The Qianqing Palace was brightly lit, and it looked lively, but there was no sound, and the emperor sat on the dragon chair, his face was cold, and there were two rows of ministers kneeling in front of him.

If you want to talk about these pavilion elders and scholars, you still have to pay attention to what you say, especially Wang Wei and Han Wen, how can they complain about the emperor from Liu Jian. Even Zhu Houzhao still had to know from a few of them what Qingliu in the court said in Liu's mansion.

But others are not easy to tell.

Moreover, there are so many people, so many mouths, and it is not a strict organization with a high degree of ideological unity, and after some intimidation, it is actually impossible to hide anything.

After a while, three brocade guards entered in turn, led by Mao Wenwen, who knelt down and raised his hands high, and he was holding a dozen documents.

Zhu Houzhao raised his eyebrows, and Liu Jin on the side had already understood, and immediately bowed down to take it and presented it to him.

The emperor took a copy in his hand and faced the important ministers of the court sideways, and he had to say some things in front, "Today, I sent the celebrant to the eunuch, so that Xixian Gong would not be hindered by the intrigues and tricks in the officialdom, Liu Jin was just a eunuch in the eyes of your civil officials, but what he said was not rough!" It is impossible for the imperial court to send an important person to the place and let others hold his elbows everywhere. But what about these people gathered in Liu's Mansion tonight? Can there be a language in these documents that really takes the people into account? Among the important ministers of the court who can enter Liu's Mansion in the Jingshi, some of them say that they are all for the country and the people, but they care about official positions and power in their hearts. I'm afraid that there are still many people waiting to see which one can be lucky enough to enter the cabinet! ”

After saying this, the emperor took a deep breath, and then his tone was slightly slower, "I read the "Great Dai Li Ji", and I also know the truth that when the water is clear, there are no fish, and when people are observed, there are no disciples. I don't know what it's in, but you do. I didn't want to open it, but there are some people who don't cultivate morality and politics chewing their tongues behind their backs! I really don't know where I angered my ancestors and the heavens, and in less than three months before the dynasty, there were these ministers without kings and fathers who were full of complaints about me and indifferent to the people! After opening it for a while, if it is full of complaints against me and pity for Xixian Gong to be degraded to the place, I should really abdicate and give up this throne to a virtuous person! ”

"What makes me even more sad is that when Xixian Gong went to Shandong, did the ministers of the court take into account the problems of the people of Shandong? I often say that the deadly threat of the Ming Dynasty is at the border pass, and you always say that it is the disease of scabies, and this cannot be said wrong, because the Ming Dynasty is very large, and the border pass is a sea of corpses and blood, and the Beijing division is like singing and dancing. The real threat to the Ming Dynasty is actually in this Forbidden City! Which of these people tonight is not a member of the imperial court entrusted with a heavy task?! One of them forgot the people in his heart, and the Ming Dynasty was rotten, if they all forgot it, all parts of the Ming Dynasty would rise up! Let our monarchs and ministers die without a place to be buried! ”

Zhu Houzhao stomped on the floor hard, and threw the song to Feng Xi who was kneeling on the side, "Read!" ”

Feng Xi's face was calm, and he opened it after turning to the front, "This document is recorded as Feng Shenyu, the Shaoqing of Guanglu Temple. On the evening of March 28, the eighteenth year of Hongzhi, Feng Shen went to Liu's Mansion with the Imperial Shi Cheng of the Imperial Court of the Imperial Court and Yan Shang, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple. During this period, what everyone in the house said was the discussion of sacred learning, and Xixian Gong studied under Xue Hedong. After the study of Hedong was founded in the north, the disciples spread throughout Shaanxi, Henan, and Guanlong, and became a great sect. Feng Shenyan admired Xixian Gong's knowledge in his heart, and on the occasion of leaving Beijing, he invited his friends to go together. That's all, I hope Your Majesty will see it! ”

When these words were read, the emperor didn't have to speak by himself, and Liu Jian couldn't help it, "Your Majesty, today's events all started because of the ministers, and they should end because of the ministers." Feng Shaoqing's return must be a temporary lake. The sin he has committed is in the micro-minister! ”

Zhu Houzhao frowned tightly, Liu Jian still wanted to sell this favor at this time.

He didn't care about it for now. Anyway, Liu Jian's relationship in officialdom is good, and the situation in Shandong can be better.

"What did Cheng Qishen and Yan Shang say? Keep reading! ”

Coincidentally, the order in which Mao Wen put these documents is exactly the following is the Imperial History of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

What's more coincidental is that the words explained by Cheng Qishen made people's heads sweat at the beginning: "...... Xixian Gong Fu Guo for seven years, can be called Ming Xian Zaifu, the ministers in the court have received a lot of grace, so far transferred to Shandong Bu political envoy, the ministers in the house are a pity, there are more Dali Temple Shaoqing Yan Shang, although Xi Xian Gong is humiliated, but still willing to go to the post, is really regardless of personal favor and humiliation, only for the people of the world! ”

Zhu Houzhao ordered again, "Open Yan Shang's paperwork." ”

What followed was a joke, Yan Shang hid what he said, and explained what Cheng Qi said: A eunuch dares to talk about the world and the people here!

Although 'a eunuch' is a fact, just like you say that a person who loses his hair is a bald donkey, people must be unhappy. Because Liu Jin was in front of the king, his eyes only trembled slightly, but this can be regarded as a grudge in his heart.

After that, his expression returned to normal, and he made eye contact with Mao Wen, which means: Mao Tongzhi has made arrangements this time, and he has completely calculated what His Majesty needs.

Mao Wenyu looked calm, this is the basic kung fu to move his hands and feet in the order of the documents, and he doesn't have any ability, and he is still eating in the Forbidden City?

Zhu Houzhao actually knew in his heart, how could he remember such a coincidence that these three people were so dramatic? There must be something that made a move, basically he guessed that it was Mao language.

This person has been used for so long and promoted quickly, just because he is easy to use.

Like this kind of 'hands and feet', if you don't find out the emperor's mind clearly, and don't understand the situation in the court and the central government, you can't do it so perfectly.

"Your Majesty, these three people have been taken into custody by the ministers on the spot, and they are now outside the Qianqing Palace, waiting for Your Majesty to summon them at any time!"

On the side of Mao Wen, a group of literati heard this, and their hearts trembled, this guy was flattering to the extreme and cruel to the extreme in order to please the emperor.

Although I don't know why His Majesty hasn't moved Mu Bin's position, but from the perspective of the Holy Grace, it is nine times out of ten that Mao Wen will succeed Mu Bin, and now this Holy Lord has actually slightly amplified the power of Jinyiwei compared to the previous emperor.

Among the several important cases, there are also Jinyi guards.

It's hard to say what the future will look like.

"Tell them to stay and freeze outside, keep their heads clear, and think about what they said tonight!" Zhu Houzhao is now glad that he made a big deal about this matter tonight,

Otherwise, these people are sour, and in the end, they really think that the court is full of moral gentlemen, and the emperor forcibly deposed an incorruptible minister for the sake of power.

"Xixian Gong, this matter has nothing to do with you, your character and the princes of the court are all known. And tonight, the door of Liu's Mansion was opened by me, and if you want to say wronged, I will admit it. Besides, what others say has to do with you, so you don't have to say much. As for these three people......"

At this time, he had just ascended the throne, and the affairs of Liu Daxia and Liu Jian were in front of him, so it was really not appropriate to depose officials on a large scale at this time. But fortunately, this time the emperor and his courtiers competed for the right to speak.

The emperor's face was covered with frost, and after a little thought, he said: "Copy the documents of these three people in the palace newspaper, and send them to the world!" If the rest of the people have a similar situation, they will do the same. I have long said that if they are the face of the court, I will lose his face! ”

Anyway, you have to take off the moral coat of these people, if you don't pick them up, what will the emperor wear?

"Also, when Duke Xixian went to Shandong to serve as a political envoy that day, I announced it in public at the noon court, and I didn't say it at the time, but now I say it behind my back, and I don't say it when someone is there. What do you want to do? Bully! ”

Although this is a bit strong, after all, above the noon dynasty, who would jump out to fight for Liu Jian, at that time, Min Jue just mentioned it a little, and the atmosphere was very tense.

At the earliest, Liu Jian is going to be dismissed and sent to the township, isn't it good to get a political envoy?

It was only later that people began to react.

Because the objects of comparison are different, at the time of the incident, it was the difference between a cloth cloth and a political envoy, and afterwards it was the difference between the cabinet chief and the political envoy, which are different emotional directions.

"Your Majesty, please stop your anger." Li Dongyang said: "Since the matter has been ascertained, then do it according to Your Majesty's will, and the ministers will urge the political envoys to print and copy the newspaper to the world tomorrow." ”

The ministers are now slowly understanding that when Emperor Long Yan is angry, it is better to listen to him as long as it is not particularly excessive, otherwise it will be another storm.

"Dare to ask Your Majesty what will happen to the people involved?"

Zhu Houzhao wants a name, if the action is fierce, it will actually be unfavorable to him, "Punish him for three months, as a warning, if you commit it again, you will never be spared!" ”

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Those who don't understand the key may think that the thunder is loud and the rain is small, but smart people know why these people are punished.

In fact, this incident can be particularly obvious to see the emperor's reverse scales.

The emperor and the ministers began to compete for fame.

Of course, the literati had the same name, but they could not harm the emperor's name.

"Since they are all here today, then we will discuss the major affairs of the imperial court. There are only two people left in the cabinet now, so in your opinion, who is the most suitable person to fill in the cabinet? ”

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When Yang Yiqing's marching pace arrived at Baoding Mansion, he suddenly heard news from the Beijing Division, and Liu Jian, the head of the cabinet, was demoted to Shandong as a political envoy!

This is still a relatively rare thing in Daming.

And really listened to the emperor's operation, even Yang Yiqing was a little shocked. A young emperor, facing a highly prestigious elder of the Four Dynasties, can take care of the three aspects of driving him away, stabilizing the court, and benefiting the people, is this an ordinary skill?

What's more, Liu Jian is gone, who is next?

Although many people maintain their superficial good-looking appearance and express various emotions about Liu Jian's departure, these are all things to do, and the most important and exciting thing is actually the next thing, which is the right and status of the eight classics.

This is actually a torture for Yang Yiqing.

The cause is what Zhang Yong said.

Yang Yiqing is old and mature, loyal to the country, and has a special 'attraction' to people like Zhang Yong.

For example...... After Zhang Yong learned the news from Beijing, he immediately said to Yang Yiqing: "Ministry, maybe you are expected to enter the cabinet!" ”

Yang Yiqing listened to it at first, but he didn't believe it in his heart, "I don't know why Gonggong Zhang is full of confidence in the old man, don't you know that there is no precedent for a frontier minister to enter the cabinet directly in this dynasty." Even if you don't talk about these, there are Wang Jizhi, Han Tongtong, Min Chaoying and other ministers trusted by His Majesty in the court, even if they sit down and sort out, I am afraid that it will not be my turn Yang Yiqing's head. ”

Zhang Yong disagreed, "What the ministry said is a general idea, but the most important thing in the selection of the imperial court ministers is not His Majesty's intention?" ”

What do you mean by this, did Your Majesty say anything to these fathers-in-law? Yang Yiqing didn't speak, only looked at Zhang Yong.

Zhang Yong has very little reservations about Yang Yiqing, "We remember that when His Majesty was still the crown prince, he said that the structure of the cabinet is too simple, except for Wenchen is Wenchen, except for Confucianism is Confucian, this is not right." Because in this way, isn't all national affairs decided by Wenchen? Where can the emperor hear the voices of other quarters? And there should not only be Beijing officials, there should be some local officials, who have a little bit of everything, so that the emperor can listen to and understand! ”

If it weren't for the father-in-law in the palace to say these palace secrets, who would know?

Yang Yiqing still didn't have any expression on his face, but he thought, "...... But the old man, there is still Mr. Dongshan separated from His Majesty. ”

"So the ministry shouldn't intercede for Liu Daxia anymore!"

That's easy to say.

"For the sake of a minister, I don't want to do what I should do. Then I, Yang Yiqing, take my future too seriously. ”

"It's not about officials, it's about doing things. If you want to make a living, you must first make a living. These are the words of the ministers. ”

"Father-in-law means re-set?" Yang Yiqing shook his head, "The complex has entered His Majesty's heart, whether there is Yang Yiqing in the imperial court or not, as long as Your Majesty wants to do it, he will definitely do it." ”

"No, with our family's understanding of His Majesty, maybe we still have to do it. Others, how can Your Majesty rest assured? This is a national policy! Is the ministry relieved? ”

The name of the minister, the strategy of the complex, the benefit of the society, and the name of the ages......

These all add up, and it will be heavy on Yang Yiqing's heart.

He was silent for a few days after that, until someone said that he could see the shadow of the Jingshi city wall, Yang Yiqing opened the curtain and looked into the distance, he looked at the Xiongcheng very close, and was silent for a long time.

Yang Shangyi patted his horse and approached, "The ministry has been in the future for a long time?" ”

"Nope." Yang Yiqing's unique voice was magnetic and strong, "I came here in July of the seventeenth year of Hongzhi. In just one year, the place has been turned upside down. ”

"How was it then? What about now? ”

"I was full of anxiety at the time, and I was full of anxiety at this time. General Yang, I don't know if you can understand this, but with your talent, it is better to be an official in the frontier, so that the glory and wealth of the generations are not a problem. Don't enter this city. ”

Yang Shangyi's eyes were complicated, "We obviously won the battle, is there anything wrong?" ”

"You have won the battle, but the old man's battle has just begun."

What Zhang Yong said made Yang Yiqing afraid, if His Majesty really entrusted him with the heavy responsibility of the ministers, how should he deal with it? If you don't say anything if you take it happily, you will forget Liu Daxia's grace, and if you don't accept it, you will lose the righteousness of the monarch and the minister.

To choose between ingratitude, this is the most difficult thing in the world, even more difficult than winning the fire sieve.

Then the carriage stopped abruptly as it walked. Someone came over to report to Yang Yiqing, "The ministry, someone from the palace's attendant room has come." ”

The chamber of the attendants? Yang Yiqing's eyes widened, wasn't that a new institution set up by the emperor?

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I'm too busy for the Chinese New Year, so if I can write 6,000, I'll write 6,000, and if I can't write it, I'll try to write 4,000. Chinese New Year's Eve. The first day of the Lunar New Year can still be updated, but I'm not a child who can do nothing...... Relatives and friends are actually busier than going to work, and they are more tired than going to work. January's update is sparse, and I'll fix my mistakes after the New Year.