Jingming

Chapter 432 You still have too much to learn

Chapter 432 You still have too much to learn

The mother of three daughters, a minister heavily involved, and a proper arrangement to stabilize the harem and the east palace in one fell swoop. Is this why he thinks he can do this?Or was someone pushing him to do it?

Just deal with a few eunuchs and maids in the palace, and the turmoil of this matter can be suppressed.By the way, the prince's status was visibly strengthened.

Zhu Houcong looked at Cao Cha in front of him, waiting for his reply.

In the past 20 years, he has also been seen through by the officials.

The emperor who admired the way of physics had endured the fire in the Sun Jing Sect and would not get angry over issues such as prayer spells.

He would not go to war against the situation of the Ming Dynasty that he had painstakingly managed, causing people in the harem to panic, the government and the public to be uneasy, and the great cause of the Ming Dynasty to stagnate.

It is just a reason to solve the problem. The solution now placed in front of Zhu Houcong is actually in the interest of Zhu Houcong, more in line with the interests of the officials in the East Palace, and in line with the interests of the stable development of the entire Ming Dynasty.

Not only those, Cao Cha also had a nephew who stood out as the number one scholar in the now relatively fair examinations and palace examinations.

If we look at it normally, if the emperor feels that another plan arranged by the queen is suitable, his nephew, the number one scholar, will also become the prince's future minister.

Where is the uncle of the number one scholar?

Unfortunately, Zhu Houcong did not remember his nephew's name at all.

The examination syllabus and examination system have been changed. Some people have good parents and are indeed better at answering questions. They are even more popular than Hu Zongxian and Zhao Zhenji who were in Jiajing 14 years.Not to mention that his talent was actually mediocre, and in the end, he only got along with Hai Rui, who was born in the second grade.

Therefore, his plan that seemed to be very suitable for the emperor's needs completely aroused Zhu Houcong's anger.

"...I really didn't expect this to happen in Renshou Palace." Cao Cha said with a cautious expression without knowing anything about it. "This matter is of great importance. I believe that General Assistant Zhang, Yan Guowu, Liu Shangshu and all other advisers should be informed of the matter." Let’s handle it carefully together.”

Zhu Houcong was not surprised that he answered like this first.

Then Zhu Houcong asked again: "I only informed you about this matter. You might as well tell me first, how will you handle it when the ministers come?"

Regarding matters involving Queen Mother Zhang, why did the emperor only declare him, the Minister of Civil Affairs?

When an official reaches this level, he naturally knows that the emperor must have mastered some information.

So there's good and there's bad.

The best direction is that the emperor has already approved the plan, discuss it with him first, and then unify the opinions with all the advisers.

The bad direction... Cao Cha thought about it, so he knelt down: "I believe that I must not anger Renshou Palace because of this. It must be the three or five slaves in the palace who spread rumors and cause trouble. They should be severely punished to set an example! The safety of the harem is the first priority, Your Majesty. It is advisable to make an early decision, secure the heart of the East and West Six Palaces, and the position of the Prince of the East Palace, calm the turmoil in the government and the public, and then the monarch and his ministers can concentrate on national affairs."

"There are waves in the government and the opposition..." Zhu Houcong repeated the word calmly, "There are waves in the government and the opposition... What waves are there in the government and the opposition now?"

"...I dare not speak nonsense."

"Cao Mingqing, Cao Cha." Zhu Houcong said his name first, then his name, his voice lowered a lot, "In the past 20 years, when did the affairs of my harem cause turmoil between the government and the public?"

Cao Cha kowtowed: "The worries of the East Palace are also..."

"There is nothing wrong in the world!" Zhu Houcong said coldly, "What worries do you have in the East Palace? It has been established for many years, it has been many years since I founded the government, and it has been many years since I taught you by words and deeds. I have overseen the country and watched the court with you. Where does the worry come from?"

Cao Cha broke into a cold sweat, but he still thought that this was just the beating that the emperor should give him.

When things came to this point, he could only say: "It is urgent to renew the state-owned Fengsi. Your Majesty's Spring and Autumn Period are at their peak, and your heirs are luxuriant. The ups and downs in the government and the public are not for today, but for the future."

"Fengsi will be renewed, okay." Zhu Houcong's voice became even colder, "The queen is still in the banquet palace. Have the government and the public already been thinking about this matter?"

Of course what Cao Cha said was the truth.

"Sitting on the Guidong at dawn, playing the Yaoqin with twin phoenix silks." Using Wen Tingyun's poem, this continuation of the strings is elegantly said.

And when the emperor's spring and Autumn period are at his peak, he is in good health, heirs are prosperous, and heirlooms are linked together, there are of course endless possibilities.

The emperor's family affairs are state affairs. To put it euphemistically, the matters in the East Palace can indeed cause turmoil in the government and the public. That cannot be more objective.

However, this matter has changed.

"I am entrusted with the civil affairs of the Ming Dynasty. Should you be worried about the East Palace matter? What kind of disturbances are in your heart?"

"I am loyal, and I am also worried about Your Majesty's worries." Cao Cha raised his head and looked at Zhu Houcong with firm eyes, "I only hope that Your Majesty's blessings will last forever, and that the Ming Dynasty will be immortal! For thousands of generations, the foundation will last forever. !”

"Okay, you are loyal. So, whatever my will is, you will definitely comply with it?"

"Your Majesty, please give me your decree!" Cao Cha lowered his head again.

"The queen likes your grandniece very much. Sun Yuan has been planting trees in Shaanxi for so many years, and he has no energy to worry about his son's marriage. The queen often thought about it during her lifetime. Today, I will work with Yue Lao for a while, and wait. Sun Yuan has returned to Beijing, so why don't we discuss it. If it can be done, we can get closer to each other. What do you think?"

Cao Cha was shocked, but he could only kowtow and thank him: "Your Majesty has given me a good marriage, and my nephew will definitely shed tears of gratitude when he hears about it!"

"Be flat."

After Zhu Houcong watched him stand up, his eyes became a little desolate, and then he said: "You have worked hard in Guangdong and Huguang for so many years. I looked at you carefully today and realized that you have aged a lot."

"... I have the trust of His Majesty, and I dare not give up my life. Now that I am serving as Minister of Civil Affairs, I have already felt that my energy is gradually declining."

"Then it's better not to work too hard. You have to take good care of yourself. I still need to rely on you."

"...The minister takes orders."

Cao Cha bowed and resigned, and Zhu Houcong looked at his back in silence for a long time.

How could his 12-year-old grandniece marry Sun Yuan's son, who had been delayed for a long time?
If you are serious about it, why not just give him a marriage?
This marriage couldn't happen, either with the Sun family or with the Zhu family as he originally planned.

Cao Cha naturally understood.Considering that his daughter is the mother of three princesses, this matter can only go so far.

And Cao Cha's request to become an official before the major national policy meeting will naturally make some people he has already won over in the court, as well as his opponents, understand the red line drawn by the emperor.

Feel free to worry or plan about the future of the East Palace.But if you want to extend this struggle to the palace, then go back and take care of yourself.

Worries about the future confuse the minds of the current monarchs and ministers and prevent them from focusing on state affairs. Isn't this just a sign of overeating?

In the final analysis, it is for authority.

It's just that the queen's death has not yet passed away on the 27th, and the officials and the people have not surrendered, so they are eager to start fighting?
In the palace, this time Zhu Houcong handed over the handling to Huang Jin.

Those who need to be dealt with are other people besides Zhang Qiaomei, including his godson.Whether it was light or heavy, Zhu Houcong didn't bother to ask.

And when Zhu Houcong arrived at Yong'an Palace, what could he do when he faced the concubines?

This is the biological mother of his three daughters.

When the emperor has made up his mind, just a few words can become a blow.It would not be like becoming a cold palace, but the emperor had to come here often to get her pregnant three times. How she remembered this again was her own business.

On the contrary, those who needed comforting more were Lin Qingping and Wen Suyun who were also implicated.

Wang He's two godsons simply arranged to supervise the construction of the Queen's mausoleum.

Since it is necessary to clarify some attitudes for the harem and the courtiers, the goal can be achieved simply by dealing with the eunuchs in charge of their palaces. I have to say that these methods arranged by Cao Cha are indeed effective.

But I have to make it clear to them both.

Wen Suyun was so easy to talk to that his father was so frightened that he closed the door and thanked guests.Lao Qi was still very young, and Wen Suyun never thought about that possibility. She was just sad because of Sun Ming's departure.

But for Lin Qingping, Zhu Zai'an needed to be called.

"...That's what happened." Zhu Houcong sat there, looking at his eldest son in front of him, "Many of the ministers are thinking about it, just because you are 19 years old. I think you must have arranged it for you early. I know. I originally wanted to wait for another two years, but I am still a little worried about your ability and want to teach you again. Now things have become like this. When the mourning period is over, you can take the princess with you first. Let’s go back to Yunnan to get married.”

"I accept the decree." After hearing this, Zhu Zaiyu knelt down and kowtowed, both to Zhu Houcong and Lin Qingping.

"It's not like I'm leaving now." Zhu Houcong asked him to get up, looked at his eyebrows, and squeezed Lin Qingping's hand, "When I first entered the palace in the past, your mother and Huang Jin guarded me day and night. This In the harem, your mother is now the most caring person to me. She will become a noble concubine later, and you often write letters. In the past few years, before the south was moved, you came back to see us more. When you become the head of the country, you can’t Left easily."

Zhu Zaiyang's heart, which had been hanging for many days, was relieved. With tears in his eyes: "My son has remembered it!"

"I was born in the Heavenly Family, and I feel sorry for you mother and son." Zhu Houcong's eyes were also slightly red. After all, from now on, the number of times he can see his eldest son is probably very few. "First go to Yunnan to familiarize yourself with the climate there. If you can't get used to staying, I can make other arrangements." "My son has been there since he was nine years old. There is nothing wrong with him. He is used to staying." Zhu Zai'an wiped his eyes, "My father named his son Yao. I am not talented, but I am willing to be a good model and set an example for my brothers."

Ya, meaning "big", also means "blank", which is the mold for making pottery.

As the eldest son of a concubine, the news that Lin Qingping had him in the first year of Jiajing helped stabilize the hearts of Zhu Houcong who had just ascended to the throne.

Now, his parents are still alive, but he is about to travel far away.

The future of the lord of a vassal state will naturally be more powerful than that of the vassal king, but it will also be less easy.

Now even if he goes to Yunnan, Zhu Houcong has to be replaced by Yunnan's chief military officer and Yunnan governor so that the courtiers will not talk too much, and they are afraid that the prince and the prince will separate the country together.

"Qingping, I feel so tired these days."

Lin Qingping wiped her tears, but she only said softly like she had done many years ago: "I will give you a squeeze for your majesty."

……

The solution to the farce is simple, but the more difficult part is the disputes in the court.

Zhu Houcong was mentally prepared, because the reason for these problems was not whether the battle for the crown prince would happen, but whether it could happen.

Who can say for certain that it is impossible?

Therefore, it is natural to prepare in advance, so it naturally becomes a reason to divide the power territory of the court.

The situation that Zhu Houcong had to rely on courtiers to govern the huge Ming Dynasty has not changed. Even because of the new law and the current new system, the affairs that need to be handled by the court are more complicated than in the past, and Zhu Houcong has only a lot more to rely on.

Therefore, he must respect his courtiers.He must weigh the pros and cons to select from the list of candidates for important ministers selected by the courtiers.

He is no longer the young boy he was at the beginning. As long as he attacks, everything he gets is his.

Now if he presses hard and attacks again, he will be harmed.

In this situation, what Zhang Bi played loudly at the first court meeting half a month after Sun Ming's death seemed considerate.

"I, Prime Minister and State Minister Zhang Bi, together with State Ministers Yan Song, Huang Zuo, Gui E, Liu Long, the Minister of Rites and Communications, and Cao Cha, the Minister of Civil Affairs..."

He read out a long list of names. First, he clearly expressed his attitude towards becoming an official after the major national policy meeting, and then he said that they would jointly recommend Yang Shen to take over the position of Prime Minister and Minister of State in advance.

It's easy to talk about the others, but the names of Yan Song and Cao Cha appear in it, which is naturally intriguing.

They should be in the same group. Cao Cha originally wanted to support Yan Song to take over and he entered the State Palace.Now, was it Cao Cha who persuaded Yan Song, or did Yan Song figure it out first, and Cao Cha was just expressing his stance after being hammered by him?
Zhu Houcong simply asked Yan Song: "Weizhong, do you also recommend Yong Xiu?"

Yan Song answered respectfully: "Mr. Zhang knows that many people in the government and the public are secretly uneasy now. In the State Palace, he proposed to advise His Majesty to settle this matter earlier, and I agree with it. Everyone knows that he is capable of repairing, and he is responsible for the financial planning of the Ming Dynasty. Over the years, he has been loyal and upright, and he is a good mentor to the prince. He is truly the best choice, and I deeply believe it."

Although the amount of information was already large and Zhu Houcong could understand it, he still saw Zhang Bi, who was standing at the front, rolling his eyes towards Yan Song and then nodding along with what Yan Song said.

The old man's expression of fear that the emperor had not noticed clearly told Zhu Houcong that this was Yan Song's idea.

How can I put it, it's very considerate.

I originally thought that distant water could not quench the near thirst, and the major national policy meeting was also at the end of the year.

And if things in the harem are not sorted out for a day, someone will always have their thoughts.Those who are not prepared to be tempted are also afraid that others will be tempted.

Zhu Houcong would like to call this state the dark forest of the harem.

But since the courtiers can reach an agreement in advance on the most important thing, it is natural to solve the fundamental problem.

If there were no hidden worries about the stability of the prince's position, no matter how much competition there was in the harem, it would be nothing more than the honor of being a queen.

Although it is tempting enough for some people in the harem, as long as Zhu Houcong is not worried about chaos in the court, isn't it difficult to deal with?

Now that Yan Song has taken the initiative to give in, and Cao Cha has been severely punished and entered the countdown to retirement, Zhu Houcong pretended to say: "The important officials from the provinces have not yet entered the capital. If there are no objections from the ministers by then, I will naturally be happy to see it happen. Yes. You and I can work together to relieve my worries, and my worries for many days have dissipated a lot."

"Your Majesty, you must take care of your dragon body! Nowadays, the Ming Dynasty's national power is booming, and people all over the world hope that your Majesty will live long and prosperous. May your life be better and better under the rule of Ming Jun."

"The king and his ministers are of one mind. I believe that after this period of time passes, there will be more and more good news."

Then, it was Yan Song and Liu Long who asked Zhang Fujing to decide on his posthumous title.

Zhu Houcong was not stingy with this powerful man and gave him the posthumous title Wenzheng.In the future, it will naturally be a complete package to accompany worshipers in the Imperial Ancestral Temple and enter the Hall of Heroes.

Zhang Fujing, who carried swords and killed people in Guangdong, is gone. How many veterans has Yan Song presided over the posthumous ceremony for?

Zhu Houcong looked at Yan Song and suddenly spoke: "In the blink of an eye, I have been with you for 20 years. During this time, I have been organizing funeral ceremonies day and night. I drafted an edict and added the crown prince and tutor. Yan Shifan paid tribute. Imperial order, wandering overseas, forgetting home for the sake of the country, bartering silver in Tsushima Island for more than 30 taels per year, hard work and merit, and being granted the title of Bo of Japan. However, don’t overwork yourself, more and more old ministers are leaving, I hope I hope you can stay with me for another 20 years."

"...I thank your Majesty for your kindness." Yan Song's voice was choked with sobs, knowing that he had done the right thing this time.

Although he is still far away from the Prime Minister and Minister of State, the Holy Family is still there!
Yan Shifan, who had been busy in Japan for more than five years, was made an earl for making money. This was a symbol that the emperor's promise could be fulfilled.

It once again hinted that he could stay with the emperor until he was 80 years old.

In the courtroom where the courtiers were waiting, Cao Cha felt bitter in his heart.

Some people, even before they reach sixty, are already looking older and older.

Some people are already 61, and His Majesty still wants them to stay with them for another 20 years.

The night he returned from the palace, Yan Song's master came to his house and told him that he was supporting the prince anyway, so he should support Yang Shen in the same way.

In fact, before the situation became clear, the whole dynasty was full of imperialists and the whole dynasty was full of princelings.

But that's different, too.Is it possible that the emperor's subordinate officials in the Eastern Palace, who had been arranged by the emperor long ago, could be the same as the princelings who may provide help when the prince's status is unstable, and are related by marriage?

Yan Song, who does not have any official title of prince, has not thought about establishing a good relationship with the prince?It's just that he didn't show up.

It's hard for him to come forward, and he probably won't live long enough for the crown prince to ascend the throne.As for his son, it is obvious that the emperor is preparing for the Yan family to establish themselves in Japan in the future.

Yan Song will continue to have a good relationship with another prince in the future. At present, it seems that it is the prince's half-brother, the fourth prince and the king?

Now, Yan Song also has the title of Crown Prince and Tutor.Help the prince, help the fourth prince, and help the direct Zhu family.

Cao Cha's sweet dream came to nothing, and his abacus beads were scattered everywhere.

But those calculations originally only depended on whether the emperor would choose this method of killing multiple birds with one stone.

Now that Yang Shen will indeed serve as the chief assistant, the possible instability of the crown prince's status has been resolved, but isn't the queen's position still vacant?
This problem will always have to be faced.

After Zhu Houcong finished the court meeting, when he returned to Yangxin Hall, the prince had been kneeling there for a long time.

"Every time you learn, you gain wisdom." Zhu Houcong pulled him up. "How can it be so easy to secure a position in the future? You still have too much to learn."

Zhu Zaiyi did get caught up in a turmoil inexplicably, even though other people's intentions were for his own good.

Now he looked at his father with mixed emotions, but when he heard these words, he only felt puzzled.

When you ascended the throne, you were not as old as I am now. How could you seize the throne so easily and still succeed to the throne as a vassal?

How did you learn it?

There is naturally no answer to this question.

In the entire Ming Dynasty, no one could figure out this problem.

When Louis arrived in Guangzhou again, he saw an even more different pier. Looking at the tall iron frames, wheels, and ropes there, he could only ask in surprise: "What is that?"

"A pulley crane, used to move goods."

Louis was shocked when he saw it: Isn’t it no longer just labor to carry it?

What achievements has the great Ming Emperor made in the past six years?
(End of this chapter)

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