In the East Palace, Prince Zhu Gaochi was sitting in his study, holding a copy of the Tao Te Ching and reading it with gusto.
Last time I was in court, I was reprimanded by the emperor. I can't go to court these days, so I just want to read these mindless books.
Her body is really too fat. Sitting on that chair makes people worry about the chair.
"Your Highness, are you studying again?" Cabinet Minister Yang Shiqi walked in.
"Oh, Mr. Yang, please take a seat." Zhu Gaochi closed the book, pointed to the chair next to him, and said with a smile.
He has not gone to court for more than ten days in a row. Although he is the prince, his two younger brothers have been completely reduced by his father and basically cannot pose a threat to him. But he has been unable to participate in state affairs for many days in a row. Zhu Gaochi felt in his heart.
Still a little worried.
Yang Shiqi is a cabinet minister who tries his best to lean towards him, and he can almost be said to be his confidant.
Full of grievances and nowhere to vent, Zhu Gaochi summoned him and asked him about the latest developments in the court.
"There is no place for me to sit in front of His Highness." Yang Shiqi smiled happily and still stood opposite Zhu Gaochi, "I just stand like this and answer."
"When my father was not in the capital, he ordered me to supervise the country. It has always been the young master (Yao Guangxiao) who has been by my side and assisted me diligently, so that I can fulfill my mission and shoulder the important responsibilities given to me by my father. Now, the young master
The immortal has passed away, and I am left walking on thin ice. While fulfilling my father's destiny, I must always be wary of the conspiracy of my two brothers. Originally, I had already wanted to quit, and wanted my father to take back the title of prince and no longer be involved.
The bones are like a whirlpool, but it is you who support me and teach me that this is not a simple struggle for status, but a responsibility to the people of the world. Without you, I probably would not be sitting in the East Palace today.
If no one is willing to sit with me and have a chat, who else is willing to listen to my voice? As a prince, should I face all this alone?"
Zhu Gaochi's small eyes were full of sincerity.
In the eyes of the ministers of the court, Zhu Gaochi was a simple, benevolent and sincere prince. And Zhu Gaochi himself knew how to maximize strengths and avoid weaknesses.
Based on my own conditions alone, it is obviously impossible to compete with my two brothers in terms of bravery. Since God has given me a kind and generous appearance, I must not let down God's love. And I have only
Only by infinitely magnifying one's own advantages can one remain invincible in the cruel battle for imperial power.
This advantage cannot only be used for handling government affairs when supervising the country. You must maintain a low-key and respectful attitude towards everyone around you to show your loyalty and honesty.
"His Highness said this, which makes the veteran feel a little embarrassed. Why don't you sit down? Just as His Highness said, do you have to face everything alone? If you sit down, it would be contrary to etiquette." Yang Shiqi said a little embarrassed.
"Etiquette is all for outsiders, and now, there are only you and me here, not even a eunuch. Does Mr. Yang treat me as an outsider?" Zhu Gaochi had a hint of sadness on his face.
"His Highness has said so. If Wei Chen doesn't sit down, it will be a bit unkind. Well, Wei Chen will be a guest of His Highness today." Holding the chair with his hand, Yang Shiqi sat down tremblingly.
"Come here, serve tea." Zhu Gaochi said softly towards the door of the study.
"Yes." There was a voice from outside the door.
After a while, a chamberlain eunuch came in carrying a delicate vermilion tea tray, placed a brewed tea bowl in front of the two of them, bowed and left, closing the door behind them.
Yang Shiqi was a little flattered.
Although he is a cabinet minister, his official rank is only the fifth rank. He usually only gives opinions and expresses some opinions on matters in the DPRK.
But today, I was asked to sit down by the prince, and I really didn't know what to do.
"The capital city is not as good as Yingtian Mansion. It's cold in winter. I often drink cooked tea to warm my stomach. Master Yang, please." Zhu Gaochi picked up the tea bowl and took a sip.
This sip was a sign of respect for Yang Shiqi, and it also proved that the tea was fine. Zhu Gaochi's move could be said to be perfect, and directly won Yang Shiqi's approval again.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for the tea." Yang Shiqi hurriedly picked up the tea bowl and took a big sip.
Seeing Yang Shiqi enter the state he wanted, Zhu Gaochi got to the point.
"I heard that this morning, Emperor Father announced that there was a new case in Jiangsu and Zhejiang?" Zhu Gaochi asked.
He couldn't go to court the most, but as the prince, of course he had his own way of obtaining the contents of the morning court.
"Yes, His Highness is right. The emperor announced to the court that the case of Jiangsu and Zhejiang secretly hoarding silk and delaying the voyage of treasure ships involved hundreds of officials. In the local area, the officials ranged from the governor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang to the hundreds of coastal defense officials.
, everyone involved will be investigated and dealt with." Yang Shiqi said.
"In just a short period of time, hundreds of officials in Jiangsu and Zhejiang have been dismissed. Although they all deserved it, it is not a good thing for the court to have such a big vacancy in local government affairs. Not only civil servants, but also
There are hundreds of households in the guardhouse. Both the staff and the military will have to be busy for a while."
Zhu Gaochi placed his piece of compost on the chair and said lazily.
"It's not just the personnel department, the military department, the criminal department and the household department that are busy, they will also be busy for a while."
"The Ministry of Punishment is naturally very busy in trying these officials. The Ministry of Household Affairs only sent people to Jiangsu and Zhejiang to collect those sealed warehouses and official residences into the national treasury, so they are not busy there." Zhu Gaochi said.
"Your Highness doesn't know that Zuo Wenshan, the emperor's minister of household affairs, has been dismissed from office and handed over to the Ministry of Criminal Justice for trial. The minister of household affairs has been demoted to minister of affairs. The emperor's move this time is quite big. A total of four of the six ministries of the imperial court have been moved, and only the Ministry of Industry is left.
The Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Civil Affairs remain intact."
Seeing Zhu Gaochi's laziness, Yang Shiqi said hurriedly.
Zhu Gaochi did not speak, but nodded slightly.
How could he not know about such a big thing? He just wanted to test whether Yang Shiqi really knew everything about him.
Brothers from the same mother can treat themselves like mortal enemies and do everything possible to frame them. The father bravely killed the enemy for them, and he did not hesitate to tell them with deep meaning, "Work hard, the crown prince is not in good health and has many diseases." Who else?
Can you trust yourself completely?
"The reason why the four divisions were passive this time was entirely because of an ordinary school captain from Dongchang. How virtuous and capable this person is, which made my father go to war in such a big way. The people are the cornerstone of the imperial court, and officials are the backbone of the imperial court. He can tear the imperial court apart at will.
"Spine, my father's move is a bit inappropriate." Zhu Gaochi said calmly.
These words fell in Yang Shiqi's ears, but they were like thunder on a sunny day. Holding the armrests of the chair with both hands, he stood up with a "scratch".
"Your Highness, you don't dare to say this casually!"
