Chapter 22 They are indeed brothers
Civil officials from the cabinet, six ministries and six departments, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Dali Temple and other departments immediately asked to see the emperor.
Zhu Youtang obviously knew about this scene a long time ago, so he was sick again and could not see the officials.
Many civil servants were anxious, but had no choice but to write memorials one after another.
No matter what, the process still has to go through.
The memorial was presented first. If the emperor did not listen and did not see them, then the officials would kneel outside the Meridian Gate.
If it still doesn't work, then...
"Then I will die." Xu Pu, the chief minister of the cabinet, slapped the table and said firmly and sonorously.
Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, and Xie Qian all frowned.
"Death remonstration! Is there anything wrong with the chief assistant and the death remonstrance? I may completely anger His Majesty." Xie Qian said in a deep voice.
"Then what should we do? Now that your Majesty has done it, it is obvious that he will not give up easily.
Do you want a warrior to rule the country in the future?" Xu Pu said solemnly.
"The chief minister and Wu Fu should not be like this. The prince gets along well with Li Xunhuan and Wang Shouren.
Why don't we ask them in detail first.
Death remonstrance, after all, would hurt the relationship between the king and his ministers," Li Dongyang advised in a deep voice.
Xu Pu raised his brows lightly and looked at Liu Jian.
"It's better to find him and ask first." Liu Jian understood and said.
After two breaths of silence, Xu Pu nodded, "Then ask them first."
The three cabinet ministers had the same opinion. Even if he was the chief minister, he had to Give in a little or two.
Today, as soon as Wang Shouren and his wife left the East Palace, they were called to the cabinet.
Without too much politeness, Li Dongyang, who had already talked to the two of them several times, asked directly: "Xunhuan, Bo'an, today many noble disciples entered the East Palace, what do you think?"
The two looked at each other. After a glance, Wang Shouren said: "Several elders, many nobles are now greedy, extravagant and lascivious, wantonly occupying people's land, and oppressing the common people.
It can be said that most of the nobles are dead. , it is simply not useful.
His Majesty felt this, and selected young nobles to study with the prince, in order to cultivate a group of reliable and useful nobles.
The students thought that this was the case. It’s a good thing.”
After hearing the previous words, several pavilion elders nodded secretly.
The following words made them frown.
“A group of noble disciples will accompany the prince to study. In the future, the prince will be friendly to the noble prince.
In this way, when a warrior takes charge of the country, cholera will definitely lead to the Ming Dynasty.
Do you think this too? Is it a good thing?" Xu Pu spoke more directly, with a bit of sternness.
Liu Jian and Xie Qian, who wanted to speak, were silenced.
“Strong honors and nobles are beneficial to the Ming Dynasty.
As for the issue of warriors ruling the country, the chief minister does not need to worry. His Royal Highness is a genius and he loves the people like a son.
We will never let any noble disciples mess around," Wang Shouren said firmly.
"Humph, it's really a shallow opinion." Xu Pu snorted coldly, closed his eyes slightly, and looked like he didn't want to say any more.
In other words, the dignified chief minister did not bother to argue with Wang Shouren.
This made Liu Jian and the others unable to say anything for a while.
"Xunhuan, what do you think?" Li Dongyang looked at Li Xunhuan and asked.
“Several elders, who have been giving lectures to His Highness the Crown Prince for the past few months, think that His Highness is actually very smart.
It’s just that he is still young and has a playful mind.
But His Royal Highness is also truly pure in nature, loves people like a son, and treats others with sincerity.
With His Highness’ martial arts talents and a group of capable and reliable nobles, it may not be a bad thing in the future. "Li Xunhuan said solemnly.
The elders immediately understood the meaning of Li Xunhuan's words.
With His Highness the Prince's talent in martial arts, it is certain that war will start in the future.
< br>The existence of a group of good nobles is beneficial to the Ming Dynasty
In response, they all frowned even more.
Because starting a war is something they instinctively reject.
But...
With many thoughts circulating, they asked Wang Shouren and his two men to retreat.
"Li Xunhuan and Wang Shouren are indeed inclined towards martial arts. They have wasted their family education and did not guide the prince with all their heart." Xu Pu said dissatisfied.
Liu Jian and the other two didn't say much, and Xu Pu didn't dwell on this issue, because they couldn't replace these two sons until a replacement was found.
"This time we must make His Majesty agree to expel all the noble disciples from the East Palace." Xu Pu said firmly.
The other three people present nodded and acquiesced.
On October 2, the tenth year of Hongzhi, memorials from civil servants rushed to the Palace of Qianqing like flying.
The momentum is even more ferocious than the previous two times.
There is a strong intention to never give up.
Zhu Youtang said he was ill and ignored him, so the Supervisor of Ceremonies naturally stayed in his post.
October 5th.
More than a hundred officials knelt outside the Meridian Gate, begging to see the emperor.
As time passes, the number of officials continues to increase.
Zhu Youtang had expected it, but he was still angry.
He said in a deep voice: "Is it really Xu Chieffu who is connecting us?"
"Your Majesty, it is absolutely true.
Among the hundreds of officials, Xu Chieffu has always cared for talents. His good reputation has saved countless officials who made mistakes, and he has won the hearts of hundreds of officials.
Only he can connect hundreds of officials," Li Guang affirmed immediately.
"Hmph, he's too presumptuous." Zhu Youtang said angrily.
On October 5th, Zhu Youtang met with all officials. After some quarrel, he walked away.
The next day, the civil servants continued to file memorials and forced Zhu Youtang to see them.
Until October 10th.
Suddenly, Xu Pu was removed from the position of chief minister of the cabinet and was replaced by Liu Jian, the second minister.
At the same time, a group of officials were quickly dismissed.
The momentum of the ministers to force the palace suddenly stopped, and many officials had not yet reacted.
Immediately, the emperor reached an agreement with the cabinet.
No more than three of the noble disciples can study with the prince, and the rest will be screened out.
After receiving this result, the civil servants calmed down and accepted it.
A turmoil that shocked the whole country, on the surface, was quickly calmed down.
Xu Pu, who returned home from Beijing, remained silent after receiving the imperial edict of being dismissed.
It wasn't until he left the capital and sat on the carriage that he suddenly smiled.
"Liu Xixian, Li Binzhi, Xie Yuqiao, good means, good means.
Only when I am gone will you be able to succeed. I have underestimated you.
However, you have opened another shackles for the prince, and you will regret it. ”
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None of the turmoil in the court came to Zhu Houzhao’s face.
He didn’t even know about it, and no one dared to say it in front of him.
Since the arrival of his noble son, he has lived a happier life.
Every day I fight with the four of them, Lao Yan, and beat up a bunch of silly kids from the Xungui family.
Listen to Lao Wang and Lao Li telling stories.
Practice and become stronger day by day.
Anyway, I am happy to miss Shu.
There are more than a hundred young people who have entered the East Palace to study, and there is no one missing.
There are civil servants participating in the protection of the Duke, and the reasons for protecting the Duke are very good.
To select three of the more than a hundred noble disciples to accompany the prince to study, one must be cautious and select the best ones overall.
So it takes time.
It seems that under the influence of an invisible force, although the matter has been continuously involved by civil servants, it has not caused any major disturbances.
Time passed little by little.
The eleventh year of Hongzhi arrives.
January.
Zhu Houzhao was having a good time in the East Palace when he was suddenly called to Qianqing Palace by his father.
Without much thought, I ran like the wind all the way to the outside of Qianqing Palace and heard a sound of scolding.
"Thirteenth brother, you are confused. That Su Xin is engaged, or she is a well-known martial arts master like Gu Santong.
As a member of the royal family, how can you marry her?
Where does this put the face of my royal family? How does this make Wulin view my royal family?" Zhu Youtang reprimanded him earnestly.
"Your Majesty, my brother is willing to give up everything just to marry Su Xin.
I beg your Majesty to do it." A steady voice sounded immediately, full of sincerity and pleading.
"Presumptuous, why are you giving up everything? For a woman who is engaged, you have to give up everything!
I think you are simply dizzy and have been fascinated by the witch." Zhu Youtang said angrily.
"My brother realizes his mistake and allows your Majesty to punish him.
But my brother only loves Su Xin and swears not to marry anyone other than her.
Your Majesty, my brother is willing to accept anything. I just want your Majesty to fulfill my punishment," said a firm voice.
"Bastard, you didn't make a king, you didn't go and you became a vassal, and you even changed your name to Zhu Wuli on purpose. Don't you know what that means?
I love you so much, how dare you do it for a witch? He is so disobedient and treats the royal family as nothing." Zhu Youtang became more and more angry and shouted loudly.
"My brother has betrayed His Majesty's love, and I will be punished by Your Majesty." He said guiltily in a calm voice.
Zhu Youtang walked back and forth angrily, with a rare flash of coldness in his eyes: "It must be that witch who has fascinated you, she must-"
"Dad!"< br>
A voice full of curiosity interrupted him, and Zhu Houzhao, who had been listening very happily outside, ran in. Looking at the figure kneeling in front of Zhu Youtang, he had a look of surprise and anticipation on his face.
"Zhao'er, you go out first." Zhu Youtang coughed lightly, suppressed his anger, and said.
Zhu Houzhao didn't seem to hear, and asked curiously: "Dad, is this my uncle?"
"Yes, it's your thirteenth emperor's uncle." Zhu Youtang was helpless, but he was used to it. Seeing that his son was disobedient, he had no choice but to respond and said to the kneeling figure: "Get up first, this is Zhao'er."
"I see the prince." Zhu Wuwu stood up and saluted to Zhu Houzhao. road.
He couldn't help but look at her secretly.
The six-year-old prince, even though he has been in the martial arts world for the past few years, has heard a lot of news in the past year.
Especially after practicing the Mingshen Martial Arts, he had to be shocked and curious.
Zhu Houzhao also looked at this uncle he had never seen before. Suddenly, he nodded and said as if it was true: "Dad, you and Uncle Thirteen are indeed brothers. They are both obsessed with love. , I only love one woman.”
“Ahem.” Zhu Youtang coughed and choked.
Zhu Wulan's eyes moved and he lowered his head, not looking at Zhu Youtang's embarrassment at this time, but a glimmer of hope arose in his heart that was almost desperate.
"Zhao'er, don't talk nonsense, you should go back first." Zhu Youtang said with dignity on his face.
"I'm not talking nonsense, I just heard it." Zhu Houzhao didn't accept this at all, with a look of disdain on his face, and said proudly: "You are so bad, how can a man be addicted to women? ? I only love one.
I am different. When I grow up and become an emperor, I will not indulge in women. I will only marry the best in the world. several women as concubines
Only those who are worthy of me can be the queen. ”
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