Chapter eight hundred and eighty third Zhu Biao's reaction
Zhang Chengtian thought about it carefully. Not only did this matter involve the prince, but it seemed that this Chen Di was also his uncle's classmate. In the exam that year, it seemed that his uncle was ranked first from the bottom or third from the bottom. Anyway, he narrowly passed the exam and almost failed.
, it’s simply embarrassing.
Because of this incident, Jiang Ke did not come to Zhang's house for a long time. Even when he went to Beijing to report on his work, he was unwilling to come to Zhang's house. Outsiders thought that Taishi Zhang was not interested in personal favors and did not want to see his uncle.
In fact, this is not the case at all. Every time Jiang Ke came to Beijing, Zhang Ximeng would invite him. However, he always refused because he was busy with official business and state affairs, making him seem to be busier than Zhang Ximeng when he was promoted.
It's just one sentence to say it, I'm a little afraid of losing face.
But speaking of it, as the eldest person in that department and one with a prosperous official career, Chen Di had a very good reputation and was a bit like a class monitor.
In addition, Chen Di also had contacts with Empress Ma. Even after becoming an official, she often wrote letters to the palace to talk about people's livelihood, economy and people's conditions outside.
This can be regarded as one of the few Queen Ma who understands the external channels.
Zhang Chengtian has met several times. Zhu Yuanzhang will also read the letters written by Chen Di, and even reply to them and send some small gifts. After all, Zhu Biao was born in the Chen family and has been a minister for so many years. He has worked conscientiously and has no
Credit and hard work.
Just like Jiang Nan said, there are not many old friends left, so we should cherish them more and more.
Zhang Chengtian thought about it for a while and almost broke out in a sweat.
Good guy, little Chen Di has actually implicated some of the most powerful people in the Ming Dynasty... His Highness the Crown Prince, the Grand Master's Mansion, and Queen Ma!
Oh my God!
Ordinary officials, let alone checking, would retreat even if they encountered one. But if they encountered three at once, they would just wipe their necks and forget about it.
I would like to ask, there are so many officials in the Three Law Divisions in the world, who has encountered such a thing?
Zhang Chengtian even sighed, although I am young and although it is my first time to officially hold an event, my starting point is high!
The starting point for me is the end point that you cannot touch in this life!
I advise you all to be honest with me!
After Zhang Chengtian was happy, he returned to reality. Fat Dudu's little face shrank into a ball,
Why is this kind of eucalyptus so difficult to find?
The problem is here, there are too many gods and gods in contact, and no one dares to make fun of his own wealth and life. Therefore, he throws himself into a trap and draws the ground as a prison, and he does not dare to move forward at all.
Zhang Chengtian's situation is better, he still knows what these people mean.
First of all, although I feel sorry for my own family, I will never cover up Chen Di, otherwise I would not have given the news to myself. Not to mention my father, he must have advocated further investigation.
As for Zhu Yuanzhang, let alone this. Lao Zhu has always hated evil, especially when it comes to digging into the foundation of the Ming Dynasty, and he will not be lenient.
The real trouble is Empress Ma and Zhu Biao. It's not that they can't tell right from wrong, but they just do it at all costs, which will create the impression of being unkind.
Moreover, Chen Di has been an official for twenty years and has many relatives and friends.
With so many books, there are definitely not a few officials who can be implicated. You must know that the person overseeing the country is Zhu Biao. It might make him very embarrassed... Or should I be merciful and let Zhu Biao go?
What are you thinking!
I am not one of Boss Zhu’s!
Not even Zhu Laosi’s side, I am the second young master of Taishi Mansion, I don’t care if they are embarrassed or not!
Of course, Queen Ma cannot ignore others.
After thinking about it, Zhang Chengtian came up with an idea. He bought a box of snacks. It was really only one box, just as big as a palm, and ran to see Da Zongzheng Li Zhen!
That's right, Zhang Chengtian started his own operation. He first persuaded Li Zhen and asked Lao Li to come forward and say hello to the empress. He also told Empress Ma that he wanted to slander the distinguished minister.
Later, Zhang Chengtian found a newspaper and instructed the newspaper to publish an article, strongly recommending that the court severely punish the rumors and slander in order to set the record straight.
After finishing all this, Zhang Chengcai took a brand new newspaper and came to the East Palace in a hurry... In fact, the seemingly simple operation has the most critical content behind it.
That is, Zhang Chengtian is not from the lineage of princes. The most forbidden thing in the world is to form cliques for personal gain. Even at their level, the principle is the same.
Like Zhang Shuning, one way is to focus on running a school and not get involved in court matters.
And for people like Zhang Chengtian, it's a way of playing to look awkward at everyone... Just imagine if Zhang Chengtian was Zhu Biao's companion, or even closer.
When you encounter someone like Chen Di, even if you want to enforce the law impartially, the first step must be to inform Zhu Biao and then let Zhu Biao make the decision.
It has nothing to do with national laws, just rules for doing things.
And once Zhu Biao takes charge of it himself, what will be the result?
No matter what happens to Chen Di, this scandal probably cannot cause trouble. After all, there are still so many things to do. They are all his subordinates. Do they want to commit suicide?
So some things are indeed not that simple.
Everyone is in harmony. The son of the Zhang family is the assistant to the crown prince of the Zhu family, and the sons and fathers are descendants. If we really do this, there will be so many evil people hiding behind it, and there will be so many villains. There is nothing we can do. It’s really
Hard to say!
This does not mean that they will engage in malpractice for personal gain, but that they have a large number of people under their control, and the situation is complicated, so naturally there are constraints.
"His Royal Highness, the Chief of Guards, Xingwen, requires you to immediately conduct a thorough investigation of your officials and give me an explanation as soon as possible!"
Zhang Chengtian was meticulous, said with a straight face and seriously.
Zhu Biao was startled, and then he realized that in his supervisory state, there were several yamen that were beyond his control, and one of them was Zhang Chengtian's Guards Department.
After all, this Department of Arch Guards is directly under Lao Zhu. Over the years, there has only been one person, Zhang Chengtian, and the establishment was suddenly expanded recently.
In the end, Zhang Chengtian stabbed his butt with a knife to open Zhu Biao's eyes first!
"Junior Brother Zhang, who is in trouble? Sit down and tell us slowly."
Zhang Chengtian still kept a serious smile, "Your Highness, I have now found a book that slanders Your Majesty and discredits the generals in the army. It has sinister intentions and ulterior motives! I now seriously suspect that it was you who ordered it!"
Zhu Biao's face turned dark immediately, but he tried to maintain his grace, "Junior brother Zhang, don't tell me a joke. How could I dig my own grave? You'd better sit down first and explain the matter clearly. Let's talk slowly."
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"Don't be slow!" Zhang Chengtian said: "Chen Di, a retired official, can spend huge sums of money to publish this kind of book. What is his intention? His Highness did not dig his own grave? What if someone deceives His Highness? What should I say? Ministry of Education
It has been established for so many years, but how many literati have been investigated? They are always clamoring to educate the common people, but in the end they themselves are not clean and their hearts are black. How can they educate others? This book is just the beginning. No matter what, I will go to the Wei Department
Keep investigating, get to the bottom of it!"
Good guy, Zhang Chengtian showed no mercy and directly issued an ultimatum to Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao was really stunned for a while. He was completely confused. What was going on?
Fortunately, Zhang Chengtian left him the eucalyptus scroll, Yu Ben's book, and the irrefutable evidence that Chen Di's son paid Yu Ben to polish his pen... Looking at these things, Zhu Biao was shocked.
When he opened the book again and looked at it for a while, the book was already marked, so it seemed very easy and did not require too much guessing.
It didn't take Zhu Biao much time to figure things out.
But then, he felt cold all over and broke out in a cold sweat.
This is simply ridiculous!
What is Chen Di doing? What are the officials of the imperial court doing?
Are we just going to let books like this be everywhere?
"Go and invite Prime Minister Sun over!"
The men agreed, but before he left, Zhu Biao added, "Let Song Lian come over as well!"
Not long after, these two people came in a hurry.
Sun Yan was the chief assistant, and Song Lian was once Zhu Biao's teacher, so they both had seats. However, Zhu Biao was filled with anger as soon as he opened his mouth.
"What's going on? Are you slandering your own people? You're pouring dirty water on yourself! Are you trying to fight the generals, or are you trying to force your father to abdicate? Do you want to bring a bad name on me?
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Sun Yan and Song Lian were both shocked. Zhu Biao handed the file to them. After reading it, both of them had a look of horror in their eyes!
In terms of sensitivity, they all surpassed Zhu Biao by a lot. After flipping through the books, Sun Yan glanced at Song Lian and whispered: "The one who slanders the most here is Juntian... It's just that we just did the second one."
Ci Juntian, I'm afraid it will be difficult to see him again, what do you think his intention is?"
Song Lian sighed slightly, "It's not hard to guess. If the land can't be equalized, then it will be annexed? Furthermore, the Zhongshu Ministry of Education is drafting an inheritance tax recently, which is also an offending thing."
Sun Yan immediately said: "So, they are openly sarcastic about taking money from powerful people, but secretly they are obstructing the inheritance of family property?"
Song Lian nodded and said: "For thousands of years, father and son have succeeded each other, and the inheritance of family wealth seems to be a matter of course. Zhongshu Sheng intends to collect part of the inheritance amount, and cannot just make it any amount, so that it can be passed on smoothly. This Chen Di, although he is here
Being an official in the court can be regarded as incorruptible, but many of his sons and grandsons are doing business, and the family property is very rich. Before he became an official, he objected to this matter several times. There are records in the Ministry of Education."
After all, these two are figures in the DPRK and see things clearly.
This is not simply a counterattack by the old literati. After all, Chen Di is not considered an old literati. He is a businessman, and his sons and grandsons are all in business.
"The First Clan"
Can the imperial court equalize land, but can it also equalize wealth and poverty?
It would be terrible if such a move was made, or if, like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he resorted to slander and treated businessmen as fish and meat, taking whatever he wanted.
No matter what, they have to protect themselves!
"Prime Minister Sun, Mr. Song, now that the matter is clear, Chen Di must be arrested immediately!"
Sun Yan nodded, "I'll do it now!"
"By the way, those officials who hold the same views as Chen Di must also be found. My father has already asked the Imperial Guard to investigate this case. I can't protect them either."
Sun Yan and Song Lian were slightly startled, their expressions became more serious, they could only bow together and accept the order.
As soon as they left, Zhu Biao sighed slightly and sat down on the chair...