Chapter 455 454 Wind Cold
Just when King Yu and others were watching Wei Guangde play with the gun, there was a sudden "clatter" at the door, the curtain was opened, and Li Fang walked in quickly.
"The Beijing army has entered the city and has blocked the city gate."
"What?"
King Yu, who had previously focused on Wei Guangde, was shocked when he heard the news.
The actions of the Zhu Xizhong brothers were already suspicious, but they did not expect the actions of the Beijing camp.
At this time, almost everyone had frowned and started thinking.
"Under what circumstances would this happen?"
Wei Guangde asked inadvertently.
"Could it be."
Zhang Juzheng only said two words before covering his mouth.
"That shouldn't be the case. Even so, someone from the palace should come to welcome Your Highness to Xiyuan."
Yin Shizhen couldn't understand it at the moment.
Yes, by this time, everyone had actually already had that idea in their hearts, Emperor Jiajing was dying.
Mobilizing a large army to blockade Qinzhong and the capital was to prevent chaos when he was in power.
Before, there was no news that Emperor Jiajing was in poor health, but the deployment of the army could not be faked, with so many people watching.
"I can only stare at the door and wait until someone from the palace comes to determine what is going on."
At this time, Wei Guangde stopped what he was doing and said, "But before that, we need to be more vigilant."
"That's all it can do."
Yin Shizhen nodded in agreement.
Prince Yu's palace began to speculate that Emperor Jiajing had a physical problem, and in the court, several government offices naturally got the news, and they were all shocked.
Although there are no officials in the Ministry of Rites, the affairs of the department are handled by Li Chunfang and Gao Gong after consultation. After hearing the series of changes in the capital, they naturally thought of this.
"Should we summon Minister Taichang Temple and others to come over?"
Gao Gong looked very serious on the surface at the moment, but he was happy in his heart.
Emperor Jiajing passed away, and the biggest beneficiary was King Yu, and him.
Before, when I saw Yuan Wei and others stepping over him and ascending to high positions, it was impossible to say that I didn't have any jealousy in my heart.
But he also saw clearly that they were all the same group of people who were always flattering.
He thought that when Emperor Jiajing got older, he would start to use these people.
As people get older, they naturally like to listen to good things.
Now, as long as Emperor Jiajing is gone and Prince Yu ascends the throne, he will be able to rise to great heights. To surpass Yuan Wei and others is just a matter of a word or an order from the new emperor.
However, before that, the Ministry of Rites should make some preparations.
"We should also invite Shangshu Lei from the Ministry of Industry to ask if His Majesty's mausoleum and Zi Palace are ready."
Li Chunfang felt sad, but she could only think about these things.
Yuan Wei, Guo Pu and others were already bachelors and ministers, but he was still Zuo Shilang. It was certain that he was unwilling, but there was nothing he could do.
Moreover, given the relationship between the new emperor and Gao Gong, Li Chunfang did not think that he could surpass Gao Gong and continue to stabilize Gao Gong in the new dynasty.
Outside the gate of Xiyuan, the three cabinet ministers have already arrived, but they have not been allowed to enter.
The people brought by Zhu Xixiao were ordered to guard the gate and not allow anyone to enter or exit. Naturally, they would not be allowed to enter Xiyuan, even if they had the status of being straight, but the situation is different now.
They could only wait for the soldiers to enter and report. Before getting permission, they could only wait outside the gate.
Ordinarily, if Emperor Jiajing had any physical problems, as cabinet bachelors, they were the ones who should stay with the emperor.
But what they don't know is that the person in the palace who can make the final decision is still in a coma.
At this time, in Yuxi Palace, two brothers, Zhu Xizhong and Zhu Xixiao, accompanied Huang Jin and looked at Emperor Jiajing on the bed. The imperial doctor was giving the emperor acupuncture.
It was long past the time to rush. After calling the imperial doctor for diagnosis and treatment, it was confirmed that the emperor had just contracted the cold and fell into a temporary coma. While preparing medicinal materials, he used acupuncture to wake up His Majesty.
No matter what, at this time, Emperor Jiajing must stay awake, even if it is just for a moment, to arrange some things.
The imperial doctor had already begun to tighten the needles, and after taking back all the silver needles, he stood up, cupped his hands to Huang Jin and said: "Eunuch Huang, your Majesty has used the needles, and he should wake up soon. I want to go and see how the medicine is doing." ”
"No, just wait aside and the medicine will be sent over once it's ready."
At this time, although Huang Jin knew that Emperor Jiajing was just suffering from a cold, the cold could be big or small, and he felt uneasy without an imperial doctor around him.
While he was speaking, Emperor Jiajing's head moved, and then his mouth opened and closed slightly, as if he was saying something.
Huang Jin immediately abandoned the imperial doctor and stepped forward, placing his ear to the emperor's mouth to listen.
Immediately, Huang Jin turned to a chamberlain and ordered: "Hurry and prepare water. Your Majesty wants to drink water."
After giving the instructions, Huang Jin remembered the imperial doctor next to him and the medicinal materials being brewed, and hurriedly asked: "Your Majesty, you want to drink water, will everything be okay?"
"Nothing's wrong. In addition to keeping warm when you contract the cold, it's also good to drink more hot water."
The imperial doctor said hurriedly.
Soon, hot water was served. With the help of the imperial doctor and chamberlain, Huang Jin gently lifted Emperor Jiajing up and fed him a few sips of water.
Finally, after drinking the water, Emperor Jiajing's previously closed eyes opened.
"My lord, how do you feel?"
Huang Jin asked hurriedly when he saw that Emperor Jiajing had woken up.
"Headache."
Emperor Jiajing only said a few words, and then shook his head, as if he wanted to get rid of the pain. At this time, he also saw the imperial doctor standing next to him and the two brothers Zhu Xizhong behind him.
"Did anything happen in the palace?"
Emperor Jiajing asked at this time.
Although he felt uncomfortable all over, he still asked this question at this time.
"With the Emperor's Golden Sword here, all departments have successfully taken over the defense. It has been completely sealed off and is just waiting for the Emperor's instructions."
The two brothers Zhu Xizhong and Zhu Xixiao saw that the emperor was awake at this time, asked about their errands, and hurriedly got down on one knee to report.
"How is the situation in the capital and the imperial court?"
"Although the people in the capital were slightly panicked, they have stabilized. With the soldiers and horses from the capital camp and patrolling the city, there was no trouble.
It's just that many of the officials in the imperial court are clamoring to enter Xiyuan to see His Majesty. By the way, the three cabinet ministers are still waiting to be summoned outside the gate of Xiyuan. "
Emperor Jiajing said this to Zhu Xizhong, briefly explaining what the emperor wanted to know.
"What the hell is wrong with me?"
After understanding the situation in the DPRK and the capital, Emperor Jiajing finally asked his question.
I had been fine before, but why did I suddenly feel dizzy and even lose consciousness?
It was terrifying, something he had never been in before.
Emperor Jiajing had a special liking for Taoism. A very important reason was that he firmly believed that through practice, ordinary people could also obtain magic power and achieve miraculous abilities such as immortality.
But just before he fainted, he felt that he was close to death.
"Your Majesty is probably affected by the fright that night. He occasionally felt cold. Please focus on keeping warm and eating well. He will recover soon."
At this time, it was finally the imperial doctor's turn to speak.
"Well, I understand."
Emperor Jiajing just said a few words, and then said to Zhu Xixiao: "Call the three pavilion elders, forget it, let them go back to rest first, just say that I am tired, and I will summon you in two days."
"According to the order."
After receiving the clear opinion, Zhu Xixiao withdrew from the side hall, called the chamberlain to deliver a message to the gate of Xiyuan, asking Yan Song and others to go back first, and then returned to the side hall.
Back inside, I heard Emperor Jiajing telling Zhu Xizhong'er, "The factory guards will record in detail what the officials said and did in the past few days. Don't spread my affairs out for the time being. Let them guess and take a look." What will they do.”
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zhu Xizhong nodded hurriedly in agreement.
"But Your Majesty, do you want Prince Yu's Mansion to inform you in advance?"
Huang Jin frowned and suddenly asked.
At this time, as the crown prince, Prince Yu, Huang Jin was really worried that they would do something stupid.
"What's the current situation in Prince Yu's Mansion?"
Without directly answering Huang Jin's words, Emperor Jiajing asked Zhu Xizhong directly.
"Prince Yu's Mansion has summoned security guards and prohibited all contact inside and outside the palace. Except for the people they have arranged to send news to the palace, Prince Yu's Mansion has been completely isolated from the outside world."
Zhu Xizhong was in charge of the Jin Yiwei, so he naturally knew everything about the activities in the capital. He only mobilized the armed forces of the Jin Yiwei on the surface, and controlled the inside and outside of the Forbidden City in accordance with the emperor's will. The Jin Yiwei's secret espionage system was still operating, constantly funneling information to him. in hand.
"Let's do this for now, let them dry out and see what reaction they get."
Emperor Jiajing did not intend to tell King Yu the real situation. He also wanted to see what choice this honest and honest child would make at this time.
Even if you keep silent about your duties and strictly adhere to your original intention, you will still have thoughts that you shouldn't have.
But thinking about it, Emperor Jiajing didn't really believe that King Yu would do this. After all, he couldn't control the Beijing camp, and he was afraid that someone in the capital would deceive him.
But it doesn't matter. Prince Yu's Mansion has been sealed off. Even if someone has bad intentions, they can't enter Prince Yu's Mansion.
Thinking of this, Emperor Jiajing asked: "Who in the palace arranged this now, Yin Shizhen?"
"Your Majesty, it is reported that it was Zuo Yude and Wei Guangde's idea to seal the palace, but he also asked Li Fang to hide horses near the palace and several gates in the capital."
Zhu Xizhong opened his mouth and carefully told Emperor Jiajing the situation in Prince Yu's palace.
"Haha, this little guy is quite clever."
Emperor Jiajing didn't take it seriously. He naturally understood what Wei Guangde meant. He couldn't figure out the situation, so he prepared for the worst.
Regarding the situation that has been set up now, the outside world can only guess two things. One is that his health is not good. Naturally, some people may be ready to incite King Yu to do something to gain his own bright future.
However, Wei Guangde's closure of Prince Yu's Mansion completely frustrated these people's ideas.
Of course, there is another possibility, that is, the Zhu Xizhong brothers rebelled.
Although Zhu Xizhong can nominally be in charge of the Beijing camp, everyone knows that the actual person in charge of the Beijing camp is the Ministry of War. The camp officer has always been the minister of the Ministry of War, so Zhu Xizhong has relatively little say in the Beijing camp.
However, because many of the generals in the Beijing Camp came from noble families, there were actually many people in the Beijing Camp who were willing to listen to his words.
Of course, the premise is not rebellion.
"I know, that's it."
At this time, a chamberlain came into the side hall carrying boiled medicine, and Emperor Jiajing knew it was time to end the conversation.
Even though Emperor Jiajing had been talking for so long, only he knew his own situation. He had a splitting headache and felt uncomfortable all over.
"I excuse myself."
The two brothers Zhu Xizhong and Zhu Xixiao also hurriedly resigned and left Yuxigong. However, due to this relationship, they were unable to return home to rest today and could only find a place to make do for a few days.
Yan Song and other three cabinet ministers failed to enter Xiyuan, and the news spread like a whirlwind to all the yamen in Beijing.
By this time, no one said that the Cheng Guogong brothers had rebelled, but concerns about Emperor Jiajing's health were growing day by day.
Who doesn't know that Emperor Jiajing took various elixirs for a long time and what happened to the elixirs refined by Taoist priests? Naturally, all officials in the court also knew about it. Yan Song lay in bed for several days because he took an elixir.
As a result, the Ministry of War in front of Sanya became lively, and many officials came together to learn about the situation.
Ge Jin did not dare to lead troops into the city without authorization, as he must have received Xiyuan's order.
However, after arriving at the Ministry of War, I learned that although Ge Jin entered the city, he did not return to the Ministry of War. Instead, he ate and slept on the tower of Deshengmen.
The Ministry of Etiquette and the Ministry of Industry were also busy, but they were busy quietly and did not dare to inform irrelevant personnel.
The Ministry of Works secretly dispatched its lieutenants and chief officers to Changping to inspect the imperial mausoleum and step up supervision of the construction project.
Although the Ministry of Rites has not really started preparations, it has made plans and even assigned people.
Emperor Jiajing did not call for martial law in the capital, so after various government offices dispersed, officials gathered in groups soon after leaving the offices, and there was a lot of discussion.
Of course, the most lively places are Yan Mansion and Xu Mansion. The two have been cabinet ministers for many years and have already formed an interest group, and most of them have relatively low status in the court.
In addition, some low-level officials also have their own circles.
More than ten waves of people also came to Wei Guangde's house, all of whom wanted to follow King Yu's door, but naturally they were not able to get in.
Lao Kan and other people who were familiar with Wei Guangde entered the house, but they also knew that Wei Guangde had really not returned to the house and might have been staying in Prince Yu's house for the past few days.
In the next two days, the governor Zhu Xixiao patrolled Xiyuan day and night, and the minister Ge Jin also inspected the capital on behalf of the imperial guards. Zhu Xizhong continued to compile various messages sent back by the spies of the Jin Yiwei, and sent them to Yuxi Palace three times a day.
For a few of their insiders, Emperor Jiajing was fine. They only had to follow orders and did not worry about being criticized in the future.
After two days of conditioning, Emperor Jiajing's body has recovered significantly. Today he can get out of bed, walk around, and move his hands and feet.
In the past few days, Emperor Jiajing was generally satisfied.
Although there was a lot of private discussion among the officials, the official duties were normal every day, the government was running normally, and there was no neglect of government.
As for Prince Yu's Mansion, it was okay. No officials from the DPRK or the Central Government were allowed to enter the Prince's Mansion, so it was completely closed.
However, Emperor Jiajing was still surprised when he saw officials visiting Yan Song and Xu Jie's residence. The number of officials visiting Yan's residence was actually more than double that of Xu Jie's.
"Huang Jin, Feng Bao is still in the palace."
Emperor Jiajing asked suddenly.
"Yes, I will stay in the palace temporarily."
Huang Jin replied hurriedly.
"Send someone to take him to Prince Yu's Mansion."
Emperor Jiajing ordered.