Chapter 32: Start attacking

After Shen Shixing and four other ministers of the cabinet returned to the court, the morning court became quiet and strangely, and no ministers came to report the matter.

Zhu Yijun realized something was wrong. Judging from this situation, it seemed that he was brewing emotions? Could it be that these court officials were going to have a collective outbreak to protest the low-key handling of the assassination of the eldest prince?

He quickly gave Xu Fu, who was serving him, "Okay, in order to avoid trouble, I will withdraw first."

When Xu Fu saw Zhu Yijun's gesture, he guessed the emperor's meaning. He quickly took two steps forward, shook the whisk in his hand, and shouted loudly: "If you have something to report, you will leave the court if you have nothing to do."

His voice was loud, and in the silent Huangji Gate, it was like a ringing yellow bell, so that the ministers on the outermost side could hear it clearly.

"I have something to report!"

"I have the right to report it!"

"I would like to report it!"

"I have something to report!"

"I have the foundation!"

“…”

As soon as Xu Fu finished speaking, the lingering sound was still lingering in the distance, but the whole morning court suddenly seemed to have a stone thrown on the calm lake. The court officials' request for the matter came one after another. Not only did Xu Fu, who was still savoring his "beautiful" sound, was so scared that he took a step back, even Zhu Yijun, who was sitting on the imperial throne, almost threw the teacup in his hand.

At the same time, several ministers in the ranks walked out at the same time and looked at each other. Those who were not of the grade returned consciously, leaving only Chen Kexin, the right envoy of the Censorate, and Shen Li, the Minister of Rites.

The two of them looked at me and I looked at you. No one took the initiative to return, and they were a little embarrassed for a moment.

Shen Li is a minister of the Ministry of Rites, a second-rank official, and a lecturer of the current emperor. If Yu Chen Kexin was asked to report first and return to the court, wouldn't it be a weak face and would be considered as a minister of the Ministry of Rites not as good as the Censorate.

Chen Kexin is the Right Commander of the Censorate and is also a second-rank official. Although he may be slightly weaker than the Left Commander of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censor of the Censorate, he can only bite the bullet and not show weakness.

Zhu Yijun was just worried about so many ministers saying things. At this time, he saw two ministers who were extremely ministers standing stupidly outside the court. After thinking for a while, he understood the tricks. He immediately became interested and wanted to see how they solved it. You can't just stand in the morning court like this, right? Humph! You are all troublesome, and they are all qualified to "face you" directly, so why are you still joining in the morning court? You deserve it! Just continue to be embarrassed.

At this time, all the civil and military officials in the court also noticed the abnormality.

It doesn’t matter to the military officers, and they even have a little gloating... You people usually look down on us. If you put them on us, it’s not necessary to be so complicated. Just one thing is that you really don’t understand why these scholars still have to play so many tricks. Is it interesting?

The civil servants, especially the ministers of the Ministry of Rites and the Censorate, couldn't help but be anxious, and they were extremely conflicted. They were afraid that their chief officials would show weakness and lose the prestige of the yamen, and they were also afraid that the two adults would continue to stalemate like this. Then these few days of connections have been in vain? You should know that in addition to the censors of the Six Censors, the Censors and the Censors of the Censors are the main force in this "competing for the foundation of the country"!

Some smart ministers soon thought of something that was not a solution. After each gestured to each other, they looked at Shen Shixing with Xiyi's eyes.

You should know that in addition to the emperor, Shen Shixing is qualified to solve this matter. The emperor should not expect it. Didn’t you see that he was holding a teacup and "watching the show" at this time? As for other ministers, the leaders of the department will not be weaker than them. The other three cabinet masters in the cabinet are not good either. With the status of Chen Li and Chen Kexin, they may not be sold to them for face.

I can only expect the Prime Minister Shen Shixing to come forward to resolve the problem.

Shen Shixing felt the gazes of other ministers and understood what they meant. He couldn't help but sigh, his face full of bitterness. At this moment, he finally relived what it means to be forced to do. He really didn't want to stand out! Especially at this moment!

It means that he will be the initiator of today's "competition for the foundation of the country". At least the person who does not know the truth or the emperor will think so. How much he hopes that Chen Li or Chen Kexin can have someone who can't stand this pressure and take the initiative to give in! In that case, even if he agrees after Shen Shixing, he is definitely not the one who stands out.

However, there is no way. Since you have chosen your position and have finally integrated the voice of the cabinet and have been forced and cheated, there is no way out now.

He added his lips, tidyed up the court wardrobe, then took the ivory tablet in his hand, and finally sighed in his heart that luck made people feel like he was going to the execution ground. Shen Shixing walked out of the court wardrobe with a reluctant face.

"Two sirs, I have something very urgent to report to the emperor. Can you please let me come first?" Shen Shixing tried hard to squeeze out a smile that was ugly than crying, and hugged Chen Li and Chen Kexin slightly and whispered.

"The chief assistant has important matters in the country, so he should come first, as long as he should." Chen Kexin bowed his fists, with a very sincere expression, and finally resolved the deadly embarrassment.

"Prime Minister, please, first." Chen Li also hugged the fist and whispered, his serious expression finally stretched a little.

After Chen Li and Chen Kexin returned to the throne, Shen Shixing knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I have the right to report."

Zhu Yijun said intimately, what a pity, what a "play", and it was destroyed by this ignorant guy. I hope you still remember that I told you yesterday that you were going to put out the fire when the eldest prince was assassinated, but don't ruin my affairs. It's best to find another reason and report other things to divert the attention of the ministers.

"I have something to report." After saying that, he did not forget to give Shen Shixing a warning look.

Since it has been decided and the matter is coming, Shen Shixing also put aside his concerns and said bluntly: "The crown prince is the foundation of the country. The early establishment of the crown prince is to respect the ancestors and maintain the long-term stability of our Ming Dynasty. The ancestral temple and the country can last forever. Now there are many children of the royal family and the prosperity is in full swing. To rectify the status and position, it is necessary to make a decision as soon as possible. Since the birth of Yuanzi, it has been five years since the establishment of the crown prince. It is just right for the emperor to make a decision as soon as possible."

Zhu Yijun choked, okay, you Shen Shixing, you really didn't "fail to" me and successfully changed the topic. But, is your topic right? Isn't this a pot that doesn't open to mention? A while ago, those censors were still making trouble for the appointment of the crown prince. After finally calming down a little, you raised it at the court meeting. Isn't this a discomfort for me?

"The establishment of a crown prince is related to the foundation of the country, and is the top priority of a dynasty. You can't help but discuss it later, so that I can think clearly." Zhu Yijun said quickly, wanting to end this topic, and wanting to end this meaningless morning court earlier: "Well, if all the ministers have nothing to do, today's court meeting will come to this."

"Your Majesty's words are inappropriate!" Chen Li walked out of the court and knelt down on the ground and said, "The ancestors have made the law in establishing the crown prince. There is no heir in the central palace today. Is there any way to make the eldest son of the emperor the Eastern Palace? How can I think clearly? I think your Majesty's words just now are wrong, so I also ask the emperor to issue the Ministry of Rites to prepare for the establishment of the crown prince."

Chen Li grabbed the loophole in Zhu Yijun's words and pointed it out directly.

"Mr. Shen's words are reasonable!" Chen Kexin also stood up at this time, knelt down next to Shen Li, and said seriously: "Your Majesty, it is precisely because the establishment of a crown prince is a top priority and cannot be careless, so he must establish the Eastern Palace as soon as possible, so that the court can have successors, let all officials calm down the psychological government, and let the people rest assured to farm. The eldest son of the emperor is five years old, and it is the best age to establish a crown prince. Please give an order, and the establishment of a crown prince should not be delayed."

At this moment, Zhu Yijun finally saw some signs. This was not because of the "assassination" of the eldest son of the emperor. It was clearly for the purpose of establishing a crown prince! He finally understood why the court officials had gently taken over the "assassination" of the emperor of the emperor. This was not because of the increase in Shen Shixing's ability, and he was just waiting here!
Chapter completed!