eldest son of Ming dynasty

Zhu Houzhao really had the courage to let Zhang Cong join the cabinet, and he did it as he thought.

The next day, he announced to the palace the cabinet and six ministers, plus the censor of Zuodu, the order of the Shaofu, and the prime minister and foreign minister.

He said to them straight to the point: "You all know what has happened in Beijing these days. Don't you all want to see me? You have seen me today. Just say what you need to say, and stop being evasive.

And you are probably all muttering in your hearts, I only saw Zhang Cong yesterday.What was discussed?What was the result?There is no need to go around asking people to inquire. I have always acted upright and dare to do what I do.I'm here to tell you that yesterday Zhang Cong went to the palace to report the specific measures to clear his father's land. There are 4 items in total, and I have approved them all.They are to establish laws, personnel, procedures, and criminal names respectively.

The connotation is also very simple. The matter of clearing the abbot was ordered by the imperial court and was implemented nationwide. Surveyors were recruited and trained by the imperial court and dispatched to local areas. The process of the abbot was also regulated by the imperial court. Finally, the charges for those who resisted the decree were determined.These things are already in the concrete implementation process.Moreover, I have agreed to appoint Zhang Cong to the cabinet. "

After hearing this, Yang Yiqing's heart suddenly felt cramped!
His face was completely slapped on the ground without any consideration!
He first went to the palace to persuade him, but the emperor refused.

This is just the first step. There will be court discussions and discussions later.

Well now, the emperor sees that the cabinet is ashamed and disagrees, so he bypasses the cabinet!
Of course it can be understood from his perspective, and it is actually very humiliating.

But from Zhu Houzhao's point of view, it means something else. If you don't agree, of course I can send someone else. Doesn't the emperor need the approval of your ministers before acting?Don't you agree that this matter still has to be postponed here, waiting for you?
Which dynasty and generation is this rule?What do you think he is, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty?

As for talking about losing face, he has always dealt with the situation rather than the person.

At this moment, the conflict between the emperor and Shoukui was made public in an instant, so that everyone could see it clearly.

At this point, Yang Yiqing has no choice. He has only one choice. If he doesn't do this, people will probably accuse him of being greedy for power, which will definitely damage his reputation.

So he stood up unsteadily, took off his hat, knelt in front of the emperor, and said in his unique hoarse voice: "I was promoted to Jinshi in the eighth year of Chenghua, and was promoted to the highest rank by Mongolian Saint. I accept it. The great kindness of the three dynasties is as great as the heaven and the earth, as high as the mountains, as deep as the rivers and seas, and I am often ashamed to repay it. I can only work hard, work hard and be single-minded, and always strive to live up to my expectations. Today, I am at the forefront. Kuei, I have an important position and can be said to be close to your majesty, but I cannot deeply understand the holy will, share the king's work, and relieve the king's worries. How can I be the head of the officials again? Therefore, I risk my life today to speak to your majesty. Removing ministers from their posts, allowing them to leave their official positions, so that rewards and punishments can be appropriate, no disaster will occur, and the minds of all officials can be calmed, it will be a great blessing!"

After he finished speaking, Qianqing Palace was so eerily quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Because Emperor Zhengde was the most taboo about his ministers asking him about becoming an official if they didn't agree with him.

In fact, Zhu Houzhao did have a serious face.

At this point, it is no longer meaningful to talk about the harm of contributions and the advantages of reform.

This is not a battle of right and wrong, this is a battle of power.

Even if you are right, I cannot support you unless you completely give up your goals.

For Yang Yiqing, this goal is to secure his position as leader, because if he doesn't say this today, it will be a handle in the future. Many people will want to get him down. Rather than not looking good by then, it is better to do it now. Take the initiative to mention it, and at least leave a good reputation.

Regarding this point, the literati of the Ming Dynasty thought very clearly.

The reputation is not bad and there will be opportunities in the future.

If your reputation is ruined and you are labeled as a treacherous minister, you will not be able to gain a foothold in the officialdom, unless you go astray like Zhang Cong.

Just like in history, when Liu Jin rebelled in the Zhengde Dynasty, Li Dongyang did not leave with Liu Jian and Xie Qian, which was a sacrifice of his own reputation.Later, people thought that he was trying to maintain the boss's empire, but at that time, people discovered his good intentions and everyone else died.

For Zhu Houzhao, this goal is to get things done.

Otherwise, he doesn't care.

Including, at this time, if he agreed to Yang Yiqing's resignation, then generally speaking, the civil servants would compile his faults in various articles and sentences, and he would not be able to escape his bad reputation.

He took a deep breath and said, "Mr. Yang Ge, as you are a veteran of three dynasties, you know that you should not joke before the king. Do you really want to abandon me? You should know what my temper is like."

Yang Yiqing's heart hurt even more. The emperor was not polite to him, and as soon as the conversation changed, he immediately said "abandon me and leave". "Reporting to your Majesty, of course I understand. What I said is exactly what I think."

"it is good!"

Zhu Houzhao turned around and said in a low voice: "I have been Zhengde for ten years. What have I done without being opposed in the first place? When the sea ban was launched, it was said that the people along the coast of the Ming Dynasty were vulnerable to Japanese pirates. As a result, the Ming Navy is now at sea. Chase them down!

The troops who were cleaning up the military villages also said that the nine sides were shaken, and they were afraid that something intolerable would happen!What is intolerable?Isn't it just a rebellion?Let them come!How could I be afraid of them?If it hadn't been for my insistence, would the cultivation of grains in the fields and the war preparations of the border troops be what they are today?

And so on, conquering Tatar, Northwest, and Japan, which thing is not opposed?They usually say that the emperor is a wise man, but when a big event comes, they all say that I am confused and deceived!Ask yourselves, from Hongwu to Zhengde, has the hidden land in the world continued to increase?Are land annexations becoming more and more intense? !Will the burden on the people become heavier? !Am I doing this just to collect a few taxes?Accept this feeling as soon as possible!Although I am not an emperor through the ages like Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu of Han, I am not so narrow-minded and short-sighted! "

But Zhu Houzhao didn't say this just to lose his temper.

Especially the three questions after "From Hongwu to Zhengde", it is true that this is a power struggle, but right and wrong cannot be easily given to him.

Let people know why Emperor Zhengde did this.

"Mr. Yang Ge, let me ask you again, do you really want to serve for this purpose?"

Wang Hao felt something was wrong. The emperor could do anything and was not bound by any rules. Asking this question at this time was the last chance.

And don’t say that you have a hard mouth and it’s hard to change your words. If you have a hard mouth, is it possible that the emperor is trying to be soft and polite to you?
"Your Majesty!" Wang Hao said slightly anxiously, "Lao Yang Ge was impulsive and he is an outspoken person. Your Majesty, please calm down."

"I didn't ask you!"

Yang Yiqing clenched his fists and asked himself: Is this the final outcome?

While thinking this, he kowtowed his head and said, "Please, Your Majesty, grant this honor to me."

Zhu Houzhao's face suddenly calmed down. He no longer had any anger, and even his expression relaxed, "Then...as you said."

Logically speaking, Yang Yiqing has worked hard for the country for many years and has made great achievements in the past. How can he not miss old feelings?

But again, since he has been the emperor, it is up to him to decide whether he is a mean and unkind monarch, and Wang Bing's final outcome is also there.And even if he had to give him these four words, he would have no regrets.

"I thank the emperor for his kindness!"

Yang Yiqing felt sad.

Zhu Houzhao is also unhappy, and he wants to break the profit logic behind his appointment. Since Yang Yiqing has offended him, he will break the pot and break it.

"I don't know whether your thank you is true or false, and I don't care, because when I become the emperor, I must restore the national prestige of the Ming Dynasty.

I said many years ago that since I feel dissatisfied and abandon the court, there is no need to mention the past kindness.Taking advantage of your matter, I want to set a rule for the Ministry of Personnel. From now on, if those who voluntarily submit their resignations due to personal reasons and beg to be promoted to official positions, if they want to be reinstated, the recommender must explain the reasons, and at the same time obtain the Secretary of the Ministry of Personnel and the Cabinet. The cabinet members unanimously approved it and finally submitted it to me for approval.If there is no imperial edict and he is appointed without authorization, then I will cause trouble for the officials. "

Wang Hao sighed in his heart. Sure enough, this was what he thought. How could there be any rules in the eyes of Emperor Zhengde?All the rules are his rules.

Zhu Houzhao understood the pain points of these people and resigned at every turn, just to show his struggle and gain a reputation.

It's profitable, so they flock to it.

Now he is raising the price of this matter all at once. If you have the ability, you can gamble on the fame gained from ten years of hard study. What is the emperor afraid of?There are Jinshi every year, but are you afraid that no one will become an official?
If he does this, Yang Yiqing will inevitably be implicated and his own interests will be damaged. Everyone will not follow his words.

Furthermore, after doing this, those who really choose to resign are more likely to be honest!
This is a wicked move.