Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 760
In Qianqing Palace, Yu Qian looked at Shen Yi with complicated eyes.

In fact, although the episode just now seemed simple, it was actually full of official wisdom.

Just like what the Son of Heaven said just now, the method Shen Yi came up with was a "bad idea"!
This is not something that someone like Shen Yi who is experienced in the officialdom should raise, or in other words, after raising it, he will not refute it, and accept all the corresponding accusations, and it is not like what Shen Yi usually does. group.

There must be a reason for things to happen. Yu Qian is also a person who has been in the ups and downs of the court for many years. Although he didn't realize it at the time, he still quickly understood Shen Yi's intentions.

This Shen Shangshu is easing the relationship between him and the emperor.

Yu Qian knew in his heart that he had contradicted the emperor once or twice. This time, although it was not the most serious, it could be seen that the emperor was a little angry.

If you continue to play right in this atmosphere, you are afraid that there will be quarrels in the future, so Shen Shangshu himself handed over a "bad idea".

He knew in his heart that the emperor would definitely not agree to this method.

Not only would the emperor not agree, but Yu Qian would not agree, but what he wants is this kind of result...

When Yu Qian stood up with righteous words after listening to his words, and followed the emperor to refute his idea, which harmed the majesty of the court, Yu Qian was actually safeguarding the dignity of the emperor.

Although Shen Shangshu was scolded, he flattered the emperor. After all, with Yu Qian's character, even if he offended the emperor, he would not bow his head and admit his mistake.

However, Shen Shangshu made a mistake and let Yu Qian "catch on" and say "protect the emperor". In fact, in disguise, he bowed his head to the emperor.

Obviously, the effect is also significant. Recalling the tone and voice of the emperor at that time, Yu Qian obviously found that the old man's original unhappiness had dissipated.

As for the subsequent fine and salary, if Yu Qian guessed correctly, it was precisely because the emperor saw Shen Yi's intentions that he "followed the plan".

"Rewarding" Shen Yi's salary to him may seem like a child's play, but it actually has a deeper meaning.

Yu Qian roughly guessed that the reason why Shen Yi did this was of course to make the emperor happy, but at the same time, he was also afraid that if the emperor was unhappy, he would continue to embarrass the household department, so he made a "small mistake" to ease the atmosphere in the whole hall.

However, in essence, this is actually helping Yu Qian. Although this is just a means, not necessarily an end, but if you help, you are helping. The person who benefited the most from this matter is actually Yu Qian.

Although Yu Qian knew that the emperor has been able to tolerate his repeated offenses because the emperor has a broad mind and a heart for all people, but with normal thinking, people have emotions, reason is reason, and emotion is emotion.

Even if the emperor knew that every time Yu Qian offended, it was out of public interest, but he was definitely dissatisfied.

Of course, the character of the emperor will not delay the business because of a little dissatisfaction, but it has accumulated for a long time, and it is not a good thing for Yu Qian.

What Shen Yi just did was to make the emperor happy, but the method was to make the emperor realize, or in other words, induce Yu Qian to "stand with the emperor".

In this way, the emperor naturally felt at ease and forgot the little unhappiness that had just happened, but more importantly, it was Yu Qian himself who eliminated the bad image in the emperor's heart.

This is very important to many ministers.

Even though, when Shen Yi came up with that "bad idea", Yu Qian didn't realize it, the words he said were still out of public interest, even though, Yu Qian often had to be straightforward even if he knew that he would offend others.

However, if you have received favors from others, you have to remember.

Presumably, this is also the reason why the emperor "penalized the salary". He rewarded himself with Shen Yi's salary, in fact reminding himself that he had already received the "benefits" from Shen Shangshu before he knew it.

The three-month salary is indeed precious, but if compared with Tangtang Yu Shaobao's favor, the latter is obviously more precious.

Therefore, Shen Shangshu seemed to be brazenly wanting to "get a meal", but in fact, he was asking Yu Qian if he would accept the favor.

As for Yu Qian himself... of course he will pick it up!
Not to mention, when he understood Shen Shangshu's intentions, he already felt grateful in his heart. Just talking about the emperor's expression at that time was very interesting.

One must know that Shen Yi's behavior of "asking for money" from Yu Qian in front of him was actually a little too much, and at worst, he would be reprimanded jokingly.

However, the emperor did not say anything and acquiesced to this behavior.

In fact, he was saying, let Yu Qian agree!

Why do you agree?

You know, with Yu Qian's personality, if he wrote down the favor, he would definitely pay it back. As long as Yu Qian realizes that he owes the favor, the emperor's goal will be achieved, and this is also showing favor to Shen Yi.

However, the Son of Heaven not only made Yu Qian aware of it, but also "indulged" Shen Yi to "ask for money" in the palace. His intention was actually in the last two sentences Shen Yi said.

"...you have to take care of my family's food..."

This is a joke, but when the emperor is silent, it is not a joke.

You must know that, as a minister of the seven ministers and six ministers of the imperial court, Yu Qian has always been very measured in his dealings with many ministers.

Basically, among the important officials of the court, except for Yu Shiyue, he didn't have a good relationship. This was not only because of his own character, but also because of his duty.

Think about it, if the relationship between the two six ministers is very good, then it means that the huge factions they represent may unite, and in this way, party disputes will easily occur.

Therefore, people in high positions must have had excellent friendships at the beginning of their official career, and when they reached the third rank, more or less, they would consciously keep a distance from many people.

On this point, everyone has a tacit understanding.

However, in some cases, it is indeed necessary to unite. For example, now, when the major policy of rectifying the military settlements is implemented, when it is time to implement the redemption policy, the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households need to cooperate closely.

At this time, what is needed is the mutual trust between Yu Qian and Shen Yi, the two ministers, but, again, as a minister of Qiqing, if he is too close, it will inevitably arouse the vigilance of the emperor.

Therefore, taking this opportunity, the emperor is actually expressing his attitude, or in other words, the act of punishing the salary itself is indeed making Yu Qian "owe" favors, but the act of making Yu Qian "owe" favors has a deeper meaning. It also means that the two ministers can use this as an excuse to have further cooperation and communication.

From this point of view, Yu Qian can't refuse at all. At this time, his personal wishes are not important.

So, this is the reason why Yu Qian's expression is complicated...

The emperor's methods of emperor are becoming more and more perfect.

This matter was obviously a temporary idea by Shen Yi, but the Son of Heaven was able to make the best use of the situation and use his tricks. It seemed to be a joke, but in fact, there were layers of intentions hidden, and he bestowed favor on the two people present without any trace.

More importantly, Yu Qian recalled the whole process, and finally found that no matter whether he or Shen Yi wanted to see through the joints, in fact, they all had to follow the emperor's preset choice in the end.

To be able to do this, Yu Qian really felt that the wisdom of the Majesty in front of him is already close to God, or more precisely, His Majesty's ability to understand people's hearts has reached the point where you don't need to do it deliberately, just do it casually. It's almost to the point of Tao...

However, as the emperor uttered his surprise, Yu Qian's thoughts were withdrawn immediately, and he and Shen Yi exchanged a glance. Both of them restrained their faces, became serious, and asked with hands clasped.

"Your Majesty, what happened?"

I also want to know that when the emperor summoned the two important ministers of the Seven Ministers, Eunuch Huai'en came to interrupt and reported it in person, it must be an urgent matter.

It's just that I don't know what kind of thing it is that can make the emperor, who has never changed his face, frown...

Facing the question from the two of Qian, Zhu Qiyu didn't hide it, but his expression became a little weird, and after a moment of pondering, he opened his mouth and said.

"Mr. Yu, do you still remember the Oirat Mission's entry to Beijing some time ago?"

Mentioning the Oirat mission, Yu Qian immediately cheered up and nodded.

"I remember that at that time, His Majesty and I discussed together how to deal with the Oirat Mission. At that time, I and Changpinghou suggested to wait and see what happened, and wait for the Oirat Mission to reveal their intentions, and then I will deal with it."

While speaking, Yu Qian also frowned and asked, "Your Majesty, could it be that there is any change in the Oirat Mission?"

If it is above the court, it is very impolite to ask the emperor like this, but in private, Yu Qian is not aware of it, but he is actually a lot more casual.

Of course, the premise of these is that he knows that the emperor will not blame him for this.

Zhu Qiyu nodded, but his face was still very strange, said.

"That's right. I've kept them cold for half a month. It seems that they can't hold back anymore. However, I'm afraid that what they did may be unexpected."

Even so, after hearing the words of the emperor and combining with the expression of the emperor, Yu Qian already had a faint guess in his heart, but it was just inconvenient to say it.

So, in the silence of the two below, Zhu Qiyu sighed and said.

"Only half an hour ago, Bo Du personally presented the note of greetings and handed it outside the Nangong, claiming that Grand Master Wala had also ordered Khan to get rid of the flowers first, and wanted to see the Supreme Emperor!"

Ah this...

It should be said that this is not surprising, especially for Yu Qian who pays close attention to the movement of the Oirat mission. As early as when the mission entered Beijing, he had guessed what these people would do in the future.

One of the guesses is that he will use the power of the Supreme Emperor. After all, although the Supreme Emperor was taken captive to the north, it is said that during the captivity, the Supreme Emperor and the Bodu King had a very close relationship. It was hard for people not to think about Wang Gui sneaking in among the missions.

However, guessing is guessing. After all, it involves the reputation of the Supreme Emperor, and no one dares to speak out rashly. Even Yu Qian, after listening to the words of the emperor, can only consider the words and ask.

"Then, Nangong over there..."

"I received the memorial, but I didn't see Bodu. I just gave a banquet outside the palace, and then I ordered the inner eunuch to send a message, asking him to present the letter of state to the imperial court first, and then go to Nangong to pay a visit!"

The emperor answered straightforwardly, but these words still made Yu Qian and the two of them look a little unnatural.

Especially Yu Qian, frowned and said.

"Your Majesty, this move by the Oirat Mission is extremely rude. Since they sent an envoy to Daming, they did not present their credentials first and came to meet His Majesty. Instead, they crossed the court and went to Nangong. It is really bold. According to my opinion, I will be appointed by the Ministry of Rites. Rebuke everyone in the mission, and if necessary, send them back to the grasslands to avoid future troubles."

However, after hearing Yu Qian's words, Shen Yi at the side shook his head and put forward a different opinion.

"Yu Shaobao's words are wrong. Now we still don't know the intention of the Oirat Mission to Beijing. If we rush them back, the situation on the border may worsen, not to mention..."

Halfway through speaking, Shen Shangshu suddenly stopped, and glanced at the emperor involuntarily.

Seeing this, Zhu Qiyu gave a wry smile and said.

"What's more, we don't care about this matter. Although the Oirat Mission claimed that they had to see me before submitting their credentials, they did ask for an audience from the moment they entered Beijing. The Ministry of Rites said that the imperial court was busy with general affairs. , let them wait at the station to be summoned."

"So, to say that they went directly to see the Supreme Emperor, I'm afraid it's a little untenable..."

Even now, Zhu Qiyu doesn't evade the question.

Thinking about it carefully, King Bodu's farce outside the city gate that day may not have been really impulsive.

If he made such a big fuss, the entire Ming court would definitely feel bad for the mission. In this case, the best way is to leave them alone.

Anyway, on the territory of Daming, this group of people can't make any troubles.

But who would have thought that this Bodu king could actually cause trouble in the capital.

Looking back on the whole incident, Zhu Qiyu found that if it was not impulsive to say that Bodu was making trouble at the gate of the city, then Zhu Qizhen was probably the person he wanted to see from the very beginning.

However, the same sentence, after all, this is in the capital, so Bodu is bound to do everything, and there is only so much he can do.

What made Zhu Qiyu think more deeply was actually Nangong's attitude.

Refusing to be summoned was to show that he did not intend to intervene in the government affairs, but the banquet outside the palace seemed to show his attitude of appeasing the Oirat Mission.

Especially in the context of Zhu Qiyu leaving the Oirat mission for such a long time, this is more like showing his generosity.

It seems to be telling the people of the world, look, he, a former emperor who was once captive, can ignore the past and treat the diplomatic missions who came to see him with courtesy. Diplomatic relations, he has been reluctant to receive the mission for a long time.

And if it is said that the meaning expressed by the banquet is relatively cryptic, then the following sentence is a clear hint.

Handing over the credentials first, meeting the emperor, and then going to Nangong to meet, seems to be giving directions to the mission, but in fact, it is more like putting pressure on the court.

With this sentence, Bodu came to ask for an audience again, but it was in accordance with the "will" of the Supreme Emperor.

If Zhu Qiyu still disappeared, not only would he look petty, but he might also be deliberately embarrassing, but if he did, it would not be a good thing either.

Think about it, Zhu Qiyu refused to see him even after being hung up in the capital for so long. As a result, he ran to Nangong, and the Supreme Emperor sent a word, and Zhu Qiyu immediately summoned the mission. I feel that Zhu Qiyu received the mission under the pressure of the Supreme Emperor's will.

In short, after such a trouble, whether to see or not to see, is not a good choice.

And at this moment, a servant from outside the hall hurried over and reported.

"Your Majesty, King Bodu, the leader of the Oirat mission, presented his letter of credence and asked to see him outside the palace!"

(End of this chapter)