When Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang saw Zhao Kang like this, he not only frowned, but said impatiently: "If you have something to say, just say it. What's the decency of crying?"
Zhao Kang took out the memorial from his sleeves with trembling hands and said: "I have a humble official position, so this memorial should have been reviewed by Mr. Qian of the Ministry of Rites, and then forwarded to the emperor. However, I couldn't bear to see my ethics being abolished, so I risked the crime of exceeding the regulations. I hope this memorial
The Emperor's Ming Jian." After Zhao Kang said this, he knelt down on the ground with the memorial in both hands and cried profusely.
What is this all about? Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang put his hand on his forehead and had not slept well for many days. Now after Zhao Kang's trouble, he felt a little headache. Seeing this, the eunuch beside him hurriedly stepped forward to say hello. Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang sighed
He said in a tone: "Send it up."
Following the order, the eunuch walked down from Xumi Terrace and walked to Zhao Kang to receive the memorial. When he turned around, he glared at Zhao Kang with contempt. The meaning was obviously that he blamed Zhao Kang for playing the memorial at no time. Zhao Kang was lying on the ground.
, but did not see the eunuch's eyes. It is no wonder that all officials below the fifth rank are frightened when they see the emperor. This is the saying that the power of the dragon is like prison, and the emperor's favor is like the sea.
The eunuch returned to Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang and presented the memorial with both hands.
Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang took the memorial and opened it, and after a cursory glance, Long Yan was furious.
"Zhao Kang, you are so bold!" Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang said and threw the memorial in his hand towards Zhao Kang in the distance.
When Zhao Kang heard that the emperor was furious, he almost peed his pants at the entrance of the palace. He couldn't help complaining that he couldn't find anyone, so he went to "Dao Zi Liu" outside the west gate to write for him. This "Dao Zi Liu" was quite famous in Yingtian, the capital.
He is famous not only for writing letters but also for writing lawsuits. His writing skills are harsh and hard to argue with. Anyone who asks him to ghostwrite lawsuits will always win nine out of ten cases. Because of his sharp writing style, he has an inherent "daoziliu"
called.
Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang pointed at Zhao Kang and cursed: "How dare you sue a first-grade Taibao from a fifth-grade official at a young age? If I don't deal with you, where will your ethics be?"
Before he finished speaking, Liu Bowen, who was standing at the head of the class, came out of the class and said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I, Liu Bowen, have my own notes."
Liu Bowen was the great minister of Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, who was no different from the military advisor of the Ming Dynasty. Seeing that Liu Bowen had something to say, Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang naturally couldn't calm down his anger, and then he said warmly: "Prime Minister Liu has something to say, but there is no harm in saying it."
Liu Bowen did not say anything, but walked over and picked up the memorial that Zhu Yuanzhang threw. He turned around and asked, "Your Majesty, can I have a look at this memorial?"
Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and waved his hands: "Look, it's so angry!"
After receiving the imperial edict, Liu Bowen unfolded the memorial and read it carefully. The memorial was presented to the emperor for viewing. Although Liu Bowen was the prime minister, he could not read it without permission. This was a serious crime that exceeded the regulations. But in order to share the emperor's worries
, Liu Bowen first inquired and then read the memorial.
Liu Bowen read it over first, then smiled slightly and said: "Young people are very sophisticated in their diction. Your Majesty, please don't get angry." Then Liu Bowen turned around and asked Zhao Kang, "Did you write this memorial?"
When Zhao Kang heard this, he was so shocked that he kowtowed and said, "I don't dare to deceive the Prime Minister. This memorial was written by someone else. Please spare my life, Prime Minister."
It is rumored that Liu Bowen has the power to reach heaven and earth. He has the ability to predict the rise and fall of five hundred years before and after ghosts and gods. He is also familiar with military strategies. Liu Bowen is the most responsible for the success of the Ming Dynasty, and he is the first among all ministers.
Before starting the business, under Liu Bowen's guidance, the Red Scarf Army was victorious in every battle. Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang praised Liu Bowen many times and said: "My son's wife!"
Zhao Kang was originally a timid and cowardly person. When he saw Liu Bowen questioning him, he dared not hide anything. He immediately admitted that he had hired someone to write the book for him. However, he did not expect that he told the emperor that he wrote the book himself, but to Liu Bowen, he told Liu Bowen that he had hired someone to write it.
Ghostwriting is undoubtedly a crime of deceiving the emperor.
Hu Weiyong originally thought that Zhao Kang had aroused the emperor's thunderous wrath, so the two other people he arranged went out to fan the flames. By then, Zhang Dakui would undoubtedly be dead. Who would have thought that Zhao Kang would be so helpless. When Liu Bowen came out, he actually scared Zhao Kang into this
What does it look like?
Liu Bowen smiled at Zhao Kang's begging for mercy. However, Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly in the palace: "Where is Zhou Zhen, the Minister of Punishment?"
Zhou Zhen came out of the class and said: "I am here."
Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "Based on what Zhou Aiqing saw, what crime should Zhao Kang deserve?"
Zhou Zhen thought for a moment and then said: "If you are guilty, you should be executed."
"Let's do it!" Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and put his hand on his forehead again. As soon as he finished speaking, two golden-armored warriors walked out of the palace and dragged Zhao Kang out like a chicken.
"Not to mention Zhao Kang, I have really forgotten about Zhang Dakui." Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and then continued: "According to the report, Zhang Dakui secretly received 300,000 taels of silver, and he was suspected of selling his official position.
Dear dear friends, what do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Hu Weiyong felt that an opportunity had come, so he winked at Sheng Yuanfu, the Minister of Justice who was not far away.
Sheng Yuanfu understood the idea and went out to play: "Your Majesty, I have this memorial."
"Speak." Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang said lazily.
"I believe that Zhang Dakui's crime does not need to be discussed again. Accepting bribes privately is clear evidence. According to the laws promulgated by the Ming Dynasty, anyone who has stolen more than ten taels will be executed. Zhang Dakui will never be able to atone for his crime even if he dies." After Sheng Yuanfu finished speaking, he returned to class.
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Upon hearing this, Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang asked Liu Bowen: "In the opinion of the Prime Minister, how should this matter be handled?"
Liu Bowen made some preparations and then reported: "In my opinion, Zhang Dakui cannot be killed for three reasons: First, he is the only surviving official of the Later Song Dynasty. If he kills him, he is afraid that people in the world will say that the emperor does not miss his old friendship. Second, he is the only remaining official of the later Song Dynasty.
Therefore, Zhang Dakui and General Tang He are old friends, and General Tang has been the emperor's playmate since childhood. They are no different than brothers. If Zhang Dakui is killed, General Tang may be heartbroken. Thirdly, if General Tang often dies, he will be killed in the army.
There is no shortage of fierce generals, but those who can compete with General Chang Yuchun are really rare. I heard that General Chang once fought with Zhang Dakui at the military gate. The two were evenly matched. If he were to kill him rashly, the Ming Dynasty would suffer another loss.
He is an unparalleled general."
Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and then said: "When I appointed him an official, he refused to take the military position. He said that he would not see his brother die tragically. What could I do?"
Liu Bowen smiled softly and said: "This matter is easy to handle." Liu Bowen paused and then said: "Zhang Dakui's house in Suzhou was given by the emperor, and the emperor can take it back by decree."
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned when he heard this, shook his head and said: "How can I do something that I don't believe in?"
Liu Bowen laughed and said: "The emperor can return Zhang Dakui's house in Yingtian to him, and move all his family members to the capital. He told his family that he was working in Beijing (Bianliang), but in fact he demoted Zhang Dakui to Tang Dynasty.
and the general's subordinates." Liu Bowen stroked his beard and said again: "Although the remnants of the Yuan Dynasty are in the far north, they are still watching the land of Beiping, and they always want to restore the country. Now Marshal Xu Da is guarding Beiping Mansion, with Emperor Hui in the north and Wang Baobao in the west. The situation is
It is not optimistic. And General Tang He is now serving under Marshal Xu, which just puts Zhang Dakui under Tang He. If there is trouble in Beiping, Zhang Dakui will have a place to use him!"