Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 1017 Be Reasonable

Still the same sentence, the impact of rectifying the army is far more than in the process of implementation. Yu Qian went out of Beijing this time, holding the will of the emperor in his hand, and bowed his head everywhere he went. There is no way.

However, this does not mean that they will really swallow this breath. This time they came to Beijing, they put it bluntly, they came to complain.

Therefore, when the topic was brought up, the faces of the vassal kings present were quite excited.

Seeing this situation, King Zhou frowned slightly, raised his hand slightly, and managed to calm down all the kings.

Then, facing everyone's expectant eyes, Zhou Wangdao.

"The situation you mentioned, I have already told His Majesty when I entered the palace yesterday, and His Majesty's attitude is also very clear. To relieve the pressure on the national treasury, this is to strengthen our Ming Dynasty, as the clan and royal family, you should be more concerned about the country, and you should not be limited by self-interest and obstruct the imperial court's decrees."

These words were just words, but they were obviously not what the kings present wanted to hear. Therefore, after King Zhou finished speaking, the flower hall became more and more silent, especially King Yi, King Zheng, and King Ning. The ruthless vassal king Yu Qian cleaned up, his face was even more ugly.

However, the king of Zhou did not change his attitude because of this, but his tone became more serious, and he swept everyone around, saying.

"When I entered the palace yesterday, Your Majesty said something to this king. This country belongs to the Zhu family. Therefore, it is up to the Zhu family to guard it. The Emperor Taizu divided the kings, and this is where the Fanping Sheji lies."

Yes, everyone can tell the truth, but it’s just some fields, everyone does it like this in the past, isn’t the court still doing well.

"A few days ago, the king of Min wrote to this king, saying that the imperial court intended to rectify the clan affairs. This time when he came to Beijing, this king heard some rumors. It is rumored that when Hu Wei, the Ministry of Rites, left the palace the day before yesterday, he had already invited the Ministry of Household Affairs. Shen Yi went over to discuss, thinking that the necessary rules and regulations are almost done."

"In this way, the rumors are true? The Ministry of Rites really wants to embarrass me and other clan vassals?"

Zhu Yinyu's face also turned slightly cold, but in front of everyone, he didn't have a fit, he just smiled and said.

In other words, at least in this matter, these two vassals are not of one mind with them.

"...Since ancient times, there has been no way to prepare for Chengzhou. The fifth ancestor of the Zhou family was spared.

Tang He's reputation is well known to everyone. He is a founding hero comparable to Xu Da and Lan Yu.

One is that Zhu Zhaohui himself does not like common things, he believes in Buddhism, and is very indifferent to clan affairs. The second and most important reason is that Zhu Zhaohui's aunt is the daughter of Tang He, the founding hero of the country.

Saying this, King Yi and the others, who were expecting something vaguely, couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. Let's not talk about the matter of the army station, just the matter of the clan affairs. Judging from the tone of the king of Zhou just now, it is obvious that the emperor is avoiding it. Talk about.

These words were obviously repeating, but the calm tone could not conceal King Lu's repressed anger.

Therefore, Zhu Zhaohui attached great importance to Zixi's matter.

"May your majesty decide?"

So, Zhu Yinyu restrained his expression, turned to King Zhou, and cupped his hands.

"Like before Uncle Yi Wang, blatantly intercepting the imperial envoy Yijia in the outskirts of Beijing was a blatant act of impulsiveness."

What's the matter, if we don't grab food from their mouths, the country will be overthrown?
Everyone didn't take it seriously for a while, and pondered for a moment, Yi Wang said.

"Prince Xiang, don't worry, if you need your father to speak out, he will naturally not refuse."

Ah this...

"This king knows that no one will be willing to take out the things in his pocket, but what your majesty said is right, this country belongs to the Zhu family, so for such things that are beneficial to the country, , if our Zhu family members are not willing to do it themselves, then who else can we count on?"

These words expressed his attitude so clearly that it surprised all the feudal lords.

"Well said, our clan of the Zhu family has a noble status, so we can't just allow others to bully and suppress it wantonly. At a small scale, it's a crime of the lower class. At a bigger scale, some people deliberately suppress the clan, which is shaking I am Zhu Family Jiangshan."

All the kings present looked at each other in blank dismay, and their gazes at King Zhou also became a little strange.

"Also, what King Zheng and King Ning said just now, I can't stand on my own. Yin Xing dared to ask the two of you."

The reason why Yu Qian dared to use some tough methods in their fief was because he held the handle of their substantive confrontation in his hands.

"Now that His Majesty listens to what Yu Qian and others say, what's the use of me talking to His Majesty? By the way, Prince Min has been in the palace quite a lot recently. Why don't you ask him to talk to His Majesty? , can’t be taken for nothing, right?”

This week, the prince...was fooled by the emperor.

"Of course, how to say it, but pay attention to it."

With this sentence, the choked King Xiang suddenly lost his temper, turned his head resentfully, and said nothing more.

"Brother Zhou, what His Majesty said is naturally reasonable. If we contribute to the country, we will naturally spare money and land."

Seeing this situation, King Yi took the opportunity to speak and said.

Sure enough, after saying this, King Xiang couldn't help but said.

"Since you understand this verse, what do you think we should do now?"

But now it seems that this is not the case...

However, it now appears that this is not the case.

Different from other vassal kings, Zhu Zhaohui's father, Zhu Tan, liked to take Jinshi medicine, so he killed himself at a young age. Zhu Zhaohui was the only heir left in this lineage.

As the heir of the Min Dynasty, Zhu Yinxun was brought here by the King of Zhou. What he said can basically be regarded as the attitude of the Min King Zhu Huixun.

At this time, King Zhou continued to ask.

The imperial clan of the Ming Dynasty could make many mistakes, and most of the regulations in the Ming Dynasty, except for the ten heinous crimes, were basically just for show.

This……

Seeing this situation, King Yi was about to speak, but Zhu Yinyu turned his head to look at King Ning, King Zheng and others, and continued unhurriedly.

Of course, this is only a superficial reason. The lineage of King Lu has rarely come to Beijing in recent years. There are two reasons.

So, during this period of time, King Yi has made some progress.

"Even if it needs to be changed, isn't it a good thing that my Zhu family's clan has a long history? How did I hear that the Ministry of Rites will make a fuss about this matter?"

"Of course, His Majesty is the one to decide."

"You know about this, right?"

"Strictly protect surveys, be cautious about marriage, set up a system of worries, and severely punish..."

After all, in terms of age, Zhu Youxuan was several years younger than Zhu Zhaohui, so when facing Zhu Zhaohui, Zhu Youxuan's tone became more measured, said.

"Not to mention, in the case of the occupation of the military settlements, there are many officials from the middle and the middle, and many people involved, but I have never seen them investigate themselves. Instead, they hold me and wait. Is this for the sake of the community? ?”

However, even in the face of such a straightforward question, Zhu Yinyi only pondered for a while before saying.

"Uncle Wang, Your Majesty has always attached great importance to relatives, so I believe that as long as I explain the truth to Your Majesty, with His Majesty's understanding, I will definitely not allow these courtiers to bully the clan like this."

Facing the gazes of all his uncles, Zhu Yinji pondered for a while, then stood up and cupped his hands, saying.

"However, in the current court, it is clear that there are some people who see our clan and vassals as easy to bully, and take advantage of His Majesty's just ascending the throne, to deceive the emperor, and only target the clan."

"These people are so courageous!"

King Zhou hesitated a little. The question was so straightforward that he didn't know how to answer it.

These words made the atmosphere in the flower hall slightly relaxed, and then, the same grey-haired King Lu also spoke.

On the contrary, a trace of thought flashed across his face. What everyone didn't expect was that he didn't answer the words of King Lu and King Yi. Instead, he turned sideways to Zhu Yinxuan and asked.

"Brother Zhou, Brother Lu is right. If it is really for the peace of the country, we, as the clan, can make a little concession. However, the people in the court may not really think about my Zhu family. To rectify the army, to make troubles, to bully our clan, and now to change the clan system, it is nothing more than wanting to seize power."

You know, this is not a casual occasion. There are so many vassals present, and there are also vassals with such high qualifications as King Zhou and King Lu. , his reputation was completely ruined.

King Zheng, King Ning and others were speechless after asking a single sentence.

Seeing this situation, several other vassal kings immediately set their sights on Zhu Yinxuan, even King Xiang was no exception.

King Lu was obviously not satisfied with this answer, he frowned and said.

"understood."

However, the various clans did not offend each other very much. In other words, whether Zhu Yinyu's move was intentional or not, since he opened his mouth, it meant he was standing with them.

"I mentioned a few words, but His Majesty said that the Ministry of Rites just had an idea on this matter, and the specific regulations have not yet been submitted, so I didn't say much."

"Yinji, what do you think of what brother Lu Wang and Yi Wang said just now?"

The tone was obviously malicious.

This time, King Zhou did not refute.

"The matter of military settlements is not to be mentioned. No matter whether the ministers of the court are in the banner of serving the country or sincerely serving the country, the system of the clan is determined by His Majesty Taizu. When will it be the turn of these people to discuss it? ?”

How come now, suddenly can't hold on anymore?
Don't think they don't know that in the past two years, the treasury's annual income has been higher than in previous years due to the income from the mutual market.

You know, for this small gathering, they specially chose King Min to preside over the Zongxue assessment, and King Dai was called into the palace to talk.

Lord Zhou brought Zhu Yinyu here, and he really didn't just ask him to sit and listen...

Different from others, King Lu Zhu Zhaohui was of the same generation as Zhou King Zhu Youxi, both grandchildren of Taizu. Even in terms of age alone, he was a few years older than King Zhou.

"In my opinion, this group of people headed by Yu Qian is deliberately trying to suppress the clan."

"If His Majesty really ordered to investigate the things you just said in detail, can you two guarantee that you are not wrong?"

The reason is because, regarding the matter of military settlements, King Min and King Dai both volunteered to donate a lot of land they occupied under their names.

"Your Majesty is young and dedicated to the country. Although he values ​​relatives, he will inevitably be deceived by the courtiers. If we give up on this, then we will definitely intensify in the future. At that time, the clan will be bullied and restrained everywhere. Ping Sheji?"

Don't look at what they said Yu Qian seemed to be arrogant and domineering, but they knew best what the actual situation was.

"Now that I know, I entered the palace yesterday, can I mention this to His Majesty?"

So if this matter really broke out in front of the imperial court, they would suffer instead.

This is a sharp question.

Saying this is like not saying it.

Ah this...

Seeing this situation, the king of Zhou couldn't help but sit up straight, nodded thoughtfully, and said.

"Your Majesty is the father of all the people. Although he is very loyal to his relatives, it is naturally impossible to listen to one side or believe one another when it comes to state affairs, and it is even more impossible to unconditionally favor us."

"Wang Shu Mingjian, I think what Uncle Lu and Uncle Yi said is reasonable. It's not that I don't want to do my best for the Ming Dynasty, but if someone wants to use the excuse of Jiangshan Sheji to bully the clan and usurp the law, then I will wait for you." Naturally, we can’t give in again and again.”

So, King Lu's face darkened, and said.

The kings glanced at each other, and they all saw the surprise in each other's eyes. Originally, they thought that the reason why King Zhou brought Zhu Yinyu here was because after entering the palace, he got some kind of instruction from the emperor, so they changed their minds and came to persuade them.

However, because Zhu Zhaohui inherited the lineage of the king of Lu, the throne of Zhu Tan, the tenth son of Taizu, and the lineage of King Zhou, the throne of Zhu Huan, the fifth son of Taizu, so there is a difference in position.

Because of this, Zhu Zhaohui was much more cautious than other vassal kings. If not necessary, he basically stayed in the fief and had nothing to do with the world.

At least now, he is much more restrained than when he first entered the capital.

When he said this, King Lu looked up at King Zhou with a rather calm expression on his face.

The rectification of the army is a great policy of the emperor, and many of their actions are actually blocking or even resisting the rectification of the army.

However, no matter how indifferent to the world, people also have things they care about.

In his whole life, he has six sons and five daughters, and as for grandchildren, there are even dozens. If the other vassal kings came here to pay attention to the military settlement, then he came to Beijing at an advanced age for the sake of his ancestors. Fan reform came.

As he spoke, a trace of coldness flashed in Lu Wang's eyes, and his tone was a bit mocking, and he continued.

Because of this, they only dared to say that Yu Qian's methods were extreme, but they kept silent about what they had done.

Seeing this situation, Zhu Yinyu smiled, looked at King Zhou and the others again, and said.

"Wang Shuming learned that the matter of the military colonization is indeed a move to benefit the country, and it is His Majesty who facilitated it. Although the officials in the court are in the name of His Majesty, after all, we have made mistakes. If we really make trouble, I'm afraid Can't take advantage of it."

"So, if we want to reason in front of His Majesty, we must have hard truths, otherwise, His Majesty will probably find it difficult to do so, won't we?"

(End of this chapter)