The carriage swayed towards the Forbidden City. Chen Qingtong leaned his head on Chen Yichen's shoulder, but his hand gently placed on his lower abdomen.

Since learning that he was pregnant, Chen Qingtong has often fantasized about the scene after the baby was born, and unknowingly there was a bit of the tenderness of being a mother.

"Husband, do you say that this time you enter the palace to participate in the court ceremony, will the Empress Dowager take advantage of the situation to attack?"

Chen Qingtong asked with some concern, she was not afraid of what would happen to her, but more because she was afraid of affecting the fetus in her womb.

"If the Empress Dowager has a political sense, she will not raise trouble this time, and will even take the initiative to show goodwill to you."

Chen Yichen's expression was very calm. After Empress Dowager Sun's return to power and retreated to the harem was equivalent to cutting off the source of power, and it was difficult to exert influence on the previous dynasty.

The Supreme Emperor Zhu Qizhen is about to return, and the two emperors will compete. As time goes by, when Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu holds the throne, Zhu Qizhen's chance of winning will become lower and lower.

The most ruthless imperial family, no one can guarantee whether Zhu Qiyu, who is now upholding the brotherhood, will commit suicide in the future. If you want to ensure Zhu Qizhen's life and honor after returning to the capital, you can rely on the general trend of etiquette, law, honor and honor.

Needless to say, the general trend of etiquette and law was the first time Chen Yichen relied on this trick to force Empress Dowager Sun to retreat to the harem and stop interfering in politics. After Zhu Qizhen returned to the capital, he was the Supreme Emperor. Zhu Qiyu wanted to kill him on the face, which was equivalent to killing a monarch and killing his brother.

Since ancient times, unless he was a short-sighted tyrannical king, or a powerful emperor like Li Shimin, he would not have to mention the Supreme Emperor with his brothers and feet, even the king of the previous dynasty would have to pretend to be raising him for a few years before he would "death", and very few would be directly cut by one knife.

In addition, relatives, relatives, relatives, civil and military officials can also become a constraint on Zhu Qiyu's actions. Before fully controlling the vassal state bureau, the legal system of ascending the throne to the Supreme Nine Five is not the only one you, Zhu Qiyu.

If you kill the emperor's brother today, someone will raise the flag to calm the crisis tomorrow.

Whether it is avenging Zhu Qizhen does not matter, what is important is that it gives ambitious people an excuse.

Chen Yichen was just a small official in green robe back then, so what if the empress dowager scolded Chen Qingtong casually? Who dares to say anything?

To put it bluntly, if Chen Qingtong was not the only daughter of Chen Ying, Hou Taining, the official ceremony would have been as simple as scolding him. It would have been no effect to find an excuse to reward him.

The harem is not like the previous dynasty, and there is also the saying that the punishment cannot be punished, and the face and dignity of the scholars and officials should be taken into account. Ordinary destiny women have no status in front of the empress dowager. If they want to make the other party worry, they must at least have a first- and second-rank imperial concubine. The fifth-rank pleasant one is not enough to see.

But time has changed, and now even if he does not have the only daughter of Taining Hou, Chen Qingtong has been promoted to a third-rank gentleman with his husband. More importantly, Chen Yichen has the honor of a cabinet minister and has also controlled heavy troops. Just take the carriage in the court as an example, there are only a handful of ministers in the court who can let him avoid it again!

Just like this, the important officials of the court, and Empress Dowager Sun has learned the lesson of Deng Wengu, no matter how stupid he is, he should know that the other party is not a role to mess with.

Even if she doesn't care about revenge, wouldn't she consider the fate of the emperor's son Zhu Qizhen in the future?

Now Chen Yichen has a deep understanding of what a real man cannot be without power for a day!

Without power, you can only bow down and survive, and your wife and children are not protected. When you step on the peak of power, even if you are not as small as you can see the mountains, the outside world needs to look up, and the empress dowager of the dynasty has to consider it.

Power is a good thing, but it often turns into a poison!

When the carriage was parked outside the Meridian Gate, there were already full of officials waiting to attend court. Looking at the familiar scene, Chen Yichen couldn't help but sigh in his heart. The last time he attended the Zhengdan ceremony in Beijing was already the eleventh year of Zheng's orthodox work, and several years passed in a flash.

After getting off the carriage, Chen Yichen still did not follow the official customs. Instead, hello to his friends he knew.

Shang Lu and Xiao Yi are now among the ranks of the robe masters, but compared to the smooth career of the officialdom, their expressions and appearances are a little more exhausted and vicissitudes. After the brief celebration of the victory of the Battle of the Capital, all the places were full of devastations, and each was waiting for the court to deal with it in time.

Gone are the days of the Hanlin Academy turning a blind eye to the outside world.

After a few greetings with Shang Lu and Xiao Yi, Chen Yichen came to the cabinet group and prepared to greet the chief minister Chen Xun and Gao Gu who had a lot of help to him. But then he found that there was a familiar figure next to Chen Xun, and Xu Xun stood in the group of cabinet ministers at some point.

"I have met Yuan Fu, dear middle hall."

With a look of surprise in his heart, Chen Yichen bowed to Chen Xun and others. As for Yang Hongze and He Pingyan, they were naturally ignored by habit.

"You are here just right, and Xu Shi said that he came over to greet him. I think you two made the contribution to water control together, which can be said to be complementary to each other."

Chen Xun was full of joy at this moment, and even put Xu Feng and Chen Yichen together to praise him. However, when he heard these words, he felt a little uncomfortable and embarrassed.

Chen Yichen was embarrassed about the dispute between him and Xu Feng at Wenyuan Pavilion some time ago. However, for Xu Feng, comparing himself and Chen Yichen together was more like a satirical and humiliating. The two are now in a different situation.

With each other's thoughts, they naturally cannot be honest with each other. They will not say more after just a few polite words.

But at this moment, He Pingyan, who was standing aside, seemed to have discovered something unusual and said in a surprised tone: "I have long thought that Yuanfuxi is not enough to show the emperor. It seems that today I will be a waist jade!"

He Pingyan's words made the cabinet ministers present look at Chen Xun's belt, and had already changed from the second-grade rhinoceros belt to the first-grade jade belt.

"Haha, I thank Your Majesty for your kindness. I will announce it later. Don't make any statement for now."

After saying that, Chen Xun looked at Xu Feng.

The reason is nothing else, this jade belt was given by Xu Yu.

After coming out of Chen Yichen's room that day, Xu Zhang thought that the other party was with Yu Qian and would definitely not help him, so he changed his goal to Chen Xun, the chief minister of the cabinet.

When the "Three Yangs" were in charge of the government affairs, they successively recommended several disciples, including Chen Xun, to enter the cabinet, to consolidate their strength and influence in the court, and to prevent future generations from leaving the tea.

In the battle of Tumubao, the former chief assistant Cao Nai died in battle, and Chen Xun accidentally took over as chief assistant in the cabinet. His qualifications and reputation were still weak. In addition, in the court, Chen Xun did not cultivate his own forces and his followers, which allowed Xu Xun to see hope that he could cling to.

So he brought a jade belt to visit the door, pretending to be a magic weapon and using astrology, predicting that Chen Xun's belt would soon be jade, and implying that he would be the first-rank official.

You should know that although Chen Xun stood at the position of chief minister of the cabinet and enjoyed great honor, he was actually given the title of the second-rank minister of the Ministry of Revenue. This led to him not having the slightest advantage of the cabinet ministers in the face of the six ministers, but was still at a disadvantage.

As the Heavenly Official of the Ministry of Personnel, Wang Zhi could fight against the cabinet chief minister. Needless to say, the Minister of Rites Hu Yi, a veteran of the Six Dynasties, added the title of Prince Taishi of the First Class, and eliminated his seniority and qualifications, but only suppressed Chen Xun in his official title.

Not to mention Yu Qian, Minister of War, directly awarded the title of "First-rank Guardian" among the "Three Orphans", resulting in three of the six ministers, which could stabilize the cabinet's chief minister.

The more glorious the cabinet in the "Three Yangs" era, it can highlight how depressed and outdated the cabinet during Chen Xun's period. The jade belt sent by Xu Qi can be said to be what he likes!

If Xu Xun just wants to meet his preferences, he will not be able to officially attach to Chen Xun. Many things are just like that. After a few days of giving away the jade belt, news came from the palace that Emperor Jingtai wanted to add Chen Xun to the crown prince tutor among the "Three Divisions".

Although the title of "Three Divisions" is not as good as Yu Qian's "Three Owl" and is far from the honor of the first-rank "Three Dukes", the jade belt that can be legitimate at the first-rank official will no longer be behind the ministers.

This is why Chen Yichen saw Xu Feng here, pretending to be a god and ghost and encountering the cooperation of destiny. I have to say that time is also luck and fate!

After some courtesy, the Jingyang bell rang in court, and all officials stood in line according to the size of civil and military positions, and then, under the guidance of the palace servants, they passed through the Meridian Gate and entered the imperial city.

Xu Feng did not return to his position at the first time, but stood beside Chen Yichen and said, "Chen Zhongtang, I didn't expect me, Xu Feng, to have a day to make a comeback, right?"

"Congratulations to Mr. Xu, but if I say I never regard you as something in the pool, do you believe it?"

Chen Yichen replied with a smile, not caring about the gun and stick in Xu Feng's words.

Hearing Chen Yichen's answer, Xu Feng turned his head suddenly and looked at the other party with an incredible look.

In his cognition, he always felt that Chen Yichen could not look down on him, especially after his infamous reputation, he took the path of flattering important officials in the court.

As a result, I never expected that Chen Yichen would give such a high evaluation.

"Chen Zhongtang, are you sarcastic or sarcastic?"

A mocking smile appeared on Xu Feng's face. Can Chen Yichen, who became famous at a young age, really look down on himself?

"Not either. I have submitted a memorial to the court and want to recommend Xu Shishang as the Minister of Works. This is the stage for you to use your omnipotentiary skills!"

After the cabinet's office and Xu Yan parted unhappily that day, Chen Yichen was thinking in his mind how to exert Xu Yan's ability and put him in the most suitable position.

There is no doubt that only the Ministry of Works among the six ministries can allow Xu Feng to play his "scientific and technological" talents far beyond the times.

"Do you recommend me as the Minister of Works?"

In amazement, Xu Yan even forgot the title of officialdom, and his face was filled with disbelief.

"Anything will be done soon. I will do my best to convince the cabinet ministers and the Jiuqing to make an appointment to Xu Shi Lecture."

"Many times, since you have a grand vision of the world, don't indulge in the slackness in front of you. Xu Shi said that he is a powerful person and believes that he will be able to benefit the people like "Shui Governance Plan"!"

After saying that, Chen Yichen bowed to Xu Xiang. If he could not even impress him like this, he would be destined to be an enemy.

If Chen Yichen said before, Xu Feng still doubted whether the other party was sarcastic and sarcastic. When he heard this, he stood there blankly, with two lines of hot tears flowing down his eyes.

A depressed and unsuccessful person, a coward who was ridiculed by civil and military officials in the court, and an official who was greedy for fame and fortune and desperately wanted to sharpen his head, Xu Feng often laughed at himself when no one was around late at night.

But unexpectedly, Chen Yichen believed that he was a powerful person who could benefit the people.

Xu Feng, who stood there in tears, attracted the attention of many officials who came to court, who did not know what was going on. It was not until the Censor who maintained order reminded Xu Feng that he would line up according to his official title that he broke the touch.

Xu Yu bowed deeply to Chen Yichen, and then said, "A gentleman died for his confidant. From today on, Xu Yu has died. From now on, the official name is Xu Youzhen!"

After saying that, Xu Feng turned around and left without any slight drag.

The word "Zhen" has the meaning of steadfast, loyalty and indomitableness. Xu Yu changed his name to Xu Youzhen, which is to tell Chen Yichen that from now on, he will not forget this dialogue, adhere to his beliefs and principles, and seek goodwill for the people!

Looking at Xu Youzhen's departure back, Chen Yichen felt an indescribable relief. When he came to this era, he changed many historical trajectories, and there were also many things that he could only watch as the wheels of history rolled forward without any pushing.

But at least this time, I changed Xu Youzhen's fate. The troubles of the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal and the Jiangnan Waterway are urgently needed to coordinate and manage a professional and outstanding ability. No one in the Ming Dynasty, including myself, may be more suitable than Xu Youzhen!

At that time, Yang Pu let go of his prejudice and was willing to help him gain power. Now he has also helped Xu Youzhen enter the cabinet!

At the same time, Chen Yichen subconsciously looked in the direction of Yu Qian. Can he change the fate of this hero of eternal power after doing so much?

The congratulatory team slowly moved forward into the palace. In Fengtian Palace, Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu changed into a black crown garment inherited from the Qin and Han Dynasties, and sat high on the dragon throne waiting for the officials to pay their respects.

Seeing this familiar scene and the face that looked a little bit like awesome among the brothers, Chen Yichen looked a little dazed, as if he had returned to the look of the energetic Zhu Qizhen, sitting on the dragon throne waiting for the officials to see him.

Things change, people change. If there is no change in Tumubao, can you create a story about the relationship between the king and the minister?

"Congratulations to Yishi, all officials will meet!"

The cheers of the Honglu Temple's praise officer interrupted Chen Yichen's reverie. Accompanied by the music of the Jiaofangsi, all the civil and military officials knelt down and shouted: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

"The Lords are calm."

Zhu Qiyu, who was sitting high on the dragon chaise, raised his arm and signaled that he tried his best to calm himself, but his slightly trembling arm still exposed his excitement at this moment.
Chapter completed!