Another turmoil in the court

Author: Dongchen Yuanxiu

Another turmoil in the court

Eunuch Zhou didn't know how he got out. Anyway, he was covered in cold sweat. When he went out, the cold wind blew, and he woke up immediately. Then he walked straight to the palace maid's residence and saw everyone who was still cleaning up.

He ignored them and walked directly inside. When he got to a separate room, he knocked on the door.

"Yang, um, Mrs. Yang, is it convenient?"

Eunuch Zhou just wanted to call her maid, but when he thought about his identity changing after tonight, he changed his tone and title.

"It's Eunuch Zhou, come in."

A crisp and euphemistic voice came out. As soon as he entered the door, he saw a stunning woman in her late twenties sitting by the bed packing her clothes. Although Eunuch Zhou had seen her many times, he was always amazed every time. It was a disaster for the country and the people.

"Eunuch Zhou has something to explain."

Yang Hanyu already knew where he was going, but he was still a little uneasy now.

"Well. You will be Luo Yunhou's concubine from now on, and you will receive the imperial edict on his behalf tomorrow. Besides, if anything happens, you still have to inform the old concubine. Although I will drive you out of the palace, it is for your own good.

Otherwise, you will know the final result, and the Za family won’t say much, since you have been in the palace for so many years.”

"Thank you, Grandpa Zhou, for your concern. I know that I will tell you if there is anything."

Hearing this little girl call him grandpa, Eunuch Zhou was deeply touched in his heart.

"Okay, since you call me grandpa, I will admit it. If there is something wrong, tell me directly in the palace. Now pack your things and send them to you personally. Girl, there are also intrigues outside, but having this identity is for protection. I feel that you

You're not just a concubine when you get there, after all, your mother's home is the palace, there will be surprises, she's almost like a common wife, so make good use of your status."

"I know, Grandpa Zhou."

"Haha, okay, the maids and officials I have appointed for you are servants you are familiar with. You need to use them but also guard against them. You can figure it out yourself."

"Yeah, I know."

"Hurry up and pack up, I'll wait for you outside."

"Thank you, Grandpa Zhou."

Eunuch Zhou walked out of the room, and Lao Huai was also pleased. He did not expect the unexpected gain. He looked at the other maids who were still cleaning up and said loudly;

"You are all Yang Hanyu's dowry. You should abide by the rules when you go there and know what you should and should not say. Don't think that there is nothing you can do if you leave the palace. Besides, your status is different. Going out may not be a bad thing. In your heart,

Clear. Did you hear that?”

All the maids and ladies-in-waiting answered in unison;

"I heard it, Manager Zhou."

"Hurry up and pack up, time is running out."

"yes."

After everyone finished packing, they went out and got on several large carriages, and walked towards the Marquis' Mansion overnight. The capital city was quiet in the middle of the night, with only the grunting of the carriage shafts.

The Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division who were patrolling at night did not dare to stay there, as they saw the sign of the palace, for fear of getting into trouble.

The place we are walking now is Noble Square in the North District of the capital. Most nobles and aristocratic families are in the North District and the East District. The palace in the East District is also in the same square as Ningrong Street. The distance is not very far. After walking for half an hour, we finally arrived.

Arrived at the place.

The sky was getting darker and darker, and it was late at night. The palace of Prince Zhongyi was so gloomy. If the people arranged by the Ministry of Internal Affairs were not still cleaning inside, I would have thought that it was in the cold palace.

When Eunuch Zhou saw the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs on duty at the gate, he knew that they were almost ready, so he asked everyone to get out of the car. After the palace ladies got off the car, they all stood aside silently.

Manager Zhou ignored it and took Yang Hanyu in directly. He raised his head and looked at the lantern's light to see that it was still the pavilions and pavilions, the stunningly beautiful garden, and the slightly dilapidated houses, which could be repaired.

Walking left and right, he led Yang Hanyu and the palace maid to a courtyard, and said to them;

"This courtyard will be your home in the future. If you need to change it again, please follow the arrangements of the Marquis."

"yes,"

After settling Yang Hanyu and others, Eunuch Zhou returned to the palace to resume his duties, and Dai Quan had already received the news.

This matter was carried out quietly, and no one except the person involved knew about it.

The morning court on the next day was held as scheduled. Emperor Wu Zhou Shihong was diligent in his affairs and did not dare to slack off in any way.

"If you have something to do, start to act, if nothing happens, leave the court!"

With the sound of Dai Quan's drake voice, the morning session began as scheduled.

Shen Zhongxin, the Minister of Rites, was the first to come out;

"Your Majesty, the Minister of Rites has something to report."

Emperor Wu glanced at the person who stood up to speak. He was actually from the Ministry of Rites. Why should he say it directly?

"My dear, please tell me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I would like to accuse the generals responsible for the defeat of the Northern Aid. There are Chen Ruiwen from the Duke of Qi, Liu Fang from the Duke of Li, Niu Jizong from the Duke of Zhen, Ma Shang from the Duke of Xiu, and Ma Shang from the Duke of Xiu.

Hou Xiaokang and others, including the commander-in-chief Zhongshun Wang Zhou Jianan, neglected their duties and abandoned the army and fled."

Shen Zhongxin's words directly detonated the court, but the elders remained calm. The reason was that the matter had already been communicated to each other, and they wanted to give the nobles some color.

As for Prince Zhou and others, they haven't come back after such a long time. They just stayed in Fuling County and privately arranged for someone to inform the family how to escape the crime.

When Zhou Shihong heard Shen Zhongxin's words, he also remembered that these people had not been punished yet, and almost forgot about them;

"Everyone, let's talk about it and see how to punish him. It would be a shame for Da Wu to abandon the army and run away."

"Xiao Zi'en, the Minister of Household Affairs, has something to report."

"speak."

"I believe that the military department should be re-calculated, including the assessment of leading generals. Only those who have passed the assessment can lead the army. Otherwise, it will only increase the enemy's military exploits on the battlefield."

As soon as these words came out, the noble generals were unwilling. This had shaken their foundation.

Immediately the bull of the Zhenguo came out of the parade;

"Your Majesty, I have something to say."

"explain."

"Your Majesty, the leading generals have been passed down from generation to generation. If they are not allowed to go, why should civil servants go? They have no eyesight on the battlefield. They are all risking their lives. Wouldn't it be chilling to do so? As for the punishment, I say that the generals are incompetent and I am not convinced.

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"I agree,"

Li Guogong came out to support.

"I also agree."

"I also agree."

All the nobles came out to support.

"Your Majesty, I also have something to beat up."

The Duke of Zhenguo continued.

Zhou Shihong replied happily;

"The Duke of Zhen Guo continues."

"Your Majesty, I want to sue Gu Yichen, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, for his corruption. The military pay issued by various places has been reduced by 30% before it leaves the Ministry of Household Affairs, and another 20% has been lost after leaving the capital. Where did this money go?"

The reason why I dare to say this is that after leaving the capital, only 50% of the salary is left in the hands of the local generals. No matter how greedy you are, you have to feed the soldiers. If you are not greedy, you can only find ways to eat empty wages. This is how the military generals eat.

The origin of the vacancy.

Zhao Jingwu, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, did not expect that other cabinet ministers would show up. Wouldn't this stoke a hornet's nest? If this greedy ink wants to ask questions, he has already been taken away by the civil servant group. The minister may not have taken it, but none of the people below have.

Take it, you can't investigate it, and if you do, you have to find a scapegoat, and the price is not small.

"Oh, is there such a thing?"

Zhou Shihong knew he had to deduct a little, but he didn't expect to deduct so much, but he couldn't touch them.

"Your Majesty, I am convinced."

"Mr. Gu Ge, what do you say?"

Gu Yichen, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, also did not expect that Xungui would be so ruthless and directly take the salary from the bottom of the cauldron. Although he did not take it, there was no clean person below him, so he could only deny it.

"Your Majesty, this is nonsense. I have never heard of it."

"Oh, really?"

The Duke of Zhenguo asked immediately;

"Mr. Ge, everyone in the capital knows about this matter. Don't you know?"

"Why should I know? There may be some mistakes, but the money coming out of the warehouse is nothing."

"Yes, there is a lot of goods coming out of the warehouse, so there is less transportation. Your Majesty should investigate this matter strictly."
To be continued...