Chapter Five Hundred and Nineteen: Thorough Liquidation
The Honglu Temple Minister looked shocked.
Daxing Emperor!
Even though in the minds of many people, Zhu Di was already dead, these four words from Zhang Anshi's mouth were enough to shock people.
After all, what the Daxing Emperor represents is bloodshed and killing.
The minister of Honglu Temple was even more frightened as he thought, could it be...could it be...that Emperor Daxing had a posthumous edict before his death?
This is not impossible.
If so, an accurate edict would be enough to overturn all current controversies.
And this also means that all the previous efforts... are now in vain.
The Minister of Honglu Temple thought so, and many people thought so too.
Therefore, the thought of this can't help but make people feel anxious.
This variable is really not small.
The scary thing is that for many people now, there is actually no turning back.
Yes, at this point, where is there any way to turn back?
So the Minister of Honglu Temple calmed down and kept a calm face, barely suppressing the panic in his heart.
He said: "As far as I know, the imperial edict prepared by Emperor Daxing was witnessed by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Dukes of Wenyuan Pavilion. They all saw it with their own eyes. Therefore, it is kept here as a record. I... I have never heard of it.
, Emperor Daxing has another edict, if someone really takes it out, then it is bound to be... it must be the rebellious officials and traitors who forged the edict!"
"So His Highness the King of Song claimed that what he did today was ordered by Emperor Daxing. I dare to ask, when was the order given? Is there an edict? If there is no edict, or if there is a forged edict, His Highness will have to think about it. This will be cut to pieces.
The crime of treason is worthy of death!"
After saying these words, he gradually felt that his courage had returned, so he paused and said again: "But if the edict cannot be produced, then... His Highness's words and deeds today are even more treasonous! Leading troops
Entering the palace and beating the ministers is a crime worthy of death!"
When he said this, many of the officials immediately began to wonder.
This gentleman is worthy of being one of the Nine Qings. His logic is meticulous and every sentence is heart-breaking.
If you, Zhang Anshi, dare to say that you have the imperial edict of Emperor Daxing, but as long as everyone refuses to recognize it, then the edict cannot be established!
Since it is not established, then it is a forgery of the will, which is of course a serious crime.
But if he can't get it out, what Zhang Anshi is doing now is enough to make Zhang Anshi die a hundred times.
Then one after another, righteous and awe-inspiring voices came and went in the hall.
"Yes, what Mr. Zhu said is true."
"His Royal Highness the King of Song, where is the edict?"
"You entered the palace and beat up the ministers. You also brought swords and led the officers and soldiers. Do you know your crime?"
Suddenly, the momentum in the hall was like a rainbow.
Yang Rong looked at all this calmly. At this time, he gradually began to come back to his senses. There was only a trace of suspicion in his eyes, but he slowly felt a sense of transparency. At this time, his eyes became more...
of profound meaning.
Hu Guang also wanted to say something.
At this time, Yang Rong was holding his arm tightly, Yang Rong was so hard that Hu Guang felt pain and wanted to call out, but he was afraid of being disrespectful in front of the palace, so he looked at Yang Rong in annoyance.
Jin Youzi's expression was surprisingly calm. He just pursed his lips and showed no comment.
But Zhang Anshi just smiled: "There is no such thing as a posthumous edict... of course."
"There is no posthumous edict...how can you act on the orders of Emperor Daxing!" A sneer appeared on the corner of the Honglu Temple Minister's lips.
In fact, his guess was that Zhang Anshi should have a fake edict on his body, but he didn't dare to take it out because of his words.
So at this time, the expression of Honglu Temple Minister was much more relaxed. He even looked around, then smiled and teased: "Could it be that Emperor Daxing came back from the dead and gave His Royal Highness the Song Dynasty a decree?"
"You are truly worthy of being my humerus minister..."
At this time, a voice suddenly sounded.
This sound like a bell, followed by a burly figure walking into the hall, suddenly... gave people a feeling of suffocation.
Suddenly, the palace became extremely quiet.
It's so quiet you can hear a pin drop.
Everyone subconsciously looked towards the palace door. If you look carefully, it is not difficult to find that many people's faces were visibly frozen.
Then, when they raised their eyes, they saw an extremely familiar figure.
So after a brief period of shock, suddenly, many people's faces began to look extremely ugly.
The voice continued: "I didn't expect that this could be guessed by the Zhu Qing family. The Zhu Qing family is considered to be a man of great talent. He is Zhuge Kongming of the Ming Dynasty. Zhang Qing, how come I have never discovered such a talent before?"
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The Minister of Honglu Temple: "..."
He is obviously not Zhuge Liang.
At this time, he only looked at everything in front of him in shock, suddenly feeling weak and limp.
Zhu Di walked forward at a leisurely pace, his eyes looking intently.
Zhang Anshi smiled and responded: "Your Majesty, I have always admired Zhu Siqing's skill in speaking. Such a person...one mouth can be worth the soldiers and horses of a guard."
Zhu Di seemed to be amused by these words, and laughed loudly and said: "I heard that since ancient times, there have been such debaters, who can turn things upside down with just a few words. Today, it seems that it is indeed true.
"
As he spoke, Zhu Di suddenly sighed and said: "Fortunately, I did not really die. If I really died, it would be unconfirmed under these people's words. I will just follow the mercy of these people. Such words,
The damage caused, not to mention a single guard, would be incomparable even if the entire Fifth Army Commander's Mansion was wiped out."
The two sang and harmonized.
But all the officials in the palace were still in shock.
At this time, everyone had mixed emotions, and no one paid any attention to what His Majesty said.
Finally... someone shouted: "Long live my emperor... Welcome... Welcome..."
The person who spoke was none other than Chen Ji, the doctor in the Ministry of War who had been talking eloquently before.
Not only Chen Ji, but also Zhang Jing, the Minister of Rites, Deng Hairen, the Censor, and others all wanted to bow down to the ground.
At this time, whoever is more guilty will be more frightened, and whoever is the most frightened will be more submissive.
However, Zhu Di was just calm and calm, his eyes fell on Chen Ji, the doctor of the Ministry of War, and said: "Chen Qing's family just seemed to say that the chief ministers had no intention of suppressing the thieves and allowed them to run rampant, right?"
Chen Ji was so frightened that he lost his mind, and Qi Qi Ai Ai said: "This... this... this is just a rumor..."
"There is no groundless theory in the world." Zhu Di said: "Besides, you are a doctor in the Ministry of War, how could you... use rumors to make trouble? This court is not Caishikou, so it seems... it must be true.
Fortunately
Chen Qing’s family reminded me. If it hadn’t been for Chen Qing’s family to remind me, I would have never known that my feudal officials had reached such a stage that they actually caused trouble and turned a blind eye to the thieves. Some of them even... dared to support them.
Kou respects himself!"
As Zhu Di said what he said, his eyes became more and more severe, and he began to become murderous.
This intimidating gaze made Chen Ji feel numb.
Zhu Di continued: "With their self-respect for raising bandits, how many thieves and bandits will they breed, and how many good people will die at the hands of thieves? Why are they so indulgent?"
"I have given them salaries and entrusted them with important responsibilities. For this kind of kindness, I do not require them to become great talents like Guan Zhong and Le Yi. I only require them to be responsible for their land and to be loyal to their duties. Now even these,
They can't do it, but they are harboring evil intentions, why...are they planning to rebel?"
After saying that, Zhu Di looked at Chen Ji with a smile, but this smile made Chen Ji feel like a light on his back.
Originally, these were tools to blackmail the imperial court.
But now, it has become an excuse for a bloody storm.
It's funny to say that it was Chen Ji who killed these comrades.
Zhu Di said: "Chen Qing is a doctor in the Ministry of War. He should know what kind of crime this is. So according to Chen Qing...how should I deal with it?"
Chen Ji was completely panicked. He kept saying: "This... this... Your Majesty, I... I thought... maybe... there is something hidden here..."
Zhu Di looked at him steadily: "Do you have any inside stories? The people who just reported the crimes of these people were the Qing family. Now it is the Qing family and the Chen Qing family who want to protect them now..."
When Chen Ji heard this... he already knew that the matter was irreversible. He clenched his fists and said immediately: "Your Majesty... I sincerely request your Majesty to sack them immediately and remove them from their official positions..."
Zhu Di laughed loudly and then said: "Dismissed from office...well...such a person is of course not qualified to eat the emperor's salary anymore. But..."
At this point, Zhu Di paused, and Chen Ji felt his heart jump into his throat.
But I heard Zhu Di write lightly and authentically: "Everyone will be punished, one by one. All the chief envoys and inspectors involved in this petition will be ordered to give orders. Anyone who dares to make arrogant opinions will be ordered to be sent to Jin Yiwei immediately."
Take them down and kill them. All their clansmen will be exiled thousands of miles away. Such people... not to mention their corpses, just because of the self-respect of a kidnapper, I did not kill three of their clans, which is an extra mercy..."
Zhu Di said this casually, and the officials all changed their expressions.
Especially Chen Ji, who was already paralyzed and frightened beyond measure.
Only these people...are dealt with so harshly, so...what about the others...
For example, myself...
At this moment, his psychological defense suddenly collapsed, just like a dam bursting, and he could no longer support it. His feet softened and he fell down. His face turned pale and he trembled: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty,
I will die ten thousand times...I will be guilty of ten thousand deaths..."
Zhu Di looked down at Chen Ji who was lying on the ground, and said with a half-smile: "Oh? The Qing family reported meritorious service, why did they ask for forgiveness? If it hadn't been for Chen Qing's report, I still don't know that there is such a corpse in the world.
As a self-respecting governor, what is the fault of the Qing family?"
Zhu Di's few words made it impossible for anyone to guess his thoughts.
At this time, Zhu Di's words not only failed to calm Chen Ji, but made Chen Ji even more frightened.
This kind of fear pervades the whole body, like a pore, and everyone can't help but tremble.
He seemed to have realized something, and immediately kowtowed and said: "I... I... I am doing this because... because... I want to use the various chief envoys and governors... to blackmail His Highness the Crown Prince...
I...this is an offense against my conscience, I deserve to die!"
Zhang Anshi saw this from the side and couldn't help but cheer for Chen Ji secretly.
Chen Ji is definitely not stupid, he is simply a genius.
At this time, at this point, he immediately realized that the situation was beyond his control, and trying to defend himself with a few other reasons was already considered sophistry.
So if you confess your guilt decisively now, you may... risk a happy death.
Zhu Di raised his lips and sneered, looked at Chen Jidao: "Blackmailing the imperial court? Why... before I am dead, you have learned to blackmail the imperial court?"
Chen Ji didn't think Zhu Di's words were humorous at all.
But Zhang Anshi couldn't help but laugh after hearing this, but he immediately realized where he was and quickly restrained his expression.
Chen Ji continued to kneel on the ground and said in despair: "It's true... it's true... I was blinded by lard and was instigated by others!"
"Who?"
Chen Ji said without hesitation: "I am of the same age as Wang Suo and Shen Jianxing..."
In the hall, there were already two people who fell to the ground with a bang. They looked desperate and shouted that they would die.
Zhu Di smiled and said, "What are they inciting you to do?"
Chen Jidao: "You say this is a great opportunity, and only in this way... can you..."
Before he finished speaking, Shen Jianxing rushed to say: "I am the one who is dead, I am indeed... instigating you like this, with the intention... the intention... to take advantage of His Majesty's great success... to promote the King of Song... No, Wuhu County
His Royal Highness is talking about the vassal affairs...but...but this is also Zhou Chang, the head of the Ministry of Justice and Punishment..."
Obviously...at this time, instead of letting Chen Ji confess himself, it would be better to confess others himself.
Zhu Di couldn't help feeling disgusted when he saw the ugliness of these people.
At this time, everyone actually knows that anyone who is involved in this... I am afraid that no one will be spared.
At this point, what did you say, what did you do in private, and what did you do with him? In fact, there is no need for Jin Yiwei to find out what he said. I'm afraid... someone will be the first to confess.
At first, I thought that Zhu Di had become famous, so he was a lot more courageous, but who knew... that he would reach this point.
At this time, Chen Ji exclaimed: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty... I will definitely die... but this... all of this... is all because... that edict is from Duke Jin..."
After Zhu Di heard this, he squinted his eyes, with a smile on his face.
At this time, many people's eyes had begun to look at Jin Youzi.
Yes, if it weren't for Jin Youzi...how could he...let everyone see the opportunity?
If you don't see this opportunity... then...
At this time, Jin Youzi finally bowed down and said: "I will die..."
Yes, this is the culprit.
Zhu Di had no expression on his face, but ignored Jin Youzi, and continued to look at Chen Ji with his head lowered, and said, "What's wrong with Jin Youzi?"
Chen Ji hurriedly said: "It's Duke Jin who issued the edict...it's him..."
Zhu Di said: "Really? How did he correct the edict?"
Chen Jidao: "He said... His Majesty's last words... No, no, no, in His Majesty's oral instructions, he once said: Zhang Anshi canonizes the Song Dynasty and controls Xinzhou!"
Jin Youzi just kowtowed to the ground silently without saying a word or defending himself.
At this moment, Hu Guang... couldn't help but let out a big sigh of relief, feeling a little more relaxed.
He never expected that His Majesty would be able to jump again.
This was naturally beyond his expectation, but he couldn't help but think, Your Majesty... it's so sinister and disgusting that he could do such a thing.
Of course, he was also quite proud in his heart, Jin Youzi's fox tail was finally exposed.
But... this feeling actually didn't last long. He looked at Jin Youzi who was kneeling silently in the hall, and he felt a little sympathy in his heart unconsciously.
After all, this is Jin Youzi who was confused for a while, but if you think about it carefully... After studying all his life, he finally got a gold medal and rose to prominence. In the end, he was blinded by his own greed and ended up like this. It is really... a pity... a pity...
…
At this time, I heard Zhu Di say: "Is this an edict? But how do I remember that... I did say these words?"
As soon as these words came out, it was like a thunder falling suddenly... The whole palace was shocked.
Everyone subconsciously opened their eyes slightly and looked at Zhu Di in shock.
Zhu Di continued calmly: "But I remember that when I was terminally ill, I really had no strength, so my breath was weak, and some people didn't hear it. This is understandable."
"..."
The palace fell into deathly silence again.
Jin Youzi still bowed to the ground and remained silent.
But the amount of information in Zhu Di's mouth was so great that it exceeded many people's understanding.
Part of me has begun to wake up.
They suddenly understood...maybe all of this was actually...a conspiracy.
And the purpose of this conspiracy...
Many people just feel like a light on their backs, and their bodies can't help but tremble.
Zhu Di glanced at everyone and seemed to be very satisfied with everyone's reaction. He smiled and said: "My lords, what else can you say? Come... Let's talk about it all together. I want to support the bandits and threaten the imperial court. Is there anything else?
I have free time today, so let’s take care of it one by one.”
"..."
Seeing that the ministers were silent, Zhu Di continued as if he was strolling leisurely in the courtyard, and continued slowly: "There are still some things... I'm afraid I haven't explained them... Why, are you all mute?"
At this moment, Jin Youzi suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I have something to report."
Zhu Di looked at Jin Youzi and uttered only one word: "Speak!"
Jin Youzi said: "Liu Jin, my brother-in-law, in my name, made arrogant comments about state affairs, colluded with many people, and was suspected of granting and accepting official positions privately, and even selling them at high prices. The gold and silver involved were countless...
There are also many ministers involved...official records, gentry..."
"According to my preliminary estimate... From top to bottom, there are more than a thousand families involved in this matter. As for the money and food involved, there are countless people! Such unhealthy trends have shaken the foundation of our country, the Ming Dynasty. I sincerely ask your Majesty to thoroughly
check."
"..."
Zhu Di turned his eyes and looked at Zhang Anshi.
Zhang Anshi said at this time: "Your Majesty...I have already started to make arrangements early in the morning. All the people involved in the case mentioned by Jin Gong should have been arrested one after another by now. Within twelve hours, I can guarantee that they will all be returned to the case."
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"Okay!" Zhu Di was overjoyed, with a blush on his face, and he was full of energy and high spirits.