Venus is Taibaijinxing, and the transit of Venus is also called Taibai Transit. It is the main event of war, national disaster, main decline, and even to usurp the throne.
In the Tang Dynasty, "Kaiyuan Zhanjing" said that when wisdom enters the Big Dipper, the imperial palace is empty.
The Big Dipper refers to the emperor, and the appearance of a comet has been an omen of calamity since ancient times. The emperor's palace is empty, which means that the emperor leaves the palace, and there is no emperor in the palace, so only when the emperor flees in a hurry, will the "emperor's palace be empty".
Neither astrology is a good omen, but they still appear one after another within a few days of each other, which is really hard to imagine.
Since ancient times, the emperor has been superstitious about astrology, and courtiers also like to express their wishes with the help of astrology. For example, the appearance of comets is used to persuade the emperor to be diligent in government and love the people. There are even emperors who have sinned for this, hoping to be forgiven by God.
This time is no exception. As soon as the two celestial phenomena appeared, the court and the opposition suddenly boiled over. Before the Qin Tianjian could make a satisfactory statement, the officials had already started to express their feelings towards Taibai Lingri and Huijin Beidou. Among the various opinions, the most common one is to use this to scare the emperor and prevent him from leaving the palace.
However, because everyone was too eager to persuade the emperor, and there was no unified statement before Shangshu, so that everyone said their own things, and they were varied. Still have the leisure to read the rest of the book
He is more willing to listen to the opinions of some people than to listen to the opinions of his ministers.
"Guo Shi Guangshan, I have been in a state of anxiety these past few days!"
When Emperor Chenghua said this, he was leaning on his chair, squinting at Jixiao's golden and red cassock, his calm and aloof demeanor as a monk, and he couldn't hide his envy in his heart.
If someone took out the portrait painted for the emperor a few years ago, they would find that the emperor lost a lot of weight, and his stature seemed to have shrunk a bit.
However, the worse his health was, the more he believed in those illusory magic arts.
This also seems to be a common problem for all emperors, whether wise or not.
Jixiao then asked, "I feel uneasy in my heart, all because there are demons in my heart. Your Majesty's body is full of gold, and the demons don't dare to get close to me easily, so how come there are demons?"
The emperor let out a long sigh.
His age is not very old in the eyes of the people of the time. He will not be confused until next year. It is not difficult for him to be an emperor. Since he ascended the throne, everything has been going smoothly. Although there were occasional natural and man-made disasters, his subjects were able to solve them with ease, and even the Tartars were beaten to the point that they dared not attack again, and there had never been a case of foreign troops approaching the city like his father or uncle.
But he was still full of melancholy, and as his body became weaker and weaker, the sense of melancholy became stronger.
At this time, he could finally understand how the Qin Emperor and Han Wu were magnificent in history, but why he was also fascinated by the longevity alchemy, because although the emperor was rich in the world, he could get what he wanted, but his lifespan could not be determined by himself. , when everything is under control, and only one cannot be caught, it will be even more uncomfortable.
Especially the recent astronomical phenomenon.
Thinking of this, his expression also showed a trace of unease according to his mood: "I must have heard that the national teacher has also heard that the recent astronomical phenomenon is unusual, and my inner demons come from this."
Jixiao said: "Your Majesty said that Taibai violated the sun and entered the Big Dipper with Hui."
Emperor: "... not bad."
He felt his heart skip a beat just hearing these two words. Not only was he extremely reluctant to mention it, but he didn't even want to hear it.
Jixiao put his hands together and said: "The sky is hanging on the elephant, see the good and the bad. This matter is very unusual, and it needs to be discussed in the long-term. The Qin Tianjian specializes in stargazing and astronomical phenomena, and the courtiers are full of knowledge. There must be an explanation."
The emperor waved his hand, a little impatient: "I'm just tired of hearing what they say! They all say their own way, and I don't know who to believe. Some people say that Taibai committed the day because there will be a war this year, and others People say that because I want to leave the palace, I will attract Hui to the Beidou, and God will warn me. What a joke! I have heard that some emperors have been dissatisfied by the gods because of leaving the palace. In this case, the emperor should stay there for the rest of his life. In the palace?"
After that, he stared at Jixiao closely: "So, I want to hear the opinion of the national teacher. Is this really a warning from God?"
Jixiao said calmly: "The poor monk has different views. Since the two astrological phenomena follow one after another, they cannot be viewed separately, and must be interpreted as one."
"Oh?" The emperor's eyes lit up, but he had never heard such a statement. "Appreciate further details."
Jixiao: "I wonder if Your Majesty has ever heard of a guest star?"
Emperor: "The guest star is an extraordinary star. Anyone who leaves the heavenly court will have a special order."
Jixiao nodded: "Yes, in theory, Taibai is not a guest star, but compared with the sun, Taibai has become a guest star, and it is Taibai who violates the sun, which means to be a guest star. As for Hui's entry into the Big Dipper, the same is true. Wisdom is to Beidou, just as a guest is to the master. Zhou Nei Shishufu said: Within seven years, the rulers of Song, Qi, and Jin will all die in disorder.”
Jixiao can be favored by the emperor and be named a national teacher. Naturally, he will not only rely on two or three mysterious magic powers. He can also be said to be proficient in classics.
Sure enough, the equally knowledgeable emperor understood immediately: "This is what is said in Zuo Zhuan."
Jixiao nodded: "That's right, so it doesn't matter whether Taibai breaks the sun or Hui enters the Big Dipper, the two things are actually the same thing."
The emperor hurriedly asked, "What exactly are you talking about?"
Ji Xiao stared back: "The secret of heaven cannot be leaked, and this is what the poor monk said. Your Majesty is a scholar of heaven and man, and he is knowledgeable and knowledgeable, so he must be able to figure it out. Since the beginning of the turmoil in the emperor's family in ancient times, it has all started from the tyranny of the guests. As a warning, please listen to your majesty carefully and be careful."
The more he hesitated, the more the emperor felt unfathomable and specious.
After Jixiao left, the emperor backed away and stayed alone in the huge palace to meditate.
Who is the host, who is the host? Of course it means the emperor.
What about "guests"
Is someone going to rebel
This is unlikely. Since Taizu established the country, he has learned the lessons of Tang Shifan's separation of the town and Song Dynasty's emphasis on civil and military affairs. The conditions for civil ministers to rebel and military ministers to mutiny no longer exist, not to mention that it is not a troubled time now. If someone wants to rebel, then he In the end, it will only be attacked by a group.
The only threat is the vassal king, but after the Emperor Yongle, this threat was completely eliminated. Even if the vassal king wanted to raise an army, at most he could only harm the locality, not the center.
If none of the above, what is it
The emperor bowed his head, and the smooth slate on the ground reflected his indistinct figure.
He took a deep breath, and a trace of surprise slowly rose in his heart.
Is it...
"Did he finally make up his mind this time?" The emperor didn't know, someone asked such a sentence in another place.
The person he asked hehe twice, with a smile on his fat and bloated face, and rubbed his palms: "It seems that this time, even God is helping us!"
After Wantong finished saying this, seeing that the other two did not show the same happy expression, his laughter subsided slightly: "Why, don't the two patriarchs think this is a good thing?"
Wan An said: "In my opinion, just relying on the words of the national teacher Guangshan, I am afraid that His Majesty will still have difficulty making up his mind. After all, the Prince is not wrong..."
"Why is there no big mistake!" Wantong didn't care about the identity of the other's first assistant at all, and interrupted directly: "He has attracted comets, why is it not a big mistake! It can be seen that even the sky thinks that Zhu Youjie is a great prince. It's your fault! I want to see what excuse those people have to protect the prince this time!"
Wan An smiled bitterly: "Brother, after all, it's just a matter of the astrological phenomenon, how to explain it, isn't it all up to people to decide?"
Wantong said displeased: "Yuanweng will not retreat when the matter is approaching. Don't forget that you have already climbed up with our Wan family. When the prince is on the throne, the first person to be liquidated is you, the first assistant. It's gone!"
He looked around Wan An and Peng Hua, and said sullenly: "I can put my words here, my sister and I are at odds with the prince, and my sister is even more so. The prince has a deep and hypocritical temperament, and my sister has any relationship with him. Even though we share the hatred of heaven, he is still very respectful to my sister, if these people let him gain power, we will not have a quiet life, no matter what, we can't let him sit on that chair!"
Seeing that the scene was a little stiff, Peng Hua smoothed out: "Brother Wan, Yuan Weng didn't mean that, he just worried that His Majesty was gentle and kind, and the words of Guo Shi Guangshan, at best, can only make His Majesty suspicious of the Crown Prince, but it may not make His Majesty. Resolutely abolish the prince, and then let others persuade him, it is estimated that His Majesty will change his mind again."
Wantong hummed: "Yuan Weng has been an assistant for so many years, can't even control the mouths of those censors? I remember a few years ago, those people didn't dare to oppose us, why? In the past two years, you have become more courageous?"
Wan An was a little embarrassed by his weakness, and said bitterly, "It's not because Liu Mian, the old fox, insisted on going against me, and it ended up being cheap for Tang Fan's gang, so you don't have to provoke me, why don't I want to be happy? It is a pity that the authority of my first assistant is not as good as that of the prime minister of Tang and Song Dynasties! If your majesty reveals a bit of rumors of abolishing the prince now, the cabinet will inevitably fall apart. When the cabinet takes the lead, those officials will also rely on it. Fearless, swarming up, that's our real trouble!"
Peng Hua also sighed: "Yeah, Brother Wan, Yuan Weng can't do anything about it. I have been paying attention to the establishment of the kingdom since the founding of the country, and now the prince is the chief, and his name is justified. As long as those people hold on to this point, be invincible.”
Wantong disagreed: "Isn't it easy for those officials to deal with it? One or two are given out, and the rest will not dare to speak! Don't talk like they have hard bones, when Jixiao was welcomed into the palace by His Majesty a few years ago. , how many people jumped up and down to impeach him, and what happened? Your Majesty sent Lin Jun to prison, and the others were silent! Shit, after all, they are also a group of people who are greedy for life and fear death, and steer the rudder when they see the wind!"
Peng Hua said: "If no one takes the lead, they will only be a group of headless flies. Once someone takes the lead, as Yuan Weng said, those people will immediately follow each other, and then it will be the real trouble. Nonsense, but even His Majesty cannot ignore their opinions."
Wantong said ruthlessly: "Then shoot down the leader!"
He looked at Wan An: "Who in the cabinet is against us now, that old guy Liu Mianhua?"
Wan An shook his head: "Although Liu Ji can't get along with me everywhere, he is used to watching people serve dishes and never goes against His Majesty, so as long as His Majesty shows the intention of abolishing the prince, he will not openly object to it. ."
Wantong was a little impatient: "Who else is there, Yuan Weng might as well say it!"
Although Wan An wanted to curry favor with Concubine Wan and Wan Jiapan's relatives, he looked down on people like Wantong who climbed up by nepotism, not to mention that he is also the first assistant now, but Wantong relies on his sister in the emperor's mind. The status in the middle, even talking to himself is rude, Wan An has a long history of being unhappy, but he has never said it.
It was Peng Hua who winked. He saw Wan An's hidden displeasure, and said with a smile, "I and Zheng Yan are naturally our own people. Besides, the one in the cabinet who can't talk to us is nothing more than Liu Ji. , Liu Jian, Xu Pu, Tang Fan. Xu Pu is a gentleman and a good man. Even if he opposes it, he won't be able to argue a few words, so don't take him to heart, only Liu Jian and Tang Fan There is something to worry about. Liu Jian has a quick temper and has always been hot and hot, while Tang Fan is very eloquent, and the black can be said to be white. The two have their hearts on the prince, and they will definitely fight for it. Also, Tang Fan's eloquence In the same year, most of them were the official Hanlin, and just gathering these people together is quite a force."
Wantong's impression of Tang Fan was still that of the little imperial history who was forced to resign as a servant in the East Palace a few years ago, and then had to go to another place to do errands.
It's not that he didn't know that Tang Fan had entered the cabinet, but the other party is only at the bottom of the cabinet now. In theory, there is no threat at all. Who would have thought that now everyone will pull the resistance of the abolished prince for a walk, and this Tang Runqing actually has a place. already
Seeing his expression, Peng Hua knew what he was thinking, and he reminded him: "Brother Wan, don't forget that Shang Ming was sent to Nanjing to sweep the floor only because of Tang Fan's gift. Yin Jianwei Far away, Tang Runqing should not be underestimated."
Wantong: "What do those two mean?"
Peng Hua: "In order to prevent too many long-term dreams at night, this matter must be resolved quickly, and it must not be delayed again and again, or even be discussed by the cabinet. It is best for His Majesty to act arbitrarily and directly issue the edict of the abolition of the prince. By then, it will be done, and no one will Nothing to say."
Wan An shook his head: "Impossible, His Majesty is not such a person, he has never done anything arbitrary in his life."
If you want to talk about who knows the emperor best in this world, Wan An must be one of them.
He knew very well that if the emperor was the kind of person who would go his own way, he would not be able to like Concubine Wan, nor would he helplessly watch Prince Miao Gong poisoned by Concubine Wan. It was precisely because the emperor had a soft temperament that he was indecisive. I would like a woman like Concubine Wan.
Wan An analyzed: "Based on His Majesty's actions, if he wants to abolish the prince, he will definitely call me to talk first, and then ask me to tell the ministers and ask them for their opinions, and finally make up my mind."
Wantong is irritable: "Then let's get a bird! It will take a year and a half to quarrel. During this period, if there is an emergency, the crown prince will not take the throne logically. We don't have much time. This matter Just hurry up!"
Peng Hua smiled and said, "Don't worry, I still have a way."
Wantong hurriedly asked: "What is the method, tell me quickly!"
Peng Hua said, "Since His Majesty can't decide, let us decide for him."
He talked about his plan like this.
After hearing this, Wantong was delighted and slapped his thigh: "This is a good idea! We just want to force the prince to the cliff and bake it on the fire, so that he can't retreat by himself, so he jumps out on his own initiative, and the cabinet will follow up when the time comes. , to see if Your Majesty has any hesitation, those officials naturally have nothing to say!"
Wan An still hesitated: "But the rest of the cabinet..."
Wantong said impatiently: "Those people are all pregnant, and they are not of one mind, so why be afraid! I will help you at that time, and Yuan Weng should not hesitate any longer!"
Wan An looked at Wantong's smug look, and at Peng Hua's confident look. Knowing that the two of them had made up their minds, he could only grit his teeth: "Okay!"
Only then did Wantong laugh and pat him on the shoulder: "That's right! This matter will only succeed, not fail, as long as King Xing becomes the crown prince, I'll be done waiting, Yuan Weng just wait for the glory and wealth. !"
Shortly after the conversation between the emperor and Jixiao, that is, on December 23rd of the 22nd year of Chenghua, Zhao Yuzhi, deputy director of the Qintian Superintendent, remarked on the astrological affairs, saying that Huijin Beidou was a guest star criminal. The omen of the Lord should probably be in the East Palace.
This is the first time that someone has clearly linked the two events of Venus Transit and Huijin Beidou to the Crown Prince.
Zhao Yuzhi's words seemed to be a signal. Before the emperor could respond, and before the ministers could react, Qin Tianjian reported it again, saying that it was a comet guarding the sun.
The so-called comet guards the sun, the world is in chaos, the army is raised, and the ministers and the emperor are killed.
When all the ministers seek the death of the emperor, isn't that just hoping that the emperor will die soon so that the prince can ascend to the throne
With such a huge hat buckled down, who can stand it
Even if others didn't say anything, the prince couldn't sit still.
He hurriedly pleaded guilty, saying that he was sparse and virtuous, and only wished to abdicate and let the virtuous, in order to protect the health of the father and the emperor, and the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty.
Not to mention the prince, all the ministers have to sparse and defend themselves, saying that they have no intention of not being a minister, and the world can learn from it.
Just like when someone is impeached, they have to plead guilty and defend themselves, and then avoid suspicion at home, it is not necessarily that the person is really guilty, but a necessary gesture to show his attitude and position, so as not to give others the chance.
After the prince's petition was submitted, the emperor should issue an edict of consolation, saying that the theory of celestial phenomena is not credible, and the relationship between you and my father and son will not be shaken.
However, what is disturbing is that this time, the emperor did not show the slightest.
As a last resort, the prince went up again to plead guilty, still like a stone sinking into the sea.
This time, only fools can't see the emperor's attitude.
The emperor was obviously dissatisfied with the prince and wanted to push the boat along the way.
Everyone was a little bewildered.
At this time, it was only two or three days before the appearance of the transit of Venus.
The situation was developing so fast that everyone could not react for a while.
Tang Fan is no exception.
Although he is very smart, he is a little more careful and cautious than ordinary people, but this does not mean that he is capable of what others cannot.
The celestial phenomenon should be on the crown prince, and the crown prince pleads guilty, which is the righteousness.
The emperor did not respond to this, which is also the emperor's freedom.
He didn't say that he wanted to abolish the prince, and no one could say anything.
So when Wei Mao was ordered by Wang Zhi to come to Tang Fan and ask him to find a way, he could only smile wryly.
"Don't you Lord Wang think of me as one of those bodhisattvas in the temple who can answer every request? What can I do?"
Wei Mao also followed with a wry smile: "You have to think of a way, Wang Gong said that the situation forced His Royal Highness to plead guilty, and someone should come forward to give His Majesty a step down and resolve this deadlock, you are the pavilion. Old man, it's up to you to do this!"
Wang Zhi's original words were definitely not so gentle, but Tang Fan was used to it, and he shook his head when he heard the words: "If Your Majesty wants to abolish the Crown Prince now, I don't need you to tell me, I will go directly to block it, but now it's your Majesty's fault. I didn't say anything, and when I said this, wouldn't it anger Your Majesty?"
Wei Mao didn't know much about these important political affairs, and he was only in charge of spreading the word, and when he heard the words, he was also confused: "Then what should I do?"
Tang Fan said: "There is no doubt that when Jian Tian said such a thing, someone must be pointing behind his back, otherwise how could he point directly at the prince, the prince is in the light, and the other party is in the dark, this is a disadvantage that cannot be reversed, that's why it is repeated Conspiracy for others. For today's plan, it's best not to say anything, not to do anything, just wait and see what happens, and talk about it after this turmoil has passed. Go back and tell Duke Wang and Duke Huai that they must not be in front of His Majesty. Pray for the prince, otherwise it will only be self-defeating."
"By the way, go back and tell Wang Zhi that Tang Fan is busy enough every day. Don't always bother Tang Fan with the things he can solve by himself."
Wei Mao didn't need to look back to know who it was. Who else could go in and out of the Tang family's study
But he still had to turn around and bow his hands: "I have seen Uncle Sui."
Sui Zhou nodded slightly, still wearing a brocade Wei qilin suit, but walked over and rubbed Tang Fan's forehead naturally.
The Ministry of Criminal Affairs has been busy recently. Although Peng Yichun is a minister, he is not a master. Many things depend on Tang Fan to decide. Everyone in the cabinet also has a bunch of things to deal with. In addition, the cabinet often takes matters into its own hands. Forgetting the law of time, as time goes by, Tang Fan will have a headache every time he sits for a long time.
The moderate force made Tang Fan relaxed immediately and closed his eyes slightly.
Wei Mao still wanted to say something, but under the pressure of Sui Zhou's eyes, he could only shut his mouth and silently backed out.
Suizhou didn't remind Tang Fan, but didn't stop until he felt that the scalp he was rubbing and pressing was no longer tense.
"Is it better?"
"Okay." Tang Fan opened his eyes and said with a smile, "Every time I turn around and it hurts to death, I'll be fine after you press it for an hour and a half. You have to teach me this skill, otherwise if I repeat the old problem next time, I'll be fine. You're not around, what's the matter?"
"It won't happen like that." Sui Zhou's tone was indifferent, and he rejected his assumption in one bite, and then changed the subject: "When I entered the palace today, the queen mother also asked about the celestial phenomenon."
The prince asked for the crime, but the emperor did not respond. Everyone was not a fool, and immediately realized that something was wrong.
The so-called astrological phenomenon is mysterious and mysterious. Who can guarantee that the appearance of the disaster star has absolutely nothing to do with the prince
As Tang Fan said, even if everyone wants to speak for the prince, but now the emperor has not made a statement, what can everyone say
So just be silent.
It's just that this kind of silence is not destined to last for too long. Under the calm, the undercurrent is surging, and what is waiting will be a momentary outbreak.
Tang Fan then asked, "What did the empress dowager say?"
In the face of him, Sui Zhou did not have to hide his words: "The queen mother naturally cares about the prince. After all, she also raised the prince. But the queen mother can play little role, just like when Her Majesty abolished the queen, the queen mother couldn't stop it."
Tang Fan sighed: "I always feel that things won't be so simple. Could it be that His Majesty really wants to abolish the prince based on just a few prophecies?"
Suizhou was also speechless.
The prince did not do anything wrong, but his existence was in the way of some people's eyes.
Wan Party is deliberate, and this must be just the beginning.
"I hope this storm will pass as soon as possible." Tang Fan concluded.
But when he said this, he did not expect that a bigger storm was coming.
The author has something to say:
Small Theater 1:
About the magic of opening a door between two families—
The maid of the Tang family (with a look of horror): Master, when the maid passed by the study last night, she found that there seem to be two figures in your room!
Tang Fan: It's okay, not a ghost.
The maid of the Tang family (with lingering fears): But the last time the maid woke up in the middle of the night, it seemed that I heard voices in your bedroom...
Tang Fan: It's okay, I'm talking in my sleep.
Tang family maid (dazed): Huh? Are you breathing in your sleep
Tang Fan: …
Small Theater 2:
Wang Zhi: You know why I sent you, don't you go by yourself
Wei Mao: Isn't there something to subordinate to convince his youngest
Wang Zhi: No, so I don't have to be blinded by the pair of Guwazi.
Wei Mao: …