Chapter 442 Knocking on the Mountain and Shocking the Tiger
"Oh?" Xia Xun raised his eyebrows and said calmly: "Go on!"
"Yes! Originally Mu En didn't quite understand these rules. Just because he had just taken over the inner study, the eunuchs in the inner study were explaining these rules to him, so he picked up the top letter and read it. Inadvertently
Noticing that it was about impeaching the Duke, he conveniently put this memorial behind the other memorials. Later, he asked Dai Touer to send a message to the Duke to return the courtyard as soon as possible, or to buy it with money, so as to avoid the Emperor's
Investigate.”
Xia Xun said nothing and did not ask who the imperial emissary was who impeached him. This imperial emissary must have been used as a weapon. Even if this incident was really a bribe, it would at most make the emperor unhappy, but it would be impossible to bring him down. If
If someone wants to deal with him, they will never show up and expose themselves so early.
As for the imperial envoy who was used as a gunman, there is no need to pursue him. This is what people do as public officials. If they hear about something, they will not blame it even if it is untrue. They often impeach this and report that. Princes, princes and ministers will catch them.
There is no need to be bitter about whoever sues whom. Even when the nine thousand year old Wei Zhongxian was in power, many first- and second-grade officials worshiped him as their godfather, and there were still imperial envoys who sued him from time to time.
I didn't see Wei Zhongxian being unyielding.
Because the Metropolitan Inspector exists just to bite people. If you don't allow people to complain, you will take away their jobs. The entire Metropolitan Inspectorate will be your enemy, unless you never let others get caught. Besides, impeachment memorials and snowflakes
If you report it like a child, it may not hurt you, maybe the favor will be stronger. As an emperor, you may not like a person who even the officials have no opinions on you, or dare not have any opinions on you.
of officials.
Seeing that he was deep in thought, Zuo Dan paused for a moment and then said: "At that time, it was Zhang Tongzheng who sent the memorial to the inner study."
Xia Xun's eyes slowly narrowed.
Zhang Tongzheng and Duan Yushi are good friends. It is human nature to give advice to his family and find a way to plead for mercy. Maybe he just happened to know where he lives now. For this reason alone, Xia Xun would not
It is possible to pursue the case, but it is not appropriate to pursue it. However, when these two things are put together, it is intriguing.
"Is it just a coincidence?"
Xia Xun thought for a while and then slowly ordered: "Keep an eye on this Zhang Tongzheng for me, don't let go of any official or private matters! How to deal with it, wait for my instructions!"
"As you command!"
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In the morning of the next day, according to the procedure, we should deal with the matters of His Majesty's speech and audience first.
In fact, most of the time this step is just a decoration. Unless there are foreign envoys or first- and second-grade court officials making a pilgrimage, the emperor will not receive them. The same is true for the officials. If the emperor really needs to give some instructions, he will do so as soon as possible.
I've only seen him in private. Except for important events like sending troops under orders, the emperor generally doesn't see him.
But today is different. Although Xu Hu is only a fourth-grade military general, he was recruited here. Now that Zhu Di Yuji has ascended the throne, the countries do not know it. Except for a few princes in Beijing, even the princes from other places have not had time to send their troops.
When envoys come to Beijing for pilgrimage, there are foreigners and bandits from overseas who return to the imperial court, which is of great propaganda significance for the imperial court.
What's more, this group of pirates is quite powerful. Counting their relatives and friends, as well as the common people living under their wings, there are estimated to be nearly 100,000 people, which is equivalent to a small country.
population, so just as the little-known "Shanhou Kingdom" came to perform pilgrimage, Emperor Yongle also attached great importance to it.
Emperor Yongle immediately issued an order to summon Xu Hu and other three pirate leaders who had already changed into court uniforms and entered the Jinluan Palace. Although they were fearless, if the imperial navy really went to fight, they were not afraid to fight with him.
But when I actually arrived at Jinluan Hall, I still felt a sense of awe.
The majestic palace, the upright palace guards, and the military presence itself will create a kind of psychological pressure on people, not to mention that they are now considered ministers of the imperial court.
When Zhu Di met with them, he did not blindly declare the emperor's favor and majesty. Of course, as soon as he ascended the throne and someone came to surrender, this must be vigorously publicized. However, this was a matter of the Ministry of Rites. Zhu Di himself did not care too much and appeased and praised.
After a few words of loyalty, Zhu Di changed the topic and asked Xu Hu about the situation in the East China Sea.
Speaking of which, the Ming Dynasty did not know much about the overseas countries. Otherwise, when Zhu Yuanzhang sent envoys to China, he would not have mistakenly regarded the prince as the king. And Xu Hu did not know much about the East China Sea, the South China Sea and even overseas countries that were related to them.
The countries were very familiar with each other. Xu Hu was initially a little uneasy when he met the emperor, but now that he was asked about the situation he knew best, his attitude calmed down and he began to talk freely.
Xia Xun noticed that Zhu Di listened very carefully, and what he asked about was not only the situation of pirates and Japanese pirates in the East China Sea and the South China Sea. On the contrary, he was most concerned about the situation of overseas countries and dominating the East China Sea and South China Sea.
Some of the most powerful armed forces.
Zhu Yuanzhang was a very powerful emperor, but his political power was too low, which caused him to not see the world far enough. He gave up the ocean, even abandoned the islands along the coast, and moved the residents inland, not because he was afraid of anything. Zhu Yuanzhang never
He is not afraid of anyone or anything, but in his opinion, the places he gave up are not even worthless, and Zhu Di's awareness of sea power is obviously stronger than his father's.
Although his motive may not be a pure sense of sea power, as an emperor who has just ascended the throne and the country has not yet been completely brought under his rule, he can look overseas. This is already a great mind. If he can be guided a little,
With the courage of this emperor, it may not be impossible to usher in the age of ocean.
Zhu Di asked in detail. Today's morning meeting took up nearly one-third of the time just to receive Xu Hu and others who had been recruited. When Xu Hu and the others retreated, they were led by Honglu Temple in the Wuchen Class.
When I stood still, I felt like I was sweating profusely and my back was soaked through.
"Grandma, it's really not easy to be an official. I only went to court once and I'm so exhausted. It's really hard for these officials to endure going to court every day."
Xu Hu secretly wiped his sweat and looked at those calm officials with admiration...
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The court broke up early, and Xu Hu and the other three followed them out of the hall. They hesitated and did not leave immediately. They wanted to ask Xia Xun what they should do next. They were all very smart and powerful pirates, but in officialdom matters
But they didn't understand anything and were very confused. As soon as Xia Xun came out, Xu Hu and three others hurried up.
Unexpectedly, before the three of them could stand still, a group of people huffed and cheered from behind, and they were suddenly pushed to the side of the group. Despite their martial arts skills, standing at the bow of the ship was like taking root on the ground, no matter how big the wind and waves were. There was no way he could move him at all. He was immediately defeated if he was squeezed.
Crowding and fighting are two different things. Brothers who don't crowd the bus easily must know this very well. Those fair ladies, as soon as the bus pulls to the stop, they will chop up the waves, push their shoulders and buttocks, and squeeze even the big boys to stagger. Now it is crowded. These people are not girls, but civil servants, and looking at their beards, they are quite old.
The officials who crowded over were Ru Chang, the Minister of the Ministry of War, Wang Pu, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Zheng Ci, the Minister of the Ministry of Works, Zhang Chen, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Huang Fu, the Minister of the Ministry of Works, Yin Changlong, the imperial censor, and Mao Taiheng, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. , accounting for four out of the six.
These dear friends did not have time to pick up Xia Xun yesterday. After the court today, they had to come over to have a word with Duke Fu, so they coincidentally squeezed in beside Xia Xun. The sedan chair was carried by everyone, and these few He was either a minister or a minister, and they were all first- and second-rank court officials. Xia Xun couldn't show off and hurriedly returned the gift.
A few people were talking and laughing when suddenly an official came from the main hall. Xia Xun saw it at a glance and immediately called out: "Zhang Tongzheng!"
The official was walking out when he heard someone calling him. He turned around and his expression changed.
Xia Xun smiled, and the change in Zhang Antai's expression was reflected in his eyes. To determine whether Zhang Antai was hostile, this was the most direct test. As for alerting the enemy, did he need to worry about this?
Zhang Antai's expression changed several times, he reluctantly calmed down, and hurriedly came forward to pay homage: "I have seen Duke Fu, but I don't know what the Duke's instructions are!"
Xia Xun smiled and said: "The Duke's Mansion granted by the Emperor has not yet been completed. My Duke has been harassing the Prince's Consort's Mansion for a long time, and the Prince's Prince-in-law lent me a house. I have always been grateful and planned to choose a day to stay there." "Juxian Tower" held a banquet to thank the consort. I heard that Zhang Tongzheng and Wang's consort have a long history of friendship, and I will invite you to the banquet when the time comes."
After Ru Chang and others heard this, they all looked at Zhang Antai with some envy. It was so honorable to be invited publicly by the country. However... Zhang Antai's face turned a little pale. He managed to laugh twice and replied. : "Xiaguan and the king's consort have only met each other a few times. There is no friendship at all. The Duke must have been misled."
After hearing this, Xia Xun smiled even more cheerfully: "Is that so? Haha, that's my father's presumption."
Zhang Antai quickly raised his hands and said, "I don't dare, I don't dare."
At this time, someone called out: "Gong Fu, the emperor has summoned you!"
Xia Xun turned his head and saw Mu En flashing out of nowhere and standing next to him.
Xia Xun then bowed his hands to Ru Chang and others and said: "My lords, the emperor has summoned you, but there is no need to delay. Let's talk some other time, please!"
"Please, please!"
Everyone hurriedly handed over their hands, Xia Xun nodded to Xu Hu and others, turned around and followed Mu En. From the beginning to the end, he did not even look at Zhang Antai, as if he had taken him for granted. Zhang Antai looked at Xia Xun in surprise and uncertainty. Xia Xun's back was not seen until Xia Xun disappeared in the corner of the hall, then he gritted his teeth and walked out anxiously...
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