Chapter Six The New Emperor

In ancient times, prodigies were also valued very highly.

Now Empress Dowager Zhang is also impressed by what Zhu Qizhen is doing now.

It is true that Zhu Qizhen's little tricks can only really work for one thing, and that is to let her get the Golden Book of King Xiang out.

Yang Rong had already submitted the memorial yesterday. Although there was no explicit statement in the memorial, the implication was very clear, that is, ancestors have their own laws, and the right way is to succeed the father after the death of the father. It implies that he resists the influence of the elder brother and the younger brother.

Queen Mother Zhang knew that this was just the beginning.

If she doesn't take action and the situation escalates, it will be irreversible.

It's not that it does any harm to her, but to Prince Xiang.

If this matter becomes a big deal, after the emperor ascends the throne and takes charge of the government, there will be countless shameless villains who will take the opportunity to take revenge on King Xiang.

I'm afraid Prince Xiang will not end well.

This decision was definitely not what Empress Dowager Zhang expected.

Although Zhu Qizhen's actions caught Empress Dowager Zhang off guard, she also saw Zhu Qizhen's potential to be a good emperor.

This made Empress Dowager Zhang change her mind.

She thought to herself: "I never thought that the prince had such qualifications before. If I take the prince with me and train him personally, I might be able to leave a wise king for the Ming Dynasty in my lifetime."

However, looking at Zhu Qizhen's appearance, there is a deep gap between him and her.

I'm afraid if one of them doesn't do it well, it will lay the foundation for future troubles.

Empress Dowager Zhang secretly thought: "Now we can only make a decisive decision." She said: "Come here and change the prince's clothes."

Zhu Qizhen didn't know what was going on, but couldn't resist. The people around Queen Mother Zhang changed Zhu Qizhen into a prince's formal attire, and wore a mourning dress outside.

Immediately, Empress Dowager Zhang took Zhu Qizhen one behind the other and got on the bus.

Looking at the direction of Buchu, Zhu Qizhen gradually calmed down, because he could see that he was heading south.

The palaces in ancient China all had a front hall with sleeping quarters in the back, and the place we go to now is the front hall.

I'm afraid to go see the minister.

Sure enough, Empress Dowager Zhang and Zhu Qizhen walked out of the long palace wall and came to a large empty square. In this square, everything was clean and there were only three high platforms.

These three high platforms are nothing but the ruins of the three main halls.

During the Yongle period when the city of Beijing was built, the three main halls were the first buildings built. However, the three main halls were also the first to be unlucky. During the Yongle period, they were struck by lightning, causing a fire and burned to the ground.

It is impossible to rebuild it again.

It is not only a matter of financial resources, but also a matter of materials. For example, the beams and columns required to build the palace are all golden nanmu, which is extremely precious. It will take a lot of effort to transport it from the mountains of Yunnan and Guizhou.

In addition, after Yongle, the national finances could not support it, and the implementation of the strategy was shrinking, and even Jiaozhi was abandoned.

These major projects can only be put aside for now.

The eunuchs and maids surrounded Empress Dowager Zhang and Zhu Qizhen as they walked through the square of the three main halls, walked eastward past several palace walls, and soon saw a special building in the distance.

Other buildings in the Forbidden City have gold tiles and red walls, but the Wenyuan Pavilion has green walls and black tiles. It is a typical southern building. It is modeled after the Fan Library in Ningbo, with the first floor built.

It means that the sky is born with water and the earth is sixty percent. The cold color is like water to avoid fire.

It is the library in the Forbidden City. It is also the seat of the cabinet.

By this time, many ministers had already come out to welcome him.

Zhu Qizhen saw from a distance, five old men with frosty white hair, four civil servants in uniforms, and one prince in a python robe. But they all wore filial piety clothes outside their clothes. Behind them were dozens of seventh- and eighth-grade petty officials.

He is from Zhongshushe who works in the cabinet.

"Welcome the Queen Mother, welcome the Prince." Several people knelt down and saluted in unison.

"Get up." The Queen Mother said, holding Zhu Qizhen's hand and walking into Wenyuan Pavilion.

As soon as he entered Wenyuan Pavilion, Zhu Qizhen smelled something else.

Wenyuan Pavilion is the largest library in the Forbidden City. In order to maintain the books, there are many medicinal materials in it to prevent insects and moths. The smells of these medicines are intertwined together to form a special smell.

It just smells like books.

Perhaps many people have never smelled this smell, because with the advancement of printing methods, this smell has slowly dissipated.

In Wenyuan Pavilion, there is only one empty main seat, and there are two rows of long tables on the left and right, with only benches under the long tables.

The golden chair in the main seat is actually the throne.

The main seats of each yamen are the positions of the chief officials of each department, and Wenyuan Pavilion is in the imperial palace. There is only one master in the imperial palace. That is the emperor.

The Queen Mother turned her eyes and saw that all five ministers had come in, while the people from Zhongshushe stayed outside the palace waiting.

The Queen Mother said: "This is the new emperor."

As soon as these words were spoken, an old man immediately knelt down on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, Yang Rong, pays homage to my emperor. Long live my emperor."

As soon as Yang Rong said this, the other four people also knelt on the ground and said: "Your Majesty Yang Shiqi pays homage to my emperor. Long live my emperor."

"Your Majesty Yang Pu pays homage to my emperor. Long live my emperor. Long live my emperor."

"Your Majesty, Hu Hu, pays homage to our Emperor. Long live my Emperor. Long live the Emperor."

"Your Majesty, Zhang Fu, pays homage to my emperor. Long live my emperor."

Zhu Qizhen glanced at the Queen Mother, but saw that the Queen Mother was expressionless and calm. He could only shake his throat and said: "Unfortunately, my father has been promoted to retirement, and a heavy burden of ten thousand pounds has fallen on me alone. Please take care of Taizong and Renzong."

, and help Yu Gu in the face of the late emperor."

Yang Shiqi said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will serve my whole life until my death."

Zhu Qizhen looked at the five people kneeling below and secretly guessed their identities.

The first one to kneel down was Yang Rong.

Yang Rong is slightly younger than Yang Shiqi.

But the first one to speak at this moment was Yang Shiqi.

Although the late emperor trusted Yang Rong the most, the head of the cabinet, that is, the chief assistant of the cabinet, was Yang Shiqi. Yang Shiqi was the most senior among the following five, but he was also the oldest.

A few days ago, he heard Wang Zhen talk about the situation.

I know that there is actually a problem between Yang Rong and Yang Shiqi. Yang Rong is not convinced by Yang Shiqi's status.

Among these five people, the one in the duke's robe is naturally the British Duke Zhang Fu.

It seems that the British Duke Zhang Fu is the youngest among the few, with the darkest hair. He is the tallest and strongest, worthy of being a warrior.

Zhu Qizhen turned his eyes and saw the remaining two people. He couldn't tell for a while who was Hu Hui and who was Yang Pu. In a moment, he was sure.

Among them, the one with the best complexion is Hu Hu.

Because he knew that Hu Hui was a disciple of Wudang and was trusted by Emperor Taizong. He traveled all over the world in the name of searching for Zhang Sanfeng, but in fact he was secretly searching for the whereabouts of Emperor Jianwen.

He didn't know whether Wudang martial arts in this era was really as magical as what Jin Yong wrote about, but one thing was true, Hu Hui was the best at maintaining health.

Among these people, he is not the youngest, but he is the one with the best complexion. The four words "crazy hair and childish face" were almost coined by Hu Hui.

After Hu Hui was identified, the remaining one was naturally Yang Pu.

They are the auxiliary ministers left behind by Emperor Xuanzong.

Zhu Qizhen said: "Masters, please get up." He turned around and said: "Wang Daban, bring some pieces for you masters."

"Yes." Wang Zhen, who had been following Zhu Qizhen, said immediately.

Then they moved the embroidery pier for the five people.

The five people took their seats one by one.

The Queen Mother and Zhu Qizhen also took their seats.

The high chair was moved away.

Two chairs are placed side by side, the Empress Dowager is at the west end, and Zhu Qizhen is at the east end.

After sitting down, not only the Queen Mother, but also the five auxiliary ministers also looked at Zhu Qizhen with admiration.

Not any nine-year-old child could be so calm and composed at such a critical moment without losing any composure. However, the Queen Mother did not have high demands on Zhu Qizhen, because Zhu Qizhen was only a child after all.

He will do the rest.

Empress Dowager Zhang said: "The Ai family is unfortunate, and the white-haired people give away the black-haired people. The great burden of the Ming Dynasty falls on the Ai family. As a womanly family, the Ai family cannot do anything without relying on the masters.

I was busy with the emperor’s important affairs last time, but now let’s discuss all the things that should be discussed.”
Chapter completed!