But it was said that Eunuch Shang, the admiral of Dongchang, had received the imperial edict and had to leave Dongchang and enter the palace through Donghua Gate. He had been in a state of shock just now, and it was not until he was on the road that he sorted out his thoughts.
Eunuch Shang was in a very uneasy mood. If the emperor came to question him alone, it wouldn't matter even if he scolded him bloody. It would always show that the emperor regarded him as one of his own, and he was much closer than a foreign minister like Fang Yingwu.
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But this time, he and Fang Yingwu were summoned for questioning at the same time, which had another meaning, indicating that he and Fang Yingwu were treated equally, and they were no different from the emperor.
There are only two reasons for this situation. One is that Fang Yingwu suddenly became closer to the emperor and took a step forward to stand on the same line as himself; the other is that he was suddenly alienated by the emperor and retreated to Fang Yingwu.
degree.
No matter what the situation is, it is a serious blow to the eunuchs who are attached to the imperial power. How can Eunuch Shang, who knows the truth well, not be frightened? He has been an eunuch for decades and has seen many popular eunuchs fall out of favor.
Immediately fell from heaven to hell.
What's more serious is that he, Shang Ming, has always been able to go directly to the inner palace to meet the saint, but this time he was only allowed to stop at Fengtianmen. The alienation in this is self-evident.
Fengtianmen is located inside the Meridian Gate and in front of Fengtian Hall. It is the place where the emperor often goes to court. Like other gates in the palace, Fengtianmen does not usually open the main entrance, but like other gates, it has two small openings on the east and west.
The gate is called the east-west corner gate.
The emperor summoned ministers for questioning in private, usually at the east and west corner gates of Fengtian Gate. Of course, a certain otaku emperor who was introverted by nature and did not like to see outsiders would not show up, so he asked his trusted eunuchs to do the questioning on his behalf. This time, too,
exception.
When Shang Ming arrived at Fengtian Gate, the other protagonist, Fang Yingwu, had not yet arrived. This was normal. Fang Yingwu had a much longer journey and had to make a large circle around the imperial city. Of course, he arrived later.
While waiting, Eunuch Shang couldn't help but start thinking wildly again. What was the problem? Could it be that Fang Yingwu got into the Zhou family's lap because he helped the Queen Mother find her younger brother and solved the problem of Baoguo Temple. From here
Have you tricked yourself?
But Eunuch Shang thought about it carefully and rejected this idea. He had gone to the Zhou family to put out the fire some time ago. The money-grubbing Zhou family accepted a heavy gift from him, so there was no need or motive to go back on his word and help Fang Yingwu deal with him.
What's more, even if Empress Dowager Zhou takes action to deal with her, there will still be a delay. During this time, she will always hear some rumors. She can't handle it as neatly as today, and she will be suspended without even having time to react.
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Shang Ming, who was well aware of the situation in the palace, knew that this must be something that made the emperor extremely unhappy. The lightning from the Nine Heavens struck directly into the mortal world, so that such a highly efficient solution could be achieved.
After waiting for an unknown amount of time, Shang Ming saw Fang Yingwu's slender figure appear in the Meridian Gate, and then swaying towards him.
"It turns out that Mr. Shang arrived first, long time no see. How disrespectful!" Fang Yingwu pretended as if he had just seen Shang Ming, cupped his fists and saluted.
Shang Ming suppressed his anger and asked without a smile: "It's a good idea of Mr. Fang to ask me, Admiral of Dongchang, to knock on the door with you, a little magistrate, to be questioned. I wonder how you did it?"
"Hehehehe." Fang Yingwu laughed, "I don't understand what you are saying, Shang Gong. But I heard one thing. At first, some secrets in the palace were spread, and then Shang Gong investigated and said it was from the West.
Eunuch Wang of the factory leaked it, which made the emperor extremely dissatisfied with eunuch Wang - I wonder if this has happened before?"
This is also a classic trick in court struggles. The so-called "leakage of forbidden Chinese" can easily arouse the emperor's anger. It is an excellent tactic to frame political opponents.
Shang Ming didn't want to admit this, but he didn't bother to deny it either. He was wondering why Fang Yingwu suddenly mentioned this. Could it be that Fang Yingwu had also learned the same thing?
But it’s not that he, Shang Ming, looked down on Fang Yingwu. Did Fang have such ability? How could Fang Yingwu, a mere rookie foreign minister, know the secrets in the palace and spread them out? Even if Fang Yingwu spread the secrets in the palace and framed him
It was Shang Ming who did it. Only a ghost with no evidence can believe it, let alone a wise and mighty emperor!
Seeing that both of them had arrived, the eunuch on duty quickly reported to the palace. After waiting for an unknown period of time, the emperor's close confidant, the eunuch Qin Chang, the eunuch Bingbi, appeared and faced Shang Ming and Fang who had arrived first.
Ying Wu nodded and indicated that today he would be the one to question the two fighting cocks on behalf of the Emperor.
Qin Chang coughed, and Fang Yingwu and Shang Ming both knelt down and listened to the holy teaching. Qin Chang asked first: "Shang Ming! Your Majesty wants to ask you, why did Dongchang Fanzi Chai Dong want to frame Fang Yingwu for no reason? This is
Did you instigate it?"
Shang Ming knew very well that today's exchange was extremely important, and every question had to be considered carefully. Regarding the first question, according to his subconscious habit, he would of course deny that it had anything to do with him.
But Eunuch Shang thought again, it was not a public trial at the moment, it was just private questions and answers. If he continued to deny it, he would be suspected of treating the emperor as a fool. A discerning person would know at a glance that Chai Dong's actions were instigated by him.
, there is no point in denying it here, it just seems like I am deliberately deceiving you.
Moreover, in the eyes of the emperor, it would not be a serious crime if Dongchang framed the minister or not, so it was better for him to be honest, at least to make the emperor feel that he was honest.
So Shang Ming kowtowed and replied: "It is indeed my slave's instruction."
Qin Chang asked again: "Why did you set up a trap to trap Fang Yingwu?"
Of course, because Fang Yingwu is Wang Zhi's think tank and person in charge... Shang Ming thought this in his mind, but didn't say it out loud.
Once Wang Zhi is involved, things will become complicated. Who knows how the emperor's mind will change? Shang Ming considered it again and again, and then copied the mainstream opinions of the outside world and replied: "Because Fang Qing, the editor of the Hanlin Academy, impeached the slaves,
The slave will hold hatred in his heart and intend to take revenge."
Fang Qingzhi had been instructed by Fang Yingwu to impeach Shang Ming for forming a party with Li Zi Province, a naughty alchemist, so Shang Ming had this answer. Qin Chang continued to ask: "Then are you really visiting Li Zi Province?"
Perhaps in the eyes of people who don't know the truth, it is unbelievable for a powerful admiral of Dongchang to befriend a jester and a magician. The status of the two parties seems to be too far apart, but people who know the inside story are not surprised by this.
Ministers and eunuchs are all subordinates of the emperor. Although Li Zisheng is ridiculed by public opinion as a pretender, he is like a close friend of the emperor and one of the few who can talk with him.
There is indeed some element of friendship between the person and the emperor.
At the beginning of the year, the emperor had not hesitated to oppose all the courtiers and insisted on promoting Li Zi Province to the right general government. It was probably out of brotherly loyalty. Such factors existed, so Shang Ming, the governor of the East Factory, had to be polite to Li Zi Province.
a bit.
Shang Ming also continued to answer in accordance with the principle of "honesty": "This is untrue, and it is really a rumor and slander made by people with ulterior motives!"
Qin Chang turned to Fang Yingwu: "How did you learn about your father Fang Qingzhi's impeachment of Shang Mingjiao Li Zi Province?"
Fang Yingwu replied without hesitation: "The news came from Dongchang. After several twists and turns, my father happened to hear it..."
Shang Ming interrupted Fang Yingwu angrily, "It's full of nonsense! How could such news come from Dongchang!"
Seeing that Qin Chang didn't stop him, Fang Yingwu continued to answer: "I guess that Mr. Fang was really unsafe at that time, so he wanted to spread the news to embolden him."
Shang Ming scolded: "You dare to make things up out of thin air in front of angels. Do you have any solid evidence?"
Fang Yingwu retorted: "In front of the angels, do you Shang Ming dare to say that you and Li Zi Sheng are innocent and have no dealings with each other?"
Shang Ming hesitated for a moment, "It's just a few friendships, how can we call them friends?"
Qin Chang glanced at Shang Ming with pity. This person had already lost... The reason is simple. A Dongchang admiral who was supposed to be an activist was forced to argue with a civilian official in court. That must be
Just lose.
However, Eunuch Qin didn't have to worry about Shang Ming and shouted: "You continue to wait here, I will go and play the emperor again!"
Then Eunuch Qin turned around and walked towards the inner palace. Fang Yingwu was okay, but Shang Ming was still confused... He had no idea what the meaning of his answers to these questions was.
After waiting for another hour, Fang Yingwu saw that the sun was already heading west, and he didn't know whether he should wait any longer. At sunset, the palace gate would be locked, and he, a foreign minister, was not allowed to spend the night at Fengtianmen.
Just when they were getting impatient, Qin Chang appeared again, and he must have brought the latest decree. Fang Yingwu and Shang Ming both held their breaths, waiting for the verdict of fate.
Eunuch Qin looked solemn and slowly announced the decree: "Your Majesty! Shang Ming will go to the eunuch Bingbi, the eunuch of etiquette, to supervise the errands of the East Factory, and send the Nanjing Shrine to serve as a pure army!"
Immediately, two strong eunuchs stepped forward to arrest Shang Ming and quickly tore off his scarlet python robe. Eunuch Shang's face was ashen, his body was shaking like chaff, and his mind went blank. Not only did all his previous worries come true.
, and it is the worst result, the worst result!
Before noon today, he was still the admiral of Dongchang, showing off his power and power, but a few hours later he became like a prisoner! As the saying goes, in the morning he was a farmhouse minister, in the evening he ascended to the emperor's hall, but he actually did the opposite!
When Eunuch Shang looked around at a loss, not knowing what to do, a victor's smiling face came into view... Of all things in the world, the most hateful thing is this smiling face.
"What a little thief!" Shang Ming shouted, throwing away the eunuchs on the left and right like a mad tiger, and rushed towards Fang Yingwu.
Fang Yingwu was secretly proud of himself. He was not careful for a moment, and was jumped by Shang Ming. He rolled up and climbed up, and his black gauze hat fell into his hand, and he was in a panic for a while.
Qin Chang frowned and shouted: "What a shame! Take it down quickly!"
Shang Ming was held down again, but the other party still refused to accept it and shouted: "Little thief! What kind of trick are you playing? Do you dare to show it to grandpa and let me take a look, so that you can understand it!"
Fang Yingwu looked confused and replied with great confusion: "Shang Gong, what are you talking about? I don't understand."
Shang Ming was so angry that he cursed loudly and was about to go crazy again. Qin Chang shook his head and the other party responded: "It's getting late, Lord Fang, please come out of the palace!" (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster. !
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