Chapter 608: The Little Emperor is Tempted and Liu Jin Jumps Quickly
Zhu Houzhao thought about Xu Xun's two reactions. One was naturally that Xu Xun had been in love with him for many years and knew his thoughts well. In addition, he had said before that he would accompany him to the great places of the Ming Dynasty.
Not only will he agree with his own idea this time, but he will definitely go with him; the other is that Xu Xun, like those old men, is now looking forward and thinking about his mother-in-law, talking about the son of a rich man who will not sit down in the hall, and trying his best to dissuade him from doing so.
He left Beijing and gave up his intention to tour the south.
However, Xu Xun's two sentences at this moment really made him a little confused. Zhu Houzhao, who was in a daze for a long time, frowned and said: "Xu Xun, I know you never speak without hesitation, but
If you don't have any concrete evidence to accuse a feudal clan of rebelling against someone, you should know very well what the consequences will be if word spreads!"
"Because I knew it very well, I came out and said it." Xu Xun glanced at the people scattered around, and then said, "First, after Yang Shen reported a complaint to Prince Ning, he followed Qian Ning to Jiangxi.
During this period, the emperor should have heard some good words about King Ning's kindness and friendliness? The emperor does not need to answer the minister. If so, I just want to ask, King Ning is far away in Jiangxi, and he is a vassal who cannot leave his fiefdom without an imperial edict.
, why can it be praised by all the servants in the palace, if it is not bought with money, is there such a reason? "
Seeing that Zhu Houzhao was indeed a little moved by what he said, Xu Xun, who had already received accurate information from Ruisheng, knew that the cannon was working, so he said in a calm tone at home: "Secondly, it is about Prince Ning returning to the bodyguard."
As a close relative of the feudal vassal, local officials must be treated with respect, and all the country gentry would not dare to disobey. It is enough to have a ceremonial guard, but why are you trying to restore the guard that has been withdrawn for decades? And while restoring the guard, you also have to fight with them.
The officials of Jiangxi Dusi have close contacts and ignore the imperial court's prohibition that close relatives of the vassal are not allowed to make friends with officials. Isn't that because they have ulterior motives?"
After saying this second item, Zhu Houzhao's face suddenly became extremely serious. The little emperor just disliked the trouble and didn't like to do everything personally, as long as the people's affairs were not concealed. He didn't mind letting the ministers handle the daily trivial government affairs, but this
It doesn't mean that he doesn't have some sensitivity at all. At this moment, Zhu Houzhao actually took the initiative to ask: "What else?"
"And..." Xu Xun paused slightly under Zhu Houzhao's obviously attentive gaze. Then he said word by word, "The prince's palace doubled the annual salary and seized official land and people's property. This is what the previous emperors did
It is not surprising that this was common in various vassals during his reign. However, it is a bit strange to kill and imprison innocent people. If it is just bullying men and dominating women, that's it. But among the people Ning Fan killed, there were many scholars.
, and I asked Jin Yiwei to investigate, and there are already ten or twenty people who have disappeared. Although the local government has filed a case, it cannot close the case. Now these are all unsolved cases. And more importantly... according to
Check, there is a situation in Prince Ning's mansion where people are planning to flee."
This last one seemed to be the straw that broke the camel's back, making Zhu Houzhao tremble. He took a breath of cold air and then asked decisively: "Are you sure about this?"
"Your Majesty, I forgive you. This is an overstep of my authority." He said he was sorry, but Xu Xun's face did not show any fear. Instead, he said seriously, "I ask Chen Lu, commander of the Nanjing Jinyi Guards, to order a secret agent to go to Jiangxi to investigate.
In the past two years, bandits and horse thieves have become more rampant in Jiangxi than in Jinan, and they often use all kinds of methods to rob merchants, killing people and stealing goods, which the local government cannot control. It is found that some of these people have some relationship with Ning Fan, and some even
The signs indicate that... there are one or two horse thieves here in Ji'nan, and they are also somewhat disconnected from those in Jiangxi."
Although Fu Rong was old and retired, and although Zheng Qiang served as the eunuch of the ceremony and the first garrison eunuch of Nanjing, his health was even worse than that of Fu Rong. So Chen Luzi, who had finally survived to be the commander of the Nanjing Jinyi Guards
It seemed that he was alone. If Xu Xun nudged him a little, how could Chen Lu not rush forward and then be willing to encourage him? And this matter was already explained to Liu Jin last year after he came to protect King Ning. It took a long time
After a year of open and covert investigation, the case files from Nanjing in his study were more than one foot thick?…
Having said this, Zhu Houzhao suddenly showed an expression of anger and dissatisfaction. He couldn't help pacing back and forth, and suddenly looked at Xu Xun and said, "Since this matter has been investigated so thoroughly, why are you still here?"
You want to go in person, and you have to take Liu Jin with you?"
"Your Majesty, after all, it was Eunuch Liu who strongly supported the restoration of the bodyguard. If he were to investigate Prince Ning so thoroughly, Eunuch Liu would be ashamed of himself, and he would definitely think that I was causing trouble and wanted to make him look good. Your Majesty knows it even after thinking about it.
, Now Eunuch Liu and his ministers are not as good as before, and they are not very harmonious."
Xu Xun bluntly pointed out his relationship with Liu Jin. He was not surprised when he saw Zhu Houzhao, but he just frowned and looked disappointed. He just continued: "The palms and backs of the hands are full of flesh. I know that this is true, and I feel the most
The emperor is the one who feels uncomfortable, so I originally planned to let go with He Xini, but after such news was sent from Nanjing, I really can’t just press it. If I go to Jiangxi and find out something, Eunuch Liu will definitely think that I am in
In this case, it is better to take him with you. He has always been loyal to the emperor, but if he discovers Ning Fan's treason, he will never tolerate it. Then everything will be fine."
After presenting the facts and reasoning, Liu Jin, who was not present, was given the high hat of understanding the righteousness. Xu Xun just said slowly: "In addition, Eunuch Liu must have advised the emperor not to tour the south before? I would like to excuse you."
Although the truth that made the emperor unhappy and the advice to advise the emperor not to leave the capital were offensive, they, including Eunuch Liu, were all worried about the emperor's safety. Please understand this and don't blame them for this."
This was an excuse for all those who dissuaded the emperor. If he had just brought it out directly, Zhu Houzhao would not have been able to listen. But Xu Xun successfully diverted Zhu Houzhao's attention by listing the facts one by one before.
, although his brows were furrowed at this moment, he actually did not say a word to ridicule. After a long time, the little emperor gently shook his head.
"That's it for now. Let me think about it and think about it carefully."
"Yes, this is a serious matter, so I would like to ask your Majesty to consider it. However, I would like to ask Your Majesty not to let any rumors leak. Please note that Chen Lu also carefully sent out several groups of people to investigate. They are not under each other's control and do not know the true purpose. Now
After careful planning, except for the emperor and his ministers, no one in the capital or the public knows about this matter."
"Well, I understand."
Qian Ning, who was waiting outside, saw Xu Xun striding over after saluting, and quickly changed his anxious expression to one full of concern. However, he stepped forward and cautiously asked a few words, but he saw Xu Xun's face changed.
Tired and unable to detect anything, he temporarily gave up the idea of trying to trick the Marquis of Pingbei. After watching the people leave, he rushed to Zhu Houzhao in three steps and then asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, Pingbei
Hou Gang is also opposed to your southern tour?"
"Stop talking, I'm very tired right now, so I'm going back to the palace first!"
After his wedding, Zhu Houzhao spent less and less time living in the Xiyuan Leopard House. This time Qian Ning knew that he must return to Kunning Palace again. He diligently sent Zhu Houzhao to the gate of Xihua. Seeing the little emperor taking Ruisheng and
Several eunuchs followed him as he walked down Tianjie with deep thoughts. The smile on his face suddenly turned into a face full of frost.
I heard that Liu Jin's remonstrance yesterday was met with disappointment. Why was the little emperor's reaction so different when Xu Xun came?
It is not a secret that Xu Xun met Zhu Houzhao at the Xiyuan Martial Arts Arena. In other words, now that all eyes are fixed on Zhu Houzhao, for fear that he will insist on going to the south if he does something wrong, this time
The meeting spread to the ears of the big shots in the court and the palace as quickly as possible. Although the monarch and his ministers shut out all outsiders during the conversation, countless people reacted afterwards.
I saw it. Therefore, not only Qian Ning concluded that Xu Xun must have advised Zhu Houzhao not to tour the south, but others also thought so, including Liu Jin...
Although Liu Jin was also very upset with himself, and Xu Xun was a little embarrassed that he was treated better than himself, he could barely accept it as long as he could achieve the result of Zhu Houzhao dispelling his intention. However, he returned to his private house that night,
When he invited Zhang Cai to come and have a drink with him, he complained a few words, but soon left it alone. However, after the meeting in Wenhua Hall the next day, Zhu Houzhao called him to Taisu Hall in Xiyuan
. He sat on a stool and reached the end of the field. As soon as he entered, he saw a familiar figure that was unforgettable.
It’s Xu Xun!
"Liu Jin, I dreamed of Emperor Taizu yesterday and blamed me for being unfilial. I have never visited Xiaoling Mausoleum since I was so old." Zhu Houzhao calmly threw out such the biggest excuse. Seeing that Liu Jin's face was extremely nervous, he had just
He said unhurriedly. "I know that there are some criticisms about the Southern Inspection, so I don't intend to quarrel with the civil and military officials. But I don't want to leave this matter to others. You and Xu Xun are my
Let’s take a trip together with our confidants.”
As soon as these words came out, Liu Jin was immediately confused, and he was extremely confused. If Xu Xun had not followed him, he almost thought that he and Qiu Ju would end up together and be driven out of the capital together! He spent the boss's efforts
It took a lot of strength to calm down, but he almost bit his tongue in panic, and even stammered when he spoke.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, this... is this not a joke?"
"Why am I joking with you about such a big matter!" Zhu Houzhao straightened his face, and then said as naturally as if he were eating and drinking, "Also, regarding the matter of Ning Fan, you guys should go to Nanchang together to check it out.
Find out what's going on! You are the people I trust most, and I believe you can give me the best answer."
Liu Jin instinctively glanced at Xu Xun and saw that Xu Xun had no surprised expression and immediately bowed and agreed. He immediately realized that this was probably Xu Xun's suggestion. His first reaction was that Xu Xun had
He planned to deceive himself into leaving the capital and then be disadvantageous to him, but the little emperor's next words made him understand that blindly evading might be counterproductive.
"Liu Jin, you were the one who advocated the restoration of Ning Fan's bodyguard. Now there are different opinions, so I have to give an explanation. It would be most appropriate for you to do this in person. As for Xu Xun, I'm afraid you won't be able to stay in the capital while you are away.
I am happy, so I simply let you two go together. As for who else you want, just pick it yourself, and I will give it to whomever you choose!"
The little emperor seemed to want Liu Jin to go in person, and the purpose of bringing Xu Xun along was to prevent him from giving up and refusing to leave! But since it was Xu Xun who proposed this matter, he must have been prepared accordingly.
, he can't just be fooled! Even if he is blamed for what happened before, he has to save the situation! Whether it is water or land, boats can capsize on water or horses can fall on land, how many lives does he have to endure?
Why do you want to go through all this trouble? Moreover, Xu Xun has a deep foundation in the army. If he really leaves like this, he will definitely not be able to come back intact!
At this moment, thinking of this, Liu Jin suddenly gritted his teeth and knelt down. He didn't care that Zhu Houzhao's eyes suddenly turned cold, but he said with a face full of shame: "Your Majesty, regarding Ning Fan, this servant has already done it.
Report your love to the Emperor."
I think when the incident happened, Liu Jin had already thought about abandoning his soldiers to save his car, but when Qian Ning came back to evade the situation, he reported it lightly, and then accepted a large bribe from Roddick, so he put his mind down for the time being. But this time
Forced into this position by Xu Xun's sudden move, he had to make up his mind and kowtowed before saying sadly: "It's all Zhang Wenmian, an aide in the slave's family, who received a large bribe from Prince Ning's palace, so he told the slave in his ears
He repeatedly talked about King Ning's filial piety, kindness and many other benefits. The servants were confused by him, so they made such suggestions to the emperor. After all, King Ning and the emperor should be uncles and nephews in terms of seniority. After he ascended the throne,
Adding King Enning is also a show of kinship..."
Seeing that Liu Jin had really pushed all the accusations on Zhang Wenmian, he only confessed to the charge of negligence, and then backhandedly sold Roddick who gave the gift. Xu Xun had a surprised expression on his face, but deep down in his heart
But she was very satisfied with the effect of her own hand in forcing her to uterus.
Liu Jin really didn't dare to leave the capital, let alone go with him! In order to dispel the emperor's fate, Liu Jin did not hesitate to draw a clear line with Prince Ning immediately, and even put the blame on others!
Zhu Houzhao, who was sitting there, watched in astonishment as Liu Jin kept talking about how he was deceived and deceived by others, and how many people secretly investigated Zhang Wenmian. How many people had Zhang Wenmian accepted heavy bribes in more than a year, interceded for others, etc.
, his brows furrowed tightly little by little, and his face became colder and colder. I don’t know how long it took before he said in a voice that even he thought was cold: "In that case, how about untying the bell?"
You must be the one who needs to tie the bell, and this case must be handled by you! As for Zhang Wenmian and Roddick, you can clean up the mess you created. I don’t care!” (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome.
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