Guangzong Yaoming

Chapter 68 The Only Wronged Person Shen Yi Guan

After all, the two could not tell the secret, and could only blame Shen Yikuan based on the situation.

It just so happened that Shen Yiquan's mentality did have problems due to the changes in the situation.

Shen Shixing knew that it was hard for him to accept that the three people in the palace were worried about the instability of the imperial power just because of this, but Shen Shixing could only say earnestly: "Regardless of whether there was someone who instigated it before, the dispute over the national foundation lasted for nearly fifteen years, and there were countless people who spoke frankly to the emperor. Yuanfu, this is all because of the previous reasons."

"The ruler and his subjects both help and fear each other. The succession of the throne is unprecedented since the founding of the country. The foundation of the country has been established suddenly. Are the government and the people making up stories out of thin air? Are they following orders and assisting each other loyally? Are all the ceremonies going smoothly and peacefully?"

"Prince, at this moment, if the palace was not extremely worried, why would they send the general to investigate if the people in Shanhaiguan had not revolted and killed the imperial envoy? That is the border of Ji and Liao! If something unexpected happened, the army would enter the capital immediately!"

Shen Yikuan's face turned pale and he was sweating profusely.

Based on hearsay and fabricated stories, are you talking about speculation about the truth behind the emperor's stroke and abdication?

But for so long, the capital city has not been particularly tense, and the heir has even left the palace to pray for rain...

Shen Shixing's mention of Shanhaiguan being a frontier finally reminded Shen Yikuan of the fact that the Liaodong governor was involved when the successor emperor summoned the Censorate for questioning.

From that day on, at least the security of the Forbidden City became much stricter, and the successor emperor never saw any foreign officials again.

The successor king showed kindness to Tian Le, perhaps just because he was worried about the stability of the succession of the throne, not because he wanted to raise the knife and kill people in the future...

"What a mess! There's no distinction between the primary and the secondary! We are all living out our retirement in our hometown, and we've served as Prime Minister. Why should Jianwu be so suspicious?" Wang Xijue slammed the table.

"Brother Yuan Yu, it's passed!"

Shen Shixing felt that in the future he would not only have to reconcile the emperor and his ministers, but also the cabinet ministers.

How could you just blame Shen Yikuan like that?

"...Yuan Yuzhi is famous, I know that. The reason behind this... Oh..." Shen Yi Guan let out a long breath, "Forget it! I am stupid and made a big mistake. My good reputation is ruined. How can I face the government again? Summoning the two gentlemen back to the court shows that Your Majesty is thoughtful. I am a villain in vain!"

"Prince Minister!" Shen Shixing advised again, "You have repeatedly begged for your life and kept it in the court without reporting it. Are you going to leave now? Wouldn't that cause a lot of discussion in the court and the public? The successor emperor cannot allow his loyal servants to be entrusted with his care. Who in the court would not feel insecure? Or would it make us look like we are coming with great momentum and force the prime minister to leave as soon as we return to the court? Or would it make people in the world say that you are threatening to resign, putting the successor emperor in a dilemma?"

Shen Yikuan was in great confusion and burst into tears.

Every word of Shen Shixing's question struck at his heart. Although his tone was gentle, it was much harsher than what Wang Xijue said.

But that is the fact.

The capital city has been in a depressing atmosphere for ten days, and many people know that the heir apparent has stopped seeing people and supervising state affairs after he said such words as "abusing the imperial power" and "pressing on for more".

So Shen Yikuan really couldn't leave, and couldn't stay.

People will talk about you left and right.

Now I am being told this by two former prime ministers.

"For now, we two have to be bolder." Shen Shixing looked at him eagerly, "Prime Minister, why don't the three of us go to see the heir together and let bygones be bygones. The heir has lived in seclusion in the palace for many years, how much does he know about the court? The ministers have been praying for a long time, and the people have been asking for order. It's just that it's hard to tell all the right and wrong for many years. And it happened at this extraordinary time, and it has come to this."

Shen Yikuan knew that he meant that everyone had been tormented by the emperor for so many years, and the successor to the throne was so "diligent" and "kind", that the ministers had overreacted after being suppressed for too long.

We are just looking forward to the future, so how could we have any rebellious thoughts?
But if he had requested an audience for eleven days in a row without success, and now had to rely on the face of the two old prime ministers to see the successor, that would be really embarrassing.

Is such a guy qualified to be the Prime Minister?
There is no way not to go, Shen Shixing has already pointed out all the key points.

The secretaries of the cabinet saw the Prime Minister in tears, supported by two younger Prime Ministers on both sides, crying as he walked out of the door to Ciqing Palace.

The scene was unforgettable, as if Lord Shen was being escorted to the execution ground by Lord Shen and Lord Wang.

The place was not far away, and the three old prime ministers all cried and asked for a meeting outside the Ciqing Palace.

On the right side of Zhengyin Gate is the Imperial Stables. Cheng Jing looked at this scene with a look of amazement on his face.

With such a scene, of course people came out of Ciqing Palace quickly.

Wang An and Zou Yi, who had just returned, each helped one, and Liu Ruoyu also helped Shen Yikuan, and they finally entered the gate of Ciqing Palace. After a long time, Tian Le also hurried over and came to the main hall of Ciqing Palace.

After entering the room, he took a look at the situation and breathed a sigh of relief. He knelt down and said repeatedly: "Your Highness, I have said it before. Your Highness is really worrying too much! Now that the three ministers have come to see you together, why do you have to send someone to summon me again, causing panic among the people in the outer court?"

Shen Yi Guan, who was already like a wilted eggplant, couldn't help but shudder when he heard this.

Instead, His Royal Highness the Heir revealed an embarrassed smile, stood up and bowed to Shen Shixing and Wang Xijue: "It's not that I don't trust you two, but it shows how frightened my father and grandmother have been for many days. In the previous court discussion, only the Grand Marshal thought that everything I said was acceptable, so he trusted me so much."

Shen Shixing and Wang Xijue felt very helpless.

Having told us such a secret, and now having persuaded Shen Yikuan to "let bygones be bygones", why did he immediately send someone to ask Tian Le to "protect the emperor" after receiving the report?

We are in the palace, are you still afraid of three old guys?
But we cannot blame the heir, as he stood up to "apologize" and admitted that he was really afraid before.

So the two of them could only look at Shen Yikuan again: Look, how much blame have we helped you take down?

Shen Yiguan trembled as he left the seat he had just been given and knelt down, sobbing, "I am an old minister who has failed to live up to the trust placed in me. I have made many mistakes and it is hard for me to shoulder the heavy responsibility. Your Highness, I am seventy years old. Although I have made my feelings clear, I dare not let the world say that Your Highness is not fulfilling the friendship between the monarch and the minister. However, I have made such a big mistake that I am too ashamed to stay here. I pray that after Your Highness ascends the throne, you will allow me to return my remains to my hometown next year."

Zhu Changluo came down from above and helped him up. "Since it was just a misunderstanding, why did Lord Shen do this? I was too worried to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the country. Now that the doubts have been cleared, I still need your help."

"Yes, why should Jianwu do this?" Shen Shixing also advised.

"Prime Minister, please don't do this!" Tian Le also spoke righteously, his face full of sighs, "During the court meeting that day, I pointed out that the Beijing camp should be retrained, but the edict drafted by Your Highness did not change a word, and you still boasted that I know military affairs. Prime Minister, I can only sigh that you have been in the court for a long time, and finally you have slacked off at this critical juncture. How can I speak out about it and make the monarch and his ministers more jealous of each other? I thought that you all agreed afterwards, and you knew my intention. Who would have thought that more ministers would impeach the internal ministers who were sent abroad..."

Shen Yiquan almost wanted to die.

Not only did you call me Yuanfu, a title that implies prime minister, in front of the heir, but you also secretly called me stupid?
But Tian Le did say that at the time, and Shen Yikuan and others did not expect that he proposed to re-train the Beijing camp in order to remind everyone that the successor was worried about the safety of the throne.

They didn't kill anyone but they destroyed their heart. Looking back, only Tian Le was the only one who truly cared for their own good.

You see: there is a reason why the successor trusts him.

Do you think he licked her like that because he had no bottom line? No, he was the only one who saw through the truth!

"Your old minister..." Shen Yikuan was overwhelmed with grief and cried again so hard that he couldn't utter a coherent word.

Tian Yi just watched His Highness comforting Shen Yikuan repeatedly, and he was really impressed.

In this way, the reasons for sending eunuchs as spies, seizing military power, and looking at Tian Le differently were all very sufficient.

Shen Shixing and Wang Xijue, who had been away from the court for a long time, used this method to make Shen Yikuan owe them a huge favor as soon as they returned to the cabinet.

This is not over yet.

"Although I am worried, I have not summoned foreign ministers in the past ten days, but I have not been slack in writing many memorials."

Zhu Changluo asked Wang An and the others to bring out the memorials that had already given their opinions: "The three ministers are all here today. I would like to ask the three ministers to take a look at whether I have handled it properly."

Elder Shen Shixing was excited: "Your Highness is so diligent that I admire you so much. You never forget the affairs of state even when you are worried and fearful. You are truly a wise and virtuous ruler! How can you make so many wise decisions in such a hurry today? Send the message outside and Your Highness will not doubt me. Everyone in the court and the public knows it!"

What can Shen Yikuan do?
He also has to thank his successor.

Even if the Ministry of Personnel decided that the successor emperor would appoint Right Vice Minister Zhu Guozuo as the Minister of Rites, he would have no choice but to accept it.

Any questions?

It is true that he was recommended by Tian Le. It is true that he was promoted to the position of Right Vice Minister only two years ago and is only 42 years old now. But listen to his name.

Zhu, country, and destiny!

When the royal family was worried about the instability of the throne, when the successor wanted to show favor and build a team, and when there was previous suspicion of Shen Yikuan's intentions, what was wrong with using Zhu Guozuo, who was the right vice minister of the Ministry of Rites and whose previous left vice minister position was vacant?
This name alone can win everything!
Since the Minister of Rites did not allow Xiao Daheng to go, there is no need to consider the results of the backup court recommendation due to the possible change of the Minister of Justice.

Naturally, there was no need to pay attention to the many petitions requesting the dismissal of external eunuchs, but Xie Tingzan's petition to re-employ Wang Dewan, who had caused two crying incidents, was approved and his official position as a clerk in the Staff Department was restored.

The successor emperor is a wise and benevolent ruler, why are the ministers trying so hard to force him?
(End of this chapter)