Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 1047

So in fact, this means that for at least five years, most of the vassal kings are working for the court.

In Zhu Qiyu's last words, his attitude was actually very clear, focusing on the overall situation.

What does it mean to focus on the overall situation?

To put it bluntly, once the harvest fails, then the taxes of the court and the land rent of the vassal kings have to be put in the back row, giving priority to ensuring the rations of the tenants, so as to prevent them from becoming new refugees and causing chaos in the local area. .

This is the real purpose.

In fact, during this period of time, Zhu Qiyu's preparations have only one core, which is to deal with the next disaster well.

Originally, he planned to take the money directly from the vassal king, and for the sake of the people's livelihood, he didn't care about the ugly food, but King Yi's entry into the palace gave him a new way of thinking.

Instead of being this villain and bringing the vassal's money to the court all at once, it's better to lure them into profit and let them take the initiative to invest money on the people.

In this way, the risk of corruption by the subordinates is saved, and the feudal kings can be tied to the Huangzhuang, so that they can continuously receive blood transfusions.

That's how it was done, and it was a little unorthodox. In a sense, it could be regarded as shifting half of the pressure from the imperial court to provide disaster relief to the feudal lord.

Of course, this is not without benefits.

Once they can get through the past few years and stay in good times, Huangzhuang will definitely bring them benefits.

Moreover, the vassal kings contributed so much money and efforts, which can be regarded as playing a role for the court, and there will be a reason to 'indulge' them in the future.

Thinking so, the ladies in the court have helped him tidy up his clothes, so Wynn came forward to report.

"My lord, according to your instructions, Prince Min and Prince Dai have already gone to the Hall of Martial Heroes to wait for you, do you see?"

Yes, Zhu Qiyu left Zhu Huixun and Zhu Shixuan alone, but instead of continuing to discuss matters in the Wenhua Hall, he summoned them to the Wuying Hall.

Putting aside the matter just now, Zhu Qiyu raised his head and ordered.

"Let's go, go to the Hall of Martial Arts!"

At the same time, King Min and King Dai were also puzzled for a while in the Hall of Martial Arts.

"Uncle Min Wang, tell me, what's the matter with His Majesty leaving us alone?"

Zhu Shixun is only four or five years younger than Zhu Huixun, but his seniority is a generation behind. What's more interesting is that when the two of them stand together, Zhu Shixun looks older.

On the one hand, this is because of Zhu Huixun's body shape, and on the other hand, because of Zhu Shixun's experience over the years, he is aging faster.

After all, although King Min was not as high as Dai Fan, Zhu Huixun was favored by the old Min King Zhu Wei. When he was young, he asked the court for him early and won the title of Zhennan King. When he was young, due to the case of slandering the Ren Temple, the prince of the Min Mansion was imprisoned in the high wall of Fengyang, and he was even promoted as the new prince of the Min Mansion. Naturally, she looks younger.

Not only is there a difference in appearance, but also a lot of difference in temperament. For example, now, both of them are sitting in the palace, waiting for the emperor to come over with their hands in their hands.

However, Zhu Huixun seemed much calmer and calmer. In contrast, Zhu Shixun seemed uncomfortable no matter how he looked at it, and even when he spoke, he seemed very careful.

Seeing Zhu Shixun's appearance, Zhu Huixun sighed inwardly, but there was no reaction on the surface, just saying.

"If there is no accident, it should still be the matter of the transfer of the feudal vassal. However, the imperial court has just approved the transfer of the feudal lord Qing, and the situation of the vassal replacement is quite complicated. Therefore, this king thinks that you should not have too much hope. .”

Hearing this, Zhu Shixiu's expression was a bit complicated, as if recalling some not-so-good memories.

However, after hesitating for a moment, he still said.

"Uncle Wang, when Cheng Yao wrote the letter, he said that Uncle Wang could help persuade His Majesty to agree to transfer the feudal domain, so I..."

When this matter was mentioned, Zhu Huixun couldn't help but look a little embarrassed, coughed twice, and said.

"Well, that's the case. However, the matter of moving the feudal domain is very important, and this king can only do his best. If there is no matter of the Qing feudal clan, it is natural to be sure. But now that the Qing feudal clan is one step ahead, it is difficult for His Majesty to do so." Very, you also need to understand the difficulties of this king and His Majesty."

These words are earnest and persuasive.

Zhu Shixun's face turned red, as if he wanted to refute, but seeing Zhu Huixun's tense face, his voice dropped inexplicably.

"Even if the court has difficulties, it can't..."

"Don't think about it!"

Before he finished speaking, Zhu Huixun waved his hand, interrupted Zhu Shixun, and said with a frown.

"Why don't you think about it, why Your Majesty summoned me in the Hall of Martial Heroes? It's a serious matter!"

Obviously, Zhu Huixun was also a little restless at this time.

According to the system, the Wenhua Hall and the Wuying Hall have different purposes. The difference between the two is not just like the name, one discusses literature and politics, and the other discusses military affairs, but has different purposes. The most obvious difference is the cultural Huadian is usually used as a place for princes to watch politics and give lectures and lectures, while Wuyingdian is the place where emperors live and summon ministers to discuss government affairs.

Of course, this is only theoretically speaking. Perhaps it is because before he ascended the throne, he had been handling government affairs in the Wenhua Hall, so after the current sage took the throne, the early dynasty, the Sutra banquets were all in the Wenhua Hall, and the Wuying Hall was also used, but as The name is average, and it is usually used to summon ministers and generals to discuss martial arts.

Zhu Huixun has been in the capital for a long time, he is very clear about this, but what he can't figure out is that the two vassal kings have nothing to do with martial arts. Change?

However, even if there is a change in the border, the acting prince alone will not be able to help...

Thinking in this way, a servant came in to report.

"My lords, Your Majesty will be here soon."

So, Zhu Huixun put aside these messy thoughts, stood up quickly, and waited with hands down.

Sure enough, not long after, the figure of the emperor appeared at the gate of the palace.

"My ministers, see your Majesty."

"Excuse the gift, calm down."

Hearing the voice of the Son of Heaven, he seemed to be in a good mood, which relieved Zhu Huixun a little. However, after getting up, he was a little surprised that the Son of Heaven did not give him a seat. On the contrary, Wynn at the side brought two The servant even removed the pier that was originally placed in the hall.

This move was obviously ordered by the emperor, but they didn't dare to ask if the emperor didn't say anything. After a short pause, the first emperor spoke.

"To tell you the truth, I left you alone today for the purpose of acting as a feudal vassal."

coming!

After the words fell, Zhu Huixun immediately set his eyes on Zhu Shixiu.

Then, the voice of the Son of Heaven sounded again, saying.

"About the transfer of title, Uncle Dai Wang had already mentioned it to me before, and this time he came to Beijing, he brought it up to me again. However, because of the importance of this matter, it has always been difficult for me to make a decision. Come here, I actually want to ask Uncle Dai Wang..."

"Does this fief have to be moved?"

The tone of these words was gentle, and there was no hint of joy or anger, but judging from the content alone, it seemed that the visitor was not kind.

Looking at Zhu Shixun, Zhu Huixun gave him a wink, wanting him to take the initiative to pass a step to the emperor.

Still the same sentence, moving the vassal involves a lot, and it cannot be easily moved. However, in the previous rectification of the military settlement, the Dai vassal took the initiative to report the farmland, which opened a hole for the entire suzerain-vassal system. There will be even greater resistance to the rectification of the village.

From this point of view, Zhu Shixiong has made contributions to the imperial court. Since he has meritorious service, he should be rewarded. However, this Zhu Shixiong wanted to move the domain without anything else, but it really created a problem for the imperial court.

Zhu Huixun knew more or less the progress of this matter. During these days, Zhu Shixun entered the palace many times, but there was no result, which showed that the emperor was really in trouble.

Therefore, the best solution at the moment is naturally that he voluntarily give in, and everyone is happy, which is why Zhu Huixun talked to persuade him just now.

In his opinion, this matter is not necessarily impossible, but with Zhu Shixie's temperament, it is very rare.

If you really want to do this, there are actually many ways, reliable ones, for example, invite a few vassal princes like King Zhou and King Lu to make peace.

Or he himself made some noise by crying, making trouble and hanging himself, which forced the court to compromise.

Or else, go all out to make disasters for the feudal land, to the extreme, go out of the city to hunt occasionally, provoke the guarding officers and soldiers, and arouse the fear of the court.

But it won't work just to discuss it like a good baby.

To put it bluntly, the new acting prince is used to being bullied, timid, and obeys the rules, so he is the only one who suffers.

Right now, the emperor has said so, it is better to bow your head earlier...

However, to Zhu Huixun's surprise, the acting prince, who had always been cowardly, did not answer immediately after hearing the emperor's question.

"Your Majesty, I feel that Datong is an important town on the border. The Taizu set up the king of Sai to guard the border because he valued his grandfather's immediate skills. However, I have been dull since childhood, and I can't do martial arts without writing. Before the civil engineering battle, I still depended on Guo Deng, the Marquis of Dingxiang. I tried my best to defend, but I was not able to fall. As the King of Sai, I couldn't do my best, and I was extremely disturbed."

"A few days ago, I heard that Yu Shaobao, the Ministry of War, had submitted a report that he wanted to build an important town on the nine borders to resist the northern captives. The two towns of Datong and Xuanfu are the key. If the land of the minister is still in Datong, it may be inconvenient. Therefore, I implore Your Majesty to allow you to move to the mainland."

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After saying these words, a gleam flashed in Zhu Huixun's eyes, and he couldn't help looking at Zhu Shixun in front of him again.

It seems that he has underestimated this acting prince, and he can hide it quite well. This kind of reason can be held back until now.

Zhu Huixun didn't know about the important town on the nine borders, but he had heard about it in general. It was a strategy proposed by Yu Qian of the Ministry of War at the beginning. Yu Qian's emperor was not optimistic about this matter, so after a period of trouble, the matter was left alone.

But what is certain is that since Yu Qian proposed such a big policy, it means that he already has a plan in his heart, and he will not give up easily.

In this case, Dai Fan is still in Datong City, which will indeed have an impact. After all, the current Dai Wang is cowardly, but it does not mean that this is the case from generation to generation. If there is another Zhu Gui like this in the future, take the court The decree is ignored, and it is indeed a hidden danger.

Using this reason to persuade the emperor is still somewhat certain.

However, this kind of idea really came up with Dai Wang's mind?

Sure enough, after hearing this sentence, the emperor was also a little surprised, after thinking for a while, the emperor suddenly said.

"Uncle Dai Wang knows someone?"

"May I ask who His Majesty is talking about?"

Zhu Shixiu seemed a little uneasy, and asked boldly.

So, a smile appeared on the face of the emperor, and said.

"Son of the Marquis of Changping, Yang Jie!"

Hearing this name, Zhu Shixiu was taken aback for a moment, then bowed his head and cupped his hands, and said honestly.

"Your Majesty's forgiveness..."

Yang Jie?

Zhu Huixun blinked his eyes, but he remembered the person who caused a commotion on the border some time ago, but what does he have to do with Dai Wang?
With this question in mind, Zhu Huixun was looking forward to the emperor and Zhu Shixiu saying more, but unfortunately, after saying these words, the emperor obviously understood the ins and outs of the matter, so instead of continuing to ask, he said .

"The matter of the Nine Frontiers will not be able to take place within a few years, let alone, even if it does happen, with Uncle Wang in Datong City, I can feel more at ease, there is no inconvenience."

"However, Uncle Wang has made great contributions to the imperial court. Since he wants to move the vassal, I will naturally try my best to help. However, the Qing vassal has just moved to the mainland, and the clans in various places will inevitably discuss it. Earth, I'm afraid it won't work."

"However, in other parts of the mainland, the mountains are high and the waters are far away, and the environment is harsh. I'm worried that Uncle Wang won't be able to adapt to it!"

The move of Qing Fan inward was the grace given by the imperial court in order for King Qing to cooperate with the rectification of the army.

However, this grace cannot be used indiscriminately, otherwise, all the vassal kings will use this as a threat to change themselves to a better fiefdom, and the court will definitely mess up.

Therefore, as the emperor said, if Dai Fan wants to move inward, then he will definitely not be able to go to any good place.

Hearing this, Dai Wang was obviously disappointed, but it was only for a short moment before he gritted his teeth and said.

"Your Majesty has learned from you that I only want to move to the mainland. As for where to go, I will follow His Majesty's orders. I will never complain!"

Although he couldn't get any good fiefdom, the emperor finally let go, and the Daiwang naturally wouldn't let go of this opportunity.

However, after saying this, Zhu Huixun on the side sighed a little. He didn't know how much shadow the old king had left on Zhu Shixun, so much so that he hated Datong City so much. Change the domain.

Of course, compared with this, Zhu Huixun is more curious about where the emperor plans to move the Dai Fan. The mountains are high and the water is far away, and the environment is harsh. Is it possible that he wants to be a neighbor of the Min Fan?

Otherwise, let him come over and do what...

On this side Zhu Huixun was thinking so, on the other side the Son of Heaven had already opened his mouth and said.

"The two capitals of the Ming Dynasty and the thirteen provinces basically have vassal kings, and there are very few vassal kings. In recent days, I have received reports that the southeast generation of Japanese pirates frequently occurs, and there is a need for vassal kings to sit in the vassals."

"Datong, the original town of Dai Fan, was originally the King of Sai. If he wants to move inland, I think Zhangzhou Mansion may be the new fiefdom of Uncle Wang. I don't know what Uncle Wang wants?"

(End of this chapter)