little emperor of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 66 Search the Palace
In addition to writing books and calligraphy, Shen Shixing also has another biggest hobby, which is listening to operas. The Shen class in his mansion used to be the most famous Kun class in the whole capital.In Shen Shixing's eyes, the three or five people on the stage walk all over the world, with seven or eight people and millions of soldiers, just like everyone in this world, no matter whether you are an emperor, a general, or an ordinary person, everyone has their own role, and they appear on stage every day , and spared no effort to perform their own wonderful performances.

When Shen Zhong sent a letter in, Shen Shixing suddenly felt that it was time for him to perform on stage. Do as you please.

Shen Zhong is very happy. Since his master became an official in the mansion, he has not been decadent and frustrated before. If he is in a good mood and his appetite is good, he eats well, and his body is better than when he was an official. Isn't it 01:30?Every time he recalled this, Shen Zhong would sincerely thank His Royal Highness from the bottom of his heart, and especially wanted to invite him to dinner again.

The letter was from Zhu Changluo, and before he finished reading it, Shen Shixing had already burst out laughing.Shen Zhong jokingly said, "Master, what makes you so happy?"

Shen Zhong was not an outsider, and it wasn't a big deal. Shen Shixing didn't shy away from him, so he picked up the letter and read: "What is the kingly way?... If the opponent is not good, you will run over him! What is domineering... Even the good one will be run over Pass! What is the way of Confucius and Mencius... Say hello to him before crushing, and then crush him again!"

Shen Zhong let out a burst of laughter, and felt that it was really rude in front of the master, so it was very hard for him to laugh and endure for a while.

There are flowers in spring, moon in autumn, cool wind in summer and snow in winter. If you have nothing to worry about, it is a good time in the world.Since he resigned from office, he spent a whole year of keeping a low profile and staying behind closed doors, which finally made those eyes that were always paying attention to him lose interest. This was exactly what Shen Shixing wanted.

During the year, Shen Shixing and Zhu Changluo occasionally communicated with each other. Zhu Changluo treated him like a teacher, and he treated Zhu Changluo as his confidant. Yes. If the Great Ming is ruled by this person, why worry about not being able to turn the tide from the collapse and help the building to collapse!"

Unlike Shen Zhong, Shen Shixing was more admirable and gratified after laughing. "Such the eldest son of the emperor is ignored by the present, and he only wants to make the third son of the emperor the crown prince. He is really blind and stupid! It seems that the old man should also make a move, hey! No chaos, no order, no chaos No cure..." Shen Shixing sighed.

"The way of kingship is at the end of the day, and it will take time to be overbearing. Now I can only try the way of Confucius and Mencius." Looking at the letter in his hand, Shen Shixing's smile was very meaningful.

Before the end of the first month, Wanli received an edict from the Ministry of Rites for Li Xianke. The edict did not mention the matter of registration, but every word and every word reminded the emperor that the eldest son had returned to the palace for a year. Waiting for the world?What are you going to do now?This move was like smashing Wanli's lungs with his hands, Wanli was speechless, and immediately became furious, and directly ordered Li Xianke to be demoted to a foreign transfer.

Punishment of Li Xianke did not attract enough attention from Wanli like the treatment of Luo Dayu.After all, it's just a sixth-rank gift from the Ministry of Rites, neither a big person nor a big event, and in anyone's eyes, this punishment is not too heavy.But such an incident, like a stone thrown into a cesspit, triggered a series of incidents, which made Wanli, who wanted to live a comfortable life, extremely devastated and miserable.

A few days later, the Ministry of Rites gave Zhong Yuzheng an account of the incident and publicly supported Li Xianzhong.A few days later, the Ministry of Rites gave Shu Hongxu an account of the matter, still supporting Li Xianke and Zhong Yuzheng, two pioneer colleagues, Wanli sneered and sent him to Nanjing.A few days later, the Ministry of Household Affairs gave an account to Meng Yanghao in the matter. This person is very remarkable, and the level of the account was so high that Wanli trembled with anger after seeing it!
"Go and find Wang Jiaping for me!"

When furious, the cabinet is the emperor's punching bag and the best candidate to take the blame.The previous shoufu came here like this, but this time Wanli made a wrong idea, and he met Wang Jiaping, who has always been famous for his single-mindedness.

Huang Jin left in a hurry, and Wang Jiaping soon appeared in Qianqing Palace. Wang Jiaping, who hadn't seen Shengyan for several months, was very excited and had a lot to say, but before he could say hello, a booklet Already head on.

"Let's talk after reading it!" Anyone could hear these words coming out through gnashing of teeth.

"I heard that the imperial court demoted virtuous ministers, and it was a sign of a corrupt political style. All ministers devoted their lives to serving the king, being honest and self-sacrificing, and the glory was like the moon. The sage is the son of heaven. He does not say anything, and he must do what he says. Acts must be done, and what's more, you have been more honest with the world before? Your majesty knows this matter well, and you don't need to wait for the minister's words. The minister owes his majesty, and is vigilant day and night, fearing that a little carelessness will cause serious trouble in the future Day, justice is not working today, virtuous ministers are far away, how can ministers indulge their desires and remain silent?"

This is just one part of the excerpt, don't read the blah blah blah below, Wang Jiaping seemed to understand what the emperor meant, and calmed down, "I don't know what your majesty thinks?"

"This fellow speaks nonsense and insults the emperor, and the crime is unforgivable! If he is not severely punished, I am afraid that the officials will follow suit, and the discipline will be violated! Remove him from all positions, drag him out of the Meridian Gate, and punish him with a hundred sticks!"

Huang Jin's face twitched. Thirty sticks were ripped apart, and sixty sticks were broken. If the hundred sticks survived, they would be gods!Your majesty is murderous...

"Your Majesty, this matter is inappropriate! As a speech officer, it is my job to hear rumors. Zhezi's words may be too much, but good medicine is bitter, and faithful words are harsh. Even if Sacred Heart is not happy, it is not appropriate to punish him so severely. I think Meng Yanghao Fulfill your duties, make meritorious deeds without fault, forgive me for not daring to accept the decree!"

Wanli was stunned, Huang Jin was shocked!Since Zhang Juzheng stepped down, this is the first person among the chief assistants who dares to stand up to the emperor with such a straight neck... Huang Jin really wants to kneel down to Wang Jiaping, do you want to be so arrogant?Who do you think you are? ...Having foreseen the coming storm, Huang Jin couldn't bear to close his eyes.

"Very good, Wang Jiaping! Since the beginning of this year, the ministers have repeatedly committed arrogance. As the chief assistant of the cabinet, as a cabinet scholar, not only did you not mediate in the middle, but you bluntly said that you are the king. I want to ask you, are you going to rebel? ?” The self-willed Wanli blood pierced his pupils, and his tone was terrifying.

"Your Majesty, the heart of a subject can be learned from day to day. As a subject, how can I just watch the emperor go backwards..."

"That's enough, shut up!" Wang Jiaping's feeble excuse was interrupted by a yell, "Huang Jin, pass on my will. You are not worthy to set an example for all officials, so you will be resigned to the post of Chief Assistant, and you will leave Beijing today without any delay!" After speaking, he smiled at Wang Jiaping, "Isn't Wang Ge always in poor health, I am kind enough to let you Go home and get sick."

What is domineering? Zhu Changluo, who had just discussed this issue with Shen Shixing, finally opened his eyes. His father Wanli perfectly interpreted what is really domineering with his actions.

If it is said that Li Xianke and Zhong Yuzheng's distribution only aroused a little repercussions in the court, then Wang Jiaping's dismissal and Meng Yanghao who was beaten into a puddle of meat have already seriously stimulated and provoked the ministers and officials of the court. nerves.

Here comes the storm...

So next... Zhao Zhigao, the second assistant to the cabinet, was reprimanded.

Next... Chen Shangxiang, the right-hand official of the Ministry of Officials, was dismissed from his post.

And then... Censor Zou Deyong, Hu Ke all give Zhong Ding Maoxun, Bing Ke all give Shi Zhong Zhang Dong, Criminal Department all give Shi Zhong Wu Zhijia, engineering all give Shi Zhong Yang Qixiu, Li Ke all give Shi Zhong Ye Chuchun, six people Jointly named Shangshu, Wanli showed no mercy at all, demotions were demoted, and assignments were assigned.

This time it can be regarded as a catastrophe for the imperial court. Its scale and scope are comparable only to the earth-shaking disturbances among the ministers and the emperor when Concubine Zheng was crowned in the 14th year of Wanli.In just a few days, Wanli had dismissed Wusha, who was twelve high officials in the current dynasty. This record was unprecedented and unique in Ming history!
The matter was suppressed temporarily, but although the fire was extinguished, the embers still remained, and the matter was not over.Wanli knew this well, and the ministers also knew that the power of the emperor was terrifying, but sometimes it couldn't decide everything.

In this battle, Shen has never shown his face from the beginning to the end. The slippery name is not for nothing. Naturally, this kind of thing can be avoided as far as possible.Zhao Zhigao, who temporarily took over Wang Jiaping's first assistant position, is soft-tempered. Although he has qualifications, he is hard to convince the public. Second assistant Zhang is a bold guy. After taking over Wang Jiaping's stick, he continues to toss with Wanli. One thing today, another tomorrow It didn't work for a few days, Wanli was really defeated.

The spring is cold, the north wind is howling, and the window is opened a little. From it, you can see the old plum tree in the courtyard with its many branches, and the little red plums are accompanied by the stars and snow, which are red and white.The cold wind came in through the open window, but it didn't affect the warmth of the room. Not only the tables and chairs were covered with cushions, but even the floor was covered with thick carpets. The red plums, the incense smoke curling up from the bronze incense burner on the ground.

Zhu Changluo and Shen Shixing sat opposite each other, with two cups of clear tea, the aroma was overflowing, "My lord is really good at strategizing, with one step, you can win a thousand miles."

"Since the veteran has agreed to help His Highness, it is natural that he has devoted all his energy to choosing a master for Ming Dynasty, which is only right."

"In my lord's opinion, what should I do next in the current situation?"

"In my humble opinion, the current cabinet can't last long. Zhao Zhigao is weak. Although he has ability, he is not brave enough to suppress all officials. Zhang's position is like a fire, and his temper is not much worse than that of Wang Jiaping. Now we are only waiting for the king. When Yuanyu returns, the big thing will be decided! As long as His Royal Highness is punctual and does not leave any excuses for the opponent, and the old minister is optimistic, it may be five years or three years, and His Royal Highness's request will be realized."

What Shen Shixing said was full of confidence, but Zhu Changluo was noncommittal.A year passed, and there were nine pills left of the Heavenly King Heart Protection Pill, and the coldness in his lower abdomen constantly reminded him that the time had been counting down.Three to five years is indeed very short, but Zhu Changluo can't afford to wait.

With Shen Shixing's keenness, it is natural to see that His Royal Highness is not so satisfied with everything that is going on now. He does not understand this. After this year of court turmoil, things are already developing for the better, and this speed is enough Fortunately, no matter how fast it is, I am afraid that it will be too late, and it will be easy to change.

President Shen Shi frowned slightly, and he had already opened the manuscript in his heart, thinking about how to persuade this unpredictable little highness. In his opinion, after all, the little highness is only eight years old, and the good days are ahead, and he will regret it for the rest of his life. .

At this moment, Xiao Fuzi's voice came in from outside the door, "Your Highness, please return to the palace quickly."

"What happened?" Zhu Changluo was startled and asked casually. "I don't know the details of the servants. It was Young Master Ye who sent someone to deliver a letter, asking the servants to serve you and return to the palace immediately, saying that there is something urgent."

Zhu Changluo didn't dare to be negligent, so he quickly packed up and went back to the palace in a sedan chair.As soon as he entered the palace gate, he didn't care to slap the snow on his body, and was stunned by everything in front of him.

The tables and chairs in the Yonghe Palace in front of him were in a mess, several court ladies and eunuchs were shivering around, Ye He stood aside with a sneer on his face, an old eunuch led a group of people, and was searching around for something.

"Cough! Monkeys, this time you search the palace carefully for our family. If you miss something, look carefully." The person who recognized this speech was Li Degui, the chief eunuch of Chuxiu Palace, and the little girl who followed closely beside Li Degui Yin Zi's eyes were sharp, and when he caught sight of Zhu Changluo rushing in from outside the door, a flash of light flashed in his eyes, and then he lowered his eyelids.

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