"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince"
"Your Highness."
All the ministers and ministers bowed to him one after another.
This was the first time for many officials to see the heir to the Ming Dynasty, but they had heard a lot about what kind of temperament he had - pure and careful, cautious and sensitive.
The last time I tried to persuade people to come in, I was photographed because there were so many soldiers and civilians that they didn't even dare to show their faces.
In the minds of all ministers, the evaluation of a man's talents is indispensable.
However, when I met him today, he unexpectedly behaved in a measured manner and spoke clearly, not at all as sluggish as the rumors said.
They couldn't help but look at him overtly or covertly.
Gao Yi, as the head of the prince's lecturers, was the most familiar with Zhu Yijun among the officials. At this time, he cast his eyes frequently, feeling that the prince seemed to have been reborn, which surprised him.
Gao Gong on the side was watching with interest as he bowed, wondering how long it took for the Crown Prince to have such manners and manners by Concubine Li.
Only Zhang Juzheng's expression did not change, and his eyes swept over him calmly.
Zhu Yijun felt these glances and felt a little helpless, thinking that he couldn't see me peeking at me.
Why is it different from the braid drama, where it was agreed that looking up at the emperor would be a crime of beheading?
Fortunately, it was the first time to watch the court today, and all the officials came out to greet me and go through the motions, so there was no such trouble in the future.
This scene reminded Zhu Yijun of the first time he stepped into the city hall...
Zhu Yijun tried his best to shake this sense of déjà vu out of his mind.
This inquiry did not last long, and Gao Gong came out from the crowd: "Emperor Daxing is about to abandon the world, and the throne of the Wenhua Palace is vacant. Today, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince looks at the court, and the ministers are overjoyed as if the rain has come after a long drought."
Zhang Juzheng and Gaoyi followed closely: "Welcome to the crown prince for his promotion to the palace."
All the officials also agreed with this and invited the heir to enter the palace.
Zhu Yijun followed Shan Ruliu and stepped forward, looking around at the officials again as he passed.
The important personnel of each of the six ministries and nine ministers were all clearly listed, and they roughly matched their names and appearances based on the memory of their predecessors.
He held his head high, and when he reached the cabinet, he raised his head and looked at the three of them carefully.
He advocated rectifying the officialdom and eliminating corruption. Later generations called him the old angry young man, with Gao Gong as the chief assistant.
If you can't afford a house, you can't afford a house, and you can't even pay for funeral expenses, you can help Gaoyi.
Also, he had been friends with him for a long time. He was good at planning for the country but not good at looking for a career. He was the second assistant to Zhang Juzheng.
These are the members of his current team.
Just looking at the expressions on the faces of these three people, I am afraid that they don't even have the slightest intention of returning to this new king.
It's not easy to do work.
With emotion in his heart, Zhu Yijun immediately stopped, turned around to face Gao Yi, and said extremely respectfully: "Mr."
Gao Yi's heart skipped a beat and he quickly turned sideways to avoid it!
"Your Highness, this is not a day lecture, so there is no need to bow to me!"
As the crown prince's guardian and the head of the class, it was in line with etiquette for him to accept the teacher's courtesy when giving lectures, but when was this time? The prince ascended to the palace to look at the court! How could he dare to accept this courtesy? He quickly turned sideways to explain.
It's a pity that Zhu Yijun was already ready to rely on him, with a look of sudden realization on his face, but he didn't change his words: "Oh, sir, that's the lesson."
Gao Yi was speechless for a moment, looking at the innocent and simple Sijun in front of him, he opened his mouth to speak.
Zhu Yijun didn't give him a chance to speak, and turned to look at Zhang Juzheng.
His eyes were probing: "Mr. Zhang Ge, I have admired him for a long time."
He made a pun, but only paused for a moment before continuing: "Thank you for your hard work, Zhang Ge is old."
Zhu Yijun's current character is that of a smart kid.
Naturally, what you do cannot be separated from the scope of a child. He can learn quickly, but he cannot suddenly understand everything.
Moreover, too much is never too much. As we have learned from the past, it is easy for a young emperor who is too smart to "accidentally fall into the water". He has not yet learned how to swim, so he cannot be careless.
So I can only do some simple speech and behavior within limitations.
Zhang Juzheng thought that as the heir, he had these polite words to show his status as a monarch and a minister, so he bowed down quickly and did not dare to remark modestly.
Zhu Yijun wanted to talk to him a few more words, but he also knew that the days ahead were long, so he immediately suppressed his thoughts.
Then he turned to look at the protagonist on today's stage, Gao Gong.
Gao Gong stood quietly on the spot, waiting.
He was the chief minister of the cabinet, but he was put at the end of the greetings with the cabinet. He was somewhat dissatisfied, wondering whether this heir was ignorant or whether Concubine Li did not teach him well.
Or maybe, out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the eunuch Feng Bao, and it was this person who secretly taught the heir to evil?
Zhu Yijun didn't let him wait any longer and pulled him back from his thoughts: "Yuanfu, you just sent someone to tell me that I will definitely not come again. Now that I'm here, please Yuanfu take back what you said."
He stiffened his neck and looked seriously, just like a sulking child.
Feng Bao's mouth opened slightly in astonishment.
Gao Gong raised his gaze blankly.
Gaoyi and Baiguan were both confused.
Zhang Juzheng glanced at Feng Bao vaguely.
All kinds of expressions were displayed for a moment, and all of them were caught by Zhu Yijun's eyes.
Are you surprised? You don’t talk about political rules, right? That’s right! This palace, Deliang Youchong, doesn’t know anything about political rules. What stands out is the straightforward character of a child! Can’t this be said openly? It doesn’t exist
of!
He had already made up his mind when he came.
The stumbling block Feng Bao put in front of Concubine Li was definitely a secret loss for Gao Gong.
After all, Feng Bao's move can be described as a conspiracy.
Even if Gao Gong explained to Concubine Li, he wouldn't be able to save the slightest bit.
A person's first impression is the most important, well, especially for women. In Li Guifei's mind, Gao Gong was an arrogant, domineering, and powerful person who could not be removed from her label.
What's more, Gao Gong must have made similar remarks. Feng Bao could throw the responsibility onto the messenger eunuch with just a few words, and then continue to discredit Gao Gong, getting twice the result with half the effort.
However, Gao Gong suffered a loss, but Feng Bao could not escape unscathed.
It's really just that Concubine Li is the referee, but it's a pity that this matter fell into her own hands.
This was the reason why he stopped in front of the Wenhua Palace to clarify the matter.
Outside the palace, it does not count as political affairs, nor does it prevent him from questioning people as a high-ranking lord.
Furthermore, the eunuch is his domestic slave, and he is the party involved. As long as he brings this matter to light, he will naturally be qualified to judge.
Unless both sides work together to repel him, no one can shake him.
Don't think this is a trivial matter, real power is slowly accumulated from being a referee.
Given that he is unable to decide political affairs at such a young age, there are not many opportunities to be a referee.
Zhu Yijun looked at Gao Gong quietly, waiting for his answer.
Gao Gong was worthy of being called an old angry young man. He had been wronged unjustly. He immediately spoke loudly and loudly: "Your Highness! I will only send people to the East Palace from the palace. If the prince insists on not coming, I will ask for instructions. Even no one will do it."
I went there but was stopped by my cabinet colleagues."
"I never said that the prince would definitely not come! I wonder which eunuch caused trouble! Please give me a clear warning, Your Highness!"
Zhu Yijun secretly gave a thumbs up.
Although Gao Gong's political wisdom was not high, he still had no problem finding his enemies. When he opened his mouth, he was eunuch, which helped him to deal with the matter.
He immediately said: "Ah? Just now a little Huangmen came to report that I would definitely not come due to the Yuan auxiliary material, and it made me very sad."
Zhu Yijun looked stunned, as if he was a little embarrassed because he had misunderstood the chief minister of the cabinet.
After saying that, he turned to look at the little eunuch.
The young eunuch was suddenly surrounded by other eunuchs who gave way to him. He was panic-stricken, but he still held on to his last glimmer of hope and looked at Feng Bao out of the corner of his eye.
Feng Bao remained silent and closed his eyes slightly.
The little eunuch knew that he would not be spared, so he knelt down to the ground with a bang in front of Zhu Yijun. He glanced at Gao Gong from time to time in fear and hesitated: "Your Highness! This slave... I have an ear disease, maybe I heard wrong!"
After hearing this, Zhu Yijun couldn't help but shake his head slightly.
This person has gone all the way to the dark side.
If the eunuch was just afraid of Feng Bao, acknowledged the matter, and took full responsibility, he could still have left him a way out.
But at this time, he only made false statements to excuse himself, and even acted as if he was intimidated by Gao Gong and changed his story, so that Feng Bao could falsely accuse Gao Gong to Concubine Li.
He didn't take his heir seriously at all. He was really willing to die.
Gao Gong immediately became furious: "You eunuch, how dare you alienate the emperor and his ministers! Who instigated this? Why don't you recruit them from the ground up!"
Zhu Yijun wanted to put his hand on his forehead. No wonder Gao Gong couldn't beat Feng Bao, his methods were too crude.
The little eunuch kowtowed repeatedly: "I don't dare! I don't dare anymore!"
Zhu Yijun was not in the mood to watch the little eunuch perform, and he did not need this person to bite out Feng Bao. He looked at Gao Gong and said seriously: "Yuan Fu, I mistakenly believed the slander, and I will definitely give Yuan Fu an explanation!"
Without looking at Gao Gong's reaction, he turned to Feng Bao and said, "Dad companion, what crime should this person commit for deceiving the emperor and neglecting his superiors?"
Even if he has not ascended the throne, he is still the heir, so it can be said that he is deceiving the emperor.
When dealing with eunuchs and domestic slaves, there is no need to go to prison for trial, they can be dealt with on the spot.
Facing this question, Feng Bao was like an outsider. His voice did not have much fluctuation, and he said respectfully: "Report to Your Highness, the crime of deceiving the emperor should be punished!"
In front of the Wenhua Palace, Sijun came towards him with the pressure from the cabinet. Feng Bao would not go crazy to protect a little eunuch.
This is a plan to abandon the son. The young eunuch’s family has already been arranged before he enters the palace. How dare he not die?
Of course, Gao Gong was not satisfied with just blaming the little eunuch. Who was plotting against him? He knew clearly in his heart: "The eunuchs who were on duty in Wenhua Palace were changed inexplicably. As soon as the new one came, this happened.
Eunuch Feng, is this a good show deliberately arranged by the Chief of Ceremonies?"
Feng Bao raised his eyelids and said feebly: "Yuan Fu, please don't be suspicious. Several people who were on duty before were dismissed by the imperial concubine Li Empress along with Meng Chong. They are just filling in as usual."
As soon as he carried out Concubine Li, Gao Gong, no matter how angry he was, could not continue talking in this direction. He could only say angrily: "How can a mere eunuch dare to commit such a serious crime of deceiving the emperor? How could there be no one to instruct him!?"
The chief assistant of the cabinet and the chief minister of etiquette faced each other outside the Wenhua Hall, and all the officials couldn't help but look at each other.
At this time, Zhang Juzheng suddenly said: "Yuanfu, this matter can be discussed again. It is important for His Highness to attend court today."
Gao Gong woke up suddenly, and was shocked to realize that the prince and all the officials were standing outside the Wenhua Hall, and he couldn't help but restrain his anger with hatred.
When Feng Bao saw that Gao Gong had lost his temper, he said something that was neither yin nor yang: "Yes, Yuan Fu, Your Highness looks after the court and cannot be neglected. Our Chief of Ceremonies will handle this matter properly when he goes back. I only hope that Yuan Fu
Don’t say surprising words, just let people imagine you.”
He did his job cleanly and was not afraid to tell anyone about it. Otherwise, he would not have dared to blatantly stumbling over Gao Gong.
Since he is the Chief of Ceremonies, a position known as the Internal Minister, he is really not afraid of wrestling with the cabinet.
This attitude made Gao Gong furious again.
Zhu Yijun watched it with gusto. In his previous life, the meeting was always peaceful on the outside, but now this scene full of gunpowder was really rare, and he couldn't help but be surprised.
Seeing that the fire was almost done, he immediately took over the conversation: "Yuanfu, my dear companion, please allow me to say something."
Feng Bao shut up immediately.
Gao Gong still wanted to argue, but he didn't give any face.
Seeing this, Zhu Yijun continued to speak quickly, not daring to give him a chance to interrupt: "I am Deliang Youchong, and that is why some people deceived my orphans and widowed mother, and mistakenly believed the slander. I should reflect on myself first."
This was a politically correct form of humility commonly used by the royal family, and all the officials also knelt down reflexively.
"I am waiting for death!"
In this situation, no matter how senior you are, you have to kneel down.
Gao Gong couldn't say any more, so he could only prostrate himself immediately: "The thief has no identity, how dare I blame it on Your Highness!"
Zhu Yijun quickly helped him up: "When the emperor was still in the imperial examination, he often told me, 'Everyone is guilty, but I am guilty.' Although I am not the emperor, but now I am the heir to the court, I should also bear the responsibility.
"
All the officials prostrated themselves again.
Gao Yi even felt that after seeing him for a few days, this heir's words and conversation really impressed him.
Zhu Yijun turned to look at Zhang Juzheng and said seriously: "What Zhang Ge said just now is reasonable. The etiquette agreed by the Ministry of Rites is a big deal and cannot be delayed. However, I have just promised to give Yuan Fu an explanation. Why don't I get one?"
I mean, how about cutting through the mess with a quick knife?"
Zhang Juzheng pursed his lips and looked up at him: "Your Highness is determined in his own mind, and I am respectfully listening to you."
When he bowed down, he put his hands in his sleeves and kept rubbing his thumbs, his thoughts churning.
Zhu Yijun nodded and looked at Feng Bao: "The words of the great companion are mature and prudent. Since the change of the Wenhua Palace is my mother and concubine's purpose, there is nothing to investigate. There are always people who have no regard for the emperor and father. What will they do?
It’s not surprising, just drag him out and kill him with a stick.”
He pointed at the little eunuch, but for a moment no one moved him.
After Feng Bao made a gentle gesture secretly, a eunuch immediately came forward, gagged his mouth and dragged him down by force.
When Feng Bao saw that the farce was over by sacrificing a young eunuch, he smiled in his heart and looked down on his face: "Your Highness, the Holy Ming Wu Guo!"
Zhu Yijun nodded.
But Gao Gong refused: "Your Highness!"
Zhu Yijun only felt a headache. Why are you anxious?
He immediately interrupted and changed the topic: "But, what Yuan Fu said makes sense! It's not surprising that this person has no king and no father, but the fact that he can sneak into the Wenhua Hall to be on duty really makes me feel uneasy!"
"My lord, who is the Supervisor of Ceremonies and the one who appoints the errands of each palace?"
Feng Bao's eyelids twitched and he was about to speak.
Zhu Yijun waved his little hand: "No matter who it is, remove him. I will go back and ask my mother and concubine before I can choose a new candidate."
The errands and duties have always been handled by the eunuchs and eunuchs. These are high-ranking ministers and must be Feng Bao's confidants. If this were to be abolished, it would be enough to make him feel distressed for a long time.
As for suitable candidates, he had some plans, but he still needed to convince Concubine Li, and it would be better if he could arrange some people for his use.
Feng Bao seemed to be arguing: "Your Highness..."
Gao Gong immediately interrupted him: "That's right! Your Highness is decisive, I surrender!"
Although he was dissatisfied, he had other plans. Of course he would not let Feng Bao go if he could vent his anger.
Zhang Juzheng also echoed: "Your Highness, the Holy Ming Wu Guo!"
Feng Bao hesitated.
If Zhu Yijun spoke, he could pretend he didn't hear him.
But at this time, it was the joint will of Zhu Yijun and the cabinet, and he was unable to refute it.
He could only tighten his grip on his toes and kowtow to Zhu Yijun: "There is no sage like you, Your Highness!"
Gao Gong glared at Feng Bao and made a note of this in his mind.
Seeing that the dust had settled, Zhu Yijun took a deep breath and felt relieved.
Power is power.
Using the power of the cabinet to make Feng Bao bow his head, even if it was just the personnel power of an eunuch, it was of great significance to him.
It's really a good start.
There is still a long way to go. Zhu Yijun sneered in his heart, but showed no flaws on his face. He just asked everyone to stand up and ended this episode.
Now that the matter was settled, he didn't delay any longer.
He nodded towards the etiquette officer, walked slowly towards the Wenhua Hall, and said without looking back: "Let's ascend to the court."
The etiquette officials were still immersed in the good show just now.
After receiving the order, they suddenly came to their senses and straightened up.
The moment Zhu Yijun stepped into the Wenhua Hall, the Honglu Temple officials immediately sang and shouted: "Invite the Crown Prince to be promoted to the Wenhua Hall."
Zhu Yijun strode into the Wenhua Hall with his head held high.
There were constant rustling sounds as four small yellow doors carried the dazzling golden dragon chair and carefully placed it on the imperial case.
Two more deacons guided him in front of Zhu Yijun, bowed and said: "The crown prince ascends to the throne and ascends to the throne."
As soon as he finished speaking, the guards were again equipped with armor and swords. They walked through and separated themselves, guarding the strategic positions, and the killing was severe.
Zhu Yijun walked to the steps.
Step by step, I walked up to the imperial cabinet, walking extremely slowly.
Walking up the stone steps of the Wenhua Palace is also leading to the highest level of power in the Ming Dynasty.
He slowly stood in front of the imperial case and gently touched the armrest of the dragon chair.
Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and sit down slowly.
Snap!
There was a sound of cracking a whip.
Xiaohuangmen stood at the door of Wenhua Palace and sang loudly: "Civil and military ministers enter the palace! They will take orders according to their rank!"
Zhu Yijun opened his eyes, looked down at the Wenhua Palace, and saw an unforgettable scene in his life.
I saw the ministers filing in, divided into civil and military ranks.
Wearing leather belts and ribbons, they are divided into classes.
The court officials of Liang Guan and Luo Shang were bustling with each other. The leader in the front was the high-ranking official in Fei Pao, and behind him were the green people.
They were all lying inside and outside the Wenhua Hall, spreading all the way until the end of sight.
The yellow bell at the back of the palace and the music of ceremony and music rang out leisurely.
Dang! Dang! Dang!
The people in the hall bowed five times and kowtowed three times.
They all said in unison, and the sound shook the Wenhua Palace: "I, my ministers, respectfully welcome the heir to the court!"
In his eyes he only saw the courtiers, but in his ears he seemed to hear the whole world shouting his name.
From both sides of the turbulent Yellow River, to the northwest desert where the sky is filled with yellow sand, from the scenic beauty of the Yanliu Painted Bridge in the southeast, to the dangerous terrain of Bashu where it is difficult to reach the sky, tens of millions of people are shouting in unison in a trance.
Zhu Yijun was sitting on the dragon chair, almost unable to distinguish between reality and illusion, he just felt like his soul was out of body.
Is this the great position in the world?
This is the thirteenth new king of the Ming Dynasty, which starts from Korea in the east, ends at Tufan in the west, includes Annan in the south, and Daqi in the north. It is 11,750 miles from east to west and 10,940 miles from north to south.
body?
Real? Fantasy? Time travel? Dream?
Shi Yueye? Zhu Yijunye?
Finally, he stopped his thoughts and a smile appeared on his face.
Slowly he said: "Everyone is at peace."
He exhaled a breath of turbid air.
Piao Piaoran said a word, but suddenly it felt like a huge burden was pressing on him.
It is the two capitals and thirteen provinces, it is the common people, it is the great world!
If you accept the country's filth, you are called the master of the country; if you accept the country's misfortune, you are called the king of the world.
From now on he will be Zhu Yijun.
He has suffered all the misfortunes and blessings in this world!
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Note 1: The Superintendent of Ceremonies is responsible for supervising the ceremonials and punishments in the imperial city, as well as the chief attendants, serving as errands, supervising various affairs, guarding the entrances, and supervising the supply of Guanglu. - "History of the Ming Dynasty"
·Volume 50·Eunuch》
Chapter completed!