As Chu Fan walked, he was thinking about how long it would take for his brothers to rebel against him.
You should know that during the Ming Dynasty on Blue Planet, an important institution called the Cabinet was established. Initially, the Cabinet was established to better assist the emperor in handling government affairs and improve administrative efficiency. Most of the cabinet members were well-educated scholars, who offered many wise suggestions on national affairs, ensuring that the country operated smoothly for a period of time.
At that time, Emperor Yongle was able to suppress the ambitions of the civil officials and finally created the Yongle Era of Prosperity.
However, over time, the nature of the cabinet gradually changed. By the mid-Ming Dynasty, its power began to expand, and some cabinet members began to exploit their authority for personal gain, even engaging in intrigue and power struggles. The cabinet was no longer an institution solely dedicated to national interests, but had become a venue rife with political struggles.
In the end, the Ming Dynasty was completely controlled by the civil service group, and the emperor lost all authority. In the end, the emperor's orders could not be transmitted outside the palace.
The civil service gradually gained control of the country's real power through the power structure of the cabinet, and the emperor became the nominal ruler. This situation not only weakened the centralization of power, but also led to political corruption and inefficiency, ultimately accelerating the decline of the Ming Dynasty.
Several emperors wanted to change this situation, but they were killed inexplicably in the palace by the civil servants and people in the harem. Their deaths not only failed to take back the power of the cabinet, but instead consolidated the power of the civil servant group.
In order to help their favorite prince ascend to the throne, some civil officials even killed other princes in the palace by accident. This also led to the bizarre conclusion that the princes of the Ming Dynasty were easily soluble in water that appeared on the Internet in later generations.
Chu Fan sat on a stool in his chamber, savoring exquisite pastries while feeling secretly proud. He had established the Imperial Affairs Office today. This agency's power far surpassed that of the cabinet, practically controlling the entire nation's administrative power. Chu Fan simply didn't believe his brothers had no ambitions for the throne, and he didn't believe they could remain completely indifferent.
Just when Chu Fan was enjoying himself in his bedroom and believed that he would definitely complete his mission.
The ministers in the court were thrown into unprecedented chaos. They didn't understand where Chu Fan got the confidence to make such a bold decision.
The ministers were filled with questions, not understanding why Chu Fan was challenging the existing power structure, nor what his plans and strategies were. Shock and uneasiness were written on the faces of the ministers throughout the court, as they all speculated about the deep meaning behind Chu Fan's actions.
Although the elders of the royal family felt extremely shocked and surprised in their hearts, they did not intend to discuss and debate the matter too much in the court.
After all, Chu Fan is now the emperor, with supreme power and status. No matter what decision or decision Chu Fan makes, they must obey and support him unconditionally, instead of expressing their views and opinions without restraint in front of other ministers.
They knew that as elders of the imperial family, their words and deeds not only represented themselves, but also the image and dignity of the entire imperial family. They must respect and safeguard the imperial power.
As the elders left one by one, the ministers gradually relaxed their previous restraint and began to discuss enthusiastically. A fourth-rank official approached Qin Hui and asked anxiously, "Prime Minister, which prince should we support this time?"
Qin Hui glanced at him with a look of disappointment, and said with a hint of harsh criticism in her tone, "We are all his majesty's subjects. Which prince do you think we should support?"
Although Qin Hui's voice was not too loud, the surrounding first-rank ministers almost heard what he said. They each had their own plans in mind.
Chang Sun Dechong nodded slightly to Qin Hui, who immediately understood Chang Sun Dechong's intention. Since Chu Fan would no longer attend court, their small court meeting had to begin.
As night fell, almost all the senior officials, including those of the first and second ranks, came to Cao Mengde's residence. This scene surprised the Shu King and his family who were staying at Cao's residence, and they were even stunned.
The King of Shu thought to himself that if he were the Emperor of Wei, seeing his ministers gathered at night to discuss state affairs, he would probably feel extremely uneasy and terrified. After all, if the civil and military officials united, they would form a powerful force, and it would be entirely possible for them to easily overthrow the emperor or even replace him.
In this case, the emperor's power and status will be greatly threatened, and he may even face the risk of being overthrown.
The King of Shu asked his daughter, "Does His Majesty the Emperor of Wei know about their situation?"
After all, the King of Shu has a very good relationship with Chu Fan's parents, and his daughter seems to have an unclear relationship with Chu Fan. If he finds something unusual, he must tell Chu Fan, otherwise if something really happens, it will be too late.
Liu Xueyu stood in the center of the courtyard, calmly observing the assembled Wei ministers. She turned to face her father and said calmly, "Father, you need not worry. These ministers would never harbor any ill intentions toward Chu Fan. And haven't you noticed that a crucial figure is missing?"
The King of Shu frowned, looking somewhat confused. He looked around, trying to figure out who was missing. He couldn't help but ask, "So, who is missing here?"
Liu Xueyu spoke slowly, with a hint of helplessness in her tone. How could her father be so oblivious to politics?
Liu Xueyu said, "There's not a single Mu family member among these people. Father, are you aware of the recent changes in Wei? Aside from the city guards, all the armies in Wei are now controlled by Mu Yunfeng and the leaders of the Mu family. They possess absolute military power. Even if the ministers here have other ideas or plans, they will find it difficult to realize them. If they attempt a rebellion, the Mu family will surely arrive with their loyal soldiers to quell it."
The King of Shu frowned, looking a little confused. After hearing what Liu Xueyu said, he became even more puzzled. How could an emperor dare to hand over the military power completely to an outsider?
The King of Shu asked in confusion, "If that's the case, isn't Chu Fan worried that the Mu family will suddenly rebel?"
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