu waved his hand when he heard this, and looked at the wine glass in front of him.

"The minister knows that His Majesty is worried about state affairs and wants to forge ahead, but it is an eventful time, but he must not be discouraged, indulge himself, and indulge in the things in the cup." Ying Jieyan frowned beside him.

"Yes, it's still the same when you wake up tomorrow, and if you drink too much wine, wouldn't it be a waste!" Zhao Hao said with a grin.

"Your Majesty still has to put state affairs first, and you can't be distracted!" Ying Jieyan knew that the little emperor had been troubled by state affairs and family affairs recently, and he was inevitably uncertain, worried that he would go to the extreme, so he comforted him slowly.

"What the gentleman said is right, when the judgment continues, his mind is confused, and it is time to make a decision!" Zhao Yu nodded.

"I think Your Majesty should take a look at this recital first, and then it's not too late to make a decision!" Ying Jieyan heard that the meaning of the little emperor's words was referring to the matter of the Wu family in front of him, and he also knew that he was still undecided at the moment, so he thought about taking out a book from his sleeve and said.

"Oh, who's on this notebook, it's going to be handed over by the gentleman!" Zhao Yu took it and asked.

"This is Xu Guogong's invitation to sin!" Ying Jieyan replied.

"Why don't you go through the Chinese book, but the gentleman will play it, is there anything urgent?" Zhao Yu put down the fold again.

"Your Majesty, it is the Shangyuan Festival holiday, and all the ministries and provinces have been sealed, and Xu Guogong handed it over to the minister to transfer it on his behalf!" Ying Jieyan replied.

"This Wu family seems to be really hand-eyed, and they can actually send the hand of this fake Mr. to the palace!" Zhao Yu shook his head lightly and said.

"Your Majesty, don't be careful, the minister just worked with Xu Guogong Xiankao in Huaixi, and he has no deep friendship with him, let alone interfere with His Majesty." Wave your hand strictly.

"Don't explain, sir, it's ...... I am also going to discuss this matter with three gentlemen, so I don't have to wait for tomorrow! Zhao Yu knew that Lu Xiufu and Wen Tianxiang both had an old relationship with the Wu family, and at this moment, Ying Jieyan passed on the book on his behalf, which showed that the Wu family's connections in the court were far beyond what he knew, so he hesitated.

"I am willing to share your worries for Your Majesty!" The three of them saluted.

"For the sake of the life of a rebel son, the Wu family is indeed willing to trade the title of the Manchu people, and at the same time, those who enter the clan are also willing to return to their hometowns and become a cultivator from now on, is it worth it?" Zhao Yu unfolded the recital and read it again, disdainfully.

"Such rebels should be removed long ago, otherwise sooner or later they will affect the family. Moreover, he was arrogant, slandered the emperor, and deserved to be judged as a great disrespect, how could such an unforgivable crime be atonerated by an official! Deng Guangjian listened disdainfully.

"Your Majesty, in fact, Wu Shuo is not the son of Xu Guogong, but an adopted son, whose father has already been martyred in the battle between Huaixi and Mengyuan. The Wu family tried their best to protect it, thinking that they wanted to fulfill the feelings of their ancestors...... "Ying Jieyan understands the family affairs of the Wu family better, and briefly explains the relationship between them.

"Hehe, it turns out that there are so many joints in it, but it's a pity that his father's wisdom was ruined by this gentleman's hands!" Zhao Hao laughed dryly when he heard this.

"In this way, the Wu family is also affectionate and righteous, and is willing to ruin the future and wealth of the Manchu children for the sake of an adopted son!" Deng Guang's attitude was a little slower when he heard this, and he said with a lot of appreciation for his actions.

"Your Majesty, the minister feels that something is inappropriate, and his performance seems to be a heartfelt plea, but there is a faint sense of coercion!" Jiang Xuan took the fold and looked at it, hesitated and said.

"What did Zongbao say about this?" Ying Jieyan asked in some surprise.

"After Xu Guogong repeatedly pleaded guilty in the recital, and repeatedly mentioned that Wu Shuo was a loyal martyr, there is a hidden mystery here. If Your Majesty does not forgive his sins, then he will have a reputation for killing the descendants of loyal and brave men, and then arouse the suspicions of the warriors, doubting His Majesty's promise to treat the martyrs well, so as to force His Majesty to forgive his sins! Jiang Xuan said.

"Well, listening to Zongbao's words, there is a threat in it. This Wu family is also too arrogant, it is called asking for sin, but it is intended to intimidate! Ying Jieyan was also a little annoyed.

"The Wu family's power in Jiangnan is intertwined, and there are a lot of sons and daughters who have joined the government, if they all return to their hometowns, it will inevitably cause a shock in the local officialdom, which is clearly a pretentious gesture, and it is calculated that Your Majesty has to submit to them in order to stabilize the situation. In this way, his heart is not sinister. Deng Guangjian's words were even more fierce and indignant.

"I think that the Wu family's plea in this situation is true, and it may not be possible to coerce public opinion!" Zhao Yu listened to the silence for a moment and thought for a while.

"Your Majesty's meaning, is it to say that the Wu family is not coercing?" Jiang Xuan looked at the little emperor with some surprise, he felt that the style of painting had changed a little too fast, just now the little emperor was still determined to eradicate the Wu family, but how could his attitude change in a blink of an eye?

"I thought that the Wu family was asking for sin at this time, and it was Zhuang Gong dancing the sword, which was intended for Pei Gong. They protect Wu Shuo is actually fake, and the queen is real! Zhao Yu picked up the wine glass and smacked.

"Well, Your Majesty is still thinking far-reaching." Ying Jieyan nodded, and saw that Jiang Xuan and Deng Guangjian still didn't seem to be able to figure it out, and stroked his beard and said, "With the power of the Wu family in Beijing, it shouldn't be difficult to find out His Majesty's original intention of leading the troops back to the palace. And Wu Shuo caused an incident, and His Majesty decided to kill it, which is also a well-known thing. In this way, it is impossible for the Wu family not to realize that His Majesty intends to depose the empress and clear his own authority. If they still dare to threaten each other at this time, it will only make His Majesty even more angry, and they will definitely uproot the Wu family at any cost, so they dare not do so. ”

"And the reason why the Wu family can survive in Jiangnan V is because there are children who can become officials, and now they do not hesitate to sacrifice the future of their children to protect an unscrupulous child who has committed a big crime, which is extremely unreasonable in any respect. But they did it at any cost, in fact, as His Majesty said, for the sake of the Empress. ”

"Well, listening to the governor's words also made me pause." Jiang Xuan also figured it out at this moment, and then said, "If Your Majesty beheads Wu Shuo, there will be a gap with the Wu family, and it will inevitably be angry with the queen, and the queen has been in the first place, and it is almost a foregone conclusion that she will be deposed." The death of a bad son will not affect the status of the Wu family in the slightest, but going to the back position shows that the sacred heart has been lost, and the path of advancement of the children is equivalent to being blocked. And if the queen is saved, the Wu family still has hope of recovery, and it can even go to the next level! ”

"Oh, so the Wu family can not fall for a hundred years, but it also has something extraordinary." Deng Guangjian also had some understanding, "But the Wu family's power in Jiangnan is huge, and there is an inner palace for support, and there are arrogant words, if it is not suppressed and allowed to grow, it will inevitably affect the court situation." ”

"Zhongfu is exaggerating!" Seeing that the little emperor was hesitant, although they were His Majesty's masters and close ministers, but the Wu family was also the emperor's family, Jiang Xuan couldn't help but worry that he would anger His Majesty, so he touched Deng Guang and said.

"Three gentlemen, the Wu family has now become an obstacle to my innovation, and it must be removed. But if we use force at the moment, I am afraid that it will also violate the peace of heaven, and if we don't plan it, how about it? Zhao Yu didn't seem to hear it, and said after a while.

"Your Majesty thought that Wu Shuo had been pardoned on the spot, and ordered all the children of the Wu family to be cleared from the court in order to weaken their strength!" Jiang Xuan said.

"This alone is not enough to make the Wu family decline, I want them to promise that the children of the Wu family will not be allowed to participate in the imperial examination within ten years!" Zhao Hao smiled and said......