Sun Yizheng was taken directly to the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
In addition to people, there are also Jin Yiwei. Dongchang has been secretly watching Sun Yizheng for nearly a year and collected evidence of his crimes.
When Ge Shouli saw him, he would naturally understand the emperor's attitude.
Even when Sun Yizheng entered the palace, the people who ransacked his house were already on the way to his mansion - this is why Li Jin dared to accept money but not do anything.
But after all, this is just Zhu Yijun using the topic to play a small role that he has long disliked.
Troublesome things are still to come - the huge event in Huguang is only slowly beginning to take shape.
Zhu Yijun chewed on the words Yueyang Palace and slowly sat back on the throne.
The matter in Huguang involved the clan, which was not beyond his expectation. In fact, it was within his expectation.
To be able to do something like burning an imperial envoy, one must not only be powerful and powerful, but also have to be deeply involved and cultivate the local area.
The official position will definitely not meet this condition.
Just as Xu Jie said before, the short term of official transfer is two months, and the long term is only two years.
The term of office is too short, the local operation is not long enough, the interests are not deeply entangled, and there is no reason to take desperate risks.
As for the local tyrants and gentry, it's even less interesting.
Simply speaking, raising thousands of thieves and bandits was not something that the gentry could do.
They also couldn't afford to know Zhang Chucheng's whereabouts so well that they could let Yueyang Guards and Xunjiang Camp turn a blind eye.
At most, there will be some accomplices, those who use money to make money, and those who protect others. In short, it is impossible to dominate.
In Huguang, there are only clans that can meet the above conditions.
As "the middle part of the world", Huguang controls Yongyang and Yangyang, connects Guangdong and Henan, connects Jianghan and Hunan, and naturally has many princes and princes.
The number of vassal kings in Huguang accounts for 40% of the total number of vassal princes, ranking first among the chief secretaries, and is called the "vassal chessboard".
The power is vast, the status is respected, and it takes ten years and hundreds of years to take root in the earth.
Regardless of strength or motivation, the clan is the first suspect.
Of course, there is another important reason that almost confirms the clan - that is stupidity!
Only those who are stupid enough would dare to commit such a crime; only those who are stupid enough would still have a sense of luck after committing a crime.
You want to ask how stupid the clan of this dynasty is?
If most of the nobles of this dynasty are trash, then the clan can basically be called stupid pigs.
Take for example the cases he has witnessed since he ascended the throne.
Zhu Jingyu, a lieutenant of Fengguo in the Jingjiang Palace of Guangxi, killed his nephew and set fire to the house and burned his body. The reason was that his nephew took one more look at his concubine.
It was also the Jingjiang Palace. Zhu Bang beat his grandmother to death because he was "violating the ban on drum casting", that is, casting copper coins privately. When his grandmother found out, he scolded him and ordered him to stop, so he killed her.
Zhu Yijun was so shocked that his jaw dropped.
At first, I thought it might be because the Jingjiang Prince's Palace was thousands of miles away from the capital, and it would take years for people to travel back and forth.
As a result, I learned about the stupid things of these clans one after another, and my heart finally died.
The Chief Secretary of Shandong, the auxiliary general of the Lushan Palace, killed Uncle Zong because of a quarrel.
In order to collect Lumi and ask for rewards, a general serving in the Qingcheng Palace went so far as to hide his father's death without repaying the reward.
The most ridiculous thing is that the congratulatory note Zhu Yijun received from Prince Qingcheng last year was written in his father's voice.
In addition, there is the Chief Secretary of Henan.
The former general of the auxiliary state of Prince Wu, and the general of the auxiliary state of Ruyang palace, supported bandits, robbed merchants, and even robbed official materials!
After the Dongchuang Incident, the latter also planned to go to sea and accumulate strength to make a comeback. When he climbed over the wall, he was caught by the government officials.
It can be seen that it is not a matter of the sky being high and the emperor being far away, but simply a low mind.
Only such a group of idiots will show intelligence that is inconsistent with their strength when they have the corresponding strength.
If he really did something like burning the imperial envoys, it would be in line with Zhu Yijun's understanding of this group of people.
As for whether it was the clan that did it, we have to investigate carefully.
Zhu Yijun recovered his divergent thoughts and looked at Zhang Siwei: "Zhang Shangshu, who is the commander of Huguang City now?"
Calling Shangshu instead of Zhang Qing is just to distinguish him from Zhang Juzheng. Well, I don't mean to look down on Zhang Siwei.
Military affairs have always been controlled by the Jin Party. Previously, Yang Bo had to be asked, but now Zhang Siwei has to be asked.
Zhang Siwei looked like he was watching a show and had no intention of participating in the discussion. When he was suddenly called upon, he was stunned.
Fortunately, he buried his head and his expression was not obvious.
After all, he was a Jinshi scholar, so he quickly adjusted his mood.
Zhang Siwei came out to salute and replied: "Your Majesty, the current Commander-in-Chief of Huguang is Zhan En. In February last year, he was promoted to Huguang from the Commander-in-Chief of the Qian Book Office of the Zhaxi Capital."
Don't ask him why a minister of the Ministry of Etiquette is so familiar with the affairs of the Ministry of War. Anyway, he was not the one who paid Yang Bo for promotion last year.
Zhu Yijun nodded and said in a calm tone: "Zhang Shangshu is now signing cabinet affairs on behalf of Mr. Yang Ge. I will ask you directly, what do you think of Zhan En's memorial?"
When such a big thing happened, the three local departments, censors, governors, and general soldiers all went to report and stated the whole story.
Among them, the governor and the censor were imperial envoys who could go up to heaven to hear the memorials. The memorials were sent directly to the imperial court by the general envoys.
As one of the three departments, the Capital Command Department had to visit the cabinet first.
Zhang Siwei had already prepared a draft and responded fluently: "Your Majesty, Zhan En said that he was guilty of negligence in this matter and will die. He only hopes that he can atone for his sins."
Zhu Yijun asked: "In his opinion, is there anything wrong with Yuezhou Guards?"
Linxiang County is the boundary of Yuezhou and the location of Yuezhou Guard.
The thieves attacked the county government and killed the imperial envoys openly and openly within the boundaries. They were either doing it badly or deliberately.
What Zhu Yijun asked was naturally the latter.
Zhang Siwei recalled it and said: "Your Majesty, Zhan En did not mention this matter."
Zhu Yijun looked directly at Zhang Siwei: "Does Shangshu Zhang think this matter has something to do with the Yuezhou Guard?"
Zhang Siweiyiyi.
He quietly glanced at the emperor's face, and his mind started racing.
I haven't started investigating yet, does anyone know if Yuezhou Wei is related?
No answer is wrong.
However, the question is not what the facts are, but what the emperor's purpose is in asking this.
Zhang Siwei pondered for a long time, but could not figure out the emperor's intention.
However, anyway, this matter has nothing to do with him, nor does it have anything to do with Jin people. Even if the investigation turns upside down, it will not hinder Shanxi merchants from doing business.
It is better for the Central Committee to focus on Huguang than to stare at Xuanda every day and make people fearful.
Thinking of this section, Zhang Siwei made a decision.
He then cautiously replied: "Your Majesty, I thought... it might be possible."
"The incident happened in Linxiang County, which is the territory of Yuezhou Prefecture. If I say that the Yuezhou Guards are completely unaware of it, I will not believe it."
"Of course, this is just my partial opinion, and it is far from true. After all, we still need to send an imperial envoy to conduct an investigation before we can reach a conclusion."
Zhu Yijun nodded.
Suddenly he said: "In that case... I want to pick a small battalion in the capital camp and exchange garrison rounds with the Yueyang Guards. What do you think?"
Zhang Siwei’s eyelids twitched!
It turns out that the emperor is waiting here!
There are 3,000 people in a small camp and 3,000 people in a guard. No wonder I asked Yueyang Guard if there was any problem!
However, whether it was because of his true intentions, or whether it was due to his in-laws, cronies, or subordinates, he did not want to see the emperor interfere too much in military affairs.
Zhang Siwei immediately gave up his attitude of not having anything to do with him and became alert.
Immediately admonished: "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. Let me think about it over and over again and go back to the cabinet to discuss it with Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of War."
He was not sure whether the emperor was worried about the situation in Huguang or simply taking advantage of the situation in Huguang to show off.
But no matter what, you are just naturally vigilant and cannot easily respond.
Zhu Yijun refused to give in and asked, "What does Zhang Shangshu think is wrong?"
Zhang Siwei considered his words for a long time.
He had a puzzled look on his face: "Your Majesty, the matter of garrison rotation has been in place for a long time. Since the Hongxi period, the border defense has been severe, and the Beijing camp has been dispatched to the border, including the officers and soldiers accompanying the emperor."
"After Xuande was declared, the Beijing camp often recruited officers and soldiers from various military posts to go to Beijing in shifts to train in the camp."
"However, at that time, it was abolished by an edict because the disadvantages were difficult to stop."
In terms of talent, learning and wisdom, Zhang Siwei is not bad either.
Stories about dynasties and the evolution of systems are also readily available.
Zhu Yijun kept his expression and asked curiously: "What are the disadvantages?"
Zhang Siwei said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the capital camp and the local garrison are rotated, and the soldiers and generals often don't know, making it difficult to coordinate."
"Xue Lu reported this matter in the third year of Xuande's reign, saying that after a round of garrison, 'it is inevitable that there will be some loss in thickness when setting up camps and formations'."
"At the same time, the officers and soldiers in the Beijing camp have gone to other places, but their hearts are still in the capital. They are often lazy and procrastinate and do not listen to orders."
"During the Zhengtong period, we even delayed border defense because of this."
The reasons can always be found. After all, no matter what policy, there are always flaws, and it is also a science to say in what direction it should be magnified.
There is no shortage of stories about national dynasties.
The other three assistant ministers were angered by the emperor in advance and did not say anything. They just watched quietly with different expressions.
Zhu Yijun shook his head: "It's not a large-scale garrison. There are only three thousand people in a small battalion, so it's not as serious as what you said."
"Besides, there is a reason for this. Qing Cai also heard about it just now. Yuezhou Mansion, Yueyang Prince's Mansion, Yuezhou Guard..."
"The local government is involved in killing imperial envoys. If we don't replace the Yuezhou Guards first, how can I rest assured before sending people there?"
"I remember that during the Zhengtong period, when Fujian Deng Maoqi rebelled, he also dispatched the Beijing camp to suppress it?"
Naturally, Zhang Siwei is not the only one who can find the story of the imperial dynasty.
Zhang Siwei paused for a moment, then changed his direction and advised: "Your Majesty, I kindly ask Rong Chen to return to the cabinet and discuss it with the Minister of War, Wang Shangshu, and then report in detail."
After saying this, he looked at the emperor sincerely and consoled him heartily: "Your Majesty, when the Yingzong personally conquered the country, it was in a hurry and 'it will take more than two days after the order is given.' Now when it comes to military matters, I dare not speak lightly, and
Rong Chen thinks carefully."
Zhu Yijun moved his hands, obviously his heart was not at peace, after all, even the Yingzong story was told.
After a while, Zhu Yijun waved his hand: "Please go to the Ministry of War now to discuss the outcome and ask Wang Shangshu to come to Xiyuan to see me."
The people who accompanied Hai Rui to Nanzhili at the beginning were only 800 battalions and guards, and they were still using the airs of Gu Huan's private military generals. He only informed the cabinet and went directly to the Ministry of War.
But now, if you want to mobilize a small battalion of 3,000 people, you can no longer go past the Ministry of War.
Zhang Siwei breathed a sigh of relief and quickly bowed to leave.
Zhu Yijun and Lu Tiaoyang said: "Lu Qing, you should also go to the Ministry of War."
Zhang Siwei was too selfish and had to leave immediately.
Lu Tiaoyang also followed him out of the queue, bowed and left.
Zhu Yijun stretched out his hand to help and watched the two of them leave.
He turned around and looked at the Hanlin people in the hall, Zhongshu Sheren: "You guys should go down first."
Shen Li and others put down what they were doing, bowed, and quietly retreated.
When everyone in the hall was gone, Zhang Juzheng and Gao Yi looked at each other and were about to leave.
Zhu Yijun stood up, walked to the first and second assistants, held the hands of the two assistant ministers, and said softly: "Two gentlemen."
Both of them were startled.
He hurriedly returned the greeting: "Your Majesty."
Zhu Yijun shook his head: "It's nothing difficult and I need your help. Don't be nervous."
He always played the emotional card and drove the two ministers to do difficult things, but now it was a conditioned reflex.
Zhu Yijun sighed and continued: "I just felt a little emotional suddenly."
"I once again realized how difficult it is to reform the old and make new things, and I finally understood why so many people give up halfway in the world."
Zhang Juzheng didn't know what he was thinking of, and his expression suddenly changed.
He quickly consoled him: "Your Majesty is wise and wise, how can you be easily shaken by this matter?"
He spoke a sentence so fast and urgently that he almost got tongue-tied.
Gaoyi slowed down a beat, realizing that the emperor's mood was not good.
He grabbed the emperor's hand with his backhand and said: "Your Majesty, Zhang Chucheng was the Jinshi I selected personally when I was appointed as the Minister of Rites, and he is also my disciple in the Hanlin Academy."
"As soon as this incident came out, I was heartbroken and couldn't sleep all night."
"That's why we need to clear out these insects and restore a bright future to the Ming Dynasty!"
Zhu Yijun quickly shook his head and said with relief: "It's not that I want to retreat despite the difficulties, it's just that I feel bitter and can't help but feel sad."
"I have been on the throne for only one year, and I have encountered countless hardships and dangers."
"Since Ding Anbo left the court, some people have continued to belittle me. One person said that I was unfilial by driving away the auxiliary ministers, and the other said that Ding Anbo was granted a title for no merit, but that he was just a treacherous minister and a cowardly king who coincided with the meeting."
"After the test method was put into practice, some officials left their posts one after another, hoping to damage the reputation of this method; there were also some people with bad intentions who set strict test goals and scolded their subordinates, hoping to provoke officials
If you are dissatisfied, you will join Fu Que and cry at the door."
"Then I saw the financial shortage and wanted to send an imperial envoy to inspect the Huaihe River. I disagreed with the cabinet. This need not be expressed in words. But as soon as it started to appear, someone burned down the palace of my mother's queen. After the trip was completed, officials continued to complain.
, forming a trend of public opinion in an attempt to make me stop."
"When Hai Rui arrived at Lianghuai and Xu Jie made trouble, I persuaded all the clan nobles and high-ranking officials one by one. During this period, I don't know how many people were excited to offer silver during the day and secretly cursed at night. The one who broke into the palace in the first month
We still don’t know who sent the assassin King Minister. I’m worried about the overall situation and can’t let Dongchang publicize it.”
"Then the Japanese pirates in the southeast did not stop, and border troubles arose again in Jiliao. The Tuman Khans were watching, but I only saw the weakness of the Jingying camp. I wanted to rectify it, but there was a lot of resistance. The nobles refused to accept it, and the Ministry of War was obstructive. We are still fighting to this day.
This is the location of the Assistant to the Beijing Camp."
"I thought that with the money from Lianghuai, it would be a good time to repair things. Unexpectedly, a major and heartbreaking case such as the burning of the imperial envoy occurred. My family members did not care about me at all and slapped me naked in the face!"
"Now that I want a small battalion of soldiers, I still have to look at the faces of Zhang Siwei and Wang Chonggu."
"In the future, we will open up shipping, change the tax system, expand our land, settle border issues... I don't know how many people will be against me!"
"The difficulty is like trekking through mountains and rivers. The mountains are heavy and the rivers are heavy, and the road is long and blocked."
"I think it's ridiculous for the Nine-Five Supreme Being to follow the rules and do whatever he says."
"I, the emperor, have had a hard time doing it!"
At the end of his speech, Zhu Yijun held the hands of the two cabinet ministers and said sincerely: "Fortunately, these two gentlemen will never give up and support each other..."
"Student, thank you very much!"
After saying that, he held the disciple's ceremony and bowed his head directly.
The two assistant ministers hurriedly tried to help the emperor up, but did not move aside.
Zhang Juzheng looked moved, but still did not lose the majesty of a teacher and warned: "Your Majesty."
"Since your Majesty came to the throne, you have been frugal and cut down on redundancy. The wealth in the palace has been greatly reduced. I don't know how many people in the Ministry of Household Affairs are praising Your Majesty."
"As for the Japanese lectures, His Majesty personally passed the exam and set an example for all officials. He also personally used internal funds to subsidize the performance of all officials. Can the slander of those who fail to pass the exam be compared to the praise of those who pass the exam?"
"Although I thought that the Lianghuai Salt Policy should not be touched lightly before, your Majesty has insisted on it, and the cabinet has also fully assisted. As for the subsequent backlash, wasn't it expected by your Majesty and the others?"
"As for the selfishness of ministers, it is natural in the ethics of heaven and earth. Your Majesty does not need to be too brooding. Although Wang Chonggu has selfishness, he is also a minister who is responsible for his own affairs. Although Xu Jie has selfishness, he is also far-sighted and can make suggestions for your majesty; even ministers
He also has selfish motives, wouldn’t His Majesty tolerate me?”
The teachings are sincere and sincere, and they come from the heart as soon as you hear them.
Gao Yi on the side also directly took over the conversation and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, in all matters in the world, I have always been among you, and you have been among me."
"I oppose it today and support it tomorrow. I will give my full support in this matter and hinder it in other matters. Yang Bo supports the opening of China, but does not allow outsiders to interfere with the Ministry of War. Isn't this the truth?"
"And your Majesty's position is precisely to reconcile Yin and Yang, sort out the world, and make these people useful to Your Majesty. Why should you be discouraged?"
"The reason why I can do my best to reform the past and make plans for a better tomorrow is because I am impressed by His Majesty's virtue."
"If it weren't for Your Majesty, how much use would this meager talent be able to exert?"
"So, it's not that Your Majesty thanked the ministers, but that the ministers should be grateful to Your Majesty."
After saying that, the two assistant ministers performed ministerial rites towards the emperor and bowed respectfully.
The monarch and his ministers bowed to each other, speechless and choked.
After a long time, Zhu Yijun spoke again, his expression turned solemn: "The two gentlemen and I belong to the monarch and ministers respectively, but we are actually teachers and students."
"Sir's lessons will naturally be remembered by students."
"If these two gentlemen are of the same mind as me, then I won't be afraid of offending others and getting a bad name."
Speaking of this section, he nodded heavily: "I intend to take this opportunity to scrape the bones and cure the poison, and then change the clan!"
…
Zhang Juzheng and Gao Yi, who were willing to take the bait, walked out of Chengguang Hall together.
The two looked at each other.
Gao Yi was the first to speak: "Yuanfu, since your Majesty ascended to the throne, he has been kind and sincere in benefiting all the people, and he has been sincere in treating his ministers. It is really rare."
Zhang Juzheng shook his head and did not answer.
He understood that this was Gaoyi trying to make up for the emperor, saying that the emperor treated his ministers with sincerity and that it would not be a mere emotional bribe - in fact, Zhang Juzheng did not care too much.
No matter what, the emperor always told the truth.
Since he ascended to the throne, he has encountered more difficulties and obstacles than the late emperor had in his six years.
Any weak-minded emperor would be disheartened at this moment and would squat beside the Taiye Pond, fishing for thirty years.
Now I am still in the mood to bribe the cabinet ministers emotionally, hoping to help improve the sect. Isn't this a good thing?
Care about it? It’s not too late to be happy!
Besides, being able to say these words and make this gesture must be sincere. Otherwise, why don't you see Lu Tiaoyang and Zhang Siwei acting here?
Therefore, he ignored Gao Yi's words at all, and instead got down to business: "Zhu Yingyan is just a lieutenant of the Fu Kingdom, but he is not even ranked among the Huguang clan. I'm afraid it's just a promotion."
Seeing that Zhang Juzheng didn't answer, Gao Yi couldn't find it easy to make up for it, so he nodded in agreement: "Let's go to the Ministry of War. If we don't put pressure on Wang Chonggu, I'm afraid we won't give it to anyone."
If there are no people in the capital, what should I do if the imperial envoy dies?
Furthermore, Zhang Chucheng was what the emperor asked him to ask for in the first place. If this matter is not handled properly, Gao Yi, let alone the emperor, will not be able to pass this hurdle!
Without the capital camp in charge, how can you kill people and pay homage to your disciples!?
Think of this.
As if it was an hallucination, the Taiye Pond next to him was stained red with blood.
Zhang Juzheng glanced at Gao Yi, who was stunned, shook his head, and took the lead in taking steps.
Gao Yi came back to his senses and quickly followed.
At this moment.
"Left Kui, right Kui stay!"
A voice came from behind the two people.
They both turned around and saw Zheng Zongxue, who was in charge of the study room in Wanshou Palace, coming quickly.
Meeting the gazes of the two cabinet ministers, Zheng Zongxue said respectfully: "Left Kui, right Kui."
"Your Majesty said that when I was worshiping heaven in the southern suburbs, I accidentally came across a poem, which seems to have been written by a certain Taizu in the past. Today I just gave it to the two pavilion elders to share their encouragement."
After saying that, he handed over a page of short paper with both hands.
Zhang Juzheng and Gao Yi were both stunned.
A certain Taizu wrote an inscription on the altar in the southern suburbs!? Why didn’t I find it before?
The two of them glanced at the 20-year-old Zhongshu Sheren suspiciously and wondered if he was too young and had changed the emperor's words.
Zhang Juzheng reached out and took the note.
Gao Yi leaned over and cast a curious gaze.
I saw that the handwriting of the emperor was on the short note. Although the writing was not strong enough, it was elegant and straight, and every stroke showed seriousness and seriousness.
The previous poem had a strange rhythm and style, but it made the two of them entranced, motionless.
The word says:
The west wind is strong, and the geese in the sky are calling the frost and morning moon.
In the frosty morning and the moon, the sound of horse hooves is heard, and the trumpets sound.
The long pass of Xiongguan is really like iron,
Now we are taking a step back from the beginning.
from scratch,
Cangshan is like the sea,
The setting sun is like blood.
The two of them coincidentally looked up at the sky. At this moment, the setting sun was melting gold, like fire burning clouds.
Half of the sky seemed to be burned through, dark red like blood.
Chapter completed!