eldest son of Ming dynasty

"Half of the governors and governors in the world are rebels. Is it because Yang Yiqing has too many sinners in the past? No, is it because Yang Yiqing has insufficient talents? No. There are no friends in the officialdom, and there is no right or wrong in court affairs. In the affairs of the world, right or wrong, Wrong can also be right, everything is just a matter of benefit and harm. You have read a lot of sages and sages in the past, so you should be able to understand a little bit after experiencing this, right?"

Yang Tinghe said these words to his son Yang Shen.

He had high hopes for him, but Yang Shen had been exposed to emperors and sages since he was a child, and lacked some human experience. However, this time Yang Yiqing's affairs could make him see clearly.

But Yang Shen was shocked in his heart and couldn't accept it for a moment, "Your Majesty, will you really give up your ten-year title because of this matter?"

"Why do you think the court situation is like this?" Yang Tinghe turned his back, "All of this is just the emperor's push. Yang Yiqing opposes the emperor's policy of eliminating the best among the gentry, so he must leave. If he doesn't leave, his old subordinates Then he will not defect, but will wave his banner against Zhang Cong. No matter how subtle the policy is, no matter how capable the official is, if the current leader is secretly constraining him, what can be done successfully?"

Yang Tinghe has followed the emperor for decades. Sometimes it is difficult for him to judge whether the emperor is generous and kind or mean and ungrateful. In short, when he is good to you, everything is fine. Once he turns against you, the past kindness will be wiped out.

This kind of mentality actually makes them have to hold back.

Because he could see clearly, he drew a clear line with Yang Yiqing from the beginning. Now it seems that it is not bad.

People are going to change.

It turned out that Yang Yiqing, as a favorite who had defeated the Tatars and supported the emperor in major troop deployment decisions, had held the position of chief minister for nearly ten years, so he would not have had too many ideas.

Because Yang Yiqing is really powerful, as can be seen from the initial rectification of Ma Zheng, he not only has the favor of the saint, but also has strong abilities, and his methods and city are unparalleled.

But this time the situation in the court suddenly changed, and Yang Yiqing himself failed to turn around, causing a breakdown between the monarch and his ministers, which meant that it was impossible for the gods to save him.

In this case, some thoughts and ideas were born in his heart.

Two of the four members of the cabinet have been eliminated, and he, the youngest, suddenly seems to be promoted to deputy minister.

Not only that, he was more in awe of Yang Yiqing in his heart, but he didn't look up to Wang Hao so much. Of course Wang Hao had noble character and outstanding articles, but the cabinet was not the place to make a fuss.

He was originally a second-in-command, so he might not attract people's attention. He had no party members around him and even gained a good name for him. But once he became the chief minister, it would be different. Even if anything is as good as the forest wind, it will be destroyed. There should be many people who care about him. .

Moreover, he cannot be the head of the cabinet with his style.

As short as three to five months, as long as about a year, Wang Hao will definitely withdraw from the cabinet.

Thus……

Yang Tinghe stroked his beard and narrowed his eyes.

He is an old member of the Prince's Palace and has made outstanding achievements. Why can't he do it?
"Father, what are you thinking?"

Yang Tinghe replied: "Dad is thinking about Mao Ji and Mao Weizhi. Yang Yiqing worked hard and made great achievements. No matter what happens to the emperor, he will never forget this verse. However, Mao Weizhi contradicted your majesty several times. Normally, this is just a small detail. The emperor is already generous. , I don’t want to be acquainted with him, but if such a stubborn person insists on refusing to look back when a big event is coming, what’s the use of staying?!”

Yang Shen was shocked when he heard this, "Dad! Duke Wei is an honest, simple, honest, self-denial, and loyal man in his official position. He is a gentleman of the moment."

"You are wrong. Only those who can be used are useful. Those who cannot be used, no matter how self-denial and serving the public, are of no use to the government, what is the point? The saying is useless, it is a scholar. You must understand this truth."

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Zhu Houzhao also heard some sounds in the palace. "I have imprisoned Mao Ji. This is indeed something that has not happened in many years. If the important officials in the court did not have my approval, they would not be able to reach such a high position. Since they are here, there must be a reason for it."

You Zhi replied obediently: "The emperor is always benevolent and righteous, but this time Mao Weizhi went too far."

"No," Zhu Houzhao waved his hand, "there is no need to say these innocuous remarks. If he was a stupid person, how could I promote him to be the Minister of the Ministry of Works in just a few years? Mao Weizhi is an honest official with official spirit and family tradition. They are all temporary choices, I will not be wrong about this."

"Then His Majesty..."

"Don't understand? You should understand." Zhu Houzhao clenched his fist and gently hit his forehead, "The Ming Dynasty can do without Mao Weizhi, but it cannot do without the national policy of eliminating the elite gentry. If I have to make a choice, this decision will be difficult to make. Yes. The emperor has inherited the destiny and controls all directions. Now that things have come to this, we can only advance, not retreat!"

Eliminating the superior gentry is a very important thing. It is a key step to save all the people from water and fire, and also save the Ming Dynasty from water and fire.For this reason, not to mention sacrificing a Mao Ji, he would not hesitate to demote Wang Shouren.

Moreover, he had already driven away Yang Yiqing.

Doesn't Zhu Houzhao know who Yang Yiqing is?
of course I know.

Otherwise, he has used him as his leader for so many years?

In comparison, giving up a Mao Ji is no big deal.

"Your Majesty, don't be overly sentimental. If you hurt your heart, it won't be good."

"sad?"

Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but laugh. The more lonely he felt in the palace, the more determined he became.

When he first succeeded to the throne, he also thought about living in harmony with people with good reputations in history like Wang Hao and Yang Yiqing, and building a good story between them as kings and ministers. However, the situation in the government was so pressing that in the end they kept scheming against each other, and in the end they ended up like Now like this.

There are so many smart people in the world, so it's okay to use these methods to deceive ordinary people. Those who finally come to him are as smart as monsters.

In this way, he sent away a veteran who had served for ten years. No matter how scheming he was and how he used tricks to retain his reputation for mercy, a truly smart person would still have a hand in dealing with him.

Because in the past, Liu Jian and Li Dongyang could be said to be emperors and courtiers, but Yang Yiqing actually had no reason.

With this step, he seemed to be taking another step closer to becoming the kind of lonely emperor in history.

But when the imperial edict was drafted, the person who did not agree with the elimination of the elite gentry had to dare, and the person in prison even had to have his official status taken away.

You Zhi has prepared everything for him,
Zhu Houzhao did not hesitate, took the pen and began to write Yang Yiqing's transfer order.

There are so many memorials in the DPRK impeaching him. Judging from the cold political calculation, the fire is sufficient.

Now that you have to write, since you have to do it, of course you don't have to be coy and write it with a big stroke. Zhu Houzhao turned around and left without even looking at it. "Tell Yang Yiqing that he should spare him for the time being." I think he still has a bit of public spirit. But please remember that after arriving in Xinjiang, if he expels foreigners and protects our Han people, if he loses an inch of land, I will definitely chop his head off!"

You Zhi was frightened, maybe it was an illusion, but he did feel that the emperor was different.

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