The monarch envoys his ministers with courtesy, and the ministers serve the monarch with loyalty.
The relationship between rulers and ministers is by no means simple power and obedience. When Emperor Xuande first ascended the throne, he carried out a series of powers and tricks on the frontier of the court. In the end, the power was in his hands. At that time, Emperor Xuande had wise decrees, so the ministers all obeyed him. However, after Emperor Xuande's first northern expedition, the ruler of Wu'an and his uncle, King Qin, died successively because of him. Later, the northern Xinjiang suffered two major defeats in Liao and Shu's tyranny and civil turmoil, and so on. It can be said that the people outside are also talking about it.
The root cause of this situation was that Emperor Xuande was arbitrary and dictatorial and did not listen to the advice of his ministers. One minister was afraid of him, and two ministers were afraid of him. When more than half of the courtiers were dissatisfied, it was Emperor Xuande's turn to be afraid of his ministers. As long as he still cared about the reputation of the Qing Dynasty, as long as he didn't want to be a foolish ruler, The most urgent task is to quell the complaints of the courtiers first.
After the war was over, the courtiers were not worried that the country would be destroyed and the family was destroyed. When Emperor Xuande was out of breath, they also had some free time and began to criticize and criticize Emperor Xuande for his mistakes. Emperor Xuande should examine himself and give a statement to the people of the court. Second, Emperor Xuande was old and frail. For the sake of Jiangshan and Jiji, he must have a prince.
When the two mountains were pressed down, Emperor Xuande almost fell ill again, and he was so exhausted that Emperor Xuande thought of a person.
Zhao Pu, the prime minister who was deposed twice.
Emperor Xuande couldn't let go of Zhao Pu's opposition to his succession to his elder brother's throne, but from time to time he needed to rely on Zhao Pu's means of governing the world, especially when he couldn't handle it himself. The emperor was thinking about Zhao Pu in the capital, thinking about how to announce Zhao Pu to the capital without letting Zhao Pu see that he wanted him. As for Heyang, the old fox Zhao Pu also guessed the situation in the capital, so he took the initiative to send a memorial to him. Jing said that he heard that the emperor's dragon body was ill, and he was worried, and begged the emperor to allow him to visit Beijing.
Emperor Xuande of course agreed, and then repeated the old trick, picking out the prime minister Li He's fault and freeing up the prime minister's son for Zhao Pu.
Zhao Pu is in his 60s and his hair is all white. At this age, Zhao Pu has no ambition to fight for power and profit. He just wants to do a few things for Da Zhou while he is still doing it. He assisted Emperor Gaozu to beat down the mountains and rivers, just like his own children. Zhao Pu did have the ability. When he took office, he first persuaded Emperor Xuande to issue an edict of guilt, showing to the people his determination to correct his mistakes. Following that, Zhao Pu would only slander the court to please Emperor Xuande. A few treacherous ministers came together.
Emperor Xuande was very unhappy. Who doesn't like to listen to good words, but Zhao Pu was the great Buddha he brought back. Until the trouble was completely resolved, he could only endure it.
Zhao Pu entered Beijing in June. In just three months, the people of the capital did not scold the emperor, and the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty basically ceased. Emperor Xuande only had one thing left, who should be appointed as the prince.
The harem was not allowed to do politics, Emperor Xuande was not allowed to discuss with Empress Li and other concubines, and his son was not allowed to talk, so there were only courtiers left. Emperor Xuande first asked two important officials, one was the privy envoy Li Long, and the other was the deputy prime minister Lu Yi. Li Long is the elder brother of Queen Li. Queen Li has no son under her knees. He doesn't have to avoid suspicion, but Li Long doesn't want to cause trouble. Lu Yu is better than Li Long, and his words are more beautiful. He praised that Emperor Xuande is the Mingjun. Who is more suitable for King Rui or King Shou
Emperor Xuande really didn't have it, so annoying. They are all sons, and he likes the second and third, and there is no bias at all. As for the moral character of the two sons, the second child's political achievements are not as good as the third one, but the second child is pure and filial, and Emperor Xuande, who has been deeply hurt by the eldest son, the King of Chu, pays special attention to the second child's filial piety.
But Lao Sanwen can set national policy, and Wu can retreat from foreign enemies.
Jiangshan gave to the second child, Emperor Xuande was afraid that the second child would not be well managed, but to the third child, he was afraid that the second child would be uncomfortable, after all, he was the elder.
Swinging left and right, Emperor Xuande brought Zhao Puxuan into the palace, and the two old men sat alone in the palace, playing games slowly.
"I have something to do, and it's been difficult for me to make a decision. Can you give me an idea?" At the end of the game, Emperor Xuande leaned on Luohan's bed with his arms folded, squinting slightly at Zhao Pu, and half-heartedly said politely, "I followed Gaozu back then. The two of us are the only ones left to conquer the world, this matter is related to the future generations, I only believe in you."
Zhao Pu touched the goatee on his chin, nodded slowly, his eyelids drooped, and at first glance he seemed to be taking a nap with his eyes closed.
Emperor Xuande held a chess piece, played it twice, and said with a wry smile: "I am old, Yuan Qian, Yuan Xiu, who do you think can do it?"
The second prince, Prince Rui, has the character Yuan Qian.
The third prince, Shouwang, with the character Yuanxiu.
Zhao Pu stroked his beard again, raised his eyes, revealing a pair of cloudy eyes, and reminded Emperor Xuande, "Has the emperor forgot that this minister's granddaughter is the concubine of Prince Rui?"
Looking at the serious Zhao Pu, Emperor Xuande suddenly burst into laughter, and he was about to burst into tears. Although he did not like that Zhao Pu's prestige in the court was higher than him, and his ability to govern the country was stronger than him, Emperor Xuande never doubted that Zhao Pu would be foolish enough to use a granddaughter to win over the prince. Who is Zhao Pu? In order to avoid suspicion that both of their biological daughters were married to ordinary people, and they never sought official positions for their descendants, how could such a person delay the country for an insignificant woman
"Seriously." Wiping the corners of his eyes, Emperor Xuande said while covering his aching stomach.
Zhao Pu did not detour, and said sharply to Emperor Xuande: "How many years have passed, the attitude of the ministers to the inheritance of the throne has remained unchanged, first, to pass on sons and not to younger brothers, and second, to establish successors instead of virtuous ones, and establish sons. Expensive is not long."
The queen has no sons, and Prince Rui and Prince Shou are both concubines and concubines. In terms of honor, Prince Rui's biological mother is a noble concubine, which is superior to Prince Shou. At the same time, Prince Rui also takes the lead. As for the former king of Chu, the eldest son of the emperor who was demoted to a commoner and imprisoned in the Nangong Palace, Emperor Xuande and Zhao Pu were both excluded and not considered.
Emperor Xuande lowered his eyes and pondered.
Zhao Pu continued: "I know the emperor's concerns. The defeat of the Liao soldiers in the northern Xinjiang seems to have made a contribution to King Shou. It is like hitting a stone with an egg, and changing a general can also make a quick decision. The merit of King Shou lies in taking precautions before the rebellion in Shu. King Shou has talents, but King Rui is not inferior. He has been in charge of prison for six years. The two kings are equally equal."
Emperor Xuande couldn't refute it, and he thought so in his heart. The people boast that the third child is better at leading troops than him, but the fact is that the third child just caught up with luck.
"Your Majesty, I have one more thing to say, I don't know if I should say it or not." Zhao Pu whispered.
Emperor Xuande frowned: "Speak."
Zhao Pu glanced at the door, and said solemnly: "If the emperor chooses His Royal Highness King Shou, with His Royal Highness's great love and righteousness, the minister dares to assert that when His Highness ascends the throne, the title of King of Chu will be restored, and King Chu and King Rui will be officials of the same dynasty. , there are ministers who support them in the DPRK, and if things go on like this, the country will be in chaos."
Emperor Xuande clenched his fists sharply.
Why did he demote the title of boss? Because the eldest is unfaithful and unfilial, he does not have the emperor in his eyes. When he dies, the third child must find a reason to restore the title of the eldest. If there is any reason, of course, he, the emperor, made a mistake!
Emperor Xuande's breath became heavier, and he would never allow his son to throw dirty water on him after his death.
With a wave of his hand, Emperor Xuande asked Zhao Pu to retire first, and he sat alone on the Arhat bed, staring at the chess game all afternoon.
At the end of October, the first winter snow fell, and Emperor Xuande suddenly announced his decree to promote the second prince, Prince Rui, to be Jingzhao Yin.
Jing Zhaoyin, a rule handed down from the previous dynasties, Prince Yin Jing, is equivalent to the prospective prince, only one official prince canonization edict is missing.
The decree came out of the palace, Shouwangfu, Zhao Heng stood in front of the window, watching the heavy snow.
As early as the day Zhao Pu entered Beijing, Zhao Heng had expected this day, because Zhao Pu acted as a person, and the two dynasties had not changed, and the old man would definitely persuade his father to establish a leader. However, Zhao Heng originally thought that the father emperor would directly appoint Prince Rui as the crown prince, but the father emperor hesitated and only gave it to King Rui Jing Zhaoyin.
But no matter what, Prince Rui is very proud now, right
Zhao Heng smiled, his eyes passed through the heavy snow curtain, and looked into the distance.
Rui Xue had a good year, what Prince Rui owed him and his elder brother should be taken back.