As we all know, Xu Jingchang never holds grudges and will avenge them early.
There are really not many people in the court who have not been tricked by him.
Now someone is writing a letter of impeachment, and they are so aggressive. Who is this person?
The person who impeached Xu Jingchang was named Yuan Gang.
He was born as a juren, first as an edict, and later promoted to county magistrate. Due to his outstanding political achievements, he was transferred to the capital and served as censor. Since he became an official, he has been honest and honest, and has never made any mistakes.
The most shocking thing is that the Ministry of Personnel increased the allowances for officials, but he actually refused to accept them.
He also said that honest officials can live in poverty and live happily without having to pay more subsidies, but they are still serving the country and the people. Corrupt officials are greedy, and no matter how much subsidies they are given, they will still harm the public and enrich their private lives.
"The servant asks himself, he has never felt guilty, let alone burdened by his family. The censor speaks to the officials, and the rumors are heard. This is the authority given by Emperor Taizu. The servant sacrificed his life to impeach the powerful, and succeeded by luck, there is nothing to be happy about. If it is unfortunate,
Even if we fail, we hope that those who will come after us will not shy away from swords and guns, but will continue to fight for the future, eliminate serious troubles for the country, and stabilize the country. The merits will be in the future!"
After Yuan Gang finished explaining and left his last words, he then submitted a letter of impeachment and prepared to fight to the death with the biggest traitor in the dynasty!
After the news spread, everyone in the court was shocked.
None of the important ministers or the great figures could be compared to Xu Jingchang. How could he be a mere censor?
"This Yuan Yushi has no fault for his virtue!" Jian Yi said slowly.
Hearing his evaluation, Xia Yuanji felt relieved.
Being virtuous means that there is nothing to catch.
Officials also have the power to hear and speak out. As long as it makes sense, even princes and nobles must be obedient... Of course, you can also find ways to frame innocent people and kill the censor. But once you do this, your reputation will be ruined.
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For example, Mr. Yan Ge, his reputation is so bad, which is largely caused by his attacks on Yan Guan. There are four admonitions in Yue Zhong, three sons in Wu Wu, and so many Yan Guan have succeeded him. It makes Mr. Yan Ge very bad.
smell.
If things go wrong, Yuan Gang's impeachment this time is likely to be a sign of bad luck for Xu Jingchang. He may not collapse, but it may be the beginning of his downfall.
This glorious Dingguo Gong may be in trouble.
"To be honest, I kind of want to take a look." Xia Yuanji said with a smile. It turns out that he is also a fun-loving person.
Jian Yi raised his eyebrows and pondered again and again, "It's better to just worry about government affairs and just watch."
Xia Yuanji also knew that although it was a lot of fun, Xu Jingchang was naughty and cunning, with a strong background, and was deeply appreciated by Zhu Di... It would be bad if he in turn falsely accused the courtiers of forming cliques for personal gain, and instructed Yuan Gang to impeach him.
So you have to be patient.
It's just that this scratching feeling is really uncomfortable.
As a result, Xia Yuanji had no time to work all morning... Is there more than one courtier like him?
Song Li, the Minister of Rites, has been sick at home since the Golden Palace was attacked. As a result, a medical miracle happened at this moment. The Minister was pacing back and forth on the ground, waiting anxiously.
There is also Zheng Ci, the Minister of Punishment, who is also looking forward to it.
In addition, Guo Zi, the censor of Zuodu, is now anxious and uneasy. After all, Yuan Gang is his subordinate. If he is implicated, how can he escape?
I have to think of a safe excuse...
The civil servants were like this, but the generals were filled with indignation.
Ever since Xu Jingchang helped the hero Wu Fu gain face, Cheng Guo Gong Zhu Neng, Cao Guo Gong Li Jinglong, and even Qi Guo Gong Qiu Fu all began to support Xu Jingchang, even to the point of sharing weal and woe.
I heard that someone is impeaching Xu Jingchang. They are trying to kill our leader!
No matter what, I can't agree!
Everyone, go to Zuoshunmen and ask to see Your Majesty so that Your Majesty can punish Yuan Gang severely!
Anyone who dares to frame an important minister will at least be sent to Hainan.
Xungui gritted his teeth and was ready to take action.
A storm has formed surrounding the impeachment...but Xu Jingchang, who is in the eye of the typhoon, is quite calm.
He was even willing to confront Yuan Gang.
This Yuan Yushi is in his forties, with a sparse beard and a thin face, but his eyes are very sharp and he has a sense of righteousness. If he were to play Hai Rui, he probably wouldn't even need makeup.
Xu Jingchang was full of interest, but Yuan Gang's eyes widened with anger, as if he would not stop fighting.
"Replying to Your Majesty, although King Zhongshan contributed a lot to the founding of the country, he is a famous general of the country, and he should build a temple to offer sacrifices. But now there are too many believers in King Xu Temple, and the number of people who come to pray is endless, and the number is increasing day by day. Seeking wealth, want to
Getting promoted and making a fortune, even getting married and having children, everything is included. If this continues, it will definitely become a big problem!"
Zhu Di snorted: "You are exaggerating. I remember that the Guandi Temple and the Tianfei Palace are like this. Guan Yu was also a mortal who became a god. Now he is the Guan Sheng Emperor. He can satisfy everything he asks for. The Han Dynasty can do anything.
Guan Yu, can’t we, the Ming Dynasty, be the king of Zhongshan? Do you think that the Ming Dynasty is not as good as the Han Dynasty?”
Yuan Gang said seriously: "Your Majesty, this matter cannot be compared. Guan Yu was from the previous dynasty, and it took thousands of years to reach his current status. King Zhongshan is different. He died just a few decades ago, and his descendants are still here.
And there are two men in one family, so powerful!" At this point, Yuan Gang glanced at Xu Jingchang and couldn't help but grit his teeth secretly.
"Your Majesty, Duke Dingguo is here. His grandfather always responds to his requests. Those people will most likely believe what he says. If Duke Dingguo has any disobedient thoughts, in an instant, it will become
What a disaster!"
"nonsense!"
Zhu Di was furious, "Everyone knows that the Xu family is loyal and the King of Zhongshan has made great contributions to the world. You are making such vicious speculations and slandering the meritorious officials. Do you really think that I dare not kill anyone?"
Zhu Di was furious and was really ready to take action.
Yuan Gang was sweating on his forehead and his heart was beating rapidly, but he was unwilling to lower his head.
He suddenly knelt down and kowtowed, "Your Majesty, even if the Xu family is loyal to this generation, it may not be so in the future. What's more, there are so many ambitious people in the world, and they will use the name of King Zhongshan to gather together.
Forming cliques around the Xu family for personal gain and influencing the government will cause great harm. Your Majesty, for the sake of the great Ming Dynasty and the future generations, we must guard against the slightest change and not bring harm to our descendants!"
Zhu Di is not a fool. It is a good thing that his old father-in-law is a god. However, the status of the Xu family is getting higher and higher. It is hard to say whether something will happen in the future...
"Xu Jingchang, what do you think?"
Xu Jingchang immediately said: "I feel that what Yuan Yushi said is so right. It really speaks to my heart."
Zhu Di was stunned at this moment. Is this kid out of his mind?
If someone impeaches you, do you think they are right?
Even Yuan Gang was confused. Could it be that I was hallucinating?
Zhu Di hummed: "Xu Jingchang, if this is really the case, I will close the Xuwang Temple and issue an order not to go there to worship."
"Okay!" Xu Jingchang said: "This is the right principle, and I have no objection."
Zhu Di took a deep breath and said, "Xu Jingchang, so this matter is over?"
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I only have one small question left. I want to ask Yuan Yushi for advice. As long as he can explain it clearly, I will definitely agree."
Sure enough, the person named Xu still has something to say!
"Speak!" Zhu Di said simply. He was even looking forward to it. He knew that you wouldn't be able to catch him without hesitation!
"Yuan Yushi, you said that my grandfather was a god. If we, the descendants of the Xu family, take the opportunity to wave the flag and shout, we can influence the court situation and influence the general trend of the world. It is not impossible to rebel and commit rebellion."
Yuan Gang nodded, "Yes, I am an official with a public heart and write a letter to express my opinion. Please also ask Duke Ding to weigh it carefully. This is also a good thing for your Xu family."
Xu Jingchang nodded, "I know that Yuan Yushi is really upright. I just want to ask you, if there is a family that has been inherited for two thousand years, has been famous for dozens of generations, and has an excellent official position, it will not even pay attention to the change of dynasties. Such a descendant of a sage.
, how is it better than me?”
Yuan Gang was immediately stunned. He was stunned for a long time, and suddenly shouted: "That is a descendant of a saint, how can he be compared with you?"
"Why can't they be compared?" Xu Jingchang said with a smile.
"Because, because of the teachings of Kong's sages, they benefited the people, were benevolent and filial to the family, and were loyal, and the sun can teach them. You, you are slandering the sages!"
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Yuan Yushi may have misunderstood. You said that Confucius had the power of enlightenment, and my grandfather also had the power of restoring Yanyun, expelling the barbarians, and restoring China. You said that the Kong family is benevolent and filial, and our Xu family also inherits loyalty and righteousness.
.I can guarantee that the Xu family has lived together with the country and shared weal and woe with the Ming Dynasty, but they have never thought of being like the Kong family and living forever!"
Xu Jingchang had a nice smile, but to Yuan Gang's ears, it was simply rebellious.
You guys are so shameless, you actually dare to compare yourself with Confucius... But he soon discovered that it is really hard to refute... You say that Confucius is great, but others say that Xu Da also contributed to the recovery.
You say that the Xu family has a prominent family, with one family and two nobles, but the Kong family is also an out-and-out Yanshenggong, and it has been passed down from generation to generation.
You said that worshiping Xu Da is dangerous, but what about the Confucius temples everywhere and so many students kowtowing?
What's even more amazing is that Xu Jingchang agreed from the beginning. You are right.
I won't defend you, but I just want everyone to be fair. You can't just target the Xu family!
"Your Majesty, Duke Dingguo is really far-fetched and clever. The Kong family has been inherited for two thousand years and has never made any mistakes. Your Majesty must not listen to his words!"
Zhu Di was now calm. He glanced meaningfully at Xu Jingchang, with a hint of approval in his eyes.
Good boy!
Awesome enough!
"Dong Guo Gong, what else do you have to say?"
Xu Jingchang said: "Your Majesty, Yuan Yushi just said that even if our Xu family is loyal and filial, there will still be people who want to use the name of the Xu family to form cliques for personal gain and influence the government, which will cause great harm. I believe Yuan Yushi's words, but
I just wonder if anyone is taking advantage of the reputation of the Confucius family to form cliques for personal gain and influence the government? Is this considered a serious disaster?"
Xu Jingchang turned his head and looked at Yuan Gang with a half-smile.
"Yuan Yushi, I am being reasonable, and I hope you will not lie against your conscience."
Yuan Gang's face was pale and bloodless, and he could only whisper: "Ding Guogong wants to deal with the subordinate officials for forming a party for personal gain. I, Yuan Gang, have no party!"
Yuan Yushi said loudly.
Xu Jingchang laughed, "Yuan Yushi, you misunderstood. I hope you can use your supreme courage to eliminate hidden dangers for the court... The Xuwang Temple can be closed, but it must be closed. But I hope the other one can be treated equally."
