Forbidden city.

The ministers went to the Fengtian Palace, that day was a very important day for the Ming courtiers, basically the Manchu Dynasty ministers were united, and the emperor sang the opposite, and a copy of almost all the civil officials in Beijing together with the direct advice of the note, has been in the hands of Wang Jun, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, ready to be presented to the emperor by Wang Jun on the same day.

But the emperor also seems to know what day it is, and even though the ministers have basically arrived, the emperor still hasn't shown up for a long time.

Qiao Yu, the secretary of the ministry, walked up to Jiang Mian and asked, "Your Majesty won't leave the dynasty today, right?" ”

As the first assistant, although Jiang Mian will not be the first bird that day, he is the protagonist of the day.

He just shook his head, seemingly not wanting to comment too much on it beforehand.

The ministers were talking.

Because in addition to the emperor, the other two important characters of the Great Rites Conference, Huang Zan and Zhang Zhang, did not appear at the scene.

The other side.

Yang Shen was talking to Zhu Hao.

"Jingdao, I heard that you didn't sign together?"

Yang Shen came to put pressure on Zhu Hao.

Zhu Hao nodded and said: "I was busy asking about the situation yesterday, so I had no time to take care of him, and besides, I don't work as an errand in any yamen, it seems that I belong to the criminal department, but I don't sit in the yamen, and no one reports to me...... Do you think it's too late for me to co-brand? ”

Zhu Hao heard the meaning of questioning in Yang Shen's words, and immediately reminded the other party, what is the significance of you asking if I am co-branded? In the past great gift discussions, I was not only a co-sponsor, but also the chief initiator, and I also went to the mine to work as a coolie for two months on your back, don't you remember?

Yang Shen said: "It doesn't matter whether it's joint or not, but if there is something like kneeling in the future, you won't come forward, right?" ”

Zhu Hao smiled: "Brother Yong understands me very well...... Indeed, I don't want to get involved in it. ”

"You...... Alas! ”

Yang Shen glared at Zhu Hao fiercely, but he felt that Zhu Hao had always been like this, acting consistently, without change, and there was no way to force it.

Yang Shen said again: "Then how are you going to report to Your Majesty today?" ”

Zhu Hao shrugged: "How is the eucalyptus, is it so important?" Is this an important issue today? ”

was blocked back by Zhu Hao again, Yang Shen thought about it carefully, where would the emperor in the court today have the heart to ask Zhu Hao why?

Assigning Zhu Hao to investigate is to give Zhu Hao a thankless errand, what the result is, the emperor doesn't care, those scholars who were taken down by Jinyiwei are simply hostages in the hands of the emperor, no matter how Zhu Hao investigates, it seems that there will be no deviation in the results of the eucalyptus.

"Looks like someone is coming."

Zhu Hao glanced outside the hall and reminded.

Yang Shen couldn't help but look over, but when he saw Huang Zan and Zhang Xuan, they entered the Fengtian Hall one after the other.

The ministers immediately looked at the two men, but no one stepped forward to question them.

Zhu Hao sighed: "No one has criticized their actions in the past, probably everyone knows that whoever is replaced is just being used as a gunman, even if it is not the two of them, there should be someone else to come forward for Your Majesty." ”

Yang Shen's face was not good: "Today is to advise Your Majesty, and it is not appropriate to make extraneous branches." ”

"Hmm."

Zhu Hao nodded, "Then Brother Yong hurry up and prepare, there are too few places that can help you in the future, and you shouldn't be delayed." ”

After Yang Shen glared at Zhu Hao again, he sighed helplessly, but he still walked over to Shi Xuan and Feng Xi, the Hanlin Scholars.

As Zhu Hao said, from Yang Shen's point of view, Zhu Hao's sense of participation in the issue of the Great Rites Discussion is too low, and it seems that it is useless to talk about anything with Zhu Hao.

……

……

The Emperor has finally arrived.

The ministers had been preparing for a long time in advance, and they were all gearing up at this time.

As soon as the ceremony of the meeting between the monarch and the ministers ended, before Zhu Si could speak, Wang Jun, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, couldn't wait to come out of the ranks, held up a joint direct advice composed of four pieces of music in his hand, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, about the matter of the great ceremony, the three hundred and sixty-six ministers of the court and the central government will jointly ask for the performance, please take back your majesty's order!" ”

"Please take back your order!"

In addition to Huang Zan and Zhang Xuan, one of the civil officials present was counted as one, and they all opened their mouths to request.

Zhu Si was not in a hurry, he just waved his hand at Zhang Zuo, Zhang Zuo walked over, took the music over, and presented it to him, and then Zhu Si opened it in public, as if he was carefully reading the content of the play.

Wang Jun was waiting for Zhu Si to answer.

But Zhu Si didn't squeak for a long time, Wang Jun thought that the emperor was deliberately pretending to be dumb, and added again: "Your Majesty, the matter related to the great gift involves the national and legal system, and the slightest carelessness will cause endless harm and be detrimental to Your Majesty's reputation." The first emperors of the Ming Dynasty were blessed with blessings, everything should be done in an orderly manner, if it is chaotic, it will inevitably make future generations laugh, please think twice before acting. ”

Probably Wang Jun is really not afraid of heaven and earth now, and he advises the emperor, and he doesn't pick good things to say.

It doesn't matter if you say it directly, for Wang Jun, as long as the emperor can take back his fate, even if he is not the official secretary of the Ministry of Rites, the Ming civil officials in this period are still relatively dignified.

Besides, after Yang Tinghe left the court, Wang Jun was already very aggrieved.

Leaving a good reputation seems to be more important than being a scholar in the Ministry of Rites.

Zhu Si yawned, looking careless, and said in a salty voice: "Regarding the big gifts, didn't I send an edict yesterday?" It has become an established fact to tell the world, why should I take it back? If that's the case, then won't my edict be child's play? ”

Wang Jun said: "Your Majesty, the matter of the great gift was decided two years ago. ”

Zhu Si sighed and justified in a serious manner: "More than two years ago, when I first ascended to the throne, many things were not decided, and at that time, the powerful ministers in the court covered the sky with one hand, so that I had no room for refutation, but I always had to talk about etiquette and filial piety, and now the court and the people are not also having different opinions on the great etiquette?" Why is it that what you say must be the best words, while what others say is nonsense? ”

"Your Majesty......"

"Okay, I don't want to hear it, so many of you are co-branded, I don't blame it, I can only say that all this I did was to show filial piety, before I ascended the throne, I was never made a prince one day, let alone raised in the deep palace and was entrusted with important tasks, don't always use historical allusions to preach to me, when I ascended the throne, I did not follow the etiquette of the crown prince, why can't I posthumously crown my biological father with the title of emperor?"

"Your Majesty!"

This time, Jiang Mian came out and was ready to argue with the emperor.

Zhu Si's tone became cold: "Elder Jiang Ge, did you come out to teach me a lesson?" I take you as the first assistant, so that you can support the Daming Jiangshan Society, not against me every time! ”

The emperor's resolute attitude angered the ministers present.

However, due to his status, he could only argue with the emperor at the top, and all departments could only endure the affairs and imperial history.

Qiao Yu, the secretary of the ministry, saw that Jiang Mian was reprimanded by the emperor, and knew that Jiang Mian wanted to uphold Yang Tinghe's philosophy, and many times he had to endure it, he had nothing to worry about here, and it was a big deal for him to return to his hometown, so he immediately came out and said: "Your Majesty, matters related to the discussion of etiquette should be subject to the opinions of all the ministers and subjects of the world." ”

Zhu Sidao: "Qiao Shangshu, do you mean that I am stubborn and self-serving and don't listen to other people's opinions?" ”

"The minister has no such intentions, but His Majesty decided so rashly, I am afraid that people will not be convinced." Qiao Yu said.

Zhu Si looked disdainful: "If you don't accept it, you won't accept it, as an emperor, I don't expect others to be happy and convinced, just want to be worthy of my heart." Where is Zhu Hao in the Criminal Department? ”

"The minister is here."

Zhu Hao walked out of the crowd.

The emperor suddenly called Zhu Hao out, and the people present didn't expect it.

was about to argue with the emperor about the gift, why did the emperor suddenly think of Zhu Hao?

Zhu Sidao: "Yesterday, when the ceremony was held outside the city, what happened to those soldiers who participated in the fight? ”

Really.

The emperor is clearly taking those scholars hostage.

Zhu Hao arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, the minister believes that matters related to etiquette and law should be considered in the long run, and should not be decided rashly, please think twice." ”

Zhu Si frowned and said, "Are you deaf and didn't hear my words clearly?" I asked you about your feelings, what did you say to me? ”

Zhu Hao said: "The minister went to the edict yesterday and wanted to interrogate the criminal, but he didn't see it, and the fight, both sides were at fault, and His Majesty promised not to care about the sins of those who discussed the courtesy, and should not go back on their word." ”

"You!"

Zhu Si looked annoyed.

Everyone present was stunned.

Zhu Hao, this kid...... Is it so upright?

Actually jumped out at this time to go against the emperor?

The emperor may have some concerns about dealing with Jiang Mian, Qiao Yu, Wang Jun and others, but isn't it easy to cure you for the sins of a criminal department Lang who has added notes?

Do you want to go from being a scrub to being a criminal?

"Your Majesty, please think twice!"

But Zhu Hao's words gave the ministers present another opportunity to ask for advice together.

"Hehehehehe......"

Zhu Si suddenly sneered.

The ministers present felt as if there was a play.

Zhu Si looked self-deprecating: "I can see it, as long as it is a matter of great gifts, you must stick to your principles, can't I think of all filial piety?" ”

Zhu Hao was still being summoned for questioning at this time, this question seemed to be asked to the ministers present, but in fact, Zhu Hao was qualified to answer directly.

Zhu Hao seemed to have a very iron head, and said: "Your Majesty, as seen by the ministers, it is not impossible for Your Majesty to want the filial piety of the whole son, and it is reasonable to take the Emperor Xingxian as the emperor, but please Your Majesty before this, add the 'Bunsheng Emperor Examination', which is not contrary to the great ceremony, but also the filial piety of His Majesty." The ministers are shallow in their knowledge, and there are many inconsistencies in what they say, please forgive your Majesty. ”

The ministers present all felt that Zhu Hao was quite dignified before, but after hearing these words, the good impression of Zhu Hao in their hearts was suddenly greatly reduced.

actually proposed that the emperor posthumously crown Emperor Xingxian as the emperor? Do you want to add the "Bunsen Emperor Exam"?

Doesn't that mean that the emperor's intentions still partially succeeded?

Yang Shen glared at Zhu Hao with a vicious gaze, feeling that Zhu Hao had betrayed his camp.

But Zhu Hao's words, to the ears of the upper-level civil officials, were like life-saving straws.

Jiang Mian learned it from Yang Tinghe...... Fighting with the emperor can make the emperor regress is good, both sides take a step back, is the basis for maintaining a harmonious relationship between the monarch and the minister, as long as the emperor still recognizes filial piety as the emperor, other things...... It's still something we can talk about.