Underestimation

Gao Yanming knew very well what Emperor Hongwen had in mind.

When things were stable in front of me, I thought about how to deal with him and the aristocratic family every day. Now that I am in trouble, do I still want the aristocratic family to help me?

There is such a good thing in the world.

Although Gao Yanming was a minister of Dongzhou, he didn't have much respect for Emperor Hongwen in his heart.

Because in his opinion, the reason why Emperor Hongwen stood out from the competition among the kings for hegemony was because he had a good wife and a good brother-in-law.

When the kings were fighting for hegemony, the capital was very lively, with several princes competing for power in the court.

If there were too many people, no prince would have much power. But what about Emperor Hongwen?

At that time, he was just a prince with a low sense of presence, and he was even a little timid. Otherwise, there would not have been such a lively fight in the capital, so he ran to Jiangdong to escape.

It can be said that his position today is almost entirely due to the efforts of Duke Zhenguo and Queen Wang, plus a bit of luck.

Nowadays, among the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, there are not just one or two people who have such thoughts as Gao Yanming.

This can be seen from the power of the court currently in the hands of Emperor Hongwen.

Ninety percent of the officials of Emperor Hongwen's faction were officials from poor families without a profound background.

Not to mention the Ministry of War, Emperor Hongwen currently only controls 10% of the military power, and the other 20% is in the hands of some neutral nobles. The one who controls the most is the Duke of Zhenguo.

On the civil servant side, more than 80% were from the aristocratic family faction headed by Gao Yanming, and some were neutral. The remaining 10% or more were from the emperor faction, headed by Wen Songtao.

How could Gao Yanming take an emperor with such little power in his eyes?

If it weren't for the Duke of Zhen, even an emperor like Emperor Hongwen, Gao Yanming could have suppressed him. How could he still be allowed to jump around every day?

In fact, Gao Yanming had originally agreed with the family that if His Majesty bowed his head, they would let him go and make a lot of money before pulling him down.

However, some of Emperor Hongwen's actions recently made Gao Yanming change his mind.

What was Emperor Hongwen's greatest reliance?

Everyone in the civil and military circles of the dynasty knew that he was the Zhen Guo Gong, but this time Emperor Hongwen actually took back the post of commander of the Left Imperial Guard that originally belonged to the Zhen Guo Gong faction.

In Gao Yanming's view, Emperor Hongwen was seeking death, so he immediately changed his mind and wanted to wait a little longer.

Because the longer he waited, the more anxious Emperor Hongwen would be, and people would lose their minds when they are anxious.

In the imperial study in front, Emperor Hongwen ordered Duke Zhen Guo to lead troops to clean up the aristocratic family. He also knew that he was rejected.

If you wait a little longer, Emperor Hongwen will become even more dissatisfied with Duke Zhen and do more stupid things.

What Gao Yanming meant was to let them fight each other first, and then take this opportunity to get something in his hands.

"Your Majesty, our Majesty is in trouble now."

In Prince Jin's Mansion, they also know everything about what happened in the palace today.

"Trouble? You underestimate him too much."

King Jin smiled and shook his head.

Not only did Yan San underestimated Emperor Hongwen, but most of the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty also underestimated him.

This emperor did not want to appear so weak and powerless.

Regarding this emperor, he had somewhat different views from Gao Yanming.

It is true that he was able to ascend to the throne of God due to some luck, but apart from luck, it is not entirely due to the Duke of Zhen.

On the contrary, in his opinion, the first contribution of Emperor Hongwen to ascending the throne of God was himself. He knew how to see the situation clearly. He stayed away from the capital and lived happily, reducing the attention of other kings and allowing them to compete for the top spot in the capital.

Broken blood flow.

He sat on the mountain and watched the tigers fight. He didn't do anything, but he saw the kings consuming each other.

The second credit is luck. At that time, the Duke of Zhenguo was still the Marquis of Beiwu, and he was on the border with the Northern Chu invaders. He received the order from the late emperor to go there to fight.

Almost all the people from his faction left the capital to avoid the whirlpool of the battle among the kings.

Your own strength is preserved.

Only then was the final blow achieved.

That is to say, when Zhenguo Gongbanshi returned to the court, the kings in the capital were more ruthless towards each other at that time, and the bottom line had been crossed. Although the late emperor was ill, he did not know everything.

That's why Emperor Hongwen got a big advantage.

If he was really an incompetent person, how could he manage Dongzhou in an orderly manner after he ascended the throne?

"Doesn't he have any hidden powers?"

Yan San was a little puzzled.

King Jin did not answer him, but slowly stood up and walked out.

"Your Majesty, where do you want to go?"

"Enter the palace and give His Majesty a good plan to solve the crisis."

Yan San behind him was a little confused. He couldn't understand what was happening to his prince.

At this time, shouldn't we watch the show quietly and wait for the opportunity?

Why do you still want to help, especially His Majesty?

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the King of Jin is outside seeking an audience."

In the imperial study room, Wang De carefully announced the arrival.

"What is he here for?"

Emperor Hongwen asked with a frown.

"I don't know, old slave."

Wang De shook his head and continued to ask carefully, "Your Majesty, do you want to see me?"

"Pass it on."

Emperor Hongwen sorted out his emotions, and after a while King Jin came in from outside.

"My brother has met the emperor."

"There are no outsiders here. No need to be polite, my dear brother. Come and sit."

Emperor Hongwen smiled and stood up and walked out of the dragon table, calling to the Jin Dynasty to rest next to it.

Wang De personally served two cups of tea.

"Royal brother, are you still used to being in the imperial guard camp?"

"I'm not used to it, but I still hope for the leisurely life before."

King Jin shook his head bluntly.

Seeing this, Emperor Hongwen was startled. He really didn't expect King Jin to answer him like this.

You know, in the past, he asked other ministers, who didn't know the habit of being full of words, or that he would definitely work hard to do well?

However, he was very satisfied with King Jin's answer.

"Brother Imperial, can I not do this?"

King Jin asked again, with a bit of distress on his brows, as if he was very unwilling to continue.

"That won't work."

Emperor Hongwen shook his head quickly, and then continued: "Brother, I need your help now, and Dongzhou also needs you to step forward and help."

Hearing this, King Jin looked at him blankly, his eyes filled with confusion.

"You know what happened in the court recently, right?"

"Well, I have heard something about it."

"Dongzhou is very dangerous now. The noble faction led by Gao Yanming is becoming more and more arrogant. I am constrained in every way."

King Jin frowned and then said, "In that case, let Duke Zhen lead the troops to teach them a lesson. If they don't obey, they will be beaten. They will always be obedient."

"The Duke of Zhenguo?"

Emperor Hongwen sneered softly, and the mocking look in his eyes flashed away.

"That's not okay. You can't hit them casually. One of them might cause a big mess."
Chapter completed!