Bai Di stood up, bowed his hands, and made a court official's salute: "The humble minister will definitely satisfy the princess!"
"Well, I'll wait." Wen Qingzhu smiled as he watched Bai Di stand up.
Early the next morning, Jiang Yuanhan went to court as emperor for the first time.
Wen Qingzhu changed into his formal clothes and followed him, one sitting on the dragon chair and the other on the phoenix chair behind the gauze curtain.
The courtiers below were all standing, and they began to kneel down one after another: "Long live my emperor, long live my emperor, and my princess regent, a thousand lives, a thousand lives, a thousand lives!"
"Flat body!"
Wen Qingzhu and Jiang Yuanhan spoke at the same time, and the courtier slowly stood up.
After all the bloodshed yesterday, the court was much quieter today.
Except for the minister who reported, no one dared to raise any objections.
Including Pei Yu, he took the lead in reporting and then stepped back without saying a word.
Jiang Yuanhan has been involved in government affairs for a long time, so he is naturally very good at handling matters.
As an emperor, he no longer has to be cautious, he only needs to express his questions and thoughts one by one.
After everything was reported, Jiang Yuanhan asked as usual: "Dear sirs, do you have anything important to report?"
The court was silent for a while, no one spoke.
Wen Qingzhu said unexpectedly: "Your Majesty, I have something to report."
"Princess, please tell me." Jiang Yuanhan glanced sideways behind him, feeling a little confused. Why didn't his sister discuss it with him in advance
Wen Qingzhu looked up at Pei Yu with a smile on his lips: "I believe that there is a problem with Daqi's official system."
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the court raised their heads, their eyes as sharp as knives, directed towards Wen Qingzhu behind the curtain.
Even Jiang Yuanhan was stunned. He hesitated for a long time before asking: "You mean sister?"
She was so surprised that she even forgot to call Wen Qingzhu the princess.
Wen Qingzhu raised his hand, and Lu Tao walked to Jiang Yuanhan holding the fold.
Wearing a red round-neck robe, a black crown on her head, and cloud boots, she opened the booklet with a solemn expression and began to read: "Since the past dynasties, the prime minister has been the head of all officials, commanding all officials, and responsible for the emperor. But in all dynasties, there have been prime ministers who held great power and threatened the imperial power. Therefore, it is proposed to abolish the single prime minister system! Set up a prime minister's cabinet with an uncertain number. Anyone who has the ability can all become prime ministers. There should be at least three prime ministers!"
After reading it out, Lu Tao respectfully handed the note to Xiao Fangzi: "Your Majesty, please read it. This is a proposal signed by Dean Kang of the Hanlin Academy."
Xiao Fangzi took the fold and handed it to Jiang Yuanhan respectfully.
He took it over and looked at it carefully, and sure enough he saw Dean Kang's signature and the seal of the dead at the end.
Below the court, everyone's eyes stopped on Pei Yu.
Although this proposal was made by Wen Qingzhu on behalf of Dean Kang, her meaning was already obvious when she said it at this time.
She just found an excuse to suppress Pei Yu openly!
After reading the excerpt, Jiang Yuanhan looked back at Wen Qingzhu and then at the courtiers below.
This incident was so shocking that he couldn't react.
But after thinking carefully, Jiang Yuanhan could vaguely understand what his sister meant.
This is not just to suppress Pei Yu, but to take back the power in the hands of the prime minister so that the prime minister can no longer dominate the family.
There have indeed been many incidents in history where the prime minister had too much power and threatened the imperial power.
The most serious one was undoubtedly the time when the demon concubine of the previous dynasty, the prime minister almost succeeded in rebelling.
Wanting to understand this, Jiang Yuanhan straightened his expression, looked at the ministers below and asked: "My dear friends, do you have any objections?"
"I think this is inappropriate." Wei Ziying was the first to stand up and refute.
Jiang Yuanhan stared intently: What does Master Wei think is wrong? "
Wei Ziying took a deep breath and replied: "A sudden change is too radical. I think it needs careful discussion."
Having said this, Wei Ziying's attitude was obvious.
He supports reform, but he does not support such radical and large-scale reforms.
As soon as Wei Ziying opened his mouth, other courtiers, especially Pei Yu's followers, stood up to refute, citing various reasons.
There are two main objections to this proposal.
One is the ancestral system inheritance school. The prime minister system has been passed down for a long time. A sudden change is a denial of the previous emperors. It will shake the country and the country and make all officials unstable.
The other is the hard-working and graceful school. Pei Yu has gone through two dynasties and worked hard for the emperor. Changing it at this time will break Pei Yu's heart. If he really wants to change, he can wait until Pei Yu retires and then discuss it slowly.
Jiang Yuanhan listened to one after another, and when Pei Yu and his party finished speaking, there were naturally others who agreed and listed many benefits.
But it is much weaker than the previous objections.
After everyone finished speaking, Jiang Yuanhan found that Lei Xiao had not said a word.
He couldn't help but ask: "Do you have any opinions, Master Yushi?"
Lei Xiao stood up and replied: "I don't dare to make unreasonable opinions. Your Majesty can listen to what the princess has to say."
Jiang Yuanhan then thought that his sister hadn't spoken yet.
He immediately looked sideways and asked, "Does the princess have any objections?"
Wen Qingzhu could still feel a lot of malice through the curtain.
But she didn't care. This opinion was originally made by her, but she just borrowed Dean Kang's name.
"There is naturally a reason why I agree to this proposal."
She looked up at the civil and military officials below the court and asked: "The rules set by our ancestors are never the same. Who dares to say that the current rules are exactly the same as those in Taizu's time?"
Some people couldn't help but answer: "Of course the rules are not constant, but no one in the past dynasties has said there is a problem with the position of prime minister. On the contrary, it proves that the prime minister is very necessary. At most-"
Halfway through his words, the man stopped suddenly.
Wen Qingzhu added with a smile: "There are only two people at most. They were divided by the former Taizu and the former Emperor Guang into the left prime minister and the right prime minister. Facts have proved that it is not an exaggeration to have too many prime ministers. Moreover, the court and the people were more stable at that time!"
"But that is the matter of the previous dynasty and the previous dynasty! Now it is our Daqi world, so naturally we have to follow our Daqi rules!"
This time it was a somewhat familiar voice that retorted.
Wen Qingzhu looked closely and saw that he was indeed an acquaintance.
She answered calmly: "So, everything must be according to Taizu's instructions?"
"No, that's not what I meant." The doctor from the Ministry of Rites became anxious.
Just as he was about to explain, the person in front of him stepped back and stepped on his instep, making him almost scream in shock.
The person who stepped on him was Mr. Zhu, and he wanted to seal this man's mouth!
What trouble is caused at this time!
"What does that mean?" Wen Qingzhu's tone was slightly cold.
Master Zhu had no choice but to come out: "Reporting to the princess, I believe that change is necessary and inheritance of the ancestral system is also necessary. However, this degree needs to be carefully grasped. Master Wei is right and needs to be discussed carefully."
"Aren't we just discussing now?" Wen Qingzhu's smile deepened.
Master Zhu also started to become smarter.
Lord Zhu was anxious and quickly replied: "Our Ministry of Etiquette is responsible for etiquette and rules. If it is good for the people and the emperor, we will naturally agree with it."
It's really rare to come back with ambiguous words and show your loyalty without offending Pei Yu's group.
Wen Qingzhu stopped asking him and turned to Jiang Yuanhan: "What do you think, Your Majesty?"
"Um..." Jiang Yuanhan thought for a moment, turned to look at Pei Yu and asked, "Does Prime Minister Pei have anything to say?"
Pei Yu was called out, so he naturally had to stand up.
He replied calmly: "I have the same idea as Master Zhu. As long as it is for the good of the emperor and the people, I have no objection."
Wen Qingzhu couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. This Pei Yu used retreat to advance, which was really a good trick.
If he persisted in his objection, Wen Qingzhu would still be able to take advantage of the situation, but Pei Yu actually stood still and waited for the decision.
It's not easy for Wen Qingzhu to take action directly.
After all, Pei Yu's contribution to Daqi over the years is still evident.
During the Shunde Emperor's reign, Pei Yu was able to stay stable during such chaotic times, so it is no longer a problem now.
It seems that after ascending the throne, Pei Yu learned to put away his pride.
But he was so soft.
Wen Qingzhu was not helpless.
She raised a question: "Xiang Pei's words are deeply righteous. I and the emperor are very grateful. This matter really needs to be carefully discussed before making a decision."
She showed this step, and the rest of the people agreed.
But the conversation changed. Wen Qingzhu stared at Pei Yu and said: "Yesterday in Qianyuan Palace, the moment the dead man pretending to be the emperor was beheaded, I heard Xiang Pei shout to protect Prince Ning. ,immediately?"
The court fell silent instantly, and many people heard these words.
Especially the senior officials above the fifth rank, they followed Pei Yu and the others in.
It was such a chaotic time at that time, no one expected Pei Yu to say such a thing!
If Wen Qingzhu hadn't exposed the truth right away, I'm afraid all of them would have immediately retreated and turned to actually protect Jiang Yuanan.
After all, among Jiang Yue's sons, apart from the demoted Jiang Yuansheng and the exiled Jiang Yuancheng, only Jiang Yuanan in Beijing could quickly proclaim himself emperor and stabilize the situation.
If Jiang Yuanhan is really dead, Pei Yu's approach is absolutely right!
But unfortunately, Jiang Yuanhan did not die, and was alive and well.
Pei Yu's words clearly appeared to be a traitor and conspiracy.
After a moment of silence, Jiang Yuanhan was a little confused. When he was not around, Pei Yu said such things
Wen Qingzhu chased after him: "Even if Prime Minister Pei didn't believe in this palace at that time, he should believe in the emperor. He was the emperor of Qi, so he naturally had the protection of the late emperor. How could he really be killed? Even if Prime Minister Pei didn't know the truth, But you changed direction so quickly, it didn’t even look like you were trying to verify whether the emperor was really dead, it was like turning around to see Prince Ning?”
"I ask the emperor to punish me. I do it for the sake of the country, the country, and the common people. That's why I won't take it lightly and mistakenly believe in falsehoods. I will not refute it, and I will resign from the position of prime minister!"
Pei Yu knelt down without hesitation, with a very low attitude.
According to Wen Qingzhu's idea, Pei Yu was so knowledgeable that he would be able to help him.
But unfortunately, Pei Yu was not the only one, there were a series of people behind him.
As soon as these words came out, the courtiers behind Pei Yu knelt down one after another, and you and I defended Pei Yu word by word.
Tired of the quarrel, Wen Qingzhu shouted sharply: "The emperor hasn't spoken yet, but you are so anxious to defend Prime Minister Pei. Are you doubting that I am monopolizing power? Transforming into autocracy?"
The court fell silent again, and everyone looked at Jiang Yuanhan.
He faced the eager expectations of the courtiers in front of him, and the eyes of his sister behind him. There was great pressure on both sides.
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Yuanhan understood what his sister meant.
The purpose of not discussing with him this time was to let him make the decision.
Jiang Yuanhan looked up and said quietly: "Prime Minister Pei cares about the people of Daqi, which is the blessing of Daqi, but -"
His tone became serious: "Disregarding my safety and immediately choosing another master, you really have rebellious intentions!"