Faced with the emperor's advances, Zhang Juzheng did not lose his cool.
He slowly straightened up and looked at the emperor: "Your Majesty, do you have to do Xu Jie?"
Zhu Yijun looked back and nodded without concealment: "If Master Xu had retired safely, I could still give him some dignity. But now that he has done this, I will never tolerate him."
If Xu Jie had used this move against Shizong, he would have escaped death.
In other words, Xu Jie already wanted to force himself into Shizong's favor.
As long as you live up to the light, your prestige and your appeal for innovation will naturally be compromised.
It would be difficult for an emperor who is as independent as the emperor and puts the overall situation first, to gather momentum.
Putting aside these things...the hurdle in my heart is the more difficult one.
This is the only path that many emperors must take. They speak boldly when they ascend the throne, but remain silent afterwards.
It’s because you can’t get over the hurdles in your heart that you lose your will.
Xu Jie, this is killing the heart! This is seizing the ambition!
If you do this and don't follow the steps, you will definitely not be able to enjoy yourself.
After receiving the emperor's answer, Zhang Juzheng continued to ask: "Your Majesty, do you insist on keeping Hai Rui?"
Zhu Yijun shook his head.
Explained: "It's not about Hai Rui, it's about me!"
"To be honest with Yuan Fu, I originally ordered Hai Rui to leave matters above level 4 to me."
"He will not embarrass me, but if I go along with Guang, I will disappoint Hai Rui, let the people down, and let Qingliu Xunli down!"
"Zhang Qing, ask yourself, won't your expectations for me be greatly compromised?"
Zhang Juzheng agreed: "Your Majesty's words make sense."
He continued to ask: "Your Majesty, do you insist that everyone involved in the case be convicted?"
Zhu Yijun did not answer directly.
Instead, he looked at Zhang Juzheng and said, "Yuan Fu, this is the first step to reform the past and make a new one."
"Not only Xu Jie is watching, Hai Rui is watching, but all other civil and military officials are watching."
"This time, Nanzhili and his party have met the great expectations of the world."
"If it starts but ends...it will be difficult in the future."
Zhang Juzheng nodded.
He had no expression on his face and suddenly walked up to the emperor.
He snatched the memorial that the emperor was reading with his hands.
He said solemnly: "Well, I do have some words of advice for Your Majesty."
Zhu Yijun suddenly had empty hands and felt baffled.
He glanced at the disrespectful Zhang Juzheng and didn't want to scold him.
Immediately, his attention was focused on Zhang Juzheng's words, and he asked curiously: "Yuan Fu, please speak."
Zhang Juzheng did not avoid taboos this time. He lowered his head and browsed through the names mentioned by Xu Jie one by one.
While looking at it, he said without raising his head: "Your Majesty has not yet taken charge of the government. The two palaces supervise the country, and the cabinet assists the government."
Zhang Juzheng remembered all the names and taboos in his heart, then looked up at the emperor and said seriously: "This matter should be handled by the Queen Mother and the ministers!"
Zhu Yijun was startled.
After hearing this, I couldn't help but show hesitation.
His momentum weakened a lot, and he couldn't help but confirm: "Yuan Fu wants to take over this matter?"
Zhang Juzheng nodded, and in contrast, his momentum became more and more powerful.
He solemnly said: "This resentment cannot be attributed to Your Majesty."
After working together for half a year, he had already figured out the emperor's temperament.
Observing his words and actions, I have some understanding.
From supporting the examination law, recalling Hai Rui to clean up the salt policy, and even making some heartfelt remarks just now, this young emperor can be said to stand out among the emperors of the past - he is well-shaped.
At least from now on, it seems that after he takes office, the emperor can continue to carry the banner of the New Deal.
Among the New Party members, including Lu Tiaoyang, Shen Shixing, Wang Guoguang, and even Wang Xijue from far away in Nanzhili, they all recognized the young emperor's attitude in supporting the New Deal.
Especially the attitude towards Hai Rui just now.
There really is a sense of determination to not change.
Such a young emperor...
If you have to force this matter, the resentment will be attributed to yourself - the estrangement between mother and child, the separation of monarch and ministers, the resentment of nobles and nobles.
It will be in vain if it is difficult for him to govern personally in the future!
Zhu Yijun was silent.
He has been hesitating about this matter for the past few days because it feels difficult.
But I didn't expect that Zhang Juzheng would take the initiative to take over this matter.
Whoever takes care of this matter will be the target of public criticism.
Zhu Yijun asked: "What do you want to do, sir?"
Zhang Juzheng said solemnly: "Follow the law!"
"A few incidents in South Zhili, including the clamor of salt merchants, the turmoil in scholars, and the sinking of water transport ships, were all punished as treason!"
"Wang Zhigao protected his son to commit murder, and the latter will retry him in accordance with the law."
"For the rest of the corruption and bribery of officials, those who should have their stolen goods should be refunded, and those who should be demoted should be demoted."
Zhu Yijun couldn't help but feel excited after hearing this.
Such a vigorous and resolute move!
But, alas, this is unrealistic.
The implications are so deep and wide that even the emperor himself, let alone Zhang Juzheng, cannot withstand it.
Zhang Juzheng is not a person who does nothing without a clear goal.
Zhu Yijun knew that he had something more to say, so he whispered: "Why do you teach me, sir?"
Zhang Juzheng nodded imperceptibly, obviously very impressed by the emperor's advice.
He said meaningfully: "There are still three days to change the Yuan Dynasty. Doesn't His Majesty want to grant amnesty to the world?"
"I thought that if the imperial edict was issued after the Lantern Festival, I could also show mercy."
Zhu Yijun was startled.
He nodded immediately.
Unlike later generations, acting in accordance with the law does not mean that a conviction requires a punishment.
Although everyone in the world is watching, amnesty to the world is also a part of the Ming Dynasty's law.
So the case can be handled, but the person can be pardoned.
But Zhu Yijun did not answer.
Just listen to Zhang Juzheng continue: "In this way, the case can be handled. Nanzhili will be convicted of treason, and after amnesty, he will be demoted to death."
"Corruption by Beijing officials can also be pardoned on the basis of others."
"It's strict and legal, but it doesn't involve too much."
Zhu Yijun heard this.
Finally, I couldn't help but sigh: "I know. It's just that the resentment belongs to sir, and the kindness belongs to me."
"Sir, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to carry out your work in the future."
Zhu Yijun also thought about this.
But even if there is a general amnesty, even if there is no punishment, the crime will still be convicted, and the return of the stolen goods is unavoidable.
There is less resentment, but not too much.
After all, it takes one person to carry it.
Zhang Juzheng thought about this strange word again, and after understanding it, he immediately put it behind him.
He looked at the emperor seriously: "Your Majesty, the implication is not extensive and can be suppressed for a while."
"I... don't care about my posthumous name."
It's impossible to say that you don't care, but things in life are always more important than things after death.
Zhu Yijun fell into deep thought.
Hai Rui definitely couldn't handle such a big thing, and only the emperor or the chief minister could handle it.
Of course, it is possible to supervise the queen mother, but this is unrealistic. If you throw the blame on a woman who is ignorant of political affairs, the courtiers will know that something is wrong at the first glance. In the end, they will not find the object of their resentment. At worst, they will hate the emperor and the chief minister together.
Hate the court.
It's better to bear it alone.
But if Zhang Juzheng is really allowed to take charge of this matter...
Zhu Yijun raised his head and glanced at Zhang Juzheng.
Then the reputation of this chief assistant must be completely ruined.
After all, he, Xu Jie, also exposed this chief minister. If he in turn kills his colleagues, then the courtiers, even the scholars and the people may not be good.
Even if I try to raise Zhang Juzheng's reputation, I won't be able to stop everyone in the world from talking about it. Then there will be thirty-two people carrying the sedan chair in the unofficial history.
Not only that, how many of the first assistants who can resist such a thing can continue to do so in this position?
It is self-evident what the fate of a famous scapegoat like Yan Song will be.
Given Zhang Juzheng's obsession with the new law, he definitely did not want to become an official.
This is a political career, betting on the emperor's character!
Zhu Yijun couldn't help but ask: "Sir, do you believe in me so much?"
Zhang Juzheng took a deep look at the emperor and said, "My lord, I am not as good as Hai Rui."
Since the emperor was determined to remain loyal to Hai Rui, Zhang Juzheng was even more determined to do so.
If the emperor did not have this determination, the overall situation would have become more important by now.
This is not trust in the emperor, this is self-confidence.
Zhu Yijun was stunned for a moment, and then he suddenly realized.
It was just now that he was so excited that he asked Zhang Juzheng whether he had just resurrected Hai Rui and wanted him to become an official again.
Even so, Zhu Yijun couldn't help but sigh.
This is pride and real trust.
but……
You can say that I promised to clear up the names of these people.
If Zhang Juzheng is really allowed to take the blame, it will be too easy for him to be counterattacked. He can still protect him while he is alive, but he is afraid that if he dies, Zhang Juzheng will be killed by having his coffin opened.
If the world line were to be closed to this extent, it would be too ruthless.
Seeing that the emperor was speechless, Zhang Juzheng saluted again: "Your Majesty, that will be it."
Just as he was about to bow down and leave, he suddenly found himself being supported by the emperor.
The emperor looked at him with a complicated expression and murmured: "Let me think about it again, think about it again."
Zhu Yijun raised his head and fell into thought.
Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but persuade: "Your Majesty, this is the only way."
Seeing that the emperor was silent, Zhang Juzheng was inevitably a little moved.
He raised the matter himself and naturally understood the consequences.
If it were the first two emperors who came, they would have agreed without saying a word, but now the emperor's hesitation is enough to make people feel regretful.
However, the overall situation is here, and there are not many choices available.
Zhang Juzheng grabbed the emperor's hand supporting him and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, if you pretend to be deaf and dumb about this matter, you will be letting down the great hopes of the world."
"If you want to continue handling the case, your resentment will be too deep."
"Now, except for me, there is no one else who can take this responsibility."
Zhu Yijun remained silent.
A long time passed.
He let out a breath: "Sir, to tell you the truth, if the cabinet insists on putting the overall interests of me first."
"I'm afraid that I will...immediately ask Hai Rui to return to the capital with the money confiscated from his house. With this money, he will prepare the capital camp. Even if he selects the Hanlin Academy in Xiyuan and reopens the three provinces, he will still have to eat raw rice from this pot.
Go down."
Zhang Juzheng's expression changed and he was about to speak.
Zhu Yijun held him down and continued: "However, now that you and I are of one mind."
"This matter will never be mentioned again."
"But...if I let you bear all the burden, I won't be able to overcome the difficulty in my heart."
"I have some other ideas."
He paused, looked at Zhang Juzheng seriously and said, "Sir, tell me, am I really unable to handle these resentments?"
…
The first day of the first month of the first year of Wanli.
Huai'an government office.
Xu Jie sat peacefully in a study room and wrote the Chinese characters "Ying Chi" on two couplets.
Chen Yinzhao stood beside him and curiously looked at Xu Jie's writing.
I couldn't help but sigh with emotion in my heart.
Xu Jie studied under Nie Bao and was a second disciple of Wang Shouren. It can be said that Miao Hong's teacher had a well-established background.
In the second year of Jiajing's reign, she entered the Hanlin Academy and rose to prominence. She relied on her good calligraphy and good words.
It is not without reason that he said to himself that "Xuanwen has entered the straight line".
After quite a while, Xu Jie finished the two paintings in one go and put the pen aside.
He stood up and looked at it for a while, then nodded with satisfaction.
"Go ahead and put the couplet on the door."
Xu Jie ordered to Chen Yinzhao.
He didn't mind living in a prison, but Hai Rui said that since the Sanfa Division had not convicted him, he was still a top-notch veteran and specially made the backyard of the Jianfu Yamen available for Xu Jie to live in.
Once you get there, make peace with it.
Now that we have settled down and it’s the Chinese New Year, I might as well write two couplets to create a New Year’s atmosphere.
Chen Yin took it quickly and ran to the door to post couplets.
Xu Jie relaxed, leaned on the Taishi chair, closed his eyes and took stock.
He has been under house arrest by Hai Rui for quite some time.
But Xu Jie was not in a hurry.
This is the best he can do, no matter how urgent it is, it will be useless, and it will only reduce his longevity.
He now told the truth very generously. No matter what the emperor thought, at least on the surface, he was bowing his head and restraining his neck.
At worst, it would be confiscated from your own home.
If you want to kill yourself, no one will kneel down so thoroughly in the future.
Let’s see if Wang Chonggu still dares to go to Beijing. Isn’t he afraid of being executed afterwards?
Let’s take a look at Zhang Juzheng’s Du Tian, ​​and see if there are any veterans who are cooperating. With his status as Xu Jie and his cooperation, even if he is so cooperative, he will die. Who dares to cooperate?
As for the ministers in the DPRK, who doesn't have any criminal records on them? How can they not be afraid of an emperor who is prone to murder?
This is called seeking life from death!
When he understood who was behind Gao Gong being sent to Songjiang Mansion and Hai Rui killing his slave, Xu Jie understood that the emperor wanted to kill him.
In a mutiny, if you don't have this strength, you will definitely have to kill the Nine Clan.
Surrender, if there was this option, Gao Gong and Hai Rui would not be directly asked to go south together, but Zhang Juzheng would be sent a letter first.
The rest of the time, they just stick together to keep warm, and they may not be of the same mind, and they don't want to go across the ocean with their old bones.
After thinking about it, Xu Jie came to a clear idea.
Why did the emperor want to kill him?
It must be for the purpose of converting the land! He is a man who revolutionizes the past and creates new things.
Xu Jie understands this kind of people best.
Anyone who wants to innovate must have the ambition to move forward!
Once you retreat once, you can never stand up again.
He understood because Shizong was like this back then.
Determined to innovate, but after flinching once, he no longer had the courage to do so.
Even...he Xu Jie was the same when he was young.
Now that you understand, the countermeasures are clear, so tie the overall situation to yourself! The emperor can either move forward bravely, reform the past, and bring everyone to justice.
Or shrink back like Sejong!
It depends on how the emperor chooses.
It was just a lamb to the slaughter, it couldn't be any worse than this.
While Xu Jie was taking a nap, he saw that the noble prince who was guarding him hadn't come back yet. He couldn't help but sit up curiously and looked outside.
I saw a guard outside talking to the prince.
After a while.
Chen Yinzhao walked in and said politely to Xu Jie: "Master Xu, let's go to the Caoyun Yamen for a while."
Xu Jie reacted immediately: "That guy Gao Gong is here again?"
Chen Yinzhao nodded reluctantly.
Xu Jie became interested: "Let's go, take me to meet Gao Gong."
Since he came to Hai Rui to surrender, Gao Gong found out about it and came to Hai Rui many times to ask for help.
Then he learned that Xu Jie had exposed countless people and even had eighteen boxes of physical evidence, so he was about to burn the boxes on the spot.
After being stopped by Hai Rui to no avail, Gao Gong came over every now and then.
Chen Yinzhao stopped him quickly: "Master Xu, Uncle Ding'an has a bad temper and brought a knife. You'd better take it easy."
Xu Jie was startled, secretly cursed him as a reckless man, and sat down angrily.
While the two were talking, Hai Rui suddenly walked in.
"Governor." Chen Yinzhao greeted him quickly.
Hai Rui nodded and said gently: "To celebrate the New Year today, you can find your father. Master Xu is here, and I will accompany him."
Chen Yinzhao was overjoyed; "Thank you so much, governor!"
He carefully exited the room, waited until he turned the corner, and then turned to running.
Hai Rui signaled Luo Sigong to get some food. Luo Sigong hesitated for a moment, then retreated outside the door and called a guard to do this.
At this time, there was no one in the room, and Hai Rui nodded to Xu Jie and said, "Master Xu."
Xu Jie asked curiously: "Did Gao Gong retreat so quickly today?"
Hai Rui smiled: "It's the New Year, after all, my wife is still at home waiting for him."
Xu Jie gave a grunt and said with emotion: "The land in my house will be divided up by him soon, right?"
He told the emperor that he supported Du Tian, ​​and that was his statement.
If Gao Gong can handle the matter before the emperor replies, it would be Gao Gong's ability.
Hai Rui shook his head: "We are still measuring and making records, but it is almost done. Once we have a clear idea, we will start returning to the fields."
Xu Jie smiled helplessly.
The two chatted for a few words, and Luo Sigong entered the room with a bottle of wine and a plate of pasta in his hand.
After putting the things on the table, Luo Sigong went to the door to guard it.
Hai Rui brought the dumplings on the plate to him and pushed a bowl of noodles to Xu Jie.
"The food in the government office is not as good as that in Xu's residence. Master Xu will leave it alone."
Xu Jie took the bowl of noodles pushed over by Hai Rui with some surprise, and asked doubtfully: "This is?"
Hai Rui smiled and explained: "Nothing else, it's just Chinese New Year and my relatives are not around, so I have to have some atmosphere."
Xu Jie's meaning was unclear: "I didn't expect Governor Hai to treat me with such courtesy."
Logically speaking, he should be in jail now.
Even if he is not convicted, there is no need to wait on him, even if he is thrown into the woodshed, it will be the same.
Unexpectedly, he was given a wing and allowed to write and read as he pleased in the study. Now he is served noodles during the Chinese New Year.
Hai Rui looked at Xu Jie with a complicated expression.
Suddenly he stood up and bowed: "I still haven't thanked Master Xu for saving me back then."
Xu Jie was stunned.
Reacted immediately.
When Hai Rui remonstrated with Shizong, he was once imprisoned and threatened with death.
Many people came to plead for Hai Rui, including Xu Jie, or in other words, Xu Jie was the leader.
This is of course a favor.
It's just that Xu Jie didn't expect that Hai Rui's scene would turn out like this.
He accepted the gift calmly and couldn't help but joked: "Then Yushi Hai has repeatedly made things difficult for me?"
After the late emperor ascended the throne, Hai Rui initiated the surrender case.
Now after the new emperor ascended the throne, Hai Rui came to investigate the Huaiyan case again.
It's hard to see that Hai Rui is grateful.
But Hai Rui shook his head: "Hai Rui never makes things difficult for anyone."
"The Ming Dynasty has its own laws. Hai Rui only follows the laws of the country."
Speaking of this, he couldn't help but sigh: "It's the young master who repeatedly violated the national law, so Hai Rui had to be in trouble with the young master."
Xu Jie paused and nodded, accepting this statement.
Then he picked up the chopsticks and put one in his mouth.
He said vaguely: "Then now that I have provided so many accusations, why doesn't the censor deal with them one by one?"
After he finished speaking, he chewed a few mouthfuls and felt a little dull, so he asked Luo Sigong for jealousy.
He also looked at Hai Rui apologetically: "As I get older, my sense of taste is not as good as before."
Hai Rui sat up straight and watched Xu Jie eating quietly.
He did not answer Xu Jie's question directly, but fell into a long silence.
Until Luo Sigong came in and went out with vinegar.
Hai Rui then opened his mouth and said, "His Majesty has told me that he will handle matters above the fourth rank personally."
"Since we have no rights, we naturally cannot make our own decisions."
Xu Jie poured vinegar into the bowl three times, added two more times, and handed it to Hai Rui: "Let's talk while you eat, it's Chinese New Year."
Hai Rui subconsciously took the vinegar handed over by Xu Jie.
Be silent.
Then he came to his senses and fell on the dumplings.
Xu Jie continued: "The governor seems to have something on his mind?"
Hai Rui silently put a dumpling in his mouth, shook his head and stopped talking.
He was not an inflexible person, but he was still frightened by the eighteen boxes of physical evidence and the densely packed number of people involved in the case.
Not to mention, even the Queen Mother was involved!
Does he hope that the emperor will bring everything to justice? Or does he hope that the emperor will make peace with the matter?
To be honest, this was the first time that Hai Rui felt in such a dilemma.
But Xu Jie followed closely and asked: "The governor is thinking about what your Majesty will do?"
"Will Your Majesty settle the matter and keep things peaceful, or will he be ruthless?"
Now everyone is waiting, Gao Gong is waiting, Xu Jie is waiting, and Hai Rui is naturally waiting, all waiting for the young emperor's attitude and decision.
Hai Rui was silent for a long time again.
Xu Jie didn't take it too seriously. He ate all the pasta in the bowl and took a sip of the soup.
"I believe in the Holy One."
Hai Rui suddenly spoke, and Xu Jie was stunned.
Only then did he realize that Hai Rui was answering his question.
Hai Rui looked at him and repeated: "I believe in the Holy One."
It's better to code it out. It doesn't count as asking for leave. Delete the leave note.
Chapter completed!