The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Fengtian Temple.

Upon hearing the news that the Eighth Prince had entered the capital, Emperor Hongzhi glanced at the ministers: "Cabinet, who will serve as the official at the Sutra Banquet?"

The imperial court attached great importance to Sutra feasts.

The crown prince's entry into the capital raised the standard of the banquet, requiring one person from the cabinet to preside over it.

Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, Xie Qian and Zhang Sheng all looked at Yan Chengjin in unison.

What does it mean?

Yan Chengjin was a little confused.

The Sutra banquet must be held from morning to night, and one must demonstrate one's own level in order to impress the prince.

I really don’t want to go...

Liu Jiandao: "Yan Chengjin plays the least important role, so let him preside over it."

The princes nodded in agreement. Anyway, this son will stay in the cabinet and will not contribute.

Emperor Hongzhi said: "Tomorrow, the Yan Qing family will give a lecture on the Sutra banquet. Maybe I haven't listened to the Yan Qing family's lectures for a long time."

There was a look of anticipation in the eyes of all the gentlemen.

"I'll give it a try."

Although Yan Chengjin was unwilling to do so, the fact that he was able to serve as a lecturer at the banquet was a sign of His Majesty's appreciation of the speaker's talent.

Returning to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, I was thinking about what to say to Emperor Hongzhi and the princes.

Li Dongyang sent him a handout.

Yan Chengjin thought about it for a long time and finally decided to choose the most meaningful topic to talk about.

Make a big hole first!

Zhu Gongqiao was buried again.

At night, Fengtian Temple.

Xiao Jing held a lantern and walked in front to see Emperor Hongzhi back to Qianqing Palace.

"Your Majesty, I heard something today. Duke Li sent a handout to Yan Chengjin."

Emperor Hongzhi was a little dissatisfied. It was not cheating, but it felt like cheating: "What are you talking about?"

"The moral of speaking about Legalism is to warn the prince to abide by the laws and regulations in the vassal state, and the slaves do not dare to make random guesses. Your Majesty forgives me." Xiao Jing said in a low voice.

The news came back from Jin Yiwei that Li Dongyang sent handouts to Yan Chengjin.

He didn't dare to hide it.

Li Gong always protects his shortcomings, which is normal. Emperor Hongzhi asked lightly: "How are the talents and learning of these princes?"

"Prince Ning's talent is like a wild crane standing among chickens. He is known as the first talented man in Nanchang. But after entering the capital, he first went to a brothel. However, he came out soon without doing anything." Xiao Jing truthfully road.

Emperor Hongzhi was silent for a moment: "It's good to go to a brothel."

Isn’t the feudal king just eating and waiting to die? This is what a feudal king should look like.

At this time, an unknown mansion.

Zhu Gongqiao seemed to have changed his appearance, he was serious and wise: "Mr. Zhang, you don't have to listen to my father. No one is allowed to pay homage to the high-ranking officials."

Zhang Bailing was stunned. He had never seen Zhu Gongqiao so serious.

"I finally got the chance to enter the capital. All the senior officials in the capital have changed, and I have to bribe again."

Zhu Gongqiao shook his head: "Since I entered the capital, there must have been guards watching over me. Mr. Zhang thought that what I was doing in the brothel today was to convey the news to His Majesty.

I just think that someone discovered my father's secret, and the prince's entry into the capital may be a conspiracy.

Once you go to give gifts, I will definitely go to jail tomorrow. "

Zhang Bailing was completely stunned. At this time, Zhu Gongqiao was more like a counselor than him.

The stay in the capital is not short. This prince said that he would seek guards for the prince.

While Zhang Bailing was still stunned, Zhu Gongqiao asked again: "Among the princes who entered the capital, who has the highest talent and learning?"

"It should be the crown prince, Zhu Chongyao. Rumor has it that he wants to use this time to regain His Majesty's appreciation and establish a new vassal state."

It is difficult to change a vassal state.

However, there is a situation where the heir of a feudal king obtains a title and does not inherit his father's title, and the old feudal prince will be expelled from the title.

All the vassal kings have heard about the situation of King Dai. Datong is the front line and it is very difficult. King Dai has been re-established after being deposed and has no foundation.

Zhu Gongqiao didn't care.

The princes who came to Beijing this time all had goals. Otherwise, who would spend so much money raising pigs?

Zhang Bailing was worried: "There is a person in the court who deserves to be careful. This person is tomorrow's official, Yan Chengjin."

According to the prince's guess, Yan Chengjin may have known about the rebellion.

He had repeatedly ruined the prince's good deeds in court.

Tomorrow, it would be the official lecture banquet, and he was worried that he would deliberately make things difficult for Zhu Gongqiao.

Zhu Gongqiao did not look down upon him: "While I'm reading, tell me what you learned about this person's preferences. It's time for Mr. Zhang."

Zhang Bailing was stunned for a moment. He saw Zhu Gongqiao only a few times and heard that Zhu Gongqiao had been playing with women.

At this moment, he seemed to be a different person, polite and courteous.

Duplicitous, he and Prince Ning are really carved out of the same mold!

The next day, it was early morning.

Today's sutra feast is nothing less than a sacrifice.

The eunuchs of the Shrine Palace cleaned the Wenhua Palace.

Immediately, officials from the Ministry of Rites came to make arrangements.

At the Meridian Gate, the young minister of Honglu Temple introduced the crown prince into the palace, lined up in two rows, with four people on the left and right, and searched him separately.

Just after Yinshi, under a ray of rays of light, the Forbidden City was as majestic as a heavenly palace.

The emperor lives in this palace!

The princes were excited, but they had to hold back their words for fear of losing etiquette. They followed the young minister of Honglu Temple and passed by the Sixth Department of Duty Rooms.

Come to Wenhua Hall.

During the banquet, ministers should wear auspicious clothes, and during the day of the banquet, ministers should wear regular clothes.

There is a huge difference between the two!

Wu Hanlin, holding an embroidered spring knife, stood in two rows of the hall, the atmosphere was formal and solemn!

Further inside, in the main hall, officials such as Zhi Jing Yan, Tong Zhi Jing Yan, Zhi Jing Yan, attendants, and book exhibition officials stood on both sides, as if they were attending court.

The princes stood outside the Wenhua Palace and walked into the main hall one by one, frightened by the momentum.

There is a futon in the center. You know without asking that it is the seat of the prince Zhu Houzhao. No one has come yet.

Ming Zan sang: "Initiate the case!"

The order class carried the desk to the front of the prince, one foot away, not too far, not too close, the position was just right.

Each prince was given paper and pen, as well as a Confucian book.

Mingzan sang again: "Go to the lecture!"

At this moment, a handsome official walked out of the east class. The officials watched him walk slowly to the lecture desk.

The official wore a six-beam crown, and the pattern on his official uniform was three inches in diameter, with a golden pheasant patch, and a jade belt around his waist.

A voice sounded in the princes' hearts.

A second-rank official!

Zhu Gongyu was secretly shocked. This person was the chief lecturer, Yan Chengjin!

I have heard of this person's reputation, but he is only the same age as them, but he has become a second-rank minister?

The princes were a little surprised, but they did not dare to speak out, fearing that they would lose their manners.

Mingzan sang: "Bow!"

The princes bowed to Yan Chengjin in unison, performing the etiquette of teacher and student.

Yan Chengjin glanced at the cushion in the middle: "Where is the prince?"

"Lao Gao, your talent is the same as mine. You are not qualified to give lectures. I came here to give you face."

Zhu Houzhao walked into the hall in high spirits.

Zhu Gongluo and others turned their heads and bowed slightly. Finally, they saw him.

The prince who was called the devil of the world!

Zhu Houzhao sat down and changed to the most comfortable posture. Like a maggot, he lazily turned the pen in his hand.

The prince was stunned.

This solemn lecture was like a child's play in the eyes of the prince.

No one dared to speak among the officials around.

They thought they were cynical, but they knew that this was cynical after seeing Zhu Houzhao!

Mingzan breathed a sigh of relief and sang: "Open the book!"

The Hanlin came forward, opened Yan Chengjin's lecture notes, and stepped aside.

Yan Chengjin noticed from the corner of his eye that there was a shadow on the screen window outside the palace. Who dared to spy on such an important occasion as the imperial lecture?

No need to ask, you know that the emperor has come!

What surprised him was that there were not just one figure, but six figures.

This is also the monthly ticket given by the book friends last month. If nothing unexpected happens, it will be a daily 10,000 today. I said last month that it will be a daily 10,000 for two days. Thank you everyone~