Why did the emperor rebel?

Nowadays, the first echelon of civil servants in the court is still six ministries and seven ministers. When Wang Ao was in the cabinet, there could be another chief minister. However, Wang Ao left and was replaced by Zhang Min. Even the second minister Yu Shiyue was suppressed. Not to mention uniting the cabinet and fighting for power with the six ministries.

Although each of the six departments has its own responsibility, the places where they rely on each other are also different. Wang Wen of the official department is a die-hard member of the emperor's party. His divine grace protects his body and is unstoppable. He has long been firmly at the top of the list of officials. s position.

Mr. Hu Hui of the Ministry of Rites has deep qualifications. He is a veteran of the Five Dynasties. He has nothing to do with the world, and he is well-rounded. Even if he does not take sides, he can still live an extremely nourishing life.

These two are considered to have the most stable positions, but the ones below are not so stable.

Chen Xun of the Ministry of Industry is now considered the most depressed. Ever since the emperor ascended the throne, Qingliu has been constantly suppressed, and that's all. Suddenly, a corruption case broke out, and he barely saved his reputation. His favorite disciple Du Ning Something happened again, I'm afraid I'm too busy to take care of myself now.

Although Wang Ao of the Ministry of War has stumbled, it is thanks to Liaodong that he has been able to step into the threshold of an important minister. He can barely be regarded as half of the emperor's party. Now that he has taken over the Ministry of War, he and the team left by Yu Qian have a tacit understanding of cooperation. It is also considered stable.

There is also Chen Yi from the Metropolitan Procuratorate. This old guy obviously has the intention of withdrawing from the court. He has made repeated attempts to become an official. If the emperor had not allowed it, he would have gone back to his hometown long ago. Moreover, he and the emperor's relationship The relationship is also quite good. In many matters, Chen Yi stands firmly on the emperor's side.

The remaining two people are Jin Lian from the Criminal Department and Chen Yi from the Household Department. They are both in the same boat. They are both practical people and can take care of the affairs of the department properly. However, their shortcoming is that, There is a slight ambiguity about the position in the DPRK.

To put it bluntly, in the past few years, when it came to Nangong, East Palace and other matters, they basically chose to sit on the sidelines and not get involved.

In this way, for them, the foundation of their lives is actually being able to do things. It would be easier to say that this time it was something else. However, as soon as Yu Zijun's transfer order came out, how could Shen Yi not see that in the Regarding the opening of the sea, the emperor had been preparing for it for some time, and now it was already inevitable.

If he chickens out this time, the emperor may not force him. After all, Yu Qian's secret message has been uploaded, which means that Yu Qian is ready to step forward. But similarly, since the emperor has put the matter under his control, If he retreats, then even if the emperor doesn't say it openly, he will definitely be dissatisfied in his heart. Once the foundation of his career is shaken, there will be many people eyeing the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue!
Of course, maybe the emperor will not be so ruthless, but in officialdom, one thing to remember at all times is to always maintain respect for the imperial power.

Shen Yi would not pin his future on the emperor's soft heart, so he had no choice. The emperor also knew that he had no other choice, so the scene in the palace happened.

However, thinking of the turmoil this matter would cause, Shen Shangshu couldn't help but sigh as he walked out of the hall, and his brows almost turned into black lines...

Not surprisingly, with the departure of these courtiers, the news that the imperial court was going to open the sea soon spread throughout the government and the public.

Regarding this explosive news, the government and the public had different reactions, some were supportive and some were opposed, but in general, the voices of opposition were much louder than the voices of support, but it was just like the usual behavior of the emperor. The style is the same, there are only news and rumors, and no ministers are playing in the court. Therefore, even though the news in the capital is flying all over the sky, there is still no movement in the court.

In other words, there is actually something happening. Whether it is the Langguan of the Sixth Department or the censor of Kedao, they have used different methods to explore the authenticity of this matter. Some have reported the pros and cons of the sea ban, and some have directly The court said that the sea should not be opened, but there were no powerful departments and ministers who clearly stated in the court that the sea should be opened. Their actions were all a bit fussy, so in the end, they were all taken away by the emperor lightly.

However, the more this happens, the more intense the undercurrent brewing in the capital becomes...

Nangong, unlike the chaos in the outside world, has become increasingly peaceful in recent times. Perhaps it was because of the tight finances of the imperial court. Therefore, at the repeated request of a certain household minister, the emperor had already ordered to reduce the number of people in the palace. expense.

The Supreme Emperor, who was accused of slandering Huaihuai, finally felt a little embarrassed. He followed suit and issued an edict that was only useful in Nangong. And the old man also followed suit... and took in several concubines!
You know, ever since the Emperor came back from the grassland, his daily routine has been to feast, sing and dance, and a new concubine must be admitted almost every two months. Now, the number of concubines in Nangong has expanded to more than 30 Now that she is in the throne, so many concubines gather together, and they are either jealous or sarcastic every day. All kinds of troubles are endless.

This situation can be considered difficult to harm Queen Duanjing. You must know that before this, the Emperor's harem only had a few concubines in total, and most of them were picked out by the Empress Dowager Sun herself. Although their temperaments were different, But she basically abides by her duties, but even so, Queen Qian is still a little unable to cope with the occasional troubles. This is also the biggest reason why Empress Dowager Sun has always looked down on her.

As the empress of the main palace, she cries when things happen and has no ability at all. How can she be allowed to be favored by a daughter who has climbed from an ordinary registrant all the way to a noble concubine, empress, and finally the empress dowager...

Of course, this was all in the past. After Zhu Qi went hunting in the north, Empress Qian's deep affection for him was seen in the eyes of Empress Dowager Sun. With this in mind, nothing else could be taken into account. Therefore, now, Empress Dowager Sun regards This daughter-in-law is basically satisfied, so the maids and eunuchs who were transferred from Cining Palace to Nangong are also very respectful to Queen Qian.

However, this does not solve the problem...

Queen Qian herself has a gentle personality and is easy to be soft-hearted. However, all the concubines Zhu Qizhen has taken in in recent years are not good. In addition, Queen Qian is in poor health, so after she took care of her for a period of time, she and Zhu Qizhen Qi Zhen discussed it and simply left these annoying matters to Concubine Zhou, the prince's biological mother. He concentrated on hiding in the palace and doing things like female celebrities to pass the time and recuperate.

Unlike Queen Qian, Concubine Zhou was quite effective in dealing with matters related to the harem. Especially when Zhu Qizhen was bored, she would often get involved. As a result, Concubine Zhou saw him more frequently. As a noble concubine, she is even more energetic.

All in all, Nangong is now a small world of its own. No matter what happens outside, he is having a good time anyway. If there is anything worth noting, it is that there is a favored female official beside the Supreme Emperor. She follows the Supreme Emperor every day. It is said that Concubine Zhou made a fuss about this, but it soon died down and there is no follow-up...

Just after noon, when Zhu Qizhen got up from a nap, he received a report that Zhu Yi had arrived. Hearing this, Zhu Qizhen raised his eyebrows, feeling a little confused.

You know, although it is said that Cheng Guogong's mansion has completely turned to Nangong, after all, face work still needs to be done properly. Zhu Yi just came to say hello the day before yesterday. It is possible that this year's festival has happened again. What can't happen?
Therefore, it can be seen from this point that the news about Nangong's current situation has spread a lot to the outside world. However, in Nangong, it is still calm, as if nothing happened. This is not Zhu at all. Qi Zhen was able to hold on, but Jin Yiwei's blockade of Nangong was too tight, which caused a serious delay in his news.

Although in name, Nangong is not prohibited from entering and exiting, all purchases and supplies are handled by people sent by the inner palace. People in Nangong, even ordinary palace maids, have basically no chance to leave the palace. , Therefore, if Zhu Qizhen wanted to get the news, apart from bringing it to him when the ministers from outside had an audience, he could only send messages secretly during internal and external exchanges.

However, on the one hand, the people who are handed over have been strictly reviewed by Dongchang and Jinyiwei, so it is not easy to bury one's own people in them. On the other hand, whether they are sent in or received out, it is There is a fixed time, so the news cannot be delivered immediately.

Because the handover period is not long, even if there is any news, we can only pick out the most important ones. Although the news of the opening of the sea has spread throughout the capital, it has only been one day. Zhu Qi It would be strange for the town to know.

So at this time, of course, Duke Zhu Guo needs to take action...

"What? Open the sea?"

In the Chonghua Hall, Zhu Qizhen looked at Zhu Yi in shock and almost spit out the tea that had just reached his mouth. "Your Majesty, it is indeed the case. I just came from the great uncle's place and found out the detailed situation..."

Standing at the bottom, Zhu Yi bowed slightly, and then reported all the news he had learned in detail.

It took Zhu Qizhen a while to accept the news. He picked up the tea cup to suppress his shock and frowned.

"Kaihai...this younger brother of mine really comes up with whatever he wants!"

After hearing this, Zhu Yidao said.

"Your Majesty, it can't be said that he just thought it out. According to Uncle Zong, the emperor finally left Wang Shangshu from the Ministry of Personnel and Shen Shangshu from the Ministry of Hubu. It seems that he will be involved in the Beijing inspection. It’s a fuss, and coupled with the previous suppression of Japanese invaders, I’m afraid preparations for opening the sea have already begun.”

Zhu Qizhen nodded slowly, his face still a little surprised, and said.

"I didn't expect that the emperor would let Yu Qian go to prison. It seems that Yu Qian's character has changed a lot since he was imprisoned once before."

Obviously, Zhu Qizhen had already attributed this incident. Yu Qian bowed his head to the emperor, sighed, and Zhu Qizhen quickly spoke.

"In that case, what is the attitude of North Korea and China?"

"Back to the Supreme Emperor, the turmoil is not small. The maritime ban is an ancestral system. Now the Emperor suddenly wants to open the sea. Public opinions in the court are agitated. Most of the six ministries do not agree. It was after hearing this news that I wanted to report to the Supreme Emperor. Take a look at this How should I respond to the incident?"

Zhu Yi's attitude was still respectful.

This move was very helpful to Zhu Qizhen. To put it bluntly, when people are in despair, they care about face the most.

When Zhu Yi learned the news, he did not take matters into his own hands. Instead, he took the initiative to ask for instructions from him, the Supreme Emperor, and his attitude was so respectful, which shows that he indeed regarded himself as his lord.

However, Zhu Qizhen was not in a hurry to express his attitude, but smiled slightly and asked.

"In your opinion, can the emperor accomplish this?"

Hearing this, Zhu Yi was slightly startled, but couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Every time he saw the Supreme Emperor showing such an expression, he knew that this man was going to start showing off his "unpredictability" again.

I don’t know when I got the problem...

However, Zhu Yi still had to be respectful on his face, as if he was deep in thought for a while before he said tentatively.

"Your Majesty, I forgive you. I believe that the probability of success in this matter is not small!"

Seeing that the Supreme Emperor was not angry, but looked at him with interest, Zhu Yi continued to speak boldly.

"In my humble opinion, since the Emperor has already started planning this matter, he must have already thought about how to pass the court meeting. Several major cases that occurred in the capital last year involved many people, including being demoted, dismissed and even exiled. There are no less than a hundred officials, and now there is a Beijing inspection coming soon. Although many ministers in the court are opposed to this, they are also afraid of the emperor. If the emperor is determined to promote this matter, I am afraid that failure is unlikely... "

Logically speaking, it is extremely risky to praise the emperor in front of the emperor. After all, the master in front of him is not a broad-minded person, and he may make a note of it in his mind at any time.

However, seeing the Supreme Emperor acting so enigmatic, it was clear that he had different opinions. At this time, if he followed his advice, it would make the other party unhappy and feel that there was no use for it.

As expected, after hearing Zhu Yi's words, Zhu Qizhen calmly shook his head and said.

"What you said is right, but it's also wrong!"

Then, Zhu Yi showed some doubts on his face and bowed.

"Your Majesty, please teach me!"

Seeing this situation, Zhu Qizhen nodded with satisfaction and then said.

"I also know some things about the court. In recent days, various major cases have occurred one after another, and each of them is related to a series of cases. Now it has only been a mere year, and the court has been empty. It took less than half of the time, but when I saw this situation, I didn’t feel nervous, but instead felt happy. Do you know why?”

Zhu Yi curled her lips inwardly, but still applauded appropriately.

"The emperor is rectifying the administration of officials. This is a good thing. It can correct the atmosphere of the officialdom. The emperor is worried about state affairs, so it is natural for him to be happy. However, the emperor's move is probably more to clean up the court and cultivate cronies. The emperor is wise, and it is natural that he should be happy. I know the emperor’s intentions, so I am really puzzled as to why you stand by and watch these things, and I ask the Supreme Emperor to clarify my doubts..."