Han Qi, the censor Zhongcheng who was kneeling on the ground, said in a deep voice: "The Holy Emperor has treated Yihui Marquis favorably. His eldest son is now guarding the mausoleum. The Tian family also rewards him during every year and festival. How can Liu Chun, who has committed such a heinous crime, be given shelter by me?"
Under the grace of man!"
Hu Weiyong cupped his hands and said, "Liu Chun is guilty and deserves to be punished. However, considering his youth and ignorance, and for his righteousness and benefit to the marquis, it is better to give him a fifty-fifty rod and send him back to his hometown."
Chen Youzong, the Minister of General Affairs, glanced at the back of His Highness the Crown Prince and stepped forward and said: "Liu Chun is not too young to be over thirty years old. What Hu Xiang said is too slight. Liu Chun bullied others and bullied good people to death, not to mention beating him.
The imperial minister is the best, but the humble minister thinks he should be questioned and executed!"
Lu Zhong, the Marquis of Ji'an, retorted: "Beheading is too much. After all, he is the brother of Marquis Yihui!"
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Han Qi snorted coldly: "The prince is guilty of the same crime as the common people, let alone the younger brother of a mere marquis. Is it possible that the Marquis of Ji'an thinks that the noble children are not bound by the laws of the country?"
Hu Weiyong silently glanced at Han Qi. Unexpectedly, Qian Tang and Han Qi were gone. Then he glanced at the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. Both of them understood immediately.
The fingers under the sleeves of the Minister of the Ministry of Finance moved slightly, and the Minister of the Ministry of Finance on the side immediately pointed at Han Qi and scolded: "Then where will you take the Holy Emperor? Can't Han Zhongcheng think about it for the Holy Emperor? What will happen to the world if Liu Chun dies?
When it comes to the royal family, do you want the Holy One to be known as ungrateful?"
"presumptuous!"
"You are so bold, you dare to say such arrogant words and yet you don't kneel down to apologize!"
After the Minister of Household Affairs finished speaking, he immediately received a baptism like a storm. He knelt down happily and kowtowed several times: "Your Majesty, I am devoted to serving the public. Liu Chun is a minor matter, but the reputation of the royal family is more important."
Ah, Han Qi, the Prime Minister of the Central Government, and Yan Donglai, the Minister of Dali Temple, are both people who are afraid of the chaos in the world. They are in the temple but they don’t know how to share the worries of the king. They only want to use their direct invitations to invite the Holy Emperor to punish these two officials!"
The superior Zhu Yuanzhang still had a sullen face and said nothing, while Yan Donglai knelt down and argued calmly: "How can there be anything wrong with enforcing the law impartially? What Li Shilang said is extremely ridiculous. Since Liu Chun is guilty, he should be severely punished according to the law. People all over the world have heard of it."
This will only be applauded, but if Liu Chun is indulged, it will discredit the Holy Emperor, the royal family, and the court!"
Han Qi also responded: "If we don't kill Liu Chun, the law of the country cannot be tolerated. If we show mercy outside the law because of his ancestors' meritorious service, then we will break the trust of the people. Over time, what dignity will the laws of the country have? Killing Liu Chun will benefit the country and the people.
Please think carefully, Your Majesty!"
Zhu Yuanzhang slapped the imperial case fiercely and said sternly: "Yi Huihou was very kind to us. Now that we have become emperor, can't we even protect the blood of our benefactor? You should be loyal to the emperor if you eat the emperor's salary. Kill him
Without Liu Chun, how can we have the face to meet our benefactor a hundred years later?"
The emperor's anger was like the weight of a mountain. All civil and military officials knelt down and kowtowed: "I am guilty, please forgive me."
Zhu Yuanzhang breathed heavily as if he had been holding back his anger for a long time: "You are so ignorant and contemptuous of the king. It is clear that you want to make us infamous in the world. Did I say that the descendants of the Liu family will enjoy wealth and honor in peace and prosperity, just like the Ming Dynasty?"
Hugh, there are some of you who don't take our orders seriously, okay, someone will force Han Qi, Yandong, Chen Youzong and others out and behead them in public!"
As soon as these words came out, many people in the court begged for mercy. Even Hu Weiyong advised: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Although Han Zhongcheng and others have made mistakes, their sins are not worthy of death. Please forgive me for some mercy."
Listening to everyone's pleas for mercy, Old Master Han remained calm. He kowtowed respectfully and then stood up and said: "Since ancient times, if you want your ministers to die, they have to die. But even if you want to die, I still say the same thing. Liu Chun's crime is extremely heinous and he should be punished."
Kill to uphold the laws of the country!"
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes seemed to spurt out flames, and all the civil and military officials were trembling with fear. It had been a long time since they had seen the Holy Emperor so angry. Only Hu Weiyong and others silently glanced at the back of His Highness the Crown Prince. Yan Dong came to Chen Youzong and was promoted by the Crown Prince alone.
It was impossible to watch them being beheaded like this.
And when I thought about it more deeply, I realized that there was no need to alarm His Highness about this incident, so why did the Holy One specially call His Highness here? Why did Chen Youzong, who had been staying out of the matter just now, start to write a memorial to kill Liu Chun when he saw that His Highness came...
Hu Weiyong sighed slightly. The two positions of Dali Temple Minister and General Affairs Secretary were top priorities. He might not want to win them, but it was a pity that the Crown Prince came here.
Zhu Biao listened silently to the remarks of various people. He remembered that several of them were still petitioning to kill Han Qi, Chen Youzong and others, but now they began to plead for them again. It had to be said that the rhythm of the court changed very quickly.
, it is really difficult to distinguish between friend and foe.
Zhu Yuanzhang's thunderous wrath was naturally not over. Soon, sword-wielding soldiers entered the palace and captured Han Qi, Chen Youzong and others. There were also many censors who were still urging Liu Chun to be severely punished despite Lao Zhu's anger.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Zhu Biao stepped forward and choked with sobs: "Father, your Majesty, Han Zhongcheng and others are dedicated to serving the country. Even if their words are slightly inappropriate, they will not be punished with death. I kneel down and beg my father to grant Heaven's grace. If
The father is unwilling to calm down, and the sons and ministers are willing to be punished on their behalf."
Zhu Yuanzhang was furious: "Prince, you are threatening me. Do you still think of me as your father? Xianyi Huihou buried your imperial ancestor Kao's heir. Do you dare to deny this kindness?"
Zhu Biao shook his head in tears: "I don't dare. I am deeply grateful for the great kindness and virtue I have shown to you. However, the laws of the country must be upheld. Liu Chun did commit a crime. Even if he is not punished, he should not be implicated."
Other loyal and outspoken officials, I ask my father to think again."
Zhu Yuanzhang shouted loudly and violently: "Come here, drag the prince off the big fifty plank!"
As soon as these words came out, no one dared to stand. The officials, maids, eunuchs, and even the soldiers inside and outside the Fengtian Palace knelt down in fear: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Your Highness, the foundation of the country, how can you punish me? I am willing to speak for Your Highness on behalf of the Prince."
I am being punished and may God have mercy on you!”
"No, Your Majesty. Your Highness the Crown Prince is the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty. If you humiliate your ministers to death, I must not just watch the Crown Prince be punished. Your Majesty, please kill me first!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Your Highness the Crown Prince is well known for his kindness and loyalty. How could he intentionally conflict with you? This must be the instigation of the Imperial Censor, Prime Minister Han Qi, and others. Please punish Han Qi!"
Old Master Han raised his head stubbornly: "The death of a humble minister is not a pity for your Majesty, but you must not sit back and watch the prince of the country be humiliated before he dies. What's more, I think that His Highness is not guilty, but that the Holy One is wrong. The Holy One has repaid the kindness of Hui Hou by offering a white body."
Who can say that the Holy One is ungrateful if he goes straight to the throne and makes his wife his wife?
"Now that his son does not know how to enjoy wealth and honor in peace, he is relying on the kindness of his ancestors to cause trouble and oppress the good. How can he not kill to rectify the law? As the saying goes, Taoism and literature die, and warriors die in war, and the country is safe. If the general refuses to advise, the loyal and brave will be scattered. Good and evil are the same.
Then the meritorious officials are tired, how could the Holy One not understand such a principle, and ask the Holy One to kill Liu Chun in order to eliminate corruption!"
