Early the next morning, above the court, hundreds of officials gathered, the civil and military generals stood on both sides, Zhu Yousong was dressed in a dragon robe, and there were some lazy leaning there, yawning from time to time, listening to the deliberations of the ministers in a trance, and recommending candidates for the cabinet.

At this moment, although Ma Shiying still holds the title of Governor of Fengyang, he is standing at the forefront of the Wenchen column, at the head of the hundred officials, and he is the uncrowned king, and he will be elected as the first assistant of the cabinet without dispute, and it will be a sure thing to enter the cabinet.

However, as time passed minute by minute, when the court discussion was almost underway, Ma Shiying's face became more and more ugly, almost suppressing the anger in his chest, and the atmosphere in the hall became strange.

"Your Majesty, the results of the election are out......"

Lu Jiude gently pushed the sleepy Zhu Yousong, reminded him in a low voice, got a little closer, and said further: "The ministers respectively elected Lord Shi Kefa, Lord Gao Hongtu, Lord Gao, and Lord Jiang Yueguang into the cabinet, and Lord Zheng Sanjun, Lord Zheng, Lord Liu Zongzhou, Lord Liu, and Lord Xu Shilin Xu filled the vacancy. ”

"Aha~uh~cough~y~"

Zhu Yousong had just woken up in a daze, with a yawn in his mouth, and made all kinds of indistinct sounds, listening to Lu Jiude reminding himself in a whisper, just about to say something, to deal with the ministers, at this moment, Liu Kongzhao, the sincerity of the uncle, suddenly walked out, rolled up his sleeves, swayed his palms, and shouted without scruples: "Why can't I enter the cabinet?!" ”

The sound of the bell echoed in the hall, the atmosphere was stagnant, and suddenly became extremely nervous, everyone looked straight at Liu Kongzhao, with a look of surprise on their faces, unexpected Liu Kongzhao would be so bold?

However, the ministers were taken by Liu Kongzhao's momentum, which was a meritorious service from the dragon, and no one accused Liu Kongzhao of being arrogant and rude, shouting wantonly in the main hall, like a reckless man, and spreading wilderness in public.

At this time, Zhu Yousong was startled by Liu Kongzhao's loud shouting, and he suddenly lost his sleepiness, and just wanted to say something to appease Liu Kongzhao, but Shi Kefa walked out at this time and said calmly: "Since the founding of the country, there has been no precedent for this dynasty to enter the cabinet. ”

Obviously, Liu Kongzhao is a foolish person and is not good at arguing, although he did not ask for the cabinet again, he still did not change his strong attitude, and said loudly again: "Even if I can't, why can't Ma Shiying join the cabinet?" ”

Ma Shiying smiled in his heart, but he still had a tense face on his face, and he didn't look at Liu Kongzhao and say anything, but his expression slowed down slightly, but he revealed what he was thinking, Liu Kongzhao's trouble was just right.

"Yes, why can't Master Ma join the cabinet?"

Zhu Yousong had to speak, Ma Shiying was his right-hand man in Nanjing City, if he couldn't enter the cabinet, he, the emperor, would have to be constrained by Shi Kefa and these people from time to time.

Regardless of Lu Jiude's secret glances, hinting at himself, the fat and bloated Zhu Yousong still did not change his mind, and even said: "Over the years, the governor of Lord Ma has been in the four mansions, guarding the royal ancestral tomb, and resisting the rebellious army. In my opinion, not to mention entering the cabinet, even if you are the first assistant, it is more than enough. ”

Ma Shiying's heart was even happier, Gu Wulan's expression finally changed a little, revealing a hint of pride, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, his eyelids turned down, and he looked like an old god was there and a bamboo was in his chest.

"The Emperor's ......"

Shi Kefa stood up again, and was about to raise an objection, but at this time, Ma Shiying finally made a move, secretly took out a letter from his sleeve, and shook it at Shi Kefa imperceptibly, which immediately made Shi Kefa change his words.

"Weichen thinks that Master Ma can enter the cabinet."

The voice was so reluctant and full of helplessness, but it caused a chain reaction, and the ministers echoed one after another: "Wechen also agrees with Master Ma entering the cabinet!" ”

The sound of the mountain crying was endless, and in the sonic boom hall, Zhu Yousong suddenly showed a look of satisfaction, touched his big belly, and said: "Okay, it's decided." ”

However, despite entering the cabinet, Ma Shiying was still not happy, and his face became ugly again.

At this time, Liu Kongzhao's face was full of red light, and the whole person had a feeling of high spirits, his strong attack, and the "suggestion" was adopted, so he became more and more proud, and said strongly again: "Ladies and gentlemen, this official thinks that Ruan Dacheng is highly respected, studied under a famous family, and has a prestige, even if he can't enter the cabinet, he can make up for the lack of ministers, and he is competent enough!" ”

"No!"

Shi Kefa did not hesitate to give a veto, the strong did not leave a little room, seeing Liu Kongzhao's thick eyebrows upside down, anger suddenly appeared, he wanted to confront himself-for-tat, without realizing it, took a step forward, gave a deep salute, and his voice was even higher a little, and then he said with a few words: "Although Ruan Dacheng has some fame, he is a disobedient criminal personally set by the first emperor, don't say it again, sincerity, even if the hundred officials agree, the saint will not agree." Otherwise, you are offending the first emperor! ”

A big hat was buttoned down, and all the words of persuasion were immediately blocked, and Liu Kongzhao's words were choked back, Zhu Yousong opened his mouth, and the words he originally wanted to say were swallowed back, although he was a little angry, Shi Kefa used the emperor to press himself and force himself not to use Ruan Dacheng, but he could only break his teeth and swallow it in his stomach, and he had to express his position.

"Okay, Uncle Chengyi, step down, don't mention Ruan Dacheng's matter again, as Master Shi said, if you entrust Ruan Dacheng with a heavy responsibility, it will be a great disrespect to the emperor, do you want me to bear the name of unfilial piety?"

"Wechen don't dare..."

After Liu Kongzhao replied angrily, while retreating, he glared at Shi Kefa fiercely, and the latter was not afraid, his posture became more and more straight, and a heroic aura arose spontaneously, and the whole person seemed so arrogant.

The early dynasty is over, the result is beyond everyone's expectations, no one thought that the outcome would be like that, the Donglin Party people can be described as a complete victory, not only occupying the vast majority of seats in the cabinet, Shi Kefa was elected as the first assistant of the cabinet!

On the other hand, Ma Shiying's side, he himself entered the cabinet, and he seemed alone. Moreover, on top of the position of the minister, none of them were fished, and the early dynasty could be described as a fiasco.

Li Laiheng's hiding place, in the study, when Huang Zongxi finished talking about the early dynasty, he couldn't help but laugh out loud, and even exclaimed: "Hahaha... It seems that before the emperor and they attack Nanjing City, there is still a good show to watch, and when the time comes, the scene will definitely be very lively! ”

"Yes, general, the people of the two factions, it is almost intolerable, Ma Shiying has suffered such a big loss, and he has barely benefited from Zhu Yousong's accession to the throne, he will definitely not give up and fight back, I am afraid that the officialdom of Nanjing City will be a bloody storm again, and the fighting will continue." Huang Zongxi nodded and said in agreement.

At this time, Wang Fuzhi on the side added: "In the officialdom, especially in the cabinet, Ma Shiying's side seems to be in a disadvantageous position, but there is Zhu Yousong behind them, and it is not impossible to fight back and turn defeat into victory." ”

Li Laiheng was full of smiles, and suddenly became weird, quite gloating, and asked abruptly: "A few gentlemen, who do you say, who is the first to be unlucky?" Which member of the Donglin Party will Ma Shiying's side attack first? ”