What they could possibly do was continue to harass the emperor in their subsequent memorials. As for what choice the emperor would ultimately make, these officials had absolutely no idea.
The Lantern Festival has just passed, and many officials were still in good spirits. Now that the Spring Festival is completely over, it's time to get back to work, to climb the ranks, or to think about how to realize their ambitions.
But now, things have turned out differently. Emperor Ying Shi has given them a taste of their own medicine, and it seems that the power structure of the Ming Dynasty remains unchanged.
Imperial power remains supreme, and this is an undeniable fact. To wrest more power from the emperor's grasp is a long and arduous task.
It could even be said that these civil officials, in their pursuit of more power, did not actually seek to seize power from the emperor or limit imperial authority, but rather to slightly weaken the military clique that had been dominating them.
Unfortunately, for many civil officials, such things are just a thought; they currently lack the means and the status to fight for more.
Zhu Yunying resolutely denied certain things, even though many people might be fully aware of them. But at this point, his resolute denial left others with no good options.
This wasn't some kind of rare blunder; it was simply that imperial power was supreme, and others could only think of ways to slightly annoy Zhu Yunying, but couldn't actually have any real impact on Emperor Yingshi.
The atmosphere this morning seemed a bit somber, probably because Emperor Ying Shi's scoundrelly behavior had upset many people.
Even though they were heartbroken, there was nothing they could do but continue to do their jobs diligently. They shouldn't try to interfere with the emperor's decisions. This wasn't just about politics; it even included the emperor's personal life.
The emperors of the Ming Dynasty were not puppets of their ministers. It seems that the emperors of the Ming Dynasty could ignore the opinions of their ministers. The ministers' task was simply to do what the emperor had instructed them to do.
Chang Mao also felt relieved. He didn't need to do anything now, because the emperor had easily resolved some issues, and there was no need for him, a tough nut to crack the court into a mess.
Others might feel heartbroken, but Chang Mao didn't care; in fact, he was still somewhat proud and pleased with himself.
If the emperor did not hold great power, he would obviously not appear so fearless; this is merely indirect evidence of the emperor's arbitrary and domineering behavior.
Some things were easily resolved by Joo Yun-young, albeit with a slightly unscrupulous approach, but the effect was excellent, and that was enough. Joo Yun-young didn't care about the details; he was essentially a pragmatist through and through.
Let's continue discussing some political matters. A new year has begun, and there are still many things to handle. Zhu Yunying's ambitions continue. He's not some dreamer; he needs to realize the beautiful blueprint he's drawn up—that's what he wants to do well.
The morning court session concluded smoothly, and Zhu Yunying was generally satisfied. The officials also seemed to be in good spirits, ready to continue to devote themselves wholeheartedly to fulfilling their duties as ministers.
Zhu Yunying was naturally very happy to support such a positive development, as this was exactly what he hoped to see. Even though he considered himself diligent and wise, he couldn't possibly do everything well on his own.
After the morning court session, Zhu Yunying summoned Chang Mao and Li Jinglong to the Wuying Hall. Naturally, he still had some matters to discuss, and some things were quite urgent.
For example, the decision to transform the Orphans of the Imperial Guards into the Imperial Guards was actually made at the end of last year and has been proceeding in an orderly manner. However, this is clearly not enough, because although it is only the first month of the lunar calendar, the Imperial Guards also need to prepare for their deployment.
On the Korean side, although there were almost no major battles throughout the winter, the Ming Dynasty's Heavenly Army also seemed to be quite cautious, not launching a large-scale attack in the harsh climate. They were currently just holding their defensive lines, determined not to lose the cities and lands they had already captured.
Meanwhile, Goryeo was also in a terrible predicament. Although the matter of seeking peace was occasionally mentioned, the Ming Dynasty seemed to have no intention of doing so and had no intention of negotiating peace with Yi Seong-gye and his son Yi Bang-won.
Since preparations were to begin for the investiture of a king in Goryeo, even if it wasn't to be accomplished in one fell swoop, it should be carried out in an orderly manner. There should be no abandonment halfway, and certainly no hesitation in making progress for the sake of some empty title. That was definitely not in Zhu Yunying's character.
Listening to Li Jinglong's report, Zhu Yunying was in a good mood. "It seems that the Imperial Guards have been well integrated. My cousin also needs to prepare for this trip. He will surely be a great contributor in this war of annihilation."
Lee Kyung-ryong naturally agreed with Joo Yun-young's statement, which was actually a consensus among many people.
Although Goryeo may not seem large, this land has indeed been ruled by a single regime for thousands of years, and it has been passed down through generations. It is not an easy task to completely conquer it.
Li Jinglong quickly added, "I have also been gathering military intelligence. In this battle, many outstanding members of the nobility have emerged."
Zhu Yunying was naturally satisfied with Li Jinglong's answer. "That's certainly a good thing. We should pay more attention to the nobles. But we must not discourage the other soldiers, as they have also rendered meritorious service to the country."
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