Yu Qian stopped talking, waiting for those present to digest it, and then continued to talk about what happened outside Xihua Gate.
When they heard the words from the prince, "The jade pendant is a dead thing, she is a human being," all the ministers looked surprised.
They did not expect that at such a young age, the prince could really have such a mind that valued people over things. Not to mention that the prince grew up in a deep palace and did not know how precious jade pendants were.
Even if the prince doesn't care about the three hundred coins, the jade pendant he has carried with him since he was a child was given by the Queen Mother. Even if it is an ordinary stone, it has extraordinary significance to the prince.
But now, for a mere beggar, the prince is willing to take out the jade pendant in exchange for money, which shows his benevolence.
Seeing this situation, the emperor smiled and said.
"Does Ci Fu still think that these rewards are just rewards for no merit?"
Ah this...
Under normal circumstances, Yu Shiyue would definitely have accepted it. After all, if you have money, you won't get it for free.
However, at this time, he couldn't help but hesitate. Without him, the emperor obviously wanted to take this opportunity to fool him into leaving the palace without permission.
Otherwise, a decree was sent directly to the East Palace. He and a group of subordinate officials would not have received the decree happily to express their gratitude. Why would it be presented in front of so many ministers at this time?
Although the words have been said to this extent, if you really take it, you will have a short mouth when eating others, and a short hand when taking others. How can you continue to advise the emperor.
Moreover, if he accepted it, it would be equivalent to acknowledging that the emperor took the prince out of the palace in order to temper the prince. It was excusable, and it would block the words of other ministers.
This time, this offending job, is not easy to do...
After hesitating for a moment, Yu Shiyue cupped his hands and declined.
"Your Majesty clearly knows that His Royal Highness the Prince has a pure heart, is talented, wise and benevolent. He is born with this talent. I and other officials in the East Palace are just helping from the side. How can I dare to covet the merits of God?"
"I feel ashamed to receive this reward, and I really dare not accept it."
The implication is that the prince's good behavior is due to his nature. The prince is like this whether he is out of the palace or not.
The flower neither denied the prince's behavior outside the palace, but also skillfully avoided sensitive topics, so she could do both things.
However, this is obviously not what the emperor wants. At the moment, the emperor is obviously a little unhappy...
However, at this moment, Hu Hui stood up with a smile and said.
"Your Majesty, although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is young, he has a heart of benevolence and love for all people, which can be set an example for the imperial court. This is all blessed by his ancestors. Your Majesty's holy virtues are clear and his teachings are good. It is the merits of his ministers in the East Palace and Fu Bi. Yu Cifu is too humble. some."
"However, I secretly believe that, in addition to the subordinate officials of the East Palace, the prince's masters, although they do not usually teach in person, still have the guidance to admonish Yihu for their smallest achievements. Your Majesty only rewards the officials of the Eastern Palace, which seems a bit... favoring one over the other!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at Hu Hui in surprise, and they were a little confused for a while.
Did they hear it correctly? This great uncle was... begging for reward from His Majesty?
Indeed, long before the prince left the cabinet, and even before the emperor returned to the capital, the emperor once had a large-scale granting of titles.
The six ministries and seven ministers present, the cabinet ministers, and even the important ministers of the military government, one by one, have each been granted the title of Prince Master. In name, they are indeed regarded as ministers of the East Palace.
However, this is just a name. The Third Master of the Prince and the Third Young Master of the Prince are no longer the ministers who really assisted the Prince in the early years of Hongwu. Now, although they still have the responsibility of assisting and admonishing the East Palace in name, in fact, It has become the same as the third division and third young master, and has become a title.
The ones who actually have the most actual contact with the prince, and those who assist him are the subordinate officials of the prince's residence, not the prince's master.
In fact, if Hu Xi had not mentioned it at this meeting, all the ministers present would have almost forgotten that they still carry such titles.
So, what is this great uncle doing?
This is not in line with your character, Uncle Zong.
When it comes to asking for money, shouldn't a certain household minister be the best at it among all the people in the palace? Why did you also follow the bad example...
At the same time, Shen Shangshu, who felt a vague gaze, couldn't help but glared. What do you mean?
yes? !
The money he wants is for the treasury, the Ministry of Revenue, and you ministers, not for himself!
For such a long time, he had drawn so much money from the emperor's inner treasury, but not a single tael fell into his own pocket.
These people are really ignorant, they will cut their budget when they get back!
**of!
So, as Hu Hui finished speaking, the atmosphere in the Wenhua Hall suddenly became weird.
However, as the instigator, Hu Hui remained unmoved, standing quietly on the spot with a kind smile.
Seeing this situation, the emperor blinked and couldn't help but smile.
"Uncle Zong is right, I was negligent. Huaien, I will allocate thirty brocades, ten pearls, and one thousand taels of silver from the inner treasury and give them to the prince's masters to show the prince's virtue!"
"I thank your Majesty for the reward!"
Unlike Yu Shiyue who was hesitant, Uncle Hu Dazong was straightforward. Seeing the emperor's generous move, he smiled and accepted the reward.
As a result, the emperor's eyes suddenly moved down and fell on Yu Cifu. The silent pressure came over him. Yu Cifu lowered his head, glanced at Hu Hu next to him, and thought to himself, anyway, I am not the first one. road.
"On behalf of all the officials of Zhan Shifu, I would like to thank your Majesty for the reward!"
Well, if there is one, there are two, and if there are two, there are three. There are so many people present, and there is no one who does not carry the title of Prince Master on his body.
With these two proofs, even if they wanted to refuse, it would be difficult for them to say so.
So, everyone had to bow their hands in the same way.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!"
"Um……"
The emperor nodded with satisfaction and said.
"Okay, I'm tired after working for so long. There should be a lot of things to do outside. Gentlemen, please step back now."
This is a pun. Firstly, it means that there was an earthquake last night and there is a lot of official business that needs to be dealt with. Secondly, it means that you have to do things after taking things. The emperor is leaving the palace. How to appease the public opinion in the foreign court depends on you!
The elders looked at each other and couldn't help but reveal a wry smile.
In the end, the emperor was fooled.
How can I explain this when I go out to face a crowd of courtiers...
Especially Chen Yi, the imperial censor of Zuodu, thought of the gang of bastards in the Imperial Procuratorate who were jumping up and down. There had just been an earthquake, and many of them were holding back their energy to admonish the emperor, hoping that the emperor would be able to reflect on his own morality. As a result, at this juncture, , the emperor made such a fuss again.
Chen Zongxian was as tall as the other two, and when he looked at Hu Hui, he couldn't help but feel a little resentful.
They originally didn't think about what they could do to the emperor. After all, the emperor's personality has always been like this. He likes to kill first and then show off. He likes to do whatever he likes.
This was the case during the previous Winter Solstice Festival, and it is also the case now when leaving the palace. They themselves knew that the emperor had already done what he had done, and it was useless to give advice.
But at any rate, I have to go through this formality...
As a result, the eldest uncle made such a fuss, and their mouths were completely blocked!
Is it possible that this will be recorded in history books in the future...
In July of the second year of Jingtai, the emperor and the prince secretly went out of the imperial city to secretly inquire about the people's situation. After returning to the palace, all the officials gathered in the Wenhua Palace to admonish the emperor. The emperor later realized that the prince was caring about the victims, which was quite fruitful. He gave the officials gold and silver brocade, and the officials stopped. Retreat?
What's going on...
So, after leaving the palace gate, a group of ministers quickly gathered around Hu Hui and said one after another.
"Uncle Zong, why are you doing this?"
"Yes, this matter has been spread throughout the court. Many ministers outside are waiting to explain. How should I tell them? There must be a charter!"
"Your Majesty's reward was received by the eldest uncle, you can't just let it go..."
Outside the Wenhua Palace, a group of high-ranking and powerful elders were all talking and looking sad, without the majesty of important ministers of the imperial court.
"Hmph, what you said is the same as if you didn't answer Yu Cifu?"
Although Hu Bi was old, he had very sharp eyes. He immediately saw Yu Shiyue who was fishing in troubled waters and said the last words. He replied with two words, which made Yu Cifu couldn't help but touch his nose and quickly looked away. anything
It doesn't look like it happened.
Too lazy to argue with him, Hu Bi looked at the group of ministers surrounding him and said domineeringly.
"I just plan to take the reward and go back home, and leave other things alone. How will you stay?"
Seeing the glaring look of this veteran of the Five Dynasties, a group of ministers suddenly laughed bitterly. Finally, Chen Yi came forward.
"Uncle Zong, now is not the time for joking. The people outside are already in turmoil. There is a lot of discussion in the government and the public about the Earth Dragon turning over. There are even rumors that this is because His Majesty has lost his virtue and will be punished by God. I would like to advise Your Majesty to cultivate his moral character and self-reflect on his virtues. .”
"Now Your Majesty has taken the Crown Prince out of the palace without permission. Although it is to make the Crown Prince understand the disaster and teach him how to govern the country, he is still too willful and reckless. We hurried to meet him in order to give advice to Your Majesty first and try to calm the foreign affairs. public opinion."
"But now...if this matter cannot be handled, the consequences will not only damage His Majesty's sanctity, but also cause chaos in the court. You are highly respected, so you have to make an idea about what to do!"
Again, among so many people, Chen Yi is under the greatest pressure.
He is the censor of Zuodu, and whenever something happens, there will be the most people making trouble. Many times, he knows that these people are deliberately raising their hopes, or even have other intentions. He couldn't suppress the yamen next to him too much. He was in a real dilemma.
Seeing Chen Yi's serious look, Hu Hui also restrained his slightly unruly look. Occasionally childlike innocence is okay, but it can't be too much. After all, everyone is a colleague, and they respect him only because of his seniority, but If he really relies on his old age and betrays his old age, the day is not far away when he will be kicked out of the court.
After pondering for a moment, Hu Hui looked at the ministers present and said seriously.
"Of course I know what you are worried about, but His Majesty has always been far-sighted. Since he has brought His Royal Highness out of the palace, he will not just be willful for a moment. Therefore, what I just said is the truth."
"The earthquake has just ended in the capital. Resettling the victims, hunting down the thieves, rebuilding people's houses, opening tents to provide porridge, and appeasing the people are all important matters. If you believe me, you can do whatever you need to do after you go back. "
"As for your Majesty's departure from the palace, let them pass it on. If you want to remonstrate, let them do it. There are hundreds of officials in the imperial court, each with their own duties. Just do their duty!"
"Come on, just keep your heart in mind, nothing big will happen, just let it go!"
After that, Hu Xi didn't wait for anyone to react, pushed aside the ministers surrounding him, and walked out slowly.
The remaining ministers looked at each other with wry smiles on their faces...
What you said is almost as good as what you didn’t say!
Is it possible that you really don’t care about anything?
Several ministers in the cabinet glanced at each other. If this were to happen, the cabinet would probably receive a mountain of memorials starting tomorrow.
However, the matter has come to this, they want a solution, and Mr. Hu also gives a solution. As for whether they believe it or not, he doesn't care.
Sighing, all the ministers bowed their hands to each other, each with their own thoughts in mind, and rushed to their own yamen.
No matter what, what Hu Hui said is right. Now, just after the disaster, there are so many things to worry about. Let alone other things, disaster relief cannot be delayed.
The sun gradually set. After going to the office in the evening, Yu Shiyue walked out of Donghua Gate under the fiery red clouds. After thinking about it, he ordered people to go to Yufuxing.
What happened today really puzzled him. Yu Qian was the one who followed the emperor personally. Maybe he would know something.
But this time, Yu Qian seemed to have expected him to come. As soon as Yu Shiyue got off the sedan in front of the door of the Yu Mansion, the housekeeper of the Yu Mansion was already waiting at the door. When he saw him coming down, he bowed his hands and said goodbye.
"I have met Yu Cifu. My master has given instructions. If Mr. Cifu comes over, there is no need to inform him. He can just take him to see the master directly."
Although Yu Shiyue was a little surprised, he didn't say much, nodded, and followed the old servant into the Yu Mansion.
"Father, how to deal with these things?"
Under the leadership of the housekeeper, Yu Shiyue quickly arrived at the Yufu Flower Hall.
After Mr. Hu made such a fuss, the brocade, pearls and silver rewarded by the emperor were given to all the prince's masters. Therefore, as the prince's master, Yu
Qian naturally occupies the largest share.
Now, these gifts are just placed in the flower hall.
As soon as Yu Shiyue came in, he happened to meet Yu Mian and asked a question.
At this moment, Yu Qian was sitting in the hall, holding a cup of tea in his hand, waving it casually and saying.
"Since it is a gift from His Majesty, I will lock it in the middle room and keep it well as usual."
"yes……"
Yu Mian sighed inaudibly, but still didn't say anything. He just cupped his hands, then took the two servants to pick up the things and walked out.
However, as soon as he turned around, he saw Yu Shiyue standing outside. He immediately put down his things and cupped his hands.
"I've met Yu Shibo."
Hearing this, Yu Qian also raised his head, saw it was Yu Shiyue, and stood up to greet him.
Yu Shiyue smiled and greeted Yu Qian each, then turned his attention to the thing next to Yu Mian and said with a smile.
"Tingyi, you still have the same old temper. Since His Majesty has given these things to you, you are not allowed to lock them up."
"These brocades are what they should be used for. It has been so long since Yu Mian has been crowned and I still don't have any good clothes. I also have these beads. It would be good to take them to a jewelry shop and make two pieces of jewelry for your wife and Luying, especially Xuanying, you don’t even have a piece of good jewelry, you are as dignified as Shaobao’s daughter, and you are not afraid of being called shabby.”
This is Yu Qian's old habit. It was okay in the early years. In the past two years, the emperor has given him a lot of things, but except for some food and medicinal materials that cannot be kept for a long time, other things, whether it is python robes, swords, or gold and silver He found a room to store all the jade and silk, and offered them properly.
As a result, the emperor gave other people valuable items, but what he gave to Yu Qian was the simplest food and meat. If it weren't for the ministers who were giving the rewards this time, I'm afraid there would be no exception.
"Your Majesty's gift is a gift from heaven. How can you touch it lightly? Mian'er, take the things down and serve tea to your uncle, Yu Shibo."
Faced with Yu Shiyue's advice, Yu Qian remained unmoved. He urged Yu Mian a few words, then turned to Yu Shiyue and said.
"Don't mention these things, just sit down. Brother Yu's visit this time must be for the purpose of leaving the palace for His Majesty and His Royal Highness during the day, right?"
Chapter 875: What an old scumbag!
