In the Wenhua Hall, all the ministers at the bottom bowed their heads to invite the emperor, while the emperor at the top remained silent.
It was obvious that there were differences of opinion between the two parties, and no one was willing to compromise.
It should be said that this kind of situation is extremely rare in today's Jingtai Dynasty. The only thing that makes people feel impressive is the debate about heirship or Zen before he ascended the throne.
Most of the time, the emperor is too clever to let himself fall into a situation where he completely disagrees with his courtiers. Even if it happens occasionally, the emperor will often take the initiative to give in.
The current situation of confrontation between monarch and minister is really rare.
However, when things have developed to this point, the courtiers' biggest concession is to leave the court after the spring hunt.
Even if Zhu Qiyu brought out the prince's physical condition, it would be difficult to shake the determination of these ministers to confirm the prince's status.
It can be said that unless Zhu Qiyu used the authority of the emperor to suppress it at this time, the courtiers would never change their minds.
After all, to the courtiers, the prince is first the prince, and then a four-year-old child. Moreover, since he is not their own child, he naturally does not feel any pain.
Not to mention, the current prince may not hurt even those who should be hurt.
So in essence, now, either the emperor uses his authority to suppress, or he can only compromise and let the prince leave the cabinet as soon as possible. There is no other way.
Many ministers present actually knew more or less that the method of forcing courtiers to do their jobs was not what the emperor was willing to use, because if used too much, it would alienate the emperor and his ministers, which would cause problems in the daily government affairs of the court.
The situation was deadlocked and the atmosphere became a little cold. After a while, the emperor finally took the lead in breaking the confrontation.
However, the emperor neither gave in nor pressed. Instead, he turned his gaze to Zhu Yi and said in a deep voice.
"Since this is the escort general Zhu Yi, why didn't he say a word after entering the palace?"
As a result, all the ministers' eyes fell on the young Zhu Yi beside them, and most of them couldn't help but have a hint of worry in their expressions.
Seeing this, the emperor was a little angry, and he couldn't get angry with the ministers present, so he could only pick the weaklings.
After all, Zhu Yi is the one who submitted the memorial. If he cannot withstand the pressure of the emperor, then this matter may really have another setback.
However, what surprised the ministers was that when faced with the emperor's obviously unkind tone, this young man in his twenties did not panic at all. Instead, he stepped forward without being humble or condescending, and offered his hand.
"Reporting to your majesty, although this report is from me, my official position is low. Although I was summoned to see you in front of the emperor, I didn't get your majesty's attention, and I didn't dare to speak at will."
These words were very respectful, but it was not difficult to hear the alienation in them.
All the ministers present looked at each other and couldn't help but sigh. They had long heard that the Duke of Chengguo had a rift with His Majesty earlier, so they accepted the marriage offer from the Queen Mother of the Holy Emperor and the British Duke. marriage.
Now it seems that it is true.
Looking at the current situation, I am afraid that not only His Majesty is dissatisfied with the Chengguo Palace, but Zhu Yi also has resentment towards His Majesty in his heart.
"Don't you dare?"
As expected, the emperor snorted lightly, his face darkened, he closed the memorial in front of him and said coldly.
"General Zhu has handed this memorandum to my emperor, what else can you not dare to do?"
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"Humph, the official position is low. What a low-level official position. I am an escort general. The last memorial was able to alarm all the princes. After the uncle signed his name, even the great uncle of the Ministry of Rites was willing to attach his name. I really found it. A good escort general!"
As he spoke, Zhu Qiyu's eyes wandered over Zhu Yi and Hu Xi for a moment, and he seemed to be pointing.
"If I remember correctly, General Zhu, your wife is the daughter of Hu Shangshu, right?"
This was just short of saying that Zhu Yi and Hu Hui were colluding secretly, which shows how excited the emperor was at this moment.
However, facing such a heavy and powerful emperor, Zhu Yi remained neither humble nor arrogant, kneeling on the ground and saying.
"Your Majesty clearly knows that Hu Shangshu is indeed my father-in-law. However, I have been taught by my father since I was a child that all important affairs of the court should not be mixed with personal affairs."
"The reason why I have come to this meeting is because I am dedicated to the imperial court, Your Majesty, and the plans of the Eastern Palace. If the foundation of the country is laid, the country will be strong. If the Eastern Palace is established, the government will be safe. If the prince is virtuous, all the people will respect him. I will assist Your Majesty above, and the people below will be safe." , is indeed what all the people expect and what all the ministers hope for."
"For this reason, even though I have a humble position, as soon as I read the manuscript, all the honorable ministers and great uncles are willing to jointly start the memorial. This is the sincerity of all the ministers and has nothing to do with the minister's concubines."
These words were spoken calmly, but they obviously made the emperor even more angry. The emperor looked at Zhu Yi coldly and said.
"Wise words and seductive words!"
"You still dare to mention your father to me. In the battle at Yao'erling, your father lost his master and humiliated the country. He was restrained by traitorous eunuchs and underestimated the enemy's advance. As a result, the bandits cut off our army's supplies and besieged the buildings. The emperor was covered in dust and the ancestral temple was in danger. "
"In consideration of your past merits, I allowed you to carry your father's body back to the capital and be buried with the rites of a duke. However, I never thought that you have no gratitude at all for heaven's grace. Now you dare to collude with important ministers privately and discuss court affairs. You have ulterior motives." !”
These words were spoken in a stern tone, clearly filled with anger, and some of the words in them were frightening just to hear.
After all, Zhu Yi was only a young man in his twenties. It was impossible not to be fearless when facing the emperor's wrath. However, although his body was trembling slightly, he still straightened his back and said.
"Your Majesty clearly understands that the sins of my father are willing to be dealt with by the imperial court. However, this is completely different from His Majesty the Crown Prince's resignation from the cabinet. Although my official position is low, I am still a court official of the Ming Dynasty. My words and deeds are only for the imperial court's plan and have no selfish motives. .”
"As for colluding with important ministers privately, we absolutely would not dare to do so. The reason why the ministers jointly signed this statement is actually because the imperial court has the same expectations, so that your majesty can clearly understand the intentions of the ministers and others, and the hope of all people."
“Your Majesty’s heavenly grace is so great that I always keep it in mind and dare not slack off in the slightest. It is for this reason that I have to risk my life to explain things and make Your Majesty so angry. It is really because of my lack of consideration. The crime of lese majeste.”
"I am willing to resign from my official position and return to the government to serve as a minister. I hope that your majesty will temporarily calm down his anger, put the government and the people first, and order the East Palace to leave the cabinet as soon as possible. What I want is also what the soldiers and civilians in the government and the public want!"
Facing the emperor's scolding, it can be seen that although Zhu Yi was scared, he was unwilling to bow his head. Even after saying these words, he took off his official hat and kowtowed deeply.
However, this gesture undoubtedly made the emperor even more angry, he said directly.
"Zhu Yi, you are so presumptuous!"
"Do you really think that I won't destroy the lintel of your Chengguo Palace?"
"I don't dare!"
Zhu Yi's body was trembling slightly, but her voice tried to remain steady as she said.
"All titles in the world are bestowed by your Majesty. Whether they are preserved or abolished, your majesty is of the same mind. Thunder, rain, and dew are all due to your kindness. I dare not complain at all."
"But I still want to say that no matter how your majesty deals with me and the Chengguo Palace, it has nothing to do with the East Palace's cabinet. I dare not say anything about whether the lintel of the Chengguo Palace still exists."
"But as long as I am still a minister of the Ming Dynasty, I will admonish Your Majesty to order the East Palace to come out of the pavilion to study as soon as possible, lay a foundation for the preservation of our country, this is my duty, and I hope Your Majesty will accept your admonition!"
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