As soon as the national mourning was over, Zhu Wenqi returned to Nanjing and did not stay in Beijing longer.

When he left, his mind was still a mess.

Because during the few days in Beijing, his father, Emperor Zhu Yunwen of the Ming Dynasty, did not even receive him alone once, and did not even approve his request to enter the palace to pay his respects.

This detail allowed everyone to see that the emperor had completely given up on the second prince.

Jiangshan Sheji will eventually have to be taken over by his eldest son Zhu Wenkui.

It is reasonable and legal.

Then again, the emperor's behavior was too obvious. After staying in Beijing for a few months, he left Beijing with several concubines and went north, saying that he was going to Moting to relax.

Beijing once again gave all state affairs, big and small, to a prince like Zhu Wenkui.

"I'm afraid the emperor will abdicate in a few years."

Such disrespectful rumors have begun to spread in the south of the Yangtze River. The chief officials of several provinces in the south of the Yangtze River were so frightened that sweat broke out on their foreheads. While they were hunting out the crazy students who were gossiping and punishing them, they were also thinking about it in private.

guess.

This is so similar.

It was not until the beginning of the forty-seventh year of the Ming Dynasty, when the Fourth Five-Year Plan was concluded and the Fifth Five-Year Plan was launched, that an emperor like Zhu Yunwen returned to Beijing to show his face, and nearly two years had passed since he left Beijing!

After two years of training and monopolizing state affairs, Zhu Wenkui became even more like an emperor than Zhu Yunwen.

"My son, please pay homage to your father."

Returning to the Qianqing Palace after a long absence, Zhu Yunwen was still a little unfamiliar.

This is the longest time he has left the palace since he came to power.

Instead of sitting on the spotlessly clean dragon chair that was cleaned every day, Zhu Yunwen found a random chair in the hall and sat down, calling for Zhu Wenkui, who was kneeling respectfully not far away, to sit next to him.

"Come and sit, don't be so formal."

The latter responded, but still maintained a respectful posture and did not dare to be too presumptuous.

"I have been away from Beijing for a year and a half, and you have done very well in Beijing." Shuangxi went to pour tea, and Zhu Yunwen patted his son's forearm and boasted: "Mr. Xu Ge told me about it."

Zhu Wenkui said thank you, then fell silent again.

This is now his code of conduct.

Low profile.

Especially in front of his father, he should be as low-key as possible.

As long as you are honest and responsible, the throne will be yours sooner or later in a few years. There is no reason for you to be frivolous and accidentally make a mistake at this time.

"Mr. Xu Ge told me today that he submitted his resignation to you last month, but you did not approve it."

This incident is the biggest political news in the Ming Dynasty in the past two years.

At the end of the forty-sixth year of the Ming Dynasty, Xu Buji, who was in charge of the country's affairs and could be said to have monopoly power, submitted his resignation to Zhu Wenkui.

"I don't dare."

Zhu Wenkui stood up in fright and said in panic: "Xu Ge is in charge of the country and is the wise prime minister of our Ming Dynasty. How dare I think that my son can sort out the state affairs and rely on Mr. Xu's help and teachings all the time."

"Then tell me whether I will approve or not."

The tea was brought over, Zhu Yunwen took a sip, and said to Shuangxi, "Give me a cup of plain water." After saying this, he looked at Zhu Wenkui, waiting for the latter's response.

Regarding such a big matter as Xu Buji, Zhu Wenkui didn't dare to express his position. When he opened his mouth, he kicked the ball back to Zhu Yunwen: "It all depends on the emperor's judgment."

"Xu Gelao said that he is old and can't do anything anymore."

Zhu Yunwen lowered his eyes slightly and said humbly: "Since he is determined to leave, I have no reason not to allow it, so let's approve it."

Beside him, Zhu Wenkui was so frightened that he almost fainted.

How could your father decide such an important matter so rashly?

"Let Gao Chi take over as the chief minister of the cabinet, and Yang Ji enter the cabinet."

Zhu Yunwen didn't seem to want to talk about state affairs anymore. He simply said a few words and stood up: "I'm tired. You can make up your mind on other matters."

After saying that, he walked away, leaving Zhu Wenkui alone in the Qianqing Palace in a daze.

Zhu Gaochi takes over as chief minister, and Yang Ji fills in the cabinet?

These are all my own people.

No matter what Zhu Wenkui thought, he didn't understand the reason why his father did this.

If the cabinet candidates are arranged in this way, if Zhu Yunwen leaves Beijing again in the future, then it will be Zhu Wenkui who has the final say in the court.

In the past, Xu Buji, the domineering chief minister, occupied the position, and Xu Buji was an ardent supporter of Zhu Yunwen. Now he not only allowed Xu Buji to resign, but also arranged for these two cabinet ministers to take over the power.

Even if you arrange for Yu Qian to join the cabinet, Zhu Wenkui will understand.

After all, in Zhu Wenkui's understanding, Yu Qian is also Zhu Yunwen's confidant.

When he left the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Wenkui was walking with a wave of movement. When he returned home, dozens of close officials who had moved closer to him in the past two years had already filled the house.

Everyone is waiting for him.

The emperor met with the prince on his first day back in Beijing, and the conversation between father and son was definitely full of important political information.

But everyone was still a little surprised because the interview happened so quickly.

"Your Highness, did your father say something?"

Wang Yusen is also among this group of people, and he himself is the most prominent official among them.

One of the cabinet ministers.

The five ministers in the cabinet are Xu Buji, Wang Yusen, Zhu Gaochi, Kuang Yihe, and Zeng Wenji. The first two came from Changshu together. When Wang Yusen was the governor of Nanjing, it was Xu Buji who promoted him to the cabinet.

Since Xu Buji submitted his resignation at the end of last year, Wang Yusen began to move closer to Zhu Wenkui.

After all, who doesn’t want to be the first assistant?

"Father, I have approved Mr. Xu Ge's resignation."

Until this moment, Zhu Wenkui still felt a little unreal. If the tea hadn't scalded him, he would have gone back to his room to sleep.

The emperor approved Xu Buji’s resignation?!

Everyone was shocked, and Wang Yusen even looked happy and said eagerly: "Can you tell me who will take over?"

Not only was he anxious, there were more than a dozen people here who were not anxious.

These people don't expect to fly into the sky, but once Xu Buji leaves, the cabinet will have to recruit a new minister, so these people just think that if they can be added to the cabinet, this life will be enough.

Zhu Wenkui glanced at Wang Yusen, frowned slightly and felt unhappy, but still said: "Uncle Gao Chi will take over as the chief minister of the cabinet, and Nanjing prefect Yang Ji will be added to the cabinet."

Everyone became dejected again.

Only Wang Yusen, although he lost the coveted position of chief minister, was even happier. He held up his hands to Zhu Wenkui and said: "Congratulations, Your Highness."

"What's the joy?"

Zhu Wenkui was a little puzzled. There was only one position for the first assistant. If it was given to Zhu Gaochi, it would be impossible for Wang Yusen's turn. Why would Wang Yusen be happy here?

"Because Zhu Gaochi is a clan relative."

Wang Yusen chuckled and explained: "Asking him to be the chief minister of the cabinet is equivalent to letting you also serve as the chief minister of the cabinet. Your Majesty will leave Beijing for a tour during the holidays. Zhu Gaochi will not dare to comment on national affairs. All matters must be consulted by you early in the morning. Evening report.

Because who made him a clan member? If people think that he is a clan member who monopolizes power, it will be easy to step on the red line and make a big mistake, which will bring disaster to the whole family. Zhu Gaochi is a cautious and prudent person, so as the chief minister of the cabinet, he must stay in seclusion. In the end, he still You have the final say.

And Yang Ji was not only your classmate at that time, but also the son of Mr. Yang Ge. Mr. Yang Ge had unswervingly supported you in the Jiangnan matter, so Yang Ji was also your natural close minister.

If the cabinet is like this, the whole world will be entrusted to the hands of His Highness the Crown Prince. I should like to congratulate you."

With this explanation, Zhu Wenkui understood. He also looked happy and muttered something.

"No wonder when I met my father, my father no longer wanted to discuss state affairs with me."

Everyone in the hall looked at each other with joy.
Chapter completed!