Chapter 48 The Inflection Point of History
The main hall of Cining Palace.
Empress Dowager Li was a little restless, worried that her and her two sons' decision would attract criticism from court officials, which would lead to turmoil in the court.
Zhu Yili was accompanying him and comforted him:
"Mom, what are you worried about this little thing? I wonder if I was expelled from the capital and spent it safely? How many disciples and officials did Mr. Gao in the court at that time?"
Empress Dowager Li nodded and said quietly: "Of course this is the truth, but my mother always feels uneasy."
Zhu Yiliu can understand Empress Dowager Li's mentality. After all, it was the stage of attacking the key points at the beginning, but now it is in the stage of conserving the foundation.
The mentality of the two stages is naturally different. The courage of the attack stage must be sufficient, while the conservative stage will definitely tend to be conservative.
"Mom, don't worry! My child is safe."
Zhu Yiliu was confident and then added: "Mr. Zhang is still here, and the matter of choosing a temporary acting chief minister is even far less intense than Mr. Zhang's love affair."
Empress Dowager Li also agrees with this.
She said again: "Mom is still worried that she did not give Mr. Zhang a chance this time. After Mr. Zhang recovers, she will still take the matter. Will Mr. Zhang make trouble for Mr. Zhang?"
"No." Zhu Yili blurted out. He was really not worried at all.
Because in history, Zhang Siwei's father died one year after Zhang Juzheng's death, that is, in the eleventh year of Wanli (1583).
According to the "Da Ming Law", Zhang Siwei wants to go home to observe the system. Zhang Juzheng has already seized love once, and Zhang Siwei will never seize love again.
This means that if Zhang Juzheng's illness can be cured, even if he is allowed to live for one more year, he will not have to worry about Zhang Siwei's problem.
But of course Zhu Yiliu couldn't say these words to Empress Dowager Li.
He could only comfort him: "Mom, don't worry, as long as Mr. Zhang is still the chief assistant, and Mom and the emperor's brother are facing him, there will be no trouble."
"I hope so, oh, why haven't Eunuch Fu come back yet?"
"It should be soon, soon, don't worry!"
...
In front of Huangji Gate.
Feng Bao looked at Zhang Siwei, then looked at Shen Shixing, then spread the Huang Ling scroll imperial edict with both hands, and read aloud with one stern look:
"The Queen Mother of Rensheng, the Queen Mother of Cisheng, the Emperor's Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imperial Imp
He said that he had hemorrhoids with officials from the cabinet, the five government offices, six ministries and other yamen, and the chief assistant Mr. Zhang had hemorrhoids and his body was in urgent need of conditioning and recuperation, so he could not work hard for the state.
With Mr. Zhang’s consent, my mother and son planned to be a temporary acting chief minister, who will be the Grand Secretary of Dongge.
Mr. Zhang is still the chief assistant. The Grand Secretary of Wuying Palace, Zhang Siwei, the Young Master of the Zhu Kingdom and the Grand Tutor of the Crown Prince, is still the second assistant.
During his tenure as the acting chief minister of Shen Shixing, when he encountered major matters that could not be decided, he asked Empress Dowager Cisheng to make a decision.
Every minister of your country will be kind to you, and you will be loyal to your Lord and do your best to do your best.
I’m here.”
After reading the imperial edict, Feng Bao walked down the Danban and handed the yellow silk scroll to Shen Shixing.
With just this action, all the officials present understood that the two empress dowagers and Emperor Wanli chose Shen Shixing among Zhang Siwei and Shen Shixing.
Although the imperial edict particularly emphasized that Zhang Siwei was the Grand Secretary of Wuying Palace, the Young Tutor of the Zhu Kingdom and the Grand Tutor of the Crown Prince, he had actually put his second auxiliary undermined.
Power is obviously biased towards Shen Shixing.
The officials present knew that Shen Shixing was Zhang Juzheng's disciple, and Zhang Juzheng was the "master" of Shen Shixing (that is, the examiner during the palace examination), and he valued Shen Shixing very much.
Shen Shixing was in charge of the Hanlin Academy and later served as the Right Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Later, he was recommended to the cabinet, all of which were promoted by Zhang Juzheng.
Zhang Siwei could only smile sadly, and felt a little confused in her mind.
But what can he do?
Feng Bao finished his job and floated back to the palace.
But there was still silence inside and outside the Huangji Sect. Especially those officials who were originally wondering whether Zhang Siwei would replace Zhang Juzheng.
It seems that it's still naive!
...
Fu Dahai watched the scene for a while, and then ran back to Cining Palace.
"Empress, Empress." He shouted before he reached the door.
Empress Dowager Li stood up, looked a little nervous, and asked, "How is it?"
Fu Dahai was panting: "Empress, the scene is very quiet, there is no trouble, and no one even shouts."
Zhu Yili said proudly: "Mom, what did the child say? Mom and the queen, the emperor issued an order. Does anyone dare to question it?"
Empress Dowager Li breathed a sigh of relief, then waved her hand and ordered: "Go and let the emperor reward Zhang Ge Lao 100 taels of silver and 100 pieces of silk to show comfort. Is the court going to be in chaos at this time!"
"I'll go now." Fu Dahai struggled quickly and ran to the Ganqing Palace again.
Zhu Yili felt that Empress Dowager Li was making a big fuss. In his opinion, such personnel arrangements were nothing at all.
But he didn't say much, anyway, the temporary acting prime minister has been decided.
This means that from now on, the history of the Ming Dynasty will gradually develop in the direction he expects.
Because no matter what, Zhang Siwei will never be able to take the position of chief minister.
Even though Zhang Juzheng still followed the historical script in half a year, he passed away suddenly, Zhu Yiliu still had a way to prevent Zhang Siwei from coming to power.
As long as Zhang Siwei does not come to power, if it is Shen Shixing, it will never be achieved by urging a group of officials that Zhang Juzheng once abandoned.
The fate of Zhang Juzheng and the Zhang family may not be so tragic.
Zhang Juzheng's reform will not be completely denied, and in the end only the unhealthy "one-whip method" is left.
Of course, this is just a hypothesis.
It depends on the mood of Emperor Wanli and Empress Dowager Li. However, Zhu Yili believed that he could handle these two people.
One is a mother and the other is a brother, they all love him so much. What are you afraid of?
After Fu Dahai left, Empress Dowager Li said worriedly: "Will anyone think that even Mr. Zhang is undermining our actions?"
"Mom, just have a clear conscience. Don't Mr. Zhang trust you?"
Empress Dowager Li nodded: "Ask me the big thing, I still have to rely on Mr. Zhang. Well, Mr. Zhang wouldn't think that way."
Zhu Yili was worried and said slowly: "Mom, since you let Mr. Zhang rest at home, it is best not to disturb him anymore. If you are afraid of neglecting Mr. Zhang, you can send your children to visit every day. As for state affairs, don't let Mr. Zhang worry about not letting him worry."
"But mother is a woman after all, and she can only advise on national affairs at the discretion of the situation. She cannot be as clear-minded as Mr. Zhang!"
Zhu Yili patted his chest: "Mom is a woman, and a child is a man!"
Empress Dowager Li shook her head and laughed: "You? Don't mess around, thank God."
"Mom, have you been making trouble these days?"
"Well, it's been fine these few days. If you can give advice to your mother and your prince in the future like these few days, and you can also talk to your mother, then I won't be so futile to you. I'll be worry-free in the second half of my life!"
Zhu Yiliu took Empress Dowager Li in a coquettish manner, lay on her shoulder, and said, "Mom, the child has grown up and has been enlightened by Guanyin Bodhisattva. I will try not to make her angry in the future, okay?"
"Okay, okay, okay." After hearing such heartwarming words, Empress Dowager Li burst into tears and touched Zhu Yili's head, "Liang'er has grown up!Liang'er has grown up."
As he was talking, he saw Fu Dahai running back panting again.
While running, he shouted, "Empress, Mr. Zhang fainted in front of Huangji Gate. After waking up, he kept muttering to beg for bones to return home. Long lively asked Empress what to do now?"
Empress Dowager Li was shocked and stood up suddenly.
Zhu Yili sighed, feeling that it was too early to pat the chest in front of Empress Dowager Li just now. Ensure that it is safe? Hehe, I have to give you something!
Chapter completed!