Despite the overwhelming anger in his heart, Emperor Hongzhi still showed no emotion or anger on the surface. This was a habit he had developed as a superior over the years.
He just watched and listened quietly.
The following courtiers kept reporting one by one, hoping that Emperor Hongzhi would use his own internal funds to buy food and save the people of the world. They all seemed to truly love the people as their own children. In their mouths, the current disaster situation
It was extremely urgent, and something big would happen if it was delayed for even a minute and a half.
Emperor Hongzhi turned his attention to the military commanders and nobles in the court. These military commanders and nobles had no expression as always, and no one stood up to express their opinions. They were like air, without the slightest sense of existence.
This is almost the normal situation for the generals and nobles after the Tumubao Incident. Although they stand in this court, there is no place for them to talk here. Everything is controlled by the civil servants.
Thinking of this, Emperor Hongzhi coughed lightly, and the whole hall quickly became quiet. Everyone knew that Emperor Hongzhi had something to say.
"British Duke Zhang Mao, what do you think of this matter?"
To everyone's surprise, Emperor Hongzhi actually asked the generals for questions. This was something that had never happened before. Not to mention that this disaster relief had nothing to do with the generals, even in the military aspect.
These military commanders and nobles have never had any say in matters concerning the matter.
This feature basically ran through the history of the Ming Dynasty. Of course, all this was gradually formed and stabilized after the Tumubao Revolution. Civil servants had complete control over all the say, including the say of the army.
Many famous generals in the middle and late Ming Dynasty were actually literati, such as Wang Yangming, Tan Lun, Sun Chengzong, Sun Chuanting, etc. in the late Ming Dynasty. These people were all literati and were not military generals themselves. This aspect shows that the literati fought
The fighting was also very impressive. On the other hand, it also showed that the control of the Ming Dynasty's army had always been firmly controlled by the literati since Yu Qian, and the generals and nobles had no business at all.
Now Emperor Hongzhi actually asked the British Duke Zhang Mao, which immediately made all the civil servants present frown or slightly widen their eyes.
As for the cabinet ministers like Liu Jian, Xie Qian, and Li Dongyang, they all thought deeply in their minds. Emperor Hongzhi would never ask such random questions. In the past, he would ask the opinions of three or six ministers.
These noble military officers will not be consulted for their opinions.
The British Duke Zhang Mao was in a daze. This was a habit he had developed for a long time. Of course, he was not the only one. Many military officers and nobles had even developed the special ability to sleep standing up.
There is no way. I got up too early for the morning court. As a military commander, I have no right to speak. However, I have to go to the morning court. I can't just stand around with nothing to do. I have to find something to pass the time.
Otherwise, going down early in the morning will be no different from living the day like a year.
The British Duke Zhang Mao can be regarded as a representative figure among civil servants and nobles, but he has always been like this. Throughout the year, he has spoken countless times in the morning and in the morning, and every time he has basically talked about ancestor worship.
Only on such matters would he have the opportunity to speak.
Therefore, like other military commanders and nobles, he has developed a good ability to pass the time. His method is to be in a daze. He seems to be listening carefully to the emperor's speech. In fact, he has already been in a state of wandering.
Know what you are thinking.
"Zhang Mao?"
Emperor Hongzhi waited for a few moments, and when he saw that Zhang Mao had not replied, he frowned slightly and raised his voice a little.
"Oh~ I'm here."
Only then did Zhang Mao come back to his senses and quickly said respectfully.
"What do you think about this?"
Emperor Hongzhi asked again. In fact, he knew that Zhang Maogang probably didn't pay attention to this aspect at all, because he seemed to have never let the military commanders express their opinions for many years since he was emperor.
"Perhaps we should consult more military commanders and nobles in the future. The way of civil and military affairs should be relaxed one by one. In the past, I trusted these civil servants too much."
A very subtle change occurred in Emperor Hongzhi's heart. Looking at Zhang Mao and other military officers and nobles, he also began to reflect on his own way of governing.
"minister…"
At this time, Zhang Mao had a slight drop of sweat on his forehead. He didn't know what to say, because he had never had a sense of existence. Like other military commanders and nobles, he also adhered to the principle of inaction. The so-called inaction, then
Just don't care, don't ask, don't express any opinions.
Anyway, these military commanders and nobles are all providing iron rice bowls. As long as they don't rebel, this glory and wealth can be passed down from generation to generation. There is no need to compete with these civil servants, and of course they can't compete.
These civil servants also know very well that all the power is in the hands of the civil servants, and all the right to speak is also in the hands of the civil servants. As long as these military officers and nobles are obedient, it will naturally be good for you, good for me, and good for everyone.
You continue to enjoy your glory and wealth, and I continue to hold my power and right to speak. If we don't interfere with each other, everyone will be better off. Otherwise, these civil servants will have many ways to make these military commanders and nobles sad.
"how?"
"You are the British Duke, the cornerstone of the country and the pillar of the country. Now that the country is in trouble, don't you even have any views and opinions of your own?"
Emperor Hongzhi's expression changed and he said sternly.
"My lord, I think what you all said is true. Now that the famine is raging and people are dying, the imperial court should quickly raise food to help the victims."
A large amount of sweat broke out on Zhang Mao's forehead, and he thought rapidly in his mind. He noticed that Emperor Hongzhi was abnormal this time, and he also understood that Emperor Hongzhi now needed his help.
Zhang Mao, who has always been an old fox, also began to think of countermeasures in his mind. When the emperor asked him to take the blame, he had to take the blame, otherwise he would definitely not get any good results in the future.
If he offends the civil servants of the dynasty, life may be difficult, but if he offends the emperor, the iron rice bowl passed down from his ancestors may be gone. So after thinking about it, he knew that he had to bear the blame.
His words also made all the civil servants in the dynasty nod slightly, praising Zhang Mao for his wisdom.
However, Zhang Mao changed the subject and said: "It's just that this time the famine is raging quite seriously, and the princes in the court are very worried and feel the same for the victims. Therefore, I believe that the relief of the victims should not be just your majesty's alone. All the princes in the court should be involved."
We should also contribute money if we have money, provide food if we have food, and work together to provide relief to the victims."