It must be said that the civil servants at this time were not as weak as those in the late Ming Dynasty, but they still had some integrity.
Seeing that Zhu Qiyu was serious about his actions, Wang Hong, who was the first to take action, stood up and bowed his head to plead guilty.
Immediately afterwards, as the incense burnt out, one after another young officials, although their faces were pale and their steps were shaky, they still stepped forward firmly.
"I supervise the censor Zhu Fu..."
"Chen Bingke gave the matter to Ye Sheng..."
"I am in charge of the road and censor Yu Yan..."
Until the incense burnt out, a total of seven censors came out and prostrated themselves on the ground, saying:
“I beat and killed a minister in the court. I was rude and unprovoked. I led all the ministers to fight in the court and ruined the dignity of the court. I am willing to plead guilty. I sincerely ask your highness to forgive me and stop the crime against the principal culprits such as me. Don’t offend the ministers in the court.”
These people's voices were not loud, and their words were not neatly spoken. Some of them even had a slight vibrato, but at this moment, no one cared about the tone of their words.
Looking at the seven Fengxian Kedao who were kneeling in the wind, all the ministers had tears in their eyes and were sobbing endlessly.
Zhu Qiyu believed that after today, as long as the seven of them survive, they will definitely become famous and become famous overnight.
However, the price is that you may lose your life!
O minister of science and ethics...
Zhu Qiyu felt complicated in his heart. He sighed secretly, stood up, glanced at them one by one, and said calmly.
"You still have some integrity. Since the seven of you have stood up, I will treat Ma Shun and others as the ones who were killed by the seven of you. Come, these seven people will be thrown into the imperial prison, and the remaining servants will all be fined.
In March, the court is over!"
With these words, Zhu Qiyu turned around and returned to the palace, followed by the eunuchs who accompanied him.
After Zhu Qiyu's figure disappeared behind Zuoshun Gate, Lu Zhong took several small colonels and took two steps forward, walked in front of a group of important ministers, bowed his hands and said.
“Dear gentlemen, my subordinates did what they were ordered to do, and it offends me!”
After that, he sent people to tie up the seven Ke Dao officials who were kneeling on the ground, and headed towards Fusi, Beizhen. Hundreds of Jin Yiwei and Dongchang Fanzi who were on guard around them also filed away and exited the Meridian Gate.
In the square, only the guards who guard the palace gates are left.
In the huge Meridian Gate Square, the blood of Ma Shun and others still remained on the ground paved with blue bricks. The incense table and ceremonial guard originally arranged by Shang Baosi were scattered on the ground during the fight just now.
The older adults stood up with difficulty with the support of the young officials. Looking around, they saw that the originally dignified court officials were now covered in dust, unkempt, with messy buns, and wrinkled clothes, looking extremely embarrassed.
What's more, many people are still pale and panic-stricken. Their clothes are soaked with sweat and their skirts are tightly clinging to their bodies. They don't have the appearance of a court official.
Looking at the several Taoist officials who were escorted to the imperial edict by the Jinyi Guards, all the important officials looked at each other, and there was a strong feeling of desolation in their hearts.
Why is this so!
It is obviously a grand and vigorous remonstrance to support the country and rectify its origins, but how did it reach such a stage?
Most courtiers can't understand this problem, but Zhu Qiyu will understand it here.
Strictly speaking, the Zuo Shunmen incident was the first time since the founding of the Ming Dynasty that civil servants initiated a tough-minded remonstrance!
Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, three of the four previous emperors, Taizu, Taizong, Renzong, Xuanzong, and others were emperors on the battlefield, with unparalleled power and power. Naturally, such large-scale hard-line remonstrance activities were impossible.
As for today, the most serious commotion is that a few days ago, all the ministers worked together to remonstrate, urging the emperor not to personally conquer the country.
But even that time, it was more of an advice rather than a strong remonstrance.
This time for admonishment, the civil servants can be said to have gathered the right people at the right time and place.
On the one hand, the civil war is a crime that should be considered. Others may have room for discretion. However, Wang Zhen and his party are definitely guilty of an unforgivable crime. The ministers are preoccupied with etiquette, law and justice, and the aspirations of the people are actually justified. .
Secondly, the person they want to force to remonstrate is not the real emperor, but a clan prince whose prestige and power are very weak, which greatly reduces their pressure. Especially, although this prince is not powerful and prestige, he has the courage to do so. Political edicts are not the real emperor but they can represent the imperial power, which can be said to be a good target for Yan Zhijian.
In the end, although this action was initiated by civil servants, due to the special nature of the civil war, the Xun Qi and military officials also gritted their teeth against Wang Zhenyi's party. On this point, the civil and military officials rarely reached an agreement.
So many favorable conditions came together to finally promote such a tough and crazy attitude among the courtiers.
What I thought was a sure thing turned out to be like this...
The ministers looked around, feeling only sadness and anger in their hearts.
The country is in such crisis, and they have tried their best, but they have been suppressed with such force. Where is the way out for the imperial government and the country's sacred weapon?
Seeing the low and depressive atmosphere permeating the scene, Yu Qian felt a little anxious and couldn't help but said: "Comrades, there is no need to be depressed. This time we came to remonstrate with the purpose of correcting the country, but under the excitement of the crowd, we did go beyond the rules of etiquette.
Although His Royal Highness Prince Yin was furious for a moment, he also understood our intentions, otherwise how could it be so simple as to just imprison Wang Hong and a few other colleagues?"
Chen Yi also said: "What Yu Shangshu said is true. As officials of the imperial court, we are dedicated to serving the country, and we should act in accordance with the imperial regulations. Although what we do today is excusable, it is not an example.
We, the ministers of Taiyuan, are the backbone of the imperial court. Is it possible that because of this incident, you have forgotten the kindness of the imperial court and the meaning of etiquette, cherishing your own life, and worrying that you will not succeed?"
One of them comforted the ministers, while the other scolded them for not moving forward when they encountered a slight setback. They encouraged them in a roundabout way, and this finally made the atmosphere of confusion and depression that permeated the scene dissipate a lot, but they were still
Many ministers couldn't help but say.
"We all understand what Grand Sima and Master Zong Xian said. As ministers of the imperial court, we dare not fail to do our best for the country. However, despite our admonitions, His Highness King Tan still refuses to characterize the matter of civil engineering and deal with the king.
To revitalize the party, is it possible that we really have to wait to welcome back the emperor?"
It has been several days since the army reported to the capital, and they have repeatedly asked for money and silk. The matter of betrayal has gradually spread. Although the ministers dare not say anything, in fact, they have gradually calmed down and have been able to welcome the emperor back in a short time. If not,
, they would not choose to remonstrate at this time.
"Yes, Grand Sima, civil engineering matters are closely related to the subsequent defense matters. If the imperial court still fails to explain, rumors will spread among the army and the people, and it may be difficult for them to share the same hatred with the enemy. This is a major matter related to the government and the country, so it should not be taken lightly.
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Those who can sit in the court meeting are basically discerning people and are extremely sensitive to the situation in the court.
Although Yu Qian is a newly promoted minister, in the current crisis, the status of the Ministry of War is already higher than usual. In addition, Yu Qian has newly received the errand of the admiral of the capital camp. Putting aside his qualifications and prestige, in terms of actual power, he is already
The well-deserved leader of the foreign dynasty.
Coupled with this moment of panic, Yu Qian spoke to comfort everyone. Therefore, most of the courtiers present subconsciously regarded Yu Qian as their backbone.
In response to this situation, the two senior ministers, Wang Zhi and Hu Hui, looked at each other and remained silent in tacit agreement.
The struggle for power and gain also depends on the timing!
At this time of crisis, it is necessary for capable ministers to stand up and take charge of the overall situation. Both of them are too old and have enough prestige, but their own physical and energy cannot keep up.
For the sake of the overall situation, we should work together to keep Yu Qian at the top!
Handing his head and silently taking a step back, Wang Zhi suddenly had a strange idea in his heart.
Could it be that today's situation was deliberately caused by His Highness King Tan? One of the purposes is to make Yu Qian the core of the court situation, so as to facilitate the command of the next war? Otherwise, how to explain the sudden recommendation of Xun Qihui
Yu Qian came to admiral the capital camp...
After thinking for a moment, Wang Zhi still denied the idea. If the appointment of Admiral Yu Qian to the capital camp was discussed in advance by King Tan and his relatives, he could understand it. But today, when the courtiers were so excited that they killed the ministers, even he could do it.
It was unexpected. If King Tan could even calculate this, he wouldn't believe it.
Since taking office, His Highness King Xi has given them too many surprises and surprises, but if he wants to instigate such a large-scale event, he must have deep connections in the court.
Wang Zhi has been in the court for many years and is in charge of the Ministry of Personnel. He knows the origins of most of the courtiers in the court. There are very few people who have friendship with His Highness the King of Ni, let alone the people of the King of Ni.
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Perhaps it is really a coincidence...
On the other side, Yu Qian didn't know what Wang Zhi was thinking, but when facing the ministers' request, he frowned and felt embarrassed.
These ministers are right. The reason why they insist on defining the civil engineering matters is to unify the voices of the entire court.
Those who are related to this war are naturally on tenterhooks, and even those who have nothing to do with it will talk about it and make various speculations. The officers and soldiers will be even more scrupulous and dare not take action.
Hence, defining the civil affairs matters is not only the need of the ministers, but also to calm the hearts of the people in the world and to declare the determination of the court to fight to the death against Wala.
But now...
Yu Qian also had a headache. His Highness, King Xi, would not understand these principles, but why on earth did he insist on not dealing with Wang Zhenyi's party and defining the civil engineering matters?
Are you really considering the situation after welcoming back the emperor?
Yu Qian was a little unsure, but what was certain was that with such a commotion in front of Zuo Shun's door, it would be difficult to bring it up again.
Just as those ministers just said, they have all worked together to remonstrate, but King Tan still refuses to obey. Is it possible that he really wants to kneel down outside the Meridian Gate to remonstrate?
At this moment, a group of people came out of the palace gate, led by Jin Ying.
He hurriedly came to the ministers and said:
“His Royal Highness, King Xi, has an order, and all ministers must obey it!”