I am the king of the dead

Hu Wei turned his head slowly, and then said to Prince Zhu Jiancheng: "Your Highness, look at Your Majesty, this is His Majesty, I beat around the bush and laid the groundwork, and wanted to praise His Majesty's hard work, which is a great blessing, but Your Majesty just doesn't accept this." Don’t listen to such slanderous words, instead criticize the ministers and beat around the bush, pointing fingers and scolding Huai.”

"Your Highness, how do you avoid taking people short of your hands and eating people short of your mouths? Your Highness, have you ever learned?"

In the matter of finding the steps to get off, Hu Yi couldn't help but, after all these years, there is no stage that Hu Yi can't get down.

But Hu Wei, as the biggest flatterer in the court of the Ming Dynasty, from the end of Jianwen, the beginning of Yongle to the 14th year of Zhengtong, has been slandering for more than 40 years, and for the first time in praising the emperor, he stumbled for 11 years.

In the past 11 years, Hu Wei has never made a single slander, and he is not even as good as the bad-spoken martial artist Wuqinghou Shiheng. Extremely objective, but still not good.

"I've learned it!" Zhu Jianjun said loudly, "Father just called a deer a horse. He clearly knew it was a deer, so he insisted on calling it a horse! The way you literati play is not as good as my father's. "

"Third son, you bastard, it happened just yesterday." Zhu Jianji looked at Zhu Jianjun with extremely pitiful eyes, this kid was talking nonsense, isn't he looking for a beating?

Hu Wei continued: "Those fake hilltops in the court are beneficial to come and go. Reciprocity is reciprocated, and there will be coming and going. But when disaster strikes, all the hills will collapse. These fake models are one of the root causes of the ossification of the government. .”

"What is good at the top will be bad at the bottom. Your Highness, as a prince, will ascend to the throne in the future and be admired by hundreds of millions. You should keep it in mind. It is natural for the upper beam to be wrong and the lower beam to be crooked. road."

There is no such thing as a successful king. In the position of emperor, anyone who is aggressive will walk on thin ice and dare not slack off at all.

"Thank you, Mr. Hu, for your teaching." Zhu Jiancheng said sincerely, Zhu Jiancheng understood a little, it doesn't matter if you don't understand, keep it in your heart, and when you encounter something in the future, you can immediately think of these words.

When Zhu Qiyu saw that Hu Min had finished speaking, he opened his mouth and said: "Teacher Hu, I have a difficult matter right now. The chief constitution of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and He Zongxian, who covers the sky with his hands, will cooperate with the censors of the Metropolitan Procuratorate today." Jointly impeaching Marquis Shi Heng of Wuqing and Marquis Yuqian of Wen'an, during the Northern Expedition, they used grain and grass as bait to advance greedily."

Yu Qian was also impeached several times during the Jingtai period, most of them were because Yu Qian was ungrateful. Back then, the courtiers dared to offend Wang Zhen in order to save you Yu Qian. Those who are kind will also be ruthless, stern and selfless.

In the consensus of everyone in Ming Dynasty, it seems that Wang Zhen and King Jili were forced to make concessions because of the uproar between the government and the public, but in Zhu Qiyu's view, King Jili didn't want to deal with Yu Qian, who was a thorn in his side, obviously he couldn't do it.

After Yu Qian got out of prison, he didn't even rest for a day, and went straight to Shanxi to be the governor. There was a drought and locust plague in Shanxi. He put out the fire.

During the Zhengtong period, the Ming Dynasty was riddled with holes, pressing the gourd to float the scoop, Yu Qian alone could block the hole in Shanxi, hold down the gourd in Shanxi, Ye Zongliu and Deng Xiaoping, who have millions of people in five provinces in Fujian Mao Qi started an incident, didn't he float up?

Emperor Qianlong didn't want to do Agui who couldn't do the right thing, so he had to rely on Agui for military affairs, couldn't he do it?All I could do was let Agui scold around the corner every day, and when it came to Agui, he even cursed Qianlong to die quickly.

Yu Qian became the head of the hundred officials, so he has to be grateful to all those who advised him back then?

But where does this kindness come from?

"He Zongxian, you really are a good minister." When Hu Wei heard this topic, he said with a serious face: "Your Majesty, the minister has already retired, but I still have to say something nice to He Zongxian, He Zongxian If you don't mention this, someone will bring it up in the future, so why not bring it up now, before the army comes back, to settle the matter and settle the matter, in the future, those who are interested will not be able to use this matter as an excuse to prosper It's so powerful."

He Zhang, who covered the sky with one hand, impeached Yu Qian, the leader of the hundred officials, and it was just when the army had just returned from victory. The emperor gave orders, fearing that Yu Qian's victory in this triumph would shock the Lord, but there was no gap between the emperor and Yu Shaobao. Didn't the emperor's logistical support contribute to the victory of the army this time?

Everyone in the Beijing camp knew that the artillery's cleansing of Longting and Lin would never have been so easy without the shells provided by His Majesty.

He Zhang's impeachment angered the emperor, the Beijing camp, and Wuqing Marquis Wen'an, and his efforts were not thankful.

But He Zhang still took the Metropolitan Procuratorate to appeal.

"He Zhang impeached Mr. Hu in the Fengtian Palace back then for being immoral." Zhu Qiyu brought up the old story again. It is obvious that he is very, very dissatisfied with He Zhang's impeachment. The army is triumphant.

The emperor's attitude was very clear. As Hu Wei, who had an old grudge against He Zhang, and as a flattering minister, what should he say at this time?

Hu Yu said respectfully: "He Zhang is loyal to the emperor and the country, with the heart of fist and fist, and puts official business first. The minister and his old grievances are not worth mentioning. I beg your majesty to calm down and think twice before acting. If He Zhang really wants to promote literature and military Waving the flag and shouting, it is definitely not now. At this time, the army is outside, and He Zhang raised it at this time, which is obviously to make everyone throw a mouse. "

"Whether it's loyalty or treachery, Your Majesty, think twice."

Hu Wei was a little anxious when he said that, people are easily impulsive when they are full of anger, and only then did he understand why His Majesty has such leisure and elegance to go to the study room to attend lectures today. Feelings are to calm down and think things through. clear.

Hu Wei knew that His Majesty was wise, and his heart was already full of anger, and he could remain calm for so long, so he opened his mouth.

The army is out, the heavenly skill is in hand, and at the time of triumph, He Zhang proposed to discuss merits and demerits at this time, and the court came to the conclusion that the army needs soldiers, food and food, and cannons. , The army launched the black dragon cannon, and asked the ministers of the court whether it was a merit or a demerit!

The black dragon cannon is a ten-inch bullet, and it's not fireworks, it's barbed wire.

He Zhang is not an idiot. He brought up this matter at this time, obviously not for the sake of promoting literature and military affairs.

"It's a heavenly skill, but I don't want to talk about merits and demerits, but if I really want to talk about it, how sure is it?" Zhu Qiyu didn't hide it, and directly asked how sure it is, this is heavenly skill Why talk about it?

Hu Yichang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Ten percent, you don't need to discuss it, Yao Kui can do it, Liu Ji is fine, ten percent, Your Majesty can rest assured, Zongxian He never thought of discussing it at all."

"Your Majesty, the court is clear now, and facts speak louder than words."

Chapter 9 Self-cultivation as a Jinshi

Yu Qian's worries became a reality. Yu Qian's talent is second to none in the system of the country. Facing the already formed military group with Marquis Wen'an and Marquis Wuqing at its core, he faced increasingly large and increasingly powerful military groups. The strong Beijing Camp, Xingwen and Wu have already kicked off the curtain, and the first round of games headed by He Zhang, the chief constitution of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, is brewing under the calm water.

Hu Wei assured that this round of meritorious deeds must be just a meritorious deed, not a recurring one. After all, the timing of He Zhang's initiation of this round of impeachment is really wrong.

If you wait until the army returns to the camp, and wait until the food, grass, gunpowder and other armaments are completely controlled by the imperial court, then impeach Yu Qian and Shi Heng for greedy and aggressive advances, and discuss their merits and demerits. For the sake of the emperor's ambition, the general trend of prospering culture and military was finally formed.

This was the fundamental reason why His Majesty Hu Wei had to think twice. He Zhang's impeachment at this time was completely a trick of keeping things secret.

"I thought about it twice, and decided to think it over again, so I didn't get angry and misunderstood Mr. He's loyalty to the monarch and the country. Mr. Hu, this time, I have to work hard on Mr. Hu." Zhu Qiyu Said quite sincerely.

Hu Wei doesn't have to come forward, whether it is Yao Kui or Liu Ji, this matter of merit and demerit must not be considered a demerit.

"Being a minister and doing all the work of the emperor, Your Majesty is at ease, and the minister will definitely live up to the king's orders." Hu Wei is full of confidence, and facts speak louder than words. If this argument fails, Hu Wei does not plan to be buried in Jinshan Cemetery. He has no qualifications. The Ministry of Rites, It is to maintain the etiquette, and the etiquette, in Hu Wei's understanding, is the common cognition of the Daming group. When it comes to defending the etiquette, Hu Wei has never compromised.

After He Zhang published such an impeachment memorial, it caused an uproar. No matter the courtiers who felt that they had meritorious deeds, they all had to give He Zhang a thumbs up. This man is really a righteous minister.

There are many well-known admonishers in history. For example, Wei Zheng, the former prince of Li Jiancheng, came under Li Shimin's hands and made trouble for Li Shimin all day long. Even Wei Zheng never dared to touch Li Shimin's back when the army was triumphant. .

He Zhang became famous, and when this reputation was in full swing, He Zhang himself was uneasy. He knew his purpose clearly, but he was worried that the emperor would not know and misunderstood his original intention. Zhang picked a few gifts and came to Hu's house.

The things He Zhang mentioned were not expensive, only two catties of millet from his hometown, and some dried fruits, but even with these, he still couldn't get into Hu Wei's door. He Zhang was invited in, and the things were left outside.

"Tell me about you. When you do things, you don't say hello. I still know about it from His Majesty. I know that something happened. I know that I have burned incense and worshiped Buddha. I am a Bodhisattva in the temple. Can I answer my request?" Hu Wei looked at He Zhang uneasy The appearance, said jokingly.

He Zhang said respectfully: "Teacher Hu, don't make fun of me, but I think this matter is a hidden danger. When Marquis Wen'an and Marquis Wuqing pay homage to the Duke, someone with a heart will take this matter and force Yu Shaobao to ignore it." , Just like the British Duke Zhang Fu was forced to ignore matters and couldn’t even go to court, and Yu Shaobao didn’t care about power. For the sake of the country’s system, if Yu Shaobao ignored matters, it would be detrimental to the country.”

"Keep my words in mind, and you have a humble heart, and you will be invincible above the court." Hu Wei waved his hand and said, "I will give you a few words, Your Majesty, but With these few words, how to dispel His Majesty's doubts, you have to figure out your own way."

"I can understand your desire to do things, but it's still a little rough and sloppy. Mr. He is now one of the pillars of the Ming Dynasty. The atmosphere of the Metropolitan Procuratorate has changed under your rule. Think more about it in the future , to do things more comprehensively."

"What the master teaches is that the disciples should keep it in mind." He Zhangchang heaved a sigh of relief, and with a few words from Hu Mei, he will be able to deal with the rest of the matter.

Hu Wei pondered for a while before he said: "Your Majesty is quite angry this time, you should pay attention to it. When you talk about this matter, you also mentioned what you said about me in the court that I was immoral."

Hu Wei was mentioning some congratulatory notes. Those few words he said were useful, but they could not dispel His Majesty's doubts at all. His Majesty was very angry. He circled back by himself.

"I have an idea, and I'd like to ask Mr. Hu to correct me." He Zhang has an idea, but he hasn't made up his mind yet.

Hu Wei raised his eyebrows, thinking that He Zhang was here to ask for advice, but it sounded like He Zhang was not unprepared, so he went up sullenly. He nodded and said, "Let's listen."

After hearing this, Hu Wei narrowed his eyes slightly, and asked with doubts on his face: "He Zongxian, who did you learn from all these detours? Your thoughts are a little vicious."

"Didn't you learn this from Master? Master drinks tea." He Zhang offered a cup of tea with a smile on his face and replied.

"Hey!" Hu Yan took the tea, shook his head and said, "Liu Ji is no match for you. You should be more gentle in the future, but not too lightly. The master will lead you in. He is far inferior to you if you practice alone. Hit him more."

"Disciple knows." He Zhang quickly agreed.

He Zhang, this disciple, was pursued by himself. Over the years, although Hu Wei did not agree, he did not refuse either.

Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Hu Wei has tried his best, but he is not in his position. Hu Zhang can't control too much whether He Zhang does it or not. Liu Ji has to go on his own way.

When He Zhang returned home, he wrote a memorial letter, and then gave it to Jin Yiwei, who asked Jin Yiwei to transfer it to the supervisor of ceremonies. He Zhang's memorial bypassed Wenyuan Pavilion and went directly to Tianting. Mingming's power.

When Zhu Qiyu received the memorial, he was about to leave the martial arts hall and go back to the big villa. Before the lights were turned off, the memorial arrived.

"This He Aiqing is really, really, a scholar." Zhu Qiyu repeated it, and finally found a more accurate adjective. In the memorial, He Zhang came up with a bad idea, showing the demeanor of a scholar, vividly Deduced a point, what is backstab.

In the memorandum, He Zhang talked about the bravery of the Ming Army, saying that Your Majesty's capital is well-nourished and well-raised, and he was flattering all the time. At the end, he changed the subject and said that the Ming Army Everything is good, but it lacks the experience of fighting in autumn and winter, and the military equipment of Ming Dynasty has not passed the test of applicability in autumn and winter seasons. Applicable. At the same time, He Zhang also mentioned civil engineering changes. The lack of autumn and winter combat experience among Beijing camp sergeants is also one of the reasons for civil engineering changes.

What He Zhang said was a high-sounding one. He raised a problem and gave a solution.

However, the main purpose of the army's half-month training in the Xuanfu garrison is to delay the army's return by half a month. During this half-month period, the censors and Hanlin who want to talk about their merits and demerits have to beat their hearts. .

He Zhang provoked this matter, and immediately stabbed him in the back. This knife was steady, accurate and ruthless, which was in line with his status as a great Minggong and a scholar.

"It's not unreasonable for He Aiqing to cover the sky with one hand. There is also a reason why Liu Ji is not He Aiqing's opponent." Zhu Qiyu put away the memorial and began to draft an imperial edict. He Zhang's proposal was indeed vicious.

Training for a few days, when to train, when to return to Beijing, Zhu Qiyu has the final say, this court's merits and demerits, if Zhu Qiyu is not satisfied, the army will live in Xuanfu. One year of government training is more than enough.

"Has Lady Ran come here?" Zhu Qiyu finished writing the edict, reviewed it several times, and wrote a seal to Yu Qian, telling Yu Qian the ins and outs of the matter before asking about Ran Siniang.

Xing'an hurriedly bowed his head and said: "Concubine Ning Qiansui's eyebrows are red today, so she can't sleep with her."

"Can't you come if you can't sleep?" Zhu Qiyu dried up the ink, and said with a smile: "Today, we received a few medicinal materials sent back by Liu Yongcheng and Commander Tang, let's see if they are what Miss Ran wants."

"Gao Jieyu is already waiting in the backyard." Xing'an bowed his head again and said, "It's Gao Jieyu's turn, Your Majesty."

Gao Jieyu only met the saint once a month, and Ran Siniang was already having her period, so naturally she didn't want to compete for this favor, and the fire in the backyard caused Ran Siniang to be in big trouble.

"Forget it, let Lady Ran come back tomorrow." Zhu Qiyu heard that Gao Jieyu had arrived, and looked at the time again, he was no longer attached, he was busy with state affairs, and there was nothing wrong with Xing'an's arrangement according to the usual practice.

When Zhu Qiyu returned to the backyard, he saw Gao Jieyu waiting outside the gate. Obviously, he had washed and dressed carefully. It was already late autumn, and it was extremely cold at night. The autumn wind was like a knife. She was only wearing thin clothes, and when the cold wind blew, she stood shivering in front of the door, but dared not enter.

Zhu Qiyu untied the cloak, put it on Gao Jieyu, adjusted his expression and smiled and said, "Why don't you go in, it's so cold outside."

After Zhu Qiyu finished speaking, he felt that his words were unnecessary. It was Gao Jieyu's fault that Gao Jieyu didn't dare to go in so cold?She didn't dare because she was not favored.

When Ran Siniang came to the big villa of Jiangwu Hall, it would be the same as returning to her own home. There were no taboos. Ran Siniang was the most favored in the harem, can Gao Jieyu compare?She can only see the emperor once a month, which time is she not cautious, like walking on eggshells?

But it's this cautious appearance, like walking on thin ice, Zhu Qiyu thinks it's normal, the more polite it is, the more natural it is, the more like Ran Siniang, who doesn't know the rules at home, Zhu Qiyu doesn't feel weird.

Home is home, how can there be so many rules.

"Your Majesty's bedroom, concubines dare not enter lightly." Feeling the warmth, Gao Jieyu raised her head and said softly.

The name is wrong, the attitude is wrong, the mood is even wrong, and it's not right anywhere. It's so cold outside, and it's still so soft and drizzle. If it's Ran Siniang, she will definitely complain with a bit of complaint: Husband won't let me stay. Isn't it just freezing outside?

"Come in and warm up." Zhu Qiyu led Gao Jieyu into the big villa, Xing'an was behind, looking at Gao Jieyu, he could only shake his head.

Gao Jieyu was sent to His Majesty by Empress Wang, she was one of Empress Wang's people, her appearance was first-class, her gourd-shaped figure was quite delicious, she was beautiful with a single wheel, and Ran Siniang was still a little older than Ran Siniang.Empress Wang repeatedly reminded Gao Jieyu that at home, a husband is a husband, but in Gao Jieyu's eyes, when the emperor is at home, he is also an emperor who is beyond the reach of thousands of people.

"Are we scary in your eyes?" Zhu Qiyu decided to solve this problem. This is also the reason why he has been unwilling to agree to the Ministry of Rites' selection of beautiful girls. Every time he sees Gao Jieyu, he feels like he is completing a task.

King Jili may like such a submissive appearance very much. After all, King Jili follows Zhen and Fanshu. He is no longer a human being. He naturally likes to be superior. Zhu Qiyu doesn't like this kind of thing. Disappointment.

It is Zhu Qiyu's consistent style to open the skylight and speak frankly.

Gao Jieyu, who was undressing Zhu Qiyu, was startled. She wanted to kneel but dared not. His Majesty didn't like it, so she said tremblingly, "My concubine dare not, and I don't think Your Majesty is terrible."

"I'm not a tiger, I don't eat people." Zhu Qiyu thought that Gao Jieyu had listened to the rumors and misunderstood him, since she was not afraid, why was she so polite.

Gao Jieyu gritted her teeth, clenched her fists, and said boldly, "The concubine is just in awe, not afraid. Your majesty is shouldering the burden of the sun and the moon, and shouldering the responsibility of the country. If the concubine can't share the worries of your majesty, then don't cause trouble for your majesty." .”

Zhu Qiyu was full of wine and food, pinched Gao Jieyu's cheek and said: "That's it, you don't have to be restrained in the future, according to my will, you are not allowed to be restrained, and you don't have to be polite, just say what you want."

Gao Jieyu plucked up her courage and said: "I want to serve my husband a few more times. When we are selecting a beautiful girl, Tai'an Palace will have new sisters. At that time, I'm afraid I won't see my husband once a month."

"Okay." Zhu Qiyu agreed quite readily.

"Can I do it again? Like just now, the concubine likes it." Gao Jieyu tugged at Zhu Qiyu's arm and begged in a low voice.

"How?"

"Like a galloping horse."

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In the early morning of the next day, the news spread that the army had been stationed in the Xuan Mansion for half a month of winter training. As soon as the news came out, the people who had been discussing the power of the wind immediately stopped the car. The first court meeting in October was held to discuss merits and demerits , finally put on the agenda.

"Your Majesty, is it wrong for the army to postpone returning to the camp and the army is outside?" Xiao Yi, the counselor and the right servant of the household department, went out of duty immediately after three long live voices to question the army's suspension of returning to the camp.

Zhu Qiyu looked at Xiao Ying, and said calmly: "Is there any problem with my decree?"

Zhu Qiyu didn't push the matter to He Zhang's head, He Zhang had a bad idea at best, Zhu Qiyu was the one who made the order, the Ming army couldn't pull the Black Dragon Cannon out to ask whether it was a merit or a demerit, but Zhu Qiyu Can.

Xiang Wang Zhu Zhanqian flicked his sleeves and came out, and said to Xiao Ying: "Daming Jingying dispatch, do you still need to ask the right servant of the household department for his opinion?"

Following Zhu Zhanqian was the Jinshi of the Ming Dynasty, Shi Luo Bingzhong, the governor of Prince Xiang, Luo Bingzhong was full of surprise and said, "Is there such a thing?"

"Not only that, Luo Changshi, when I went to Helin alone, Luo Changshi went with Gu, and the prefect of Ara patted his chest and agreed at that time, Da Ming and He Lin Yongxiu were on the same side, right?" Zhu Zhanqian Said loudly again.

"No, kneeling on the ground, weeping with gratitude." Luo Bingzhong replied immediately.

Zhu Zhanqian slapped his thigh and said, "Hey, guess what?"

"What's the matter?" Luo Bingzhong asked pretending to be curious.

Zhu Zhanqian gritted his teeth, flicked his sleeves fiercely and said angrily: "Ara Zhiyuan is rebellious!"

"He and the former Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Xiao Yu, cooperated internally and externally, and even instigated the second brother to follow the mess. When the second brother heard about the incident, he hanged himself in fear of crime. Luo Changshi, is this a hatred of the country and the family?"

"If it's not, then there's nothing wrong with it." Luo Bingzhong replied obediently.

Zhu Zhanqian asked again: "Ten thousand steps back, is the Ara Zhiyuan slapping the face of King Xiang and me, the uncle of the emperor, or is it slapping His Majesty? Slapping the court , should Ara Zhiyuan beat him up?"

Luo Bingzhong bowed his head and said, "That's what he deserves."

Zhu Zhan said in a vibrating voice: "That's it, there are still people who say that the Northern Expedition should not be done! Where do you put the Ming court, where do you put Gu, Prince Zhide, and where do you put Your Majesty?"

"Your Majesty, I am wronged by the minister! Second brother is wronged to leave! Some people, he has no heart and lungs, and even says that the Northern Expedition should not be done. This is not taking His Majesty seriously!"

Zhu Qiyu finished listening to this pair of living treasures with a calm expression. Fengtian Temple is a serious place, and you can't laugh. Zhu Qiyu looked at Xiao Yi with some doubts, as if asking, Xiao Shilang, do you not put me in the palace? The one in your eyes?