Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 949 clear rewards and punishments
In the flower hall of the British government, the atmosphere was a bit awkward.

However, different from just now, this time it was because of Zhu Yi's 'outspokenness'.

It is true that the people present here are all former ministers of the Supreme Emperor, and they are not welcomed by the emperor.

However, there are some things that should be avoided or should be avoided.

Regarding the question of the ownership of the heavenly position, it is not up to the ministers to discuss it, and one can think about it in one's heart, but once it is said, it will inevitably come out of the mouth and become someone else's handle.

Among other things, if the words just now are spread, it is not a joke. In today's court, no one dares to say that the emperor should withdraw from the throne.

But if someone dared to say that, it was guaranteed that the next day, Jin Yiwei would have to pay a visit.

Strictly speaking, this is already slandering the emperor.

You know, the Zhennan King case that caused a lot of noise at the beginning was just because the fat prince wrote a poem about the late Emperor Renzong after he was drunk.

A mere piece of poetry caused such an uproar that almost caused a vassal king to be banished, which shows the seriousness of the matter.

Because of this, Zhu Yi's words made Zhang Mi restless.

Now, the two families are already tightly bound by in-laws, if something happens to Zhu Yi, it will definitely implicate the British government.

Why didn't he realize that Zhu Yi was such an impulsive and radical person before?

However, what Zhang Min didn't notice was that after hearing these words, Zhu Jian's expression flickered, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

On the other side, Zhu Yi also seemed to realize that she was a little agitated after receiving Zhang Min's 'reminder', so she cupped her hands and said.

"Everyone, I was in a hurry just now, and my words were unscrupulous, please forgive me!"

"It's okay, the Duke of the country is outspoken, and it is normal for him to be inappropriate occasionally. Since we are discussing secretly today, it is naturally the mouth of the Duke who is going abroad. It will be in our ears, and no one else will know about it."

At this time, everyone was surprised that it was Zhu Jian who was confronting Zhu Yi just now.

However, this is considered a good thing, a group of people did not hesitate much, and they all echoed, said.

"That's right, it's just talking casually without counting, so don't be nervous."

"Don't worry, my lord. Today's conversation will be kept secret, and we will never reveal a single word."

As a result, the slightly tense atmosphere just now was diluted a lot as everyone spoke one after another.

Of course, that's what he said, but what he thinks in his heart is unknown.

However, at last she managed to save face, so Zhu Yi restrained her emotions, organized her words well, and spoke again, saying.

"What I want to say is actually very simple. After all, the current emperor has inherited the throne from the Supreme Emperor, not from the previous emperor."

"Especially now, the Supreme Emperor is still in Nangong, which makes the emperor want to make a career and prove himself to the officials."

"However, it's risky!"

At this point, Zhu Yi hesitated again, but she seemed to think that she had already said so much, and it was not bad, so she simply said.

"After the Emperor Taishang took office in person, he conquered Luchuan, sailed to the west, and then personally conquered it. He also had the idea of ​​accomplishing something."

"but……"

"So, judging from what happened in the past two years, this emperor is holding back his energy to be a promising king, but he is also afraid that he will cause something difficult to deal with on the spur of the moment."

As she said that, Zhu Yi stopped talking, looked up at the crowd, her eyes flickered, and her tone became determined.

"This is our chance!"

Afterwards, Zhu Yi glanced at Chen Mao and Zhang Min, and said.

"Just now, Marquis Chen said that the emperor's reform of science and Dao is for the sake of Gan Gang's arbitrary decision, but in my opinion, it may not be necessary."

Chen Mao and Zhang Min looked at each other, then frowned and said.

"What do you mean?"

"Jiang Shibo said something just now, which was a bit taboo, but he pointed out the key point."

Looking at Zhu Yi who was looking at him, Jiang Yi was stunned, not knowing what this matter had to do with him.

Blinking his eyes, Jiang Yi tentatively said.

"Grandpa Guo is talking about the war with the grassland?"

"Not bad!"

Zhu Yi nodded and said.

"Just now Jiang Shibo asked, if the emperor insists on going his own way and wants to start a war with the grassland, can we fight? My answer is..."

"cannot!"

These two words were categorical, and immediately after, Zhu Yi continued.

"As for the reason, I have just said that starting a war requires the full cooperation of the Ministry of War, but Yu Shaobao, who is currently in charge of the Ministry of War, cannot agree to this matter."

"Other than that, Chen Zongxian, Yu Cifu, and even Lord Tianguan and Lord Shoufu may not approve of it!"

Speaking of this, everyone present gradually felt a little taste.

Zhu Yi was talking about the start of the war, but it was not just about the start of the war.

The key lies in Yu Qian, Chen Yi, Wang Wen... these important court officials.

After pondering for a moment, it was Zhu Jian who spoke first.

"Yes, although Yu Shaobao, Lord Shoufu, Chen Zongxian and others are all relied on by the emperor, and in many things, they are...but in short, they have their integrity after all, especially Yu Shaobao, who offended Yan Zhi Remonstrance is common, even that old fellow Wang Jianzhai, although he has a bad temper, is not a sycophant who only obeys the emperor's order."

So, at this time, the benefits of Zhu Jian being in the cabinet are reflected.

The cabinet is located at the junction of the inner court and the outer court. Among other things, it has a unique advantage in obtaining information.

Take Wang Wen as an example, all the outer dynasties believed that this celestial official was always facing the emperor in everything, and that he would carry out all the will of the emperor without hesitation.

But in fact, all the important officials in the court knew that this was just the image Wang Wen set up for himself in the court.

When discussing matters on a small scale, Wang Wen will still have many disagreements with the emperor. Of course, he will not confront the emperor like Yu Qian.

However, he also has his own views on many things, and even when there is a disagreement with the emperor, he will try to persuade instead of blindly submitting.

So in fact, this is the core point that Zhu Yi wants to express...

"Upright, not party!"

"This is the common feature of many important ministers in the court today!"

"At the same time, this is also the emperor's cocoon!"

Having said that, the relationship between them is becoming clearer and clearer, but the amount of information is also increasing.

For nobles like Zhang Xiang who are not good at court battles, it is really difficult to understand and keep up with Zhu Yi's thinking at once.

Rubbing his forehead, Zhang Min said again.

"My lord, what do you want to say?"

"There is a word, I want to ask the second master."

So, Zhu Yi looked up at Zhang Min, and said.

"The second master thinks that the reform of science and education is really an edict from the emperor, and it is arbitrary?"

This……

Zhang Min was stunned for a moment, and said hesitantly.

"This matter has not been discussed by the court, but the imperial decree has been issued directly. Naturally..."

"wrong!"

After speaking halfway, Zhang Min suddenly came to his senses.

"The imperial decree was issued, not the central one. Therefore, the cabinet must have heard about it in advance. Moreover, if the old man remembers correctly, before the imperial decree was issued, Chen Yi and others entered the palace, so..."

"So, although this matter has not been discussed in the court, the emperor still has to discuss it with a group of important officials. It is a bit exaggerated to say that Gan Gang is arbitrary."

Zhu Yi took the conversation and said.

"Although they have different positions on some matters, I still want to say that whether it is Yu Shaobao, Chen Zongxian, or Yu Cifu, they are all ministers who uphold integrity. Although they have positions, they are not flatterers."

"So, regardless of certain positions, they should not be the people we deal with. On the contrary, if we can make good use of them, we may be able to reach cooperation."

These words are a brand new way of thinking.

Usually, it's not like they haven't secretly tried to win over some important officials in the court, but basically they all ended in failure, and even in the end, many people avoided seeing them.

Looking back now, it is quite possible that their thinking was wrong.

Although Zhu Yi's words were a bit cryptic after the reminder just now, everyone present could understand her.

The position he mentioned was actually a matter of standing in line between Nangong and the emperor.

From this point of view, their position is different from that of Yu Qian, Chen Yi and others.

Therefore, in the past, they came to the door for the purpose of making the other party change their positions and become their side.

So naturally, getting rejected is a common thing.

After all, on such matters, Yu Qian and others are just like them, and their positions are not so easy and restless.

However, what Zhu Yi meant just now was to put aside the standpoints and reach an agreement on specific government affairs.

In this way, it is indeed a good way...

"Not bad!"

Zhang Min spoke first, and said.

"This point is indeed something that we have overlooked before. Take His Highness the Crown Prince's departure from the cabinet as an example. In fact, many officials in the court supported His Highness's departure from the cabinet. After all, only the Chuben Mansion will ensure the stability of the country."

"Even the establishment of officials in the Beifu later, many ministers agreed, and there were some important ministers among them."

"However, we didn't make good use of it, but..."

Having said that, Second Master Zhang seemed to have thought of something, glanced at Zhu Jian intentionally or unintentionally, and stopped talking.

The atmosphere was a bit awkward, and the words were not spoken, but combined with Zhu Yi's reprimand to Zhu Jian just now, the meaning is already obvious.

They could obviously join forces with those ministers who supported the prince's leaving the cabinet to contribute to the flames, but due to their positions and some people's selfishness, they caused an uproar in the court.

The bigger the incident, the more detrimental it is to the stability of the court. The prince's resignation from the cabinet certainly has the effect of calming people's hearts. However, such a big conflict caused by it naturally made many ministers who originally supported him begin to hesitate.

Zhu Jian's complexion changed, but he also figured out the connection between Zhu Yi's words at this moment, and after pondering for a moment, he said in a rare way.

"Grandpa Guo is right. In the past, the old man in the court did not think carefully and was a little reckless."

Ah this...

Everyone present looked at Zhu Jian and looked at each other, seeing the surprise on each other's faces.

Zhu Jian, an old man, would admit his mistake?
However, in the face of everyone's strange expressions, Zhu Jian remained calm and composed, as if he had just said an ordinary sentence.

Only Zhu Yi, with a flash of a smile in his eyes, said afterwards.

"Elder Ge doesn't have to be like this. Whether it was welcoming the Supreme Emperor back or His Royal Highness leaving the cabinet, the emperor was in favor of it on the surface, but he was actually opposed to it."

"Therefore, conflicts are unavoidable. If there were no elders running hard in the court, His Highness's resignation from the cabinet would not be so smooth."

This is considered a step, Zhu Jian said with a sigh.

"That being said, there are still many twists and turns after all."

"However, the past is over, we still have to look forward, Lord, the old man roughly understands what you mean."

"Do you want to close the relationship with the important ministers of the DPRK and China through specific government support?"

"not only that!"

Zhu Yi shook her head lightly and said.

"I said at the very beginning that we were going in the wrong direction."

"Although it is said that the relationship between Nangong and the emperor is tense now, and the emperor has been deliberately suppressing us, but this does not mean that we have to fight against the emperor all the time."

After going around and around, I finally returned to the original question.

However, after going through the previous series of foreshadowing, and then hearing this conclusion, everyone is obviously more acceptable.

Seeing this situation, Zhu Yi struck while the iron was hot and continued.

"In the past, we had to fight secretly with the emperor in court because of matters such as welcoming the Supreme Emperor back and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince leaving the cabinet. But apart from these, in fact, there is no need for us to do so in many government affairs."

"That's what happened in the prairie this time. If we don't sing this anti-tune, someone will sing it. Why bother?"

"Antagonizing the emperor is not our goal, especially the emperor's reform of science and roads, which reminded me of this. Today, the emperor is getting stronger, but we are getting weaker. In this case, we will fight against it in vain. It's better to think about how to increase your right to speak in the court, which is the most fundamental."

"Forging iron requires hard work. My words in the court will gain weight. Naturally, I will be able to deal with various situations in the future. I don't have to be so passive."

After saying this, everyone present could not help but start to think.

After a while, Jiao Jing said.

"My lord is right, but, as you said just now, the emperor has been deliberately suppressing us. Since this is the case, how can we increase our right to speak in the court?"

"It's very simple, it's nothing more than four words of clear rewards and punishments!"

Zhu Yi turned her head to look at Jiao Jing, and immediately said.

"No matter how powerful the Son of Heaven is, there are still some rules that must be observed. Those who make meritorious deeds shall be rewarded, and those who have done wrong shall be punished. This is the truth that is never easy."

"Take rectifying the military settlements as an example. If we go against the trend of this kind of big policy that is supported by most people in the court, it will naturally be a chicken-and-egg fight."

"However, if you contribute to this matter instead, then everyone in the court will naturally see it."

"Has the son-in-law forgotten, how did I recover my title in Chengguo's mansion?"

How did you recover?
Jiao Jing frowned, thought for a while, and said.

"The Duke of the country is saying that he united with various families to donate the field records?"

Zhu Yi nodded and said.

"That's right, Duke Cheng's mansion can be restored to the title, thanks to the help of the Supreme Emperor and his elders, but in the end, it is the support of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households that made this happen."

"So, since the Son of Heaven has used people like Yu Qian, we can use their personalities to expand our voice."

"good……"

Zhang Min also nodded and said.

"Even if the Son of Heaven is biased, it's not good to really discriminate between rewards and punishments. Elder Zhu Ge was able to join the cabinet at the beginning because he had the merit of welcoming back the Supreme Emperor."

"Perhaps the emperor doesn't care about public opinion, but the hearts of civil and military officials must always be taken into account. Otherwise, the rewards and punishments are unclear, the officials complain, and the court will not be able to accomplish anything..."

(End of this chapter)