Yu Shiyue's heart was churning, but time did not allow him to think too much.
Because, after the emperor asked Wang Ao what he thought, he immediately turned to him.
"Second Assistant, do you think what Tianguan and First Assistant said makes sense?"
As a result, Yu Shiyue instantly felt that three eyes, including the Emperor's, fell on him in unison.
Especially Wang Ao and Wang Wen, with their scorching eyes, put tremendous pressure on him.
So, what to do?
From an objective point of view, Yu Shiyue should oppose their proposal at this moment. The Minister of the Ministry of War was imprisoned and the two ministers were transferred. The impact on the Ministry of War was really too great.
Moreover, more importantly, just after Yu Qian was imprisoned, the two ministers of the Ministry of War were transferred. This will definitely send a signal to the court, that is, Yu Qian has lost his favor, and what will follow from this will definitely follow. to impeachment.
Although he didn't think that such a small case could do anything to Yu Qian, he still said that nothing was impossible in the court.
Unlike Yu Qian, Yu Shiyue has always been very clear in his heart, that is, everything in the entire court is in the hands of the emperor.
This is also where it has been difficult for him to agree with Yu Qian. Yu Qian always wants to change the emperor. In Yu Shiyue's view, this is like repeatedly jumping on the edge of seeking death.
The emperor is the father of all people and the master of the world. As a minister, he can certainly put forward his own opinions to the emperor, but the final decision-making power is always in the hands of the emperor.
If you want the emperor to act according to your own ideas, to be more serious, you are already suspected of committing the following crimes.
So now, it's his turn to make a choice...
Not to mention Wang Aoquan, you must know that Wang Wen was already in the palace before they came.
With Wang Wen's character, even if he was afraid of Yu Qian's power and wanted to suppress it, if the emperor did not agree, he would never propose to replace the two ministers of the Ministry of War at this time, or at least, he would definitely report it in advance. Yes, I have tested the emperor's intention.
Yu Shiyue had not seen how Wang Wen and the Emperor were dealing with each other before he came over, so he had no way of guessing whether the Emperor instructed Wang Wen or Wang Wen advised the Emperor, but one thing was certain.
That is, now that we have reached this stage, the Emperor's heart may have been determined.
This is also in line with the emperor's consistent style. He first negotiates with a certain minister, then summons the cabinet and relevant ministers to unify their opinions. After everything is ready, they go to court for discussion.
In this way, even if there is a dispute, it will be within a small area, above the court, and there will be no large-scale disputes. Moreover, in the ever-expanding scope, the original mistakes and omissions will continue to be corrected.
A series of major events such as the mutual market, military settlements, and large canals in the past basically followed this path. If nothing unexpected happens this time, it should be the same.
After all, it is not a trivial matter to replace two ministers of the Ministry of War at once. Taking it to the court rashly can easily cause uncontrollable effects.
So for Yu Shiyue, what he has to choose now is not whether to oppose Wang Wen and Wang Ao, the combination of the official minister and the chief minister of the cabinet, but whether to veto a proposal that the emperor has at least acquiesced to. .
and……
"Mr. Yu?"
Maybe it was because Yu Shiyue had been hesitating, and the emperor's face was a little ugly, so he shouted in a low voice.
So, Yu Shiyue immediately came to his senses. Now that the matter was over, he knew that he could no longer hesitate. He took a long breath, Yu Shiyue stood up, bowed and said.
"Your Majesty, I think it's inappropriate!"
These two simple words immediately made the atmosphere in the palace tense.
Wang Wen and Wang Ao, who were opposite, immediately frowned and looked at Yu Shiyue with a bit more unkind eyes.
On the other hand, Yu Shiyue himself, after saying these words, seemed to have let go of some burden. He faced the gazes of the two men and held his hands with no intention of retreating.
"I know why Master Tianguan made this suggestion. In order to reorganize the army, Yu Shaobao promoted many officials in the Ministry of War. There had been material discussions in the court, and it was thought that Yu Shaobao was taking power out of self-respect, and the two ministers in the Ministry of War were too young. , In all matters concerning the Ministry of War, it is true that they can only act under the orders of Shaobao. In this regard, Lord Tianguan wants to select another prudent minister to serve as the minister of the Ministry of War, and I have no objection."
"However, I feel that this is not a good opportunity. Now that Yu Shaobao is in prison, the Ministry of War is already struggling to maintain itself, and the military government is about to be reorganized. If the two ministers of the Ministry of War are transferred out of the capital at this time, even if other ministers can be appointed in time, they will not be able to do so. It always takes time to hand over affairs and become familiar with ministry affairs. This will inevitably delay the government affairs, and this is one of them."
"Your Majesty is wise and wise. Since he came to the throne, he has worked hard to govern and innovate. Over the past few years, the atmosphere in the DPRK has become increasingly positive, and there has been little mutual criticism. Now, although Yu Shaobao is in prison, the case has not yet been ascertained, and the DPRK and China will There are already officials who have caught wind of the situation, seize the opportunity, criticize and impeach them. If Your Majesty removes the military department at this time, it will be like encouraging this trend. In the long run, if the trend of unwarranted criticism by courtiers arises, it may be difficult to control it. This is the second reason."
"With these two things in mind, it is difficult for me to agree with this proposal no matter what. I would like to ask your Majesty to think again."
After the words fell, the palace suddenly became quiet.
Wang Wen and Wang Ao narrowed their eyes, but they tacitly understood each other and didn't say anything. Especially Wang Wen, whose expression was very calm, as if Yu Shiyue's name was not his name just now.
You know, although Yu Shiyue said it tactfully, he still broke the window paper and pointed out directly that Wang Wen was replacing the two ministers of the Ministry of War at this time in order to suppress the Ministry of War and Yu Qian.
It can be said that when he said these words, he offended both people present. More importantly, it was very possible that he was also disobeying the emperor!
As expected, after hearing his words, the emperor's expression also darkened. His eyes looking at Yu Shiyue were a little more sharp and piercing to his heart, and he said coldly.
"Are Cifu's words interceding on behalf of Yu Qian?"
Although it was a question, his tone was somewhat firm.
Before Yu Shiyue could answer, the emperor's expression suddenly became stern and he said.
"I have always heard that Cifu and Yu Qian have a close personal relationship, but I never thought that Mr. Yu also learned from him that he likes to lie. Why, do you two think that I am weak and can be bullied? "
These words were extremely serious, and he even used the word "criminal", which shows how angry the emperor was at this moment.
Seeing this situation, Wang Wen and others on the side immediately stood up and cupped their hands.
"Your Majesty, calm down!"
However, Yu Shiyue himself, who was facing the emperor's strong pressure, looked at the angry emperor opposite, and although he was also frightened in his heart, he did not flinch.
A very important principle in the court is that before making a decision, you must think clearly and think about it from many perspectives. However, once a decision is made, it must not be changed easily midway.
Of course Yu Shiyue understood this, so he knew very well that at this time, he couldn't be frightened, otherwise, the crime the emperor just said would be confirmed.
Taking a deep breath, Yu Shiyue endured the cold sweat on his back and said.
"Your Majesty clearly knows that I and Yu Qian are indeed old friends. However, I am your Majesty's minister. We will never ignore our personal and public relations."
"It is precisely because I am your Majesty's minister that I have to speak frankly to Your Majesty. Mr. Zhu has been ordered to investigate the merits and demerits of Yu Qian's case, and I believe there will be a conclusion in the near future."
"I just don't want your Majesty's intention to rectify the court situation to be taken advantage of by someone with ulterior motives. Even if the case is verified and it is indeed Yu Qian's fault, it should be your majesty's final decision, rather than being incited by the court's material arguments and making a preliminary judgment."
"As for the transfer of the Minister of War, I am really considering the stability of the court and have absolutely no selfish motives. I sincerely ask for your Majesty's clear understanding."
As soon as these words came out, Wang Ao's face turned uglier and he said.
"What do you mean, Master Cisuke?"
"Could it be said that His Majesty is wise and wise, and the decisions he makes are not based on the stability of the court?"
What Yu Shiyue said just now almost called him out by name. How could Wang Ao endure this? With just one backhand, he pushed Yu Shiyue to the opposite side of the emperor.
In contrast, Yu Shiyue was very calm.
As soon as he said those words, he was already ready to break up with Wang Ao. Looking at the chief minister opposite, he spoke with some deep meaning.
"Your Majesty's concern is naturally for the stability of the court. However, since the cabinet is established, it is for the purpose of your Majesty's consultation. Although someone is not sensitive, it is the responsibility of the minister to answer truthfully when your Majesty asks questions."
As he spoke, Yu Shiyue turned to the Emperor, cupped his hands and said.
"Your Majesty rules all directions and is above the ninth level. He is wise, wise and wise. It is naturally difficult for him to serve as a minister. However, I think that even so, our Ming Dynasty has a vast country and a complicated people. His Majesty is responsible for all things every day and affects every move. The ministers and the people all need to tell the truth more than they are trying to please and make assumptions."
"The ministers in the DPRK have different official positions, different experiences, different positions, and what they say is also different. But it is also true that His Majesty is able to accept suggestions from all sides and understand the situation of the DPRK and the people. The disadvantage is that if your Majesty's sage has been compromised because your ministers did not dare to be upright and report to the emperor, then your ministers have failed in their integrity and failed the country."
These words were said with great skill, so much so that after he finished speaking, the Emperor's expression actually softened, but he was still a little displeased, and he snorted softly and said.
"Tell the truth?"
"Then what Yi Ci Fu means, if I accept what the Heavenly Official and the First Fu said and transfer the two men from the Ministry of War, will it be unsage?"
Yu Shiyue shook his head and said.
"Your Majesty clearly knows that this is not what I meant. I have just said that the responsibility of the cabinet is to provide advice to Your Majesty. The final decision still needs to be made by His Majesty."
"Just now, the Chief Assistant also said something. His Majesty is wise and wise, and his thoughts and plans are far beyond the reach of my ministers. I am only afraid that your Majesty, who is busy with everything, fails to pay attention to the words of his ministers, so he will not know what he knows. I am convinced that the Lord Tianguan and the Chief Assistant are also like this. This is also the original intention of the imperial court to open up the way of speech."
"All the thoughts and words of all the ministers are brought together in front of His Majesty's case, so that His Majesty can have an insight into the overall situation when making a decision. Therefore, although I feel that transferring the two ministers of the Ministry of War out of the capital at this time will damage the stability of the court, but I will only speak frankly and explain the pros and cons to His Majesty."
"If your Majesty's advice to the ministers still makes this decision, it must be that your Majesty has a deeper intention and that the minister has some ill-thoughts. I should obey the decree. How can I dare to suspect that your majesty is unholy?"
These words were said with great sincerity, coupled with Yu Shiyue's respectful expression, Wang Ao's eyes widened a bit as he watched.
Why hadn't he noticed before that this Lord Second Assistant was so good at talking?
Looking at the emperor's expression again, as expected, he has become much better, and the original anger has disappeared with these words.
Just as Wang Ao was about to speak, the Emperor spoke.
"I know that Mr. Yu is a loyal and good minister. Anyway, what did the Heavenly Official think of what Mr. Yu just said?"
This was obviously not about the conflict just now, but about the transfer of two people from the Ministry of War. Seeing this situation, Wang Ao had no choice but to swallow his words and looked at Wang Wen on the side expectantly.
However, what disappointed him was that Lord Tianguan just bowed his hands and said calmly.
"Back to Your Majesty, the pros and cons of this matter have been clearly stated by me, the First Assistant, and the Second Assistant. As the Second Assistant said, I each have my own official duties, and it is difficult to be sure of what I think. Therefore, What all ministers should do is to report their respective attitudes to His Majesty, and as for the final decision, they should all listen to His Majesty’s decree!”
This attitude was completely different from that of Wang Tianguan in the court, but it was not what Wang Ao expected.
It is true that what Yu Shiyue said just now was too forceful. His words actually meant the same thing. The ministers' advice was just suggestions. In the end, everything had to be decided by the emperor. Moreover, he was very keenly aware that the emperor was angry. The reason is, to put it bluntly, it is a duty of all ministers to give advice, but to act in accordance with orders is to fulfill one's duties.
Once this point came out, the only thing left was the dictatorship of the Sacred Heart. This not only blocked the way for Yu Shiyue to say more, but also blocked the way for Wang Ao and Wang Ao.
When Yu Shiyue had already expressed such an attitude, if he said more, then the emperor's displeasure would probably be transferred to them.
This old guy is really difficult to deal with!
He silently increased his attention to Yu Shiyue, but Wang Ao did not say anything more. However, it was obvious that the emperor was also hesitant about the matter. Yu Shiyue's words only dispelled the emperor's doubts about Yu Shiyue, but they did not He failed to convince the emperor to accept Yu Shiyue's proposal.
After hesitating for a moment, the emperor finally did not make a direct conclusion, but said.
"I already know the wishes of the nobles. I need to consider this matter again. You can go back."
"Your Majesty, please leave!"
The three of them did not dare to say any more, bowed their hands, excused themselves and left the hall.
After leaving the main hall, the three of them stopped on the palace road in tacit agreement. Wang Wen looked at Yu Shiyue next to him. For some reason, his eyes were a little more warm and said.
"Master Cifu really impressed Wang today. From now on, I still need Master Cifu to handle all matters in the court with this heart. I hope Master Cifu can always remember what I said today."
After that, Wang Wen ignored the different expressions of the two people on the side and left directly...
(End of chapter)
