But before Zhu Zhanji could say anything, Zhu Zhanji immediately smiled and said, "Okay, the silver won't let you out." ”

After speaking, he seemed to think of something, and then asked the third child, Zhu Zhanyong, "What about the fifth, have you come back recently?" ”

Talking about silver, and mentioning the fifth child again, Zhu Zhanyong couldn't help but say: "The fifth child? Didn't you see it, big brother, didn't you let him go to the army? Okay, why do you talk about the fifth again? Big brother, the silver...."

Zhu Zhanji said with a smile: "Don't mention the fifth child, where are you going to get this silver?" ”

Zhu Zhanyong was stunned when he heard this: "Big brother, do you mean that the fifth child has a way?" ”

Zhu Zhanji nodded, and then said: "There is a place, there is a gold mountain and a silver mountain, if the fifth child can move these two mountains back, are you still afraid that there will be no silver to pay?" ”

As Zhu Zhanji's words came out, Zhu Zhanyong on the opposite side was stunned.

"Mountains of gold and silver?"

This kind of word, which only appears in the biography, is now said so openly by his eldest brother, and the third Zhu Zhanyong really didn't react for a while.

However, Zhu Zhanji, who was sitting on the chair, said: "In short, the silver in that place is inexhaustible, and with this silver, not to mention the list in your kid's hand, even if you fill in another one, it is enough." ”

However, in the face of his eldest brother's words, the third Zhu Zhanyong still didn't dare to imagine.

In this world, is there really such a thing as a mountain of gold and silver?

If this was another one to come and tell him about this, I was afraid that he would have slapped him earlier.

Talking nonsense in broad daylight.

But since it was his eldest brother who said it, it didn't seem that he was joking with him, and the third child was really worried about this matter in his heart.

When Zhu Zhanji, who was sitting on a chair drinking tea, saw that his third child was about to move, and it seemed that he might rush out to find the fifth child at any time, he also hurriedly stopped him.

Then he carefully instructed: "If this matter is to be done, it must rely on the musketeers under the old five, not only that, but also keep it secret!" Except for you and me and the fifth child, you can't let others know about it, otherwise there will be endless troubles. ”

As he spoke, Zhu Zhanji explained: "You can do your thing with peace of mind, use the method I taught you before, pre-sell the house, and build a new building with the money obtained from the pre-sale." This method can also be used in grain-producing areas and other places, forget when we were in Nanjing City? ”

"In short, think of a way, get through this time first, and when the fifth child comes back this time, everything will be solved."

Seeing that his eldest brother was so confident, the third brother also nodded and said seriously: "Okay, then I'll stay up for a few more days." ”

Looking at the solemn look on the third child's face, Zhu Zhanji couldn't help but want to laugh on the side.

Just when Zhu Zhanji was about to get up and leave, Zhu Zhanyong, the third child who was worried about how to get through next, suddenly grabbed Zhu Zhanji and said, "Brother, there is something I don't know whether to say or not." Sanyang from the court came to me before, talking about the persuasion of hundreds of officials. ”

Listening to the words of the third child, Zhu Zhanji was stunned for a moment, then smiled again, and said: "This is all the etiquette that the imperial court has always had, you just follow them." ”

Zhu Zhanji really didn't care so much about this matter.

He also understood why the third child asked that.

After all, the emperors of the past dynasties always had to be hypocritical when they were persuaded by hundreds of officials, and there were still things like three shirks, saying that according to the ancient rites, the prime minister of the current dynasty presided over it.

Although it is not a troubled time now, it is justifiable for him Zhu Zhanji to ascend the throne, but the charter that should be in place still has to be taken.

After all, the three words of the world can not be said on the bright side, after all, since ancient times, emperors have claimed to be the Son of Heaven, just like the so-called Fengtian carrier.

It is equivalent to being appointed by God to come to the mortal world to be the emperor of this dynasty.

The reason why the third child was a little hesitant was not that he couldn't say this matter, but if he Zhu Zhanji was also going to be hypocritical, wouldn't it mean to force him to say such things in front of him now?

Does he, Zhu Zhanji, agree or not?

Do you agree with him or don't agree with him to do it?

And the third Zhu Zhanyong saw that his eldest brother didn't care about this matter, and only thought that he had done a very ordinary thing, and he was also relieved.

The reason why he, Zhu Zhanyong, was a little uncertain about this matter, and asked Zhu Zhanji in person what he meant, was because there was no so-called prime minister in the court today.

The prime minister system was banned when Taizu was in power.

And without the position of prime minister, who should do this most appropriately?

Those ministers in the court, regardless of whether they have the ability and qualifications in the court, but Zhu Zhanji has not clearly said who is the backbone of the court, so in this case, their courtiers ran out to preside, isn't it suspected of fighting for power and being an example for the ministers?

So, in this case, they thought of Zhu Zhanyong.

Now, with Zhu Zhanyong's official position and identity, it is most appropriate to do this.

After all, he is the younger brother of the grandson Zhu Zhanji, and he is a courtier, if he comes forward, there will not be so much criticism.

As for the fifth, the qualifications and age are still a bit shallow.

In addition, it is also a little inappropriate to work in that army now.

But they felt that the third child Zhu Zhanyong was suitable, but the third child was a little guilty in his heart.

How can I be an example for this group of ministers at this time?

Although his third child is more suitable than the fifth, compared to those Shangshu adults in the court, it is still far from enough.

Therefore, he didn't dare to agree, and now he is also taking this opportunity to ask his eldest brother what he means.

If your eldest brother doesn't have any opinion on this matter, then he will do it himself, and it won't be a big deal.

Now seeing that his eldest brother didn't care about asking this question, the third Zhu Zhanyong breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time, he also opened his mouth and continued to ask: "Brother, that Sanyang not only discussed with me about the persuasion of these hundred officials, but also said that he wanted me to be an example for this group of ministers, but eldest brother, you also know my younger brother, how can I have this amount." ”

"But Yang Shiqi also said that it is most appropriate for me to do this now, you see....."

Listening to the words of the third child Zhu Zhanyong, Zhu Zhanji thought about it carefully, and felt that it seemed to be the case.

If you want those courtiers in the court to do this, they will have some thoughts of avoiding suspicion, thinking of this, Zhu Zhanji said: "Well, that's the truth, since they all said so, then you can do it." ”

After getting the promise of his eldest brother, the third Zhu Zhanyong can also be regarded as this matter.

The next morning.

According to Zhu Zhanji's previous requirements, after every official completed their daily exercise, everyone came to the Fengtian Palace.

Just when Zhu Zhanji planned to discuss the recent government affairs with the ministers as in the past, he was about to call everyone down, but found that none of the ministers in the hall had left.

Just when Zhu Zhanji wanted to ask something, Zhu Zhanyong, the third elder who was standing on the side of the court, also immediately walked out under the gaze of the surrounding ministers and stood in front of Zhu Zhanji.

Then, according to the words agreed upon with the ministers before, he began to shout to Zhu Zhanji, who was sitting on the dragon chair at the moment: "Tell Your Highness, the minister still has something to report." ”

Zhu Zhanji, who was still a little confused just now, suddenly realized in his heart after seeing his third child stand up.

What the third child said to him yesterday is still vivid, but after a busy day, he forgot about it.

In addition, he didn't expect these people to move so quickly, he just asked his opinion yesterday, and he did it early today.

However, even if he knew what was going on, Zhu Zhanji did not have the slightest hypocrisy as he said, and said: "Say it." ”

Hearing this, the third elder, Zhu Zhanyong, immediately began to shout: "Your Highness, since the first emperor died on the way back to Beijing from the northern expedition to Mobei, the crown princes have passed away one after another. As the saying goes, the family can't be without an owner for a day, and the country can't be without a king for a day, because there are many rebellions on the border of my DPRK a few days ago, His Royal Highness needs to lead troops to quell the rebellion, and the matter can only be urgent. But now that the chaos has been settled, the country and the people are safe, if a new monarch is not established, I am afraid that the people of the world will be restless. ”

"Therefore, Weichen plays, I hope that His Royal Highness the Taisun can ascend the throne as soon as possible, so that the country will have a master, and the people will have a king, so as to calm the world."

After speaking, the third child, Zhu Zhanyong, knelt on the top of the hall.

And after hearing the words of the third child Zhu Zhanyong, Zhu Zhanji also looked up at the others around him.

At this time, everyone also looked at him in unison, as if they couldn't wait to see something on his face.

Although Zhu Zhanji didn't intend to be like those kings, this kind of persuasion was too hypocritical, but now that the third child has put it forward in this court, although he Zhu Zhanji has already agreed in his heart, he still said polite words, and asked the ministers above the hall: "What the third said is not unreasonable, everyone, what do you think?" ”

Hearing Zhu Zhanji ask for their opinions, the courtiers above the court knew that it was time for them to appear, and the three Yangs stood up first, and said to Zhu Zhanji: "What the Third Highness said is extremely true, His Royal Highness is the prince of the first emperor, the grandson of the dynasty, and the eldest son of the late prince. ”

In addition, after the death of the first emperor, His Royal Highness made a second expedition to Mobei, and defeated 20,000 elite cavalry with a division of 5,000, so that the entire Mobei was completely pacified and hidden dangers were eliminated. Quell the rebellion of the Jurchen tribe of Nuer Gandu Division and stabilize the northeast. This merit alone has crowned the ancient and modern. ”

"His Royal Highness Taisun ascended the throne as the emperor, conforming to the mandate of heaven and the hearts of the people, which is really the destiny of heaven."

"Therefore, the minister agrees with what the Third Highness said, and considers the people of the world, so that the country has a master, so that the people have a king, and I hope that His Royal Highness will ascend the throne as soon as possible to calm the hearts of the people!"

As Yang Shiqi spoke, Yang Rong and Yang Pu on the side also shouted: "Minister, second!" ”

At the same time, the ministers standing behind them, although they have been tossed a little miserably by Zhu Zhanji recently, but they are not to the extent that they can change their courts, so at this time, they all shouted according to the words of the four people in front of them: "Ministers! Seconded! ”

"I hope that His Royal Highness will ascend the throne as soon as possible to calm the hearts of the people in the world!"

With the pleas of these ministers in unison, Zhu Zhanji, who was sitting on the dragon chair, could be regarded as having done this courtesy.

Immediately, after Zhu Zhanji gradually quieted down in the hall at this moment, he also slowly spoke, and said: "As a descendant of the Zhu family, it is my duty to guard the territory for my ancestors. As a royal bloodline, it is also my wish to do my best for the people of the world. ”

"That being the case..... Hundreds of officials listen to orders! ”

"Yang Shiqi, I order you to supervise the enthronement of the main hall for this time. The other ministries are all fully assisted, and it is good to ascend the throne, but they must not delay and slacken, if something goes wrong, they will be criticized by the world. ”

Listening to Zhu Zhanji's arrangement, Yang Shiqi below immediately stood up and shouted at Zhu Zhanji: "Yang Shiqi, obey His Highness's will!" ”

"Alright, if there is nothing else, let's disperse."

After Zhu Zhanji said one last word, the hundred officials in the hall below also retreated one after another.

After leaving this Fengtian Temple, these officials all had smiles on their faces.

Not only because Zhu Zhanji agreed to ascend the throne as emperor this time, but also because of the changes that Zhu Zhanji would bring to them after he ascended the throne as emperor.

Those who have always followed Zhu Zhanji's side, and those who are Zhu Zhanji's cronies and descendants, needless to say.

After Zhu Zhanji ascended the throne, they were naturally the first to benefit.

As for those who have not been with Zhu Zhanji before and are not descendants, most of them are also former so-called princelings.

Although it is a pity that they are not direct cronies, they are Zhu Zhanji's father's people.

No matter how you say this, it's your own family, your own people.

Even if the benefits you get in the future are not as good as those of Zhu Zhanji's direct descendants and cronies, it is definitely beneficial.

"The Legend of the Fairy Tree"

And even those officials who are not Zhu Zhanji's direct cronies and think that they used to be princelings, although they do not seem to have any direct benefits in this accession to the throne, as long as Zhu Zhanji ascends the throne now, he will inevitably be like all dynasties, once a son of heaven and a courtier.

The reason why their official positions have not been improved in the slightest is because they still have people on their heads.

It's as if there is a problem of class solidification in the entire Ming Dynasty, and the same is true in this small court.

If the people above don't come down, the people below can't go up.

Now their Royal Highness the grandson who is about to ascend the throne has a shallow foundation, although there are many people left by his father, but after all, there is a layer in the middle, and it is impossible to really promote according to the lineage of his cronies.

Then there will be a window period in between.

A period of instability in power.

This is an opportunity for them to compete.

In officialdom, they know very well that in the officialdom, sometimes an opportunity is really rare. Some people don't even get even one such opportunity even after a lifetime of hard work, and the higher they go, the more so.

And the courtiers who can rank above the court have even fewer opportunities for them.

Whenever there is a major event in the imperial court, there will be a little chance.

If it was in the past, no matter how good they were, as long as they couldn't reach the level of amazingness, it would be very difficult to get a little promotion opportunity. But now, if they can do something brilliant and leave an impression in front of His Royal Highness, they will also have some opportunities when they change their official positions in the future.

At least when comparing these people with the former princelings, there is not much difference between them and the former princelings, after all, there are still some differences between the princelings and the Taisun party.

And of course, not only that.

After ascending the throne, according to the rules of all dynasties, there must be a great reward.

The reward of power, the reward of knighthood, the reward of gold, silver and jewelry.

These are all great things for their courtiers, and now that the grandson has agreed, this matter is a certainty, how can they be unhappy.

Although these officials have different thoughts in private, for Zhu Zhanji, the situation in the entire court is very harmonious.

At the very least, everyone is optimistic about his accession to the throne of Zhu Zhanji.