Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 618 The Prince entrusted to you

It should be said that this was the first time that Zhu Yi had really confronted the Supreme Emperor face to face.

Before the personal expedition, although he had also met before, but every time he went to the palace with his father to pay his respects.

It is certain that he has met the Supreme Emperor, but standing behind his father, he has never had the opportunity to be alone, and he will not be truly remembered by the Supreme Emperor.

So, strictly speaking, this was Zhu Yi's first time standing in front of the Supreme Emperor as a real courtier.

"Returning to Your Majesty, my father was the first to become the Duke of the state, and now I am in command of the Jingwei, serving as the escort general."

Even though it was the first time to play a song by herself, Zhu Yi was not at all restrained, and opened her mouth in a graceful manner.

Zhu Qizhen nodded and smiled.

"I remember you, in the orthodox ten years of Neiyuan Autumn Hunting, you shot three targets in a row, and the target of the arrow was the crown of all noble children. I even rewarded you with a precious bow at that time."

Seeing such a long time ago, the Supreme Emperor can still remember, Zhu Yi immediately fell to his knees and said.

"I don't think your Majesty still remembers the things you did when you were young. Your majesty bestowed it on you day and night, and you will be enshrined in your room day and night. You will always remember it. I only hate that your minister is weak and unable to go out with the army. I am a pawn for your majesty."

Seeing Zhu Yi's excited look below, the smile on Zhu Qizhen's face withdrew, showing a sigh instead, and said.

"Don't talk nonsense, the lord's family, there is no reason for the eldest son of the mansion to go out with his father."

As he spoke, Zhu Qizhen's expression became a little complicated, he said.

"Duke Cheng was defeated in the Battle of Yao'erling during this trip, but I know his loyalty and bravery."

"It's just... I'm sorry for you. During the year I was in Yibei, the Holy Mother had something to say to me about many things that happened in Beijing."

"Chengguo's mansion is a family, it has meritorious service to the country, and it is loyal to the emperor, and it will live up to the name of the mansion!"

That's the way it is said, but if some of it is true, it may not be true.

At least, Zhu Yi didn't feel that the Supreme Emperor in front of him showed his true feelings as he did when he was with the British government just now.

This is not surprising.

After all, objectively speaking, the failure of the Battle of Yaoerling disrupted the pace of the army's retreat. Therefore, I am afraid that only the old man knows how the Supreme Emperor views this battle.

Of course, the thoughts in my heart are thoughts, and Zhu Yi still had a grateful expression on her face, said.

"Thank you Your Majesty for your kindness. I know that my father is guilty, but I failed to cut off the heir for Your Majesty, so that Your Majesty went north to hunt the court. This sincerity is too great. Since the news came back to the capital, I have been panicked day and night, and I feel guilty."

"After thinking about it, the only way to atone for his sins is to do our best to welcome His Majesty back to the capital. Now that His Majesty has returned to the court safely, it is really a great fortune for the country. Chengguo's family is willing to serve His Majesty on the saddle and back, and swear to the death. to atone for his sin."

Seeing Zhu Yi's determined look, Zhu Qizhen was stunned for a moment, then clapped his hands and smiled.

"Okay, okay, Duke Cheng's mansion really lives up to the reputation of loyalty and bravery, the Holy Mother is right, you are indeed a minister of the country."

Obviously, this time the Supreme Emperor's praise was much more sincere than before.

Zhu Yi bowed her head with a humble attitude.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, this is the duty of a minister, and I dare not be praised by Your Majesty."

However, in the final analysis, Zhu Qizhen is not a fool, or in other words, Empress Dowager Sun has already told him how Zhu Yi was persuaded to come here.

So, after saying these words, Zhu Qizhen's face became a little more serious, and said.

"You don't have to worry about the title of the Chengguo Duke's mansion. Since I said it was not your father's fault for the battle at Yao'erling, then it's not. After staying for two years, find a chance, and I will get you back for you." As it should be."

This is a real commitment.

After Zhu Yi finished listening, without much hesitation, she pushed the golden mountain and inverted the jade pillar, knelt down on the ground, and kowtowed.

"Master on behalf of the late father, thank you Your Majesty for rectifying your name!"

Zhu Qizhen nodded and signaled Zhu Yi to get up, and when he stood back to the distance again, Zhu Qizhen looked around for a week and said solemnly.

"I was able to return to Beijing smoothly this time, thanks to the help of my ministers. Those who have done their best for me, whether it is Zhang Fu, Xu Bin, Xiao Weizhen who sacrificed their lives, or Chen Qing who gave up his title, resigned and returned home. Mr. Xue, or Mr. Li, who was demoted from Beijing, or Ren Qing, who has repeatedly worked for me."

"There are so many loyal ministers, it is difficult to count them one by one, but I am very grateful for them all. If there is a chance in the future, I will reward them generously."

After the voice fell, all the officials below bowed down and said.

"I dare not wait."

After some refusals, everyone finally stood up again, only listening to the emperor's words.

"Today, I called Zhuqing here, and there are two things. One is about studying in the Eastern Palace..."

"Xu Qing's house?"

Xu Youzhen didn't expect that he really had something to say, so she hurriedly stepped forward in fear, and cupped her hands.

"The minister is here."

Zhu Qizhen looked up and down the only civil servant who came into the palace, wondering what he was thinking.

To be honest, Zhu Qizhen didn't have much impression of Xu Youzhen.

After all, the Imperial Academy has a large number of people. Although Xu Youzhen is a bit talented, she is not very top-notch when it comes to writing.

However, although the impression is not deep, Zhu Qizhen has heard a lot about him after these days.

Although Zhu Qizhen also felt that Xu Youzhen who proposed to move south was a bit spineless, but it was precisely because of this that Zhu Qizhen dared to continue to use Xu Youzhen.

After pondering for a moment, Zhu Qizhen opened his mouth and said.

"After the new year, the prince will leave the cabinet to study. This is a big event. The prince came to pay his respects yesterday. I have already worked hard on him to teach the prince to study hard and take on the responsibility of the prince."

"It's just that I'm in Nangong now, so I can't teach the prince all the time. As a scholar of Youchunfang University, you accompany the prince every day. You should help the prince well for me and rectify the East Palace. Do you understand?"

To say that Xu Youzhen is also a person with a quick mind, she immediately reacted and said with her hands clasped.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, the East Palace is just established, fish and dragons are mixed, and many forces are eyeing you. The crown prince is young and weak. As a subject of the East Palace, I should do my best to help His Highness study diligently and become a great talent early. I should also help His Highness to distinguish loyalty and treachery. A virtuous minister far from being a villain, help His Highness succeed in the career of the Eastern Palace."

After the words fell, Zhu Qizhen raised his brows, and looked at Xu Youzhen in his heart.

He originally thought that Xu Youzhen would understand only if he had to mention it again, but he never thought that this person was so alert.

It seems that he has not been sitting on the bench for more than a year.

Thinking about it, if Xu Youzhen is today, if he goes back to the beginning, he might not say the words of Nanqian so recklessly.

Seeing that this person is available, Zhu Qizhen's attitude became a little more gentle, and he continued.

"I'm so relieved that you can have this kind of heart. The East Palace is not full of people, so you should take care of it more. Mr. Zhu in the cabinet, you should also get closer. If you have the opportunity, you can recruit virtuous ministers into the East Palace. Co-assisting the prince."

Xu Youzhen then knelt down on the ground, bowed her head and said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust, and I will obey your will."

Ordering Xu Youzhen to get up, Zhu Qizhen pondered for a moment, then continued to speak.

"Besides the matter of the East Palace, I have another matter, that is, some time ago, the capital was full of turmoil, and the imperial court's rectification of the military settlement..."

(End of this chapter)