"Is my prince okay?"
Emperor Hongzhi didn't care how bad the situation had deteriorated, and he didn't think about the impact of today's events on the future situation of the court. He didn't have time to think about that, because there was a fear in his heart that if something happened to the prince, it would be over.
If that's really the case, there's no point in resurrecting Zhuge Liang, Guo Ziyi, Fan Zhongyan, all the names that shine in the history books, and kowtowing to him in the Fengtian Palace, not to mention preserving a few virtuous ministers.
Moreover, his health is not very good, and it is unlikely that he will have another child.
It was difficult for him to adapt to the extremely hot weather like now. He always felt uncomfortable and sometimes couldn't sleep all night long.
Xiao Jing has always been mature and steady, but before the big event of the ministers forcing the palace, there was some cold sweat on his forehead. Today, he walked with his head down and trotted. None of the eunuchs outside dared to say anything. Only the one who passed the news ran all the way. , panting heavily and kowtow in front of the emperor.
"Speak quickly! Do you want to kill me?!"
"Go back to your Majesty, Your Highness... Your Highness is fine!"
The cabinet chief Liu Jian on the side also breathed a sigh of relief, raised his old hand like a dead branch and wiped his forehead.
Just now in the cabinet, the three of them heard that a minister from Zuo Shunmen was about to rush in. They were so frightened that their souls almost flew out.
So Li and Xie went to Zuoshunmen, while he went all the way to Qianqing Palace.
If this matter is not dealt with today, it will definitely be a disaster!
In other words, it was already a catastrophe.
After Emperor Hongzhi was frightened, he was furious. This is a natural psychological reaction of humans. The anger rushed from the soles of his feet to the sky. He stepped on the floor and screamed at the top of his voice, "You traitor and traitor! You traitor and traitor!"
The emperor stood up from his throne, his face slightly distorted with anger. He shouted at Liu Jian with trembling hands, "I just mobilized a few ministers, but they aroused such dissatisfaction. Okay! I agreed to them and came down." Isn’t this enough patience to rescind the imperial edict? I am the Supreme Lord of the Ninth Five-Year Plan. Which emperor of Taiping has suffered such humiliation since ancient times? In my Ming Dynasty, since Emperor Taizu Gao, which emperor has been so tolerant to his ministers?!"
"But they not only refused to retreat, but also forced their way into the palace and attacked my prince! I have been in power for eleven years, appointing virtuous ministers and working hard to govern! I really don't know where the moral governance is not practiced, but today, there are such a group of ministers who don't know the king. Those traitors who are righteous and do not abide by the principles of monarch and minister! Ah..."
The emperor was so angry that his continuous roars required a lot of lung capacity. He almost couldn't take a breath and fell straight backwards.
Xiao Jing and Liu Jian were panicked when they saw it.
"His Majesty!
His Majesty!
The old eunuch Xiao Jing quickly stepped forward to support the emperor and said in a sob: "Your Majesty, calm down, the dragon body is important!" "
Liu Jian stood up halfway, then knelt back down and said through gritted teeth, "Your Majesty, please calm down and don't hurt the dragon's body!"
"Ah... God..." Emperor Hongzhi roared, tears welling up in the corners of his eyes, "If word spreads, I will be a foolish king through the ages. Even if there are spirits in the underground of my ancestors, they will definitely blame the unworthy descendant Zhu. Youtang, how come you let such a group of things inferior to beasts fill the court! Liu Jian!"
"My lord, I'm here."
"You are the head of the cabinet and lead the group of officials. What do you want to do about today's matter?!"
Liu Jian was caught in the middle and it was extremely difficult for him to be a good person.
If blood is spilled on Zuo Shunmen today, he, as the head of the cabinet, will not be able to stand up among the civil servants in the future.
But the emperor and the crown prince were convinced that this group of people broke into the palace and assaulted the prince. If it were easily passed over, then the group of people who supported the prince would be eager to tear him into pieces!
Why does this Wu Kuan have to be like this!
"Your Majesty, I believe that His Highness, the Crown Prince, is wise, wise, talented, and personally involved in the matter. He knows best who is causing trouble. Therefore, I believe that the decision on this matter should be left to His Highness!"
The emperor's eyes seemed to be frozen for a second or two, and then he turned slightly to look at the cabinet minister he had picked up with his own hands.
A few days ago,
The crown prince also told the emperor here: "...Liu Jian and Liu Ge are diligent and conscientious in their duties, and are a good cabinet minister. But he does not dare to bear such a charge, let alone bear it, if the situation is already serious. I have to deal with the minister seriously, and Mr. Liu Ge will definitely say that it is up to me to make the decision."
Because the prince's decision is not a matter for the head of his cabinet.
Emperor Hongzhi suddenly smiled miserably. The prince had mentioned many possibilities that day, but today's possibility was the only one he didn't believe the most. In his opinion, ministers like Ma Wensheng and Wu Kuan, although they were not in harmony with the prince's ideas, No matter how you put it, he is an important minister who has been deeply favored by several dynasties.
Moreover, he knows the general situation and considers the overall situation, and will never do anything to conflict with the prince.
It was also because he believed that this was impossible and that the situation would not worsen so much that he allowed Zhu Houzhao to take such a risk.
Who would have thought... it would be like this,
So he smiled miserably, not because Liu Jian broke his heart. What could Liu Jian do? As the prince said, hundreds of civil servants were ordered to be punished. Once Liu Jian did it, he would be beyond redemption.
It was these ministers who broke his heart. In the past, his character was such that he could not see this side of the ministers. He thought that the king was wise and the ministers were virtuous... As the old story goes, in the end, it was just because of his gentle personality that he became a good person. Peaceful.
He never expected that among the officials of the imperial court, there would be such a minister without a king or a father!
"I'll just follow your words..." At this moment, Emperor Hongzhi's heart felt like it was drying up, "The prince's handling has always been thoughtful and meticulous, and there is nothing wrong with it."
"There is one more thing. I would like to ask Your Majesty to show your grace and absolve the names of Ma Wensheng, Wu Kuan, Zhou Jing and others. First of all, I dare to guarantee that as human beings, not to mention attacking His Highness, they are disrespectful to His Highness. Secondly, once they are executed, wouldn’t it tell the world that the three-dynasty veterans of the imperial court turned out to be treacherous ministers and traitors? This would be detrimental to the court’s face and to His Majesty’s sanctity!”
Emperor Hongzhi's mind flashed back to the scene when Wu Kuan gave him a lecture when he was the prince.
"Accurate. However, death penalty can be avoided, but living crime cannot be avoided."
Liu Jian really felt what it means to be a benevolent emperor at this moment, "My lord, thank you for your grace!"
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And on the other side,
Li Dongyang and Xie Qian knelt in front of Zhu Houzhao, but Zhu Houzhao still knocked everyone down!
"Your Highness! Grand Sima and several important ministers are all in their seventh year. If we continue fighting like this, lives will be lost!"
On the side of Zuoshunmen close to the palace, the ministers on the ground were wailing, and blood was splashed from the hidden sticks. Some people were shouting at first, but now they have fainted.
Some people who were waiting had fainted now.
I really think that political struggle is nothing more than memorials to superiors and scolding those in power! There's a price to pay.
"Mr. Li Ge, Mr. Xie Ge. There are no Ministers of the Ministry of War or Ministers of Rites here! There are only rebellious ministers and traitors! You are the damn important ministers of the imperial court. It is you who say that the emperor breaks the law and the common people are equally guilty! Do you have to explain the principles of the world? go?!"
"Hit me!"
It would be a lie if Zhu Houzhao said he wasn't scared at all. After all, he had no one to protect his little arms and legs. What if someone with a bad idea pushed him down and caused a stampede?
That’s all,
If there is no blood today, where is the majesty of the prince?
If no one is killed today, will anyone listen to the will of the East Palace in the future? !
"ah!
"
"Another one fainted!"
The prince was sitting on the chair, with his arms folded and his fingers rubbing. This kind of scene was not comfortable for him, but he wanted to finish it today.
Xie Qian was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. His eyes fell on Wu Kuan, Ma Wensheng and other veterans. He saw with his own eyes that blood was coming out of Wu Kuan's clenched teeth. His head was raised and then he straightened up. fell down.
"Your Highness! We really can't fight anymore! Minister Wu has passed out!
"
But the prince seemed to ignore him.
Xie Qian had no choice but to rush over and block Wu Kuan's back with his body. He originally wanted to shout something, but a board fell and a bone-chilling pain penetrated his chest, "Ah! It hurts! It hurts, Your Highness." !”
It was also at this time,
Suddenly, a nimble little eunuch appeared in the palace. Liu Jian sent him here. He was afraid that he would not be able to catch up when he was old, so he came to deliver the imperial edict first.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty has spoken!"
In such a public occasion, Zhu Houzhao must listen to Hongzhi. This is his first principle. To be honest, if he doesn't listen, the power in his hands will have no legitimacy.
"What did the father say?"
"Your Majesty said today's matter, His Highness is present at the scene, and it is up to His Majesty to decide how to deal with it. But... it is best to save the lives of my teachers."
As soon as Li Dongyang and Xie Qian heard this, they knew that the emperor was also furious, because with Hongzhi's character, it was entirely up to His Highness to decide that he no longer cared about the life and death of these ministers. This was actually quite serious.
"My son, I must obey the order." Zhu Houzhao looked at Xie Qian, "Mr. Xie Ge, you have heard the emperor's instructions. You can take him away."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, Your Majesty for your kindness!" He had just read it. Wu Kuan's slap in the face must have cost him half his life, but he was still angry.
"Don't fight anyone else either."
Liu Jin was so embarrassed that he said, "Your Highness, except for the first person who has reached the full limit, the more than 20 people queuing up behind have not yet reached the full fifty."
Zhu Houzhao thought for a while, it was you, Liu Jin, who wanted to be the bad guy. This eunuch becomes arrogant when he gains power. No matter what happens or the consequences, if I can step on you, then I will definitely step on you!
"Okay. Except for those whom the father ordered to protect, the rest will be beaten to fifty! Then all of them will be thrown outside the palace!"
When those present heard this, they immediately cursed Liu Jin in their hearts. He had no descendants, but all eighteen generations of his ancestors had cursed him!
After talking about this, Zhu Houzhao didn't want to read anymore, so he stood up and walked back.
After walking a few steps, he saw Liu Jian walking over, panting, and behind him there was a eunuch wearing a hat running wildly.
"Your Highness! Great victory! Great victory in the northwest!"
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he was immediately attracted to it, and his feet moved a little faster, which made Liu Jinren stunned: Wasn't it...can't you hear it?
"My slaves congratulate Your Highness! Just now, the Chief of Ceremonies reported victory to Your Majesty. Wang Yue, the commander-in-chief of the three northwest sides, sent his troops out of Helan Mountain. They were divided into two outposts in the north and the south to defeat the Tatar army in Huaguoyuan and Pucaogou respectively, and then pursued them to Liuzhou. ditch, the Tatar army fled westward! More than 2,000 horses, camels, cattle and sheep were captured!"
Because the news just came out, Liu Jian also just heard about it.
He calmed down and held his hands in congratulations, "With this great victory, I have no worries in the northwest! I congratulate Your Highness!"
Zhu Houzhao took the good news, glanced at it hastily, held it tightly in his hands, and returned to the group of 'loyal ministers' who were knocked to the ground and said: "Let me see it all! Look at the Ming Dynasty in ten years' time." In the prosperous age, as you said, you will still be a villain in the whole dynasty! Liu Jin, bring a pen and paper!"
"yes!"
But after waiting for a while, Liu Jin came with something. Zhu Houzhao's calligraphy is not good, but he doesn't care. How many heroes have regarded calligraphy as something extraordinary since ancient times?
From an artistic point of view, his movements are not considered elegant, but from a momentum perspective, they are far incomparable:
He was born in Kunlun, and saw all the spring scenery in the world.
Three million jade dragons flew up, causing the whole sky to become cold.
In summer, when the water melts and rivers overflow, people may become fish and turtles.
Who has ever commented on the meritorious deeds of a thousand years?
…
Everyone present is a literary master. His Royal Highness is congratulating Wang Yue on his great victory. He is also expressing his ambition today: Who has commented on the merits and crimes of Qianqiu?
Whether I did this thing is a merit or a sin, let people after Qianqiu decide!
Liu Jian was already impressed in his heart. In the past three generations, there was only one prince who could do this, and that was me, the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty. When future generations look at what happened to Zuo Shunmen today, even if they criticize the prince's actions fiercely, they still have to leave at least three points of respect in their hearts.
With this wise and wise leader, there is hope for the Ming Dynasty and ZTE!
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