Chapter 5 Robbing the Palace
Since Zhu Youxiao decided that Xi Li must move out of the Ganqing Palace before the fifth day of the first lunar month, the next few days were calm. When he entered and left, he was with the ministers. Although Xi Li had always wanted to snatch Zhu You Xue from the Ganqing Palace to share his enthronement, he had no choice. On the third day of the September 1st, Zhu Youxiao moved the mourning hall of the late emperor to Renzhi Palace. At this time, Xi Li ordered people to invite him to the Ganqing Palace to pay homage.
If Zhu Youxiao had not dared to go the day before, but yesterday he summoned all the officials in the palace at Ciqing Palace. In the words of Zhu Youxiao, the eunuchs were all speculators. When they saw that Zhu Youxiao's prospects were bright, they all expressed their loyalty. The sound of flattery made Zhu Youxiao almost vomit out the disgusting. Although it was disgusting, the palace was basically in its own control, which was also a happy thing. Although in Zhu Youxiao's eyes, the Ganqing Palace was the last base for the last stubborn elements, they still had the confidence to go there.
So Zhu Youxiao asked Wang An to find some Jinyiwei with superb martial arts skills, and brought a lot of eunuchs. Finally, he also pulled up several ministers who participated in the transfer. A group of more than 200 people rushed to the Ganqing Palace. When he arrived at the Ganqing Palace, the eunuchs at the gate saw that so many people were not allowed to enter and were about to close the palace gate. At this time, the servants who were loyal yesterday were worried about how to draw a clear line with Xili. Now, when the opportunity came, they rushed up and pushed open the eunuchs at the gate, opened the door, and welcomed Zhu Youxiao in. They rushed to the room of Xili. Xili saw so many people rushing in, and was frightened. When they saw Zhu Youxiao, they found that the eunuchs in the palace were surrounded by a bunch of Jinyiwei and eunuchs, and from time to time, there were people going up and kicking them a few times.
Zhu Youxiao was so happy to see this situation. Thinking about the day before yesterday, he was locked in a warm room by this poisonous woman, but in the end he had to run out. Now he was so proud. When he came, he specifically told his subordinates that he had been deliberately made up by Xi Li, how could these eunuchs miss this opportunity to show off.
When he saw those subordinates actually started smashing things, he thought that he would move in. He immediately ordered Wang An to let them be quiet. At this time, Zhu Youxiao said to Xili: "Grandma Li came to see Erchen to discuss things. Erchen has been busy these days and can't stay in this palace for long. Also, Erchen didn't say last time that Grandma Li had to move out of the palace before the fifth day of the first lunar month. Erchen came today but did not see Grandma Li being prepared. Is it because he was not enough? Erchen can send some more people to help."
Those who can survive in the palace must have outstanding points, and those who can play a major role in the palace have great skills. Xi Li is naturally not a concubine who only knows how to seduce Guangzong with beauty. At this time, seeing that Zhu Youxiao had already gained a foothold, he naturally could no longer treat Zhu Youxiao with the same attitude as before.
So he said, "Since the late emperor entrusted my brother Jian'er to me to take care of you, I have always loved Youjia. In the past, the emperor got angry with the late emperor and went to mediate. Now the late emperor died early, and I still choose the attendant. I will definitely move to the Luan Palace and die in the Luan Palace. Although I asked the emperor to live in the Ganqing Palace the last time, it was because the late emperor asked me to assist the emperor. Now I don't do anything else, I just want the emperor to follow the order of the late emperor and be the noble concubine. I can save my life in the cold palace. I hope the emperor can remember the feelings of the late emperor and respond to my request!"
Although Xi Li was harsh on Zhu Youxiao in the past, that was the meaning of the late emperor. When Guangzong entrusted Zhu Youxiao to take care of Xi Li, he once said to Zhu Youxiao: "Everyone in the palace knows that you are naughty, and I don't discipline you strictly. Now I ask Grandma Li to take care of you and your brother, so I will definitely take care of you." Therefore, Xi Li was strict on Zhu Youxiao and also Guangzong's meaning.
To put it bluntly, Xi Li once gave birth to the fourth son of the emperor, died young, and had eight daughters of the emperor, and had no children. Naturally, he knew that Zhu Youxiao must be the emperor of the future and would not insult and beat him. So for Xi Li, the former Zhu Youxiao (that is, before he became a superman) should have a respectful mother. (This is my opinion, of course, it is because Zhu Youxiao did not know about Xi Li's persecuting his biological mother)
If Zhu Youxiao, who was so playful and cowardly in the past, would have been weak and agreed. But now the situation is different, how could Zhu Youxiao let go of this enemy who killed his mother?
So he said, "My grandma Li has known what she invited, but the ministers are all against it. How can I first sign Grandma Li as a concubine before she ascended the throne? My son still thinks that after her son officially ascended the throne, she will discuss with the ministers. However, it is not right for Grandma Li to live in the Qianqing Palace now, so it is better to move the palace as soon as possible." Afterwards, he continued:
"The death of the old emperor, many state affairs have been accumulated in the past few days. My son has been busy every day and now he has to deal with government affairs." After that, he led a group of eunuchs, Jinyiwei out of the palace.
On the third day of the junior high school, Zhu Youxiao lived a very proud life. First, his throne was stable, and then he ridiculed Xi Li, and then he slept peacefully when he went back. On the fourth day of the junior high school, it was the day when the emperor's will was announced.
Zhu Youxiao knelt on the high white marble steps, looking at the densely covered officials below, thinking that a month ago, my grandfather died, and he knelt all over the ground. The emperor was short of his life, and it was pitiful to follow these ministers. Zhu Youxiao saw that several officials had big beards, and it seemed that they were in their seventies or eighties. He probably had a lot of grandchildren. Now he had to kneel down. If he knelt down, he probably would have to die. If a few more emperors broke up, he would probably have to return to heaven. Then he thought, wouldn't he be himself? It's bad luck!
At this time, the eunuch who was specifically reading the will was chanting the will of Emperor Guangzong loudly at the top of his voice.
"The eldest son of the emperor is handsome and handsome, and he should inherit the throne as soon as possible. He abides by the family rules of his ancestors, be close to the virtuous, teaches, establishes politics, and maintains peace. He follows the rules and regulations, chooses good luck and travel early. When entering and leaving, he should be cautious. He should wait for the imperial guards and be close to the right and good."
"The deacons at home and abroad still have hidden pain, and they work together to praise each other and protect the foundation forever."
When Zhu Youxiao heard this, it was all good. I like this kind of will. One said that I would inherit the throne. Who would not like it as an emperor? If you don’t like it, don’t read my books if you don’t like it. Second, marrying a wife is even more good. Zhu Youxiao and Chen Xing have never married a wife yet, so who doesn’t like this good thing. In the end, we have to ask the ministers to assist me with all their heart, which is even more good. If they don’t assist me, the emperor will probably have no chance to marry a wife. The fourth day of the September 19th is another good day.
On the fifth day of September, Zhu Youxiao had only one day left to ascend the throne, but he encountered a big trouble.
Zhu Youxiao stood at the entrance of the Ganqing Palace, surrounded by ministers and some Jinyiwei were maintaining order. The remaining eunuchs stood far away, stretching their heads and whispering to watch the fun.
The gate of the Ganqing Palace was closed and the inside was silent.
At this time, Wang An walked to Zhu Youzhai and said, "Your Majesty, it's already arrived at noon."
Zhu Youxiao frowned, not knowing what to do in his heart. Xi Li did not move the palace, and he still sent a message, and did not move the palace for the time being, and moved in a few days. This is a big test. If this incident cannot be handled well, he will definitely be underestimated by these ministers in the future. But what to do? It is absolutely impossible to agree. The so-called emperor's words and words are not listened to by people. This is not a refutation of his own face. No matter what, face is more important than heaven, and he cannot agree. But what to do if he doesn't agree? Is it okay to rush in and drive out? This is not a matter within the royal family. This is a special record of this. If the historical records later record: "Zhu Youxiao, the late emperor has just passed away and bullies the old favor of the late emperor." It would be even more a big loss.
Zhu Youxiao had a bright idea and thought of a good idea. In the 21st century, when the police encountered someone taking hostages, they sent special negotiators to negotiate. This time, Xi Li kidnapped my Ganqing Palace, and I had to send a wise and wise man to lobby. However, the subordinates were not familiar with them, and I don’t know if there was anything that could be said. After all, I would like to listen to the minister’s opinions first and see if these cobblers could come forward to Zhuge Liang.
So he said, "Is there any way for all the ministers?"
At this time, the head of the Ministry of Personnel, Lu Weiqi, spoke out: "The throne should not be empty for a long time, and the treasure should be taken early. The car and sedan should not move one step lightly, and the maids should not be mixed with one person. The cabinet and the six ministries and government offices must prevent the problem from escalating. The internal officials should choose loyal and well-mannered people. As soon as the throne is about to ascend to the throne, Li Xuan should be moved quickly and must not delay any further."
When Zhu Youxiao heard this, he cursed in his heart, saying it was nothing. He looked at Fang Congzhe and nodded to him to ask him to speak.
Fang Congzhe was still the same as before, just saying empty words: "Since Li Xuanshi has not been prepared yet, the emperor will be given a few days of grace, three days or six days, so Li Xuanshi should have no choice."
When Zhu Youxiao saw Fang Congzhe's answer, he felt disappointed. Maybe he had been the chief minister of the cabinet for too many years, his personality had been smoothed out, and he compromised and retreated whenever he encountered problems. In the Qing Dynasty, he would definitely be a prodigal son who was powerless and humiliated. If he went to negotiate for Li Hongzhang, he would probably be the concession of Beijing. It would be better if he didn't need such a minister, but he would have to change to a better cabinet minister. The heads of all officials were all like this, the poor Ming Dynasty.
At this time, Yang Lian, the director of the engineering department, stood up. When Zhu Youxiao saw this, he was a little hopeful, at least many times better than Fang Congzhe.
Yang Lian said: "It's okay to live in Ciqing Palace as the eldest son yesterday. Tomorrow he will be the emperor, but he still lives in the prince's palace. Is it to avoid Li Xuanshi? Even if the Holy Mother of the two palaces is still there, her husband is dead, she must obey her son's arrangements. Who is Li Xuanshi? How dare you bully and despise the eldest son like this?" This is a good statement. After several hats, they are all guilty of death. Such talents should be the chief censor. When they see who is unhappy, they will immediately signal Yang Lian to come out and impeach him. It's simply a garbage sweeper in the officialdom.
When Zhu Youxiao heard this, he thought it was a good thing, so he found a eunuch and asked him to go in and pass on the message, and retelled Yang Lian's words just now to Xi Li.
After a moment, a eunuch came out and said, "Li Xuanshi was the one who was entrusted by the late emperor to assist the emperor, so why can't he stay in the Qing Palace?"
Yang Lian said again: "The ministers accepted the commission from the late emperor. The late emperor himself planned to care about his son first. He had never cared about his concubine first. He asked Li Xuanshi to confront him before going to the Taimiao. Are you the people who are the salary given by the Li family? Why do you protect the Li family? If you can kill me today, you will not kill me. Li Xuanshi will not move out of the Ganqing Palace today, and I will not leave until I die."
Yang Lian also said: "Li Xuanshi secretly planned to steal power in the name of protecting the emperor's eldest son, and the place where she lives must be moved. The suggestion of the emperor is today, and the decision of the ministers He Cheng is only today."
At this time, the minister Liu Yiren and Zhou Jiamo agreed with each other, and their words were harsh. When the other ministers saw that someone had already taken the lead, they also started to speak. For a moment, dozens of people began to criticize Xi Li's crimes at the door of the Ganqing Palace, and their voices were shocking. At first, Xi Li was still indifferent, but later the ministers cursed louder and louder, which was very excited.
Zhu Youxiao was still thinking about who to send to negotiate. When he saw this situation, dozens of ministers were counting the crimes of Xili, which was exactly what he expected, and he followed the public opinion and forced Xili to move to the palace.
So the order was issued: "The late emperor chose the attendant Li family and lived in Renshou Palace. He moved to the next day."
The previous episode was just a big family discussion, and there was no edict. It would be fine if Xi Li didn't move. If Xi Li didn't move again this time, it would be a disobeying the imperial edict. This is the most serious crime in the world in feudal society.
The flowers fell helplessly, and amid the scolding, she angrily led a few of her confidants to leave the Ganqing Palace first and moved to the Liluan Palace.
People are all tempted by power, money, and eunuchs are colorless, so they are more enthusiastic about power, money than ordinary people. During the process of transferring officials, a ridiculous scene happened. Eunuchs around Xili and other aspects of the Ganqing Palace were all tempted by money. They competed in broad daylight to move the palace and took advantage of the chaos of moving the palace to steal gold, silver and treasures, various precious cultural relics, calligraphy and paintings from the Ganqing Palace. Some people made them into large bags and small bags, while others simply hid them in their clothes and pants. The most stolen were more than ten people including Xili's private eunuch Li Jinzhong and Liu Xun. Because they were all greedy, they were panicked when they came out of the palace, and they were discovered by others and ran away quickly. Some broke their belts, some squeezed their bags and fell all over the ground, but they were seen again, causing public outrage.
Of course, Zhu Youxiao had already prepared for this. Eunuchs had long told Zhu Youxiao that eunuchs often stole items from the palace during the transfer of the palace. This time, Zhu Youxiao transferred hundreds of Jinyiwei to guard the palace gate. The eunuchs who came out searched their bodies. After a while, they actually arrested hundreds of eunuchs. Zhu Youxiao was shocked. He thought that the discipline in the palace was so loose, and it seemed that he had to be severely rectified, so he ordered a strict investigation and punishment to serve as a warning to others. At the same time, he ordered his own palace to move to the Ganqing Palace.
After a complicated palace struggle, Emperor Zhu Youxiao returned to the Ganqing Palace by Guan Ciqing, ending his four-day escape life, and the matter began to settle down.
In this chapter, the famous eunuch in history, Wei Zhongxian, finally appeared, which is Li Jinzhong in the eunuch theft case mentioned above. In fact, Wei Zhongxian already had a wife and a daughter before entering the palace. He was originally a rogue hooligan. When he was young, he gambling with people and lost a lot. He owed the gambling bill and couldn't pay it back. He was insulted and pursued people. He was so angry that he castrated himself and entered the palace to become a eunuch. It was a very disgraceful thing to be a eunuch in feudal society, so he secretly changed his name to Li Jinzhong when he entered the palace. He was illiterate, but his memory was a good gambler. The military and political power of the world's largest country fell into the hands of such people. It's a pity! It's a pity! Of course, this situation will not happen in this book.
Chapter completed!