Chapter Eighty-Four: The King Goes to the Daming Gate
Xingwang Zhu Houxi is actually very confused now.
What is this, left and right?
But he was smart after all, and as soon as his head turned, he already had a little clue.
And in front of him, the officials of the Ministry of Rites were already clamoring:
"Liang Guogong, in vain you are still the secretary of state, don't you even understand etiquette? Does this fit into the process of taking the position? ”
"Your Highness, Yang Ge Lao and his ministers are still waiting at Donghua Gate, please move as soon as possible!"
When Yang Ge Lao was mentioned, the official's tone increased slightly, as if there was something different.
Liang Guogong Lan Hong ignored him, and didn't say anything superfluous, just maintained a saluting posture and froze in place, waiting for the emperor's decision.
In terms of eloquence, he is definitely not as good as a civil official, so he simply doesn't speak, anyway, he has already made his attitude clear.
All of a sudden, the focus of the audience converged on the body of Xingwang Zhu Houxi, which is no longer just a question of which door to enter, it is more related to the emperor's choice and the future direction of the court!
Although there was some anger on the faces of the Ministry of Rites officials, it was more of an annoyance at the nobles' denial of the decisions of the Ministry of Rites and the Cabinet, and he was not nervous.
Although King Xing was very disgusted to enter through Donghua Gate before, he thought that it was just a little willfulness of the little prince.
After all, he said that he was here to be the emperor, and he became the prince for some reason, and no one can be happy with this, and it is normal to make a fuss.
But now that he has taken the throne, Yang Ge Lao and the ministers, if this King Xing still doesn't understand their weight, then he is really in vain to disregard the reputation of being young and intelligent.
In particular, the people who have been in contact with King Xing since he was a child are also civil officials, not only familiar with Confucian classics such as "University", but also once presided over the ceremony of Xingwangfu, and he is very proficient in Confucian etiquette and music.
Generally speaking, even if it is an emperor who has ascended the throne, unless it is an emperor like Hongwu Yongle, it is time to compromise.
Now he is the same, so this official of the Ministry of Rites is very confident.
However, Lan Hong is equally confident.
He doesn't have any great ability, and his political IQ is not high, but he is Chen Guogong's sworn friend, and he has always followed Yan Yuan's decision-making unconditionally, so now he is the former military governor of the Zuo Du Mansion, and he is still the commander of the five military camps, and his words in the court also have considerable weight.
Therefore, although many nobles questioned Yan Yuan's decision, thinking that the little prince would most likely be on the side of the ministers, it was really unwise to go against them like this, and he was only forced by Chen Guogong's prestige to follow him to Daming Gate, but he firmly followed Yan Yuan.
And at this time, Zhu Houxi finally spoke.
"Let's go."
"Your Highness, please go this way with the ministers, the ministers have been waiting for a long time." The civil official looked up and saw Zhu Houxi glancing at him, and said that the prince had already figured it out, and blurted out in joy.
The civil official turned around and got on his horse and ran a few meters, but found that there was no movement behind him, so he turned his head suspiciously, and met Zhu Houxi's cold gaze.
"Liang Guogong is not going to lead the way quickly?"
Zhu Houxi glanced at the civil official lightly, left such a sentence, and retracted into the carriage.
Hearing this, the official was stunned, and he even wondered if he had heard it wrong.
Your Highness, you have chosen the nobles!
How is this possible, didn't King Xing learn from the local Confucianists since he was a child? He should be an Emperor Wen, who is biased towards them!
It wasn't until Lan Hong led the way and gave him a smug look before leaving that he finally reacted.
Turning the horse, he galloped wildly, and he had to let Yang Ge Lao know about this matter immediately.
At this time, the ministers did not know that King Xing had made a decision, and they were still looking forward to it in Donghuamen.
Until a puff of smoke and dust rose in the distance, and when the officials of the Ministry of Rites rushed back, they also said that they came back first to ask them to prepare for the drive, and they sorted out their clothes one by one, patted the dust, and didn't seem to take the small episode over there to the Daming Gate to heart at all.
Yang Tinghe asked lightly:
"How long will it take for His Highness's convoy to arrive?"
With a confident look, it was obvious that he also felt that it was impossible for the emperor not to choose them.
"I can't get there, Elder Ge." The official looked bitter:
"His Royal Highness King Xing has gone to Daming Gate!"
Hearing this, the audience suddenly fell silent.
King Xing did come, and came to the side of the nobles.
But this, how is this possible...... Didn't he grow up taught by Confucianism since he was a child! He should be even closer to us, who are also Confucian disciples!
How could it be that you would choose that group of martial artists!
Some people even opened their mouths to question whether he was mistaken, obviously refusing to believe it, after all, when they learned about the little emperor's upbringing, they cheered, thinking that it would be another emperor who favored them!
However, the Ministry of Rites officials reaffirmed their answer.
Hearing his words, the ministers couldn't help but fall silent.
And Yang Tinghe only felt a cloud on his chest.
He understood too well the meaning of King Xing's move.
Just when there was a monstrous wave among the civil officials, the noble side waiting outside the Daming Gate was full of joy.
Seeing the Xingwang convoy coming slowly, the people who had questioned Yan Yuan in private before silently closed their mouths, only to feel that their faces were a little feverish.
At the same time, they also have surprises in their hearts.
Unexpectedly, King Xing really chose them, Chen Guogong is really like a god!
Whether it was the one who chose to follow Yan Yuan without reservation, or the one who had some doubts in his heart before, he strengthened his belief at this time-
Be sure to keep up with Chen Guogong's pace!
Listen to Chen Guogong, there is meat to eat!
And Yan Yuan's heart was also excited.
Zu said that King Xing would definitely choose Damingmen, so he directly took advantage of it, and it seemed that the effect was not bad.
Although this is indeed not in line with the etiquette system, but, heh, the rule-maker is right in front of you, you talk to me about etiquette?
In fact, originally, Yan Yuan didn't intend to tear his face with Yang Tinghe like this, after all, if he really wants to fight completely, the civil officials are not so easy to deal with, but there are people all over the world standing behind them.
But who let the head of the civilian clique now have a big handle in his own hands? As long as it is taken out at the critical moment, it can definitely turn the situation around.
Thinking of this, Yan Yuan's heart blossomed.
I didn't expect Zu Nan to have such a big harvest on his next trip, and Zhu Chenhao, the king of Ning, really had a good habit, which led him to be sure that Yang Tinghe would not dare to fall out with him.
Coupled with the family's consistent strategy, which is to resolutely stand on the side of the emperor and suppress civil officials, this is where the current scene has appeared.
Looking at the car that was getting closer and closer, Yan Yuan tried his best to hide his smile and make a solemn appearance.
He led the courtiers behind him to bow down and said respectfully:
"Ministers, meet His Royal Highness King Xing!"
(End of chapter)