The court meeting at Qianqing Palace on the day Emperor Tianqi died finally came to an end.
This court meeting did not last long, but it was very critical... In the eyes of Zhu Youjian, Wei Zhongxian, and Queen Zhang, it was very critical!
They all feel that they are the winners of this meeting that is likely to determine the direction of the political situation for a long time to come!
Yes, all three parties win, but who is the loser? This is a problem!
Of course Zhu Youjian couldn't be the loser. He had studied with Nizi Shengjun for more than fifty years, how could he lose?
At today's court meeting, his people got the seats of eunuch Bingbi, the eunuch of the ceremony, eunuch in charge of the Qianqing Palace, and eunuch the eunuch of the Royal Horse... Of course, in addition to the eunuch in charge of the Qianqing Palace, the other two The position seems to have no real power.
This is why Wei Zhongxian did not stop it and Empress Zhang did not take it seriously.
The eunuch in charge of the Qianqing Palace must be given, otherwise what kind of emperor would Zhu Youjian be?
As for Si Li Jian Bing Bi, it is of little use as long as the Admiral Dongchang is not included. And the Royal Horse Supervisor... Haha, what can Shang Fuming do with his little foundation in the Zhongyong Camp, the Four Guards Camp, and the Warrior Camp? It would be better if he had the official title of "Governor of a certain battalion". But does he? An empty-headed eunuch is nothing.
Because Zhu Youjian's people did not get "any useful" jobs, Wei Zhongxian was also the winner of today's Qianqing Palace meeting. In addition, he gave Zhu Youjian 50,000 taels of gold early, and Zhu Youjian guaranteed the safety of the holy lady in front of Emperor Daxing, so Wei Zhongxian felt that he was relatively stable.
Empress Zhang also felt that she was a winner, because she became the aunt of the future emperor's nephew!
With this title, her status in the harem will immediately change... She is no longer a "former queen" with no future, but a woman who may become the queen mother!
Who in the harem dares to be disrespectful to the future Queen Mother?
Moreover, Zhu Youjian was extremely respectful to Queen Zhang, and he quite meant to honor her as a stepmother. After the court meeting in Qianqing Palace, he personally sent Queen Zhang back to Kunning Palace like a filial son.
Kunning Palace is the residence of the Queen of the Middle Palace. Zhu Youjian has not yet officially ascended the throne, and his wife Zhou is still the princess, so Queen Zhang can still live in Kunning Palace for a while.
The uncle and sister-in-law left the Kunning Palace one after another, passed through the Jiaotai Hall between the Qianqing Palace and the Kunning Palace, and entered the Kunning Palace - this is where Empress Zhang has the final say. It is difficult for Wei Zhongxian and Hakka's eyes and ears to penetrate.
"Uncle, let's have a cup of tea before we go." After entering the main hall of Kunning Palace, Queen Zhang, who had become a little widow, no longer cared about the troubles in front of the widow's door, and asked Zhu Youjian to drink tea.
Zhu Youjian understood what the little widow's sister-in-law was planning - she wanted to discuss with him about framing the traitor. Empress Zhang would not let Wei Zhongxian and the Hakka family go!
Because in the eyes of the little widow, Wei Zhongxian and the Hakka family were the evil people who killed Zhu Youxiao. Even if they were cut into pieces with a thousand cuts, it would be difficult to relieve the hatred in their hearts. How could they let them go?
Moreover, the little widow also knew that Zhu Youjian would not let Wei Zhongxian and the Hakka family go. The reason why he was so timid during this period must be that he saw that Wei Zhongxian and the Hakka family were very powerful, so he was afraid - this child has not been able to do anything since he was a child. He killed his own mother, but was killed by his father Guangmiao with a stick! So he had a hard time in the palace, and it was only because his emperor brother loved him that he lived a good life for a few years. But I'm afraid this timid and cowardly temper has developed... This is not a good thing!
Seeing Zhu Youjian sitting upright in front of her, with his hands on his knees, looking at him like a child who had made a mistake, the little widow couldn't help but sigh: "Uncle, please sit down, uncle has succeeded to the throne." Okay, don’t be so reserved in front of others.”
"What my sister-in-law taught me is," Zhu Youjian said, "my younger brother just feels that virtue is not worthy of his place, and he will let down his sister-in-law and Emperor Daxing, and he is very uneasy."
Empress Zhang nodded lightly. He felt sad when he heard Zhu Youjian mention "Emperor Daxing". He took out a handkerchief and wiped his tears, "Uncle is worried that Wei's eunuch will be difficult to cure, right? In fact, uncle was worried too much. Before The reason why this eunuch can do whatever he wants is because he deceived Emperor Daxing! It was Emperor Daxing who protected him... Now that Emperor Daxing is gone, Wei Zhongxian is just a lost dog!
Whether it is the loyal king, civil or military ministers in the court, or the eunuchs who serve in the palace, they all want to get rid of them quickly! "
After Zhu Youjian heard this, tears were shining in his eyes. He looked very pitiful. He wiped his tears and said, "Sister-in-law, I also know that Wei Zhongxian is not a good person... But, Wei Zhongxian is very powerful! Chaozhong Most of the ministers are Wei Zhongxian's party members! The eunuchs who oversee the army outside are also Wei Zhongxian's confidants. Through these foreign ministers assigned to oversee the army, Wei Zhongxian is connected to the outer town. And the palace is full of Wei Zhongxian's eyes and ears!
Especially Wei Zhongxian and the Nanhai Zijing Army. Those eunuchs are well equipped with weapons and fine food, so they are not easy to deal with! "
Queen Zhang was a little unsure after hearing what Zhu Youjian said.
She is not a big politician, but a woman who has lived in the palace for a long time. The hatred towards Wei Zhongxian is partly due to the social discrimination against eunuchs, and partly due to the relationship between Wei Zhongxian and the Hakka family. Compared to Wei Zhongxian, she hates Hakka even more! Because Keshi is not only Tianqi’s wet nurse, but also Tianqi’s woman! But this relationship is not a big deal. If she is willing to be like Wan Zhen'er, it doesn't matter if she becomes a noble concubine. But this woman herself cannot bear children for Tianqi, so she is jealous of the concubines who can bear children for Emperor Tianqi!
In Tianqi Palace, no matter who gave birth to children, or who might have children in Tianqi's name, they would be persecuted or assassinated by the Hakka family... Empress Zhang's miscarriage is also very likely to be related to the Hakka family. At least Queen Zhang herself thinks so.
So Wei Zhongxian and Hakka must die!
"Uncle!" Empress Zhang gritted her silver teeth and her face was gloomy, "The British Duke, the commander-in-chief of the Beijing camp, Luo Sigong, the former commander of the Jinyi Guards, and Li Guo, the great scholar, are all loyal and righteous people, and they can all be used!"
This Wei Zhongxian is still very good at inciting hatred. He not only offended many "upright civil servants", but also provoked many nobles. Among them is Luo Sigong, who was born in the Jinyiwei family and served as a high-ranking official in Jinyiwei for five generations. The ancestor of the Luo family was the "Founding Thousand Households" of the Ming Dynasty. When it was passed down to the fifth Luo An, he followed Emperor Jiajing to Beijing, so he rose to prominence and became a high-ranking official. He became the commander of the Jinyi Guards. From then on, the Luo family took root in the Jinyiwei system, and it grew bigger and bigger. By Luo Sigong's generation, it had long been intertwined and formed a large network.
Therefore, Wei Zhongxian only dared to let Luo Sigong become an official, and did not dare to assassinate Luo Sigong - that was the Jinyiwei family! Not a scholar-official of the Donglin Party!
Of course Zhu Youjian knew how powerful the British Duke Zhang Weixian and the former Jinyiwei commander Luo Sigong were... With the Jingying and Jinyiwei joining forces, what was Wei Zhongxian's power?
But in this life, Zhu Youjian could not allow the Jin Yiwei from Jingying and Luo Sigong to play a big role in killing Wei Zhongxian...
Because Jingying and Jinyiwei are generally the territory of nobles, and these nobles have long been decayed!
We can't let them get more credit for killing Wei Zhongxian! If these guys continue to expand, they will be no less harmful than Wei Zhongxian!
"Sister-in-law, you can't!" Zhu Youjian wiped away his tears with all his strength, and lowered his voice to the lowest level, "Wei Zhongxian has many eyes and ears all over the capital... If he wants to do it, he must prepare in secret and make a surprise attack. Shi Leiting. You must not communicate with all parties to leak the news! Once Wei Ni notices it, although I am not dead, my ancestors will be defeated in my hands."
When Queen Zhang heard this, she became more energetic. She looked at Zhu Youjian and asked, "Uncle, what are you going to do?"
"Sister-in-law," Zhu Youjian said, "my little brother will be well prepared. When the time comes, please sister-in-law and my little brother go up to the heights to shout. We have loyal people who will eliminate thieves for the country!"
