396 The Struggle of the Imperial Staff (2 in 1)(1/2)
The Mongolian Khan bowed down and surrendered to his vassal?
Chen Yichen's words undoubtedly had a bolt from the blue. Whether it was the one who supported Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu or loyal to the Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen, he could not control his shock at this moment.
The Ming Dynasty and Mongolia continued to have seventy years of war, and the five generations of emperors continued to fight north, but they were unable to relieve this major concern.
Even just two months ago, the Mongolian army came to the capital, almost allowing Zhu Ming to repeat the mistakes of Zhao Song and abandon the capital and travel south.
As a result, how long has it been after the Mongolian Khan Tuotuohua submitted a letter of state to the Ming Emperor?
If anyone said this sentence, I am afraid that the first reaction of civil and military officials is to punish the crime of deceiving the king. But Chen Yichen had just returned from Liaodong and had a refreshing bloody battle with the Tartars, reversing the strategic decline of the Ming Dynasty.
Would he be so stupid that he used such a thing to deceive the emperor and his ministers?
The answer is obvious. Chen Yichen did reach an agreement with the Tatar tribe in a short time when he was governor of Liaodong, causing Mongolia, a century-old enemy to lower his head!
Compared with the impact of the ministers, the only one who is somewhat calm here is Shi Heng, the Hou of Wuqing.
After all, he fought side by side with Chen Yichen in Liaodong and knew that he had reached a mutual market agreement with Tuotuobuhua. However, Shi Heng did not expect that Chen Yichen would endure it until now and use it to prevent the Supreme Emperor from returning to Beijing.
This determination and strategy are really amazing!
"Chen Qing, is this matter serious?"
Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu was frightened by the sudden news and asked Chen Yichen in disbelief.
"Your Majesty, how dare I deceive the monarch?"
"The letter of the country is here. I would like to ask Your Majesty to determine the date of the Tatar tribe as soon as possible to seek legitimate meaning!"
The letter of state bowing down and chasing the people was only the first step. In the future, Tutuobuhua had to send an envoy and a hostage to formally pay tribute to the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, and grant him the title of vassal king of Ming Dynasty, achieving the title of monarch and minister under the legal system.
Cheng Jing did not dare to be negligent at this moment, so he immediately walked off the imperial platform and took the letter of Chinese in Chen Yichen's hand, and then handed it over to Zhu Qiyu.
When he opened the letter of the country, he looked at the words that were bent over the twat and the Mongolian Khan seal that was finally stamped. Zhu Qiyu had no doubts anymore, and his hands could not help but tremble slightly under the shock of excitement.
"My ancestors and ancestors are above me, and I have not let down the country and the country. Mongolia, a powerful enemy for a century, has been vain!"
In an instant, Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu filled his eyes with tears.
This is not only achieved the merit of making Mongolia surrender in my own hands. And with this merit of the country, it is enough to inform all officials and the people that I am not a transitional item in times of crisis, but a true king to save the time!
The frustration of being despised, abandoned, and opposed at the dynasty meeting was swept away at this moment!
The Mongolian Khan really surrendered...
Zhu Qiyu's words seemed to have awakened all the civil and military officials present from their dreams, and no one questioned the authenticity of the letter of the country.
"Unbelievable, unbelievable, Tutuobuhua will surrender at this time!"
"God really blesses me with the Ming Dynasty, but the best is coming!"
"Submit all over the world, come to the court from all directions, congratulations to Your Majesty!"
"Congratulations to your Majesty!"
As an old minister shouted congratulations, a group of kneeling inside and outside Fengtian Hall instantly fell. The Mongolian Khan's resignation would definitely become a brilliant stroke in history books. The Ming Dynasty was humiliated to wash away the Tumu Fort, and it was still a high-ranking central empire!
"Chen Qing, you will arrange the tribute and the majesty of our great Ming Dynasty must be demonstrated."
Zhu Qiyu stood up from the dragon chaise, swept away his previous depression, seemed very enthusiastic, and handed over the full power of the tribute to Chen Yichen.
"I had already discussed with Tuotuobuhua when I was in Liaodong. He must use the highest Mongolian etiquette, Jiubai Grand Tribute, and let the crown prince enter the court as a tribute!"
"Nine White Tribute" is the highest etiquette in Mongolia that expresses surrender. Simply put, it is to send nine white camels, nine white horses, nine white cows, and one gold pot and one silver pot.
In addition to the etiquette standards, the Crown Prince's entry into the court is a win-win situation, in a sense, Chen Yichen and Tuotuobuhua achieved.
The Ming Dynasty won the face, and the Tatar tribe won the inner sect.
The reason is that the crown prince of Mongolia was Mengke, the nephew of the Grand Tutor Yesen. He existed in the Tatar tribe for one day, which was the greatest threat to Tuotuobuhua. He pushed him to the Ming Dynasty as a proton, which not only relieved the urgent need, but also avoided being found an excuse to attack him.
"Okay, just follow this standard!"
Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu couldn't wait to agree. After all, Jiubai Da Gong and the crown prince's entry into the court were definitely the highest etiquette standard for surrender of the vassal states, which greatly promoted the prestige of the Ming Dynasty.
With this achievement, even if the emperor's brother Zhu Qizhen returns to Beijing safely, he may not be able to shake his throne!
Seeing the eyes of the emperor and his ministers, they were all attracted to the fact that the Mongolian Khan bowed down and surrendered to him, the Empress Dowager Sun behind the pearl curtain could no longer sit still.
She suddenly spoke at this moment: "Even if the Tartars surrender, what does this matter have to do with the Supreme Emperor returning to the capital? Will the Grand Master surrender and give him the head together first?"
As Chen Yichen expected, he defended himself slowly: "The Queen Mother, it is said that the Tatars surrendered to our Ming Dynasty will be the scene of the Huns of the Han Dynasty and the Turks of the Tang Dynasty will be reproduced."
"Without the Golden Family Law and the Mongolian tribes as support, the Grand Master of Wasai tribes will be unable to support himself. In this case, will he still dare to be disrespectful to the Supreme Emperor?"
"Just wait to be rebelled against the three tribes of Urianha and the countries of the Western Regions, the Wassai tribe will fall into a state of encampment. At that time, our Ming Dynasty will directly attack the northern desert and drink the horses and the emperor will no longer return as a prisoner of war, but as a king!"
Chen Yichen drew a beautiful prospect, allowing Zhu Qizhen to clear his identity as a prisoner of war. After all, he was no longer released by the enemy in a shady manner, but the Ming army killed him and saved the former king with his strength.
Of course, Chen Yichen was talking about the most ideal situation. This kind of painting cake may be effective for others and is completely ineffective for Queen Mother Sun.
She didn't care about Zhu Qizhen's identity as a prisoner of war, or even his loss of troops and insulting the country. As long as her son could come back safely and ascend the throne again, who would dare to mention the defeat of Tumubao?
In addition to being written by the victor, history can also be tampered with by the emperor.
"Chen Yichen, the emperor is in the northern desert, and staying for one more day will make him more dangerous. He is now the Supreme Emperor. Do he still have to bear the shame and dignity of the Ming Dynasty?"
When Empress Dowager Sun said this, she even changed her name to Emperor Yingzong of Ming Dynasty. She was no longer the identity of the empress dowager to the emperor, but the identity of a mother to her son.
Now the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is Zhu Qiyu. As long as Zhu Qizhen returns safely, is the identity of a prisoner of war or a king important?
"**** As the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, he was shouldering the honor and disgrace of the empire."
"The Supreme Emperor can suffer, but the Ming Dynasty cannot be humiliated. Please think twice!"
All of them have come to this point. Whether it is out of selfishness or justice, Chen Yichen did not want Emperor Yingzong of Ming Dynasty Zhu Qizhen to be released back to Beijing by Wasan as a prisoner of war.
As for danger, it is never within Chen Yichen's consideration. Perhaps the king's death to the country is Zhu Qizhen's best destination!
"Be unruly and be ignorant of the emperor, you should use a court stick!"
"Come on, drag this traitor without a king or a father!"
Compared with politicians, what kind of politics is an art of compromise? As a harem woman, Empress Dowager Sun ignored everything when she was angry.
The Ming Dynasty's rod was not just a slap. Taking off his pants and being spanked in public was even seen as a humiliation to the literati and officials. Many court officials would rather be punished rather than humiliated.
Chen Yichen was appointed to participate in the cabinet and has become a real cabinet master. In addition, he has added the titles of Assistant Minister of War, Grand Secretary of the East Pavilion, etc., so it is not an exaggeration to call him a high position and a powerful position.
Just such an important official in a robe who was dragged out to humiliate in the orthodox dynasty where the court had not yet been flooded. There was no doubt that it was like a thunder on a sunny day, which made the civil and military ministers present feel a little embarrassed.
"The mother's queen calms down, the Chen Qing family is devoted to the country and has no malice."
Faced with the angry empress dowager, Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu could only plead for Chen Yichen. If he really wanted to drag him out to the court, it would cause an uproar.
"No malice?"
"Chen Yichen equates the Supreme Emperor to return to Beijing and receive insults from the Ming Dynasty, which is the biggest malice!"
Queen Mother Sun shouted angrily. Her residence in the harem did not mean that she had no common sense in the previous dynasty. According to Chen Yichen's theory, unless the Wasai tribe destroyed the country and the race, the Supreme Emperor would have no return date when he returned to the capital.
"Chen Yichen, the Ai family will ask you, is it to take the Supreme Emperor back to Beijing or not!"
"Report to the Queen Mother, the time has not come."
Chen Yichen did not choose to compromise, but gave a pun answer, that was, the time was not yet up.
"Where is the Jinwu Guard who is unfaithful and unrighteous!"
Queen Mother Sun didn't want to continue arguing with Chen Yichen anymore, so she directly ordered the Jinwu Guard in the hall.
However, an unexpected scene happened. In the hall, Jinwugu faced the order of Empress Dowager Sun, hesitated and did not dare to move forward. He even looked at Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu on the imperial platform.
After all, as the imperial guards of the palace, they knew Chen Yichen's prestige and reputation in the army, and they admired him a lot in their hearts. In addition, the Jinwu Guards, who belonged to the emperor's personal army, theoretically only followed the emperor's orders. Now the emperor did not make any statement, and dragged the ministers down to the court, which was really a bit usurper.
"Emperor, aren't you counting the words of the Ai family now?"
Queen Mother Sun slapped heavily on the armrest of the phoenix chair, her tone filled with threat.
King Hui ascended the throne for only a few months, and for a minister, he disobeyed his legitimate mother's order. What will happen in the future?
"My son dare not!"
"Then you don't have an order to drag Chen Yichen out!"
Hearing the repeated urging of Empress Dowager Sun, Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu lowered his head and still said nothing.
He was an emperor with a relatively weak personality in history books. In the more than seven years since he ascended the throne, many ministers offended Zhu Qiyu in their memorials.
But Zhu Qiyu is definitely not a weak person. He has his own beliefs, his own persistence, and his own view of right and wrong.
Chen Yichen is right. The emperor’s brother lost his troops and humiliated the country and the Ming Dynasty. It is best to come back by washing away the shame!
"What about you ministers, who are deeply grateful to the Supreme Emperor, are now allowed to jump into the troubled ministers and thieves?"
Empress Dowager Sun was so angry that she lifted the bead curtain blocking her face and pointed her hand at the civil and military officials in the hall.
Especially the emperor's benefactor Wang Ji, Ningyang Hou Chen Mao and others, they were treated as important tasks by Chen Yichen. The emperor's son brought back by the right censor Yang Shan, the imperial son, also regarded them as important tasks.
It turns out that he doesn't say a word now, which is really heartbreaking!
"The Empress Dowager calms down, Shen Shishang is the third year of the Three Yuan Dynasty. I, the leader of the literary scholar of the Great Ming Dynasty, must not be humiliated by the court!"
What people unexpectedly expected is that Chen Xun, the chief minister of the cabinet, who has never had any sense of existence and lacks reputation and qualifications, has now stood up to fight for Chen Yichen.
To be continued...