Qian Qianyi looked serious.
He knew that Eunuch Yang was asking him to show an attitude in public, which was also the condition used in exchange for Eunuch Yang's support for him to become the auxiliary minister.
But the other party was so eager for him to express his position in public, which made him dissatisfied.
Now he is also an auxiliary minister, and his status is no lower than that of the other party. Moreover, he is also the chief minister of the cabinet and the head of the civil service, which is much higher than that of a eunuch.
However, he had just become the Assistant Minister and did not want to offend Eunuch Yang over such a trivial matter at this time.
"The reason why I can become the Auxiliary Minister is, firstly, because of the Emperor's decree, and secondly because of the support of all my ministers." Qian Qianyi first thanked the courtiers in the hall, and then said, "Since I have become the Auxiliary Minister, Minister, let me first share some of my ideas, hoping to gain the support of all ministers and ministers."
As he spoke, he paused for a moment.
Wei Guogong, who was sitting on the other side, felt that Qian Qianyi should discuss something with other auxiliary ministers first, so he stopped him and said: "If Mr. Qian has something to do, why don't you discuss it with several auxiliary ministers first, and then decide whether it is appropriate or not?" It needs to be announced in court.”
His words were also a tactful reminder that Qian Qianyi was only one of the five auxiliary ministers and could not represent the remaining auxiliary ministers.
Qian Qianyi hesitated when he heard this. He originally stood up because of Eunuch Yang, not because he really wanted to express anything in the court.
"This is Mr. Qian Ge's first proposal to become an auxiliary minister. Why don't you speak it out and let everyone listen to it? Duke Wei will not stop it." Yang Guorui, the guarding eunuch, said with a smile.
After spending so much effort to move Qian Qianyi to the position of assistant minister, he has not yet achieved his goal. How could Qian Qianyi just retreat back like this?
"Since Eunuch Yang has said so, let Mr. Qian Ge tell you!" Wei Guogong felt that even the position of assistant minister had been given up, so he didn't need to let Qian Qianyi say a few more words, so he stopped blocking him. .
Seeing this, Qian Qianyi continued what he said before: "As the chief minister of the cabinet, I have been trying my best to promote the Northern Expedition and rescue the Supreme Emperor. Therefore, I hope that all ministers can cooperate with me and go north to welcome the Supreme Emperor as soon as possible."
Yang Guorui, the eunuch sitting on the seat, smiled.
Qian Qianyi expressed his position in public like this, which is tantamount to expressing his political attitude. Once he changes his views in the future, he will only be regarded as a capricious villain.
And with Qian Qianyi's statement, he can rest assured.
The three auxiliary ministers who were former princes looked ugly after Qian Qianyi's statement.
Especially Duke Cheng and Duke Ding.
They had escaped from Beiping City and had a deep understanding of the soldiers and horses of the Tiger Flag. With the existing soldiers and horses of the Ming Dynasty, it would undoubtedly be difficult for them to go north to welcome the Supreme Emperor back.
But they couldn't speak out if they objected, not even to stop Qian Qianyi. Otherwise, even if they were auxiliary ministers, they would not be able to withstand the accusations from all the ministers in the DPRK.
However, Qian Qianyi's words aroused the support of many courtiers, especially many civil servants, who strongly supported Qian Qianyi's plan to go north to welcome back the Emperor.
Because it is politically correct to go north to welcome back the Emperor, and anyone who opposes it will definitely be slapped with various labels.
As for how many people really want to go north to welcome the Supreme Emperor back, it's hard to say. After all, many people are willing to say that they are correct verbally, and they are willing to use it to show off and decorate themselves.
"Our family very much agrees with Mr. Qian Ge's words," said the guard eunuch Yang Guorui. "Ever since our family heard that Beidu fell and the Supreme Emperor fell into the hands of tiger thieves, our family has been unable to sleep at night or eat anything when we think about it."
As he spoke, he wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes on his old face.
"Go north to welcome back the Supreme Emperor!" Shi Kefa suddenly said.
"Go north to welcome back the Supreme Emperor."
All the courtiers also shouted.
At first, only civil servants were shouting, but later even Wu Xun started shouting.
Soon all the civil and military officials in the dynasty were shouting about sending troops north to welcome the Emperor back, and even Wei Guogong and other auxiliary ministers had to stand up and shout along.
There were many people shouting to welcome the Supreme Emperor back, but only he knew how many of them were sincere.
The main thing of this court meeting was to solve the problem of Qian Qianyi becoming the auxiliary minister. After solving this problem, the remaining matters in the court meeting were not very important, and they were quickly resolved and left.
After the court came down, the courtiers walked out in groups.
Qian Qianyi was about to leave when he was stopped by a young eunuch.
"Mr. Qian Ge, please go back later. Eunuch Yang has invited you."
Qian Qianyi had no choice but to follow the young eunuch to see Yang Guorui, the guarding eunuch.
Because he was an internal official, the guarding eunuch Yang Guorui lived in the palace, and the guards in the palace were also members of the imperial guards and internal eunuchs.
"Eunuch!" Qian Qianyi shouted when he saw the guarding eunuch Yang Guorui.
The guarding eunuch Yang Guorui raised his hand and pointed to the empty seat next to him, indicating: "Mr. Qian Ge, please sit down by yourself!"
Qian Qianyi walked to the seat and sat down.
At the same time, he asked: "I wonder if my father-in-law called me here for something?"
"Our family just wants to ask, when will Mr. Qian Ge prepare to march north? Every time we think of the Supreme Emperor still living a miserable life, our family feels very uncomfortable. We wish we could bear the pain on behalf of the Supreme Emperor." Guarding eunuch Yang Guorui He said with a sad look on his face.
Qian Qianyi frowned slightly and asked, "When does your father-in-law want to send troops?"
"Our family is just a cabinet, and major affairs in the DPRK are naturally decided by the cabinet. It is not easy for our family to come forward and instruct the cabinet to do anything, but our family really can't bear to see the emperor suffering in Beidu!" Yang Guorui, the guarding eunuch, said with a sad tone.
Hearing this, Qian Qianyi could not understand that this was forcing him, the chief minister of the cabinet, to come forward to resolve the issue of sending troops.
"At present, it is difficult for the cabinet to mobilize too many soldiers and horses. Military generals in many places may not follow the instructions of the cabinet. They need the support of the three Dukes of Wei, Cheng and Ding." Qian Qianyi said.
The guarding eunuch Yang Guorui picked up the tureen on the table, brought it to his mouth, blew on it, and said: "Mr. Qian Ge, don't forget to promise our family. You, the auxiliary minister, were pushed by our family, so naturally you can do it again." Take it down."
"My father-in-law has misunderstood. It's not that Xianguan is unwilling to send troops north to welcome back the Emperor, but that this matter needs long-term planning, and the strength of the Ming family alone is somewhat inadequate. If possible, Xianguan hopes to join forces with the Qing Dynasty to form a We will attack from the north and south together to deal with the tiger thieves." Qian Qianyi said his plan.
After hearing these words, the guarding eunuch Yang Guorui looked thoughtful.
