In the end Dai Yi was coerced by Zhu Houzhao and had to take this little devil to see his law son.
Zhu Youtang is in Kunning Palace. Queen Zhang is sitting on the left and Dai Yi is standing on the right.
The three halls looked at Zhu Houzhao, who was standing there with an unyielding look, as if they were conducting a joint trial.
"Father, I am definitely not messing around. When I went to the fire scene, I just wanted to know how deep the fire was and see if there were any remedial measures. When I met Zhang Zhou, I wanted to ask him about this. Where did the fire come from? Did someone set the fire secretly? As for the son who wants to see you, he wants Zhang Zhou to come to him to teach him some knowledge in the future. The son wants to learn."
Zhang The queen, a mother-in-law, couldn't stand listening and scolded, "Prince Zhang Qing's family are alchemists, what can you learn from him?"
Zhu Youtang and Dai Yi looked at Queen Zhang at the same time.
The two of them seem to have the same thoughts, and they seem to be complaining about Zhang Zhou. Who told you that Zhang Bingkuan is just an alchemist, he is also a scholar of the Ming Dynasty, and he is also the Jiangnan Rural Examination Jie Yuan
Zhu Houzhao Said: "Mother, my son and I have heard that Zhang Zhou is very talented and learned, and he is loyal and courageous. He is a role model for his ministers. What I want to learn from him is not to predict the fortune, but to learn from him how to govern the country." "
"Nonsense," Queen Zhang continued to lecture her son with a straight face.
"Ahem."
Zhu Youtang coughed a few times beside him. For some reason, the father suddenly felt a sympathy for his son.
What do you think a woman knows, but your son can see it clearly? Yes, you need Zhang Bingkuan’s loyalty and courage to learn how to govern the country from him
"Prince, Are you sure you want to learn from him?" Zhu Youtang asked as if seeking confirmation.
Zhu Houzhao said, "Father, there are so many lecturers in the Wenhua Hall in normal times, and there are not many more lecturers than him. Let the lecturer I like give the lecture. I can listen to it, no." Isn’t it good?”
Oh
Even Dai Yi on the side felt that this reason sounded so pleasant to me.
Your Majesty is now determined to cultivate Zhang Zhou and find opportunities for him to enter the palace more and have contact with the royal people. Isn’t that what your Majesty has in mind
Sure enough, Zhu Youtang nodded and said, "I can do it." Let him come into the palace to teach you a few lessons, but he must not teach about Taoism or alchemy. Just let him teach you about the Four Books and Five Classics. Can you listen well?"
Zhu Houzhao was very happy.
Do I want to learn alchemy from Zhang Zhou? It doesn’t have decades of accomplishments, so I’m afraid it’s easy to paint a tiger instead of a dog. I want to discuss with him how to open a bookstore, and let him do the talking. The story of the hero, and let him bring in the magical and fun things he described.
Study
Stop joking
"Young ministers must listen carefully. If the father is worried, you can send someone to supervise, and you can also take the school's ministerial exams ."
Zhu Youtang did not expect his son's attitude to be so "sincere".
Everyone who is an emperor is wondering, is there really something unknown about Bingkuan?His magical power has made my son, who is difficult to control, admire him so much
Even if his son is temporarily interested, Zhang Bingkuan should be given a try, and maybe he can make the prince adopt him and cultivate his character.
Zhu Youtang said to Dai Yi who was standing aside, "Let Bingkuan come into the palace in two days. He has to prepare for the spring exam, so he can't waste too much time."
Dai Yixiao Said: "Your Majesty, Zhang Jieyuan is also responsible for the reconstruction of Qingning Palace in the palace." Isn't it good to prolong life?"
Obviously Empress Zhang had a dispute about this. Rebuilding the palace was such a huge undertaking that her two younger brothers were still looking forward to it. However, the opportunity fell to Zhang, who was of unknown origin. How could she not be annoyed when it went all over her body?
"Queen, I asked Zhang Qing's family to be responsible for rebuilding Qingning Palace. I was afraid that the location would be inappropriate and cause new troubles. It would be better for him to keep an eye on it."
< p>"Then your Majesty can just let him be a staff officer. Why do you want to give him the power? What if he messes up?""No way."
Zhu Youtang also Not a fool.
If you leave it to your two younger brothers, then you are really messing around. Besides, your two younger brothers will cause trouble every time they enter the palace. They can even molest the maids and beat and scold the eunuchs in the palace. What else do they dare not to do?
Zhu Youtang finally made the final decision, "That's it. Prince, you go back to the East Palace and study hard. As long as you perform well, I will let Zhang Bingkuan enter the palace more often. If you don't perform well, Then I won’t see you again.”
Zhu Houzhao looked excited.
He doesn’t want to study, just because he can’t find the fun and expectation of learning. For the fun things in Zhang Zhou’s mouth, let alone pretending to study hard, even if he is more extreme than this It can be done. < /p>
When Dai Yi saw the emperor and the prince looking like father and son, he suddenly felt a thump in his heart.
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster.
Don’t think the prince is harboring any bad intentions and will cause big trouble. Then he will have to threaten him and ask him to wipe his ass.
The next day, in the court.
Zhu Youtang appeared in Fengtian Palace with a serious look on his face, and all the civil and military ministers were there. As the first court meeting after the fire in Qingning Palace, a special meeting was held. The emperor was also preparing to reflect at the meeting. own fault.
In fact, he didn’t even use him to reflect. In the past day, he had received no fewer than fifty memorials about “telling things about disasters.”
The ministers used the disaster to explain all the chaos in the court in the past two years.
In addition to mentioning Li Guang, there were also mentions of the two brothers Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling doing mischief. Then there were those who wanted to take the opportunity to rescue Yan Guan who was imprisoned in the imperial edict, and others who brought people from all over the country. Natural disasters and man-made disasters are also involved. People who want the emperor to govern the country well
do everything.
However, Zhu Youtang seemed very cautious on this matter.
"Dear dear friends, I am very sad about the disaster in Qingning Palace. Reflecting on my actions in the past few years, I have indeed fallen short. There is no need for you to blame others. The cause of all disasters lies with me. "I will shoulder the responsibility with all my strength."
"In addition, Li Guang is dead. He has acknowledged his mistakes and repented. I have decided not to pursue any further investigation, as for those who have had contact with him."
Speaking of this, more than half of the civil servants and generals present had their hearts in their throats.
This is a major matter related to their wealth and lives.
"I will let Dong Jishi Factory make the distinction as appropriate. As long as it does not harm the Ming Dynasty, there will be no further investigation. If someone obtains official position and benefits by handing over to an internal official, he will be handed over for atonement. Details. Yes, let Dongchang tell you."
Xiao Jing came out and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."
The ministers below are both respectful and afraid of Xiao Jing.
Now the discretion has fallen to Dongchang. It seems that the emperor wants to minimize the big issue, but it seems inevitable to find a few typical examples.
But Tu Fu, the Minister of Civil Affairs, couldn't help but look at Liu Jian and admired Liu Jian's insight. As expected, it was more important to talk to Xiao Jing, the admiral of Dongchang.
If the emperor really handed over the discretion to Xiao Jing, then the six ministers would be basically safe, because Xiao Jing would not dare to operate on the ministers, which would cause unrest in the court.
You can’t catch the six ministers even if you catch the typical ones.
People who had almost the same thoughts as Tu Fu, as well as Xu Qiong, the Minister of Rites, and Bai Ang, the Minister of Punishments, were definitely involved in the case.
As for Zhou Jing, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and Xu Guan, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, although they were also on the roster, they did not know it, because sometimes the money was not sent by them personally. In the end, only Ma Wensheng, the Minister of the Ministry of War, saw it. I feel more relaxed when I go up, because there has been almost no direct contact between the Ministry of War and internal officials in the past two years.
But in the Ministry of War, there are also Wang Yue from three sides of the Northwest General System, who are very close to the internal officials.
After the court meeting was dissolved.
The emperor took Dai Yi and others into the inner court first. He will still continue to talk about disaster prevention and disaster relief. The ministers will resign as they should and say things as they should, without any impact. This turmoil will last for a long time and will probably not subside before the end of the year.
Xiao Jing stayed behind first and was responsible for appeasing the courtiers.
"Eunuch Xiao"
When the ministers left the Fengtian Hall, they immediately surrounded Xiao Jing.
Xie Qian stepped forward and asked, "Eunuch Xiao, I heard that the Queen Mother had moved out of Qingning Palace when the Qingning Palace was hit by the disaster the night before. She also said that someone had warned her, could you elaborate?"
Xiao Jing looked over with a meaningful look, as if to say, what are you pretending to be, Xie Ge?
I dare to say that you don’t know that Zhang Zhou’s early warning about the fire was still a rumor in our family. , deliberately letting people in your cabinet know.
"Please forgive me for not being able to say it clearly, but the Queen Mother is safe and sound. This is true.Yes, thank God for blessing. ”
The people present looked at each other in confusion.
Except for the three cabinet members who knew that it was Zhang Zhou who gave the warning, no one else knew about it yet, and they were all surprised.
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The fire happened so suddenly, the Empress Dowager actually moved out in advance. Moving the palace is not a small matter. If there is really a move, there must be early warning. Who is so awesome? Can you figure this out?
Ma Wensheng asked, "Why did this fire start?"
Xiao Jing did not answer, but pointed to the sky.
Xie Qian said, "It must be related to the lightning and thunder the night before. It is already the end of autumn, and there is such abnormal weather. It seems to be a sign from God." ”
“Yes, yes, yes. "
Many ministers present were nodding.
At this moment, Zhang Mao squeezed out of the crowd and asked with concern, "Eunuch Xiao, I went to tell His Majesty what I said earlier. "
Xiao Jing looked at Zhang Mao and couldn't help frowning.
Your British father-in-law really cares about the small family and ignores everyone. You just want Zhang Zhou to treat your son to the end. Which is more important, the palace affairs, or your son's life?
"Haha.
Xiao Jing did not answer, but waved his hands and said, "Everyone, please disperse." ”
The crowd then formed a group and headed out of the palace.
Liu Jian wanted to stay behind. He wanted to question Xiao Jing alone after the ministers left.
"Liu Zhongtang, you have something to do?" Xiao Jing was very polite to Liu Jian
Liu Jian said, "Eunuch Xiao, it is said that yesterday, bribery accounts were found from Li Guang's house, recording many ministers in the court. , His Majesty will not pursue the case, or should he postpone the investigation?"
Xiao Jing said with a smile, "Didn't Your Majesty already tell you that the matter of making friends with Li Guang should be dealt with separately according to the circumstances? To be honest, it needs to be investigated. If none of the six officials were found, the most likely would be to target some ministerial officials, who would only be dismissed without questioning the charges. "
"Why is this so?"
Liu Jian was also puzzled.
For such a big matter, the Manchu Dynasty colluded with Li Guang, and the emperor said that he would not pursue it, so he I won’t pursue it anymore
There should be an explanation
Xiao Jing leaned over and said, “This is the person who warned the sky fire in the palace. He made a suggestion to your majesty and it was accepted by your majesty. "
"Zhang Bingkuan"
"Yes, you must not speak to a third person in the middle hall. ”
Liu Jian took a breath.
The fire in the palace forced Li Guang to death, and Zhang Zhou was still able to persuade the king to reduce the impact of the matter. The prince's influence on palace affairs is far beyond the scope of ministers.
It is even worse than that of Li Guang.