Originally, Zhu Yijun wanted to go to Mount Tai. Mount Tai was the goal of many emperors. In history, there were only six emperors who went to Mount Tai. First Emperor of Qin, then Emperor Liu Che, Emperor Guangwu of Han, Emperor Gaozong of Tang, Emperor Li Zhi, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, and finally Emperor Zhenzong of Song, Zhao Heng of Song. Mount Tai was the ultimate goal of emperors, but it was ruined by Emperor Zhenzong of Song.
Emperor Qin and Emperor Hanwu were naturally the best. Liu Xiu was a bit worse than them, and Li Zhi was even worse, not to mention Li Longji.
Li Longji's legacy was more about Yang Guifei and the An-Shi Rebellion. As for Song Zhenzong, Zhao Heng, there was no need to mention him. Song Zhenzong was not known for his political and military achievements, but for the alliance he signed with Great Liao. This alliance was called the Danyuan Alliance. It was also because of Song Zhenzong that the Mount Tai Pilgrimage was completely ruined.
With Emperor Tang Minghuang of Li Longji and Emperor Zhenzong of Song, it was impossible to go to Mount Tai. Zhu Yijun had to give up on Mount Tai.
Of course, Zhu Yijun didn't really want to go to Mount Tai. He just wanted to go to Shandong and Jiangnan to have a look.
Fortunately, there was still Nanjing in Daming, and there was the mausoleum of the Great Ancestor there. It was understandable that Zhu Yijun wanted to go there to worship the Great Ancestor.
He had done such a big thing. If he didn't go to the Great Emperor, he wouldn't be able to think clearly. He believed that the officials would understand.
As the Chief Steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and a trusted eunuch of Zhu Yijun for many years, Xu De knew what Zhu Yijun meant.
The Emperor wanted to go south, but he couldn't say it himself. Once the Emperor said it, there would be people who would oppose it. It wouldn't be good to waste money and people's lives.
Zhu Yijun needed his subordinates to present the memorial to him in order to form a trend. This trend was naturally, "Your Majesty's literary and martial arts skills are unparalleled, and you have traveled far to the Han and Tang Dynasties to pay respects to His Majesty, Emperor Taizu, and to comfort the spirit of Emperor Taizu in heaven." Then, Zhu Yijun could take advantage of the situation and get out of it.
If Emperor Qianlong went to Jiangnan seven times, Zhu Yijun might have done the same. The only difference was that Zhu Yijun had money.
Zhu Yijun could completely not spend money from the national treasury. All the money would come from the palace treasury. Of course, this could very well set a bad precedent for future generations to go out and play.
However, Zhu Yijun didn't care too much. Wasn't Emperor Zhengde also running around in front of him? If he really wanted to run out, no one could stop him with the rules.
"Imperial Majesty, don't worry. This servant will arrange for someone to investigate. There will be news in a few days." Xu De quickly bowed and said.
Zhu Yijun nodded. Zhu Yijun believed that Xu De would handle this matter well. He didn't need to worry too much.
In this regard, Xu De was already a professional, so there was no need to worry at all. So, Zhu Yijun said with a smile, "Then go and do it!"
In the next few days, the public opinion suddenly changed. However, it didn't mention the matter of Zhu Yijun worshipping the Great Ancestor Emperor. Instead, it began to promote Zhu Yijun's great achievements.
Naturally, the tone of the argument was also very high. Someone wrote an article, in which a sentence was praised and recognized by a lot of people.
That was, "The strategy of the mighty is the same as that of the Great Ancestor.
The Emperor's army has repeatedly come out, and the desert is clean.
Wei De is luxuriant, and guests from all directions wear clothes. Those who receive the imperial order to pay tribute are almost thirty countries.
Its territory is as wide as the Han and Tang.
Success is heroic, outstanding. "As soon as this sentence came out, it instantly pushed the wave of publicity to a climax.
Forbidden City, Wenhua Hall.
Zhu Yijun was tidying up his clothes. Today was the day of the Grand Court Conference, which was also the first Grand Court Conference Zhu Yijun attended after returning from Shenyang.
Now that the public opinion was turbulent, Zhu Yijun naturally attached great importance to this Grand Court Conference. From inside to outside, everything was neat and tidy, showing the emperor's domineering aura.
"His Majesty is here!"
With Zhang Jing's shout, Zhu Yijun came up from behind and slowly ascended to his seat. The officials below saluted, and the sound of "Long live Your Majesty" resounded through the hall.
Zhu Yijun slowly sat down and swept his gaze across all the officials. Zhu Yijun slowly opened his mouth and said, "My dear officials, please rise!"
With Zhu Yijun's words, all the officials stood up and stood respectfully in the hall.
When all the officials stood up, Zhang Jing shouted loudly, "If you have something to say, report it early. If not, the court is dismissed!"
"I have a memorial!"
The first to step forward was Wang Jiaping, the Left Imperial Censor of the Imperial Censor. This official had been personally promoted by Zhu Yijun, and now he was also the Left Imperial Censor of the Imperial Censor.
Everyone knew that Wang Jiaping's next step would be to enter the pavilion. It would either be this year or next year. It definitely wouldn't be too late.
Firstly, Wang Jiaping was promoted by Zhu Yijun. Secondly, Wang Jiaping had done a good job in the past few years.
The Daming Department of Law and Discipline had now replaced the Imperial Bodyguard and Dongchang as the Yamen that Daming officials feared the most.
The Law Enforcement Department's visit was equivalent to the King of Hell's visit. In the past few years, the Law Enforcement Department had handled many major cases, and it was normal for them to be at the level of an inspector.
One had to know that when the Law and Discipline Department was established, they had gotten rid of the six assistant ministers, causing the Minister of Personnel Wang Guoguang to resign and the Minister of Revenue Zhang Xueyan to go to the northwest.
Wang Jiaping was definitely one of the few officials with the most authority in the world. His influence was very strong.
Seeing Wang Jiaping step forward, the officials' hearts skipped a beat. What did someone like Wang Jiaping want to say in an occasion like the Imperial Court Conference?
This was especially so for someone with a high enough position. Because only someone with a high enough position would have Wang Jiaping step forward to impeach them.
"You have a memorial!"
Zhu Yijun looked at Wang Jiaping and said with a smile. In reality, Zhu Yijun also wanted to know what Wang Jiaping wanted to say.
"Ever since Your Majesty ascended to the throne, you have developed water conservancy, promoted education, established martial arts, promoted the benefits, and eliminated the disadvantages. The Daming has been revived, and Your Majesty has expanded our territory, allowing our Daming to have a vast territory with magnificent mountains and rivers, surpassing the Han and Tang Dynasties. Your Majesty's literary and martial arts skills are truly an emperor throughout the ages. To be able to serve a wise emperor and help the Daming flourish is truly a blessing for us officials."
"Your Majesty has such great achievements. We should offer sacrifices to the heavens, inform the previous emperors of the Daming, and announce it to the world. Let the world know that our Daming Emperor's achievements are as great as the sun and moon, and that his virtue has been bestowed upon the common people."
Wang Jiaping's words were said in cadence and full of emotion. Everyone in the hall, including Zhu Yijun, looked at Wang Jiaping with an extremely strange gaze.
It was because Wang Jiaping always had a serious look on her face. She always had a straight face and had never flattered anyone before.
At this moment, everyone suddenly realized that Lord Wang's flattery skills were truly amazing!
His grasp of timing and his words were simply a classic example of flattery. They had to learn from him.
Wang Jiaping didn't care about the gazes of the crowd and calmly stood there. However, seeing that no one spoke, Wang Jiaping had no choice but to open his mouth again, "This official requests Your Majesty to offer sacrifices to the heavens and ancestors, and announce it to the world!"
This time, the officials also reacted. Wang Jiaping had taken the lead, and they couldn't fall behind. They hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please offer sacrifices to the heavens and ancestors, and announce it to the world!"