The Most Powerful Man in the World

But those who have the backbone have long since died in front of the Daming formation, and these foreign lords present obviously do not have the determination and courage to die calmly, so it is said that the lingering in Daming, the foreign lords who only want to save their lives are alive. Be more cautious.

After all, these people have nothing but a false name, and even the needs of their lives are provided by the Ministry of Rites, but it is obvious that the court will not raise these people on excellent conditions, although the relatives It is much stronger than most of the people of the Ming Dynasty, but compared to the days when these rulers of one country lived before, it was simply one heaven and one earth, and there was no comparison at all.

Such a towering altar has been repaired in the capital. Anyone who sees this altar will be deeply shocked, but at the same time, there will be some doubts in their hearts.

It took so much work for the big tomorrow, and it took a long time to complete it. Is it just for the sake of good looks?

It's just that no one knows what Zhu Houzhao thinks in his heart, or how Zhu Houzhao came up with the idea of ​​building such an eye-catching altar.

No one can guess the emperor's mind, so many people are very curious about that altar.

It was impossible for Zhu Houzhao to tell others what he thought in his heart. Zhu Houzhao didn't even tell Yang Yiqing, Wang Yangming and others about the fundamental purpose of building such an altar, and even Wang Zheng, who was almost inseparable from him, didn't know the purpose of building the altar.

In the last early morning court a few years ago, Zhu Houzhao appeared in the courtroom as usual and accepted the worship of all officials.

"If you have something to play, you will retreat if there is nothing!"

With a sound of harmony, Wang Zheng stood beside Zhu Houzhao with a whisk in hand, and looked at the civil and military officials below with a peaceful gaze.

To a certain extent, Zhu Houzhao took back part of the power of Supervisor Sili. Although the position of Supervisor Sili was not revoked, but Zhu Houzhao did not choose a new Supervisor of Li, which made it difficult for him. Wang Zheng's status as a servant of Zhu Houzhao seemed a bit strange.

It is said that based on Zhu Houzhao's trust in Wang Zheng, Wang Zheng can definitely be regarded as a trustworthy member of Zhu Houzhao, but Wang Zheng has not been able to become the new director of the lijian, as if the position of the director of the lijian was consciously vacated by the emperor.

But if you think about the people who have served as the director of the Sili since Zhu Houzhao ascended the throne, it is not incomprehensible that Zhu Houzhao left this seat vacant.

Liu Jin lost his heart because of the murder of Baiguan, and his sudden high position, and was finally seized by Baiguan, forcing the emperor to behead him at Meridian Gate.

After Liu Jin was Chu Yi. Chu Yi did a good job in the position of the supervisor of li, and even changed the fate of Daming through the position of supervisor of li. It can be said that there are so many dynasties and dynasties in Daming. There is no one who can compare with Chu Yi.

After Chu Yi resigned, the position of chief supervisor of the lijian fell into the hands of Gu Dayong, a great eunuch who was extremely trustworthy.

However, Gu Dayong is using this to form a party for personal gain. If it is only like this, that's all. After all, Chu Yi also united a group of people in the position of the chief supervisor of the ceremonies, so it can be regarded as a party for personal gain.

It's a pity that Gu Dayong didn't learn Chu Yi's skills. The result of forming a party for selfishness was to harm the locality, and even caused a local mutiny because of his subordinates. Gu Dayong was investigated and walked outside the Meridian Gate.

Of the three chief supervisors, only Chu Yi had a good death. Both Liu Jin and Gu Dayong had a great impact on Zhu Houzhao, so after Gu Dayong, Zhu Houzhao subconsciously vacated the position of chief supervisor. stand up.

Fortunately, Wang Zheng was by Chu Yi's side, and he was taught by Chu Yi all the year round, so he knew how to advance and retreat, and he didn't expect too much. The supervisor is better than the supervisor.

All the Chinese military officials in the hall knew that Zhu Houzhao's convening of the great court meeting was related to the towering Baizhang altar in the capital, so the eyes of all the officials turned to the chief officials of the Ministry of Rites. After all, they are Upon receiving the news, officials of the Ministry of Rites are preparing for the sacrificial ceremony. If there is no accident, about what the altar is about, the emperor will most likely inform Baiguan at this great court meeting.

Seeing that there was nothing to do in the civil and military affairs, after sinking for a while, Zhu Houzhao turned his eyes to the Minister of Rites.

Feeling Zhu Houzhao's gaze, the Minister of Rites took a deep breath, stepped forward and bowed to the Son of Heaven, and said slowly, "Your Majesty, this minister has the original performance!"

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Chapter 1 Unexpected Decision [[-] More]

Zhu Houzhao, who was sitting on the dragon chair, nodded slightly and said, "If you have a copy of Hu Shangshu, feel free to play it!"

I only heard Hu Guangye open his mouth and say: "His Majesty ordered the Ministry of Rites to prepare for the sacrifice to the sky not long ago, and now everything is in place, just wait for the auspicious day to be selected by Your Majesty before the sacrifice to the sky."

Zhu Houzhao nodded, his expression calm, but he looked at the head of the Qin Tian Supervisor in the crowd.

As the head of Qin Tianjian, he is naturally in charge of astronomy, calendar and other aspects. If it involves major national affairs, generally the selection of good days and auspicious days is also in charge of Qintianjian.

The head of the Qin Tianjian had long been prepared. Seeing that Zhu Houzhao looked at him, he walked out of the courtiers and saluted the emperor: "Your Majesty, I have already calculated the nearest auspicious day!"

Zhu Houzhao smiled and said, "Oh, what is the auspicious day?"

The director of Supervisor Qin Tian said slowly: "When it is tomorrow!"

Manchao Wenwu's eyes narrowed, and many people's faces showed sudden expressions, obviously understanding.

It was rumored today that the Son of Heaven would lead civil and military officials to worship the heaven, and everyone believed it subconsciously.

Today's great court meeting, even if it is really going to sacrifice to the sky, it is impossible for the emperor to choose today. After all, everyone has not been officially notified in advance. If it is really scheduled for today, it must be very hasty.

The matter of sacrificing the heavens is a major matter of the country, and there cannot be the slightest carelessness and negligence. It must be prepared in advance.

When many ministers lost their minds, Zhu Houzhao said, "If that's the case, then we will hold a ceremony of offering sacrifices to the heavens at the great altar in the suburbs tomorrow. All officials above the eighth rank in Beijing will come to watch the ceremony!"

After saying this, Zhu Houzhao pondered for a while and then said to Hu Guangye, the Minister of Rites: "Tomorrow, the envoys of the vassal states must also be present, and the Ministry of Rites must make all arrangements."

Hu Guangye said respectfully, "The minister leads the order."

Yang Yiqing, the chief assistant of the cabinet who had not stood up before, saw that the matter of offering sacrifices to the sky tomorrow had been decided, and the great court meeting was only an hour since the beginning, and there was still plenty of time. Yang Yiqing took a step forward and said to the emperor. : "Your Majesty, I have the original play!"

Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but glance at Yang Yiqing in surprise, but the Great Court itself is a big gathering to convene hundreds of officials to discuss important affairs of the country, so it is normal to say that Yang Yiqing has something to play on.

"What's wrong with Aiqing?"

Yang Yiqing said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the Cabinet recently received a report from the Cheng Xiangwu Department and Yu Dayou's army on the expedition to the Western Yi Dynasty. The two troops have already returned to the division along the Mediterranean coast. The two generals implore Your Majesty to clarify what to do next."

It is related to the overall situation of the future, whether to stay in the West and destroy the kingdoms one by one, or to return to the DPRK, these major events naturally require the Son of Heaven to make up their minds.

These military reports are in triplicate, one is for the record in the Ministry of War, one is sent to the cabinet, and the other is sent to the emperor's case, so Zhu Houzhao read the news yesterday.

It's just that Zhu Houzhao's mind was more on the matter of sacrifice to heaven at that time, so he put it aside for the time being.

When Yang Yiqing mentioned it, Zhu Houzhao naturally thought about it. Zhu Houzhao has his own considerations about this matter, but Zhu Houzhao looked at Yang Yiqing and said, "I wonder if the cabinet has any advice on this?"

Yang Yiqing raised his head and said to the Son of Heaven with a bit of firmness: "Your Majesty, the ministers and others are discussing, but I hope that Your Majesty can issue a decree to summon Cheng Xiangwu and Yu Dayou to return to the court. A worthy soldier..."

In fact, there is another reason, which is to prevent generals from sitting outside. Of course, this possibility is almost impossible, but as a superior, everything should be considered in advance.

This is the emperor's trust in Cheng Xiangwu, Yu Dayou and other generals, plus Zhu Houzhao's confidence in himself and Chu Yi's eyesight, otherwise, if it is replaced by other suspicious emperors, whether it is Yu Dayou or Cheng Xiangwu, a commander-in-chief commander for a long time The soldiers are outside, and I don’t know how much surveillance and restraint they will be subject to.

Zhu Houzhao nodded slightly, his eyes fell on Wang Yangming and said: "An Guogong, tell me, what should I do?"

Wang Yangming did not dare, but after seeing Zhu Houzhao, Wang Yangming had the same idea as Yang Yiqing, that is, begging the emperor to decree the recall of the two troops.

The navy led by Yu Dayou accounted for about [-]% of the strength of the Ming navy. When it comes to combat power, it is afraid that it can occupy about [-]% of the strength.

And the [-] army led by Cheng Xiangwu were all elites carefully selected by Daming. Compared with Daming's army of only a few hundred thousand, such a hundred thousand soldiers and horses are really very much. .

The two soldiers and horses, especially the navy led by Yu Dayou and Qi Jingtong, the earliest ones have been out to sea for several years and have not returned home for several years. Treat it as a war death overseas.

Seeing Zhu Houzhao pondering, Yang Yiqing, Wang Yangming and others could not help but sigh in their hearts. Based on their understanding of Zhu Houzhao, the possibility of Zhu Houzhao recalling the army is not very big, but they can only make suggestions to Zhu Houzhao. What kind of choice comes, they really have no way to change.

At this time, Zhu Houzhao suddenly said: "I'm sure, there is a decree from Lao Shoufu to call Cheng Xiangwu, and Yu Dayou's class teacher will return to the court."

"what!"

He had no hope at all, Yang Yiqing suddenly heard the words of the Son of Heaven, and he couldn't react, so he exclaimed subconsciously.

Fortunately, Yang Yiqing's response was not slow, and after returning to his senses, he hurriedly bowed to the emperor and said, "This minister leads the order."

Obviously, Zhu Houzhao's decision was beyond Yang Yiqing's expectations, otherwise, Yang Yiqing would never have made such a gaffe.

Zhu Houzhao swept his gaze over the bodies of the civil and military officials and said, "Is there anything else the ministers want to report?"

There is silence below. Although it is said that there are many affairs between the DPRK and China, it must be a matter of national importance that can be brought here to discuss. Not all trivial matters can be discussed here. Otherwise, the emperor will not do anything. Can't finish what has to be done.

Leaning back slightly, Wang Zheng, who was standing on the side, noticed this, stepped forward, and a sharp voice sounded above the court: "Retreat!"

Hundred officials retreat

Among the crowd, Yang Yiqing walked with Wang Yangming and several patriarchs, whispering as they walked.

"Why did Your Majesty agree that Cheng Xiangwu and Yu Dayou should return to the court?"

You must know that they have written to the emperor more than once, hoping that the emperor can recall Yu Dayou's department. After all, Yu Dayou's department has been out to sea for several years, and there are even news about Yu Dayou's self-proclaimed king overseas.

That is, the emperor's incomparable trust in Yu Dayou, no matter how it spreads among the officials, but the emperor's trust in Yu Dayou was not affected in the slightest.

If it wasn't for the trust of the emperor, Yu Dayou's department would not have been able to stay overseas for so long, and it would have been impossible to have sufficient logistical supplies.

You must know that many of the weapons Yu Dayou needs are provided by the country, whether it is the barrels that need to be replaced or the blooming bullets, etc. If there is no domestic supply, even if Yu Dayou's ability to command the army is strong, it will not be enough. It may be invincible in overseas attacks and invincible, and lay a huge territory.

Yang Yiqing shook his head slowly and said, "Everyone, I can't figure out your Majesty's thoughts, but it is a good thing that Your Majesty is willing to recall Yu Dayou and Cheng Xiangwu.

At this moment, I saw a little eunuch walking over quickly, walking to Yang Yiqing's side and whispering: "Master Shoufu, Your Majesty invites you to go to the imperial study to discuss matters."

Yang Yiqing was stunned for a moment, and said subconsciously, "Who else did Your Majesty invite?"

The little eunuch said to Wang Yangming again at this moment: "Lord Wang, Your Majesty invites you to come with me."

Yang Yiqing and Wang Yangming looked at each other, and the two felt a little curious in their hearts, but at this moment, the little eunuch opened his mouth and replied: "Looking back at the words of Lord Fu, the servant was ordered to invite the two adults to go. As for who your majesty invited, The slaves really don't know."

Speaking of which, the little eunuch looked around subconsciously, and then said in a low voice, "However, this servant accidentally heard His Majesty's order, and it seems that several old princes were also invited."

Wang Yangming bowed to the little eunuch and said, "Thank you, little father-in-law!"

The little eunuch said with a flattered look: "An Guogong is really a slave!"

Soon Wang Yangming and Yang Yiqing rushed to the imperial study, and there were no other servants in the imperial study except the emperor.

Looking up at Wang Yangming and Yang Yiqing, Zhu Houzhao stretched out his hand and said, "The two Qing families, please sit down and rest for a while. When everyone arrives, I have something to discuss with you."

Although they said they were curious about the reason why the emperor recruited them, but since the emperor didn't say it, they were not in a hurry. After all, the emperor would tell them in a while, and sooner or later, it would not be too bad.

The two bowed to the emperor, then took their seats, sipping tea and waiting for the others to arrive.

It was just a cup of tea, and then I heard footsteps, and then I saw a figure walking in, who was not Shao Yuanjie.

Shao Yuanjie walked into the imperial study, first bowed to the emperor, and then bowed to Wang Yangming and Yang Yiqing.

Shao Yuanjie was also seated. Yang Yiqing and Wang Yangming were not too close to Shao Yuanjie. To be precise, Shao Yuanjie kept a certain distance from the ministers of Chinese and military affairs in the dynasty. That’s why Shao Yuanjie has won the trust of the emperor for so many years. Enduring honor.

Yang Yiqing's eyes had a hint of questioning, but Shao Yuanjie was always cautious, even if he had some guesses about the emperor recruiting him to discuss matters, but whether it was guesswork or something else, it was obviously impossible for Shao Yuanjie to inform Yang Yiqing, Wang Yangming.

Chapter 2: The Son of Heaven reconsiders the great companion of Chu [[-] more]

After Shaoyuan Festival, it didn't take long to see several princes coming one after another, such as Prince Cheng Zhu Fu, Prince Ding Xu Guangzhu, and Zhang Lun was the leader of the British princes.

The old prince Zhang Mao died of illness many years ago, and now the British prince is Zhang Lun who inherits the British dukeship.

Like Duke Cheng Zhu Fu, Duke Ding Xu Guangzhao is now very old, and each has begun to cultivate heirs. Even the important affairs of the court are rarely involved. If it is not called by the emperor, they will have to meet after the big court meeting. back home.

After the arrival of several princes, Zhu Houzhao, who had been lowering his head to review the accumulated memorials, slowly raised his head, put down the red pen in his hand, took a cup of tea from Wang Zheng's hand, took a sip of the tea, and then slowly opened his mouth. Said: "The Qing family is very curious to come here. What is the reason for calling you here?"

The crowd did not speak, but just by looking at the expressions, they knew that everyone was really curious.

Putting down the teacup in his hand, Zhu Houzhao nodded at Wang Zheng, and saw Wang Zheng wave his hand at several of the servants in the imperial study, and soon several of the servants in the imperial study withdrew.

At this moment, Zhu Houzhao's expression was a bit solemn, and he looked at the crowd and said slowly, "I wonder if you have any opinions on the whereabouts of Chu Da Compan?"

There were puzzled expressions on the faces of several people. Why did they suddenly mention Chu Yi again? It has been a few years since Chu Yi disappeared.

Although a few years are not enough to make them forget Chu Yi's existence, but as time goes on, it will be a matter of time to forget Chu Yi.

Now Zhu Houzhao suddenly mentioned Chu Yi again, which naturally made people feel very puzzled.The most important thing is that Chu Yi's whereabouts is indeed a mystery.

Everyone knows that Chu Yi suddenly disappeared without a trace on the way to the Western Ocean. In order to find Chu Yi, the emperor has vigorously developed the navy since then, and he has sent several fleets overseas to find Chu Yi's whereabouts.

After so many years, Chu Yi's trace is still a mystery, and the fleet sent out has not found the trace of Chu Yi, but has built a vast territory overseas.