Yu Qian was furious as never before, but he couldn't get angry.
Yes, the emperor is in someone else's hands, so who has the right to get angry?
Yu Qian slumped back on his chair, stared blankly for a long time, then sadly stood up and walked out of the Yamen.
He did not go to the palace immediately, but went to the British Duke's Mansion and the homes of Wang Zhi and Yang Hong.
…
At Shen Shi in the afternoon, Yu Qian entered the palace to ask for an audience with King Tan.
At the door of the central hall, Yu Qian stopped, his mood extremely complicated.
"Master Yu, please don't keep His Highness King Xi waiting for too long," the young eunuch reminded.
Yu Qian woke up and followed the little eunuch up the stairs.
This step he took was particularly heavy. Only he knew what taking this step meant.
After wandering around, we came to the middle hall.
Zhu Qiyu was drinking tea and reading a book. When he saw Yu Qian coming in, he quickly put down his books, stood up and said with a smile: "There is no need to salute Yu Shangshu. Let Yu Shangshu read and sit down."
"Yes, Your Highness." The little eunuch hurriedly moved a pile and placed it in front of Yu Qian.
"Put it closer," Zhu Qiyu said, "This will make it easier for the minister to talk about things."
Xiao Huang Men'er responded by placing Mu Dun'er closer to Zhu Qiyu.
Yu Qian cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."
Zhu Qiyu said: "You're welcome, Yu Shangshu. Are there any major national events happening today?"
"Yes, there is indeed something very important." Yu Qian looked solemn, then turned to look at Xiaohuangmen.
Everyone in the palace was smart, so Zhu Qiyu didn't need to speak, and all the little Huangmen who were waiting on him left.
"What happened?" Zhu Qiyu said a little cautiously. He has been under a lot of pressure recently. To be honest, he is a supervisor of the country. His status and status can't go up or down. He is really enough.
I want to give it up, but I can't. I want to do something, but I'm not qualified.
The emperor's brother is still alive, the palace is controlled by the queen mother, and there is also a prince in the east palace. He, the king of Tao, is really embarrassed.
"The Tatar envoy is here again." Yu Qian said, "This time they want ten million taels of silver. If they don't give it, they will kidnap the emperor and invade the Ming Dynasty in a month."
"What?" Zhu Qiyu was horrified. He immediately lowered his voice and said anxiously: "Yu Shangshu, I really can't make a decision on this matter. Why don't you inform the Queen Mother?"
Yu Qian was silent for a while, "This is natural."
Immediately, he glanced at the books on the desk and asked, "What is your highness looking at?"
"Ah, Taizong's Records, isn't this just idle time?" Zhu Qiyu said sarcastically, "There is basically nothing to do in internal affairs, but I am not busy either."
Yu Qian nodded and asked, "His Royal Highness is still very interested in state affairs, right?"
"This..." Zhu Qiyu was a little confused by Yu Qian's jumping topic. He had a good sense of Qian and was not defensive, "Yes, Taizong's achievements are truly brilliant and desirable."
After a pause, he added: "I just express my admiration for Taizong's sage, and have no other meaning."
Yu Qian sighed secretly: How can he face the coming storm if he is so cautious.
However, he also understood that it was Zhu Qiyu's fault. Anyone standing in Zhu Qiyu's position would be unable to do anything.
The Queen Mother, the Emperor, and the Prince were all in a neat family, and a prince who had not yet become a vassal... was really difficult to deal with.
But the current situation can no longer delay it.
"Your Highness, the situation is now clear. No matter whether the Ming Dynasty pays 10 million taels of silver, the Tatars will not let the emperor go." Yu Qian said in a deep voice, "War is inevitable, and the Ming Dynasty needs a talker."
Zhu Qiyu was startled and said cautiously: "This is indeed a problem. How about we brainstorm and come up with a countermeasure in the morning tomorrow."
Yu Qian knew that he would not clarify some words clearly, and even if Zhu Qiyu understood them, he would only pretend to be confused.
"His Royal Highness King Yin, it has not been a hundred years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty!" Yu Qian sighed bitterly: "The Yuan people divided the Han people into four classes. Throughout his dynasty, the Yuan people never regarded the Han people as their subjects;
Taizu's great talent and great strategy rose from the ruins, and he drove out the Tartars and restored the Han people;
Emperor Taizong inherited the throne and launched five campaigns in Mobei, forcing the Yuan people to flee. After the battle of Hulanhuwenwen, the Yuan people no longer dared to confront the Ming army.
During the Yongle Dynasty, there were expeditions to the south and north, canals were opened, and grand ceremonies were built... Yongle's prosperous era was well deserved;
It was passed down to the second sect of Ren and Xuan, which focused on domestic affairs, resting with the people, and opening up the ocean to benefit the people. How could it be so prosperous?
Now..." Yu Qian looked deeply at Zhu Qiyu, "His Royal Highness, you are also Xuanzong's son! "
Zhu Qiyu stood up suddenly, his chest heaved violently, his face turned red, his fists were clenched blue, and veins popped out on his forehead.
With such a glorious ancestor, how could he be bloodless?
After a long time, the boiling blood in his body gradually cooled down, and Zhu Qiyu let go of his hand sluggishly, "Brother Huang is hunting in the north, how can I, as a minister... what happened today come to my ears, don't tell anyone else."
Yu Qian sighed: "The reason why the Tatars are confident is because the emperor is the emperor. If they want to save the emperor, they can only make the emperor not the emperor."
Zhu Qiyu said decisively: "Even if it is like that, I have no reason. Since ancient times, succession has always emphasized the father's death, the son's succession, and then the elder brother's succession."
"The prince is less than two years old, how can he carry such a heavy burden?" Yu Qian said, "When the prince ascends the throne, who is in power? Your Highness, King Xi, will not fail to understand. Your Highness, you are from the Zhu family!"
This sentence completely ignited Zhu Qiyu's blood, which became more and more intense.
Yes, he is from the Zhu family, and he will not allow a woman to miss the Ming Dynasty.
After a long time, Zhu Qiyu calmed down. This time, he did not flinch and asked: "Do you think the Queen Mother will agree?"
"This kind of thing must not be done with one word, and it cannot be done with one word." Yu Qian said, "It can only be discussed in the court. I will do this, but your highness should also have the courage to take on big responsibilities."
Zhu Qiyu nodded, "How confident are you?"
"...It's very big." Yu Qian said bravely.
There was no other way, the enemy was about to invade, and there was no need to pay heavy bills anymore. Yu Qian could only choose to take risks.
As for certainty, he was not sure.
Mr. Sun was not a good person, and most of the civil servants did not want to deal with him. They would never allow him to achieve the feat of serving the dragon easily.
One can imagine the great resistance.
Zhu Qiyu took a deep breath and said, "What do you need me to do?"
"King Tan doesn't need to do anything." Yu Qian said, "This is not something that can be accomplished overnight. Until the situation becomes clear, His Highness can just act as usual."
"Okay." Zhu Qiyu nodded.
To him, this was the easiest way to accept it.
Zhu Qiyu looked at Yu Qian and said to himself: "It must be Yu Shangshu who never puts me in trouble."
To reciprocate the favor, Zhu Qiyu didn't want to embarrass Yu Qian, "If you need anything, just say it, don't be embarrassed."
"If yes, I will." Yu Qian nodded.
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The next day.
Fengtian Temple.
Mrs. Sun has been visiting a lot lately, and she has been interjecting words from time to time, constantly making her presence felt, looking amiable, and building momentum for her eldest grandson's ascension to the throne.
Her thoughts were understood by all the ministers, but no one could tell her. óΠъ.oяＧ
In a sense, changing the emperor is a method that Sun, Yu Qian, and other officials all agree with.
Their purposes are different, but they have the same goal. They all want to change the emperor, but they don't want to get ahead. This kind of thing can easily leave a stain.
However, the civil servants were in no hurry.
Zhang Fu, who was idle at home today, and Yang Hong, who was stationed in the capital camp, all came. Wang Zhi also looked majestic and high-spirited.
Their relationship with Yu Qian was clear to them, and they knew that if nothing unexpected happened, the emperor would be appointed today.
To show that she didn't care about this, Mrs. Sun glanced at Zhu Qiyu and motioned for him to take charge.
Zhu Qiyu lowered his eyes, as if unaware. He knew the details and wanted to avoid suspicion.
In the end, Sun finally stood up. This time it was of great importance to her, and she was somewhat unable to keep her composure.
"Yu Qing's family, I heard that the Tatar envoy is here again?"
"Yes, I arrived yesterday and I have already interviewed him." Yu Qian said, "The Tatars are greedy. They asked for ten million taels of silver, and did not mention returning it to the emperor. Instead, they threatened not to pay and immediately threatened the emperor's army. Pressure."
As soon as he finished speaking, angry curses came one after another.
"Shameless Tatar, too presumptuous."
"Do you think my Ming Dynasty's million-strong army is just a display?"
"It's too much to bully others, it's simply arrogant...!"
They are the officials who are speaking out. At this time, they must stand up and say a few words to express their position.
After a while, the noise gradually stopped and the hall became quiet again.
Sun asked, "Does the Yu Qing family have any clever ideas?"
"I don't dare."
"But it doesn't matter." Sun's eyes were full of encouragement, "Yu Qing's father-in-law is loyal to the country, and I and King Yi will never blame him, right King Yi?"
Zhu Qiyu: "Ah, yes, yes, that's what the Queen Mother said."
"Chen..." Yu Qian looked embarrassed, "I'm afraid that what I said will be in vain."
"Huh? How could it be possible?" Mrs. Sun scratched her heart, "The national crisis is facing us. Don't hide your secrets in the Qing family."
"Then... I said it."
You should tell me... Sun smiled and nodded.
