Chapter 1524: Our eldest son, the more low-key the better on this matter (please subscribe and vote)
"This is unreasonable. This is simply unreasonable. Didn't His Majesty already decree to build a palace in the north of Chang'an City back then?"
"How come in the blink of an eye, you are thinking of going to Luoyang, the eastern capital, to build a palace?"
"Such a move is simply a waste of people and money."
"Yes, how could your Majesty be so unwise? He must be instigated by a treacherous villain."
"That's right, everyone, we should report to Your Majesty that if you want to build a palace for the Supreme Emperor, you can do it in Chang'an."
"Why do we have to go to Luoyang, the eastern capital? This is simply nonsense."
"I heard that it was that boy Cheng Chubi who was responsible for this. I don't know how he persuaded the Supreme Emperor."
"Could this be a conspiracy? If our Tang Dynasty builds a palace, the general should be the eunuch to come forward."
"Cheng Sanlang has been dismissed from his post by His Majesty. How can he build a palace for the Emperor?"
"Is it possible that His Majesty is planning to let him serve as a general and a supervisor?"
"No, I heard that the future great craftsman Yan, the great craftsman, hates Cheng Sanlang the most. If that kid goes to serve as a prisoner, haha..."
"It will definitely anger the noble Master Yan, so will he be able to do anything as a prisoner?"
All of a sudden, all kinds of rumors spread in Chang'an City. Anyway, they were all kinds of gossip about preparations to build a palace for the Supreme Emperor in Dongdu.
In the end, many wise people summarized the many rumors after eliminating the falsehood and retaining the truth.
I think His Majesty wanted to move the capital and test the civil and military officials, so he went to the Eastern Capital to build a palace for the Supreme Emperor.
It happened that these two days happened to be a break, and many important ministers wanted to enter the palace to see the emperor.
However, they were all blocked outside the palace gate. Your Majesty is feeling unwell and has not seen anyone for the past two days. If you have something to do, we will talk about it later at the court meeting.
And the more this happened, the more officials and workers of the Tang Dynasty became certain of one thing, that is, His Majesty might really have the idea of ​​moving the capital.
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In Duke Zhao's mansion, many ministers and ministers have gathered here at this moment.
At this moment, these ministers and ministers are spitting on the impassioned and vehement speeches made all over the place yesterday.
There is no way, everyone can't see His Majesty. In this case, His Majesty's uncle Changsun Wuji is an excellent person to talk to.
"Zhao Guogong, if your Majesty does this, it will shake the foundation of the country."
"Yes, yes, since ancient times, relocating the capital has always been an expedient change that has to be made when the country is in danger of survival."
"Whether it was the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the Eastern Han Dynasty, or the Eastern Jin Dynasty, they all encountered difficulties that could not be solved without moving the capital."
"That's right. It has been less than thirty years since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, and it is really unwise for Your Majesty to test our ministers and move the capital anyway."
"We think this matter is absolutely impossible, so we have decided to report to Your Majesty tomorrow and ask Your Majesty to take back the order if we want to build a palace for His Majesty the Emperor.
Then just choose a geomantic treasure place in Chang'an, why go to Luoyang, the eastern capital hundreds of miles away."
Changsun Wuji calmly cleared his throat. After the hall became silent, Changsun Wuji finally spoke.
"My colleagues, I naturally understand that everything we do is for the Tang Dynasty, not for our own selfish interests."
"I think if you all can work together and tell your Majesty the truth, your Majesty, with your wisdom, will understand your painstaking efforts..."
Changsun Wuji comforted these colleagues with a sincere face, and even expressed his willingness to stand on the same front with everyone and advance and retreat together.
Finally, the officials who came to visit Changsun Wuji left with satisfaction.
They had to rush home, not to find their mother, of course, but to compose an exquisite memorial so that it could be delivered to the emperor tomorrow.
Let Your Majesty know everyone's thoughts, and I hope Your Majesty will not act recklessly, let alone follow the example of Yang Guang of the previous dynasty who acted arbitrarily.
We should listen to the voices of the important officials in the dynasty and understand their intentions, for the long-term peace and stability of the Tang Dynasty.
After everyone left, Changsun Wuji watched them leave, then wandered back to the front hall.
After a short while, as expected, Chu Suiliang appeared outside the hall door again.
Changsun Wuji patted his round belly and waved to Chu Suiliang with a smile.
"I knew you would come back, Dengshan. Come and sit down quickly. Someone, come and serve tea to Bachelor Chu."
"Brother Auxiliary Machine, by doing this, your Majesty has really thrown all the officials in the court into confusion. If you are not careful in this matter, I am worried..."
Changsun Wuji nodded, his face becoming solemn again.
"Yes, I didn't expect that His Majesty would make such a surprising move. It really caught people off guard."
"The matter of moving the capital is no small matter. In the fourth year of Zhenguan, His Majesty had this idea.
Just because he was afraid that all the officials would object, he took a trick and only mentioned that he wanted to rebuild the Qianyang Hall, the main hall of Luoyang Palace that was burned down at the end of the Sui Dynasty.
But at that time, the situation in Guanzhong was not as critical as it is now."
"So, after the officials persuaded me, I gave up the idea of ​​rebuilding the Qianyang Palace..."
"Last year, during his tour of the Eastern Capital, His Majesty once again mentioned it. Fortunately, with the persuasion of the courtiers, His Majesty gave up the idea."
"But now, His Majesty has used the excuse of building a palace for the Supreme Emperor in the Eastern Capital to test the officials."
Having said this, Changsun Wuji leaned into Chu Suiliang's ear and whispered.
"At this time, you must not overdo it..."
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After Chu Suiliang left with a sincere expression on his face, Changsun Chong walked out and saluted his father.
"Chong'er, come and sit down. What can you see today?"
"Father, I feel that what my father said is absolutely true. Your Majesty thinks that the emperor is practicing in the palace. If your ministers try their best to obstruct it, they will be reprimanded by your Majesty."
"Your Majesty may have had other motives for what he did, but after all, his purpose was to perform filial piety. He had the upper hand in morality."
Changsun Wuji looked at his eldest son Changsun Chong so nervously that he was sweating a little.
Watch him think while stammering the conclusion he came up with after listening to the discussions outside.
He showed a kind smile, as if encouraging him to continue talking, don't panic, and don't be afraid.
"Yes, yes, it seems that my son has made great progress during this period. By doing this, Your Majesty may really have the intention to move the capital."
"And our eldest grandson's family, property and family members are all in Chang'an. If the capital is moved, even our eldest grandson's family will be affected."
"Not to mention those Guanlong families, they will be the ones with the strongest opposition..."
"Then why didn't father make it clear to all his colleagues before? Instead, he only communicated privately with Bachelor Chu."
"Don't forget that your aunt is the current queen. We, the eldest grandson, should keep a low profile on this matter, the better."
Chapter completed!