Chapter 60: The Proposal of Returning to the Domain
"I wish you long life and good health..."
"I wish you a long life and a long life..."
"Long live, long live, long live..."
The Qianqiu Festival is the first festival designated by the new emperor. In Nanjing, hundreds of officials celebrate their birthdays and enjoy great dramas together; government officials in various places also set up incense tables and make great gifts in the direction of Nanjing to congratulate the emperor on his birthday; there are even private businesses,
The shops were decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations to celebrate.
Yongli lowered the curtains and sighed silently. The lively celebration of the new emperor's birthday outside was in sharp contrast to the low-keyness of the old emperor, and he couldn't help but feel disappointed. This time he returned to the country, it was better than when Yingzong was.
The scene of riding in a small sedan was much larger, with several large cars and more than a hundred elite soldiers escorting it. However, there was no royal sign. The prefectures and counties they passed through also sent people to book inns in advance and strictly guarded them. They did not even stay in the inns. Most local officials
Don’t even know who this trip is?
Although Zhu Yongxing did not make such a request, Zheng Zhaoren did not dare to slack off. Only after escorting Yongli and others to their destination safely and discreetly did he feel that he had successfully completed the task. In Yunnan Province, Yongli stayed for as long as
It's longer and there's more toast, so if anything happens, it's a mess.
Therefore, except for the eunuchs Li Chongshi, Li Guoyong, and several palace maids, Yongli, the queen, concubines, and former palace maids were all newcomers hired by Zheng Zhaoren. He was so solemn and vigilant that even Yongli and others became more and more cautious.
Become more nervous and cautious.
The route chosen by Zheng Zhaoren also tried to avoid some big cities. Instead of taking Kunming-Guiyang, he took the Yuanjiang River from southern Yunnan, and then planned to go from Guangxi to Guangzhou by boat and take the sea route. Either to Fuzhou, or to Hangzhou, or
It's until Nanjing.
Well, there is Geng Jingzhong's mansion in Fuzhou. There is the Zongren Mansion managed by King Zhu Yihai of Lu in Hangzhou, and Zhu Yongxing is in charge of Nanjing. These three places are the three choices Zhu Yongxing provided to Yongli. Picking any one seems loose,
But in the eyes of the anxious Yongli and others, it is a temptation and test for the new emperor. They must be careful in choosing.
There were only Concubine Ma, Empress Wang, and the most loyal eunuchs in Myanmar, Li Chongshi and Li Guoyong. Although Zheng Zhaoren was strictly guarded from the outside, he still seemed relatively relaxed inside. He did not believe that these people were between him and
What tricks can be done under the supervision and protection of the Ministry of National Security and selected soldiers?
"My son feels that it is most appropriate to go to Fuzhou." Yongli responded to his disappointed mood and said in a low voice: "Since we are not under the new emperor's attention, we avoid a lot of etiquette troubles; and we are not under the jurisdiction of the clan, so our life is relatively simple.
Loose.”
Concubine Ma shook her head slightly and said: "I thought so too at first. But after thinking about it, I felt it was inappropriate. The old emperor paid homage to the new emperor. Not to mention that it was a proper intention, but it was also reasonable.
Furthermore, if you are on the side of the new emperor, although the etiquette is troublesome, there is a way to solve it. If you stay away from the new emperor, you may be suspicious of him. If there is a villain who traps you, you may not even have the chance to meet and discuss things."
"I agree with what my mother said." Empress Wang said in a low voice: "The emperor was established after the Yingzong. Therefore, the reason why we treat him harshly is probably because of the crown prince. Now that the prince has died young, we will be careful in our actions.
I’m afraid the new emperor’s suspicion won’t be too serious, right?”
Yingzong was captured by Wa Ci, and although Emperor Jingtai replaced him, the crown prince had already been established. In other words, the kings of the past generation would legally belong to the Yingzong lineage. Emperor Jingtai insisted on deposing the crown prince Zhu Jianjun and replaced him with his own son Zhu Jianji, and
The strict house arrest of Yingzong must be said to eliminate future hidden dangers and avoid settling scores in the future, which would harm his descendants.
It's different now. The prince has died in Burma. Zhu Yongxing will undoubtedly have one less worry. Moreover, what Concubine Ma said is very reasonable. If you deliberately avoid suspicion, you will easily attract suspicion. It is better to go to see the new emperor and speak respectfully and politely.
Be humble to show that you have no further ambitions for the throne, so as to eliminate the suspicion of the new emperor as much as possible.
"What do you two think?" Yongli was obviously apprehensive about meeting the new emperor, so he turned to the two eunuchs and asked.
When they were in Myanmar, Ma Jixiang and Li Guotai told Emperor Yongli that the life of the courtiers and entourage was difficult, and some people had no food to help them. They meant to ask Zhu Youlang to come up with "internal funds" (this was naturally not suitable for those who were in exile in other countries).
There may be any financial revenue) to provide relief. Zhu Youlang did not have much property in the first place. At this time, he had suffered many disasters and was already stretched thin. In a rage, he threw the gold seal to the ground and asked them to break it into pieces and distribute it to the ministers.
Li Guoyong, the eunuch of Dianxi, kowtowed and said: "I will not dare to break this treasure even if I die!" This shows Li Guoyong's loyalty to the emperor and respect for the imperial power.
Seeing Yongli's inquiry, eunuch Li Guoyong hurriedly said: "Long live Qizou, I don't have much knowledge. I will do whatever Long Live says."
Li Chongshi, the eunuch of the East Palace Dianxi, was not only loyal, but also very smart. When Yongli's monarchs and ministers first entered Myanmar, he, Mu Tianbo, Duke of Guizhou, and Wang Weihua, the Marquis of Huating, believed that the fate of the imperial court was completely under the protection of Myanmar. In case of Myanmar's
A change in the attitude of the authorities will bring unpredictable consequences. Therefore, he made a suggestion to Yongli: "Half of the civil and military officers who entered Burma will accompany the commander (referring to Zhu Youlang) into Burma, and half will lead the prince to the tea mountains to coordinate the camps.
Even in Burma, there are foreign aids to rely on. Otherwise, if you go deep into the barbarian caves, the sound will be blocked inside and outside, and you will eventually be trapped." Unfortunately, although Emperor Yongli felt that this suggestion was reasonable and could be considered, the Wang family in the middle palace was reluctant to love it.
Zi stayed away from him and refused.
After thinking for a while, Li Chongshi replied respectfully: "I also agree that the Queen Mother is a thousand years old. But -" He hesitated and closed his mouth.
"If you have something to say, just say it, no need to hide it." Mrs. Ma glared at Li Chongshi displeasedly.
"Yes, I will tell the truth, and I ask Long Live and the Queen Mother to forgive me." Li Chongshi sighed helplessly and said: "Old slave thinks that if we want to clear up the doubts of the new emperor and ensure future peace, the best way is to resign his title and abdicate.
Return to the vassal domain, and then the new emperor will decide where to go."
"Nonsense." Yongli immediately reprimanded him, "Resigning your title and abdicating the throne to the vassal family will not allow the new emperor to have any scruples and do whatever he wants."
Li Chongshi fell to his knees, kowtowed heavily, and cried: "The old slave deserves to die, please forgive me. But the old slave is loyal. Doesn't it mean that the new emperor must be scrupulous to ensure peace in the future?"
Yongli was stunned, his mouth formed an O shape, and he was suddenly reminded by these words. Yes, if you want to be safe in the future, you must try your best to confess that you no longer have the intention to compete for the throne, that is, to let the new emperor eliminate his suspicions and doubts.
.Isn’t it the best way to resign your title and abdicate to the feudal clan?
Concubine Ma and the Queen looked at each other, and nodded lightly in unison. Li Chongshi's words may sound absurd and treasonous, but they are the best way to protect themselves. The Emperor is nothing, just the word "Emperor" will make him
The new emperor is uncomfortable. If it were an ordinary clan, and if no mistakes were made, the new emperor would not commit excessive crimes?