Chapter 1666 Zhu Zhen’s Taboo
Wang Yuan also didn't expect that His Majesty was so determined. Among these people was a court official, and His Majesty even acquiesced. This put a lot of pressure on him, and he had to achieve some results before he could explain...
Then, he began a rigorous investigation.
The initial investigation was fruitless. These were all important officials of the imperial court, so naturally they could not be suspected of collaborating with the enemy.
It’s just that as the investigation progresses, the situation becomes more and more serious, and the impact is getting greater and greater!
Zhu Zhen still acquiesced.
He had two considerations. One was that he really wanted to find out if there were really collaborators, or that he had such thoughts.
The second is to take the opportunity to suppress the trend of seeking peace.
The situation in the court began to be turbulent, and Wang Yuan, as the chief envoy, was pushed to the forefront. He could either retreat bravely or die out. We are upright and move forward bravely.
There is one fact that cannot be changed.
That is, he has offended others, and if he wants to avoid being retaliated, he has to not give others a chance.
The key is evidence.
Since it cannot be found out by inquiry, it can only be found out from relatives and friends, or from home.
Although Wang Yuan holds the Emperor's Sword, he cannot hold the person captive, and the time left for him is limited.
His methods were even more radical, and he finally had some clues.
A booklet was found in the home of Huang Zheng, a doctor in the inner court. This booklet contains the contents of Yuanwu's New Deal, as well as detailed records of Guan Ning's leadership of the war.
This is nothing, the most important thing is that Huang Zheng also took notes, wrote a summary of his experience, and was not stingy with words of praise.
Actually it's not a compliment, just an analysis.
For example, he analyzed various reforms in Yuanwu's New Deal in great detail and praised them...
Wang Yuan glanced through it and was very excited.
Finally something was gained!
Huang Zheng and he were both imperial officials, and they were both considered to be members of the second prince Zhu Ji.
At that time, Zhu Zhen was established as the prince.
He naturally regarded Zhu Ji as his opponent. In order to protect these talents, Zhu Ji transferred them away from Bianjing, and some even arranged for them to return to their hometowns directly.
Huang Zheng was the eldest among them. When Emperor Wu of Liang was in power, he served in the Ministry of War.
After Zhu Zhen ascended the throne, these people were reused, and Huang Zheng also entered the inner court.
As a minister in the same palace, it would not be to this extent, but now Wang Yuan is riding a tiger and it is difficult to get off. What if Huang Zheng is fine and thinks of today's hatred and revenge?
Simply fight him down without giving him a chance to retaliate...
When admonishing for peace, Huang Zheng was indeed the first to speak loudly.
Wang Yuan brought the evidence and was immediately interrogated.
It's a bit serious to say that they were interrogated. They were not detained in a prison, but in a house in the mansion.
This is already the third day.
Huang Zheng was brought in front of him, and when he saw Wang Yuan's arrogant look, he immediately cursed: "Traitor, treacherous minister, how could you bewitch Your Majesty to do such a thing?"
"If the blade of the knife is turned inward, it will only cause instability in the court and make people panic. As an imperial minister, don't you know that?"
"I am a traitor and a traitor, who are you?"
Wang Yuan took out the pamphlet and asked directly: "May I ask Mr. Huang, what is this?"
"You...you searched my home, how brave you are!"
Huang Zheng's complexion changed slightly.
This booklet is his notes for many years and has been kept in his study room. However, no one else is allowed to enter the study room except him.
"You admire Emperor Daning extremely much. I'm afraid you have had a rebellious heart for a long time, but you just never had the chance, right?"
Wang Yuan asked: "Be honest, what is your intention in taking the lead in admonishing and seeking peace?"
"Serve the country wholeheartedly!"
Huang Zheng only said four words.
He told the truth. He recorded these as summaries and experiences, in order to learn from each other's strong points and make up for his shortcomings, and follow the good ones.
Defecting Daning?
He can't do this kind of thing, not to mention it's not that easy.
But now it has become a handle.
His advice to seek peace was not because he was afraid of Daning, but because he could only do so at the moment.
The only way to survive is to endure hardships.
Huang Zheng was too lazy to explain, and he didn't bother to explain. He said directly: "You can report it to Your Majesty at will and see how His Majesty decides."
"Your Majesty was sent by God to save the Liang Kingdom. How can you be so stupid that you don't know right from wrong? A traitor like you deserves death!"
Wang Yuan clearly saw the look of resentment in Huang Zheng's eyes.
He knew very well that Huang Zheng hated evil, and now he had become a "treacherous minister" in his eyes.
There is no other way!
Either you die or I live!
If you don't do it for yourself, you will be punished by heaven and earth!
Wang Yuan's face was stern, and without saying another word, he went to report.
Zhu Zhen summoned him directly and asked casually: "Did you find anything?"
"I found a notebook of Huang Zheng's, but it doesn't count as evidence. Please leave it to your Majesty to make a decision."
Wang Yuan is well versed in the art of giving.
If you directly say something bad about a person, it will make people think that you are selfish and distrustful. You cannot speak directly. The most important thing is to guide...
"Doctor Huang admires Emperor Yuanwu very much, but this is nothing...I don't think he would do anything to collaborate with the enemy."
Zhu Zhen had already taken a closer look.
He glanced at the content, but found the words of praise quite dazzling.
With such a new policy, why worry about Daning not being strong?
Emperor Yuanwu was well equipped with both civil and military skills, but Daliang was in danger...
These are all words written by Huang Zheng.
Zhu Zhen's expression turned extremely ugly. When he saw these words, he recalled the two humiliations he suffered in Daning.
Chapter completed!