Zhu Yi had indeed waited for a long time.
Zhu Qiyu actually spent a lot of time in Kunning Palace. When Cheng Jing went to report, Zhu Yi had already waited for half a cup of tea.
However, Manager Cheng is a discerning person and knows when not to disturb.
After Zhu Qiyu changed clothes in Kunning Palace, he rushed back to Qianqing Palace. There was only half an hour left before the palace gate was opened.
"My escort general Zhu Yi has met Your Majesty."
Zhu Qiyu waved his hand, ordered someone to give him a seat, and then asked directly.
"Some days ago, there have been letters from honorable relatives, hoping that I can restore your father's title. What do you think about this matter?"
Zhu Yi was stunned, but she didn't expect the emperor to ask so straightforwardly.
How should he answer this?
Recalling what his wife had said to him recently when she came back, Zhu Yi's eyes flashed with excitement. Could it be that it was really done?
After calming down, Zhu Yi spoke cautiously.
"Noble ministers in the imperial court dare not say anything, but His Majesty's holy light shines brightly. My father has fought for the country all his life. He once obeyed the emperor's holy order to quell the chaos of the Han Dynasty. The emperor visited the border many times. My father always performed his duties faithfully."
"In the Battle of Yao'erling, although my father was defeated, he never managed to survive. Even though he was ambushed by the bandits, he tried his best to cover the retreat of the army. His body was wrapped in horse leather and he died on the battlefield. No one has yet collected his bones. As a son of a human being, I feel unbearable grief in my heart. Your Majesty Fu Wei is inspecting it and thinking that my father died fighting for the country, I will allow you to bury him."
As if her mood had been touched, Zhu Yi couldn't help but kneel to the ground as she spoke, her eyes slightly red.
The Chengguo Duke's family was a prominent family. During the Xuande period, it once surpassed the British Duke's family and became the top family among the nobles.
At its peak, Zhu Yong held great power in the capital, ranging from the official to the crown prince and Taibao. Emperor Xuanzong inspected the border many times and always appointed him as the Duke's retinue.
But now, the family is indifferent, and the title that the ancestors worked hard to earn has not been kept.
Zhu Yi is emotionally excited now, not only because she is grieving what happened to her father, but also because she is lamenting the warmth and coldness of human relationships.
I have to say that what Wen Chen did this time was truly extraordinary. In order to suppress his relatives, he did not show any kindness at all.
The situation facing Chengguo Duke's government now is actually very embarrassing.
As one of the few remaining public palaces in the imperial court, it held an extremely important position among the imperial family members. In particular, Zhu Yong was the late emperor's most trusted general.
As Zhu Yi said, during the Xuande period, Zhu Yong's real power and trust were even higher than those of the British Duke Zhang Fu.
Therefore, it is difficult to remove the title of Duke Cheng.
Zhu Yi has been lamenting the warmth and coldness of human relationships, but in fact, the nobles of the Yan Palace are already trying their best to fight for it.
Soon after the Battle of Tumu, a minister came forward and accused Chengguo Duke Zhu Yong of humiliating the country by losing his master. He should be stripped of his title and his entire family should be killed.
At that time, many nobles opposed it, and their attitudes were very fierce.
Chengguo Duke's family was from a distinguished family, so there were many old in-laws, so the level of opposition to this matter was even stronger than if the Beijing camp was taken away.
In the end, no one was willing to give in, so the matter was shelved.
Due to the insistence of the nobles, the court did not convict Zhu Yong for a long time, nor did it issue an edict to strip Zhu Yong from his title.
But on the other hand, due to the insistence of civil servants, the title of nobility was also blocked. At the same time, even Zhu Yi's request to go to Yao'erling for burial was not allowed.
This is the most ruthless thing about civil servants.
Zhu Yong's bones have not returned to Beijing until now and have been parked in Yao'erling.
Because once the bones are brought back to the capital, it will involve the regulations of the funeral and the evaluation of the posthumous title after death.
Civil servants always believed that Zhu Yong's death was a humiliation to the country and he was not worthy of being buried with the honor of a duke.
The nobles felt that although Zhu Yong's march was inappropriate, he died fighting for the country after all. He had numerous military exploits and was a loyal martyr. Not to mention that death is a big deal and he refused to even give him a posthumous name. It was too harsh.
So, I simply put it on hold and postponed it until now.
Zhu Yi didn't mention the title. She just asked for burial from the perspective of the Son of Man. It was very reasonable, but she was indeed expressing her attitude tactfully.
Seeing this scene, Zhu Qiyu also sighed.
"Of course I can understand your filial piety, but do you know that although the Supreme Emperor is in command this time, your father is the top general in the army."
"The British Duke is very old, but your father is still in his prime. He is the mainstay of this group of nobles on the expedition."
"In this battle, your father's fault was not only the battle at Yao'erling, but also the overall strategic failure. Although the defeat of Tumu occurred only after your father's death, in terms of responsibility, your father could not escape .”
In court disputes, there is always a need to reason.
Just because he was ambushed in the battle of Yao'erling, the civil servants would not hold on to Zhu Yong so much.
In all the previous expeditions of the imperial court, the chief military officer commanding the front line was always served by nobles. If this time it was not a personal expedition, then the chief military officer would definitely fall on Zhu Yong.
During this expedition, the British Duke Zhang Fu and Cheng Guo Duke Zhu Yong were the most respected among the nobles. Zhang Fu was old and Cheng Guo Duke was the main force in the battle.
Many strategies were formulated by Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo. Although it was said that he was under pressure from Wang Zhen, he could not shirk his responsibility.
This is the core reason why there has been no explanation on this matter.
Zhu Yi's heart suddenly froze. Of course he understood this. The uncles told him this in every mansion he visited.
For this reason, even if the nobles fought for Zhu Yong, they felt a little guilty, but he still felt unwilling.
At least, as a son of man, how can he sit back and watch his father being buried in a foreign land?
Gritting her teeth, Zhu Yi spoke.
"Your Majesty, I think this statement is inappropriate. During this expedition, the Supreme Emperor sent troops to Wang Zhen. Although my father had military strategies, he could not use them. When the army reached Xuanfu, my father tried to persuade the Supreme Emperor to retreat, but Wang Zhen was rejected. Stop drinking."
"I have read the military report of the Ministry of War in detail and asked the surviving soldiers of Yao'erling carefully. At that time, my father blocked the Wala army and did not advance rashly. It was Wang Zhen's close confidant. As a last resort, in order to save Liu Seng, I just sent my troops to follow up, but I was ambushed by the thieves. It was not my father who rushed in rashly, but it was the Supreme Emperor who favored and trusted the eunuch and indulged..."
After all, Zhu Yi was just a young man. During this period of time, he traveled around and finally saw some hope. But now that he was facing such a situation, he couldn't help but feel confused and his tone of voice was a little harsh.
After a series of words came out, Zhu Qiyu's face couldn't help but darken, and he shouted sharply.
"presumptuous!"
"Are you accusing the Supreme Emperor of being stupid and incompetent, favoring the eunuchs, and leading to the civil war's defeat?"
The sound rang in Zhu Yi's ears, and he shuddered, only then did he realize what he had just said impulsively.
A trace of cold sweat broke out from his forehead, Zhu Yi immediately kowtowed to the ground and said.
"I was so excited that I spoke without restraint. I hope your Majesty will forgive me."
