After hearing what his emperor said, Chen Hong did not dare to neglect it at all.
He had already realized what the emperor was going to do, and quickly said, "Yes, Your Majesty. I will go right away."
After saying this, Chen Hong turned around and walked out quickly.
After Chen Hong left, Zhu Youxiao's expression eased a lot, and his fingers tapped lightly on the table.
Although there was no change in his facial expression, there was a fierce look in his eyes.
There was chaos in the cabinet.
The cabinet, which should have been peaceful and stable, was no longer in turmoil at this time. However, it soon calmed down again because they saw four elders walking out with expressionless faces.
Han Yu and the other four didn't even glance at the faces of the noisy people, but walked straight out.
After leaving the gate, Han Yu slowly glanced at Xu Guangqi and the other three and asked, "Should we go into the palace now, or go to the gate of the West Garden?"
Although this question was simple, Xu Guangqi and the other two did not speak or express their attitude.
Because this seemingly simple question is actually very difficult to answer.
Now, if we go to the gate of Xiyuan, there are only two things we can do: persuade those who are kneeling to go back; or kneel with them.
Now that things have gotten so out of hand, even though the four of us are cabinet ministers, we have no way of persuading those people to go back, because there is no way those people will listen to us four people.
If the four of us went there, we would be left behind and roasted on the fire.
If I go inside the palace, I will be on His Majesty's side. Whether I persuade His Majesty to let them go or ask His Majesty to punish them severely, it will appear to outsiders that I am on His Majesty's side.
Moreover, if these people do not retreat, there is no other way to persuade Your Majesty to give up except by severely punishing them.
If Your Majesty were to take a step back, these people would become even more aggressive. If anyone tried to persuade Your Majesty, the outcome would definitely not be good, so this issue was a bit difficult to choose.
If the four of them entered the palace now, there would be even more criticism of the cabinet from outside.
Now many people have called the four of them treacherous ministers, and many people have called the four cabinet ministers flatterers, and some have even compared them with several people in the Chenghua period.
You have to know that those people have a bad reputation now and have been consigned to the pillar of shame. Three cabinet ministers made of paper and six ministers made of clay, this reputation is not very good.
So a seemingly simple question has begun to make Han Yu and others feel embarrassed.
However, some people did not feel embarrassed, such as Xu Guangqi. He took a step forward and said expressionlessly: "I want to enter the palace."
In Xu Guangqi's view, the current emperor has many shortcomings.
For example, if you believe in metaphysics, you might find a Taoist priest from somewhere and interpret dreams for no reason, and always take what is said in the dreams seriously.
For example, he trusted eunuchs and favored Wei Zhongxian.
But apart from these shortcomings, Your Majesty has many advantages.
For example, supporting one's own reforms, reusing oneself, and being open-minded.
In Xu Guangqi's view, since His Majesty is willing to support him, then he must support His Majesty to the end at this time. As for reputation and other things, they are no longer important.
Han Yu and the other two looked at Xu Guangqi, who had a resolute attitude, with different expressions.
Apparently, Xu Guangqi had chosen to side with His Majesty at this moment, leaving the others to their own devices. This decision made Han Yu and the others hesitate, but also a little envious.
At least Xu Guangqi didn't have to make a choice and knew which side he should stand on.
After Xu Guangqi expressed his attitude, Huang Kezun also spoke.
He smiled and said, "I will enter the palace with Lord Xu."
Huang Kexun's attitude was also very clear. He pushed Xunzi, and now his reputation is ruined, so he had no choice.
If he could accomplish this reform, then perhaps Huang Kezun could reverse his reputation, otherwise there would be no hope at all.
Under these circumstances, Huang Kezun had no other choice. Fence-sitters will eventually be cut down.
Perhaps when both sides are fighting for you, you will get some benefits; but no matter who comes to power in the end, you will be the first one to be cut off.
So Huang Kezun decisively chose Zhu Youxiao.
When Han Yu saw the two people's choices, he immediately smiled and said, "Then enter the palace."
Sun Chengzong glanced at the three of them and nodded.
Among the three, Sun Chengzong had the best reputation. However, in addition to being a cabinet minister, he also had another identity: the emperor's teacher.
At this time, Sun Chengzong had no choice.
However, when they reached a consensus, the four people seemed to have some tacit understanding.
As they walked forward, Han Yu said, "Perhaps we can no longer retreat. We should do something."
As he spoke, he glanced at the other three people and said in a low voice, "If this continues, things will become increasingly difficult."
The other three were all smart people and immediately understood Han Yu's meaning.
Xu Guangqi said, "That depends on your Majesty's wishes."
Huang Kezun, standing by, chimed in, "The Ming government is now plagued by corruption. Merchants run rampant beneath the imperial court, and the people are living a miserable life. Military preparations are in disrepair, border affairs are rife, and the court's budget is declining year by year. Perhaps it's time for some changes."
After Huang Kezun finished speaking, Han Yu and the other two did not respond.
But in fact, the three of them already had some ideas in their minds and reached a tacit understanding.
That is, at this time, there can be no more intrigue, and we need to shout out the core slogan that the four of us unify, which is innovation.
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