Qianqing Palace, main hall.
The court officials are waiting outside the palace.
Everyone looked solemn.
Because today is summoned by His Majesty the Emperor.
Looking at this posture, everyone knew in their hearts that something big must have happened.
After all, His Majesty the Emperor has not been in charge of government affairs for a long time, and all government affairs in the court are left to the Prince Supervisor.
Now that His Majesty the Emperor has suddenly summoned the important officials in the court, something big is probably going to happen.
Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji stood side by side, talking in low voices.
"Old Xia Tou, why do you think the emperor summoned us here today?"
"I don't know!" Xia Yuanji shook his head, "Don't speculate on the holy will. You'll find out when you get in!"
Xia Yuanji was also quite uneasy because he vaguely heard some rumors.
After all, today is different from the past. Xia Yuanji is in charge of the financial power of the imperial court, and his power and position far exceed that of other ministers.
Prince Zhu Gaoxu sent Yang Shiqi to Nanjing as a "Nanjing interview envoy". This matter was already questionable.
After all, that was Yang Shiqi!
The world-famous Nanyang Prime Minister has talents in the world!
The prince suddenly placed Yang Shiqi in Nanjing. I don’t know what he was planning!
Jian Yi curled his lips and then said nothing.
Since Jin Zhong, the former Minister of War, passed away due to illness, only the two of them are now left in the iron triangle in the court.
Fortunately, Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji are still young, and can at least continue to work in their positions for another ten or eight years.
It's just that Xia Yuanji has become more and more inflated. Since the Ministry of Revenue has taken over some financial power, this old guy has straightened his back and has become more confident in his speech. He looks like the head of the court.
Humph, now you don’t even want to whisper to me!
This is really unreasonable!
Soon Little Nose came out and respectfully invited the ministers to enter the palace.
A group of big shots filed in. After entering the hall, they found that seats had been set up with names on them.
"My lords, please take your seats. Your Majesty will be here soon!"
Everyone came to their seats honestly, but they didn't dare to sit down first.
Just kidding, His Majesty the Emperor hasn't sat down yet, how dare a minister like you sit down first?
After a while, Prince Zhu Gaoxu helped Emperor Yongle into the hall.
Seeing this, the officials hurriedly knelt down and saluted.
After Zhu Di sat down, he waved his hand.
"My dear friends, please get back on your feet!"
The ministers thanked him and stood up, then took their seats honestly.
However, as soon as they sat down, the next moment they were shocked by Zhu Di's words and almost jumped up.
"Since I came to the throne, I have worked hard and fast, practiced frugality, and have been thrifty. Floods and droughts have come and gone in the morning and evening, without any obstruction. I have complained to the people about their sufferings, worked hard to care for them, and been loved by the people...There is no trouble in the country. There is peace between the top and bottom, and the year is good. There are many good harvests, business trips and camping trips, no picking up lost things on the road, and no disputes and lawsuits between people..."
Hearing this, all the giants were a little surprised.
What does it mean?
What do you mean?
Why did you start bragging as soon as you walked in?
Ah, yes, yes, we admit that Emperor Yongle was awesome and created a prosperous Yongle era.
But your majestic Emperor Yongle seems to be a bit too much to boast so much, right?
The faces of the officials suddenly became a little strange, and they didn't know what to say.
How have they ever seen His Majesty the Emperor show off and boast about himself?
Isn't this what ministers like them do?
Zhu Di had a panoramic view of the performance of the ministers, and a proud smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
I have been fighting all my life, and I have finally managed to achieve civil and martial arts and create a prosperous age of Yongle. Are you not allowed to boast about it?
Why do you have an opinion?
Only Xia Yuanji was a little surprised, and then his face became full of horror.
He once heard a secret, that is, when the imperial court moved its capital to Beijing, His Majesty the Emperor once had the idea of a Zen throne, but was sternly rejected by Prince Zhu Gaoxu, so he dropped the idea.
But now hearing the emperor's tone, could it be that he wants...the Zen position?
Xia Yuanji was a little shocked and a little excited, and his whole body began to tremble.
If His Majesty the Emperor is serious about preparing for the Zen throne, then the Ming Dynasty will end the Yongle era and enter a new prosperous age!
An era that belongs exclusively to Emperor Zhu Gaoxu!
Seeing Xia Yuanji's appearance, Jian Yi suddenly became unhappy.
This old boy clearly knows something, but he didn't tell himself at the door just now. He is really something!
Bah, old Xia Tou, what a shame!
Immediately afterwards, Zhu Di changed the subject, shocking all the officials to stand on the spot.
"The Crown Prince is Gao Xu, with long-lasting auspicious symbols, long-awaited and extraordinary expressions, divine martial arts, and profound wisdom. Since the battle of Jingnan, the beginning of the hegemony, he has made outstanding contributions... His achievements are as high as the sky, and the universe of Dofu is magnificent. A brief introduction to the ancient times..."
The big boss who was still stunned was still stunned. They hadn't reacted yet. Why were they praising themselves and their son?
But Xia Yuanji was so shocked that his breathing became rapid.
His Majesty the Emperor really wants the Zen position!
Listen to what he said!
The Crown Prince Zhu Gaoxu is brave, talented, and virtuous... He is almost praising Zhu Gaoxu to the heavens!
Then the next step is to naturally pass it on to the Crown Prince!
Xia Yuanji was not the only smart person. Gu Zuo soon realized what he was doing and looked at the father and son in disbelief. Then his face turned red with surprise.
His Majesty the Emperor is preparing for...the Zen position!
When Prince Zhu Gaoxu ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, the status of these confidants would naturally become more stable, and there would no longer be any hidden dangers!
After all, the prince is just the prince and there is a risk of being replaced at any time!
But if you sit on the dragon throne and become the emperor of tomorrow, the meaning will be completely different!
In this great world, except for Emperor Jianwen, no emperor has ever been pulled off the throne!
At least, based on the current situation in the Ming Dynasty, there will never be a second Jingnan War!
All the lords of his mother's clan were sent overseas to foreign lands. Let alone whether they had such a thief heart, even if they had such a thief heart, they didn't have the strength!
Fighting back to the Ming Dynasty from overseas was more difficult than when King Zhu Di of Yan fought against the world in a corner!
What's more, the central court has no checks and balances on these overseas vassals. The aid costs alone are enough for them to repay them for dozens or hundreds of years. It is impossible for them to develop at all, at least far less than the central court!
Therefore, there will never be another Jingnan War in the Ming Dynasty!
In other words, the Ming Dynasty's imperial family is stable. Once he sits on the dragon throne, he will be the undisputed master of the world!
Jian Yi glanced at the ecstatic Gu Zuo, then glanced at the trembling Xia Yuanji, and suddenly he also reacted.
Turns out that’s the case!
Is Ming Dynasty about to enter a new era?
Soon, a number of famous tycoons responded one after another, and they all showed joy.
After all, they were not fools. Xia Yuanji acted strangely, but Gu Zuo acted ecstatically. Thinking of these words of His Majesty the Emperor, it was not difficult to guess what His Majesty the Emperor meant.
Most of the ministers present are close confidants of the Crown Prince Zhu Gaoxu. They are naturally willing to see the Crown Prince ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor and become the true Ninth Five-Year Plan!
Zhu Di felt a little disgusted when he saw this. He hurriedly read the last sentence and stopped talking.
In this place, why do you feel that you are in Zen, and all the civil and military officials in the dynasty are ecstatic?
Are you going too far? After all, I, the Yongle Emperor, have made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty, so why can't you save some face for me?
For no reason, Zhu Di felt a little regretful. He no longer wanted to take the Zen position!
