Before the arrival of the mission, Zhu Qizhen truly felt that as long as he could return to Beijing, he could even become an ordinary citizen.
But with the arrival of the mission, there were tents, chariots, concubines, and maids all available again. After returning to a luxurious and luxurious life, Zhu Qizhen still preferred to be the supreme emperor.
The feeling of being full, warm and lustful is vividly reflected in Zhu Qizhen.
Zhu Qizhen was very resistant to Li Shi's suggestion of publicly issuing an edict to accuse oneself: if he issued an edict to accuse oneself, I'm afraid the nature of his personal conquest would completely change.
Without giving an edict to sin against oneself, the characterization of the Tumubao Incident is this: the Oala army invaded the border, and the orthodox emperor, in order to secure the country and protect the people, did not avoid danger and personally led the six divisions to attack Oala.
However, due to Shanxi's depleted military preparedness and lack of fighting spirit, they were unfortunately ambushed and even the chariot driver accidentally fell into the imperial court.
This statement can highlight Zhu Qizhen's glorious image of serving the country and the people, which is somewhat decent.
But if you issue the edict of sin, you will definitely not be able to escape the first rule of favoring the eunuch and causing trouble to the court.
Article 2: Losing a teacher and humiliating the country can almost lead to the overthrow of the country. This is also a fact.
Article 3: The emperor calls the door and leads the way first. This hat cannot be escaped.
If this sinner is punished, his reputation will be completely ruined.
Thinking of this, Zhu Qizhen asked Li Shi: "What if I don't want to punish myself?"
Hearing this, Li Shi shook his head: "This is just the opinion of the humble ministers. How your majesty will act after returning to Beijing still needs to be discussed and decided by you, the empress dowager, and the emperor. This is not something that the ministers can judge."
Zhu Qizhen refused to give up and continued to ask: "Then where will I live after I return to Beijing? Can I see the ministers? Can my movement be restricted?
As an envoy, it is impossible for the emperor to explain everything before coming. Don't try to deal with me by asking questions and not knowing. "
Li Shi replied helplessly: "After the Supreme Emperor returns to Beijing, he will naturally stay in Qianqing Palace. This is your Majesty's clear instruction. Your Majesty has never expressed the idea of restricting the Supreme Emperor's freedom.
Although His Majesty did not mention the meeting with ministers and nobles, I thought it would be better for the Supreme Emperor to live in a deep palace and cultivate his moral character. "
Zhu Qizhen frowned and turned to look at Li Xian.
Li Xian nodded and agreed with Li Shi's words: "To the Supreme Emperor, the situation in the capital is like this. The throne has been determined and cannot be changed. It is no longer possible for His Majesty to return the throne to you.
Not to mention that this involves the lives of the emperor's family, even the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty cannot support your restoration. "
Li Xian's attitude was already very straightforward and sincere. The ministers supported Zhu Qiyu as emperor, which was actually an act of dethronement.
If he supports the restoration of Zhu Qizhen in the future, it will be the second time to abolish and establish.
Doesn't this constitute a blatant violation of Confucian etiquette?
At least at the public level, absolutely no civil or military officials or vassal princes would stand up and demand that Zhu Qiyu return the throne.
After all, no one could be that stupid. When he asked Zhu Qiyu to return the throne, Yu Gong said that it was deposing the emperor and violated the etiquette and law; Yu private said that it was to kill the donkey and kill the donkey, which is immoral and smoking. Neither public nor private matters can be recognized by the government and the public.
When Zhu Qizhen heard Li Xian's words, his face became even more ugly.
After being stunned for a long time, Zhu Qizhen asked the most critical question: "What will happen to the prince in the future?"
When Li Xian heard this, he sighed and shook his head silently.
Li Shi had the same reaction.
Zhu Qizhen was really anxious when he saw this: "Zhu Qiyu wants to depose the crown prince?"
Li Shi shook his head and replied: "Your Majesty has never expressed this intention. But think about it, Your Majesty. If it were you, would you pass on the country you have worked so hard to build to your nephew?"
Zhu Qizhen also shook his head and immediately retorted: "The problem is that Zhu Qiyu sat on the throne on my behalf. He was only acting on behalf of the emperor. How can we say that he worked hard to build the country?"
Li Shi replied helplessly: "Your Majesty, you yourself know what kind of country your Majesty has taken over. At that time, Beijing was in danger and the entire north almost fell.
The south is full of Miao unrest and civil unrest. Except for southern Zhili, there is almost no safe place.
In addition, armaments were depleted and guard posts collapsed. The soldiers fled privately, and only one or two tenths of the soldiers in the guard posts in Shanxi and other places remained.
There were also local military generals who ate their pay and occupied farmland. The vassal kings in various places did evil and harmed the people.
Due to the Battle of Luchuan, the taxes borne by the people in the south became more and more heavy, reaching the point where they could no longer survive.
There are so many shortcomings in the Ming Dynasty that it can no longer be described in one or two sentences.
In short, Your Majesty has inherited such a country. If the emperor can work hard to govern, he can revive the Ming Dynasty. I thought that the government and the public would not object to the death of a father and the succession of sons. "
When Zhu Qizhen heard this, he was completely stunned. If even the prince was to be deposed, then the throne would be completely lost to his lineage, and then there would be no hope for him to live.
Zhu Qizhen Youzi retorted unwillingly: "Zhu Qiyu merged the small sect with the large sect. Doesn't this violate etiquette and law? Isn't it possible that no one stands up to oppose it?"
Hearing this, Li Shi gave a strong dose of medicine in order to completely wake up the Supreme Emperor: "Didn't it violate etiquette and law when the Queen Mother deposed Queen Hu? It was different at that time and no one stood up to oppose it.
Besides, in ten or twenty years, when the emperor's benevolence and righteousness are spread throughout the world and his achievements are spread all over the world, people's hearts will slowly change.
Once the people of the world gradually accept the fact that the Holy Emperor passed to Empress Hu, then the emperor will be the legitimate son of the empress, and he will be the master of etiquette and law.
And the Supreme Emperor, you yourself are the Xiaozong. "
Li Shi also knew that what he said went beyond the bounds of a human being, so as soon as he finished speaking, he knelt down and kowtowed, waiting for his sin.
Zhu Qizhen picked up the tea cup and smashed it to the ground.
It's a pity that there is a thick carpet in the felt tent. The cup is okay, but the tea is spilled on the floor.
It's really evil. This is the first time Zhu Qizhen has heard that a small sect can become a large sect, and a large sect can become a small sect. The positions of large sect and small sect can actually be changed.
The atmosphere in the tent was extremely depressing, and after a long period of silence over a cup of tea, Zhu Qizhen said coldly: "Okay, I know everything you said.
You guys will return today and go back to be Zhu Qiyu's loyal ministers. "
Unexpectedly, Li Shi refused even this: "In response to the Emperor's request, your Majesty sent a messenger to catch up with the envoy when I arrived at Datong. He specifically ordered me to stay in Wala to serve the Emperor until the weather gets warmer. When the Orioles fly, the Supreme Emperor's life will be completely settled, and I can return to the capital."
Zhu Qizhen was really speechless. What kind of fun was his younger brother doing? Is there any point in leaving two envoys in the Yexian Army?
In fact, Li Xian and Li Shi didn't know what medicine was sold in the emperor's gourd.
However, as a minister, I had no choice but to act according to the order.
Seeing that the matter had completely collapsed, Zhu Qizhen had no choice but to dismiss the two envoys, then summoned his concubine in to continue enjoying himself.
But there is a slight difference this time: Yuan Bin was transferred back to the capital by Zhu Qiyu. Therefore, Yuan Bin and his four concubines did not follow the mission.
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In the afternoon of the same day, Zhu Qiyu also immersed himself in the gentle village for most of the day. It was not until he took a nap that he came out to summon his trusted generals.
(End of chapter)
