The flower hall became quiet. King Yin did not say which memorial it was. Maybe it was a memorial from the Ministry of Rites to keep him in the capital, or maybe it was a memorial from the Ministry of Rites to reform the vassal vassal. But no matter which one it was, the words were obviously meant to be mocking.
Seeing this situation, Zhu Yi's face became solemn and said.
"Your Majesty, you should know that the Supreme Emperor has long retired to Nangong to rest in peace, and does not intervene in political affairs. I don't know what you want to explain by these words?"
King Yin obviously realized that something was wrong with his attitude. Although this sentence was not offensive, if it were spread, it would be a bit disrespectful to the Supreme Emperor.
However, once the words were spoken, he couldn't save the dignity to take them back, so he could only keep a cold face and say nothing.
Seeing this situation, Zhu Yi took the lead and handed over the steps and said.
"I know that the prince is also in a hurry. However, the emperor has always cared for the clan, and the kings have done so. He has always been tolerant, and even gave more rewards from time to time. This time the princes came to Beijing, the emperor was very happy, and he also expressed his gratitude to the princes in private.
I said that the vassal king is the pillar of the country and the foundation of the country. I ask you to visit me more often. Remember to be respectful and never lose your etiquette."
"It's just that the Supreme Emperor is in Nangong after all. There are some things that I can't say much about. However, I think the prince will be able to understand it because of his heart. Therefore, the prince can rest assured that the Supreme Emperor will definitely not want the court to torment the vassal and clan members. He just wants to show it openly.
Come on, it's just that it's not convenient for him to come forward."
These words were an explanation, so King Yin's expression softened and he said reluctantly.
"My king made a mistake for a moment, and I hope Duke Cheng will not blame me."
"However, the matter has come to this, and the memorial to the Ministry of Rites has been submitted. Even if I want to refuse, I am afraid it will not be easy. Since Duke Cheng Guo has known about this matter for a long time, then I think there must be a solution. I am willing
Give it a listen."
These words still carry a bit of arrogance, but for the always domineering King Yin, this is already very difficult.
So, Zhu Yi stood up and cupped his hands, saying.
"Your Majesty, the situation is very clear now, and I do have some ideas. But before I say anything, I dare to ask your Majesty, what you want is for your family to return to the fiefdom as soon as possible, or to prevent the Ministry of Rites from rectifying the vassal's proposal?
"
After hearing this, King Yin frowned again and said.
"What's the difference between the two?"
Zhu Yi replied: "The Ministry of Rites' keeping the prince in the capital is not only an embarrassment, but it is also an opportunity for the prince. The initiative in rectifying the clan affairs lies with the Ministry of Rites. Therefore, as long as the kings do not leave the capital, the Ministry of Rites will
The Japanese will not act rashly. In this regard, the Ministry of Rites has the upper hand."
"What the Ministry of Rites wants now is to keep the prince and then use his past affairs to make an issue. However, the Ministry of Rites has overlooked one thing. No matter how ridiculous the prince is, he is still a vassal king."
"This memorial involves the princes of various clans, so Prince Min and Prince Xiang will not sit idly by and ignore it. If the prince is in the capital and mediates in the middle, the three families join forces, and the princes from all over the country echo each other, the chance of winning will be greater."
"However, if the prince manages to leave the capital, then, given the relationship between Prince Min and Prince Xiang, it will be difficult to let go of the past grudges. With the two of them working on their own affairs, I'm afraid..."
He didn't say the next words, but King Yin naturally understood what he meant.
His brows furrowed into a "Chuan" character, and he looked up at Zhu Yi's calm face. King Yin's eyes flickered, as if he was thinking about something.
However, in the end, he just spoke.
"Then tell me, what should I do if I stay, and what should I do if I leave?"
There was no emotion or anger in his tone, making it impossible to guess what his real thoughts were.
However, Zhu Yi didn't seem to care about this, saying.
"If the prince stays, then he will naturally restrain his temper and focus on his work. The Ministry of Rites keeps the prince in Beijing because it wants to take advantage of the prince. As long as the prince is careful, the other party will naturally have nowhere to focus."
"If someone in the court makes an issue of what happened before, then the prince, Prince Min, Prince Xiang and others can also refute it by saying that the prince has been content in the recent period. In this way, the prince can wait for work. If the Ministry of Rites writes a memorial, the prince will
You can take advantage of the situation, and if you are still reluctant to write, then you can try your patience."
"However, if the prince wants to leave..."
"how?"
Seeing that the other party stopped speaking, King Yin raised his eyebrows and asked.
Then, a smile appeared on Zhu Yi's face again and said.
"Since the Ministry of Rites kept the prince on the grounds that the prince has been 'diligently diligent' in Zongxue in recent times, then if the prince proves that he is not capable of the heavy responsibility, the Ministry of Rites will naturally have no reason."
"Looking for some excuses and making some small mistakes, I think it's not that difficult for the prince."
To put it bluntly, if you want to stay, just stay safe and wait for the opportunity. If you want to leave, then act according to your nature and cause some trouble, so that the excuse of the Ministry of Rites will be untenable, and King Yin will naturally be able to return to his fiefdom smoothly.
.
Of course, this degree must be grasped well. If the commotion is too big and the security is not preserved and the people are banned from the capital, it will be a waste of money.
but……
After hearing these words, King Yin pondered for a moment and asked Zhu Yi.
"Mr. Cheng Guo, what you said is easy. Even if the king causes trouble, if everyone in the court remains silent or makes a big deal about it, then won't the king lose his wife and lose his troops?"
Now that he has offended these civil servants in the court, if these people are determined to keep him in the capital, then it is not unusual for them to use any means.
Hearing this, Zhu Yi was right.
"My lord, there is no need to worry. Since I have come here according to the instructions of the Supreme Emperor, I am naturally here to help you. If your prince wants to return to your fiefdom, and I have some connections in the court, I can help you as long as there is a reason."
This was said very sincerely, but after King Yin heard it, his eyes flashed and he said.
"Mr. Cheng Guo, do you know that for a vassal clan member to secretly hook up with the civil and military ministers of the imperial court, this is...a serious crime!"
With the last few words, King Yin's tone suddenly turned cold, and his eyes looking at Zhu Yi became dangerous.
Seeing this situation, Zhu Yi's expression froze slightly.
However, he quickly reacted and said with a forced smile on his face.
"Your Majesty, your words are serious. Isn't this a private conspiracy? Although the vassal prince's family status is valuable, if it has happened, it is normal for the ministers of the court to report to His Majesty. How can we talk about collusion?"
"Whether there is collusion or not, I think it is clear to you, Duke Cheng."
King Yin glanced at Zhu Yi. Soon, all the expressions on his face calmed down. He leaned gently on the back of the chair, closed his eyes slightly, and said calmly.
"That's it for today. I'm tired, so I'll see you off."
So, the waiter on the side stepped forward and made a gesture of invitation to Zhu Yi.
Seeing this situation, Zhu Yi was stunned for a moment, but since King Yin's attitude was so obvious, he couldn't continue to pester him, so he had to stand up, cup his hands, and said.
"In that case, I will resign first."
After that, he took two steps back and wanted to leave.
However, just when Zhu Yi turned around to leave, King Yin's voice behind him suddenly sounded again.
"Mr. Cheng Guo, tell me, if I enter the palace now and tell your Majesty the truth about what you just said, and then ask your Majesty to let me leave the capital, will your Majesty consider this for the sake of my loyalty?
, do you agree to this king’s request?”
There was a hint of playfulness in his tone, which made Zhu Yi pause in his steps.
Turning around, Zhu Yi looked at King Yin, but saw that there was no hint of joking on his face, but rather that he was serious.
Seeing this situation, Zhu Yi thought for a while and said.
"The prince has a noble status, so naturally he can do whatever he wants, but I dare not say anything."
"If there's nothing else, I'd better take my leave first."
After that, Zhu Yi did not stay any longer, but turned around and left directly. However, after turning around, her face could not help but darken, and it was obvious that she was not in a good mood.
As for King Yin, he was sitting there with a thoughtful expression on his face.
After Zhu Yi's figure disappeared outside the courtyard, a sound suddenly came from behind the screen.
Seeing this situation, King Yin immediately came to his senses, stood up, bowed towards the screen, and said.
"Brother King Zhou, Brother King Lu..."
Those who came out from behind the screen were King Zhou and King Lu in royal robes.
Immediately, the two of them walked forward slowly with the help of the waiter, and came to sit down in the middle of the flower hall. At the same time, King Yin took two steps back to the side and sat down at the bottom respectfully.
The people below each put on new tea. Wang Fang of Zhou turned his gaze to King Yin and spoke straightforwardly without any nonsense.
"What are you going to do?"
As soon as Zhu Yi entered the door, the two of them were invited by King Yin to sit behind the screen. They listened to all the conversations word for word.
So King Yin stood up, cupped his hands, and said.
"Two royal brothers, it is clear to me that since I have asked the two royal brothers to witness, I have no selfish intention to interfere in government affairs. Therefore, I would like to invite the two royal brothers to come to the palace together to explain today's matter clearly to Your Majesty.
As for how to deal with it, it is up to His Majesty to decide."
After the words fell, King Zhou and King Lu looked at each other. Immediately, King Zhou showed a smile on his face and said.
"Well said, the affairs of the DPRK are ultimately decided by His Majesty. As clan members, you and I are of the same lineage as the Tian family. Your Majesty is the head of the clan, and we are as strong as each other. We should be loyal and sincere. There must be no
No hiding at all.”
"If we have anything to ask for, we can just ask His Majesty directly. As long as it is reasonable and reasonable, I believe that Your Majesty will have no reason to deny it."
"Forget it, I will let you go on this trip, Brother Lu Wang?"
As he spoke, King Zhou turned his gaze to King Lu who was aside. Although the latter still looked serious, his expression was very gentle and he said.
"good!"
So King Yin handed over his hand in thanks, and then ordered his servants to prepare their carriages and horses, sent someone to hand over the post, and then headed towards the palace...
At the same time, Zhu Qiyu, who was handling government affairs in the Wenhua Palace, was surprised when he heard the news.
"What, King Zhou, King Lu and King Yin?"
Wynn nodded and said.
"Back to Your Majesty, several princes are waiting outside the palace, saying they have something important to report."
"What are they doing here?"
Putting down the ink pen in his hand, Zhu Qiyu frowned, a little surprised.
Looking at the memorial that had just been handed over by the Ministry of Rites, he thought for a moment. Could it be that it was for this matter?
Seeing this situation, Wynn thought about it and spoke softly.
"Your Majesty, the news just came that Duke Cheng Guo visited the Tenth Prince's Mansion before the princes went out."
Zhu Yi?
After hearing this sentence, Zhu Qiyu had a rough guess in his mind, nodded slightly and said.
"Xuan come in."
So Huaien bowed his hands and stepped back. Not long after, several princes entered the palace under the guidance of their chamberlains.
"I will pay my respects to Your Majesty."
After bowing and being seated, Zhu Qiyu leaned forward and asked with a gentle expression.
"New Year's Day has just passed, and several uncles came together, but what's the important matter?"
Hearing this, King Zhou took the lead and spoke.
"Your Majesty, today I am resting in the palace of the Ten Princes. Suddenly, the Duke of Cheng, Zhu Yi, came to visit Yong Yi, claiming to be bringing a reward under the decree of the Supreme Emperor."
"At that time, Yong Di felt that the situation was different, so while summoning Duke Cheng, he invited his ministers and brother Lu Wang to listen behind the screen. The conversation involved the Supreme Emperor and the government affairs of the court. The ministers and others felt that it was necessary to
Since I have to present this to Your Majesty, I went to the palace to see you."
The name of King Yin is taboo Zhu Yongyi.
After hearing this, Zhu Qiyu's eyes immediately fell on King Yin beside him, and he was slightly surprised and said.
"Oh, is this happening?"
"Uncle King Yin, what did Duke Cheng say to you?"
So, King Yin cupped his hands and then said.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. After I welcome Duke Chengguo in..."
In the Wenhua Palace, King Yin slowly explained everything that had just happened in the Ten Princes' Palace in detail.
"...Your Majesty, this is what happened. Duke Cheng Guo is an important minister in the court. Although he came here on the orders of the Supreme Emperor, it is not for the vassal king to make friends with the ministers in private. However, the Emperor's oral orders cannot be disobeyed."
"Therefore, after I sent Duke Cheng off, I asked Brother Zhou Wang and Brother Lu to witness the incident, and they went to the palace together to report the matter to Your Majesty."
this……
After Zhu Qiyu heard this, he felt dumbfounded.
He naturally knew about Zhu Yi's visit to the Tenth Prince's Mansion, but Zhu Yi didn't say it was just today.
However, King Yin's reaction was somewhat unexpected.
People outside said that the Ming vassal kings would only do random things and oppress the people.
In his previous life, Zhu Qiyu didn't have much contact with these feudal kings, so his understanding of them was limited.
However, it has to be said that King Yin's actions this time really refreshed his understanding of the vassal king.
These vassal kings may have different personalities, or they may indeed bully men and women, and commit numerous crimes, but like the eunuchs, they are the most loyal to the royal family.
Moreover, the eunuchs were loyal to the royal family because they had no other support, but they were different. The vassal kings were loyal to the royal family because they were connected by blood. They were truly of the same ancestry and ancestry as the royal family.
The word "clan" is really not just a talk.
But as a result, his original plan had to change.
Looking at the old princes below, Zhu Qiyu's thoughts turned around and he said.
"I understand the thoughts of my uncles."
"I will handle this matter as appropriate. My uncles don't have to worry."
"Speaking of it, Uncle Yin Wang is indeed too cautious. You and I are the elders of the clan and have the same blood. How can I not believe what you say?"
"For such a trivial matter, having several uncles come together for labor really makes me feel uneasy..."
This chapter has been completed!