Zhu Di is obviously becoming more and more interested in this.
He seemed to have discovered a new world, staring at Liu Zhan with a strange look.
And as everyone knows, His Majesty is most interested in two things concerning ministers.
That is, why did the minister suddenly have money? The second reason is that this person is involved in rebellion.
It can be said that regarding these two points, Zhu Di is indeed in the same line as Emperor Taizu Gao.
Zhang Anshi continued: "Liu Zhan's relatives have become rich overnight in recent years. Among them, his younger brother Liu Zhou has bought thousands of acres of fertile land in recent years. Suddenly, he went from an ordinary wealthy family to a wealthy family. I heard that
He also specially invited an opera troupe from the Qinhuai River to travel thousands of miles to all the capitals to sing for him, and the reward alone cost hundreds of taels."
"besides……"
Zhu Di was very interested, but still waved his hand with a smile, but looked at Liu Zhan: "Zhang Qing, you don't have to say anything, let him do it!"
After listening to this, Liu Zhan slowly calmed down from his grief and anger. He felt something strange and smelled something unusual.
To a certain extent, Liu Zhan has a golden body. The so-called golden body means that he is Qingliu, so he can speak freely. Even if he offends the emperor, it can be said that he speaks out righteously and fulfills his obligations as a minister. He is in line with this.
This is the highest morality of an official. If Your Majesty punishes me for this, then you, Zhu Di, are nothing. You will make all officials feel cold and you will block the way of speech.
But what Zhang Anshi took out today broke his golden body. At that moment, he breathed hard and tried his best to get over the pain of losing his son, and later Ai Ai said: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty...
I have indeed accumulated some savings over the years, but it is all due to my diligence and frugality in managing my family and managing my finances well. "Yi Zhuan" says: A house that accumulates good deeds will be blessed, and a house that accumulates bad deeds will be in trouble. I self-restraint and self-cultivation, and widely
Accumulate good deeds..."
Zhang Anshi said coldly: "So, because you have accumulated virtue in your daily life, the money has grown legs and gone to your house? This is interesting. Could it be that this money has become a spirit?"
Zhang Anshi's words were somewhat ridiculing, but it was not difficult to hear the ridicule inside.
Liu Zhan ignored Zhang Anshi.
But he ignored him, but Zhang Anshi continued to indulge him as if he was hungry and thirsty: "If you say this, whoever has money in this world will have virtue! But as far as I know, your great-grandfather and grandfather also
We are not from a wealthy family. Is it because your ancestors were immoral?"
These words were obviously meant to scold Liu Zhan, but Zhu Di sat still, his heart trembling.
As we all know, Zhu Di's grandfather and great-grandfather were really poor men, and even saying they were poor was putting it mildly!
If Zhang Anshi really explained it this way, wouldn't it be...
Liu Zhan said shyly: "Don't confuse the situation."
Zhang Anshi said with a straight face: "Confusing the public? I think you are the one who confuses the public! Do you think that... until now, Jin Yiwei has only found out how much money your family has? He knows nothing about other things, and he still doesn't know anything about it until now."
Want to deny it?"
After Liu Zhan heard this, he fell silent.
In his opinion, this is a crime that should be punished without excuse.
Isn't it just for...today that I study so hard in a cold window? Why are you looking for trouble for me?
But he also knew in his heart that if many things were to be exposed to the world, no matter how much they were covered up, His Majesty would never let him go.
It's obvious that Zhang Anshi has been targeting him for a long time. As for what Zhang Anshi discovered, only God knows. If he insists on reasoning now, he may only bring humiliation to himself.
Therefore, Liu Zhan chose to remain silent.
But how could Zhang Anshi give up? So he said to Zhu Di: "Your Majesty, since the New Deal, the military and civilians have benefited greatly. This time, there are rumors everywhere that the New Deal is about to cease, and the military and civilians are afraid of it, and now they are following the trend.
The rules were set by Emperor Taizu Gao. At the time, Emperor Taizu Gao had issued an edict in the "Imperial Imperial Edict", saying: "The people can take
Harm the people and officials”!
Zhang Anshi paused and then continued: "In the Imperial Edict, the rules for appointing officials by the people are specified in detail. That is, if the officials break the law, oppress the people, take bribes and violate the law, the people can arrest them.
I was escorted to the capital, but no one was allowed to ask. I dare to ask Your Majesty, this "Imperial Imperial Edict" is the ancestral law personally written by Emperor Taizu Gao. Now that the soldiers and civilians have lost their livelihoods, and they have learned that there are sycophants in the court who have lightly deposed the new policy,
The army and the people are not angry, so they arrest and harm the officials!"
"And these officials who harmed the people, not only refused to be arrested, but dared to fight back, and now they have caused casualties. I dare to ask Your Majesty, what does this have to do with causing rebellion? The arrest of officials who harm the people is the ancestral system of Emperor Taizu Gao. All officials
Not only did he not obey the words of Emperor Taizu Gao, "No questions are asked when there are officials," but he still dared to speak openly, referring to deer as horses, and treating good people as rebels. The despicableness in this is evident. I sincerely ask your Majesty to clearly understand the details and judge this case.
, to restore the innocence of the people."
As soon as this statement came out, all the officials were silent again.
When Zhang Anshi also understood the law, people suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.
Even Zhu Di couldn't help but feel strange, so he took a deep look at Zhang Anshi.
Zhang Anshi was eloquent and confident at this time.
In fact, he didn't understand so many laws and regulations of the Ming Dynasty, because since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the laws and regulations had gone through many deletions. What's more, in addition to the Ming Dynasty laws, the Ming Dynasty also had the "Da Gao" added by Emperor Taizu Gao to the Ming Dynasty laws.
》. In addition, there are a large number of statutory laws and various previous cases. It can be said that... it is a complete mess.
To put it bluntly, if you judge the same thing from the laws of the Ming Dynasty, maybe this guy will be exiled, but if it comes to the "Da Gao", which is what Zhang Anshi calls the "Improving Da Gao", he may have to kill his whole family.
Of course, you can even cite some recent imperial edicts of the current emperor to interpret the current sentence, which may be just not guilty. You can still cite a certain precedent of the Ministry of Punishment or Dali Temple in such and such a year, such and such month, and may not only be innocent.
If you are released, you may be rewarded.
Zhang Anshi finally understood why he was always being irrational.
Because these officials shoot arrows first and then draw targets, they are knowledgeable and can always find the provisions and laws they want to cover up what they want to do.
But things are different now. In Taiping Prefecture, there is also a group of scholars. They are employed by various merchants and workshops. They do nothing every day. They mainly study various laws, make contracts, or provide services to people. These scholars
, also very professional.
Those merchants were not fools. Although they were defeated, they still left a way out for themselves. In other words, they found a rational excuse from the vast smoke of laws and regulations. In Qixia, under such a banner,
start to act.
As the commander of the Jin Yiwei, Zhang Anshi naturally knew this very well, and now these things came in handy.
Of course, theoretically speaking, Emperor Taizu Gao's "Great Edict" was actually shelved by Jianwen and even Zhu Di after his death!
Because the things inside that are constantly peeling off the skin and making grass are too scary, and there is actually not much practicality in the matter of the people arresting and harming the officials.
So everyone looked at Zhang Anshi speechlessly at this moment. This guy jumped out to defend the laws of his ancestors, which really made people feel a bit shameless.
Zhu Di was quite happy. Now it's better. It's time for me to show my talents in safeguarding the laws of my ancestors.
But at this moment, someone stood up slowly.
Because Zhang Anshi's remarks are really too dangerous. In other words, in the eyes of the officials, if Zhang Anshi can get over this matter naturally, then Zhang Anshi can instigate the ignorant people if he wants to dig up the graves of the officials in the future.
Or raise some unruly people to raid everyone's homes?
The person who stood up was Chen Ji, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy.
Chen Jidao: "Your Majesty, there is indeed this clear text in the Imperial Edict."
Zhu Di nodded: "In that case..."
"But Your Majesty, I have something to say."
There was sudden silence in the air.
In these righteous words, the two sides of the conflict have reached the point where they are on the same level. Therefore, to a certain extent, it is now a matter of fact. Don't be polite, fuck me.
stage.
Zhu Di remained motionless and only said: "Say!"
Chen Jidao: "But as far as I know, the flag of the rebellious people is that the emperor is unjust, and everyone in the world should fight against it. In addition, there is a wise king of Wuhu County who should replace him. There are also words such as entering the Forbidden City.
Your Majesty...I dare to ask, His Highness the Prince of Wuhu County keeps saying that these are good people, but good people, how dare they say such unflattering words? What do they want to do? What is their purpose? Who instigated it?
"
"Your Majesty... I, Emperor Gao, Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, conquered the world with his cloth of commoners. It has been half a century now. But now, there are people who are deceiving the public with such monstrous words and gathering hundreds of thousands of people in the capital. Their wolfish ambitions...
Now that it is obvious, can Your Majesty still sit back and watch?"
After saying this, the palace suddenly became surprisingly cold.
This is the real trump card!
Because every sentence here is aimed at killing Zhang Anshi’s family.
No matter how much Your Majesty trusts Zhang Anshi, who can guarantee that there is someone behind this?
This is the capital at the feet of the Emperor, and there are tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians outside. Can you afford this risk, Your Majesty?
What's more, the popularity of the Prince of Wuhu County is so high. If His Majesty still has great trust in Zhang Anshi, is he not afraid of capsizing in the gutter?
This could even be described as a conspiracy, because... even Zhu Di knew that there might be something fishy behind this, but whenever he thought carefully about what happened today, he would be tossing and turning and unable to sleep.
After Chen Ji finished speaking, he kowtowed and said, "I have said everything here. Your Majesty is wise enough to understand all of this. I would like to ask your Majesty to think about it."
Zhang Anshi only had a cold face and said nothing.
But these words made Zhu Gaochi shudder. He knew in his heart that these words were powerful. These words alone were enough to kill Zhang Anshi.
Yang Rong glanced at Chen Ji, and although he looked noncommittal, he frowned slightly.
When the matter has reached this point, it seems that neither side has left any room, and it is obvious that they are rushing to fight.
There was no expression on Zhu Di's face.
But Chen Ji’s words are over.
But suddenly someone stood up again. When everyone looked, it was Liu Jin, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites.
Liu Jin kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, please think twice!"
"I ask your Majesty to think again."
One after another, people came forward.
Then more and more people came forward.
Although there was no one-sided situation in the court.
Can……
"Your Majesty, for our Ming Dynasty plan, this matter... needs to be thoroughly investigated. How can we trust anyone? The rebellious people dare to say such things, and I can't imagine what they will do next. I am waiting for Your Majesty to not give up.
Today, if the country is really in danger of overthrowing, I will have no choice but to die in order to repay the divine grace!"
In this noisy palace.
Zhang Anshi also said loudly: "Your Majesty, there are indeed people causing chaos!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at Zhang Anshi in unison.
Is this guy asking for his own fault?
Chen Ji cheered up and immediately sarcastically said: "Your Highness the Prince of Wuhu County, just now...that's not what you said!"
Zhang Anshi said calmly: "What we just talked about were good people, but the chaotic people are the chaotic people."
Chen Jidao: "Then who are the troubled people and who are the good people?"
Zhang Anshi said: "You have a clear idea?"
"How to tell?" Chen Ji smiled even colder, but pressed forward step by step.
It can be said that by this time, Zhang Anshi was running out of words.
Because... no one can distinguish between good and bad among hundreds of thousands of people!
Furthermore, all of those so-called rioters want you, Zhang Anshi, to wear the yellow robe. You, Zhang Anshi, cannot clean up this relationship.
Zhang Anshi said, "What if I can tell the difference?"
"Haha..." Chen Ji laughed and said, "I never thought that His Highness is so powerful. Could it be that His Highness is behind this?"
"Be bold!"
Zhu Di suddenly shouted loudly.
Chen Ji immediately became cautious, the smile on his face suddenly disappeared, and he hurriedly said: "I will die, I should not make unreasonable assumptions about His Highness the Prince of Wuhu County."
Zhu Di looked at Zhang Anshi and said, "Zhang Qing, please explain in detail how to distinguish."
Zhang Anshi said: "Jin Yiwei is already conducting a detailed investigation. I think we will have the results soon."
Zhu Di nodded.
But Chen Ji was unwilling to give in, so he asked: "How long will it be soon?"
At this time, the snake was hit within seven inches, so Zhang Anshi would not be given a chance to breathe.
Zhang Anshi still didn't show any signs of panic, and smiled and said: "I think...it's only a matter of one or two hours."
This sentence directly blocked Chen Ji back.
But at this moment, a eunuch suddenly came in a hurry and said: "Your Majesty, Chen Li, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, has escorted hundreds of people to see him. He said that he... discovered the rebel party..."
These words were like a thunderclap, and the officials immediately began to whisper.
No one expected it to be so fast.
Of course, Chen Ji was still laughing, because he knew that Zhang Anshi could not clean up these things.
Zhu Di asked: "Where is the person?"
"Beyond the Meridian Gate."
"Why not escort him to the palace immediately?"
The eunuch looked embarrassed and said: "Your Majesty... there are too many people... I'm afraid... I'm afraid..."
Zhu Di looked deeply convinced, but now he felt that Chen Li was acting very steadily.
At that moment, he said decisively: "Then I will move over and see for myself."
After saying that, regardless of the reaction of the officials, he immediately started driving to the Meridian Gate.
All the officials had to obey.
Chen Jiren and others hid in the crowd. At this time, they had a premonition that the matter was under control.
Because in their view, no matter how many people are handed over, they can continue to splash dirty water. Either they can catch some random people to make up for their losses, or they can say that this may be a cruel trick.
Zhu Gaochi deliberately slowed down his steps and stayed a little further away from the holy driver.
He raised his eyebrows, looking a little worried, and glanced sideways at Zhang Anshi.
Zhang Anshi stepped forward and supported Zhu Gaochi.
Zhu Gaochi whispered: "Why is it like this?"
Zhang Anshi said: "Brother-in-law, don't worry, all the truth will be revealed soon."
Zhu Gaochi sighed: "You, you can't clean up this kind of thing, you don't understand..."
"It's clean." Zhang Anshi said with a smile: "Brother-in-law, don't you trust me? When it comes to fighting bravely, I may not be good at it, but when it comes to how to protect yourself, I am professional."
Zhu Gaochi: "..."
Zhu Gaochi frowned and said, "Father...are you suspicious just now?"
Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Brother-in-law, your Majesty is not an ordinary person."
Zhu Gaochi shook his head gently and said: "Your sister is right. You used to be ignorant, but you only laughed and made fun and made small mistakes. Now you are sensible, but it is scary and worrying when you are sensible.
, you can bring down the sky."
Zhang Anshi was so frightened that he shrank his neck and said with an innocent face: "The world is really going to fall apart, but you can't blame me. This is all what my sister said. Brother-in-law, you have to testify for me."
Zhu Gaochi: "..."
At this time, outside the Meridian Gate, Chen Li led the Jinyiwei Official School, who had already been respectful and waiting patiently.
As soon as he saw the holy driver coming, he immediately led the crowd to salute and said: "I have met your majesty, long live my emperor."
Zhu Di got off the chariot, led the officials, and walked steadily to a group of imperial prisoners.
Looking at this swarming group of people, there are three to four hundred people in total, all of them are tied up, and there are even many people who are already in a state of panic.
As soon as they saw Zhu Di, they all bowed down and begged for mercy.
Zhu Di put his hands behind his back, but there was no anger on his face. Instead, he smiled. Something seemed to be flashing in his eyes. Then, he calmly said: "Zhang Qing...have everyone been arrested?"
Zhang Anshi hurriedly stepped forward and said: "We have caught them all. There are almost no fish that have slipped through the net. But they are all small characters, the real big fish...hehehehe..."
There is obviously some deep meaning in these words.
Zhu Di obviously understood, but he sighed with emotion: "It's really not easy. After all the hard work, Zhang Qing was able to inspire all these people. I'm afraid they won't be able to get out."
Zhang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, I don't have such worries. People like them are so anxious that they will try their best to fish in troubled waters whenever they have the opportunity. This is their best opportunity, how could they miss it?"
The two looked like they were talking to each other, but suddenly, everyone behind them shuddered.
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