"For the sake of power, loneliness can wait, but the people's suffering can't wait, how can natural disasters wait for us."

Yuan Zhi, who was a man of two lifetimes, understood better that the so-called peasant uprisings in the past dynasties were actually that the victims could not survive, and as long as someone agitated a few times, the victims of the disaster would rise up this time.

When the disaster is superimposed on the war, and if it is out of control, the court will instantly fall into internal and external difficulties, and the dynasty will be in danger.

Thinking of this, Yuan Zhi's body suddenly showed a bad spirit, whether it was worrying about the country and the people, or in order to protect himself, he had to give it a go in advance.

At this time, in the Qinzheng Palace, there is a majesty like a king in the world, floating around.

Guo Wei, Gao Jin and others have already felt it.

"Therefore, at the end of the month, Lone must give it a try, otherwise, Lone will not be able to justifiably run the government and strengthen disaster relief, who dares to stop it, Chen Huaiyuan, Gu Xuanhui and others will be the end."

As soon as the crown prince said this, it showed his determination, and the matter of participating in the court gathering was ironclad.

Guo Wei looked at Yuan Zhi in a daze, and suddenly laughed dumbly.

At this moment, he finally understood why Emperor Jiye finally chose Yuan Zhi as the heir of the empire under the situation of forcing the palace.

It seems that Yuanren is betting on the right person.

If you don't try it, who knows the final result, this is the spirit of kings.

Guo Wei got up and raised his hand, and said in a deep voice: "Since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has made up his mind, the old minister is willing to saddle the horse for His Royal Highness and go to the soup and fire!" ”

Witnessing Guo Wei's firm statement, Yuan Zhi also breathed a sigh of relief.

Guo Wei represents the military circles, although the military attaches in the court do not participate in politics, they have military power in their hands and can determine the situation.

Without the support of the military circles, Yuan Zhi is extremely alone, and it is almost difficult to forcibly advance his decision.

If it is not done well, it will set off another bloody turmoil in the capital.

"With Aiqing's support this time, Lonely's confidence is enough." Yuan Zhi said gratefully.

Seeing this, Guo Wei added:

"Your Royal Highness, it is not enough to only support the old ministers, however, there is still some time before the court gathering at the beginning of next month, the old ministers hurry up to contact their colleagues in the army, they do not participate in the palace fight on the surface, in fact, they are all loyal and righteous people, but they disdain to be with Cao Qichang and others, and now His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is in charge of the country, and the old ministers will come forward to lobby, and they will be able to pull the support of a group of generals."

Yuan Zhi's eyes lit up, and Dayue said: "It's so good, Aiqing has worked hard these days, and she is tired of working on behalf of Lonely." ”

"These are not enough to worry about, but I hope that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can open up the situation and control the government, which is the key." Guo Wei stroked his chin and long beard, his sword eyebrows were raised, and he said with some concern:

"If the news leaks out, Cao Qichang and his diehard loyalists resolutely resist, and refuse to go to court at that time, what should we do?"

Yuan Zhi grinned and sneered when he heard this, and said:

"Although Aiqing can rest assured, Lone has a plan, starting tomorrow, Lone let Zhan Shifu to the officials above the fourth grade in the capital, come to the door to issue the decree of the prince of the prison country, as long as he is breathing, even if he is lifted, he has to carry it to the Xuanzheng Hall of Daming Palace, and for those who are still stubborn, they will be dismissed and investigated on the spot, and Qianniu Wei will raid the house."

Hearing that the prince had said everything about this, Guo Wei understood that Yuan Zhi had made up his mind and it was impossible to make any changes, so he had to help make all the best plans.

"The old minister said goodbye first, and there are still many matters to be done quickly."

Yuan Zhi personally sent Guo Wei to the gate of the Qinzheng Palace, and saw him ride away, so he breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to return to the Zhengyang Palace.

He needed to be relaxed by Cao Feilan.

On this day, the major events that happened in the Qinzheng Hall of the East Palace spread throughout the capital at once, deafening the government and the public.

Ding Kefan, the veteran secretary of the military department, was suddenly dismissed and grounded by the prince of the prison state without warning.

did not investigate and raid the house, and anyone with a discerning eye could see that it was not that the prince was soft-hearted, but that he didn't want to be too hasty and hit too hard.

Less than an hour later, the Zhan Mansion of the East Palace issued the prince's decree, and Guo Wei, who was the god of the army, quickly became the secretary of the military department.

This meant that the prince was ready to revolutionize the army and seek control.

This matter, on behalf of the Guo family after the imperial military god, has completely sided with the side of the prince of the country.

The power of the prince's wisdom has increased a lot all of a sudden.

When the news came out, Jingshi was shaken.

The six ministries represented the highest administrative body of the Empire, among which the household department was the most important, and the military department held the foundation of the country's military and political operations.

The post of secretary of the military department has always been held by the veteran general of the empire.

It's not that Guo Wei doesn't have enough qualifications, or that his military merits and abilities are insufficient, on the contrary, he is too good.

Therefore, his stance means that the balance of power between the East Palace and the Cao Mansion has changed substantially.

Before the case of Prime Minister Cao Qichang, it was already late at night.

Yu Kefan is a core member of the Cao Group, and the military department under his control is an important camp in the Cao Cabinet.

The loss of this camp touched the bottom line of the Cao Group.

Therefore, Cao Qichang's face was gloomy and terrifying.

"Xiangye, Yuan Zhi, this is a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers, it is purely a blind toss, as the prime minister of the cabinet, you must not let the prince be so presumptuous."

Dali Temple Qing Wan Daoguang said indignantly.

Shang Shuqian of the Criminal Department, who was standing on the side, also opened his mouth and added:

"Xiangye, Lord Wan is right, in the past few years, everyone knows that the cabinet of the five ministers is the head, and the supervision of the country is only co-ordinated, but the prince is too nonsense, what kind of system is this?"

"The emperor's dragon body has not recovered, seeing that the capital has been made by the prince and the people's grievances are boiling, I am afraid that I will be angry again, Lord Shoufu, now we have to take some measures against the prince."

Cao Qichang closed his eyes slightly, he turned his head and glanced at it lightly, and Liu Hanzhang, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, who was drinking tea with his head down, said:

"Lord Liu, what do you think of this?"

Liu Hanzhang gently put down the teacup and said:

"The prince is young, when he first took charge of the power of supervising the country, he didn't know the height of the sky, abused the imperial power, and killed the courtiers indiscriminately, he only knew the power of the emperor, but he didn't know the responsibility behind the imperial power.

"What's more, if we are silent and have obvious countermeasures, the fate of Chen Huaiyuan, Yu Kefan and others will fall on our heads."

Hearing this, Cao Qichang's face was dark.

He said slowly:

"In this case, the day after tomorrow is the court gathering, isn't the prince going to preside, I can't wait for him to get off the stage, and then collectively play His Majesty, tell him of the benefits, and ask the prince to suspend the supervision of the country, first learn how to deal with the government, and then talk about other things."

Several confidant ministers glanced at each other and smiled.

Then they bowed to Cao Qichang in unison:

"I'll wait, follow the order of the prime minister."

Cao Qichang nodded expressionlessly, and said slowly: "There is only one day before the Chaoji, since there is something to do, please go back first and rest quickly." ”

He gave the order to evict the guests, and everyone got up to take their leave.

After everyone left, Cao Qichang sat on the couch and pondered for a moment, then got up and went to the bookcase to write a secret letter.