Two flowers bloomed, each representing one branch. This proposal of the court trial was actually proposed by the second assistant Liu Jue in the morning. After hearing this, the emperor thought it was a solution to the problem, so he readily accepted it and announced that he would move to the Wenhua Palace.
However, it is said that the Wenhua Palace is not far from the cabinet and is located in Zuoshunmen outside Fengtian Gate. In theory, it is the place where the emperor handles government affairs and the prince of the East Palace studies. The emperors of the past dynasties often reviewed memorials and summoned ministers here to discuss matters.
But today, Emperor Chenghua is accustomed to hiding in the deep palace, and does not meet with ministers outside the early court. Memorials are only sent to the emperor through the Chief of Ceremonies, and all official affairs are communicated only through documents. Therefore, the Wenhua Palace, like the early court, has
It has lost its practical function and is now only used for reading by the prince of the East Palace.
The emperor announced that he would move to the Wenhua Palace, which caused a great sensation on the spot among thousands of civil and military officials. Those with good memories will remember that the last time the emperor went to the Wenhua Palace was about the eleventh year of Chenghua.
In other words, it was six years ago.
The first assistant that year was Peng Shi, the second assistant was Shang Ren, and Wan An could only be the third greatest scholar. At that time, the monarch and his ministers had not seen each other for many years. When they met in the Wenhua Hall, they were very unfamiliar and uncomfortable with each other.
Without saying a few words, the audience left with shouts of "Long Live the Mountain".
Today, the emperor's visit to the Wenhua Palace is the first time in six years. It seems that it may also be the second time since the emperor ascended the throne. How can it not cause a sensation?
Naturally, not everyone is qualified to attend such an important and rare occasion. Among the early court officials, only the prime minister, ministers, ministers, ministers, and ministers can attend (to watch the fun), and the rest are just soy sauce.
The people could only disperse reluctantly.
The palace is solemn, the monarchs and ministers are solemn, the cigarettes are curling, and the bells and chimes are lingering. In this case, with disheveled hair and broken clothes, Fang Yingwu staggers into the hall as if he has been tortured, like an intruding alien.
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Pfft! There was a young eunuch on duty at the emperor's side who was not well-educated enough. He couldn't help but laugh. The senior eunuch Qin Chang ordered the officers and soldiers on duty to pull this man down and beat him up.
"One day, our family must be the master, and no one can defeat our family!" The young eunuch named Liu Jin silently endured the torture. He gritted his teeth and made an oath in his heart.
However, when the other courtiers saw Fang Yingwu's embarrassment, they could not help but feel sad for the death of a rabbit and a bit of pity in their hearts, except for a few people who were extremely well-informed, such as Liu Mianhua.
Behind Fang Yingwu, Eunuch Shang Ming, the admiral of the East Factory, also slipped in quietly. Eunuch Shang is not required to go to the palace or is not qualified to go to the palace, but firstly he wanted to show off in front of the emperor, and secondly, he put Fang Yingwu aside.
He was unwilling to give up, so he had to be there in person. Fortunately, no one took it seriously at this time and insisted on driving him out.
Fang Yingwu was led forward, and it goes without saying that he kowtowed three times and bowed nine times. After the ceremony was completed, the court trial began. Of course, this matter was presided over by the Minister of Punishment.
Lin Cong, the Crown Prince's Taibao and the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, stood up. After scanning the surroundings, he asked, "Fang Yingwu! A minister has accused you of colluding with the ministers and conspiring against evil. Is it true?"
After hearing the question, Fang Yingwu immediately understood the situation at hand. He was in the prison because of "Shang Shu came to remonstrate". When he was brought here for interrogation, he should be asked about "Shang Shu came to remonstrate" and then proceed.
It's better to attach a crime to the heart-wrenching theory.
However, Shangshu Lin just asked about his relationship with Wang Zhi. He also pointed out that someone was impeached, which can explain some problems. Under the manipulation of thoughtful people, the focus of the matter may have shifted... and it is
A transfer that is detrimental to oneself.
Fang Yingwu thought for a while and then replied: "I wonder who impeached him? Do you dare to stand up and confront him?"
Lin Shangshu was considered a fair man. He turned to look at Ni Jinxian, who was impeaching Fang Yingwu, and said, "Ni Yushi, do you dare to confront Fang Yingwu?"
Censor Ni Jinxian stood up from the class. Fang Yingwu looked at it curiously, but he really didn't know which green onion it was. "My lord is impeaching me. Do you have any evidence?"
Censor Ni naturally came prepared and replied: "Taizu has an edict, and Xu Yanguan has heard what he said!"
Fang Yingwu was not talking to Yushi Ni. He turned around and said to Lin Shangshu unceremoniously: "What Master Ni said is nonsense! There is absolutely no such thing!"
Shang Ming suddenly flashed from behind the ministers' class to not far from the emperor. He took out a stack of paper from his sleeve and said, "Fang Yingwu confessed in Dongchang. Here is the document."
Fang Yingwu felt funny that Shang Ming actually brought Dongchang's interrogation records. The emperor was too lazy to bother and directly asked Shang Ming to give the documents to Lin Shangshu. Lin Cong looked down at it for a few times, and when he looked up again he was full of joy.
He had a look of disbelief on his face.
Fang Yingwu snorted, "How can you guys not know this? How many unjust cases have been committed in Dongchang? This one is not far behind."
Shang Ming originally didn't want to overshadow the guest, but when he heard this, he was very angry! What is the difference between Fang Yingwu's statement and going back on his word?
Especially what Fang Yingwu said in public was a huge disparagement of Dongchang's professional quality! If Shang Ming didn't stand up, what prestige would he have?
So Eunuch Shang crossed the crowd and yelled at the other party: "Fang Yingwu! What you said in Dongchang has been recorded as a confession in court. Are you not going to admit it?"
Fang Yingwu glanced at Eunuch Shang, and suddenly burst into laughter: "I only know that the imperial court has three law departments, namely the Procuratorate, the Criminal Department, and the Dali Temple! I never heard that Dongchang is included!
Looking through all the canons of the Ming Dynasty, did the Fa Si include Dongchang? Not even the Fa Si, he just asked questions on behalf of the emperor. What talk about giving a confession in court is ridiculous! Let me test it out with a few random jokes in Dongchang, Mr. Shang
It’s really like finding a treasure, I took it with all my heart!”
Shang Ming was choked so badly that his face turned livid, and he had no time to refute. However, he heard Fang Yingwu scold loudly and righteously: "Could it be that Lord Shang still wants to move Dongchang's clamping stick and killing stick here?
Do you want to do it again? Although my humble body of only seven feet is not worth mentioning, I am still a person who has read the books of sages, and I will definitely not be afraid of you Dongchang!"
With a voice like gold and stone, Fang Yingwu's image suddenly became very tall, and his rags and unkempt appearance could not affect his brilliance! All the civil servants looked at Shang Ming with unkind eyes, probably out of the same hatred and hatred.
How could Shang Ming argue with Fang Yingwu? At this moment, his intestines were filled with regret. It was really unnecessary for him to come here!
Yushi Ni, who had not returned to his desk, suddenly said: "Fang Yingwu, your impeachment is not groundless. Wang Zhi, the admiral of the West Factory, visited you five times and had many secret conversations. Isn't this true?"
Fang Yingwu was extremely surprised by this and asked: "You know quite detailedly, where did you know it?"
Then he pointed in the air a few times with his fingers, and suddenly realized: "Ni Yushi, Dongchang, that's it! I never thought that there would be ministers colluding with Dongchang and joining forces to put him to death!"
Censor Ni himself had a bad reputation. When he heard Fang Yingwu's "seemingly reasonable" backhand rake, low laughter suddenly erupted from the crowd of ministers.
There were even a few glances with unknown intentions directed at Wan Shoufu. Many people knew that Yushi Ni was Wan Shoufu's close disciple.
Only Liu Mianmian frowned secretly. Although Fang Yingwu acted very excited, this kind of behavior would probably make the emperor dislike him.
PS: I’m so sleepy that I’ll take a nap first and then get up early in the morning to finish it. In addition, in the past two days, I may have to cooperate with Qidian’s previous project to raise funds to create a comic book about Ming Dynasty or Struggle in the New Ming Dynasty, which also contains some funny comics.
Are you interested in collecting the extra content? There are no money-making channels for historical novels, and there is no hope of publishing movies, TV games, etc. This thankless situation is very boring. Comic booklets are the only breakthrough point I can find so far...