"Gao Gong, what a Gao Gong, what a good cabinet minister, what a pillar of the country!"
Concubine Li did not express her position after hearing the report from the young eunuch. She just said Gao Gong's name twice, then pulled Zhu Yijun with an ugly expression on her face and continued to the Wenhua Palace.
The rest of the people naturally didn't dare to say anything.
Except for the addition of an extra eunuch to carry a lantern, which provided brighter lighting, there seemed to be no changes for the group.
But anyone with a discerning eye can see that Concubine Li is really angry.
Zhu Yijun glanced at Concubine Li's ugly face and sighed inwardly. His cheap mother-in-law was really born as a palace maid. She was easy to provoke without saying anything, and she was always happy and angry.
With his sophistication, he could naturally see that Feng Bao was stumbling upon the chief minister of the cabinet.
Maybe this person is really interesting, but he will never be so domineering.
Feng Bao was sure that Concubine Li had no political experience, and because of the distance between the inside and outside, it was impossible to question her face to face, so he dared to do this.
But Zhu Yijun knew part of history and had rich experience in struggle, so he was quite clear about this kind of thing.
Now that the late emperor has passed away and his successor is young, what is the main political environment?
Naturally, the imperial power is absent and a pack of wolves is waiting for you!
They all want to bite off a piece of meat!
Among them were Feng Bao, the chief eunuch in charge of rituals, who tried to isolate himself from the inside and outside and became Li Guifei's agent.
There are also those like Gao Gong, the chief minister of the cabinet, who takes the opportunity to use the cabinet to erode the imperial power, hoping that the emperor will rule by relying on Gong Gong, so-called leading to the supremacy of Yao and Shun.
There is no basis for cooperation between the two, but who makes them have enmity?
Gao Gong blocked Feng Bao's promotion twice!
Now if we add another fire, it can be said to be life and death.
Feng Bao's method was to isolate the inside and outside and drive a wedge between Gao Gong and Li Guifei, the so-called "Gao Gong threat theory."
I just don’t know what Gao Gong’s methods are, but now it seems that Feng Bao still has the upper hand. After all, he is a minister. As long as he firmly holds on to the basic foundation of Concubine Li, he will be invincible.
When Zhu Yijun successfully ascended the throne, Concubine Li became Empress Dowager Li, and she was able to depose and expel Gao Gong with just one word.
But……
Zhu Yijun shook his head in his heart, this was not in his interest.
It is said that after the death of the father, he will not change his ambition for three years.
The late emperor had only died a few days ago? How could the elders of the three dynasties be disgraced as soon as he ascended the throne?
You want to know, who is Gao Gong?
A mentor of the late emperor, a veteran of three dynasties, and now the chief minister of the cabinet, he presided over the Longqing New Deal, and I paid tribute to calm down border affairs, so he has a remarkable reputation.
Even the late emperor rarely dealt with political affairs and mostly left them to Gao Gong, so that when the late emperor was wronged, he had to run to him and cry, "Someone bullied me!"
Before he passed away, he held his hand and said, "Mr. I am tired of the world."
He just needed to be called "adopted father", which shows how trustworthy he is.
Removing such a figure is a matter of just one sentence, but this consumes the political credibility of the new emperor!
The exercise of power will always have a price secretly marked on it, and he does not want to bear this price for Feng Bao.
Zhu Yijun followed Concubine Li step by step, thinking about whether to give her a favor, at least, to allow her to become a dignified official.
There was some pity in my heart. Unlike people like Feng Bao who stole the imperial power just for the pleasure of power, Gao Gong had taken over the power and responsibilities, but he was determined to revitalize the Ming Dynasty. Unfortunately, he was not capable.
If Gao Gong really had both ideas and means, he might not be able to entrust the government to him. After all, the ten-year-old emperor was still in his infancy and would need a spokesperson anyway.
However, having said that, it is not impossible that there are people with both ideals and abilities in the current cabinet. He has been a close friend for a long time...
I just don’t know what role he played in this game.
Even before the stage is set, the characters on the stage are already showing a sense of presence.
Zhu Yijun glanced at the gradually receding solar eclipse.
The rising sun is rising in the east, but because the solar eclipse has not gone away, it is covered with shadows, making the sky even darker.
He couldn't help but rub his eyebrows, seriously, a storm was coming.
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Inside the Wenhua Hall.
"Yuanfu, don't lose the courtesy of being a minister."
Gao Yi, who had already known his fate, sighed softly and said sincerely to Gao Gong.
Although they both share the surname Gao, they are not from the same family.
However, Gao Yi was recommended by Gao Gong whether he was reinstated or entered the cabinet. The relationship was extraordinary, and he could only give such advice.
Of course, there is friendship, but now that he has joined the cabinet, the so-called leadership relationship has naturally been tacitly downplayed.
Now there are only two senior officials and Zhang Juzheng in the cabinet, making a total of three people.
The late emperor passed away and the old and the new were replaced. It was a time when the overall situation was of paramount importance, but the temperament of the chief minister of the cabinet was hard to describe.
It’s okay to be stubborn, but he is still a straight-tempered person. He actually made repeated remarks that undermined the dignity of his successor. The day before yesterday, he lamented the current situation in the cabinet and said how could a ten-year-old child govern the world? Gao Yi could only pretend not to hear it.
Today, in front of many court officials, he acted arbitrarily and attempted to manipulate the East Palace.
Gao Yi had to step forward and stopped the official who Gao Gong had ordered to go to the East Palace to ask for advice.
Otherwise, it would be unseemly, and if it reaches the ears of the two palaces, it will only cause suspicion among the two palaces and the cabinet, and shake the foundation of the country.
Facing Gao Yi's admonition, Gao Gong was obviously not at ease. His face was solemn, but his tone was particularly bossy: "Zixiang, how can anyone who is a minister cherish his reputation to the extent you do?"
Zixiang is the symbol of Gaoyi, and Gao Gong is merciless when he opens his mouth.
He continued: "The most important thing now is the continuity of the great tradition. Since I have gained the trust of the late emperor and entrusted Gu Gu to assist the country, I naturally have the courage to do my job."
"It's a matter of persuading people to ascend to the throne. If the heir doesn't come, how can I just wait like you are a normal person?"
"I have made up my mind. If the prince does not arrive later, I will send a note of persuasion to the East Palace and ask the prince to reply orally to conclude today's matter!"
"I also ask Zixiang to prioritize and not delay important matters."
The implication was that if Gaoyi blocked him, it would delay the new emperor's ascension to the throne and hinder the overall situation.
Gao Yi shook his head helplessly.
Is this because he cherishes his reputation? He is obviously afraid that Gao Gong will be so arbitrary and dictate the actions of his successor, which will bring disaster!
How could such a thing as persuading people to join us be taken care of by others!?
The prince is young and ignorant, isn't he too ignorant? If the prince doesn't come, won't you repay the truth to the two concubines?
As a minister, if you do something you shouldn't do, once you do it, no matter how big or small it is, you will inevitably have a heart-wrenching opinion, and the fortune and misfortune are unpredictable.
He knew Yuan Fu's temper very well, and no matter how much he said, it would be useless.
Thinking of this, he turned his eyes for help to the last person among the three cabinet members, Zhang Juzheng.
Zhang Juzheng felt Gao Yi's gaze and nodded calmly: "The late emperor told Yuan Fu to study with me, the prince, to understand the truth. Now that the prince is trapped in the East Palace and alienated from all officials, the cabinet has no shirking responsibility."
"Today's ascension is a big matter. The Ministry of Rites has drafted the regulations and there is no room for delay. The cabinet cannot restrain its hands. I personally agree with Yuan Fu's decision."
"Since then, I have reorganized my schoolwork, selected lecturers, taught classics to the prince, and corrected his behavior."
Zhang Juzheng's speech was even more weighty, causing Gao Yi's brows to furrow into a frown.
In his words, he not only confirmed that the prince had behaved inappropriately, but also wanted to educate the heir well through the cabinet admiral's supervision of the prince's studies.
What is Zhang Juzheng doing!?
Reminiscent of Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng, both were reformists who advocated the new coup law.
Could it be that... these two people seem to have reached a consensus, consciously supporting the cabinet, wanting to make the new emperor proud, and intending to use the cabinet's dictatorship to implement reforms!?
His master didn't give him anything to ventilate!
Gao Yi looked back and forth between Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng in disbelief, as if he wanted to see the smile on their faces.
Looking at the expressions on the two people's faces, the idea of ​​becoming an official was already vaguely in mind.
If it's really what he thinks...
Gao Yi couldn't help but trembled. Even if he died, his coffin would be opened and his body would be slaughtered!
Seeing this, Gao Gong opened his mouth at the right time and said: "Okay, Zi Xiang, I have my own concerns about this matter, so you don't have to pay attention to it."
After he finished speaking, he turned his head and looked at Zhang Juzheng. Zhang Juzheng happened to be looking at him as well, and the two of them separated as soon as their eyes met.
Gao Gong secretly lamented that he had never revealed his thoughts to Zhang Juzheng, but he actually saw the clues from the clues and immediately followed him. He understood him better than Gao Yi, who was closer to him, and he was worthy of being his close friend for many years.
The three cabinet ministers chatted in a circle, and no one else dared to come over.
At this moment, a person near the door happened to look around and saw something happening outside the hall.
He immediately apologized, moved to Gao Gong's ear, and whispered something.
Gao Gong's expression changed and he waved it away.
Then Gao Gong immediately put his hands on his hands and laughed, and said to Gao Yi and Zhang Juzheng: "Zixiang, uncle, Concubine Li finally 'invited' the prince out."
"It's really not easy."
As soon as he finished speaking, he went out to welcome him.
Gao Yi had just made some guesses when he saw someone whispering. Now when he heard this, his heart immediately relaxed.
As for the transgression in Gao Gong's words, he just pretended not to hear it.
His tone also became relaxed, and he nonchalantly tested the remaining Zhang Juzheng: "Heir, at a young age, you have to undertake a arduous task. You two have a long way to go."
Zhang Juzheng raised his head slightly and glanced at Gao Yi, nodded slightly and said nothing. He just stood up and followed Gao Gong to greet him.
Gao Yi looked at Zhang Juzheng's back and sighed in his heart. Zhang Juzheng was known as a child prodigy since he was a child. He was also well-read and well-informed. He must have known the source of these words and heard the temptation and advice in his words, but he was indifferent. , obviously he has made up his mind to make a difference.
Alas, these two people.
Isn't it good to just sit back and be a paper framer until you become an official?
Like Xu Jie, the previous chief minister of the cabinet, he was a man of fine wines and beautiful women, and owned hundreds of thousands of acres of fertile land.
Or, like Li Chunfang in the cabinet, she continued to specialize in learning after becoming an official.
Even go back to support your parents.
Does the Ming Dynasty have to be saved? Is there any dynasty in the world that will last forever?
Was the Ming Dynasty worth killing to become a benevolent person? Isn’t Yu Shaobao’s fate chilling?
Alas, these words can only be thought in his mind. He has been in the cabinet for less than half a year and has insufficient qualifications. He always thinks of himself as superior in everything. Zhang and Zhang are the ones who make the decision. Naturally, he has no ability to change their minds at this time.
No matter what, since Zhang Juzheng is determined to do something, let them go. The country has been overturned for two hundred years, so it is time for people with lofty ideals.
As for Gao Yi, who has been an official for decades and has resigned more than ten times, his heart has long been cold. It is the limit of his personal integrity not to join the party for personal gain. He will never do this. Will get involved.
After trying to understand this section, he suddenly understood why Gao Gong said that sentence and how the ten-year-old emperor could rule the world.
If Gao Gong really wanted to innovate the reform and continue the rule of the country, he would naturally not be able to count on a ten-year-old child who grew up in the hands of a palace woman to do such a drastic thing.
Not to mention the heir's talent and talent, it would be a good thing not to be a stumbling block!
If the emperor bows his head, there may be a chance for cabinet governance.
This new emperor...
I'm afraid I can only "put the overall situation first" and make some sacrifices.
Just like this, Gao Yi got up a little late and went out to greet him.
…
As soon as Gao Yi walked outside the palace, he saw Concubine Li's honor guard turning away in the distance, which made him startled.
He didn't even fight with the ministers face to face?
There was a murmur in my heart. It seemed that this heir was very angry with Concubine Li.
He had seen Concubine Li being so angry at Zhu Yijun that she knew it well. This time the Crown Prince huddled in the East Palace again and did not dare to be persuaded to enter. Concubine Li was afraid that she would lose her temper again.
Perhaps Concubine Li didn't want Luo Sijun's face at such a time, so she left directly.
This heir is really speechless and just hides in the East Palace. He will not be like his grandfather who stayed away from the throne for twenty years.
Cursing like this, he turned his eyes to the heir.
Zhu Yijun, the heir to the Ming Dynasty, was followed by the newly promoted eunuch Feng Bao, who was the chief ceremonial supervisor, and walked slowly one behind the other.
The prince went out to give lectures. As one of Zhu Yijun's attendants, Gao Yi naturally saw the heir a lot of times.
In his impression, to put it nicely, this heir had a pure heart and a natural nature. To put it bluntly, he was naughty and impetuous, and his mind was average.
However, today he felt something was different.
Regardless of the rest, this demeanor alone made him couldn't help but secretly praise him.
I saw Zhu Yijun wearing a robe, thin and tall, with a straight back and a calm step. His expression was tired and sad, but solemn and upright. When he looked around at the work of the ministers, he was reserved and modest, but also awe-inspiring. He was meticulous in greeting each other.
"I am in charge of the Wenhua Palace for the first time, and I rely on all your dedicated ministers for everything."
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Note 1: The superior said angrily to the minister: "My ancestors have been in the world for two hundred years, and to this day, the country has a long-term monarch, and the blessings of the country are fighting for the east palace and Xiaoli?" He spoke several times, and each sentence was enough to shake the minister's hand.
He said to him, "Your Majesty has a long life, why do you say this?" He said to him, "Someone bullied me." - "Last Words on the Sickbed".
Note 2: The East Palace gave lectures, Prince Shaobao, Gao Yi, Minister of Rites and Bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, Zhang Siwei, Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Personnel and Bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, Yu Youding, the Minister of Economic Affairs and editor of the Hanlin Academy, right
Chunfang Youzanshan, who is also an editor of the Hanlin Academy, Chen Dong, serves as the class officer. Zhan Shifu, the young master of the Zhan family, is also a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy. Ma Ziqiang, Tao Dalin, Chen Jingbang, and He Luowen, editors of the Hanlin Academy, review Shen Li.
Zhang Zhi was appointed as the lecturer. He reviewed Shen Yuan and Xu Guo, who was appointed as the school's scribe and managed the imperial office. Ma Jiwen and Xu Jishen, the principals of Zuosi Temple in Dali Temple, were appointed as the assistant scribe. First, Gao Gong, a great scholar, and others were invited to choose the East Palace.
Counsel the bureaucrats and work with the officials to recommend them. If there is a purpose, it is better to select carefully and not to require any personnel. So Gong and other names are heard, and the superiors follow them. Still enjoining Gong, Juzheng promotes officials to lecture and read. - "Records of Mu Zong of the Ming Dynasty"
Volume 5
Chapter completed!