As soon as Yuanchun said these words, Feng Yibo was stunned.
Is she afraid that she won't have the chance to go to the temple after today?
This move seems to be taking advantage of the fact that the new emperor has just ascended to power and the ministers are not able to refute her as the new queen mother, so as to try to get me as many positions as possible?
Unfortunately, she seemed to have underestimated the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty who were cautious about titles.
It may also be that he overestimates his prestige.
"Your Majesty, please think again!"
"General Feng saved the Queen Mother and Her Majesty from a difficult situation. We can understand his feelings, but it doesn't break the rules!"
"Taizu has set a training plan. He will not be allowed to be the Duke of the country unless he has contributed to the expansion of territory!"
As soon as Yuanchun's words came out, the civil and military officials in the court were in a state of uproar, and they all came forward to persuade him.
Even the founding people who were supposed to support her expressed their dissatisfaction.
This is actually reasonable.
The reason why the Duke is noble is not only due to the emperor's edict.
As the saying goes: To make iron, you need to be strong.
If rescuing the driver can lead to the title of Duke, that would be an insult to the word "Gong"!
Not to mention others, even Li Shouzhong stood up.
"I ask the Queen Mother to take back my order!"
He bowed to Lord Dan and said with a wry smile:
"I understand that the Queen Mother and Your Majesty were saved by General Feng. This move is a token of gratitude and recognition to General Feng. I also understand the Queen Mother's desire for a generous reward. However, everything is too much and too little is not enough. The position of Duke should not be given lightly!"
The Prince of Beijing County rarely made a sound. At this time, he came to pay homage to Lord Dan, and his gentle voice sounded.
"In the beginning, Duke Diao of the Shihou family was only granted the title of Marquis in order to save his life. Now, although General Feng's merits are not inferior to those of Shihou, but..."
His words sounded tactful, but anyone could hear the underlying meaning.
Shi Xiangyun's father, Shi Tuo, died trying to save him, but he was only granted the title of marquis.
Although Feng Yibo also rescued him, is he still alive?
The founding lineage spoke out, and the new nobles were not idle either.
Bai Jiajin also stepped forward at this time and echoed:
"That's right! Nowadays, apart from the eight founding princes, there is only one who was granted the title of Duke Qing during the Taizong period. Please think twice, Queen Mother!"
Duke Qing and Jia Daishan, the second-generation Duke of Rong, were contemporaries and received the same imperial edict.
If Jia Daishan followed Rong Guogong, not only because of his merits, but also because of his ancestor's dignity.
There is also a hint of kindness.
The merits of Duke Qing are real.
In the late period of Taizu of the Wei Dynasty and the early period of Emperor Taizong of the Wei Dynasty, it was these two people who further expanded the territory of the Wei Dynasty based on the original foundation.
Not only the Hetao but also the Liaodong area were all brought under the Wei Dynasty.
The Tatars were also driven away from the Mobei area.
Unfortunately, with the passing of Rong Guo Gong, Qing Guo Gong kept his doors shut and did not intervene in political affairs.
Over the past few decades, the Tatar tribes have gradually recovered their vitality.
This matter was not actually in Feng Yibo's plan, so when he saw that he couldn't do anything, he hurriedly stepped forward and said:
"Thank you to the Queen Mother and Your Majesty for your favor! The rescue was just in time. I believe that no one in the civil or military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty would stand idle in such a situation. This is the duty of a minister. How can we dare to covet the position of Duke?"
Seeing that he also stepped forward to refuse, Yuan Chun waved his hands angrily and said dissatisfied:
"In that case, then as you said, let's change the title to Marquis of Chu!"
When did we say we could be granted the title of Marquis?
As soon as these words came out, the officials who had just objected suddenly looked at each other.
It seems that the Prince of Beijing County said that the Shi family was granted the title of Marquis?
But that’s not a prince!
As the name suggests, a marquis is a marquis with a feudal state.
Compared with the county princes, township princes, and pavilion princes, such princes.
The Marquis of the Kingdom is another level up!
Even the current titles of the Wei Dynasty are all fictitious, and the princes of the country are not given the title of a country. Compared with other princes, they only have more food and towns.
But the problem is that the Duke has not sealed the country anymore!
For a prince without a fiefdom, his residence and status are only inferior to those of a prince, but much better than those of a prince.
"this……"
"The prince..."
"The Queen Mother still needs to think carefully..."
The officials who had just objected were hesitant and considered their words.
After all, the new emperor had just ascended to power, so it was a bit shameful for them to continue to oppose the queen mother.
But the princes and the dukes are almost the same, so they have to oppose it.
"Isn't it true that General Feng doesn't even deserve a marquis for saving our mother and son?"
Yuanchun didn't give them a chance to refute, he immediately lowered his face and said:
"Today, I will convey an order on behalf of His Majesty that the Jin Dynasty will confer hereditary second-class Zhenhai General Feng Yuan as the Marquis of Chu!"
After she finished speaking, she turned her back and glanced at Xiao Xuanzhi, who was sitting on the dragon throne, and there was a rare cunning look on his face.
She was born in the Duke's palace, how could she not know the importance of the Duke?
The reason why a Duke was thrown out first was to naturally make Feng Yibo a Marquis.
This is not settling for second best, but has been planned for a long time!
After all, the new emperor has just ascended to power. If all the officials object one after another, it may damage the emperor's face.
I can't help in other places. Now that my son has become the emperor, why don't he give his father a higher title?
Even when she came to court, she was regarded by officials as a woman who could show off her temper.
Yuanchun doesn't care either.
Now that things have come to this, the officials who just objected can no longer say anything.
Seeing everyone's silence, Yuanchun struck while the iron was hot.
On the spot, he ordered the attendant officials to draft an edict and add the emperor's seal on Xiao Xuanzhi's behalf.
The attendant officials quickly wrote it on the side, and Emperor Xuanzhi's first imperial edict was freshly issued.
After reading it, Yuanchun nodded with satisfaction and gave it to the attendant to read out.
"The Emperor, who has been entrusted by heaven, gives this edict: Feng Yuan, the hereditary second-class general and the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, killed the rebel leader who assassinated the late emperor and saved his majesty and the queen mother from fire and water. He is specially granted the title of Marquis of Chu to show his great achievements! I admire this. !”
Feng Yibo already understood Yuanchun's meaning at this time. While he was a little dumbfounded, he could only step forward to thank him.
"Your Majesty Feng Yuan thanks Tianen!"
If it weren't for Yuanchun's mischief, even if he saved the emperor, he would be nothing more than a rural prince at most.
Even the local princes and most civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty would give a few words of advice.
The final result will most likely be a first-class general.
After Yuanchun's efforts regardless of face, he was promoted to the title of super-grade knighthood.
While this made Feng Yibo feel warm in his heart, he also became a little worried about his plan.
"Marquis of Chu, please rise!"
Yuanchun raised his hand to support him slightly, then sighed:
"After this incident, except for the Marquis of Chu, we, mother and son, have no one we can trust."
As soon as these words came out, all the civil and military officials in the dynasty, especially the ministers who had just opposed the imperial decree, all showed wry smiles.
Although these words sound like they are talking about rescuing a driver?
But which one here is not a human spirit?
Naturally, it was understood that Yuanchun was holding a grudge, referring to the fact that they had just refuted the Queen Mother's face.
This is for them to listen to!
If we dare to stop you from granting the title of Duke, are you not worthy of trust?
This is really in line with the saying: Only women and villains are difficult to raise!
The saint will not deceive me!
If anything, this beating only made everyone in the civil service smile bitterly.
What Yuanchun said next made all the officials change their expressions!
"Your Majesty is young and cannot govern personally, so there must be a few trusted ministers to handle national affairs on his behalf."
As Yuanchun spoke, he scanned Chao Wenwu.
All the officials understood that it was a matter of routine to select the assistant minister.
Today, there are only a few people who are qualified to be assistant ministers.
Zhang Songyue is seriously ill and may not be able to survive.
Although Chen Qinzhi has not returned yet, as the previous generation of imperial master and the second assistant in the cabinet, he has basically not escaped.
If Prince Zhongshun is still there, he can be counted as one.
In addition to these three, they belong to the six ministers and the prince of Beijing.
As for the rest of the people, they are not qualified.
But at this time, Yuanchun continued:
"So, today I want to worship the Marquis of Chu as the Taibao, and as the auxiliary minister, supervise the government on behalf of the palace and the emperor...and His Majesty, how about it?"
How could Feng Yuan be the assistant minister?
All civil and military officials in the dynasty were stunned.
"Please Queen Mother take back her life!"
This time, there is no need for others to criticize.
Feng Yibo took the lead in taking the lead, bowed before Lord Dan, and said hurriedly:
"It is only because your majesty is young that you are tempted to rebel. Since you are in charge of a young country, you should have a mature and prudent person to assist you in government. How can I do that?"
You are self-aware!
We can also save a lot of things, so as not to offend the Queen Mother again.
Feng Yibo's words touched the hearts of the ministers.
But when Yuanchun heard this, he took on the same posture as before and said:
"But I and Your Majesty only believe in you. Neither of us can trust anyone else!"
She knew clearly that this was how Yuanchun deliberately acted, not her true nature.
Feng Yibo couldn't help but feel funny.
However, he did not forget to cooperate.
Just listen to his confused words:
"Actually, I have a suggestion..."
"I boldly want to ask the Queen Mother to put up a bead curtain behind the dragon throne in the Taiji Palace. When the new emperor comes to court, the Queen Mother will assist His Majesty from behind. In this way, with the Queen Mother personally supervising, there will be no fear of Your Majesty being concealed from others, and... "
Before he could finish his words, the Taoist speaker stepped forward and bowed to Lord Dan, saying loudly:
"Bold! Thanks to Feng... Thanks to the Marquis of Chu, who is still the Minister of Rites, he dares to make such suggestions. Although the empress is noble, she is still a woman. The new emperor's ascension to the throne today is just a special case. How can a woman be allowed to ascend to the court again and again! "
What he said was so explicit that he only needed to say "How can I be a chicken sitting in the morning".
Things in the court have always had nothing to do with anything else.
Only benefit is the eternal theme.
Therefore, no matter how ridiculous something is, as long as there are interests, there will be people who will oppose it and some people will support it.
After hearing Feng Yibo's advice, Jianguo Yimai was overjoyed.
If Yuanchun personally assists the government, the benefits to old relatives like the founding of the country will not be too great!
As soon as Ke Daoyan finished speaking, someone immediately came forward to refute.
"After the Queen Mother and Her Majesty's betrayal, it is normal for them not to trust others credulously. Your Majesty is still young and can't live without the Queen Mother. It is a last resort to let the Queen Mother and her temporarily assist the government. Otherwise, Your Majesty will not have her mother to accompany her. How do you discuss things?"
Emperor Xuanzhi had all the plans, but he was only three years old.
How can you be honest without your mother at this age?
As soon as this was said, someone immediately echoed:
"That's right! Although there is no precedent for this in this dynasty, there was a precedent in the Song Dynasty! Are you trying to block it like this to deceive Shengting, hoping that His Majesty is still young?"
This is someone who knows how to put a hat on someone!
"you!"
Ke Dao Yanguan was immediately angry.
But before he could say anything else, Yuanchun sighed and said:
"Actually, as a woman, I really shouldn't go to court, but your majesty is young. If you leave me, I'm afraid you will inevitably cry. Why don't I take the responsibility of coaxing your majesty so as not to delay state affairs."
Obviously, this is retreat in order to advance.
It is said that he is only responsible for coaxing the children, but in fact he is still assisting the government.
As long as she is in court for a day, all the officials will inevitably think twice about her words.
"Besides, the cabinet should assist in handling state affairs. When Your Majesty is older, I will no longer show up. How about that?"
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After hearing this, all the civil and military officials were inevitably entangled, but for the time being they had no better solution.
Who made the emperor so young that he was still sucking milk?
If you don't want him to follow his mother, then you might as well not let him go to court at all.
"this……"
The Kedao speaker who came out first was speechless for a moment, but Yuanchun made a quick decision:
"Let's just settle this matter now!"
After saying that, he stood up and bowed to all the officials, saying:
"If there is anything wrong between us two in the future, please forgive me."
Good guy!
You also said that you will not participate in government affairs, but are you starting to get vaccinated?
Seeing this, Feng Yibo felt relieved.
Just now, he felt that Yuanchun was a bit reckless in fighting for his title.
Doing so can easily cause a backlash from officials and affect his plan to "listen to politics behind the curtain."
Unexpectedly, Yuanchun was much smarter than he thought.
Not only did he win a higher title for him, he also established a somewhat chaotic persona.
When the entire dynasty was leaderless in civil and military affairs, there were only a handful of ministers who could stand up to her unruliness.
Even if there is, he will not get entangled with a woman.
This is the cleverness of Yuanchun.
"I would like to report to the Queen Mother that Zhang Ge, the chief minister of the cabinet, is old and seriously ill and may not be able to manage the government. I would like to ask the Queen Mother to select important ministers to join the cabinet so that she can assist Her Majesty Zuo in handling state affairs."
The issue of "listening to politics behind the curtain" was cleverly resolved by Yuanchun's "retreat in order to advance".
Feng Yibo immediately stepped forward according to the plan and said:
"In addition, Mr. Chen Ge is still recuperating in Daming Mansion. He needs to be visited as soon as possible. Otherwise, the court will be leaderless and His Majesty is young. State affairs cannot afford to be delayed like this!"
One emperor and one courtier, this is the eternal truth.
When all the officials heard that the ministers were involved, they immediately pricked up their ears.
As for the matter of "listening to politics behind the curtain", it was naturally forgotten for the time being.
When Yuanchun heard this, he pretended to be surprised and said:
"Since both the first and second assistants in the cabinet have fallen ill, then we should choose mature and prudent people to assist the left."
Zhang Songyue fell, but the New Party is still there.
Since it involves the formation of a new cabinet, people from the new party cannot sit idly by.
"Elder Zhang Ge is seriously ill and cannot go to court anymore, but Elder Chen Ge is recuperating in Daming Mansion and will return soon. When the time comes, he will be invited to sit in the cabinet."
If we say, the previous cabinet mainly assisted the left emperor behind the scenes.
If Zhang Songyue had not been the emperor's master, the new party would not have reached this level.
But now, the new emperor is too young to rule personally.
The newly formed cabinet has great power!
Although Chen Qinzhi is not a member of the New Party, the New Party regards him as one of its own.
Apart from him, no one is more suitable, and no one can take over Zhang Songyue's position as first assistant.
And, the new party leader!
This time, Yuanchun did not mess around, but followed the good path:
"According to what you said, it is tentatively decided that Mr. Chen Ge will be in charge of the cabinet. As for the second assistant, it is better for the Minister of Rites to take over as usual."
Although it seems reasonable, it still contains private goods.
As usual, Li Shouzhong should be added to the cabinet.
But taking over the position of second assistant as soon as he entered the cabinet was obviously Yuanchun's deliberate move.
Not only that, Yuanchun also took advantage of the situation and said:
"I also heard that Xia Ge is old and frail, so it is better to go to Jinling to take up his post first, to be closer to home and avoid being left unattended in the capital. The former Minister of War in Nanjing has been transferred to the capital, and the current Minister of War has joined the cabinet to assist the government."
Speaking of this, she looked at the officials with a smile on her face and said without any doubt:
"You should have no objection to the arrangements made by the four ministers assisting the government, right?"
What came to Yuanchun's mind at this time was the second point Feng Yibo had explained before.
