Zhu Houzhao sat there, glanced at the elders indifferently, nodded slightly and said: "Why do the elders have time to see me? Have the affairs between the DPRK and China been settled?"
Zhu Houzhao followed Chu Yi's suggestions. On weekdays, he only needed to tighten military power, financial power, and the appointment and dismissal rights of officials when going to court. Almost all other government affairs were left to the cabinet.
As a result, Zhu Houzhao suddenly felt much more relaxed. At the same time, Zhu Houzhao's decentralization of power also attracted the admiration of the cabinet ministers.
After all, with the current situation in which Zhu Houzhao holds great power, it would not be a problem even if Zhu Houzhao wanted to take back all the power of the cabinet.
After all, every emperor in the past dynasties wanted to have great power, and wished they could have all the power in their own hands, if possible.
With Chu Yi as his backing, Zhu Houzhao could have held all the power in his hands like Taizu and Chengzu. However, Zhu Houzhao did not do that. Instead, he delegated more power to the cabinet. This was very important to the ministers in the cabinet.
Speaking as an old man, I am naturally extremely happy.
Upon hearing Zhu Houzhao's question, several cabinet elders looked at each other. As the chief minister of the cabinet, Jiao Fang had to take the initiative to speak.
Then I heard Jiao Fang open her mouth and say to Zhu Houzhao: "Your Majesty, I have heard that Sun Zhong and Han Li have come to the palace to meet the saints, for fear that they will speak openly and anger your Majesty..."
Zhu Houzhao looked calm. After hearing this, he glanced at a few people and said: "Oh, these elders don't think that I will do anything to Han Li and Sun Zhong!"
With a slight cough, Chen Ding, who was staring at Zhu Houzhao, who was a little embarrassed, took a step forward and said: "These ministers are invited by the old ministers. Please forgive me. After all, Han Li, Sun Zhong and others are in the court."
It has a great influence, and I am really worried that His Majesty will do something that will harm His Majesty’s reputation in a moment of anger!”
Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but smiled and shook his head and said: "The bosses of the pavilion can rest assured that even if I have to deal with them, I will do it according to the procedures and will not do anything to them in this palace!"
Hearing what Zhu Houzhao said, several people's hearts trembled, and at the same time they mourned for Han Li and Sun Zhong. They were on the emperor's blacklist.
Depending on what the emperor wants, people from Jinyiwei and Dongchang will soon start to investigate their background. Having been an official in the same dynasty for decades, Chen Ding has heard more or less about the background of Sun Zhong and Han Li.
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If North Korea and China's civil and military officials really want to be as clean as water, I'm afraid they won't be able to find a few who have no stains on their bodies.
Everyone is like this, and no one will take the initiative to use these stains to attack each other. However, if Jinyiwei and Dongchang really go to investigate, these stains are enough to ruin the reputation of Han Li, Sun Zhong and others and put them in jail.
However, their trip was not in vain. At least Zhu Houzhao did not send someone to send Han Li and others to prison directly in the palace.
The emperor decreed that people should be taken directly or through formal court procedures. Although there was no difference in the results, the impact was quite different.
If someone were to be captured directly in the palace, once word spread, given Han Li's reputation among the officials and the world's literati, most people would think that the emperor had wronged Han Li and other senior officials of several dynasties.
But once a few people are captured through the formal procedures of the court, the meaning will naturally be different. Even the civil and military officials and the scholars in the world can't find anything wrong with it, let alone the emperor.
With a slight cough, Zhu Hou looked at Wang Shouren, and Yang Yiqing and the others said: "Dong Jin, Duke An, how is the investigation of the assassination of Chu? Have you found out the main messenger?"
Wang Shouren and Yang Yiqing looked at each other. As the person in charge of this case, Wang Shouren stepped forward and saluted the emperor: "Report to your majesty, I am incompetent. Although I said I found out a group of officials involved in the case, there is no one who can."
Find the Messenger of the Lord!"
Although Zhu Houzhao said that he had been keeping an eye on this case, Zhu Houzhao thought that with Jin Yiwei, Dongchang and Wang Shouren personally supervising the case, it was time to get to the bottom of the investigation.
But according to Wang Shouren, it seems that the person behind the scenes has not been found. Thinking that he can see Chu Yi tomorrow at most, he is ready to help Chu Yi vent his anger. Wang Shouren now actually told him that the person behind the scenes has not been found.
, how can he explain to Chu Yi?
Noticing the change in Zhu Houzhao's expression, Wang Shouren smiled bitterly. He also wanted to find out the person behind the scenes, but in the past few days, no matter whether it was Dongchang or Jinyiwei, including him personally in charge, there was no result.
Such a result was actually within Wang Shouren's expectation. Although it was a bit strange, if you think about it carefully, there was no doubt that many of the civil and military officials in the DPRK had opinions about Chu Yi.
Who allowed Chu Yi to offend the interests of so many people? The key is that those dignitaries and officials who dared to jump out to deal with Chu Yi were almost killed by Chu Yi's several massacres. Even some people wanted to cut Chu Yi into pieces.
Duan, but with so many lessons learned, it would be strange if they would take the initiative to jump out.
This time's assassination of Chu did indeed involve many officials, but it is not possible to say that these officials had a chief messenger. According to the explanations of these officials, they were just following the trend, and no one ordered them.
No one was in charge, they just pushed him away when they noticed an undercurrent targeting Chu Yi.
Wang Shouren told Zhu Houzhao his guesses and inferences. After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao sat there, pondered for a long time, looked at Jiao Fang and others and said, "What do you think of the elders?"
The white-haired Jiao Fang said: "Your Majesty, what An Guogong said is not unreasonable. I believe your Majesty should also know that since those officials have fallen into the hands of Dongchang and Jinyiwei, with the ability of Dongchang and Jinyiwei, if you want
It is not difficult to pry open the mouths of these people. If there is really such a mastermind behind the scenes, even if some officials grit their teeth and refuse to confess, it is not likely that so many officials who have been in prison can keep their mouths shut. So.
It is said that the veteran believes that this case may be true as An Guogong said, and there is no behind-the-scenes person."
Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and said: "This is only a possibility. Let Dongchang and Jinyiwei continue to investigate for me."
As he spoke, Zhu Houzhao straightened up and said with a bit of joy on his face: "Have the elders received the news that Chu Daban will arrive in Beijing tomorrow!"
Jiao Fang and others were stunned for a moment, with a bit of surprise on their faces. They heard Wang Hua say: "The cabinet has not received the news yet, but since His Majesty said so, I think it won't be long before news comes to Beijing."
Zhu Houzhao had two major intelligence agencies, Dongchang and Jinyiwei, as his informants, so he was naturally very well-informed. However, if the news of Chu Yi's arrival in Beijing came from the imperial intelligence system, it would naturally be much slower.
Zhu Houzhao nodded and said: "The eldest companion will arrive in Beijing tomorrow. Not long ago, I sent someone to the cabinet to convey the decree. The Ministry of Rites must be prepared. I will personally go ten miles out of the city to welcome the eldest companion's triumphant return!"
Not long ago, Zhu Houzhao sent his chamberlain to convey the order. Apparently Jiao Fang and others were already on their way to the palace at that time, but they missed the chamberlain who came to convey the order. Otherwise, they would not have received the order in the cabinet at this time.
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Zhu Houzhao wanted to personally travel ten miles from the capital to welcome Chu Yi's triumphant return, but several pavilion elders almost instinctively objected.
As the emperor and one of the most important people in the world, how could he leave the Forbidden City without permission? What's more, Zhu Houzhao had to personally welcome him out of Shili. This made Jiao Fang and others react subconsciously.
"Your Majesty, think twice!"
"Your Majesty, please put the country, the country and the country first!"
On the other hand, Wang Shouren and Yang Yiqing did not speak, but they expressed their approval of Zhu Houzhao going out of the city to welcome Chu Yi who had returned in triumph.
We need to know how Zhu Houzhao's martial attitude needs to be demonstrated. As the emperor, Zhu Houzhao personally went out of the city ten miles to greet the returning soldiers. This move alone is enough to show Zhu Houzhao's martial attitude.
As for Yang Yiqing and Wang Shouren, they all started out with military exploits. Whether they were willing or not, they had the imprint of the military on them.
Both of them have quite special identities. For example, Wang Shouren and Yang Yiqing were both serious Confucian disciples, but they embarked on the path of becoming a general and becoming a prime minister.
The more Zhu Houzhao values military merit, the more stable their status will be. After all, they are now representative figures of a new type of noble group.
Noticing that Yang Yiqing and Wang Shouren had no objections, Zhu Houzhao stood up, glanced at Jiao Fang and others, and finally said to Wang Shouren and Yang Yiqing: "You two Qings might as well express your opinions!"
Yang Yiqing cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty's holy heart alone will guide you, and I will obey your Majesty's holy will!"
After giving Yang Yiqing a satisfied look, Zhu Houzhao's eyes fell on Wang Shouren. Wang Shouren said slowly: "Your Majesty's move will definitely boost the morale of the victorious soldiers. I have no objection!"
Chen Ding, Wang Hua and several pavilion elders looked at Yang Yiqing. Wang Shouren's eyes obviously showed a bit of helplessness. If all the pavilion elders were against him going out of the city to greet him, then even if Zhu Houzhao was the emperor, he would not
Think twice before acting. Now that Wang Shouren and Yang Yiqing are supporting him, the emperor is emboldened. Noting the helpless looks of Chen Ding and Wang Hua, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help laughing.
After Zhu Houzhao laughed, he flicked his long sleeves and said decisively: "This matter has been settled. I will personally lead all the officials ten miles out of the city to welcome Da Ban and other soldiers to return in triumph!"
Chen Ding sighed softly and saw that Zhu Houzhao was in a good mood and said: "Your Majesty, I don't know about Han Li, Sun Zhong and others..."
After giving Chen Ding a faint look, Zhu Houzhao said with a bit of displeasure: "Pass it to me and tell them to go back and think about their mistakes behind closed doors. Think carefully about what they did wrong!"
