act dumb.
Whatever you say, you have to take Xu Youzhen with you.
How could he cherish his reputation so much and not have any responsibility at all?
This made Zhu Jianshen very dissatisfied.
This impatience was already expressed in his words during his last question.
All civil and military officials in the dynasty fell silent.
Everyone is waiting for Li Xian's reply.
In fact, at this time, everyone understood that His Majesty the Emperor had already made up his mind and no one could change it.
Originally, Li Xian wanted to stay in shallow water during this discussion. Anyway, His Majesty the Emperor was determined to win the Southern Inspection. He would definitely be able to decide it today without saying anything. He thought that after the matter was finalized, he would come out to make a summary. By the way, Maximize your own interests and strive for the position of Southern Patrol Supervisor.
But now His Majesty the Emperor refuses to let him get what he wants. He doesn't give Li Xian any room for maneuver.
After listening to Zhu Jianshen's words, Li Xian could only bite the bullet and said: "I also think that your Majesty's southern tour is feasible..."
"Li Shoufu, but he said it sincerely and from the bottom of his heart..." Zhu Jianshen continued to ask.
"I dare not deceive the monarch. Every sentence comes from the heart."
Zhu Jianshen looked at Li Xian who replied and chuckled: "Since Li Shoufu speaks from the bottom of his heart, he must have some reasons in his heart. Let me tell you what are the advantages and disadvantages of my southern tour. I will also tell you all my dear friends. Listen to them all, but Li Chief Fu’s voice is louder, otherwise the ministers behind will not be able to hear him if they stand a little far away.”
This is not Zhu Jianshen's usual style of doing things when he is the chief minister of the dynasty. However, Li Xian plays the sixth child in front and Zhu Jianshen is in trouble behind. Li Xian can only suffer.
After hearing the emperor's words, Xu Youzhen, who was standing aside, almost couldn't hold back her laughter.
Behind him, Han Yong, Zhan Yang, Peng Shi and others also noticed something was wrong with the atmosphere.
Could it be that His Majesty is going to change his chief minister?
Otherwise, how could Li Xian be prevented from coming to power like this?
Chen Ying, Zhu Yong and other military attachés also ignored matters that had nothing to do with themselves.
Regarding the emperor's intentions, Li Xian was as clear as a mirror.
Although Zhu Jianshen deliberately made things difficult, Li Xian still maintained the demeanor of a qualified migrant worker. He kept his face as usual and said loudly: "Your Majesty's southern tour can pay homage to the tomb of Emperor Taizu Gao, and he can also check the official administration of Jiangnan and the progress of the new tax system in Jiangnan. It is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books. This saying is suitable for scholars who travel, and it is also suitable for emperors who live in the palace. The Ming Dynasty that your majesty knows is the Ming Dynasty that your ministers described to your majesty. When you go out to check, you can also learn more This is the reason why I feel that His Majesty’s Southern Tour is feasible. As for your Majesty’s inquiry about the disadvantages of the Southern Tour, I can only say that it is a waste of people and money..."
After Zhu Jianshen listened to Li Xian's words, he was quite satisfied: "What Li Aiqing said is exactly what I want... All my dear friends, please share your opinions. If there are no other objections, the matter of the southern tour will be decided." , no matter what, I will still satisfy the demands of many officials in Nanjing."
After Zhu Jianshen finished speaking, the officials looked at each other, and then under Xu Youzhen's coaxing, many officials agreed.
Things are looking great.
Han Yong, who was originally hot-tempered, and Shang Ren, who was old-fashioned, didn't say a word at this time.
There had been rumors a long time ago that the emperor wanted to tour the south.
What's more, the Ming Dynasty was a two-capital system. The emperor was touring the south to pay homage to his ancestors, and no one could say anything more.
In addition, Li Xian and Xu Youzhen have made their stance clear, and other officials cannot stop them even if they die in Fengtian Hall.
Anyone who is smart can see this clearly.
Therefore, Han Yong, Shang Ren, and many officials chose to shut up at this time.
Just when Zhu Jianshen thought that the matter was finalized, an official stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I feel that the southern tour is a very important matter. It cannot be mentioned today, and it is decided today. It is like child's play."
This official was fat and fat, and Xu Youzhen was a bit underwhelmed in front of him.
After hearing these words, many officials turned their heads to look at the official who spoke.
Zhu Jianshen also looked at the official with interest.
Zhao Huanong, who was standing behind Zhu Jianshen, bent down and whispered: "Your Majesty, the official who is speaking is the head of the Ministry of Rites. His name is Li Xiangming. He has been serving in the Hanlin Academy in the early years. He only entered the Imperial Academy in the 13th year of Chenghua. Enter the Ministry of Rites."
Zhu Jianshen was a little surprised after listening to Zhao Huanong's explanation. It seemed that Zhao Huanong had also made complete preparations for this court meeting.
The smile on Xu Youzhen's face immediately disappeared. He looked at Li Xiangming: "Then do you think it is more appropriate to mention it today and when to decide? Your Majesty's southern tour is a national event. If it is interrupted, it will be disrupted. If today is uncertain, how will the preparations be carried out..."
When Li Xiangming faced Xu Youzhen, the Minister of Rites, his own confidence was insufficient, but he had already said everything, and even if he backed down now, it would not help. BIquGe.biz
He could only bite the bullet and said: "Master Shangshu, I just said something from my heart. Your Majesty's southern tour is a national matter. How can you not make a cautious decision when doing important things? The chief minister also said just now, The only disadvantage is that it wastes people and money, can it be that just four of them can cover everything up in an understatement?"
"My official just thinks that before His Majesty's southern tour is decided, the route of His Majesty's southern tour, as well as the place and time of stay, should be finalized first. Calculate how many people will be disturbed by this trip, how much silver will be spent, and the accompanying officials, Wu Xun's The list must also be finalized, as well as the number of guards and servants. After arriving at Yingtian Mansion, whether the Holy Master will go south again after paying homage to his ancestors and praying to heaven. So many things should have regulations in advance. Everything must be calculated clearly and explained clearly..."
"The things you mentioned will naturally be done after the southern tour is finalized..."
"Then why can't we get things done before the Southern Tour is finalized..."
Xu Youzhen gritted her teeth angrily, but she didn't know how to refute...
"Xu Aiqing..." Zhu Jianshen shouted.
Xu Youzhen responded quickly: "I'm here..."
"Xu Aiqing, Li Aiqing and many other members of the Qing family believe that the Southern Tour is feasible. Although Li Qing has objections, the general trend is that I will make my own decision. The Southern Tour has been decided today. Of course, There is some truth in what Li Qing just said. Waste of people and money is ultimately a topic that cannot be avoided during the Southern Tour. You will supervise the entire process of this Southern Tour and let Li Qing participate in it. Within two months, I will I saw the charter of the southern tour and asked for more details..."
"I obey the order." Xu Youzhen responded quickly.
My heart is already filled with ecstasy.
After Zhu Jianshen stood up, he said calmly: "Retreat from the court..."
Then, he walked down the jade steps and headed towards the back hall.
All civil and military officials hurriedly knelt down to send them off...
At this time, Li Xian's face was ashen. He knew that his hesitation just now made His Majesty the Emperor give up on him and choose Xu Youzhen as the official to supervise the southern inspection...
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