Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 680 Trust
In Qianqing Palace, the sun has already set to the west, and the sky is covered with brilliant clouds.

Wynn brought two young eunuchs, each holding a stack of memorials, to the palace lightly, and then took the memorials and put them on the imperial case.

Today's supervisor of ceremonies has changed from being in charge of things alone to being shared by him and Wynn. The two get along well.

Although Wynn is now the eunuch who is the supervisor of rites and the eunuch of Bingbi, his focus is still on the Qianqing palace, and his work is still the work of the emperor.

Cheng Jing was familiar with and willing to do things that needed to deal with foreign courts, so basically, Cheng Jing went to attend the cabinet meetings and department meetings everywhere.

But logically speaking, it should actually be the other way around. The eunuch who is in charge of the ceremony sits in the palace, and the eunuch who holds the pen runs around to do these tiring tasks.

However, for various reasons, Cheng Jing and Huai En are both happy with this division of labor.

From Cheng Jing's point of view, although he is an eunuch, he is a serious scholar, and he always has the ideal of governing the country and the world in his heart.

Serving the emperor in the palace and planning to approve the red on his behalf is powerful, but it is not what he wants.

In contrast, Cheng Jing was more willing to participate in the discussion with the ministers of the various cabinets. Even if he was just listening in, he could only insert a few words occasionally, which would make him feel that he was really contributing to the court.

Even, because most of the time it is necessary to participate in ministerial meetings outside the palace until late at night, Cheng Jing may even simply live in the outer house and not return to the palace.

Wynn is different. Although he is equally talented and knowledgeable, he entered the palace since he was a child. Therefore, he is the same as all eunuchs. He has the idea that he is the emperor's servant since he was a child. Naturally, he should put the emperor first.

No matter it is the supervisor of ceremonies or other yamen in the inner court, there is only one most important thing, and that is to serve the emperor.

Therefore, in Wynn's view, what he should do is to stay in the Qianqing Palace every day, pass messages on behalf of the emperor, deliver memorials, act on orders from the emperor, and sometimes even approve reds on behalf of the emperor.

From this point of view, Wynn is actually more competent than Cheng Jing.

Because in essence, the supervisor of ceremonies is part of the imperial power. Up to now, its most important role is to assist the emperor in making decisions, and even make decisions on his behalf when the emperor is lazy.

As for discussing plans, considering the details, and discussing matters such as major policies, it should be the business of the ministers of the yamen.

So in fact, Wynn really regards himself as a real eunuch, while Cheng Jing actually prefers to be a minister like the latter for various reasons.

The joints in the middle, the two of them probably don't know, that's why they have the current division of labor.

Although they did not match their respective official titles, the two of them agreed to maintain this state tacitly.

Like Shu Liang, as long as it is in front of the emperor, Wynn will do many small things by himself.

Timely replace the cooling teacup with new warm tea at the emperor's hand, Huai En reported.

"My lord, Eunuch Shu is back, and now he is summoned outside the palace."

Hearing this, Zhu Qiyu raised his head from the case, glanced at the sky outside the window, then picked up a cup of tea to moisten his throat, and said.

"I've been there for a day, and it's time to go back. Xuan, come in."

"Yes……"

Wynn bowed slightly, and stepped forward to tidy up the messy memorials on the imperial case. At the same time, the two servants who followed behind him silently retreated. After a while, Shu Liang, dressed in python, walked in. Step forward quickly.

"Slaves send greetings to the emperor."

"Come on, how are things going?"

Zhu Qiyu leaned on the couch and asked casually.

So, Shu Liang stood up cautiously, took two steps forward, and then described everything he saw in Cheng Guogong's mansion in detail.

"The little prince has done well what the emperor ordered. If there is no accident, the memorial will be delivered to the cabinet in the next few days. Although the nobles did not fully believe it, they did not stop them. Thinking about it, they are still doing it." It's a plan to make money for the fisherman."

"It's just that they probably never imagined this time, such a difficult matter, the young man not only dares to do it, but also can do it!"

Indeed, it is not easy for the current Supreme Emperor's party, whether it is the East Palace to leave the cabinet or form a young army.

But falling into Zhu Yi's hands was indeed a trivial matter.

Of course, Young Master Zhu will definitely have a hard time handling this trivial matter, otherwise, how can he take credit for it?

Zhu Qiyu nodded and said.

"It's a matter of time before the East Palace leaves the pavilion. Now that it's at this point, it doesn't matter if it's earlier. As for the young army, it can be regarded as a way to comfort the honorable nobles. How do you feel when you are in Duke Cheng's mansion?"

With a light nod, Zhu Qiyu slid the topic over.

Donggong will not talk about it. Zhu Qiyu has always let nature take its course when leaving the pavilion. He has never planned to make any fuss about the prince in his life. This is different from many speculations from the outside world, so he is not afraid of it. Self-certification.

Of course, it is still possible to use it to handle these nobles.

The same is true for Youjun, just like Xu Youzhen questioned Zhu Yi, from Zhu Qiyu's point of view, this is first of all an exchange.

The so-called rigidity cannot be defended, and softness cannot last long. The way to govern the country lies in the combination of kindness and power. This is not only aimed at one's own people, even ministers with different political views, or even hostile ministers.

In terms of the entire court situation, what Zhu Qiyu considered was how to carry out the great policy of rectifying the military settlements more smoothly.

The iron fist method of the Ministry of War is one, and Zhu Yi's ingenious transfer of pressure to the young army is the second. The former is hard, the latter is soft, and the fastest and best way is to use both soft and hard methods.

At this time, I have to talk about the role of Zhu Xiaogong.

Without him, the only means Zhu Qiyu can use is prestige, not that he can't be kind to these nobles.

But as a monarch, you can't bow your head to your ministers first, so it is easy to be regarded as weakness, not a reward.

What's more, the so-called insufficiency of people's hearts, if the matter of the young army is brought up by him or Yu Qian and others, the nobles will not think it is a concession, but will only feel that the court's attitude of rectification is not firm, and then they will make progress and have a counterproductive effect .

Therefore, it is in the best interest of the court that it is proposed by Grandpa Zhu and succeeded after "difficult struggle".

Shu Liang was originally a man with a quick mind, when the emperor sent him to Cheng Guogong's mansion to deliver a message, he already understood the intention, and now he heard the emperor's question, thought a little, and opened his mouth.

"Don't worry, my lord. During the day I stayed in Duke Cheng's mansion, although I was waiting for the young man to reply, when I was bored, I also took a stroll around Cheng Guo's mansion."

"The servant didn't say hello before he left today, but after he arrived, the young master was very enthusiastic. After he rushed to the British residence, the servant made many requests to the housekeeper, such as going to the inner house of the Duke of Cheng. Take a look around in the study room, and even at the end, the slaves deliberately overstepped the rules and made the decision for Duke Cheng's mansion to let Xu Youzhen enter the mansion."

"These requests are somewhat normal and some are excessive, but I don't know if the young master has ordered them before or before he left. In short, everything is unimpeded in the Chengguo Duke's mansion. Even for those important matters, as long as the servants mention it, The steward also led the servants there one by one."

"In addition, the servant also questioned Qingfeng carefully, and his reply to the servant was the same. The young master was inside and outside the mansion, and he did not shy away from him in everything he did."

So, sometimes, there is still something that should be greeted and sent.

Zhu Yi's "expression" will certainly not let Shu Liang do anything for him, but in many cases, a few words in front of the imperial court will benefit people infinitely.

What Shu Liang said was indeed true, but under normal circumstances, Eunuch Shu would not speak in such detail, but at this time, the more detailed the better.

Hearing this, Zhu Qiyu also glanced at Shu Liang, and said with a smile.

"It seems that you are really satisfied with your passing this time. Anyway, Zhu Yi has been busy for a long time, and he is considered diligent. He has become the title of the Duke's Mansion, and I will give him that."

These words seemed to have deep meaning, but Shu Liang didn't panic, just lowered his head and said.

"The emperor's willingness to give grace is a blessing of Cheng Guogong's mansion. Presumably, the young prince will devote himself to his errands in the future to thank the emperor for his kindness."

"Well, step back, Wynn, and send someone to call Lu Zhong over."

Zhu Qiyu rubbed his forehead and ordered casually.

It should be said that Zhu Qiyu didn't plan to give the title of Duke of Chenguo so early, but the plan couldn't keep up with the changes.

It's still the same sentence, the way to control the subordinates is to give both kindness and might.

What Shu Liang said just now may be exaggerated, but most of them are true. Even if someone with a temperament like Shu Liang can speak well for him in front of him, Zhu Qiyu believes that this is not a simple matter of gold and silver. did it.

I'm afraid that on weekdays, Zhu Yi's figure would be extremely low in front of Shu Liang.

The fact that the eminent Duke of the state can go so far, even allowing Shu Liang to wander around in the mansion, actually shows from the side how much Zhu Yi longs for his own title.

In this case, if Zhu Qiyu still suppresses it, it will have the opposite effect.

The vicissitudes of a century have made Zhu Qiyu understand many truths, one of which is that people's hearts need to be maintained, not used to test!

Not to mention, Zhu Yi is really dedicated to doing things, just like today, there are still some people under the command of Xungui in Jinyiwei. Zhu Yi could not have been inquiring, but he still thought of a way to get the news out of Zhang Yu's mouth , it is enough to see his heart.

Seeing Shu Liang's respectful figure disappear into the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Qiyu suddenly asked.

"Wynn, do you think I should tell Zhu Yi about Xu Youzhen's identity?"

He could see that, in fact, Shu Liang wanted to ask this question just now, but he was cautious after all, he probed secretly, and seeing that the Son of Heaven didn't mean it, he didn't open his mouth to ask.

Wynn was silent for a moment, then shook his head.

"Shouldn't!"

"Oh? Why?"

Zhu Qiyu couldn't help being a little surprised. He expected Wynn to say that, but he didn't expect him to be so decisive.

Just when he thought Wynn would give him some reason, Wynn bowed and said.

"Since Eunuch Shu didn't say anything, it's natural that the emperor won't let him say it. Since the emperor won't let him say it, then he shouldn't say it!"

"My servant believes that Eunuch Shu thinks the same way, so he didn't ask too much, because both Eunuch Shu and this servant know from the bottom of their hearts that everything the emperor does has his own arrangements, and we just need to obey Just work."

"We will do what the emperor tells us. This is the duty of servants!"

What he said is just like Shu Liang, but, I have to say, Wynn's attitude makes people feel very ironic.

Zhu Qiyu sighed and didn't speak. After a while, he got up and came to the window. Looking at the gorgeous clouds in the evening, he seemed to be responding to Wynn, and he seemed to be talking to himself, saying.

"Since ancient times, everyone has been called lonely and widowed. There is only one reason. The emperor can trust one person, but he cannot trust only one person."

"Trust one person, but it's best not to give all trust to one person."

Wynn followed behind and stood respectfully. Hearing this, he blinked slightly.

He can probably understand what the Son of Heaven means.

The emperor trusted Zhu Yi, the young master of Cheng Guogong's mansion, and everything this young prince had done up to now was also worthy of trust.

However, despite this, everything cannot be entrusted to one person.

Perhaps after Zhu Yi knew Xu Youzhen's identity, the two could cooperate with each other and achieve the effect that one plus one is greater than two.

However, they don't know each other's identity, which is actually more useful for the emperor.

The two independent news channels can confirm each other when necessary, which can avoid many unnecessary risks in advance.

It is the emperor's sincerity to give Zhu Yi full support and trust, and it is the emperor's means to keep the identities of the two secret from each other.

This truth is plain, but it is actually easy to understand.

However, for some reason, Huai En always felt that what the emperor said was not just referring to the matter of Cheng Guogong's mansion this time.

Vaguely, he seemed to feel that the whole body of the emperor was once again filled with a faint sense of sadness...

I don't know how long it took, a little servant came in from outside, bowed his head and whispered something in Wynn's ear, so Wynn stepped forward carefully and said.

"My lord, Commander of Jinyiwei, Lord Lu Zhong, has been summoned to meet you outside the palace."

"Announce it."

Different from Shu Liang, although Lu Zhong is the commander of Jin Yiwei who is the emperor's pro-army, it is not common for him to see him at nightfall.

"My minister, Lu Zhong, greets His Majesty."

The tall and honest Commander Lu entered the hall and paid homage, but he secretly looked at the face of the emperor from the corner of his eyes.

Well, it seems that His Majesty is not very happy about Yazi...

"Get up, I just got the news that although Ren Li was imprisoned in the Imperial Prison, someone sent a letter secretly for him. Do you know about this?"

Zhu Qiyu didn't hesitate, and asked straight to the point.

However, this sentence caused Commander Lu to fall down from his half-up body, saying repeatedly.

"Your Majesty, the minister is incompetent. During this period of time, I have been focusing on the border. I never thought that there would be such a mistake in the capital. It is the minister's dereliction of duty. Please forgive me!"

(End of this chapter)