"What? Chen Fuxing sent people to Qianqing Palace!?"
Zhu Yijun said in shock.
Chen Fuxing was also the elder brother of Empress Dowager Chen. He and Chen Shanyan were the fourth and third eldest children in the family respectively. They were both members of the royal family.
At first, a eunuch came forward to accuse Feng Bao of murdering Meng Chong, but later he fell into Zhu Xixiao's hands.
With the intention of testing the Empress Dowager Chen, he happened to give the person to the Empress Dowager Chen's brother, Chen Shanyan.
As a result, Jiang Keqian just came to tell him that it was Chen Guangming who brought the eunuch to Qianqing Palace.
What are these two brothers arguing about?
This time, Zhu Yijun was confused.
Jiang Keqian bowed and replied: "It is said that Chen Fuxing and Chen Shanyan faced off for a while in Zhenfu Division, and there seemed to be a dispute."
"Then Chen Guangming went to Chen Hong's residence, scolded him, and then brought the eunuch directly to Qianqing Palace."
Zhu Yijun frowned: "What did the two brothers argue about?"
Jiang Keqian recalled: "There was no one around at the time, and none of my colleagues heard clearly."
"I only vaguely heard a few words. Chen famously said that their father was just a prison student and became a seventh-grade official. Now he is a knight and enjoys the emperor's favor. They should keep their father in their hearts."
"He also warned not to get too involved with people like Chen Hong."
He learned two sentences vividly.
Zhu Yijun looked strange. Would he really say this in a quarrel?
He asked: "Where are the others?"
Jiang Keqian said: "Leave the person in Zhang Hong's hands and he will leave."
"Before I leave, let me tell you that as a slave of the Tian family, there is no way for Jin Yiwei to interfere. Everything is subject to the decision of the Sacred Heart."
This made Zhu Yijun even more unsure of what to do.
This behavior seemed to be Chen Hong's own initiative, which caused a disagreement between the two brothers.
But... shouldn't we ask Empress Dowager Chen for instructions? Why are we still arguing?
Jiang Keqian said carefully: "Your Majesty, what should we do with the people we sent?"
Zhu Yijun was still thinking about something and waved his hand casually: "Let Zhang Hong be handed over to my mother. I mean, I want him to be sent to my emperor to guard the mausoleum."
The struggle has entered the next stage and this person is no longer important.
It's just a pity that I didn't test Queen Mother Chen's attitude.
Jiang Keqian retreated slowly.
Not long after, Zhu Xixiao hurriedly walked in from outside.
As soon as I got in front of him, I couldn't wait to speak.
Zhu Yijun raised his hand, stopped Zhu Xixiao's words, and allowed himself to think quietly for a moment.
Zhu Xixiao had no choice but to wait quietly.
After a long while, I heard the emperor's voice: "Zhu Qing, you are acting in a panic. What happened?"
Zhu Xixiao finally got a chance to speak, and he quickly said: "Your Majesty, just in the evening, Feng Bao secretly left the palace!"
Zhu Yijun said nothing and just nodded, indicating for him to continue.
Zhu Xixiao continued: "Feng Bao went to Lu Tiaoyang's house in person, and two eunuchs left the city and rode towards Tianshou Mountain!"
Tianshou Mountain?
Zhu Yijun immediately realized that he was going to call Zhang Juzheng.
He said to himself: "It seems that Gao Gong has made him anxious!"
This action was definitely not aimless. He probably realized that Gao Gong had a plan.
If this is really the case, and it can be so frightening, it seems that the high-arch action is not small.
After saying that, he raised his head and looked at Zhu Xixiao.
He opened his mouth and asked: "Didn't Yuan Fu show any traces at all?"
With Gao Gong's calm appearance today, anyone with a discerning eye would wonder whether he was frustrated or had a back-up plan.
What's more, Zhu Yijun had the foresight.
This Yuanfu has never been obedient in his official career in history. Now with his assistance, he has captured Feng Bao's Dongchang. There is no way he can lose faster than in history.
So, what exactly is Gao Gong planning?
Zhu Xixiao immediately bowed down and said, "I am incompetent."
"After Yuan Fu went to court, he stayed at home behind closed doors. Except for Ge Shouli's visit, he did not do anything at all."
"Both his disciple Han Ji and his in-law Cao Jin were rejected."
Zhu Yijun rapped his knuckles on the table and fell into deep thought.
Previously, Cao Daye impeached Gao Gong. Although Gao Gong had begged to be removed as usual, he openly joined forces at the court meeting. Jiuqing, Liuke, and Yushi all petitioned to retain Gao Gong.
The momentum was so great that people inside and outside were frightened.
Nowadays, although there is Yang Bo, Lu Tiaoyang is competing against him.
But he's not really powerless to fight back.
The Ministry of Personnel, the Minister of Punishment, the Minister of Household Affairs, the Minister of Dali Temple, the six departments, and most of the Metropolitan Procuratorate were all his people.
If it's like last time, please leave high arches for all memorials. Both he and the two palaces must be cautious.
But now they actually turn these disciples away?
Zhu Yijun asked Zhu Xixiao to keep an eye on him because he was mentally prepared for this.
But the high arches now show no signs of being connected in series, which makes them even more creepy.
Zhu Yijun's face was solemn. He had a hunch that Gao Gongzhi's memorial would not be easily praised.
He told Zhu Xixiao: "Zhu Qing, Li Jin is in control of Dongchang, please help him."
The subordinate officials in Dongchang are responsible for the punishment of thousands of households and the punishment of hundreds of households. They are all served by Jinyiwei Qianhu and Baihu, who are called post punishment officials.
If this type of backbone cooperates with the airborne chief officer, the chief officer can take power several times faster.
The situation is complicated, and he must take control of the inner court as soon as possible!
…
June sixteenth.
After Zhu Yijun sat at the imperial court, the court officials also joined in one after another.
Everything seems to be business as usual.
But soon someone discovered the inconsistency.
The seat at the head of the class train was actually empty - Gao Gong had dropped out!
Gao Gong, who was at the forefront of the storm, did not use his status as the chief minister of the cabinet to stir up trouble in court discussions as everyone expected.
Instead, no one showed up.
For a time, everyone was whispering and discussing.
There is no shortage of people speculating whether Gao Gong is really waiting to retire.
Lu Tiaoyang and Guoguang Guang looked at each other.
Liu Ziqiang and Han Ji looked worried, and they cast questioning glances at Ge Shouli from time to time.
Zhang Siwei also came today. He came close to Yang Bo and whispered a few words. Both of them had expressions of surprise and uncertainty.
After a moment, Zhang Siwei said with a thoughtful look on his face: "Yuan Fu said that he has to deal with other matters, and I will discuss the affairs of the Ministry of Personnel today."
Gao Gong is the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, so it is reasonable for him to let Zhang Siwei, the minister, come.
It's just that... Yang Bo just betrayed and impeached Gao Gong yesterday. How dare he ask Zhang Siwei to come to the court for discussion on behalf of the Ministry of Officials!
Not to mention others, even Zhang Siwei himself couldn't figure it out.
Zhu Heng, minister of the Ministry of Industry, did not participate in these disputes. He just expressed concern: "The court is discussing the meeting. There is not a single minister in the cabinet today. How can we draw up the votes?"
He was anxious to discuss the summer flood season for the Yellow River, hoping that these people would go back to their troubles and not delay the business.
Li Ke, who came with Zhang Siwei, gave instructions to Luo Zun, and after hearing the words, he replied: "Yuan Fu said that as soon as my colleagues respond to the matter, as long as the discussion comes up with a result, he will draw up the votes."
This is a time when I don’t even care about the opportunity to hold the vote-drawing power and to unite the ministers.
It makes people even more puzzled.
At this time, a voice suddenly came from above the imperial steps: "Luo Qing, what is Yuan Fu's important matter that is more important than court discussions?"
Zhu Yijun did not believe that Gao Gong was waiting to become an official.
Then what he is doing is even more worthy of attention.
The emperor suddenly asked a question, and all the officials had different thoughts, but they all tacitly agreed not to stop him.
Not only the emperor, but also the court officials had questions, and they were all waiting for Luo Zun's answer.
Facing the emperor's question, Luo Zungong replied: "Your Majesty, I don't know either."
After hearing this, the ministers had different expressions.
Zhu Yijun winked at Zhang Jing and motioned for him to send a message and asked Jiang Keqian to send out his men to investigate.
Feng Bao on the side was even more straightforward, calling the eunuch to whisper a few words, obviously he was also concerned about what Gao Gong was doing.
"Everyone, it's almost time. Let's discuss things first."
Ge Shouli suddenly spoke up, calling everyone's attention.
Zhu Heng, minister of the Ministry of Industry, was anxious about the Yellow River issue and agreed: "Yes, let's discuss the matter first."
Everyone followed the good example and stood back in line.
When passing by Ge Shouli, I couldn't help but take a second look.
Feng Bao was not sure about Gao Gong's approach for a while, but he couldn't do nothing - Empress Dowager Li was still waiting for Gao Gong's official memorial!
He took the lead and asked Han Ji, the envoy of general administration, "Has Han Tongzheng and Yuan Fu's official memorial been sent up? Don't lose it again."
This kind of political affairs that does not involve the cooperation of various ministries and departments is just a memorial to official officials, and naturally does not need to be discussed by the court.
Therefore, they are all handed over directly to the Secretary of General Affairs, or directly to the Secretary of Ceremony, bypassing the Secretary of General Affairs, and then submitted to Datianting.
Han Ji was prepared and answered naturally: "Yuanfu's memorial has been sent to the General Affairs Department. After it is sorted and filed, it will be sent to the palace."
All memorials sent to the palace must be copied and filed so that various ministries and departments can inquire. This is a legitimate reason.
But Feng Bao couldn't wait any longer: "It's already in the General Affairs Department? Our family will send someone to pick it up right now!"
Without waiting for Han Ji's reply, he sent the eunuch to the General Administration Department to report.
He must be sent to the palace immediately to complete the process of being approved!
Gao Gong, this fellow, must retire as soon as possible!
Just as the eunuch was about to walk out, Ge Shouli suddenly stopped him: "Wait a moment."
Everyone looked at him.
Ge Shouli took out a memorial from his sleeve: "Feng Dajue, Yuan Fu asked me to submit a memorial on my behalf. Why don't we wait for the court discussion and send it to the palace together."
Most of the others had thoughtful expressions on their faces, but Feng Bao immediately thought of something.
He blocked Ge Shouli's words without leaving a trace: "Our family is not short of such manpower."
The little eunuch took the hint and immediately went straight to the General Affairs Department.
After Feng Bao said this, he winked at Lu Tiaoyang.
Lu Tiaoyang took over the conversation: "Censor of Gedu, what is this memorial talking about?"
He knew the contents of the memorial very well, but some words were meant for others to listen to.
It's a pity that Ge Shouli was too lazy to pay attention to him.
Ge Shouli said expressionlessly: "I just submitted it on behalf of you and have never seen it."
"Since it is a court meeting, it must be reviewed by everyone. Don't be impatient, Lu Shangshu."
With that said, he handed the memorial to the officials beside him.
"Wait!"
Feng Bao suddenly stopped him, and Ge Shouli's movements also froze.
When all the officials looked at him, Feng Baocai said: "Our family didn't know about Yuan Fu's memorial in advance."
The court meeting has an agenda, otherwise how would each ministry know who to send to the court meeting?
The sudden interruption at the moment means that this memorial is outside the agenda and is against the rules.
Ge Shouli responded tit for tat: "This is a memorial from the cabinet."
The implication is that the cabinet's memorial is submitted by oneself and drafted by oneself. It is just a formality of the court meeting and a temporary intervention. There is nothing wrong with it.
Feng Bao nodded: "That's true, but..."
"Our family didn't know in advance, so naturally we can't tell His Majesty in advance."
"Since your Majesty is here to listen to politics, how can you know nothing?"
There was a sudden silence in the Wenhua Hall.
Even Zhu Yijun couldn't help but look up at Feng Bao.
What do you mean you don't know, so you didn't tell me?
It's like you told me everything else in advance.
However, by saying this, Feng Bao wanted to draw himself into the game, right?
What exactly did this memorial say that made Feng Bao so afraid that he would not hesitate to step forward to contradict it?
How could he be so sure that he would stand by his side?
Lu Tiaoyang suddenly agreed: "That's why Gedu Yushi should submit the memorial to His Majesty for reading."
The eyes of all the officials were darting back and forth between Ge Shouli and the imperial court.
They are all good people and realize that things are not simple.
Nowadays, Gao Gong is deeply involved in controversy, but he is completely different from the past.
Not only did he not contact Jiu Qing to speak to the officials, nor did he submit a memorial to persuade him to stay, but even yesterday, all visits from his disciples and old friends were turned away.
The only censor of the capital who had entered Gao Gong's family suddenly wanted to present some memorial on his behalf.
That's all. The Chief of Ceremony seemed to know something and insisted on letting the emperor intervene.
All the officials wished they could see the flowers on these people's faces.
Ge Shouli has not expressed his position yet.
Feng Bao eagerly pushed the eunuch beside him: "Go! Bring it up!"
Zhu Yijun also realized something and leaned forward, trying to see clearly through the screen.
Ge Shouli said nothing and let the eunuch take the memorial from his hand.
The little eunuch held the memorial in his hand and buried his head, not daring to take another look.
Everyone knows that the current situation is dangerous. If you look at something you shouldn't look at, you may lose your life.
Feng Bao impatiently took the memorial from the young eunuch's hand.
Of course he couldn't just read the contents of the memorial, but with just a glance, the words "Five Urgent Matters of the New Deal" came into view.
Feng Bao took a deep breath and suppressed his racing heart.
High arch, this memorial is presented in a grand and grand manner!
Although Feng Bao didn't know what Gao Gong relied on.
But...this memorial must be suppressed above this court discussion.
He wants to push back this memorial!
Naturally, Feng Bao was not qualified to stop this memorial, but... he looked to his side at the emperor who was sitting behind the imperial desk in deep thought.
As long as the emperor takes a look at the memorial, there is no need for him to say another word!
Unless the emperor is too stupid to understand what "the edict must be approved by the cabinet before leaving the Forbidden City."
Feng Baogong respectfully presented Gao Gong's memorial to the emperor: "Your Majesty, this is Yuan Fu's memorial."
The emperor stretched out his hand and took it.
The courtiers outside looked at each other with incomprehensible expressions.
No matter what their considerations were, they all remained silent and quietly watched this scene happen.
Time passed slowly, and only the sound of the emperor turning pages was left.
a long time.
The screen on the imperial steps slowly opened.
This is already the second time, and the officials are somewhat used to it.
In addition, Gao Gong was not there, and no one made a sound to block the emperor back.
Feng Bao also watched quietly. At present, in order to suppress Gao Gong, only the emperor could step forward.
Zhu Yijun's vision widened.
He closed the memorial with an expressionless face and asked Ge Shouli, "Ge Qing, have you read this memorial?"
The expressionless expression on his face at this time only meant that he no longer had the time to manage his expression.
Ge Shouli was silent for a moment, then bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, I am only submitting on behalf of you, and I dare not overstep my bounds."
Zhu Yijun nodded.
He said warmly: "Dad, let's show it to Ge Qing."
Feng Bao lowered his eyebrows and took the memorial in a cooperative manner and walked down the imperial steps.
Pass the memorial to Ge Shouli.
No matter how stupid you are at this time, you can realize the seriousness of the matter.
Some people have already begun to look around, wondering if they might be suffering from a serious illness.
Ge Shouli was silent for a moment, and then took the memorial from Feng Bao.
He just looked through it quietly.
At the end: "Your Majesty, I have finished reading."
Zhu Yijun nodded: "My dear companion, show it to all the ministers."
…
The memorial was passed on to the ministers one by one.
The censor of the capital, the six ministers, the minister of Dali Temple, the secretary of general affairs, the minister, the censor of the capital, offering wine, giving to Shizhong...
Looking over one by one, Wenhua Hall became increasingly quiet.
From time to time you can hear the sound of someone breathing heavily.
Drops of sweat wetted the underwear.
An older winemaker couldn't help but his legs were shaking.
Finally, someone couldn't stand the pressure.
Censor Tang Lian suddenly made a loud noise, knelt down on the ground, and cried out: "Your Majesty, that Gao Gong is so heartbroken! It has nothing to do with me!"
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The two chapters on Monday will be read within 24 hours of Chong Sanjiang, so today’s update will be posted earlier.
Note 1: In February of the sixth year of Longqing, the ministers of the Nine Qing Dynasties, Yang Bo, etc., as well as the six subjects, Luo Zun, etc., and the thirteen imperial censors, Tang Lian, etc., each asked Gong, a great scholar, to stay, and this is what he said.
——"Records of Emperor Muzong of the Ming Dynasty"
Chapter completed!