"That Yan Weizhong and Li Tianci had an argument in front of everyone! It really scared me to death."
Uncle Weining said this to his sister when he returned to his mansion.
Wang Zhi bent her forearms in front of her belly and her lively eyes twitched, "What do you mean by arguing?"
"Even in full public view, the two of them refused to give in. If His Majesty hadn't spoken, the quarrel would have been even worse!"
"These two people have no grudges in the past and have no grudges recently. Why are they quarreling?"
"Li Tianci said that when a prince breaks the law, the common people are also guilty. Even though he is a vassal king, as long as he causes trouble, why can't he be killed? Yan Weizhong said that clan is the basis of family and should not be touched lightly. Those remarks are sowing discord between the royal family."
Wang Zhi thought about it and felt strange, "Isn't it a literary society?"
"It's a cultural meeting, so I didn't do anything."
The maid next to him couldn't help laughing when he said these words to Uncle Wei Ning.
"What I mean is that the Wenhui is supposed to compose poems, write lyrics, and talk happily. Even if Li Mengyang says something that Yan Song disagrees with, judging from this person's past behavior, why would he argue with Li Mengyang in public?"
Wang Xuan frowned and looked upward, as if he was thinking, but he couldn't figure it out, "Oh, that's not important. The key is that although the emperor's oral instructions were given and the literary meeting was broken up, Li Mengyang's group was filled with righteous indignation and was probably going to file a memorial.
Yan Song seemed to be alone, but the court had some ideas about the emperor's murder of Prince Qing, and would not let Li Mengyang pursue him fiercely. If this happens, something big will happen! "
The analysis of this situation is not that Wang Xuan suddenly became smarter, the main reason is that it is too obvious.
With the character of a scholar like Li Mengyang, he would not give up until he reported this matter to the imperial court.
Wang Xuan can see it, and everyone else will understand it too.
"It's quite strange." Wang Zhi said with a chuckle.
"It's quite strange. I just found out today that Yan Song has a very tight mouth."
"No, what I mean is that a rotten scholar like Li Mengyang should have been against His Majesty, but for some reason, the situation is now the other way around."
"...Could it be that His Majesty is pulling the strings?"
"It's not just about making a game, everything in the world can't be done with just a few small thoughts."
Scheming, tactics, and means, no matter how smart a person is, they are all exhausted, but they still cannot be counted on the heads of so many literati such as Li Mengyang.
The key is still what has actually been done in the past.
Although the emperor was strict and murderous, he governed the country diligently and often summoned ministers. None of the eunuchs could disrupt the government. By dividing fields, building gardens, building roads, etc., people could see that the Zhengde Emperor was different from the previous emperors. Same place.
The thing is complicated to say, but the essence is this: the emperor is really seeking some benefits for the people.
Nice words are useless, so many practical actions in a few years are the reasons why the rotten literati identify with the emperor.
As for the feud between sects and vassals...
Regarding these relatives of the emperor, the original cliché story was that 'the emperor's relatives did evil, the civil servants served the people, and the emperor was stupid and protected his shortcomings'. Therefore, the position of the corrupt literati has not changed, they are just being used.
"Second brother also wrote a letter." Wang Zhi said sideways.
"Sister, do you mean to tell His Majesty everything about today's literary meeting so that His Majesty can know it?"
"Your Majesty has given you a verbal message, so you already know it."
"Then what should I do?"
"Shang Shu, scold Yan Song."
"ah?"
"Yan Song is a close minister of His Majesty. The auction house is still in his hands."
"Because he is a close minister, he can be scolded."
"But...why should I scold him?"
Wang Zhi thought for a while, "Just scold him... I don't know how to repay the emperor's kindness, and I don't know how to treat the people well. I deliberately try to please the vassal king who is causing trouble, and I have let down what I have learned."
"good!"
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But it was said that Jisi Liuzishu was quite angry after the Wenhui. Originally, their purpose was very clear, which was to rectify the murder of King Qing, but they ended up like this.
As for whether there was any intention behind submitting a "certificate of submission" to the emperor, people like Li Mengyang can only say that maybe not, and it is even harder to say for others.
Mingjun is on the throne, and they are all men who consider themselves extraordinary, and they are in their thirties. Who doesn't want to have a place in the court, who doesn't want to make a difference in the changing world, and be famous throughout the ages?
The emperor had the intention to punish the feudal king. There is also the debate about the murder of King Qing before our eyes,
Although their ranks are not high, they can all report to the emperor. As long as the momentum is mobilized and the emperor sees them, the matter will probably be completed.
Even if selfishness is not mentioned, as far as the people are concerned, this is a good thing.
"We invited you kindly, but Yan Weizhong didn't appreciate it at all. He even put us in danger with the crime of 'forcing the king to rebel'. Such cruel thoughts, I really misjudged him!" Bian Gong himself made the mistake! , "He shouldn't be allowed to come today."
Kang Hai said, "I can't blame you, Ting Shi. You know people and faces but don't know their hearts. Who would have thought that he, Yan Weizhong, is such a person?"
Li Mengyang was not afraid, "Being loyal to your ministers is not just a saying. No matter how cruel Yan Weizhong's schemes are, we are doing it in an upright way, so what should we fear? The key is, His Majesty said today, 'Let's disperse.'" ', what does this mean? Your Majesty knows what happened in the library today?"
With that said, the other five people couldn't help but care.
"They said they were going to separate, but they didn't say we couldn't argue. In my opinion, we should read a book about Yan Weizhong." He Jingming waved his fan, showing his literati style, "We can't be afraid just because Yan Weizhong is a close official of the emperor. Kill him!"
"That's right! Since we are the Son of Heaven, we will not remain indifferent while watching the vassal king bring disaster. We are here for the great Ming Dynasty and the people of the world. I appreciate this!"
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At this time, Zhu Houzhao was reading the resignation memorial of Zhang Fuhua, the censor of Zuodu.
Among the team he initially appointed, Zeng Jian had passed away due to old age, and the post of Minister of the Ministry of Industry was transferred to He Jian, the former governor of Yingtian.
Min Gui, Minister of the Ministry of Punishments, was in poor health and retired from office. Now he is recuperating in his hometown in Huzhou Prefecture. After all, he is eighty years old. During the Chinese New Year, Wang Qiong, the governor of Zhejiang, came to see Min Gui and said that Min Gui had bad eyesight and could hardly see, so he asked for medicine for him.
Now it's Zhang Fuhua's turn. He is nine years younger than Min Gui, so he is much younger, but he is still seventy-one years old.
In the spring of the fourth year of Zhengde's reign, he fell ill. Winter is about to begin now, and the weather has become colder after two rains. This old man suddenly became unbearable.
So when he came to the palace, Zhu Houzhao also gave him a soft stool and moved a brazier for him to keep warm.
Zhang Fuhua was inexplicably moved, and at the same time a little sad. The emperor is really a good emperor. When he meets Mingjun, he is reluctant to let go.
"What did the doctor say?" the emperor asked.
"I would like to report to your Majesty that I have three main problems. One is that I am old and frail, and have low energy. I am unable to deal with people and affairs. I will feel very tired and unable to support myself for less than two hours a day. The other is that I have some eye problems and my vision is poor." Blurry, unable to see words clearly; third, wheezing that comes at any time."
"Alas." Zhu Houzhao also sighed, "The Four Gentlemen of Nandu that everyone praised at the time, Lin Han, became an official. Now you are going to become an official too. That Lin Jun is even more stubborn. He still claims to be ill and does not want to be an official. What I can use now, It’s just Zhang Mao.”
"Your Majesty, in his prime of youth and with extraordinary talents, will surely be able to recreate the prosperous Ming Dynasty. Even though I am a commoner, I will pray for our emperor every day."
"I understand what you mean. By the way, at the beginning of the year, Min Chaoying also said that he had eye problems. You can take some of the medicine given to him back."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, Long En!"
Zhang Fuhua was about to kneel down, but Zhu Houzhao could not lack that bit of 'benevolence' at this time, and even went up to help him personally, "Generally speaking, ministers have to ask three times to resign, but you are really not in good health." , I can't force you to stay, otherwise I will burn your body and bones. I owe you two more favors, so I will use this support to repay you. You are an upright and honest official, and your official name is excellent. If your health is better, I will be the censor of Zuodu. Those who don’t want to be replaced.”
Zhang Fuhua never expected that the emperor would comment like this at the last moment.
Moreover, the special story of a scholar with the same name, "one support in return of two invitations" is very telling, and his face is also very radiant.
An honest minister does not want money, but reputation, which Zhu Houzhao is willing to give.
"I just regret that I was born at the wrong time and can no longer accompany Your Majesty."
"Things never go as one wishes. No more sadness, Zhang Aiqing, do you have any last words?"
"I also have a memorial, please read it." The old man took something out of his sleeve and presented it.
Seeing this, You Zhi went to get it and handed it to the emperor.
Zhu Houzhao said: "I promise you, I will take a good look at it."
"I don't dare. I..." Zhang Fuhua boldly raised his head slightly, but did not dare to look at the whole situation, "Resign!"
After he left, Zhu Houzhao opened the memorial and read it, with a smile in his eyes.
Zhang Fuhua had been a scornful scholar all his life, but in the end he gave him a 'gift'. In his memorial, he scolded Yan Song for not caring about the common people, and only wanted to please the vassal king, and he would become a traitor from now on!
