The matter of the prince supervising the country... The emperor is not in good health, so it is not impossible to talk about it.
In fact, several cabinet elders had thought about this happening, but they didn't expect it so early.
But seeing the emperor's pale face, they had nothing to say.
At least Liu Jian didn't have any objections.
But Zhu Houzhao frowned, "If my father has an order, my sons and ministers would not dare to disobey it. But..."
"What concerns does the prince have? That's all. Ahem." The emperor coughed twice more.
This cough is too good... How can I refuse if I ask someone to do it?
"Well...it's not a concern, it's just that my father and the elders also know that my minister sometimes acts erratically and is more harsh. This is why I have devoted myself to studying the study of saints in the past six months. So I am thinking... ...If during the supervision of the country, some measures were too harsh...should we change it back? Gentlemen say that changing it overnight would be a taboo, and it would also damage the face of the East Palace."
oh,
The emperor and his cabinet ministers understood immediately after hearing this. The crown prince was making conditions. To put it bluntly, you can let me supervise the country, but your son, I am not such a coward. When the time comes, I will kill someone, or do something. What sudden thing has happened? Please don't change it for me. Then my prince will lose face.
Zhu Di always did this back then, saying that he would let the prince supervise the country, but as soon as he came back from the desert for a few months, he would overturn all the things the prince had done and start over again. For example, this official was originally transferred from the capital to the local area. Okay, give it to me. Those who were transferred back, those who were transferred from local areas to the capital, get the hell back here.
If you do this, how will others see the prince? He is just a prince who has the title of prince for nothing, and any future words will be discounted.
This is worse than not supervising the country. Before we supervise the country, everyone still has to weigh the weight of the East Palace. If you supervise the country, it will be of no use. Don’t others know that your cannonball is a dud?
So either don't let me supervise the country, or admit what I did.
This actually reminds Hongzhi that as an emperor, he will pay attention to protecting the prince's face. In this case, he must be prepared and not change my policy.
Hongzhi pondered for a moment, he felt that there was nothing big going on in the country... He had not done much for more than half a year, just going about his business step by step.
He looked at the three elders and said, "In my opinion, the prince has always considered things carefully. Even if he had concerns just now, neither I nor the elders thought of it, but you did. So even if something happens, I believe that the prince It can be handled properly, and with three cabinet elders assisting the administration, there won’t be any oversights.”
Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and Xie Qian were all shaken in their hearts.
Your Majesty, please don't say that, it will put a lot of pressure on you. You know your own son well. What is he really going to do, and do you expect us to stop him? Just kidding.
Liu Jian immediately said: "After all, Your Majesty is still in charge of the overall situation. If there is a major military or national event, I should ask His Majesty for his judgment."
"How?" Emperor Hongzhi looked at his son.
how? You didn't say anything.
"It is the son's duty to ask the emperor for judgment if something big happens." Zhu Houzhao asked directly: "But my father... Uncle Shouning and Uncle Jianchang were punished by the minister last time. More than half a year has passed. I listened to the report from the spies in Jinyiwei, and I heard that the two uncles of Erchen were a bit back to their old ways. This kind of thing is not a major military matter, nor is it an emergency military report. But if an official sees Erchen supervising the country, he knows that Erchen will punish him. Following the example of my uncles, when a memorial is placed in front of me, will I punish my son? Or will I not punish him? If he does not punish me, the majesty of the Eastern Palace will be gone. If he punishes me, my son and I will be afraid..."
He couldn't say the next thing, because after all, they had violated the national law. If the emperor still defended the people who broke the law, it would be too inappropriate, at least he couldn't say it with his mouth. Anyway, as long as he meant it.
When the three pavilion elders heard this, they nodded and agreed. His Highness the Prince's memorial was forward-looking and reasonable. He also took into account the son's need to take care of his father. This way of handling things can be called 'appropriate'.
It just stumped Emperor Hongzhi. And he remembered Xiao Jing's words when King Qi and King Yong first petitioned for land. The prince and he had some differences on this point, which had happened a long time ago.
But no matter how important King Qi and King Yong were, they were obviously not as important as the prince. This was something he wanted to understand.
The fact that the prince would not be so tolerant to them made the emperor always worried. If something unspeakable happened to him a hundred years later, it would be a human tragedy.
There are only two ways to talk about this kind of thing, either those people should be honest themselves, or let the prince turn a blind eye and stop arguing with them.
"Zhao'er, Uncle Shouning and Uncle Jianchang are your mother's biological brothers. No matter what mistakes they make, you just need to consider this when dealing with them."
"Your Majesty." Liu Jian spoke at this time, "I think that His Highness the Crown Prince's considerations are appropriate. The state has national laws and the family has family rules. His Highness the Crown Prince has always been fair in his dealings. If he is easily partial, it is not a blessing. May Ning Bo, Jian Although Chang Bo and others have been punished, they still do not repent. How can they let it go when it is time for another heavy ceremony? This will encourage them, and they can take advantage of His Majesty's affectionate heart to cause more trouble. very."
"Wei Chen seconded the proposal. Your Majesty, if you continue to indulge like this, don't you know that it will harm the two uncles even more?" Li Dongyang also said.
The emperor understood what he said.
You are protecting them now, but the prince still has the same attitude. What if he makes a bigger mistake in the future? What could have been ended with two strikes, turned out to have to be beheaded. This is the same as King Qi and King Yong back then.
Thinking of this, Emperor Hongzhi also became a little silent. It seemed that asking the prince to give in was not an option.
And this problem has always existed. This year we have to supervise state-owned enterprises, and next year we will still have to supervise state-owned enterprises.
"...In that case, Prince."
"My son is here."
"You can handle it according to the court's laws. But one thing is, don't hurt their lives."
Zhu Houzhao knew what he said.
"Your Majesty is wise!" The three pavilion elders were also satisfied.
Because Emperor Hongzhi protected his shortcomings.
The relatives named Zhu, Zhang, and Zhou caused a lot of dissatisfaction during the Hongzhi period. Many courtiers complained, but the emperor always ignored them. Now that there is a prince, these people have hope.
In the twelfth year of Hongzhi, on the third day of the second lunar month, the emperor's body showed no signs of hesitation, so he issued an edict to the prince to supervise the country. The imperial edict said:
In ancient times, those who taught princes should carefully choose their masters and train them in virtue and justice. After passing the Dragon Tower and asking to sleep, entering the tiger's chamber and teeth and stomach, it is like this. When it comes to the Sixth Division's offensive, if there is something to do, they are called to support the army and to guard the country. It is not sent by a particularly important weapon, but it is also the important task of the successor to know that it is difficult and difficult, and to practice observing and treating accidents.
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It’s time to enter a new plot~ Let me make it shorter and transition. Let’s sort out the plot behind it.
