Zhu Houzhao linked his historical memory and current facts to form a general logic.
It was Wang Hua who said that the little prince had conquered many internal forces in the past few years.
Zhu Houzhao saw from history books that the border troubles were serious during the Hongzhi period.
What does it mean? It means that when people are at peace inside, they are about to start fighting outside.
This is people's way of thinking, and it has nothing to do with whether the Ming Dynasty welcomes you with a smile. Even if he smiles like a flower, he still gets a slap.
Of course, shepherd dogs are indispensable in any era. Don’t patronize and say that our ancestors are stupid. Even in the 21st century, there are many such people.
Zhou Du went to the cabinet to discuss the matter.
The three pavilion elders will all have a feeling: the prince does not understand the general situation.
"How did you play it correctly? Why did His Highness react like this?" Xie Qian stood up and asked.
Zhou Du was very wronged, "His Royal Highness asked why the Tatar mission was so large, and I answered truthfully, saying that the little Tatar prince was so happy."
"This is a very inappropriate remark." Li Dongyang understood immediately after hearing it. "Donggong is a man with great ambitions. The little prince is very happy about his achievements. Doesn't the implication mean that he has come to the capital of the Ming Dynasty to demonstrate his martial arts? What kind of atmosphere is your highness? It must be so. That’s why I’m annoyed.”
Liu Jian asked: "You came to the cabinet just like that without trying to persuade His Highness?"
He has an upright temperament, so he can't stand people like Zhou Du who dare not say even a word.
Zhou Du was very unconcerned in his heart. Donggong, what kind of master is that?
He demoted the imperial censor's position to the people, and Li Dongyang, the cabinet scholar, is now crumbling in the court.
persuade?
Easier said than done! Why don't you, the head of the cabinet, go? !
Of course, this is what I was thinking about.
He said stiffly: "Come back to the pavilion, my subordinates have not persuaded me. They have already said that this is the old system, and it has always been like this. His Highness said that the little prince changed the number of people, which can be regarded as changing the old system. He can change it, so naturally we will It can also be changed."
This is not a lie,
None of the three of them would doubt that Dong Palace could not be persuaded.
"The words of the East Palace are indeed a bit like the magnanimity of the Ming Dynasty Crown Prince who looks down on the world." Mr. Liu Ge has always agreed with Zhu Houzhao, but he is old and a scholar. He is used to playing it safe and lacks the vitality and courage of young people. " But this decree... I'm afraid it will cause trouble for no reason, but I don't know why I insist on it."
at this time,
A eunuch came, and he went to the cabinet to deliver a message, "Your Majesty has issued an order to invite the three cabinet ministers to go to Qianqing Palace."
Liu, Li, and Xie looked at each other and thought it was just the right time.
Zhu Houzhao has already done the work of Emperor Hongzhi. He was not worried at all, but he was worried that Hongzhi would also want to spend money to buy peace of mind. Anyway, he would wait for these people to get through these days.
In fact, Hongzhi really had this idea. If the prince in Hongzhi's tenth year made such a request, Hongzhi would still have to hesitate. After all, no matter how much he loved him, he couldn't make fun of the Tatar mission.
But over such a long time, Zhu Houzhao has won his trust,
In Zhu Houzhao's own words: When have you ever done anything mindless?
After the ministers arrived in front of the emperor and saluted,
Zhu Houzhao said, "Three pavilion elders, I happened to encounter more than 20 Tatars when I came out of the academy today. I was surprised. After asking, I found out that these were the people sent by the king to pay tribute. Pavilion Do you know that the size of their mission alone is as large as 500 people?"
….
"I know this. The young prince originally wanted to send 6,000 people, but it was eventually reduced to 500."
This sounds like a huge victory.
"These five hundred people eat horse chews. There is no need for the imperial court to bear some of their expenses in the capital, right?"
Zhu Houzhao no longer thinks it is outrageous. In fact, the ancients were proud of the heavenly dynasty. I remember that during the Qing Dynasty, in order to entertain a group of British envoys, the emperor ordered a group of officials to take them from Beijing to Guangzhou. The final cost was nearly 900,000 taels of silver.
How could the pride of heaven not pay for expenses like this ourselves?
"Your Highness is wrong." Liu Jian will be willing to cooperate with Dong Gong in matters in Shandong, including many things in the future, but he is not leaning towards Dong Gong, so he should insist on what he should insist on. "Have you ever thought about it, your Highness, if this happens?" If the decree is carried out, it will surely shake up the Tatar mission. If there is any commotion, it will be at the feet of the emperor. Wouldn't the face of the imperial court be ruined?"
After speaking, Mr. Liu Ge looked at the emperor.
Does that mean that you, the old man, can't just listen to your son in everything?
"How to sweep the floor?!" Zhu Houzhao couldn't figure out the logic of this sentence, "Five hundred people, how can they make a huge difference in the capital of the Ming Dynasty?!"
Liu Jian didn't understand what the Crown Prince meant, "If five hundred people want to overthrow the world, they won't be able to do it. But there is one thing that I don't understand. If the decree is issued and the Tatars do something strange, will these people be killed or not? If If you don't kill, the court will lose face, and the people will lose all their support. If you kill, it will not be in line with the style of a gentleman's country, and it will leave an excuse for the little prince in the future. Such a passive situation is just to save some money. His Highness thinks it is true. Is it worth it?”
"It's worth it! Of course it's worth it! Don't you know, Mr. Liu Ge, that people all over the world work hard all their lives for a few taels of silver? All the tax money for the imperial court comes from the people, but now it has to be spent on the Tatars. How can we, the monarchs and ministers, explain to the people? ? This is one of them!"
"Secondly, is the passive situation that Liu Ge said about being unable to kill and unable to kill because of this decree? In my opinion, this is absolutely not the case. Let me ask you, if we always treat each other with courtesy, what will happen to them in Beijing? I still committed a crime, should I kill or not? I am afraid of the Tatars in my heart, and I just want to serve these uncles well and then send them out of the country with gifts. No matter how they do it, we will not kill them. Right? It doesn’t matter if there is such a will or not!”
"Thirdly, you are the head of the Ming Dynasty's cabinet. How to explain to the young prince is not something Liu Ge should consider. How to explain to the father is! Leave an excuse? Since ancient times, the winners and losers have always been successful. When did the Tatars Have you reasoned with me and not left any excuses for them, so they won’t come and invade?”
The Crown Prince asked back in three sentences, and the truth behind it was so obvious that they would not understand it.
After all, I'm still afraid.
Xie Qian added at the right time: "Your Majesty. The so-called military affairs are important matters of the country. If your Majesty's will is carried out, there will be a war between the two countries. Once the war begins, all life will be ruined, and it will not be a good thing for the country or the people." . If you don’t plan for the eternity, you can’t plan for a moment; if you don’t plan for the overall situation, you can’t plan for a region. Your Highness, you must not talk about war because of your youth and enthusiasm!"
"I'm young and energetic?! I'm afraid you're arrogant!" Zhu Houzhao walked down slowly and approached them step by step, "Mr. Will there not be a battle between the prince and Ming Dynasty?"
"This..." Xie Qian was stunned. They naturally knew the layout of the border now. Wang Yue was still fighting the Tatars at this time.
Let's not mention this. Even if the two countries are at peace now, the little prince decides whether to fight or not. How can he ensure it?
Emperor Hongzhi sighed, "The little prince is ambitious and arrogant about his talent. What the prince said today may sound a bit ridiculous at first glance, but with such a statement, we, the monarchs and ministers, should know that this battle is inevitable."
"Draw up the decree!" Zhu Houzhao was too lazy to talk nonsense, "If any of the imperial censors are still dissatisfied, I will shoulder the responsibility! As for any changes...Father, I, my son, please order the capital to be under martial law!"
Martial law in the capital? After hearing this last sentence, Li Dongyang was filled with admiration. His Highness was already preparing for the civil war...
Recently, he actually had a growing feeling that when he met a monarch like the present emperor, his ministers still had room to perform. But if they met a prince like him, it would be easier to just "obey orders and act according to orders".
The eldest son of the Ming Dynasty.
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