Chapter 792 [Decisive Battle Meridian Gate, Danger in Danger] Six
The Meridian Gate battle between Mu Linfeng and Niu Zulu only lasted for half a day, but it has already become a favorite story in Nanjing City. In the past, those were just rumors and few people saw it with their own eyes. But this time it was different. There were at least thousands of people watching the battle.
Although the last name is still a bit exaggerated, this time, there is no disbelief.
In restaurants and teahouses, everyone was talking about Mu Linfeng's deeds. Even the theater troupe specially arranged a play for Mu Linfeng. The name of the play was "The Battle at the Meridian Gate", and the text of the play mainly came from the Lantern Festival.
It started in front of the Meridian Gate and ended with a stop with the Manchurian master Niu Lulu at noon today. It was said that the game had just been played and the venue was full. There was an endless stream of people who came to watch. The majority of people were ordinary people, but there were also many housekeepers, young ladies, and men.
Women want to see how heroic Mu Linfeng is, and women naturally want to see how Mu Linfeng saves the beauty.
Not to mention, when Mu Linfeng returned to the palace that day, the women looked at Mu Linfeng and shed tears one by one, crying loudly. Mu Linfeng originally thought that he had returned unscathed, but these wives
You should be happy, how can you cry like a tearful person, and then you have an epiphany, this is called crying with joy.
Although the matter has been resolved at this moment, there are still many unsolved questions. For example, why did these three groups of people come to assassinate Mu Linfeng at the same time? Was it a pre-arranged appointment? Or was it a coincidence? If it was a coincidence, was it too much of a coincidence?
Right? And Zhu Cilang's performance in this assassination incident had to make Mu Linfeng even more suspicious, and he vaguely felt that this incident seemed to have some connection with him.
All these questions, due to the sudden incident at that time, although Mu Linfeng had doubts in his heart, he never had the time to think about it carefully. But now that the matter has come to an end, Mu Linfeng has no choice but to think carefully about how to deal with it.
The relationship with Zhu Cilang.
In the past, I supported Zhu Cilang just because I wanted to use Zhu Cilang's royal orthodox bloodline. Now that the world has been basically peaceful, can Zhu Cilang, the puppet emperor, be able to take over? If I kill him now, will it be a shame for others?
, saying that you are crossing the river and burning the bridge?
Mu Linfeng had to think carefully about these things. In fact, it was easy to kill Zhu Cilang. All he had to do was to raise the knife and drop it. But there was also Zhu Xilang in the middle. If he killed Zhu Cilang, Zhu Xilang would definitely hate him. After all, Zhu Cilang
This is already her last close relative in this world..
Mu Linfeng sometimes really wanted to be cruel. He didn't care about so many people. He didn't want to kill anyone anyway and he had already killed so many people. One more Zhu Cilang was of no consequence at all. Besides, Zhu Cilang at this moment had no use value to Mu Linfeng at all.
Originally, Mu Linfeng had decided to implement a constitutional monarchy in accordance with his original intention when he first came to this era. Now this place is completely his own, and all the difficulties he encountered before have now been wiped away.
But when Mu Linfeng entered the palace and saw Zhu Yulao's red and swollen face, and knew that it was Zhu Cilang who did it, he immediately became furious, slapped the table and shouted: "The emperor is becoming more and more outrageous! Even the princess dared to beat him, he
Have you forgotten the time when the princess took him to beg for food?"
Zhu Yurao just sat aside and sobbed quietly without saying a word. Xiaocui on the side took the eggs and applied them to Zhu Yurao from time to time. Mu Linfeng saw this and felt pain in his heart. He immediately stood up without saying anything and went to
Walk outside the palace.
Seeing this, Zhu Yuelao naturally knew that Mu Linfeng wanted to cause trouble for Zhu Cilang. She quickly stepped forward and pulled Mu Linfeng's sleeve and said: "Your Majesty, the Emperor is still young and he is not sensible. You must not be like him..."
Mu Linfeng had already wanted to depose Zhu Cilang, and it was for Zhu Yuelao's sake that he finally decided to establish a constitutional monarchy, so that the only remaining incense of the Zhu family could enjoy peace and tranquility for generations to come, but after meeting Zhu Yuelao, he felt
Even though I was wronged, I still bullied that kid and beat him up. How could I not get angry?
But now seeing the way Zhu Yurao looked at him, Mu Linfeng really couldn't bear to hurt Zhu Yurao anymore. After a long sigh, he slowly turned around, took the egg in Xiao Cui's hand, and helped Zhu Yurao apply it.
With a smile, he quickly retreated and closed the palace door. There were only two people in the palace, Mu Linfeng and Zhu Youluo.
Mu Linfeng helped Zhu Yulao sit down, and then he sighed and said: "媄娄娄, if one day... one day I don't let the emperor ask questions about government affairs anymore... will you blame me?"
When Zhu Yulao heard this, her delicate body trembled and she didn't speak for a long time. Then she said softly: "Isn't it just that the emperor has no involvement in the government affairs?" She actually understood what Mu Linfeng meant, but she didn't want to think about it in her heart.
Mu Linfeng also understood what Zhu Yurao meant. After sighing, he continued to harden his heart and said to Zhu Yurao: "What if I say forever? The emperor will never be able to interfere in the affairs of the government?"
Zhu Yulao was already trembling slightly at this time, and she wanted to suppress it. She had actually expected this day since Mu Linfeng wanted to make Zhu Cilang the emperor, but she originally thought that Mu Linfeng would think of her and let Zhu Cilang go, but
I also know that part of the reason why Mu Linfeng is like this today is because she was beaten by Zhu Cilang. It was hard to say anything. In the end, she could only whisper: "Do I have to do this?"
Mu Linfeng knew that Zhu Yurao must be feeling sad, so he slowly knelt down and held Zhu Yurao's hand, saying softly: "I can only promise you that I will never hurt him. He is still the emperor, but he cannot interfere with the government affairs...
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Zhu Yuluo was actually prepared in her heart. Maybe her brother Zhu Cilang was really going to be deposed, and the Zhu family's foundation was officially ruined in the hands of his siblings. However, Mu Linfeng said that Zhu Cilang would not be dethroned as emperor.
, with a hint of surprise, looked at Mu Linfeng curiously, and asked: "Do you mean to completely ignore the emperor?"
Mu Linfeng nodded slightly, then stood up, turned his back to Zhu Yurao, looked out the window, put his hands behind his back, and sighed softly: "This is called constitutional monarchy. The emperor is still the emperor, but the real power is not in the hands of the emperor, but in the cabinet.
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Zhu Yulao looked at Mu Linfeng and murmured: "Zhang Juzheng? Are you going to be Zhang Juzheng?"
Mu Linfeng turned around after hearing this, laughed, and said: "How can I be Zhang Juzheng? Zhang Juzheng is the emperor who controls the government by himself, but I am not. What I want to establish is a perfect system, and not one person can do it.
The control of government affairs should be decided by a department after internal deliberation and voting... In other words, we must completely end the situation where the emperor speaks in one voice..."
Although Mu Linfeng said this, he asked himself in his heart, after ousting Zhu Cilang, wouldn't you be the second Zhu Cilang? If the cabinet system is established again, wouldn't my rights also be emptied out? Will I be able to do that by then?
willing?
At this time, there is no time for Mu Linfeng to think too much. After all, this is still an idea. If it is really to be implemented, it will take a process. After the emperor's real power is removed, the power will naturally fall on his shoulders for the time being. At that time, I hope
There is a process, let yourself slowly remove the burden from your shoulders...
In fact, this is not what worries Mu Linfeng the most. What Mu Linfeng is really worried about is that when he was in power, he would naturally change whatever he wanted, but once he passed a hundred years later, some of these people suddenly raised the banner of restoring the old system.
At that time, wouldn’t all my hard work at that time be in vain?
Therefore, Mu Linfeng decided to make these people feel the benefits of constitutional monarchy before the establishment of a true constitutional monarchy. Even if some people want to restore the old system, the majority of people will benefit. Even if they struggle a few times, it is estimated that
You can't afford to cause too much trouble. After all, the world still puts the interests of the people first. As long as the people agree, then I'm afraid you won't be able to change back even if you want to.
Zhu Yurao originally felt that his younger brother did not look like a human king, but after all, the Zhu family only had so much blood. The other vassal kings from all over the country died and fled. How could there be anyone in the Zhu family? Originally, Zhu Yurao
There was no expectation that Zhu Cilang could become a sage king and establish an eternal foundation. I only expected him to be a Taiping Emperor, not seeking merit but seeking no faults, which would be considered worthy of the ancestors of the Zhu family.
At this moment, the constitutional monarchy that Mu Linfeng was talking about meant that the emperor had no real power, and the blood of the Zhu family could be completely preserved. However, he thought of another point and immediately asked Mu Linfeng: "Then the ministers will use it when they see the emperor."
What's your attitude? Do you still treat the emperor as the emperor?"
When Mu Linfeng heard what Zhu Yulao said, he secretly thought that he really had never thought about this. Yes, what do the ministers think of the emperor? Is it still the same as before? Respectfully and respectfully? Or do they not treat the emperor as an emperor at all and don't even look at him?
Mu Linfeng sat next to Zhu Yuluo, and after pondering for a while, he said: "The minister's attitude towards the emperor is still respectful, but he will not be as afraid as before, and the emperor must also correct his thoughts and cannot put himself
When viewed from the perspective of the former emperor, at best, he was just a happy prince who had no worries about food and clothing and enjoyed the glory and wealth!"
After listening to what Mu Linfeng said, Zhu Yulao finally understood. In other words, from now on, the emperor was just a Bodhisattva enshrined in the temple. He could only kneel and kowtow to others, but he could not say anything or have any ideas.
, is this better for Zhu Cilang? Zhu Yulao didn't dare to vouch for it.