The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1789

[1789. Chapter 1701 Establishing the Emperor]

Emperor Hongzhi sighed and looked at these enthusiastic merchants and people.

At this time… there is certainly joy in my heart that my internal funds have exploded.

But at the same time, he couldn’t help but feel worried in his heart.

Emperor Hongzhi left the exchange in silence, and Xiao Jing followed him.

When Emperor Hongzhi boarded the car, he ordered Xiao Jing to board the car and accompany him.

Seeing Emperor Hongzhi’s worried look, Xiao Jing understood in his heart: “The Emperor is worried.”

Emperor Hongzhi glanced at Xiao Jing and finally said: “What I see are two worlds and two kinds of people. I am thinking, Are these people who are secretly saying that the prince is not like a human king… are they really dissatisfied with the prince? After the prince ascends the throne, can he really control them? “

Xiao Jing said: “Your Majesty, your children and grandchildren will have their own blessings.”

” These words are for people who want to be free and at ease. I don’t believe this. I only know that only the kindness of my father and ancestors can protect my children and grandchildren. I have seen many people reject the New Deal in these years. These merchants and ministers are incompatible with each other.” Emperor Hongzhi frowned and said, “I don’t want the inheritance I left to the prince to be flawed. Although beautiful jade is bound to have flaws, it would be better if I didn’t know. , but I always feel that there is a thorn in my heart. I want to pull out this thorn! “

Pluck it out! “

Xiao Jing’s heart thumped fiercely.

He knew very well what this slight word meant behind it.

Could it be that… Your Majesty wants to imitate Emperor Taizu Gao?

For example…the Hu Weiyong case.

This Hu Weiyong case is no small matter. Hu Weiyong was the prime minister during the period of Emperor Taizu Gao. Because of this case, tens of thousands of people were implicated, and most of them were distinguished officials.

His Majesty said that these thorns must be completely removed, I’m afraid… the scale will not be smaller than this.

It’s just… His Majesty has always been kind… This… This…

Emperor Hongzhi said calmly: “The factory guards will sort out the behavior of all ministers and officials and report them to me. Who and what have they said? What he said, what he did, whether these words were said openly or secretly, all must be summarized and carefully investigated, not even the smallest detail can be omitted. “

“Your Majesty…” Xiao Jing was frightened. , Your Majesty’s order is true…

Xiao Jing is not a decisive person who kills. It can even be said… He is different from many eunuchs. He is not a person who kills indiscriminately when he is in power.

Even though he had his own little thoughts, he also had a mean and selfish side, but when he thought that His Majesty actually had these thoughts…

He was at a loss for words for a moment. In the car, he huddled in the compartment, as if he was prostrate, He said with a sad face: “Your Majesty has always been kind, but now…he is going on a killing spree. If this is the case, I’m afraid it goes against your Majesty’s original intention. Your Majesty…if this happens, regardless of whether it is right or wrong, thousands of years later… …”

Emperor Hongzhi looked at him calmly: “I have my own opinions. Just act as you are told. I know what you want to say, but I will have nothing to worry about after I finish this matter.”

Your Majesty, is this a lesson in making up your mind?

Xiao Jing felt fear in his heart, but for this reason, he no longer dared to persuade him.

Although your majesty and the prince have very different temperaments, they have one thing in common. Once they make up their minds, they cannot be influenced by ordinary people.

………

In the Zhenguo Mansion…

Zhu Houzhao didn’t care at all what his father was plotting.

At this moment, he was grinning at the officials from the Ministry of Rites.

The enthronement ceremony is about to begin. According to the rules, for such an event, the Ministry of Rites must not only determine the auspicious date, but also prepare all the rules and etiquette required for the ceremony.

On that day, the prince attracted everyone’s attention.

At that time, how should the ministers kneel, how to salute the emperor, how to salute the new emperor, where should the new emperor stand first, and where should he sit, how should he accept the etiquette of the officials, and what should he say, here… …There is nothing to be careless about.

The Ministry of Rites specially sent people to teach the prince how to deal with this red tape.

Zhu Houzhao naturally refused, and now…the doctor from the Ministry of Etiquette has a bruised nose and a swollen face, but he still stretches his neck, saying, “Why are you hitting me? If you have the ability, hit me again.”

Fang Jifan stood on the side with his legs crossed and giggled.

Because the way Zhu Houzhao walked in small steps looked like a duck.

Every time Fang Jifan laughed, Zhu Houzhao became angry and took it out on the doctor of the Ministry of Rites.

The doctor is very stubborn, because if something goes wrong in the ceremony, he must be the one to take the blame. In the face of danger to his life, he must be strong and persistent.

Zhu Houzhao finally became impatient: “Okay, okay, we will study again tomorrow, study again tomorrow, aren’t there still three to five days left?”

“Your Highness, there are still two days left.” The doctor curled his lips, and he felt like he was going crazy. Yes, the prince feels tired, but he is actually even more tired!

Zhu Houzhao said disapprovingly: “Isn’t it just that I should go forward and listen to my father’s will first, and wait for him to appoint me as the emperor? Then I will sit on the throne and be called a lonely Taoist and a widower.”

“This is different.” The doctor was very serious. He said: “Your Highness, although it is easy to say, it is not easy to do. For example, how many times should His Highness resign? After that… how many steps should His Majesty take to walk up the Golden Gate? Should he take the left foot first or the right foot? After becoming the emperor, how fast should you speak? How long will it take after the ministers kneel three times and kowtow nine times…”

Zhu Houzhao felt dizzy and said angrily: “Shut up, if you dare to talk more, I will castrate you and send you to the palace. ”

However, the doctor’s face did not change, he stiffened his neck and looked stubborn: “Today the left is dead, and the right is dead. Something went wrong during the ceremony, and I will die without a burial place. Your Highness will beat me to death, but I will still die.” , At least if I die like this, I can appear stronger, so I can just say it bluntly, if His Highness cannot learn, I will not go out alive today!”

He patted his forehead forcefully: “If His Highness is angry, Just do it, hit here, and give me a good time!”

Zhu Houzhao: “…”

Zhu Houzhao was silent for a moment, and seeing that Fang Jifan was honest, he immediately said, “Should you step first, left foot or right foot?”

“Zi Youxia? “

Since then, officials in the imperial court have respected the left; officials in the Yan Dynasty have respected the left in matters of disaster and military affairs. From then on, officials in the Qin Dynasty respected the left, and officials in the Yan Dynasty respected the right. “The enthronement ceremony is a grand ceremony, not a military event, so respect the left and step forward with the left foot.”

Zhu Houzhao looked like he couldn’t bear it again: “I asked casually, why are you so long-winded?”

“Everything has its origin .”

, If you don’t have any origins, you are like duckweed without roots. If Your Highness doesn’t know it, I will tell you. If I tell you, Your Highness will know it.”

Zhu Houzhao: “…”

After being tortured like this for two days, Zhu Houzhao had already begun to roll up his sleeves and said that he would not be the emperor. .

Finally, we waited for the auspicious day.

As soon as this day passed, Zhu Houzhao was surrounded by many ministers.

Fang Jifan was also brought here.

He protested loudly. He was not the emperor, so why did he get up so early?

But in fact, no one paid attention to him.

All the officials, whether they were happy or worried, were waiting at Daming Gate early.

Zhu Houzhao was wearing a python robe and was fully dressed. He looked around and called out: “Lao Fang, where is Lao Fang?”

So the eunuchs hurriedly looked around.

Liu Jin was the most proactive.

He returned to Beijing according to the order and became prosperous immediately. Now he can be said to be inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people, and his whole face is glowing. As soon as he heard that the prince was looking for his grandfather, he excitedly walked around the Zhenguo Mansion, but no one else could find him. They were all anxious and anxious. Only Liu Jin shouted: “Where can I find him here?” “Sleeping?”

“There is a side room in the back…”

“Let’s go!”

Liu Jin hurried to the side room, and as expected…

everyone dragged Fang Jifan out again. Fang Jifan saw Zhu Houzhao, who was yawning. People all look like they are in pain.

But Zhu Houzhao was still happy when he saw Fang Jifan: “Well done, Lao Fang. I’m afraid you’ll fall asleep. If I don’t sleep, don’t sleep either. You stay with me and follow me into the palace. Today “Son… it’s a happy day for me, come on, smile.”

Fang Jifan grinned, and then the muscles on his face tensed up again.

So the large group of people marched towards the Daming Palace in a mighty manner.

This time we did not go to the Meridian Gate, but directly to the Daming Gate.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will lead hundreds of officials into the palace from Daming Gate.

At this time, outside the Daming Gate, all the officials, both civil and military, dressed in new clothes, stood solemnly.

But… many people’s faces were ashen and there was no look of joy at all.

As soon as the prince’s car arrived, unfortunately it was still early and the Daming Gate hadn’t opened yet, so he had to wait patiently.

Countless people saw the prince coming and whispered among themselves.

Seeing the way the prince was walking, many people laughed inwardly.

This prince… doesn’t seem to have any sense of etiquette.

Not even like an emperor.

Of course, no one would dare to say such words in this situation.

When they saw the Duke of Qi driving beside the prince, many people had deep hatred in their eyes.

This time… there are many people, such as Liu Jing, the minister of Taichang Temple, who suffered heavy losses due to short selling.

Many people… no longer feel the majesty of being a court minister, and only feel that they are a lost dog.

Now… the Duke of Qi is about to enter the cabinet, and the prince will ascend the throne again. From now on… I’m afraid the real hard days are about to come.

Such a sad feeling makes people wish they could just die.

Zhu Houzhao naturally felt it, but he didn’t care at all about those strange eyes. He looked so proud that he even said happily to the other party: “Lao Fang, I will be the emperor soon. I have become the emperor.” “How about giving you an official position?”

Fang Jifan smiled and said modestly, “Your Highness is too polite. This…this… minister is not a person who is seeking fame, so what…what official position?”

“Emperor!” Zhu Houzhao said decisively. .

Fang Jifan’s legs suddenly became weak, and his eyes felt dark.

Sorry, my head started to hurt.

(End of chapter)