little emperor of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 169: Court Discussion
The matters that can be discussed in court are not trivial. One is to establish a monarch and reserve, the other is to build a capital, the third is to discuss suburban sacrifices, the fourth is to discuss ceremonies, the fifth is to discuss suzerainty, the sixth is to discuss water transportation, and the seventh is to discuss border affairs. The remaining few major events are not rare for those who are officials in the court, but they cannot be said to be major events when they are related to the establishment of a monarch and a prince, but a big event.

After Ming Yingzong, the emperor did not participate in general court discussions, but the nature of this court meeting was completely different from usual.

This time, it is not ordinary officials who are recommended, but the current state capital and future prince.

For the ministers, this is not only related to the future national fortune and people's livelihood, but also closely related to their own future official career.

If you choose the right path, you will rise to the top, but if you choose the wrong path, you will be nothing but mud.

The weather on February [-] was fine. The sun sprinkled thousands of golden threads from the sky to the earth, and when it shone on people, they felt warm but did not feel the heat.

In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, all the officials gathered, and the Empress Dowager Li was dressed in a magnificent make-up, hiding behind the golden dragon throne with a curtain.

Standing in the Hall of Supreme Harmony and helping all the ministers, everyone's face is more or less inexplicable.

Turning to face the officials, Shen Yiguan's eyes flashed across the faces of each of them. His face looked calm as usual, but his heart was already twisted into a mess.Even if he closes his eyes, he can imagine that the seemingly calm court today is about to stage a thrilling battle. For the eldest son of the emperor, Zhu Changluo, Shen has always said that he has done his best, and he has passed the news to him. Shen Yiguan really didn't know which one would be able to take the top position.

Shen Yiguan sighed inwardly, walked out of the shift steadily, and saluted according to the rituals, first saluting to the Empress Dowager behind the curtain.

"You are all pillars of the Ming Dynasty. You have received the grace of the emperor. Now that your majesty is in a state of illness, it is time for us to do our best! Now that the queen mother Feng is sitting in the town, you can show your loyalty to the country and discuss going abroad as soon as possible. I choose, so that the country is safe and the people are safe, and I have fulfilled the responsibility of my servants!"

All the officials bowed together and saluted: "Dare to work hard to repay Your Majesty!"

Shen Yiguan nodded lightly, "So please, Your Highnesses!"

Everyone's eyes focused on the east side of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and Zhu Changluo stepped out slowly, nodding to the officials.

A eunuch had already moved three Jinduns, leading Zhu Changluo to be the first to sit in Dongshou.

At the same time, a little fat man walked out from the west side hall of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. It was the high-spirited, arrogant and domineering King of Fortune Zhu Changxun. The big lala sat in the second seat and completely ignored Zhu Changluo's smile. Zhu Changluo He didn't care at all, with a faint smile on his face, like a spring breeze blowing on his face.

The two princes played one east and the other west, with completely different styles. Zhu Changluo's character is clear and meaningful, and his advances and retreats are well-founded. Compared with the arrogant and rude Zhu Changxun, he immediately won the favor of many officials.

Gu Xiancheng and Ye Xianggao looked at each other, and they both frowned in unison.

Li Sancai was the governor of Fengyang at that time, but at the same time he was also the censor of Youqian Capital, and he had two positions. In terms of power and scenery, he was the most prominent among the Baosan faction headed by Gu Xian.Zheng Guotai, on the other hand, was smiling and gave Li Sancai an affectionate hug.

Li Sancai, who turned back with a smile, seemed to have a layer of mist in his eyes, making it difficult to see what he was thinking, but when he turned his face away, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, showing disdain .

Li Rusong, who took off his military uniform and changed into an official uniform, did not lose his marching qualities. Standing straight among a group of officials, Li Rusong stood out from the crowd, standing out from the crowd. After meeting Zhu Changluo's eyes, the two looked at each other and smiled. middle.

Li Ruzhang, who was behind his brother, stared at him with big eyes, and suddenly bit his brother's ear and said, "Brother, there is a lot of fun here today."

Li Rusong glared at him, but he was worried after all, and said in a low voice: "After the court meeting starts, you must remember to talk less and watch more. I will take care of everything."

Feeling that he was being despised again, Li Ruzhang lowered his eyelids boredly, and said in a dead voice with a long voice, "...I see."

At this time, the voice of the Empress Dowager behind the curtain suddenly came: "Take the Fifth Prince and sit in front of the hall."

As soon as this remark came out, the entire hall was silent.

Only when the curtain moved slightly, the fifth prince Zhu Changhao was carried out by the nanny, because he was only three years old, staring at this and that with a pair of round eyes, so curious.

All the ministers looked at each other in blank dismay, all amused in their hearts, the purpose of choosing the prince was to let the prince supervise the country on behalf of the emperor, what is this kind of milk baby doing?
But Shen Guan never laughed, because he knew that no one would be able to play today, this is the real protagonist!

One person who came out of the class was Yu Shenxing, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, "The matter of the foundation of the country has long been settled, and it must be determined according to the ancestral system of the Ming Dynasty. I think that Prince Rui is the eldest son of the emperor, and it is only natural for him to be the crown prince."

Zhu Changluo, who was called first, smiled slightly and said nothing.

The officials whispered to each other for a while, and then there was a second voice. It seems that most people still agree with Shen Xing's speech.

It is not surprising that Yu Shenxing recommends the eldest son of the emperor. Thinking about how many times he had asked for orders on the basis of the country, he was severely reprimanded by Wanli and almost received the imperial scepter. Now he proposes to establish the eldest son of the emperor again. To be a reserve is simply justified and justified.

His eyes had slipped to the empress dowager who was hidden behind the curtain, and seeing the silence behind the curtain, there was no response.

Shen Yiguan twisted his beard and nodded without saying a word.

It's easy to say with the beginning, since the Minister of Rites has the beginning, there will be people talking later.

After everyone had talked about it, Li Sancai lightly coughed: "It is true that in the precepts of the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty, there is a saying of setting up the elders and establishing the heirs, but we are the ministers of the Ming Dynasty and the ministers of His Majesty, and everything should be based on the meaning of the Sacred Heart! You should know what happened in the past few years, the emperor hesitated several times in order to establish the foundation of the country, and I would like to ask you... what is this for?"

Speaking of this, he sneered: "Holy will is unpredictable. If His Majesty prefers the eldest son of the emperor, he would have established a crown prince long ago. Why is there today's court meeting?"

Li Sancai's words are obviously a bit paradoxical, but it cannot be denied that what he said is indeed the truth. The ministers were upset but could not refute it. In addition, he is the leader of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Xiao Xiao, clap your hands and applaud, even though there are a few voices that are not angry, they are drowned in the tide of words, and there is not even a splash.

Li Ruzhang leaned closer to Li Rusong's ear: "Brother, when shall we make a move?"

Li Rusong gave this brother a white look: "Don't panic, it's still early!" After speaking, he glanced at Zhu Changluo intentionally or unintentionally, seeing the other party's calm and natural face, suddenly thought of the message that Prince Rui asked Ye He to send, Li Rusong's heart rushed straight to his head, and his excited eyes turned around Zheng Guotai, Gu Xiancheng, and Ye Xianggao several times in turn. I feel a little apprehensive.

Yu Shenxing was quite disdainful of Li Sancai's words, and immediately retorted: "When your majesty was in good health, he never said that he didn't want the eldest son of the emperor to be the prince! It's just...just, the eldest son of the emperor is too young to be a heir. .”

What he said was a bit far-fetched, and he didn't have the strength to fight back. Anyone with long eyes could tell what Wanli's attitude was and who he was thinking about.

Li Sancai sneered, but he didn't argue with him, he bowed his hands to Yu Shenxing and backed away, making Yu Shenxing blush embarrassingly.

Gu Xiancheng looked at all this calmly, exhaled lightly, and told himself in his heart not to worry, everything will turn around.

There were a lot of discussions in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, one after another; Yu Shen, the leader of the six departments and nine ministers, was more than half on the side of the eldest son of the emperor. Take the lead, the old gods are here one by one.

That being the case, why should they be anxious, wouldn't it be that the emperor is not in a hurry, and the eunuch is anxious to die?
As a result, there was a one-sided meaning in the palace, as if Zhu Changluo, the eldest son of the emperor, had secured the victory.

The ministers have their own attitudes and opinions, and the positions of the three members of the cabinet are also very different. The main and auxiliary Shen has always been indecisive.The second assistant, Shen Li, remained silent, his eyes wandering.And the third assistant, Zhu Geng, looked around with a flushed face, as if he had something on his mind.

After making a fuss for a while, the noisy voices in the hall gradually stopped.

The clerk in front of the hall handed over the results to Shen Yiguan, and the names of the three sons of the royal family were all on the top.

In general, Zhu Changluo, the eldest son of the emperor, got the most votes, followed by Zhu Changxun, the third son of the emperor, and Zhu Changhao, the fifth son of the emperor, only got a few votes.

What surprised Shen always was that Zhu Geng, an old man who was usually honest and only knew how to work hard, actually added his name to the name of Zhu Changhao, the fifth son of the emperor.

Seeing Shen's usual surprised eyes, Zhu Geng's old face changed from red to purple and then to black, playing a unique skill of changing face.

There is still something that Shen Yiguan doesn't understand, Zhu Geng is a veteran, and the veteran will definitely understand what the old man says, it's nothing unusual.

The Civil and Military Judiciary of the Manchu Dynasty has already stated their position. As the first and second assistants of the Ming Dynasty, they will protect who they will not protect, which will lead a large number of officials to a large extent.

Shen Yiguan coughed: "Master Shen, are you going to support that prince?"

Looking at this thorn in the flesh, Shen Li sneered: "Who does Shen Yuanweng want to support?"

The roots of Shen Yiguan's teeth were a little itchy, and his tone of voice instantly changed: "Master Shen, please be respectful. We are here to discuss this court, not for you to fight against me here." Put your name underneath.

Shen has always been an old fritter. What he likes most in his life is to take advantage of it, and what he hates the most is to take the blame. Although he has insight into the Queen Mother's thoughts, the eldest son of the emperor is so good. If he contradicts the intention of all the officials in the court, then I am afraid that I, the chief assistant of the cabinet, will be done to the end.

Seeing that he chose the eldest son of the emperor neatly, Shen Li didn't hesitate at the moment, and added his name to Zhu Changxun's with a pen.

Shen Yiguan snorted coldly, he really wanted to give Shen Li two words: die!

When the third son's market is good, it's because the emperor is here. Although the emperor is there now, he can't move or speak while lying there. Shen Li, who still chooses the third son at this time, is purely a fool who is playing against himself!
Shen Yiguan stopped talking, put away the proposal, and presented it with both hands.

Next to it, Zhou Ninghai, the eunuch in charge of the Palace of Compassion and Ning, came to collect it, then turned around and passed it to the Queen Mother.

One thing suddenly occurred to me... Where did Chief Eunuch Huang Jin, Bingbi Supervisor, go?
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