Zhu Houzhao, who was sitting on the dragon chair, bowed his head slightly and said: "Hu Shangshu has a book, just play!" ”

I only heard Hu Guangye speak: "Your Majesty ordered the Ministry of Rites to prepare for the sacrifice to the heavens not long ago, and now everything is ready, just wait for Your Majesty to choose an auspicious day to do the worship of the heavens." ”

Zhu Houzhao nodded, his expression calm, but he looked at the head of Qin Tianjian in the crowd.

As the head of the Qin Tianjian office, he is naturally in charge of the astronomical calendar and other aspects, and if it involves national events, the general selection of good days and auspicious days is also the responsibility of the Qin Tianjian to be responsible.

The head of Qin Tianjian had already prepared, and seeing that Zhu Houzhao looked at him, he walked out of the group of courtiers and saluted the Son of Heaven: "Your Majesty, I, Qin Tianjian, have calculated the nearest auspicious day!" ”

Zhu Houzhao smiled and said, "Oh, what day is the auspicious day?" ”

The director of Qin Tianjian said slowly: "When it is tomorrow! ”

The Manchu Dynasty's civil and military eyes froze, and many people showed a sudden look on their faces, obviously understanding.

It is rumored that the Son of Heaven will lead hundreds of civil and military officials to worship the heavens today, and everyone subconsciously believes it, but now when they listen to what the chief of Qin Tianjian said, everyone reacted.

Today's court meeting, even if it is really to worship the heavens, the Son of Heaven will not choose today, after all, everyone has not been officially notified in advance, if it is really set today, it must be very hasty.

The matter of sacrificing to the heavens is a major matter of the country, and there can be no carelessness and negligence, and it is necessary to prepare in advance.

After many ministers were distracted, Zhu Houzhao said: "Since this is the case, then it will be set to hold a ceremony to worship the heavens at the big altar on the outskirts of the city tomorrow, and all officials above the eighth grade in Beijing will go to watch the ceremony!" ”

After saying this, Zhu Houzhao sighed a little and said to Hu Guangye, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites: "Tomorrow, the envoys of the vassal states must also be present, and the Ministry of Rites needs to make all arrangements." ”

Hu Guangye said respectfully: "The minister's order." ”

Yang Yiqing, the head of the cabinet who had not stood up before, saw that the matter of sacrificing to the heavens tomorrow had been decided, and that the arrival of the great court was only an hour at the beginning, and there was still plenty of time, so Yang Yiqing took a step forward and said to the Son of Heaven: "Your Majesty, the minister has a play!" ”

Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but glance at Yang Yiqing in surprise, but the court meeting itself was a large gathering to convene hundreds of officials to discuss major affairs of the country, so it was normal to say that Yang Yiqing had something to do.

"What's the matter with Aiqing?"

Yang Yiqing said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the cabinet recently received a military report from Cheng Xiangwu and Yu Dayou, who were on an expedition to Xiyi, that the two troops had already returned to the division on the Mediterranean coast, and the two generals implored Your Majesty to make it clear what to do next." ”

It is related to the overall situation in the future, whether to continue to stay in the West and destroy one country after another, or to return to the dynasty, such a major event naturally requires the Son of Heaven to make up his mind.

These military newspapers were made in triplicate, one was filed with the Ministry of War, one was sent to the cabinet, and one was sent to the Son of Heaven before the case, so Zhu Houzhao had read this news yesterday.

It's just that at that time, Zhu Houzhao's mind was more focused on the matter of sacrificing to the sky, so he put this time aside for the time being.

At this time, Yang Yiqing mentioned that Zhu Houzhao naturally thought about it, and Zhu Houzhao had his own considerations about this matter, but Zhu Houzhao looked at Yang Yiqing and said, "I don't know if the cabinet has any suggestions for this?" ”

Yang Yiqing raised his head and said to the Son of Heaven with a bit of firmness: "Your Majesty, the ministers and others are discussing, but I hope that Your Majesty can issue an order to summon the two divisions of Xiang Wu and Yu Dayou to return to the court, one can calm the morale of the army, and the other should also reward the meritorious soldiers......

In fact, there is another reason, that is, to prevent generals from sitting outside the house, of course, this possibility is almost non-existent, but as a superior, everything should be considered in advance.

This is the trust of the Son of Heaven in Cheng Xiangwu, Yu Dayou and other generals, plus Zhu Houzhao is very confident in himself and Chu Yi's eyesight, otherwise, if he were to be another suspicious Son of Heaven, whether it is Yu Dayou or Cheng Xiangwu, a commander of the army for a long time, I don't know how much surveillance and restraint will be received.

Zhu Houzhao bowed slightly, his eyes fell on Wang Yangming and said, "An Guogong, tell me, what should I do?" ”

Wang Yangming didn't dare to say anything, but after seeing Zhu Houzhao, Wang Yangming had the same idea as Yang Yiqing, that is, he begged the Son of Heaven to issue an order to recall the two soldiers and horses.

The navy led by Yu Dayou almost accounts for about 20% of the strength of the Ming Navy, and when it comes to combat power, I am afraid that it can occupy about 40% of the strength.

And the 150,000 army led by Cheng Xiangwu are all the elites carefully selected by the Ming Dynasty, compared to the army of the Ming Dynasty, which is only a few hundred thousand, such a hundred thousand soldiers and horses are really a lot.

The first batch of the two soldiers and horses, especially the navy led by Yu Dayou and Qi Jingtong, have been at sea for several years and have not returned home for several years.

Looking at Zhu Houzhao's deep groan, Yang Yiqing, Wang Yangming and others couldn't help but sigh a little in their hearts, with their understanding of Zhu Houzhao, the possibility of Zhu Houzhao recalling the army is actually not great, but they can also make suggestions to Zhu Houzhao, as for what kind of choice Zhu Houzhao will make, they really have no way to change.

At this time, Zhu Houzhao suddenly spoke: "I am ready, there is a decree of Lord Lao Shoufu, summoning Cheng to the military department, and Yu Dayou's class teacher to return to the court." ”

"Ahh

Originally, he didn't have much hope, Yang Yiqing suddenly listened to the words of the Son of Heaven, and he couldn't react, and subconsciously exclaimed.

Fortunately, Yang Yiqing's reaction was not slow, and after coming back to his senses, he hurriedly saluted the Son of Heaven and said, "The minister's decree"

It is obvious that Zhu Houzhao's decision was beyond Yang Yiqing's expectations, otherwise, Yang Yiqing would never have lost his temper like this.

Zhu Houzhao's gaze swept over the bodies of the hundreds of civil and military officials and said, "Do you have anything else to do?" ”

There is silence below, although there are many affairs between the DPRK and China, but what can be brought here to discuss must be national affairs, not all trivial matters can be discussed here, otherwise the Son of Heaven will not do anything, and I am afraid that the big court meeting will not be able to deal with the things to be dealt with every day.

Leaning back slightly, Wang Zheng, who was standing on the side, noticed this, stepped forward, and a sharp voice sounded above the court: "Retreat from the court!" ”

Hundreds of officials retreated

In the crowd, Yang Yiqing walked with Wang Yangming and several elders, whispering as they walked.

"Why did Your Majesty agree to Cheng Xiangwu and Yu Dayou's two divisions to return to the court?"

You must know that they have written to the Son of Heaven more than once, hoping that the Son of Heaven can recall Yu Dayou's department, after all, Yu Dayou's department has been at sea for several years, and there is even news circulating among the hundred officials about Yu Dayou establishing himself as king overseas.

That is, the Son of Heaven's incomparable trust in Yu Dayou, no matter how it spreads among the officials, but the Son of Heaven's trust in Yu Dayou has not been affected in the slightest.

If it weren't for the trust of the Son of Heaven, it would be impossible for Yu Dayou's department to be overseas for such a long time, and it would be impossible for him to have sufficient logistical supplies.

You must know that many of the weapons that Yu Dayou's subordinates need to be provided by China, whether it is those gun barrels that need to be replaced, or flowering shells, etc., if there is no domestic supply, even if Yu Dayou's ability to command the army is strong, it is impossible to conquer all battles overseas and lay a huge territory.

Yang Yiqing slowly shook his head and said, "Everyone, I can't figure out Your Majesty's thoughts, but Your Majesty's willingness to issue an order to recall Yu Dayou's Department and Cheng Xiangwu's Department is a good thing after all, let's go back and prepare the decree quickly." ”

At this moment, I saw a little eunuch walking over quickly, walked to Yang Yiqing's side and whispered: "Lord Shoufu, Your Majesty invites your Excellency to go to the imperial study to discuss matters." ”

Yang Yiqing was slightly stunned, and subconsciously said, "Who else did Your Majesty invite?" ”

The little eunuch said to Wang Yangming at this time: "Lord Wang, Your Majesty invites your Excellency to go with you." ”

Yang Yiqing and Wang Yangming glanced at each other, and the two of them were a little curious in their hearts, and at this time, the little eunuch replied: "Looking back at Lord Fu's words, the slave maid was ordered to invite the two adults to go, as for who His Majesty invited, the slave and maid really don't know. ”

Saying that, the little eunuch subconsciously looked around, and then said in a low voice: "But the slave overheard His Majesty's order, and it seems that there are several old princes who are also invited." ”

Wang Yangming arched his hand to the little eunuch and said, "Thank you, little father-in-law!" ”

The little eunuch looked flattered and said: "An Guogong is really tormenting the slave!" ”

Soon Wang Yangming and Yang Yiqing rushed to the imperial study, and there was no one else in the imperial study except for the Son of Heaven who served.

Looking up at Wang Yangming and Yang Yiqing, Zhu Houzhao stretched out his hand and said, "The two Qing family will sit down and rest first, and when everyone arrives, I have something to discuss with you." ”

Although they said that they were curious about what the Son of Heaven had summoned them to, since the Son of Heaven didn't say it, they weren't too anxious, after all, the Son of Heaven would tell them at most, and sooner or later it would not be too late.

The two saluted the Son of Heaven, and then sat down separately, sipping tea while waiting for the others to arrive.

It's just a cup of tea, and I heard a sound of footsteps, and then I saw a figure walking in, who was not Shao Yuanjie.

Shao Yuanjie walked into the imperial study, first saluted the Son of Heaven, and then saluted Wang Yangming and Yang Yiqing.

Shao Yuanjie also sat down, Yang Yiqing, Wang Yangming and their relationship with Shao Yuanjie is not far away, to be precise, Shao Yuanjie and the Chinese military ministers of the dynasty have maintained a certain distance, and it is precisely because of this that Shao Yuanjie has won the trust of the Son of Heaven and has been honored and favored for so many years.

Yang Yiqing's eyes were a little inquiring, but Shao Yuanjie has always been cautious, even if there is a certain guess in his heart that the Son of Heaven invited him to come to discuss matters, but whether it is speculation or something else, Shao Yuanjie is obviously impossible to inform Yang Yiqing and Wang Yangming.