It should be said that this was the first time that the emperor expressed his response to the recent doubts about the East Palace's resignation in front of the ministers.
As for the statement itself, it is actually similar to what Wang Wen said, but when it came from the mouth of the emperor, its meaning was even more different.
Especially when the emperor cited the example of a prince in the harem, the ministers had to seriously consider the feasibility of leaving the imperial palace at this time.
You know, many things, when they don't happen, people know that it is possible, but they always don't take it seriously.
However, when there is an example in front of you, you will be too worried.
Which is more important, the stable status of the East Palace, or the prince's own well-being?
Of course...
"Your Majesty has a kind heart and loves his relatives dearly. Although he and His Highness the Crown Prince are not father and son, he regards them as his own sons. This is a great blessing for the sincere community and the country. How can we talk about selfishness?"
After a while, an old voice sounded in the palace. Everyone looked closely and saw that the person who spoke was none other than Hu Ming, the Minister of Rites, who was always there.
The eldest uncle looked gentle at this moment, bowed slightly, and said in a serious voice.
"I know your Majesty's intentions, but the Eastern Palace Treasurer is actually responsible for the great responsibility of the country. Although His Highness the Crown Prince is young, he should have the responsibility of the crown prince. He should leave the court as soon as possible to study, and he will educate the wise crown prince for the country."
"It is a good thing that your Majesty loves the prince. However, as the king and father of all people, how can you love the prince alone?"
"The purpose of leaving the pavilion in the East Palace is to fulfill the expectations of all the people and the hopes of the ministers. This is a great act of sincerity and great righteousness. Your Majesty is saintly and benevolent, and has the mind of all people in the world. He should give up his petty feelings in his heart and bear the weight of the country. He orders the East Palace to leave the pavilion as soon as possible.
It is a great gift, and the whole society and the imperial court will be stable."
"I bow my head to invite you. I hope your Majesty will think twice."
Mr. Hu had not expressed his views so clearly in the court for a long time, so that the ministers present did not react for a moment.
Is this the same eldest uncle who is always kind, good at dancing, and never stands out?
It is true that, as Hu Hui said, the reason given by the emperor is upright and he cares about the prince. This is something that no one can find fault with.
However, after a brief hesitation, the ministers present did not speak, but like Hu Hui, they all unanimously chose to continue to persuade the emperor to let the East Palace leave the cabinet.
This truth is a little cruel to say, but it is the truth.
For the prince, the elders both care about and don't care. What they care about is the throne of the East Palace. The political significance it represents is that after the East Palace comes out of the cabinet, the throne will be laid in peace, the courtiers will feel at ease, the people will obey, the imperial court will inherit the law, and the ethics will be clear.
political significance.
The little baby who is really the prince is essentially just a political symbol and is not really taken seriously by the elders.
Therefore, even if the emperor has given an example that leaving the court to study prematurely will be harmful to the prince himself, from the perspective of the courtiers, they still feel that the risk is worth taking.
This is almost the consensus of many people present. After all, what the emperor said was only worries and possibilities, not inevitable facts.
Anyone who has been in the court for a long time understands the truth that no matter how great the possibility is, it is illusory and ungraspable before it arrives. If you are tempted by this illusory and ungraspable possibility and give up the tangible benefits in front of you,
It's the stupidest thing to do.
To put it bluntly, if you don't see the rabbit and don't show off the hawk, you can't deceive these smart old people by trying to make a big pie.
Of course, the most important reason is that they consider political factors more than emotional factors.
It is certainly not advisable for the prince to work too hard, but that is the responsibility of the East Palace, and the prince cannot escape his fate. At this point, no matter how kind the minister is, he is sober and almost cruel.
However, what they didn't expect was that Hu Hui, who had always been meek and not aggressive, would take the lead in taking the lead.
You know, although theoretically speaking, there is nothing wrong with Hu Hui's words, but after all, this is to refute the emperor's face, which is not what this old fox does.
However, even though I don't understand something, it's always good for someone to stand up, and Mr. Hu's character won't do anything he's not sure about.
His move at least showed that in his heart, this matter could convince the emperor.
So, Zhu Jian on the side suddenly became energetic and immediately followed him, saying.
"Your Majesty, what the eldest uncle said is very true. Your Majesty appreciates the hard work of the prince. It is the kindness of the king and father and the kindness of his relatives. However, all the people in the world are looking forward to the East Palace coming out of the cabinet as soon as possible, inheriting the importance of the country, showing the meaning of filial piety and brotherhood, and serving the world.
The subjects set an example and are loyal to His Majesty and care for the common people. This is the duty of the Eastern Palace."
"Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is young, as the crown prince, he should bear the hope of all people and should not slack off. Therefore, I agree with what Da Zongbo said. I sincerely ask Your Majesty to endure the pain and give up the love in your heart and strictly demand the East Palace. Only in this way can you cherish the great love of all people in the world.
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After Zhu Jian finished speaking, other people present also reacted. Yu Qian's expression showed a slight struggle, but in the end, he still sighed and stepped forward as well.
"Your Majesty, this is what I mean. The East Palace is the foundation of the world. It is not just the children of the people. It should shoulder its heavy responsibility and serve the world wholeheartedly!"
With Hu Hui taking the lead, Zhu Jian and Yu Qian following closely behind, everyone else present gradually lost their worries. Wang Ao, Chen Yi, Chen Xun and others also stepped forward, raised their hands and spoke.
Their words were similar, and they basically agreed with what Hu Hui said.
However, among the echoes of a group of elders, another outlier naturally appeared, that is, Wang Wen, the Minister of Civil Affairs.
Seeing a group of colleagues making remonstrances, the old man didn't know what he thought of, and his face was rather unhappy. He held up his sleeves and remained silent, and even turned slightly to the side, looking disdainful.
However, for other ministers, this Lord Tianguan was giving face by not speaking, so they did not care about Wang Wen's bad face at all.
Zhu Qiyu sat on the throne, watching all the ministers below bend down to greet him, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
In fact, he had expected the result before him. After all, what he just said was not a lie, but something he had truly experienced.
These ministers of the imperial court are actually, to put it bluntly, very ruthless!
In their hearts, the prince or even the emperor seems to be superior, but in fact, most of the time, he is just a cold symbol and can only be a cold symbol.
In the final analysis, Zhu Qiyu, as he said himself, still had some selfish motives when it came to leaving the palace.
The dispute with the Supreme Emperor was one thing, but Zhu Qiyu still had no ill feelings toward the little kid Zhu Jianshen, and even felt a little guilty.
Although Zhu Qiyu knew very well that in his previous life, when his nephew restored his title of emperor and compiled records after he ascended the throne, it was not necessarily out of sincerity, but more out of political significance to appease the court and appease people's hearts.
But, again, no matter what the starting point is, if you receive benefits from others, you have accepted them. If you receive benefits, you must remember them.
If you just say something lightly and show that the other person's original intention is not pure, and then wipe out the kindness, you are deceiving yourself and others.
In the past life, Zhu Jianshen and Zhu Jianji were both innocent people involved in the court situation, although as the princes of the Tian family, this was their destined fate.
However, just like how he treated Brother Ji with caution in this life, this is not the reason why Zhu Qiyu can feel at ease.
However, sometimes, the royal people are unable to control themselves. Even if Zhu Qiyu is the emperor, he is somewhat helpless...
