"What, the Prince of Pearl River County beat Chen Yun thirty times in the palace for no reason? Chen Yun just spoke out and impartially. Your Majesty didn't give an order when he spoke out. Why does the Prince of Pearl River County beat him?"
"Follow me to the palace to ask for an audience with Your Majesty. The Prince of Zhujiang County has despised the royal law, and I must ask Your Majesty to punish him severely as a warning to others."
"Yes, let's go, let's go together."
"Walk!"
The news that Zhu Zhanzhen beat Chen Yun spread on the same day, causing a stir and shocking the civil and military officials of the court.
Zhu Gaoxu is awesome, Zhu Gaoxu has never done anything like this before. It is common for him to use his own power to wear small shoes when leaving the palace, but he does not have the courage to fight in the palace like this.
When Zhu Gaoxu heard the news, he couldn't help but applauded: "Well done, well played. I've been upset with these people for a long time. It's Xiao Zhanzhen. How will you end up now? You have been here for so many years."
, my temper is even more childish than when I was a child."
"No, this guy has no profit and doesn't get up early. He never does useless things. He is extremely thick-skinned. He often fights in the court. I can tolerate it. How can this guy with a face as strong as a steel wall attack when provoked? That's not right.
, No." Zhu Gaoxu instantly felt something was wrong.
Not to mention that Zhu Gaoxu knows Zhu Zhanzhen better than his biological father. After all, the two men went to a brothel together. That is an unbreakable relationship.
At this time, a group of friends had gathered in Chen Yun's home, and all of them were denouncing the Prince of Zhujiang County, belittling him to nothing. When they learned that Zhu Zhanyi despised heaven, the crowd was even more excited.
"I have always heard that the Prince of Zhujiang County is doing evil in Guangzhou, bullying men, dominating women, and doing random things. Today's sighting is even worse than the rumors. Such a county prince is really a disaster."
"Be careful what you say, be careful what you say."
"We have been admonishing the country, and even His Majesty has never been so suppressive. The Pearl River County Prince's behavior is to ignore His Majesty and His Royal Highness. I heard that the Pearl River County Prince has always been with merchants, and he only thinks about it.
Making money smells like copper."
"Who says it's not true? He also likes to tease women from good families."
"Yes, yes."
"My relatives in Guangzhou Prefecture came and said that their distant nephew's neighbor's niece was forcibly taken to the residence by the Prince of Zhujiang County."
A bunch of literati gave Zhu Zhanzhen various names. They spread rumors even more powerfully than the aunts in the village, always adding some reliable basis to their outrageous fictions.
Chen Yun, who was lying weakly on the bed, said: "I...I appreciate your kindness. It's just that the King of Zhujiang County is so powerful that he can punish you with a stick in the palace if you don't agree with him. I'm afraid you won't be able to get any favors from you, not even His Majesty."
I can only indulge him, as he is in charge of the military strength of the four vassals, so even if His Majesty is the one, there is nothing he can do."
"The Prince of Zhujiang County has made great contributions to Nanding. His Majesty must take credit for his contribution without punishing him. Moreover, the Prince of Pearljiang County now has hundreds of thousands of troops. His Majesty may also have scruples. His achievements will shock the Lord. No, if we want to enter the palace, we have to do it for Chen Yun.
Brother, please seek justice. His Highness, the Prince of Zhujiang County, cannot be allowed to continue to be so arrogant. The country has no laws and the country has no country."
At the gate of the palace that day, hundreds of officials gathered in large numbers, all requesting to see His Majesty the Emperor.
In the Prince's East Palace, Zhu Zhanzhen was kneeling in front of his parents.
"How old are you, don't you do things lightly or seriously? It is the duty of a civil servant to give advice. How can you hit someone thirty times because of a disagreement? Now that the civil servants from all over the dynasty have gathered at the gate of the palace, you
Now I have offended the public."
"Father, mother, my son has realized his mistake." Zhu Zhanzhen admitted his mistake as quickly as ever.
But everyone knows that his admission of mistake was just a casual statement.
"Zhan Yu, you are no longer a child. Such behavior has angered the civil and military officials of the whole dynasty. Even your grandpa is angry. How should you end it?"
Zhu Gaochi sighed, and then said to the eunuch: "Come here, take the Prince of Zhujiang County to the clan's mansion. From today on, he will be locked up in the clan's mansion. He will copy the scriptures for punishment. He will eat fast and chant Buddha every day, and he will not be allowed to go out."
In desperation, Fatty had no choice but to take Zhu Zhanzhen into custody at the Clan's Mansion first. This time things would not be so simple. He wanted to express his attitude and give an explanation by holding him in prison first.
That night, Zhu Zhanzhen was brought to the clan mansion. This was the second time he came and knelt in front of the ancestral tablet and sighed: "Hey, being a grandson is tiring. Being a royal grandson is even more tiring. I have to be treated by my grandfather."
Just play around."
On the second day outside, civil and military officials from the Manchu Dynasty came to the gate of the palace and gathered more people to denounce Zhu Zhanzhen. Behind them, a bunch of ordinary people who didn't know the truth were watching the fun and pointing, and the rumors became more and more outrageous.
"What happened to the Prince of Zhujiang County?"
"I heard it was about beating people or something like that."
"Did you beat the emperor? So many people came to scold him?"
"Shh, you don't want your head anymore?"
"I heard that he has lost his mind and said that people are transformed from monkeys. They are stupid."
"I heard that he is very smart and controls many troops."
"It seems like you were trapped in love, got dumped, and then your brain went bad."
"Ah? Does anyone dare to dump the county prince?"
"As for the most popular Zidie recently, the courtesan who is famous all over the capital, it is said that the Prince of Pearl River County failed to pursue her and was trapped in love."
"Really? Then spend some money to see this oiran tonight."
Rumor has it that the biggest winner is Oiran Zidie.
…
On the third day, the event was still unprecedented. Anyone who felt that he was still a civil servant had to come and scold Zhu Zhanzhen. Zhu Di still treated him coldly, neither meeting nor solving the problem.
This has been the case in recent days.
A few days later, when the morning court came, how could the civil servants let Zhu Zhanxi off easily?
As soon as he came to the court, the minister stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the Prince of Zhujiang County, despises the law and disrespects Your Majesty. He beats the ministers who remonstrate with him arbitrarily. It is really unbecoming of a minister. People outside are now saying that the Prince of Pearl River County should be called the Prince of Conflict Law."
, I have lost the dignity of the clan, and please be punished severely by Your Majesty."
"The Prince of Zhujiang County has brought trouble to the imperial court, and I ask Your Majesty to punish him severely to serve as a warning to others."
"My lord, I second the proposal."
"I second the proposal."
A bunch of civil servants all seconded their opinions, but Li Shimian, the talkative one and the sharpest troll, stood quietly and motionless today. Zhu Zhanzhen was considered a favor to him, and in his opinion, Zhu Zhanzhen
This time he acted too arrogantly and rudely, unlike his usual style. Although I can't figure it out, I'd better not get involved.
At this time, the second uncle was speaking of loyalty and stood up in stride: "Father, Zhan Ming was young and angry, and the civil servants in the court spoke too fiercely. Let alone Zhan Ming, even people like me who are recuperating at this age can't hear it.
I often feel irritated. According to my understanding, Chen Yun was very disrespectful to the Prince of Zhujiang County in his words that day. He plotted rebellion and caused trouble and overreached his authority."
Why does Zhu Gaoxu speak for Zhu Zhanzhen? Today the civil servants are attacking Zhu Zhanzhen. In the past, they attacked him when they had nothing to do. They must not take advantage of this moment to make insinuating remarks.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
"Your Majesty, your words are wrong. As your Majesty's ministers, we wear official hats and have to work for your Majesty. It is our duty to advise impartially. If everyone can be like the Prince of Zhujiang County, what I said
If he doesn't follow his will, he will be beaten. I heard that he even chopped off Chen Yun's head with the Yongle Emperor Sword that day. If so, who else dares to advise, is it possible that His Majesty's court will be filled with only hypocrisy and flattery?
Disciples?"
The Prince of Han was still no match for the civil servants, so he could only reluctantly reply: "Admonishment is admonishment, so don't speak so harshly, can't you?"
"The Prince of Han thinks that what we say is unpleasant, but the words of advice are offensive to the ears. If the Prince likes to listen to good music, why not go to the restaurant and listen to the music. I heard that the Prince of Han spent money on the building a few days ago and the music was loud all night long. I would like to ask the Prince of Han to correct me."
Let your own words and deeds justify others."
I made a mess and really wanted to beat the other person up, but I held it back.
"Please also ask Your Majesty to punish the Prince of Zhujiang County and Wen Da, the author of the demon book."
"Your Majesty, please punish the Prince of Zhujiang County and the author of the Demon Book, Wenda!!"
Everyone shouted in unison.
Zhu Di finally spoke: "I already understand the meaning of the ministers. I have always been open to officials and admonitions. Even if there are some inappropriate words as the King of Han said, I have not blamed them too much. The same is true for the people.
Let's open up the road and be more tolerant of folk books. I have ordered [Origin] to be burned and no longer published. Wenda rushed into the Guangdong vassal army."
Zhu Di's words punished Wenda first and set a tone for this matter.
Zhu Di looked around and no one answered, then said: "Gao Chi."
"My son is here."
"Zhan Zhen is your son, what do you think we should do?"
"Going back to my father, I saw that I acted in a rough manner and violated the etiquette. My son and I have ordered him to be imprisoned in the clan's mansion. Now I eat fast and chant Buddha every day, worship in front of the ancestral tablet, recite scriptures, cultivate my character, and hope that my father will see it.
For the sake of my youth, I may reduce the penalty as appropriate.”
The court hall was quiet, and Chen Yun was helped out by someone.
"Mr. Chen, you are so injured, please rest first." Someone advised him.
"As your Majesty's minister, I have to take care of your Majesty's worries. Although I am injured, as long as it does not prevent me from admonishing your Majesty first, I will come."
When the sufferer arrived, Chen Yun himself said: "Your Majesty, the injury I suffered is nothing. As far as the country is concerned, His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County has acted wantonly, despised the etiquette and law, did not take your Majesty into consideration, and was arrogant because of his favor."
, taking credit and being arrogant, this trend must not grow, otherwise there will be signs of overthrowing the court. I sincerely request your majesty to issue an order to deprive the Pearl River County King of his title, territory, and power, demote him to a commoner, and exile him thousands of miles away."
As soon as these words came out, Zhu Gaochi, who was usually good-tempered, looked at Chen Yun with an angry look, like a ferocious wolf or tiger, his anger came like a stormy wave.
It was the first time for the civil and military officials of the entire court to see this smiling and benevolent prince showing such a fierce face. His fierceness and majesty were incomparable to His Majesty's.
Zhu Gaochi looked around, and everyone in the court was shocked.
His eyes scanned all the courtiers. Chen Yun's statement must have been premeditated.
Who is targeting my son?!
The good brother Zhu Zhanji immediately stood up and said: "Your Majesty, Prince Nanding of Zhujiang County has made great contributions and has many ingenious ideas to help the country. We cannot just talk about his faults."
"If merit can outweigh his faults, and the meritorious officials have no scruples, please punish the King of Pearl River County, deprive the King of Pearl River County of his title, territory, power, demote him to a commoner, and exile for thousands of miles. Wenda wrote a demon book to cause harm to the people, please Your Majesty to kill him."
His head is shown to the public."
This time, there were almost no ministers who followed him. After all, most of the civil servants in the court were from Zhu Gaochi's faction. This was to demote Zhu Gaochi's legitimate son to a commoner. This was a bit too much. Wasn't it clear that he would not let the prince step down?
Suddenly, the atmosphere in the court became tense, and the interests of you if you offend like this are huge.
－－－－－－Digression－－－－－
This short chapter is about the right to speak. The dialogue between Zhu Zhanzhen and Zhu Di was never about whether the theory of evolution is right or wrong. What they were fighting about was whether these people with ideas have the right to speak out.
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