Everyone expressed their opinions, but no one satisfied Zhu Gaochi.
No matter which one of these two places, I always feel that I said it casually without thinking deeply.
Zhu Gaochi turned his attention to Yang Shiqi.
In his mind, Yang Shiqi is an old minister whom his father trusts very much, and he has a good understanding of his father's thoughts. The most important point is that Yang Shiqi must have considered it when his father proposed the military parade.
Location selection of the parade venue.
"Master Yang, which position do you think is more suitable for a grand military parade?" Zhu Gaochi asked with a smile, shaking his big head.
Yang Shiqi stroked the three-inch long beard on his chin, as if he had been prepared for it, and said slowly: "Wei Chen thinks that if there is going to be a grand military parade, it is only suitable to have it near the capital."
"Huai Lai?" Zhu Gaochi was startled. In his opinion, Changping or Miyun were good places for military parades in the suburbs of Beijing. But Yang Shiqi's mention of Huai Lai was beyond Zhu Gaochi's expectation.
Unexpected.
"Master Yang, can you tell me why you chose to attend the military parade in your arms?"
"Haha," Yang Shiqi chuckled, "Huailai is located on the north side of the Yanshan Mountains. The mountains in the north and south are undulating and the mountains are in the middle. There are river valleys and plains in the middle. It has always been a battleground for military strategists. Now, Huailai has changed the county to Wei.
The establishment of the Zhili Houjun Governor's Palace and the relocation of tens of thousands of landless people from Shanxi, Shandong, Huguang and other places to Zhili were the new cities built by the emperor."
"Holding a military parade here is not only an affirmation of the importance of Huailai's geographical location, but also a great opportunity to show the new look of Huailai New City to the outside world. Therefore, Wei Chen believes that Huailai is the best place for the military parade.
land."
Cao Liang, a scholar from Zuo Chunfang of Zhanshi Mansion, who had been listening attentively, heard this and couldn't help but give Yang Shiqi a thumbs up: "Master Yang is worthy of being a cabinet minister. This kind of insight is not something ordinary people can achieve!
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Zhu Gaochi also nodded with satisfaction: "Master Yang's explanation really made me personally think that if we don't choose Huai Lai for this military parade, it would be better not to hold a military parade."
Other officials also lost no time in flattering him.
Yang Shiqi was already accustomed to such polite compliments. He smiled faintly and said nothing. He picked up the tea bowl brought by the waiter after the meal, slowly held the lid of the bowl and fiddled with the tea leaves floating on it.
While Yang Shiqi's attention was focused on the tea, Zhu Gaochi secretly winked at Cao Liang.
As a member of the James Mansion, Cao Liang was often around the prince and already understood the meaning of Zhu Gaochi's look. What's more, the fundamental purpose of this prince's family dinner was not to discuss the location of the military parade.
"This grand military parade, with thousands of dynasties coming to pay homage, is a grand event for our Ming Dynasty, and it is also the best way to demonstrate our Ming Dynasty's national power. The emperor's decision is really too smart." Cao Liang moved slowly and seemingly casually.
topic.
An official took the opportunity to join in: "That's natural. The hundreds of officials in the court paying homage to the emperor are just officials from our Ming Dynasty. For the military parade, the neighboring countries will definitely send people to attend. That kind of scene,
Just thinking about it makes people excited and excited.”
"The coming of thousands of dynasties to pay homage is of course a manifestation of the Ming Dynasty's superiority over all nations and its strong national power. However, when it comes to the coming of hundreds of officials to pay homage, the recent events in the capital are a bit unbearable." Cao Liang lowered his voice.
He raised his voice and spoke slowly.
Yang Shiqi, who was concentrating on the aroma of tea, also stopped playing with the tea leaves with the bowl lid and looked sideways at Cao Liang, waiting for the next step.
However, after being put off, Cao Liang remained silent, but picked up the tea bowl and began to fiddle with the tea leaves on it.
"Master Cao, what do you think happened in the capital that makes people uncomfortable?" An official couldn't help but asked.
"I just said it casually. Let's just think it was a slip of the tongue." Cao Liang actually chose to keep silent.
Zhu Gaochi twisted his waist and leaned his broad back completely on the back of the chair, almost as if he was lying down. He looked at Cao Liang and said with a smile: "This is a family banquet, and everyone here is also
We, our own people, can speak freely as long as our words do not violate the laws and regulations of our court. The truth is that loyal words are hard to hear and are helpful for deeds, so Mr. Cao should not be so hesitant."
Hearing this, Cao Liang waved his hand hurriedly: "What your Highness the Prince said is true. It's just words that violate the laws of the imperial court. I don't even dare to think about it. How can I dare to say it? It's me who said this matter that makes people look down upon it."
My personal opinion. I hope you don’t mind too much.”
"Master Cao, if you have anything to say, you can tell me. You are not afraid of being tired after taking such a big detour, are you?" Yang Shiqi said calmly with no expression on his face.
This Cao Liang is not usually a mother-in-law. What he refused to say despite being asked so many times today should not be a trivial matter. I would like to see what else a bachelor who is dedicated to assisting the prince can say.
An earth-shattering event is coming.
Looking at Yang Shiqi, Cao Liang hurriedly put down the tea bowl in his hand: "Master Yang's lesson is that I will tell you my humble opinion right now."
Compared with Yang Shiqi, Cao Liang was just a bachelor from Zuo Chunfang of James Mansion who specialized in assisting the prince. He still had extraordinary respect for the cabinet minister Yang Shiqi.
Although the cabinet elders do not hold high official positions and do not have much real power, they are a group of people who specialize in making suggestions for the emperor.
It's nothing in itself, but the iron chain around his neck is thicker than mine.
Clearing his throat, Cao Liang said, "I wonder if any of you are going to Yongding Gate today?"
"Going to Yongding Gate? Did anything big happen at Yongding Gate today?" Zhu Gaochi was stunned, with a hint of confusion on his honest face.
"Your Highness, you haven't been to the court for a long time, so naturally you don't understand the major events in the court in a timely manner. Today is the day when the Dongchang and the Ministry of Justice hand over hundreds of corrupt officials in Jiangnan outside the Yongding Gate." An official laughed.
He said.
"People from Dongchang have returned to Beijing today?" Zhu Gaochi deliberately pretended to be unaware.
As if talking about excitement, the official added: "Today's Yongding Gate is very lively. All the officials from the next court went to welcome the purple-robed captain on his triumphant return. Coupled with the spontaneous formation of tens of thousands of people, this level of excitement
It’s comparable to that day during the Chinese New Year.”
"The purple-robed captain has returned in triumph. This is a good thing and should be welcomed. It's lively. It shows that we, the people of the Ming Dynasty, also hate corrupt officials. But, Mr. Cao, what happened at Yongding Gate you mentioned is unbearable.
What is the matter?" Zhu Gaochi asked.
"I can only meet the emperor's hundreds of officials, but I go to greet a small Dongchang captain. This kind of scene is unacceptable to me."
Cao Liang's words instantly caused a huge uproar in everyone's hearts!
