Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 1093 The Overlord's Concerns

As soon as the emperor said this, except for Wang Wen who already knew the inside story, all the other officials were surprised.

You know, since the last time the crown prince left the cabinet, Zhu Jian has faintly shown signs of being marginalized no matter whether he is in the cabinet or in the court.

Although, during this period of time, this old Zhu Ge has always been honest and honest, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is diligent, but everyone in the government and the opposition does not know that Zhu Jian has always been biased towards the prince and the Supreme Emperor in court affairs. , but Yu Qian is a proper emperor's party.

It is really surprising that the emperor handed over the case to Zhu Jian!

As soon as this news came out, there was a burst of murmured discussions in the court, and even the ministers with a keen sense of smell could faintly feel that because of the announcement of the news, there seemed to be something faintly brewing in the court...

In such an atmosphere, Zhu Jian stepped forward to take the order after being slightly astonished. There was not much joy in his expression, but he was much calmer than before.

Zhang Wei at the side was also shocked by the news. For a moment, he couldn't help but think of what Zhu Yi said when he came to look for him. Could it be that the Duke of the State knew the news a long time ago?

You know, this case is certainly not a big one, but it is often the trivial things that bring down a person in the court. Man, what the hell is going on with this case.

That being said, it's not impossible to give it a try.

A thought flashed through his mind, but Zhang Xiang didn't put too much thought on it. He was more concerned about the affairs of the military government right now.

He nodded to Zhu Yi who was beside him, so the other party understood and stepped forward to speak.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it was previously agreed that the matter of rectifying the military mansion should be handed over to the Ministry of War. Now that Yu Qian of the Ministry of War has a case in hand, he may not be able to handle this matter."

"The military mansion is the lifeblood of the country, and it has accumulated malpractices for a long time. If it is delayed for a day, it will be harmful to the country. Therefore, I think that the person in charge should be re-selected as soon as possible, so as not to affect the important affairs of the court."

Even though it was the last step, there was no need to rush, there was still work to be done on the surface.

Therefore, Zhu Yi did not directly mention Zhang Min's name, and did not even mention the candidate, but only asked for a new selection.

Things have come to such an extent that Yu Qian's errand can't be kept, it's already doomed, even if the other ministers don't want to, there's nothing they can do about it.

Therefore, after Zhu Yi made this request, the emperor did not hesitate too much, so he agreed and asked the officials to discuss again and recommend capable people.

Night, Nangong.

After coming down to court, Zhang Min quietly went to Nangong, and told the Supreme Emperor everything that happened in the court hall.

Zhu Qizhen sat at the head, and after listening, his brows were also slightly frowned.

"Zhu Jian?"

"That's right, it's Mr. Zhuge."

Zhang Min nodded and said.

"I am also very surprised. No matter who is in the hands of this case, it should not be in the hands of Mr. Zhu Ge. After all, it is Yu Qian!"

"but……"

After a short pause, Zhang Mi recounted Zhu Yi's conversation with him that day without any concealment, and then asked.

"At that time, I felt that this case alone could not affect Yu Qian's foundation anyway, so I didn't care about it. But now, since this case has fallen into the hands of Mr. Zhu Ge, will Your Majesty want..."

The words were not finished, but the meaning was clear.

However, upon hearing this, Zhu Qizhen glanced at him and said.

"Have you forgotten the lesson of the King Zhennan case so quickly?"

Ah this?

Zhang Min was taken aback for a moment, his face could not help but feel a little embarrassed.

But if you think about it carefully, the current situation is indeed very similar to the original Zhennan Wang case. At that time, Ningyang Hou Chen Mao, who presided over the trial, also felt that there was evidence in hand, and he was sure of it. In order to achieve his goal, he secretly engaged in some tricks .

As a result, when they got to the main hall, Zhennan Wang's evidence was completely overturned, and when he met Xue Xuan, who admitted his death, he almost folded Chen Mao into it all at once.

Although it is said that he has been restored to the title, Chen Mao's strength and prestige in the court are not as good as before. Otherwise, when the military government was in charge, how could it be his turn to be appointed?
How similar is this to the current situation? After thinking about it, Zhang Xiang couldn't help asking.

"Could it be that the emperor deliberately handed over this case to Elder Zhu Ge, just to use this case to get rid of Elder Zhu Ge?"

This explanation, Zhang Xiang thinks it is reasonable.

You know, the cabinet is now one of the most important offices, and Zhu Jian has always been biased towards Nangong in court affairs. With such a person in the cabinet, the emperor is naturally troubled by it.

But the problem is that Zhu Jian's qualifications are deep enough, and he bears the credit for welcoming back the Supreme Emperor. Although he was involved in the Jiang Yuan case and the prince's departure from the cabinet, the most talked about is his character. When it comes to specific faults, there is indeed no big reason for people to hold them. This is for no reason. Even if it is the emperor, it is not easy to kick him out of the cabinet.

Letting Zhu Jian preside over the case this time seems to be reused, but in fact, he was promoted secretly. On the surface, the prince was added to the Taibao, and his rank was slightly improved, but secretly, he was dispatched by the cabinet scholar and changed For the administration of Dali Temple.

It seems to be beautiful, but the real power has been greatly reduced, and more importantly, Yu Qian's case has attracted the attention of the court. Although the emperor is now in prison, he still has his official position. He also has a lot of help in the court. If Zhu Jianzhen If you make some small moves in this case, it may not be true, and you will follow in the footsteps of Xue Xuan.

Thinking about it this way, Zhang Min immediately felt that it was reasonable for the emperor to hand over the case to Zhu Jian.

However, regarding his speculation, Zhu Qizhen's expression was a little inexplicable, and he didn't say much about this matter, Zhu Qizhen only said.

"Maybe it is, maybe it's not, but no matter what, stability is still the top priority in the current court. Since Zhu Jian has taken this job, he will try it impartially. What is the final result? At least we have to wait until everything is clear first." See the clues."

"This case is not in a hurry. Now that Yu Qian has been thrown into prison, he can't handle the job of rectifying the military mansion. What's the current situation with regard to this matter?"

Mentioning this incident, Zhang Min's spirit visibly lifted, said.

"Returning to Your Majesty, today the emperor has gone to Yu Qian to rectify the military affairs, and ordered all the ministers in the court to recommend candidates again. However, Yu Qian has been in charge of the military department for a long time. Now he is imprisoned. The military department has no leader. Capital is too light, it's okay to deal with it all at once, but presiding over such a big event must be impossible."

"If you choose other important ministers, you will have no name. After all, judging from the current situation, the emperor has no intention of depriving Yu Qian of the post of Minister of the Ministry of War. Therefore, he will probably choose among the honorable ministers."

"At present, besides the minister, there is also Fan Guang, the governor of the Chinese army. The governor and Zhi Wuxing can compete. The other ministers are either not qualified enough or have insufficient prestige. Although there are people in the court who recommend them, but, Not much hope."

"Wu Xing?"

Zhu Qizhen repeated a sentence, seeming a little puzzled.

So, Zhang Min said.

"The people in Dingguo's mansion have been very low-key these years, but they are good at running errands, and their merits, qualifications, and prestige are enough. However, now that Dingguo's mansion is in decline, he himself is not very keen on it." Because of his power and position, his reputation has not been obvious in the military mansion."

"It stands to reason that he has no chance at all, but now that Yu Qian is in prison, the government cannot find a replacement for him to preside over the matter for a while, and Fan Guang has the Beijing camp in his hands. If he presides over the rectification of the military mansion, Fear of being jealous, therefore, some people think of him."

"However, speaking of Wu Xing, I have something else to report to Your Majesty."

As he spoke, Zhang Min truthfully told what Zhu Yi had told him about Xunwei that day, and then said.

"...Wu Xing came to the door, and he must have been instructed by the Duke of Dingguo. Although it is said that the Duke of Dingguo has courted the emperor before, the honorable family always has to consider the future. Sending children to the Xunwei, I'm afraid I also want to leave a way out."

As soon as these words came out, Zhu Qizhen's face was obviously not very good-looking, he narrowed his eyes and said in a low voice.

"Hmph, stay back..."

Seeing this situation, Zhang Min hurriedly said.

"Your Majesty, I believe that it is a good thing that the Duke of Dingguo intends to support His Royal Highness, no matter what the original intention is. Although the Duke of Dingguo has not often appeared in the court these years, after all, he has a wide network of nobles. Shan Yuan, in the future, in the court, it will always be able to help me a little bit."

After hearing this reassurance, Zhu Qizhen's expression also eased.

In fact, he also knew in his heart that there were some things he had to accept.

Today, he is not a high-ranking emperor after all. For example, the British government and the Chengguo government are tied to him. This kind, the honorable ministers who have never been involved in the court, all they think about is how to protect themselves.

It is perfectly normal to bet on both ends and each to protect the inheritance. As a superior, he is naturally unhappy with this kind of behavior.

But now he is no longer qualified to care about this. Zhang Yu is right, it is always a good thing to form a good relationship, even if the Dingguo government will look at it for the sake of the prince, and help a little bit in government affairs. Two, it's better than nothing.

Suppressing the faint displeasure in his heart, Zhu Qi said calmly.

"I also have the impression of the situation of Duke Dingguo's mansion. This line of descendants is rare. Since the previous generation of Duke Dingguo left, his eldest son should be only eleven or twelve years old. At such an age, I can't make any decisions. Come."

"Your Majesty is wise, the old lady of Dingguo's mansion, Mrs. Geng, is in charge of Dingguo's mansion."

Zhang Min nodded and replied.

So, a smile appeared on Zhu Qizhen's face, and said.

"Since that's the case, then you can try to win them over."

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Min was taken aback.

Seeing this situation, Zhu Qizhen continued.

"Duke Dingguo's mansion has always kept a low profile, not to mention that there is no one in his mansion who can stand up to the door. Under such circumstances, it should be stable. Compared with pleasing both sides, in fact, for Dingguo mansion, both sides Not helping each other is the best way.”

"However, I heard what you said. Now Dingguo's mansion is using Wu Xing's mouth to show kindness to the East Palace. This is not unusual."

The more he said this, the more confused Zhang Min felt.

Since the best choice for Duke Dingguo's government is not to help each other, what is the reason why they are doing this now?

Fortunately, Zhu Qizhen didn't mean to be tricky, so he said directly.

"Between the nobles, the roots are complicated. The Dingguo government may not be interested in court matters, but the nobles and military officials who are friendly with him may not be motivated. Otherwise, why would Wu Xing come to find him?" Where's Zhu Yi?"

"This good relationship was made for him by Zhu Yi, but why didn't he make it for you two?"

Zhang Fu frowned and thought for a moment, and finally understood the joints.

That's right, it's difficult for the heirs of Duke Dingguo's mansion, and now there is no adult princess affairs, so naturally, it should be low-key.

However, since there are many things in the court, it is impossible to completely obey his own wishes, Dingguo Duke's lineage, and many honorable interests who have been with them for many years.

The current situation in the court is chaotic, especially in the two matters of selecting Xunwei and rectifying the military mansion, which is a great opportunity for the Xungui forces to reshuffle.

Once this kind of opportunity is missed, I am afraid that it will be difficult to see it in the next few decades.

Due to its own situation, the Duke of Dingguo wanted to not help each other, but the nobles who followed him, as well as the military officials and generals who were attached to the Duke of Dingguo in the military mansion, were not necessarily willing to agree.

As for Dingguo's mansion themselves, they are no longer willing to meddle with the court, but they can't violate the interests of so many people, otherwise, it will be even more difficult for any mansion to be willing to associate with them in the future. , but there is really only a shelf left. If something happens, it will collapse suddenly, which is not a rare thing.

That's why the current situation of betting on both sides appears. You must know that the premise of betting on both sides is that neither side can really get close, and it is impossible to really become the confidant of either side. It is said that it is exactly what they want, which can not only provide opportunities for these honorable military officials behind them, but also avoid getting too involved in the court situation.

"Your Majesty is wise, I understand."

Zhang Min cupped his hands and opened his mouth. Since this is the case, then for the British government, there is indeed an opportunity to take advantage of.

You know, the Dingguo Mansion's move is considered an opening. If there is no accident, the matter of rectifying the military mansion will fall into his hands. Since these nobles are determined to make a future, they can't avoid it. Open the British government.

If someone in the Dingguo government is in charge, then naturally he will negotiate terms with the British government, but now, it is doomed to be eroded by the British government.

Of course, having said that, this is actually a helpless move for the Dingguo government. The two evils are the lesser, and it is barely a strategy to abandon the pawns and save the car.

"Well, you'll understand."

Zhu Qizhen nodded, and immediately asked again.

"I said last time that I asked you to bring that Xu Youzhen from the East Palace here to meet me. Why has there been no movement after so long?"

(End of this chapter)