The early morning mist has not yet dissipated. On both sides of the square outside Chengtianmen, the carriages and horses of officials from the six ministries and yamen began to arrive one after another. The officials lazily walked into their respective public rooms, some were sleepy, and some were sleepy.
Their mouths were open, and some of them smelled of alcohol.
The first thing you do when you enter the public house is to ask your subordinates to make hot tea. Before doing anything, you have to drink two cups of tea to wake up. Fellow officials can also take this opportunity to talk to each other.
A few jokes and exchanges of gossip about the court.
The life of the civil servants in the yamen of the Ming Dynasty was so lazy and comfortable. Emperor Zhu Houzhao of the Ming Dynasty rarely went to court in the morning, which made their lives more comfortable and comfortable. They did not have to get up in the morning to go to court, which was a great benefit. So
, some officials were talking about this matter
He was stern and angry, showing that he was worried and dared to speak out. On the other hand, he hoped in his heart that the emperor would continue not to attend court early, so that his night life could be more enriched, and he could have more unscrupulous banquets and pleasures without having to worry.
Can't get up.
But today, when the officials of various cabinet ministries had not yet settled down and had not taken two sips of hot tea, suddenly, the sound of clanging bells came from the palace. Everyone listened carefully and recognized that it was Fengtian.
The court bell in front of the palace is ringing.
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"What's going on? Are you going to go to court?"
"How... is this possible? Your Majesty just returned to Beijing yesterday and is going to court today? You must have made a mistake, right?"
The courtyards of government offices in various government offices were crowded with officials, asking each other questions, noisy and confused.
However, they soon received the exact news from the palace that the emperor was going to court today.
This suddenly turned into a mess, and all the government offices on both sides of Chengtianmen Square were in a state of chaos. Some officials didn't even wear official uniforms and boots, and just came in casual clothes. They were eager to rummage through the cabinets.
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Finally, all the officials rushed to the Meridian Gate out of breath. When a group of disheveled civil and military officials with astonished faces entered the palace through the Meridian Gate, they still didn’t understand how the emperor, who had just returned to Beijing yesterday, could
Going to court today?
According to the emperor's temperament, even if he goes to court, it will probably take a few days until he has had enough rest. It is really baffling. But at the same time, everyone also feels a little uneasy. Could it be that something big is about to happen? Could it be that this
Is there going to be a liquidation of a rebellion by King Ning? There are many people in the court who have benefited from King Ning. King Ning has dealt with a lot of things in the court over the years. Officials who have benefited from King Ning have calves.
It's starting to get soft.
The court bell rang for the second time, and according to the formation of civil and military officials, the civil and military officials entered the Fengtian Hall along the high steps in a jumbled manner. Several officials on duty at the imperial censor's desk at the entrance of the temple looked around with bright eyes, holding hands with
Make a record in a booklet. Who is disheveled, who smells of alcohol, who has a cough?
Spitting and listlessness will be recorded and included in the evaluation. Although it may not affect your career, once you find a reason to quit your job or deny you a promotion, these small records will come in handy.
Use it. It can be big or small, it all depends on whether it can be used.
When the officials entered the hall, they discovered that the Protector Zhang Yanling, the British Duke Zhang Lunding, and the Duke Xu Guangzuo were already standing in the front row on the right side of the hall. It seemed that they had already known that they would have an early court appearance, so they had arrived in advance.
After a shout, Zhu Houzhao, escorted by the Han generals, was guided by Zhang Yong, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, Zhang Zhong, the admiral of the East Factory, and other eunuchs. He entered the palace from the side door. The civil and military officials knelt down and kowtowed and shouted long live.
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Zhu Houzhao ascended the throne and sat down slowly.
"Let's all live together. I will be given the title of Chief Minister of the Cabinet and the title of Duke of Dingguo." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand.
The ministers thanked En and stood up. The chamberlain brought two stools for Yang Tinghe, the chief minister of the cabinet, and Xu Guangzuo, the Duke of Dingguo, to sit down. The seats for the chief minister of the cabinet were to show respect, and the stool for Xu Guangzuo was because Xu Guangzuo was old. It was just a symbolic act.
, Yang Tinghe and Xu Guangzuo both expressed their gratitude and did not sit down.
After Zhu Houzhao scanned the audience, he said: "My dear ministers, today's morning meeting was decided on the spur of the moment by me. I did not inform you in advance, so it was a bit hasty. It is because there are urgent matters in the court that need to be dealt with immediately and cannot be delayed, so I decided to
So, if it makes you feel a little sudden, there is nothing we can do about it. What needs to be done still needs to be done."
"The emperor's diligence in government affairs is a blessing to the Ming Dynasty and a blessing to the world." The ministers said one after another.
Zhu Houzhao nodded and said: "Then without further ado, let's get started. The first thing is about King Ning's rebellion. Although the matter has been subsided, it had a great impact and caused great chaos. Fortunately, the soldiers used their lives and
It is a blessing that the rebellion was finally suppressed. What do you think of this matter?"
"The emperor is so wise and powerful that he can control the rebels and thieves, and all the people in the world are happy and exalting." Liang Chu, a scholar in the cabinet, stepped forward and said loudly.
"Yes, this time to suppress the rebellion, the emperor personally led the army to sweep away the rebels and capture Zhu Chenhao alive. It was truly an act of unparalleled bravery. The ministers and others suggested that Zhu Chenhao be executed in Lingchi to show the world." Shangshu of the Ministry of War.
Cao Yuan also stepped forward and said.
All the officials spoke in agreement.
Zhu Houzhao waved his hand, glanced at Zhang Yanling, and said loudly: "Everyone, please stop saying that it was me who put an end to this chaos. Before the actual expedition, Wang Shouren and Zhang Yin had already led land and sea troops to besiege Nanchang Mansion, and they could conquer Nanchang in one fell swoop.
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The reason why I went there in person was just to cheer them up and comfort the hearts of the local people. The credit for suppressing the rebellion should go to Wang Shouren, Zhang Yin, and the soldiers who fought bloody battles. I have no merit. From today on, don't do anything.
The credit is said to be mine."
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When all the officials heard this, they were all astonished. How could the emperor say such a thing? Did he take the wrong medicine? Wasn't the purpose of his personal expedition to show his wisdom and prowess? How could he be so humble? Yes, this
It must be a deliberate act of humility.
But what Zhu Houzhao said next shocked the officials even more.
"I have been reflecting on myself during this period and feel very ashamed. There were early signs of Zhu Chenhao's rebellion. This thief was raising bandits and collaborating with thieves in Jiangxi, privately forging artillery and building warships. In fact, some people had reported this kind of behavior to the imperial court. Wang Shouren had previously reported it
So I told him many times, but I was indifferent and still listened to what others said.
I thought that Wang Shouren was falsely accusing others and causing trouble, so I dismissed him from office. I am really ashamed. If I could have believed Wang Shouren's words at the beginning, why would there have been subsequent chaos and harm to the people? I am responsible for this matter.
Yes. I want to scare myself and apologize to the people of the world." Zhu Houzhao said.
"Edict of sinner?" The ministers were in a commotion, and they were all shocked. It was a big deal for the emperor to issue an edict to sinner. When sinner issued an edict, he personally admitted that he was unqualified as an emperor and had made a major mistake.
Which emperor is willing to do this? Since ancient times, there have been few emperors who issued such an edict. What’s more, it happened to Zhu Houzhao, who had a strong self-esteem.
"Your Majesty, if things don't come to this, I can't do it without sinner's edict." Fei Hong, a cabinet scholar and minister of the Ministry of Rites, hurriedly stepped out of the queue and said loudly. An edict from sinner would be a black spot that cannot be erased. Fei Hong, as the minister of the Ministry of Rites,
Naturally, they have to come out to stop it.
"I can all understand the emperor's mood. Although the emperor blames himself for this matter, he cannot issue an edict to offend himself. The fault lies with the thief Zhu Chenhao. There is no need for the emperor to be like this."
Yang Tinghe, the chief minister of the cabinet, also had to come out to stop him. He didn't care whether the emperor issued an edict to punish himself. He just felt that Zhu Houzhao's sudden change was a bit abrupt and there seemed to be something fishy in it. Maybe he was just talking to see who would do it.
Defend him. Of course, you can't show it too obviously.
Zhu Houzhao said in a deep voice: "My fault is not only because of Zhu Chenhao's rebellion. Since I came to the throne, the government has been in chaos and chaos has occurred frequently, and the people of the world have suffered a lot. I want to apologize to the people of the world and serve me.
I apologize for the mistakes I have made since taking the throne and ask for their forgiveness. Maybe some things have little to do with me, but
Since I am the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, I am responsible for all the bad things that happened in the Ming Dynasty. The reason I issued the edict is to truly reflect on myself and be vigilant about myself. We must face it bravely and work hard to correct it. We must not shrink back.
I pretended not to know. I want to use this to spur myself on. I must change something, and this change started from the beginning."
The ministers opened their mouths and stared blankly at Zhu Houzhao on the throne, as if they were meeting the Ming Emperor for the first time. Was this man taken away? Was he stimulated by something? He could actually say this.
What are you talking about? Is this the sun rising in the west?