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- Tang Zihe's heart-wrenching words ruthlessly exposed Qin Kan's future situation.
Qin Kan found that he could not refute her words.
If the consequences of Zhu Houzhao's ten days are really unforeseen, Qin Kan's future situation is indeed dangerous. Tang Zihe is right, no matter how good-tempered the new king is, he does not want to see someone in the court who is more powerful and has more wings than him. The plump and powerful minister stood below and respectfully paid him the courtesy of a monarch. If the ministers of the past and present had too much power, and he himself had no idea of ????rebellion and becoming the emperor, then he would not be far away from death
Qin Kan has kept a low profile in these years. Although there are still censors who accuse him of big and small mistakes every day, Qin Kan just smiles, does not defend or get angry, and lets them toss him.
However, he was Zhu Houzhao's most trusted minister after all. Even if he wanted to keep a low profile, he would inevitably have countless courtiers trying to cling to him. The power of the Qin Party in the court was growing day by day, like tree roots in the soil, involuntarily digging deep into the soil. To get more nutrients. So one day the trees grew taller and their branches grew stronger, and when the power extended to the entire court, Qin Kan couldn't help but lose control. His power had reached its peak, and his little thought could determine the success or failure of countless people.
Such a powerful minister with one hand covering the sky might have been able to live a prosperous life during the Zhengde Dynasty. Because of Zhu Houzhao's trust, he believed that Qin Kan would not do anything wrong to him no matter how powerful he was. But with a new emperor, he Qin Kan had never known each other, and his personality was completely different from that of Zhu Houzhao. He had just ascended to the throne and urgently needed to establish his authority. Can Qin Kan in the new dynasty still gain a foothold in the court?
As Tang Zihe said, I am afraid that even returning home as an official has become an unattainable luxury. How could the new emperor not take action against such a negative example who made the emperor sleepless and uneasy?
The carriage carriage swayed leisurely, and in the silence only the creaking rotation of the axle could be heard. The bead curtain covered the road. The people in the carriage had no idea whether the future was bleak or bright.
After a long time, Qin Kan looked directly at her.
"what do you want to say in the end?"
Tang Zihe looked at his slightly gloomy gaze without fear, and said calmly: "I can only tell you the pros and cons, I can't make a decision for you. You are a powerful person below one person and above tens of thousands of people. You hold great power at a glance. The mountains are small. Even if you don't say what I just said, you already understand the situation in your heart, and the decision you make depends on your heart"
The beautiful eyes seemed to be flowing with brilliance, and Tang Zihe said deeply: "The situation will change suddenly in the coming days. You are like a gentle breeze in the clouds, playing the piano to entertain yourself. I will dance with my long sleeves for you. I will go to life and death with you. If you want to test the importance of aspiration, , I have washed my hands of myself. Wearing armor and helmet, I will be your vanguard and fight a bloody path for you."
Qin Kan's body trembled slightly, he was silent for a long time, and sighed solemnly: "How can I bear the kindness of a beauty"
Tang Zihe smiled sadly and said: "A woman not only looks good to those who please her, she can also die to please her."
The infatuated eyes were like lingering threads, clinging tightly to his body, making it difficult to understand. Even though Qin Kan was a little dissatisfied with her objection at this moment, he could only sigh deeply and could not say any words of blame.
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Zhu Houzhao was still awake. He was lying in the cold Leopard Room, unaware of everything outside him.
The discussions between the cabinet, the Supervisor of Ceremonies and the Imperial Court were in turmoil.
At Yinshi, the Wenhua Hall of the Imperial Palace was brightly lit, as bright as day. A group of people wearing official robes of various colors were sitting in the hall. The noise almost overturned the roof of the hall.
There are three bachelors in the cabinet, Yang Tinghe, Liang Chu, as well as Jiang Mian, the bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion who was newly added to the cabinet in the eleventh year of Zhengde, Zhang Yong, the chief seal of the ceremonial supervisor, Dai Yi, the eunuch of Bingbi, and the censor of the right capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Du Hong, Zuo Du Yushi Wang Jing, as well as the Minister of Rites Mao Cheng, the Minister of Officials Yang Yiqing and other six ministers, dozens of people of all sizes filled the main hall of Wenhua, and its scale was no less than a court meeting.
This is a formal court meeting, and it is an enlarged meeting. The uncertainty about Zhu Houzhao's life and death has affected too many crises. These people who are at the peak of the Ming Dynasty's power must discuss a plan to deal with it.
At this time, the crucial question of whether to welcome the new king or wait for Zhu Houzhao to wake up finally triggered a quarrel among the important ministers.
Yang Tinghe, the chief minister of the cabinet, has been a bachelor for more than ten years, and his power has become stronger than before. Seeing the endless noise in the palace, Yang Tinghe frowned and slapped the table next to him several times, causing the teacups on the table to vibrate. .
"This is the Wenhua Palace, a solemn place for discussing state affairs. Isn't it the Luomashikou in the east city of the capital? Isn't it inappropriate to make noises?"
The hall finally fell silent, and everyone stopped talking with a look of resentment on their faces.
Seeing that the palace was quiet, Yang Tinghe's expression softened a little, and he turned to look at Zhang Yong, the Superintendent of Ceremonies, and Du Hong, the Inspector of Procuratorates."Human said: "Since Renxuan in our Ming Dynasty, the affairs of the court have been mainly discussed by the cabinet, the Supervisor of Ceremonies and the Metropolitan Inspectorate. I would like to ask you two first, whether to welcome the new king or to wait for His Majesty to wake up. Please give me an explanation first and let us discuss it."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Yong ignored the humility and quickly said: "Your Majesty is still breathing, and his vitality has not been cut off. He will wake up in a while. At this time, you are actually saying the words of welcoming the new king. Don't you think it is treasonous? ?¡±
Mao Cheng, the Minister of Rites, snorted heavily: "What Eunuch Zhang said is wrong. The sky cannot be without the sun, and the country cannot be without a king. Today, your majesty is in a coma and cannot manage the affairs. I don't know when he will wake up. The king is undecided, and the hearts of the subjects and scholars of the world are It's hard to be safe. If we delay for a few more days, chaos will be around the corner. If we don't welcome a new king and make the subjects return to their hearts, and when rebellions are everywhere in the world, how can we, the courtiers, be worthy of the Ming Dynasty's ancestors?"
Zhang Yong was furious and shouted in a high voice: "Mao Cheng, you old man! You dare to curse your majesty so that he can't wake up. What kind of peace of mind do you have? His majesty is ill in bed, but you can't wait to welcome a new king. You can't think about changing the dynasty." Do you think it¡¯s too urgent?¡±
Mao Cheng was also furious: "I care about the safety of the country, and what I say is all about the pros and cons of the country. A heart of ice can judge the world's character, so Eunuch Zhang can make his decision without any trouble!"
The hall was instantly filled with a strong smell of gunpowder, and it was about to explode.
Yang Tinghe shouted helplessly: "Shut up, everyone! This is the critical moment for the country. What benefit does it bring to the country if you are making such a noise?"
Turning his head to look at Du Hong, the censor of the right capital, Yang Tinghe cupped his hands and squeezed out a smile: "Brother Yuan is the chief official of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. I don't know what brother Yuan means"
The hall became quiet again. Countless eyes were focused on Du Hong. There were various complicated meanings in their eyes. Even the other two bachelors and the two eunuchs in the cabinet couldn't help but straighten their bodies, looking eagerly expecting. .
Du Hong sighed heavily, his face full of sadness.
He clearly understands the meaning in everyone¡¯s eyes. What they want to hear is not their own opinion. It was Qin Kan's opinion, because he was Qin Kan's father-in-law. As a noble, Qin Kan could not participate in political discussions, but his power unknowingly affected the entire court. Whenever a country encounters a major event. Du Hong's words often represent Qin Kan's opinions. And Qin Kan's one thought can influence whether a major event goes to the left or right. The weight is so heavy that even Du Hong himself feels a little uneasy.
Now Yang Tinghe named him in front of everyone. Du Hong couldn't pretend to be confused anymore, so he had to cough twice and said slowly: "Your Majesty drowned. Fortunately, God has blessed you and you are still breathing. Eunuch Zhang also mentioned your Majesty's condition just now. Liu Wentai and Liu from the Imperial Hospital The famous folk doctor Long Erzhi and TangTang's miracle doctor both said that His Majesty's life will be safe within ten days. This statement must be true. In other words, it is not known whether His Majesty will live or die within ten days. At this time, it is less than one day before His Majesty drowns. , if you are in such a hurry to welcome the new king, how will we see him when your majesty wakes up one day?"
Du Hong spoke very slowly, as if every word was carefully considered before speaking. However, just after he finished speaking, Liang Chu, a great scholar, said coldly: "Master Du, you are worrying too much. I have asked you carefully." When Liu Wentai was sentenced at Taiyuan Hospital, he said personally that with the help of the poor Tang girl and all the doctors, they could only protect His Majesty from death within ten days, but no one in the world had the ability to revive His Majesty. Mr. Du listened. Are you surprised? These ten days can only give Your Majesty an extra breath. If you don't decide on the candidate for the new king as soon as possible, if there are unspeakable changes in the future, the world will be in chaos. All ministers will lose their sense of proportion, causing turmoil in the country and the world. Who will bear the consequences of unrest and the reputation of this eternal sinner?"
Du Hong said in a deep voice: "That's true, butwho dares to guarantee that His Majesty will not wake up within ten days? What if His Majesty wakes up out of mercy? Bachelor Liang, do you dare to take this risk?" Your Majesty wakes up at that time, and the candidate for the new monarch is still on his way to the capital. How do you think His Majesty will treat you?"
Seeing Du Hong¡¯s attitude, everyone in the hall had different expressions and remained silent. Liang Chu¡¯s face was ashen, but he was choked to the point of speechlessness, and his face looked a little panicked.
Du Hong was right. Those who advocated the establishment of a new king in the palace today actually do not have too many selfish motives. Most of them are qualified to enter this palace to participate in such an important event. Most of them are in high positions. Everyone has vested interests and their official positions have almost arrived. At the peak, when a new king takes over, they still have to be frightened and worried about being purged and alienated. For them, it will do more harm than good in the end. It is only because of their loyalty to the public and the country that they think that welcoming the new king is a good thing for the Ming Dynasty. The most beneficial and safe choice.
Countless ice hearts are in the jade pot. However, once His Majesty miraculously wakes up, will he believe everyone's ice hearts? No matter how much people don't care about imperial power, they won't be too comfortable with this kind of exchange of old things for new ones - maybe the reaction is far more than just discomfort, and they probably have to chop a few ice-hearted guys with their own hands to feel comfortable.
The people in the palace who advocated the establishment of a new king suddenly stopped talking.They suddenly felt that their ideas were indeed a bit radical. Although they had a clear conscience, life seemed to be a little more important than the Ming Dynasty
However, Zhang Yong, the Superintendent of Ceremonies, was overjoyed. He was very satisfied with Du Hong's attitude. What was even more happy was that Du Hong was Qin Kan's father-in-law. After Zhu Houzhao's accident, Zhang Yong had been staying in the Leopard Room and the Palace and had no time to come out and talk to him. Qin Kan communicated, but he didn't know what Qin Kan meant. Du Hong's attitude now basically represents Qin Kan's attitude.
It is worthy of the most trusted courtiers around His Majesty. It is more than a little more stronger than those who are not familiar with the unfamiliar white -eyed wolf
"Yes, yes, what Mr. Du said is right, and the Zajia family means the same! Before Your Majesty passes away, don't even mention the matter of welcoming a new king. To establish a new king before the king is dead is not only unethical, it is simply disrespectful. What a treasonous act!"
Zhang Yong echoed repeatedly, and Dai Yi beside him also nodded hastily.
Eunuchs are different from ministers. Eunuchs are slaves of the Tian family. After the emperor ascends the throne, they are used to stabilize people's hearts. Perhaps the powerful officials in the court, such as Qin Kan, would be slow to take action, but they would never be soft on eunuchs like them, especially the famous people in front of the old monarch. They would kill one by one on sight, and the relationship between the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty and the eunuchs was already On the contrary, if the new king kills the eunuch, they will never say anything, let alone have any sympathy or sadness for the eunuch.
Because I love you, I won¡¯t be sad easily, so everyone is immoral
Having finished expressing what should be said, the hall became silent again.
Everyone is making their own calculations in their hearts. Calculate the pros and cons of the country. Calculate your own gains and losses.
Yang Tinghe stroked his gray beard and looked coldly at the appearances of the ministers in the palace. Thinking of his emperor's student lying on the bed not knowing whether he was alive or dead, Yang Tinghe's eyes turned red. Almost shed tears again.
This emperor¡¯s student has been on the throne for fourteen years. It also kept him angry for fourteen years. Sometimes the ridiculous things Zhu Houzhao did and the stupid decrees he gave made even his teacher want to give him a lesson with a ruler.
Fourteen years have passed, and the Ming Dynasty has been under the rule of an absurd emperor and a group of relatively loyal ministers. Finally, I managed to survive the stumbles. Now that I have thought about it carefully, I realize that the Ming Dynasty is now well-armed. After the sea ban was imposed, the revenue in the treasury doubled. Thanks to the misfortunes of Liu Jin's chaos in the past, many people were killed by the government and the government. The land occupied by the powerful was returned to the people as much as possible, and the few landless refugees were not desperate. They were sent by the government to coastal cities such as Tianjin, Ningbo, and Quanzhou to work in workshops, build ships for the municipal shipping department, and provide services to merchants. In terms of moving goods, the Zhengde Dynasty had a slight tendency to surpass the Hongzhi Dynasty.
Especially last year, after the battle between Zhu Houzhao and the young Tatar prince Boyan Mengke in Yingzhou, the Tatars were severely injured and fled back to the grasslands in a hurry. The military situation has turned from defense to offense, which is twice as high as in the Ming Dynasty for more than a hundred years. Being oppressed, I let out a bad breath
Thinking of this, Yang Ting and Lao Lao's body couldn't help but trembled slightly.
????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT out of the small things over the years, your Majesty is really good.
Of course, among all these achievements, there is still a familiar shadow looming. For fourteen years, he carried the reputation of a sycophant and traitor and silently did everything for the Ming Dynasty. The scholars and ministers who aspired to serve the country did not dare to hope that they could complete any of them in their entire lives, but they completed it as if by accident while they were playing and playing wildly, and they did it perfectly. No one can predict the huge impact his achievements will have on future generations.
How could such a huge change happen when the flowers bloom on the road and slowly return?
Yang Tinghe wanted to cry. He wanted to go into the Leopard Room and sit in front of His Majesty's bed. He would hold the hand of this disobedient student and have a good chat with him. He wanted to ask this student how he felt after being scolded by him and misunderstood by the world all these years. Bitter or not, tired or not.
He also wanted to leave the palace and go to the Qin Mansion outside the city, have a few drinks with the famous Ning Guogong, talk to him about his ambitions and anecdotes about the government and the public, and before leaving, he would blackmail him for half a kilo of imperial tribute tea. As he watched with a wry smile, he walked away
At this moment, Yang Tinghe was thinking a lot. It took him a long time to come back to his senses. After coughing twice, no one noticed that Yang Tinghe's eyes were a little red. Compared with quarreling with these ministers, it was far better to joke around with Qin Kan. interesting.
"Colleagues, please be quiet. What brother Yuan just said is exactly what I meant" Yang Tinghe glanced at Liang Chu and Mao Cheng without leaving any trace, and then said: "Your Majesty has not died yet. Even though his condition is critical, he is still breathing. As long as he lives for one day, he will still be our majesty, so let¡¯s not mention the matter of welcoming a new king for the time being. This is the way to be a minister, what do you think?"
Everyone hesitated for a long time, and finally nodded lightly.?
Yang Tinghe sighed: "Whether it is good or bad, we will know in ten days. Where the Ming Dynasty will go in the future, it will not be too late to discuss it in ten days."
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The court discussion in the Wenhua Hall has settled down, and everyone has unified their opinions. Finally, they no longer mention the matter of welcoming a new king for the time being. Everyone is feeling a little heavy. For the sake of the country and their own future, the prospects are not too optimistic after all. .
Seeing the ministers leaving, Zhang Yong and Dai Yi stayed in the hall. Only their thin figures were left in the empty hall, trembling slightly under the illumination of the palace lantern.
The two looked at each other and found that each other's faces were a little pale, with a trace of panic and fear flashing in their eyes from time to time.
The future is too unpredictable for these powerful eunuchs.
"Eunuch Zhang" Dai Yi's lips trembled, and his tone sounded a bit crying.
Zhang Yong gritted his teeth: "We can't welcome a new king! If the new king ascends the throne, both you and I will die!"
The corner of Dai Yi's mouth trembled and he finally burst into tears: "Who says it's not true? In the eyes of outsiders, the men in our palace are considered prestigious, but in the eyes of the emperor, they are just domestic slaves and guard dogs. See, Someone will soon be the master. How can the new master look good on the old slave? When the time comes, the new master will bring a new slave to take our place. We will become phoenixes with fallen wings. Once we lose our power, we will be destroyed. Death is not far away.¡±
Zhang Yong¡¯s eyes became more and more gloomy, and he said: ¡°So we must stop the ministers from thinking of welcoming a new king, and we must not mention this for at least ten days¡±
Dai Yi cried: "What about ten days from now? If His Majesty doesn't wake up after ten days, what will we do?"
"There is no unstoppable road! Your Majesty is a very lucky person who survived the drowning. He will definitely not die!" Zhang Yong comforted him fiercely and continued: "Now, you go to Cining Palace and ask the Queen Mother After crying for a while, he said that many ministers wanted to welcome a new king, but the Queen Mother, her only son, would definitely not agree to it. If she puts pressure on her in a rage, the ministers would definitely not be able to relax."
Dai Yi nodded repeatedly: "Where are you, Eunuch Zhang?"
"The Za family is leaving the city to meet Mr. Qin. At this critical moment, he is our backbone." (To be continued) - Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report
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