The timing that Zhu Youxiao mentioned was, of course, the struggle between the Donglin Party and the Zhejiang Party. Because of the Red Pill Case, the Zhejiang Party leader Fang Congzhe fell. Naturally, Zhejiang Party leaders like Xiong Tingbi had to be suppressed.
How could the Donglin Party allow Liaodong to fall into the hands of the Zhejiang Party? You should know that the factional struggles in the late Ming Dynasty started in Liaodong because it was difficult to find trouble in other places.
As for why everyone is keeping an eye on Liaodong, the reason is even simpler, because something is happening in Liaodong, there is a war going on there!
Everyone thinks that I am capable and you are not, so naturally they want to drive you away. I am working for the country and the people, and you are just delaying state affairs. The most terrifying thing is that both sides think they are right.
Everyone wanted to achieve something in Liaodong, but when the Zhejiang Party was guarding Liaodong, the situation was still okay, but when the Donglin Party took over, the situation became out of control.
Xiong Tingbi was replaced by Yuan Yingtai, and Liaoyang and Shenyang were lost. The Liaodong issue had never been resolved during the years when the Donglin Party was in power. Finally, Yuan Chonghuan took over and was directly beaten to the gates of Beijing.
The five-year plan to pacify Liaodong became a joke. Zhu Youxiao was determined not to use the Donglin Party. Chongzhen listened to them, and the Ming Dynasty was destroyed. If he had not listened to them, perhaps the Ming Dynasty could have survived for a few more years. So Zhu Youxiao directly used Xiong Tingbi.
Another point is that Liaodong is the place where the court pays the most silver. With how much silver the court allocates every year and how much profit there is, of course it has to replace its own people, otherwise how can it make money?
Don't underestimate these guys who talk about morality and justice. They are more ruthless than anyone else when it comes to money. There is a special term for this:
Floating away.
"Let Wei Zhongxian conduct the trial!" Zhu Youxiao said expressionlessly, "Spread the news to the public and say that I have caught a cold."
Zhu Youxiao didn't want to go out anyway. As for the criticisms and commotions from his ministers, Zhu Youxiao pretended not to see them. He really couldn't see them. If they wanted to discredit him, then let them do it.
Not to mention the Ming Dynasty, even in the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Yongzheng was criticized to death. That was the dynasty with the strictest control, and Yongzheng was the only Qing emperor that Zhu Youxiao liked.
As for the so-called Ten Perfect Old Man and the Emperor Kangxi, Zhu Youxiao did not care about them. They were like sons selling their father's land without feeling sorry.
After giving the order, Zhu Youxiao didn't care and continued to fiddle with the thing in his hand. It seemed that the wheel was too small and should be made bigger.
While Zhu Youxiao was busy making things, a commotion broke out outside. Yao Zongwen was arrested, which caused a huge uproar, especially since he was arrested by Wei Zhongxian.
Now the whole court is overthrowing Wei Zhongxian, and Yao Zongwen is at the forefront. Why was he arrested?
Those who impeached Wei Zhongxian couldn't help but feel insecure.
The residence of Sun Shenxing, the Minister of Rites.
Sun Shenxing sat in a chair, drinking tea with a serious face.
Sitting below were the wise men of the Donglin Party, including Yang Lian, Zuo Guangdou, and Gao Panlong, the Shaoqing of the Guanglu Temple.
Everyone's faces looked unhappy. They were all worried about Yao Zongwen. Of course, they were not worried about Yao Zongwen as a person, but about what happened this time.
For those present, Yao Zongwen is not a big deal, nor is he a big shot.
You should know that Yao Zongwen was originally a member of the Zhejiang Party and Fang Congzhe. The main reason why this person is still alive is that he contributed to the case of overthrowing Xiong Tingbi. It can be said that Yao Zongwen betrayed the Zhejiang Party and turned to the Donglin Party.
This time, Yao Zongwen wanted to show off by impeaching Wei Zhongxian, so he wrote the impeachment letter.
In order to show his loyalty, Yao Zongwen danced particularly happily this time.
Now that the person has been arrested, those present are afraid that they will be implicated.
Sun Shenxing looked at the crowd and slowly spoke, "Wei Zhongxian brought his treacherous ways into the palace, blinding the emperor's wisdom. Now he has ordered the arrest of Yao Zongwen, intending to harm loyal officials! Yao Zongwen impeached Wei Zhongxian beforehand, and Wei Zhongxian is retaliating. If we can't stop him, this case will escalate into a larger scale, implicating many. I won't elaborate on the harm done by powerful eunuchs, as I'm sure you all understand."
"We absolutely cannot allow Wei Zhongxian to act this way. As subjects, we must be loyal to the emperor and uphold justice."
Everyone nodded solemnly. Yang Lian stood up and said indignantly, "We cannot allow people like Wei Zhongxian and Liu Jin to bring disaster to the country and the people. Even if we have to seize the palace, we must bring Wei Zhongxian down to the ground. Otherwise, the Ming Dynasty will be in danger."
The inner thoughts and private reasons must never be spoken out. A gentleman does not talk about profit, but about the interests of his family and country.
Everyone nodded, reaching an agreement, and then dispersed, each preparing to go back and write a petition to impeach Wei Zhongxian.
The sun rises and sets, and when the sunlight fills the Forbidden City, the Ming Emperor Zhu Youxiao has already gotten up.
Zhu Youxiao took a breath of cool air and smiled. He took a deep breath and began to practice Tai Chi.
Zhu Youxiao didn't know whether this thing was useful or not, but he thought it would be beneficial to exercise it. You know, the Emperor Tianqi in history didn't live long.
Zhu Youxiao had never thought about strenuous exercise like running. He was weak to begin with, and excessive exercise was not advisable.
It is very important to adjust your diet structure, increase your activity level, and let your body slowly get better. People have to live, and when they die, everything will be over.
After finishing boxing, his body was slightly sweaty. Zhu Youxiao nodded with satisfaction. He felt much more comfortable, which proved that it was useful.
Zhu Youxiao wiped his face with the towel Wang An handed him. He breathed a sigh of relief and then said, "From now on, breakfast will be lighter. Just some porridge and some side dishes will do. Oh, and boil some eggs. I'm craving them."
Wang An didn't know why his own prince wanted to eat all this. After hesitating for a moment, he advised, "Prince, you should take care of your health!"
"Prepare as I say!" Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and didn't care much about Wang An's words.
As a latecomer, he certainly knew what was best to eat. Although he was young, before Zhu Youxiao traveled through time, health preservation had already been deeply rooted in people's minds.
People born in the 1990s all soak wolfberries in thermoses, so Zhu Youxiao naturally wouldn't eat too much meat and fish.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Seeing Zhu Youxiao's firm attitude, Wang An had nothing to say and could only nod in response.
Breakfast was served quickly. Zhu Youxiao took a sip of rice porridge and nodded with satisfaction.
The imperial chef's cooking skills are quite good. The rice porridge is soft, sweet and really delicious.
He reached out and picked up an egg, cracked the head on the table, then peeled it open and finally put the egg into his mouth. Zhu Youxiao nodded with satisfaction. The eggs from the Ming Dynasty were much more delicious than the farmed eggs of later generations.
Just as Zhu Youxiao was enjoying his breakfast, Wang An came to him and whispered, "Your Majesty, Wei Zhongxian is here."
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