Saying these eight words from the mouth of a young man who is about to ascend the throne as emperor is enough to make Liu Wentai feel depressed. However, for the three elders of the cabinet, even they have seen Zhu Houzhao from time to time, and they also know the little prince's
They were stubborn, but compared with the loud and clear statement in front of them, all the nonsense they had done in the past, whether they were willful or not, had become trivial matters worth mentioning. At this moment, the three of them were thinking about more than just Liu Wentai.
, as well as the future direction of the government, personnel appointments and dismissals, and all kinds of issues that affect the whole body.
The way to govern a country lies in balance and compromise, but Zhu Houzhao did the opposite!
Therefore, Liu Jian became worried and said immediately: "Your Highness, I have something to discuss with Li Dongyang and Xie Qian. I kindly ask Your Highness to step aside."
Upon hearing this, everyone among the eunuchs around Zhu Houzhao was unhappy. However, Liu Jin, who was the most unhappy, singled out the others and persuaded them: "Everyone, the master has already said it, let's go out first."
Get out of the way and don’t miss the important events of the pavilion elders. There are many things to watch out there, so let’s go and do our business first..."
After Liu Jin persuaded him, he started to walk out again. Even if the others were reluctant, they could only follow behind. When they came out of Dongnuang Pavilion, Gu Dayong, who was almost wearing a pair of trousers with Liu Jin, immediately stopped and shouted at
Liu Jin said angrily: "Why did you kick us out? Those three old guys are definitely covering up Liu Wentai. Isn't it good to stay there and watch them make a fool of themselves, who are usually sanctimonious? Besides, these civil servants are so agitated.
I can do anything when I get up, but what if I hurt His Highness?"
"If what you said at the end is true, can they still stay in the cabinet?" Liu Jin smiled brightly. Seeing that the others understood and immediately dispersed, he hooked his fingers and motioned for Gu Da to come over, "They
Even if the three of us go down, we won't get any benefits for a while. What matters is the old guys in the palace. Didn't Wang Yue approve you enough yesterday? Although the prince has promised you the governor of the West Factory, but you
I don’t want to think about Wang Yue’s qualifications, but what are your qualifications?”
"Then what do you mean?"
"That's not easy. We're looking for help outside!" Liu Jin burst out such a sentence without thinking, and then she was afraid that Gu Dayong wouldn't understand, and said softly, "The people in this palace are watching us begging for His Highness the Crown Prince.
If you like it, they will stick to it without giving you any benefits, but what about the people outside? Don’t forget how Li Guang died back then. In a word, the Empress Dowager said, and the little princess died, but if it weren’t for the people outside all the time,
Is the noise coming up one after another, the Queen Mother will speak, can he commit suicide? Two brothers in one generation, you are right to listen to me!"
"Old Liu, your head is really good!" Gu Dayong nodded repeatedly, his face full of sincerity. Seeing Liu Jin becoming more and more proud, he suddenly saw a familiar figure at the door of Qianqing over there, and quickly changed the subject.
He said, "Look, it's His Majesty's order. Xu Xun is already here!"
Liu Jin looked over there and was immediately pulled over by Gu Dayong involuntarily. When they met each other in the room over there, Gu Dayong pouted towards the main hall and said: "You came just in time, three elders."
We are quarreling with His Highness! I don’t understand why they are taking advantage of Liu Wentai to fight with His Highness for such a quack doctor and even kicked out all of us!"
Only then did Xu Xun know that Liu Jian and the other three elders of the cabinet were actually in Qianqing Palace. When he heard Gu Da's words, he shook his head and said: "Liu Wentai has nothing external to impress those three elders. Most of them speak eloquently." What is the reason that prevents those three people from staying out of the matter... By the way, Zhang Yu has already called for help, saying that it is the emperor's illness, but these imperial doctors at the Imperial Hospital did not diagnose the pulse and just prescribed medicine."
"Oh my God, these bastards... Ouch!"
Gu Dayong exclaimed out of control. It wasn't until Liu Jin kicked him directly on the shin that he suddenly woke up and realized something was wrong. He quickly apologized and invited Xu Xun inside. Because Emperor Hongzhi had an entire harem There is only Empress Zhang. All the palace servants who served her have now been re-employed. Some will go to the mausoleum to serve as incense ministers in the future, and some younger ones will be assigned separately. There are only a few eunuchs left here, and there are no queens. There were many things Xu Xun could avoid. The two of them took Xu Xun directly to the Zhaoren Hall in the west corridor behind Qianqing Palace. As soon as they sat down, they asked Zhang Yu about his confession.
Although Xu Xun did not have a variety of torture methods, he still knew how to attack the heart.
In addition, Zhang Yu was already frightened and wanted to get rid of himself completely. Therefore, during this night, he actually asked for a lot of information. From Liu Wentai to Zhang Yu, he sent gifts to Zhang Yu, ranging from precious medicinal materials to yellow and white things. No less than a few thousand taels; Liu Wentai once diagnosed and treated several court officials, and even left Yizi's prescription; and then went to the Imperial Hospital where many imperial doctors and doctors were skilled in medical skills. I don't know, but many of them were proficient. There are Taoist and Tibetan alchemy, and there are as many kinds of meatballs as there are in the imperial hospital's secret collection... Liu Jingu was amazed when he heard how useful they were.
At the end, Xu Xun just said the most important words: "Zhang Yu also said that he and Liu Wentai contributed a lot to the Queen's birth of the Crown Prince."
"What are you talking about? You dare to attribute this kind of credit to him and Liu Wentai. Who does Zhang Yu think of himself?" Liu Jin suddenly changed his color, but as he spoke, he suddenly thought of Empress Zhang's love for Liu. Wen Tai was as trusting as Emperor Hongzhi, but his expression was a bit ugly. He thought for a moment that this might be true, so he lowered his voice, "But one code is worth the same, and the merit will not be worth the effort. Just because he has meritorious deeds, he cannot get away with this heinous crime of tens of thousands of deaths...
It was also the first time that Xu Xun heard about such unbelievable things. He was thinking about how to report Zhu Houzhao when a loud noise suddenly came from outside. He was stunned for a moment, and saw that Liu Jingu Dayong had already pulled out his tui and rushed out. He hurriedly followed behind and saw that Liu Jin and the others had already come out of the main hall and descended the steps, and at the door, Zhu Houzhao was standing there with an angry look on his face.
"You don't need to say any more, I've made up my mind!"
Liu Jian just tried his best to explain his interests, but what he got was the answer at this moment. He just felt depressed and helpless, not to mention depressed. Xie Qiangang on the side was also helpful, but Zhu Houzhao couldn't say a word. He couldn't listen, but kept asking him, if his father was harmed by a quack doctor, how could he endure it and could only sigh. As for Li Dongyang, he almost didn't speak from beginning to end today, but when he was leaving, he Go and bow deeply to Zhu Houzhao to the ground.
"Your Highness, Liu Wentai's matter is minor, but I would like to ask Your Highness to speak to the Queen to avoid causing trouble later."
The three cabinet ministers bowed and resigned, and then they all spotted Xu Xun coming with Liu Jingu on the other side. Liu Jian and Xie Qian frowned at the same time, and walked away as if they hadn't seen them. Although Li Dongyang looked at Xu Xun, Xun Xun saluted and nodded slightly, but did not stop or say anything. As soon as the three of them left, Zhu Houzhao ran down the steps quickly.
"Liu Jingu Dayong, go and see how your mother is doing. Xu Xun, come with me!"
Zhu Houzhao did not enter the Qianqing Palace, but took Xu Xun straight through the east corridor until he reached the empty hall adjacent to the Jiaotai Hall. He stopped. With his back to Xu Xun, he suddenly He knelt down and immediately sat down on the ground without any imperial manners at all. He said without looking back: "Xu Xun, if I want to kill Liu Wentai, I must kill Liu Wentai, no matter what others say! If I don't kill him, I will kill him." If they pay for their father’s life, this Emperor Zhenyu will not do that!”
It was supposed that the new emperor would change his self-identity only after the enthronement ceremony, but at this moment, Zhu Houzhao suddenly came out with a gnashing tone of voice. Hearing that Xu Xun didn't say anything, he turned to himself. Self-confidently said: "Liu Jian and the other three actually said that Liu Wentai said that his father was the one who took the elixir so that his mother could have another child, so that he could not get sick. He is talking nonsense! My father has always been the most measured, and I must He doesn’t know how to make fun of his body. The ones he hurts the most are me and the queen... Li Dongyang also said that I should ask the queen. Bullshit, is the queen still going to quarrel with me over a mere imperial doctor? "
At this moment, Xu Xun finally took a look at the person and said quickly: "Your Highness, the eunuch Zhang Yu also confessed some information, please let me know in detail."
Listening to Xu Xun's statement, Zhu Houzhao, who was originally full of anger, was shocked at first, then in disbelief, and finally fell silent. He desperately grabbed the corners of the hemp clothes on the ground, and his whole body even trembled slightly. The look in his eyes was not so much pain and sadness as it was dullness and confusion, as if the soul was suddenly withdrawn from his body.
"How could it be like this...how could it be like this...he is actually the hero of the ghost, so I have to thank him..."
Xu Xun knew that Zhang Yu dared to say this, so he must have something to rely on. Maybe Queen Zhang also remembered this contribution in her heart, so he really couldn't hide it from Zhu Houzhao. However, at this moment, looking at the young man who had just lost his father, The prince was so sad that he couldn't bear it anymore. He squatted down behind Zhu Houzhao and put a hand on his shoulder.
"Your Highness must have heard a saying, more is the icing on the cake, while less is the icing on the cake. When the Queen gave birth to His Highness, the whole world naturally celebrated with great joy. For such a beautiful thing, everyone wanted to take credit for themselves. But later on The Queen was pregnant twice, but both her Highness and Princess died in infancy, so why didn't Liu Wentai say that this was also his work?
However, the emperor's illness was not a menacing serious illness before, but it became like this in his hands, but he cleverly blamed some elixir. It should be noted that he found the elixir, even if the emperor did After taking it for a long time, it accumulated fire poison, and he was the culprit who donated it and instigated the emperor to take it. What's more, I, who don't understand medicine, know that taking pills will accumulate fire poison, and the symptoms are different from those of wind and cold. How could a young doctor not know that he cannot prescribe those hot tonics under such circumstances?"