Nowadays, the first echelon of civil servants in the court is still six ministries and seven ministers. When Wang Ao was in the cabinet, there could be one more chief minister. However, Wang Ao left and was replaced by Zhang Min. Even the second minister, Yu Shiyue, was not included.
It is impossible to suppress it, let alone unite the cabinet and compete with the six ministries for power.
Although each of the six departments has its own responsibility, the places where they rely on each other are also different. Wang Wen of the official department is a die-hard emperor's party. His holy grace protects his body and cannot be broken by ten thousand people. He has already been firmly at the top of the list of officials.
s position.
Mr. Hu Hui of the Ministry of Rites has deep qualifications. He is a veteran of the Five Dynasties. He has nothing to do with the world, and he is well-rounded. Even if he does not take sides, he can still live an extremely nourishing life.
These two are considered to have the most stable positions, but the ones below are not so stable.
Chen Xun of the Ministry of Industry is now considered to be the most depressed. Ever since the emperor ascended the throne, Qingliu has been suppressed continuously.
Something happened again, I'm afraid I'm too busy to take care of myself now.
Although Wang Ao of the Ministry of War has stumbled, it is his contribution to Liaodong that allowed him to step into the threshold of an important minister. He can barely be regarded as half of the emperor's party. Now that he has taken over the Ministry of War, he cooperates with the team left by Yu Qian quite tacitly.
It is also considered stable.
There is also Chen Yi from the Metropolitan Procuratorate. This old guy obviously has the intention of withdrawing from the court. He has made repeated attempts to become an official. If the emperor had not allowed it, he would have gone back to his hometown long ago. Moreover, he and the emperor's relationship
The relationship was also quite good. In many matters, Chen Yi stood firmly on the emperor's side.
The remaining two people are Jin Lian from the Punishment Department and Chen Yi from the Husbandry Department. The two of them are in the same boat. They are both hard-working people and can handle the affairs of the department properly. However, their shortcoming is that,
There is a slight ambiguity about the position between the DPRK and China.
To put it bluntly, in the past few years, when it came to Nangong, East Palace and other matters, they basically chose to sit on the sidelines and not get involved.
In this way, for them, the foundation of their lives is actually being able to do things. It would be easier to say that this time it was something else, but as soon as Yu Zijun's transfer order came out, how could Shen Yi not see that in
Regarding the opening of the sea, the emperor had been preparing for it for some time, and now it was already inevitable.
If he chickens out this time, the emperor may not force him. After all, Yu Qian's secret message has been uploaded, which means that Yu Qian is ready to step forward. But similarly, since the emperor has put the matter under his control,
If he retreats, then the emperor will definitely be dissatisfied even if he doesn't say it openly. Once the foundation of his career is shaken, there will be many people eyeing the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue!
Of course, maybe the emperor will not be so ruthless, but in officialdom, one thing you must always remember is to always maintain respect for the imperial power.
Shen Yi would not pin his future on the emperor's soft heart, so he had no choice. The emperor also knew that he had no other choice, so the scene in the palace happened.
However, thinking of the turmoil this matter would cause, Shen Shangshu couldn't help but sigh as he walked out of the hall, and his brows almost turned into black lines...
Not surprisingly, with the departure of these courtiers, the news that the imperial court was going to open the sea soon spread throughout the government and the public.
Regarding this explosive news, the government and the public had different reactions, some were supportive and some were opposed, but in general, the voices of opposition were much louder than the voices of support. However, it was just like the usual behavior of the emperor. The style was the same, only news and rumors were spread, and no ministers started to play in the court. Therefore, even if the news in the capital spread all over the sky, there was still no movement in the court.
In other words, there is actually something happening. Whether it is the Langguan of the Sixth Department or the censor of Kedao, they have used different methods to explore the authenticity of this matter. Some have written about the pros and cons of the sea ban, and some have directly The court said that the sea should not be opened, but there were no powerful departments or ministers who clearly stated in the court that the sea should be opened. Their actions were all a bit fussy, so in the end, they were all taken away by the emperor lightly.
However, the more this happens, the more intense the undercurrent brewing in the capital becomes...
Nangong, unlike the chaos in the outside world, has become increasingly peaceful in recent times. Perhaps because of the financial constraints of the imperial court, the emperor had already ordered to reduce the number of people in the palace at the repeated request of a certain household minister. expense.
The Supreme Emperor, who was accused of slandering Huaihuai, finally felt a little embarrassed. He followed suit and issued an edict that was only useful in Nangong. And he also followed suit... and took in several concubines!
You know, ever since the Supreme Emperor came back from the grassland, his daily routine has been to feast, sing and dance. Almost every two months, a new concubine has to be admitted. Now, the number of concubines in Nangong has expanded to thirty There are so many concubines gathered together, and they are either jealous or sarcastic every day. All kinds of troubles are endless.
This situation can be regarded as difficult to harm Queen Duanjing. You must know that before this, the total number of concubines in the harem of the Supreme Emperor was only a few, and most of them were selected by the Empress Dowager Sun herself. Although their temperaments were different, But she basically abides by her duties, but even so, Queen Qian is still a little unable to cope with the occasional troubles. This is also the biggest reason why Empress Dowager Sun has always looked down on her.
As the empress of the main palace, she cries when things happen and has no ability at all. How can she, a daughter who has climbed from an ordinary registrant all the way up the harem to a concubine, empress, and finally the queen mother, be favored by someone...
Of course, this was all in the past. After Zhu Qi went hunting in the north, Empress Qian's deep affection for him was all seen in the eyes of Empress Dowager Sun. With this in mind, nothing else could be taken into account. Therefore, nowadays, Empress Dowager Sun regards This daughter-in-law was basically satisfied, so all the maids and eunuchs who were transferred from Cining Palace to Nangong Palace were also very respectful to Queen Qian.
However, this does not solve the problem...
Queen Qian herself has a gentle personality and is easy to be soft-hearted. However, all the concubines that Zhu Qizhen has accepted in recent years are not good. In addition, Queen Qian is in poor health, so after taking care of her for a period of time, she and Zhu Qizhen
After some discussion, Qi Zhen decided to leave these annoying matters to Concubine Zhou, the prince's biological mother, and concentrate on hiding in the palace to pass the time doing things such as prostitutes and recuperate from illness.
Unlike Queen Qian, Concubine Zhou was quite effective in dealing with matters related to the harem. Especially when Zhu Qizhen was bored, she would often get involved. As a result, Concubine Zhou saw him more frequently.
As a noble concubine, she is even more energetic.
All in all, Nangong is now a small world of its own. No matter what happens outside, he is having a good time anyway. If there is anything worth noting, it is that the Supreme Emperor has a favored female official beside him.
She follows the Supreme Emperor every day. It is said that Concubine Zhou had a fuss about this, but it soon died down and there was no follow-up...
Just after noon, as soon as Zhu Qizhen got up from a nap, he received a report that Zhu Yi had arrived. Hearing this, Zhu Qizhen raised his eyebrows, feeling a little confused.
You know, although it is said that Cheng Guogong's mansion has completely turned to Nangong, after all, face work still needs to be done properly. Zhu Yi just came to say hello the day before yesterday. It is possible that this year's festival has happened again.
What can't happen?
Therefore, it can be seen from this point that the news about Nangong's current situation has spread a lot to the outside world, but in Nangong, it is still calm, as if nothing happened. This is not Zhu Zhu at all.
Qi Zhen was able to hold on, but the Jinyiwei's blockade of Nangong was too tight, causing a serious delay in his news.
Although in name, Nangong is not prohibited from entering and exiting, all purchases and supplies are all handled by people sent by the inner palace. People in Nangong, even ordinary palace maids, have basically no chance to leave the palace.
, Therefore, if Zhu Qizhen wanted to get the news, other than bringing it to him when the ministers from outside had an audience, he could only secretly send messages during internal and external exchanges.
However, on the one hand, the people who are handed over have been strictly reviewed by Dongchang and Jinyiwei, so it is not easy to bury one's own people in them. On the other hand, whether they are sent in or received out, it is
There is a fixed time, so the news cannot be delivered immediately.
Because the handover period is not long, even if there is any news, we can only pick out the most important ones. Although the news of the opening of the sea has spread throughout the capital, it has only been one day. Zhu Qi
It would be strange for the town to know.
So at this time, of course, Duke Zhu Guo needs to take action...
"What? Open the sea?"
In the Chonghua Hall, Zhu Qizhen looked at Zhu Yi in shock and almost spit out the tea that had just reached his mouth.
"Back to Your Majesty, it is indeed the case. I just came from the great uncle's place and found out the detailed situation..."
Standing at the bottom, Zhu Yi bowed slightly, and then reported all the news he had learned in detail.
It took Zhu Qizhen a while to accept the news. He picked up the tea cup to suppress his shock and frowned.
"Kaihai...this younger brother of mine really comes up with whatever he wants!"
After hearing this, Zhu Yidao said.
"Your Majesty, I can't say that I just thought it out. According to what Uncle Zong said, the emperor finally left Wang Shangshu from the Ministry of Personnel and Shen Shangshu from the Ministry of Hubu. It seems that he will be involved in this Beijing inspection. It’s such a fuss, and coupled with the previous campaign to suppress the Japanese, I’m afraid preparations for opening the sea have already begun.”
Zhu Qizhen nodded slowly, his face still a little surprised, and said.
"I didn't expect that the emperor would allow Yu Qian to go to prison. It seems that Yu Qian's character has changed a lot since he was imprisoned once before."
Obviously, Zhu Qizhen had already attributed this incident. Yu Qian bowed his head to the emperor, sighed, and Zhu Qizhen quickly spoke.
"If this is the case, what is the attitude of North Korea and China?"
"Back to the Supreme Emperor, the turmoil is not small. The maritime ban is an ancestral system. Now the Emperor suddenly wants to open the sea. Public opinions in the court are agitated. Most of the six ministries do not agree. It was after hearing this news that I wanted to report to the Supreme Emperor. Take a look at this How should I respond when things happen?"
Zhu Yi's attitude was still respectful.
This move was very helpful to Zhu Qizhen. To put it bluntly, when people are in despair, they care about face the most.
When Zhu Yi learned the news the first time, he did not take matters into his own hands. Instead, he took the initiative to seek instructions from him, the Supreme Emperor, and his attitude was so respectful, which shows that he indeed regarded himself as his lord.
However, Zhu Qizhen was not in a hurry to express his attitude, but smiled slightly and asked.
"In your opinion, can the emperor accomplish this?"
Hearing this, Zhu Yi was slightly startled, but he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Every time he saw the Supreme Emperor showing such an expression, he knew that this man was going to start showing off his 'unpredictability' again.
I don’t know when I got the problem...
However, Zhu Yi still had to be respectful on his face, as if he was deep in thought for a while before he said tentatively.
"Your Majesty, I forgive you. I believe that the probability of success in this matter is not small!"
Seeing that the Supreme Emperor was not angry, but looked at him with interest, Zhu Yi continued to speak 'boldly'.
"In my humble opinion, since the Emperor has already started planning this matter, he must have already thought about how to pass the court deliberation. Several major cases occurred in the capital last year, involving many people who were demoted, dismissed and even exiled. There are no less than a hundred officials, and now there is a Beijing inspection coming soon. Although many ministers in the court are opposed to this, they are also afraid of the emperor. If the emperor is determined to promote this matter, I am afraid that failure is unlikely... "
Logically speaking, it is extremely risky to praise the emperor in front of the emperor. After all, the master in front of you is not a broad-minded person, and he may make a note of it in his mind at any time.
However, seeing the Supreme Emperor acting so enigmatic, it was clear that he had different opinions. At this time, if he followed his advice, it would make the other party unhappy and feel that there was no use for it.
As expected, after hearing Zhu Yi's words, Zhu Qizhen calmly shook his head and said.
"What you said is right, but it's also wrong!"
So, Zhu Yi showed some doubts on his face and bowed.
"Your Majesty, please give me a lesson!"
Seeing this situation, Zhu Qizhen nodded with satisfaction and then said.
"I also know a little about the matters in the court. In recent days, various major cases have occurred one after another, and each of them is related to a series of cases. Now it has only been a mere year, and the court has been empty.
A little less than half of the time, but when I saw this situation, I didn’t feel nervous, but instead felt happy. Do you know why?”
Zhu Yi curled her lips inwardly, but still applauded appropriately.
"The emperor is rectifying the administration of officials. This is a good thing. It can correct the atmosphere of the officialdom. The emperor is worried about state affairs and it is natural for him to be happy. However, the emperor's move is probably more to clean up the court and cultivate cronies. The emperor is wise and should be
I know the emperor’s intentions, so I really don’t understand why you stand by and watch these things, and I ask the Supreme Emperor to clarify my doubts..."
This chapter has been completed!