These days, Wang Xian has learned from Zhu Zhanji that the prince came to the palace on a rainy night to intercede with the emperor, that Xu Miaojin invited the emperor to have tea at Tianxiang Temple, and that many officials in the court went to court to intercede with Zhou Xin, but these
All the memorials were ignored by Zhu Di. In any case, Wang Xian was at the end of his rope, and all he could do was wait for a miracle to happen.
These days, he still has to restrain Zhou Yong and others. When these guys heard that the emperor was going to execute Zhou Jiantai in languor, they actually had the idea of robbing the execution ground. Wang Xian and his friends were shocked, and they could only guard day and night.
These guys were overwhelmed by grief and anger.
This was the first time he experienced the feeling of days passing by like years mixed with time flying by. Before he knew it, it was the day of Zhou Xin's execution five days later.
The people in the capital are naturally familiar with Zhou Xin. He upheld justice in the capital and redressed injustices. Many people were grateful to him and praised him. Now that they heard that he was going to be executed by the emperor, the people sighed, how good Zhou Qingtian is.
It's a pity that I fell into the hands of the butcher Zhu Di.
Those who had benefited from his kindness prepared incense cases one after another, and regardless of the possible dangers, they knelt to see Zhou Zhengtai off on the road where the execution car must pass. God seemed to feel sorry for this loyal minister. He was gloomy early in the morning and the cold wind sobbed.
, the execution car carrying Zhou Xin, surrounded by hundreds of people from the Jinyi Banner School, slowly drove to the lonely ridge of Taiping Embankment.
In the early years of the Republic of China, in order to prevent Xuanwu Lake from overflowing, Emperor Taizu ordered a long embankment to be built from Taiping Gate to Heping Gate, called the Taiping Embankment. The Ministry of Punishment, Yinchasi and Dali Temple were built nearby, and all prisoners executed by the imperial court were
, were pushed to the Taiping Embankment to be executed, because so many people were executed in the early days of the Republic of China. On the Taiping Embankment, the cries of injustice of the unjust dead and the cries of their families were intertwined, making it extremely miserable and terrifying, so the people called this section
Guqiegeng is a place where there is no return.
Along the way, the people prepared wine and kneaded incense to bid farewell to Zhongliang. Zhou Xin had already changed into the clothes of a death row prisoner, with disheveled hair and a death sign on his back. He was locked in an iron prison car and chained. But he still
With a solemn expression and bright eyes, he nodded to the people kneeling on both sides of the street and showed no fear of the impending death.
When the prison car was approaching the execution ground, Zhou Yong and others suddenly swarmed up, making the guards in charge of guarding look like they were facing a powerful enemy. They raised their bows, crossbows and fire blunderbuss to prevent them from approaching. Zhou Xinduan shouted: "You can't come forward, don't wait."
Make me a sinner through the ages."
In fact, Zhou Yong and others, under Wang Xian's sincere persuasion, understood that in the capital of the Ming Dynasty, even if they robbed the execution ground, they would not be able to get out. This would only turn Zhou Zhengtai from a loyal minister who was unjustly killed to a rebellious traitor, one by one.
Unable to cry, he knelt down and wailed: "Sir, we are here to see you off. May your spirit be with you forever and your soul ascend to the sky soon."
His words made everyone watching on both sides burst into tears.
They wanted to offer Zhou Xin a bowl of wine, but Jin Yiwei rudely refused. They pushed the prison cart to the execution ground, then closed the gate to prevent anyone from approaching.
On the execution ground, the execution platform and the execution platform were set up early. Because the person who was to be executed was a high-ranking official, the officials who were responsible for the execution were Liu Guan, the Minister of Punishment, and Zhu Gaoxu, the King of Han Dynasty. Ji Gang, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, also wanted to prevent someone from robbing the execution ground.
He personally led the team as a guard and appeared on the execution platform.
Although the prisoner had arrived at this moment, it was still early at noon. In this era, there was a special order in killing people, and the operation could not be performed before noon. Ji Gang and the King of Han sat on the high platform and talked and laughed. Liu Guan couldn't stand listening, so he excused himself to verify his identity and went down.
Go to the prison and beheading platform.
There were only two people on the stage, the King of Han and Jigang, so their conversation became even more unscrupulous.
"How about Lao Ji, does Gu's method work?" Zhu Gaoxu said proudly.
"Your Highness has a wonderful plan," Ji Gang said with a thumbs up, "I'm convinced."
"It's a pity that the boss escaped." Zhu Gaoxu was smiling, but suddenly he said with a gloomy expression: "I didn't expect that this damn fat man is really a bit brave, and he dared to run in front of my father to argue."
"Someone must be giving him advice," Ji Gang also said bitterly: "I found out that that day when Yang Pu returned from the cabinet, the prince went into Beiyuan in the rain." Xie Jin, Yang Rong and Yang Shiqi twice and repeatedly ruined his good deeds.
, Ji Gang naturally hated these bachelors: "That's a bad nest. Sooner or later, it will be done in one pot."
"Yes." Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said: "These cabinet ministers do not have high official positions, but they are around father and emperor all day long, and their words are more effective than ministers. Ever since Xie Jin got off to a bad start, they have been talking openly and covertly.
Support the boss. If we want to realize our big plan, we must get rid of them."
"What's your great plan?" Ji Gang's eyes lit up.
"No..." Zhu Gaoxu said in frustration: "Yang Rong and Yang Shiqi are better than monkeys in sticking hair on each one, and they have won the trust of the father. If you want to deal with them, you must first transfer them away from the father."
"Alas, this matter needs to be discussed in the long term." Seeing that he was not making any moves, Ji Gang turned his attention to Zhou Xin who was on the execution platform and said, "Let's just enjoy our victory today."
"It's a pity that there is no wine." Zhu Gaoxu said regretfully.
"Haha, not necessarily." Ji Gang picked up the teacup and poured a cup for Zhu Gaoxu.
"Oh?" Zhu Gaoxu shrugged his nose and smelled the strong smell of wine. He picked up the tea cup and saw that it was not tea, but liquor. He couldn't help but laugh and said: "Lao Ji is really a wonderful person."
The two of them touched each other, Ji Gang took a swig and said: "Zhuangzhi is hungry and eats Hun meat, and he is laughing and talking about thirsty and drinking Hun blood. Seeing that this guy was beheaded, it is a good time to drink."
"It's a pity that it's not Ling Chi," Zhu Gaoxu said regretfully, "I heard that my father originally decided on Ling Chi."
"Isn't that because of your aunt?" Ji Gang said with a dirty smile on his lips: "If she talks so sweetly, can the emperor not give you some face?"
"Hmph..." Thinking of Xu Miaojin's peerless appearance, Zhu Gaoxu's chest became hot. He raised his neck and drank a glass of strong wine, and coldly snorted: "My father has been decisive in killing all his life, but he is indecisive when it comes to this woman. If it were me,
The overlord has already forced his bow."
"Haha..." After hearing this, Ji Gang smiled secretly in his heart and whispered: "If there is an opportunity in the future, I will definitely help His Highness realize his long-cherished wish."
"Let's dream." Zhu Gaoxu shook his head. It was the forbidden property of his father. Who in the world dares to get involved? Unless he becomes the emperor... Well, he must get rid of that fat man before he can replace him.
The damn fat man Zhu Gaochi talked about was on his way to Beiyuan. After returning from Yitian Palace that day, Zhu Gaochi fell ill. His body was already weak. Although he didn't get wet that day, he knelt down for a full hour.
At that time, I was so frightened that I was bedridden when I came back.
He also knew that today was the day to kill Zhou Xin. Although he felt very sorry, as the prince, he had done his best to explain to Zhou Xin and the people of the world, so Zhu Gaochi did nothing more and just lay in bed to rest.
However, the tree wanted to be quiet but the wind was not stopping. Before midnight, the eunuch from the palace came to convey the order, saying that the emperor had summoned him. Zhu Gaochi hurriedly stood up with his sick body, ordered people to dress neatly, and rushed to Beiyuan by car.
During the meal, he entered the Yitian Hall. After bowing as expected, Zhu Di allowed him to sit down and asked him a few questions about his health for the first time.
Zhu Gaochi burst into tears with gratitude and said: "I really deserve to die for worrying about my father. I will get well as soon as possible and share my father's worries."
"Don't bother me, thank God." Emperor Yongle was famous for being moody. Just a moment ago he was talking softly, but the next moment he said with a sullen face: "These days, many people are following the trend to protect Zhou.
The new prince really responds to everything he calls."
"My son deserves to die." Zhu Gaochi hurriedly stood up and apologized: "But I will never dare to collude with other ministers."
"If you don't try to connect, others will come to cater to you. Who will make you the crown prince?" Zhu Di snorted bitterly and changed the subject: "I read the memorial of Zhou Xin scolding me again, and I think he is right.
There is some truth to it. I have indeed been a little eager for quick success and quick success in recent years..." After saying that, he narrowed his eyes and looked at the prince.
Although Zhu Gaochi really wanted to say, Father, you have finally woken up. But he had been cautious for many years and developed the habit of being cautious, but he held back his words. When he thought about his previous performance, he couldn't help but
He broke into a cold sweat and hurriedly changed his words: "Father, forgive me, but I dare not agree with you."
"Whose sin should I forgive? Zhou Xin or you?" Zhu Di said coldly.
"I forgive my sin. I think Zhou Xin's words are purely old-fashioned. If my father listens to him, it will delay the great achievements of the Ming Dynasty," Zhu Gaochi said seriously.
"It's good to know..." Zhu Di finally looked away, with a faint smile on his face. No matter how strong his control was, he could not control his own affairs. If the heir did not agree with his governance and overturned all his career,
That would be his biggest failure. So he couldn't accept a prince who had the same idea as Zhou Xin, so he tried to test it. Fortunately, Zhu Gaochi was alert enough, and he passed the test without any danger. "If you are a fool like Zhou Xin,
I will destroy you sooner or later"
"I would never dare," Zhu Gaochi hurriedly shook his head and said in his heart that he was lucky.
"It's okay if you don't dare." Zhu Di snorted and said: "There is a great turmoil in Zhejiang, and the people of Hangzhou Prefecture have suffered a great disaster. Yesterday, there was another report saying that a plague has appeared. For a while, the people are unrest like smoke, and it is expected that another wave of refugees will arise.
What do you think we should do?"
"Back to my father, if we can't bring him to justice, great disasters will inevitably occur. Zheng Fantai, the chief envoy of Zhejiang Province, is more than generous but lacks prestige. It is advisable to send a strong and prestige person to make up for Zhou Xin's vacancy. This is a top priority.
." Zhu Gaochi said in a deep voice.
"Who can fill his shoes?" Zhu Di asked calmly.
"I don't know." Zhu Gaochi slowly shook his head and said, "Maybe some people have this ability, but the cultivation of prestige does not happen overnight, so I don't dare to speak nonsense."
"If you say something wrong, I will forgive you." Zhu Di said expressionlessly: "If you don't say it, forget it."
Zhu Gaochi suddenly understood what the emperor meant. He stopped his pounding heart and gritted his teeth and said, "Report to my father, the best candidate for the Zhejiang Inspectorate is Zhou Xin."