Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 285
Different from King Yi and King Zheng, who have committed crimes and have a criminal record, King Zhou not only has a high seniority, but he can indeed be called a role model for all kings. There is no black history to speak of.

Therefore, although what he said was respectful and polite, it was also very firm.

Obviously, to convince the king of Zhou, the method just now will not work.

But it doesn't matter, Zhu Qiyu has other methods. Since he wants to promote Zongxue, he is naturally prepared.

Nodding, Zhu Qiyu said.

"What Uncle King Zhou said is very true. I didn't think carefully. Most of the clan's children are still cautious and polite. They can abide by the righteousness of filial piety and understand the distinction between monarch and minister. If this is the case, the matter of Zongxue will be shelved for the time being."

After the words fell, the kings below immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and a trace of color appeared on their faces.

The emperor's performance just now really made them feel very nervous.

They are their own family members who know their own family affairs. The current clan is no longer the real king who was in control of the military and government in the early days of the country.

After Emperor Taizong, Renzong, and Xuanzong cut power for several generations, they had no power to resist the court.

Now in front of this emperor, what they can rely on is their status as elders and the shackles of the so-called kinship.

But having said that, the Son of Heaven is the Son of Heaven after all.

If the Son of Heaven really wants to turn his face and be ruthless and insist on acting recklessly, there is actually nothing they can do. After all, the military power in the hands of the kings has long been taken away.

Of course, hard work is not enough, passive resistance is still possible.

If you really annoy them, you will not hesitate to mess around. The policy of the court is the policy of the court. When they return to the feudal country, they will not send people to the court. If they are sick today and fall down tomorrow, the emperor can send someone to force them Can't grab it?
In fact, most princes have this idea.

But to do so would be to fall into the shoes of others. It would be better not to make trouble like this.

Seeing that the Son of Heaven finally let go, King Zhou was also very satisfied, said.

"Your Majesty is wise, please rest assured, the kings of my clan will certainly restrain themselves and return to the rituals, be self-disciplined and independent, abide by the righteousness of filial piety, be loyal to the monarch, protect the vassal screen, and protect my great Ming foundation forever, and will certainly not disappoint Your Majesty expect."

The other kings also stood up and praised: "Your Majesty is wise!"

All of a sudden, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became more relaxed, a scene of the monarch and his ministers enjoying each other and praising the holy virtues together.

However, such a scene fell into the eyes of the ministers next to him, and they felt more and more uneasy.

If it is said that before, these elders were just eating melons and watching the show, hoping that the emperor would severely reprimand these princes.

So now they are really restless.

It's not that these ministers have to read the clan's jokes, but their long-term experience of fighting the emperor told them.

Now the emperor, if he really wants to do something, he must do it. If it is said that the emperor has only prepared a way to deal with King Yi's domineering clan, the elders will definitely not believe it.

History has proved that whenever the emperor backs down in this way, it often means that his old man has other backs waiting.

However, historical experience tells them that when this kind of backhand appears, it will shake the entire court situation.

But whenever this kind of thing happens, the court situation that has just stabilized not long ago will definitely become turbulent again.

Therefore, the more you and I are in today's scene, the more ominous the bosses will have.

Facts have proved that the struggle experience of the bosses is very accurate.

The kings had just taken their seats again, before Jiaofangsi's singing and dancing had time to restart, a few servants rushed in from outside the hall.

The leader is none other than Shu Liang, the admiral and eunuch of the East Factory.

Logically speaking, if the servant has something to report, he can enter through the side door, go down the imperial steps, tell the eunuch what he wants to report to the eunuch, and then submit it to the emperor.

But Shu Liang didn't do that, he hurried to the palace with a group of servants, bowed down in front of all the ministers and kings, and said in an urgent tone.

"Your Majesty, it's not good, something happened outside!"

Seeing the flustered look underneath, Zhu Qiyu's expression darkened, and he said coldly.

"Presumptuous, today I have a big banquet for the clan, what do you look like when you come up in such a panic, after the end, go to the inner court to receive the punishment yourself."

After finishing speaking, he glanced at Shu Liang and the others, seeing that their clothes were a little wrinkled, Zhu Qiyu frowned and said displeasedly.

"What the hell happened?"

Only then did Shu Liang raise his head slightly, and said in a heavy tone, still unable to hide his eagerness.

"Your Majesty, just now there were a few county princes outside. For some reason, they suddenly quarreled. The servants who served them couldn't stop them. When the servants arrived, they had already fought violently, and even the table was overturned."

"Such a major matter involves the clan, and the ministers dare not preside over it, so Fang rushed into the palace to report it. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Hearing this, the faces of the kings who had just been seated in the palace showed a hint of curiosity. They also wanted to know who had the guts to make such a scene at the emperor's palace banquet.

As for the elders behind, you looked at me and I looked at you, all showing a wry smile.

Zhu Qiyu ignored them, frowned, and continued to ask: "Who dares to be so bold and disturb the palace banquet?"

Shu Liang replied: "The ministers left in a hurry and did not have time to conduct a detailed investigation, but it is said that it was King Guangtong and King Yangzong who provoked King Zhennan first, and there was a lot of disrespect in their words."

"The King of Zhennan reprimanded them, and the two of King Guangtong refused to accept, so they raised their hands. King Jiangchuan and the son of King Zhennan went to stop them, but they were also punched a few times."

"Now several county princes have been pulled away by people outside, waiting for His Majesty to deal with them. King Guangtong and others are still clamoring to see His Majesty."

There are always no less than a hundred of the titles of county kings in Daming today.

Therefore, the titles mentioned by Shu Liang were indeed unfamiliar to many princes.

But knowing who these people are, they all set their sights on the old King Min who is at the front of the imperial steps.

Wearing a navy blue python robe, the white-haired old King Min's face was already as black as the bottom of a pot.

Flicking his sleeves, the old King Min stood up and bowed down in the tunnel.

"Your Majesty, it's the minister who is incapable of disciplining and letting these rebellious sons mess up His Majesty's palace banquet. Your Majesty must not get angry. I will personally expel these bastards from the palace, and let them go back to the mansion and contemplate their mistakes behind closed doors!"

Zhu Qiyu's eyes flickered, looking at the angry King Min below, showing a thoughtful expression.

The old prince reacted quite quickly.

It looked like he was very angry, but in fact he wanted to turn a big problem into a small one.

However, such a big drama has only just reached a wonderful place, how can it just end like this?
Raising his hand slightly, Zhu Qiyu said.

"Uncle Min Wang, please stand up, you old man, sit down first, don't get angry, you have to figure out what is going on, and you can't wrong a few county kings."

King Min's face became more and more unsightly. Just as he was about to speak, King Zhou stood up and said as if he had realized something.

"Your Majesty, even though that is the case, today is a big banquet after all. No matter what the reason is, the few of them are messing around at the palace banquet and must be punished."

"From my point of view, since King Guangtong and the others are all from King Min's mansion, it's better for Uncle Min King to take them back and punish them. Don't spoil the elegance of today's palace banquet."

Then, King Xiang also reacted, stood up and said.

"Your Majesty, what Uncle Zhou Wang said is true. Today's imperial family banquet is a matter of family harmony. Why do some trivial things disturb everyone's elegance? Let Uncle Min Wang lead him back and reprimand him!"

These several princes have stood up one after another, without even pleading, but blindly wanting to drive these people out.

Immediately, the other kings present felt a little strange. Those who were intelligent had roughly understood the reason, and couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

As for the emperor above, being so blocked, he seemed to be a little moved. After a moment of pondering, the emperor opened his mouth and said.

"Since the uncles and uncles all have the same attitude, then..."

"His Majesty!"

Seeing that the Son of Heaven was about to agree, someone finally couldn't sit still.

Everyone looked up, but saw that the person who spoke was wearing the robe of a Marquis, it was none other than Guo Sheng, Marquis of Cheng'an who is now in charge of the Chinese Army's Governor's Mansion.

Under the surprised eyes of many courtiers and the dissatisfied eyes of several princes, Guo Houye stepped forward boldly.

"Your Majesty, the quarrel between several county kings at the palace banquet has reached such a level. It must be a trivial matter. Therefore, I feel that it is better to call them into the palace and inquire about the reason."

(End of this chapter)