In the huge Zhenghe Palace, the dullness of the past has been changed, and the civil and military ministers are all on the left and right, and among them, many people have just rushed into the palace from the outside: the emperor has a decree to urgently summon the ministers to enter the palace and the palace to discuss matters.

There was a whisper in the hall, and the ministers were discussing in a whisper, but at this time they called the ministers into the palace, which must be related to the meeting.

Ten days ago, because of the incident of raising a large number of people to make a tribute to the court, the emperor ordered a thorough investigation, and ordered the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple to jointly handle the case.

In fact, there are also some ministers who have heard about the development of the matter, but they are still a little unclear about the final result, and it seems that the officials and the Ministry of Rites have responsibilities that cannot be escaped.

Cao Wanli, the secretary of the Ministry of Works, talked to the people next to him for a while, came to Xin Zhongqiao's side, and said with a smile: "My lord, this is very lively." ”

Xin Zhongqiao glanced at Qiu Wanao with a smile, although the latter's face was flat at this time, he knew that this was just pretending.

Yesterday, he also heard that the waiters of the Ministry of Rites were both imprisoned, and as for He Changxu, he had not been put on the table for the time being.

This is what he is happy to see, as long as the Ministry of Rites falls, Qiu Wanao will inevitably lose a general, and he can also take this opportunity to raise Cao Wanli to the position of the Ministry of Rites, and then another person will fill the position of the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, so that the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Rites can be under his control.

"Hmph, He Changxu can be regarded as planted this time. ”

Cao Wanli's eyes flashed a little weird, and he smiled slightly: "But the lower officials heard that this morning, Liu Gan, who had just been released, was arrested again." ”

Xin Zhongqiao raised his eyebrows and glanced at him in surprise, "Is this serious?"

Cao Wanli affirmed: "It's true, and besides, He Xian and Pan Wencheng have not been released, and now there should be a confrontational situation, but I don't know what confessions they hold now, but obviously Liu Gan also has something to do with it, otherwise he would not be re-arrested."

I heard that this time, it was Dou Guan who personally led the troops to get it, and what was even more interesting was that he even handcuffed Liu Gan, obviously not invited to Dali Temple as a guest. ”

Xin Zhongqiao's thoughts turned, and his face suddenly showed a little gloating smile: "It seems that the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Officials are going to fight to the end of the net." ”

Cao Wanli thought for a moment, and immediately suddenly said: "Could it be that ---- they want a dog to eat a dog?" He said happily: "My lord, this is a great opportunity for us." ”

Xin Zhongqiao bowed slightly, and whispered a few words in Cao Wanli's ear. Cao Wanli nodded while couldn't help but give a thumbs up in his sleeve, and laughed in a low voice: "My lord is smart, then the lower official will go first." ”

He Changxu's bruised face became more and more ugly, his face was anxious, and he hurriedly came to Qiu Wanao's side, "My lord, what can I do?"

Qiu Wanao glanced at him coldly: "You have already thought of a way out, and you still ask the old man what to do?"

He Changxu was suddenly choked speechless, and said: "Your Excellency--- Your Majesty's ---- Your Majesty's decision is actually for your Lord's sake." Now that Liu Gan is a criminal, he can be left alone, and the secretary will not be affected, for you, it is just a change of waiter.

But if this matter is involved in the head of the lower officials, the entire Ministry of Rites will fall, and with the emperor's means, he will definitely take the opportunity to hold the Ministry of Rites in his hands again, and then the adults will lose the entire Ministry of Rites.

Xia Guan came up with this trick to abandon the car and protect the handsome, completely out of consideration for adults. ”

Qiu Wanao glanced at He Changxu coldly, and after a long time, he said coldly: "This time, the old man depends on you, and the old man will look for you again when the account is returned." ”

He Changxu nodded again and again: "Yes, I didn't ask the lord before the official did the work, the lower official is guilty, but everything, let's talk about it after the moment first." ”

He looked at Shen Qing, who had been standing not far away with a cold face, and he didn't know how much Shen Qing knew. Just looking at his attitude, he was afraid that Shen Qing would make trouble, and said: "My lord, Lord Shen has a mustard for the lower officials, we are all doing things for you, listening to your dispatch, let his officials bear the guilt, the lower officials are only afraid that Lord Shen will... ”

Qiu Wanao interrupted him and said, "He doesn't have the guts, you only pray, give up a waiter, you can really save your entire etiquette." ”

"Of course, with your protection, there will be no problems. He Changxu said with a flattering smile.

Although Shen Qing was standing not far away, his eyes were glancing at He Changxu, he noticed that He Changxu looked over, and quickly looked away, and looked over again after a while, but saw that the latter was smiling flatteringly, and although Qiu Wanao's face did not have any expression, there was a slight haze in his eyes, and he was obviously unhappy.

He Changxu could still laugh at this juncture, Shen Qing was more and more sure of what he thought in his heart, this He Changxu just wanted his officials to be a scapegoat, and Qiu Wanao's expression at this time was tantamount to acquiescence.

Shen Qing actually probably knew what He Changxu thought, in the end, there was only Liu Gan who took the same exam, and he stayed out of the matter for the time being, but Liu Gan was also a servant of the ministry, and he was only half a grade away from him, if Liu Gan fell, it would be strange if he was not affected.

Thinking of this, he hated it again in his heart, Shen Qing was not a good official, if this matter really had no effect on him at all, he would ignore it.

But what He Changxu did cut off his two paths, not only could he not promote Liu Gan to the secretary of the Ministry of Rites and control Liu Gan, but he would be implicated because of Liu Gan, and he might be demoted if it was serious.

For him, the best result is that He Changxu He Xian Pan Wencheng has fallen, so that he, as the secretary of the ministry, specializes in the assessment of the meritorious service of the ministers, and when the time comes, it will be best for him to recommend his henchmen to the Ministry of Rites.

In this case, why did he want Liu Gan to take the blame for He Changxu, he couldn't wait for He Changxu to be beheaded immediately.

Seeing that the emperor had already ascended to the high platform, all the ministers stopped talking and were about to shout long live, when they heard Zhuang Yan say: "You Aiqing don't need to be polite.

I urgently summoned you to the palace, I think you already know what is going on, ten days ago, the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple thoroughly investigated the matter of raising people to make trouble, and now I have received the news that all the suspects involved in this matter have been arrested.

The criminal department Shangshu and Dali Siqing are escorting the offender to the palace, and they will try to be related to the foundation of the court, and they can't make any mistakes, so I decided to interrogate them in person, and all Aiqing will be audited to show justice. ”

"The emperor is wise. There was a chorus in the hall. Uncle Wu and Dou Guan entered the main hall in this harmony, and immediately attracted the attention of others, and the two of them went straight to the front line to salute regardless of the left and right.

Uncle Wu said: "Your Majesty, the ministers have escorted all the people who made trouble into the palace, this is their confession, please take a look at it." ”

The eunuch took the fold and turned around and handed it to Zhuang Yan.

Although everyone didn't know what was written on the fold, they could see the emperor's face and know that something must be important.

I saw Zhuang Yan slap the fold on the desk fiercely, and said angrily: "It's simply unreasonable, treating national affairs as child's play, I have never heard of such a ridiculous thing, and I have never heard of such a ridiculous thing. ”

The chief eunuch shouted, and some soldiers pressed Zhang Tianqi Xian and others to the palace one after another.