Chapter six hundred and twenty eight: seeking common ground while reserving differences
Even though it was in private, and the people present were all his own people, but after absorbing the advanced experience of Mr. Zhu Ge, Mr. Ren also restrained himself a lot when speaking.
The words were vague, but the meaning was very clear. It was nothing more than moving Nangong out to suppress everyone. In fact, this was the reason why Ren Li had always felt that nothing unexpected would happen these days.
The Emperor has spoken, will the British government and others not listen?
It should be said that this is indeed a good card, but it may not be so easy to use!
There was silence in the room for a moment, then Chen Mao spoke softly and said.
"The major affairs of the government should be considered by many parties. On that day, we only talked about rectifying the army and launching a war. The government should focus on peace and stability. However, aren't we currently discussing how to do it specifically?"
"This charter of the Ministry of War certainly involves many things, but the struggle between civil and military forces in the court is not a good thing after all. Moreover, it may not be successful. It is better to plan it slowly. After all, rectifying the military camp is not a day's work!"
So, things are changing.
Just now, Zhu Jian blocked Chen Mao's mouth with a talking point, but now he learned from it and used it again.
Aren't you going to play a word game? In that case, the Supreme Emperor didn't say he was going to make trouble at the court meeting. He just expressed his attitude and asked each family to unite to protect themselves.
Blocking court discussions is self-protection, and passive resistance in private is also self-protection. How to do it does not depend on the people present.
Ren Li hesitated, not knowing what to say for a moment...
Because what Chen Mao said was right, in fact, he could also see that in the Qinghe Pavilion, the emperor's focus was actually on winning over the British Duke and the Chengguo Duke.
As for the rectification of military camps, for most noble families, it cannot harm their roots. Therefore, the Supreme Emperor does not have such a strong intention to stop it.
It's just that at that time, Ren Li, the leader, was very opposed to this matter, so he just followed the trend.
Or to put it more bluntly, in Nangong's current situation, as long as there are no problems in the general direction of loyalty to the Supreme Emperor, they still have a lot of freedom in other specific measures.
Ren Li felt more and more that things were out of his control, but until now, he still hadn't figured out what went wrong.
Until he saw, in the silence, Prince Consort Jiao Jing was staring at him closely and asked.
"Marquis Ren, I have always had a question that I can't figure out. I wonder if Marquis Ren can explain it?"
Following these words, everyone's eyes focused on Ren Li, causing him to frown subconsciously, feeling a little uncomfortable and said.
"What?"
Jiao Jing asked: "There are many mansions involved in the military camp. If they want to be reorganized, it will be a turmoil in the court. Everyone is unwilling, but they are still able to survive. Why did Renhou start from the beginning?
Is there any hidden reason for being so radical?"
"Please let me clarify my doubts!"
The room suddenly became audible, Ren Li's face suddenly darkened, and his eyes looking at Jiao Jing became a little more dangerous.
However, feeling the eyes of everyone, Ren Li also understood that if he could not come up with a reasonable explanation, today's discussion would be considered a waste.
The thoughts in his mind were spinning rapidly, and Ren Li said with displeasure.
"What does Prince Consort Jiao mean?"
He suddenly stood up from his chair, and Ren Li casually picked up the memorial to the Ministry of War lying next to him, shook it vigorously in front of everyone, and his voice suddenly became louder and he said:
"The Ministry of War is clearly trying to suppress me and other honorable nobles during this rectification of the army. The sword has been revealed. Do you still expect others to be merciful?"
"The prince-in-law says he is radical, so how can he say he is not radical?"
"Let the Ministry of War press forward step by step, use the power of the imperial court to destabilize the inside and outside, and when the various mansions are forced to have no choice, will you continue to beg for mercy?"
Ren Li suddenly became angry, startling everyone present.
Seeing that the situation was not right, Zhu Yi quickly came out to persuade and said.
"Marquis Ren, please don't get angry. The Prince Consort just has doubts in his heart and feels there is no need to make such a big fuss in the court. After all..."
"What exactly?"
The momentum that Marquis Ren had finally built up was naturally unwilling to be blocked like this.
Seeing Zhu Yi stand up as a peacemaker, Marquis Ren silently said sorry in his heart, and then interrupted him directly and said coldly.
"Young Master, you should know this matter best. After the Battle of Tumu, many ministers in the court took advantage of the defeat of Tumu to suppress us and other noble military ministers, and they pressed harder step by step. It has not been a day."
"First, I became a duke who served in the army and died in battle. As a result, I still haven't received the title of duke. Isn't this the result of giving in step by step?"
Zhu Yi suddenly froze on the spot, clenched her fists tightly, and her face turned red.
Everyone present was also astonished. They did not expect that Ren Li was so crazy that he really didn't recognize his relatives.
Who doesn't know that the title of Duke Chengguo is the deepest scar in this young prince's heart.
As a result, they obviously had good intentions and came out to smooth things over, but you, Ren Houye, stabbed people's hearts with just one opening of your mouth...
Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to say for a moment.
Some of those who wanted to persuade him wisely did not speak out when they saw Young Master Zhu's appearance.
After all, at the end, it was Jiao Jing who stood up and said.
"So, what Marquis Ren means is that there is no special reason. He just feels that nowadays, noble military ministers need to speak out in the court, so he insists on stopping the court discussion, right?"
"Is not it?"
Ren Li had no intention of holding on to Zhu Yi. Now that Jiao Jing had spoken, he naturally changed the target and looked at Jiao Jing.
"I came from the battlefield. The way of fighting is to kill decisively. The most taboo thing is hesitation."
"Many times, although you are at a disadvantage in a war, you may not have no chance if you fight hard. The reason why you lose is mostly because the general is not decisive enough and his strength is gradually eroded by others. When he is forced into a desperate situation and plans to fight to the death,
It’s already too late.”
"I don't understand government affairs, but I know how to fight!"
"Prince-in-law Jiao asked me why I was so radical, and I replied to Prince-in-law Jiao that there is no special reason. It's just because we, the noble military ministers, cannot continue to let others advance a foot today and an inch tomorrow."
"Otherwise, when we are forced to have no choice, we will no longer have a foothold in the court!"
These words made by Marquis Ren were so heartbreaking and so righteous that many honorable ministers present could not help but lower their heads and think about it.
Seeing this situation, Ren Li breathed a sigh of relief, but he didn't dare to relax and struck while the iron was hot, saying.
"Everyone, no matter how we deal with it, there should always be a plan. Only when all the governments work together can we achieve results. If we all can't agree and have our own ideas, when it comes to the court, it will be a mess and only increase the laughing stock.
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"Therefore, since you have decided to stop the court discussion, I ask you to do your best and don't look forward or backward. I will take the lead in the court discussion. If there is any criticism, I will bear the brunt. You will never feel that I am taking advantage of you.
Are you kidding me about your own life and future?"
After the words fell, there was a low discussion in the room.
It can be seen that this time, Lord Ren is really cruel, and he can even say such words.
However, this is indeed the truth.
Jiao Jing frowned, he always felt that Ren Li's behavior was abnormal.
Although the explanation he gave barely made sense, Jiao Jing still felt that something was wrong.
However, from a logical point of view, Jiao Jing had to admit that Ren Li was right.
In fact, Ren Li, the leader, was under the greatest pressure when he launched an attack at the court meeting. If he failed to succeed, then Ren Li himself would be the one who would be punished the most.
If he really had ulterior motives, there was no reason why Ren Li would risk himself.
However, no matter how you say it, it is not appropriate to continue to block it for this reason.
So, Jiao Jing pondered for a moment and said.
"What Marquis Ren said makes sense, but I still feel that it is not a good idea to cause too much trouble in court discussions. Marquis Ren, will you not give it another thought?"
Although he said this, his tone has obviously become much looser.
Ren Li nodded firmly and said.
"Don't worry, Prince Consort. For the stability of the border affairs and for the sake of our noble military ministers' place in the court, I am duty-bound!"
As he spoke, Ren Li looked at Zhang Shi and Zhu Yi standing aside.
Zhang Xi pondered for a moment, exchanged looks with Jiao Jing and Chen Mao, and finally nodded and said.
"In this case, thank you for your hard work. After returning today, I and the young master will go to each mansion again. When the court comes to discuss it, they will do their best to help."
Ren Li breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, cupped his hands, and said.
"I will definitely live up to your trust!"
Logically speaking, the discussion should have almost ended at this point, but Zhang Shi and others had no intention of getting up, and instead turned their attention to Jiao Jing again.
So, Jiao Jing raised his head and continued to speak.
"Marquis Ren, there is another matter regarding the appointment of the East Palace!"
"As I mentioned just now, the young master got information from the eldest uncle. The Ministry of Rites is now deliberately delaying the date when the East Palace will leave the cabinet. If nothing else, they must have gotten a hint from the palace."
"The foundation of the country of the East Palace is of vital importance, so we plan to set a date for the East Palace to leave the cabinet as soon as possible based on the court's discussion. We still need the cooperation of the Marquis."
Ren Li was stunned for a moment. Looking at Jiao Jing's expression, he suddenly seemed to understand something.
No wonder Jiao Jing never wanted to have a conflict in court discussions. It turned out that he was worried about the affairs of the East Palace.
Ren Li wanted to say that it was already a certainty that the East Palace would leave the cabinet. Even if it was delayed, it would just be a few months earlier and a few months later. There was no need to make a fuss at this time.
However, feeling the looks from Zhang Shi and others at the same time, he still nodded and said: "That's what it should be."
Looking back on today's entire discussion, Ren Li could feel that Jiao Jing must have communicated with Zhang Shi and others in private.
If nothing else, it should be a matter in the East Palace.
If he rejects the proposal at this time, I am afraid there will be more trouble, so it is better to agree first.
Anyway, when it came to the court meeting, Ren Li was the one who took the lead and spoke out. He had to stabilize Jiao Jing and others first, and then the matter in the East Palace would be brought to the fore at the court meeting.
It was already late, so Ren Li got what he wanted and got the 'promise' from Zhang Shi and others. After talking about some details, they all got on the carriage and returned home.
However, several carriages left the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion and went around in circles, only to meet again at the street corner.
"Second Master, Young Master..."
Jiao Jing got on the carriage and saw that Zhang Min and Zhu Yi were already waiting, so he said straightforwardly without being polite.
"Since Marquis Ren is so insistent, our persuasion is useless. However, what Marquis Ren said is not completely unreasonable. We, the honorable relatives, do need to make a fuss in the court. Otherwise, others will always think that anyone can do it.
Come here and give me a kick."
Hearing this, Zhu Yi frowned and said.
"Why, the prince-in-law has changed his mind? Do you really want to accompany Ren Hou and the civil servants to fight face to face?"
Jiao Jing smiled bitterly, shook his head and said.
"Of course not. For this reason, I already said at the British government office that day that it would be really difficult to block the issue of reorganizing the military cantons at the court meeting."
"Even if you want to come up with an idea, it must be in the process of implementation. At that time, the connections and connections of my ancestors and relatives will come into use."
"Especially the Chengguo Duke's Mansion. I know that during this period, the young prince has made friends with many young civil servants. This time there is such a big commotion in the Ministry of War, some of them must be involved."
"When they really start to move, that's when we need to deal with it. Now, there is no need to worry."
"It's just that Ren Hou's attitude is so determined. If we can't stop him, we can only let him touch this nail..."
These words were a compliment to Zhu Yi and a disguised affirmation of his importance in the Supreme Emperor's party.
After all, among so many noble families, only Duke Chengguo has always had good relations with civil servants. Zhu Yi has been trying to pick up these relationships during this period, and now it seems that it is quite effective.
After a brief pause, Jiao Jing's expression became serious and he said.
"So, in this court meeting, those who should move around must move around, and we will try our best to cooperate with whatever the Marquis Ren wants to do. However, we need to grasp the appropriateness, do not do things, and stop in time. We just want to give the courtiers the opportunity to do so.
Shock does not mean that you really want to fall out. The young master and the second master must fully explain this to the various governments."
Zhang Min and Zhu Yi looked at each other, nodded in unison, and said, "Don't worry."
So, Jiao Jing continued: "The other thing is, since there is going to be trouble, it can't be in vain. Even if the matter of rectifying the military camp has passed the court discussion, there are still ways to do it later."
"However, when it comes to the matter of leaving the cabinet in the East Palace, it is better as early as possible. At least, the date must be set first. If it is delayed without any reason, I may have long nights and dreams."
"As long as this matter can be finalized during this court meeting, our hard work will be considered in vain!"
Under the cover of night, Jiao Jing left in a hurry.
However, Zhang Xi's carriage was still parked in the distance. Watching Jiao Jing's carriage disappear at the corner of the street, Zhang Xi lowered the curtain of the carriage, looked at Zhu Yi, and said.
"Young Master, I have done everything you need to do for you. Now, everything is ready. All you need is the east wind!"
Zhu Yi breathed out softly and looked through the night sky, landing somewhere in the capital. After a moment, he grinned and said.
"Don't worry, Shibo, the east wind has already risen!"
