The autumn of Zhenghe's 25th year is destined to be an eventful one.

In autumn, the crown prince died of illness, and he was already bedridden. Emperor Kang Qi couldn't bear the blow, and his body was in decline. He finally couldn't make it to the next spring, and died at the end of autumn. Among the royal family, only the year of the general is left to inherit the throne. The eldest grandson of the emperor, and the fifth prince who was abolished due to incidents earlier.

The ministers in the DPRK are fighting for who is the orthodox heir.The biological mother of the fifth prince, Shao Jing, was Emperor Kang Qi's empress. However, she was weak and had to go after giving birth to the fifth prince.Emperor Kangqi's empress, Empress Deshun, was the eldest daughter of the Duke of Rong, who held half of the soldiers and horses in Dashao.The second prince was the crown prince after the fifth prince was abolished, and the princess concubine was just the daughter of a Shangshu family in the court. Although the eldest grandson of the emperor was young, he was justified.The Emperor's House, just four words are enough.

Leaving aside the bloody storms during the period, in the end it was Shao Jing who relied on his mother's family to win the support of most of the veterans and finally sat on the throne.

When Shaojing came to the throne, he changed his year name to Yanchang, which means "continuing prosperity".After the replacement, the imperial court appeared to be calm on the surface, but inside it was a mess.The faction that supports the emperor's grandson is still determined to make it difficult for Shao Jing, and the faction that supports Shao Jing is fighting for their own interests. All replies should be thought over and over again.Shao Jing deserved to be an emperor, it was not as easy as imagined.

After hearing his words, Chu Si knew that there was too much bitterness and helplessness behind him.

"You Zhi, I don't even have anyone available around me right now," Shao Jing said, "Stay here and help me."

"Your Majesty loves me dearly, minister, and I will devote myself to it until I die."

On the second day, Chu Si appeared on the morning court.When the ministers saw Chu Si, they couldn't help but think of the rumors back then. Although the former emperor kept the matter tightly covered, where is there an impenetrable wall in the world?Chu Si had lost his admiration for many years, and was called back to the court by Shao Jing. The ministers always looked at Chu Si with a little bit of ambiguity and disdain.But after all, it is a matter of the Tian family, and the ministers dare not gossip in private, as long as they are tacit to each other, that's all.But there is that master who doesn't know good and bad, and wants to provoke Chu Si.

"Oh, who am I? Isn't this Chu Shilang! Hehe, look at my memory, now he is a master. Disrespect and disrespect! Hahaha!!" The name of the person who said this was Zhao Peiyuan, who belonged to Da Shao The fourth-rank hussar general, relying on the shadow of his ancestors, is rather domineering in the court.

"General Zhao." Chu Si didn't see the slightest embarrassment, and said respectfully, "I was just a little servant when I left the court, but today I am a first-rank grand tutor thanks to the grace of the saints. It's hard for General Zhao to remember. You and I It’s a blessing to be no different from many years ago.”

These words undoubtedly poked Zhao Peiyuan's pain.

Zhao Peiyuan, the hussar general, just relied on the blessing of his ancestors, and his official rank seemed to have reached the top.Chu Si was directly promoted to a first-rank member. Although he had no real power, he suppressed himself several times.

Zhao Peiyuan didn't know how to respond for a while, he was always domineering in the court, and he didn't come out to relieve the siege, all the officials watched from the sidelines, and the atmosphere was very awkward for a while.

Zhao Peiyuan's face was getting redder and redder, and he was also annoyed by the officials who were watching and whispering. In his rage, he couldn't choose what to say, and blurted out a vulgar sentence: "I'm not a butt!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall was shocked.

Some things can be slandered, but they must never be spoken.Zhao Peiyuan committed a big taboo, and some ministers couldn't bear it, and hurriedly said: "General Zhao, what are you talking about! Hurry up and make up for it!"

Zhao Peiyuan also knew that his impulsive words and deeds were inappropriate, but the words of admitting his mistakes were really hard to say, so he said stiffly: "Did I say something wrong! What everyone knows in their hearts..."

"The emperor has arrived—" In the stalemate, the morning time was approaching, and the emperor arrived early.

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live—" All the officials hurriedly saluted.

But Shao Jing didn't ask the officials to get up, he sat on the dragon chair and asked: "I came here earlier today, so I stayed in the back hall for a while, I didn't expect it, but I heard some strange things... ..."

Zhao Peiyuan broke out in a cold sweat below, and before Shao Jing could finish speaking, he knelt and walked out and said, "I hope your Majesty will forgive me for my words and deeds."

"He is a brave man." Shao Jing changed his posture, "Disrespectful in front of the palace, slandering the court officials, according to the law, you should be executed! You have made great contributions to protecting the country on the Zhao family ancestors, and you have pleaded guilty again..."

Zhao Peiyuan fell on the ground, he was sweating profusely when he heard what Shao Jing said in front of him, his body became more and more tense, but after hearing Shao Jing's change of subject, he must have spared himself, so he breathed a sigh of relief, and the expression on his face also relaxed, Unexpectedly, Shao Jing continued to say: "You can explain and go home."

"Emperor, Your Majesty??!!!" Zhao Peiyuan suddenly raised his head in disbelief, and said with tongue-tied words: "This...!!!"

"What's wrong?" Shao Jing looked down coldly from the dragon chair, "You are not convinced that I will punish you for your crime?"

"Chen...Chen..." Zhao Peiyuan turned the word "Chen" in his mouth for a long time, then glanced around, but no one persuaded him, and finally said, "Thank you, Lord Long En!"

After all, he turned around and left the hall.

Shao Jing raised his eyebrows, but didn't say anything, only heard the eunuch next to Shao Jing shout loudly: "Shang Chao—"

The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were still lying on the ground, so it was easy at this time, and they shouted directly: "Long live my emperor——"

"All loves, let's go down." Shao Jing then asked all the ministers to stand up.

The ministers knelt for a long time, and some of the older ones had to be supported by the younger ones next to them. Shao Jing saw that these people finally stood up straight, and said: "I have not been enthroned for a long time. There are a lot of things, and I hope the old ministers will support me a lot."

"My minister is terrified—" His Highness said in unison.

Shaojing snorted coldly in his heart, but on the surface he continued with a pleasant face: "What do you guys think of what happened just now?"

"I think..." It was You Cheng who spoke, Duke Rong's old rival Qin Zhonghai, who was over sixty years old, "The emperor's punishment is still severe."

"Oh? According to You Cheng, what should we do?" Shao Jing asked.

"According to the minister's opinion, it is enough to punish thirty boards with a stick and three months' salary. Your Majesty's punishment is still a bit heavy."

"I don't think so!" The one who spoke was Huang Ziqian, a 21-year Jinshi who entered the court not long ago. He didn't recognize Chu Si, so he naturally didn't have those festivals. Fu is in charge of educating the prince, if it is such a light punishment, what is the place for the Taifu? How will the prince deal with himself in the future?"

"The minister agrees-"

"I object to—"

For a while, the court had been arguing over this matter, and the emperor Shao Jing was watching coldly from above, the smile on his face getting darker and colder.Standing among the flushed ministers, Chu Si looked up at Shao Jing again, and felt an unspeakable sadness welling up.Although Shao Jing already has the world in his hands, the world is not in his hands.Shao Jing's eyes turned to look at Chu Si, and the eyes of the monarch and his ministers met, and the helplessness in Shao Jing's eyes was transmitted to Chu Si's heart.He clenched his fists and swore secretly that he would help Shao Jing secure the throne and never be manipulated by others again.

"You Zhi, you have seen what happened in the morning court." After the court, Shao Jing summoned Chu Si in Wende Hall, and said.

"Your Majesty..." Chu Si was so full of words that he didn't know where to start, and finally said, "Your Majesty, please be patient."

"Oh, forbearance." Shao Jing slapped the table fiercely, "I'm enduring it. Sooner or later one day..."

"Your Majesty, you don't have to be so anxious." Chu Si said again, "There are still people who can be used in the current court."

"go on."

"Rong Guogong's faction, Qin Youcheng's faction, needless to say. Then there are those old officials who are about to retire and return to their hometowns, and they don't want to help each other. There is also...the young talents in the court."

"Chu Si, ah Chu Si, I really feel wronged to be this grand tutor." Shao Jing said comfortingly, "But you have seen all the kung fu in the early court. Yes, the Jinshi after 21 years of Zhenghe are all I was promoted on purpose. It's just that the foundation is not deep, and it can't become a big climate."

"Your Majesty, don't worry." Chu Si said again, "The new emperor's ascension to the throne is just the time for me to employ people. Unfortunately, I just passed the test. Your Majesty, let's use Enke."

"Kai Enke?" Shao Jing's eyes lit up, "You mean..."

"The emperor's kindness is great, and all the people in the world must be grateful for the kindness of heaven, and study hard to repay the court." Chu Si finally said respectfully.

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