Summary of the previous chapter: Lin Feng discovered that Ma Xiaoquan had martial arts skills, but Lin Feng promised Ma Xiaoquan to help him conceal the matter... At the same time, the matter of moving the palace was still not discussed because of the edict of Taichang Emperor Zhu Changluo
Gone...
Ma Xiaoquan thought for a moment, then pulled Zhu Youxiao over and whispered: "Your Majesty, if I tell you that we should pretend to be one, what do you think?"
Zhu Youxiao was young and had little experience. When Ma Xiaoquan said this, he immediately nodded and agreed: "Okay, then let's pretend to be one."
Ma Xiaoquan covered Zhu Youxiao's mouth. Why is this kid so single-celled? He blatantly lied when everyone was here. Isn't this uncomfortable?
Ma Xiaoquan pulled Fang Congzhe over and told Fang Congzhe about the fake imperial edict of Emperor Taichang in Zhu Youxiao's tone.
Although Fang Congzhe was extremely surprised after hearing this, he looked up and found Zhu Youzheng nodding towards him, and Fang Congzhe felt relieved.
Long before Emperor Taichang died, he did indeed talk about Zhu Youxiao's succession to the throne in front of several cabinet ministers. Furthermore, Zhu Youxiao was also a prince before, so of course he had the first limited right of inheritance.
"Well, it's possible, but whose idea is it?"
Ma Xiaoquan winked at Zhu Youxiao, who said: "My idea."
Fang Congzhe didn't see Ma Xiaoquan winking at Zhu Youxiao. Hearing what Zhu Youxiao said, he thought it was really Zhu Youxiao's idea. He couldn't help but feel happy, thinking that the emperor could come up with such an idea at such a young age.
There is hope.
"Okay, let's start now." Fang Congzhe rubbed his hands, "By the way, Your Majesty, you can write it, but what about the content...?"
Zhu Youxiao turned to look at Ma Xiaoquan. Ma Xiaoquan said respectfully and calmly: "Your Majesty, you can just repeat the oral instructions left by the Supreme Emperor to you."
Zhu Youxiao was secretly shocked: Dad did have an oral message and said some words, but I didn't pay attention at that time?
Fang Congzhe nodded: "Your Majesty, just tell me and I will write it down!"
Ma Xiaoquan stepped forward and grabbed Fang Congzhe: "Master Chief Assistant, although the emperor has remembered it, he probably didn't remember it completely. We are all doing it for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, right? I think you can handle this matter on your behalf."
When Fang Congzhe heard this, he quickly waved his hands and shook his head: "No, no, this is not a trivial matter, and I cannot afford it."
"Eh?" Ma Xiaoquan pulled Fang Congzhe, "Master Chief Assistant, Li Xuanshi is now domineering. If we don't hurry up, things may change. Think about it, although Concubine Zheng has moved out, she has a close relationship with Li Xuanshi.
, Furthermore, Concubine Zheng’s son, Prince Fu Zhu Changxun, is still alive..."
Ma Xiaoquan reminded Fang Congzhe immediately.
I think that when Emperor Wanli was still in power, he was fighting for the foundation of the country. Although Emperor Wanli finally passed the throne to Prince Zhu Changluo, everyone knew that Emperor Wanli actually wanted to pass the throne to Zhu Changluo most.
Ask often.
"This..." Fang Congzhe was a little tempted.
Ma Xiaoquan struck while the iron was hot and continued: "Moreover, Mr. Chief Assistant, I am not a commoner now. I am a Jinyiwei, but I am responsible for collecting information. Uh, you know, I won't say anything else. What I mean
Yes, I heard some news recently..." After Ma Xiaoquan finished speaking, he deliberately pretended to be nervous and looked around.
Fang Congzhe became nervous because of Ma Xiaoquan's appearance: "What do you mean?"
Ma Xiaoquan whispered: "Recently I heard that Li Xuanshi and Prince Fu got together."
"What?" Fang Congzhe was startled, "Is this true?"
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head: "I'm not sure yet... Mr. Chief Assistant, I'll say it first. If you want to tell others what I said, I won't admit it."
Fang Conzhe nodded: "Don't worry, I can still guarantee you this, if nothing else, but... if it is true at this time, it will be troublesome... King Fu is here now
Luoyang..." Fang Congzhe thought for a moment, finally made up his mind, gritted his teeth and said: "Huh, no one can stop the emperor from becoming the emperor!"
After Fang Congzhe said something that was a little tactless, he rolled up his sleeves and walked away.
Looking at Fang Congzhe's back, Ma Xiaoquan felt relieved. Judging from Fang Congzhe's posture and attitude, he shouldn't have to worry about the imperial edict anymore.
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On the fourth day of September, Zhu Youxiao promulgated the last edict of his father, Emperor Zhu Changluo, at the Meridian Gate.
Ma Xiaoquan stood in the queue, listening to Zhu Youxiao read the edict, and couldn't help being surprised.
According to historical records, the content of Zhu Youxiao's posthumous edict issued by Zhu Changluo is generally divided into two parts: the first is to praise Zhu Youxiao; the second is to urge Zhu Youxiao to ascend the throne as soon as possible.
Regarding the content of Zhu Changluo's edict, modern historians mainly focus on the latter point. After all, this edict played a decisive role before and after the palace transfer case occurred.
It's just that... Ma Xiaoquan knew that the imperial edict that historians had always believed was just secretly prepared by Fang Congzhe and other ministers who cared about life. As for the original imperial edict... Ma Xiaoquan sided with him.
He glanced at Li Xuanshi who was not far away with a sullen expression, and noticed that the woman had a frosty look on her face... It seemed that Li Xuanshi had read the posthumous edict more or less.
It's a pity, it's a pity that Li Xuanshi never expected that these veterans would be so skilled. Even if she took out the original edict now, no one would dare to recognize it.
After all... the person reading the imperial edict at this moment is none other than the new emperor, Zhu Youxiao.
...
Zhu Youxiao, who was standing high on the stage, suddenly had the consciousness of becoming an emperor when he was reading the imperial edict. Although he still had some doubts in his heart, looking at everyone in the audience kneeling, Zhu Youxiao felt great for a moment.
Cool.
It turns out... is there any benefit to being an emperor? Zhu Youxiao thought in his mind.
At this time... Fang Congzhe and other veterans suddenly wrote a memorial, imploring Zhu Youxiao to ascend the throne as soon as possible. Zhu Youxiao, who was in high spirits, felt that there was nothing wrong with ascending the throne and becoming emperor, so he made up his mind and immediately issued an edict.
Ma Xiaoquan did not pay attention to the content of the edict issued by Zhu Youxiao next, but judging from the expressions on the faces of Fang Congzhe and other senior ministers, Zhu Carpenter had finally figured it out this time.
Fang Congzhe came over and patted Ma Xiaoquan on the shoulder, and said happily: "You have a share of the credit this time. Well, the emperor ascended the throne on the sixth day of the lunar month."