Ming politicians

Although the negotiations were difficult, Zhu Youjian was very happy with the final agreement signed. The establishment of the Jianzhou Guard was restored, and the Qing Dynasty would cease to exist. Moreover, after signing the agreement, Huang Taiji would come to the capital to meet him in person. From this level, Daming is already stable, and internal and external troubles no longer exist.

Although many twists and turns have been encountered during the negotiation process, Zhu Youjian believes that all of this is normal. Huang Taiji has not encountered a devastating blow, and he is willing to bow his head and proclaim himself a minister, and is willing to set up Jianzhou Guard. Great progress has been made. Deep in Zhu Youjian's heart, he doesn't want to kill too much.

In the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Zhu Youjian had a smile on his face, and his face was full of red.

Yang Sichang, Zhu Shenxuan and other cabinet ministers, the six ministers, had different expressions on their faces, but overall, they were happy. On the one hand, the imperial court signed an agreement with Hou Jin, and Huang Taiji bowed his head and professed his ministers, and he would come to the capital to pay his respects. Your Majesty, on the other hand, Su Tiancheng led the Jiangning Battalion and caused great waves on the grassland, which made the grassland not peaceful. He also recovered Taiwan and drove away the Dutch. This is something to be happy about.

Zhu Youjian looked at the many ministers and spoke with a smile on his face.

"My dear friends, the late Jin Tartars bowed their heads and proclaimed their vassals. I am relieved of the war. This is something worth celebrating. I have been looking forward to this day. Although the negotiation process seems a bit cumbersome, it takes a long time. All of you lovers have made great contributions, I see that all the officials above the sixth rank in the capital will participate in the morning court tomorrow, and the Ministry of Rites will hold a banquet to celebrate."

Zhu Shenxuan, who was in charge of the Ministry of Rites, spoke up immediately.

"The minister complies with the order, and immediately arranges the Ministry of Rites to make preparations."

Zhu Youjian nodded and continued to speak.

"Su Aiqing led my soldiers from the Ming Dynasty on an expedition to the grasslands. They wiped out the Chahar tribe, severely injured the Horqin tribe, and then went to Taiwan, drove away the Dutch, and recovered Taiwan. It is a decree and a commendation, Su Aiqing has been traveling for many years, and it is difficult for her family to be reunited, so it is time to take a good rest."

After Zhu Youjian said these words, the Hall of Mental Cultivation quickly fell silent.

Yang Sichang and Zhu Shenxuan didn't quite understand the meaning, so they didn't speak immediately.If the two don't talk, the rest of the people won't open their mouths. Why did the emperor say such words at this time? It is indeed a joy to say that the court signed an agreement with Hou Jin, but the agreement still needs time to be implemented. I don't know if the Houjin Tartar will break his promise.This is something that no one could have predicted for such a negotiation.The cabinet already had a different understanding. If it weren't for the emperor's insistence, I am afraid that such negotiations would have been unable to persist.

Before the agreement was implemented, the emperor thought of putting the sword into storage and releasing Ma Nanshan. Does this appear to be too eager.Although everyone knows that the emperor is definitely worried about Su Tiancheng, but there is no need to be so anxious.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Zhu Youjian's smile slowly disappeared.

"My dear friends, do you think that I am too anxious."

Zhu Youjian stood up.

"Since I ascended the throne, I have encountered turmoil almost every year. First, the bandits rebelled, and then the Jin Tartars harassed me. It lasted for several years. The people of my Ming Dynasty were in deep water. Things, now that this peaceful situation is finally here, I think about the common people, and I don't want to continue to fight. I also know that many things have not been settled yet. I just think, if I can calm down, yes Best thing ever."

The emperor's words reached this level, as the chief assistant of the cabinet, Yang Sichang had to speak up.

"The emperor's painstaking efforts are all for the common people in the world. I admire you so much. I think that if Huang Taiji of the Houjin Dynasty does not reach the capital, the court will not be able to relax for a day. The Tartars of the Houjin Dynasty have always been treacherous and barbaric. His words are not very credible, so I suggest that Master Su should not return to the capital for the time being, and if Liaodong is completely stabilized, the emperor can call Master Su back to the capital."

As the chief minister of the cabinet, Yang Sichang was still thinking about the world of Ming Dynasty. If the Houjin Tatars were unwilling to implement the agreement and turned back on their promises, I am afraid that the conquest would start in a short time. Su Tiancheng really wanted to return to the capital and relax his vigilance. Encountered a sudden attack by the Houjin Tartars, resulting in an unexpected defeat, the responsibility rests with the cabinet.

After Yang Sichang opened his mouth, the rest of the people did not speak. Everyone understood that Yang Sichang did not agree with the emperor's suggestion. This was in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. It is not wise to so blatantly oppose the emperor's suggestion.

Zhu Youjian's expression is not very good-looking.

After vigorously improving the imperial power, Zhu Youjian's temper has also grown. He is not very patient in accepting suggestions that do not conform to his own opinions, and the feeling of inner restlessness has become more and more intense.

Seeing that the other ministers did not speak, Zhu Youjian was obviously upset.

"Okay, I got it, that's it for today, the cabinet will discuss to see how to urge Houjin to fulfill the agreement."

After leaving the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Yang Sichang immediately found Zhu Shenxuan.

"His Royal Highness Jin Wang, what I said today is a bit straightforward. I would like to ask His Royal Highness Jin Wang to persuade the emperor. It is not the time to relax. The negotiation lasted for more than half a year. In such a long time, Houjin can definitely He made some gestures to show the sincerity of the negotiation, but I didn’t see it. On the contrary, when the Jiangning camp conquered the grassland, Huang Taiji sent heavy troops to fight on the grassland. Without sincerity."

Zhu Shenxuan was very embarrassed, feeling caught in the middle, he couldn't directly oppose the emperor's suggestion, and he did feel that the emperor's understanding was too optimistic, just relying on the agreement signed by negotiation, he could ask to stop fighting, If this is the case, wouldn't the harassment from the Houjin Tartars have been quelled long ago.

"My lord, I also have the same understanding. It's just that after signing the agreement, the emperor is faithful. From this, I think that Houjin will definitely do things according to the agreement. The emperor just put forward a suggestion, how to implement it?" , Your Excellency and the lower officials can still sit down and discuss."

"His Royal Highness, I don't think so. Such rumors cannot be expressed in the slightest. Some adults in the court have always believed that the Houjin Tartars surrendered and Huang Taiji bowed their heads. From then on, my Ming Dynasty will be at peace. Well, now that the emperor has this kind of understanding, wouldn’t there be many people who will go to the memorial, and if such a situation really occurs, it will have a great impact on Liaodong, and there are some things that I can’t say.”

Zhu Shenxuan looked at Yang Sichang, hesitant to speak, why didn't he understand that if Hou Jin's Huang Taiji made Daming relax his vigilance through this negotiation, it meant that Huang Taiji had predicted the conflicts within the Ming court, cleverly Taking advantage of such contradictions, negotiation is the most brilliant strategy, and the morale cannot be discouraged. Once the court relaxes its vigilance, it may be time for catastrophe.

Seeing that Zhu Shenxuan didn't speak immediately, Yang Sichang sighed.

"My opinion will not change. No matter how you say it, even if Huang Taiji came to the capital, the Manchu Banners will not take any action and cannot be disbanded. I am still worried. His Royal Highness Jin Wang knows the bravery of the Manchu Banners." , I have no hope for this negotiation at all."

Zhu Shenxuan was not good at commenting, so he quickly changed the topic.

"My lord, I'd better go see Jierhalang. What should be said needs to be said. Jierharang will leave tomorrow. Whether the agreement will be implemented and the specific date need to be emphasized by the court."

Speaking of Jierhalang, Yang Sichang was even more depressed.

"His Royal Highness, the official's worries are not unreasonable. The negotiations since last year have always been very difficult. Ji Erhalang has made various demands. On matters of principle, he is not willing to make concessions at all. My official It is understandable that Houjin's strength is still there, he has not encountered any major blows, and he has the capital to negotiate, but after the beginning of this year, Jierhalang's attitude has changed a lot in a short time, and he is impatient I signed an agreement with my request, and I did not hesitate to agree to the many conditions put forward by the imperial court. Why did Jierhalang have such a change? Is there something strange about it?"

"My lord, the negotiation is done step by step, so there is no need to worry too much."

Yang Sichang's worry was correct, and the court quickly responded.

Part of the censors and givers began to submit memorials, thinking that the imperial court’s annual expenditure on conquests was huge, which directly affected the people’s livelihood. Now that the Houjin Tartars have bowed their heads and proclaimed their ministers, and the Ming Dynasty has settled down, the expenditure on conquests should be higher. It has been greatly reduced, and some people even directly suggested that the cabinet minister Su Tiancheng return to the capital. Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there has never been a precedent for a cabinet minister to lead an army in battle.

Seeing these memorials, Yang Sichang scolded his mother angrily. Some adults in the court didn't think about the future of Ming Dynasty. For various purposes, they tried to figure out and cater to the emperor's thinking, regardless of whether these things could be done.

Most of the memorials were directly suppressed by Yang Sichang, but there were still some memorials that went directly to the emperor.

The emperor didn't express his position, nor did he propose to discuss such a matter, but the atmosphere in the court had already become delicate. It seemed that Su Tiancheng had to return to the capital and hand over his military power, which had become the consensus of most people.

Seeing such an atmosphere in the imperial court, Zhu Shenxuan was the first to become anxious. In his opinion, even if the Houjin Tartars bowed their heads and professed their vassals, there would be no threat from Ming Dynasty, and Su Tiancheng would not be able to return directly to the capital. Yes, since ancient times, ministers who have held military power have been much safer outside. When they return to the capital, they will be in great danger. (To be continued..)