In the side hall of Hanyuan Hall, the princes present were all high-ranking officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Who would decide something based on emotions when they are at the top of the temple? !
It’s all about calculating the gains and losses.
This gain and loss is in a broad sense. For example, Cheng Qingsong, power is no longer in his heart for this old gentleman, but leaving Qingshi's name on him is an interest that is hard to refuse.
If Yang Qingyuan's proposed restriction of monarchical power can be implemented, it will be a highlight in history.
The same is true for Qian Muqian, Xu Zhongshou, and Zhu Wuwu. They each have their own interests.
And the current situation is obvious. Yang Qingyuan has military power. Even if they don't approve of Yang Qingyuan's regicide, a head-on confrontation will not have good results.
Yang Qingyuan was willing to give him the ladder, so he naturally took advantage of this moment to come down.
If some people are willing to come down, there will naturally be people who have to fight Yang Qingyuan.
Seeing that his family was taken away by Yang Qingyuan, Chen Jinru became anxious. If he continued to sit back and wait for death, he would be the next to die, so he was actively connecting with the clan and wanted to use the clan's power to fight against Yang Qingyuan.
There were indeed idiots in the clan. Under Chen Jinru's persuasion, they actually had other ideas.
We are all descendants of Emperor Taizu Gao. Why can't I be the emperor? !
That is the supreme position. How many people can not be moved by it? !
And there is no life risk now, just one more word when Ting recommends the new king.
Just when he was contacting the clan and the former crown prince's cronies, in the Hanyuan Hall, the officials of the imperial court were discussing the crime of the coup.
There are two questions now: first, how to deal with Yang Qingyuan's crime of regicide. Second, support a new emperor.
It stands to reason that when people are angry, the first issue should be given priority. However, the attitude of Qian Muqian, Cheng Qingsong and others just now made it clear that the big bosses in the court were unwilling to pursue the case, and the remaining people were powerless if they wanted to. In this case, the second question takes precedence.
This is the political game. Unless someone like Song Wenyan is loyal and lacks political experience, there are only two ways left.
Those who see through fame and fortune can resign from their posts. If you don't understand thoroughly, you can only tolerate Yang Qingyuan.
Wang Hua looked at Cheng Qingsong and asked, "Mr. Cheng, you are highly respected, what do you think?!"
It stands to reason that since Li Hongyi, the chief minister of the cabinet, is not here, Qian Muqian, who was at Wenyuan Pavilion University and also the Minister of Rites, is now the number one person in the court. Wang Hua should consult his opinion first.
However, Qian Muqian was Wang Hua's tutor, and they were from the same hometown, so Wang Hua first sought Cheng Qingsong's opinion.
Cheng Qingsong was asked, showing obvious depression and dissatisfaction.
"The unjust killing of Emperor Daxing in Yanyi was indeed a foolish act. Yang Qingyuan's regicide was certainly too extreme, but to be honest, he was not wrong!"
Cheng Qingsong's attitude towards Zhu Zhankun's killing of Yanyi was very clear. Zhu Zhankun was wrong, and he was very wrong.
He not only killed Yu Yanyi, but also sealed up Chongwen Academy, which had a good relationship with Yu Yanyi, and killed the mountain chief, teachings and outstanding disciples of Chongwen Academy. Moreover, what Yang Qingyuan said was that Zhu Zhankun poisoned Emperor Taizong Wen. , Cheng Qingsong believes it.
Yang Qingyuan's character is more reliable than Zhu Zhankun's.
"In this situation, the emperor is dead. What else can we do? Should we launch a hundred officials to fight to the end? What will be the final result? What are we trying to do?!"
And even if all the officials join forces to deal with Yang Qingyuan, will he be captured without mercy? ! In the end, there will only be a melee between the two sides.
By then, the political situation will be turbulent, the world will be in chaos, foreign tribes will invade, and the land of China will fall. Then all of them will be sinners for the ages!
Cheng Qingsong's words meant the same thing. The emperor was already captured by Yang Qingyuan anyway, so don't cause trouble. Just minimize the losses and don't cause new troubles.
And this morning, Yang Qingyuan had already discussed it at Cheng Qingsong's house.
Yang Qingyuan has no ambition to usurp the throne. He can even give up the official power he currently holds and weaken his influence in the court and the military.
How many people can make it this far? !
To put it bluntly, Yang Qingyuan now has the ability to flip the table. Even if he cannot usurp the throne, he can still take the opportunity to ask for more benefits from the court, such as official positions and titles.
But he didn't!
And from the bottom of his heart, Cheng Qingsong felt that Yang Qingyuan was much more reliable than Chen Jinru's group of former emperor's remnants.
Not just him, but also Qian Muqian, Li Weiguang, Zhu Wuwu and others, what do they think?
Yang Qingyuan did have the talent of being a prime minister and a auxiliary, and the plan he proposed to limit the monarch's power was also recognized by the two bosses Qian and Cheng.
So just now in Hanyuan Hall, when Wang Hua raised the issue that "a country cannot live without a king for a day", they all cooperated with it.
After Cheng Qingsong expressed his position, Wang Hua turned his attention to Zhu Wuwu. He was the representative of the clan. When Lao Zongzheng was away, Zhu Wuwu was the number one member of the clan.
"My lord, what do you think?"
Zhu Wu looked as calm as an old dog on the outside, but in his heart he was complaining about Yang Qingyuan.
What do I think? ! Do I have a choice? ! The fragrant cardamom is all in Yang Qingyuan's hands. As long as Zhu Wuwu doesn't want Su Xin to never wake up, he can only cooperate with Yang Qingyuan.
"I believe that the great Zhou Dynasty should be given top priority, and the throne should be determined early to calm the world."
Then Wang Huacai looked at Changsun Fuji, "Grand Bachelor Changsun, what do you think?"
The eldest grandson Fuji, with a kind smile on his face, was smiling and sending a telegram in his heart.
"I think what Cheng Yuanzheng and the prince said about being mature and prudent are just words to seek for the country."
Just now, Changsun Fuji had figured out Yang Qingyuan's series of operations today.
First, the Jingyang bell was rang, and all the civil and military officials in the divine capital were summoned to commemorate the emperor's national mourning.
When hundreds of officials gather here, it means that the power of the Zhou Dynasty is gathered here, and the decisions made will be recognized by all the ministers.
Someone in the court was cooperating with Yang Qingyuan, and Yang Qingyuan had secretly convinced the three most powerful people.
Qian Muqian, the bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion, Zheng Cheng Qingsong of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and Zhu Wuwu, the prince of Changping County.
Although the reputation of regicide is unpleasant, they are not responsible for it, and they can gain real benefits by cooperating with Yang Qingyuan.
So when Wang Hua offered to support the new king, Qian Muqian and Cheng Qingsong responded to Yang Qingyuan. At this time, Yang Qingyuan had room to operate.
When Yang Qingyuan appeared in Hanyuan Hall, the hatred and eyes of those people would be subconsciously focused on Yang Qingyuan, but at this time, the big boss in Hanyuan Hall who presided over the tingtui had already reached a secret agreement with Yang Qingyuan.
People from Yang Qingyuan's line must not mention the matter of supporting the establishment. Now whoever Yang Qingyuan comes forward to support, the officials will definitely oppose him!
But, what if it was selected by the imperial council? Aren't all officials a unit? Rather, they are small groups composed of countless individuals, and then these small groups form a large collection.
They are divisible and can be co-opted.
Even if a wise person could see through Yang Qingyuan's actions, it would be difficult to take effective action.
All the bustle in the world is for benefit, and all the hustle and bustle in the world is for benefit.
Yang Qingyuan's win over is not empty talk.
Cheng Qingsong realized his expectations. From then on, the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Imperial Court would be independent of the administrative agencies of the imperial court and could minimize the constraints from the officialdom.
Qian Muqian, needless to say, is the perfect choice for the first minister of the cabinet in terms of reputation, connections, and qualifications.
Zhu ignored it, a chance to save Su Xin was enough for him to support.
Brothers Li Weiguang and Li Chengguang were originally involved in the coup
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Having interests alone is not enough, talking about ideals is even worse.
The farce in Hanyuan Hall just this morning had a second meaning. Yang Qingyuan was consciously letting the officials vent their resentment and anger.
Do it all at once, second time tired, third time exhausted.
At first, all the officials would naturally be indignant about Yang Qingyuan's regicide, but with each negotiation, this emotion would be diluted. Yang Qingyuan's goal was then achieved.
An hour later, the big guys in Hanyuan Hall completed the exchange of opinions. Of course, the real Tingtui will still happen tomorrow.
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Compared to the sound of swords and weapons last night, the gods tonight seemed particularly calm.
On April 15th, it was the bright moon in the sky, and a full moon hung high in the sky.
The early summer wind blew through the eaves of Daming Palace, carrying a hint of heat.
However, there were still many more people on the streets at night than usual, and many servants in the mansion were galloping on their horses.
Before the curfew comes, various forces in the capital are seizing the time to join forces.
Communicate, exchange interests, and express political demands for the selection of candidates for the throne;
Of course, there are also people running and shouting about how to deal with Yang Qingyuan.
These are two core issues in the current situation.
The Yue Yang Party, the Metropolitan Procuratorate Party, and the Xin Wuxun Party are now basically standing behind King Wu Zhu Zhanyi.
The direct descendants of Cao Shouzheng, Li Hongyi and even Zhu Zhankun were also looking for ways to protect themselves. Those who had not been deeply involved in the Yanyi case and who had not made much fault on their own had already begun to choose Yang Qingyuan's side.
The other part is trying every means to protect Wei Wang Zhu Zhanjun from ascending the throne.
They were completely unfamiliar with the fourteenth prince, and most of them had never had contact with him, but now they wanted to unite around him.
For them, as long as the emperor is not Zhu Zhanhe, it doesn't matter who else is!
Once Zhu Zhanhe ascends the throne, then Yang Qingyuan will be the emperor's master, and liquidation of them will become inevitable.
So under the external pressure of Yang Qingyuan, they united around Zhu Zhanli without Zhu Zhanli himself knowing it.
The moonlight was like a gauze, softly covering the entire night of the divine capital.
The throne of the Great Zhou Dynasty has been vacant for a day, and in this quiet night, the chaos of the power change is unfolding!
All kinds of plots, intrigues and even assassinations are intertwined like spider webs, extending continuously in the dark night city of God.
Yang Qingyuan's military coup was an earthquake for Shendu, and now it is the aftershocks that continue to occur after the earthquake.
However, these changes are nothing to Yang Qingyuan.
Don't be afraid of the floating clouds covering your eyes, because you are at the highest level.
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To the east of Daming Palace, there are mostly residences of adult princes and princesses.
They had fourteen children, five of whom died in infancy.
The remaining nine people grew up, six sons and three daughters.
The new king Zhu Zhankun, King Zhu Zhangui of Chu, King Zhu Zhanjun of Wei, King Zhu Zhanwei of Wu, King Zhu Zhanli of Shu, King Zhu Zhanxun of Song, Princess Zhu Qionghua of Changkang, Princess Zhu Qiongrong of Ankang, and Princess Zhu Qiong'e of Lekang.
Among them, the former prince Zhu Zhankun was born to Meng Yunhua, the first queen of Emperor Taizong Wen, while King Zhu Zhangui of Chu and King Zhu Zhan of Wei were both born to the second queen, who is the current queen mother.
These three people are all legitimate sons, and the rest are concubines.
Among the princes, King Zhu Zhan of Wu ranked thirteenth, and King Zhu Zhanjun of Wei ranked fourteenth.
King Zhu Zhanli of Shu ranked fourth, and King Zhu Zhanxun of Song ranked eighth. Like Xiao Shisan, they were both concubines, but they were both older than Xiao Shisan.
Among them, Zhu Zhanli, the king of Shu, is outside the vassal, and the remaining people have a chance.
Originally, they never thought that this throne would be related to them, but what happened today inevitably made them have ambitions in their hearts.
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Prince Wu's Mansion.
King Wu Zhu Zhan was in his study, with only a little maid accompanying him in the room.
This is the girl who grew up with him, her name is Yurong, and she has great significance in Shisan's life.
In the study room, there is a pile of white wax, which illuminates the study room brightly.
After all, it was the period of national mourning. Even though Shisan disdained Zhu Zhankun, his eldest brother, Shisan still did not go out of his way in terms of etiquette. Under the guidance of Yang Qingyuan, Xiao Shisan is not a pedantic gentleman, but he is also a person with a bottom line.
He is different from Yang Qingyuan, who is incompatible with Zhu Zhankun. Although Zhu Zhankun didn't like him, he had not yet attacked him.
At any rate, it was just a one-night stand for a brother, and it was just like sending him off on his last journey.
Before today, Thirteen had never thought that the throne would be related to him.
"Your Highness, I saw that you were restless, so I made you a pot of soothing tea." While Thirteen was reading, a voice with a male duck's voice sounded outside the door.
"It's Xiao Anzi." Yurong said after hearing this.
Thirteen put down the book in his hand, "Just in time! I happen to be thirsty!"
Xiao Anzi opened the study door and went in, pouring a cup of tea for Thirteen.
"Yurong, would you like to have a drink too!"
Thirteen treats others modestly. Although he has a superior-subordinate relationship with the maids and eunuchs, he will not deliberately show his authority through this.
Therefore, the eunuchs and maids in Prince Wu's palace would not lack awe while getting close to Shisan.
Yurong moved her index finger when she saw the tea cooked by Xiao Anzi. The tea was fragrant.
Xiao Anzi's tea-making skills are very good. Today's tea seems to be used in an unusual way, and the tea aroma is particularly attractive.
"Xiao Anzi, what kind of tea are you brewing tonight? It smells particularly fresh."
Xiao Anzi smiled and said, "Sister Yurong's nose is extraordinary, and she could smell it right away. This is the Wuyi tea that the chef bought from the market. It's called Iron Arhat, and it was picked from the former Tangmu tree. Those that came down are only found in the Ghost Cave in Huiyuan Rock and the Long Nest in Bamboo Nest Rock. The annual output is very small, so it is naturally not comparable to ordinary tea."
Xiao Shisan is the second invisible richest man in the royal family. He and Xiao Jiu are both shareholders of Tiandi Bank.
Although their money was often requisitioned by Emperor Taizongwen, they should not be too rich compared to other princes and princesses.
"Then I'll try to see what's unusual about this 'Iron Arhat'."
Just when Little Thirteen picked up the tea cup, a leaf with sword energy broke through the window and cut off the tea cup in Thirteen's hand.
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(End of chapter)
