Chapter 808 [The cloud of the palace, the person behind] four
Qian Qianyi lowered his head slightly at this time, squinted his eyes, and had no expression on his face. Moreover, the officials also noticed that not only Qian Qianyi, but also Zhang Cai, Hong Chengchou and Shi Kefa were like this. It seems that today,
These high-level officials knew it in advance, but it was not surprising that a few of them knew it in advance. After all, these officials had always been around Mu Linfeng and were highly valued by Mu Linfeng.
In fact, the officials in the congregation already knew this. Qian Qianyi also talked to them a few days ago. Although he did not explicitly mention what happened today, he just said that no matter what happened in the court, it was for the sake of the country, the world, and the people.
As an important prerequisite, these officials were asked to work for Mu Linfeng no matter what. But at that time, they thought Qian Qianyi said this just because Mu Linfeng had dismissed a group of officials before, so he came to appease himself. But at this moment
It seems that I was really wrong. 1.
All the officials in the Fengtian Palace had their own thoughts. They only briefly listened to the first few sentences read by Wang Zhizhen, and had no intention of listening carefully to what they were about. At this time, they saw Wang Zhizhen putting together the memorial and turning around to face Mu Linfeng.
He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, the reading has been completed. Please give me your instructions!"
Mu Linfeng nodded slightly, then turned to look at Zhu Cilang who was sitting on the ground. Then he walked over, stretched out his hand to help Zhu Cilang up, then bowed to Zhu Cilang and said, "Your Majesty is still your Majesty, Your Majesty, please sit down."
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Zhu Cilang was sitting on the dragon chair with an expressionless face at this time, his eyelids were slightly closed, his face was pale, his whole body seemed weak, and he didn't know what he was thinking. Looking at Zhu Cilang's expression, the officials seemed to have a hint of sympathy in their hearts.
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Mu Linfeng saw it, but secretly thought in his heart, could this be the result that person wanted to see by keeping Zhu Cilang in the court? Was he trying to arouse the officials' sympathy for Zhu Cilang?
At this moment, Mu Linfeng's heart suddenly changed, and he thought to himself, no matter what the officials think, who can do anything about the current situation, let's kill this day first, then he immediately looked at the officials, and said in a deep voice: "From now on,
The cabinet was established, and five senior ministers, Wang Zhizhen, Shi Kefa, Hong Chengchou, Zhang Cai and Qian Qianyi, were appointed as cabinet ministers. After the establishment, five senior ministers were appointed, and no one guaranteed five officials to be members of the cabinet assembly..."
When Mu Linfeng said this, he immediately looked at Qian Qianyi standing below. Qian Qianyi immediately understood what was happening. He took a step forward and turned to the officials: "My lords, our cabinet has elected a cabinet prime minister through voting.
The minister...is Prince Mu!"
All the officials secretly sighed when they heard this. This result was already expected. Some people even thought that Mu Linfeng was just afraid that others would say that he deposed the emperor and established himself as the emperor. He used this clever name to create this
The prime minister of the cabinet exercises military power on his behalf.3.9.
Some officials couldn't figure out why Mu Linfeng did this. Even if Mu Linfeng didn't do this, the emperor still had no real power, and the real power was still in Mu Linfeng's hands. It was just called the assistant government in a euphemistic way.
But is it really necessary to state so openly and openly that the emperor will always be an empty show?
Each official has his or her own set of ideas. Nowadays, in the Fengtian Palace, the emperor is not the emperor, and the minister is not the subject. After listening to Qian Qianyi's words, these officials did not know whether to kneel down and shout long live the emperor, or to shout Mu Mu.
Linfeng Qiantai was stunned on the spot.
Mu Linfeng glanced at the officials present, and then said: "If you have any doubts or thoughts, you can take advantage of tonight to speak out. I, Mu Linfeng, am not a domineering person who doesn't let others talk...
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When the officials heard this, they all thought to themselves, isn't this overbearing? The emperor said it would be abolished. If this is not overbearing, what is? The officials all looked down at the ground, and no one spoke up.
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Mu Linfeng turned around and said to Zhu Cilang: "Your Majesty, it is already getting late. The Emperor should go back to the harem to rest. Next, we will discuss government affairs. The Emperor cannot interfere in politics!"
When Mu Linfeng said this, he seemed to feel a little awkward. Since ancient times, it has been said that the harem is not allowed to participate in politics, relatives are not allowed to participate in politics, and eunuchs are not allowed to participate in politics... But now in this dynasty, even the emperor is not allowed to participate in politics.
Mu Linfeng himself felt this way, and the officials felt it was even more ridiculous, but they couldn't make the final decision on this matter. They all sighed secretly, shook their heads, and looked at Zhu Cilang. 8.
At this time, Zhu Cilang slowly stood up and glanced at the main hall. His expression was as ugly as if Emperor Chongzhen had just died again in the main hall. Then, accompanied by the eunuch, he walked into the back hall.
After Zhu Cilang left, Mu Linfeng turned around and said to the officials: "From now on, the Fengtian Palace will be changed to the Cabinet Council Hall. The name does not need to be changed..."
Mu Linfeng said this and clapped his hands. At this time, a group of eunuchs from outside the palace came in with tables and chairs, and then placed them beside the officials. The officials looked at it inexplicably. Mu Linfeng said at this time: "Everyone
No need to be surprised, these tables and chairs will be placed in Fengtian Hall from now on. Their purpose is self-evident, they are for everyone to sit. Since we are going to discuss things, we can’t all stand..."
All the officials were secretly surprised when they heard this. It's really strange. Since ancient times, all the officials in the court have stood. But in this Chinese dynasty, all the officials can sit down to go to court? Is there such a good thing? Thinking about it.
They all looked at Mu Linfeng.5.
Mu Linfeng stood next to the dragon chair, looking at the officials below without saying anything. After the eunuchs had put all the tables and chairs in place and left, Mu Linfeng stretched out his hands and motioned for the officials to sit down and said: "My lords, there is no need to
You’re welcome, please sit down!”
At this time, all the officials looked at Qian Qianyi and others. Only after Qian Qianyi, Hong Chengchou, Zhang Cai, Shi Kefa and Wang Zhizhen sat in their seats with expressions on their faces, all the officials sat down one after another.
Next, although it was fresh, he was still walking on thin ice, sitting cautiously and looking sideways at Mu Linfeng. 3.
Mu Linfeng smiled at the officials and then walked to the dragon chair. After sitting down carelessly, he felt an indescribable feeling in his heart. He almost spat out the words "Everyone loves you XXX..."
, but he still endured it. Although he was not going to be an emperor, he still felt a little swaying while sitting on this dragon throne.
The officials looked at Mu Linfeng sitting on the dragon chair, and their expressions were all different. They all had their own thoughts. Some people secretly thought, should they stand up and salute Mu Linfeng? Others secretly thought, Mu Linfeng had usurped the throne after all, but it was just changed.
It's just a name...
Mu Linfeng calmed down at this time, and then said to the officials: "In the future, we will avoid the red tape when discussing matters. Everyone here is a colleague, and it is necessary to be polite and courteous. However, although official titles have grades, people should not
There are grades, and everyone here is a minister of the country, and they should be treated equally..."
After hearing the words, all the officials nodded in agreement, but they were thinking secretly, if they can't even distinguish between official ranks, then they won't have to salute their superiors when they see them in the future. How would that be decent? However, they thought that they wouldn't have to compare themselves with official ranks in the future.
The taller person saluted, and then his back straightened, and he secretly thought it was a good thing. 5.
Mu Linfeng glanced at the officials at this time. After coughing twice, he glanced at the sky outside the palace. It was already bright. Then he said to the officials: "Today is the day when the Cabinet Council was established. Although it is not important.
issues, but in the future work will be like today. If something happens, everyone should discuss it together and finally vote to decide. Only in this way can we achieve the basic principles of fairness, justice, and openness..."
Mu Linfeng said and walked down from the dragon chair. The officials wanted to stand up as a habit, but Mu Linfeng motioned them to sit down. Mu Linfeng said to the officials: "That's it for today. In the next few days,
Among the five cabinet ministers, no one may recommend five officials to be admitted to the cabinet. Those who have been admitted should do their best, and those who have not been admitted should not be discouraged..."
When Mu Linfeng said this, he had already reached the door of Fengtian Hall, and then he looked back and said: "Let's leave today!"
Mu Linfeng took the lead to walk out of the Fengtian Palace, but the officials did not leave. They had not slept all night, so they should be sleepy, but after encountering such a thing, who would be sleepy?
Standing at the entrance of Fengtian Hall, after watching Mu Linfeng walk away, they gathered around Qian Qianyi, Zhang Cai and other five cabinet ministers. Some asked what the next step would be for the court, some asked about the specific operations of the cabinet, and some asked
People started to build relationships, preparing to get the seat of the congressman...
The cabinet meeting went on like this, and ended like this. In just one night, the palace in Nanjing had been turned upside down, but there was not a trace of blood. It was a good thing that it was solved without bloodshed. 5.
Although the cabinet meeting is over, the palace's security has not relaxed at all, and the gates of Nanjing City are still not opened. There is still a breathless atmosphere in Nanjing City, and the people are talking about it for unknown reasons.
After the officials returned from the Fengtian Palace, they did not go out or take a step forward. They were much clearer than the ignorant common people. The merchants and gentry who had been interacting with each other were also kept out. Now,
The situation is still unclear, so avoid it if you can to avoid sudden disaster.
And although everything seemed to be going well on the surface, Mu Linfeng knew very well in his heart that this was just the beginning, and the real dark clouds had just dispersed.