Chapter 42 Jiajing has no tears

At this moment, Jiajing deeply understood Empress Lu’s psychology.

When Emperor Hui of Han died, Empress Lu couldn't cry because she was worried about the situation in the court. As expected, Empress Lu's worries were not without reason. Later, the Lu family was indeed killed by the clan.

And now Jiajing is the same.

Jiajing knew very well that his body was no longer good. Now he had difficulty walking. The cane used as a decoration has become an indispensable tool for him to travel.

How long can his body last? He didn't know. But he knew that now he was just surviving and earning every day of his life. He had reached the point where he took off his shoes today, and he didn't know whether he had to wear them tomorrow.

He can't support his grandson growing up.

There was a problem with the inheritance of the imperial power of the Ming Dynasty. When he thought about the situation that his grandson faced after his death, he had a strong minister outside and a mother inside. How should the young emperor face this situation?

This is ten times more difficult than when he ascended the throne.

How did Jiajing have the intention to be sad for his son?

Jiajing said in his heart: "What should I do? I can make my grandson ascend the throne smoothly." Jiajing suddenly thought of the thorns handed over by Emperor Taizu to Emperor Jianwen. There were already thorns on it, connecting with the court and the country, a personal name.

Suddenly a murderous intent surged in my heart.

He wants to pull out all the thorns for his grandson.

Just how to do it?

Jiajing suddenly became excited. It seemed that his body had returned to decades ago, and countless plans came to his heart for a moment.

Jiajing's tears seemed to flow into his heart, becoming a poisonous plan.

None of the Grand Secretary left here in the East Palace.

There are many things that need to be decided on the spot for the prince’s funeral. It took a while to complete it.

Zhou Mengchen said, "Brother Qu, you are in charge of the Ministry of Rites. This is your duty. Today, we will be on duty in the home. In the past few days, we will take turns to come. How about it?"

Qu Jingchun said, "Yes. Then you can go back and rest first. Just have me here."

Gao Gong said in a low voice: "I'll stay, don't worry about me."

Zhou Mengchen also knew about Gao Gong’s relationship with the prince. He sighed and said, “I’m sorry for the change.” He did not persuade him again.

The group all left.

Zhou Mengchen returned home and went to bed after washing.

The prince's funeral cannot be ended in a short while. It may even be the biggest thing in the court recently. After all, the Ming Dynasty belongs to the Tian family, and the marriages and funerals of the Tian family are particularly important things, and even have priority over some major events in the court.

This is also helpless.

As the chief minister, Zhou Mengchen has a dedicated person to take charge of the funeral, and he will have to worry about it in the future. It’s just that Zhou Mengchen just fell asleep not long ago.

He was woken up by someone, and it was He Xinyin who woke him up. He Xinyin said, "Sir, news came from the palace that Xiyuan summoned Gao Gong."

Zhou Mengchen was a little confused and said while washing his face: "Maybe it's just asking the prince's funeral. It's nothing big."

He Xinyin said: "No, if you ask the prince's funeral, you should ask Qu Jingchun. He is the only one who is responsible for it. Secondly, this time it was a secret summon. If a little eunuch had not found out that Gao Gong was no longer in the Eastern Palace, I probably wouldn't have known this."

Zhou Mengchen was stunned and suddenly woke up.

Just how I feel about what I say, this is wrong.

If Gao Gong had gone to Xiyuan with a big eye, Zhou Mengchen would not care too much, but Gao Gong's whereabouts were so strange. This is not Gao Gong's style. Gao Gong has all kinds of problems, but his style of doing things is not good at speaking.

Even if you want to deal with anyone, you will be open and upright. Not many of them are tricks.

And who likes this kind of password behavior the most, conspiracy in the dark night?

Zhou Mengchen thought to himself: "Your Majesty, is it you?"

Yes, this person is Jiajing.

Yes, since Zhou Mengchen became the chief minister, Jiajing has become old and has rarely taken action. He has more to adjust the personnel. He has rarely taken action against someone, but Zhou Mengchen clearly remembers the past and after Xia Yan's death.

Yes, even today, Zhou Mengchen still can't figure out some details about Xia Yan's death. He may even never figure it out. But one thing is that Zhou Mengchen is very sure.

That is, Jiajing is not simple in this matter.

To be honest, Zhou Mengchen will retire next year. He is a little neglected to prevent many things in the court. After all, he will retreat. What's the use of being attached to the power of the court again?

But he suddenly remembered Xu Jie.

In other aspects, Zhou Mengchen did not like Xu Jie much. But in the way of self-seeking, Xu Jie pulled out at critical moments and when everyone felt it was impossible. Now it seems that he is so beautiful.

He saved himself, saved his great disciples, and sold amulets for his future.

In recent years, the Xu family has moved to Taiwan and become the number one big player in Taiwan. Their property is even more than one million. But most of the money is clean.

Xu Jie was leisurely under the forest, teaching and educating people, so happy.

Zhou Mengchen recalled Xu Jie's actions back then and suddenly felt that perhaps the most dangerous time was when he was about to retreat.

Zhou Mengchen held the copper basin with both hands, and the water droplets fell from his face into the basin, breaking his reflection. He said, "Brother He, starting from today, check the East Factory, check the Jinyiwei, check the Privy Council, check the Jingying. I want all the movements and stills in this Beijing city to be in my hands."

He Xinyin was shocked. He felt something was wrong with Jiajing summoning Gao Gong late at night. But he did not analyze too much about what was wrong. He never expected that Zhou Mengchen would give such an order.

He Xinyin said: "Sir, are you some of this?

Zhou Mengchen sighed and said, "I hope it was a false alarm. But our Majesty has a criminal record."

He Xinyin still didn't understand and said, "When I think about it, why is Your Majesty like this? You will retire next year."

Zhou Mengchen said, "Yes, I will retire next year. You believe it, but Your Majesty may not believe it."

Jiajing's suspicion was too serious. He always looked at people who were bad, but never looked at the good side. At that time, Jiajing had a major setback in controlling the imperial court, which was Xu Jie's rapid retreat. I guess Jiajing couldn't think of why Xu Jie's rapid retreat was now.

Now it's the same. Zhou Mengchen said that he had retired after two terms of re-elected term.

Jiajing doesn't believe it.

In other words, Jiajing has a choice to believe it.

If the prince is there, the country will have a eldest prince. In Jiajing's view, the prince is not a qualified emperor. But he is an adult at least. All officials dare not be careless. As long as the prince insists, Zhou Mengchen will not be able to fall in love with him.

But the prince is gone. Now he is the young king. What is the opinion of a ten-year-old child? What is the opinion of a princess and wife?

Zhou Mengchen was the first assistant for ten years, and he had great achievements. He was also a master of scholars and had his old disciples all over the world. He was already the number one force in the court and the opposition. For these people, the best thing is that Zhou Mengchen is still in his position.

With such a large force, it is too simple to create something that cannot be solved by Zhou Mengchen.

Jiajing never believed everyone's promises, it was too simple to say nothing, he believed in the checks and balances of power. The prince was able to suppress Zhou Mengchen in the countryside and let him be a scattered person in the countryside.

The prince is gone, and this checks and balances are broken.

Jiajing did not believe that Zhou Mengchen would return home honestly. After all, Zhou Mengchen is less than fifty years old, and he is still the golden age of a politician.

But he didn't know that Zhou Mengchen would never take the lead in destroying his system. If he destroyed his system, then the results of his reforms would probably be destroyed by later generations. This is completely unacceptable to Zhou Mengchen.

To be honest, Zhou Mengchen wants to retreat peacefully than anyone else at this moment. He doesn’t have any trouble. But Zhou Mengchen is not sure in his heart. But this is what happens in the world.

Come whatever you are afraid of.

However, although Zhou Mengchen was very loyal to Jiajing and was also very loyal to the Ming Dynasty. However, as a modern loyalty, Zhou Mengchen decided not to continue with loyalty and die.

If you can't do it like Yu Qian or Xia Yan, you will not resist and wait for death.

Instead, let Jiajing know: "I can do what Huo Guang is doing." Isn't it good for everyone to cooperate happily? I deny that I have to use swords and guns, just see who has a higher skill.
Chapter completed!