July twenty-four.
The morning session went on as usual.
The emperor still listens to the government in the future, and the chief assistant Zhang Juzheng presides over the court discussions.
The second assistant is Gao Yi, and the group assistant king Chonggu remains the same.
During the incident, Lu Tiaoyang, the group assistant, and Hu Ke, Zhao Shenlu, visited the household department to review the money and food expenses for the year, and were absent from the court meeting.
Zhang Siwei, the Minister of Rites, has been away from court for several days. In the place of the Ministry of Rites, today came Ma Ziqiang, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Zhu Dashou, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites.
First of all, Ge Shouli, the imperial censor of the capital, Wang Yan, who was originally the censor of the Ji Liao capital, defeated the Japanese and died for no crime; Zhu Wan, the former governor of Zhejiang, was upright and honest, but was slandered and drank poison, so he asked the two palaces to spare him.
Show favor.
Both palaces were moved after the reading, and the cabinet discussed it yesterday.
Today's court meeting has decided that Nianhe will be sacrificed on two altars as usual and a tomb will be built for burial; Wanhe will be sacrificed on one altar as usual and the burial will be halved.
Also, there is an inscription written by the left minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
He was promoted to Shanxi Right to participate in politics and Shenzuo, and became the right censor of Qiandu in the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He also patrolled the Datong area and helped manage military affairs.
In addition to the replacement of Tian Ruyu, who was originally the right councilor of Jiangxi, he was sent to Henan and was assigned to guard Hebei Province.
Xiong Dunpu, the head of the Vehicle and Driving Department of the Ministry of War, was transferred to the transportation department of Zhejiang and Zhejiang.
The first two are just that, there are traceable promotions, but the latter seems extremely abrupt.
Xiong Dunpu is a concubine of this generation, and was appointed chief of the Chariot and Driving Department of the Ministry of Officers and Soldiers last month.
In less than a month, the Ministry of Personnel wanted to demote the person to Liang Zhejiang. Although they were both sixth-rank officials, the same-level transfer from Beijing was a tacit demotion.
It makes people wonder what this person has done.
In particular, Shi Maohua, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, frowned and was displeased. Although he was only a minor official, he was still from his Ministry of War.
The officials wanted to be demoted but they didn't even bother to talk to him, so they made irresponsible remarks at the court meeting.
Not even a reason was given!?
It is simply unreasonable for Shen Shixing to manipulate the selection of officials for the Ministry of War so unscrupulously!
Shi Maohua was about to speak, looking for a sense of presence.
When they saw Zhang Juzheng and Zhang Hong, they spoke one after another. The cabinet quickly made a vote, and the Supervisor of Ceremonies approved it on the spot because the two palaces knew about it.
Shengsheng let Shi Shangshu swallow his words.
Everyone was still thinking about the profound meaning and connotation.
However, several pieces of shocking news hit the court discussion.
Huguang Chief Secretary, Chu Mansion, Inspector Shu Ao, Huguang Governor Liang Menglong and others made dozens of memorials to impeach Cheng Guogong Zhu Xizhong.
The memorial stated that Zhu Xizhong used his power in Huguang and overrode his superiors. He dared to force the leader of the Jing vassal to self-immolate and killed the King of Min and several county princes!
The crowd was in an uproar and there was a lot of discussion!
Chen Yisong, the minister of Dali Temple, was shocked and said: "Isn't Zhu Xizhong going to investigate the Zhang Chucheng case? How can he do such nonsense in Huguang?"
It’s hard to say how true or false these words and tone are.
After all, the memorial was retained by the emperor, but it was not as if the ministers did not send letters to their relatives and friends.
On the surface, it is difficult to discuss the matter to avoid suspicion, but in private, it has already been discussed.
Nowadays, most of the courtiers have already taken a stand and are just showing off.
Wang Zhigao, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, said in a deep voice: "I originally heard that this person went to Huguang. Not only did he not investigate the case properly, he also led the Jinyi Guards to plunder the countryside, behaving rampantly and killing the people."
"Now it seems that I still underestimated him."
"He is actually good at killing kings and nobles, which is rare in the country. He is simply audacious!"
Zhu Dashou, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, watched the play with an expressionless expression, and even thoughtfully set up a stage for everyone: "He Tongzheng might as well explain the reason clearly."
He Yongqing wiped the sweat from his forehead.
He held out his belly, took out another memorial, and said hesitantly: "According to the memorial written by Wu Jinghe, the Prince Consort, and Chen Qing."
"All major royal palaces involved a large number of people, including assassinating imperial envoys, stealing mineral deposits, illegally minting coins, transporting Miao barbarians, witchcraft saints, and more than ten crimes."
"Among them, Min Mansion gathered thousands of bandits and bribed Miao soldiers with the intention of causing trouble!"
"In order to suppress the situation in Huguang, he and Zhu Xizhong had no choice but to act cheaply and conduct trials and executions on the spot..."
He Yongqing was interrupted by Wang Zhigao, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, in the middle of his words.
Wang Zhigao scolded him coldly: "Nonsense!"
"When Chuzi killed the king and conspired to rebel, thousands of soldiers guarded the royal city. After Wu Jinghe dealt with it, why didn't he try and execute him on the spot?"
"At that time, he also knew that he would send the person to the Sanfa Department to settle the case, and that he would be approved by Zhu from Shimiao. In September, he would issue an imperial edict to Taimiao, and then he would be sent to Lingchi in the West City."
"Now that he is also plotting rebellion, Wu Jinghe dares to act arbitrarily with Zhu Xizhong and kill them on the spot!"
"Is it because what Shimiao said is of great use to Wu Jinghe and Zhu Xizhong, but they don't pay attention to His Majesty who is not personally in charge of the government!?"
He Yongqing, a high-ranking official of the third rank, was interrupted when he was speaking. He was also scolded by Wang Zhigao as if he were his son. It was really embarrassing.
I feel even more aggrieved than I can express.
As soon as he passed the memorial, why were you making fun of him?
If you want to tear this one apart and impeach him by name, why bother here to beat the cow across the mountain.
Chen Yisong, the minister of Dali Temple, also echoed: "After all, we are members of the clan. Even if the evidence is irrefutable, how can we deal with it privately?"
"The situation in the world is carried on His Majesty's shoulders. It is not Zhu Xizhong and Wu Jinghe's turn to speak about suppressing the situation."
"No matter what, Dali Temple will impeach Zhu Xizhong today!"
It is completely normal for the Department of Sanfa and the Department of Rites to be dissatisfied.
Even such a big thing as killing the prince went beyond Yusi.
From now on, the emperor can just call the Jin Yiwei to take action every time. What else does Yousi do?
Once this hole is opened.
It is expedient to kill a prince today, kill a minister tomorrow, and kill a minister the day after tomorrow. Are they all expedient?
Just give Zhu Xizhong a nine-thousand-year-old life and forget about doing things cheaply every day.
At the beginning, Nanzhili managed to form a three-law division, and after being convicted, he would be sent to the capital.
Why did he do all this nonsense when he arrived in Huguang? Did the little emperor go back as he lived?
It can only be said that Wang Zhigao and Chen Yisong were clearly scolding Zhu Xizhong and Wu Jinghe, but in fact they were still questioning the emperor.
Especially Wang Zhigao, who was somewhat dissatisfied with the emperor because of the turmoil in Southern Zhili, which caused his son to be exiled two thousand miles away according to law.
Why, at that time, our country's law was the most important thing, but now if you replace it, you will have to die?
Wang Zhigao once again echoed Chen Yisong: "I will report to Your Majesty to summon Zhu Xizhong back to Beijing to question Huguang!"
"The Jin Yiwei are acting so domineeringly, it is simply out of character!"
The Ministry of War and the Ministry of Industry stood aside and watched the show as always.
On the other hand, several well-known officials came forward and agreed, believing that Zhu Xizhong was suspected of overstepping his bounds and should be recalled for questioning.
It is reasonable to ask for the reason before reducing the title and fines.
He Yongqing knew that it was not directed at him, but was just a punching bag, and he didn't bother to care about the tone of these people.
He endured the grievance and finally told the whole story: "In addition, Prince Consort Wu also made quick decisions and dealt with various princes' palaces."
"The properties of each vassal were collected and handed over to the inner court, the Rites, the clan, the household, and the royal palace for separate administration."
"At the same time, the salary and silver for each vassal and prefecture will be changed to a fixed amount."
"And open the ban on merchants in various vassals..."
He Yongqing kept his story short and circulated the memorial to his colleagues: "The specific matters are listed at the end of the memorial."
As soon as these words came out, countless people suddenly changed their minds.
"Wu Jinghe is really wanton!"
"He also commanded the six ministries and the inner court. People who don't know may think he is who he is."
Heart-wrenching words appear one after another.
A dead prince is just a conversation after dinner, and everyone just laughs and gets over it.
But if someone wants to open up the ban on clan business, then everyone will be really angry - aren't they here to steal food!?
What is the basis for doing business?
Instead of looking at the background and relationships, is it still the so-called skilled craftsmen and business skills?
Officials and gentry bully ordinary businessmen and ordinary people, and they are naturally invincible.
Your inner court, the Ministry of Revenue, and the various royal palaces come out to do business. Then when everyone encounters business problems, is it possible that they all have to rely on their own abilities?
How can that work!
Liu Guangji, the right minister of the Ministry of Industry, who was going to serve as an official next month and return to his hometown to enjoy the life of an official and gentry, had to stand up and say: "Yuanfu, Mr. Pavilion, colleagues."
"The clan is the bloodline of Taizu, and the vassal ban is the law established by the ancestors."
"Now Zhu Xizhong and Wu Jinghe are lawless!"
"Without being reviewed by the Three Magistrates, without being approved by His Majesty, without asking for permission from the Imperial Ancestral Temple, he killed the emperor's grandson and the prince without permission; forced the king to death, falsely accused the vassals, confiscated the family property, and harmed the relationship between the royal family; he even spoke shamelessly and sent orders to the inner court to
The six tribes privately destroyed the ancestral law."
"If Your Majesty does not recall these two people, there will be no way to bring order to the clan! If the Three Magistrates do not question them, they will not be able to clarify the laws of the country! If the cabinet does not correct the chaos, it will not be able to set the record straight!"
As soon as these words came out, Chen Yisong, the minister of Dali Temple, Wang Zhigao, the Minister of Punishment, and Liu Buxi, etc. all agreed with him.
Everyone looked at the three cabinet ministers at the head of the class, but saw that all three of them were very present and silent.
At this time, Wang Guoguang, the Minister of Household Affairs, stepped in and said calmly: "Shilang Liu, don't be alarmist."
"Let's do it one by one."
"Perhaps Mr. Liu didn't know that he was sick at home before. The matter of classifying the clan as a vassal and returning the property to the vassal clan has been decided by the court. Mr. Liu should not harm the royal family's friendship at every turn."
"As for the issue of opening up clans for trade and prohibition, it has nothing to do with any ancestral law. There was no such ancestral law when Emperor Taizu was the emperor."
"Why didn't Mr. Liu say this at this time? This move would help demonstrate the royal family friendship for His Majesty?"
"This move not only saves the tax burden for the central government, but also provides a way forward for most of the clans. Even the things that you can't say publicly, for fear of causing chaos in the clans, have not been touched."
"If you can't be an official, don't have armor and soldiers, I've never heard of someone who can cause chaos just by doing business."
"All in all, I think it's wonderful."
After saying this, many people spit out Wang Guoguang in their hearts.
This matter was done in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance. Of course you will feel great when the money comes into your treasury!
At that time, if you get a little bit from it, it will be enough.
So what should we colleagues who have had their business robbed do?
At this time, Zhu Dashou, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, said without revealing his voice: "The Ministry of Rites also thinks it is very good."
The butt determines the head.
The clan mansion is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites, and just counting the clan property is a huge sum.
It’s hard not to support something that allows you to get a piece of the pie.
When it comes to clan affairs, the Ministry of Rites naturally has the greatest say.
Attitude is crucial, otherwise I wouldn't have been stuck unable to move by Zhang Siwei before.
Now that the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, Zhu Dashou, expressed his stance, everyone's expressions immediately became ugly.
Shi Maohua, the Minister of the Ministry of War, and Huo Ji, the censor of the right capital, looked at Ma Ziqiang, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites.
No, can't you see that the right minister of the Ministry of Rites has violated the interests of our Jin Party?
That’s all for others, we Jin people are really doing business!
Even if Zhang Siwei wants to become an official, after all, you still have Zuo Shilang, can't you still suppress the big officials? Who has the final say in the Ministry of Rites?
Just because your family, Ma Ziqiang, sells salt and the industry can't hinder you, you can't be indifferent, right?
Huo Ji couldn't help turning his head and reminded Ma Ziqiang: "Young Master Ma also thinks it's very good?"
Ma Ziqiang seemed to be distracted and did not hear.
Shi Maohua said anxiously: "Mr. Ma, please speak."
Only then did Ma Ziqiang come back to his senses. He groaned, raised his head and looked around, and said perfunctorily: "Wang Shangshu told the ministers quite well."
"The so-called ancestral law is actually nonsense."
"As long as the clan government keeps a close eye on the clan's business affairs, there shouldn't be any obstacles."
This look, these words.
Shi Maohua looked at Ma Ziqiang blankly, feeling very familiar.
He immediately realized that Ma Ziqiang looked exactly the same as when he took over as Minister of War!
He still didn't understand what was going on with Ma Ziqiang.
The business of colleagues is certainly important, but with Zhang Siwei gone, the position of Minister of Rites is obviously more attractive!
The Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Accounts took the lead in this matter and had business counterparts. Now that a consensus has been reached, there is little room for outsiders to refute it.
As expected.
Just then.
Today, Zhang Juzheng, the chief assistant of the foreman, finally took action.
He turned sideways and glanced at his colleagues.
He slowly said: "Since the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Rites have no objection to the ban on clan business, let's go back and file a memorial."
It is definitely not allowed to directly use Wu Jinghe's memorials, as it is against the regulations.
His proposal was at best a proposal. To rise to the level of the central will, he would have to go through the six ministries, the cabinet, and the director of etiquette.
Wang Guoguang and Ma Ziqiang returned the greeting with their wats in hand and returned to the train in response.
Everyone was helpless.
Why don’t the emperor and the Ministry of Revenue understand that things managed by the inner court and the central government must not make money!
Mining and maritime trade have always been like this.
Wherever the imperial merchants extended their hands, business would slump!
Can the clan change now with those stupid pigs?
It's a pity that the emperor and the cabinet are working like dogs and have no idea what it means to manage the world and benefit the people.
Whatever, I can only think of ideas in private.
Fortunately, after two hundred years of dynasty, the experience of these things has been very mature.
Everyone was exchanging glances, each with their own thoughts.
At this time.
Zhang Juzheng spoke again: "As for Zhu Xizhong's matter..."
"Local impeachment may not necessarily be true, and there are twists and turns. It cannot be judged based on local impeachment alone."
"This matter involves the clan and imperial envoys. It is not appropriate to expose and defend it."
"Then we will summon Zhu Xizhong back to Beijing and state the whole story in front of the court, and let His Majesty make a final judgment!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Yan Guan, who had been eager to give it a try, immediately stopped.
They are still waiting for the Yuanfu to protect him and they will "speak up for justice" again.
Giving up on Zhu Xizhong so quickly was beyond their expectations.
It's a pity that the opportunity to gain fame is gone.
Wang Zhigao felt a little more at ease. The emperor had advised him to put the law of the country first, and if his son should be exiled, he should be exiled. The worst he could do was to be reborn.
It is time for the emperor to have a taste of questioning his trusted confidants and putting national law first.
Chen Yisong, the minister of Dali Temple, was also somewhat satisfied with maintaining the dignity of the Three Laws Division.
Just when everyone has different thoughts.
On the side of the imperial steps of the Wenhua Hall, Zhang Hong, the Chief of Ceremonies, left and came back. He didn't know what he was doing in the side hall just now.
I saw Zhang Hong walking straight to the imperial steps and bowing to the empty seat of the emperor.
Then he stood up and faced the courtiers.
Zhang Hong looked pitiful and spoke slowly: "We are not qualified to intervene in your discussion, but..."
"Our family has just come to believe that when Duke Cheng Guo was investigating a case in Huguang, he was attacked and killed by evil thieves from the Min government. He injured his ear marrow and it lasted for several days. The serious injury was difficult to treat."
"He died half a month ago!"
…
Zhu Yijun raised his eyes and looked in the direction of Wenhua Hall.
He gave a court review to Huguang's memorial today, and the Wenhua Palace must be in full swing at this moment.
But Zhu Yijun is not worried.
He felt relieved when Zhang Juzheng was doing things.
The clouds were rolling and relaxing outside the window, and Zhu Yijun took a long time to look away.
He looked again at Zhang Siwei, who was kneeling on the ground.
Zhang Shangshu, who was "loyal to the emperor and patriotic", made a special trip to the palace to bid farewell to the emperor before taking office.
Zhu Yijun naturally has no reason not to allow it.
When we meet at this moment, Zhang Shangshu is sincere in love, and the emperor is polite to the virtuous corporal.
A scene where the king and his ministers get along well with each other.
Zhang Siwei was still lying on the ground to express his feelings, and his words were sincere: "...the evil has gone to the extreme, and the decadence should be reversed."
"In this Holy Age, with this Ming Lord, I originally wanted to assist the Holy Lord Bi to restore chaos, and the economy is in ruins."
"It's a pity that my father died in Xian Dian and was finally killed by Xian Dian."
"I can't use it to the fullest. I have no choice but to accept what God has done."
"The hope of all the people in the sea is in vain. I feel ashamed and regretful in my heart."
"If I go, I will go."
"Fu Wang, the Holy Emperor is vigilant and vigilant above, and the ministers and ministers of the two and three pavilions and Yin Gongtu are back below. The law is the rule, and the heaven and the earth are in harmony."
"Mianfeng has established a grand plan through the ages and extended the country to heaven and earth for a long time!"
"Winter will lead to spring, night will lead to day, and the world will return to its heart and follow the Tao, and it all depends on Your Majesty!"
"The heart of my fist, I paused over and over again."
After saying that, Zhang Siwei kowtowed three more times.
There was a loud banging sound.
Zhu Yijun looked at Zhang Siwei, who was prostrating himself on the ground and was respectful and polite, and couldn't help but sigh at the character of this traitor.
Listen to this.
First, he stated his ideals, then he expressed the pain of his father's violation of national laws, and then he expressed the regret that his ideals had failed when he became an official.
Finally, the conversation changed - I'll just leave. I just hope that the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty will be as long-lasting as the phoenix, and that Your Majesty will lay down a grand blueprint to make the country's destiny last forever.
Who can listen to this emotion and literary talent and not be moved?
What a good pure minister.
He almost couldn't help but promise that as long as Zhang Siwei didn't reverse the case by then, he would wait for Ding You to end and reuse him again.
It's a pity that he opened his eyes and understood Zhang Siwei's character.
It can only be said that the ups and downs in life are the watershed.
Wang Shizhen's father died, and Ding You was driven home. He looked like he had lost his spirit and his dejection was evident.
And Zhang Siwei in front of him, at first glance, was submissive and lost his mind.
But if you compare it carefully, you can feel the restrained spirit in it, like a polished sharp blade.
No wonder he could be the first assistant in history, suppressed Shen Shixing for several years, killed Zhang Juzheng's body, and revolutionized the New Deal.
There is really nothing to say about his character and tenacity.
Zhu Yijun sighed: "It's my father's business, and I feel sorry for it."
"Don't worry, Zhang Qing, I have already sent someone to warn Tan Lun."
"To clear my father's name, I will also take advantage of the Longevity Festival to rehabilitate my father."
"Sir, please get up quickly."
Zhang Siwei hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
There was no trace of resentment on his face.
Even when he mentioned the loss of his father, he acted as if his father was dead and now all he has in mind is the Lord.
Zhu Yijun quietly watched Zhang Siwei's expressions and movements.
After Zhang Siwei thanked him and stood up.
Zhu Yijun sighed again: "You are not only the hope of all the people in the world."
"To me, he is also the sweet plate of old learning and the good man of Meng Lai."
"But now you can't use it to its full potential...
Zhu Yijun paused, slowed down his tone, and looked at Zhang Siwei curiously: "Isn't this what God has done, or how to suppress people?"
He stared at Zhang Siwei's reaction.
Siwei, for me, you are the master of Confucian classics, and you are the virtuous minister that I dream of.
So, in the end, you failed to fully utilize your talents. Is it God’s will or human factors?
Zhang Siwei was horrified.
I just feel that I am possessed by Ji Chang and facing the final test of Jie and Zhou!
Chapter completed!