In fact, among all the living beings in the Ming Dynasty, there are only two types of people, one is the people who know, and the other is the people who don't know. The former have a keen sense of smell and can see the inside story and clues at the slightest sign of trouble. The latter are ignorant, and the latter are ignorant. Liu Chengfeng now absolutely believes that those discerning people in the capital have definitely seen something fishy.
But the biggest problem is that so many people can see that there is something fishy, ??so why everyone remains silent.
This is a very serious political issue. It would be very painful to compare the Emperor to Qin Bo. However, no one from the cabinet to the imperial envoy jumped out. It was as if they saw nothing and heard nothing. All became blind and deaf.
Absolutely impossible, there is only one explanation, and some people are happy to see this.
Many things are not simple once the true colors are revealed. Liu Chengfeng did not make any move. He was determined to wait and see, but as soon as his thoughts came to his mind, Jiao Fang came to the door.
Jiao Fang was more diligent in visiting these days, always coming every now and then. Afraid that he and Liu Chengfeng were not familiar enough, his face was gloomy, and when he saw Liu Chengfeng, he didn't even bother to pay attention to etiquette, and asked directly: "Your Highness? Have you paid attention to the buzz among the people?"
This sentence is simply empty talk. What is Liu Chengfeng's background? If you say you didn't pay attention, you would be lying.
Liu Chengfeng nodded and said, "I've paid more attention."
Jiao Fang said anxiously: "These people are really bold. Your Highness needs to be careful. It would be fine if there are just some bold people talking nonsense. But instead of being stopped by no one in the entire government, the situation is getting worse. If there is no one behind this, Instigating and instigating, ten thousand of my subordinates do not believe me, I am afraid that there is someone in this temple who harbors evil intentions and has long dreamed of welcoming the saint."
Liu Chengfeng¡¯s attitude towards Jiao Fang is much better today.
No matter what Jiao Fang¡¯s character is, at least Jiao Fang is on his side at this moment, and that¡¯s enough. Jiao Fang needs her support, and she also needs the current emperor. Their interests are consistent. Liu Chengfeng pressed his hands and said, "Sit down and talk first."
Jiao Fang nodded and said: "Also, there is a disciple of Xiaguan who is working in the yamen of the Ministry of Rites. Last night he came to tell Xiaguan that not only in the public, but also in the duty hall of the Ministry of Rites, there were also people talking about this. Not only did no Shangguan stop the matter, but he didn't even mean to avoid it. From this, it seems that someone must have caused trouble. Hey these people are really impatient. I also heard that Anlu, It seems that some people are not comfortable with themselves.¡±
Anlu is a very inconspicuous place, but there is a remarkable person, that is the late emperor's brother Xingxian King Zhu Youruan. Zhu Youruan is a relatively miserable person. Emperor Chenghua only favored Concubine Wan Gui, and only gave birth to Zhu Youruan. The two sons, Youtang and Zhu Youruan, were frightened by Concubine Wan Guifei's influence and lived in fear every day.
But no matter what, as the eldest son, Zhu Youtang was still very lucky. When Emperor Chenghua died, he finally became the emperor. Although he had a harder time as the emperor, he was still a great emperor after all. Zhu Youruan was not so lucky. He was sealed off to Anlu. Where was Anlu? It is extremely inconspicuous in the entire Ming Dynasty. There are many wealthy places in the world, but Anlu cannot be ranked in the list. This also shows how the direct bloodline of the Chenghua Emperor holds a high status in Chenghua's eyes. ?
????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Outside of the sky, as a noble man, most of the rest of his life can only be spent in poor mountains and ravines, Zhu Youruan must be very unhappy in his heart.
It's just that it has nothing to do with him whether he is happy or not. The imperial court's establishment is here, and you still want to overturn it. But now, this inconspicuous vassal king seems to have become a bit hot. At least some people in the capital are ready to make a move, and Zhu Youruan seemed to want to echo him from afar.
After all, he is the direct brother of the late emperor. In terms of seniority, he is also the closest uncle to the current emperor. If it really comes to a certain time, according to etiquette, it seems to be something that can be expected for Zhu Youruan to succeed after all the hardships.
Liu Chengfeng couldn't help but frown. These days, he was too focused on finding the emperor, but he almost neglected this vassal king who had no chance of interacting with him. This person gave Liu Chengfeng the intuition that he was very dangerous.
Liu Chengfeng said: "I don't know much about King Xingxian, how about this person?"
Jiao Fang replied succinctly: "Study diligently and have a dignified reputation."
This was clearly a compliment, but when Liu Chengfeng heard it, he sneered: "Who knows if it's just for fame or reputation, or if someone is building momentum behind his back."
Jiao Fang smiled with deep understanding and said, "Your Highness is very aware of everything, which is admirable."
Liu Chengfeng breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Don't talk nonsense. You should pay more attention to the cabinet these days. I am just watching from the sidelines and want to take a look."Who on earth wants to play tricks? "
Jiao Fang nodded and said: "It's already late, so I won't disturb Your Highness. There are still things to deal with at the cabinet, so I'll take my leave."
Liu Chengfeng unexpectedly sent Jiao Fang out today, which made Jiao Fang a little flattered. Jiao Fang knew that she was finally a true member of the Chu party, at least His Highness the King of Chu had silently recognized it.
He left the Prince of Chu's Mansion and immediately entered the palace in a sedan chair and entered the cabinet. There were no major events in the cabinet recently. There was no news from the emperor anyway. It was a little inconvenient for everyone at the beginning, but gradually they got used to it. Everyone was minding their own business. There was no trouble.
There are even no restrictions on things. Some people vaguely feel that there is nothing wrong with this, at least a little more freedom.
Of course, no one dares to express this kind of thoughts.
After Jiao Fang got his papers and sat down, he saw Li Dongyang and Yang Tinghe discussing something in a low voice. He pricked his ears and heard some fragments of words. It seemed that the two were discussing the dispatch of the Mongolian Guards. Jiao Fang A sneer escaped from the corner of his mouth, and he pressed the document and said suddenly: "Have you read the memorial for training the Mongolian guards presented by the Ministry of War?"
Yang Tinghe raised his eyes, glanced at Jiao Fang with disgust, and said seriously: "I saw it, but there is something wrong."
"Oh? I think there is nothing wrong. I don't know what is wrong. I would like to ask Mr. Yang for advice." Jiao Fang said.
Yang Tinghe did not hide it, saying: "The key to the problem is that each guard rotates to garrison the parties. This would be too wasteful. The troops and horses are mobilized every three years, which requires a lot of consumption."
Jiao Fang said calmly: "The rotational transfer is to strengthen the control of the Mongolian guards. Only when they have no fixed place can we ensure that they will not cause trouble."
"That's what I said." Li Dongyang suddenly interrupted and said: "But it is a bit far to go to Lianzhou in rotation. Besides, Lianzhou is a vassal state. Is there any reason for the Ming Dynasty treasury to support the vassal state's rotating garrison?"
Jiao Fang became vigilant. In fact, many earth-shattering things broke out over a small matter. This was the fuse. The other party's intention seemed to be to make a fuss in the peace negotiation between the King of Chu and the Mongols. , Jiao Fang said: "The one who defeated the Mongolian cavalry this time was His Highness the King of Chu. His Highness the King of Chu took the greatest credit. Besides, the Chu State is not an ordinary vassal state. It is one with the Ming Dynasty, so why do they need to be separated from each other? "
Yang Tinghe chuckled and said: "That's not right. The Chu State is a vassal state, and a vassal state is a vassal state. You said that the Ming Dynasty and the Chu State are one, so the military and political affairs cannot be unified? Since the military and political affairs are not unified, then this unity is a joke. The Ming Dynasty is the Celestial Dynasty, the State of Chu is a vassal, and His Royal Highness the King of Chu is also a vassal king. The vassal king has made meritorious service, and the Heavenly Dynasty will have its own rewards. But how could Duke Jiao confuse the relationship between the two? Although my Ming Dynasty has been benevolent to all directions, etiquette and law cannot be What is etiquette and what is law? The so-called etiquette and law are nothing more than a clear hierarchy between superiors and subordinates. Everyone just does his own thing and plans his own affairs in his position."
Jiao Fang sneered in her heart. If a veteran like him couldn't understand the meaning of this sentence, then it would be a fool's errand. When people say that he is seeking political power in his position, he is actually mocking the King of Chu. Since the King of Chu is a vassal king, Now he is in charge of the affairs of the Celestial Dynasty and monopolizes the military power of the Celestial Dynasty. Isn't this just a dog trying to catch a mouse? Another meaning is to explain the difference between the Qing Dynasty and the vassal state. Since there is a difference, then the vassal king is the vassal king, and the vassal king has what he should do
A month ago, when the capital was in chaos and the war broke out, it would have been nothing for Yang Tinghe to say these words. But when Liu Chengfeng came to the capital, Yang Tinghe and these people were the ones who were enjoying the benefits, waiting for everything to happen. Solved, now I feel that Liu Chengfeng is in the way here and wants King Chu to get out. This wishful thinking has come true.
???????????????????????????????????????????????????? The cunning rabbit is dead and the lackey is cooked. This does not only happen between the emperor and his ministers, but now the cabinet bachelors have this mentality. No matter how legitimate they think their position is, but in terms of methods, they are really villains.
Jiao Fang remained calm and said calmly: "Many things are said to be one thing, but done are another thing. There are exceptions to everything. This is the case with the Ming Dynasty and the Chu State. When the late emperor was here, he once said that the Chu State is a unified country. Does Yang Gong want to overturn even the late emperor's words? This is the late emperor's intention. Even if the current emperor is here, he will not object to this matter. In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with the memorial and regulations of the Ministry of War. If Yang If you have any objections, the worst case scenario is to ask the Queen Mother to judge."
Jiao Fang was also smart. He did not say to resolve the matter within the cabinet, because he did not have the upper hand in the cabinet, nor did he say to resolve it within the court, because the court was full of people from the other side, and Jiao Fang could not do anything alone, so he After asking the Queen Mother to make a decision, the Queen Mother still favored the King of Chu in her heart.
A little late came to the door, delayed, sorry. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Piaotian Literature registered members to recommend this work. Your support is my biggest motivation.)