Chapter 0844 Daming's country, who has the final say?
After the temple name of the Daxing Emperor was determined, the Ming Dynasty officially entered the Chongzhen Dynasty.
Zhu Youjian worshiped the ancestral temple, offered sacrifices to heaven and earth, and was worshiped by all ministers. He had become a legitimate and legitimate Ming emperor. However, Zhu Youjian, the newly appointed Ming emperor, could not wait to implement his own policies.
The so-called new official still has three things to do when he takes office, let alone the emperor?
When he was still a prince, Zhu Youjian was dissatisfied with a series of policies and regulations implemented by Zhu Youxiao's Tianqi Dynasty.
It's a pity that at that time he was only a king and a prince with no real power. With the prince Zhu Ciran in Zhu Youxiao, Zhu Youjian was destined to have no real power.
And Zhu Youjian just felt that he was talented and could govern the Ming Dynasty. When he was a prince, he once thought about how to govern the world in order and make the people of the world surrender if he became the emperor.
Now that he has really become the emperor, Zhu Youjian plans to launch some policies immediately to prove that he is capable and right.
Of course, Zhu Youjian also knew that he was the emperor now, and it was not suitable for him to speak on his own about everything. It was time to find someone to speak for him.
In fact, in the Chongzhen Dynasty, Zhu Youjian played this trick very smoothly. Everything was the fault of the ministers. The ministers took the blame. He was an emperor who seemed to be non-stick. Natural disasters and man-made disasters had nothing to do with him. Whenever something happened, he would
He pushed the blame on his ministers and swung the blame very smoothly. This kind of putting any fault on his subordinates to show his flawless character, as well as his characteristics of being mean and unkind, eager for success and profit, etc. are all engraved in Zhu Youjian's bones.
, this is the difference between Zhu Youjian and Zhu Youxiao.
Zhu Youjian, who had officially ascended the throne and moved into Wuying Hall, summoned some of his ministers who had expressed their allegiance to him.
It is natural for ministers to be loyal to the emperor. Since Zhu Youxiao is in the past and Zhu Youjian is now, some speculative people took the opportunity to show their faces in front of the new emperor and show off themselves so that they can seek glory and wealth.
Not surprising.
Everyone has their own thoughts and desires, and this applies to everyone.
Faced with these ministers who were willing to take refuge in him, Zhu Youjian was still very willing to show his magnanimity as an emperor. He not only verbally commended these ministers but also gave these ministers a chance to express themselves: "My dear friends, I have just
After succeeding to the throne, I always feel like I have no clue when it comes to everything in the DPRK. Dear dear friends, can you tell me what the top priority of the new DPRK should be?
An editor from the Hanlin Academy immediately came out and said: "Returning to Your Majesty, I believe that Your Majesty should open up favors to win scholars and win the hearts of the world.
Zhu Youjian's eyes lit up, he is a smart man!
Zhu Youjian has long wanted to resume the imperial examination, the national examination, and the students of Datong Academy. What a mess!
In the Ming Dynasty, I should take the imperial examination and take the eight-legged essay!
When a student from Datong Academy joins the court and becomes an official, should he listen to the emperor? Or listen to Zhang Haogu instead of the New Party!
It is because the students of Datong Academy only serve the interests of the new party, whether they join the court as officials or generals, and to a larger extent, they serve the world, but they do not serve the emperor!
What Zhu Youjian wants is a group of people he can trust.
Is there any better way to obtain scholars than to recruit scholars through Enke? The scholars who were selected by Enke are automatically the ministers of the new emperor. They were recruited by the new emperor to serve as officials in the court. Naturally, they belong to the new emperor's faction, and the new emperor can also borrow them.
By placing people in the court, the court will not be filled with officials from the old court.
This is also the reason why when a new emperor ascends the throne, he must open up a new school to obtain scholars, and the emperor and his ministers must be the same.
Not to mention that Zhu Youjian had long wanted to restore the ancestral system and resume the imperial examination. As the new emperor, he would start with Enke as the first step after he ascended the throne. As long as Enke passed, the restoration of the imperial examination would just follow the trend.
After thinking about this, Zhu Youjian nodded with satisfaction: "Good.
On Cui Ri, Zhu Youjian went to court early, unlike Zhu Youxiao who was willing to delegate power and was too lazy to hold those meaningless court meetings. Zhu Youjian was a hard-working man. He went to court every day and was extremely diligent and hardworking.
Whenever he hears the ministers paying homage and shouting long live, long live, long live the emperor, Zhu Youjian feels extremely satisfied. Isn't that what being an emperor is for?
What a taste.
Zhu Youjian, who had changed out of the emperor's crown and put on the bright yellow dragon robe often worn by the emperor of the Ming Dynasty and the benevolent crown with dragon wings on his head, looked at the ministers: "Dear sirs, do you have this memorial?"
I have this memorial!" Soon someone came out.
Zhu Youjian asked: "What is Han Aiqing's original memorial?"
Han Lin, a bachelor named Han, said: "Your Majesty, at the beginning of the new dynasty, everything is new. Your majesty should start recruiting scholars in time to calm the people of the world and demonstrate the new dynasty's intention to embrace the world and embrace everything."
Zhu Youjian nodded. Before he could say a single word, someone came out to retort: "Your Majesty, I object."
When Zhu Youjian saw that he was a New Party official, he immediately frowned: "Why does Wang Aiqing object?"
The official surnamed Wang immediately said righteously: "Your Majesty, the imperial examination cannot be held! The imperial examination is not as good as the national examination. The harm of eight-legged writing is comparable to burning books and entrapping Confucian scholars. Its content is not beneficial to the country or the people. The national examination is to select scholars.
It is because the sea is open to all rivers, and all the talented people in the world can serve the country with just one skill, but what is the use of the important articles in the imperial examination but no practical results?"
Zhu Youjian looked at the ministers and found that most of the people in the court nodded frequently, obviously not supporting the reopening of the imperial examination.
However, soon some ministers stood up to oppose, stating the benefits of the imperial examination, and claiming that the imperial examination had been the orthodox legal doctrine of the Central Plains dynasty since the Sui and Tang Dynasties and could not be replaced at will. However, officials from the New Party also immediately stood up, and the two sides started a debate on whether to reopen the imperial examination.
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Zhang Haogu had no expression on his face, holding the jade wat in his hand as if he hadn't heard anything. He was very aware of Zhu Youjian's little thoughts, but Zhu Youjian was so eager to show himself as soon as he ascended the throne, and he didn't even think about it. Now
In the Great Tomorrow, how many officials are passed the imperial examination, and how many are passed the national exam of Datong Academy.
The governors of all provinces, prefects and county magistrates, and the commander-in-chief of every town, whether they are local officials or the army, how many of them have national examination qualifications?
How could they allow the civil reform to begin? Doesn't that mean their own legality is questionable?
When the imperial examination was abolished, it was because Zhu Youxiao and Zhang Haogu killed so many people that the old party was unable to resist, and even the Kong family was suppressed, so the imperial examination was abolished.
Now that Zhu Youjian wants to reopen the imperial examination, does he have the confidence to face the countless officials who passed the national examination from all over the Ming Dynasty?
Has he ever turned the world upside down and suppressed the consciousness of the ministers?
Zhang Haogu quietly listened to the arguments among the ministers behind him. The New Party gradually gained the upper hand. Those who supported the reopening of Enke were completely suppressed by the New Party. So far, Zhang Haogu had not said anything. Zhu Youjian wanted to open the imperial examination.
The plan was in vain.
After leaving the court with a gloomy face, Zhu Youjian returned to the harem. He told Concubine Xuanyi what happened today. Concubine Xuanyi listened quietly: "What does the emperor want the Ai family to do? The Ai family can't do anything."
, I can only chant sutras and worship gods in this harem.
Zhu Youjian asked the concubine in confusion, are you just watching Zhang Haogu take charge of the government? Isn't he just a puppet? "
Princess Xuanyi looks very calm. The Ai family has been a puppet in this harem for so many years. Aren’t they living a good life?"
And what's wrong with Zhang Baorui presiding over the government? Emperor, your brother also asked the Ai family this question, and the Ai family asked him in return, Zhang Baorui presided over the government in the Tianqi Dynasty. Has anything gone wrong in the Ming Dynasty? Is the Ming Dynasty getting worse?
Better? "
Isn't it good that the emperor can enjoy the world's wealth and prestige without having to do anything?"
"Look at your brother, the best thing he did after becoming the emperor was to appoint Zhang Baorui as the chief minister, delegate power and support" Zhang Baorui, Zhang Baorui did not let your brother down. The Apocalypse Dynasty, the country and the people are peaceful, and the world is prosperous. Who can deny it?
?Who can take away the title of Zhongzong from your brother?"
Zhu Youjian looks very ugly, but Zhang Haogu is not my minister."
He is a minister of the Ming Dynasty. Isn't that enough?" Concubine Xuan said to the emperor, "The Ai family can tell you that if Zhang Baorui was willing, the Ming Dynasty could change its dynasty at any time. It is a pure luck that you can become the emperor. Now you do
It is enough that the emperor is dead and the world is still in the hands of the Zhu family."
Hearing what Concubine Xuan Yi said, Zhu Youjian's face turned even more ugly: "Concubine, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
With that said, Zhu Youjian left in a hurry, leaving only Princess Xuanyi to continue reciting the scriptures calmly. Princess, won't you stop the emperor?" Zhang Yan walked out of the side hall.
Princess Xuanyi said calmly: What can I do to stop it? The emperor, like your husband, is both stubborn and thinks he can accomplish things. In this case, let them do it."
It takes a lot of blood to recognize the reality. It is like this for Shenzong, your husband is like this, and this is also like this.
What's more, even if we can temporarily tie up Zhang Baorui with old feelings, can we still tie up everyone?
We have also enjoyed the most noble and noble blessing in the world. If the Ming Dynasty really dies one day, it will be nothing more than a burial. Speaking of which, the Ai family should have gone to accompany Shenzong long ago. "
After saying that, Princess Xuanyi continued to chant sutras, and Zhang Yan also sat down quietly to chant sutras.
After Zhu Youjian returned to his palace, he couldn't sleep after thinking about it. Just when he wanted to meditate, the words of Princess Xuanyi that Zhang Haogu could change the dynasty at any time appeared in his mind. Such words were in his mind.
After being unable to leave for a long time, Zhu Youjian gave up on resting.
Queen Zhou looked at Zhu Youjian in confusion: "What's going on, Your Majesty?"
Zhu Youjian looked at his first wife in distress: "Today, I know what it means to have something stuck in your throat.
Cui Ri, Zhu Youjian went to court. This time he did not mention the issue of opening Enke and resuming the imperial examination. To open Enke, it is not necessary to use the imperial examination. Since the imperial examination cannot be returned for the time being, it can still be done by using the national examination to serve as Enke.
Select a group of ministers who are close to you.
Enke's ministers were the emperor's disciples. This was the hardest and most reliable relationship. Zhu Youjian didn't believe that those in the New Party would not be tempted if he gave him such a generous salary.
Are all the people who came out of Datong Academy like Zhang Haogu?
Zhu Youjian didn’t believe it!
What's more, Zhu Youjian now understood clearly that if he could not prevent the New Deal from continuing to be implemented, he would not be able to propose a series of his own policy ideas such as restoring the ancestral system and reopening the imperial examinations.
The most important thing at the moment is how to repeal the New Deal.
But if he wanted to abolish the New Deal, Zhu Youjian had to face so many New Party members in the cabinet, the government, the local government, and the military. If he wanted to abolish the New Deal, he would have to get rid of these stakeholders.
But Zhu Youjian felt that as long as he had this thought, what happened to his late brother would probably happen again to him.
After Zhu Youxiao died, his personal eunuch Wang Tigan told Zhu Youjian the whole story.
When I think of Zhu Youxiao, who has ruled the world for thirteen years, he can be said to be an emperor who can change the clouds and rain. He wanted to abolish the New Deal and the New Party. As a result, officials in the court assassinated him, local troops mutinied, and even the Zhili Forbidden Army was killed. Instigating rebellion, almost in a day, the Holy Lord Mingjun, who was respected by all the world, immediately turned into a cowardly tyrant that everyone shouted to beat, and Zhu Youjian couldn't help but shudder.
He is not Zhu Youxiao, and he does not have the friendship between emperor and ministers that he has had with the New Party members for more than ten years, nor does he have the kindness to be exterminated, nor does he have the kind of brotherhood with Zhang Haogu.
Zhu Youjian estimated that if he wanted to abolish the New Deal, he might fall into the water inexplicably, be poisoned inexplicably, or even be assassinated in the palace?
Zhu Youjian didn't dare to think about it anymore. The abolition of the New Deal involved too much and he didn't dare to try it now.
But without stopping the New Deal and without resuming the imperial examination, Zhu Youjian still wanted to do something else.
In Zhu Youjian's view, he no longer cares about the New Deal and the National Examination. Zhang Haogu and the New Party must give themselves some face and let themselves do something practical. After all, he is the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty!
So Zhu Youjian no longer mentioned the imperial examination and the ancestral system, but tried to issue some ordinary decrees. As expected, these were approved by the cabinet. This made Zhu Youjian gradually gain confidence. He believed that as long as he kept trying in this way, he could Slowly support his cronies, and then overthrow Zhang Haogu, Cao Cao!
That's right, in Zhu Youjian's eyes, there is no difference between Zhang Haogu and Cao Cao today!
He has his own officials, his own army, and the country's military and political affairs are also controlled by him. As an emperor, he is almost a puppet. Isn't Zhang Haogu Cao Cao?
As for the swords and shoes that go to the palace, praise and worship without fame, and enter the court without following these things, even if they pass by
The suppression during the Song and Ming dynasties no longer exists, but what if Zhang Haogu wants it one day?
After all, Zhang Haogu is now the only prince in the court!
Duke of Liao! Taishi, Taifu! Chief assistant of the cabinet! Specially promoted to Dr. Ronglu! Shangzhuguo! Mastering the power of the military and state, and having all the troops and horses in the world at his disposal, Zhang Haogu sent him to make him the king, add nine tins, and crown him. Ten combs, I will be the prime minister!
When Zhu Youjian thinks of this, his teeth itch with hatred!
But at least he, the emperor, still has some rights now, and Zhu Youjian carefully used these rights to gain some benefits for himself.
Soon, Zhu Youjian received news that some noble ministers from Japan had traveled across the ocean to see the new emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
This was important news, and Zhu Youjian took it very seriously and regarded it as the first important exchange between the Chongzhen Dynasty and foreign countries.
In Wuying Hall, Zhu Youjian met with the noble ministers from Japan. These nobles kowtowed three times and bowed nine times in accordance with the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty. They were sure to call him the great emperor of the country, and they praised Zhu Youjian so much that he couldn't find him.
When Zhu You asked these Japanese ministers what rewards they wanted, these Japanese ministers immediately cried and pointed out that their Japanese emperor had stayed in the Ming Dynasty for too long, and there were so many nobles staying in the Ming Dynasty. They were too far away from home, and their families were very close. I miss them and hope that the great emperor can let the emperor and the nobles return to Japan. Japan will definitely be grateful and so on.
Regarding this point, Zhu Youjian agreed to Japan without any consideration, a small barbarian country!
The initial battle was won, and the silver mines were obtained. As for the emperor and some Japanese nobles?
They have all been brought to the capital to show off, so just put them back. What's more, these are all the achievements of his late brother Zhu Youxiao. What does it have to do with him, Zhu Youjian?
Zhu Youjian couldn't help but not see any of Zhu Youxiao's achievements, so he issued an order very simply, allowing these Japanese nobles to see their emperor and take her away.
Emperor Mingzheng was very grateful when he learned about this, and quickly came with his ministers to thank Zhu Youjian for his great kindness.
Seeing this little girl who was only ten years old kneeling and shouting long live to express her gratitude, Zhu Youjian was moved. This is just a little girl of ten years old!
How sinister were Zhu Youxiao and Zhang Haogu to let such a little girl travel across the ocean to the Ming Dynasty?
Just because this little girl is some kind of emperor?
What's the use of the Japanese emperor? Wouldn't it be better to spread the kindness of the Ming Dynasty if he was put back?
So Zhu Youjian told Ming Zheng that I can't bear to have you separated from your homeland by an ocean. You should go home. I will also give you a reward. In the future, Japan and Ming Dynasty will have friendly exchanges and become neighbors to each other.
Don't say it right, the Japanese nobles are confused, can they go back like this?
And there are rewards?
Or even have a friendly and equal relationship with Daming in the future?!
Is there such a good thing in the world?!
The Japanese nobles were surprised and kowtowed in joy, which made Zhu Youjian even more satisfied. He believed that he had made a correct decision. This was to show the world the generosity of the new emperor and the magnanimity of the new dynasty.
I must be grateful to him, the Ming Emperor
However, Zhu Youjian ignored Zhang Haogu. When Zhang Haogu knew that Zhu Youjian had promised to release Ming Zheng and allowed them to leave, Ming Zheng and the Japanese noble ministers were already leaving the capital in the carriage prepared by Zhu Youjian!
"What?! Mingzheng and those nobles who were devolved from Japan?
Does Your Majesty know how much money the imperial court spent and how many soldiers and horses were used to take danger and take Japan and turn it into a vassal state? "
"Now Ming Zheng has been released with just a few words, and Japan and Ming are still allowed to communicate on an equal footing? Then why did we attack Japan in the first place? Why did Ming spend so much manpower and material resources?"
Simply ridiculous!
When Zhang Haogu immediately got up and went to find Zhu You to check out the door, Zhang Haogu said again: It is estimated that those Japanese people have already left Shuntian Mansion by now. They must have been traveling all night to go to sea as soon as possible.
Taichong, inform Tian Ergen and ask the Jin Yiwei to immediately bring Ming Zheng and those Japanese people back to our pavilion. If there is any resistance, kill them on the spot!"
Ningren, Feige notified Feng Yi, the prefect of Jinmen, to blockade
Roads must not allow the Japanese to leave!"
I'm going to ask Your Majesty what he thinks, why he wants to give back Japan, which the soldiers have worked so hard to gain through bloody battles!"
