Chapter 60: The Battle of the Court

It must be impossible to continue to let Zhu Di continue to be silent and emotional, and at this time, only someone in the court will stand up and reconcile. But it can be seen that those ministers have focused their eyes on Yao Guangxiao, because at such a time, only Yao Guangxiao can speak in front of the emperor.

Yao Guangxiao naturally lived up to expectations, and in the expectant eyes of the Manchu Dynasty's civil and military forces, he slowly stepped out of the queue and said: "Your Majesty, if the Ming Dynasty is close to peace under the emperor's governance today, I don't know how many good men have destroyed my Han family after a few years of war." Among them, there are countless destroyed homes, and at this time, we should pay close attention to production, and widely implement benevolent government to let the people live and work in peace and contentment. ”

"Where does the young master start with this, I have always treated the people of the world like a parent, abolishing the old evils and practicing benevolent government. Nowadays, the people of my Ming Dynasty are simple and simple, and there are even fewer traitors and criminals. Zhu Di, who had a stiff tone, questioned Yao Guangxiao with a hint of questioning.

Yao Guangxiao seemed to have expected it, and replied unhurriedly: "My emperor's benevolence and love for the people can be seen by the sun and the moon, and loving the people and kindness can be like this, why not spread benevolence to my Ming military ministers." Let the soldiers and courtiers also be illuminated by the light of our emperor's benevolence, and the people are not allowed to be bullied, not to mention the soldiers who accompanied our emperor in the eastern expedition to the north. The minister implored the emperor to change someone else to thoroughly investigate the matter in order to show justice. ”

As soon as these words came out, the hall suddenly returned to a silent state, and the more than thirty military ministers who knelt on the ground, including Zhang Yu, all cast grateful eyes on Yao Guangxiao. They all knew in their hearts that only Yao Guangxiao could say this in this court.

Although Yao Guangxiao is a civil servant, he has never formed a private party above the court, and he has always done things based on theory and never selfishness, so he is deeply trusted by the emperor. If those words were said by any other minister, it is estimated that his head would have been cut off long ago, and the people would have to be implicated in it.

His Majesty Zhu Di trembled slightly, although Yao Guangxiao said it tactfully, but Jinyiwei was a sharp sword in his hand after all, and everything he pointed at was terrifying. Although he knew in his heart that Jin Yiwei's style of doing things was too riotous and bloody under his own instructions, it was precisely because of this that he could make a great reputation.

Who in the entire court didn't know that Jinyiwei was a thorn in the emperor's heart, and whoever touched it had to be pricked, but today he was picked out by Yao Guangxiao in front of the court, and everyone was very curious about how His Majesty Zhu Di would react, including Tang Ming, of course. This is the first time to go to the court to encounter such a thrilling scene, it is worth the trip!

Although he opened his eyes, he also understood better what it meant to be a companion to a king like a tiger, if every time he went to court, he would have to experience such a moment of life and death. Tang Ming would rather not be this official, and bolt his head to the waistband of his trousers every day to go to court, is this a life that people can live?

His Majesty Zhu Di's reaction was greatly unexpected by the ministers, and he said slowly: "Oh, the young master said this, it seems that there is a more suitable candidate in his heart to investigate this matter thoroughly, you might as well say it and let the ministers express their attitude." ”

The tense atmosphere suddenly cleared because of Zhu Di's fluttering words, and the ministers were not only curious about who Yao Guangxiao wanted to recommend, but the stones that had been hanging in their hearts also fell one after another.

It's none of his business, and Tang Mingguan doesn't have to step forward to speak, so he can only quietly watch everyone's performance in the court. What about him? It's good to be a good and quiet appreciation, but the reality is always unsatisfactory, Tang Ming just had this idea in his mind, and the matter immediately found him.

Yao Guangxiao smiled and said firmly: "This person is the emperor who also understands that it is Weihai Hou Tang Ming. Today, the minister also wants to take this opportunity to crown his disciples, and ask the emperor for permission. ”

As soon as the solemn atmosphere in the court dispersed, everyone suddenly put what had just happened behind them, and the topic had been changed, and the one who could mess around in the court was not an old fox. Naturally, they would not be stupid to mention those unhappy things, so everyone tacitly turned the topic to Tang Ming.

Whispering from ear to ear, the ministers in the court began to become active. His Majesty Zhu Di was obviously very surprised, he didn't expect Yao Guangxiao to pull Tang Ming out as a shield. However, if Tang Ming went to the barracks to investigate the rebellion against the party, he would still be acceptable, after all, Tang Ming was the direct victim of Jianwen.

Zhu Di naturally didn't worry that Tang Ming would miss any opportunity to get rid of the rebels hidden in the army, and after thinking about it for a while, Zhu Di didn't find a reason to refuse. He smiled and said: "The young master's proposal is indeed feasible, I promised it, and it is understandable to be crowned, and I will do all this together this morning." ”

Tang Ming didn't react until Zhu Di's words were finished, he stood in place stupidly, and he didn't even stand up and thank him. Seeing that Yao Guangxiao frowned slightly, he had to reach out and pull him to his side, and whispered: "Thank you!" ”

Tang Ming, who was in a daze, knelt down in a daze to thank him, and Zhu Di saw Tang Ming's stunned appearance, he seemed to be in a good mood, and ordered Li Xing to bring the clothes of the Hou Ye. put it on in front of the Manchu Dynasty's civil and military ministers, and finally Yao Guangxiao personally put on a hat for Tang Ming, and taught a few words by the way, which was considered to have completed the entire etiquette.

Tang Ming can only be regarded as a legitimate Weihai Hou from this moment on, although this Hou Ye is only an honorary title, he has no actual power. The so-called fief is also on an isolated island overseas, if it is more serious, Tang Ming will be like an exiled minister, and he is also a minister exiled to an overseas island.

The ministers of the DPRK and China naturally understood the truth here, and if there was no conflict of interests, they would naturally not be envious or jealous, and the voices of congratulations and congratulations poured in like a tide. Tang Ming didn't care if they were sincere or fake, anyway, he didn't refuse to come, and greeted him with a smile.

But in the midst of this applause, a sharp and yin and yang strange voice sounded in Tang Ming's ears: "Congratulations to the Hou Ye, this is the emperor's imperial token, and the emperor ordered the Jinyi guard to be dispatched by you during the thorough investigation of this case, I hope you will do it yourself, and don't live up to Your Majesty's trust!" ”

Tang Ming turned around and saw that it was none other than Li Xing, a dead eunuch. No matter how Tang Ming listened to these words, he felt awkward, and they gave him goosebumps.

But people have the emperor's order, and they are not good at-for-tat, so they ignore him when they are polite with a smiling face. The father-in-law's nemesis, of course Tang Ming will not be polite to him, so as not to let Zheng He misunderstand, but it will not be good.

The early dynasty had retreated, and Yao Guangxiao did not go out of the palace with Tang Ming, but was called by Zhu Di to the imperial study to discuss things. Zhang Yu was very happy, although Tang Ming was meeting for the first time, he had heard Zhu Neng mention it when he was in Beiping, and it was better for Tang Ming to replace Jinyiwei to investigate the case.