After Zhu Youxiao finished speaking, the ministers below looked at each other and stood there slightly stiffly.

For a moment, these ministers didn't know how to find their position. Because they didn't know what his Majesty said was to suspend the construction of the palace. Is it to see their attitudes to let them take sides, or is it that what His Majesty himself really thinks?

Before the emperor's attitude was determined, the ministers present really didn't know how to make a choice. If they made the wrong choice, the consequences would not be affordable.

Especially Cui Chengxiu and others, they have always used Zhu Youxiao's ideas as the tone to make some of their own rhetoric and practices. Before they figured out the emperor's thoughts, they really didn't dare to speak again, because Xu Guangqi's identity was really special.

Everyone present knew Xu Guangqi's identity. Xu Guangqi was not outstanding at first, nor was he an important official in the court, nor had his status high. His Majesty promoted him. In other words, Xu Guangqi was His Majesty's confidant.

An opinion put forward by Your Majesty’s confidant is usually what Your Majesty wants to do, so everyone can just support it.

But this time the matter is different from before. This is obviously Xu Guangqi is putting pressure on His Majesty. This was the task of the Donglin Party before. What is Xu Guangqi doing?

For a moment, everyone was a little confused and no one dared to speculate.

So the court fell into a brief silence, and many people focused their attention on several cabinet ministers, wanting to see what they said.

This is also the sequelae of previous events, and the ministers in the court dare not speak very much.

Of course, not all ministers dare not speak, such as Sun Chengzong.

Sun Chengzong didn't know about this. Because it happened too short and no one in the palace revealed the news, Sun Chengzong didn't know that Xu Guangqi had made such a suggestion to Zhu Youxiao before the court meeting.

But now after hearing Xu Guangqi's suggestion, Sun Chengzong felt that it was a good thing to ask His Majesty to suspend the construction of the palace.

The court had no money, which was something that everyone present knew.

Liaodong is using troops, and there are many famines in all parts of the world, and the imperial court also needs to spend money. It would be a good thing to temporarily stop the construction of the palace and let the emperor take out the money and spend it in other places.

Compared to other people, Sun Chengzong didn't think so much, so he took a step forward and praised Long: "Your Majesty, I think this is a great thing."

"This way, letting the world know that Your Majesty is kind and loving to the people, and it can also alleviate the tension of the court's expenses. It is a matter of killing two birds with one stone."

"It's just that your Majesty will be wronged, and I feel guilty. When the court becomes more abundant, I will definitely build the palace for you."

After Sun Chengzong stood up, many ministers immediately knew the direction as if they had sudden enlightenment.

This is the suggestion put forward by Xu Guangqi. His Majesty's teacher Sun Chengzong took the lead in agreeing, so there should be no big danger. So many people came forward to agree.

"Your Majesty, I think this is a great charity!"

"I'm going to discuss it!"

Especially Choi Chengxiu, he took a step forward and said with emotion: "Your Majesty's move is a great act of benevolence and righteousness, and love for the people. If the people of the world know, they will definitely be grateful to Your Majesty and bathe in the emperor's grace."

"Your Majesty can surpass the kings of all generations and be a role model for future emperors. It is a blessing for generations to come!"

This flattery made everyone unable to bear to look at it, and even Zhu Youxiao looked at Cui Chengxiu a few more times.

It’s not because Zhu Youxiao thought Choi Chengxiu was not good, nor because he thought he was too disgusting to flatter, but because he thought Choi Chengxiu was really good.

Cui Chengxiu is indeed useless. She is a person with vision and needs such talents in the court!

Zhu Youxiao did this thing to gain reputation. So it is a good thing for him to flatter Choi Chengxiu like this.

You should know how many emperors got their good reputations?

It was also made by others, and it was blown up by some people. For example, there was a relatively famous old man named Shiquan in later generations, who was completely blown up by himself and his ministers. In comparison, Shiquan is much worse than his.

Therefore, there must be such a minister around Zhu Youxiao, and Cui Chengxiu has such potential.

So there was a saying in the court that followed the trend. Many people began to flatter Choi Chengxiu, and the flattery was full of spoils.

"Your Majesty is the first emperor in the ages!"

"A role model for all ages!"

If Zhu Youxiao hadn't known what he was going to do in advance, he would probably think they would have praised themselves as the most awesome emperor.

"Okay, I just did some things that the emperor should do." Zhu Youxiao held back a smile in his heart, waved his hand to interrupt the flattery of these people, and then said: "When Xu Guangqi said these words yesterday, the queen was also there. After returning to the harem, the queen advised me a lot, and even said that she was willing to reduce the cost of the harem. I was very happy after hearing this. I was very comforted by this virtuous queen."

As he said that, Zhu Youxiao suddenly said, "Read it!"

Chen Hong, who was standing aside, immediately understood and quickly took a step forward, reached out to unleash an imperial edict.

When the ministers saw this scene, they understood in their hearts that His Majesty had made preparations long ago. At the same time, they were also glad that they did not stand up to object just now.

So, under the leadership of several cabinet ministers, all the ministers knelt down and prepared to listen to this imperial edict.

"The emperor Fengtian Chengyun, and the imperial edict said: Since the Three Emperors ruled the world, the Five Emperors divided the wheels, Yao and Shun were in power, Yu and Tang were in peace. The emperor used pastoral care to preserve the people as the country. Since Taizu achieved great achievements, established the Central Plains, and followed the Heavenly Chengyun, and was the emperor. He passed on the fifteen emperors, and enjoyed the country's destiny for more than 200 years."

"It is said to me that I succeeded to the throne when I was young and walked on thin ice. I may have to bear the trust of the former emperor. I should possess the virtue of God's favor and benevolence to all things. If the king is wise, the minister will be promoted and the court and the people will be united."

"Xu Guangqi, a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, has a great understanding of my heart and a noble character, and has advised me. Emperor Taizong of Tang once said that using copper as a mirror can correct his clothes and hats; using ancient as a mirror can help him know the rise and fall; using people as a mirror can understand the gains and losses. Looking at the ancient emperors and virtuous people, all of them know that people accept advice, and I want to imitate them."

"The construction of the palace is stopped; all the remaining materials will be handed over to the Ministry of Works to build water conservancy in various places to help the people increase their production and harvest. Now I am hereby telling the people of the Ming Dynasty that from today on, if the people of the Ming Dynasty have residences but no fixed place, I will never build a new palace."

"This means that heaven and earth can be seen, and all the ministers supervise it and admire it."

After listening to Zhu Youxiao's imperial edict, everyone was shocked and couldn't speak.

Originally, everyone thought that Your Majesty would only agree with Xu Guangqi's suggestion, which was already a very amazing behavior.

Unexpectedly, Your Majesty came directly and told the world that if anyone in the Ming Dynasty had a place or not, Your Majesty would not build a new palace.

As soon as this came out, someone realized something was wrong, and among them was Xu Guangqi.

Xu Guangqi hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, although the country is in use in the court, once the government is affordable, your Majesty's palace will definitely be newly built. Your Majesty's palace is the prestige of the Ming Dynasty. This is inappropriate. I would like to ask Your Majesty to take it back."

After Xu Guangqi spoke, everyone else spoke and said loudly: "Please take back your life."

After looking at Xu Guangqi, Zhu Youxiao didn't know whether his words were sincere or had other considerations.

But this is no longer important. Xu Guangqi's words are really good. They are very good at both the timing and the degree.

Zhu Youxiao stood up and said with a serious face: "I ascended the throne when I was young, and it is up to all the loyal and righteous ministers in the court to assist me. However, the court has accumulated a lot of malpractice, the country's use is insufficient, the people are suffering too much, the border soldiers are desperate outside, and the ministers in the court are working hard inside. How can I bear to build my own new palace?"

"I have decided my intentions. You will follow the order and do not say anything again."

After saying this, Zhu Youxiao did not sit back, stood there quietly, looking at all the ministers with expressionless face.

Seeing that they had not accepted the order, Zhu Youxiao said loudly: "Do you want to resist the order?"

After hearing this, everyone still didn't know how to answer.

However, several major officials in the cabinet spoke, "I will obey the order."

With several Grand Secretary from the Cabinet taking the lead, the others also knew how to do it, so they hurriedly bowed and said, "I will obey the order."

After hearing what they said, Zhu Youxiao nodded with satisfaction, sat back on his dragon throne, and smiled gently: "This imperial edict is announced to the world, and spread it to all yamen in the world, so that all yamen in the world can be promoted to the people. I want the people in the world to know that I love them."

"I will obey the order." Everyone answered again.

This matter must be announced to the world and let everyone know that the ministers will spare no effort, because this time they did it together.

Because of the previous incident, the remaining officials in the court did not have a good reputation in Shilin and the people. This time it was also when they wanted to gain reputation.

With such a good opportunity, they naturally would not let it go.

"If there is nothing else, then leave the court." Zhu Youxiao stood up with a smile and walked out behind.

Listening to the sound of bowing from behind, Zhu Youxiao felt that the sound of bowing from the previous few times he left the court, so his steps became lighter.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao could probably understand that these ministers in the court had changed their impression of his Majesty.

Some time ago, the atmosphere in the court was so tense that many ministers didn't know how to do things. They didn't even dare to say anything, for fear that the emperor would implicate them.

If this continues, a trend will be formed, that is, do more mistakes, do less mistakes, and do not do well, which will turn the trend in the court to another extreme. This is something that Zhu Youxiao will never allow.

After returning to the Ganqing Palace, Zhu Youxiao did not stay too much, but went to Kunning Palace to meet Queen Zhang.

Zhu Youxiao wanted to tell Queen Zhang about this matter, because someone would praise Queen Zhang next and he wanted to prepare her.

Of course, this matter is not the main thing, but a bystander.

After this incident, the situation in the court has stabilized. Ministers can do things with their hearts and they don’t need to do anything in the court for the time being.
Chapter completed!