Chapter 70 Its not a natural disaster, its a man-made disaster
Chapter 70 It’s not a natural disaster, it’s a man-made disaster
"Wu Dinghou, what are you looking at?"
On the way to the Qianqing Palace, Zhang Heling asked again angrily.
"snort!"
Guo Xun snorted again, as if he had turned into a snort monster.
Since Zhang Yong appeared in front of everyone and Zhang Jin also arrived at the court meeting, this at least proves that the possibility of the palace officials being involved in this matter is very small.
Although Guo Xun is not sure whether it is a natural disaster or a man-made disaster, it is most natural to think about man-made disasters.
If it was a natural disaster, it would just be a long-winded matter like how the emperor dealt with the "celestial warnings" from the civil servants.
But if it was a man-made disaster, then Guo Xun would have the opportunity to make meritorious deeds!
The sutra feast that was supposed to be held tomorrow can’t be held now?
He, Guo Xun, was the first minister to know about the banquet in decades, so he was disturbed by this incident!
No matter what, if something happens, he will be the first to step forward and ask for a thorough investigation!
The group of people finally arrived at the Qianqing Gate in a hurry. When they looked up, they saw smoke lingering near the Nijing Gate on the right front.
The two groups of wreckage at the ruins of Nijing Gate are still there.
Wang Qiong and others were protected by the emperor. Zhang Yong, Wei Bin, and Gu Dayong were not convicted and imprisoned. Jiang Bin, who once had the ability to conspire, is in jail. How can Mao Cheng, who has been demoted from official to civilian, have this ability?
In the palace, there was only one person who had the ability and motivation to do this: Empress Dowager Zhang in Renshou Palace.
Yuan Zonggao's expression changed. Yang Tinghe had thrown off his robes and knelt down. His voice was panicked: "Old minister, I made a mistake in my words. Please forgive me. No one thinks so. Your Majesty, the servant on duty failed to do things well and failed to warn in time. Your Majesty will naturally adhere to the ancestral family's principles." Law, what needs to be done. However, since Your Majesty is not in trouble, he is still able to control the Nine Heavens Fury at the Great Court Meeting, so he knows what Wu Dinghou’s so-called internal and external collusion, assassination, and rebellion would be like. Your Majesty has just ascended to the throne, so it is better to be quiet and not to move. ah!"
Yan Song didn't expect it to be so exciting after following him. He understood it as soon as he came here.
"It's good that the living director is here." He said, "Huang Jin, let someone go to the imperial dining room and let them start serving meals. Come here."
Zhu Houcong's face darkened, and he interrupted Yang Tinghe's words, which shocked everyone here.
"It's not a natural disaster."
The hearts of all the civil servants and generals were lifted.
"What does it have to do with me?" Zhu Houcong laughed. "The celestial phenomenon is a warning? Or maybe I ordered people to set off fire to cause a big case?"
Yang Tinghe raised his head, with pleading in his eyes: "Your Majesty, I was wrong. It was not a natural disaster, but a man-made disaster. A servant accidentally caused the fire."
This is an impossible approach unless the person doing it has another purpose.
He took the lead to the southeast corner of Qianqing Palace, stood on the cloud platform and pointed at the Rijing Gate: "Fire doesn't start in Chou hour. When Huang Jin carried me out, the fire had spread to the entire Rijing Gate. Two eunuchs who were on duty at night were burned to death. There was no scream or warning."
But after just listening to the few words in front of them, they all knew: Yang Tinghe also agreed with the emperor's statement that this was not a natural disaster.
Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling trembled all over and were at a loss for a moment.
Zhu Houcong turned his head and looked at each face, and finally stopped at Yang Tinghe, staring into his eyes: "My lords, what do you think?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone knelt down.
It cannot be a natural disaster, as that would allow the emperor to leave a so-called "celestial warning" to some thoughtful people.
This is the most likely outcome of this matter.
Zhu Houcong raised his hand to stop him, which made Yuan Zonggao even more worried.
There are also several military ministers.
The emperor who left first was already standing under the eaves of the main hall of Qianqing Palace.
Now that the swarms of insects there are leaderless, how anxious and uneasy must they be?
Can you swallow the morning meal? I’m afraid you’ll be more anxious!
There are a lot of fools here, and basically all of them are concentrated on the military generals Xun Qi. Among the civil servants, Liu Long is probably the only one who is relatively stupid.
But the emperor is not dead, and the incident of lightning striking the Qianqing Palace and setting it on fire happened again. That is, the king is unjust, and the celestial phenomenon is a warning. Will the civil servants be able to overturn the previous dispute over the gift?
It sounds so simple. As long as the emperor is not dead, Yang Ting, these people and the Queen Mother are the most suspicious.
Zhang Zuo still couldn't figure out why Yang Tinghe's words were useful, but Yuan Zonggao understood and quickly said: "Your Majesty, what Mr. Ge said is true!"
"Mr. Yang Ge won't listen to my reasons?"
If the emperor raises the sword of emperor, will he extend it to his relatives and elders, or to his chief ministers?
Guo Xun looked sharply at the brothers Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling again.
Yan Song couldn't help but look at the emperor secretly: Is this what he thought?
Zhu Houcong heard Yang Tinghe's answer, and he said calmly: "I understand what Mr. Ge said. This trick is too simple. If Mr. Ge took action, how could he be so naive?"
It had been raining for days, so why did the fire start so quickly and fill the entire Rijing Gate without anyone warning?
In the process, two people were burned to death without even screaming. How accurate was this thunder?
What kind of idiot would try to set fire to Qianqing Palace on a thunderstorm night after it has been raining for days?
Entering the Qianqing Gate, there are also eunuchs surrounding the courtyard.
Yes, there are two types of man-made disasters, one is unintentional and the other is intentional.
"Your Majesty!" Yang Tinghe was really pleading, "This must be a fire caused by a lightning strike. It has nothing to do with anyone, nor does it have anything to do with your Majesty. No one can predict what happens by chance. Fortunately, your Majesty is fine. Your Majesty's destiny is yours." Gods and ancestors protect you."
But now something happened.
I saw a circle of eunuchs standing in the corner where the Sun Jing Gate was located outside the palace wall of Qianqing Palace, just standing there motionless. One person stood silently and silently every three steps.
Yan Song looked at Yang Tinghe who was kneeling down, and silently sighed for him in his heart.
Emperor Zhengde has not been buried yet, but he is still lying in the Hall of Renzhi!
Giving a banquet at the scene of the fire? No, the emperor asked them to come and see the scene of the incident.
"No, the person who planned this plan is very accurate about the elders." Zhu Houcong continued calmly, "Some people want to put the blame on the elders, but Mr. Yang still can only follow their wishes and persuade me to tell the world that this is just It was a natural disaster. What I am worried about is that there is no evidence of the death now, and the people involved may be too sensitive. If it is a man-made disaster, I am afraid that I must investigate, and if I want to find out clearly, it will definitely cause huge turmoil. That's it. Right, Mr. Ge?"
Therefore, it cannot be a deliberate assassination and rebellion, because there is only one suspect who has the motive and ability to do this.
Zhu Houcong saw Yan Song and Liu Long, and was slightly surprised when he realized that he had missed these two people before.
"...Your Majesty, natural disasters are unavoidable, and these two chamberlains are also unlucky..."
Zhu Houcong looked at Zhang Heling and others among them with cold eyes, and said in a cold tone: "You honorable military generals only obey the emperor's orders. When did you learn that civil servants always kneel down to advise?"
"Wu Dinghou!" Yang Tinghe became anxious and said to Zhu Houcong with a pleading look on his face, "Your Majesty, why do you think it is not a natural disaster? There were spring thunders last night, and I was awakened at the same time. There was lightning and thunder at that time, and this was not the first time in the forbidden palace.
It was struck by lightning and caught fire. A hundred years ago, in the 18th year of Yongle, just three months after the Forbidden Palace was completed, it was struck by lightning and caught fire. Fengtian Hall was burned to the ground..."
As soon as he knelt down, many people followed him.
It seems to only protect the location where the fire broke out.
What purpose would that be?
The source of all troubles is the edict, which was drafted by Yang Tinghe!
No matter whether I made it clear to Empress Dowager Zhang first or suppressed Zhu Houcong, the current situation would not have happened.
Yang Tinghe lowered his head and said sadly under the raindrops of the Qianqing Palace: "I am sincere, for the sake of the stability of Your Majesty's court, and for the sake of preventing rumors from spreading to the ages! Your Majesty, please have mercy on me and work hard for everything.
It’s the same as before. Today the Ministry of Industry plans to rebuild the Sun Jing Gate and reorganize the Qing Ning Palace, and the sutra feast will be held as scheduled tomorrow. Your Majesty! The emperor is angry and lays down millions of corpses. The Ming Dynasty cannot withstand such turmoil at the moment!"
The emperor had just ascended the throne and had just had a big quarrel with Yang Tinghe, who supported him. How could he die?
If the emperor was really burned to death like this, Yang Tinghe, the most powerful traitor in history, could not wash away his reputation even if he jumped into the Yellow River, then into the Yangtze River, and even washed it with spring water ten thousand times.
Yuan Zonggao stood aside, anxiously and nervously pursed his lips and shook his head at Zhu Houcong.
Guo Xun stepped forward without fear and immediately said: "Someone is colluding with internal and external forces to assassinate and commit rebellion! Your Majesty, please investigate this case thoroughly!"
The more than a thousand civil servants and generals who participated in the Great Court Meeting are still being guarded in Wenhua Hall and Wuying Hall!
There was a fire in the Palace of Qianqing, and His Majesty calmly attended the imperial meeting. The prince's son-in-law and the cabinet ministers Jiuqing were all called here.
The Qianqing Palace was struck by lightning and caught fire. Your Majesty is fine.
But Yang Tinghe really didn't dare to agree that it was a man-made disaster at first. If he said it was a man-made disaster, who knows what the emperor will do next?
But can the emperor kill the mother of his cousin who passed the throne to him when he first ascended the throne?
"Wu...Wu Dinghou, 伱...what are you looking at!"
Perhaps Wu Dinghou's gaze was too sharp, or maybe Yang Tinghe's reaction and the atmosphere created by the frank exchange under the roof of Qianqing Palace were too unbearable.
Even Yan Song found it too exciting. What are the psychological qualities of Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling?
Being stared at by Guo Xun like a suspect, Zhang Heling couldn't help but ask for the third time, "What are you looking at?"