Zhu Youxiao wanted to play with his ministers in this way.
Of course he knew that the secret reserve system could not actually reduce the internal strife caused by the heir apparent.
In fact, this system is only conducive to maintaining imperial power.
Zhu Youxiao did this to force the ministers to fight, but don't think about threatening his imperial power, nor trying to form gangs in the name of the prince, or even let the prince be his protective umbrella, so as to break the law and discipline.
In this way, even if these ministers guess who the emperor prefers and form cliques to disrupt the government, the emperor does not need to estimate the prince's face when he attacks these cronies.
But the ministers naturally refused to do it.
In the eyes of the ministers, it is not allowed to play like this.
The appointment of a crown prince actually does not let everyone know who is appointed, and can be changed at any time. This is no different from not appointing a crown prince. Do you really think that what everyone is worried about is that in the future the emperor will die and they will not know who to choose to take the throne.
What everyone is worried about is that the Crown Prince cannot be used against you now!
Therefore, not only Deming said he was very angry because of this, but he stood up excitedly and expressed his request to the emperor to make the emperor's eldest son the crown prince.
Many ministers were also very angry, and some were ready to stand up and "severely criticize" the emperor for playing such a trick on him.
Of course, during the Manchu Qing Dynasty, bureaucrats did not dare to oppose the emperor.
After all, this was an era when being a slave had to be based on qualifications and background.
But the Ming Dynasty was different. Even if Zhu Youxiao was a tyrant, he was a principled tyrant and would not kill indiscriminately.
Therefore, Deming said that he dared to stand up in a moment of excitement.
However, Zhu Youxiao would not compromise because of this.
At this time, he had already lost his countenance: "The matter of establishing the crown prince has been decided, no further discussion! Otherwise, it will be dealt with strictly!"
"Your Majesty! The emperor's eldest son is the legitimate eldest son. It is an orthodox etiquette to establish a legitimate eldest son. In order to ensure long-term peace and stability for the clan leader, your majesty, please appoint the emperor's eldest son as the crown prince!"
Deming said that since he had already stood up, he was naturally unwilling to give in, so he continued to speak.
Zhu Youxiao suddenly slapped the desk hard: "How presumptuous! I have talked about it to this point, and yet you are so arrogant! You alone have the nerve to discuss the matter of establishing a reserve? Do you really think about me? king!"
After saying that, Zhu Youxiao shouted: "Detain Dai Mingshuo and send him to Zhao Prison. He will be punished for disrespect!"
Then, Zhu Youxiao said again: "The foundation of the country has been decided. There must be no objections to this matter from now on. If there is any objection, he will be punished with the crime of conspiracy and be punished with death! Retreat from the court!"
…
The ministers left Qinzheng Hall one after another.
The heirs who coveted the imperial power and the ministers who intended to control the imperial power and realize certain intentions felt very disappointed after leaving the Qinzheng Palace.
Zhu Youxiao looked at the lost figures of these people, smiled coldly, and ordered: "Send the assistant ministers to come!"
"Your Majesty, they may not give up. In addition, this matter will cause the emperor's heirs to resent you as their father."
Liu Hongxun said something at this time.
"there is always a solution to a problem!"
Zhu Youxiao replied and said: "By doing this, I can give an explanation to the world who really cares about whether the inheritance of the throne has a clear system and future generations;
As for those with ulterior motives, even if they dare to stand up now, they can no longer coerce anyone!
As for the princes, if they can't bear this loss, how can they succeed? ! Their father is not their teacher. Every time he asks a question, he will give them the standard answer! "
"yes!"
"The matter of establishing the crown prince will be announced to the world immediately!"
…
"What?! The crown prince is appointed, but I don’t know who it is?!"
Zhang Tianzhi stood up in shock when he learned the result.
"Yes, unless you insist that Your Majesty establish the crown prince as the legitimate eldest son, we will not be able to determine who the crown prince is!"
Wang Chongjian replied.
"We are so unfortunate to have such a king! We were teased by him again and again. We thought that by coercing the chief minister, we could force him to decide on the foundation of the country, but I didn't expect that he would just make a decision without telling us! "
Zhang Tianzhi followed.
"The key is that Mr. Dai is now in jail for this, waiting for us to rescue him. If we don't save him, I'm afraid the consequences will be disastrous. Maybe Mr. Dai will turn us in because he sees no one to save him."
Wang Chongjian said.
"Why was Mr. Dai so impulsive at that time?"
Zhang Tianzhi couldn't help but say something.
"In that case, whoever it was, it would be difficult not to stand up. After all, everyone thought that the matter of establishing the crown prince that they had been thinking about could be decided! I'm afraid many people had already paid attention to the eldest son of the emperor, but in the end, no one expected that the emperor It will happen like this."
Wang Chongjian replied.
…
An hour later, Zhu Youxiao summoned a group of civil servants, including Wang Chongjian and Zhang Tianzhi, who had been appointed to speak for Deming, to the Qinzheng Hall.
Zhu Youxiao therefore asked the two of them: "Who gave you the courage to speak for the traitor De Ming said? Tell me!"
"No one is instructing me, I just don't want to see my loyal minister suffer!"
Zhang Tianzhi replied.
Zhu Youxiao sneered: "If Dai Ming says he is a loyal minister, then I am a fool?"
They didn't answer.
Zhu Youxiao slapped the desk and said, "Speak!"
"Your Majesty! According to the etiquette of our Han family, the establishment of a prince is the establishment of a legitimate son, and the eldest son of the emperor should be the prince! Dai Gong just told the truth! How can your majesty punish him!"
Wang Chongjian replied at this time and did not dare to directly say that Zhu Youxiao was a foolish king.
"When did the Zhou rites represent the etiquette of our Han family? When did the Ming Dynasty respect etiquette and law instead of me as the constitution of heaven?!"
As Zhu Youxiao spoke, he shouted: "Don't talk to me about this. I don't do this. I have read the books you have read, and I have read the books you have not read. Don't think that I don't know." What do you want to do! You'd better be honest! Tell me, is it the emperor's eldest son who instigated you?"
"No! If Your Majesty is the mastermind, then the mastermind is my ancestors of the Ming Dynasty!"
Zhang Tianzhi suddenly replied.
"So, you have become a clique among yourself? It hasn't been many years since the Donglin Party was dismantled by me, and now cliques have appeared again!"
Zhu Youxiao sneered as he spoke.
At this time, when Wang Chongjian heard what Zhu Youxiao said, he couldn't help feeling a chill down his back. He did not expect that the emperor would punish them as "clique", which clearly meant that they would be dealt with severely.
Therefore, Wang Chongjian simply stopped worrying about anything and shouted directly: "Your Majesty, how long are you going to fight against the people of the world? The people of the world have already had enough food and clothing! What is the point of what this official is doing now? It cannot be illegal. If you can't make money, you have to face the troubles of those who think they have read the book! If you continue like this, sooner or later you will exterminate the world! Including your own nephew! Your Majesty, human nature is irreversible! Let nature take its course!"
Zhu Youxiao looked at Wang Chongjian: "You guys have the nerve to just let nature take its course? Can you represent God's will?"
Zhu Youxiao suddenly pointed at the two of them and shouted: "You can't!"
"Your Majesty, the ministers are here!"
At this time, Han Zanzhou suddenly said something.
Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but look up and saw Liu Hongxun and others coming.
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