After the three of them reached an agreement, they calmed down and watched the changes.
The current situation is that the enemy can't move, but I can't move. Since the emperor is doing this strangely, he might be planning to do something wrong.
As long as there is any rash action, you may fall into the emperor's routine.
Sure enough, Wynn arrived just after he started duty on the second day.
"My lords, the emperor asked us to come and ask how the discussion went?"
Cao Nai put on a lukewarm expression and said: "Eunuch Huai, you should know that the emperor's tour is a top priority for the imperial court and must be treated with caution!"
With a smile on his face, Wynn said: "You should be cautious, but... you have to hurry up, otherwise Qiqi Ke from Mobei will be waiting impatiently..."
"Just let her wait!"
At this time, Zhang Yi came over and said: "No matter where the emperor visits the world, he has to go through this process. Why does Mobei Guard have to treat him specially?"
The two of them cooperated very well and made a preemptive strike at the beginning, leaving Wynn speechless.
Wynn was no match for the two of them. He was defeated in one confrontation and said angrily: "We are just here to ask, nothing else."
Cao Nai and Zhang Yi looked at each other with a winner's smile on their faces.
"This matter is not that simple. In addition to the Ministry of Rites, it also involves the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Punishment. They must be discussed one by one before a decision can be made."
Wynn was puzzled: "Why do we need so many yamen?"
Cao Nai said solemnly: "The emperor's safety is the top priority when he goes on patrol. What if there are rebels and rebels with evil intentions and ambush the emperor on his way out? The Ministry of War should be prepared in advance to deal with any emergencies.
That’s what it means to be prepared.”
After hearing this, Huaien scratched his head and said, "The Ministry of War mobilizes troops and horses and makes preparations. We can understand it, but what do the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Punishment say?"
Zhang Yi chuckled lightly and said: "The emperor is going on a patrol, and he will have a team of troops, escorts, horsemen, and servants... Counting at least hundreds of people, he also needs to mobilize troops and horses in advance to prepare for any unexpected events. Such a huge sum
Expenditure, if the Ministry of Household Affairs does not allocate funds, are you going to let everyone drink from the northwest wind?"
Wynn forced a smile and asked again: "The Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Punishment... shouldn't have much to do with each other, right?"
"How not?"
Zhang Yi shook his head and continued: "The emperor went to Mobei to see whether the implementation of the New Deal was going smoothly. The imperial court provided money to build workshops, repair roads and bridges... How well these projects were completed, and whether any corners were cut, all required the Ministry of Works to go to.
Verify.”
"As for the role of the Ministry of Personnel, it is even more important. Whether the official evaluation reported by Mobei Guard every year is reasonable, whether there is any fraud, what is the feedback of the local people on the officials, whether there are unjust, false and wrong cases, and various measures issued by the court
Whether it is implemented in place or not is a national matter!”
"There is also the Ministry of Punishment, for local criminal cases..."
"OK OK!"
Wynn quickly waved his hand to interrupt and said: "Our family understands that this matter needs to be discussed by the cabinet and the six ministries, but... I don't know when we can reach a conclusion?"
Zhang Yi's tone was very rude and said: "It's hard to say!"
"If that's the case, then... our family will go back and recover first."
Wynn knew that he would not be able to ask anything today, so he had to stand up and leave.
Zhang Yi and Cao Nai bowed their hands perfunctorily: "I won't give it away!"
After a while, Cao Nai asked in a low voice: "Are you leaving?"
Zhang Yi came to the door, looked out, turned around and said, "Let's go!"
The two of them breathed a sigh of relief at the same time. For some reason, they felt faintly guilty of being a thief.
Zhang Yi sighed and said: "If the emperor finds out about us making things difficult for us, he will definitely feel dissatisfied..."
Cao Nai glanced at him and said helplessly: "Until we understand the emperor's true intention, we can only do this. Otherwise, if something happens, it will be difficult to control it."
Zhang Yi asked again: "But I don't know what tricks the emperor is playing?"
Cao Nai suddenly raised his head and looked to the sky. After a long time, he slowly shook his head and said: "The most difficult road I have walked through in my life is the emperor's routine..."
Early the next morning, Wynn came again.
Cao Nai and Zhang Yi had already made preparations and had made an appointment with the Minister of War, Zuo Shilang, to come to discuss matters.
This posture seems to be telling Wynn, look, we are already advancing, are you still embarrassed to rush us?
Of course Wynn knew it, so he just said a few polite words and left.
In the following days, every time Wynn came over, he saw the chief officials of the six ministries discussing matters here.
In fact, Cao Nai and Zhang Yi were also waiting.
They deliberately slowed down the progress, just waiting for the emperor to lose his composure and take the initiative to reveal his intentions.
Only by knowing the emperor's true thoughts can we prescribe the right medicine.
Otherwise, you may accidentally fall into the emperor's routine again.
Seven or eight days passed like this, and Hua En came to show his face every morning, but he didn't say much or ask questions, just like coming to Wenyuan Pavilion to order mao.
This situation made Cao Nai and Zhang Yi even more frustrated.
"Why do I feel like something is wrong..."
Looking at Huaien's retreating figure, a thought suddenly flashed through Zhang Yi's mind, and he immediately frowned.
Cao Nai asked: "What did you find?"
Zhang Yi lowered his head and thought for a moment, then raised his head and asked: "How many days has it been since the emperor went to court?"
Cao Nai thought for a while and replied: "It's been about three days."
The current morning dynasty has been changed and divided into the Shuowang dynasty and the regular dynasty.
The Shuowang Dynasty refers to the great court meeting on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month. All officials of the fourth rank and above in the capital must participate. On such an important occasion, Zhu Qizhen will definitely show up.
However, it is difficult to say about the daily routine.
When you are in a good mood, come and show your face. Most of the time you can't see it.
Three days ago, there was a great court meeting on November 15th. Hundreds of officials gathered, and Zhu Qizhen was also present.
Cao Nai remembered clearly because he had been worried that the emperor would ask about the patrol at the court meeting. After all, it had been delayed for so long and he still had no explanation, so he felt a little sorry.
However, Zhu Qizhen did not mention this matter, as if he had forgotten it.
Zhang Yi shook his head and sighed, saying: "No, the emperor wants to escape!"
Cao Nai asked doubtfully: "What did you say?"
Zhang Yi was so anxious that he stamped his feet and said, "We have fallen into a trap!"
Cao Nai was suddenly startled and seemed to have thought of something.
"Could it be that the emperor deliberately waited to be rejected by us when he issued the edict?"
"As it should be!"
Cao Nai couldn't sit still anymore, stood up and said: "Most of them are useless, go see the driver quickly!"
"Walk!"
The two of them came to the imperial study room, but saw the door open, and questions suddenly arose in their hearts.
Could it be that... I guessed wrong?
Zhang Yi asked: "Are you going yet?"
Cao Nai understood that if the emperor had not left and he came to the door rashly, he must have an explanation.
At least the patrol matter can no longer be delayed, and an explanation must be given.