Zhao Yong chuckled at the Minister of Civil Affairs who slapped his knees, twisted his strong body, farted loudly at them, and then walked away swaggeringly.
"How can such a vulgar idiot deserve to be the Marquis of the Ming Dynasty!"
"Tomorrow the Japanese officials will take a copy of his book and let the Holy One teach these lawless nobles a lesson."
Several officials from Zhongshu Sheng and Yushitai were furious, but the other senior officials didn't care. It didn't matter that they could escape the catastrophe and be ridiculed. Young people still don't have enough courage.
Seeing that they were still chattering, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel frowned, and the more sharp-eyed people hurriedly stopped the few and persuaded them: "Hey, isn't Nanxiong Marquis always like this? Why should you get stuck with him? Back then he was
The attack on Yingchang in Qingyang was the greatest achievement, but because he disobeyed the general's order and hired slaves privately in Yingchang, he was not granted the title of official."
"Later, we made great achievements in the Northern Expedition with His Highness. Now that we have done things for a long time, His Highness turned a blind eye. Why do you have to ask for trouble? Just pretend you didn't see it."
After a few words, the voices of those who spoke gradually became quieter. However, several ministers looked at Hu Weiyong who was silent and looked a little confused. What is the purpose of making this fuss now?
It is not surprising that the prince is willing to cover up for them. The officials in the capital are not as good as those local officials. They all hold important positions. If there is a large-scale implication and execution, the court will not be able to make up for the gap. No matter how good the body is, the emperor can hold up ten people without sleep.
Could it be that he could still stand up to a hundred people?
Therefore, there is a tacit understanding that the Shaanxi-Gansu incident will not involve Beijing officials on a large scale. If Hu Weiyong had not gone crazy and asked for a thorough investigation, there would be no need to plead to His Royal Highness tonight.
The Minister of Hubu asked a group of subordinate officials who had nothing to do to leave first, but several ministers and several important officials from Zhongshu Province did not move. It was obvious that they wanted to discuss and inquire about some matters.
It is true that they are currently headed by Hu Weiyong, but they are all officials of the imperial court, and their ranks may be high or low, but they are not to the point where they have to kneel down and obey orders. It is okay to hold together to warm up and resist the pressure from the generals and the Holy Emperor, but it does not mean that they will be unconditional.
Obey whatever decision you, Hu Weiyong, make.
After everyone had almost left, the few who shamelessly stayed were of high status. The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue frowned and asked, "What Mr. Hu did today is really confusing to us. What are you going to do?"
What?"
The Minister of Civil Affairs knocked on the table and said: "If it is just to test the Holy Emperor or His Royal Highness, it would be too stupid. There is no need to use such ridiculous means."
Zhongshu's political participation, Tu Jie, hurriedly tried to smooth things over: "Several ministers calm down, Prime Minister Hu's move must have deep meaning. Don't you know Prime Minister Hu's methods after all these years?"
The Minister of War sneered: "It is because I know that I am still sitting here instead of going to pay my respects to several princes!"
Hu Weiyong waved his hand to stop Tu Jie who wanted to explain for him. He glanced at the officials present with his deep eyes and said in a deep voice: "I will give you an explanation for today's matter. Go back first."
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of the various ministers immediately turned gloomy. Hu Weiyong's attitude was very obvious. He would not give an explanation but he would give compensation. Naturally, it would not be gold or silver, and there were only so many things that could be traded in the officialdom.
Such an explanation is much more than any bullshit explanation. Things have already happened. What's the point of explaining it? The benefits obtained are more important.
The Minister of Personnel stood up first and said with a smile: "Then I'll go back later. There are still a lot of official duties to be done tomorrow. Brother Cao Xian, please do more work."
Cao Rong, the Minister of Punishment, immediately responded: "Brother, don't worry, with the cooperation of Dali Temple, the case will be successfully concluded in the near future."
The Minister of Household Affairs smiled and said: "You know what His Highness means. We must not implicate but we must hand over those who are greedy, law-breaking and disorderly. Let each department be evenly divided and send those who do not know how to restrain themselves."
A few people settled the matter while chatting and laughing, and then bowed to Hu Weiyong and said goodbye. They were different from the low-level officials who had been frightened all day long. Those who had gotten to their level had certain predictions about the situation in the court.
Knowing that large-scale implication is not in the current interest of the court at all, neither the royal family nor the officials want to see this scene. Since everyone does not want this, then this matter cannot proceed.
Although Hu Weiyong started this incident, he resolved it responsibly and immediately, and was willing to compensate. So they were naturally happy to see the result. All they had to do was kneel in front of His Highness the Crown Prince for a while and kneel to the Crown Prince.
Isn’t it natural?
Everyone got off the Jixian Tower together. Hu Weiyong also returned to his usual calm demeanor at this time. He politely said goodbye to everyone and got into his rather simple car.
As the car started to drive, there was no one else in the closed space around him. Hu Weiyong's face turned gloomy. He could not advance and retreat. His current situation was almost lifeless!
It is impossible to rebel in today's situation. Now that the emperor is rich and powerful, the crown prince is popular among the people, and the people of the world are attached to him, it is impossible to shake the foundation of the imperial court with his influence. It is ridiculous to say that Ming Dynasty is now strong, and his contribution is not small.
Teacher, is this also the reason why you retreated so happily?
He was puzzled at the beginning. With his mentor's status and the achievements he made before the founding of the country, even if the Holy Emperor deliberately suppressed him, as long as he did not want to retire, he could still be the prime minister for at least two or three more years.
Now that I think about it, it turns out that I was the substitute for Li Shanchang's death. No wonder he had a son, but he still transferred all the power under his command to him, leaving nothing to pave the way for Li Qi.
You really love me as a disciple. You are just a mentor. The student is in a desperate situation. Do you want to escape so easily?
After Hu Weiyong confirmed that he had no way out, his expression became more and more relaxed, but his eyes flashed with madness.
It’s endless fun to fight against the sky. How many people in this world can have this opportunity? Since you, Emperor Zhu, have chosen the truth, let’s have a good fight and see who wins in the end!
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At this time, Zhu Biao's car had stopped at the palace gate and was being searched. It was already this hour. If it weren't for Zhu Biao's car, there would be no chance of being searched. How could the palace gate be opened so easily once it closed.
While Zhu Biao was still thinking about something, the Jinwu avant-garde commander who was kneeling in front of the carriage said loudly: "Your Highness, please get off the carriage."
Zhu Biao didn't say anything after hearing this, and walked straight away. The soldier breathed a sigh of relief. According to the rules of the palace, in order to prevent the nobles from being kidnapped and threatened by thieves in the carriage, those who enter the palace late at night must get off the carriage as a precaution.
The search was completed quickly after Zhu Biao got out of the car. The general ordered the palace gate to be opened, and then repeatedly apologized to His Royal Highness. Zhu Biao naturally did not blame them for this, and naturally praised them a few words.