in2ebook Chapter 65: Minister of Rites Yan Song, Prince Ning’s confidence!
Chapter 65: Minister of Rites Yan Song, Prince Ning’s confidence!
Just when people in Nanjing were buzzing with discussions about Your Majesty ruling the country with his household slaves.
However, there were different developments on the Ministry of Rites side.
This Nanjing Minister of Rites is none other than him.
It was Yan Song, the future Grand Councilor of the Ming Dynasty!
In the historical Ming Dynasty.
Yan Song became the Minister of Rites in Nanjing in the 11th year of Jiajing.
But the situation in the present-day Ming Dynasty is somewhat different. Qian Ning was able to get the position of commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard in advance.
How could a treacherous minister like Yan Song, who left his name in history, end up in such a bad situation?
His life in this world is much smoother than that in the historical Ming Dynasty.
He was already a first-class Jinshi at the age of 20, and had the support of Zhu Wusi.
At the age of only 33, he became the Minister of Rites in Nanjing!
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"People outside are saying that Your Majesty wants to rule the country with his servants?" Yan Song sneered, "They don't understand Your Majesty's confidence and strength at all. Who is the Iron-hearted Divine Marquis? But a few days after Your Majesty ascended the throne, he led 10,000 imperial guards to rush south to Japan! What do you think happened here?"
"Zhang Cong thinks he can control everything in Nanjing, but what is his basis?!"
"Because all the officials in Jiangnan are standing by his side?"
"Or relying on his old and powerless body?!"
Although Yan Song lacks experience compared to the historical Ming Dynasty.
But in this martial arts world, he is doing even better.
While he is high-spirited, he is also very scheming, and his intelligence and talent are no less than anyone else!
If Yan Song had not had no talent for martial arts, I'm afraid he could have achieved the level of a grandmaster.
But he doesn't need it.
"What does the Minister mean?" someone said in a low voice.
"Of course I stand on your Majesty's side!"
In history, Yan Song promoted him to be the chief minister of the cabinet in Nanjing.
He blatantly betrayed Nanjing.
He then gained the trust of Jiajing and became the prime minister who was in charge of the cabinet for decades!
He obviously wanted to do this again at this time.
Yan Song said with high spirits: "Everyone knows that your Majesty has only been on the throne for a few days and is still a young king, but how can they know your Majesty's background and confidence, nor do they know your Majesty's style of doing things!"
"The Iron-hearted Divine Marquis Zhu Wusi holds great power, and is above everyone else."
"Your Majesty forced Zhu Wusi to go south to Japan alone!"
"There is too much chaos in the Forbidden City. Your Majesty has set up the Western Factory to carry out a massive purge!"
"Can Your Majesty tolerate this Nanjing?"
"Given your Majesty's style of doing things, I'm afraid the day of cleaning up Nanjing is not far away!"
"All we have to do is stand in the most suitable position to make it easier for His Majesty to clean Nanjing!"
Yan Song was only 33 years old when he already held the third rank.
You are the Minister of Rites of Nanjing!
Even though he had previously clung to Zhu Wusi's thigh and relied on the Minister of Personnel Xia Yan.
But reaching such a high position is already Yan Song's limit. If he wants to go further, he can even enter the cabinet!
Then Yan Song must do something!
"We will do whatever the Minister says!"
In front of Yan Song were several assistant ministers, some of whom were from the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Revenue, and the Ministry of Personnel.
There are even some from the Ministry of War.
Obviously he has been in Nanjing for many years.
Yan Song did not do nothing. He also secretly developed considerable power.
"We will submit a joint petition to Your Majesty to show our loyalty!"
"The second thing is that you should immediately collect one million silver taels and prepare to present them to Wang Yangming!"
"On the day Wang Yangming arrives in Nanjing, we must quickly contact him and explain the situation."
Yan Song’s plan was very simple, which was to completely surrender to Your Majesty.
Take this opportunity to directly replace the two old guys Xia Yan and Zhang Cong.
Even a quick success.
Become the youngest cabinet minister in Ming Dynasty!!!
It’s a pity that the name Yan Song destined him to have no chance of success!
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Jiangxi.
The situation in Nanjing is already very lively.
Prince Ning was also taking frequent actions.
Ning Wang Zhu Chenhao snorted coldly: "He Zhu Houzhao wants to use a mere county magistrate to deal with me?"
"You are underestimating me too much!"
As early as three days ago.
Prince Ning had already received news from the Forbidden City.
When he first received the news, Zhu Chenhao was extremely shocked.
He didn't expect such a big change to happen in the Forbidden City.
No one expected that Zhu Houzhao would have such an exaggerated background.
The strength of the late emperor.
He understands.
Even the old secrets left by Zhu Di.
The Ning Wang family also knew it clearly.
King Ning was naturally wary of the powerful eunuch Zheng He.
I just heard that Zhu Houzhao forcibly promoted a county magistrate to the position of Minister of War in Nanjing.
He even planned to mobilize the Forbidden City's 3,000 Snow Dragon Cavalry and the Imperial Guards to march south.
Prince Ning couldn't help but burst out laughing.
He laughed at the boy Zhu Houzhao for being ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth.
He also laughed at the fact that the imperial guards were so vulnerable!
Especially after Zhao Min arrived at Prince Ning's Mansion, he had no more scruples.
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"Prince Ning is blessed by nature, while the young Zhu Houzhao has the heritage left by the previous emperor."
"But after all, you are still too young and don't know anything about war."
"I don't know where I heard the name of Mr. Yangming, but I thought he was a great talent in the country..."
A pale-faced scholar shook his head and said that this man was the strategist recruited by King Ning.
He was just an unsuccessful juren.
If he had not been taken in by Prince Ning, he would probably still be selling calligraphy and paintings on the streets for a living.
However, in the Ning Wang Mansion, this scholar often compared himself to Liu Bowen.
He only spoke in pleasant words, making King Ning really believe that this person was really capable.
He sneered: "That Zhu Houzhao kid is a fool, but Mr. Yangming is not easy to deal with."
Although Prince Ning was greedy and arrogant, he actually had no intention of rebelling by force to seize the world.
Instead, he planned to use the incident at the top of the Forbidden City to assassinate Zhu Houzhao.
He also used his son, who looked very similar to Zhu Houzhao, to steal the truth.
For this purpose, he even spent a large sum of money to invite Ye Gucheng out.
He even promised that after he usurped the throne in the future, Ye Gucheng would get everything he wanted.
Unfortunately.
This plan obviously no longer works.
Ye Gucheng also disappointed King Ning. He went to the Forbidden City even though he knew his plan had failed.
What's going on? He and Ximen Chuxue are fighting a fateful battle?
Shit!
Prince Ning cursed fiercely, and then said to the person beside him: "When will Princess Zhao Min return?"
His greatest confidence now is not anything else.
But it’s Princess Zhao Min of the Yuan Dynasty!
If Zhao Min had not come to him, King Ning would not have dared to raise the banner of rebellion.
Instead, he would write a letter of apology as soon as possible and bribe officials heavily to cover up the fact that he was rebelling.
They might even flee to sea.
But since there is such support from the Mongols, what is King Ning afraid of?
"Princess Zhao Min..."
Someone was about to answer when he suddenly looked outside.
Zhao Min, dressed in a white men's suit, strode in with great grace.
She chuckled and said, "Prince Ning, look, who did I invite for you?"
Zhao Min made way.
Then the evil-looking middle-aged man behind was revealed.
He gave people a strong sense of oppression just by standing there.
His whole body also exuded an extremely evil aura, as if he were the incarnation of a demon.