Jinyi champion

Perhaps Tang Yin really didn't have any worries, and said whatever came to his mind.

He is probably also the one who cares for Zhu Hao most sincerely in this era.

Both of them are famous people around Emperor Jiajing, and they have a close relationship with Zhu Si. It stands to reason that they should think about how to help Zhu Si gain power now. Even Zhu Hao didn't expect that the old boy would actually mention military power to him.

"Sir, it's inappropriate for you to say that." Zhu Hao said winkingly.

Tang Yin was originally excited, so he raised his mouth casually. He really didn't think about anything else, but after Zhu Hao's reminder, he immediately realized that something was wrong, and couldn't help breaking out in a cold sweat. The other people present couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, and then stopped talking about related topics.

Zhu Hao poured another glass of wine for Tang Yin: "Wu Xun, a civil servant of the Ming Dynasty, is very distinct, and it is difficult to twist into a single rope. This is probably the reason why Yang Ge's doings can only end in dismal ending. If it is placed in the former Tang Dynasty, It’s not certain what the outcome will be.”

Tang Yin gave Zhu Hao a blank look, and continued drinking.

Because the inadvertent mention of fighting for military power added a bit of oppressive atmosphere to the wine table, Tang Yin still had some doubts about the court affairs in his heart, but he didn't mention it again.

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After seeing Tang Yin, Zhu Hao went to see Lou Suzhen.

Zhu Hao was invited by Lou Suzhen to accompany Tang Yin to fish and eat that day, because Lou Suzhen wanted to encourage Tang Yin to "cheer up".

After Zhu Hao roughly told Lou Suzhen about the relationship and conversation with Tang Yin, Lou Suzhen's expression was gloomy.

"...It seems that Mr. Tang still has no intention of official career. If he feels that the concubine is taking the lead, the concubine can quit the current job and concentrate on taking care of the affairs of the yard in the future, and stop interfering with the son and the husband's actions."

Lou Suzhen was afraid that Tang Yin would think too much, so she took the initiative to ask her to leave.

Zhu Hao said with a smile: "Madam, you don't have to blame yourself for Mr. Tang's one or two words of emotion. It's not your fault. In fact, even if Mr. Tang is allowed to become a Hanlin Bachelor or enter the cabinet, he may not have that kind of heart. .It's Madam...women don't give in to men, if I had to choose, I'd rather choose Madam as my staff."

"Why did you say that, son?"

Lou Suzhen hastily refused, "This concubine has absolutely no such ability."

Zhu Hao said: "Ha, don't think too much, if I cooperate with Mr. Tang, he can't be my helper, but I want to do odd jobs for him, that's why I say that."

Zhu Hao explained a bit, but even Lou Suzhen understood that Zhu Hao was only Tang Yin's disciple in name.

In terms of practical ability, the gap between Tang Yin and Zhu Hao cannot be bridged by one or two of her, Lou Suzhen.

Zhu Hao finished the entrusted work, and when he was about to leave, he asked about the preparations for the arsenal by the way. Lou Suzhen intentionally reminded: "Master, it must have been a few days since you returned home to visit your wife, right? You should pay more attention to family affairs. right."

"Ha ha."

Zhu Hao didn't expect that Lou Suzhen was not only interested in Tang Yin's affairs, but also asked about her own family affairs.

Lou Suzhen said solemnly: "My son is getting older, but he has no heirs. It is estimated that Ling Tang will also be anxious. You should not neglect family affairs for the sake of court affairs. After all, it is related to your future, so don't be careless!"

Zhu Hao nodded: "Okay, I've made a note, I'll go back when I have time, madam, you should also think about your own affairs, don't always care about others instead of yourself."

Lou Suzhen smiled casually: "My concubine has memorized the son's teachings."

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In the court hall, the matter of who will enter the cabinet and who will be a Hanlin scholar is still secretly fermenting.

Zhu Si packed up his mood that day, slipped out of the palace, and arrived at Sixian Residence. When he saw Zhu Hao, he still didn't forget to call Jiang Lun and Tang Yin together, probably because he wanted to gather relatives and old friends for a dinner.

Zhu Haoben was reviewing the memorabilia in Sixian Residence, when Zhu Si arrived, the two of them first went to the private room to listen to the opera. At this time, the stage downstairs was empty. After Gong Yeling was brought into the palace, Zhu Si hadn’t come out to listen to the opera for a long time , the stage of Sixianju is almost deserted.

"...the palace has no meaning at all. I heard that the dancers in the Western Regions are very good at dancing. The Hu Xuanwu and Hu Tengwu were famous in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Now, what kind of belly dance is popular now. I respectfully ask if you can help me find it. How many are coming?"

Zhu Si saw that he was not doing his job properly.

Probably became the emperor, became the emperor of the Ninth Five-Year Plan, so he didn't have the heart to worry about so many errands, and now that the leader of the biggest opposition in the court is gone, Zhu Si has no scruples, so he just thinks about how to play.

Zhu Hao said: "I haven't seen it before, and I don't know what it is, but I guess it's just an ordinary girl. She cultivated singing and dancing skills since childhood to charm the world... People who are not of my race must have different hearts. Your Majesty, it's better to stay away."

"Hey Hey."

Zhu Sixiao's voice was ugly, and he didn't forget to tease Zhu Hao, "You don't care about me when you have a good life? There are so many interesting things in this world, and I want to see what's wrong... Oh yes, the train is coming again It will be opened to traffic in half a month, and I want to go to watch the opening ceremony in person, and I want you to accompany me when the time comes."

Zhu Hao didn't refuse this time.

Zhu Si took the lead in the opening of the train itself. Now that the matter has been completed, the emperor endorsed the train and the railway, which played a very important role in publicity.

Zhu Hao felt that there was something inappropriate about being just a companion.

To put it bluntly, Zhu Hao still didn't want to reveal his true identity. Hiding in the dark like now can not only help the emperor do things, but also deal with various forces, which is more in line with Zhu Hao's demands.

"Also, respectfully, I don't want to wait any longer for the posthumous title of the former emperor. Now is such a good opportunity, you have to hurry up and take care of it. Even the queen mother has been asking me recently, saying that this matter is related to the rise and fall of Xingwang's mansion. , the queen mother started to lose her temper, saying that she will go back to Anlu to be her queen mother of Xingguo if she doesn't do anything about it, isn't this embarrassing me?"

Zhu Si was a little disturbed.

It is really not Zhu Si's obsession to pursue the title of emperor for Zhu Youzhao, and even the Empress Dowager Jiang is a little bit clueless.

Probably because Empress Dowager Jiang had had enough of Empress Dowager Zhang's anger in the palace, and now that Empress Dowager Zhang's ally Yang Tinghe withdrew from the court, the mother began to whisper in her son's ear.

From Zhu Hao's point of view, although the Empress Dowager Jiang was born in a wealthy family, she was never born in a scholarly family. She did not have the ability to foresight when it comes to major issues of right and wrong, and only cared about immediate interests.

Zhu Hao said: "Your Majesty, why don't you talk to the Minister of Rites first and talk alone. As far as I know, this Wang Butang has very little presence in the court after taking over as Minister of Rites. He has always wanted to prove his ability. Your Majesty should take it Give him a chance to contact the courtiers to test his quality..."

"Will he help me?"

Zhu Si stared wide-eyed.

Zhu Hao shook his head: "Obviously not."

Zhu Si curled his lips: "Since you don't know how to help, why ask him? You can do it."

Zhu Haodao: "That's different. When both sides make moves, there will always be exchanges. After all, the minister of the Ministry of Rites is a direct participant. As I expected, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, in order to balance the relationship between His Majesty and the civil servants, was involved in the ceremony. In matters, he seems to stand on the position of successor, but he will make some changes on some issues, otherwise... How is he different from the previous Mao Shangshu?"

Zhu Si thought for a while, but he didn't quite believe it: "Will anyone listen to his words?"

"He is the Secretary of the Ministry of Rites. If he doesn't have the right to speak on the issue of the Great Rites, who else has it? Your Majesty will talk to him, test his tone, and then use his mouth to spread the matter. Let the civil servants know His Majesty's determination to renegotiate the ceremony, and then use his reaction to take the next step." Zhu Hao said.

Zhu Si asked: "Then what did I say when I saw him?"

Zhu Haodao: "I will make a list for your majesty, and give you an unsigned memorial. Your majesty can use it to ask his opinion, and then we can formally start the debate."

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It should come, it will always come.

The reopening of the Great Ceremony is a landmark event for Zhu Si to consolidate his imperial power.

It seems that they are only fighting for a name for Zhu Youzhao and his wife, but in fact, they are using this to test the quality of the ministers in the court and see who is on the side of the new emperor and who is on the side of the stubborn old school.

There is no need to make a choice, but if there are diehards in the old school, such as those who have to come out to remonstrate, the emperor can take the opportunity to suppress them, so as to reflect the majesty of the emperor... Zhu Houcong in history relied on this method In just three years, the whole Ming Dynasty forgot about the issue of the legal order, and made an adoptive emperor from the Outer Sect Xiaozong the orthodox of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Si got Zhu Hao's instruction and asked Zhang Zuo to take the new Minister of Rites, Wang Jun, to Qianqing Palace alone after the court meeting ended the next day.

Because the rumors about the Great Ritual Conference had been spread in the court for a long time, Wang Jun probably knew what was going to be discussed next before meeting the saint.

After Wang Jun arrived at Qianqing Palace, Zhu Si was very polite and asked someone to prepare a seat for him.

After Wang Jun declined three times, he finally sat down and talked with the emperor.

"...Wang Qing's family, I will not go around with you, let's make it clear, I want to add the name of Emperor Kao to the late emperor." Zhu Sidao.

Wang Jun asked: "Your Majesty said, is it Emperor Daxing Xiaozong?"

Zhu Si smiled and said: "You are a smart person, so you don't need to pretend to be confused, right? Here is a copy of the minister's memorial. Please take a look. Is there any merit in it?"

With that said, Zhu Si asked Zhang Zuo to hand over the unsigned memorial that Zhu Hao had prepared long ago to Wang Jun.

Wang Jun took it over and looked at it, his hands were shaking.

The matter mentioned in this memorandum made him such a loyal civil servant so angry that he would have thrown such a thing directly on the ground to show his disdain if he hadn't been in front of the emperor.

"Your Majesty, it is absolutely impossible!"

Wang Jundao, "The matter of the grand ceremony has been decided more than a year ago. If His Majesty brings up the old matter again, it will only make the court uneasy and make people's hearts unstable."

As he spoke, Wang Jun stood up and bowed in salute, as if he wanted Zhu Si to take back his order.

He didn't speak in terms of reason, but only said that this matter has been settled, since you, the emperor, agreed and made a promise, you shouldn't break your word.

This is actually a kind of avoidance.

Zhu Si didn't need to worry, after all, he already knew that his opinions would not be echoed by the orthodox civil servants, even the neutral ministers like Sun Jiao and Zhao Huang didn't support him to add Zhu Youzhao to the imperial examination.

There are all opponents in the court, so why get angry and find anger for yourself?
"I didn't say to make a decision now. Doesn't this mean that you go back with my intentions and find someone to discuss? Don't rush to reply to me. I just want a more comprehensive opinion. If you all hold the same opinion, Then I have to use some unconventional means...so...hehe, Wang Qing's family must handle this matter carefully. Well, you can go back first!"

Zhu Si unhurriedly issued an order to expel the guests.