Chapter 454 The Sun, Moon, Mountains and Rivers Are Still Here, Don’t Cry, Everyone, Go Slowly!
Chapter 454: The sun, the moon, the mountains and the rivers are still here, don't cry... Everyone, go slowly!
"Prince! You must remember that you must never disobey the Grand Tutor..."
On the sickbed of Wuying Palace, the emperor earnestly admonished the prince, and the fifteen-year-old prince nodded repeatedly. At the end, the emperor couldn't help but sigh.
Parents always worry about the future of their children, especially since he only has such a son, but the prince's temper... I'm afraid that he can't get along with the Grand Tutor for a long time, which is what he worries about most.
It's like the rich second generation in reality. We are not afraid of the rich second generation eating, drinking and having fun, but we are afraid that the rich second generation likes to toss. Eating, drinking and having fun may not necessarily ruin the family, but if the toss fails, it may really ruin the family business directly.
The current Ming Dynasty is also in such a situation. As an emperor, he basically trusts the Grand Tutor Xu Xin completely, which is why there is today's prosperity, but can the prince really do what he does?
Although the prince agreed very happily now, who can guarantee the future?
The emperor sighed deeply and held the hand of Empress Zhang tightly. Although he didn't say anything, the empress understood his meaning after being married for many years. He wanted him to take good care of the prince and prevent him from making mistakes.
"Summon the ministers to see him!"
After the emperor explained the order to entrust the orphan, since there was still time, he must meet the ministers. It would be best to give each of them some instructions, which would also be beneficial to the succession of the prince.
Cao Zhengchun walked out of the hall to summon, and soon all the important officials in the court came in. Among these people, there were many who had followed the emperor for many years and were deeply valued by the emperor. But the emperor never dared to trust their loyalty to these people. He only trusted Xu Xin unconditionally.
"Ministry of Justice, how is the arrangement of the amnesty for the world..."
The emperor was supported by Xu Xin and the queen and looked at the minister of the Ministry of Justice.
The Minister of Justice quickly bowed and said, "According to the order of His Majesty, after the discussion between the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Personnel... According to the advice of Grand Tutor Wang, the appropriate candidates for pardon have been selected, and those who have committed serious crimes will not be pardoned..."
This Minister of Justice is very sensible and changes his name very quickly. This is Grand Tutor Wang.
"Well, the general amnesty is just to give the people of the world a chance to reform. Some serious crimes are indeed unpardonable..."
The emperor nodded. He has known the depths of the court for so many years. If it weren't for Xu Xin's help, he would have been confused by them. Don't look at how respectful these court officials are, but what they think in their hearts is only known to them.
Take the current general amnesty for example. Some officials can profit from it and operate secretly. For example, some serious crimes are delayed and not reported or decided, and then when they encounter major events in the court... amnesty.
Of course, those who do this kind of thing have great interests. Ordinary people and small households can't find such a relationship at all.
"Your Majesty's love for the people..."
The courtiers sang praises, but the emperor was tired of listening.
The emperor seemed to be really confused, and murmured: "God, first torture people enough, then make people not afraid of death. If I die in the future, it will be my blessing..."
There was silence in Wuying Hall.
The emperor said this.
Xu Xin, the queen, the prince, and the ministers all remained silent.
The ministers all had a premonition that the emperor's health was getting worse and worse. At this moment, they were deeply touched and couldn't help but feel sad.
For a while, a sad atmosphere began to spread over the hall.
Seeing this, the emperor suddenly felt a wave of fatigue, and couldn't help waving his hand, saying: "I am tired, you all go down..."
"Yes!"
The ministers stood up and left.
At this time, Zhu Youtang, who was sitting on the couch, looked at the three people who walked out of the door, and suddenly said loudly: "The sun, the moon, the mountains and the rivers are still here, don't cry..."
"Everyone, go slowly!"
This voice that resounded throughout the hall made all the ministers tremble. Emperor Zhu Youtang was a good man. Everyone knew that he was a good man. During his reign, he rarely got angry and killed people. If he was in power, everyone would be at ease. Unfortunately, he didn't live long enough...
The candlelight in the hall flickered, and Emperor Hongzhi sat in the hall.
"I wish I could visit the Ming Dynasty. I have been trapped in the capital since I was born and cannot go out..."
"Life is full of disappointments. I can only let go..."
After Zhu Youtang finished speaking, he gently closed his eyes with a smile on his lips. He could feel that his life was slipping away bit by bit...
Beside Zhu Youtang, Xu Xin could also feel that his body temperature was losing and his vitality was running out. The emperor's life was about to end, and what he could do...
A ray of purple light appeared in Xu Xin's eyes. Even Cao Zhengchun and Zhu Wushi, who were as strong as he was, did not notice it. Everyone's eyes were focused on Zhu Youtang.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."
The queen Zhang on the other side of the emperor suddenly cried out in fear. She felt that the emperor seemed to be leaving him.
"I am too tired. Let me sleep for a while..."
After the emperor said this, his body fell back. Xu Xin quickly reached out and helped him onto the dragon bed, carefully covering the quilt.
"Queen, please don't disturb His Majesty."
After Xu Xin finished everything, he shook his head at the Queen, then walked a few steps away from the dragon bed and bowed.
The rest of the people saw this and understood the situation. The Crown Prince and Yun Luo could no longer suppress their cries, and the hall was suddenly shrouded in sadness.
"Your Majesty, Long Yu died..."
Cao Zhengchun's voice was full of sadness, and when the officials heard this voice, they immediately knelt on the ground. It was night, and the Jingyang bell rang, which represented the death of another emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
During the Hongzhi period, Xu Xin was in charge. The emperor's civil and military skills were excellent, and his reputation among the people was very good. On the day of the emperor's death, almost every family in the capital was in a state of silence, and countless people were in mourning.
In May of the eighteenth year of Hongzhi, the emperor died of illness in Wuying Palace and moved to Qianqing Palace.
Under the "Upright and Bright" plaque in the main hall of Qianqing Palace, the emperor's coffin is placed in the center, surrounded by coffin flags. There are maids, eunuchs and concubines burning gold and silver paper money in front of the candlestick in mourning.
The three members of the family, the queen, the prince and Yun Luo, were all here, handling the funeral affairs for their husbands and fathers, and taking care of it themselves.
"His Majesty's funeral arrangements, as well as some of the instructions he gave you during his lifetime, must be properly handled..."
Xu Xin was also dressed in white clothes, busy inside and outside the palace, handling all things in an orderly manner, trying not to disturb the emperor... Now it's time to become the queen mother, and the prince is still the prince. Before he ascended the throne, he was still the prince. .
The emperor's funeral had already been planned, and everything was being handled in an orderly manner.
"Grand Master, the fifteenth emperor's younger brother is also infected with the disease. This matter..."
Zhu Wuwu came to Xu Xin's side at this time. The fifteenth emperor's brother he mentioned was ranked fifteenth in the genealogy of Zhu Youtang's generation. He was born to Concubine Shu. He is now called Youren. In fact, it is him. Xu's species.
"I'll go there myself!"
Xu Xin also had a headache when he thought about that brat. After giving some instructions about what was going on here, he went to the harem.