In the Palace of Qianqing, Yu Qian looked at Shen Yi with complicated eyes.
In fact, although this little episode just seemed simple, it was actually full of official wisdom.
Just as the emperor said just now, Shen Yi's method is a "bad idea"!
This is not something that someone like Shen Yi who is experienced in official circles should have raised. In other words, after raising it, he did not refute a word and accepted all the accusations. It is not like what Shen Yi usually does. group.
Everything must happen for a reason. Yu Qian has also been in the court for many years. Although he didn't react at the time, he quickly understood Shen Yi's intention.
This Minister Shen was trying to ease the relationship between him and the emperor.
Yu Qian knew in his heart that he had contradicted the emperor not once or twice. This time, although it was not the most serious, it could be seen that the emperor was a little angry.
If he continued to play in this atmosphere, he was afraid that there would be a quarrel later, so Shen Shangshu came up with a "bad idea" himself.
He knew in his heart that the emperor would definitely not agree to this method.
Not only would the emperor not agree, Yu Qian would not agree, but this is the result he wanted...
After hearing what he said, Yu Qian stood up righteously and followed the emperor to refute his ideas, which undermined the dignity of the court. Yu Qian was actually safeguarding the dignity of the emperor.
Although Shangshu Shen was scolded, he managed to please the emperor. After all, with Yu Qian's character, even if he offended the emperor, he would never bow his head and admit his mistake.
However, Shen Shangshu made a mistake and asked Yu Qian to "catch on" and say "protect the emperor". In fact, in disguise, he bowed to the emperor.
Obviously, the effect was also significant. Recalling the Emperor's tone and tone at that time, Yu Qian clearly found that the old man's original unhappiness had dissipated.
As for the subsequent fine, if Yu Qian guessed correctly, it was precisely because the emperor saw Chen Yi's intention that he "played his plan".
"Rewarding" Chen Yi with his salary may seem like child's play, but it actually has a deeper meaning.
Yu Qian roughly guessed that the reason why Shen Yi did this was of course to make the emperor happy. At the same time, he was also afraid that the emperor would continue to make things difficult for the household if he was unhappy, so he made a "little mistake" to ease the atmosphere in the entire palace.
However, in essence, this actually helped Yu Qian. Although it was just a means and not necessarily an end, it was a help. The person who benefited the most from this matter was actually Yu Qian.
Although Yu Qian knew that the emperor had been able to tolerate his repeated offenses because the emperor was broad-minded and cared about all people, but with normal thinking, people have emotions, reason is reason, and emotion is emotion.
Even though the emperor knew that every offense Yu Qian made was out of public interest, he was definitely dissatisfied.
Of course, the emperor's character would not delay business due to small dissatisfaction, but if it accumulates for a long time, it is not a good thing for Yu Qian.
What Shen Yi did just now was certainly to make the emperor happy, but the method was to make the emperor realize, or in other words, to induce Yu Qian to "stand with the emperor."
In this way, the emperor was naturally relieved and forgot about the little unpleasantness that had just happened. However, more importantly, Yu Qian himself eliminated the bad image in the emperor's heart.
This is very important to many ministers.
Although Yu Qian did not realize it when Shen Yi came up with the "bad idea" at the beginning, what he said was still out of public interest. Although Yu Qian often went straight even if he knew he would offend others.
However, when you receive favor from others, you have to remember it.
Presumably, this was also the reason why the emperor "punished him with a salary". He rewarded himself with Shen Yi's salary. In fact, he was reminding himself that he had unknowingly received the "benefits" of Shen Shangshu.
Three months' salary is certainly valuable, but if compared with the favor of Yu Shaobao, the latter is obviously more precious.
Therefore, Shen Shangshu seemed to be shamelessly asking for a favor, but in fact, he was asking Yu Qian if he would accept the favor.
As for Yu Qian himself... of course he has to take it!
Not to mention, when he understood Shen Shangshu's intention, he already felt grateful in his heart. Just talking about the emperor's expression at that time was very interesting.
You know, Shen Yi's behavior of "asking for money" from Yu Qian in front of him was actually a little excessive, and at worst, he would be scolded in a joking manner.
However, the emperor said nothing and acquiesced to this behavior.
In fact, he is saying, let Yu Qian agree!
Why agree?
You must know that with Yu Qian's character, if he records a favor, he will definitely repay it. As long as Yu Qian realizes that he owes a favor, the emperor's purpose will be achieved. This is also a favor to Chen Yi.
However, the emperor not only made Yu Qian aware, but also "connived" Shen Yi to "demand money" in the palace. The intention was actually based on the last two sentences Shen Yi said.
"...You have to take care of the food of my family..."
This is a joke, but when the emperor is silent, it is no longer a joke.
You must know that as a minister of the imperial court, Yu Qian has always been very measured in his interactions with many ministers.
Basically, among the important officials in the imperial court, except for Yu Shiyue, he did not have a good relationship. This was not only due to his own character, but also to keep his duty.
Think about it, if the relationship between two six ministers is very good, it means that the huge factions they represent may unite. In this case, party disputes will easily occur.
Therefore, people who hold high positions have good friendships at the beginning of their career, but when they reach the third rank or higher, they will more or less consciously keep a distance from many people.
On this point, everyone has a tacit understanding.
However, sometimes, alliance is indeed needed. For example, right now, when the big policy of reorganizing military camps is implemented, when it comes time to implement the redemption policy, close cooperation between the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs is needed.
At this time, what is needed is mutual trust between the two ministers, Yu Qian and Shen Yi. However, as the same saying goes, as ministers of the Seven Ministers, if they work closely, it will inevitably arouse the emperor's vigilance.
Therefore, by taking this opportunity, the emperor is actually expressing his attitude, or in other words, the act of fines itself is indeed making Yu Qian "owe" favors. However, the deeper meaning of making Yu Qian "owe" favors is actually that It also means that the two ministers can use this as an excuse to have further cooperation and communication.
From this perspective, Yu Qian could not refuse at all. At this time, his personal wishes were not important.
So, this is the reason why Yu Qian looks complicated...
The emperor's imperial methods became more and more proficient.
This matter was obviously Shen Yi's impromptu idea, but the emperor was able to take advantage of the situation and take advantage of the situation. It seemed like a joke, but in fact, there were layers of intentions behind it, and he showed kindness to the two people present without leaving any trace.
More importantly, Yu Qian recalled the whole process and finally discovered that no matter whether he or Shen Yi wanted to reveal the joints, in fact, they had to make the final choice according to the emperor's preset choice.
Being able to do this, Yu Qian really felt that the intelligence of His Majesty in front of him was already almost divine, or to be more precise, His Majesty's ability to see into people's hearts was such that he didn't have to do it deliberately, he just did it casually. It’s almost to the level of Tao…
However, as the emperor made a sound of surprise, Yu Qian's thoughts suddenly came back, and he looked at each other with Shen Yi. Both of them calmed down their expressions, became serious, and raised their hands and asked.
"Your Majesty, what happened?"
I also knew that when the emperor summoned two important ministers from the Qing Dynasty, Eunuch Huai En came to interrupt and report in person, which must be an urgent matter.
I just don’t know what kind of thing could make the emperor, who has always had a calm expression, frown...
Facing the inquiries from Qian and Qian, Zhu Qiyu did not hide anything, but his expression became a little strange. After a moment of pondering, he spoke.
"Mr. Yu, do you still remember that the Wala delegation came to Beijing some time ago?"
When Yu Qian mentioned the Wala Mission, he immediately became more energetic and nodded.
"I remember that your Majesty discussed with me how to deal with the Oara Mission. At that time, I and the Marquis of Changping suggested to wait and see what happens. After the Oara Mission reveals its intentions, I, the Ming Dynasty, will take action."
As he spoke, Yu Qian also frowned and asked, "Your Majesty, could it be that the Wala Mission has done something strange?"
It would be very rude to ask the emperor such a question in the court, but in private, Yu Qian was unknowingly becoming more casual.
Of course, the premise of this is that he knows that the emperor will not blame him for this.
Zhu Qiyu nodded, but his expression was still weird, and he said.
"Yes, I kept them cold for half a month. It seems that they finally couldn't hold it in any longer. However, I'm afraid what they did was a bit unexpected, sir."
Although he said that, after hearing the emperor's words and the emperor's expression, Yu Qian already had a vague guess in his heart, but he just couldn't say it out loud.
So, while the two people below were silent, Zhu Qiyu sighed and spoke.
"Just half an hour ago, Bodu personally presented a memorial and handed it to the outside of the Nangong Palace. He claimed that he had been ordered by Grand Master Wala to go to the Khan Tuotuobuhua to pay homage to the Supreme Emperor!"
Ah this...
It should be said that this is not surprising, especially for Yu Qian who pays close attention to the movements of the Wala mission. As early as when the mission entered Beijing, he had guessed what these people would do in the future.
One of the speculations is that they will use the power of the Supreme Emperor. After all, although the Supreme Emperor was exiled to the north, it is said that during the prisoner camp, the relationship between the Supreme Emperor and King Bodu was very close. This time when the Wala delegation came, Bodu
The king was sneaking among the envoys, and it was hard not to think about it.
However, guesses are guesses. After all, the reputation of the Supreme Emperor is involved, and no one dares to say it rashly. Even Yu Qian, after listening to the emperor's words, could only consider his words before asking.
"Then, over there at Nangong..."
"I received the memorial, but I didn't see Bodu. I just gave him a banquet outside the palace, and then ordered the eunuch to send a message, asking him to present the letter of credence to the court first, and then go to Nangong to see him!"
The emperor's answer was straightforward, but these words still made Yu Qian and the others look a little unnatural.
Especially Yu Qian, frowned and said.
"Your Majesty, this behavior of the Wala Mission is extremely rude. Since the envoy was sent to our country in the Ming Dynasty, he did not submit his credentials first and came to see Your Majesty. Instead, he crossed the imperial court and went to Nangong. This is really bold. In accordance with my opinion, I ordered the Ministry of Rites
Reprimand everyone in the envoy, and if necessary, send them back to the grassland to avoid future troubles."
However, after listening to Yu Qian's words, Shen Yi on the side shook his head and put forward a different opinion.
"Yu Shaobao's words are wrong. Now we still don't know the purpose of the Wala mission in coming to Beijing. If we rush them back, it may worsen the border situation, not to mention..."
Halfway through his words, Shen Shangshu suddenly stopped and glanced at the Emperor involuntarily.
When Zhu Qiyu saw this, he smiled bitterly and said.
"What's more, this matter is actually our fault. Although the Wala mission claimed that they must see me before submitting their credentials, they did request an audience from the moment they entered Beijing. The Ministry of Rites claimed that the imperial court was busy with general affairs.
, let them wait for the summons at the inn."
"So, to say that they went directly to see the Supreme Emperor is somewhat untenable..."
Even now, Zhu Qiyu has not avoided the issue.
If you think about it carefully, King Bodu's farce outside the city gate that day may not have been truly impulsive.
He made the matter so big that the entire Ming court would definitely feel bad about the envoys. In this case, the best way was to leave them alone.
Anyway, in the realm of Ming Dynasty, these people can't cause any trouble.
But who would have expected that King Bodu would actually be able to cause trouble in the capital.
Looking back on the whole incident, Zhu Qiyu discovered that if Bodu was not impulsive in making trouble at the city gate, then it was probably Zhu Qizhen who he wanted to see from the very beginning.
But, again, this is the capital after all, so Bodu has his hands tied in doing anything, and there is only so much he can do.
What made Zhu Qiyu think more deeply was actually Nangong's attitude.
Refusing the summons showed that he had no intention of intervening in the government affairs, but giving a banquet outside the palace seemed to show his attitude of appeasing the Wala mission.
Especially under the background that Zhu Qiyu left the Wala mission unattended for such a long time, this was more like showing his generosity.
It seems to be telling the people in the world, look, he, the emperor who was once captured, can ignore the past grievances and treat the envoys who come to see him with courtesy. On the contrary, he is the emperor who is in the ninth level, because he cares about the smallest things, regardless of the two countries.
Although diplomatic relations were maintained, the delegation was still unwilling to receive the envoy.
And if the meaning expressed by giving a banquet is relatively obscure, then the following sentence is a clear hint.
First handing over letters of credence, meeting the emperor, and then going to Nangong to meet the emperor seemed to be giving directions to the envoy, but in fact, it was more like putting pressure on the imperial court.
With these words, Bodu came again to ask for an audience, but he was obeying the "will" of the Supreme Emperor.
If Zhu Qiyu is still missing, not only does he look petty, but he also seems to be deliberately making things difficult. However, if he is seen, it will not be a good thing either.
Think about it, the envoy has been waiting in the capital for so long, and Zhu Qiyu refused to see him. As a result, after a trip to Nangong, the Emperor sent a message, and Zhu Qiyu immediately summoned the envoy. This was unavoidable.
It seems that Zhu Qiyu only received the mission under pressure from the Supreme Emperor's will.
In short, if something like this happens, whether you see it or not, it's not a good choice.
But at this moment, a servant came quickly outside the palace and reported.
"Your Majesty, King Bodu, the leader of the Wala mission, has presented his credentials and asked for an audience outside the palace!"