Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 775 Zhu·Da Huyou·Yi

The silver moon hangs high, and the night is as cool as water.

A quaint carriage wobbled to a stop in front of the British Government House. Although it was not very eye-catching, when the servant received the greeting card, he immediately didn't dare to neglect it and led him in. After leaving the front hall, he went to report to his master.

Not long after, Zhang Min, wearing a blue cloak, hurried to the front hall.

"Meet Shibo."

Zhu Yi stepped forward to salute, and afterward, the two sat down as host and guest, and Zhang Min asked.

"It's so late, the young master came here in a hurry, but what happened?"

With a wry smile, Zhu Yi said: "To tell you the truth, my nephew came to ask Shibo for help."

Hearing these words, Zhang Min's face immediately turned bitter, but, up to now, he had no way out, so he could only squeeze out a smile, and said.

"You are welcome, little prince. You and I are already on the same page, and now Qin and Jin are even better. If you need help, just say it."

Therefore, Zhu Yi unloaded the "burden" in her heart and opened her mouth.

"To tell you the truth, my nephew came here this time because I hope that my uncle can go to Nangong for me, and ask the Supreme Emperor for a favor!"

Although the words were beautiful, when Zhu Yi really made the request, Zhang Min couldn't help frowning, hesitated for a moment, and asked.

"What grace?"

Zhu Yi calmly said: "Earlier, the Supreme Emperor once said that my father died fighting for the Supreme Emperor. Not only did he have no faults in the court, but he also made meritorious service. It's just that the civil and engineering battles were too serious, which caused my late father to suffer injustice. The succession to the title of Duke Cheng's mansion is still pending."

"The old man also said that if he had the chance, he would definitely recover the fame and glory he deserved for Duke Cheng's mansion. My nephew feels that now is the time!"

"Do you want the Supreme Emperor to come forward to rectify the name of Yao'erling?"

Zhang Min pondered for a moment, then finally shook his head and said.

"My lord, this is different from what I said before. You should also know that the position of the Supreme Emperor in the court is a bit embarrassing, especially during this period, when the Supreme Emperor summoned the Oirat mission again, and the court even discussed it. One after another."

"The Battle of Yao'erling was closely related to the civil engineering battle. The whole court has already reached a conclusion on this matter. It is for no reason. If the Supreme Emperor rashly mentions this matter, it will definitely lead to impeachment from the court."

"And more importantly, you also know that the disposal of the civil engineering battle is actually the suppression of my honorable military officials by the group of civil officials. It is not as simple as a defeat."

"Even if the Supreme Emperor opened his mouth to rehabilitate Yaoerling in the war, if Qianqing Palace and those civil servants partnered up and ignored it, it would be a bad thing instead. It's not a good thing. Look, should we think about it Fan?"

In fact, both parties have already understood this truth, but they didn't explain it so thoroughly before.

To put it bluntly, the current Supreme Emperor is in the court, and the right to speak may not be as important as their honors.

Constrained by etiquette and inferiority, the whole court, including the emperor, is not willing to disobey the will of the Supreme Emperor, but this does not mean that the words of the Supreme Emperor are useful.

It really involves key interests, and no one will make concessions.

The Battle of Yaoerling was related to the qualitative issue of the Civil War. If Zhu Yong was rehabilitated, then the merits and demerits of many honorable ministers who died in the Civil War would have to be re-approved.

This is something that many people don't want to see, so this is not a matter of the Supreme Emperor simply saying a few words.

After a short pause, Zhang Min said again.

"By the way, didn't you say at the beginning that this matter would be taken up by the Marquis of Changping? Why, did you go back on your word?"

At the beginning, Zhu Yi told Zhang Xiang in detail about her "plan" and his "deal" with Yang Jie. According to the plan agreed at that time, Yang Hong should be the first to speak out, and let the court take care of this matter first. Discuss for a while, and when the dispute persists, the Supreme Emperor will come forward to make a final decision.

In this way, the role of the Supreme Emperor can be maximized, but now Zhu Yi's intention is to let the Supreme Emperor be the initiator.

It's not impossible to do this, but it's still the same sentence. In this way, the role that the Empress Dowager can play will be much smaller, and I'm afraid that he will suffer a lot of criticism for nothing.

When Yang Hong was mentioned, Zhu Yi's expression suddenly became gloomy, and she snorted coldly and said.

"There is no remorse, but Yang Hong and his son are indeed not easy to get along with each other. To tell you the truth, the reason why the younger nephew came here to ask the uncle to go to Nangong at this time is related to the Changping Marquis."

"Oh?"

Zhang Min leaned forward, as if waiting to hear the next sentence.

Seeing this situation, Zhu Yi could only tell what happened today.

"...Then the Yang family played the memorial. However, apart from the Battle of Yaoerling, in the memorial, Yang Hong also reprimanded San Yang for not teaching the Supreme Emperor well. He accused the court of emphasizing literature over military affairs in recent years. When it comes to civil wars, apart from Wang Zhen's power play, what's more important is that civil and military struggles, civil and military infighting, civil disobedience and military training, chaos from top to bottom, this is the only way to cause this disaster, and the whole article is directed at civil servants suppressing military generals."

"This Yang Hong, dare to say, isn't he afraid of offending everyone in the court?"

After listening to Zhu Yi's words, Zhang Min couldn't help but gasped.

During the last court meeting, he could tell that Yang Hong, an old guy, carried the madness of the battlefield in his bones, but he never thought that this old guy was crazy to this extent.

If what Zhu Yi said was true, what he said could be regarded as offending the entire civil servants.

However, it is really relieved...

Zhang Min's heart was a little complicated, but Zhu Yi looked angry and said bitterly.

"Of course he knows, tell me, that's what he came up with!"

Seeing Zhang Min's puzzled expression, Zhu Yi calmed down and explained.

"My uncle, please think about what time it is now. The imperial court is at the critical moment of rectifying the army. This time the rectification of the army is a large-scale rectification of the frontier army with the support of the emperor. In a sense , This is actually a suppression of my honorable military officials."

"At this time, Yang Hong came forward to present this memorial, can His Majesty agree?"

So, Zhang Yu suddenly recalled it, frowned and thought for a moment, he shook his head lightly, and said.

"Impossible. At this time, the emperor must stand on the side of the civil servants. If it is just talking about the battle of Yaoerling, it will be fine. However, if it involves civil and military disputes, at least at this stage, the emperor cannot Not partial to civil servants."

"So, this memorial?"

"I was beaten back!"

Zhu Yi patted the table lightly and said.

"The memorandum was sent to the cabinet, and the news was immediately blocked. Afterwards, the emperor called Yang Hong and his son to have an audience. I don't know what they talked about. But in the end, the memorandum was sent back. On the contrary, that kid Yang Jie got a Jinyiwei." I was sent to Yu Shaobao to help with the errands of the Zhen Fu Division."

No matter how dull Zhang Min was, he gradually felt a little taste at this time.

"This Yang Hong is very scheming. It seems that I underestimated him before!"

Cursing bitterly, under the guidance of Zhu Yi's words, Zhang Erye finally understood the "truth".

Back then, the Yang family was in turmoil, so they had no choice but to seek help from Duke Cheng's mansion, and asked Zhu Yi to help Ning Yuan Hou Renli envoy on the condition that he would be rehabilitated for Duke Cheng's mansion after the crisis was over.

But now, Ren Li went in, but the Yang family was caught in a dilemma.

Still the same sentence, with the background and position of the Yang family, they are destined to rely on the emperor, but the most important thing among noble families is commitment.

Everyone wants to inherit the family from generation to generation. If the reputation is lost, it will be difficult to move forward in this circle.

Therefore, since the Yang family accepted the love, they had to fulfill their promise.

However, the Duke of Cheng's Mansion has already made an engagement with the Duke of England, and the Duke of England is obviously at odds with the emperor. Speaking for the Duke of Cheng's mansion at this time will offend the emperor.

At the beginning, the Yang family was in turmoil, so any conditions were naturally acceptable, but now that the difficulties have been overcome, there are some things that need to be considered.

Under such circumstances, Yang Hong, or that little guy from the Yang family, has committed crooked ways.

Didn’t you ask the Yang family to speak for Zhu Yong? Okay, no problem, but since you want to talk, let’s not only talk about Zhu Yong, but also talk about other Xuns who died in battle or not. Gui, give them a piece of "rehabilitation", and by the way, buckle the dirty water on the body of the civil servant.

In this way, the Yang family is not helping Cheng Guogong's family, but fighting for the interests of the entire noble family.

Leaving aside the consequences of doing so, at least doing so can cover up one's "true purpose", so that the emperor will not feel that the Yang family is helping Cheng Guogong.

With this foundation, the emperor will naturally be more tolerant to the Yang family.

Moreover, with such a big disturbance, the emperor will naturally intervene.

Therefore, Yang Hong was called into the palace as a matter of course, slapped him, and gave him a sweet date.

After reprimanding him, and then giving Yang Jie an official position, it can be regarded as some appeasement to the Yang family. In fact, the subtext is, I will give you the benefits, so stop making trouble.

Not only did the Yang family benefit, but they could also walk down the stairs and take care of themselves alone.

After all, the original deal was to let him speak to Zhu Yong, but he didn't say not to let everyone else speak. As for the failure to succeed because of too much trouble, that's not the problem of his Yang family.

It's a good plan!

Zhu Yi said angrily with a sullen face.

"Who said it wasn't? After I got the news, I approached that kid from the Yang family, but who would have expected him to say anything to me? The emperor sent him to the Ministry of War just to beat the Yang family so that he would stop having any conflicts with civil servants." , and said that the Yang family has tried their best, and they can't take the entire Changping Marquis's mansion for me to become the Duke's mansion."

"I bother!"

"It's not the time when the Son of Heaven wanted to take his Yang family into a knife, and he had nowhere to come to my Duke Cheng's mansion for help. I will settle this account with him sooner or later!"

Seeing Zhu Yi's furious look, Zhang Wei expressed his understanding. If it was him, he would be like this if he was put on like this for no reason.

but……

"Young master, please calm down. It seems that the Yang family is hopeless. We will have a long time to settle accounts. Now we still have to see how to solve this matter."

"I still say the same thing, even if the Supreme Emperor opens his mouth, this matter may not be useful. What's more, now that the Yang family has had such a trouble, they must not want to get involved in this matter in the future."

"Without the Yang family, if the Supreme Emperor speaks a few words, I'm afraid that everyone in the court will fall on his ears. Even if I am willing to enter the palace to persuade the Supreme Emperor, it will be of no use!"

Zhang Min had a sad look on his face, now that things had happened, he actually wanted Zhu Yi to be rehabilitated.

After all, such a large cost has been invested in the early stage, and even the appointment ceremony has already been planted in it. If Cheng Guogong's mansion can't get back the title, then there is little point in joining forces between the two.

In the end, it was the British government that suffered the most.

So, if you are anxious, Zhang Erye is also anxious.

However, at this time, Zhu Yi slowly calmed down and said.

"Uncle, don't worry, without the Yang family, there is still my father-in-law. The Yang family is unwilling to help, but my old father-in-law is willing."

"Oh?"

Zhang Min's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Uncle Da Zong is willing to make a move?"

Hu Wei's status is second to none in the court. If he is willing to help, the effect will naturally not be bad.

However, Zhang Yu also knew in his heart that Hu Wei was a civil servant after all, and, with his old man's conservative temperament, it was extremely difficult to get him involved in the center of this storm.

Didn't you see that when Cheng Guogong's mansion was criticized the most, the old man stood by and watched?

Zhu Yi nodded, then shook her head lightly, and said.

"With Yuezhang's temperament, it is very difficult for him to directly speak for Cheng Guogong's mansion, but it is still possible to beat the side drums."

"Today, the old man credited His Majesty with reclaiming the position of escort general for my nephew, and also won the opportunity for my nephew to participate in the spring hunting performance."

"And this is the key to breaking the game!"

Zhang Min frowned, as if he felt that he had a clue, but he couldn't figure it out, so he hesitated for a moment and asked.

"You mean, make a fuss about the spring hunt?"

Zhu Yi nodded and said: "That's right, spring hunting is a grand ceremony of the country. This time, in order to frighten the envoys of the Oirats and the four barbarians, the emperor specially added a martial arts performance. At that time, the envoys of all countries will be on the field, and the scene is huge. our chance."

"You know, the Supreme Emperor will also go to this martial arts performance. In front of the envoys from all over the world, I don't think the emperor and all the ministers will refute the Supreme Emperor's words, right?"

Then, Zhang Min's eyes lit up immediately, and said.

"That's right, in the Spring Hunting and Martial Arts Competition, under the watchful eyes of everyone, if the Son of Heaven and the Supreme Emperor had a conflict, it would be tantamount to letting the envoys from all over the world see my Da Ming's jokes, maybe it would even make some envoys feel different. On that occasion, Even if the emperor is dissatisfied, he must endure it."

"As long as it works well, maybe it can really make a difference, it's not sure!"

Seeing that Zhang Min was already moved, Zhu Yi continued.

"Uncle, my nephew already has an idea about the specific method. At that time, the Supreme Emperor only needs to... definitely achieve his goal, and maybe even have unexpected gains!"

After hearing Zhu Yi's words, Zhang Min's expression flickered, and finally, he slapped his thigh and said.

"Okay, if that's the case, then I'll go to Nangong tomorrow. Don't worry, my little prince. No matter what, I will persuade the Supreme Emperor, above Spring Hunting. We will work together to get back the title of Duke Cheng's mansion." !"

(End of this chapter)