The departure of Mao Cheng and others did not affect the subsequent debates on each issue at all. His Majesty always listened quietly to the disputes among the courtiers, and no longer made any decisions on the spot. All of them were first ordered to draft memorials.
This is a rhythm that everyone is familiar with, and Jiu Qing is not dissatisfied: Looking at the emperor's performance today, will he listen to the cabinet's advice on everything?
The atmosphere inside and outside the Xijiao Gate became more and more harmonious. The emperor seemed to have forgotten what happened before, and sometimes he would say a few witty words to make the officials happy.
Liang Chu couldn't help but think of the joke in the palace about "borrowing five hundred taels of silver", and looked at the young emperor with disbelief on his old face.
There will not be any important minister who has really forgotten what happened before.
But the fifteen-year-old emperor is like the old foxes in the court under his throne, as if the previous things have long passed.
Fifteen years old... Liang Chu thought of his youth.
At that time, if someone pissed me off, I couldn't talk about it for too long. It would be at least half a day with itchy teeth, right?
But His Majesty is now like a simple young man who is thirsty for knowledge, watching the courtiers express their opinions.
Liang Chu was furious: He is studying!
Does he feel that he is not sophisticated enough?
In today's battle, His Majesty first checked the accounts with great fanfare, and then endured the opposition and insults, without really starting a fire immediately.
Wei Bin, Gu Dayong did not fully participate in the pot, and Mao Cheng did not fully participate in the pot in the end. They all became cards played in the process.
But Wei Bin's people were out of trouble, and His Majesty took control of an unknown "secret treasury" and had considerable financial power in his hands.
Although Mao Cheng did not enter the pot, his hair had already faded.
Yuan Zonggao was promoted twice in two days and became the Minister of Rites so smoothly.
Other ministers from the Dragon were assigned actual duties, and His Majesty's Holy Inquisition exercised a number of important personnel appointment and dismissal powers.
Zhang Yong is still there, and the changes brought about by the reset of the three major battalions also clearly point to military power.
Liang Chu suddenly felt that he really should retire and return home, because the court during the Jiajing period starting next year would definitely be difficult!
At this time, Mao Cheng and others who were escorted out should be almost at the Prison of the Ministry of Punishment, right?
…
Mao Cheng had arrived in the prison a long time ago, and he still endured the crazy Jiang Bin in the distance.
He was in no mood to quarrel with Jiang Bin. His contempt for Jiang Bin was deep-rooted in his heart, even though he was now a prisoner.
But in Mao Cheng's heart, he was right.
Now that they have ascended the throne, the fait accompli is a fait accompli. Do you think you will deny it?
But why do you have to embarrass me, the Minister of Rites? Why do you want to cause trouble so quickly regardless of the situation?
In his eyes, Zhu Houcong was too eager to seize power, and he was always making excuses!
Is the support of courtiers so worthless?
Mao Cheng's teeth almost broke when he remembered that he heard a chorus of shouts for sainthood near Zuoshun Gate.
Kill the chicken to scare the monkey? Hit first and then pull?
He knew that he had become a victim, so he was particularly unwilling to do so.
Now listening to Jiang Bin chattering in the distance, and hearing the faint sobbing of some people in the cell next to him, he roared: "Why are you crying? The emperor does not distinguish between right and wrong, and there will be a final judgment in history! Today is the day of death!"
"I just miss my old mother and feel sad because I can't fulfill my filial piety..."
Excuses are easy to come up with. Who doesn’t have elderly children at home?
So now more people cried confidently and boldly, crying with extreme grievance.
Jiang Bin looked at them from a distance. They were tightly tied with iron chains. He smiled so happily, but it was a pity that he didn't have any wine.
As a result, not long after, a palace eunuch came to announce the decree.
Mao Cheng was actually looking forward to it.
He was not looking forward to being forgiven, but looking forward to being killed by imperial edict.
Having reached this point, being given death is the best ending for him, Mao Cheng.
"The Emperor, who is entrusted with the destiny of heaven, has an edict: I am a great treasure, and I do not want to engage in a major war. Today, Mao Cheng and other twenty-one people do not want to be loyal to the emperor first, but they are outrageous and insulting the emperor. The crime of disloyalty and disrespect is not allowed.
amnesty."
Hearing this, Mao Cheng's face suddenly turned pale.
"...I once presented Mao Cheng with the imperial paperweight at Prince Xing's Mansion, hoping that he would behave in the court hall with the dignity of a great uncle. Unexpectedly, Mao Cheng ignored the divine grace, forgot about the status of emperor and ministers, and did not remember the posthumous title of the emperor. There was an urgent matter ahead.
Your Majesty is so filial and sincere, but I am extremely disappointed."
"However, I am not incapable of listening to advice, nor am I a master who does not tolerate remonstrance. The sin of disloyalty can still be forgiven, so how can I care about disrespect? Although Mao Cheng and the other twenty-one people are disloyal and disrespectful, I can still forgive them. I hope they will.
From now on, you will know etiquette and abide by the law, and you will always be a good citizen."
"Whether I am a fool or a virtuous person cannot be judged by two or three foolish and pedantic people. I have in my heart the nine states and thousands of people and the billions of subjects of the Ming Dynasty! A hundred years later, the history of history will be glorious, and my merits and demerits will be commented by future generations."
"You will also see with your own eyes that the Ming Dynasty will be prosperous again, and you may feel resentful for the rest of your life, or you may repent. It doesn't matter if you write a book or make a statement, or you can discuss it privately. It is up to you to praise or criticize, I don't care!"
"Appreciate this!"
The one who announced the decree was Zhang Jin, the trusted chief minister of rites. He looked at the former Minister of Rites, who was also welcoming the new emperor, holding this kind of edict specifically for admonishing ministers, and said with a smile: "Mao Cheng, understand.
Are you ready? Accept the order and thank me."
Jiang Bin in the distance understood. He couldn't move his arms, but he slapped his bloody palms up and down. He laughed so hard that he couldn't breathe: "Disloyal and disrespectful! Hahahaha... The traitor is actually the great uncle. Even you are so traitorous."
All thieves are forgiven..."
He smiled but shed tears.
If you forgive Mao Cheng and others, it will be impossible to forgive yourself.
What do the dignified ministers of the Ministry of Rites, the dignified admirals of the Twelve Regiments, and Ping Lupp count in the strife caused by power among the emperor and his ministers?
The emperor killed the chicken to scare the monkeys, so Yang Tinghe should have surrendered before begging for mercy to save these people's lives.
This is the advantage of receiving "sage teachings" together, having the same official background in the imperial examination, and being a civil servant together.
And what about him? Will anyone intercede for him?
Jiang Bin thought of his in-law Jiang Bin who told him that nothing happened and went to the palace to guard the capital to welcome the new king. He thought of his "sworn brother" Qian Ning who was imprisoned and had his house confiscated before him. He thought of being close to people like him but unable to protect himself.
Wang Qiong.
When a new king ascends to the throne, how can there be no sacrifice?
With Mao Cheng's appearance, Qian Ning and Jiang Bin, who were originally Yang Tinghe's power, had good heads, so naturally they could only offer them to the emperor's power.
Jiang Bin had no hope that the emperor would spare his life so that he could use it to restrain Yang Ting and them.
No need... As Mao Cheng entered and exited the prison, Jiang Bin could already feel the emperor's power.
But the ignorant people in this world are still waiting for a good show of the beheading of a traitor, and they applaud in front of the bloody execution platform!
While Jiang Bin burst into tears, Mao Cheng yelled in humiliation and despair: "Foolish Lord! How can I accept this order that insults me for being disloyal and disrespectful?"
Zhang Jin sighed and just raised the imperial edict: "Those who accept the edict to express gratitude can go home."
"...The common people thank His Majesty for your kindness."
After all, there are people who don't have as many scruples as Mao Cheng and just want to leave this place full of madness and darkness as soon as possible.
Zhang Jin bent down and said to Mao Cheng: "Mao Cheng, why don't you appreciate the grace that Mr. Yang Ge has so hard to ask for? It's useless for you to stay here. This is just an edict. You heard it. I accept the edict to thank you.
Otherwise, it won't change anything. Your Majesty is merciful. If you say you won't kill, you won't kill. It's better to save some dignity. It's not easy for the Ministry of Punishment to escort you back to the palace, isn't it? The three-year salary your Majesty rewarded has to be returned to the palace to collect it.
It should be delivered to the door of the house soon."