Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 455
In today's capital, there are four palaces.

This is a matter of common sense.

But in fact, when anyone in the imperial court mentions the Duke's Mansion, the first thing that comes to mind is the British Duke's Mansion, followed by the Chengguo Duke's Mansion and the Fengguo Duke's Mansion.

As for Dingguo Mansion, when it was mentioned, everyone knew about it.

But when no one mentions it, no one mentions it.

Even on the Xun Qi's side, the recognized leader may be Cheng Guogong or British Duke, but it will not be Ding Guogong alone.

Why?

Because, as early as the Yongle period, when the several major dukes divided their forces, the Dingguo duke's mansion was excluded.

Both the British government and the Chengguo government have glorious histories.

Zhang Fu, the first British Duke, was born in a famous family, the son of Zhang Yu, the king of Hejian, followed Taizong Emperor Jingnan, made many military exploits, pacified Annan, followed the Northern Expedition, served as a soldier all his life, and made countless achievements.

The first Duke of Cheng, Zhu Neng, was brave and good at fighting. He was the original team member of Prince Yan’s Mansion. He led the army to capture the Nine Gates of Beiping, and took the lead in attacking Nanjing City. When Jing was in distress, he rescued Emperor Taizong from danger several times. To.

In comparison, Dingguo's mansion looks much bleak.

Although Xu Zengshou, the first Duke of Ding, also came from a famous family and was the son of Xu Da, the king of Zhongshan, the reason why he was granted the title of Duke was firstly because of his in-law relationship with Emperor Taizong, and secondly because he was at the side of Emperor Jianwen and defended Taizong many times. The emperor, and secretly tipped off.

Perhaps, for Emperor Taizong, Xu Zengshou's contribution is the greatest, because without him sending the letter in advance, Emperor Taizong might not even have the chance to raise troops to calm the situation.

However, after all, he is different from Zhang Fu and Zhu Neng. He did not go to the battlefield in person and make military exploits. This is a congenital deficiency.

But even so, Emperor Taizong still attached great importance to Dingguo Mansion.

On the eve of Jingnan's success, Xu Zengshou was killed by Emperor Jianwen himself, which made Emperor Taizong feel very sorry.

As soon as he came to the throne, Emperor Taizong ordered Xiao Ding, who was less than 20 years old, to be in charge of the military governor's mansion.

It's a pity that this little Duke Ding was not good enough in both civil and military affairs, and he couldn't sit still, which disappointed Emperor Taizong very much.

But after a few years, he was excluded from the center and could only do some errands such as presiding over the repair of the imperial tomb, stationing in the rear, and managing logistics.

Without real power, even if he has the title of duke, capable and meritorious ministers, they don't think highly of Dingguo's mansion.

As a result, factions gradually formed, Cheng Guogong's mansion surrounded the old team of Yan Wangfu, and the British Duke's mansion surrounded the young ministers who were recruited to the Jin Dynasty.

As for Dingguo's mansion, they could only hug a group of honorable ministers who surrendered and were granted titles in Jingnan to keep warm.

Above the imperial court, a situation of rivalry between the British government and the Chengguo government gradually formed.

After so many decades, the Dingguo government has no influence on the military or the government.

Not to mention these officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs, even when the Supreme Emperor was in power, the four seasons and eight festival rewards were much thinner than those of the other two prefectures.

In the silence, Jiao Jing continued without haste.

"By the way, speaking of Duke Ding's mansion, the old man also remembered something. When the Supreme Emperor first succeeded to the throne, the old Duke Ding wanted to send his eldest son Xu Xianzhong to the palace to serve as a guard beside the Supreme Emperor. In the end, what happened at that time?" Are you talking?"

Regardless of Zhang Min's increasingly dark complexion, Jiao Jing sneered.

"If I remember correctly, it was King Dingxing who said at the time that this son looked at Wen Ruo, Xunwei had a heavy responsibility, and he was not suitable, so the Supreme Emperor asked the old Duke Ding to dismiss him."

"As a result, because of this matter, the old Dingguo passed away in depression during the new year, isn't it good?"

"enough!"

Seeing Jiao Jing talking too much, Zhang Min finally couldn't take it anymore, he patted the table lightly, and said.

"Old Duke Ding is seriously ill himself, so what does it have to do with my elder brother? What does the son-in-law mean when he mentions the old things at this moment?"

Even though it was such a question, in fact, Zhang Min didn't need to answer.

Jiao Jing's meaning has been clearly revealed.

The British government has no way out, and now that it backs down, it will become the next Dingguo government.

No real power, no influence, no connections, just a title.

Although he bears the name of the government, even a small official of the household department dares to use the so-called system to blatantly deduct it.

In the eyes of Xiaomin Shengdou, Duke Dingguo's mansion is superior, but in his own circle, he is humble and coldly rejected.

If you want to temporarily hibernate and pave the way for the next generation, it depends on the face and intentions of those in power.

As the Duke of the same country, Ding Guogong personally entered the palace to ask for advice. He wanted to give his son a good future and get close to the new emperor. All his efforts, but Zhang Fu's fluffy words were not worth it.

Didn't Empress Dowager Zhang, who was Bingzheng at the time, know about the joints in the middle?Doesn't San Yang, the assistant government, know?
No, of course they understand, but they don't care.

Because Ding Guogong's weight is not enough for them to offend Zhang Fu.

But what if Zhu Yong, the Duke of Cheng, went to talk about it?

If that was the case, Zhang Fu would not have vetoed it at all, because it would be useless if he vetoed it.

Even though the British government gained power for a while, it did not mean that the Chengguo government lost power.

As for Dingguo Mansion, if it is refuted, it will be refuted.

If you are angry, you can bear it, if you are aggrieved, you can hold it back. If you are so angry that you get seriously ill and die, it is your own fault.

The honorable minister of the family, seems to be beautiful, but in fact is extremely cruel!

The British government is now backing down, not only giving up the Supreme Emperor and the Queen Mother, but also giving up the East Palace.

Being sidelined for two consecutive generations is enough to wipe out the heritage of the British government and become the next Dingguo government...

Looking at the stern Zhang Min, Jiao Jing picked up the teacup in his hand, took a sip of the tea, and said calmly.

"Second master, why worry, I just lamented the second master for the Dingguo government. After Xu Da, the king of Zhongshan, one family and two princes, tsk, it's a pity, there is nothing else except the world certificate..."

Zhu Yi sat aside, watching the confrontation between the two.

I can't help feeling a little bit emotional in my heart.

No wonder, from the very beginning, Jiao Jing's attitude was so tough.

As he said, the matter has come to this point, and the British government has long since had no way out.

Zhang Fu's death penalty is inevitable, so there is only one way left for the British government, that is, to cooperate well with the Holy Mother in the palace and the soon-to-be-returning Supreme Emperor.

In this way, some power can still be retained, even if the remaining power may not be entirely under his control.

And the premise of all this is.

The British government must recognize its current position!

Looking at Jiao Jing from this angle, Zhu Yi only felt that he was not an easy character to deal with, and couldn't help but secretly became a little more vigilant.

Sure enough, Jiao Jing's last sentence broke through Zhang Nian's psychological defense in an instant.

He leaned back in the chair a little dejectedly, and said.

"Well, I will listen to the son-in-law, and discuss matters later, and go to the son-in-law's mansion. However, I have to think about the matter of the five-army governor's mansion."

Seeing this situation, Jiao Jing finally showed a normal smile on his face, and said.

"Second Master is wise. In fact, Second Master doesn't have to worry too much about the affairs of the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion. In the final analysis, Ren Hou is just a transition. It's just because there is no manpower available, so let Ren Hou take charge of everything for the time being."

"But in the final analysis, even if these people are willing to listen to Marquis Ren, they are looking at the face of the British government. After all, Marquis Ren is just a newly promoted minister with insufficient foundation, so in the end, everything still depends on the British government. "

Seeing that Zhang Min didn't respond, Jiao Jing thought for a while and said again.

"Since the second master wants to think about it, you might as well think about it for a few more days. The old man heard that the third master and others have been transferred from the imperial prison to the prison of Dali Temple."

"Now that all crimes and punishments are fixed, come to think of it, the imperial court will not be so unkind that they won't let you see him for the last time. If the second master goes to visit the third master, he might as well say a word for the Holy Mother."

Zhang Min raised his eyes and asked, "What are you talking about?"

Jiao Jing didn't say directly, but took two steps forward and said in a low voice.

"The Holy Mother said that after the Supreme Emperor returns to court, she will..."

After saying this, Zhang Min's expression changed immediately, and he asked, "Really?"

Jiao Jing didn't speak, just cupped his hands, took Zhu Yi away and left, leaving Zhang Min with a complicated expression on the spot, wondering what he was thinking...

(End of this chapter)