Ma Zhou's explanation was very clear, and Yang Gongren could understand it. To put it simply, Wei Zheng did nothing wrong. The ministers knew this, and the emperor also knew it. Moreover, the emperor also knew that what he did was wrong, but he still did it.
So, Yang Gongren asked: "Since you said that His Majesty knows that what he is doing is inappropriate, why do you still insist on it?"
"Two reasons." Ma Zhou said: "First, Your Majesty is really obsessed with Princess Qin. Cough cough cough cough..." At this point, Ma Zhou coughed and took her away. After all, this is not what
It was not easy for him to comment on the emperor regarding matters of glory.
Then, he said: "As for the other one, the ministers are against your Majesty this time, which makes your Majesty very uncomfortable, because you are forcing your Majesty to do things. And your Majesty is the emperor, and he is the emperor who followed the late emperor to conquer the world and destroy the Turks.
His Majesty, the Emperor, can only give persuasive words to His Majesty with kind words, but cannot confront His Majesty with strong persuasion, otherwise it will only be counterproductive."
Hearing this, Yang Gongren understood.
"You're right."
Immediately afterwards, he asked: "In your opinion, how will this matter develop?"
"It's very simple, either you compromise, or His Majesty the Emperor eliminates those uncompromising ministers. Even including Wei Zheng."
"How can this be done? As the emperor, how can you demote a loyal minister for doing something wrong? Isn't this nonsense!" Yang Gongren shook his head and said.
"How does the Prime Minister think this can be solved to get the best of both worlds?" Shangguan Yi asked.
Yang Gongren smiled bitterly, "I don't have that ability."
Ma Zhou said: "There is another way."
"What can I do?"
"Wei Zheng compromised."
"You mean, as long as Wei Zheng ignores this matter, His Majesty will not continue to pursue it?" Yang Gongren guessed.
"That's right." Ma Zhou said: "Actually, even if you go around and around, you can't get around Princess Naqin. If His Majesty cannot get what he wants this time, he will always feel that you are forcing him."
Yang Gongren was silent. He really didn't want Princess Qin to enter the palace. This was not only due to the lack of etiquette, but it would also affect Queen Yang's status.
Because the emperor loves this woman so much, who can guarantee what will happen in the future?
If Princess Qin is not allowed to enter the palace, who knows who your Majesty will demote next?
Seemingly seeing Yang Gongren's confusion, Ma Zhou reminded: "Prime Minister, you must not come forward in this matter, otherwise His Majesty will definitely be dissatisfied. Wei Zheng is the most suitable person. He opposes Your Majesty, and Your Majesty has nothing to do."
Yang Gongren nodded, there was nothing wrong with what he said.
In the final analysis, Wei Zheng did the right thing, and the emperor knew that what he said was right. More importantly, Wei Zheng was an old minister of the emperor's residence, so he had a natural advantage in the emperor's heart.
Then, he smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, you really know that this is wrong, but you still have to do it. But he also understands the truth and does not insist on going his own way. He doesn't go to war, and he doesn't even demote Wei Zheng. I really don't know how to comment."
Ma Zhou agreed very much with what Yang Gongren said.
If the emperor refused to listen to anyone this time and directly conferred the title of Princess Qin, it could also be said that the emperor acted arbitrarily and could not listen to advice. However, Wei Zheng's words were so unpleasant. The emperor not only did not punish him, but rewarded him. This made the ministers
They were very depressed.
You clearly know what you are doing is wrong, but why do you still do it?
Shangguan Yi smiled and said: "Your Majesty's temperament is quite like that of a child sometimes."
"You Shao said exactly." Ma Zhou stroked his palm.
Yang Gongren said: "Oh, there will be some trouble next."
Hearing this, Ma Zhou smiled lightly and said nothing.
Not long after, Yang Gongren left, leaving Ma Zhou and Shangguan Yi behind.
"What kind of person does Brother Ma think His Majesty is?" Shangguan Yi asked curiously.
Ma Zhou thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, there is no doubt that he is a wise emperor. But sometimes, he is too domineering and does not care what outsiders think of him. This makes me very strange. Ordinary emperors can do what Your Majesty does.
Such achievements must be due to conscientiousness and carefulness in everything in order to obtain the title of Mingjun.
But Your Majesty, it seems that he doesn’t care about the evaluation of a wise king. Hey, that Wei Shangshu wants the Emperor to be a wise king, but the Emperor himself doesn’t seem to be very interested. From my point of view, Your Majesty doesn’t care about his own reputation.”
"You see clearly."
Ma Zhou smiled and drank a glass of wine.
As an outsider, I can naturally jump out and see clearly.
Three days later, outside the Manlu Hall.
Changsun stood tall, and the queen whispered beside her: "Second sister-in-law, I have no choice but to ask you to advise your majesty. In the past few days, your majesty has claimed to be ill and has not held court, and the ministers are also worried about it.
, I hope you can advise His Majesty.
When His Majesty wanted to accept you, it was my fault, but now things have developed to such an extent, no one could have imagined."
Changsun nodded slightly and said: "Queen, please rest assured that the incident happened because of me, and I will give the Queen an explanation."
"This is not to give an explanation to this palace, but to advise your majesty not to be childish." Empress Yang smiled bitterly and shook her head: "I never thought that your majesty would be like this."
Changsun said: "I know what to do."
In the hall, Li Zhiyun was reading the newspaper boredly. In the past few days, he asked Xuan Yiwei to send over all the information of the ministers with unclean buttocks, and then asked the Yushitai to investigate and arrest them one by one.
Killed more than a dozen zombies and trash.
Although he was angry, he was not carried away by his anger. The ministers who were demoted were either incompetent or had a lot of dirt.
"Who will be next?"
Just as he was thinking about things, a voice sounded.
"Your Majesty, Princess Qin requests an audience." Gao Liangzhong came over and reported in a low voice.
"Huh?" Li Zhiyun looked at Gao Liangzhong, "Why is she here?"
Gao Liangzhong lowered his head and said, "The queen brought it."
Hearing this, Li Zhiyun frowned a little, and then said: "Let her come in."
"yes."
Not long after, Changsun entered the Ganlu Hall.
"Greetings to Your Majesty and greeting Your Majesty."
"My greetings, Guanyin's maid is exempt from the courtesy." Li Zhiyun stepped forward and helped her up.
Changsun looked at the emperor and asked, "Does your Majesty want my concubine to die without a burial place?"
"Why did you say this?" Li Zhiyun was puzzled.
Changsun said: "Nowadays, all the officials at home and abroad are in panic. They all know that it is because they disagree with your majesty taking a concubine, so your majesty is furious. Has your majesty ever thought about how my concubine will behave if this matter spreads?"
What will happen to my concubine's reputation in future history books?"
Li Zhiyun pursed his lips and had a headache.
He was really angry not because of this matter, but because those guys dared to force him to do things.
It seems that what the maidservant said is correct.
She doesn't care about her reputation, but what about her?
"Sigh." Li Zhiyun shook his head, "You guys don't understand."
Changsun said: "I am a stupid woman. I really don't understand your majesty's foresight. But I know that your majesty cannot abolish the government because of me. Otherwise, in the future, I will be listed in the history books and there will be people like me and Daji who praise me."
Hearing this, Li Zhiyun said: "Yes, I didn't think about it this time."
Deep down, he didn't think he was careless at all, and he didn't think there was anything wrong with what he did.
It's just that he will make anyone unhappy whoever makes him unhappy.
Although some people were loyal, they did not distinguish between priorities, which made him very uncomfortable.
Although he is an emperor, he is still a human being after all.
"Since your Majesty realizes your mistake, please return to the government." Changsun said.
"You are already here. If I don't go out, who knows whether they will make all the officials kneel outside the imperial city next time, forcing me to go out and admit my mistake!" Li Zhiyun's eyes flashed with a cold look.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became.
No one should try to force themselves, otherwise you will die no matter who you are!