Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 188 Do You Think He Will?
Because he is in his own mansion, and he is facing his old father-in-law.

Zhu Yi didn't seem to care too much when she spoke.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, Hu Ming asked back.

"Since it is to show favor, why didn't His Majesty directly issue an edict to restore the title of Duke Cheng?"

"Of course it's because..."

Zhu Yi subconsciously wanted to say that it was because the courtiers objected.

But facing Hu Mei's gaze, he felt that this reason was untenable.

If it is said to be kind, then the courtiers objected, wouldn't it be in line with the emperor's mind?

After all, the more serious the courtiers' opposition, the more hard-won the title of Duke Cheng's Mansion will appear, and naturally the more loyal he will be to the emperor.

So Zhu Yi bowed her head obediently, cupped her hands and said.

"Please enlighten my father-in-law!"

Hu Yan shook his head and said.

"You just said it was a kindness, but it can't be wrong, but it's not accurate. What the emperor really wants is the unconditional allegiance of Cheng Guogong."

"Shien is just a means."

"The old man dares to assert that as long as His Majesty really wants to, let alone a mere court meeting, even if the courtiers come to Zuo Shunmen again, His Majesty has a way to restore the title of Duke Cheng."

A complex look flashed in his eyes, Hu Ming said.

"Don't look at our majesty, who seems to be listening to advice and following the courtiers everywhere, but in fact, it's just because your majesty's methods are too clever. As long as it is something that your majesty wants to accomplish, what is the matter?" Didn't make it?"

"Which one of the important ministers who have been in office for several dynasties facing the emperor is not cautious and dare not speak easily, but Li Xian, who forcibly sent Cheng Guogong's mansion in front of the emperor, how can this old man Not angry?

Zhu Yi frowned.

Go through everything that happened during this time carefully.

He suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

Because that seems to be the case.

When the civil military report first came back, the current emperor is just a mere king of Yi, who has no power and power, and was forcibly pushed out by civil servants.

But later, the empress dowager, who held great power, wanted to let the prince succeed, but he silently dispelled it.

Wenchen wanted to take the opportunity to suppress Xun Qi, but until now, Xun Qi has Chen Mao, Guo Sheng, Zhao Rong and other people who can take care of the overall situation.

Even Yu Qian, who has always been in charge of civil servants, never wanted the emperor to use the Beijing camp, and was eventually transferred to Zijingguan by the emperor.

However, none of these things were forced by the emperor relying on his own authority.

All of these things have obtained the consent of the "majority" of courtiers.

Hu Wei looked at Zhu Yi's performance, and said softly with a trace of emotion.

"The old man has been in office for several dynasties, and he has seen an emperor like Taizong who overwhelmed his officials, and he has also seen an emperor like Renzong who overwhelmed his officials with great benevolence and virtue, but he has never seen someone like His Majesty today, who can control every day. The Son of Heaven who uses all his strength just right."

"Basically he will not violate the rules, but he can do what he wants to do within the rules. This is the most difficult thing, because he does everything according to your rules. You just want to choose Wrong, I can’t pick a single point!”

Zhu Yi came to her senses and couldn't help asking.

"But, what does this have to do with the title of Duke Cheng?"

Hu Ming snorted softly and said.

"Of course it has something to do with it. The old man just said that what the emperor wants is the government of Chengguo, and even the relatives in your family, who will be loyal and unconditional."

"Then, come and tell this old man, if His Majesty really restores the title of Duke Cheng, will you be able to do that?"

"This……"

Zhu Yi seemed a little hesitant.

He really didn't dare to make a guarantee.

If the Son of Heaven really restores his title, he will naturally be grateful to Dade, but it is difficult to say unconditional allegiance.

It's not that he is ungrateful, but that people live in this world, there will always be unpredictable things.

Hu Yu sighed and said.

"Now you know why the old man is angry?"

"Because of the Battle of Yao'erling, Chengguo's mansion was dismissed by the imperial court. For you, it is a natural disaster, but at the same time, it also makes you inconspicuous in the court situation."

"The old man originally thought that after two years, when the court situation is clear and the forces are settled, it will not be difficult to find an opportunity to help you operate and get back the title."

"But now that such a commotion has occurred, Duke Cheng's mansion has already entered His Majesty's eyes, and it is impossible for you to go into hibernation any longer."

Zhu Yi wiped off her cold sweat, and said without confidence.

"Is it really so serious? Could it be that, if the Duke Cheng's government doesn't want to intervene in the government, can the emperor force it?"

As Zhu Yi, who grew up in the circle of honored relatives, she naturally knew how many of the honored relatives were diehard loyalists of the Supreme Emperor.

Of course, it is clear that at this time, if he is completely tied to Imakami's chariot, he may face the consequences.

When Li Xian told him earlier, the reason why he didn't think so much.

It is because, as Hu Wei said, it is far from enough to obtain the unconditional allegiance of Cheng Guogong's government simply by showing favor.

Even if the emperor directly issued an edict to restore the title of Duke Cheng.

Then this is also the emperor's effort to win over Cheng Guogong's mansion, rather than Chengguo's mansion actively and wholeheartedly loyal to the new emperor.

To be disrespectful, there are too many people who have been gracious to the emperor, and it is impossible for all of them to be loyal ministers and good generals who will never die.

When faced with a major decision, people always put their own interests first!
Facing Zhu Yi's question, Hu Wei pointed in the direction of the empty gate, and asked indifferently.

"When you were that Duke Feng just now, are you willing to wade into this muddy water?"

"Among his relatives, he is a respectable person anyway. He is so old, why should he come to visit you as a junior at such a late hour?"

"Is it worth it, after listening to the old man say such ugly words, you still have a shy face and want to visit again?"

Zhu Yi was a little confused by this series of questions.

It took a while to react.

Indeed, there are rumors in the capital that this has already happened.

Feng Guogong has no other choice but to follow the emperor to the dark with all his heart.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be treated so coldly, and still maintain such a good temper.

So, will I become like that in the future?
Zhu Yi felt complicated and asked.

"Then Yuezhang, what should my son-in-law do next?"

"Wait!"

Hu Yi glanced at him angrily, and said lightly.

"Since the emperor has set his sights on Chengguo's mansion, he will definitely have a back move. He can't hide it. The emperor will definitely give the title of Chengguo's mansion, but I'm afraid the way of giving it will not be so comfortable."

Zhu Yi thought for a while and said.

"Then do you want to..."

Before he finished speaking, Hu Wei interrupted him.

"do not want!"

"The matter has come to this point, we can only see how the emperor wants things to develop. The old man said at the very beginning, since the emperor has taken a fancy to Cheng Guogong's mansion, then you have nowhere to go."

"If you cooperate honestly with the emperor, you can still get the title back. If you act rashly, it would be easy to seize the title and go to prison."

As he spoke, Hu Wei gave Zhu Yi a meaningful look and said.

"Don't forget, the emperor doesn't care about court affairs, but he can care about it if necessary!"

(End of this chapter)