Xiangye

Chapter 210
China has been the overlord of the East Asian continent since ancient times, occupying the fertile land of the Central Plains.

However, since the Qin Dynasty, the power has been limited to the Great Wall in the north, the sea in the east, Congling in the west, and the land of Annan in the south.Although it is said that "the whole world is the land of the king, and the shore of the land is the subject of the king", but because of the relationship between productivity, it is an objective fact that we can no longer take a step forward.

Therefore, the rule of the emperors of all dynasties was limited to this world, and they had no intention of developing forward.As for the land outside this range, it is left to the vassal states to govern themselves.As long as they serve the Central Empire in name and pay some tribute symbolically.

This is the famous tributary system.

In this way, China's foreign wars, whether it is grassland Mobei, North Korea, or Annan, are all based on political considerations, without other factors such as economics.The ultimate goal of the war is also very simple - to recognize China's suzerain status.

Judging from Yexian's attitude, the Ming Dynasty won the final victory.

Although the taste of this victory is not right, it is also the only three victories since Taizu Chengzu used troops against the grassland people.After the victory of this battle, Emperor Jingtai's throne will be considered completely stable, at least in terms of jurisprudence.

No wonder he was so excited.

Seeing this situation, Wu Yin felt complacent, and continued: "Long Live Lord, you also first stated in the State Letter that after the peace talks between the two countries, please send ministers to welcome the Supreme Emperor back to Beijing."

"What!" Shen Gui's hand trembled, and the pond newspaper fell to the ground.

Emperor Jingtai straightened up suddenly and clenched his fists tightly.His face became pale, and there were beads of sweat the size of soybeans on his forehead.I just feel like a knife stirs in my stomach, and I can't hold it anymore.

He stopped talking, stood up, and kept trembling his lips.

"Hurry up, Long Live Lord, it's convenient!" Shen Gui yelled, and hurriedly stepped forward to support Emperor Jingtai and walked towards the back of the palace.

Only Wu Yin and Yu Qian were left in the hall.

Wu Yin looked at Yu Qian with a wry smile: "Yu Butang, because of emotion and reason, the imperial court has to send personnel to welcome the Supreme Emperor back to the court."

Yu Qian: "That's right."

Wu Yin: "However, if the country has two masters, it is inevitable that people's hearts will be turbulent. Now, the Ministry has to rectify the horse administration. Isn't this adding to the chaos?"

"Add to the chaos?" Yu Qian frowned.

Wu Yin waved his hands again and again: "Ministry, what I said was inappropriate. What I mean is that Gao Linghan corrupted the money of the horse government and wasted the grace of the saints, so he must be dealt with severely. But it is enough to only deal with officials in Shaanxi. In addition, you can ask your majesty to abolish the horse government. Evil government. If we go deeper, I’m afraid we can’t deal with it well, and it coincides with the critical juncture of the Supreme Emperor’s return to the court, which will inevitably give him an excuse to cause trouble.”

Even if he failed the Holy Grace, the one who failed was the Supreme Emperor.

When Wu Yin said this, he was heartbroken, and tears fell from his eyes: "Butang, you can show compassion for Long Live!"

"Could it be possible, just let those thieves go!" Although Yu Qian regarded evil as hatred, he was not a pedantic teacher.How can you not know how powerful this is.Now, the Supreme Emperor must be released first.If he returns to Beijing, how to arrange him is a big deal.

Also, it may not be said that the national system will be shaken.

In comparison, the Shaanxi Ma Zheng case is really nothing.

Yes, maybe Shen Gui is right, the current situation is that it is better to be still than to move.

He stomped his feet angrily, and then sighed: "Come on, just ask Gao Linghan's party, and it should be a warning to other provinces!"

Wu Yin was overjoyed, bowing to the ground: "Thank you, Butang, thank you, Butang!"

Yu Qian also looked sad: "I can't punish those treacherous villains, I am not reconciled!"

He was in a bad mood, and stood aside with a tiger's face and said nothing.

Wu Yin couldn't stand the heat, so he hurriedly opened the doors and windows of the main hall, and asked someone to bring a cup of tea to Yu Qian.

The two sat on chairs and drank tea for a long time before Emperor Jingtai and Shen Gui came back.

After Emperor Jingtai released his hand, his complexion returned to normal, and he asked, "Yu Qian, how should we deal with the malpractice case of horse administration in Shaanxi?"

Yu Qian: "I just discussed with Eunuch Wu, and only Gao Linghan will be dealt with. Please ask your Majesty to judge."

It could be seen that Emperor Jingtai and Shen Gui breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

Emperor Jingtai said: "I handed Shaanxi over to Gao Linghan, thinking that he would replace the emperor's herdsmen. But he and a group of officials in Shaanxi failed the court's expectations. He committed a heinous crime and deeply disappointed me. Even animals are nothing more than that. It is tolerable, which one is better?" It cannot be tolerated. Order Xu Yusuo to arrest Gao Linghan and other criminal officials, and send the relevant witnesses and material evidence to the capital, and the three courts will try and convict him. Wu Yin, draw up an order!"

"Yes, Lord Long Live!" Wu Yin walked to the case, showing off in front of the emperor.Flying like dragons and phoenixes, an imperial decree is really written brilliantly.

After saying this, Emperor Jingtai asked Yu Qian again: "Yu Qian, please first ask my court to send officials to cater to the Supreme Emperor and return the court. Do you have a charter, and who will you send?"

He was supported by Yu Qian on the throne, and at this moment when he heard that the Supreme Emperor was going to return, he was in a panic, and subconsciously looked at Yu Qian.

The emperor wondered why Yu Qian didn't know, and said awe-inspiringly: "The emperor's position has been decided, who dares to discuss it! The envoys are the first to answer the question, hoping to ease the border troubles and strengthen the border defense. Li Shi can be appointed as the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, as the envoy , Luo Qi is the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, acting as the deputy envoy, and Ma Xian is the commanding envoy to welcome the Supreme Emperor back to Beijing."

As the leader of the civil servants and the person who holds the military power, Yu Qian's sentence means to assure the emperor that all the officials are on his side and will never cause trouble in the legal system.If so, no mercy.He has the ability and the determination.

The country needs to be stable and cannot be entangled in internal friction on such matters.Moreover, during the reign of the Taishang Emperor, he believed in powerful officials and did things absurdly.By the time the imperial army was completely annihilated in the Battle of Tumubao, they were no longer eligible to sit on the throne.

He is not a qualified king.

Emperor Jingtai's face relaxed: "Okay, it's up to Yu Qian. Let the officials discuss it again tomorrow morning. If there is no problem, I will agree."

Emperor Jingtai suffered from diarrhea just now, and now he only feels dry mouth, weak body, and his mind is in a trance.

Seeing that his condition is not good, Yu Qian respectfully said: "Your Majesty, rest early, it is important to take care of the dragon's body, and I will leave."

……

The night was as cool as water, coming out of the steamer-like hall, being blown by the wind, Wu Yin only felt comfortable all over.

Just now, he was showing off again in front of the emperor, and he was even more smug.

Shen Gui sighed, and said: "It can be said that the Long Live Lord has rested. His body has been in poor health recently, and he has not been able to sleep well for several days."

Wu Yin: "Eunuch Shen, did the Imperial Hospital leave a prescription?"

Shen Gui: "I left a prescription. They are some medicines such as ginger and pomegranate peel that nourish the intestines and warm the stomach. The medicine is mild, but the effect is slow, and I don't know how many months it will take? Eunuch Wu, today You have done a good job. Yu Shangshu has a strong character and cannot rub the sand in his eyes. If it is true in his opinion, the court will be in chaos for a while."

Wu Yin said: "Although Yu Butang is upright, he knows the basics. Now, the Supreme Emperor wants to return to court, what a big matter. For other things, one thing more is worse than one thing less. Long live God, it's us who are slaves Blessing."

"Yeah, Yu Butang is a generalist, and your Eunuch Wu is also a smart person." Shen Gui smiled softly: "Eunuch Wu made such a contribution, and Long Live Lord can remember it." You. In the past, our family really underestimated you!"

Although the tone was light, it sounded like a thunderbolt to Wu Yin's ears.

His feet softened, and he fell to his knees with a plop: "Eunuch Shen... old ancestor..."

Shen Gui laughed again: "You made this big contribution, no, no, it's two things. One is to persuade Yu Butang, and the second is to report the good news and seek peace first. Very good, very good."

"I thought that as soon as the emperor was happy, he asked you to be a ceremonial supervisor? That's fine, since our family has relinquished the errands, so we can serve Master Long Live wholeheartedly."

The two eunuchs standing beside Shen Gui shot their gazes at Wu Yin at the same time, and one of them shouted in a low voice: "You are so bold, you have set up the old ancestor's mark."

Yes, according to the rules of the Supervisor of Rituals.Also first ask for peace, willing to release the Supreme Emperor back to Beijing, such military affairs, must first report to the eunuch Shen Gui.

But he had the idea of ​​rewarding good fortune and inviting favor in front of the emperor, but he didn't know that doing so was actually a taboo against applying for regulations.

Seeing Shen Gui talking about the little Jiujiu in his heart, Wu Yin was so shocked that he was covered in cold sweat.He hurriedly raised his slap and slapped his face fiercely, crying while slapping: "Grandpa Shen, old ancestor, I deserve to die, I deserve to die! I just want to announce the good news to Long Live God earlier for your old man, but there is nothing else Thoughts! I also ask the ancestors to punish me!"

Shen Gui: "Get up!"

Wu Yin didn't move.

"Get up!" Shen Gui's voice was even more severe.

Still no response.

The two eunuchs beside him rushed forward, trying to pull Wu Yin up from the ground.

Wu Yin pushed the two of them away with a strong hand, but still clenched his teeth and knelt down motionless.

Shen Gui's expression suddenly softened, and he pointed at Wu Yin and said, "You, you, you can be regarded as our family's single-handedly promoted, that's because you don't know anyone in the palace, and you are good at writing and smart. Clever, he is able to do things. But he didn't want to. He had only been in the prison for a few days, but he was infected with a bad disease in the palace. How do I teach you in the daily life? You beat the cow three times, and you know how to drink water Get up, the elders of the cabinet will be here soon, why don’t you kneel here again? Forget it, our family doesn’t want to be angry with you, just treat people as ignorant. You pack up and don’t stay in the ceremonial supervisor, take care of yourself Reflect on it!"

With just such a sentence, Wu Yin was dismissed from the post of Eunuch Bingbi, Supervisor of Rituals.

Wu Yin felt depressed, knowing that all his hard work in the past few decades had been in vain.And what can I do, what is the supervisor of ceremonies holding a pen, on the surface it seems to be very powerful, but with Shen Gui, it is just a matter of one sentence.

In the palace, no matter what position you hold, as long as you don't gain the trust of the Lord Long Live, what is the difference between you and ordinary people?
At least one life was saved.

He kowtowed his head in tears: "Thank you, old ancestor."

(End of this chapter)