Rule over Ming Dynasty

Chapter 10 Abandoning the old things and hiding the mystery

As soon as these words came out, the whole hall fell silent.

Liang Fang has been standing by the side in an orderly manner. Although she knew that Xu Pusu was arrogant, she never thought that she would choose to talk about this past event at this time, so she couldn't help but seriously examine the emperor's teacher.

Not to mention that now is a critical period for the replacement of the old and the new, and this kind of matter should not be discussed repeatedly, after all, it is a matter that will damage the orthodox succession of the prince.

Zhu Youtang knew that he had really created a bullying image earlier, so he said calmly: "Master Xu, I have never heard of this, but I don't know where you learned it from?"

"You don't know?" Xu Pu was stunned for a moment, and then he said: "It's no wonder that you have been loved by the queen mother, so you don't know the twists and turns. When the first emperor wanted to abolish the reserve, the then eunuch Huai The first emperor stopped the remonstrance of En's death, and demoted Huai En to Nanjing!"

Liang Fang knew that this matter was of great importance, so she couldn't help turning her head to look at Zhu Youtang.

After these days of getting along, he has realized that this prince is far from being as dull as everyone thinks, but actually quite similar to the wise late emperor.

Although Xu Pu's mention of this matter could not shake the throne, how to deal with it is a test of the prince's ability to govern, and it can even be regarded as a political game.

Zhu Youtang believed that Emperor Chenghua really had the idea of ​​abolishing the reserve. If Emperor Chenghua lived a few more years, and when the youngest sons of King Xing showed up with suitable heirs, Chang Lineng would probably be abolished.

It's just that Wynn stood up to defend himself. It's better to say that he and the civil official group are the sect of etiquette. They only talk about the succession system of establishing the right and the right, but not right or wrong.

Zhu Youtang naturally knew Xu Pu's intention of mentioning this matter, but he deliberately pretended to be confused and said: "I really don't know about it! After I ascend the throne, I will investigate this matter, and if it is true, I will reward Huai En!"

"His Royal Highness, there is no need to investigate this matter. How could I deceive you? The first emperor believed in monkhood and indulged in alchemy. Today, most of the courtiers around him are treacherous and sycophants. However, the inner court must not be without sages. I implore Your Highness to immediately recall Wynn and reinstate him. Let the inner court be right!" Xu Pu immediately put forward his own reputation as a guarantee, and then seriously proposed.

Since Emperor Chenghua reused factory guards, the cabinet is now subject to the supervisor of ceremonies.Now that Zhu Youtang is about to ascend the throne, the most urgent task is to elect Wynn to be in charge of the supervisor of rites, so as to prevent the supervisor of ceremonies from making a comeback.

Fengyang is not too close to the capital, so the immediate decree to recall Huai En can not only prevent troubles from the supervisor of ceremonies, but also gain greater political capital from it.

Once things go well and Wan An and Liu Ji are expelled, then he will take control of the cabinet and thus control the government of Ming Dynasty.

Liang Fang turned her head to look at Xu Pu, wanting to scold him, but the old man went around for a long time and even pointed the finger at herself.

Zhu Youtang could almost hear Xu Pu knocking on the planner, so he used the dragging formula and said: "Master Xu, the funeral of the emperor is the most important thing. The recall of Wynn will be discussed later!"

"His Royal Highness, have you forgotten what I taught you back then? Soldiers are precious, and things should not be delayed any longer. Please recall Huai En immediately!" .

Liang Fang glanced at Zhu Youtang thoughtfully, then stood up and reprimanded: "Master Xu, please pay attention to your words! The whole country is mourning now, and the new monarch is filial to the spirit and exhausted physically and mentally. How can you hurt the new monarch with dangerous words?"

"Forget it, I'll discuss this matter with the Queen Mother!" Seeing that Zhu Youtang still didn't express his opinion, and adding that he really didn't take it seriously, Xu Pu said with a wave of his hand.

Zhu Youtang watched Xu Pu turn and leave, but he knew that Xu Pu's arrogance was not only related to this person's character, but also related to the impression that he had always given people a bully.

In Xu Pu's eyes, I am afraid that he is still a silly and sweet prince.

Huang Pan saw Zhu Youtang looking at him, so he walked to the door and guarded the side hall knowingly.

"Eunuch Liang, please tell me in detail about the abolition of the reserve!" Zhu Youtang faintly felt that there was something unreasonable about this matter, so he asked.

Although Liang Fang was a eunuch with a humble background, he was highly valued by Emperor Chenghua, so he stayed with Emperor Chenghua all the time, and he also witnessed this incident with his own eyes.

Chenghua Emperor Zhu Jianshen saw that Zhu Youtang was completely brainwashed by the civil servants, and he already believed in the idea of ​​ruling from the ground, so he said with emotion: "The prince is not like me, and he is not the choice of the prince."

Wynn happened to be right next to Zhu Jianshen, and immediately took off his hat and knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, if you want to abolish the prince, please kill the old slave first!"

Emperor Chenghua was completely stunned at that time, even if he really wanted to abolish, it was impossible to hand over the country to those sons who were only a few years old, and he just sighed with emotion.

As for Wynn being demoted to Fengyang Shouling, this is naturally better understood.

The eunuch next to him challenged him so openly, but he wanted to wear the same pair of pants as Wenchen. Would it be too long for Emperor Chenghua to keep Wynn by his side?
If Emperor Chenghua really made up his mind to abolish the reserve, it would be impossible to do so hastily, and it would be more like a child's play to help a prince who is only a few years old.

It can be seen that the abolition of the reserve is actually the result of Wynn's use of the topic and the civil officials' exaggeration, and these civil servants used this matter to win over the prince who was kept in the dark.

Zhu Youtang finally drank the cold tea, but only learned the cause and effect of it, and found that the civil service group was indeed not a fuel-efficient lamp, and he really had to plan before he wanted to break the situation.

In the evening, the Forbidden City was shrouded in a faint twilight.

Zhu Youtang finished his day's wake. Jiyan Hall was located in the outer court area, and there was a long way to go back to Qianqing Palace, so he took a dragon chariot to return to Qianqing Palace.

Although he has not yet ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, according to the historical regulations, he has to stay in the Qianqing Palace in advance and become the "parent" of this Forbidden City.

The essence of Qianqing Palace is a courtyard. The main hall is naturally the residence of the emperor, and on both sides are the East Nuan Pavilion and the West Nuan Pavilion, which handle government affairs and receive courtiers. Naturally, there are also dining rooms here.

"His Royal Highness, the meal is ready!" Tan Conggui greeted him flatteringly when it was time for the meal.

Zhu Youtang was already hungry, so he got off the dragon carriage and went straight into the dining room.

Clothes are not as good as new, people are not as old.When Zhu Youtang entered the Qing Palace, many old people from the Prince's Mansion were also arranged here, and at this time they were delivering pots of exquisite dishes to the dining table.

"Your Highness, this is the ginseng soup specially prepared for you by my concubine, please taste it!" Zhang Yujiao walked in slowly from the outside, smiling very virtuously.

Zhu Youtang could tell at a glance that this woman had put on light makeup, but she was indeed pretty, but she didn't point it out: "Put it down!"

"The concubine resigns!" Zhang Yujiao winked at Xiao Zi who was holding the ginseng soup next to her, and said goodbye with a salute.

For men's minds, she has a very high talent, and the most effective way is undoubtedly to keep them out of sight.

Now because of the national mourning, the prince naturally wants to abstain from sex, but she still delivers ginseng soup every day, and she dresses up so exquisitely, this man must be fascinated by nature.

The skirt was fluttering, charming and charming, and there was a confident smile on the corner of her mouth, but she wanted to continue to whet this man's appetite.

Just when Zhang Yujiao was about to gracefully step over the threshold, a rash figure flashed in front of her eyes, which made her pale with fright.

"My servant has seen the Crown Princess!" Niu Mengmeng rushed over with hot soup, but fortunately the door was big enough to avoid Zhang Yujiao and rushed in with the hot soup.

Zhang Yujiao gritted her silver teeth, wanting to order and punish this blind servant on the spot.

Zhu Youtang saw the baby-fat maid rushing in with hot soup, so she smiled slightly and said, "Gu is in a good mood today, tell me, which dish do you want Gu to reward you today?"

Niu Mengmeng was pinching his earlobe, his eyebrows slightly relaxed when he heard this, and after turning his eyes around, he timidly pointed at the plate of fried bamboo shoots with bacon.

Fasting is to stop eating meat and drinking alcohol, but meat does not refer to meat, but to spicy food with strong taste, such as garlic, onion, leek, fish, etc.

All in all, it is disrespectful to the gods or the dead to go to the sacrifice with your mouth stinking anyway.

Contrary to what everyone thinks, ordinary meat is not banned.It's just that slaughtering is prohibited in the whole city now, so meat can only be eaten with bacon, and fresh meat is no longer available.

"Take it!" Zhu You said proudly.

Niu Mengmeng was rewarded by Zhu Youtang, seeing that Tan Conggui didn't stare at him, he happily picked up the pot of fried bamboo shoots with bacon.

Zhang Yujiao stood at the door and saw this scene, her face was as ugly as it could be.

Just after the first seven days of Emperor Chenghua, all civil and military officials, military and civilian elders came to the gate of Huiji together and handed the "Advisory Form" to the new emperor.

(End of this chapter)