Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 1010 Yu Qian returns to Beijing
After the winter solstice, the New Year's Eve was getting closer and closer, and the whole capital gradually became lively.

This year's winter solstice is similar to previous years, but different.

The similarity is that it is still grand and complicated, and it is very lively.

The difference is that, based on last year's experience, this year the Ministry of Rites has amended the Yi Zhu very wisely, deleting the link where the emperor led his officials to worship in the Nangong Palace, and replaced it with Wang Wen, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, leading the officials to worship.

It is said that for this festival, the Ministry of Rites discussed for a long time, and it is definitely not acceptable to let the emperor go. The old man stood there in a daze, and at most he bowed his hands in a perfunctory salute. Not only was the emperor unhappy, but it was just a guiding salute The officer himself was very helpless.

Therefore, in order not to cause trouble for myself, this section must be changed, but the problem is how to change it, if the emperor does not go, then someone must worship on his behalf.

This candidate was the focus of controversy. Many ministers in the court believed that since the crown prince had already left the cabinet, it was natural for the crown prince to lead the officials to celebrate the winter solstice of the emperor.

However, this proposal has also been opposed by many people. One is that the crown prince is too young to bear the fatigue of too complicated rituals. According to the original note, on the winter solstice festival, the crown prince should lead all his officials to worship the emperor. This cannot be changed.

If the prince is asked to lead the officials to congratulate the Empress Dowager again, then the same ceremony will have to be performed twice, considering whether the prince's energy and physical strength can survive. But it's their gang of ministers who will never quit.

In addition, the more important reason is actually the issue of legal system.

When this proposal was first proposed in the early court, it was strongly opposed by the Tianzi Party headed by Wang Wen. Apart from the prince's energy problem, their reason was that...

"The crown prince is conferred by His Majesty, and he inherits His Majesty's legal authority to lead the officials. Therefore, on the winter solstice festival, the crown prince should be congratulated by the Crown Prince. This is a gift for the emperor and his ministers.

"If you congratulate the Supreme Emperor, the prince will congratulate you as the eldest son of the Supreme Emperor. If you lead a group of officials, the etiquette will be messed up. It must not be done."

Only Wang Wen dared to say this sentence directly in the court.

Of course, after saying it, it naturally triggered fierce impeachment from many courtiers. Some said that he alienated the relationship between the Tian family, some said that he wanted to make the prince unfilial, and some said that he despised the emperor.

For this matter, there was a big quarrel in the court. Wang Wen was naturally not afraid of these impeachments, but, after all, he was also one of the seven ministers, so he would not end up arguing with some ordinary officials himself.

Therefore, in the last matter, many officials from Prince Tan's Mansion, under the leadership of Wang Wen, actually argued on this matter.

In contrast, some officials of the Prince's Mansion, headed by Zhu Jian and with Xu Youzhen as the backbone, competed with him.

Other ordinary ministers have their own opinions, but they can't get rid of these two points.

In the end, Dazong Bo Hu Wei personally came forward and suggested that the Minister of the Ministry of Officials should worship the emperor and the crown prince on the grounds that the prince was weak, which was barely fooled.

But apart from this, other places have been successfully established. The only difference is that the empress in the harem has been pregnant for six months, so she did not personally accept the worship of the wives. After the Queen Mother, it ended in a hurry.

However, the impact of this matter is still in the follow-up fermentation.

Especially after the winter solstice festival, the main government affairs of the imperial court have basically come to an end, and most of the yamen have been idle except for some concluding work at the end of the year, so it has aroused all kinds of discussions.

Outside the Zhengyang Gate, as the New Year's Eve approached, there were more and more vendors and servants of all kinds. Even at the main gate of the capital, there was an endless stream of people coming in and out.

Not far from the city gate, a four-person sedan was parked. The old man was wearing a Confucian uniform and a thick cloak, looking into the distance with his hands in his pockets, as if he was waiting for something.

Not long after, a group of carriages came slowly in the distance, with dozens of entourages, not like ordinary people's carriages, but they did not display any signs.

Seeing this carriage, the old man couldn't help but smile, and went forward to meet it.

"Ting Yi, you are finally back!"

The carriage staggered to a stop, the curtain was lifted, and an old man with a pale face was sitting in the carriage. When he saw the people below, he quickly got up, got off the carriage, and bowed his hands in a salute, saying.

"Brother Shi Chao, long time no see, your demeanor is even better than before!"

There are still common people coming and going around, but they also consciously avoid the carriage team. After all, although this carriage is low-key, just by looking at the guards around, you can tell that it is not an ordinary family.

However, what they never expected was that these two seemingly insignificant old men turned out to be the minister of the Ministry of War and the second assistant of the cabinet.

Perhaps it was because it had been a long time since Yu Shiyue saw Yu Qian again, she couldn't help being excited, stepped forward and held Yu Qian's hand tightly, and said.

"Ting Yi, thank you for this trip..."

Although Yu Shiyue is in the capital, he is in the cabinet, so he can naturally get more information than ordinary ministers.

Because of this, he knew how many difficulties Yu Qian had gone through and how many people he had offended when he left Beijing this time.

While talking, he glanced at the entourage behind Yu Qian and said.

"You too, since you are back, the imperial guard of honor has to be put away, and the official uniform has been changed, even the Ministry of War has not notified in advance, otherwise, why is it so simple..."

However, Yu Qian shook his head and said.

"When I went, it was mighty, it was for shocking, and when I came back, it was quiet, it was Yu Mou's nature, Brother Shi Chao, you know, I don't like extravagance and vain style, it's as simple as that. good."

Yu Shiyue was also excellent at observing words and expressions. Hearing Yu Qian's tone, he understood that Yu Qian had something hidden in his heart.

However, having learned the lesson from last time, he didn't ask much, just said.

"Forget it, when you return to Beijing today, I specially prepared good wine and good food, and sent someone to deliver them to your house in the evening. How about you and I conspiring to get drunk today?"

Yu Qian did not refuse, and nodded with a smile, so the two got into the carriage and rushed to Yu's mansion.

Not long after, they arrived outside the gate of Yu's mansion, and the two got out of the carriage. As expected, as last time, among the entourage brought back by Yu Qian, several people saluted silently, then got on their horses and galloped away.

Seeing this scene, Yu Shiyue was relieved, and asked sideways.

"Is there no one else now?"

Seeing the dignified cabinet secretary, Zhan Shi of the Prince's Mansion, looking sneaky now, Yu Qian couldn't help but wryly smiled and said.

"Brother Shi Chao, these people are here to protect me, not to monitor me, you..."

"Having said that, it's always better to be careful..."

Yu Shiyue muttered a few words in a low voice, which made Yu Qian helpless for a while.

However, at this time, Mrs. Dong of the Yu family, who had been waiting outside the mansion for a long time, brought Yu Qian's two sons Yu Mian and Yu Kang, as well as the youngest daughter Yu Yuying and son-in-law Zhu Ji who came back specially, all greeted him one after another. up.

So, Yu Shiyue quickly cleaned up her expression and got behind Yu Qian.

"Greetings to my father, I have met Uncle Yu."

In front of the juniors, Yu Cifu has always been kind, even when facing Zhu Ji, his attitude is very good.

Looking at the respectful Yu Mian and the agitated Dong Shi, he cupped his hands.

"Ting Yi just came back today, and it's also when your family is reunited, so I won't bother you, but, but, today is the last day of winter solstice rest, and Ting Yi will go to court tomorrow, so I need to talk to him about some things. So, I'm afraid I will disturb you later, Madam, please forgive me."

Dong's temperament is graceful and generous, so she naturally understands her husband's old friend, so she is blessed right now, said.

"Master Cifu, what are you talking about? Your husband and I are naturally very welcome to come to the humble house. It's getting late, why don't you stay and have dinner together?"

Although this is an invitation, Yu Shiyue is not someone who is ignorant of current affairs, so he waved his hand and said.

"Madam's kindness, I shouldn't refuse it, but my mansion has already prepared lunch. My wife cooked it herself today. If I don't go back, I'm afraid I won't be able to go back later. It will be later." Let's wait until the evening, my wife and I have agreed in advance, and then we will have dinner again."

After all, Yu Shiyue didn't stay long, so he left...

In the evening, Yu Shiyue arrived as scheduled, and Yu Mian had already been waiting outside, and when he arrived, he led him directly to the study.

It was said that he wanted to eat and drink, but in fact, Yu Shiyue would not be so ignorant, after all, today is a day for family reunion, if he really came to eat and drink, he would be disgusted by others.

Therefore, when he came, it was already past the meal time, and Yu Qian obviously knew his purpose, so he didn't prepare wine, but still had a cup of clear tea.

The two sat opposite each other, the smell of tea wafted in the study, Yu Shiyue chatted, and then told Yu Qian all the things that happened in Beijing during the recent period.

Of course, Yu Qian had already learned about most of these things through official documents and other channels, but he still listened carefully.

"...This is the general situation in the capital during this period of time. Although the border is difficult, it can be considered a satisfactory solution. Now, Jin Lian and Marquis Changping have taken Marco Guergis on their way back to Beijing. It is estimated that in two days, it will be time to arrive at the capital. After this incident, the Tatars and Oirats fell into civil strife, and the border should be stable for a while..."

After Yu Shiyue talked for a long time, his mouth was a little dry, so he took a sip of tea to moisten his throat.

Seeing this situation, Yu Qian stretched out his hand to fill him up, and then said.

"It's really surprising that Yang Jie is going here. The grassland party can achieve such a harvest. It really lives up to His Majesty's expectations of him."

Hearing this, Yu Shiyue seemed to hear something, snorted lightly, and said.

"I've written to tell you earlier that His Majesty has no intention of mobilizing troops. Sending Yang Hong to the Xuanfu is only for deterrence. The public opinion and attitude of the court are just pretending. Please don't interfere with it." and this thing."

"But what about you? Believe it or not, the return of this memorial has caused His Majesty's dissatisfaction for no reason. Can't you see that the group of people in the court are waiting for you to be a gunman and let you contradict His Majesty?" !"

"Look at the guy from the household department, usually he can't do enough to search for a few taels of silver, but this time His Majesty mentioned it, he didn't say anything, he tried his best to support, let's look at you..."

The more Yu Shiyue talked, the more angry he became, and his beard grew tall.

You know, when Yiming brought Yang Jie's secret letter, Yu Shiyue was also summoned together, so he knew exactly what the emperor's attitude was.

After coming down, he wrote a letter to Yu Qian, told him the content of the play, and warned him not to interfere in the affairs of Beijing.

Unexpectedly, Yu Qian ignored him at all, and wrote memorials to Beijing, clearly opposing the emperor's mobilization of troops.

As a result, in the end, the emperor was displeased, and he even sent a special reward, which was actually a warning.

This time when Yu Qian returned to Beijing, although he was low-key and did not publicize it in advance, but no matter what, the emperor must know that he returned to Beijing with such an identity, and the emperor would definitely send someone to welcome him , But this time, there is nothing, it can be seen that the emperor is still dissatisfied with Qian in his heart.

However, facing Yu Shiyue's expression of hating iron but not steel, Yu Qian was very calm, said.

"I am different from Shen Yi. In this court, if Shen Yi obeys His Majesty, I have to persuade His Majesty. Brother Shi Chao, I am naturally clear about your intentions, but what should be persuaded is still to be persuaded. What's more, I have participated in this memorial, and I can be regarded as cooperating with His Majesty in acting..."

"Hmph, just make excuses!"

Yu Shiyue said angrily, and couldn't help but took another big sip from the teacup to express his dissatisfaction.

However, it was only a moment before Yu Shiyue put away his slightly joking attitude and said seriously.

"Ting Yi, I do want to remind you, be careful!"

"Although it is said that His Majesty has always trusted you very much, after all, you have made many enemies because of the military settlement. This time, His Majesty specially allowed the kings to visit the disciples of Zongxue in Beijing. I read the list, and there are many of them. It's coming for you."

"There is also King Yi. Although it seems that there is nothing wrong now, judging from what happened when you left the city, he has a deep grudge against you. Now that His Majesty has released his restraint, something may happen."

"It would be better if you have His Majesty protecting you, but if you offend His Majesty again, if something happens to you, I'm afraid life will not be easy."

"You have been in the court for many years, and you should also know that not all the people in the court are sincere. You are in charge of the army, and you are in the limelight. This person who wants to see your jokes secretly, but Not a few…”

These words were spoken very sincerely. It can be said that if it wasn't for many years of old friends, it would never have been said so thoroughly.

"Thank you Shi Chao for reminding me, I will be careful, but you don't have to worry too much, Shi Chao, you act with a clear conscience, and you are not afraid of being framed by villains."

However, Yu Qian obviously didn't listen to it, and after a shallow perfunctory sentence, he turned to other topics and said.

"The border matter has been resolved, so I won't talk about it."

"I heard that His Majesty intends to rectify the military mansion?"

(End of this chapter)