My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 318
"Something happened, something happened!"

As soon as Fang Bin, Minister of the Ministry of War, arrived at the Ministry of Officials, he yelled loudly and turned pale. He had just received an order to arrange soldiers and horses to sweep the palace, and was ready to welcome people from all walks of life into the palace and chat with the emperor about state affairs.

"Jian Tianguan, Xia Shangshu, and you guys, I remember that they went to talk to the General Secretary, how did they become the palace?"

While he was inquiring, the prince Zhu Gaochi also came from outside. Fang Bin immediately said: "Your Highness, what is the matter? Hundreds of people entered the palace in a chaotic manner. What if something goes wrong? ? There is no way to clean up! I think it’s better not to do this.”

Zhu Gaochi also had a look of helplessness on his face, "You know my father's temper, because of this matter, he even quarreled with Ding Guogong, and now Ding Guogong is ordered to reflect behind closed doors!"

Jian Yi was taken aback, and hurriedly asked, "Why?"

Zhu Gaochi sighed, and told the big guy.

The box of golden pills that caused this shit... Xu Jingchang dealt with the old Taoist priest and asked him to sweep the streets.

But correspondingly, Chen Ying, who offered the golden elixir to Zhu Di, was taken to the capital by Jin Yiwei, and His Majesty ordered Chen Ying to take the elixir according to his own words.

In seventy-seven and forty-nine days, Mr. Chen acted as a guinea pig for Zhu Di, and then... died!
It is said that the day of his death was miserable. Chen Ying rolled around on the ground, and even scratched his abdomen with his hands. In the end, his navel ruptured, his internal organs leaked out, his intestines pierced through his stomach, and his seven orifices bled to death...

Chen Ying is a recognized cruel official. When he was chasing down Jianwen's remnant party, he spared no effort and rushed to the forefront. He was regarded as a sharp knife in Zhu Di's hand.

However, with the rise of Xu Jingchang, the orthodoxy was reorganized, and the biggest problem of Jing Nan was made up for Zhu Di. In this way, Chen Ying was not very useful.

This guy also knew very well that with Xu Jingchang around, he would not be allowed to return to Yingtian... That's why he pointed the finger at Xu Jingchang, trying to plot against him.

It's just that the theory of change in the sky not only did not harm Xu Jingchang, but also contributed to the deepening of the change.

Chen Ying became more and more frightened, because he knew very well that Xu Jingchang was not a good person, and his revenge would come soon... and in order to save his life, he had to do everything possible.

Coincidentally, he was in Jiangxi again, where the influence of Taoism was profound, so he fiddled with Jindan, thinking that Zhu Di, as the emperor, any emperor who didn't want to live forever, Emperor Qin, Han and Wu, couldn't escape the common customs.

When you get to Zhu Di, you will definitely not be able to escape.

As long as the emperor wants to cultivate a long life, and he is the only minister who can support his cultivation... There is no doubt that he can not only escape Xu Jingchang's calculations, but also go one step further.

As for other things, Chen Ying didn't care.

Desperation and unscrupulousness are the characteristics of this kind of cruel officials.

They don't even care about life and death, they just want power.

However, he met Xu Jingchang, who didn't dissuade Zhu Di, and didn't say anything about the harm of cultivating Taoism... God knows if it's true this time, let Master Chen test the medicine for the emperor, it's nothing to say!

Then Chen Ying died without accident, not only died miserably, but also aggrieved.

There is no use for a stomach full of bad water, and even if you want to make an earth-shattering fight, you can't do it.

"My lords, my father thought a lot about Chen Ying's death, and told us a lot... He thought that the way of heaven was far away, and even if there was, he could only stay away from it. Re-research official studies, give up the theory of destiny, work hard, and live without clothes. , this is the right way.”

Jian Yi hurriedly said: "Your Highness, for His Majesty to have such insight, he has surpassed many saints and masters. It is really a blessing for the Ming Dynasty."

Xia Yuanji also said: "Indeed, throughout the ages, too many heroes were able to focus on state affairs at the beginning and worked hard to govern. But as they got older, they were greedy for pleasure, and even wanted to live forever, making the world a mess. Only me Emperor Taizu, from the beginning to the end, did not change his heart of loving the people. For 30 years, he is really the most emperor in history. Now that His Majesty can have such an idea, my Holy Masters of the Ming and Ming Dynasties are really the best in history, and the prosperity can be expected!"

The courtiers praised in unison, and Zhu Gaochi also nodded.

It is indeed a good thing that the old man can think so, a great good thing.

It's just that everything can't be too easy, Xu Jingchang talked to Zhu Di, he wanted to invite representatives from all walks of life, from all walks of life, to gather in the Secretary of General Administration, discuss gains and losses, and give opinions to the court.

This was an ordinary move, and the Secretary of General Administration could do it.

But Zhu Di suddenly became interested, and wanted to invite the common people to the palace, and he wanted to have an interview in person.

Xu Jingchang told him that the time was tight, the matter was complicated, and it was inconvenient to handle it... Who knew that Zhu Di didn't listen at all, and directly asked to entertain the people in the palace.

Xu Jingchang chose the next best thing, and suggested that he just talk to the people at Fengtianmen, but Zhu Di firmly opposed it.

So what can you talk about condescendingly?
If you want to arrange it in the palace, I will entertain you personally, eat and chat with the big guys, so that you can open your heart and hear useful truths.

Xu Jingchang argued with Zhu Di several times to no avail, and asked Zhu Di to order to go home and reflect... You don't allow me to see the people because you want to isolate the inside and outside.

This crime is not a small one, and Xu Jingchang couldn't bear it, so he obediently stayed in the mansion.

Now Zhu Di is going to meet the people and have a banquet in the palace.

The decree has also come down, let's see what the big guys do!

Xia Yuanji's face was full of bitterness, "It is reasonable to say that this matter should be handled by Duke Dingguo and presided over by the Secretary of General Administration."

Zhu Gaochi said straightforwardly: "I think so too, but Duke Ding has been banned from walking, so he can't go against his will, right?"

All the gentlemen present looked at each other, why does it sound a bit wrong?

The person surnamed Xu is not a gentleman, he can quarrel with the emperor, and when he gets locked up at home, it doesn't make any sense... Maybe this kid did it on purpose, trying to avoid this crap.

The more I think about it, the more I feel it makes sense, Xu Jingchang is such a thing.

It's just that he wants to run, there's no reason for that!

Jian Yi said decisively: "Since the Secretary of General Administration is inconvenient, let the Ministry of Rites preside over it. This is also the normal responsibility of the Ministry of Rites."

Jian Yi looked at Huang Guan.

Huang Guan frowned slightly, and said involuntarily: "The Ministry of Rites may be able to follow up, but what name should be used for this matter? Let the people enter the palace, and what should the people see? These things are not up to the little Ministry of Rites. "

Xia Yuanji said with a smile: "It's not difficult, that is, Your Majesty loves the people, loves the people, invites all kinds of religions and nine people, enters the palace to have a banquet, and celebrates the holy pilgrimage... The big guy eats a meal and then rewards him with something, just like a sutra feast. It's pretty good too."

Zhu Gaochi waved his hands hastily, "That's not the case, my father specially told me that I want the common people to enjoy the scenery of the palace, but also listen to the common people's opinions sincerely, and write them all down."

This time the officials looked at each other in blank dismay, it sounded very simple, but this matter couldn't help but be carefully scrutinized, the more I thought about it, the more profound it became.

"Your Highness, do you want the people to see the magnificence of the palace, or the majesty of the palace?" Huang Guan asked seriously.

Zhu Gaochi said helplessly: "I'm afraid that after the people have seen it, some people will suggest that the emperor should be frugal and not waste people's power."

Having said that, everyone immediately understood where the problem was.

Not to mention the imperial palace, even other yamen will be in trouble.

"Your Highness, the nine levels of the deep palace are for the majesty of the Tian family. If the people are allowed to watch casually, I am afraid that the prestige of the court will be shaken. We should find a way to persuade Your Majesty." Jian Yi said.

Zhu Gaochi said bitterly: "I want to persuade the emperor, but you also know that if you listen to the advice, you will not be the emperor of Yongle. I can only do my best, but I have no confidence."

To be true, Zhu Gaochi really couldn't persuade Zhu Di.

The more he persuaded, the more energetic Zhu Di became, and even made an order to invite 3000 people into the palace.

When I do things, it has always been earth-shattering.

On Zhu Di's side, he was not polite, and on the courtier's side, he was too tired to deal with it... Xu Jingchang, who had always had the most ideas, was still fishing at home.

It was really a mess, and it was a mess.

Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji had no choice but to find Huang Guan again, if nothing else, let's ask your son-in-law what to do?
"That's it, now everyone is waiting to hear what you mean."

Huang Guan held the teacup and said lightly.

Xu Jingchang smiled wryly, "Father-in-law, to be honest, I can't say anything about it, and I can't say it. You don't want your daughter to be a widow, do you?"

Again!
Huang Guan glared, "I said Ding Guogong, how big a deal is this? Don't you just try to scare people?"

Xu Jingchang rolled his eyes, "Since you are not afraid, let me just say a few words... You wrote the article Tianzi Wuxin, right?"

Huang Guan nodded, "That's right, you also came up with an idea, this is the cooperation of our son-in-law Weng."

Xu Jingchang said: "Don't, this is yours, and it has nothing to do with me... Let me ask you again, in the past, the emperor was ordered by the sky, but now the emperor is following the will of the people, right?"

"That's right! This matter was already made clear when we debated Dianxing's blessings."

Xu Jingchang said again: "Since this is the case, in the past when building the imperial palace, no effort was spared in order to show the majesty of the heavenly family and the majesty of the emperor. Now that the reasoning has changed, what should we show the people?"

"This..." Huang Guan slapped his thigh suddenly, no wonder the big guy finds this troublesome.This is definitely different from the past, but it's not clear where the difference is.

Now Xu Jingchang has made it clear.

"My lord father-in-law, there is another layer here. Take so many eunuchs in the palace as an example. In the past, in order to serve the emperor, it was a matter of course, so there is nothing to say. But now, what should we do? Your Majesty is the embodiment of the people, isn't it? Can Your Majesty force the people's children to give him a knife?"

Huang Guanche's face completely changed... This matter is really fatal!
"Xu Jingchang, tell me, did you notice it a long time ago, so you deliberately offended His Majesty and wanted to avoid it?"

Xu Jingchang also helplessly spread his hands, "Father-in-law, you can't blame me for this, I also want to further confirm the public opinion. As you said, you can't restrain the emperor with the mandate of heaven, you can only rely on public opinion... I first did the public opinion evaluation, and then invited the people Come here to talk, just want to pinch the power of interpretation in the Secretary of General Administration and put it in my hands."

"Then His Majesty fell in love with it? Snatched it from you?" Huang Guan asked back.

Xu Jingchang nodded.

Huang Guan thought for a while again, "No wonder His Majesty is so caring, he must think that there must be articles in the things you messed up, and he must snatch them... But His Majesty didn't expect that after snatching it, he wanted to fight with the people." The confession coincided with the announcement of the Yongle Grand Ceremony, and the establishment of a new official school...wrong!"

When Huang Guan said this, he stood up suddenly, stared at Xu Jingchang, pressed his shoulder suddenly, and fixed his eyes on Xu Jingchang.

"Tell me, did you dig a hole for His Majesty on purpose? You did it out of your scheming His Majesty?"

Xu Jingchang's face changed suddenly, "Father-in-law, you have to be cautious in your words and deeds. You will ruin your son-in-law if you talk nonsense like this. How could I have the intention of deceiving the emperor? I am a loyal minister and general of the Ming Dynasty. Be loyal!"

Huang Guan didn't believe it. He had figured it out more and more now. Xu Jingchang had dug a big hole with all his deliberations since he observed the sky.

This also involves the core of the new official school, how to implement it?

You said that there is no destiny, but the Son of Heaven takes the hearts of the people as his heart.

OK!
what should you do
Everyone in the world is watching!
The logic of the emperor in the past was to respect the heaven, the ancestors and the people.

Well now, love the people first.

That being the case, how to love the people?

The palace is a bit extravagant, justified, for the sake of national dignity, there is nothing.

But what is it to get so many eunuchs?
By extension, when the emperor becomes the emperor of the people, what needs to be changed is not just a few words.

Even if Huang Guan wrote the article, he had some estimates, but he never thought that it would be so involved...

"You dug a big hole for the big guy!"

Xu Jingchang also looked serious, and was about to say something when Huang Guan waved his hand and stopped him.

"Don't talk about it... You are here, and there is still room for maneuver. If you come out to speak, things will be difficult to deal with."

Huang Guanzheng said his goodbyes immediately, and he went to see Zhu Gaochi the next day.

Huang Guan and Zhu Gaochi chatted for more than two hours. When they came out, Zhu Gaochi sent Huang Guan out.

Then Zhu Gaochi went to find the third brother Zhu Gaosui. The two brothers didn't say much, Zhu Gaosui nodded in support, "Whatever, you don't need to ask me."

Zhu Gaochi was stunned, Zhu Gaosui smiled and said, "Anyway, I can't be the emperor, the future throne is yours, you are willing to suffer, why should I stop you?"

This reason couldn't be more sufficient, "The second child is still in Yuanzhou, I went to see my mother and told her about it."

Zhu Gaosui thought for a while, and then said: "Brother, can the queen mother agree to this matter? I, I mean, if it is really done, what good will it do for us?"

"We? You mean Tianjia?"

Zhu Gaosui nodded, "That's right, it's Tianjia."

Zhu Gaochi said meaningfully: "If it is done, it will make the Zhu family last forever, do you think it will be beneficial?"

Zhu Gaochi chatted with Empress Xu for a long time, and it was not easy to be the queen of Tongmu. Zhu Gaochi spent a lot of effort, and finally made Empress Xu agree.

Then Zhu Di was invited over, and Empress Xu sighed, "Your Majesty, the Emperor wants you to be the emperor of the common people, are you willing or not?"

(End of this chapter)