The only thing Zhu Houzhao had some doubts about was whether this kind of performance would be ordered by Li Dongyang and Xie Qian themselves. The purpose was also to test the emperor's reaction.

If the emperor listened to the persuasion of the song, it would be right to agree with them.

If the emperor didn't listen, but as long as he didn't punish those who were negligent, at least he could see that the emperor didn't have the intention of moving the cabinet.

From the perspective of Li and Liu, this is a conspiracy that is not trivial or serious, and it can significantly strengthen their position in the court.

Zhu Houzhao has no choice.

Because as long as he doesn't want the court to be chaotic, it is impossible to punish too severely, otherwise many courtiers who receive the message will not know what to do.

"Your Majesty...... It's late at night......"

Liu Jin bent down and reminded on the side.

Zhu Houzhao played with the music in his hand, smiled and said, "There are masters in the court." ”

"The highest person is Your Majesty, how can anyone else be higher than Your Majesty?"

In fact, it is not good for the emperor to persuade Li and Xie to strengthen their powers, but it is not good for the emperor to react mediocre or negligible, because in this way, others can also see that there is a gap between the emperor and Li Ge Lao and Xie Ge Lao, and he is not even willing to make such a recital, which means that he still wants to remove them.

In this way, it will still cause some turmoil.

Therefore, unless you really have to make personnel adjustments at this time, it is the way of 'admonishment'.

This imperial history called Rong Zigong has never been heard of before. Suddenly, with such a high-level letter, Zhu Houzhao felt that someone was definitely secretly promoting the situation.

After that, he left the letter in the middle to keep it in order to respond to all changes, at least to see what the next move was. As for saying that it will attract some movement, but it doesn't matter, he also wants to see the person behind it.

Or maybe he's too careful.

The main thing is that he doesn't want to take on this kind of fight, and to be honest, in his opinion, it's not really called a fight, but just his own internal friction in the civil service system. Because there is no real change, and nothing good will be generated.

The figure of the emperor left the Qianqing Palace, and before the candle flame was blown out, there was a picture of the song lying under the brush.

After that, he soaked in the fragrant soup, except for that time, when the two nobles came to serve him, and after that, they were all in charge of Qiuyun, including tonight.

The girl rolled up her sleeves, tied a purple cloth belt around her waist, revealing her arms like snowflakes, and her neckline was slightly open, just like red and snow.

"Autumn clouds."

"Huh? Your Majesty calls slaves and maids? Qiuyun turned around, she was sorting out the clothes that the emperor was going to change in a while, and now she was going to hang them all up.

"How are those two nobles staying in the palace? I asked, but I heard nothing but good words. ”

Qiu Yun kept moving, turned around and picked up a towel to wipe his back, and said, "I heard that the slave maid is quite good. Your Majesty has an excellent temper, treats people generously, and takes good care of the two nobles, what can be wrong? Although it is not as comfortable as Meifu here, girls always have to get married, and when they do, they have to follow the rules of their husband's family. ”

"That's good." Zhu Houzhao turned his head, "Are you willing to marry?" ”

Qiu Yun paused, and replied with a little embarrassment: "The slave maid is only willing to be a little maid and serve Your Majesty." ”

Zhu Houzhao suddenly mentioned women at this time, also because he heard a little rumor, saying that Empress Dowager Zhang had been waiting for good news, and it turned out that a period of time had passed, and the belly of the two women was ...... There was no movement. Not only did there be no movement, but there was also a monthly routine one after another.

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In this year, men are not to blame for this kind of thing, they all say that women's bellies are not angry.

But Zhu Houzhao has basic biological knowledge.

He was always worried in his heart about the fact that Zhengde had no heirs in history.

In fact, although he can't be said to be a dragon spirit and a tiger, he can be regarded as brave and good at fighting, and if there is any problem, then ...... It seems that there is no way to do it.

It's okay now, in a few months, if it's still like this, it is estimated that the ministers of the court will start to care.

"In a moment, I'll finish washing, and let them wait for me in the dormitory."

"How did Your Majesty forget?" Qiu Yun reminded on the side, "The two nobles are inconvenient. The second noble person is faster, but it will take two or three days to be clean. ”

Zhu Houzhao patted his head, and then he didn't know whether it was intentional or intentional, and sighed, "What should I do then?" ”

Then he glanced at Qiuyun,

As a result, after looking at each other, the hearts of others trembled.

There isn't much room for love in the palace, and even hints are so direct.

Waiting for the emperor to change his clothes, and waiting for him to lie down on the dragon bed.

In the end, all kinds of thoughts and fled like a desert.

……

……

"Rongzi Gong Chenghua was born in Shaanxi in the eighth year, and his father was a county instructor. He has been through the scriptures since he was a child, has insight, after entering Beijing, often listen to Wang Jizhi's theory of application to the world, because of his ability to do things and give the imperial history of the Imperial Procuratorate, and today and on this sparse. ”

The affairs of the palace cannot be concealed from the cabinet and the chamber of waiters.

Xie Qian has the advantage that he can discuss things with his son when he goes home.

Today's atmosphere is a little serious, and the female scrolls of the Xie family dare not speak. Only Xie Yizhong was called into the study by the master after the meal, and then there was what he said above.

"Father, Rong Zigong is so sparse, but it wasn't instructed by you and Elder Li Ge?"

"How is that possible?" Xie Qian glanced at his son, slightly disappointed that he asked this question, "Use human authority and do it." Father and Elder Li Ge have both served His Majesty for several years, what kind of character Your Majesty has, we don't know? No one can stop those who His Majesty is willing to use, and no one can persuade those who His Majesty is unwilling to use. On such a letter, are you asking for trouble? ”

Xie Yizhong was still at a basic level, and his brows furrowed, "Speaking of which, someone wants to disturb the court!" ”

"It's okay to mess up. Your Majesty doesn't let it mess up, no one has the ability to do it. It should be said that he wanted to make the situation in the court clearer. Since ancient times, there has been a son of heaven and a courtier, hey, if you really want to talk about it, Your Majesty is still a kind person in this regard. ”

"Is that to explain to Your Majesty the sinister intentions of this person?"

"No, what kind of weather is Your Majesty? How can you not see this trick? ”

"Then we ......"

Xie Qian stroked his beard, "If you want the old man to abdicate, you can't do it with just such a note." Inevitably, we will be charged with other crimes. Besides, maybe there is a Lord's messenger behind him, and he always has to see who makes the decision. For my father, I believe that His Majesty is also confused that he doesn't know who it is, and is also waiting for him to show up. ”

As Xie Qian expected,

The emperor's choice to leave this in place is a clear and unusual signal that he is unwilling to give more responsibility to the cabinet Li and Xie.

This kind of silence is actually a relatively obvious political signal.

Second only to this, the emperor cleaned up this Rong womb.

So on the first day after the exemption from the court, some officials began to directly attack the cabinet Li Dongyang, who was treacherous and bribed, and stabbed him twice. On the surface, he looks like a clear stream, but in fact, it doesn't work at all, and it's not as good as when Liu Jian was there.

And attacking Xie Qian is to say that he is shallow in his morality, and he made his parents and children the champion when he was the elder of the pavilion, which is really hateful.

In the Ming Dynasty, it was really common for ministers to be impeached, and no matter how outrageous the charges were, they could appear.

Therefore, it can be said that the sinister and treacherous bribery can also be said. As for Xie Qian, his son does not have the talent of the champion, but he has the name of the champion, and he has already caused him some trouble for a while, and now there is no way for someone to bring up the old things again.

And Zhu Houzhao sat on the dragon chair and didn't say a word about it, but he was even more convinced that he really didn't like this kind of power struggle without substantive interests, but he couldn't stop it as the emperor.

Because behind this is actually human nature. He couldn't order his courtiers not to have the desire to become a cabinet elder in their hearts.

Of course, his duty is not to study human nature.

He confirmed this matter through a stay in the middle school, that is, there are indeed people who are worried about the position of cabinet elder.

The emperor instructed Liu Jin beside him, "After retiring from the dynasty, let the two pavilion elders not leave." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Because there is nothing to do, the morning court retreats very quickly, and it is no problem to have a late breakfast.

The emperor was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, and walked slowly in front, followed by two old men. On the side are pots and pots with flowers, and this is a small square in front of the temple, through which you can go to the back garden.

"You two can see what is going on in the Asahi area. Is there anything to say? ”

Li Dongyang arched his hand and said: "Weichen pleads guilty to Your Majesty. Someone impeached shows that the two of us still have undesirable points, and there are many omissions on weekdays, and I am ashamed of my kindness. ”

"Do you really think so?" Under the sun, Zhu Houzhao asked sideways.

"Absolutely."

"It's the same with the minister."

The emperor raised his head slightly, there was an indiscernible emotion in his expression, and he wanted to calm down the matter.

And one way to settle this matter is to accept advice, and from now on burden these two people. But Zhu Houzhao was unwilling to use this method. Because he is the emperor, he cannot let the 'people behind the scenes' decide his actions, whether or not there are people behind the scenes.

The behavior of the emperor, no one should think to decide, and even guide him cannot accept it.

"Since the twelfth year of Hongzhi, the imperial court has inspected the granaries of some places every year. You've seen the snow for the first two days. ”

Li Dongyang nodded, "I see, the minister is about to play Your Majesty." ”

"It seems that we monarchs and ministers want to go together." Zhu Houzhao clasped his hands to his chest, raised his eyebrows and said: "In this year's inspection team, I want the two pavilion elders to take the lead, go out of Beijing and go to the locality, and you will go and see it for yourself." ”

Li Dongyang and Xie Qian were stunned, they both saw a trace of surprise in each other's eyes.

Zhu Houzhao said to himself: "You can relax a little more in terms of time, the main thing is to watch carefully, especially pay attention not to be deceived by those officials below." In March, it snows heavily in the spring...... At this time, if there is no food on hand, I will really have no bottom in my heart. If there is really a tragedy, you say that our monarchs and ministers say what the names of the monarchs and ministers are every day, how embarrassing is this? ”

"Your Majesty's holy virtue and love for the people are rare in ancient and modern times!" Li Dongyang admired and resolutely accepted this holy will, and said: "The ministers and Yu Qiao will definitely act impartially and never hide their selfishness, and they will definitely complete this random inspection!" ”

At the same time, Li Dongyang and Xie Qian thought that this was the emperor's method.

As soon as it was determined that there would be a turmoil in the court, he immediately sent these two people out to Jingshi! No matter how big the whirlpool is here, the family is not here anyway!

Moreover, this errand is not light or heavy, it is difficult to see what the emperor is thinking. If you want to say it's heavy, it's really a bit of a loss to do a job of patrolling the imperial history. But to say lightly, when today's son attaches importance to the people and local government affairs, he can send the elder pavilion to the northwest and the emperor to the southeast, and now send the elder pavilion to inspect the granary, what's wrong with this?

Even if there is.

A heavy snowfall two days ago can also make it invisible!

In other words, God's invisible snowfall has been counted.

Li Dongyang and Xie Qian both sighed for a while, His Majesty the Emperor is worthy of being an expert in balancing the court, this wrist is slippery, and even then he can't catch the flaw.

As for Zhu Houzhao, he is not a wild ball player with gorgeous movements, he wants to pursue practical results. At this time, it is safest to send them to do this.

As soon as they come, they themselves have the name of a clear stream.

Second, I somehow fired a shot at someone, and it was the time to be vigilant in my heart, so I didn't dare to 'make a breakthrough' at this time and do something like accepting bribes.

Who will go out to pick up customers when the wind is tight?

In this way, the inspection of the granary can be ensured to the greatest extent effective and realistic, rather than making it a publicly-funded tour.

Originally, he was still distressed, but after Zhang Mao gave him to supervise the resumption of work in the northwest, it was really difficult for anyone in the court to let him have such trust. Many people are in the name of the clear stream, but there is no clear stream.

At this time, someone suddenly put such a gun, and it can be regarded as just right.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Xie." Zhu Houzhao walked up again, "You are elders and scholars, and you can act cheaply when you arrive at the place." Don't be scared or afraid of some of the voices in the court. Once something happens during the inspection, the one who should be punished will be dealt with, and don't care who he is, the official of the Ming Dynasty will be your greatest. ”

"Yes, the two ministers will remember His Majesty's teachings."

"If you encounter some injustices outside the granary, you must also take care of them. In any case, in the eyes of the magistrates, you officials are really big, and in the eyes of the common people, you can directly contact me, if the injustice really hits your hands, if you don't care, the people will die. ”

Zhu Houzhao still has to say these words. Because the two of them may not dare to do it.

"Yes!"

Coming out of the palace,

Li Dongyang and Xie Qian were in mixed moods.

"The old man thought that His Majesty would continue to keep those folds."

Xie Qian said: "It's the same. ”

They didn't think that the emperor intended to cause any turmoil at this time, because they knew the emperor, for no reason, in fact, the emperor didn't like to give birth to the character of right and wrong, and from the previous point of view, it was a little intense when he encountered something.

But it was not easy for the emperor to really restore their past.

In this case, it is to ignore and then drag it out.

"It seems that we are not as good as Your Majesty."