Chapter 198: Change of Dynasty

Rong Yu didn't say anything, just sat quietly in the chair.

Compared with the angry and frustrated king of a country, the regent's calm demeanor as calm as an ancient well while sitting in his chair from beginning to end meant a strong coercion to the courtiers.

Although the emperor was one year older than the regent, his behavior in front of the regent was as childish and impulsive as a child, without any determination or magnanimity.

At this moment, almost no ministers in the court dared to stand up and speak for the emperor. Even the royal family members and cabinet ministers who were responsible for maintaining the emperor's orthodox bloodline wisely chose to remain silent at this time, because they had not seen it with their own eyes. Looking at the content of the late emperor's edict, we don't know whether it is true or false - to say the least, even if the edict is false, how many of these ministers in the court would dare to go against the regent at the expense of their entire family's wealth?

Taifu Wen all resigned from his position as Taifu to keep the Wen family safe. Who among them can be sure that they can escape unscathed after standing on the opposite side of the Regent?

Although they didn't know the reason for Mr. Wen's sudden resignation, they thought it had something to do with the regent's desire to reshuffle the court situation, and the fact that the regent said last night "in order to save the face of a certain minister" that the regent pretended to be the princess regent. Is the woman in question a girl from the Wen family?

The ministers had some guesses in their minds, but because Taifu Wen was usually strict in his work style, the Wen family was a distinguished family, and the Wen family girls were known for being dignified and gentle, they did not dare to target that girl to Miss Wen. think.

However, Taifu Wen chose to retire for the sake of the Wen family. Although he saved himself, it was equivalent to giving up support for the emperor. The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty would naturally weigh the pros and cons in their hearts.

Rong Yu ignored the emperor's jump and said calmly: "Bring the edict to all the ministers for confirmation."

Chen De seemed to be holding a hot potato. After hearing this, he immediately walked down the palace steps impatiently and gave the edict to the wise king at the forefront: "Your Majesty."

The wise king took the edict and opened it quietly to read it. After a moment, he nodded and said: "It is indeed written by the late emperor himself."

Emperors of all dynasties had eunuchs with pens around them. Some imperial edicts issued by emperors would be written by the editors of the Hanlin Academy. Rong Yu's father, Emperor Yingwu, had a habit of writing edicts himself. This habit was later passed on to His son, Emperor Jing, is the father of the current emperor and Rong Yu's elder brother.

The late emperor liked to write edicts by himself. Everyone who knew him knew this habit. Chen De and Xian Wang, who served Emperor Jing, were also familiar with the late emperor's handwriting. Therefore, no one could say that this edict was fake at this time. of.

After the wise king read it, he naturally handed it to the princes next to him.

Rong Chuyun stared at the reactions of the princes and saw them nodding to each other, as if they recognized the weight and authenticity of the edict, and his heart gradually sank.

After several old princes read it, the edict was passed to Prince Rui.

Several young princes in the court, Prince Rui, Prince Ning, Prince Qi and Prince Yun, are all brothers of the current emperor. There is also a second prince who has been killed. Except for Prince Yun, all of them are opposed to the throne during the fight for the throne. A thoughtful person.

When they saw the edict at this time, their first feeling was that the edict was indeed true. Their second thought was, did the regent take out this edict from the late emperor today to dethrone the emperor and reestablish it?

In the silence, Rong Yu spoke coldly: "The emperor is suspicious by nature, willful, stupid and incompetent. Since he came to the throne, he has not thought about government affairs. All his thoughts have been used to suppress powerful ministers and eradicate dissidents. I think he is no longer qualified to sit. This throne."

Rong Chuyun's face turned pale.

"I do not agree with the regent's statement!" Someone among the courtiers finally spoke. It was Bai Hongru, one of the cabinet ministers. "The late emperor personally passed the message to the emperor, which means he has great trust in the emperor's ability. The late emperor also said it himself. He is wise and promising and has the world in his heart. He will surely be an emperor with unparalleled sage and wisdom. How can the regent be dismissed at the drop of a hat? "

"I agree with my father's statement." Another middle-aged man spoke. He is Master Bai's son Bai Heming, who has fifty thousand imperial troops. "The reason why the emperor did not put all his attention on important affairs of the government is because the regent By holding on to power, the emperor has no chance to use his power even if he wants to. "

"I second the proposal." Another Bai family minister took advantage of the situation and said, "The emperor is already an adult emperor. According to the traditional rules of the royal family, the emperor can take charge of the government at the age of sixteen. The emperor was already too weak when he ascended the throne and should have the ability to handle the affairs of the government independently. The regent should relinquish power and return power to the emperor, instead of holding on to power and accusing the emperor of not doing -"

"Come here!" Rong Yu said coldly, "The Bai family father and son have despised the late emperor's edict and blatantly offended this king. With immediate effect, Lord Bai will be deposed from his power to discuss politics, and his position as General Bai Heming will be deprived of him. He will be kicked out of the court immediately and will never be hired. "

Bai Hongru and his son were shocked: "The regent can't do this! I am the empress's grandfather, and I am the cabinet entrusted with important tasks by the late emperor——"

"You are roaring towards the palace, and you are violating the rules of conduct in front of the palace. Why don't you kick me out?"

Ling Ling led two rows of imperial guards to the palace, quickly grabbed the Bai family father and son, and dragged them out of the palace.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!" Bai Hongru yelled at the top of his lungs, "I am incompetent! I am unable to protect you. I am so unworthy of your Majesty! The regent is treasonous. He is seeking power and usurping the throne! He is risking the disgrace of the world——"

Ling Ling frowned, and the expression on the guard's face changed drastically as he captured Bai Hongru. He immediately reached out and covered his mouth to prevent him from shouting more provocative words to the regent.

The Bai family father and son were quickly taken out.

Rong Chuyun fell weakly on the dragon chair, his whole body limp, his expression stiff and numb.

The ministers in the hall held their breath, cold sweat oozing from their backs, and no one dared to speak with their heads down.

The Regent is serious today.

When everyone realized this fact, they were all panicked for a moment. Even the old cabinet ministers like Lord Bai and Master Wen were directly punished by the Regent without any mercy.

Those who knew their place could still save some face, but those who tore their faces with the Regent were destined to have a bad end today.

Whether it was the Imperial Guards in the palace or the 400,000 troops in the hands of the Regent himself, they were enough to make all the voices against him disappear today.

The Regent didn't even have to frown.

Seniority, dignity, prominent family, deep roots, all the words that sounded like they were unshakable on weekdays, now seemed extremely fragile in front of the Regent.

Military power represents confidence, and the troops in the hands of the regent are enough to uproot any family.

"The emperor is temporarily imprisoned in Ganyang Palace." Rong Yu stood up and announced the punishment for the emperor, "No one is allowed to see him without the king's permission. Those who disobey the order will be charged with treason and the whole family will be executed."