As if feeling Zhu Houzhao's gaze, Yang Tinghe's figure became more humble.
Zhu Houzhao slowly stepped forward and helped Yang Tinghe up and said: "I still remember that my father once told me that Yang Qing's family has talents as prime minister and assistant. I believed in my father's vision, so I specially allowed Yang Qing to join the cabinet. In recent years,
The court is fortunate to have two mature and prudent Qing family members in charge, and I have always had deep faith in these two Qing family members."
Hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, Yang Tinghe shed tears in his eyes and said in a trembling voice: "I have failed your majesty and failed your majesty's favor. Just as the chief minister said, Fei Hong, Liu Zhong, Liang Chu and others appeared in the court.
Those who have ulterior motives are all the fault of our cabinet ministers who failed to observe."
After speaking deeply, he said with a look of persistence on his face: "Every time I think about this, I feel deeply ashamed of the late emperor and your majesty. I sincerely ask your majesty to allow me to resign."
It can be seen that Yang Tinghe is determined to resign, and Zhu Houzhao wants to keep Yang Tinghe and Li Dongyang for a period of time to stabilize the court and get through this turbulent period.
For a while, one wanted to keep him, while the other insisted on resigning.
Obviously, compared to Li Dongyang's good-natured temperament, Yang Tinghe's character is obviously much more resolute, and it is clear that he does not want to delay it any longer.
The officials' eyes naturally fell on Zhu Houzhao and Yang Tinghe.
Many officials had a look of reluctance in their eyes.
Since Emperor Zhengde succeeded to the throne, among the several ministers, Li Dongyang is recognized as a good old man. Besides Li Dongyang, Yang Tinghe is the most recognized by all officials.
It can be said that if nothing unexpected happens, Yang Tinghe is almost certain to be the next chief minister of the cabinet after Li Dongyang.
Now Yang Tinghe actually wants to resign, which makes Baiguan feel panic. At some point, Yang Tinghe seems to have become the core of Baiguan. Li Dongyang is usually there, so he doesn't feel anything.
However, Yang Tinghe's resignation and departure at this time made many officials feel as if they had less support.
Even some officials who were very close to Yang Tinghe had a somewhat anxious look in their eyes when they looked at Yang Tinghe.
Seeing the stalemate between the emperor and Yang Tinghe, Xiong Wenguang, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, could not help but gritted his teeth, stepped forward and saluted the emperor, and then raised his hands to Yang Tinghe and said: "Mr. Yang Ge, have you forgotten what you told us before?
Scholars of our generation should read the books of saints and perform the deeds of saints. We should assist the emperor, educate all peoples, be famous in history, and be praised by all generations. How can I bear to abandon your majesty? I am bold, and I ask you to take your majesty as your priority and the country of Ming Dynasty.
Chong, stay!”
"Please, Mr. Ge, put your Majesty first and the country of Ming Dynasty first. Please stay!"
Suddenly, dozens of officials bowed their hands to Yang Tinghe.
Li Huan on the side looked at Yang Tinghe with interest, his eyes swept over the officials, and a smile appeared on his lips.
Zhu Houzhao seemed not to notice this, but looked at Yang Tinghe earnestly.
At this time, Li Dongyang said to Yang Tinghe: "Jie Fu, His Majesty's kindness is so great. Now the situation is difficult, you and I will assist Your Majesty in your next journey."
Yang Tinghe looked at Li Dongyang, then at the officials, and finally let out a long sigh, bowed to the emperor and said: "Your Majesty is so kind to you. I am willing to dedicate myself to your Majesty and die to repay your Majesty!"
Zhu Houzhao supported Yang Tinghe, nodded slightly and said: "The important affairs of the imperial court need to be presided over by two pavilion elders, so that I can feel at ease."
As he spoke, Zhu Houzhao changed his voice and said: "Nowadays, there are many government affairs, but there are only two ministers left in the cabinet. I want to recruit more capable ministers to the cabinet. I wonder what the two ministers think?"
Li Dongyang looked calm, and a strange color flashed in the depths of Yang Tinghe's eyes, but they all bowed towards Zhu Houzhao and said: "Your Majesty, the Holy Ming."
Zhu Houzhao showed a bit of a smile on his face, looked at the officials and said slowly: "What do you think?"
Even Li Dongyang and Yang Tinghe didn't have any objections. Baiguan, who had been frightened by the scene where Jin Yiwei arrested someone just now, although looking at the smile on Zhu Houzhao's face, was furious in his heart. How dare he have any objections.
With a look of concentration, Zhu Houzhao said to a figure among the hundreds of officials: "Wang Yangming is a talented director of the state and extremely loyal. He is specially awarded the title of Bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion. He will serve as an assistant in the government and serve as the Minister of the Ministry of War."
During the turmoil last night, Wang Yangming responded calmly and even led the army to cut off the rear for the sake of the emperor. It can be said that his performance was courageous and resourceful, which was remarkable. More importantly, Zhu Houzhao saw Wang Yangming's loyalty, although Zhu Houzhao said at the time
Wang Yangming should be conferred the title of Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion.
It’s just that at that time, there was no time to enlighten the world. Therefore, at this moment, Wang Yangming’s official position is still that of the Supervisory Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. At most, he is still serving as a deputy imperial envoy. When it comes to rank and qualifications,
Among the hundreds of officials present, there were many who were more advanced than Wang Yangming.
Therefore, no one expected that the emperor would remove Wang Yangming, a supervisory censor who was obviously far inferior in terms of qualifications and reputation, into the cabinet.
This is no longer as simple as being promoted to the third level. In the eyes of many civil and military officials, this is a step to the sky, directly reaching the pinnacle of civil service.
Even Wang Yangming, who was standing among the ranks of civil servants, was stunned for a moment when he suddenly heard Zhu Houzhao awarding him a reward.
To be honest, Wang Yangming also understood that with his close relationship with Li Huan, unless he committed suicide, it would be certain that he would join the cabinet in the future.
But in the final analysis, his qualifications were far behind. He only had to stay in the position of Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs for a few years, and then be promoted to the chief officer of the First Division. His qualifications were sufficient, and he was in the heart of the emperor, so it was natural for him to join the cabinet.
Therefore, from Wang Yangming's point of view, he could consider joining the cabinet in three to five years, but he never expected that the emperor would suddenly push him to join the cabinet at this time.
An official who was on good terms with Wang Yangming couldn't help but whisper in an envious tone as he looked at Wang Yangming, who was a little stunned: "Brother Yangming, His Majesty has called your name, why don't you come forward to thank me?"
Wang Yangming came back to his senses, took a deep breath, stepped forward, bowed to Zhu Houzhao and said: "I have limited abilities and lack of experience in governance. I may be disgraced by the emperor. Please think twice!"
Zhu Houzhao looked at Wang Yangming's neither arrogant nor impetuous appearance, and became more and more satisfied. He smiled slightly and said: "It doesn't matter, if you don't have enough experience, you can learn. What I value is the loyalty of the Wang Qing family!"
As he spoke, Zhu Houzhao glanced at Li Huan, raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said: "Besides, I hope that Wang Qing's family will join the cabinet. Li Qing recommended it to me. Li Qing's family said that you have the talent to govern the country and stabilize the country. If you only
Any supervisory censor has really wasted his talents and learning."
Wang Yangming couldn't help but look at Li Huan, and Li Huan was also stunned. He obviously didn't expect that Zhu Houzhao would involve him in this matter.
It is true that he recommended Wang Yangming to the emperor, but it was not as exaggerated as the emperor said.
However, Li Huan also understood the emperor's intention to some extent. It was obvious that he wanted to sell Wang Yangming, the elder of the Future Pavilion, a favor for him.
So Li Huan smiled slightly at Wang Yangming.
Wang Yangming glanced at Li Huan with gratitude. Regardless of whether he could join the cabinet or not, Li Huan actually valued and respected him so much that he even recommended him to the emperor.
Not to mention anything else, this consideration alone is enough to make Wang Yangming deeply moved.
Zhu Houzhao saw Wang Yangming's reaction in his eyes and felt a little proud in his heart.
In Zhu Houzhao's view, Wang Yang will only be in his forties next year. If nothing else happens, according to the age of those cabinet elders, Wang Yangming can work for at least twenty years after joining the cabinet as long as he does not make any mistakes.
With Wang Yangming, a cabinet minister who has good relations with Li Huan, in the cabinet, he will definitely be very harmonious when cooperating with Li Huan in the future.
Looking across the officials, Zhu Houzhao said slowly with a hint of imperial majesty in his eyes: "What do you think? Are Wang Qing's family qualified to join the cabinet?"
That is a cabinet minister. The highest pursuit of a civil servant is also the pinnacle of an official career. There are only four or five places available for full employment.
There are tens of thousands of officials in the world, and hundreds of officials in the DPRK and Central Government. Countless people are eyeing those few positions in the cabinet. In order to get a place in the cabinet, hundreds of officials fight overtly and covertly, and almost lose their jobs.
If this were the case in the past, it would have been impossible for the emperor to remove a minister into the cabinet with just one word.
Unless it is what the public expected, the impeachment of hundreds of officials alone would be enough to overwhelm the emperor.
The struggle for power, the struggle for power, has advantages. Look at Liu Jian and Xie Qian, the elders of the cabinet. After joining the cabinet, which family has not been rich in food, and the family interests have expanded crazily.
At this time, Zhu Houzhao proposed to let Wang Yangming join the cabinet. It can be said to be the best time. By using the Jin Yiwei to recruit people and shock the minds of all officials, it can be said to be the easiest time to pass. If you miss it, it will never be so good again.
Opportunity.
Profit touches people's hearts. It is said that some businessmen are not even afraid of death for the sake of profit. In fact, this sentence makes no difference when it comes to officials.
I recall that at the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang strictly ordered corrupt officials to peel off their skins and make grass out of them in order to combat corruption. However, those officials still ignored Zhu Yuanzhang's butcher's knife that might fall at any time for their immediate interests.
Those who can be officials are all smart people. Wouldn't smart people seek good fortune and avoid disaster? Why can't they help themselves to be greedy, and are finally discovered and used to peel off the real grass?
Although it was said that the Jin Yiwei had restrained many people and made many officials panic, when Zhu Houzhao abandoned his high position as a cabinet minister, many of the officials' eyes turned red.
The panic in my heart disappeared in an instant, and only the position of the elder was left in my eyes.
Fight, we must fight.
If it succeeds, the family will rise and its shadow will last for generations. Wang Yangming needs qualifications but not qualifications, and experience but not experience. Why can he join the cabinet?
The emperor is simply stupid. He ignored such a great talent and trusted a treacherous villain like Li Huan.
Anyone who can get along with a treacherous villain like Li Huan is not a treacherous minister, so what else? Wang Yangming must not be allowed to join the cabinet.
Such thoughts flashed through many people's minds. Some were really frightened, but some people just healed their scars and forgot about the pain. They thought that the waves of purges just now were over, and the serious discussions would come next.
I saw Cui Long, the minister of Dali Temple, with a flushed face and a hint of fanaticism in his eyes. He stepped forward, gave a great salute to the emperor, knelt down beside Wang Yangming, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I think this is not allowed!"
Cui Long suddenly spoke, which naturally attracted the attention of many people. Many officials looked at Cui Long who walked out in astonishment, obviously shocked by Cui Long's boldness.
Isn't Cui Long afraid of the emperor's wrath?
The emperor just said that Wang Yangming was recommended by Li Huan. Everyone knew that Wang Yangming and Li Huan were both imperial envoys and had visited Fujian. The relationship between the two was obviously extraordinary.
To say that Li Huan supported Wang Yangming to join the cabinet, no one was surprised at all.
Some officials just thought of this, so even though they wanted to stand up and oppose, they did not move because they were afraid of Li Huan.
Now Cui Long has taken the initiative to express his opposition, which has given many officials hope.
Everything is difficult at the beginning. As long as they have the first one, they will naturally not be afraid of the next step.
After all, as long as this kind of thing starts, even if the emperor is dissatisfied and Li Huan holds a grudge, he will only hold grudge against the first person, right?
For a moment, everyone stared at Cui Long, but Cui Long seemed not to notice the gazes of everyone.
As someone who has been in the officialdom for many years, Cui Long has quite a wealth of experience. He has stayed in all six yamen at least once. Looking at his experience alone, his qualifications, experience and even experience are definitely enough.
However, there is a little bit of luck and connections. If you want to enter the cabinet, it is not only about ability, connections and luck are also very important.
Many officials clearly have the ability to enter the cabinet, but they are blocked from the threshold of the cabinet. In the final analysis, they have no popularity in the court and lack the support of officials at the bottom. It is understandable how difficult it is to enter the cabinet.
Just like Jiao Fang, Liu Yu and others, if they can be regarded as confidants by Liu Jin, there is no problem with their ability, but why have they not seen the hope of entering the cabinet for so many years?
In the final analysis, Jiao Fang, Liu Yu and others have some problems with their own personalities. Their popularity in the court is not good, and they are almost destined to never enter the cabinet in their lifetime.
Therefore, Jiao Fang and Liu Yu did not hesitate to turn to Liu Jin in order to enter the cabinet when Liu Jin promised huge profits.
So what if they are eunuchs? If they can help them enter the cabinet, soar to the top, and fulfill their dreams as civil servants, then it doesn't matter even if they get the reputation of being an eunuch.
Many officials clearly see these potential rules.
Just like Cui Long, in general, couldn't he see that the first one to come forward would most likely be resented by Li Huan, but he still chose to stand up.
You must know that sometimes if you want to gain something, you have to give something. If you don't work hard, you will be like this for the rest of your life. Maybe if you work hard, you can change your life and change your destiny.
Besides, there are disadvantages to being the first, but there are also advantages. At least it can leave a deep impression on the emperor, right?
What if I win the favor of the emperor?
Even if he couldn't, he still felt disgusted with Wang Yangming, the younger generation. Why couldn't he get into the cabinet after working hard all his life? And he, Wang Yangming, gained the favor of the emperor just because he hugged Li Huan's lap, and wanted to remove him from the cabinet.
Woolen cloth.
Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but frowned when he looked at Cui Long. He originally thought that Wang Yangming could be successfully promoted to the cabinet, but he didn't expect that such a change would happen.
Glancing at Cui Long lightly, Zhu Houzhao said slowly: "Cui Aiqing, since you are opposed to Wang Aiqing's entry into the cabinet, please tell me why you are opposed to it?"
When Cui Long saw that the emperor did not directly rebuke him, he couldn't help but feel relieved. He suppressed the excitement in his heart and saluted the emperor: "Your Majesty, I would like to review Wang Yangming's resume. It's just that he lacks experience as a local official."
, he has no experience in the six departments of the DPRK. This is no longer as simple as lack of experience, but a complete lack of experience. The elder Ge shoulders the heavy responsibility of the country, how can he hand it over to a person who has no political experience at all? You know
If a decision is wrong, it will most likely bring great harm to the country and the people."
Cui Long's words were precise and well-founded, and many officials around him nodded their heads after hearing this.
Zhu Houzhao looked at Cui Long and smiled slightly: "Wang Aiqing was able to handle the huge civil affairs of Fujian in an orderly manner despite the lack of high-level officials in Fujian. This is not ability, but what is it? As for experience, I have just said that,
If you don’t have experience, you can accumulate it slowly. Aren’t there still Yang Ge Lao and Li Chief Fu in the cabinet to keep an eye on things?”
Cui Long shook his head and said: "Your Majesty's words are wrong. Anyway, Wang Yangming's qualifications and experience are not enough to convince all officials. If your Majesty allows him to join the cabinet, I will be the first to be dissatisfied."
Frowning, Zhu Houzhao looked at Cui Long and said, "In your opinion, who is qualified to enter the cabinet?"
Cui Long's eyes lit up, he straightened his expression, looked at Zhu Houzhao and said: "I have been an official for more than thirty years, whether it is a local county magistrate, a prefect, or an official in the six ministries, I have done it all, and my experience and qualifications are sufficient.
To join the cabinet, I therefore recommended myself and am willing to serve His Majesty."
Many people knew what Cui Long was planning when he opened his mouth, but when they heard Cui Long boasting so brazenly and even recommending himself to the emperor, many people immediately showed expressions of ridicule and disdain.
Even Zhu Houzhao was stunned by Cui Long's self-recommendation. This guy really didn't mind being shameless and he really dared to say anything.
However, before the emperor could speak, he heard an official next to him say with a somewhat sarcastic smile: "If Master Cui said so, wouldn't I be more qualified and experienced than you?"
As soon as this person opened his mouth, many people immediately looked at him.
The person who spoke was surprisingly Yuan Kaitai, one of the six ministers of the Ministry of Industry. Anyone who can be a minister has spent many years and has a rich resume.
As Yuan Kaitai said, he is more suitable than Cui Long. After all, Cui Long is the Minister of Dali Temple, but Yuan Kaitai is the Minister of the Ministry of Industry. Compared with Liubu, Dali Temple is somewhat lower than Liubu in the world's perception.
They are both chief officers, but Yuan Kaitai's confidence in speaking is much greater than that of Cui Longna.
As soon as Yuan Kaitai opened his mouth, many officials among the hundreds of officials spoke up to support him. This was the highlight of his connections.
Cui Long's expression changed slightly after hearing Yuan Kaitai's words, and he sneered and said: "Yuan Shangshu's words are wrong..."
Seeing that Cui Long was about to argue with Yuan Kaitai, Zhu Houzhao, who looked unkind, suddenly snorted coldly: "Are you the emperor or am I the emperor? I'm just asking for your opinions, not asking you to teach me what to do." made?"
As he spoke, Zhu Houzhao glanced at the officials coldly and said: "From today on, Wang Yangming will be granted the title of Grand Bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion and will be appointed as Minister of the Ministry of War..."
Seeing that the emperor was about to act arbitrarily, Cui Long showed disappointment on his face and couldn't help but said: "If your majesty insists on doing this, I will not accept it, and all the officials will not accept it."
Zhu Houzhao's cold eyes fell on Cui Long, and Cui Long took a deep breath, slowly took off his official hat with both hands, and respectfully said to Zhu Houzhao: "If your Majesty insists on acting arbitrarily and does not listen to my words, I am willing to resign." !”
Seeing Cui Long taking off his official hat, looking unconvinced, and even wanting to threaten him with resignation, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help laughing angrily.
Is it because I have such a good temper that these officials are always trying to force me into the palace?
Being stared at by Zhu Houzhao's cold gaze, Cui Long felt very uneasy. It would be strange to say that he was not nervous.
He is a person who has a strong desire for officialdom. If he wants to resign, it is better to kill him. But after all, he is also a dignified minister of Dali Temple and an important minister in the court.
He didn't believe that the emperor dared to force him to resign in front of so many civil and military officials.
Li Huan, who had been watching with cold eyes, couldn't help but burst into laughter at this time. Li Huan's smile made many people look at Li Huan with shock and confusion.
Even the emperor looked at Li Huan with a puzzled expression.
Li Huan saluted Zhu Houzhao and said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I just saw Master Cui Longcui's words and actions. It was really funny. I lost my composure for a moment and couldn't help it."
Zhu Houzhao looked at Li Huan, while Li Huan looked at Cui Long and said, "Master Cui, don't you think his actions are too funny? You object to His Majesty's removal of Wang Yangming to join the cabinet. Isn't your real purpose just to get yourself into the cabinet?" What, now that His Majesty does not agree, are you going to resign to force His Majesty?"
Many officials looked at Cui Long with strange eyes. Some people did see through Cui Long's thoughts and purposes, but some officials subconsciously thought that Cui Long was really refuting the emperor.
After Cui Long listened to Li Huan's words, he felt the eyes of the officials looking at him, and felt ashamed and angry in his heart.
If he hadn't been afraid of Li Huan, he would have jumped up and pointed at Li Huan and yelled.
Zhu Houzhao suddenly waved his sleeves and snorted coldly at Cui Long: "Since Cui Aiqing wants to resign, it's hard for me to disobey you, so I will grant your request."
Cui Long couldn't help being stunned when he heard this. Didn't he just pretend to resign and force the emperor? Normally, shouldn't the emperor apologize to him for his wrongdoing, then take the initiative to admit his mistake and let him, an important minister, stay? That's it. A good story about a king and his ministers getting along well with each other.
But why didn't the emperor act according to common sense? Why was he allowed to resign?
He really never thought about resigning. Although the minister of Dali Temple is not as good as the elder, he is still an important minister at the level of Jiuqing. Sitting in such a high position has many benefits.
But once he loses his official position, he suddenly becomes an insignificant figure like a commoner. What should he do, and what should the family under his protection do?
Cui Long was dumbfounded for a moment, so confused that he didn't even know how to react.
Li Huan, who saw the change in Cui Long's expression, showed a somewhat disdainful sneer at the corner of his mouth, and said to Cui Long: "Master Cui, oh, no, from now on, you are no longer an official of the imperial court. People often say that you have no official.
I am so light all over. I wonder if Mr. Cui resigned from the official position of Minister of Dali Temple as he wished. Doesn’t he feel very relaxed all over?"
He said this, but the sarcastic meaning in Li Huan's words was very clear. Cui Long came back to his senses, listened to Li Huan's sarcasm, and immediately entered the palace with a face on his face, like opening a paint workshop, with all kinds of complicated things.
Emotions flashed through.
With a "wow" sound, Cui Long couldn't help spitting out a mouthful of blood, and he fainted angrily. He didn't know whether he fainted because of himself or because of Li Huan's ridicule.
The officials who saw this scene saw Cui Long suddenly transforming from a dignified Dali Temple minister into an ordinary common man. For some reason, they felt an inexplicable sense of relief in their hearts. At the same time, when they looked at Li Huan
, and there was more fear in his eyes.
Li Huan easily promoted Wang Yangming to the cabinet, and with one sentence he persuaded the emperor to allow Cui Long to resign.
Although in the situation just now, everyone can see that Cui Long forced the emperor, and the emperor would probably allow Cui Long to resign, but it would definitely not be so straightforward.
It was precisely because of Li Huan's words that Zhu Houzhao made up his mind to kill Cui Long neatly.
With such influence, if you look at the court, even Liu Jin, the great eunuch who ruled the world with one hand and claimed to be the emperor, may not be able to compare with it.
Li Huan glanced at the unconscious Cui Long, waved to the guards in the distance, and immediately saw the guards running over.
Li Huan was heard saying: "Take this man away and have someone check him out to see how he has been as an official over the years, whether he is honest, whether he has taken bribes, perverted the law, or taken human life lightly."
Several guards in royal robes lifted up Cui Long, who had passed out. After hearing this, he immediately said: "I obey the command of the commander. We will definitely dig out all his old records."
All the officials listened to Li Huan's words and were shocked and dumbfounded. They never thought that Li Huan would do such an operation.
Previously, there had been rumors that Li Huan was petty and would always seek revenge, and even revenge would not last overnight.
Some people didn't take it seriously, or even sneered at it.
But after seeing how Li Huan treated Cui Long, some officials felt that the rumors were indeed true. He Li Huan was really petty-minded, loved to hold revenge, and did not take revenge overnight.
Originally, I thought it would be quite miserable for Cui Long to lose his official position and pass out from anger. But now it seems that offending Li Huan would not only cause him to lose his official position, but may also affect his reputation, family fortune, and life.
Either way.
Everyone knows that no official in the Ming Dynasty dares to pat his chest and say that he is innocent and incorruptible.
Especially for someone like Cui Long, who has been an official for decades and climbed all the way to the level of Dali Temple Minister, even if he himself is clean, can he guarantee that his family members will be clean?
This cannot withstand investigation at all. It can almost be said that one investigation will be accurate. When the time comes, Cui Long will really be worse off than dead.
Even Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but glance at Li Huan with a strange expression.
It can only be said that Cui Long was really unlucky for provoking Li Huan.
Li Huan bowed to Zhu Houzhao and said, "Your Majesty, I have overstepped my bounds. Please forgive me."
Instead, Zhu Houzhao smiled and said: "Li Qing did the right thing. Officials like Cui Long should investigate. If there is no fault, it's fine. If there is any fault, he must be dealt with strictly."
Li Huan cupped his hands and said, "I respectfully obey your Majesty's decree!"
As he spoke, Li Huan turned his eyes to Yuan Kaitai, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, who was speaking out. He looked at Yuan Kaitai with a half-smile but said, "I wonder what Mr. Yuan thinks of your majesty's decision?"
Although he secretly felt ashamed of Cui Long's conduct, when he saw Cui Long resigning to force the emperor, Yuan Kaitai couldn't help but secretly praise Cui Long.
Even Yuan Kaitai wanted to see how the emperor would react to Cui Long's persecution. If the emperor really gave in or appeased Cui Long, then Yuan Kaitai decided to imitate Cui Long later.
What Yuan Kaitai didn't expect was that Li Huan had a hand in it, and as soon as he opened his mouth, the emperor made up his mind to depose Cui Long.
Even after Cui Long was dismissed from his official position, Li Huan sarcastically made him faint in anger. This did not satisfy his hatred, and even ordered a thorough investigation of Cui Long.
At this moment, Yuan Kaitai felt scared. Fortunately, he was not in a hurry to be the first one to step forward.
As expected, Cui Long, the leader, was in bad luck.
Just when Yuan Kaitai was secretly rejoicing, he suddenly heard Li Huan talking to him at the beginning, and subconsciously raised his head and looked towards Li Huan.
When he saw Li Huan looking at him with a half-smile, Yuan Kaitai couldn't help but take a step back almost reflexively.
After hearing Li Huan's question clearly, Yuan Kaitai immediately said to the emperor: "Your majesty is a sage and wise king, and the decisions he makes are naturally correct. Wang Yangming has entered the cabinet, and my minister Yuan Kaitai has no objections!"
Just now Yuan Kaitai opened his mouth to refute Cui Long, and everyone knew that his purpose was to compete for the position of the Pavilion Elder. But now he immediately changed his words and looked like he was extremely supportive of the emperor's decision. Even a fool could see that Yuan Kaitai
This was because he was frightened by Cui Long's experience.
He, Yuan Kaitai, is also afraid. If he doesn't express his position again, Li Huan, a man who is determined to retaliate, will be remembered. He doubts whether he can leave the Forbidden City today.
Hearing this, Zhu Houzhao showed a slight smile on his face, nodded slightly towards Yuan Kaitai, then looked at the other officials and said, "Where are you, dear friends? Do you also think that my decision is correct like Yuan Aiqing?"
All the officials looked at me and I looked at you. Finally, they could not withstand the emperor's gaze. They all bowed to Zhu Houzhao respectfully: "I have no objections."
Zhu Houzhao nodded with satisfaction, looked at Wang Yangming in front of him and said, "Wang Qing's family, how about you?"
Wang Yangming took a deep breath, paid homage to Zhu Houzhao, and said: "Your Majesty, Wang Yangming, I sincerely obey your Majesty's edict and thank you for your kindness!"
After being honored by Wang Yangming and paying homage, Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "I hope that after the Qing family joins the cabinet, they can put national affairs first and seek welfare for the people of the world, and Li Qing's recommendation and love for you will not be in vain."
Wang Yangming said respectfully: "I will live up to your Majesty's high expectations."
From the beginning to the end, Li Dongyang and Wang Yangming did not speak. The emperor's purpose of expelling Wang Yangming into the cabinet was simple. On the one hand, it was to check and balance them, and on the other hand, it was not to replace them.
They can naturally feel the emperor's dissatisfaction with them. If someone can stabilize the court in a short period of time, they dare to say that the emperor will directly remove them from their positions as ministers without even requiring them to resign.
The emperor really really wanted to keep them. It was just that the emperor had no one to use. Instead of using other people, it would be better to use them, veterans, to at least ensure the normal operation of the court.
But the emperor will definitely not condone them, and promoting Wang Yangming to the cabinet is the emperor's first step.
As for what the emperor will do next, to be honest, Li Dongyang still has some expectations. He does not have too many selfish thoughts. The emperor can have such means and ideas. Li Dongyang's mood is very complicated. He is not satisfied with what the emperor is doing.
Gradually becoming mature and happy, but also feeling a sense of loss.
Zhu Houzhao slowly walked up the imperial steps, sat on the dragon chair, and said condescendingly: "Do you have anything else to report?"
All the officials were first frightened by the Jin Yiwei's arrest, and then they were frightened by what happened to Cui Long. How could they think of discussing matters at this time?
Everyone was speechless.
But at this moment, Wang Yangming, who had just been appointed as a cabinet minister by the emperor, suddenly took a step forward and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, I have this report."
Zhu Houzhao glanced at Wang Yangming in surprise and said, "Oh, I wonder what happened to Wang Qing's family?"
Wang Yangming said sternly: "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Changxing, Feng Hai, led the troops from the capital camp into the city yesterday, which almost caused a catastrophe. I sincerely request your majesty to send a capable and trusted minister to reorganize the capital camp to eliminate future troubles!"
Zhu Houzhao's face straightened when he heard this. It can be said that this day was full of things and things were happening. A person's energy is really limited. When it comes to a country, even the most promising emperor will have some oversights.
Just like now, Zhu Houzhao has not thought of reorganizing the Beijing camp.
Li Huan once said that Wang Yangming was very strategic and knowledgeable. Zhu Houzhao felt deeply about it now. Wang Yangming grasped the important things at the moment with one word.
Therefore, Zhu Houzhao was even more satisfied and appreciative of Wang Yangming.
With a slight smile on his lips, Zhu Houzhao looked at Wang Yangming and said with a smile: "What Ai Qing said is true. I am aware of the shortcomings of the capital camp, but I have never thought that one day, the capital camp should be protecting the capital."
, dared to launch an army and rebel. If it is not rectified by the admiral, I am afraid that what happened last night will happen again at some point."
Zhu Houzhao looked at Li Dongyang, Yang Tinghe and the others said: "Two Qing families, what do you think of Wang Qing's family's proposal?"
Li Dongyang stroked his beard and nodded: "I think what Mr. Wang said is true. The capital camp must be reorganized, otherwise the harm will be very serious."
Yang Tinghe said concisely and concisely: "My lord, I have no objection!"
Zhu Houzhao turned to Wang Yangming again and said: "Since it was proposed by the Wang Qing family, in the opinion of the Qing family, as the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs of the DPRK, who should I appoint to oversee the capital camp and rectify the shortcomings of the capital camp?"
Suddenly, many people subconsciously looked in the direction where the Xungui Group was standing.
Jingying has always been the exclusive preserve of the Xungui Group, and the only influence left by the Xungui Group is within the Jingying. Although under the pressure of the Ministry of War, the Jingying has already been penetrated by the civilian group like a sieve.
Yes, but no matter what you say, that is your final say.
In the past few decades, the person who has been in charge of the capital camp has been the British Duke Zhang Mao, who is a noble hand.
Although some officials did not know why the person who came to attend the meeting today was not the British Duke but Zhang Lun, but at this moment the emperor and his cabinet ministers were discussing the reorganization of the capital camp, and the first thing that everyone thought of was that among the Xungui Group
, who is suitable for it.
An official who did not know that Zhang Mao was still dead said: "Your Majesty, the British Duke Zhang Mao has always been in charge of the capital camp. Such a big thing happened in the capital camp, and the British Duke cannot escape responsibility. I sincerely ask your Majesty to rule the British Duke Zhang Mao."
, the crime of lax military management!"
This is a great opportunity to attack the British public and the Honorable Group. The Honorable Group, which has been declining, can only rely on grouping to stay warm.
The core of it is the British Duke Zhang Mao. Although the Xungui Group seems to be indifferent to everything above the court, the civil servant group has never relaxed its vigilance and suppression of the Xungui Group.
Whenever there is an opportunity, he will always put some eye drops on the Xungui Group. Obviously this official has this intention.
But he obviously didn't know the details. If he had known that the British Duke was dead, he probably wouldn't have chosen to jump up and criticize the British Duke Zhang Mao at this time.
Zhang Lun stared at the official with anger on his face. Although the other person was right, his grandfather was dead. The key was that this official was clearly a person seeking fame and was trying to increase his qualifications by criticizing and impeaching the British Duke Zhang Mao. Only then did he
This is what makes Zhang Lun angry.
Zhang Lun had difficulty speaking, but that didn't mean that others had difficulty speaking.
Then Zhu Fu, the Duke of Cheng, stepped forward and snorted coldly: "Bold, the British Duke, in order to put down the rebels last night, at the age of seventy, he personally put on armor and went into battle to kill the enemy. Unfortunately, he sacrificed his life for the country. He can be said to be a loyal martyr.
He is supreme, how can he allow you to tarnish his name after his death?"
As soon as Zhu Fu said these words, all the civil and military officials were shocked.
After all, only a very small number of people knew about Zhang Mao's death, so too many officials heard that Zhang Mao, the core figure of the Honorable Group, who had been emperors for several generations in the Ming Dynasty, and who was like a magic needle in the sea, was so silent.
fell in a rebellion.
Moreover, listening to what Duke Zhu Fu said, it seems that Zhang Mao was injured and died while suppressing the rebellion. In this way, even though the British Duke was guilty of negligence, everyone died in the battle, and then take the British Duke Zhang Mao
To criticize someone who neglects his duty is to offend the British public line to death.
Just looking at the way Zhang Lun stared at the official with hatred, he knew that that official was probably going to be doomed in the future. Even if he wasn't tricked into death by the British government's connections, his life would be over.
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Even if he is a minister, he will not take the risk of offending the British government, a noble family who is separated from the country, to speak for a small official.
The official was obviously not a fool. He wanted to criticize the British Duke Zhang Mao to gain some qualifications for himself, but he didn't expect that the British Duke was already dead. When he heard Zhu Fu's words, his eyes felt dark and almost
Passed out.
Seeing all the officials looking at him like a fool, the official felt despair.
That was enough on weekdays, but the British Duke was dead, and even Zhu Houzhao was a little unhappy with the official.
With a slight sigh, Zhu Houzhao glanced at the ministers and said in a deep voice: "I originally wanted to put the matter of the British Duke at the end of the meeting, but since Duke Cheng has already said it, I will tell you
Everyone, in order to suppress the rebellion last night, the British Lord took the lead and fought hard. Unfortunately, he was shot by the rebel arrows and was seriously injured and died."
At this time, Zhang Lun was already crying.
Zhu Houzhao glanced at Zhang Lun and said: "After the death of the British Duke, Zhang Lun inherited the title of the British Duke, and posthumously named the British Duke the King of Ningyang. The Ministry of Rites dispatched officials to assist the British Duke in the funeral, and he was buried with the courtesy of a king!"
"
Although Zhu Houzhao had already said last night that he would posthumously crown the British Duke as king, without going through the process of public discussion in the court, after all, it was somewhat unfair.
It's like the emperor wants to appoint a certain minister to the cabinet, but he has to convince all officials. Only in this way can the minister who joins the cabinet have a righteous name. Otherwise, even if he really joins the cabinet, he will
Being criticized behind his back, he is regarded as a minister who is lucky to be promoted.
Zhang Lun stepped forward and bowed to the emperor, kowtowed heavily and thanked him: "Your Majesty, Zhang Lun, thank you."
Zhu Houzhao looked at Zhang Lun and sighed slightly: "I love you, please live in peace."
Because of the official's interruption, the candidate for the admiral's capital camp was not decided. When Zhang Lun retreated to the Xungui Group, Zhu Houzhao cast his eyes on Wang Yangming and said: "Wang Aiqing, go on, do you have a suitable candidate in your mind?"
Candidate?"
Wang Yangming nodded and said: "Originally, the old Duke Zhang Maonai was the best candidate. However, the old Duke passed away. There is no one among the nobles who has such ability. I have thought about it, and I would like to express my special wishes to Your Majesty.
Recommend someone!”
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he couldn't help looking at Wang Yangming curiously and said: "Oh, I wonder who Aiqing can recommend?"
Wang Yangming smiled and said: "This person is none other than Li Huan, Governor Li, who was named the Left Governor of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion by His Majesty!"
Li Huan, who was standing aside, had just followed Wang Yangming's words and wondered which important official in the civil and military circles of the Manchu Dynasty had such qualifications and abilities to take charge of the capital.
What I didn't expect was that Wang Yangming actually recommended him.
You must know that Wang Yangming never mentioned this to him, so even Li Huan did not know that Wang Yangming would recommend him to be the admiral of the capital camp and reorganize the hundreds of thousands of troops in the capital camp.
This errand is extraordinary. If you are not an important minister whom the emperor trusts, you would not even think of getting involved in this matter. After all, it involves the power of military and horsemen.
Even if it is just to reorganize the capital camp, this is an extremely important event. During the reorganization process, people close to you can be placed in important positions at will.
Even if the final list has to be reviewed by the emperor, I dare not say if there are too many, there will definitely be no problem in placing a few of our own people.
Why the Xungui family still has a strong influence in the Beijing camp? In the final analysis, most of the Xungui descendants serve in the Beijing camp. After several generations of experience, the network of relationships has long been dense, and it is the soft knife of the civil service group that cuts the meat bit by bit.
Even through infiltration, it is impossible to completely control Beijing Camp in one fell swoop.
Why Zhang Mao can become the core figure of the Xungui Group is that on the one hand, the British government is most valued by the Heavenly Family, and on the other hand, it is also because Zhang Mao has been in charge of the Beijing camp for many years and can place the descendants of the Xungui Group into the Beijing camp.
It is conceivable that if Li Huan was able to supervise the capital camp and take charge of the reorganization of the capital camp, among other things, at least many people from the high-ranking and military attache circles would defect to Li Huan.
After Wang Yangming finished speaking, Yang Tinghe, whose eyelids had been drooping, couldn't help but look up at Wang Yangming, with a hint of wonder and fear flashing deep in his eyes.
Li Dongyang was slightly stunned, looked at Li Huan, and frowned slightly.
Zhu Houzhao's eyes lit up when he heard this, and there was a look of surprise on his face. The satisfaction and surprise in his heart were beyond words: "Okay, okay, what Wang Aiqing said is true. I also think that Li Qing will come to supervise the capital camp and supervise the affairs."
The matter in Beijing Camp couldn’t be more suitable.”
Li Dongyang sighed softly and said: "Your Majesty, the Beijing camp has hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses. If we reorganize the Beijing camp, the affairs will be complicated. Mr. Li also has to supervise the Jinyiwei Yamen and supervise the case of rebellion. Such a heavy burden is all at once.
Is there something wrong with Master Li alone?"
Zhu Houzhao was stunned for a moment, and after he came to his senses, he smiled and said: "In your opinion, among the civil and military officials of this dynasty, who is suitable for doing this? If Aiqing can recommend someone for me, who can make me happy?"
If I am satisfied, then I will entrust this important task to the other party."
Li Dongyang was speechless for a moment. There were very few officials with both literary and military skills in the court, but it was not impossible that they were not absent. For example, Yang Yiqing, the governor of the three sides, but these people were capable. However, to be able to win the trust of the emperor, they would have to guard the capital for more than a dozen people.
Wan Dajun was handed over to the admiral of the other party for rectification. To be honest, even he, the chief minister of the cabinet, did not dare to say so.
Therefore, Li Dongyang was stunned for a long time. Under Zhu Houzhao's gaze, he could only shake his head helplessly and said: "Your Majesty, I don't have a suitable candidate."
It is difficult to choose the candidate to be the admiral of the capital camp. Only those who have the complete trust of the royal family can have this honor. In the past, it was the British Duke Zhang Mao, but with the death of Zhang Mao, even Zhang Lun, who succeeded the British Duke, did not do this.
Qualifications.
Zhu Houzhao glanced at Li Dongyang indifferently and said: "Since the elder has no candidate, I think it is very appropriate for Wang Aiqing to recommend Li Qing."
As he spoke, Zhu Houzhao looked at Li Huan with a smile on his face and said: "Li Qing, I would like to order you to supervise the capital camp, reorganize it for me, and take charge of the troops and horses in the capital camp. I wonder if Li Qing is willing to share my worries?"
Li Huan took a deep breath, and in the midst of the envious and jealous eyes of all the civil and military officials, he bowed to the emperor and said, "I accept the decree and am willing to share your worries for your majesty."
Zhu Houzhao strode forward, helped Li Huan up, took Li Huan's hand and said: "Okay, okay, I know Li Qing will not let me down."
As he spoke, Zhu Houzhao took Li Huan's hand and said in front of all the civil and military officials: "I hereby appoint Li Huan as the Commander-in-Chief of the Central Military Command of the Fifth Army Commander-in-Chief Mansion, with the title of Grand Tutor, and to supervise the affairs of the capital camp."
The Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese Army's Governor's Office and the Admiral of Jingying, he can almost be said to be the first person in the military. Such an official position appeared in a young man like Li Huan who was only about twenty years old. I dare not say that it was unprecedented and will never be repeated.
Well, at least few people can match it.
No matter how favored Li Huan was from the emperor, all the officials were only envious and jealous.
Who asked Li Huan to rescue him several times and was loyal to the emperor? Li Huan truly deserved this honor.
Li Huan naturally did not hesitate and bowed directly to the emperor: "I thank your majesty."
Zhu Houzhao was naturally relieved when he handed over the Beijing camp to Li Huan, but looking at Li Huan's still childish face, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty and said: "But I have to work hard to love you."
Li Huan hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, you are too polite. This is just my duty as a minister, so why bother talking about hard work?"
Time passed by, and this great court meeting was definitely an unforgettable one for all the officials. First, they witnessed dozens of officials being captured by the Jin Yiwei for treason, and then the chief assistant Li Dongyang and the elder Yang Tinghe resigned.
He was persuaded by the emperor to stay, and the emperor appointed Wang Yangming to the cabinet. There was even news of the death of the British Duke Zhang Mao. Finally, Li Huan was named Taifu, and the governor of the Chinese Army Governor's Office was the governor of Jingying. These things happened one after another.
Gathering together all of a sudden, the impact on the important ministers was really great.
Normally, the Great Court would encounter such a major event, and there would probably be disputes, and the discussion might not yield a result for a long time, but today, the Great Court made decisions on so many things in less than half a day.
Efficiency is almost unprecedentedly high.
However, for a group of officials, the feeling was quite bad. In fact, the emperor and Li Huan, a pair of monarchs and ministers, cooperated with each other and seriously weakened their rights. During the entire meeting, they had almost no words.
right.
It can be said that looking back, the courtiers like them were almost held by the emperor's hand during today's meeting. This was something they had never thought about in the past. Now looking at the emperor and Li Huan, for some reason, their hearts are heavy.
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Zhu Houzhao glanced at Gu Dayong. Gu Dayong took a deep breath and said sharply: "If there is something going on, go back to the court if there is nothing!"
All the officials paid homage to the emperor in silence and watched the Emperor Luan drive away under the protection of soldiers and horses.
At the end of the court meeting, many officials breathed a sigh of relief and looked at each other with their colleagues, feeling like they were reincarnated.
Officials in twos and threes slowly left the Forbidden City with full of emotion and left each other.
However, some officials did not leave in a hurry, but walked towards Li Huan, Wang Yangming and others.
Li Dongyang and Yang Tinghe nodded towards Li Huan, and then heard Li Dongyang say: "Master Li, I hope you will not let down His Majesty's trust."
Li Huan raised his hands and said seriously: "Master Chief Assistant is joking, Li knows it well."
As for Yang Tinghe, he smiled at Li Huan and nodded.
After watching several people leave, Li Huan's eyes fell on Wang Yangming.
Li Huan smiled and bowed his hand to Wang Yangming and said, "Li thanked Mr. Wang Ge for his recommendation."
With a smile on Wang Yangming's face, Li Huan recommended him to the emperor's cabinet, and he reciprocated the favor by recommending Li Huan to be the admiral of the capital camp.
At this moment, he shook his head when he heard this and said: "Master Li, you are being polite. Is there anyone other than Master who can handle this matter of admiral's command of the capital camp?"
As he spoke, Wang Yangming said: "I am a minister of your Majesty, and I am just sharing your worries for Your Majesty."
Li Huan smiled and said: "That's good. I hope you and I can work together to share your Majesty's worries."
While Li Huan was talking to Wang Yangming, a group of people from the Xungui Group, led by Zhang Lun, came over.
Duke Zhang Lun of England, Duke Zhu Fu of Cheng Kingdom, and Duke Xu Guangzha of Ding Kingdom raised their hands to Li Huan and said: "Congratulations to Mr. Li, congratulations to Mr. Li for winning your majesty's favor and being the admiral of the capital camp. I really envy others."
Li Huan laughed and said: "The princes are just joking. You are the ones who live with the country, and you are the ones your Majesty really relies on. Li is just asking for luck from heaven, and is lucky enough to get your majesty's love. I will not replace you hereditary."
How can they be compared to each other?"
People were being carried in sedan chairs. Since Li Huan was ordered to supervise the capital camp, he would have to deal with the soldiers in the capital camp next. The people who know the capital camp best are undoubtedly these noble families who have deep roots in the capital camp and have been rooted in the capital camp for hundreds of years.
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If you want to rectify the capital camp, you must have to deal with these nobles. Since Zhu Fu and Zhang Lun are so sensible, they took the initiative to make friends with him.
Don't hit the smiling person. Although Li Huan was not afraid of offending the civil servants, he did not want to make everyone in the dynasty enemies.
After all, if he wants to do something, he has to have someone to cheer him up and help him, right?
Zhu Fu and others can naturally feel the goodwill released by Li Huan, and their impression of Li Huan is naturally very good.
The people who have always been in conflict with Li Huan are the civil servant group, and as a noble group, they are also the targets of suppression by the civil servant group.
The enemy of their enemy is their friend. From this aspect, Li Huan should be regarded as their friend.
One party deliberately made good friends, and the other party also had the same idea, so soon the two parties were talking and laughing, and the relationship was extremely harmonious.
After a while, Zhu Fu looked at the time, glanced at Zhang Lun, and sighed softly towards Li Huan: "If it weren't for the arrangements for the old Duke's death, I would definitely go to Tianxiang Tower with brother Li Huan today.
Have a drink."
When Zhu Fu said this, the expressions of several honorable nobles all darkened. The death of Zhang Maosheng was a huge blow to their noble group.
Without Zhang Mao, their Xungui Group not only lost a backbone to worry about, but also had no sense of existence in the court.
Otherwise, if the emperor wanted to reorganize the military camp this time, if Zhang Mao had not died, it can be said that no one in the civil and military circles of the dynasty was more qualified to take on this important task than Zhang Mao. Even Li Huan, who was trusted by the emperor, would definitely fight for it.
But Zhang Mao.
Even many times, the conflicts and disputes within their noble group, or the suppression from the civilian group, can often be successfully resolved if Zhang Mao comes forward.
Now that Zhang Mao has passed away, the decline of the Xungui Group has almost become inevitable. Anyone who is not a fool will definitely want to find a strong supporter for his family in the court.
They almost didn't think about the civil service group. Even if they tried to get close to them, people might not really believe them.
And Li Huan is deeply trusted by the emperor and will definitely hold power in the next few decades, but he is a perfect candidate.
When Li Huan heard this, he looked upright and cupped his hands towards Zhang Lun and said: "The death of my old master is really a great loss for our Ming Dynasty. It is the British official's condolences."
Zhang Lun took a deep breath, cupped his hands towards Li Huan and said, "I would like to thank Mr. Li for extending my grandfather's life. After finishing the matters behind my grandfather's death, Zhang Lun will invite Mr. Li again and express his gratitude in person."
Watching Zhang Lun leave surrounded by all the nobles, Wang Yangming stroked his beard and sighed: "There are very few outstanding figures among the nobles of the Ming Dynasty. Now that the old Duke Zhang Mao has passed away, I am afraid that the future of the noble group will be even more sad.
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As he spoke, Wang Yangming's eyes fell on Li Huan, and Li Huan looked a little confused.
After glancing at Wang Yangming, Li Huan walked outside and said, "Why is Mr. Yangming looking at Li like this?"
Wang Yangming chuckled and said: "Master Li should know what Wang means!"
After passing through Fujian, the two of them could be regarded as life-and-death friends, so naturally there was no taboo in talking to each other when they got along.
After listening to Wang Yangming's words, Li Huan straightened his expression, looked around, and then said: "Mr. Yangming also said that there are no outstanding figures in the Xungui Group. Even if Li accepts them, it will not be of any help."
, but added to the burden, and even had to wipe their butts for them.”
Wang Yangming said with a half-smile: "If this is really the case, Mr. Li, you will not fully accept the goodwill released by those nobles just now."
Hearing this, Li Huan took a deep look at Wang Yangming, laughed loudly and said, "I knew I couldn't hide it from you!"
While they were talking, the two of them had already reached the gate of the Forbidden City. At this moment, there was a burst of rapid footsteps and calls from behind.
"Brother Li, stay back! Brother Li, stay back!"
They saw Qiu Ju trotting behind him, calling Li Huan's name from a distance.
Li Huan paused and looked back at Qiu Ju. At this moment, Wang Yangming smiled at Li Huan and said, "It seems that His Majesty has something to ask Mr. Li. In this case, Wang will take the first step."
Upon hearing this, Li Huan nodded slightly towards Wang Yangming.
At this time, Qiu Ju walked over quickly, slightly out of breath, looked at Li Huan and said: "Fortunately, Brother Li did not leave the palace, otherwise, our family would have left the palace to look for Brother Li."
Li Huan waited until Qiu Ju calmed down and then said, "Brother Qiu, why are you looking for me? Could it be that His Majesty has some purpose?"
Qiu Ju smiled slightly and said: "You guessed it right. Your Majesty has something to ask you. Please follow me to see His Majesty!"
Li Huan couldn't help showing a bit of surprise when he heard this. As he followed Qiu Ju back, he looked at Qiu Ju and said, "I wonder why your majesty is looking for me?"
Hearing this, Qiu Ju smiled bitterly and shook his head: "If our family knew about it, they would definitely not hide it from you, Brother Li, but we don't know either."
As he spoke, Qiu Ju suddenly raised his eyebrows and said, "By the way, His Majesty just returned to the harem after the imperial meeting. He seemed to have been practicing cross-legged for a while, and suddenly with a solemn look on his face, he asked me to come look for you, Brother Li."
Li Huan raised his eyebrows. For a moment, he really couldn't guess why the emperor suddenly summoned him, but he was not in a hurry. After meeting the emperor, he would naturally know everything.
The two of them were talking and laughing as they headed towards the harem.
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