Zhu Di had a toothache.
Because these court officials don't play their cards according to the routine!
Why is this causing me, the majestic Emperor Yongle, to prepare for the throne of Zen? You are my ministers after all, so shouldn’t you try your best to dissuade me and stop it?
Why are they all smiling so brightly, wishing that I would abdicate in favor of someone more worthy?
You gentlemen, are there any bullies like you?
Before Zhu Di could continue to speak, Wang Jing, the Minister of Rites, stood up.
"I understand the emperor's intention. Let's go down and choose an auspicious day to prepare for the Zen Ceremony!"
Zhu Di: "???"
Damn it?
So heartless?
Shouldn't you give me some advice?
Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji also nodded, very pleased with His Majesty the Emperor's wise decision.
After all, all the ministers present knew very well that His Majesty the Emperor was old and would not live much longer.
Anyway, all government affairs in the court are now handled by the Crown Prince, so why not just abdicate in favor of someone worthy of the throne and let the Crown Prince ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor!
An old and frail emperor, and a young and powerful emperor, undoubtedly the latter is more reassuring!
What's more, the talent and ability of Prince Zhu Gaoxu are obvious to all!
His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, had demonstrated outstanding governance abilities when he was still the Prince of Han.
Whether it was reforming the old system or implementing new laws, Prince Zhu Gaoxu changed the entire Ming Dynasty step by step.
Putting aside everything else, His Highness the Crown Prince's ability to make money in a righteous way has surpassed Emperor Yongle in countless ways!
As the money bag of the Ming Dynasty and the contemporary Minister of Household Affairs, Xia Yuanji has a deep understanding of this.
Before this, Emperor Yongle wanted both martial arts and civil administration, so he launched seven or eight major projects that consumed money and food.
Compiled the "Dacheng of Documents", built the new capital of Peiping, dredged the North-South Grand Canal, sent Zheng He to the Western Ocean, and personally led the Northern Expedition to the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty...
Isn’t this a huge project that consumes money and food?
It was Xia Yuanji who had the talent to manage the world, and he was able to co-ordinate the empire's money and food to support it.
If Zhu Gaoxu, the king of Han, had not taken action in time to restructure the salt tax and provide support to Xia Yuanji, he would have no longer wanted to be the minister of household affairs in Laoshizi!
So if we really talk about who Xia Yuanji likes the most now, it is really none other than Prince Zhu Gaoxu.
Even the former prince Zhu Gaochi is not as good as the current prince Zhu Gaoxu. After all, he makes money in a good way and never spends money recklessly!
Zhu Gaochi is good at everything, but he doesn't know how to make or amass money.
Emperor Yongle is a bad guy who is not good at anything, and he spends money lavishly. He is not a qualified owner at first glance!
Looking at the entire royal family, the one person who can really make Xia Yuanji support his heart is the current crown prince Zhu Gaoxu!
So now Emperor Yongle is preparing to take the Zen throne, and Xia Yuanji is supporting him with both hands.
Just stop fussing and get lost!
Without you, the Ming Dynasty will definitely be full of new vitality!
Jian Yi, the Minister of Civil Affairs, thought much simpler. After all, Emperor Yongle was old and sick, and was about to die.
As the saying goes, there is only one emperor and one courtier, but now almost all the people in the court are close confidants of Prince Zhu Gaoxu.
So this court was actually no longer the court of Emperor Yongle.
In this case, why are you still hanging around here? Hurry up and give up your position!
Jian Yi is very satisfied with the current operation of the imperial court. There will not be any major changes due to the change of imperial power. This is what he, the Minister of Civil Affairs, is most concerned about.
Well, it’s just that the emperor has changed, so it’s no big deal!
When it’s time to step down, step aside, when it’s time to give way to the good, just let everyone be harmonious!
Wang Jing, the Minister of Rites, had already expressed his position. Before Zhu Di could speak, he went down happily to prepare.
After all, he is the direct confidant of Crown Prince Zhu Gaoxu, so why not support His Majesty the Emperor in abdicating the throne in favor of someone worthy of his authority?
Chen Qia, Minister of the Ministry of War, did not dare to say a word, or he was happy to see the result.
He is the one with the least background among the court officials. In the past, he was protected by the old minister Jin Zhong, but when old man Jin died of illness, Chen Qia had to rely on himself.
So he wisely chose to remain silent and quietly pay attention to the development of the situation.
Jin Chun, the Minister of Justice, was a little embarrassed now and chose to remain silent.
It is a great thing that His Majesty the Emperor abdicates the throne in favor of a worthy person. Jin Chun is not prepared to show up at this time and try to persuade and stop him.
After all, the emperor was finally willing to abdicate in favor of someone worthy of his throne, so how could he still refuse?
You must know that the older this person gets, the more afraid of death he becomes, and the more he covets the power in his hands!
Wasn't Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty the best example?
Because he was greedy for the power in his hands, he felt that everyone wanted to harm him. He also believed in the slanders of the alchemists and longed for the way to immortality. He did too many stupid things in his later years, and finally caused the tragedy of "Witch Gu Disaster" and forced him to kill him. He killed his prince Liu Zhi!
The lessons of history are right in front of him, and Jin Chun does not want to see another "witchcraft disaster" staged by the Ming Dynasty!
Therefore, His Majesty the Emperor was ready to abdicate in favor of someone more worthy. He supported it from the bottom of his heart, but refused to express his position.
Because Jin Chun was not a confidant of Crown Prince Zhu Gaoxu, or it could be said that the two sides had had a lot of grudges before.
It's just that His Majesty the Emperor's abdication of the throne in favor of a worthy person would be a great thing for the Ming Dynasty, so Jin Chuncai did not object.
Like Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji, this man is also a pure and good minister who cares about the country and the people!
Song Li, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, could hardly hold back his words. He was too old and was preparing to return to his hometown after becoming an official. However, he did not expect to encounter such a good thing, witnessing the crown prince ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor!
Xie Gongbao, the Minister of Academic Affairs, even lowered his head. He was afraid that His Majesty the Emperor would see his smile.
Well, it’s not so good after all!
Gu Zuo, the censor of Zuodu, was very conflicted. It was their censor's job to persuade and remonstrate. According to etiquette, he should now go to the memorial to remonstrate and go through the process!
I just don’t know why, but Gu Zuo is very happy and doesn’t want to speak at all!
Not to mention Jia Liang, the minister of Dali Temple. His immediate boss Gu Zuo didn't speak, and he didn't dare to speak at all.
Although this can give His Majesty the Emperor a step up, what if he offends Prince Zhu Gaoxu?
This man is about to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor!
When he thought of this, Jia Liang lowered his head.
In the end, the only remaining official, Lumu, spoke. He glanced at everyone with disdain, and then openly objected.
Huh, a bunch of sycophants, but I, Rumuru, stick to my heart and am neither humble nor arrogant!
But Zhu Di already understood the intentions of the ministers at this moment. He was not interested in engaging in such a drama of "three concessions and three concessions", so he waved his hand impatiently and motioned for them all to get out!
As soon as everyone left, Zhu Di immediately grabbed Zhu Gaoxu's ear.
"You rebellious son, no wonder you didn't want to agree before!"
"I'm afraid that all the people in this court are your close confidants now, right?"
"Hey... let go, it hurts!" Zhu Gaoxu was a little helpless, "You old man doesn't care about things. How can I deal with important matters if I don't add some people?"
"You bastard, you are so scheming!"
Zhu Di stared at him angrily, and then smiled inexplicably.
This traitor's ability really impressed his father.
If that's the case, then he has nothing to worry about!
"Get ready!"
"Dad will leave this Daming to you!"
