"The Crown Prince is sensible and ambitious. Old Slave congratulates the late Emperor, the Empress, and the Crown Prince!" Feng Bao cried and said joyfully.
Zhu Yijun looked at Feng Bao. Are you crying tears of joy?
You must have lost your father!
Mr. Lee was very happy and said with a smile, "Get up, my son is still young. He needs you old people to help him.
"Empress, don't worry. Old Slave will do his best." Feng Bao cried and swore.
Zhu Yijun didn't say anything. He knew he would be enthroned in a few days. Before that, he would try not to say or do anything.
There was an emperor named Li Chen in the Tang Dynasty. He was the son of Emperor Xianzong. His mother, Lady Zheng, was just a lowly palace maid.
Because of his mother's identity, Li Chen was destined not to be the emperor.
Although he was later named the Light King, he grew up alone in a corner where no one paid attention to him.
He was depressed and dull since he was young. He lived with the other princes and didn't say a word.
Many people in the palace laughed at him for being stupid. When his nephew succeeded the throne, he was ready to kill him.
Poor Emperor Xuan Zong was caught and thrown into Yong Alley. It was like a prisoner's cell. Of course, he didn't have any freedom. He was also an important criminal.
A few days later, he was thrown into the toilet. At that time, there was a eunuch called Chou Gongwu who looked at Emperor Xuan Zong. He felt sorry for him and pretended to kill Emperor Xuan Zong. However, he did it secretly. From then on, the Stupid King disappeared and temporarily stayed away from the palace.
In the end, his nephew, Emperor Li Yan, died. The eunuch wanted to control the power and chose Emperor Xuan Zong.
However, when Li Chen came to power, he immediately acted decisively. Not only did he remove the powerful Prime Minister Li Deyu from power, but he also banished his henchmen from the court. He also dealt with the eunuchs accordingly. Only then did everyone understand that this talent was actually an expert in concealing his strength. Unfortunately, it was too late. When they saw the Emperor again, everyone was respectful and respectful.
From then on, the Tang Dynasty entered a new era of prosperity. History called it the "Rule of the Great Central Dynasty", and Emperor Xuanzong of Tang was also known as the Little Taizong.
Zhu Yijun felt that he should follow Tang Xuanzong's example. This guy had been pretending to be stupid for dozens of years, and he didn't care about all kinds of ridicule and sarcasm.
He had a lot of time to develop everything he wanted in secret. After all, he was still the Emperor.
When Zhang Juzheng died and he took over, that would be the time for him to show off his abilities.
Night fell. In the mansion of the Cabinet First Assistant Grand Secretary Gao Gong, Gao Gong sat on the main seat. He held a cup of tea in his hand and took a sip.
At this time, Gao Gong's red face had a serious expression. He glanced at the other appointed minister, Gao Yi, and said with a smile, "I called you here today because I have something to discuss with you."
As the teacher of Emperor Longqing, Gao Gong was also the most trusted person of Emperor Longqing. He was more authoritative than the other Grand Secretaries of the Cabinet.
Hearing Gao Gong's words, Gao Yi hurriedly said, "What can I do for you, Prime Minister?"
Although there was no Prime Minister in the Ming Dynasty, the Cabinet First Assistant still had the power of the Prime Minister. Especially now, it could be said that there was no Prime Minister in name, but there was already the Prime Minister.
In addition, Gao Gong was the appointed minister, so he naturally had more power.
Now there was a consensus in the court. In the future, Gao Gong would definitely have the final say in the court.
Hearing Gao Yi's address, Gao Gong laughed. He was in a good mood because he was called Prime Minister.
He put down the teacup and said with a smile, "I think we should expel Feng Bao. Since ancient times, eunuchs have brought disaster to the country. I think Feng Bao is not a good person!"
Gao Yi's heart skipped a beat, and his expression didn't change. He couldn't wait?
For Gao Gong, stabilizing his power and establishing his prestige were, of course, the first priority.
Since ancient times, killing the chicken to warn the monkey was the best way. But the chicken that Gao Gong had chosen was a bit too big!
Who was Feng Bao?
He was the eunuch of the Bureau of Rites, the Admiral of Dongchang. It was easier said than done to kill him.
But Gao Yi also knew that Gao Gong and Feng Bao had been at odds for a long time. After Emperor Longqing ascended to the throne, he rewarded the eunuchs according to their contributions.
Originally, Feng Bao was qualified to take over as the eunuch in charge of the Bureau of Rites, but Gao Gong didn't agree.
As Emperor Longqing's most trusted person, Emperor Longqing could say that he would listen to Gao Gong's words.
Emperor Longqing stopped Gao Gong and made Chen Hong, who was recommended by Gao Gong, the eunuch in charge of the Bureau of Rites. When Chen Hong was removed by Feng Bao, Gao Gong recommended Meng Chong to be the eunuch in charge of the Bureau of Rites, and Feng Bao was removed again.
Feng Bao had been made the second-in-command by Gao Gong, but he couldn't be the first. Ruining one's future was like killing one's parents. How could Feng Bao not hate Gao Gong?
After Emperor Longqing's death, the posthumous edict made Feng Bao take over as the eunuch in charge of the Bureau of Rites, and he was also the Admiral of Dongchang. Gao Gong had always suspected that Feng Bao had changed the edict.
But there was no evidence, so it was left unsettled for the time being.
At this time, Gao Gong naturally wanted to remove Feng Bao. Otherwise, Gao Gong would be in big trouble.
The key was to remove Feng Bao. Gao Gong definitely had power in the court and was the Prime Minister of the outer court. If he removed Feng Bao of the inner court, then who in the inner court would dare to oppose Gao Gong?
At that time, Gao Gong would definitely be the first person to Daming!
Gao Yi quickly understood the ins and outs of the matter. She was thinking about what to do. But Gao Yi also understood that Feng Bao would not be so easy to remove.
Many examples in the past had proven that the Emperor would definitely protect the eunuchs of the inner court, even if they had committed the most heinous crimes.
Even if they were to be killed afterward, it would be the Emperor's will and not forced by the outer court. Otherwise, the prestige of the inner court would be gone.
If the inner court was abolished, then the Emperor's hands and feet would be cut off. Could the Emperor accept it?
Gao Yi glanced at Gao Gong and saw that he had a smile on his face and did not care at all. He looked as if he had a card up his sleeve. Gao Yi was shocked. Was this Gao Gong's purpose?
Feng Bao had been serving Emperor Longqing for a long time. If he removed Feng Bao, then no one in the inner court would have the prestige to wrestle with Gao Gong.
Chen Hong, Meng Chong, and Teng Xiang were basically Gao Gong's followers. Thinking of this, Gao Yi began to sweat.
"Prime Minister, the Crown Prince has not yet ascended the throne. Isn't it a little inappropriate to do this now?" Gao Yi wiped the sweat from his forehead and said hesitantly.
"This is an emergency. When the Emperor ascends the throne, Feng Bao will be too big to deal with. How can it be delayed?" Gao Gong's face darkened as he said loudly.
Gao Yi sighed. He knew in his heart that he could not stop it, so he opened his mouth and said, "Since the Prime Minister has said so, then we will do as you say!"