Jiajing played with the inkstone in his hand, and seemed a little impatient to listen to Mao Ji's vivid statements.
What happened is that he didn't care at all. What he cared about was what the officials thought? Will they make trouble and what means should they use to end up with it?
It is certainly annoying that this guy Xu Qian made such a thing, but Jiajing is a very good at deciding accounts. People who settle accounts usually have a clear mind before they settle accounts, at least they know what accounts belong to their own and what accounts belong to others.
Needless to say, Xu Qian is his Jiajing man, the hardcore among the irons, so Jiajing only counts others in his mind, but not his own.
But the problem is that if such a big thing happens, the emperor wants to be a little bit unspeakable and is too partial, and it will definitely cause a big thing.
Jiajing took a deep breath and saw that it was Yang Tinghe and Wang Ao coming. He quickly interrupted Mao Ji's complaint and said seriously: "Two my dear friends, please sit down and talk. I won't say much about it. Now the crowd is in a hurry. If you continue to make trouble, it will be a joke. Besides, it is time to say that, now it is coming to the end of the year. The envoys of various countries have arrived one after another. I don't want anything to happen or cause any trouble. What do you say?"
He didn't say how to read it, but how to say it, the difference is a thousand miles away. He looked at it, asking for his opinion, and Jiajing has set the tone. This matter needs to be suppressed, but how to suppress it depends on what you say.
Wang Ao sat down and said, "The first thing is to send your Majesty the order to rescue Wang Kang from the Royal Academy first. As for other people involved, they should be punished appropriately."
Wang Ao's words were deeply rooted in Jiajing's thoughts, and Jiajing couldn't help but nod and said, "This is a good idea."
Mao Ji sneered: "Can you calm the discussion this way? Discipline? How to punish? Or dismissal? Always make it clear. People are in school, and it is second to save them now. I think Lord Wang's life should be worry-free. The key to the problem is how to convince the public and how people are convinced. It is impossible for him, a poster, to take the people as he takes them, and do whatever he wants, right? Your Majesty, I mean to investigate thoroughly. Only when the truth is revealed can the current controversy be calmed. If you just want to suppress things, the more you want to cause a rebound."
Seeing that the conflict between Wang Ao and Mao Ji was so fierce, Jiajing had to look at Yang Tinghe, looked at him with complicated eyes and said, "What are the insights of Mr. Yang?"
Yang Tinghe knew that Wang Ao's understatement and Mao Ji's aggressiveness were two extremes. The two people were having a big fuss, which made the emperor dare not adopt their opinions. This was a big deal. The cabinet could not agree. If someone did something bad behind the scenes, things would only be more troublesome.
Now Jiajing came to him and begged with a bit of pitiful begging. This is very unusual. At least one thing Yang Tinghe can be sure that the emperor is like this because the emperor cares about Xu Qian. The so-called care is chaotic, and the truth is that.
So how should we answer? We can't be as extreme as Mao Ji, and naturally we can't be as light as Wang Ao. Yang Tinghe changed his mind slightly and said lightly: "Actually, this matter is easy to deal with. Since it is a family scandal, then close the door and make the words clear. I heard that there is a case in the Xu family's father and son? Then we will solve it together. Your Majesty can immediately summon officials above the fifth rank to Chongwen Hall to hold a court discussion, and then summon Xu Qian into the palace to rescue Wang Kang. While everyone is there, we will explain the matter clearly. If there are any misunderstandings, we can clarify. If there are really any crimes, we cannot tolerate them. In this way, we can convince people. What does Your Majesty think?"
Yang Tinghe's suggestion seemed pertinent, but there was a problem, that is, to summon all officials. You should know that all officials are human beings. Now Wang Kang has been arrested and went to the royal school to do whatever he wanted to do. This is a grief of the rabbit's death and foxes. In this case, it can be said that the entire official class has complained about Xu Qian's unkindness this time in a sense.
This is equivalent to asking someone to play football. There are eleven people in Mao Ji's team, and Xu Qian is alone, and the audience is all Mao Ji's cheerleaders. Before Xu Qian even came on the court, he was afraid that he would be killed by countless eggs.
Yang Tinghe looked at Jiajing with a smile and continued, "The situation is urgent, Your Majesty should make a decision early."
This sentence is suspected of forcing Jiajing to agree immediately.
Jiajing frowned, and at first he refused to admit defeat. He looked at Wang Ao. Seeing that Wang Ao did not come out to object, he couldn't help but sigh and said, "Then according to Mr. Yang, he will issue an order to summon Xu Qian into the palace. Yes, even Wang Kang will be ordered to enter the palace. At noon today, a court meeting will be held in Chongwen Hall."
Jiajing issued an edict reluctantly, which made Mao Ji feel relieved. No matter what, although things did not meet his expectations, he had already firmly seized the chance of victory, which was fine. The most important thing at the moment is to take advantage of this time to make the situation immediately. As long as Xu Qian's crimes were confirmed one by one during the court discussion, even if he was the emperor, could he still take advantage of the world's worst and shelter Xu Qian?
"Your Majesty's wiseness."
The three of them withdrew from Chongwen Hall. Mao Ji was about to go to the Ministry of Personnel to arrange the matter, so he greeted Yang Tinghe and said, "Mr. Yang, I have to leave the palace..."
Wang Ao on the side said with a smile: "Sir Mao, I happen to have a memorial about your Ministry of Revenue here. I would like to ask you to find out one or two. This is related to the disaster in Lingnan. Without you, the Minister of Revenue, I dare not be good at it."
Mao Ji frowned and was about to refuse, but Wang Ao said again: "Disaster relief is like putting out a fire. If something really happens, it is a big deal. What can compare to this?"
Mao Ji had to look at Yang Tinghe, and Yang Tinghe nodded casually at him. Mao Ji had no choice but to say, "Then it's okay to look at it."
However, he said that Jiajing was in a bad mood. Huang Jin was even more careful when he encountered this situation. He poured tea for Jiajing and then stepped aside obediently.
Jiajing's eyes flashed and he said, "Parent Huang, if you were me, how would you deal with this matter?"
Huang Jin was stunned and then laughed and said, "How dare I be Your Majesty? Your Majesty is so serious. Mao Ji and Xu Qian have been in a bad relationship. This time Xu Qian gave him a chance, but he still won't bite him to death? Now Mr. Yang has proposed a court discussion again. According to me, this is a court discussion on the surface, but in fact it is an imperial trial. In fact, it is just Mao Ji and Xu Qian's confrontation, but they are afraid that there will be a situation where the wall falls and everyone pushes him."
Jiajing said lightly: "I still believe in Xu Qian. He is not a confused person, and he is definitely not a person who is easily controlled. What I am confused about is Wang Aiqing. Why didn't he take the opportunity to refute Yang Tinghe just now? Could it be... Wang Ao and Yang Tinghe are also in the same group?"
Huang Jin thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, the East Factory has been paying attention to Mr. Wang recently. Mr. Wang has indeed gotten close to some ministers recently, but most of these people have nothing to do with Yang Tinghe. Your Majesty may have many concerns."
Jiajing was a little irritated, shook his sleeves and said, "It's useless to say that I want to take a shower and change my clothes and prepare for the court."
Huang Jin couldn't help but say, "Did Your Majesty use lunch first?"
Jiajing shook his head and said, "There is no need, I'm not in the mood."
After taking a shower and changing clothes, it was almost noon. The officials had already received news and gathered outside the Meridian Gate. A few people were indignant about what had happened recently, but most people were indifferent. They had the sadness of the rabbit and the fox. But in the officialdom, either you or I would kill you. Who has the leisure to worry about others?
However, Mao Ji is going to punish Xu Qian to death now. Behind Mao Ji is Yang Tinghe, and Wang Ao's attitude is ambiguous, which makes most officials look forward to it. After all, everyone wants to have a chance to show their face. Since Xu Qian is a death-long redeemable this time, then you might as well use Xu Shidu's head to add some glory to yourself.
In this circle, there are precedents that people walk away from tea and fall on the wall. Even teachers and students can be disagreeable with each other, and even father and son can turn against each other. Therefore, this fact is too common and there is no psychological burden.
It was already past noon, but the palace gate had not opened, which made everyone very anxious. At this moment, someone came over and got off the horse. The sharp-eyed man recognized him. Who was not Xu Qian? Xu Qian smiled and walked to the palace gate, and greeted some familiar people.
It is bad if people call him, but don’t respond. So naturally, some people say good things indifferently.
After hearing the imperial edict, Xu Qian came immediately. After all, the court discussion at Dazhong Noon was an unexpected situation. At present, the Ming Dynasty was still peaceful and peaceful. The only sudden situation was probably his Royal Academy. He was calm, with no sign of anxiety on his face and his behavior was no different from usual.
At this time, the gate of the Meridian Gate finally opened, and the ministers finally breathed a sigh of relief and cheered up in one after another. Xu Qian was caught in the crowd and went to Chongwen Hall with everyone. In Chongwen Hall, the first ones were the scholars and Hanlin who were working in the palace nearby. Jiajing had not appeared yet. Mao Ji stood in the hall, his eyes were on the civil and military officials. Finally, his eyes were frozen on Xu Qian in the crowd. He smiled at Xu Qian with a little malicious intention in his smile.
Xu Qian felt his gaze and smiled at him. This smile was just a flash of water, and he couldn't tell his mood.
The actions of the two of them actually fell into the eyes of these ministers who seemed to be vague but were actually nervous. The light from the corner of their eyes was aimed at Mao Ji and immediately searched for Xu Qian. They had to guess what Xu Qian's smile meant. Could it be that he thought he was sure to win, or was he really crazy? Mr. Mao's smile was malicious enough. It seemed that he really didn't plan to keep this Xu Shi Zuo this time.
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In the afternoon, I finally had more people to support me. Thank you everyone. It’s just that the pressure of history month is too high. I continue to need support. Is there any? (To be continued.)