The Prosperous Era of Longwan

"Hmph. Don't talk nonsense. Your Highness's succession to the throne is ancestral. Why do you need such villainous behavior? The solar eclipse that happened today is God's warning to Your Majesty.

You need to know that the sun is the ancestor of all the suns, the appearance of the king, and the image of the supreme being. When the ruler's virtue declines and his passion becomes strong, which blocks Yangming, the sun will eclipse in response.

It saves the eclipse of the sun, so it helps the king and restrains his ministers. Pingzi refused to save the eclipse, which was because he was not doing his job. "

Wu Shan sneered at Gao Gong's previous remarks. Emperor Jiajing asked King Jing to leave Beijing and become a vassal, leaving King Yu to inherit the throne in Beijing. This was stipulated by the ancestral system, and there was no need for heaven to show off the saints.

As for what Gao Gong said, today's solar eclipse is quite strange. His Majesty is worried that it is some kind of hint from God, and he is even worried about moving closer to the matter of establishing a crown prince. But are the two related?

On the one hand, it is the ancestral system, and on the other hand, God warns the emperor of his misconduct. The emperor's misconduct is naturally his own problem and requires self-reflection. The emperor wears regular clothes, avoids the main hall and other measures, is diligent in government affairs, and officials coordinate rescue operations.

I am the Minister of Rites, and I am already responsible for this. If I fail to rescue someone, I have to bear what I should bear. But I must not turn a blind eye to my own honor and disgrace and ignore the ritual vessels just because of some bullshit national foundation.

I was just presenting the solar eclipse on that day, and the Ministry of Rites held the rescue ceremony in accordance with the law. What was wrong?

The rescue ceremony was held in a hurried and crude way. As the Minister of Rites, he had been punished. He admitted it, but he would never follow Qin Tianjian's statement without conscience.

If it's less than three points, do you think everyone in the world is a fool?

From Wu Shan's point of view, the solar eclipse just now was at least five minutes, and the sky was dark. How could a three-point eclipse be like this? They were just lucky little people, so it was nothing to worry about.

Gao Gong was dejected again and came out to check the room. At this time, he knew that he could not stop the process of Wu Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites submitting a memorial to rescue the eclipse, which was contrary to the plan of Prince Yu's Palace. He did not know how this memorial would affect the actions of Prince Yu's Palace. Influence.

I just hope that Your Majesty will not listen to Wu Shan's words.

Gao Gong also had no favorable impression of the alchemists around Emperor Jiajing, but he was more realistic and knew that he needed to rely on the power of alchemists in this matter, unlike Wu Shan, who had clear likes and dislikes and was too rigid and dogmatic in his dealings.

However, if there is an accident on the part of the Ministry of Rites, it is still necessary to inform King Yu as soon as possible to see how to solve this trouble.

Although Wu Shan's statement is actually not wrong. Emperor Jiajing's loss of virtue and the establishment of a prince are indeed two unrelated things, but the Holy Heart is unpredictable.

If something like this happens, it's not for you to think it, but for the emperor to think it.

Gao Gong left the study room and immediately summoned his trusted servant and asked him to bring his note. Naturally, he recounted that Wu Shan did not listen to his advice and insisted on writing a memorial to rescue the eclipse, instead of "not eating when he was eating". "The memorial.

Seeing the servant leave, Gao Gong sighed. He didn't know whether this mistake would really affect King Yu, but he knew that he could not change Wu Shan's view.

At this moment, Gao Gong changed his previous admiration for Wu Shan and began to dislike this person.

The servant took Gao Gong's note and quickly found King Yu's car outside Xi'an Gate and sent Gao Gong's letter.

This operation is still very successful in the eyes of Prince Yu. Judging from the current situation, almost all the alchemists have recognized the hint of Prince Yu's Mansion, and Qin Tianjian's reasons are also strong enough.

As for how many points the solar eclipse is, benevolent people have different opinions, but since the Qintian Supervisor, as a court agency, said that the solar eclipse is less than three points, it is of course right.

When the Qintian Supervisor's memorial is handed over, it coincides with their judgment, and it seems that he will get extra points from Emperor Jiajing.

I just didn't expect that the joyful mood disappeared after reading Gao Gong's letters.

It's right to think about it. Wu Shan's persistence is known to everyone in the court. Right is right and wrong is wrong. Good and evil are clear. It's understandable that Gao Gong can't convince him.

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Prince Yu is not sure how much impact Wu Shan's memorial will have on what they are doing now if it is delivered to the emperor.

"Have you contacted all the alchemists summoned by your father?"

At this time, King Yu asked Li Fangdao behind him.

Whether it was Zhang Juzheng or Wei Guangde, they persuaded an alchemist to hand over the list to King Yu. According to what Chen Ju said before, Huang Jin asked the alchemist to be called into the palace to outline the list. Each name was checked off, and now there are only two. .

"It should be almost done."

Li Fang took a half step forward and bowed before replying, "There are two people left at the end. One is talking to Mr. Zhang right now, and the other doesn't know which way he will take. Maybe he is outside the gate of Xiyuan right now."

"Send someone over to take a look and notify Guangde of the rest of the list. If everyone is calmed down, come here to see me as soon as possible."

King Yu ordered.

"yes."

Li Fang agreed and called a young eunuch. After whispering instructions, the young eunuch ran along the palace wall.

Of course, the chamberlain of Prince Yu's Mansion could not enter Xiyuan, nor could he pass through Xiyuan and run directly to the gate. He could only run along the outside of the palace wall and go to the Xiyuan gate to inform Wei Guangde.

When the little chamberlain ran to the place out of breath, he saw Wei Guangde getting off a carriage from a distance, then turning towards the carriage and arching his hands and retreating to the side.

Soon, three young chamberlains also dressed as chamberlains got on the carriage, and then the carriage started slowly and drove towards the gate of Xiyuan in the distance.

Without wasting any time, the little chamberlain quickly ran towards Wei Guangde.

Wei Guangde knew most of the people around King Yu, so he got off the carriage and waited until it left, when he saw people running from a distance.

Wei Guangde did not return to the carriage, but stood there until the young chamberlain ran up to him.

"What happened? You came here in such a hurry."

Before the waiter could speak, Wei Guangde asked first.

"It should be fine. There's nothing but sweat on his face."

Chen Ju smiled on the side.

Sure enough, the little chamberlain immediately told Wei Guangde the news that Li Fang wanted to deliver.

"Master Zhang is talking to Luo Wanxiang and Luo Xianchang, and only Hu Dashun and Hu Xianchang are left."

The little chamberlain finally said.

"So, everyone is here, so let's go back."

Wei Guangde said to Chen Ju.

Chen Ju went through the list mentioned by the young chamberlain just now and made sure there were no mistakes or omissions. The censor nodded, "Okay."

Wei Guangde pointed to the carriage that had arrived at the gate of Xiyuan in the distance, and said to the young chamberlain: "The person in that carriage is Hu Dashun, everyone should have been notified.

Come on, come back with us. "

With that said, Wei Guangde and Chen Ju walked towards the carriage and waved to the young chamberlain to get on the carriage.

Not long after, the carriage that Wei Guangde was riding met up with King Yu. When Wei Guangde and Chen Ju got out of the car, they saw that the young chamberlain who had hitched a ride had jumped out of the car and ran to Li Fang and said something.

Wei Guangde looked helplessly at Chen Ju beside him, who just curled his lips.

Well, what Wei Guangde wants to say at this moment is, are all of you internal servants so good at flattering others? You are so fast and not very particular.

Chen Ju curled his lips and naturally said that this person was taught by Li Fang and has nothing to do with me.

Wei Guangde walked over and saluted King Yu first. Although he could be regarded as King Yu's teacher, he was still separated from the relationship between king and minister.

After being sent to Prince Yu's Mansion, he became Prince Yu's minister.

King Yu already knew the situation at this time, and the alchemist had all been persuaded. However, thinking of the news from Gao Gong, King Yu's supposedly happy mood dimmed again.

"Mr. Wei, take a look."

At this moment, King Yu spoke, and at the same time handed the high-arched letter in his hand to Wei Guangde.

Wei Guangde saw that King Yu's expression was not good, and he knew something was wrong, but he did not ask, but took the letter and read it carefully.

Gao Gong did not persuade Wu Shan.

Just after a quick glance, Wei Guangde knew the reason why King Yu was in a bad mood. There was something unexpected.

However, Wei Guangde did not feel that it was unexpected at this time.

If they didn't think about it when they were in Prince Yu's Mansion, then while waiting outside the gate of Xiyuan, Wei Guangde and Chen Ju had a lot of time to kill. In addition to chatting, the two of them talked about the incident.

At that time, Wei Guangde had already realized that Wu Shan, the Minister of Rites, was more difficult to deal with.

However, Wei Guangde thought that perhaps Gao Gong could persuade Wu Shan to make an exception because it concerned King Yu.

But now it seems that Wu Shan is too principled. It is really a miracle that such a person can reach his current position.

What kind of person was Emperor Jiajing? He would never like someone like Wu Shan who was not obedient at all.

As for what Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, said: "Use copper as a mirror, you can straighten your clothes, use ancient times as a mirror, you can know the ups and downs, use people as a mirror, you can understand gains and losses." Just listen to it, those in power won't care about it , but they are all tricks to deceive people.

People who can sit in that position may make mistakes in their work, but they will not really accept that they are wrong. Instead, they will only think that their mistakes are due to various reasons, perhaps due to poor information, or perhaps being misled by others. Blinded.

A fool cannot become a person in power.

Is Emperor Jiajing Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty?

Is Wu Shan Wei Zheng?

Tang Taizong was eager to clear his name, so he made many "eternal stories." Wei Guangde, perhaps because he was influenced by a lot of information from later generations, tended to believe that Tang Taizong was very unjust, grabbing the throne, killing brothers and nephews, and... He packaged himself as a victim outside the city and was forced to launch the "Xuanwumen Incident" in order to protect himself.

However, at the moment, the conclusion that Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was a wise king and a holy emperor is what the scholars and the civil servants need, so that they can explain their role and warn the emperor of his conduct at any time.

"Will Wu Shan's side affect this incident?"

King Yu looked at Wei Guangde and asked after reading the letter.

Now, Wei Guangde is the only one left around him who can provide advice.

Among the people he could trust, Gao Gong entered the court and went to the Ministry of Rites to handle errands, Chen Yiqin returned to his hometown and Ding You, Yin Shizhen was still in Qintian Prison and had not returned, and Zhang Juzheng, who was barely trustworthy, was still busy at work and had not returned yet.

Wei Guangde thought for a while and said, "Wu Shangshu's words alone should not have a big impact."

While speaking, Wei Guangde looked at King Yu and began to express his views on the matter.

"What we want is actually the people around His Majesty. Most people agree with Qin Tianjian's statement."

Wei Guangde said this, lowered his voice and continued: "Because this is what your Majesty wants to hear."

These words are actually a bit suspicious of the king's heart, which is undoubtedly a big taboo.

King Yu nodded slightly. When he was at the palace, Wei Guangde talked about how Emperor Jiajing and the court responded to the previous two solar eclipses.

It doesn't matter when viewed individually, but when linked together, you can vaguely feel that such a meaning does exist.

Although it is not a crime to speculate on the Sacred Heart, it is frowned upon by the emperor.

Why is it said that "the Sacred Heart is difficult to fathom"? The emperor wants to give his ministers the feeling that the Sacred Heart is difficult to fathom, rather than being easily seen through by you.

"But...will it really not have any impact?"

Perhaps becoming the authority, King Yu at this time already regarded himself as the crown prince and the new emperor after Emperor Jiajing.

Perhaps half a year ago, he could have dealt with such a thing indifferently, but now it was extremely difficult to do so.

This incident may affect the Sacred Heart, so he cannot help but be cautious and deal with it carefully.

Wei Guangde could understand King Yu's current mentality. Of course, he did not hope that this solar eclipse would affect the judgment made by Emperor Jiajing. Therefore, at this time, he did not deny it and give King Yu reassurance, but began to carefully consider it again. .

From the perspective of Emperor Jiajing, when he saw that Qin Tianjian and so many alchemists all held one view, but the Minister of Rites alone held different views, what would he choose?

Will he seek advice from other ministers again?

These are all things Wei Guangde needs to consider.

If Emperor Jiajing consulted the opinions of other ministers after seeing the memorial of Qin Tianjian and understanding the views of the alchemists and Wu Shan, it would undoubtedly mean that Emperor Jiajing really had that idea.

It's hard to judge.

Wei Guangde thought in his heart that he could only make a judgment by looking at Emperor Jiajing's subsequent actions, and at the moment, there was only so much he could do for the people in the palace.

"Your Highness, we have done what we need to do. If there is any change, it will be God's will."

Wei Guangde thought about it before answering.

At the same time, he felt that although he could understand the anxiety shown by Prince Yu just now, he still had to remind him. This was what the palace officials should do.

"Your Highness, you should reflect on yourself. Are you getting carried away recently, perhaps because the overall situation seems to be decided?"

Although Wei Guangde was hesitant and worried that saying this would make King Yu unhappy, he still chose to say it, which was considered a gamble.

Judging from his contact with King Yu, King Yu is a person who can listen to what is said. He is completely different from the current self-willed person who insists on his own opinions.

A person like King Yu, to say the least, is a bit lacking in opinions, but to say the best is to follow others' opinions, to say that he is a follower of good deeds, the image of a holy emperor.

Therefore, at this time, Wei Guangde said that King Yu had been acting a bit arrogant in the past two months, and he also wanted to see if his judgment was correct.

It is better to see through King Yu's character now than to understand it in the future after King Yu inherits Dabao. At least by then, he will not make mistakes.

Hearing Wei Guangde say that he was a little carried away, although it was quite subtle, Prince Yu probably understood what he meant.

King Yu was really not very confident, so after understanding Wei Guangde's words, he began to reflect on himself. During this period of time, he was a little arrogant because he knew that his brother was going to join the vassal.

I wouldn’t know if I didn’t mention it, but when I thought about it, I found out that it seems to be true