However, not all the civil and military officials watched the excitement, and there were also bitter masters on the scene.

The two brothers, Juan and Hu Xuan, were previously appointed by Zhu Qiyu as the commander of the Jinyi Guard, and they were on duty at the Jinyi Guard's yamen every day, and now they have also heard about Yue Zheng's blood letter.

With red eyes, the two separated the crowd and came to Yue Zheng. didn't speak, just knelt on the ground, bangbangbang kowtowed to Yue Zheng three times, and then left in tears.

The grievance of the Hu family was too great, and in October of the seventh year of orthodoxy, the Empress Dowager Zhang, who had always defended Empress Hu, died. Only three months later, in the first month of the eighth year of orthodoxy, the eldest daughter of Queen Hu, Princess Shunde. In December of the same year, Empress Hu died.

The timing of the death of a mother and daughter made the Hu family suspicious.

Moreover, after the death of Queen Hu, she was only hastily buried in Jinshan as a concubine. This funeral specification is completely insulting.

Coupled with the fact that the Hu family has been suppressed in the past 20 years, this breath is really unbearable.

The actions of the two brothers of the Hu family added a bit of pathos to the atmosphere of the scene, and the discussion of civil and military officials became more enthusiastic.

But no one dared to stand up in solidarity with Yue Zheng, the princess Wang before the emperor also gave birth to two daughters like Queen Hu, but she was stuck by the emperor and refused to give the queen the throne until now.

If Empress Hu is rehabilitated, and Princess Yu immediately asks to be the queen, what should the emperor do?

So now the ministers generally believe that the emperor will not rehabilitate Empress Hu.

In view of the huge authority that the emperor now has, before seeing the direction of the wind, the civil and military officials did not dare to stand up and fight with the emperor in the ring.

So under the attention of hundreds of officials, the cabinet ministers took Yue Zheng to the West Flower Hall.

The emperor had already received the news in advance, and he didn't say much, just let everyone sit down. Chen Xun and the others all sat down, and only Yue Zheng stood behind He Wenyuan, who was at the bottom.

Zhu Qiyu beckoned, signaled He Yi to come over, and then introduced to everyone: "Huang Pu and He Yi were promoted to the left and right Chunfang University scholars respectively with the military affairs of the counselors, and entered the cabinet to observe the government. They are still young, so you usually take care of them and let them follow them to see more and learn more. ”

The emperor said it tactfully, but Chen Xun and the others would not be stupid enough to take it seriously. What is the most important young minister in the cabinet to watch politics, can it be so simple as just watching politics?

However, there is no reason for everyone to oppose the emperor's exceptional promotion. At that time, Zhu Qiyu ascended the throne was used to carry the black cauldron.

It can't be said that when you want to carry the black cauldron, you will desperately encourage people to rush forward. Now that the battle is over, the pot is over, and all the benefits are shared by others, and the emperor can't promote two cronies?

Don't take such a bully, according to the rules that the ministers have tacitly acquiesced to, this time the emperor should share the biggest benefit after the defense of the capital after the war.

There are only two Chunfang University scholars, and if they are sealed, they will be sealed.

So He Yi replaced He Wenyuan and became the one who accompanied the last seat.

The next thing is to talk about business, Wang Wen handed Yue Zheng's blood book up.

Zhu Qiyu unfolded the blood book and read it word by word for a long time, and tears fell after reading it.

Seeing this, Chen Xun, Wang Wen and the others all looked at He Wenyuan in surprise, knowing that this time the emperor's mental trick was guessed by He Wenyuan.

Sure enough, Zhu Qiyu sighed for a long time, and gave everyone a sentence with red eyes: "It's been twenty years, I don't expect that I have loyal ministers in the Ming Dynasty!" ”

When everyone heard this, they all breathed a sigh of relief, and the emperor's words were the final definition of this matter.

With the emperor's opinion, the next step is a game between the government and the opposition.

The cabinet bears the brunt, and a choice must be made on the spot, Zhu Qiyu looked at the six cabinet ministers like this, waiting for everyone to express their positions one by one.

He Yi's attitude doesn't need to be asked, he will definitely follow the emperor.

Chen Xun quickly made a choice, he finally became the first assistant, what could he do if he didn't follow the emperor, he couldn't also go to the military affairs of the governor of the south.

Wang Wen is a supporter of the emperor, and his recognition of the emperor is higher than He Yi, so there is nothing to say.

Jiang Yuan and He Wenyuan also felt that they still had to follow the emperor, so that they could live a more prosperous life.

Zhou Chen looked left and right, no one objected, so what was the point of opposing it by himself. And the emperor just made it very clear that whoever opposes it is not a loyal minister in the eyes of the emperor.

As a result, none of the ministers present objected, and the emperor and the cabinet reached an agreement.

Zhu Qiyu did not drag the mud and water, and even issued an edict: "Yue Zheng is loyal, honest and honest, and the ancestral hall of the Ministry of Rites sacrifices to the Qing officials Shi Langzhong, Hanlin attendants, and Zhongshu Sheren."

Hu Juan, the brother of Empress Hu, was promoted to the Marquis of Ping; Hu Xuan, the younger brother of Queen Hu, was named Le Chengbo.

Yue Zheng played the book, preaching it to the world. Anyone who is a member or above can discuss it in writing. ”

After listening to this, several ministers were speechless for a while. Emperor, you have given Empress Hu's brother the title of marquis, and let everyone discuss it. And even the name of the title has been thought of, which is obviously premeditated for a long time.

Seeing that everyone was confused, Zhu Qiyu added: "At the Zhengdan Dynasty Meeting, I will give the final verdict on the restoration of Empress Hu.

But you are all my cronies, and I won't fool you anymore, and I will officially restore Empress Hu to the throne when the time comes. ”

Everyone glanced at each other, and could only sigh that the emperor was getting stronger and stronger.

Without waiting for everyone to reply, Zhu Qiyu asked again: "What is the specification of Empress Hu's mausoleum now, and how is the Ministry of Rites sacrificial?" ”

Chen Xun replied: "Queen Hu was buried as a concubine, and the Ministry of Rites did not seem to arrange a special person to sacrifice. ”

"Hmph, there are no loyal ministers in the country. Since Yue Zheng has been promoted to the priest of the Ministry of Rites, you will be responsible for preparing for the sacrifice of Empress Hu, and I will send the prince to pay tribute in a few days. ”

Yue Zheng hurriedly gladly received the order.

Zhu Qiyu issued another edict: "Li Xuan, the great-grandson of the King of Qiyang, is pure in nature, loyal to the monarch and patriotic." When the Wara soldiers were approaching the city and the society was in danger, he did not avoid the hardships and dangers and went to the king of Jingqin.

Li Xuan personally came to the battle array, bravely took the lead, broke the enemy army, and made many military exploits. led the crowd to behead thousands of levels, and slashed the child.

Li Xuan has the style of his ancestors, I recounted the founding exploits of King Qiyang, and Li Xuan's achievements in defending Beijing this time were rewarded, and Li Xuan was restored to the title of Duke of Caoguo. ”

The crowd only hesitated for a moment, and then they received their orders. The emperor will definitely be honored this time, which is expected. Now the emperor has only one ten-year-old Dingguo Duke Xu Yongning, who looks a little shabby. So seal it, and the ministers can't bear to oppose it anymore.

After talking about the matter, the five cabinet ministers took Yue back to the cabinet with a sigh of relief.

He Yi still stayed in the West Flower Hall, and Zhu Qiyu was just about to discuss with the three Zhongshu people about what to eat at noon, when the guards came to report, and the Jinyi guard commanded Lu Zhong to come to play.

Although he doesn't want to see Jinyiwei, this Lu Zhong is a well-known and thunderous figure to Zhu Qiyu. The famous Golden Knife Case in history was triggered by Lu Zhong.

When Emperor Taishang was imprisoned in Nangong, he gave Ruan Lang a golden knife; Ruan Lang then transferred the golden knife to the eunuch Wang Yao under his name. And when Wang Yao was drinking with Lu Zhong, the golden knife was inadvertently discovered by Lu Zhong and reported to Jingtai, which triggered the golden knife case that shocked the government and the opposition.

Then Jingtai played a half-trick operation again: be a good person, be incomplete; Be a bad person, and you shouldn't be thorough. In the end, all the people who wanted to get closer to the emperor were pushed to the opposite side.

Thinking of this, Zhu Qiyu asked He Yi: "What are you doing here, do I want to see him?" ”

He Yi smiled and said: "It's nothing more than informing and offering treasures, Your Majesty should still meet him." Jinyiwei still has its merits in collecting intelligence, and Your Majesty should not overly chill Jinyiwei's loyalty. ”

"Well, okay, let's call him in."

After Lu Zhong came in, he made a big salute, and if he said what he said, he reported to the emperor that King Xiang had a secret discussion with Empress Dowager Sun in Cining Palace.

Zhu Qiyu wanted to swear after hearing this, this Lu Zhong's character is quite consistent with what is recorded in history, and he can only be praised for his real mother's boldness.

He even dared to report this kind of thing, undoubtedly seeking wealth with his head.

He Yi was afraid that the emperor would scare Lu Zhong, so he asked for the emperor: "King Xiang and the Queen Mother have a secret discussion, how do you know?" ”

(End of chapter)