If you still use it, you won't die. If you don't die, everything will be fine. This is why the court situation can still be stable. If the emperor really killed so many ministers who advised him indiscriminately out of anger, then the center of the court would
It has long since fallen apart.
No matter how much you want to be an official, you cannot take such risks and serve under such a wanton emperor. Even if you are the emperor, you cannot treat hundreds of officials and ministers like this. It is said that the emperor treats his ministers like grass and grass, but his ministers treat the emperor like bandits. In the past,
When Lao Zhu killed officials, he was killing the sycophants, traitors and worms in the country who practiced favoritism, malpractice, corruption and perverted the law.
Even if this is put into public discussion, no one can fault it, because it is natural justice for the honest to be rewarded and the greedy to be punished, and the officials currently in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment are just for admonishing the king, no matter what they say is right or wrong.
It should not be punishable to death.
"My decision has been made. You don't need to persuade me anymore. The running of government affairs in the DPRK will be presided over by Prime Minister Hu..."
As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was silent. Hu Weiyong, who was already kneeling on the ground, kowtowed to the ground and said loudly: "I would like to ask Your Majesty to think again. At this time of turmoil between the government and the public, it is really necessary for Your Majesty to issue orders in Beijing. Even though Your Majesty insists on patrolling the north, the imperial court
Government affairs should also be entrusted to the Crown Prince and the Crown Prince to supervise the management of the country, and ministers and others will assist him. I, ministers and ministers, please ask your Majesty to think carefully!"
"I will reconsider what Prime Minister Hu has said. I kneel down and ask your Majesty to think again."
The emperor's mind is never something they can change, but what needs to be said still has to be said. You can't just say what's in your heart directly. Your Majesty, please leave quickly and quickly make room for His Highness the Crown Prince to restore stability to the government and the public...
The emperor and his ministers settled the matter in a moment of refusal. The faces of all the ministers were full of sorrow, as if the importance of the country and the country could not be separated from His Majesty the Emperor for a moment, but they all breathed a huge sigh of relief in their hearts.
The Holy Spirit let go, and the matter was finally coming to an end. They successfully weathered the storm. Although they suffered a slight loss in reputation as a scholar, it was not a big deal.
As the edict was conveyed, His Royal Highness, dressed in a majestic imperial uniform, soon returned to the Fengtian Palace after a long absence and returned to the top of power in the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Biao passed over the ministers and prostrated himself under the imperial steps under the respectful gaze of the civil and military officials. After a simple exchange between father and son, the emperor and his ministers, he stood up and stood facing the ministers. The officials happily prostrated themselves and went to see the prince.
Zhu Biao bowed slightly and returned the salute to show the kindness and support of the monarch and his ministers. After all, he was only the prince, and he could not avoid the proper etiquette. Only the true monarch could be honored by civil and military officials in this hall.
He was actually a little surprised. He had thought that it would take two more days before his father would announce his departure for the northern tour. Just now, he was still drinking tea and reading in the Wenhua Palace. After receiving the imperial edict, he hurriedly changed into court clothes.
However, looking at the sparse crowd in front of me, I probably guessed what was going on. The Zhongshu Province must not be able to hold on. There are so many vacancies in government offices, and Zhongshu officials can't hold on even if they know the magic of clones.
…
Zhu Biao stepped onto the imperial steps and returned to the position where he was watching the government. He was under the supreme dragon chair and above the civil and military ministers. This position represented the orderly inheritance of the dynasty's orthodoxy, the tradition of thousands of years, and the heart of spreading the world.
Seeing the return of the crown prince, not only did General Chen Youzong and other officials in the East Palace feel relieved, but so did the other officials. The presence of the crown prince at least meant that they could discuss things. Even if the emperor was not remonstrated, they could still give advice through the crown prince.
The prince has not been in court for these days. Look at what has happened in Jiangnan. Look at the court. Even the basic pretense is almost gone. It is as if we have returned to the first year of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The decline of culture and the prosperity of military affairs have reached the peak. Two consecutive terms have failed.
It is a matter of honor and honor.
"As you wish, the prince is ordered to supervise the country. Except for military matters that require our decision-making, all government affairs will be handled and decided by Zhongshu Sheng to assist the prince. You should do your best to assist the prince in supervising the country!"
Hu Weiyong led the civil and military ministers to pay homage again: "I will obey the teachings of the Holy One and will definitely be loyal to state affairs. I will try my best to assist the East Palace in stabilizing the situation of the court and the world, and wait for the return of the Holy One!"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction, then opened his mouth and beat the warriors a few more times, and then retreated from the court, leaving the Fengtian Palace with a meteoric stride. Zhu Biao led the ministers and bowed to see them off.
After the emperor left, Zhu Biao walked down the imperial steps and helped Hu Weiyong up. He said, "My father is on a northern tour to entrust me with state affairs. I am young and talented, and I still need Hu Xiangguo to assist me."
Hu Weiyong replied sincerely: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is wise and mighty, and I can only repay him with my humble life and loyalty."
The other officials immediately gathered around. Zhu Biao looked around and said, "I am confined to the palace. I have heard that Qing and others have been pleading for me every day. I am deeply moved by this."
The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel responded: "This is the responsibility of the ministers. Why does your Highness need to say this?"
Chen Ning said from the side: "It's all thanks to the emperor's sage that your highness has been in trouble for so long. I have made mistakes and failed to achieve anything."
The rest of the people also had expressions of shame on their faces. No one dared to ask for credit, but everyone was asking for blame. This shows that they are all smart people, and the prince's gratitude is not something that an individual can bear, especially when they all know the emperor's intention.
Zhu Biao didn't care and said a few words to officials at all levels. No one was left behind. No matter what they thought in their hearts, the fact was that they all did it. Then they should know that the prince would remember this sentiment.
So in the end, everyone was very happy. A few who were not too smart wanted to take this opportunity to persuade His Royal Highness to release the colleagues detained in the prison of the Ministry of Justice. This would not only solve the current shortage of manpower in the court, but also benefit those colleagues.
Selling a favor.
However, as soon as he opened his mouth, he was interrupted by the people next to him. Hu Weiyong and several ministers frowned and gave warning looks. Everyone knew these things in their hearts. Those people would definitely be released, but they would never be able to do so.
Easily released.
The Crown Prince and Crown Prince are extremely noble, but in the end they are still the ministers of the Holy Sage. They will never let go of the officials who were personally ordered to be imprisoned by the Holy Sage so easily. Otherwise, they would be slapping the Holy Sage in the face. How can you serve the world if you are disrespectful and unfilial.
Zhu Biao also pretended not to hear. He wanted to be released, but he couldn't wait any longer. Old Zhu had not even left the capital yet, so he couldn't wait to release the prisoner. How unbecoming was this?
Superficial formalities and fixed procedures still need to be done. The emperor can never make mistakes, only the ministers can be wrong. They are thrown into prison, and they can only be released from prison if they sincerely repent and seek forgiveness from the Holy One.
The so-called thunder, rain and dew are all gifts from heaven. I believe they will understand this truth. At that time, the prince and the prime minister will petition the Holy Spirit for forgiveness, and then the matter will be settled.
Zhu Biao put his hands behind his hands and said to several court officials: "Such a critical situation requires you and all of you to work together to overcome the difficulties. We must not let down our father's trust."
Everyone bowed and agreed, and the officials behind them began to retreat one by one. The officials from Zhongshu Provincial Department were the fastest. They currently bear the greatest responsibility and cannot delay for a moment longer.
Soon there were only a few people left around Zhu Biao, including Chen Youzong and others. They were all direct descendants of the East Palace. Their positions of authority were not high at present, but they were all expected to have a promising future. In the future, they would at least be at the level of feudal officials.
Zhu Biao walked slowly outside. Chen Youzong and others followed behind him and whispered about recent important matters. Although Zhu Biao had been lifted from the ban a few days ago, he had not summoned them, and it was difficult to leave some things untouched.
On paper, it has been accumulated until now.
Zhu Biao nodded from time to time, and after they finished speaking, he asked: "How is Yan Qing? I heard from the imperial doctor that he is safe, but his body still needs to be nursed back to health. Has anyone visited him?"
Chen Youzong responded: "I visited Yan's Mansion the day before yesterday. The illness came like a mountain falling, and the illness went away like a thread. Brother Yan was boneless. Although he takes supplements every day, it seems that he will have to take care of himself for a few more months no matter what.
Only then can you be cured.”
Zhu Biao sighed and said: "Dali Temple is extremely important and cannot be left alone. Think of someone who is talented enough to fill it."
The people behind looked at each other in confusion. They were true colleagues in Yan Donglai. They were all the confidants of His Highness the Crown Prince who stayed in the capital. They had good friendships in the past.
What's more, Yan Donglai is the second most important minister in Beijing after Chen Youzong, the general ambassador. He is ill now, but he has survived the critical moment of life and death. Even if he loses his position as Minister of Dali Temple, His Highness will definitely use it again in the future.
Who would dare to offend such a colleague? Even if there are various reasons, it is difficult to pretend that people are unpredictable, so they all kept silent. Chen Youzong sighed and said: "The censor Zhang Guanglie who is locked up in the Prison of the Ministry of Justice is a selfless man. It turns out that
He is a supervisory censor, and the Holy Father has repeatedly praised him for his impartiality and integrity. I think this person is more suitable for this situation."
