Chapter one hundred and sixty-fifth: idiot furious
The case in the palace naturally attracted the attention of countless people, but many people could not guess why the palace was obviously involved, but why a royal guard was asked to investigate, and even the eunuch who committed the crime was taken out of the palace.
Disposed by foreign ministers.
What happened in the palace could affect the whole world, so much so that it became unimportant for Prince Ning and his son to leave the capital.
The cabinet has approved the petition of Prince Ning and his son to leave the capital.
Although they had been persuaded to stay once before, it was just a polite courtesy. The cabinet actually wanted them to go back to where they came from. According to the ancestral system, if the lord stayed in the capital for too long, it would naturally be unavoidable.
Instead of causing trouble, it is natural for these guys to go as far away as possible. If they want to cause trouble in their own domain, everyone will not see it.
The cabinet sent the annotation to the palace, and the emperor didn't have much opinion. However, while approving the red, he also issued a decree. Naturally, the reward should be no less. In addition, the minister of rites, Ma Wensheng, must not give him a gift. In this way,
It shows the favor given to King Ning in the palace.
Prince Ning and his son had packed up and saluted, and the carriages were already parked at the entrance of Guanglu Temple. The father and son came out and got on the carriage as if there was no one else around. As soon as their carriage moved, all the other carriages also started to move.
The Minister of Guanglu Temple sent Prince Ning and his son away, and the rest was a matter for the Ministry of Etiquette. He couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, and returned to the duty room, simply to hide out.
However, as soon as King Ning left, a group of soldiers in golden clothes came outside Guanglu Temple. The first one pressed his sword directly to the yamen gate and said directly to the gatekeeper: "The hundreds of households in Yanhua Hutong have been ordered to review the case. What are you going to do?"
Search Prince Ning’s residence..."
"Ah..." The man didn't come back.
Not to mention that it has been many years since the Jinyiwei came so boldly to search Guanglu Temple. Who is this Prince Ning? Is it the Jinyiwei who can come to search with such a big fanfare?
"Get out of the way!" The leader was Chen Hongyu. When he saw the disciple's hesitation, he immediately lowered his face and glared at the disciple.
At this time, Liu Chengfeng, who was behind Chen Hongyu, also dismounted and handed the horse rope to a pro-soldier. He walked over step by step and smiled at Chen Hongyu: "Old Chen, don't be so vicious. You must enforce the law in a civilized manner. Let me ask."
Bar."
After saying that, Liu Chengfeng smiled and said to the disciple: "Brother, where do Prince Ning and his son live?"
"This...this matter is not something a villain can decide. I...I..."
Liu Chengfeng smiled lightly and said: "Then invite the person who is in charge. We don't have much time. It's better to report it as soon as possible."
This disciple flew in and reported the matter. After a while, the minister of Guanglu Temple came out, looking a little stunned. Liu Chengfeng saw him, saluted him, and said seriously: "I have been ordered by the emperor to review the case.
, please do it for your convenience."
The Minister of Guanglu Temple was angry. After all, this place was one of the major departments and temples of the imperial court. Even if the Jinyi Guards wanted to investigate, they had to get the imperial edict first, or at least let Mou Bin write a note to inform him.
Can a group of captains be allowed to go in as soon as they say so?
The minister of Guanglu Temple suddenly turned cold and said, "Do you have an imperial edict?"
Liu Chengfeng shook his head.
The Minister of Guanglu Temple continued: "Since there is no imperial edict, this Honglu Temple..."
Liu Chengfeng was already furious, so he interrupted him and said, "We don't have much time. It involves an imperial case. I have no choice but to abide by my authority. Come, rush in and investigate for me!"
Chen Hongyu and others responded, then rushed in like a tide towards both sides of Guanglu Temple.
The Minister of Guanglu Temple pointed at Liu Chengfeng angrily and said, "You...you..."
Liu Chengfeng said with a cold face: "I'm sorry, this matter is of great importance. Speaking of which, if you let the thief go, you may not be able to bear it. If you don't like Liu, you can write a letter to impeach him."
After saying that, Liu Chengfeng pressed the imperial-given embroidered spring sword on his waist and stepped in.
Half an hour later, someone finally made a discovery. Chen Hongyu came over to report with a solemn face. He then took Liu Chengfeng to a courtyard where Prince Ning and his son's retinue lived, and entered a wing on the right. Liu Chengfeng quickly
Walking over, there is also a confession in this wing. The traces of incense ash on the confession are very obvious, just like what Liu Chengfeng saw last time in Zhaoming Temple, there are traces the size of a fist.
"There are indeed remnants of the Ming Cult among King Ning's retinue." Liu Chengfeng's face turned pale, and he immediately said, "Anyone coming, please prepare your horses and follow me to pursue them."
After listening to Liu Chengfeng's order, the school lieutenants withdrew from Guanglu Temple like a tide. They each mounted their horses, with Liu Chengfeng taking the lead. The Pegasus left Chaoyang Gate and ran towards the post station outside the city.
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Chaoyang Post is different from other posts. The post chiefs here are of a higher level than other posts, and there are also a lot of people. After all, this is an important passage in and out of the capital. There are many dignitaries, so the standards are naturally higher.
At this time, Ma Wensheng, the Minister of Rites, had arrived at Lu Yi and had been waiting here for a long time. Prince Ning's car arrived, music was playing, and Ma Wensheng led officials of all sizes to greet him.
Zhu Jinjun came out of the car and greeted Ma Wensheng as if they were in the spring breeze. Then they entered the inn together and began to chat.
There were a lot of rules for the vassal kings to enter and leave the capital. In order to show their love for the clan, the royal family often treated them beyond the standard. When the tea was served, Ma Wensheng took a sip and saw Prince Ning showing a bit of regret when he picked up the tea cup.
I couldn't help but ask: "Why is Your Highness so sorry?"
Zhu Jinjun smiled slightly and said: "What a pity, firstly, I can't bear to leave the capital and the emperor. Now that I'm gone, I don't know how long it will be before I can come back to see you again. The second thing..." Zhu Jinjun laughed and said, "Wang Shu
I have a close acquaintance with this king, and I yearn for his knowledge and personality. It is a pity that I am leaving and cannot say goodbye to him. It is really a pity."
Ma Wensheng remained silent and lowered his head to drink tea.
Zhu Jinjun said again: "I heard that at the end of the year, we will break the routine and inspect every six years instead of every four years?"
Zhu Jinjun's words almost caused the tea in Ma Wensheng's mouth to spit out.
The so-called Beijing Examination is a system for assessing Beijing officials in the Ming Dynasty. During the reign of Emperor Taizu, it was stipulated that it should be held every six years, with "four levels" and "eight methods" as the standards for promotion and demotion. The "four levels" are: defense, politics, and talent.
, year. Each rank is classified as competent, hard-working, and serving in the third grade according to their results. Those ranked first will be named and have priority for promotion to foreign officials. The "eight laws" are: greed, cruelty, inaction, and carelessness.
, are old, sick, impetuous, and weak in talent. They will be asked questions, dismissed or demoted, and those who are old and sick will be retired.
The Beijing Inspectorate is led by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, assisted by the Metropolitan Inspectorate and the Dali Temple. Since Hongzhi came to power, he has been somewhat dissatisfied with the six-year inspection, so he has repeatedly mentioned the reform in cabinet discussions. However, there is too much resistance.
, has not been implemented. It was not until the spring equinox this year that it received the support of the cabinet.
However, this matter is of great concern, so apart from a few bachelors in the cabinet, only a few ministers were involved in the discussion. Even the ministers had no chance to participate in this military plan. The plan of the palace and the cabinet was not to reveal any rumors.
, wait until the end of the year, and then suddenly issue a decree. Even if there is opposition by then, they will probably be caught off guard.
In other words, the number of people who know about this matter will not exceed 20 people at all costs, and these 20 people all know that the matter is important, and all of them are tight-lipped. But how did Zhu Jinjun, a vassal king, know about it?
?
A trace of suspicion flashed across Ma Wensheng's face, and he became cautious. Suddenly, a name flashed through his mind - Wang Shu.
It is said that Wang Shu and Prince Ning have become very close in the past few days. Although Wang Shu has never visited Prince Ning, Prince Ning has personally visited the palace several times. Could it be that Wang Shu leaked the news?
Afterwards, Ma Wensheng was a little confused and couldn't hear clearly what Zhu Jinjun said. Wang Shu didn't have a close relationship with him, but he actually had some respect for Wang Shu. This man became the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
, almost cut off all interpersonal communication, and can be described as selfless, but...
Although Prince Ning and the palace were close on the surface, everyone could see that Prince Ning had resentment towards the palace. Why was Wang Shu so confused that he actually got involved with Prince Ning?
"Master Ma...Master Ma..."
"Ah..." After all, Ma Wensheng is also one of the big shots in the court, and he rarely loses his composure. At this time, he came back to his senses, immediately put on an indifferent expression, and then smiled and said: "Forgive me, Prince Ning. I am thinking about this."
A piece of official business, but I have neglected His Highness."
Zhu Jinjun chuckled and said: "Master Ma has a hard life and is always thinking about official duties. This is the blessing of my Ming Dynasty. How can I be surprised? It's just that it's not early, and I, the king, should set off."
Ma Wensheng no longer had the interest to chat with King Ning, so he stood up and walked out of the inn side by side with King Ning. He sent King Ning to the car. King Ning's chariot continued to set off. Ma Wensheng looked at King Ning's carriage and horses with both eyes.
Youyou is still thinking about something on your mind.
And at this moment, from the official road connecting Chaoyang Gate, horses' hooves suddenly rushed, and a group of knights came on flying horses. Ma Wensheng frowned again. Seeing the flying fish uniforms worn by these knights, Ma Wensheng vaguely remembered the leader, as if
It was Liu Chengfeng who was causing trouble everywhere in the capital.
"What is he here for?"
Liu Chengfeng, with dozens of school captains, flew past the post station on flying horses, and immediately caught up with King Ning's chariot. He reined in his horse, stopped, and shouted: "King Ning, slow down!"
King Ning's chariot had to stop. King Ning did not show his head in the car. He was just a man in charge riding on a horse and shouted: "Who is blocking the road? Do you know whose this is?"
Car battle?"
Liu Chengfeng sat on the horse, chuckled, and said: "The person Liu is looking for is Prince Ning. The Jin Yiwei is about to investigate a public case. Everyone, please get off the horse. Anyone who dares to disobey will be punished for treason!"
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