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Chapter 1300 It’s You
Chapter 1300 It’s You
The smell of burning moxa filled the hall, causing all the ministers who entered the hall to frown.
Zhang Yue had experienced such a scene before. When Emperor Renzong passed away, he and the seven prime ministers saw the same scene.
The old people who had experienced all of this knew that there had been several reports that Renzong was seriously ill, and every time he was seriously ill, something happened inside or outside the palace.
Once, Renzong shouted in the palace that "the Queen and Zhang Maoze are plotting treason", which almost made Zhang Maoze commit suicide. The Queen was also in a difficult position, and ministers such as Fu Bi who participated in the secret discussion of the succession were also in danger.
There was even one time when rebel soldiers plotted to establish themselves as emperor and broke into the palace. Fortunately, Empress Cao managed to stabilize the situation during the crisis.
The last time was when Zhang Yue was stationed in the palace, and he saw with his own eyes how Feng Jing anxiously urged Renzong.
When Emperor Renzong was dying, he only had his last breath left. Empress Cao was crying beside him. Feng Jing didn't care about his life or death and insisted that the emperor "write a document" to pass on the throne.
Emotionally speaking, Zhang Yue hoped that Renzong would spend the last part of his life well, but the greater good did not allow him to do so.
Once the succession of the throne is improper... the food, clothing and jobs of all the officials in the court will be in danger... no, the people of the world will be plunged into unrest.
Think about it, when Renzong appointed the crown prince, the seven prime ministers in the palace, including Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu, were no longer alive. Even the prime minister when Shenzong ascended the throne was no longer alive.
Lian Fu Bi also died of illness not long ago.
Zhang Yue had served in the three dynasties of Renzong, Yingzong and the present emperor, and had witnessed two successions to the throne. He unexpectedly became the only witness among the ministers.
Zhang Yue looked around the hall carefully and saw that Zhang Maize and Shi Deyi, two senior officials, had worried expressions on their faces, but they were not panic-stricken. The palace servants were cautious and remained calm, knowing that although the emperor was still seriously ill, he was relatively stable.
"Is the official safe?"
Wang Gui led all the ministers to kneel down before the emperor's bed and greet him.
The official on the bed slowly woke up and said, "I'll be fine!"
The ministers felt relieved after hearing this.
As long as the official is alive, it's fine! We can just throw it away after we use it.
Wang Gui observed Zhang Maoze's expression and immediately understood Zhang Yue's intention when he saw him wink. He saw Zhang Yue trying to take the note from his sleeve and gently reached out to press it, signaling him not to take it out. Zhang Yue couldn't help but look at Wang Gui. What a guy, he was still in a dilemma.
Zhang Yue put the memorial into his sleeves and asked, "What do you think?"
But the emperor then slowly said, "I was thinking about Empress Cisheng Guangxian (Empress Dowager Cao) last night, and I was filled with admiration and gratitude."
Empress Dowager Gao behind the curtain fell silent upon hearing this. The nominal relationship between the Emperor and Empress Dowager Cao was better than that between her and her biological mother and son.
The emperor first said a few words about Empress Dowager Cao's grace, but Empress Dowager Gao sneered after hearing it. Another person who wanted to sneer was Zhang Yue.
When Yingzong ascended the throne, although the seven prime ministers were no longer alive, he was present throughout the whole process.
When Han Qi and seven other ministers arrived, Empress Cao said, "The emperor has no children," and everyone was stunned.
At that time, Han Qi responded appropriately, saying that the emperor had already recognized Zhao Shu as the prince.
Empress Cao then asked what to do if the royal family made trouble.
Now Zhang Yue thought back to what happened at that time. Empress Cao seemed to be using the fact that the crown prince was still undecided as an attempt to negotiate her own weight with the group of civil officials headed by Han Qi.
Empress Cao knew very well that Zhao Shu was already a prince, and she was clearly asking even though she knew the answer.
Later, Emperor Yingzong followed suit, using the excuse of not becoming emperor to demand exorbitant prices from Han Qi and others. Zhang Yue had seen this kind of thing a lot in politics, and Empress Dowager Gao behind the curtain also wanted to learn from it.
Zhang Yue continued to listen to the emperor's nonsense. This was not because he was sick and dizzy, but he was speaking in a subtle way to Empress Dowager Gao behind the curtain.
Learn from Empress Dowager Cao.
However, before her death, Empress Dowager Cao kept the memorials of objections from her ministers when the crown prince was chosen, and only showed them to Emperor Shenzong before her death.
It fully demonstrates the unpredictable side of human nature in political struggles.
After saying a few words, the official felt a little weak, and Shi Deyi, who was standing beside him, advised him to take a rest.
The emperor said, "I have a few more things to tell you. Han Zhongyan will be promoted to Minister of Rites!"
"Summon Wen Yanbo to the capital! I have something to entrust to him!"
Upon hearing this, all the ministers bowed and said, "Your Majesty."
The emperor said slowly to the ceiling of the palace: "Wei Gao was in Chengdu, so he was able to understand the friendship between us and Nanzhao, and made them leave them and be close to us, and finally conquered the western border and obtained the benefits of the city salt in the east."
"I order Wang Hou, the Uighurs, and Aligudu to be subdued in the same way. If this is done, the Dangxiang will be destroyed in no time."
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"Although the Khitans have evil ambitions, they are still greedy for the benefits of our dynasty. We can restore the tribute currency and negotiate peace with them."
"It is advisable to make friends with Goryeo, which will allow us to trade and also help control the Khitan."
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"The Dangxiang have been a great threat to the west for eighty years since our ancestors. The imperial court has used all its strength and exhausted all its resources to provide food and supplies. After the battle of Liangzhou and Pingxiacheng, the Dangxiang's national strength has been exhausted and the army is unable to fight. However, if we do not take advantage of this opportunity, the imperial court will unite its forces inside and outside to make plans and eliminate this evil, then the great shame of our ancestors will never be redeemed; the people of all places will never be redeemed; the generals who are in charge of the border will offend the world and future generations, and it will never be eliminated..."
"I have devoted my entire life to this, but I was unable to defeat this villain. This is truly my lifelong regret!"
When the ministers heard the emperor's words and entrusted them with what would happen after his death, many of them shed tears.
Shi Deyi, Song Yongchen and others standing by were all crying inconsolably.
Zhang Yue saw this scene and cried, "I am incompetent!"
At this time, Zhang Yue could not escape blame.
Seeing Zhang Yue confess his crime, all the ministers confessed their crimes to the emperor.
"What have you done wrong?"
The emperor slowly glanced at his ministers and said, "This is the end of the affairs of the country."
There seemed to be infinite melancholy in the official's words.
Zhang Yue didn't know whether the emperor had really reached a point where there was no time to lose, but at this moment he had made up his mind.
Wang Gui, who was standing by, saw Zhang Yue's anger and whispered, "Your Majesty, we should not say anything more."
Zhang Yue looked at Wang Gui. At this time, Zhang Maze, Shi Deyi and Song Yongchen looked at the two prime ministers with confusion.
Zhang Yue frowned and said anxiously, "As ministers, we share the same fate with the country. How can we ignore other things because of Your Majesty's family affairs?"
Wang Gui was confused when he heard this. What Zhang Yue said was irrelevant. This was clearly not what he was advising him on.
Seeing the official looking over.
Zhang Yue: "Your Majesty, I am risking my life to speak your mind!"
"This summer, your majesty ordered the prince to attend the banquet, and all the ministers have seen it. Yesterday, your majesty also said who should be the mentor and advisor when establishing the crown prince."
"Your Majesty's intention is profound. I have been thinking about it all night. I remember that in the second year of Yuanfeng, Your Majesty personally came to me to consult on three matters. The first one was the hidden intention of entrusting the country to establish a crown prince. I will resign from the position of prime minister after next spring. Thinking of Your Majesty's entrustment and your words yesterday, I think that establishing a crown prince is a major plan for the clan and the country. First, establish a crown prince, then choose a teacher to assist him, so as to control the world."
"I have been promoted to Prime Minister by Your Majesty since I was a humble official. I have been blessed with Your Majesty's kindness and I dare not fail to live up to Your Majesty's trust."
"The prince is serious and prudent, and can inherit the family line. I beg Your Majesty to give orders and build the East Palace as soon as possible to bring peace to the people of the world!"
Wang Gui looked as if it was too late when he heard this.
The emperor lying on the sickbed had a complicated expression on his face, Shi Deyi and Song Yongchen were at a loss as to what to do.
Empress Dowager Gao behind the curtain was stunned for a moment.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Zhang Yue took out the memorial from his sleeve and said, "Your Majesty, this is a joint memorial from us ministers!"
Shi Deyi took it in a panic, and just as he was hesitating, he saw that the official on the sickbed actually sat up.
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Countless little question marks.
This... this... this...
Why is the official so excited all of a sudden?
Everyone thought so.
Behind the curtain, Empress Dowager Gao wiped her tears and sneered, "What a good medicine."
Shi Deyi hurriedly presented Zhang Yue's memorial to the emperor. The emperor looked at it for a long time and saw that it was signed by the ministers of the three ministries and one court in order, without missing a single one.
Upon hearing this, the emperor put down the memorial and looked silently at the seven ministers present.
Zhang Yue glanced at Wang Gui.
Wang Gui stood up helplessly, put his hands forward and said, "As the Minister of the Left, I, the Minister of the Court, hope that Your Majesty will give you the command!"
After saying this, Wang Gui bowed deeply, and immediately a look of relief appeared on his face.
Zhang Yue also bowed like Wang Gui and said, "As the Right Minister of the Ministry of Rites and the Minister of the Central Secretariat, I, Zhang Yue, humbly hope that Your Majesty will give you instructions!"
After he finished speaking, Zhang Yue followed Wang Gui in bowing.
"I, the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, humbly hope that Your Majesty will give you instructions!"
Zhang Zhi finished his work and glanced at his uncle Zhang Yue.
"The Minister of the Left, Cai Que, humbly hopes that Your Majesty will give orders!"
Cai Que said this in a firm and powerful voice.
"Your Highness, I, Wang Anli, hope that Your Majesty will give you orders!"
"Privy Envoy Lu Gongzhu humbly hopes that Your Majesty will give orders!"
"As the Deputy Privy Envoy Su Song, I hope Your Majesty will give orders!"
The seven ministers spoke one by one.
The official remained silent. Although there were seven prime ministers in front of him, behind them stood thirty thousand scholars and officials.
From high-ranking officials in the capital to those living in remote areas, from the first to the ninth rank, from wealthy families to humble families.
Whether it is the new party or the old party.
The emperor and the scholar-officials share the world. This is no joke.
The official looked at the seven people, and finally his eyes fell on Zhang Yue.
"Yes, you."