Jingtai Fengyun: The First Absurd Emperor of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 505 King Xiang surrenders and is optimistic
Zhu Qiyu supported Zhu Zhanqian firmly: "You don't need to be too polite, uncle, today we only talk about uncles and nephews, regardless of monarchs and ministers. Has the uncle's injury improved?"

"I'm worried about you, my minister, I'm getting better soon, I'm getting better soon."

He said he was getting better soon, but Zhu Zhanqin was bleeding in his heart.After hiding in bed for so many days, Zhu Zhanqian figured it out. Since he insisted not to recognize Zhu Qiyu's throne at the beginning, he has entered a dead game.

Why did everyone lose their minds a month ago and collectively followed Emperor Gong Rang to stage a mutiny?That's because if there is no mutiny, the flesh will still be cut by blunt knives. It will be even more painful to watch the empress dowager, emperor Gongrang, and crown prince being killed one by one.

Taking a gamble on mutiny, at least there is still a chance to change your fate against the sky.

From a tactical point of view, Zhu Zhanqian did not regret launching the mutiny.

But from a strategic point of view, it might as well be down-to-earth and enjoy the blessings in Changsha.

From the perspective of hindsight, no matter what Emperor Gongrang and his group did, there was no way they could make a comeback.From the moment Xu Heng, the then Marquis of Xing'an, abandoned Emperor Gongrang and turned to Zhu Qiyu, the outcome was already doomed.

Veteran generals such as Shi Heng, Sun Tong, and Liu Yongcheng led [-] elite soldiers from the Beijing camp into the capital, but none of them could decide the outcome of the mutiny.

It's all the fault of the [-] Shaanxi Frontier Army's Xiaoqi Battalion.

The most frightening thing is the demonstration effect brought by Xu Heng's allegiance to Zhu Qiyu. The four guards of Shenjiying and Yumajian all followed Zhu Qiyu, which made the situation completely irremediable.

It wasn't until the last two days that Zhu Zhanqian figured it out. That bastard Zhu Qiyu must have offered Xu Heng a bargaining chip that he couldn't refuse: Zhu Qiyu promised that Xu Heng's son Xu Xian would be the head of state in the future, and Xu Xian's daughter would be the queen in the future. Let Xu Xian's grandson be the emperor in the future, this is probably the truth of the matter.

Thinking of this, Zhu Zhanqian secretly glanced at Zhu Qiyu. This nephew of his own obviously has not received an orthodox imperial education. Why is he so shrewd? Among Wang Ji, Chen Mao, and Xu Heng, he resolutely gave up on Wang Ji, who is more famous and accomplished. , Chen Mao, all the way to Xu Heng.

Zhu Zhanzhen figured it out now, but it was obviously too late. Dongchang and Jinyiwei surrounded his residence. His every word and deed was under the surveillance of the factory guards. It was impossible to stand up.The only suspense is how Zhu Qiyu will deal with himself.

Seeing that his fifth uncle's face was cloudy and uncertain, Zhu Qiyu asked with concern: "Do the palace servants still put their heart into serving the emperor's uncle?
A few days ago, a few servants had neglected the Empress Dowager during meals, and my nephew had already severely punished them.

If the palace servants have any shortcomings, the emperor's uncle can tell his nephew that these gang of dog slaves who are neither loyal to the emperor nor reverent will not be tolerated. "

Zhu Zhanzhen's face turned red at these words. Although the word "dog slave" in Zhu Qiyu's mouth was not common, everyone could tell that it was a curse.

As for who was scolded?Who is the 'dog slave' who is neither loyal to the emperor nor reverent?
Then there is no need to ask, isn't this just pointing at Sang and scolding Huai, pointing at the monk and scolding the bald donkey?

Moreover, Zhu Qiyu also used the title of "Empress Dowager" to Sun, isn't this just forcing himself to express his opinion?

Gritting his teeth hard, Zhu Zhanqian just bite the bullet and replied: "Mr. Sun bewitched the late emperor, conspired to thieves, and harmed the Holy Empress. His evil words and deeds are hated by everyone. The palace people neglected the Xuanmiao concubine. Yu Yi was indignant, and the minister thought there was nothing to blame.

The Holy One is the direct son of the late Emperor and the Holy Empress. He could have taken revenge on the Sun family, but now he repays his grievances with kindness.

As for the palace servants around the minister, since they were appointed by the Holy Majesty to serve, how could they dare to disobey the imperial decree and show no reverence.

I should have been put to death if I was obsessed with ghosts and violated the laws of the country. It was the kindness of the Holy One to temporarily spare my life. If God's grace is like this, there is no reason to be dissatisfied. "

Zhu Qiyu turned his head and glanced at the ministers, and then smiled and said: "It's all over, after all, the emperor and Xuanmiao are siblings, so how can my nephew ignore the reason for the friendship between relatives.

At the beginning of the founding of the country, Taizu spent a lot of manpower and material resources to build Fengyang Zhongdu. My nephew thought it was unreasonable to let the Zhongdu be abandoned like this. Wouldn't it be a waste of people's power.

Qin Wang and other relatives have been entrusted by his nephew to supervise the renovation project of Zhongdu.The nephew wants the emperor's uncle to go to supervise Zhongdu after he recovers from his injury. I don't know what the emperor's uncle wants? "

Zhu Zhanqian quickly replied: "Holy God, I dare not obey orders. When the injury improves, I will leave for Fengyang immediately."

Zhu Qiyu nodded: "Then it's your turn to help the Emperor. Uncle, please take a good rest. If you need anything, just tell your servants."

After comforting his own uncle, Zhu Qiyu led the ministers out of the Chongzhi Hall, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Taiye Pool all the way. After strolling for less than half an hour, they arrived at the warehouse area on the northwest corner of Xiyuan.

Along the way, the ministers had different thoughts, Wang Wen, He Yi and other emperor's confidantes were naturally calm, but Xue Xuan, Xiao Weizhen, Wang Yining and others felt a little drummed in their hearts.

The emperor was not trying to ridicule the original King Xiang just now, nor was it to force King Xiang to be optimistic about his success. Instead, the purpose was to show his authority to the ministers: Look, even the King Xiang who looked down on me the most is old. Honestly bow your head and profess your ministers, obediently become his Lecheng County King, why do you continue to argue.

Even the most stubborn Zhu Zhanqian admitted that Xuanmiao concubine conspired to steal her son; the current emperor is Xuanmiao's legitimate son, and Zhu Zhanqian also admitted it himself.

So far, the closest and most stubborn clan relatives of the royal blood have been completely subdued, and I am afraid that no one will publicly defend the orthodox position of Emperor Gongrang again.

In this way, even if the important officials of the imperial court still have the intention to surrender to the emperor, they should restrain their thoughts that they shouldn't have, at least not to openly provoke the emperor's bad luck on the issue of concubines.

Otherwise, it is easy to become the "dog slave" that the emperor said was neither loyal nor reverent.

The closest relatives of the royal family are neither loyal nor reverent, so they can bow their heads and make amends, and then go to Fengyang Zhongdu to live without worry.

But if the minister did the same, the emperor would not have such a good face.

Zhu Qiyu did not continue to struggle with this issue, but entered the shipping warehouse laughing and joking with Wang Wen, He Yi and others.

As for Zhu Zhanqian, he was severely injured in the mutiny, and his roots were damaged. He had to recuperate in Fengyang for three to five years at most, and it was almost time to sue the late emperor.At that time, the rebellious son of the first emperor should have beaten Annan, Jiugang, Luchuan, Jianzhou, and Nuergan all back.

Thinking of this, Zhu Qiyu shook his head helplessly. It was really a treason for him to go against the previous emperor's wish to abandon the land and seek peace.

While thinking about how to burn incense and repent in order to obtain Xuanmiao's forgiveness, while walking into the transport warehouse, Zhu Qiyu suddenly heard the ministers around him exclaim in unison, and was taken aback.

Zhu Qiyu pulled Wang Wen and asked curiously: "Okay, what are your names?"

Wang Wen replied excitedly: "Your Majesty, look, the whole treasury of gold and silver is full."

Hearing this, Zhu Qiyu looked around, "Hey guys, the shipping warehouse was originally used to store yellow and white raw silk, but now it is occupied by the Ministry of Household Affairs and is filled with gold and silver."

Before the gold and silver had time to wrap up, there were gold ingots, silver ingots, and scattered silver taels, as well as various gold and silver wares, all of which filled the shelves one by one.

Zhu Qiyu had no choice but to turn his head to find Shen Yi, Minister of the Household Department.

Shen Yi hurriedly stepped forward and replied: "Your Majesty, there were too many nobles, generals, and civil servants who participated in the mutiny before, and the confiscated house could not be filled in the treasury of the household department, so the ministers first piled it into the inner treasury.

Some of them were gold and silver plundered from Wala that year, and I stored them all in the transportation warehouse.

How to deal with these gold and silver, I also ask the holy majesty to show me. "

Zhu Qiyu replied: "Give it to the Ministry of Industry to melt the coins, part of which will be used for next year's tax exemption and tax reduction, and part of it will be used as military expenses.

After taking down Annan, he will also be exempted from taxes, and will also vigorously build Annan to win the hearts of the people. This is also a large sum of money.

Our two capitals and thirteen provinces are suffering from disasters everywhere, whether it is floods or civil uprisings. We can only exempt those who should be exempted from taxes, and those who should be reduced.

No tax exemptions, no tax cuts, otherwise, if a province produces a million refugees, the history is like iron, and we monarchs and ministers will all be tied to the pillar of shame. "

(End of this chapter)