Rebirth of Zhu Di's son

Chapter 77 Mei Yin's Taizu Secret Edict

Zhu Di didn't lie.

Because when Zhu Yuanzhang was still alive, he did ask Zhu Di to promote Fang Xiaoru to be an assistant cabinet minister after he succeeded to the throne.

Zhu Yuanzhang knew that there were many detailed loopholes in the trial regulations of the imperial examination reform, and Fang Xiaoru could help Zhu Di check for the loopholes and fill them.

Fang Xiaoru was once a cynical person, just like those passionate young people in later generations, but years of hard work turned him into a veritable scholar who knew how to adapt.

Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang believed that Fang Xiaoru would definitely support the reform of the imperial examination. After all, reforming the imperial examination would be beneficial to scholars all over the world.

Although Fang Xiaoru is not a corrupt scholar, driven by the idea of ​​loyalty to the emperor, he will definitely serve Zhu Di.

If a generation of great scholars act as Zhu Di's advisers and cheer for Zhu Di, then the imperial government's trial national policy of promoting the reform of the imperial examinations will be smoother.

"I assumed the throne of emperor at Fengtian Gate the day before yesterday, and then some ministers proposed to establish the crown prince. But I have just ascended to the throne, so I cannot block my voice and prohibit ministers from submitting memorials. In the past two days, many ministers in the court have submitted many memorials for this purpose. , the debate continues. In order to settle the dispute, I want to make Gao Xu the crown prince. What do you think, sir?"

Zhu Di then asked.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is known throughout the world for his benevolence and filial piety. He was also the crown prince personally ennobled by Emperor Taizu. It is reasonable and reasonable for him to be established as Crown Prince. I naturally agree with it."

What Fang Xiaoru said was beyond Zhu Di's expectation. He actually agreed to appoint Zhu Gaoxu as the crown prince.

"Sir is indeed a great Confucian who is well versed in the principles of Confucianism." Zhu Di praised.

Fang Xiaoru said quickly: "Your Majesty is exaggerating. I just have some experience in Confucianism."

"In that case, please sir, please draft for me an edict naming Gao Xu as the crown prince."

Zhu Di said solemnly.

"I will obey the holy order!" Fang Xiaoru said respectfully.

"Don't those people with bad intentions like to use the ancestral system to suppress me? I have Taizu's edict in hand, and let the contemporary scholars draft the canonization edict. Can you try to suppress it again?"

Seeing Fang Xiaoru receiving the order to thank him, Zhu Di said proudly in his heart.

He seemed to have seen the dumbfounded and funny expressions of those who held high the ancestral system and supported Zhu Gaochi after hearing the news.

Through Jin Yiwei's secret investigation in the past two days, Zhu Di has mastered a list of people who support Zhu Gaochi as the crown prince, and Jin Yiwei has begun to accuse these people.

When the time comes, he can take advantage of the evidence collected by Jin Yiwei and kill those who danced the most happily as a shock, while the rest will be demoted and go home to farm.

Zhu Di's principle in dealing with these officials is that those who obey me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish. He will never be lenient!
As a result, the number of people who dare to hinder him from implementing the New Deal will be greatly reduced in the future, and the pressure on the imperial court to implement the reform of the imperial examination will also be greatly reduced.

"Come, read out my decree."

Zhu Di looked at the etiquette officer standing aside and gave instructions.

The ceremony officer bowed to accept the order, then walked to the front of Fang Xiaoru and stopped, slowly unfolded the edict and began to read it out.

"During his tenure, Professor Fang Xiaoru of Hanzhong worked diligently to encourage learning and achieved remarkable results. He was promoted to the rank of Bachelor and Attendant Advisor of Wenyuan Pavilion."

"I thank you, His Majesty the Emperor."

Fang Xiaoru took the edict from the ceremony officer, knelt down and saluted.

"Stand back." Zhu Di waved his hand.

Shortly after Fang and Jie left, the chamberlain on duty entered the palace again and reported: "Your Majesty, Prince Consort Mei Yin is outside the palace asking for an audience."

"See you soon," Zhu Di said.

"My consort, Captain Mei Yin, pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor!"

Mei Yin walked to the center of the Wenhua Hall with her waist hunched over, then knelt down and saluted Zhu Di on the throne.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me and please get back on your feet."

Zhu Di said quickly.After Mei Yin stood up, he asked again: "Is the prince-in-law coming here to establish the crown prince?"

"Your Majesty is not as wise as your Majesty. The reason why I ask to see your Majesty is indeed for this matter. In the past two days, in order to establish the throne, the ministers of the court have repeatedly submitted memorials, which even delayed the normal government affairs. I feel that this cannot continue." Mei Yin bowed.

"I am very pleased that my consort is loyal to the country. What is your opinion on this?" Zhu Di asked.

Mei Yin did not answer the question. Instead, he knelt down, touched his head to the ground and said, "I am guilty."

"What's your crime?" Zhu Di asked in confusion.

"I am guilty of deceiving the emperor." Mei Yin answered honestly.

Zhu Di became even more confused and said, "What crime do you have to deceive the emperor?"

"Your Majesty, Taizu once gave me a secret edict before his death. After I received this secret edict, I have been worried. I dare not make the secret edict public to the public because Taizu once ordered that only His Royal Highness the Crown Prince encountered difficulties. , only then can we invite the secret edict, otherwise we cannot show it to anyone. Now that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is in the vortex of the turmoil surrounding the establishment of the crown prince, I think it is time to invite the Taizu’s secret edict."

When Zhu Di heard this, his eyes widened instantly.

He never expected that the Prince Consort Mei Yin would have a secret edict given by Zhu Yuanzhang during his lifetime.

"Where is the secret edict now?" Zhu Di asked hurriedly.

Mei Yin replied respectfully: "The secret edict is on my body."

After saying that, he stood up slightly, took out a rolled-up edict from his arms, and then held it respectfully in his hand.

Without Zhu Di's instructions, the chamberlain on duty went up to fetch the edict and presented it to Zhu Di on the throne.

Zhu Di took the edict, slowly unfolded it, and quickly scanned the contents above eagerly.

"My direct grandson, Zhu Gaoxu, is talented, noble, well-equipped in both civil and military affairs, and is suitable for inheriting a great cause. My son Zhu Di, after you succeed to my throne, you should make Gaoxu the crown prince to calm the people and stabilize the world."

After reading the contents of the edict, Zhu Di's eyes were full of surprise.

Zhu Yuanzhang once gave him two edicts at one time during his lifetime, one of which ordered him to move into the East Palace, and the content of the other edict was exactly the same as the one in front of him.

After Zhu Di was surprised, he felt a little disappointed.

He found that Zhu Yuanzhang was still a little worried about him, otherwise why would he write the same edict and give it to Mei Yin?

"Don't worry too much, Prince Consort, I have made a decision."

Zhu Di didn't want Mei Yin to mistakenly think that he made Zhu Gaoxu the prince because of Taizu's secret edict, so after saying this, he rolled up the secret edict, and then took another edict placed at the corner of the imperial table in their hands.

"I also have in my hand a secret edict left by Taizu during his lifetime. Come, please give these two secret edicts to the prince-in-law together."

The chamberlain came forward to take away the two imperial edicts, then walked to Mei Yin in the palace and said: "Prince-in-law, please accept the imperial edict."

"Open it and see."

Mei Yin heard Zhu Di's words and respectfully accepted the two edicts.

He gently opened the two edicts one after another, his expression changed instantly, and he was extremely shocked and said: "This, this, is this also Taizu's secret edict?"

Zhu Di nodded and said, "Not bad."

Mei Yin was shocked and speechless for a long time.

He was silent for a while before returning the two edicts to the chamberlain, who forwarded them to Zhu Di on the throne.

"There is no need to worry, Prince Consort. I have asked Fang Xiaoru to draft an edict establishing Gao Xu as Crown Prince. It will be announced at the morning meeting tomorrow."

"My emperor's holy order!" Mei Yin said respectfully.

Zhu Di waved his hand and said, "Just step back."

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