The emperor is angry and the dragon is terrifying.
For a moment, all the ministers in the court looked at each other in confusion, not knowing what they meant, and all they could do was kneel to the ground.
"Your Majesty, calm down!"
Zhu Xiang was even more confused.
What did I do?
Why were you beaten for no apparent reason?
He quickly knelt down and said: "The child and the eldest brother have always been close brothers. Since the death of the eldest brother, the child misses the elder brother every day. The child really doesn't understand what the father's words mean? The child is wronged!"
"Unjustly accused?"
Lao Zhu stood up from the dragon rider.
"It is precisely because of your misbehavior in Shaanxi that your eldest brother went on inspection tour. He is so worried about your second brother!"
"He contracted a cold due to the road accident and became ill. Within a few months, he died suddenly."
"Before he died, he protected you in every possible way and told me not to punish you."
"But what about you? What did you do?"
In fact, Zhu Biao originally visited the north because some ministers in the court impeached Zhu Ping for oppressing the people and doing evil in Shaanxi.
More importantly, it is to investigate the matter of moving the capital.
Lao Zhu had always intended to move the capital to the north, but due to Zhu Di's death, the move ultimately failed.
"If you feel half guilty, why are you still drinking and having fun in your house all day long?"
"Since coming to Jinling, you have been singing and dancing in the house every day, beating slaves, humiliating servants, drinking and singing. Do you think I don't know about the things you do?"
Zhu Xi didn't dare to argue anymore.
He didn't expect that Lao Zhu knew everything about what he was doing behind closed doors in the mansion?
This...
He could only kowtow to apologize.
"My child knows I'm wrong, my child knows I'm wrong."
Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath, his anger still lingering.
"The King of Qin, Zhu Chong, is extremely stupid, acts wantonly, and fails to live up to my expectations. From now on, he will sit behind closed doors in his mansion to think about his mistakes. Without my will, he will not leave the mansion even half a step."
Boom!
Zhu Xi felt as if a thunderbolt had struck his head.
Dad is putting himself under house arrest?
Why?
It's just a matter of indulging in vocal music and beating slaves. I've done this before, but I've never been given such a severe punishment!
Zhu Xiang was stunned.
But he couldn't ask, why was I given such a severe punishment?
Judging from Lao Zhu's anger, if he really asked, the punishment would probably be even heavier.
All the officials in the court were also puzzled.
At first, I thought Zhu Xi had caused some trouble again?
Unexpectedly, it is still something commonplace.
Zhu Xiang's behavior is no longer a secret in the court.
Why did Lao Zhu suddenly get so angry?
Some people speculate that it was Zhu Yunxun who committed the crime. Lao Zhu thought that Zhu Xiang had set a bad example, so he took action on him?
Others think this is a signal.
As the son of Lao Zhu, Zhu Feng was punished so severely. Then Zhu Yunxian committed a bigger crime and should be punished even more severely.
Some people also speculate that Zhu Xi may have done some other things, but it was not appropriate for Lao Zhu to publicly explain this matter, so they could only find a reason to punish him.
After dealing with Zhu Xi, Lao Zhu did not wait for the court officials to report, and said first: "Jiang Gu, what do you have to say about today's events? Why did you lead the troops to massacre Wu Wanggeng's family?"
Although Jiang Wei was the commander of the Jinyi Guards and had a high position and was feared by officials, strictly speaking, he was not qualified to go to court.
But today I came, but instead of standing among the civil and military officials, I was waiting on the side.
When the Manchu officials impeached him just now, Jiang Wei had been watching with cold eyes and said nothing.
At this moment, when he heard Lao Zhu's question, he saluted and said: "I will act according to your orders."
"Presumptuous!"
"Absurd!"
"Deserve to kill!"
As soon as his words came out, there was an immediate rebuke.
The civil and military officials of the DPRK hated the Jinyiwei, but the Jinyiwei was created by Lao Zhu himself, and they usually dared to be angry but dare not speak out.
If you seize the opportunity today, you will never miss it.
"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Fourth Emperor is only a seven-year-old child, and his actions are no more impulsive than adults. But as the commander of the Royal Guards and an important minister in the court, Jiang Yu should know the seriousness of the matter. But instead of discouraging His Highness, he actually helped him to do what he did.
It’s really a heinous crime.”
"He said that he was acting under orders. This is putting all the blame on His Royal Highness. His heart is to be punished, his heart is to be punished!"
"His Royal Highness, the Emperor Sun, is certainly at fault, but if Jiang Wei did not obey his orders, the tragedy of extermination would never have occurred. If Jiang Wei did not kill, where would the national law be?"
"How can we take the orders of a seven-year-old seriously? It's so ridiculous!"
……
In the field, all the officials spoke one after another.
In their eyes, His Royal Highness the Fourth Emperor is a seven-year-old child. Are you, Jiang Yu, only seven years old? You actually take his orders seriously?
On the other hand, saying this also means that Zhu Yunzhen is only a seven-year-old child after all. No matter how talented he is, he is still a child.
Nothing he said is reliable, let alone let him do things. The same is naturally true for his proposal to increase business taxes.
All the ministers in the DPRK are experienced ministers who seek the country, and they know how to take advantage of the situation at this time.
"I believe that ambition does not depend on your age. Although His Highness the Fourth Emperor is only seven years old, his mind has surpassed that of an adult. I should obey his orders." Jiang Wei was unmoved.
"If that's true, why did he give the order to massacre the Wu family?"
A minister retorted sharply.
"Yes, Jiang Wei, how dare you listen to such a ridiculous order?"
"Jiang Wei doesn't want to repent, and his crime is even greater, and he should be punished by the nine tribes!"
……
Just as the ministers were reprimanding Jiang Yu one by one, someone outside came to report.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the Fourth Emperor and His Royal Highness ask for an audience!"
The court hall became eerily quiet.
It is the time for the court to go to court. It stands to reason that if the Fourth Emperor and his grandson ask to see His Majesty at this time, the eunuch who communicates should stop him and ask him to wait outside until the morning court is over before reporting.
The court meeting is a national matter, how can it be interrupted at will?
But the eunuch had already received the order, and Zhu Yunzhen's request for an audience was not blocked.
After a while, Zhu Yunxuan walked up to the main hall step by step with small steps.
He was not crowned king at this time, and was still wearing ordinary clothes.
He slowly walked towards the palace, but his eyes were not squinting, his expression was dignified and solemn, and every move he made was in accordance with etiquette.
"Xi'er, you're here just in time. We heard that you led troops to massacre Wu Wanggeng's family. Is this true?"
Lao Zhu's voice sounded.
"As I said to Grandpa Huang, this is indeed the case." Zhu Yunxuan replied respectfully.
Next to him, a minister interjected: "If the Wu family broke the law, they had their own Ming laws to punish the Han people. What is the purpose of slaughtering the emperor's grandson without complaining, and killing without trial?"
"Your Highness is very talented and can write poems at the age of seven. However, if you don't abide by the etiquette and the laws of the country, it will not be a blessing to the country. What do you say, Your Highness?"
"Your Highness has not apologized, do you still think that what you have done is right?"
The ministers could no longer restrain themselves, and each one of them showed their indignation.
As for whether it is true or false, only their own psychology knows.
Zhu Yunxuan stood in the main hall, motionless. Facing the accusations from the court, he spoke calmly.
"Sun Chen came here precisely for this matter."
The hall suddenly became quiet.
Everyone wants to see how he will defend himself.
In the eyes of many people, no matter what Zhu Yunxuan said, it was just sophistry.
Your Majesty must punish him severely.
In the eyes of everyone, Zhu Yunxi took out a memorial from his sleeve and presented it with both hands.
"The Jin Yiwei killed Wu Wanggeng's family and made great contributions to protecting the country. Sun Chen came here to ask for rewards from His Majesty for the Jin Yiwei soldiers. This is the list of meritorious personnel."
Boom!
It was like a thunderous explosion.
The ministers who had just criticized Zhu Yunxuan all stayed there, unable to believe their ears.
You still have merit for killing Wu Wanggeng’s family, but you still come to ask for a reward. Did you hear that right?
Is Zhu Yunxuan crazy?
Chapter completed!