Chapter 288: A brilliant appearance in the Wanshou Palace
The sky above Beijing today.

The clouds were exceptionally low.

The wind became stronger and stronger.

Fortunately, there were palace walls and towering palaces in the Western Garden, so the wind blew in and became smaller after circling around.

And outside the palace gate.

Today's officials are clearly divided into two factions.

One faction, led by Zhang Juzheng, Yang Bo and Yan Shifan, petitioned to establish a national foundation.

The other side is composed of officials led by Xu Jie and others who have not yet expressed their opinions on this matter.

correct.

In fact, there is another faction besides these two.

They are people like Yan Song, Gao Gong, Yuan Wei and others who gathered together, intending to watch the fun but also worried about whether to take sides today.

Wait until Lu Fang walked out of the palace gate.

Everyone greeted each other.

Lu Fang walked in front and led Yan Song and others into the hall.

As the chief minister, Yan Song naturally walked in front with Lu Fang.

Entered the temple.

Old Yan twitched his nose slightly.

The aroma of mugwort in the hall is very strong.

As for the others, although they were a little confused, they didn't take it seriously.

After all, the emperor stayed in the Wanshou Palace all day long to practice Taoism.

Even if some weird things happened, they were no longer strange to them.

Everyone found their seats in the hall and stood according to their official rank.

Lu Fang moved a stool in advance and placed it behind Yan Song.

"Master, please sit down."

Yan Song nodded with a smile, and reached out to grab the arm that Lv Fang offered him: "I am really old. Now every time I go to the palace to see the emperor, I have to trouble Eunuch Lv to move the stool for me."

Lü Fang smiled and said, "You have worked hard for the country all your life. Your Majesty also respects you. What's more, I am just an old servant. I am just moving a stool for you."

Yan Song sat down with a smile.

He cupped his hands and said, "I still have to thank Eunuch Lu."

Lu Fang nodded, waved his hand, and then returned to where he should be.

His gaze was directed towards the inner hall.

I don’t know if the scene that is about to happen will surprise everyone present.

Xu Jie and others, watching the politeness between Yan Song and Lu Fang, felt resentful in their hearts.

Treacherous prime ministers and eunuchs.

What a good match!
Zhang Juzheng was silently watching the situation in the hall today.

The good man in the past had obviously parted ways with her completely.

As a result, it would be impossible for the Minister of Rites Yan Ne, the Minister of Punishments Paine and others to cooperate anymore.

Yang Bo is considered one of the insiders in the six departments.

Yan Shifan could also cooperate temporarily because of his son Yan Shaoting.

the remaining……

As Prince Yu’s husband.

Gao Gong, the cabinet minister, can actually be won over.

And in today's court meeting, I think he will stand up and support Prince Yu in enthroning the Crown Prince.

Then there is only Yuan Wei left in the cabinet.

In Zhang Juzheng's view, this person was the most tactful.

I'm afraid we'll have to wait and see the outcome of today's court discussion and the emperor's reaction before we can make a statement.

Then we can’t count on the Minister of Personnel.

However, Gao Yao, the Minister of Revenue who stood with Gao Gong, could become the target of pursuit.

This way.

It can be considered evenly matched.

Just when everyone in the hall was thinking about their own things.

There was a sound of footsteps coming from the inner hall.

Everyone opened their eyes and looked over.

Why is it him!

Just a glance.

Everyone was dumbfounded.

Xu Jie's whole face was twisted, and he kept blinking, and for a moment he wondered if he had seen it wrong.

Zhang Juzheng and others were extremely surprised.

Inside the palace.

Dead silence.

In full view.

Everyone looked at Yan Shaoting who nodded and bowed silently, then followed the emperor out of the inner hall.

In front of everyone.

Yan Shaoting followed behind the emperor and made a brilliant appearance!

Why is he here?

wrong!

Yan Shaoting could also attend court meetings in Wanshou Palace on weekdays.

Now the question is.

Why did Yan Shaoting come out of the inner hall with the emperor?

It couldn't be that Yan Shaoting stabbed himself and then went to fight for the position of the Prime Minister.

Yan Shaoting walked out of the inner hall of the Wanshou Palace in public today, apparently with the emperor's permission.

What does it represent?
Everyone was already having a lot of mixed feelings over the issue of whether or not to enthrone the king, but as Yan Shaoting appeared behind the emperor, everyone's minds went blank.

There is absolutely no time to think about the current problem.

Yan Shaoting, however, looked at everyone with a smile, giving everyone a pure smile.

Jiajing, who was walking in front, seemed to have sensed something.

He turned around and looked at Yan Shaoting.

The emperor yelled and cursed in front of everyone.

"Go back to your place."

Yan Shaoting nodded immediately: "Hey! I obey your order!"

Then he happily walked behind Old Yan.

Everyone looked at this scene and were shocked again.

When did the emperor treat Yan Shaoting like his own nephew...

Do not!
Even if Yan Shaoting was the emperor's son, he could not receive such treatment!

Yan Shaoting walked all the way over in front of everyone.

"Good morning, Mr. Yuan."

"Hello, Mr. Gaoge."

"Lord Xu, you are getting better and better."

"Good morning, everyone!"

"..."

Yan Shaoting walked along and greeted everyone along the way.

Finally, he stood obediently behind Old Yan and stood up straight and steadily.

Xu Jie's entire face turned blue.

Yan Shaoting's appearance and actions could only mean that he must have done something to please the emperor.

Could it be that the Yan family is going to take advantage of the situation today and fully support Prince Yu as the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace?

If so.

I can only be...Xu Jie closed his eyes silently, but he was extremely alert in his heart.

At this moment.

Jiajing had already walked to the throne and sat down slowly.

He placed his hands on the imperial table and clapped them lightly.

"I will see you, Your Majesty."

"May your Majesty be well."

Jiajing narrowed his eyes with a hint of a smile on his face.

"I'm safe."

At this moment.

The strange atmosphere in the hall increased rapidly.

The sound of footsteps was heard.

Yan Shifan hurriedly walked out and stood out before the Minister of Rites Yan Ne who had just taken a step.

"Your Majesty, I ask Your Majesty to approve and enthrone Prince Yu as the head of the country!"

Yan Shifan stated his opinions in a concise and clear manner.

This also marked the beginning of today's court discussion.

As soon as he spoke.

Yan Ne frowned immediately and snorted secretly.

Before he could suppress it first, Yan Shifan got there first.

Zhang Juzheng also felt a chill in his heart.

He was the first to propose the enthronement of the crown prince, but he lost the first to propose the enthronement of Prince Yu as the crown prince.

Today's court meeting was once again taken up by Yan Shifan.

But no matter how upset he was, he had to endure it.

"I, the governor of Shuntian, Zhang Juzheng, request that Your Majesty, for the sake of the country, follow the laws of our ancestors, establish the foundation of the country early, and select a virtuous crown prince to stabilize the people's hearts."

Yang Bo followed closely behind him: "Your Majesty has been on the throne for forty years. You have ruled the world with wisdom and wisdom. The two capitals and thirteen provinces of the Ming Dynasty have won the hearts of hundreds of millions of people. The court has implemented countless good policies. The prosperous era is coming. It is advisable to establish the foundation of the country early to stabilize the people's hearts. The succession of the country and the dynasty will be orderly. According to the laws of our ancestors, the monarch and his subjects will be able to get along well without worries. Our Ming Dynasty will surely prosper for generations!"

Following the voice of the Qingli faction.

It also represents that the current reformists in the court are beginning to take credit for supporting the foundation of the country.

Yan Ne frowned slightly, observing the expressions of everyone present.

Just as he was about to walk out again and open his mouth to refute.

Gao Gong, who was standing in front, took the lead again.

"His Majesty!"

"I object!"

Gao Gong started.

Yan Ne, who was about to oppose the enthronement of the national foundation, was stunned.

He looked blankly at Gao Gong, the person in Wanshou Palace who should have least opposed the enthronement of the national foundation, but did so anyway.

Zhang Juzheng also looked at Gao Gong's back in surprise.

What I thought turned out to be completely wrong.

Gao Gong, who should have firmly supported Prince Yu being enthroned as the Crown Prince, was the first to stand up and oppose it.

Jiajing, however, glanced at Gao Gong indifferently.

I felt a little satisfied.

If Gao Gong also supports the enthronement today.

All we can say is that Gao Gong was an able minister.

but now.

He was the first to oppose it publicly.

That means I didn’t choose the wrong husband for my son.

Gao Gong frowned and said, "Your Majesty, please be safe and sound. In the past, you even said that you are not allowed to discuss state affairs. This is a matter of national importance and concerns the country, but I believe that Your Majesty has already made a decision, so there is no need for us to discuss this matter again."

Gao Gong really did not want Prince Yu to be appointed as the Crown Prince right now.

But it’s not that he doesn’t want to.

But it shouldn't be at this time.

In particular, he was involved in the struggle between the reformists and the conservatives.

My own student.

As a teacher, how could I not know what kind of person he is?
It would be better to keep it the same as it is now.

Inside and outside the palace, and from top to bottom, everyone maintained a tacit understanding.

Prince Yu was the only candidate for the national throne who had real power but no title.

Why should you become the target of public criticism just for a name?

When Xu Jie saw Gao Gong come out to object, he immediately turned around and glanced at Yan Ne and others.

They no longer need to oppose it.

Jiajing glanced at everyone present.

He slowly said, "Do you have any different opinions on the matter of the country?"

Zhang Juzheng took a step forward.

"I have something to say!"

Zhang Juzheng immediately raised his head and looked at Yan Shaoting who spoke before him.

There was a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Is Yan Shaoting also going to come forward to support the establishment of the national foundation?

Yes!

Yes!

He, Yan Shaoting, is the tutor of the Crown Prince of Prince Yu's mansion. Once Prince Yu is appointed as the Crown Prince, then when Prince Yu ascends the throne in the future, the Crown Prince will almost be the only candidate for the next Crown Prince.

in this way.

He, Yan Shaoting, will become the teacher of the new emperor of Ming Dynasty in the future.

The Yan family will move to a higher position in the court.

but.

As long as Yan Shaoting agrees to establish the national foundation, it will be fine.

After all, who can predict how the future will develop?
Jiajing smiled silently: "What advice do you have, Mr. Yan?"

In full view.

Yan Shaoting spoke slowly: "I do not agree to establish the national foundation now..."

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???

Yan Shaoting does not agree to establish the national foundation!

For an instant.

Inside the Wanshou Palace, countless question marks appeared on every face.

Yan Shaoting said calmly: "I think that your Majesty has issued an imperial decree in the early years, not allowing ministers to discuss matters of national importance. The court should now obey the decree.

"But when Prefect Zhang and others petitioned to establish the foundation of the country, they were also advising on the laws of our ancestors, and they were thinking about the country and the people.

“It is just that if we discuss your majesty’s decree and the laws of our ancestors together, it is indeed difficult to distinguish them.

Therefore, I think that since Your Majesty is now in good health and the world is not yet truly at peace, it is better to order the princes of the royal family to select a place nearby to observe the military, politics and people. The sons of the royal family should understand the people's sentiments and know the sufferings of the people. Only in the future can they truly practice Your Majesty's holy style, show benevolence and virtue, and benefit the people of the world! "

After saying that.

Yan Shaoting then quietly returned to his original position.

Feeling the gazes of everyone behind him.

You didn't expect that.

I guess none of you expected this.

Establish the national foundation?

What could be more interesting than training Kunimoto!
wrong!

It is to allow the future national leader to first understand the people's sentiments and know their sufferings.

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