Zhu Houzhao, who was sitting on the dragon chair, nodded slightly and said, "If Hu Shangshu has a copy, feel free to send it to me!"
Hu Guangye could only be heard saying: "Not long ago, Your Majesty ordered the Ministry of Rites to prepare for the ceremony. Now everything is ready. We just have to wait for Your Majesty to choose an auspicious day before we can carry out the ceremony."
Zhu Houzhao nodded, his expression calm, but he looked towards the head of Qintian Supervisor in the crowd.
As the head of Qin Tian Jian, he is naturally in charge of astronomy, calendar and other aspects. If it involves national affairs, it is generally the Qin Tian Jian who is responsible for selecting good and auspicious days.
The head of the Qintian Supervisor was well prepared. When he saw Zhu Houzhao looking towards him, he immediately walked out from among the courtiers and saluted the emperor: "Your Majesty, our Qintian Supervisor has calculated the nearest auspicious day!"
Zhu Houzhao smiled and said: "Oh, what is the auspicious day?"
The head of Qintian Supervisor said slowly: "It will be tomorrow's time!"
All the civil and military officials in the court concentrated their gazes, and many people had a look of surprise on their faces, apparently understanding.
There were rumors that the emperor would lead civil and military officials to worship heaven today, so everyone subconsciously believed it, but now that they heard the auspicious words from the head of the Qintian Supervisor, everyone finally came to their senses.
Even if the great court meeting was really going to be held today, it would be impossible for the emperor to choose it today. After all, everyone had not been formally notified in advance. If it were really scheduled to be held today, it would be very hasty.
The matter of offering sacrifices to heaven is a major matter for the country, and there cannot be any carelessness. It is necessary to make preparations in advance.
While many ministers were distracted, Zhu Houzhao said: "In that case, we will hold a ceremony to worship the sky at the big altar on the outskirts of the city at 10:00 tomorrow. All officials of the eighth rank and above in the capital will go to watch the ceremony!"
After saying this, Zhu Houzhao pondered for a moment and then said to Hu Guangye, the Minister of Rites, "Envoys from the princely states must also be present tomorrow, and the Ministry of Rites must make all arrangements."
Hu Guangye said respectfully: "I accept the order."
Yang Yiqing, the chief minister of the cabinet who had not come forward before, saw that the matter of worshiping the heaven tomorrow had been decided, and the meeting was only an hour old, and there was still plenty of time. Yang Yiqing stepped forward and said to the emperor.
: "Your Majesty, I have this memorial!"
Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but glance at Yang Yiqing in surprise, but the Great Court Meeting itself was a large gathering that convened hundreds of officials to discuss state affairs, so it was normal for Yang Yiqing to report something.
"What's the matter with my dear?"
Yang Yiqing said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the cabinet recently received military reports from Cheng Xiang and Yu Dayou who were on an expedition to the Western Yi. The two troops have returned to the Mediterranean coast. The two generals sincerely request your Majesty to clarify what to do next."
Related to the overall situation in the future, whether to continue to stay in the West and destroy one country after another or to return to the dynasty is such a major matter that naturally requires the emperor to make a decision.
These military reports were made in triplicate, one was filed with the Ministry of War, one was sent to the cabinet, and one was sent to the emperor's case, so Zhu Houzhao had seen this news yesterday.
But at that time, Zhu Houzhao was more focused on the matter of worshiping heaven, so he put it aside for the time being.
At this moment, Yang Yiqing mentioned it, and Zhu Houzhao naturally thought about it. Zhu Houzhao had his own considerations about this matter, but Zhu Houzhao looked at Yang Yiqing and said, "Does the cabinet have any suggestions on this?"
Yang Yiqing raised his head and said to the emperor with some firmness: "Your Majesty, the ministers and others are discussing, but we hope that your Majesty can issue an order to summon Cheng Xiangwu and Yu Dayou to return to the court. One of them can stabilize the morale of the army, and the other should be rewarded."
Meritorious generals..."
In fact, there is another reason, which is to prevent the general from sitting outside. Of course, this possibility is almost impossible, but as a superior, you should consider everything in advance.
This is the emperor's trust in generals such as Cheng Xiangwu and Yu Dayou, plus Zhu Houzhao is very confident in himself and Chu Yi's vision. Otherwise, if it were other suspicious emperors, whether it was generals like Yu Dayou or Cheng Xiangwu who would rule for a long time,
When soldiers are out there, I don’t know how much surveillance and restraint they will receive.
Zhu Houzhao nodded slightly, his eyes fell on Wang Yangming and said: "Dong An Guo, please tell me, what should I do?"
Wang Yangming didn't even dare, but after seeing Zhu Houzhao, Wang Yangming had the same idea as Yang Yiqing, that is, he begged the emperor to issue an order to recall the two troops.
The navy led by Yu Dayou accounted for about 20% of the Ming Dynasty's navy. In terms of combat strength, it was probably able to account for about 40% of the strength.
As for the 150,000 troops led by Cheng Xiangwu, they were all elites carefully selected by the Ming Dynasty. Compared with the Ming Dynasty's army of only a few hundred thousand in total, these hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses were really very many.
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The first batch of the two soldiers and horses, especially the navy led by Yu Dayou and Qi Jingtong, have been at sea for several years and have not returned home for several years. If there had not been news from the court, I am afraid that the families of those navy officers would have
Treat him as if he died overseas.
Seeing Zhu Houzhao pondering, Yang Yiqing, Wang Yangming and others couldn't help but sigh. Based on their understanding of Zhu Houzhao, the possibility of Zhu Houzhao recalling the army was not actually high. However, they could only make suggestions to Zhu Houzhao. As for what Zhu Houzhao would do.
No matter what choice comes, they really have no way to change it.
At this time, Zhu Houzhao suddenly said: "I'm sure, I'd like to help you, the Chief Assistant, to draw up an edict and summon Cheng to the Military Department and Yu Dayou's troops to return to the court."
"ah!"
He had no hope at all, but when Yang Yiqing suddenly heard the emperor's words, he couldn't react and subconsciously exclaimed.
Fortunately, Yang Yiqing was not slow to react. After coming to his senses, he quickly saluted the emperor and said, "I accept the decree."
It was obvious that Zhu Houzhao's decision was beyond Yang Yiqing's expectations. Otherwise, Yang Yiqing would never have lost his composure like this.
Zhu Houzhao glanced at all the civil and military officials and said, "Do you have anything else to report?"
There is silence below. Although there are many affairs in the court, the ones that can be discussed here must be national affairs. Not all trivial matters can be discussed here. Otherwise, the emperor will not do anything. I am afraid that holding a court meeting every day will be too much.
Can't finish what needs to be done.
He leaned back slightly. Wang Zheng, who was standing aside, noticed this and took a step forward. A sharp voice sounded above the court: "Retreat!"
Hundreds of officials withdraw from the court
Among the crowd, Yang Yiqing walked together with Wang Yangming and several pavilion elders, talking in low voices as they walked.
"Why did Your Majesty agree that Cheng Xiangwu and Yu Dayou's two troops returned to the court?"
You must know that they have written to the emperor more than once, hoping that the emperor can recall Yu Dayou's tribe. After all, Yu Dayou's tribe has been at sea for several years, and there is even news among the officials that Yu Dayou has established himself as king overseas.
That is to say, the emperor's incomparable trust in Yu Dayou, no matter how it spread among the officials, the emperor's trust in Yu Dayou has not been affected at all.
If it weren't for the emperor's trust, Yu Dayou's troops would not have been able to stay overseas for such a long time, let alone have sufficient logistical supplies.
You must know that many of the weapons needed by Yu Dayou's troops need to be provided domestically, whether it is the gun barrels that need to be replaced or the explosive shells, etc. Without domestic supplies, no matter how strong Yu Dayou's ability to command the army is, he will not be able to
It is possible to be invincible in overseas attacks and conquer a huge territory.
Yang Yiqing slowly shook his head and said, "Everyone, I can't figure out His Majesty's thoughts, but His Majesty is willing to issue an order to recall Yu Dayou's Ministry. It is a good thing after all that Cheng is going to the Armed Forces. Let's go back and prepare the order as soon as possible."
At this moment, a young eunuch was seen walking over quickly, walked to Yang Yiqing's side and whispered: "Master Chief Assistant, Your Majesty invites you to go to the imperial study room to discuss matters."
Yang Yiqing was slightly startled and said subconsciously: "Who else did your Majesty invite?"
The young eunuch now turned to Wang Yangming and said, "Your Majesty, your Majesty, please come with us."
Yang Yiqing and Wang Yangming looked at each other, and both of them felt a little curious. At this moment, the little eunuch spoke back: "Returning to what Mr. Shoufu said, I have been ordered to invite the two adults. As for who exactly your Majesty has invited,
This slave really doesn’t know.”
As he spoke, the little eunuch subconsciously looked around, and then whispered: "But this slave overheard His Majesty's instructions, and it seems that there are several old princes who are also among the invited people."
Wang Yangming raised his hands to the little eunuch and said, "Thank you so much, little father-in-law!"
The little eunuch looked flattered and said: "Dong An Guo really broke my slave!"
Soon Wang Yangming and Yang Yiqing rushed to the imperial study. Apart from the emperor, there were only a few servants and no one else in the imperial study.
He raised his head and glanced at Wang Yangming and Yang Yiqing. Zhu Houzhao stretched out his hand and said, "You two gentlemen, please sit down and have a rest first. When everyone is here, I have something to discuss with you."
Although they were curious about the reason why the emperor invited them here, since the emperor didn't tell them, they were not in a hurry. After all, the emperor would tell them in a while, and sooner or later, it would be a matter of time.
The two of them bowed to the Emperor, then sat down respectively, sipping tea while waiting for the others to arrive.
It was just a cup of tea when I heard the sound of footsteps, and then I saw a figure walking in. Who was it if it wasn't Shao Yuanjie.
Shao Yuanjie walked into the imperial study, first saluted the emperor, and then saluted Wang Yangming and Yang Yiqing.
Shao Yuanjie also sat down. Yang Yiqing, Wang Yangming and others were not far or close to Shao Yuanjie. To be precise, Shao Yuanjie maintained a certain distance from the Chinese civil and military ministers of the court. It was precisely because of this that Shao Yuanjie won the trust of the emperor in so many years.
The honor lasts forever.
There was a bit of questioning in Yang Yiqing's eyes, but Shao Yuanjie was always cautious. Even if he had some guesses about the emperor recruiting him to come to discuss matters, regardless of the guesses or other things, it was obviously impossible for Shao Yuanjie to tell Yang Yiqing.
