Naturally, those who can become influential figures in the Imperial College are not ordinary people, and there is no need to explain. From the literal meaning, they immediately understood the meaning of officials and gentry receiving food together, and then they thought that once the government and gentry pay food together, they would
What kind of impact will the family behind it suffer?
It is precisely because they clearly understand this that the reactions of several people are so intense.
Lin Yuan suddenly stood up, staring at Du Yuan with a strange light in his eyes, and said solemnly: "Master Jian Cheng, are what you said true? Is the imperial court really going to implement the policy of paying taxes to officials and gentry together?"
Fa? Where are all the princes in the court? Could it be that no one from all the officials stood up to oppose it?"
Chen Bizhang also said: "Yes, this policy can be said to be harmful to the country and the people. Once implemented, it will definitely shake the foundation of our Ming Dynasty. Unexpected things will happen that cannot be tolerated. Can it be said that Lord Gonggun cannot see this?"
Seeing the expressions of Lin Yuan and others, Du Yuan, Chen Gengyun, and Zhao Ye felt a bit proud in their hearts. What if they were the influential figures in the Imperial College? It wasn't because of their words that their expressions changed. In the end,
To be used by them.
Zhao Ye slowly opened his mouth and said in an official tone: "How dare you, Dukes Gong and Gong in the court are not the ones you can discuss. Not to mention that the Dukes have done everything possible to remonstrate with the Emperor. They are the Dukes.
No, and it is not something you can say."
Zhao Jing was an upright person. Hearing this, he said unceremoniously: "If the princes can't persuade you, then what's the use of asking them."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ye immediately slapped the table and shouted angrily at Zhao Jing: "Young man is arrogant."
As he spoke, Zhao Ye stared at Zhao Jing and said: "Do you know how the princes in the court today remonstrated with the emperor? However, the thief Li Huan was too powerful and his majesty was bewitched by him. He completely ignored the objections of all the officials and forcibly came down.
The purpose is to adopt a method whereby officials and gentry receive food from one body.”
Lin Yuan calmed down a little at this moment, her eyes swept over Zhao Ye and Du Yuan, and slowly said: "My lords, you have invited us here. I think there is something going on. If Lin is not wrong,
This matter may be related to the policy of officials and gentry receiving food from one body."
Immediately, Zhao Jing, Chen Bizhang, and Dong Hui all looked at Du Yuan and others.
If you were still guessing what Du Yuan and the others called them here before, you can now guess a little bit. As Lin Yuan said, it is most likely related to the policy of paying grain to the officials and gentry as one body.
Dong Hui looked at Du Yuan and the others and said, "If you, my lords, have anything to do with Dong, just say so. Even for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, Dong will not hesitate at all."
Lin Yuan, Zhao Jing and others nodded in unison.
At this time, Chen Gengyun saw that the heat was almost over, so he immediately said: "If we ask you to encourage a group of scholars in the Imperial College to sit down and demonstrate in front of the palace gate, I don't know how many people you can persuade to go?"
"What? Inciting the scholars to demonstrate in front of the palace gate, this must be to force the palace!" Zhao Jing said subconsciously.
However, Lin Yuan's eyes lit up and she said: "Wonderful, the emperor was bewitched by a female thief. We, the scholars, have received the emperor's great favor. We should stand up and remonstrate with the emperor, clear away the gloom in the court for him, and give us a bright and clear world."
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At this point, Lin Yuan glanced at Zhao Jing and chuckled: "We are not forcing the emperor to conceive. What is forced to conceive? To force the emperor to do something against his will is to force the emperor to do something against his will. We just want to alert your majesty and let him know when he has gone astray."
Zhao Jing frowned and said: "That's what I said, but don't forget, Li Huan is not that easy to provoke. Back in Fuzhou, he killed hundreds of scholars without blinking an eye."
Lin Yuan couldn't help laughing after hearing Zhao Jing's words. While laughing, she looked at Zhao Jing and said, "Brother Zhao Xian is overthinking. As the saying goes, the law does not punish the public. If we encourage thousands of scholars to go to the palace gate and knock on the palace gate,
Men, tell me at that time, when faced with scholars like us, will you choose to obey our desire to pacify the world, or will you continue to be confused by Li Huan, a female thief?"
Lin Yuan then said: "One more thing, this is the capital, at the feet of the emperor, the core of the Ming Dynasty, not the Fuzhou Mansion where Emperor Gao was far away that day. Li Huan dared to go on a killing spree in Fuzhou Mansion.
Please refrain from killing our scholars indiscriminately, but he will never dare to kill in the capital, otherwise, there will be no place for him in this world."
Chen Bizhang, Dong Hui and others also nodded.
Although they also knew that Li Huan had a vicious reputation, if they were asked to confront Li Huan alone, they would definitely not have the courage.
But if they acted with the general trend, gathered thousands of scholars, and had so many scholars as their backing, why should they fear Li Huan?
It can be said that with so many scholars as their backing, even the emperor dared to yell at them, and even the imperial city they dared to attack.
Neither Li Huan nor the emperor dared to punish some individuals, but in the face of the general trend, even the emperor was helpless.
Such thoughts flashed through my mind, and the fear I had towards Li Huan disappeared in an instant.
Immediately, Chen Bizhang clapped her hands and exclaimed: "Okay, this is a very good strategy. Although Chen is a soft-spoken person, he also has a group of close friends. I can persuade three to five hundred people to participate in this grand event."
As Chen Bizhang took the lead in expressing his stance, Lin Yuan also said: "We, the Sanglin Poetry Club, can persuade nearly a thousand people to participate in this grand event."
Dong Hui smiled and said, "I can also persuade three to five hundred people."
In the end, Zhao Jing hesitated for a while, then slowly said as if he had made up his mind: "I can persuade more than 200 people."
After listening to the statements of several people, Du Yuan, Chen Gengyun, and Zhao Ye couldn't help but feel very happy. If nothing else happened, these few people alone could persuade more than two thousand people, not to mention the mutual relationship between these people.
It was a close relationship, and it was not unusual for three thousand people to go out together at any time.
Thinking of thousands of scholars sitting quietly in front of the palace gate to demonstrate to the emperor and express their wishes, Du Yuan, who was the Prime Minister of the Imperial College, suddenly trembled slightly, his face was a little flushed, and there was a hint of hope.
, he really wanted to know how the emperor and Li Huan would react when facing thousands of scholars.
After looking at each other, Du Yuan slowly stood up and faced Zhao Jing, Chen Bizhang and others nodded and said: "Without further delay, you should go quickly to contact the scholars who are willing to participate in the grand event. We will gather in front of the palace gate tomorrow.
, knock on the palace door together, express our attitudes and opinions to the Emperor, and pray for an answer from the Emperor."
Lin Yuan and others all said in unison with a bit of excitement: "I will definitely live up to the expectations of the Prime Minister." At the same time, several figures walked into the Imperial College.
Cai Ying, who was serving as the guest of honor for the Imperial Academy, looked at Yu Chihong, who was the Minister of Justice, and several other people who were also important ministers of the imperial court, with a somewhat dignified look on her face.
After listening to Yu Chihong's statement, Cai Ying suppressed the turmoil in her heart, took a deep breath and said: "Everyone, many students from the Imperial College are the future pillars of our Ming Dynasty. Do we have to force these students to fall into this situation early?
Among the ordinary ***?"
When Yu Chihong heard this, he couldn't help but look sad and said: "Cai Jijiu's words are wrong. It is precisely because many students in the Imperial College represent the future of our Ming Dynasty that they are more qualified to understand and participate in the world's policies.
Qualifications and tax reform are of concern to the people of the world, and the world's scholars cannot stay out of it. What does Cai Jijiu think?"
Looking at the reactions of several court officials around Yuchi Hong, Cai Ying sighed inwardly and said: "Well, since Minister Yuchi said so, there is no reason why Cai can stop him. As long as there are students in the Imperial College
Those who are willing to go to the palace gate and kowtow will not be stopped in the slightest by our imperial eunuch."
It is naturally not easy to be a person who can serve as a wine sacrificer in the Imperial College. If one does not have a reputation that dominates the world, it is really impossible to sit in the position of a wine sacrificer in the Imperial College.
People like Cai Ying, who had high officialdom and high moral standing, knew very well the dangers contained in Yuchihong's actions of encouraging the imperial eunuchs to knock on the palace.
It would be fine if everything goes well, but if something unexpected happens, the consequences will definitely not be something the Imperial College can bear.
The most critical point is that regardless of whether it succeeds or not, the Imperial College has left a very bad impression on the emperor. Maybe the emperor can't do anything about the entire Imperial College for a while, but it is really good to clean up the Imperial College.
It's not a difficult thing.
because
After seeing this clearly, Cai Yingcai somewhat disagreed with the suggestions of Yu Chihong and others.
But Cai Ying knew better that what Yu Chihong and others represented was not him as an individual, but as a whole above the court, which he could not refuse.
Even if he rejected Yuchihong and others today, then Yuchihong and others would also have many means to encourage the scholars in the Imperial College to work for them.
Seeing Cai Ying nodding in agreement, Yuchihong and others' eyes lit up, and Yuchihong bowed his hands to Cai Ying and said: "Cai Jijiu understands righteousness very well, and I admire him very much. I don't know if Cai Jijiu is willing to do this."
Come forward personally and lead the scholars in the Imperial College."
Before Yu Chihong could finish speaking, Cai Ying shook her head and waved her hands without hesitation: "I feel cold and feel unwell, so I'm afraid I won't be able to participate in this matter, but with you all here, I expect everything will go as I wish."
Watching Cai Ying leave, a doctor couldn't help but said: "What an old fox. He is just like the legend. He doesn't want to get into any trouble."
Yu Chihong said calmly: "Okay, Cai Jijiu is famous all over the world. It is not easy to agree to this. Let's find a way to persuade all the scholars."
As the human figures in several directions started to move, an undercurrent gradually formed in the Imperial College.
As the largest spy intelligence agency in this era, Jin Yiwei's spies can be said to be everywhere, not to mention the capital city where Jin Yiwei's lair is located.
In the Imperial Academy, among the nearly ten thousand scholars, if the Jinyi Guards cannot detect such a huge undercurrent, then it can only be said that the Jinyi Guards should clean it up.
Towards evening, Li Huan returned from Jinyiwei Yamen and was dining with Feng, Zhang Jin and Zhu Lin. Suddenly, he saw Cao Yu coming in a hurry.
When Feng, Zhang Jin, and Zhu Lin, who were eating, saw Cao Yu, their hands moved for a moment, but they immediately returned to normal.
Cao Yu bowed to Li Huan and the others and said in a low voice: "Sir, the Jinyiwei Yamen said that there is something urgent, please come over."
Li Huan raised his brows, put down the bowls and chopsticks in his hands, and looked at Li Feng and others sitting there. Feng then put down the bowls and chopsticks in his hands, glanced at Li Huan and said, "Go ahead, remember to be early
Just go and come back early."
Zhang Jin and Zhu Lin also smiled at Li Huan.
Several people have long been accustomed to this kind of situation, and it doesn't happen once or twice. If they were a little uncomfortable at the beginning, now they have become accustomed to it.
When Li Huan hurried to Jinyiwei, he saw a tense atmosphere filling the entire Jinyiwei.
When he walked into the hall, he saw Chen Kezheng sitting there with a solemn expression. When he saw Li Huan coming, Chen Ke quickly stood up and saluted Li Huan.
Li Huan waved his hand and said to Chen Ke: "No need to be formal, let's talk about it. What is the reason for inviting me here now?"
Jin Yiwei is responsible for too many things, monitoring the world, and big things may happen at any time, so even Li Huan cannot guess what will happen.
Chen Ke heard this and handed a memorial to Li Huan and said: "Your Excellency, please read it."
Li Huan reported the result and read it carefully. His expression soon became serious. After reading it, he raised his head and said to Chen Ke, "Are you sure?"
Chen Ke nodded and said: "Such an important matter, if it is not confirmed again and again, I would not dare to report it to you."
As he spoke, Chen Ke looked at Li Huan with a bit of worry and said, "Sir, these people incited many students in the Imperial College to attack the palace gate, force the emperor to remove you from office, cancel all reform laws, and strictly investigate the evidence of your crime.
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Li Huan said with a contemptuous sneer on his lips: "What they think is quite beautiful."
Chen Ke couldn't help being stunned when he heard this and said: "Sir, according to our people's investigation, these people have inspired at least thousands of scholars. If thousands of scholars really gathered in front of the palace gate, with the momentum, the whole world will surely be moved.
Such a sensation, I am afraid that even His Majesty will personally come out to appease these scholars. At that time, your lord,
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Although he did not say it directly, Chen Ke's meaning was very clear, that is, under the fierce public sentiment, the emperor was forced to have no choice but to abandon Li Huan.
Li Huan reached out and patted Chen Ke on the shoulder, and chuckled: "Don't worry, they say that it will take three years for scholars to rebel, which is not unreasonable. Just them, they can't make any waves."
Chen Ke, who didn't know why Li Huan was so confident, couldn't help but said anxiously: "Sir, would you like me to send someone to arrest these scholars?"
Li Huan looked at Chen Ke like he was a fool and said, "With so many people, are you sure you can arrest them all in a short while? And on what charges do you want to arrest so many people?"
Chen Ke smiled bitterly and said, "We can't just watch them connect with each other and discuss how to deal with the adults."
Li Huan waved his hand, a flash of light flashed in his eyes and said: "Let them go."
Li Huan said to Chen Ke: "Pass my order and tell the brothers below that you don't have to worry about what these scholars do, but there is one thing. I must find the backbone and leaders among these scholars."
Chen Ke's eyes lit up and he said immediately: "Don't worry, sir, brothers, we will definitely not miss anyone." After pondering for a while, Li Huan said to Chen Ke: "I ordered people to prepare horses, I want to go to the palace."
Chen Ke's eyes flashed with joy when he heard this. He had previously wanted to suggest that Li Huan go to the palace to clear things up with the emperor. Now that he heard that Li Huan was going to enter the palace, Chen Ke was naturally determined.
As for the fact that the palace doors were locked at this time and foreign ministers could not enter the palace, to be honest, that was only for ordinary ministers. Such rules did not exist for Li Huan at all.
Based on the emperor's trust in Li Huan, it can be said that as long as Li Huan goes there, he will definitely be able to enter the palace smoothly. The Imperial City
Except for a few palaces that were still lit by candlelight at night, most of the palaces had fallen into darkness. The Qianqing Palace was the place where the emperor rested on weekdays. Sitting there with a comfortable face, he soaked his feet and said to Ma Yongcheng, who looked in a hurry: "Ma Daban, come to see me now, is it possible that there is some urgent news in Dongchang?"
Ma Yongcheng's expression became solemn when he heard this, and he immediately bowed to the emperor and said: "Your Majesty, it is the spies from Dongchang who have received a piece of news. I dare not neglect it and disturbed your Majesty's rest. Please forgive me."
Zhu Houzhao's eyes lit up, he glanced at Ma Yongcheng in surprise and said, "Oh, for you to value me so much, I think it must be something important. Let me tell you."
There are so many major events in the world. Even Zhu Houzhao has experienced such things as hundreds of thousands of Tatar troops entering the invaders. Therefore, many major events that may seem like the sky is falling to ordinary people are just ordinary in Zhu Houzhao's eyes. General.
After all, as an emperor, if you make a fuss at every turn, you are not a qualified emperor. At least a qualified emperor should be able to keep his emotions and anger in his face, and should not show his emotions when the mountain collapses.
Ma Yongcheng immediately said: "Back to Your Majesty, according to the information obtained by the Dongchang spies, someone is spreading rumors in the Imperial College today, making connections, stirring up people's hearts, and calling on many scholars to gather in front of the palace gate tomorrow to surrender to Your Majesty."
Zhu Houzhao, who had been leaning there comfortably, now sat upright, looked at Ma Yongcheng and said solemnly: "What are they asking for?"
Ma Yongcheng was timid and cowardly. After hesitating for a while, he said slowly: "Your Majesty wants your Majesty to remove Mr. Champion Hou Li from all positions, send him to jail for strict investigation, and cancel all reform matters."
With a bang, Zhu Houzhao kicked over the red-gold copper basin, and the foot-washing water immediately spilled all over the floor. The two waiters who were serving Zhu Houzhao's feet fell to the ground in fear and kowtowed.
"Absurd, what the hell, I think they are not prostitutes, but forced to marry, but they still have me and royal majesty in their eyes!
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Your Majesty, please calm down!"
Qiu Ju, Gao Feng and others who were waiting on the side saw the emperor's angry look and quickly stepped forward to comfort the emperor.
After taking a breath and suppressing the anger in his heart, Zhu Houzhao was about to speak when he heard
A chamberlain outside screamed: "Your Majesty, the champion has come to the palace to ask for an audience."
Zhu Houzhao's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he immediately said: "Quickly pass it!"
Soon the sound of footsteps was heard, and then Li Huan's figure stepped into the side hall.
Li Huan walked into the hall and happened to see the noisy and chaotic scene in front of him. He first saluted the emperor, and then said in surprise: "Who made your majesty angry? Could it be these slaves?"
As he spoke, Li Huan turned to Gao Feng, Qiu Ju and others who were kneeling on the ground with a bit of anger: "Why don't you apologize to your Majesty quickly?"
Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and said to Gao Feng, Qiu Ju and the two frightened chamberlains: "Okay, I don't mean to blame you. Clean up and leave."
After hearing the emperor's words, the two chamberlains, as if they had been granted amnesty, hurriedly cleaned up and retreated cautiously. At this time, Li Huan looked at the emperor and said, "What makes your majesty so angry?"
Just looking at the previous situation, Li Huan could imagine that something must have angered the emperor, so that the emperor who was soaking his feet kicked over the copper basin in anger.
Zhu Houzhao glanced at Li Huan, motioned Li Huan to sit down and said, "This matter has something to do with you, Li Qing." Hearing this, Li Huan couldn't help being surprised and said, "Oh, it's not because of the minister that made your majesty angry."
Zhu Houzhao said to Ma Yongcheng: "Ma Daban, please tell Li Qing what's going on."
Ma Yongcheng immediately told Li Huan the information received by Dongchang, but Li Huan's expression did not change after listening to it. This made Zhu Houzhao, who had been staring at Li Huan, said in surprise: "Hey, Li Qing, you
Why don't you feel surprised or angry at all? You know they are planning to force me to take you down and abolish the tax reform you proposed."
Li Huan said slowly: "Because I came to the palace this time for this matter. The people under Jinyiwei also received the news not long ago. The matter is of great importance. I did not dare to wait and see. I came to the palace to report to Your Majesty. I never thought that
Brother Ma is surprisingly well-informed."
Ma Yongcheng said hurriedly: "I don't dare, I don't dare!"
Ignoring Ma Yongcheng's reaction, Zhu Hou looked at Li Huan and said with a bit of solemnity: "Since Li Qing already knows about this matter, he should know that once this matter gets serious, it will inevitably spread all over the world. You and I
If the monarch and his ministers do not handle things well, I am afraid that their names will go down in history.”
Li Huan looked at Zhu Houzhao and said, "Is Your Majesty afraid?"
When Li Huan said this, Zhu Houzhao immediately raised his head and looked up at Li Huan, his imperial majesty was fully displayed and he said: "I have never been afraid."
At this time, only Ma Yongcheng was left in the hall, and Ma Yongcheng listened to the conversation between Li Huan and the emperor. His whole body was frightened and trembling, and he said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, I am feeling a little unwell. Please excuse me."
The emperor, who was full of enthusiasm, couldn't help but roll his eyes at Ma Yongcheng. He could see through Ma Yongcheng's thoughts at a glance and snorted softly: "If you don't dare to listen, you just don't dare to listen. Step back."
Ma Yongcheng hurriedly kowtowed and left as if he had received a general amnesty. This time, only Li Huan and Zhu Houzhao were left in the hall. [First update sent, please vote]