What is the sincerity of Concubine Zheng? If we follow what Concubine Zheng said to Zhang Cheng in the palace, then this sincerity is: "I must teach the prince Baoshen. The second and third generations of the king will be rich and respected. In the future, if the second Duke has suggestions, I will
I will also make insinuations in the palace to provide support."
However, Zhang Cheng felt that this was the intended meaning of the title. If it were just that, it might not be enough to satisfy the appetite of "Shen and Wang Gong".
Especially today's meeting with Wang Xijue didn't seem to be very successful. Wang Xijue gave him the impression that he was quite difficult to talk to. In his eyes, the two "sincerities" of the Imperial Concubine might mean that "what he said is equal to what he didn't say."
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The so-called "the prince must be taught to protect Shen, and the prince, the second prince, and the three generations to be rich and respected" should probably refer to Shen Shixing, Wang Xijue and two generations of descendants can be cared for by "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince". However, let alone what Shen Shixing and Wang Xijue think, even if
Zhang Cheng also felt that these words were meaningless.
Shen Shixing and Wang Xijue are both pavilion elders. As long as nothing happens to them, their "wealth, honor and respect" in this life are basically at their peak, and there is no need for further wealth and respect - these two don't know how to lead troops.
No matter how hard it seemed, it was not their turn to go to war or be ennobled by civil servants.
As for their descendants, theoretically it is indeed possible for "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince" to take care of him in the future, but "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince" is still in his infancy (Zhu Changxun was born in February of the 14th year of Wanli, and was less than two years old at this time).
Some things are hard to say too early.
Judging from the mortality rate of children in this era, even the mortality rate of Tian family children, whether they can grow up healthily or not, some clues will not be seen until at least six or seven years old.
Even six or seven years old is not completely reliable. It also depends on whether the child is strong or not. For example, many people did not dare to take a good look at the late Emperor Mu Miao when he was young. The reason was that he was often sick when he was young, even if it was just a headache, a cold, and a runny nose.
Once it occurs frequently, it also means that the body is not strong enough.
Although the Miao Temple survived to the end among the brothers, it... only collapsed in the prime of life. This shows that the physical condition of one's childhood does have an impact on one's adult life.
But having said that, Zhu Changxun, the third son of the emperor, seems to be in good health at present (the second son of the emperor has died in infancy), but the eldest son of the emperor has been sick from time to time, which is worrying.
Assuming that the third son of the emperor Zhu Changxun can live a long life, but whether he can take care of the two generations of "Shen and Wang Gong" is not his decision alone - first of all, it must be the current Holy One who has the final say. If the Holy One is alive
Well, what should I do if I have been in power for more than 40 years like Sejong? Where is the opportunity for "His Royal Highness" to take care of him? When he succeeds to the throne, the grandsons of "Shen and Wang Gong" will soon become grandfathers.
For example, Shen Shixing's son Shen Yongmao was born in the 39th year of Jiajing's reign. He is already twenty-eight years old this year (virtual age). His son has already been educated. Wouldn't he be a grandfather thirty years later?
Another example is Wang Xijue's son Wang Heng, who was born in the 41st year of Jiajing's reign. He is already twenty-six years old this year and is only one year older than Gao Jingshi. However, two of his sons have died in a row.
By the way, Wang Mingyu, the eldest son of Wang Xijue's eldest son, Wang Heng, had a baby marriage, and the girl was Shen Shixing's eldest granddaughter. Unfortunately, the baby was not very lucky and died at just a few years old.
So this matter made Shen Shixing very embarrassed - his eldest granddaughter was only a little girl of a few years old, still at an innocent age, and it was too cruel to be called a "widow" or even a "concubine". But.
He, Shen Shixing, was also the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty and was born as a champion. If he took the lead in not following etiquette and law, he would inevitably worry about being intimidated by others' words. It was really a dilemma.
Fortunately, Wang Xijue was very loyal and instructed his son Wang Heng to write a letter of divorce to Shen Yongmao in the name of his future father-in-law, and asked Shen Yongmao to sign it, so that both parties could "get together and part ways."
Wang Heng's writing on the divorce was very sensational, and the friendship between the two families was as important as Mount Tai. It was a pity that his son was so unlucky that he couldn't bear it, but Miss Shen's wife was not to blame for this in any case.
In his letter of divorce, he even advised Mrs. Shen to "come out of the palace with a perfect jade" and not to stick to vulgar etiquette, so as not to "inflict another sin" on her son... In short, he was very sincere.
Shen Yongmao hesitated for two months before he signed it nervously (the divorce letter in the Ming Dynasty did not take effect once the man wrote it, there were many detailed rules), but as for his daughter's marriage, he now
On the contrary, he didn't dare to decide so early. He neither agreed nor refused Wang Heng's persuasion, he just pretended not to see it.
In short, when Wang Ergong calculates the age of his descendants, they will not be able to count on "His Royal Highness" once they live a long life. The promise made by Princess Zheng sounds good, but in fact it is probably of little use - at least for now.
Judging from the results, except for the occasional "foot-sickness", His Majesty is basically free from illness and disaster, and there is really no sign of "unbearable changes".
Concubine Zheng's second sincerity is actually not worth mentioning. It's not that it is completely useless. After all, once "Shen, Prince Wang" proposes, there is a very favored concubine in the palace to blow her pillow.
No matter how you look at it, the probability of the Emperor agreeing is much higher, but since everyone wants to form an alliance, isn't this what it should be?
Therefore, Zhang Cheng and Zhang Bingbi thought about it and felt that they needed to add some benefits to make it easier to speak.
He smiled slightly and said to Shen Shixing: "Concubine Zheng has said that as long as the two elders support the third prince's appointment in the East Palace, they will teach the prince to protect the wealth and honor of the second prince and three generations in the future. If the second prince has any suggestions in the future, Concubine Zheng
He will also make insinuations in the palace to provide support."
He paused, slowed down his speech, and emphasized his tone: "No matter what kind of suggestion you make, Concubine Zheng will do her best to support it and urge the emperor to accept it."
Shen Shixing's eyes flashed, but he did not reply immediately. Instead, Wang Xijue asked in a nonchalant manner: "Oh? If my cabinet opposes Gao Rixin's move to gather financial power, I wonder if the imperial concubine can persuade the emperor to veto this move.
Discuss?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Zhang Cheng frowned slightly and said: "What you can and cannot be is not static. If you two and the imperial concubine work together, we think it will be fine.
The emperor did not veto it in the end, and at least he will definitely pay more attention to this matter. If things go well in the future, then the responsibility on Gao Situ's shoulders... will always be greater, right? Do you think this is true?"
Wang Xijue snorted softly: "If everything in the world could be as easy as Zhang Gong said, Yuan Fu and my cabinet wouldn't have to work so hard."
Zhang Cheng frowned slightly, but didn't say anything more, just looked towards Shen Shixing.
Shen Shixing quietly exhaled a breath of turbidity and said calmly: "Mr. Zhang should know that Chu's affairs are unusual. Once his original intention changes, it will never be possible to turn back. If brother Yuan Yu and I agree so easily, the emperor and the imperial concubine will see that something big will happen in the future.
However, since the momentum of practical learning has already been established, it is difficult to shake it off, so I simply sit back and watch... So how should the two of us deal with the world's spiritual scholars? I also ask Mr. Zhang to teach me."
Zhang Cheng said displeased: "How can our family... and the Imperial Concubine be such dishonest people?"
Shen Shixing was not a three-year-old child and would take a "guarantee" seriously, so he just smiled but refused to speak any more.
Zhang Cheng frowned deeply, looked at Shen Shixing, then at Wang Xijue, exhaled a breath, and said helplessly: "If that's the case, what do you two mean?"
Shen Shixing deliberately did not speak, but Wang Xijue knew his intention, so he took the initiative and said: "What Mr. Zhang just said is right. For some major events, the ability and inability are not fixed. Although the imperial concubine is the most favored in the harem, Gao Rixin is also very
We are ordinary people, and the imperial concubine is a concubine in the harem after all, but Gao Rixin is a minister of the imperial court. Above all matters of government affairs, the emperor is naturally more willing to listen to what Gao Rixin says. If I force the imperial concubine to veto Gao Rixin with one word,
Rixin’s suggestion of consolidating financial power may be a bit excessive.”
Zhang Cheng breathed a sigh of relief, while Wang Xijue continued: "But as Yuan Fu said just now, if the imperial concubine only has such a few words, it will be difficult for him and me to explain it to the knowledgeable people in the world, so...
…Don’t Mr. Zhang think that the Imperial Concubine should first show her sincerity and influence on the Emperor in other matters?”
Zhang Cheng was silent for a moment, and then asked: "For example?"
"For example?" Wang Xijue smiled slightly: "For example, there were many unjust, false and wrong cases in the Beijing Prosecution, especially in the Southern Prosecution. Hai Gangfeng acted wantonly and denounced officials who did not conform to his wishes. The Emperor was deceived by this.
There have been many demotions. If the Imperial Concubine can lend a helping hand, Yuan Fu and I can test the opinions of the officials... I wonder what Zhang Gong’s opinion is?"
Zhang Cheng was a little embarrassed and said hesitantly: "But these are all from the emperor's judgment, and the holy decree has just been issued. If the verdict is to be overturned immediately, it would be a bit difficult."
Wang Xijue snorted softly: "If it were a more ordinary matter, Yuan Fu and I could handle it without any effort, then why would the Imperial Concubine be the one to rescue us? Mr. Zhang, with all due respect, if the Imperial Concubine can save several people in a row,
It is difficult for officials to be demoted, so if she wants to send her son to the East Palace, it will be even more difficult than going to heaven. I have no choice but to advise: Stop it as soon as possible."
Zhang Cheng was speechless for a moment.
Speaking of which, he also felt that although Wang Xijue's words were a bit unpleasant, the truth was indeed the truth. The imperial concubine wanted to send a son who was not the emperor's eldest son to the East Palace. What a big deal it was and how much pressure she had to face. Thinking about it, you can see how difficult it is.
.If she can't handle just rescuing a few petty officials, then what else can she think about the throne? It's better to die as soon as possible. At the very least, relying on the emperor's favor, she can still be rich for a lifetime.
Shen Shixing had excellent eyesight. Seeing that Zhang Cheng was a little moved, he added: "There is another thing that Mr. Zhang can talk to the imperial concubine."
Zhang Chengxin said: This first thing is already difficult to handle, why do you have another thing to do?
But obviously he couldn't say this, so he could only force a smile and asked: "Is there anything else Yuanfu wants to say?"
Shen Shixing said: "The situation in various places in Jiubian is probably not as black and white as described in the document. The situation in different places is different. For example, in the early years of Xuanda, there were many secret sales with the Mongols. We, the people in the court,
I am not unaware of this, but I just consider that each border town has its own difficulties. As long as the defense is solid and the divisions are appropriate, it will be easy to turn a blind eye to some things.
However, some people have made a big fuss about Li Yincheng in Liaodong before, and they can say whatever they want... After thinking about it, Li Yincheng has guarded the bitter cold land of Liaodong for more than 20 years, and there is no shortage of credit for his hard work. Today's defense of Liaodong
It can also be said to be as stable as a rock, especially in the western Liaoning station where he mainly operates. Mongolian Tatars rarely dare to invade, which is even more of his merit. Because of this, he was awarded the title of Ning Yuanbo and served as a border commander for decades.
The crown of martial arts.
Why is it that for such a great general of the imperial court and a pillar of the country, there are always people who want to do things that hurt their loved ones and make their enemies happy, and then get rid of him? Could it be that this place in Liaodong has become a forbidden area since someone has been there?
, and no longer allow outsiders to get involved?”
After Zhang Cheng heard this, his face was filled with righteous indignation. He slapped the armrest of the chair and said angrily: "This is unreasonable! The world belongs to the emperor, how can he allow others to treat a certain place as a forbidden place? Uncle Ning Yuan sacrificed his family for the country and devoted his wealth to justice.
, this is something that everyone knows. Even if he really did sell things to others privately, it must be an expedient measure based on ever-changing circumstances, how can it be said in such a simple way!"
Although Zhang Bingbi's words were pleasant, Shen Shixing and Wang Xijue were so experienced. Knowing that he had no guarantee at all, they couldn't help but secretly despise: Are you using this little trick to show off in front of the two of us? What a fool.
Inscription in Confucius Temple.
Shen Shixing was more tolerant and just watched it quietly, but Wang Xijue couldn't help but smile, raised his eyebrows and asked: "Since Mr. Zhang can see through the fishy things at a glance, he doesn't know that Mr. Zhang... and even the imperial concubine, do you think anything about this?
What intention is there to bring order out of chaos?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Uh, this..." Zhang Cheng coughed lightly, pretending to be in deep thought, touched his bare chin, and said, "Our family is very proud.
As the Supervisor of Ceremonies, I have no room to speak about such matters, but I cannot mention it casually, lest the Emperor become suspicious."
He paused for a moment, and seeing that neither Shen Shixing nor Wang Xijue had any intention of interrupting, he could only continue to bite the bullet and said: "As for the Imperial Concubine, you two also know that the country has its own laws, and it is not inconvenient to take the initiative to mention it. Even if
Given the opportunity, I can only adapt to circumstances and quietly use one or two seemingly casual words to influence the emperor... Therefore, the problem now is not that the imperial concubine and our family are unwilling to help, but that there must be someone first
Opportunity.”
Zhang Cheng's words sounded like an excuse, but Shen Shixing and Wang Xijue nodded secretly in their hearts, knowing that what he said was much more reliable and sincere than being careless and careless.
As a concubine in the harem, of course, the imperial concubine cannot interfere in politics. This is a dead rule of the Ming Dynasty. Even if the emperor was young and the two palaces were regents, they did not see the two palaces bypassing the emperor and directly issuing orders to the outer court to do something. And
Regarding various government affairs, the two palaces never took the initiative to express their positions. They only responded in the name of the emperor after being reported by the cabinet.
Now that the emperor has already been in charge of the government, and the imperial concubine is not a member of the two palaces, it is naturally even less likely for her to take the initiative to mention political affairs.
As for Zhang Cheng, although he is also the Superintendent of Ceremonies, he still has Huang Mengyu and Chen Ju at his head, so naturally he does not dare to take the initiative to tell the emperor how something should be - let alone him, look at Huang Meng
Yu and Chen Ju knew that if the emperor did not take the initiative to ask, they would not dare to express their opinions on something.
Shen Shixing felt that Zhang Cheng's words were somewhat measured and not meant to be evasive, so he nodded slightly and said: "The opportunity will come soon. I just hope that the Imperial Concubine and Mr. Zhang will be prepared in their hearts and not miss it.
That’s good.”
Zhang Cheng's heart moved, and he knew that this was the first condition set by the Xin School. If he and Princess Zheng couldn't meet it, there would be no mention of the next thing.
This, I'm afraid, is the certificate of submission.
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