To be honest, Princess Yongkang is the sister of Zhu Youtang, Emperor Xiaozong of the Ming Dynasty, and Zhu Youtang, King of Xingxian.
When Zhu Houzhao was in power, she was her biological aunt; when Zhu Houcong was in power, she was also her biological aunt.
There is no big difference between her consort and whether Zhu Houxuan has an heir or not.
"My lord, what do you say?"
Xu Guangzuo lowered his eyebrows and closed his eyes without saying a word: It is true that the Xu family is one family and has two countries, but how can he still take charge of the matter? It is still such a big deal.
Zhang Heling was furious when he saw him, and then looked at the eunuchs: "Gu Dayong, Wei Lin, Zhang Jin, Xiaomiao, the Queen Mother, and Emperor Daxing have all been extremely kind to you. What do you say?"
Faced with Zhang Heling's eyes that looked like he was choosing someone to devour, Gu Dayong just replied calmly: "Master Marquis, these old slaves are not qualified to discuss this. The late emperor has decreed that major matters are only judged by the queen mother and cabinet ministers."
Zhang Heling didn't expect him to be so bold, and immediately roared: "Is it only decided by Liang Ge now? Your Highness has made it so clear. If we set off tomorrow morning, wouldn't it be as he wanted?"
"Mr. Pavilion, you must not leave until this matter is decided." Mao Cheng said earnestly, "When we are outside the city gate, why not enter the city? If we are temporarily stationed in Liangxiang, we can show our solemnity by having hundreds of officials come out of the city to welcome us. Delay it first!"
Gu Dayong kept silent and silently paid attention to Liang Chu's reaction.
Now the situation has become more delicate.
Among the four ministers in the cabinet, Yang Tinghe is the first assistant and Liang Chu is the second assistant.
When choosing a new king, Yang Tinghe's choice left Liang Chu with nothing to say. He was regarded as the merit of supporting the new king; Liang Chu retreated to the second best and fought for the merit of welcoming the new king.
But now, Yang Tinghe promised in front of the Queen Mother that he would inherit the throne as his own son, but His Highness has made it clear that he will not inherit the throne through heirs.
Doesn't asking him to leave the city mean that Liang Chu agrees with his attitude?
At this moment, as long as Liang Chu decides to go to the palace outside the city first, he will be really in full view of the capital. Do you really want to stay in the palace and argue?
If the successor has arrived at the city gate but does not enter the city for a long time, or is even dismissed and replaced by another person, then the Queen Mother and the cabinet will be making a big joke.
Now Yang Tinghe had promised in front of the Queen Mother that he had to be consistent in his words and deeds, and he must be like Mao Cheng in admonishing.
Jiang Mian and Mao Ji are Yang Tinghe's yes-men. It is only a matter of time before they make His Highness tired of this issue.
The situation in the cabinet seemed to have changed in an instant.
How would Liang Chu decide?
Think again of the seal that Sijun gave to Liang Chu before...
Only characters like Zhang Heling couldn't understand this. Everyone else thought about this and looked at Liang Chu with their own thoughts.
Liang Chu took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Now that the imperial edict has been issued to the world, there is no reason to revoke it. Since His Highness's ascension to the throne is inevitable, what is the difference between being in the palace and being in a good hometown? Regardless of this No matter how controversial the matter is, in front of the Queen Mother, I will inevitably be guilty of negligence! I will first explain the situation and beg for the bones."
Everyone was immediately shocked by the sentence of begging for bones, and they all thought about the changes that Liang Chu's resignation would bring.
Only Mao Cheng looked at him in surprise.
The prepared edict was interpreted by His Highness in this way. He, Liang Chu, was both a cabinet minister. Was he just guilty of oversight? What was the crime of Yang Tinghe, who recommended the heir and took the lead in drafting the imperial edict?
The key question is, can the one who punishes them be the Queen Mother?
Liang Chu, who is the most qualified among the welcoming group to express his opinion on this level of matters, expressed his position: He will go to the palace outside the city tomorrow.
The rest of the people could only go back and write down the situation and express their attitude and send it to the capital.
This is destined to be a sleepless night, and when Sijun arrives outside the city tomorrow, he still doesn’t know what changes will happen!
Mao Cheng had already recovered, and he knew very well: As long as the Queen Mother and the cabinet ministers, including him, the minister who welcomed the establishment, did not want to make a fool of themselves, and did not want to be regarded as a rebellious minister, the imperial edict could no longer be abolished.
In fact, from the moment the imperial edict was issued to the world, it was impossible to repeal it.
It is inevitable for the heir to ascend the throne, but now it is just a matter of etiquette.
Although Liang Chu said that he would first resign and face his punishment, in Zhu Houcong's eyes, this was actually a meritorious achievement of support: Can Empress Dowager Zhang exercise the authority of the emperor and replace Liang Chu's cabinet minister position?
But taking photos of Sijun's driving trip outside the city as scheduled and in front of the Queen Mother, Yang Ting and others was another pressure.
By then, any delay will be harmful to the Queen Mother, Yang Ting and their reputation.
Mao Cheng felt that he was under just as much pressure.
Mao Cheng needs to rely on Yang Tinghe to enter the cabinet. To rely on Yang Tinghe, he has to go against Zhu Houcong. What's more, he has already gone against Zhu Houcong just now. Does he have to be inconsistent with his words and deeds to become a villain?
The night is already dark, and the nine gates of the capital are closed.
However, the soldiers under Yang Tingyi's command in the escort army held the order and knocked on the door, and they were still allowed into the city.
At this time, both sides of the streets in the capital were cleanly swept. The period of mourning for Emperor Zhengde was shortened to twenty-seven days, which had already passed by this time. The capital has been decorated with lights and colorful decorations to welcome the new master to his loyal imperial capital tomorrow.
The sound of horse hooves echoed rapidly through the streets, heading straight for the Forbidden City.
At this moment, Yang Tinghe, Jiang Mian, and Mao Ji had already entered the palace first, informed by Yang Yingkui who was returning first.
The memorials of Liang Chu and others were immediately sent to the side hall of Qianqing Palace.
Empress Dowager Zhang could not discuss this matter in the main hall, nor could she go outside the harem without losing her status.
Behind the Qianqing Gate is the Inner Palace. The emperor summoned important ministers to listen to government affairs in the Qianqing Palace. At this moment, Empress Dowager Zhang could only sit in the Xinuan Pavilion of the Qianqing Palace.
She asked angrily from behind the curtain: "What should we do now?"
Wei Bin and Zhang Yong immediately knelt down together and said, "I beg the Queen Mother to punish you for being stupid and making mistakes."
"Stop all this!" Empress Dowager Zhang was very impatient, "Marquis Shouning said that the cabinet minister was harboring evil intentions, Gu Dayong paid a private visit, and the heir failed to attract the attention. You are all colluding!"
"The Queen Mother, calm down!" Zhang Yong and Wei Bin could only kowtow first, "The slaves are definitely not colluding in this matter. Please be aware of it, the Queen Mother!"
"You dog slaves, do you think I won't investigate strictly?"
Zhang Yong could only look at Wei Bin tremblingly.
Among the surviving eunuchs today, Wei Bin was the most agile-minded as far as the night of the emperor's death was concerned.
He has always known how to deal with civil servants best.
If you make a mistake now, the Queen Mother may be furious and end the game immediately.
Wei Bin knelt on the ground and cried mournfully: "When Your Majesty was seriously ill, the Queen Mother and the ministers discussed adopting a son, but the ministers refused. Now..."
The basin of dirty water was poured over, and Queen Mother Zhang had a cold face. Before she could speak, Yang Ting and them were finally announced outside the palace.
"Xuan!"
Empress Dowager Zhang's cold voice crossed the main hall where the coffin had been moved and reached the ears of Yang Ting and several people outside the hall.
Yang Tinghe let out a sigh with a grimace and stepped forward to start the round.
