Chapter 513: The Dispute over Moving the Capital (Part II)
"Who is this man?" This was the first reaction of the ministers in the palace after hearing this statement, because the person who spoke was wearing a low-grade blue official robe, which in itself represented his low status.
Today is not the day of the Great Dynasty Meeting, and it stands to reason that such a young official in a green robe cannot be in it. It's just that the number of officials in the capital has dropped sharply now, so the recent court meetings can be attended regardless of the official position. But even so, these officials below the fifth rank are just decorations in the palace, and there is no room for them to speak here.
Unexpectedly, this person in front of him actually opened his mouth in front of the monarchs and ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, and as soon as he said it, it was such an extremely serious topic as moving the capital, which naturally caused the surprise of many courtiers, and the eyes of countless people fell on him, and many people began to inquire about the identity of this person one after another.
After a while, the identity of this person was known to everyone present, his surname was Xu Minghui, but he was just a waiter in the Hanlin Academy, and the official was in the fifth grade, and his status was indeed not high.
Being looked at by so many people with strange eyes, Xu Hui's heartbeat couldn't help but increase by three points, and his pale face turned even paler. He has been an official in the court for more than ten years, of course he knows the rules above the court, and he also understands that he is humble and light, and it is very inappropriate to speak at this time.
However, he really didn't want to wait any longer, and he didn't want such an opportunity to get ahead just in vain.
Xu Hui was a Jinshi in Xuande for eight years, and then he became a scholar admired by thousands of scholars. This Shu Jishi is amazing, in the Ming Dynasty there is a saying that the prime minister, that is in the Jinshi among the best of the best, and by the imperial court to focus on training, in the future there are many high-end talents to enter the cabinet.
Of course, Xu Huo also understands this, so when he thinks about it, after entering the Hanlin Academy and becoming a Shujishi, his future will definitely be bright, and he will soon be able to rise to the top of the court.
But as a result, although the ideal is full, the reality is extremely skinny, and the once promising young man has become a middle-aged man in his forties, and his official position is only a waiter in the Hanlin Academy, and there is almost no real power at all. Seeing that in a few more years, his career will have to be completely spent in the Hanlin Academy, being a historian and lecturer.
This is an unacceptable result for the arrogant and ambitious Xu Hui, but he has no backer, no way, even if he wants to take refuge under Wang Zhen, there is nothing he can do, so all ambitions can only be hidden in the bottom of his heart.
Just when he was beginning to despair, thinking that his life would be like this, the opportunity suddenly appeared. The Son of Heaven was defeated and ambushed, the court was in chaos, and some low-ranking officials were quickly promoted. After seeing his colleagues who were just as depressed as they were on weekdays being promoted, he had expectations again, but in the end, he was still the attendant who guarded the Hanlin Academy.
It was only at this time that Xu Hui figured out that opportunities are not given by others, but have to rely on their own ideas to fight for it! And at today's court meeting, when he suddenly learned the news of the loss of Bauhinia Pass, he thought of such a statement in a flash.
Speaking of which, Xu Hui really looked up in his yard last night and saw the image above, the starlight in the south was indeed much more abundant than in the north, which also moved his heart slightly.
Just now, after telling himself that the opportunity must not be lost and that the time will not come again, Xu Huo finally mustered up the courage and played this thing. He is gambling that if the Son of Heaven really adopts this suggestion, then as the first minister, he will inevitably leave a deep impression in front of the Son of Heaven, even if the credit is not comparable to Yu Qian's support, but it should not be too difficult to make progress in the court.
Cheering himself up, Xu Hui ignored the strange eyes of the people around him, and continued to speak: "Your Majesty, now Beijing has become a city under the sword of the Mongolian people, and the son of a daughter can't sit down, since your majesty's safety is the most important, retreat to Nanjing first, and wait for all the soldiers and horses of the king of Qin in the world to arrive, and then you can fight with the Mongolian people!" ”
It's a pretty real idea to avoid it first, and then plan for it. It was Zhu Qiyu, who felt a strong threat from the Mongolian people, and he didn't feel a little moved.
To tell the truth, when Yu Qian said about the Mongolian people breaking through the Bauhinia Pass just now, he was not only flustered, but even regretted it a little. If he knew that this was the result, he shouldn't have promised them to be the emperor.
If the Mongols invaded Beijing, the situation of the emperor would be quite unbearable, and it would be difficult to even run. So when he heard Xu Huo say that he could move the capital to Nanjing for refuge, he quickly agreed in his heart, and he wanted to nod his head and agree immediately.
In the final analysis, the education Zhu Qiyu received since he was a child was not the study of the emperor, and he did not have the responsibility of being the king of a country. Usually he may not be able to see it, but when he encounters a huge crisis or setback, his first reaction is not to face the difficulties, but to retreat and dodge.
In addition, he didn't have the city government of those mature kings, and what thoughts in his heart could easily be revealed from his face. This made the courtiers who were the most observant of words and expressions understand his mind at a glance, and many people who had been hesitant at once began to follow this train of thought in their hearts.
In fact, they are also afraid, so many courtiers in front of them have been buried under the sword of the Mongolian people, who knows if the Mongolian people will be killed again once they are really killed in Beijing? And they are worried not only about themselves, but also about the safety of their families, wives and children, as well as the property they have accumulated over the years. If the city is broken, I am afraid that I will really end up ruined.
The more they thought about it, the stronger the fear in their hearts became, and everyone began to agree with Xu Hui's proposal to move the capital. Perhaps this is the easiest way to save your own life.
And when the emperor's face also saw the idea of approval, their last concern was also left behind. But some other people have different thoughts-
I saw that Qi Ruhai, the current household servant, took a step forward and said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that looking at the current situation, it is imperative to move the capital, but Nanjing is too far away from Beijing after all, and it may be difficult to get out before the Mongolian people kill it, so it is better to move the capital to Xi'an for temporary refuge." After all, it is the imperial capital of more than ten dynasties, and it is convenient for the geography of mountains and rivers, which is enough to defend it! ”
As soon as this person spoke, more people immediately had the confidence to join the discussion of the relocation of the capital. Another official stood up and said, "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that if he wants to move the capital, he should move to the safest place, such as Chengdu, Sichuan." The mountain is high and the road is small, and the plank road is even more dangerous, even if the Mongolian cavalry is powerful, it is not to be killed in the land of Shuzhong. Moreover, Shuzhong is the country of abundance, which is enough to supply the needs of the imperial court......"
"Your Majesty, you should move the capital to Luoyang, which is located in the middle of the world, and it is easiest for King Qin's soldiers and horses to come......"
"Your Majesty, move the capital ......"
For a while, a group of officials who had been shouting how to be good just now had all become loyal courtiers who spoke enthusiastically, and all of them had a suggestion that sounded quite good.
But what they said made Zhu Qiyu hesitate even more, and he didn't know who to listen to. And this relocation of the capital is an extremely important matter, but how should it be good? muttered in his heart, Zhu Qiyu subconsciously looked at the two people he trusted the most - Yu Qian and Lu Jin!
But to the emperor's surprise, the faces of these two were extremely ugly at this time, one had a blue face, and the other had a gloomy face that could drip water, and when he looked at the colleagues around him who were constantly talking, his eyes were not only angry, but disappointed. It's as if what they say is the most heinous statement.
Lu Zhen is indeed extremely disappointed in these people, this is the minister who is now standing on top of the court and will assist the Son of Heaven to revive the Ming Dynasty? In his opinion, this is just a group of little people who are greedy for life and afraid of death, and only know their own selfish interests.
When they encounter problems, they first panic, and then they are left to escape, but they never think about how to overcome the current problems. And he also saw that these people who moved the capital to the Son of Heaven actually had their own selfishness in it.
The one who proposed to go to Nanjing, he himself was from Jiangsu; The one who proposed to go to Xi'an was an official from Shaanxi...... By analogy, they proposed to move the capital, in addition to protecting themselves, but also to let the Son of Heaven live in his hometown, and their approach was no different from when Wang Zhenjian took Zhu Qizhen to Ulzhou!
But the annoyance in Yu Qian's heart was even greater, and he couldn't bear it anymore. Even if it will greatly offend these officials in the same hall because of this, there is not much to care about at this time.
After looking up at the Son of Heaven, he stepped out suddenly and shouted: "Your Majesty, the minister also has a word to play!" These words overshadowed the words of the surrounding officials, making everyone stop at the same time, and then Qi Qi turned his gaze away.
"Could it be that Lord Yu wants to persuade His Majesty to move the capital to Hangzhou? Is it farther than Nanjing...... And it is the former capital of the Southern Song Dynasty, and there is always something wrong with moving the capital at this time...... "Many people quickly turned their minds around, but they were treating others with themselves, thinking that Yu Qian also had the same thoughts as themselves.
Zhu Qiyu, who was feeling embarrassed, heard this, his spirit was lifted, and he hurriedly nodded and said: "What does Yu Qing have to say, hurry up and listen!" ”
In the middle of the minister's class, Lu Jin, who had already stepped out of one foot and wanted to say something, made a move after seeing Yu Qian stand up, and at the same time withdrew his foot. He believed that with Yu Qian's heart and knowledge, he would definitely not say the same words as these guys about moving the capital.
Sure enough, Yu Qian did not disappoint him. After a slight bow to the Son of Heaven, he finally spoke. The words were slow and sonorous, and they concealed the meaning of killing: "Your Majesty, the ministers think, but those who dare to speak out and move the capital should be killed, this is the words of the country!" ”