Traveling through the Ming Dynasty, as soon as you open your eyes, you will die

Chapter 281 One word explodes the sky
Last year, after Chongzhen crowned his two sons, he officially established his position as the Supreme Emperor. He established the prince as the ruler and Lu Mou as the assistant. This pattern of clear priorities. Of course, people were still used to calling Lu Mou the regent. Chongzhen opened his eyes and closed his eyes, while Zhu Cihong looked indifferent.

Later, the father and son chatted with each other in the palace, and it was established that King Yong would help govern the Three Laws Division, and he became the associate king.

The court was stable, and the entire political landscape took on a new look.

But the thing happened to the associate councilor Wang Yongwang.

This little guy is too young to achieve a high position, so of course he is a little presumptuous.

And some ministers also began to flatter him wholeheartedly. As a child, who doesn’t want to hear flattery? Of course, he doesn't have much immunity or screening ability.

So some ministers who were good at flattering others were mistakenly regarded as loyal ministers and capable ministers.

For this reason, at a court meeting, like his elder brother in power, he recommended these ministers and asked his elder brother to give them instructions for promotion.

Zhu Cixiang's two years of supervising the country made his political methods more stable, and at the same time, he also understood the character and ability of the Manchu civil and military officials.

He was well aware of the people who wanted to gain high positions by flattering his younger brother.

But at this big court meeting, he didn't want to disgrace his younger brother or lower his prestige, so he was going to do some Tai Chi and let the matter air out first.

His excuse at the time was: "The war on the Great Wall is tense now, and it is not appropriate to make major personnel changes. It is better to wait for the regent to come back before making a decision on the reward of these officials."

In fact, there is nothing wrong with this statement, and the ministers also agree that this reason is very reasonable.

The bad thing was that Xiao Yong Wang was anxious to get something done so that he could show his status in front of this group of close ministers.

When he saw his brother using this excuse to evade him, Prince Xiaoyong spoke out without thinking, in front of all the important officials in the court: "The regent has to decide everything, so you..." What do you do in power? In this Ming Dynasty, are you the emperor or my third brother? "

As soon as these words came out, all the monarchs and ministers in the palace were immediately stunned. For a while, the scene was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone knows who is the emperor of the Ming Dynasty now. But this crucial thing must be seen through and cannot be revealed. If the ruler was not a prince, the ministers would have already elected Lu Mou to be the ruler.

This is the subconscious reason why the ministers are still reluctant to call Lu Mou as the auxiliary king and the regent.

And this King Yong suddenly opened the lid on this substantive issue that everyone was deliberately avoiding in public.

Except for King Yong, everyone understands the severity of such consequences.

Its extent can completely blow up the center of the Ming Empire, and it is entirely possible to trigger a battle to seize the heir.

As a result, the ministers could no longer unite and were torn apart, and the ruling and regent princes, who were brothers and brothers, could immediately face a sword-fighting situation. The Ming Dynasty may collapse in this huge political turmoil.

All the efforts of the father, son, monarch, ministers and ministers were in vain.

Zhu Cihong strictly abided by the rules when handling court affairs and reported to his father at any time. When Chongzhen, who was sitting on Wanshou Mountain overlooking Beijing and in the Wanshou Palace, heard this report, he suddenly changed his color and overturned the tea cup brought to him by Concubine Tian.

At that time, Concubine Tian was shocked and asked in horror: "Your Majesty, why are you so angry?"

Chongzhen stamped his feet: "You have given me a good son who will destroy my ancestors. I will kill him." After saying that, he picked up Shang Fang's sword and immediately flew with the sword. The smoke and dust billowed directly to the Jinluan Palace.

When the emperor and his ministers were stunned, without saying a word, they went up and gave King Yong a big mouth, knocking him to the ground. Then facing the ministers, he stood with his sword, his face ashen, and decisively issued an order: "All the officials recommended by King Yong this time will be sent to prison for the crime of bewitching the prince with evil words, inciting family ties between the royal brothers, and causing trouble to the imperial court. Chase out the accomplices, and No matter how many people are involved, no matter who is involved, they will be punished on the spot. From today on, Wang Yong and Wang Jue will be deposed as common people."

Then he glanced at the prince who was already at a loss and was about to plead for his younger brother: "The prince's behavior in life is indecisive, which almost led to great changes. Zhao Encircled Nanyuan to reflect. I will go down the mountain immediately and take charge of the government again. Recruit the auxiliary king—— No, the regent returns to Beijing."

This time, Chongzhen once again showed his strong and decisive power. Once again he showed his murderous and violent character. Once again showing his indifferent nature.

But this time, none of the ministers stood up to oppose it. This was the wise decision that truly saved the building from collapse. All the ministers knelt down and shouted sincerely: "The emperor is wise."

But Liu Zongzhou still raised the point: "The emperor's other measures were all right, but the old minister thought it was inappropriate to confine the prince's power in Nanyuan."

Chongzhen frowned: "What's wrong?"

Liu Zongzhou looked at the ministers on his left and right: "Old minister, please confront the emperor alone."

Chongzhen frowned again: "At this critical moment, you must not be alone. No matter what Aiqing said is right or wrong, just say it in front of all the ministers in the palace to avoid any difference between you, the chief minister, and me, the emperor. The thoughts made the ministers make random guesses and disturbed their minds. "

In this extraordinary period, transparency should indeed be enhanced and no more doubts and suspicions should be created.

Liu Zongzhou and Huang Daozhou looked at each other and said bluntly: "Does the emperor intend to abolish the position of the ruling prince?"

Chongzhen glanced at the ministers and shook his head firmly without hesitation: "I don't have this intention. I just want the prince to reflect on his mistakes."

"Then the confinement of the ruling circle in Nanyuan will make the world think that the emperor wants to depose the prince, and the dispute over the foundation of the Wanli Dynasty will reappear. And since the emperor has no intention of deposing the prince, and is also introspecting, then he should not let When the prince is in power and leaves the palace, he should be imprisoned in the Wenhua Hall for reflection. "

Chongzhen thought for a moment and nodded slowly: "Thanks to the two beloved ministers for speaking up, I didn't make any mistakes. But the Wenhua Palace is the center of the imperial court and cannot be used as a place of confinement. It was changed to the Imperial Study Room."

Wenhua Hall is where the two emperors Tianqi and Chongzhen ascended the throne.

The reason why Liu Zongzhou chose to go there was to show to the outside world at the political level that the prince's ruling position was still stable and unshakable.

This time Chongzhen finally accepted the advice, but he changed the closest place to the imperial study room. The Imperial Study Room is also an important political center. Although its status is slightly inferior to that of the Wenhua Palace, it is not unacceptable.

Chongzhen stood on top of Danque and solemnly announced: "No private discussion or speculation is allowed on this matter. Dear friends, you should each take care of your duties now. Everything is for the front line, everything is for the war, so work hard."

Liu Zongzhou and Huang Daozhou, after once again praising the emperor's sage, led the civil and military ministers to retreat, and each continued to work for the empire.

(End of this chapter)