At this moment, whether it was Yang Tinghe, Jiang Bin, or the civil and military officials, they were all waiting to see Zhu Houjin make a fool of himself.
In their opinion, this 15-year-old youth would eventually submit to the cries of the officials.
Even the countless emperors of Ming Dynasty before Zhu Houjiu were helpless against this official's crying and remonstrance, so the ministers felt that Zhu Houjiu would eventually compromise with them.
However, reality proved that these people had underestimated Zhu Houjin's strength.
"Alright then! Mao Cheng, all of you get up!"
"Oh, Your Highness, are you agreeing to our request?”
After Mao Cheng and the others heard Zhu Houyao's words, their faces revealed a happy expression. In their opinion, Zhu Houyao had agreed to their request.
"Haha, this highness originally came to Great Ming to inherit the throne in good faith. But since you officials are making things difficult for me, then I won't be the emperor anymore!”
"This highness came here to be the emperor of Great Ming, not to be someone else's son! Everyone, since that's the case, let's meet again!”
As Zhu Houjin spoke, he pulled the reins and rode back.
The ministers did not expect Zhu Houjin to quit and were stunned.
Quit? Was there a mistake?
I went through so much trouble to find you, and you actually quit just like that?
This would not do!
Only after Zhu Houjin had ridden a few steps did the ministers react. Mao Cheng hurriedly led the officials of the Ministry of Rites to stop Zhu Houyi.
"Your Highness, please think twice. You can't just abandon Great Ming's country like this!”
"Haha! If the officials are not united with me, even if I command the Ming Dynasty, I won't be able to govern the court well, so I might as well not be the emperor!”
"This prince will go back now. You can let whoever you want to be!”
"This…"
It was not easy for the officials to elect such an emperor. Moreover, Zhu Houjin was already in front of them, so how could they leave?
Therefore, Mao Cheng and the others panicked and hurriedly rushed over to stop Zhu Houjiu. They tried their best to put in a good word for Zhu Houjiu and tried to think of ways to stop him.
At this moment, Yang Tinghe, who was on the city gate tower, did not expect Zhu Houjiu to actually use such a move. He was also very surprised. After pondering for a while, Yang Tinghe called the people around him over and instructed them to allow Zhu Houjin to enter the Great Ming Palace.
Yang Tinghe also had his concerns. After Zhu Houzhao's death, Yang Tinghe did not appoint an Emperor for more than a month because he wanted to see the reaction of the officials in the court. However, it was obvious that the officials did not support Yang Tinghe to appoint himself as the Emperor. Therefore, Yang Tinghe had no choice but to appoint Zhu Houzhi as the Emperor.
At this moment, Zhu Houjian's move had directly hit Yang Tinghe's vital point, causing Yang Tinghe to be somewhat wary. He had finally found a puppet with great difficulty. He could not let him leave just like that. Yang Tinghe was still hoping to control Big Ming by controlling Zhu Houzhao.
"Humph! Lord Yang, I really didn't expect you to be forced to compromise by a 15-year-old child. This is really unheard of!”
When Jiang Bin heard Yang Tinghe's order, he couldn't help but scoff. Yang Tinghe's face was ashen and he didn't reply to Jiang Bin.
After Yang Tinghe's order was passed down, Mao Cheng and the others felt relieved. They hurriedly put in a good word for Zhu Houyou, expressing that they completely agreed for Zhu Houyou to enter the city through Great Ming Gate and live in the Hall of Heaven's Tribute.
"However, Your Highness can only enter the palace alone. It's better for your two servants to go back!”
"Humph!"
Zhu Houyi knew that Mao Cheng and the others had only made such a request to save some face.
"Ah Da, Ah Wu, you can go back to Anlu. Tell His Highness and the others that I'm fine!”
Zhu Houjin didn't expect Ah Da and Ah Wu to help him this time, so he agreed to let them leave. A'Da and A'Wu were very worried about Zhu Houjin's safety, but they were just ordinary servants, so they couldn't do anything about it.
As a result, Zhu Houzhen rode a horse alone and entered the city through Great Ming Gate. He became the new owner of the palace and the newest emperor of Great Ming.
This initial struggle to enter the palace ended with Zhu Houjin winning. Zhu Houzhen was alone, but he relied on his wisdom and decisiveness to defeat Yang Tinghe and the other senior officials, successfully establishing his prestige in front of the officials.
After Zhu Houjin entered the palace, it was like a bolt of lightning that shocked the Ming court, making the officials in the court not dare to underestimate this new young emperor.
On the city gate tower, Yang Tinghe narrowed his eyes and sized up Zhu Houzhen. He sneered in his heart. Everyone said that this kid was a profligate son, but today, it seemed that this kid was domineering, calm, and quick-witted. He was definitely a first-class talent. How could he be a puppet?
However, now that Zhu Houjin had entered the palace, Yang Tinghe could not chase him away. Yang Tinghe laughed coldly in his heart. He thought to himself,'Brat, our fight has just begun.'
No one would believe that a 15-year-old youth who had entered the city alone could defeat Yang Tinghe, the leader of all officials.
On the other side, Jiang Bin was also pondering in secret, thinking that this Zhu Houjin was indeed formidable. This person was brave and resourceful, and his ability was far above Zhu Houzhao. It seemed that Jiang Bin would have to be much more careful in the future.
After seeing Zhu Houjin's performance, the few white-clothed youths at the city gate discussed in a low voice and then quickly left along the corner of the wall. No one knew where they went…
At this moment, no one in the Imperial Palace had expected that this fight to enter the palace was just the beginning of the fight between Zhu Houjiu and Yang Tinghe. In the future, the more intense battle between Zhu Houzhi and Yang Tinghe would start from here.
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After Zhu Houjin entered the palace, the officials of the Ming Dynasty immediately began the coronation ceremony.
With Yang Tinghe and the Minister of Rites Mao Cheng's preparations, Zhu Houjiu's coronation officially began.
As the leader of the civil officials, Yang Tinghe read out the details of the death of the former emperor, Zhu Houzhao. He then explained the reason why the officials had chosen Zhu Houzhen.
Following that, Zhu Houyan began to worship the heavens and the ancestral temple according to the ceremony of the coronation.
After everything was over, Yang Tinghe read out Zhu Houzhi's succession edict and represented the officials and the world to deliver the Great Ming Dynasty's Imperial Seal to Zhu Houzhi.
In the end, with the help of the chamberlain, Zhu Houjiu walked to the dragon throne and sat down under the gazes of the officials. After the Emperor sat down, the officials began to cheer and congratulate the birth of the new Emperor.
"Zhen, from now on, is the emperor of Ming Dynasty!”
At this moment, Zhu Houjin was wearing a dragon robe and a dragon crown. He sat on the dragon throne and looked down at the ministers kneeling below, feeling extremely emotional.
From now on, Ming will be my world.
At this moment, Zhu Houjin was facing the shouts of the officials, his heart filled with ambition.
I will not be anyone's puppet, nor will I be tied down by anyone.
I will eventually become the ruler of the Great Ming Dynasty and establish the most powerful Great Ming Dynasty in history.
Officials and citizens, just wait and see.
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