While Zhu Youxiao and cabinet officials were preparing for the imperial examination, dozens of officials gathered in a house in the inner city.
They have made up their minds and reached a consensus, vowing to eradicate this dim tyrant Zhu Youxiao for the world.
They had played against Zhu Youxiao a lot of times, but every time they were defeated miserably, so
Now I am learning to be smart.
They will not take action when they are not absolutely sure.
Not to mention openly disagreeing with him, lest he be caught and beaten with a stick and sent to prison.
At the same time, they must unite all forces that can be united and use all people and things that can help them achieve their goals.
For example, several nobles led by Zhu Chunchen who were dissatisfied with the emperor were the ones they wanted to win over.
There are also some folk scholars and Confucian scholars. Most of these people are young and energetic people with serious lack of social experience. They are the best people for them to take advantage of.
You can use their mouths to publicize what this tyrant has done and his policies since he came to the throne.
They can also spread public opinion when necessary, so that they can occupy the rightful position and be justified.
As for Jiangnan, they will also strengthen contact and ask them to cooperate with all actions of the capital in the south.
The main role was naturally to gather servants and hermits from various families and tribes to raise troops and instigate civil uprisings in the name of the tyranny of the court and the emperor's ignorance.
They themselves don't know how strong their strength is and how deep their foundation is.
The only thing they know is that if they really act as they expected, the effect will not be bad.
It's not like they have never done this kind of thing before. The Japanese rebellion during the Jiajing period was not caused by them alone, but they also contributed a lot.
Therefore, if they really have to compete, they are worthy.
"Everyone, the current situation is extremely unfavorable to us. It's better not to think too simply."
"The emperor's precautions and monitoring of us have never slackened for a moment."
"I heard that some time ago, he transferred several thousand more sergeants into the city to increase the garrison strength of the inner city, and the number of patrol sergeants also increased."
"You are all smart people, so I guess you don't need me to explain it clearly."
"The most important thing is that we have no military support in the north, let alone any military support. This is crucial."
"If we really succeed, we will also have very little say in establishing a new king."
"Not to mention, the three ministers in the cabinet and the six ministers are all personally appointed by the emperor."
"And even if we form an alliance with those nobles, this is still our flaw, and we must find a way to make up for it."
A middle-aged official who looked extremely wise said.
Listening to their words, they were obviously discussing how to deal with the emperor.
After hearing what he said, the more than twenty officials present looked sad, and it seemed that they had no good solution.
Those who can attend today's meeting are either fellow townsmen or officials from Jiangnan who have interests connected with each other.
Therefore, they are not worried that someone will leak the news or betray them. After all, they are all grasshoppers tied to a rope. One will be prosperous and the other will suffer.
The officials here are also the same group of officials who went to Meridian Gate to kneel and remonstrate a few days ago. They are all our own people, so you can absolutely rest assured.
"Bu Lang's words make sense. For such important matters, we really need to be cautious and ensure that nothing goes wrong before we take action." (Bu Lang is the elegance of a doctor)
"After all, all the fellow righteous men and women present have risked their lives and fortunes."
"The Yulin Army in the capital is under the direct jurisdiction of the emperor. Even the Ministry of War has been ordered not to interfere with any matters of the Yulin Army."
"Not to mention the Imperial Guards who control the inner city."
"Most of them are from Sichuan and Zhejiang, and their leader is Ma Xianglin, who is the emperor's most trusted and trusted general."
"As for the imperial palace, all defenses are handled by the imperial guards and factory guards, and all the original personal guards have been abolished."
"Some of the more senior eunuchs and maids were either transferred from outside or killed by the tyrant."
"We can't even get information from the palace now, how can we accomplish anything?"
"Whether you are in the palace or the capital, it is as difficult as ascending to heaven."
"It's impossible to use the old methods before. I guess he has thought of it a long time ago."
"If it doesn't succeed by then, it will only make him suspicious, so we will be extremely passive."
"This matter needs to be considered in the long term. Wait for the opportunity. At least you have to think of another method that is sure of success."
Zhou Shunchang, a member of the Ministry of official affairs, also analyzed.
"You always say that we will take a long-term approach, but the result is nothing?"
"According to what you said, how long will it take for the results to come out?"
"The emperor is so aggressive, he just wants to drive us all away."
"If we continue to hesitate and sit still and wait for death, before long, our Jiangnan noble clan will have no room to survive in this Tianqi Dynasty."
"Do you all want to be the lambs to be slaughtered, to be killed at will by the tyrant?"
"In my opinion, this matter cannot be rushed, but it cannot be slowed down either. We should prepare early and take decisive action as long as there is an opportunity."
"As for other people and forces, we can't put too much hope in it. The fewer people know about this serious crime of annihilating nine tribes, and the fewer people are involved in it, the better."
"What if someone is not of the same mind as us and uses us as a stepping stone to show favor to the tyrant and take credit?"
"Then if it really happens, don't we need the support of external forces to seek the greatest benefits and benefits?"
An official was unhappy after hearing this, which was obviously different from what they had in mind.
"You don't even have a conclusion now, why are you thinking about this?"
"And even if it's done, what's the point of talking more now?"
"Outsiders are outsiders after all. Only we are one. In the face of interests, anyone may stab you in the back."
The officials and officials immediately expressed their opinions to Chen Liangxun.
He no longer wanted to tolerate it any longer. As long as Zhu Youxiao was in power, the losses to the Jiangnan nobles would be greater.
If this continues, even if the emperor changes in the future, their power will definitely be the weakest, and their right to speak in the court will be even weaker.
"Then what do you think should be done?"
"You are gambling with your wealth and life. If it's just because of temporary enthusiasm and impulsiveness, then forgive me for not being able to accompany you."
"I believe that all of you here don't want to die in vain."
The official who asked the question was obviously a timid and cautious person, and the worries and questions in his mind naturally had to be removed.
"What's so difficult about this? According to my observation, the tyrant is not a peaceful person."
"It has only been two years since he took the throne, but he has left the palace more than a dozen times, and even traveled thousands of miles to the Monan Grassland."
"I believe that it won't be long before he comes out of the palace. Isn't it convenient for us to start when he comes out of the palace?"
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