Chapter 690: Another chapter with no progress in the plot
There is no doubt that from Zhu Yi's true point of view, he must have felt that the more the Supreme Emperor disappeared without a trace in the court, the better. For a large ceremony like the Spring Hunt, if the Supreme Emperor could not appear, then he should not appear.
He believed that this was also what the emperor wanted.
After all, the relationship between the Emperor and Nangong has been very cold since the return of the Supreme Emperor. Naturally, this kind of thing that makes the Supreme Emperor show his presence should be avoided if possible.
And, more importantly, there is actually a secret hidden deep in Zhu Yi's heart.
That is, he has some resentment towards the Supreme Emperor.
Everyone complained that during the battle at Yao'erling, Zhu Yong was restrained by the eunuchs who oversaw the army and underestimated the enemy's advance, so that the army failed to retreat in time, resulting in a civil disaster.
However, no one has ever considered it from Zhu Yi's perspective.
His father, the dignified Duke Cheng Guo, had followed Taizong in his northern expedition to Mongolia and assisted the late emperor in quelling the rebellion of the Han Dynasty. From Yongle to Xuande, the old man also traveled across the north, often guarding frontier fortresses.
Such a man who once made great achievements for the imperial court, in the end, could not even control the army he led. He was held hostage by an eunuch who was eager for success. Not only was he defeated and killed, but he also lost his lifelong reputation.
Go in.
How could Zhu Yi not hate this?
From now on, when the world talks about Cheng Guogong Zhu Yong, they will not remember how many victorious battles he fought, nor how much contribution he made to the country. What will be imprinted on him will only be that of underestimating the enemy and rashly advancing, so that the Holy Lord
Dusty reputation.
And all of this stems from the Supreme Emperor's indulgence towards the eunuchs.
Without the Supreme Emperor's unfailing favor for Wang Zhen, the army would not have set out for the expedition, and Zhu Yong would not have been forced to this point by a mere eunuch.
Therefore, even after the news came back to Beijing, the whole court, including the emperor, had a cold attitude towards Duke Chengguo, and even made things difficult for him at every turn. Zhu Yi just ran around silently without any complaints...
A general who loses a battle deserves to be scolded!
This is what his father taught him since he was a child. No matter what the reason is, if you lose, you will be punished. There is nothing to say about it.
However, one thing that always bothers Zhu Yi is that this battle could have been undefeated. How could his father not even have this basic vigilance after being on the battlefield for many years?
It is simply because, since the time when the Supreme Emperor ascended the throne, he has been favored by the British Duke. Although the Chengguo Duke is also a top-notch noble, they only host such inconsequential matters as scripture banquets and sacrifices to heaven.
Therefore, in front of the Supreme Emperor, what he said as an old man was not as useful as one of Wang Zhen's trusted eunuchs.
This resentment stems from the disaster of Tumu, but it is not entirely due to the disaster of Tumu.
But no matter what, it is real, especially recently, with the restoration of the Chengguo Palace in sight. After the big stone in Zhu Yi's heart gradually fell to the ground, the various emotions that he had suppressed before slowly began to flow out.
Come up.
However, Zhu Yi knew in his heart that this resentment could only be buried in the bottom of his heart forever, pressed to the deepest level and could not be revealed to anyone, not even the emperor who also resented the emperor.
Yes, Zhu Yi was very sure that the emperor also had a resentment against the emperor in his heart!
Gudu
Most people in the government and the public were vaguely aware that there was only superficial harmony between the Emperor and Nangong, but secretly no one wanted to see the other. This matter was even an open secret among the senior officials.
However, almost everyone attributed this to the struggle for the throne and the emperor's worry that the Supreme Emperor would have plans for the throne.
Only Zhu Yi didn't think so, as he didn't have much contact with the emperor.
But from the first time he saw the emperor, he had a vague feeling in his heart that the emperor, like him, harbored resentment towards the Supreme Emperor.
He didn't know where this feeling came from, and he couldn't even figure out where the resentment in the emperor's heart came from, but he could feel it.
This feeling is very strange. Perhaps only he, who also harbors resentment towards the Supreme Emperor, can notice it vaguely.
In fact, Zhu Yi once wondered whether he felt wrong. After all, in the eyes of the government and the public, the reason why the emperor was able to ascend the throne was entirely due to a combination of circumstances.
Although it is not good to say this, in fact, in the hearts of many ministers, they actually feel that the emperor should be grateful to the emperor.
If the Supreme Emperor had not been trapped in Yibei, the Emperor would have had no hope of ascending to the throne. From a national point of view, the civil war was a heartbreaking disaster, but for the Emperor, it was really a complete disaster.
A chance to change your destiny.
Although the outcome of this matter was not the Emperor's original intention, receiving a favor is a favor. This is why all the ministers in the court always felt that the Emperor should take the initiative to welcome the Emperor back and treat him with extra courtesy.
Therefore, Zhu Yi often doubted his own feelings. It was not until the time when the Supreme Emperor returned to the court that the brothers met each other in the wind and snow. Because Zhu Yi was responsible for the guard at the time, he stood beside the emperor. At that time, he clearly saw the indifference in the emperor's eyes.
Only then did I confirm my feelings again.
Therefore, only Zhu Yi himself knew that the reason why he was willing to put aside his noble pride and become such a duplicitous person was not just for the sake of his title.
More importantly, he hopes to see the Supreme Emperor receive the punishment he deserves for his mistakes. He hopes to see the Supreme Emperor regret for what he has done throughout his life.
However, even so, Zhu Yi knew better that he could only keep this secret deep in his heart.
Because his idea itself is suspected of being treasonous.
The Supreme Emperor is a king, and the king is a blessing to his ministers. Therefore, Zhu Yong can only be wrong, and he can only underestimate the enemy and advance rashly.
Even in front of the emperor, his emotions could not be revealed.
Because in a sense, he is committing an offense against his superior, and the current superior is the emperor. If he has such thoughts about the Supreme Emperor today, there is no guarantee that he will not resent the emperor tomorrow because of the emperor's treatment of him.
Although Zhu Yi felt that he would not do it, exposing himself to such a dangerous situation was an extremely politically immature approach, so naturally Mr. Zhu would not do it.
Therefore, his true thoughts and attitudes must not be exposed in front of Hu Hui.
So, from the perspective of a member of the Supreme Emperor's party, his attitude should naturally be.
"The Spring Hunt is a grand ceremony of the country. Since the Supreme Emperor has returned to the capital, he should naturally show up at the Spring Hunt. Besides, my father-in-law just said that this Spring Hunt martial arts performance is to show the Ming Dynasty's strength to the Ora envoy."
"In this case, it is time to let them know that our Ming Dynasty is not only outstanding in martial arts and has strong soldiers and horses, but also the whole court is united as one, the heaven and the family are in harmony, the world is united, the world is prosperous, prosperous and prosperous!"