Chapter 676: Accompanying the King is like accompanying a tiger (Part 2)
In the main hall of Renshou Palace in Xiyuan, Emperor Jiajing had just completed a fasting ceremony. When he was walking out, he saw a eunuch, the chief of etiquette, holding a memorial and waiting outside the palace.
Emperor Jiajing frowned and said, "I have read all the chapters today."
The eunuch quickly said: "This is the "Xie En Shu" written by Qin Dewei. The cabinet does not dare to specialize in it, so I submit it to the emperor for reading."
Emperor Jiajing then ordered: "Read it!"
The eunuch then opened the book and read: "Fu Nian is a man of mediocre talent, young and shallow, and has no mercy for his kindness. He has abused it in the palace. His love for the North Palace is deep, and he has been punished by his disciples over and over again. He favors the crown and the central government, and he has no intention of repaying his kindness in case of any eventuality."
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It was normal to hear this, the whole article was full of gratitude, and Emperor Jiajing was also very satisfied.
However, the painting style suddenly changed as the eunuch continued to read: "I am extremely grateful for my kindness! But now there is a traitorous party who is causing trouble, using me as a handle to disturb your majesty's rest in the palace!"
I am worried that I will not be redeemed even if I die, and I am deeply moved by your Majesty’s repeated protection. I am in tears!
Since ancient times, when the emperor is worried, his ministers will be humiliated. Only ministers can relieve the emperor's worries. There is no way for ministers to avoid it!
I vow to come forward and find out the inside story! There must be traitors among them, and there must be someone in charge of the traitors.
I think that Yan Song, Huo Tao, and Zhai Luan may have the deepest hatred against me, or may have the most motives, so they are the most suspect!"
Emperor Jiajing: "???"
The eunuch continued to read: "I dare not to limit my wisdom, but to work hard on myself; to do everything in my power, and to pay benefits to others!"
There is nothing incomprehensible about the last sentence. It just shows great determination, but is this determination used in the right place?
All in all, the meaning of the entire memorial is that I am grateful for Your Majesty’s protective intention, so I want to solve your Majesty’s problems and roll up my sleeves to do it!
After reading it, Emperor Jiajing realized what he was doing and asked quickly: "Is it clear or dense?"
The eunuch who read the book answered truthfully: "Of course it's Mingfa. Qin Dewei has never been awarded a silver medal."
Wucao! Emperor Jiajing cursed subconsciously in his heart. Wouldn’t it be made public?
The Mingfa memorial directly named the important ministers Yan Song, Huo Tao, and Zhai Luan. Is this because they were afraid that the matter would not be serious?
In fact, in the secret memorial, there were many things that named and accused each other, but it was not public and was equivalent to a private chat. Emperor Jiajing also subconsciously regarded it as a secret memorial at first.
But this time it was finally made public, so the meaning was different.
Thinking of this, Emperor Jiajing sighed, Qin Dewei is still too young and immature, and he gets impatient when things happen.
Moreover, looking at his experiences in the past few years, Qin Dewei was too accustomed to face-to-face discussions in the palace and too accustomed to criticizing people on the spot, so it was understandable that he was not sure about the intensity of the memorial discussions.
According to the rules, in theory, the emperor must make a critical approval of all memorials and then send them out. Even if he writes the simplest "I understand", "I will discuss with the lower department" and the like, it will be considered approved.
Of course, there are cases where things are left undiscovered, but that is an unconventional and abnormal situation.
Therefore, Qin Dewei's Mingfa memorial mentioned the names of three people, and Emperor Jiajing had to give clear instructions on this from a procedural point of view.
Depending on the emperor's degree of favoritism towards both parties, there can be roughly three forms of instructions:
The first is to punish Qin Dewei for talking nonsense; the second is to order the person named to defend himself; the third is to send another official to examine and come to a conclusion before reporting back.
But Emperor Jiajing was in a dilemma, and it was a bit inappropriate to punish Qin Dewei. He had just defended Qin Dewei with all his strength, and then he punished Qin Dewei in the blink of an eye. Wasn't that a slap in the face?
The other two instructions are not very suitable. The court currently needs stability and does not need to beat Yan Song and others.
Besides, it is unfounded. You can't just rely on Qin Dewei's empty words to punish others and let others see how ignorant and gullible the emperor is.
After much deliberation, Emperor Jiajing gave an oral instruction: "Qin Dewei is talking nonsense and slandering ministers for no reason. He will fine him half a year's salary and suspend Zhiwen Yuan Pavilion!"
Ministers like Qin Dewei, who made blatant and unfounded criticisms, had to be punished. If Qin Dewei was not punished, it would be an acquiescence. Then Yan Song and Huo Tao would resign tomorrow, and it would be troublesome to appease them!
However, Emperor Jiajing suddenly thought: Could it be that Qin Dewei wanted to calm the situation and deliberately made small mistakes to attract punishment, so as not to be attacked further?
In Emperor Jiajing's mind, although Qin Dewei had many opportunities, was capable of doing things, and had a good practical vision, he was still young, politically immature, and did not quite understand the tacit understanding in the court.
All in all, Qin Dewei still needs time to settle down, so don't hold on too tightly just yet.
However, the suspicious and jealous Emperor Jiajing still had some doubts. Was Qin Dewei's memorial deliberately pretending to be stupid or was it unintentional and reckless?
At this time, Eunuch Qin, the admiral of the East Factory, also came to play. Emperor Jiajing said by the way: "Monitor Qin Dewei's recent words and deeds! Within ten days!"
After the eunuch Qin went out with the order, he went to the Yinghe Gate outside, and saw Xu Miaojing, the royal guard, and ordered: "I'll give you an errand. From today on, you will monitor Qin Dewei for ten days!"
Xu Miaojing: ""
Dajue, you clearly know the relationship between Xu Miaojing and Qin Dewei, but you don't avoid suspicion at all?
Eunuch Qin emphasized: "If I let you go, Qin Dewei will not be defensive! Just report the situation truthfully!"
So Xu Miaojing said nothing and went straight to the Qin Mansion after getting off duty.
Report the latest situation to Qin Dewei, and then ask: "Brother-in-law, what are you going to do next? So that I can have an idea. After all, it is my responsibility."
Qin Dewei carefully considered the emperor's attitude for a long time before he said: "Don't worry, I won't make it difficult for you. Of course, I have to do something consistent with my status."
Xu Miaojing didn't understand, "Your identity? A Jiajing man? The youngest number one scholar? The trinity of Guange Chunfang? The suspended bachelor of mechanical engineering?"
Qin Dewei said harshly: "Have you all forgotten where I started from and what I rely on to become famous? I am still a poet!"
"Not only a poet, but also a poet." Xu Miaojing couldn't help but complain.
"That's the same!" Qin Dewei asked again: "Has Mr. Yan Ge come out?"
Xu Miaojing replied: "Today evening, Mr. Yan Ge has gone home temporarily to take a rest. Tomorrow will be a holiday."
Xia Yan, Gu Dingchen, Yan Song, and Zhang Chao, the four great civil servants, entered the Zhiwuyi Hall. As Qin Dewei expected, they ate and slept inside. It is estimated that this will become a regular practice in the future.
It is said that the four of them can only take turns to go home and rest, on average, once every four days for each person. Today it is Yan Song's turn to come out.
Qin Dewei clapped his hands and said: "Then he is the mastermind behind the scenes!"
Xu Miaojing was surprised: "Are you sure? Is it really Mr. Yan Ge?"
Qin Dewei said indifferently: "It doesn't matter whether it's true or not, I just say yes!"
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There is another chapter tonight, maybe a little later. Do you still have your guaranteed monthly votes? If you don’t vote, they will expire!!!! I really don’t want to write such a thankless plot in the future.