After Yongli listened to the report, he didn't regard it as anything important at all. He was not even interested in Zhu Yongxing's solemn oath and his nostalgia for beautiful women as described in detail by Zhu Yunjin. It's just a dream, and his evaluation of Zhu Yongxing was very brief, only these four words.
"Everyone has his own ambitions, and there is no need to force him. He is greedy for beauty, and whether he stays in the barbarian village or goes to Yunnan to follow the king of Jin to fight against the Qing Dynasty, let him go!" Yongli said calmly: "My dear friends, what do you think?"
Mu Tianbo was considered to be a wise man among the hundreds of civil and military officials who accompanied him. When he first arrived in Manmo, he, Wang Weihua, the Marquis of Huating, and Li Chongshi, the eunuch of the East Palace Dianxi, jointly put forward a suggestion after discussion: before he went deep into Burma.
In the land, the civil and military officers and soldiers were divided into two parts. One part followed Emperor Yongli into Burma, and the other part protected the prince and joined the troops of Jin King Li Dingguo.
In this way, the small court can rely on foreign aid in Burma. Even if the Burmese attack again and again, the emperor and the prince will not let others eat them. Emperor Yongli felt that this suggestion was reasonable and could be considered. However, the king and queen of the Zhonggong Palace were reluctant to part with it.
My beloved son stayed away from me and refused, but the proposal was finally given up. It can be seen that sometimes a loving heart can lead to disaster.
"Your Majesty, I think His Royal Highness the Crown Prince intends to enter Yunnan to fight against the Qing Dynasty, so why not-" Mu Tianbo has not given up since his suggestion was rejected. Taking advantage of this reason, he brought up the old matter again, hoping to separate the Emperor and the Crown Prince.
Become double insurance.
After hearing this, Yongli shook his head repeatedly and said: "The queen loves her son so much that she will not agree. Mu Aiqing, there is no need to mention this matter again."
Mu Tianbo sighed silently, pondered for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty, Prince Min has an invitation to go out of Burma and into Yunnan, but the request is not justified, so how can it be accomplished?"
Yongli thought for a while and said perfunctorily: "The king of Min was trapped in the rebellion, and his life and death are still unknown. The prince of Min cannot attack the prince for the time being, but he doesn't know what kind of name is appropriate to give him. Don't make the king of Jin suspicious and think that the court is to blame.
That’s what I meant!”
It can be small but not big, it can be imaginary but not real, and it must not involve military power, lest Jin King Li Dingguo suspect that the court wants to divide its power and seize its troops. This is what Yongli said.
"Your Majesty, I think that I can grant the Min Crown Prince the title of staying behind." Ma Jixiang suddenly interrupted, and expressed a different opinion from Yongli, "Those below Marquis can be given the title of Jin at a low price, and will be ratified by the imperial court in recognition of their contribution to the fight against the Qing Dynasty.
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Yongli frowned and looked at Ma Jixiang suspiciously, thinking: I have wanted to kill this guy for a long time, but he seduced Li Dingguo with his clever words and used the power of the King of Jin to threaten me. Now he is in charge of the Jin Yiwei. From now on,
I still have to rely on him more in Myanmar, so it’s not easy to reprimand him harshly. I just don’t know what he means by his words.
Ma Jixiang smiled faintly and said: "Your Majesty is patrolling Burma, but the world falsely accuses Your Majesty of abandoning the country. It is really hateful! Now I decree that Crown Prince Min will enter Yunnan in the name of staying behind in the honor of the clan. This will clear up the rumor that Your Majesty went to Burma and abandoned the country."
Secondly, it can comfort the hearts of the soldiers of the Qing Dynasty. Thirdly, it will not stop the hope of China and foreign countries, and will not make the Qing people laugh at it."
Mu Tianbo glanced at Ma Jixiang thoughtfully, frowned, but opened his mouth, smiled bitterly, and swallowed the words.
Ma Jixiang's words were high-sounding, and the three reasons were all blameless. But Mu Tianbo knew that the third reason was what Ma Jixiang was thinking in his heart. What is the fundamental reason for maintaining the hope of China and foreign countries and not making the Qing people laughable?
Push a target out to divert the Qing army's attention and prevent the Qing army from struggling to catch up.
Supervising the country is also called staying at home or staying at home, but in fact there is a difference between them. At the beginning of Zhu Yuanzhang's founding of the country, the system of the emperor going on tour and the prince supervising the country had been established. At that time, it was still customary for clan members or important ministers to stay behind, but these two
The importance of the two is obviously different. Under normal circumstances, for the Ming Dynasty, which strictly adhered to the eldest son's inheritance system, it was difficult for the vassal king to get involved in the imperial power, so he would not be granted actual power when he stayed or stayed behind.
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In other words, staying behind is a false name that seems to be respected. In Ma Jixiang's view, it is just a small trick to add some political weight to the target that is pushed out, which does not affect the authority of the emperor and the court, but also diverts the attention of the Qing army.
Of course, Yongli heard the true meaning of Ma Jixiang's words. After pondering for a moment, he nodded slightly and agreed. The emperor abandoned the country and there was no hope for ZTE. Did Yongli know that it was wrong for him to escape into Myanmar and that it would be harmful to the country?
The soldiers who were still resisting the Qing army had a very negative impact? Of course he knew it, but he was scared out of his wits and refused to look back even though he knew he was wrong. Now he has issued an order to let Prince Min go to Yunnan and stay behind, which can more or less make up for it.
It made Yongli feel ashamed for fighting against the Qing soldiers.
As for the title of Marquis or below that can be given to Crown Prince Min, it is not a great power. It is not uncommon at the end of the dynasty to grant officials and make wishes, and to grant titles and titles. Among the generals of the Southern Ming Dynasty, Duke and Marquis,
Bo Ke grabbed a lot of them, and all of them had "noble" status. Moreover, based on Prince Min's understanding, from Yongli to Mu Tianbo and Ma Jixiang, they did not think that he was a material to become a king, let alone a master.
What threat did it pose to the emperor and the court?
The discussion was finalized and the eunuch who would deliver the order was selected. Mu Tianbo, Ma Jixiang and others left and dispersed. No one expected that the order would give Zhu Yongxing room to flourish, which would make them regretful in the future.
What a big mistake.
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"Your Highness—" Eunuch Zhai Guozhen finished reading out the imperial edict and rewarding things. When he saw that Zhu Yongxing had no reaction, he hurriedly reminded him in a low voice.
Ah, oh, Zhu Yongxing blinked and felt that he should express something. He reached out to receive the imperial edict and said, "I accept the edict and thank you for your kindness!"
Zhai Guozhen's expression was a little strange. The imperial edict in his hand had been taken by Zhu Yongxing. He grinned uglyly, but he did not want to pursue Zhu Yongxing's misconduct. Who cares, this errand is over. Go back quickly. It's too late to go back.
They all sailed away, how could anyone be waiting for him?
Did you make a mistake? Or was it taught wrongly in movies and TV? Zhu Yongxing raised his head and looked at Zhai Guozhen, whose old face was a little distorted. Who cares, I have already given you great face by kneeling down, what else can I do?
"This is what Duke Mu asked the Za family to give to His Highness." Zhai Guozhen handed another small package to Zhu Yongxing, and then left in a hurry.
Are you burning your butt, or are you afraid of being left behind? Zhu Yongxing looked at Zhai Guozhen's retreating figure, curled his lips in disdain, and sat down on the wicker chair, playing with the imperial edict, thoughtfully.
Give me the name of staying behind, and want me to top the tank and attract the attention of the Qing army. Unfortunately, if you give me the name, I will have to be the boss! Zhu Yongxing smiled bitterly, rummaging through the rewards, his eyes