Wang Xijue's annoyance has finally arrived. Within a few days, the Ministry of Rites sent Shi Menglin and Yue Yuansheng, the director of the Ministry of Works, to the cabinet noisily, and only planned to do one thing: force Wang Xijue to return the emperor's holy decree. He did it, and of course he had to end it! The government and the opposition have become like this, and he, Wang Xijue, must take responsibility and must collect the endgame!

At the beginning of the talks, the atmosphere was quite harmonious, and the guests and hosts had an in-depth exchange of views in a warm and good atmosphere, expressing strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the current chaos between the government and the opposition, but Shi Menglin changed his words and listed the reasonableness, procedurality, and illegality of the merger of the three kings one by one, which was justified and well-founded, so that Wang Xijue could not refute it.

In fact, he who had already reacted knew that he was Wanli's pawn. However, in the current situation, it is absolutely impossible to make concessions, and we can only move forward, not backward. After pondering for a long time, he asked, "What do you really want?" ”

Yue Yuansheng immediately continued: "Seal back that holy decree!" If the emperor is to blame, then tell him that all civil and military officials mean this! Your Lord Wang is forced to do so! ”

Wang Xijue trembled angrily and slapped the table: "Then I'll write all your names, what do you think?!" ”

It's still this Yue Yuansheng, his voice is louder than Wang Xijue: "Then write my name at the front!" It doesn't matter if it's distributed, or if it's dismissed and reinstated! You are the first assistant of the Ming Dynasty, you look at it! ”

Those who are barefoot are not afraid of wearing shoes, Wang Xijue, who wears shoes, has no way. He could only say with good words and comfort, the three kings must be sealed, but the eldest son of the emperor is out of the cabinet to read, the etiquette will be different, don't worry too much, this matter has been decided by the emperor, if I, the first assistant, do not hesitate to seal it back, can the affairs of the Ming Dynasty be done? The rebellious people in Shandong are still rebelling, everyone is considerate and considerate! The overall situation is important, and the matter is big!

Yue Yuansheng was stunned and said with a stiff neck: "How about etiquette, that's a matter of the Ministry of Etiquette, don't worry about your Lord Shoufu!" ”

No matter how the five of them coerced and lured, Wang Xijue resisted to the death and resolutely did not take a step back. Shi Menglin and his entourage are very helpless, they can't beat each other? This conversation broke up unhappily, and the five of them rushed away in anger; Wang Xijue was also like fighting with someone, tired and weak, only panting.

What should I do now? Wang Xijue thought hard, it is better to plan the plan, since the emperor wants the three kings to be sealed, then the three kings are sealed, and the position of the emperor's eldest son must be stabilized first! Only by stabilizing his position can he find a way to maneuver and force the emperor to further establish him as the crown prince. Meals must be eaten in one bite, things must come step by step, and they cannot be achieved overnight, and they cannot be rushed. Shi Menglin What else can these people do besides scolding like street shrews? It can only be a bad thing! At this time, the abuse cannot solve any problems, it can only further intensify the contradictions, and the top priority is to give the status of the emperor's eldest son first! Only when you settle down can you talk about anything else! Wang Xijue felt that no one in the entire Ming Dynasty understood himself and understood himself. Now that I am fighting alone, gamble, then fight to the death with my fate and future! If you succeed, you will become famous, and if you don't succeed, it doesn't matter if you die! You don't have any handles, what can you do with me?!

There is an old saying that the onlookers are clear, but the authorities are confused.

On this day, a person came to the door, saying that there was a letter to be handed over to Wang Xijue, and the guard's fan wanted to drive him out, but after thinking about it, Lord Wei of the Wei Dynasty emphasized many times that he must not interfere in the affairs of the court, and he must not talk about political affairs, and the affairs of the ministers, as long as they do not endanger their lives, they should not care, so he shook his head and handed the letter to Wang Xijue.

Wang Xijue opened it and hurriedly shouted at Fanzi: "Quickly invite this person in!" Make no mistake! ”

The person who came was not polite at all, but said coldly: "Wang Da! Man, you've got a good plan! But have you ever thought that after being crowned king, I am afraid that the canonization will be delayed, and how long can you be the first assistant of Lord Wang?! In case you retire and the replacement person messes up the matter, you will be the one responsible for carrying the black pot! Lord Wang Xijue! ”

Wang Xijue was speechless, he finally remembered that his plan did have this fatal mistake, but at this point, there was indeed no way back. Fortunately, I kept more than one hand! Otherwise, it's really hard to say what will happen in the future!

When the man had finished speaking, he didn't look at him, but turned and left.

Wang Xijue remembered that he hadn't asked him what his surname was? The fan at the door saw what he was thinking, and hurriedly replied: "This person claims to be Li Tengfang, a scholar of the Shuji, and he studied in the Hanlin Academy!" ”

The letter only wrote one sentence: The public wants to temporarily accept the will, and skillfully borrow the king's seal to be canonized.

In the days that followed, Wang Xijue's cabinet would be visited by countless people every day, either pointing at his nose and scolding him, or begging him with tears, and he gradually became a little tired. My officials in the Ming Dynasty are all like this, can state affairs be handled? What's the use of pestering me?

The bystanders are not only Li Tengfang, but also Wang Xijue's own student Wang Jiuxue. He suddenly ran to Wang Xijue's house, and began to cry without saying a word, until Wang Xijue's heart was straight hairy when he sobbed: "Teacher! The disaster of extinction is not far away! ”

Where do you start? The real plans of the teacher were all reported to the emperor. The old man knows better than anyone else that even if the eldest son of the emperor succeeds to the throne in the future, he will understand that he will be a teacher when he sees those secret letters. You can rest assured! Although Wang Xijue himself is constantly beating drums in his heart.

"Teacher, students understand you, that's because students understand you! But others don't think so, if something happens, the teacher will regret it! ”

At this time, Wang Xijue suddenly realized that in his plan, there was a fatal mistake, that is, ignoring a few princes: the eldest son of the emperor succeeded to the throne, he would only feel that he deserved it, and he would not thank Wang Xijue much, but would only feel that this was what he should do as a courtier; If the third son of the emperor succeeds to the throne, where will he still have a way to live for himself and his family?! The black cauldron of the three kings will not let the current emperor carry it no matter what, but can only be carried by his Wang Xijue!

Wang Xijue couldn't help but shudder.

He didn't hesitate anymore, and wrote a secret letter to the emperor with his pen, asking the emperor to take back the holy decree of the three kings and seal it.

How is this possible? Wanli read the secret letter and threw it out, this Wang Xijue, what are you doing back when you get to this point? I finally pulled you in, and if you say you don't do it, you won't do it? Are you farting when you say it?

But Wang Xijue was iron-hearted this time, and resolutely asked the emperor to withdraw the holy decree, otherwise he would not do it, whether to distribute or dismiss the emperor, you can do it yourself! The ministers watched Wang Xijue's performance, and many people had different thoughts in their hearts, it seems that this Wang Xijue is still more conscientious! I can still see the situation clearly! As the first assistant of the Ming Dynasty, you just need to do what you should do, whether the emperor listens or not, that's his business! Don't follow him to join in, wouldn't it be good to withdraw quickly?

Wanli is really out of line now.

Even the cabinet's only own first assistant has turned against the water, how can it go on this time? If it is really a collective resignation of the cabinet, I really can't face my ancestors and ancestors. How about that? I don't know if Zhu Yidao has a way this time?

Zhu Yidao faced the haggard Wanli again, he was also at a loss, and his legs and stomach were constantly trembling: Emperor, Emperor, you are trying to force me to die! How should this matter end, do you still let yourself carry the black pot? Absolutely not, I can't carry it!

"Or ...... Let the emperor's eldest son get sick! ......" Zhu Yidao said that he had no confidence at all. Sure enough, Wanli's eyes widened:

"What? No matter how much I don't like the emperor's eldest son, he is also my son! Listen to what you mean, you're going to put him to death?! Zhu Yidao! How daring! ”

Where does Lao Zhu have the guts? He knelt down by the way: "Your Majesty! Lock up your subordinates again! Otherwise, it will not solve the hatred of hundreds of officials and the worries of Your Majesty! This matter cannot be ended unless it is so, and it can only be done like this! Your Majesty, don't hesitate any longer! "After that, I have already decided, since I have come to this point, I will simply resign completely, become a common man, and then find a way to hide away, how good it is to hide in a place where no one notices me! The water in this Jingshi is too deep and too mixed, and it is not something you can wade at all!

Wan Li stood up with a little moistness in his eyes.

To be able to sacrifice for me so far, this Zhu Yidao's loyalty is absolutely commendable! It is definitely the king of the black cauldron of the first back of Tianzi! It can only be like this, but he can't be sacrificed in vain, if he dies, who will be able to carry the black pot for himself in the future?! But everything he does is for himself! No, you have to compensate him well! Wanli pondered for a long time and pronounced the first holy decree:

"Jinyi Wei Qianhu Zhu Yidao, rumors are confused, saying that the three kings can solve the current problems, I listen to and believe partially, and I misunderstand state affairs! In view of this, Zhu Yidao will be taken down from the Dali Temple Prison, and the official will be removed from his post, and he will be beheaded after the autumn! In addition, the right office of Jinyi Weijing Division is handed over to Qianhu Jiangfei to be fully responsible! This matter is left to the cabinet with full authority! ”

Immediately followed by the second holy decree: "Zhao Yiquan, the political envoy of Henan, was corrupt and bent the law, and he was so wealthy that he sold the grain from the granary to Hetao Mongolia without authorization, and got millions of taels of dirty silver!" The sin is so deep that the sin is unforgivable! Immediately, the brocade guards the wolves to capture him back to Beijing, raid his family and exterminate the clan! Destroy the Ten Clans! All the money you get is in your pocket! Make no mistake! ”

Finally, there is the third holy decree: "Henan political envoy Si Ruyang Prefecture Xinyang County Governor Qin Mi, diligent and loving the people, has many political achievements, is praised by the people, immediately promoted to the Criminal Department to give the matter, go to work on the same day, there must be no mistake!" Shen Yun, Ningxia Wei Jinyi Wei Qianhu, loyal and repeatedly made military exploits, made great contributions to quelling the rebellion, and immediately promoted him to the assistant of Jinyi Wei Wolf Group Thousand Households, and rushed to Beijing within a month to take up his post! Chin this! ”

Wanli, who had finished announcing his decree, looked at Zhu Yidao, who was kneeling on the ground trembling with a complicated expression, and did not speak for a long time.