Zhu Youxiao originally thought that although these Hanlin elites did not like kings like him, they could at least have the basic ethics of recording history, recording not only the killings of their own Tianqi Dynasty, but also the peace of the people of their own Tianqi Dynasty.
But Zhu Youxiao did not expect that these people would selectively record, and even deliberately omit words and graft them to cause misunderstanding.
This made Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but feel that some literati with crooked buttocks and double-standard eyes couldn't even do simple tasks like compiling history.
Originally, Zhu Youxiao did not want to interfere with the history of Hanlin official records, so he did not bother with the daily records before, because he knew that his previous iron-blooded suppression would be recorded in it, and he would not be left behind in the minds of future scholars. good reputation.
It was only now that the Ming Empire's imperial court had enough finances to feed the people, and he also began to decree the abolition of corvee in the world. Only when such a policy was beneficial to the people did he have the heart to take a look at daily life.
But Zhu Youxiao didn't expect that when he returned money to the people, Qingliu from the Hanlin Academy wouldn't record it for him!
Any emperor who had worked hard for more than eight years would not be able to stand it. After all, to avoid the world's corvee would cost the court a lot of money.
With this money, wouldn't it be nice for him as an emperor to build a palace and expand his harem?
Zhu Youxiao specifically did not do this now in order to prove that he, as an emperor, could accomplish good governance that other emperors could not accomplish.
Therefore, Zhu Youxiao was in a very unhappy mood.
"I know I'm guilty! I know I'm guilty!"
Li Jiantai continued to kowtow, beads of sweat dripping on the ground one by one.
"Pull on, don't say any more, put that Liang Tingdong in jail too!"
Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said accordingly.
Li Jiantai was dragged down.
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The decree to let Zhu Yujian and Gong Yonggu enter the Imperial Academy reached the Ministry of Officials.
Cui Jingrong, the Minister of Civil Affairs, was extremely angry after seeing this decree. He did not expect that His Majesty would really use the clan and relatives to interfere in politics.
"Who doesn't know that Hanlin is a place of nobles and nobles. Only first-class Jinshi and common people can enter the Hanlin, but now they allow clan members and relatives to interfere in politics. Isn't this chaos? If this continues, how can there be nobles in Hanlin? What a shame!"
Cui Jingrong couldn't help but thought to himself.
Zhang Xin, the director of the Literary and Anthology Department, also asked at this time: "Otsuka Zai, what should we do? We really have to handle this matter according to the order and let Prince Tang and Consort Gong take office!"
Cui Jingrong said: "First prepare the documents and official seal. I will go to meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Tang and his consort."
Not long after, Cui Jingrong met Zhu Yujian first and said: "His Royal Highness, Your Majesty has issued an order to our Ministry of Civil Affairs to let you enter the Hanlin Academy as an official. However, this Hanlin has always refused to enter the Hanlin unless it is a Jinshi. Now that Your Majesty is doing this, it is obvious. This is unsafe, I wonder what Your Highness thinks?"
Zhu Yujian said: "Really? In that case, I can write a memorial for you when the time comes to politely refuse His Majesty's will to let my son enter the Imperial Academy, but this prince can only do this."
"Old minister, I understand! Your Highness is upright and honest, and he is not greedy for fame and fortune. I really admire him!"
Cui Jingrong said and turned to leave.
Not long after, Cui Jingrong came to Princess Baoning's mansion, met the Prince Consort Gong Yonggu, and informed Gong Yonggu about the incident.
Gong Yonggu didn't know the palace's decision at this time, so he was also surprised: "The Hanlin Academy has always been just a place to compile history, record some files, and write essays. Why do you want us to go in? This is not your business. Can a scholar do it well?"
"That's what it is said, but His Majesty has already issued this decree. In my opinion, why don't my Prince Consort politely refuse this decree? This can also preserve your reputation as a prince who is not obsessed with power and position!"
Cui Jingrong replied.
"What does it mean to not be attached to power and position? Does it mean that a prince-in-law can't be an official? He must be like a wandering cloud and a crane, and follow your wishes, Otsuka Zai?" |
Princess Baoning came out and asked at this time.
Cui Jingrong was shocked and lowered his head for a moment: "Your Highness, Princess, please stay away! Your Highness is a family member. It is inconvenient for me to talk to Your Highness. Otherwise, Your Highness's reputation will be damaged!"
Princess Baoning stopped, sat behind the screen, and said, "It's okay for me to talk to you behind the screen. The imperial edict has been issued a long time ago. The relatives of Yanzong can enter the Hanlin, the Imperial Academy, the Academy, the Ministry of Rites, and the Imperial Academy." Waiting for a place to serve the imperial court, now the emperor brother has issued an order for my consort to join the Imperial Academy, which is considered to be in line with the previous order."
"But this goes against the norm and is suspected of being a relative interfering in politics. Your Highness should advise His Majesty."
Cui Jingrong replied.
"Since you said there are relatives involved in politics, why do you ask me to give advice to the emperor?"
Princess Boryeong replied.
Cui Jingrong didn't answer.
Princess Baoning continued: "It shows that you are old and confused, and you don't even have any principles. Since you are dissatisfied with the emperor's decree, why don't you banish it yourself! You are still here instigating the prince-in-law. I think you are afraid. If your family is confiscated and beheaded, if you are afraid of death, don't try to block the holy will. Presumably, you are not willing to be subject to the supervision and control of your relatives and clan, so you are afraid of annoying the emperor's brother, and you want to block the holy will. People like you are really Sadness cannot be calm, nor can it be strong and fearless!"
"Your Highness, it is a virtue for a woman to speak less and be taciturn, otherwise she will look like a villain!"
Cui Jingrong said urgently.
"Master Otsuka, the scholar-bureaucrats should also be virtuous by speaking few words, otherwise they will be like villains! Instead of instigating the prince-in-law to block the holy will like now, it doesn't look like the behavior of a gentleman! If you have the ability, you officials Just refute it yourself! Instead of letting your consort stand up for you!"
Because Zhu Youxiao had told her to learn to speak up for herself, Princess Baoning continued to reply.
Cui Jingrong blushed.
At this time, Prince Consort Gong Yonggu hurriedly said: "Otsuka Zai, I can politely decline this matter, but in my humble opinion, I may not be able to do as you wish."
Cui Jingrong said: "If the consort is willing to do this, it shows his virtue! I will take my leave!"
So, Cui Jingrong left here.
Princess Baoning came out from behind the screen dissatisfied and asked Gong Yonggu: "Why did you agree to him? Don't you know what the emperor is thinking?"
"Your Highness, of course I know, and I only agreed to him because of Your Majesty. Once Your Majesty rejects the imperial edict, I will still comply with the decree and then take office. When the time comes, I will write down my refusal of the Hanlin official position on the daily note. , and leave a record in the history books that I am not a power-hungry person, so that future generations will feel that my participation in daily life is credible! This is actually in line with His Majesty’s intention to change the current situation of the Hanlin Academy, otherwise Cui Shangshu will not Will come to me."
Gong Yonggu replied.
"Are you saying that Cui Jingrong is helping the emperor's brother?"
Princess Baoning asked.
"He's just an old fox. He says he doesn't agree with this matter in words, but in action he is catering to the Holy Will. Otherwise, how can he sit in this high position?"
Gong Yonggu asked with a smile.
Not long after, the cabinet actually received the memorials of Zhu Yujian and Gong Yonggu declining to serve in the Hanlin Academy.
The cabinet ministers naturally understood the emperor's thoughts, so they decided not to approve it.
"I have tried my best, but this matter cannot be done by humans. It is better to follow the will."
The officials soon learned of this, and Cui Jingrong was very disappointed and told Zhang Xin, the doctor of the Literary Anthology Department.
Zhang Xin said "hmm" and said to himself: "In the final analysis, the emperor can do whatever he wants in this world. Why can the monarch just mouth the constitution of heaven!"
Although Zhang Xin was dissatisfied with the supremacy of monarchy in his heart, he did not dare to say it outright and just continued to do things according to orders.
After that, Zhu Yujian and Gong Yonggu joined the Hanlin and re-edited the daily notes. They not only recorded the decree that permanently exempted the world from corvée, but also recorded the causes and consequences of their joining the Hanlin. The traitor's kneeling on the iron statue was also recorded.
"He made a kneeling statue of white iron and let all the people trample on him. He even converted his ancestral land into a toilet, but he is still so cruel!"
After Feng Quan learned about this, he couldn't help but gnashed his teeth, and then he couldn't help shouting to the sky: "Zhu Youxiao! No matter what I say, I, Feng Quan, have sweated and done things for you. How can you be so cruel, Emperor?" Are the laws of the country that important? Ah!"
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