For some reason, Zhu Gaoxu was very impressed by the artists who performed tightrope walking. Many people's performances have almost completed the whole process, but they often don't do well in the last few steps, and their previous efforts are wasted! Zhu Gaoxu often takes this as a warning.

Looking back on the past two years. Since Yunnan, Zhu Gaoxu has no coincidental support from Mufu, and it is difficult to come up with Yunnan; After the conquest of the Sichuan political envoys, in the three provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, May Day is not a high mountain and a long road, with a hard battle of outnumbered enemies, the old nest of Yunnan Fucheng fell into the hands of the official army; The Battle of Huguang, first attacking Wu Gao and then fighting Zhang Fu, was also at a juncture when the finances were exhausted, the Sichuan territory was greatly threatened, and there was no way out.

After a hundred battles and hardships, isn't it just to push the enemy of the Beijing division and ascend to the throne?

Therefore, at the last moment of the journey, although the war was over, Wendou Zhu Gaochu did not relax. Reputation still needs to be taken into account, and the truth must also be explained...... Rao is a person who will not be defeated in a hundred battles and can fight again, and he can never tell the world: The person who fought a great war in my Ming Dynasty is the emperor?

On the 22nd day of the first lunar month, the day after Zhu Gaoxu entered Beijing, the central government of the Ming Dynasty in Beijing was basically controlled by him. Next, to control the provincial capitals, prefectures and counties, we can only control public opinion first; Then, after they ascend the throne, let them be edicted.

In the lobby of the Ministry of Rites early in the morning, civil officials Xue Yan, Hou Hai, Pei Youzhen and others all had dark circles under their eyes and yawned one by one. They barely slept last night, and they had been planning everything before Zhu Gaoxu ascended the throne and wrote some articles.

The "truth" that Zhu Gaoxu cried in front of the coffin of the former emperor last night was not only not particular about the wording, but also had some details in the middle that could not stand up to scrutiny. The confidants and officials wrote it down overnight, and it was repeatedly added, deleted, and polished.

Shi Houhai, the head of the Han Dynasty, is a talented man with a mediocre literary ability; Pei Youzhen's background and literary style are even worse, he has no fame at all, and he used to teach those military men who couldn't read big characters in the Han Palace.

But fortunately, Xue Yan temporarily took refuge in him, Xue Yan was a hand-picked Jinshi in the Hongwu period, and these big men not only know how to manage politics, but most of them are literary talents.

At that time, Xue Yan turned against the water and took out the secret file of interrogating the death of the first emperor; He also fully supported Gao Xu's remarks in the Ninety-Five Flying Dragon Palace, and took the lead in calling on everyone to persuade him. Zhu Gaoxu was very short of literati at this time, and immediately recruited Xue Yan into his cronies to plan the most important events.

The article also added the details of the interrogation outside the Chengtian Gate and in front of thousands of civil and military soldiers, and wrote down the process, testimony evidence, and methods for verifying the evidence.

This article, after the Yamen was on duty on the 22nd, was directly spread to all parts of the world in the form of a newspaper!

The usual palace report must also be approved by the emperor, but at this time, there is no need to pay attention to it, as long as the central ministry signs and detains, it can be sent to the Beijing division. Obviously, the righteous public opinion of the "battle to eliminate crimes" will be largely determined.

…… Outside the lobby of the Ministry of Rites, there was a commotion early in the morning. Countless Beijing officials did nothing but deal with the necessary government affairs, and they all went to the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites to persuade them to come in!

The Ming Dynasty ruled the world with filial piety, overriding morality and sage thoughts, and making up for the incompleteness of the law to maintain order. Morality is very important and has to do with the justice of things.

Zhu Gaoxu yesterday used thunderous means to stand on the moral height, knocked the crown prince and his henchmen of the East Palace to the ground, and really charged him with disloyalty and filial piety! Gao Chi's eldest son and crown prince couldn't save him.

In the current situation, Zhu Gaoxu is a sure winner in etiquette, and there is no suspense.

The incumbent Jingshi Wenwu had long been a supporter of the Yan Dynasty during the Yongle period, and at least publicly recognized Zhu Di's throne; After all, those who did not openly support it were punished by the Nine Clans. Among the princes of the Yan Dynasty, the eldest son Gao Chi was defeated, and Zhu Gaoxu was undoubtedly the best candidate for the emperor in terms of identity and merit; What's more, at this time, the strength has already crushed the kings!

Therefore, everyone who still wants to continue to be an official has gone to the yamen of the Ministry of Rites to persuade them to come in. At this moment, such an act is a political correctness that guarantees no loss of money.

The expression of persuasion flew into the lobby of the Ministry of Rites like snowflakes.

Zhu Gaoxu and his confidants didn't bother to look at the table, anyway, no matter how fanciful they said, they all meant the same thing.

Zhu Gaoxu cleaned up in the back hall, and under the persuasion of Zhang Sheng, Chen Dazhui and others, he wore a piece of chain mail under the red five-clawed regimental dragon robe, which looked a little bloated. Fortunately, in the cold spring season, his appearance is not abrupt.

Surrounded by all the guards, soldiers, and civil officials, Zhu Gaoxu finally walked out of the yamen of the Ministry of Rites.

I saw a large number of people pressed by the black pressure in the middle of the thousand-step corridor, all of whom were the Beijing officials on duty in the surrounding government offices. When people saw Zhu Gaochu come out, there was another uproar, and everyone was excited, and everyone was gossiping about asking Zhu Gaochu to ascend the throne as soon as possible and uphold the people's hearts.

Zhu Gaoxu also expressed understanding in his heart. Last night in the Ninety-Five Flying Dragon Palace, the civil and military officials of a certain grade all chose their positions again; Only when Zhu Gaoxu ascends the throne and becomes the emperor can everyone be completely at ease.

"Everyone......" Zhu Gaoxu said.

At this time, a loud roar said: "Stop arguing! ”

Leng Buding even Zhu Gaoxu was stunned for a moment, and turned his head to look at the original Qi Guogong Qiu Fu. Qiu Fu is in his sixties, but he didn't expect his voice to be so loud! However, as a general, a loud voice is one of the necessary skills, and the role is even greater than that of archery on horseback; Otherwise, the battle array is noisy and noisy, and the military orders are inaudible, how can you command the troops?

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at Qiu Fu. However, the effect is really good, and the noisy atmosphere gradually quiets down.

Zhu Gaoxu said loudly: "This king is the grandson of Emperor Taizu and the son of the first emperor, and it is really his duty to help the Ming Dynasty." This king raised troops to resist the hypocrisy and tyranny of the puppet dynasty, and it was difficult to endure it because of the enmity of his parents! Now the sinner has been sent to prison, waiting for the three legal divisions to judge the conviction and clarify the canonical punishment. The king's wish has been fulfilled, and he does not dare to think about it anymore.

This king condemns only those who are heinous, those who have participated in the murder of my father. The remnants of those who were forced to be coerced by obscenity and deceived by lies in the puppet dynasty are really excusable, and no one will be allowed to care about them in the future, let alone settle them! Otherwise, the king will never forgive those who will repay him.

The officers and soldiers of the crime army also belong to the Ming official army. This king will return the military power to the country, so that the soldiers can continue to serve the Ming Dynasty, protect the land and the people, and guard the Quartet......"

The last sentence of returning the military power was not believed by most of the soldiers.

But some of the military generals who have made meritorious contributions are still a little anxious, and many of them are flushed, and their expressions seem to be protesting...... The brothers tried their best to help the king of Han conquer the country, and if he didn't seal anything, the king of Han wanted to lose his power? That's not going to work, you have to be in power, you have to say yes! The brothers only believe in the king of Han, who knows what will happen to another person in power, and they all rely on you to be the emperor and ensure the benefits of everyone!

When Qiu Fu, the Duke of Qi, heard this, he sighed, and said with a sincere face: "Qiu Mou has always been arrogant and arrogant, and rarely convinces people, but now he really obeys the King of Han." If a prince like you who is both civil and military is not the emperor, it will be a loss for the society. King Han didn't shirk it, just agree! ”

Qiu Fu didn't say it all, he probably meant that Zhu Gaoxu's means of combining grace and power and promising to appease the majority of people were very clever.

However, Zhu Gaoxu himself thinks that this kind of thing is really sparse and ordinary; After all, this is common sense, and it has long been known to future generations. Even the kindergarten children have learned things in a similar way, first say that we are a group of cute children, and then beat up the unlovely children who are lonely. Zhu Gaoxu didn't feel that he was too fake, it was just a normal means of survival.

Qiu Fu said, took the lead in kneeling on the ground, kowtowed, and said: "The old ministers and others implore the King of Han to be the emperor!" ”

Suddenly, there was a commotion on the thousand-step corridor, and the cry was getting louder and louder!

Only Zhu Gaoxu stood alone on the steps at the door of the government office, he waited for a while, then sighed and said loudly: "The throne handed down by my ancestor Emperor Gao has a great responsibility!" The people had to put the burden on the king, and the king repeatedly refused, and did not get the permission of the civil and military officials and relatives of the clan. Alas! The king had to reluctantly be the emperor first; In the future, if everyone is unwilling, let this king come down from the throne. It's a big deal for this king to go back to Yunnan to be a prince and enjoy the blessings. My princely title was given to me by my father, and that is the most noble! ”

Some of them may have taken these words as a threat and a warning. When Zhu Gaoxu ascends to the throne, who will dare to try to remove him? That's an undying enemy!

Many people shouted: "The king of Han is wise and martial, martial arts, and benevolence and righteousness...... The name of the King of Han is justified, and today, the throne of the Ming Emperor is none other than the King of Han...... Thank you to the king of Han for agreeing to ascend the throne and be the master of his ministers......"

Zhu Gaoxu said again: "In the past, I was forced into the Fengxian Hall by the rebel ministers and the party, and I was cornered, crying and begging for the spiritual seat of Emperor Taizu Gao. Taizu's manifestation made me discover the tunnel, and I was lucky to get out.

Taizu is in the spirit of the sky, and he does not forget to protect the prince's sons and grandsons. After worshipping my father and mother yesterday, I will go to visit my emperor in the tomb of filial piety today. ”

People echoed the praises.

So a large group of people prepared, and the army of the Crime Suppression Army prepared the sacrificial supplies, the cattle for slaughter, the honor guard of the Han king, and so on. Even the prayer for the sacrifice of Taizu was written by the civil officials overnight last night.

What Zhu Gaoxu did in person was very simple, he returned to the back hall of the Ministry of Rites, changed his clothes, and then took the car to Xiaoling to read the written expression.

Worshipping Taizu, Zhu Gaoxu put on a very formal cyan prince's gown, which at first glance looked similar to the emperor's dress, but there were differences in the details of the pattern decoration. Then he drove out of the imperial city in a car surrounded by the guard of honor and hundreds of civil and military officials, escorted by the army.

Like a long dragon's team, in front of the eyes of the people of Beijing, they went straight to the direction of Xiaoling on the side of the Purple Mountain.