In the study room, the candles are always bright.
"The civil servants of that generation have always relied on their own integrity and despised me and other military ministers. Zhu Yongming is even more so. The words he shouts sound good, but in fact, what's the use?"
"Having been making trouble for so long, apart from giving the emperor an excuse to suppress us repeatedly, what good does it do?"
Zhu Jian, named Yong Ming.
There was no one else around at this moment, so Zhu Yi did not hide the ridicule in his tone.
"After His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came out of the cabinet, Xunwei should have been prepared long ago. However, when we mentioned this matter many times, he always said it was not the right time. When was the right time?"
"When Mr. Zhu Ge leads a group of civil servants and obeys the prince's instructions?"
"Second Master, please don't forget that Yang Jie also has the job of being the governor of the Young Army Camp. His affairs cannot be ended, and the Young Army has been stagnant, and the Xunwei is even more distant...
"
After hearing these words, Zhang Shi's face became quite ugly.
Indeed, Zhu Jian was a civil servant, so many times his ideas were different from those of nobles like them.
Not to mention, he may still have his own little thoughts.
Xunwei has always been highly regarded by the nobles, which is why they are so concerned about the prince's preparation for the palace.
But now, the prince has left the cabinet, but a large number of civil servants have been elected to the prince's palace.
Except for Zhu Yi, currently, no noble disciple can enter the East Palace.
It seems that from now on, we really need to be more careful about this Zhu Jian.
Seeing this situation, Zhu Yi smiled inwardly and continued.
"These days, the British government seems to be bustling again. I wonder, uncle, do you still remember the original proposal?"
When this matter was mentioned, Zhang Xi's face became darker and darker, and he snorted coldly and said.
"Those people who eat everything from food to food still dare to run to the British government every day. Now that I see them, I feel sick. If I hadn't missed the opportunity, I would have dealt with them long ago."
"Nowadays, it's nothing more than hypocrisy and compromise."
"opportunity?"
Zhu Yi smiled and said.
"Shibo, you have seen what happened just now. If Zhu Jian wants to go against the emperor in everything, then when will the opportunity come up?"
Zhang Xi fell silent.
Because of the relationship between the two governments, after Ren Li's death, Zhu Yi actually vaguely mentioned the idea of not continuing to oppose the emperor through the list left by Ren Li.
However, it was not so clear at the time.
Today, Zhu Yi has finally put his words on the table.
In fact, after saying so much, Zhu Yi's meaning is very simple.
What you get in your hands is yours, otherwise, no matter how good the thing is, it will only be like a mirror.
Especially after the Ren Li incident, Zhang Shi's thinking changed greatly.
In the past, he always felt that the British government had enough background to control the situation even if it was hidden behind the scenes.
However, as Ren Li's ambition gradually expanded, under Zhu Yi's analysis, he realized that power should be in his own hands to feel more at ease.
No matter whether it is his subordinates, old ministers or in-law relationships, they are not as reliable as himself.
only……
"Does the Duke think now is a good time?"
After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Min asked tentatively.
"Have the opportunity!"
Zhu Yi nodded, her expression became cautious, and she said thoughtfully.
"There are three difficulties with this matter."
"First, it is difficult for the Emperor to explain things to him."
"After all, in the list given by Ren Li, many of them were ministers promoted by the Supreme Emperor before. I have mentioned this matter to the Holy Mother before, and the Holy Mother also mentioned it in front of the Supreme Emperor. However, the Supreme Emperor did not comment, so
, Our Lady doesn’t have much to say.”
"Secondly, these people also have many connections in Beijing, and many mansions have old relationships with them. Therefore, it is difficult to manage all aspects of the relationship."
"Finally, if the emperor does not support the position of governor of the military government, there will always be many important ministers in the court. It is not easy to win their support. Originally, my nephew thought that Mr. Zhu Ge could still help, but
He doesn’t even want to pay attention to the matter of Xunwei, let alone mention it.”
Hearing this, Zhang Xi also frowned.
Of course he knew the relationship between this, and that was why he kept his troops on the sidelines.
Of course it is necessary to clean up the house, otherwise even he himself would not be able to swallow this breath.
However, if there is no benefit in the end and it is just for the sake of letting out a sigh of relief, then it is really a reckless act.
After pondering for a moment, Zhang Xi asked.
"So, what the Duke said just now is actually paving the way for this matter?"
Zhu Yi nodded again and said.
"Yes, my nephew was originally worried about what to do about this matter. However, as soon as the news about Yang Jie's incident came out, my nephew suddenly had an idea and came up with an idea."
As he spoke, Zhu Yi leaned forward and continued.
"Actually, while we were outside just now, my nephew still didn't say something clearly."
"In my nephew's opinion, the situation on the border is definitely not fightable. However, yesterday I got some news."
"It is said that the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs are already in action. The Ministry of War is taking inventory of ordnance, and the Ministry of Household Affairs is in a ministry meeting and has made it clear that unnecessary expenditures will continue to be reduced..."
So, this is the benefit of having a relationship.
With so many years of history, the British government naturally has information channels, but after all, the British government has always focused on the military.
As for Cheng Guo Gongfu, Zhu Yong had always made friends with civil servants at the beginning, and it was of great use at this time.
Information like this could have been obtained by Zhang Shi a few days later. Perhaps the only one who could find it out so quickly was the Duke of Chengguo's residence among the various residences.
After all, Zhang Shi was also a general. When he heard this, he immediately asked.
"So, we still have to fight?"
However, Zhu Yi shook his head firmly and said.
"Can't fight!"
"What I just said outside is incomplete, but it is not a lie. The emperor may intend to fight, but the ministers in the court will definitely object."
"Since the ministers in the court are against it, then this battle cannot be fought."
This time, Zhang Xi was confused and couldn't help but ask.
"Then you talk about the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs..."
"Momentum!" Zhu Yi said: "What the emperor is best at is strategizing, not only in the court, but also in border affairs."
"From the negotiations with Tuotuo Buhua, to the night attack on Yanghe, to the battle of Zijingguan, this point was vividly reflected."
"Now because of Yang Jie's incident, the border situation is tense, and the imperial court is bound to respond. Therefore, in my opinion, whether it is promoting Yang Jie or ordering Yang Hong to lead troops out of Beijing, they are actually exerting pressure in return.
.”
"I want to tell all the grassland tribes that the Ming Dynasty is not afraid of war."
"Besides, there is actually another piece of news that we may have ignored."
Zhang Min vaguely understood it, but he felt that he didn't quite understand it.
Seeing that Zhu Yi was starting to show off again, he couldn't help but ask.
"what news?"
"Before Yang Hong left the capital, the imperial court also issued an imperial decree, ordering Jin Lian, the Minister of Punishment, to be responsible for receiving envoys from various tribes."
"This decree is very low-key, and it seems very ordinary."
"But, in my nephew's opinion, this is the most important thing!"
For such a big matter, Zhu Yi was obviously very cautious and chose his words carefully.
"In terms of status, Jin Shangshu and Yang Hong are equally matched. However, if I remember correctly, Jin Shangshu has a pair of royal flags in his hand."
"This scene is quite similar to the one at Bauhinia Pass."
"If the emperor really wants to start a war, then he will inevitably hand over the decision-making power to Yang Hong, who wants to save his son."
"But now, Jin Lian has the royal flag in his hand, so he has overpowered Yang Hong. Jin Shangshu has always been a stable character and is not a person who takes the lead in battle."
"So I speculate that Yang Hong's trip to Beijing this time is just to build momentum!"
"The barbarians of that generation are afraid of power and have no morals. Only in this way can they dare not have any wrong thoughts about the Ming Dynasty."
"But if we really want to fight, again, we will definitely not be able to fight, but we must build up enough momentum."
Zhang Min frowned and thought for a moment, and finally figured out the relationship between them.
At the same time, he looked at Zhu Yi with more admiration. Vaguely, he thought of his third brother again.
Thinking about it, if the third brother was alive, he would definitely be able to see more clearly than Zhu Yi, but it's a pity...
The complicated emotions in his eyes flashed away, and Zhang Xian asked.
"So, what does this have to do with what we are going to do?"
Although border matters were important, they had little to do with them after all, so what Zhang Shi was more concerned about was naturally the changes that would occur in the court.
However, what he didn't expect was that this time, Zhu Yi looked a little hesitant. He pinched his eyebrows and said.
"Uncle Shi, what I'm going to say next is just a guess. I'd like to ask Uncle Shi for more details. However, I can't guarantee that it's definitely correct."
Hearing this, Zhang Shi was also stunned, but it was only for a moment before he shook his head and said.
"What are you saying, Mr. Guo? Our two families are in the same spirit. No one can be sure about the affairs of the court. There is no one else here. You can just say it boldly."
So, Zhu Yi said this.
"That's what my nephew said..."
"Since we are building momentum, we must cooperate internally and externally. It is not enough for Yang Hong to send troops. The actions of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs actually confirm this."
"To put it bluntly, the emperor has no intention of starting a war, but he must make everyone feel that the Ming Dynasty is going to go to war, or even that he is ready to go to war!"
This was a bit convoluted, but Zhang Xi understood it.
"So you are saying that in the court hall tomorrow, the emperor will advocate for war?"
Zhu Yi nodded and said.
"Yes, if you want to deceive outsiders, you must also deceive your own people."
"So, my nephew speculates that there will be a heated discussion in the court tomorrow. The emperor will naturally advocate for a war. Logically speaking, the civil servants will strongly oppose it and eventually break up unhappy."
"but……"
After saying this, Zhu Yi frowned and seemed to be hesitant, saying.
"However, this is an ordinary way of thinking. I always feel that with the emperor's previous style, it would not really cause such a big fuss."
"But, I can't think of how to create momentum if we don't make such a big fuss..."
After hearing this, Zhang Xi also began to think deeply.
It has to be said that Mr. Zhang has made progress during this period of time. After pondering for a moment, an idea suddenly came to his mind and he said.
"If what you said, Mr. Guo, is correct, then it means that the emperor does not really intend to start a war, right?"
"good!"
Zhu Yi nodded and looked at Zhang Shi.
So, Zhang Xi continued.
"Then, this also means that the emperor and many ministers in the court actually have the same views. It's just that the emperor just wants to build momentum."
"If that's the case, will the civil servants in the court really get into trouble with the emperor?"
This sentence seemed to wake up Zhu Yi. He patted the table with his right hand and said with a look of sudden realization.
"Yes, since the emperor just wants to build momentum, then in order to avoid causing trouble in the court, he will definitely reveal the truth to some ministers in advance."
"Otherwise, how could Mr. Shen from the Ministry of Accounts be so cooperative this time?"
Then, everything gradually became clear.
Zhang Xi said firmly.
"Therefore, there is a high probability that the emperor has already had an affair with many ministers at tomorrow's court meeting. If this is the case, then based on the emperor's character, I am afraid he will not end up personally. At most, he will be biased."
"After all, in the court, the current emperor has always been a person who listens to advice and accepts advice. Although there is a tendency to be arbitrary now, he may not really be willing to disregard his reputation."
Hearing this, Zhu Yi also smiled.
"So, tomorrow will definitely be a big show."
"Of course, it doesn't matter how they sing. What matters is what role we should play in this scene."
After picking up the tea cup and taking a sip, Zhu Yi regained her confidence and said.
"There are no outsiders here, so my nephew will tell you straight away. Mr. Zhu Ge has always wanted to go against the emperor. In fact, the root cause lies with the emperor."
"The Supreme Emperor, his old man..."
Zhu Yi paused and did not continue, but Zhang Shi obviously understood, so Zhu Yi continued.
"So, as soon as this scene is sung and the emperor's attitude is revealed, our opportunity will come."
Zhang Xi seemed to understand something, and asked with a faint smile on his face.
"What do you want the Duke to do?"
"If the play is to be real, then there cannot be many people who know the script. Therefore, my nephew concludes that most people in the court do not know the truth. If this is the case..."
Zhu Yi lowered her voice, leaned forward, and said a few words to Zhang Shi.
Then, he straightened up and said.
"In this way, we can not only convince the Emperor, but also win the praise of the whole court. More importantly, we will not really offend the Emperor."
"Isn't it possible to achieve multiple goals with one stone?"
After Zhang Mian finished listening, he thought for a moment and his expression became relaxed.
Seeing Zhu Yi's high-spirited look, he sighed and exclaimed.
"Master Guo, people outside say that our two governments are getting married, and it was the British government who helped the Duke of Guo."
"But only I know that, although the Chengguo Palace was in turmoil at that time, getting married to the Chengguo Palace was probably the most correct thing I did in my life..."
This chapter has been completed!