In June of the sixth year of Yongle, in the middle of the night, there was a sudden roaring sound in the north of Nanjing, the earth shook the mountains, and the firelight instantly illuminated the sky. If you like it, go to www.LWXS. ＯＲＧ

With the sound of crackling, the whole street cracked through it, like a giant-beast-wide jaw.

The houses collapsed in rows, the people were awakened by the loud noise, and many people fled from the houses wearing only their medium clothes, and they could not stand on their feet in the shaking of the ground, and their faces were full of panic. There was a shirtless, dusty man who fled for his life, but he didn't see his wife, children, and mother, and he didn't care about the shaking of his feet, and he had to climb back to the house that might collapse at any time.

"Mother!"

"Daddy!"

As the sky grew brighter, the shaking beneath my feet gradually stopped.

In the gunpowder bureau in the west of the city, the ambassador and the deputy envoy were full of anxiety, directing the craftsmen and soldiers to inspect the warehouse where the gunpowder was stored.

"Danger! Get out of the way! ”

The jar containing the gunpowder was smashed by the suddenly falling rubble, and it sparked, and with a bang, the fire filled the sky. The nearest craftsmen screamed instantly, clutched their cheeks and arms, and fell to the ground and rolled in pain.

"Extinguish the fire!"

The ambassador and the deputy envoy were so anxious that if the warehouse caught fire, the entire Gunpowder Bureau would have to pay for it!

"Hurry! Fire suppression! ”

Rao is two shouted hoarsely, and the sound of popping and cracking continued to sound. Although there was not much gunpowder stored in the warehouse, the fire could not be extinguished.

The raging fire began to spread, more and more people were injured, the ambassador and the deputy envoy had to escape with men, and the Gunpowder Bureau was soon in flames.

The Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division and the Shuntian Mansion sent people to various places in the city, and extinguishing the fire was one of them, and saving people was more important.

Jinyiwei North and South Town Fusi was brightly lit, and Yang Duo rode his horse and personally led people to the north of the city.

Since the first year of Yongle, in the eighteen prefectures of Yingtian, Henan and Shandong, earthquakes, floods, and locust plagues have appeared in turn, and the affected people do not know how many.

Fortunately, the treasury and the inner treasury of the Son of Heaven were abundant, the copper coins were piled up into a mountain, and there were abundant yields in Daning and other places, and there were many capable ministers in the central part of the court, and the aftermath of the disaster relief was properly handled, even if there were losses, there was no large number of displaced people.

Nowadays, the earthquake has occurred in the capital, at the feet of the Son of Heaven. The slightest carelessness will lead to rumors. After the investigation, I don't know how many heads will fall to the ground.

The Qintian Prison Supervisor and the Prison Deputy were summoned into the palace overnight, and it is conceivable that tonight, the entire capital will be sleepless.

In the Dingguo Mansion, as soon as the ground trembled, Meng Qingjiang was awakened, grabbed his coat, ran out of the guest room, and met the guards in the mansion. Meng Qingyi is only one step slower than Meng Qingjiang, although he has not joined the army, more than ten years of grassland life has made him more predictable of danger than ordinary people.

Both of them were worried about Meng, and they didn't care about the constant shaking of their feet, and went straight to the back hall.

Meng was picked up from the wing room by Shen Xuan, wrapped in a thin quilt, obviously still a little confused.

Shen Xuan hugged naturally, and the guards and long-term followers were also very calm, but Meng Qingjiang and Meng Qingyi froze in place. Even though they knew the relationship between Meng and Shen Xuan, the two still didn't know how to react.

It wasn't until the shaking stopped, his cold gaze pierced his body, and he was almost frozen by the evil qi released by Grandpa Guo, that Meng Qingyi coughed, and his expression was slightly normal. Meng Qingjiang continued to freeze. Once again, it has been proved that in terms of psychological endurance and nerve strength, the Meng family is very accessible.

Half-asleep and half-awake, Meng yawned in Shen Xuan's arms.

"Grandpa Guo?"

It's not that he has too thick nerves and no sense of risk. I really accidentally picked up the tiger's whiskers, and I was corrected by the grandfather of the country, and I was so tired that it was difficult to move my fingers. Barely being able to open your eyes is already a miracle.

"Nothing." Shen Xuan supported Meng's leg with one arm, let him lie on his shoulder, and with one free hand, patted Meng's back, "Go back to sleep." ”

Meng yawned again, maybe it was too comfortable to be photographed, knowing that it was not the time to sleep, he still couldn't stop his eyelids from fighting, so he could only wrap his arms around Shen Xuan's shoulders and neck, and forcibly didn't fall asleep again, trying to think clearly, but it was really difficult.

The guards on the side are all looking at the nose and nose, with their backs to Grandpa Guo and Uncle Meng, their backs are straight, and they are righteous and awe-inspiring.

The only two who were out of the situation were also frozen by the evil aura of Grandpa Guo, and they couldn't make a sound.

After the ground movement stopped, Gao Fu and Zhou Rong respectively took people to inspect various places in the mansion and returned to Shen Xuan, "Except for two side rooms that were damaged, no one was injured. ”

Shen Xuan nodded, and after the shaking stopped, after waiting for a long time, there was no longer any sign of ground movement, and the fire in the distance gradually went out, so that everyone in the mansion performed their duties, and returned to the east chamber with Meng in his arms.

The door closed, and Zhou Rong grinned, "It's scattered, what should I do." ”

Gao Fu has always been reluctant to say much, so he greeted Zhou Rong and led the Bofu guards back to the middle hall.

Meng Qingyi and Meng Qingjiang were sent back to the guest room by Chang Sui, their expressions were a little flustered, and they both tripped over the threshold and almost fell to the ground.

In the east chamber, lying on the couch, Meng couldn't sleep.

Holding his head with one hand, he looked at Shen Xuan who was lying beside him, and said, "Grandpa Guo." ”

"Huh?"

"I'll go to court with you."

Shen Xuan opened his eyes, and his dark eyes clearly reflected Meng's face, "Why?" ”

Recently, Meng has been staying in the Guogong Mansion to recuperate. The teaching of the prince of the Han Dynasty stopped, and the governor's office of the five armies handed over the note, and the early and late dynasties were naturally exempted.

"After the earth moves, the Son of Heaven will definitely ask for a straight voice." Meng lay down and pinched his arm, a little numb, but his brain was more sober, "I'm a little worried." ”

"Worried?"

Shen Xuan was surprised at first, then realized, bent the corners of his mouth, held up the back of Meng's neck, leaned over, and blocked his lips.

After a long time, when Meng's ears were hot and his head began to blur again, he was let go.

"Twelve Lang is worried about Xuan?"

Breathing-panting-evening out, Meng Wu snorted curiously, ripped open the collar of Shen Xuan's middle shirt, and took a bite hard, grinding his teeth!

In ancient times, natural disasters were often closely associated with emperors and ministers.

Either the Son of Heaven is immoral, or there is a traitor in the court, and God warns him. In short, an explanation must be given.

Since the class returned to the dynasty, Dingguo Gong was too high-profile, and he didn't make a single friend, but the enemy stood in a row. Especially the scholars in the middle of the court, who were almost hit all over again. Meng often wonders who has more hatred when he and Shen Xuan appear together.

The capital is moving, and the Son of Heaven must ask for a straight voice. At that time, it is difficult to guarantee that no one will take advantage of the problem. As long as there are rafters that come out, the sound of attacking Shen Xuan will definitely be wave after wave. The reason is ready-made, there are too many sins, there are hurts,

The Son of Heaven came forward to bomb-press? Stick to the truth and squirt straight back.

Continue to bounce-press? Well, don't find fault with Dingguo Gong, the matter of moving the capital to Beijing must be discussed.

Meng Shangchao does not seek to shoot back everything that may find fault, at least he can share the firepower.

"It's not unfounded." Half-propped up, looking at Shen Xuan's loose neckline, Meng spent a lot of effort not biting down again, "In short, be prepared." ”

He believes that if there is really a thorn, Chengguo Gong Wuyang Hou and others will not leave it alone. But to reason with the scholars and doctors, it is always weak.

After listening to Meng's explanation, the smile on Shen Xuan's face deepened, and he clasped Meng's back with one hand and pressed the person into his arms.

"Twelve Lang's intentions, Xuan knows."

The warm breath brushed the top of his hair, and Meng moved, but it was buttoned tighter. The powerful heartbeat echoed in his ears, and he simply stretched out his hands and wrapped his arms around Shen Xuan's waist.

According to Uncle Meng's thoughts, of course, his own people must be protected by themselves. Not only to protect, but also to protect. Whoever dares to get up a moth will directly slap it over, and make up for it by the way, so that the other party will know that the reason why the flowers are so red is not for no reason.

"It's still early, get some more sleep." Shen Xuan relaxed his strength and stroked the back of Meng's neck.

"Yes." Meng replied vaguely, "When the hour comes, you must wake me up." ”

"Nature."

The slender fingers were inserted into the black hair, and the dark eyes seemed to be a deep pool that could not be seen, and the light of the eyes was condensed, as if looking at a treasure hidden in the heart.

It's embedded, it's clenched, it's held, and it's never going to let go.

Thinking about the previous dynasty in his heart, Meng did not sleep. When Shen Xuan got up, he also opened his eyes.

The long attendant sent hot water and green salt, and after washing, he simply used some porridge and snacks, changed into court clothes, and went out of the Guogong Mansion together.

Along the way, when I met colleagues who got up early and saluted each other, Shen Xuan was basically in the middle, and the others were standing on both sides. Meng Cong is a first-class military attaché, but his title is not high, and he has to give way when he meets the marquis, and he first clasps his fists and salutes.

"Is Xingningbo better?"

Xu Zengshou went to the Guogong Mansion several times to eat, and with many helps, he also had a friendship with Meng. Meng Bao's attitude towards this uncle is that he does not have to have a deep friendship, but he must not be evil. Making friends is the best way to get along.

"Lord Xie cares, and the officials are good."

After a few words of greeting, Meng was silent. Xu Zengshou turned to Shen Xuan, his voice was not high, and he only said: "When you go to court, be careful." ”

Meng heard it clearly, and couldn't help but rejoice that it was really right to come to the court today. Xu Zengshou would not remind Shen Xuan for no reason, he must be the same as himself, predicting that the dynasty would not be peaceful today.

I completely speculated that Wuyang Hou Bacheng had the exact news.

Xu Huizu trained in Beijing, and the forces of the Wei Mansion and the Wuyang Marquis Mansion in Beijing were all handed over to Xu Zengshou. Since the beginning of the dynasty, it has taken root in the capital, and the Wei State Mansion has deep roots, and it is not surprising that it knows some news in advance. Even if the Son of Heaven knows, he will not have too many suspicions.

"Thank you, Marquis Wuyang."

"Why should you and I see each other?" Xu Zengshou smiled, "However, if you really thank you, how about calling your uncle?" ”

Shen Xuan was silent, and within half a meter, the temperature plummeted.

Meng really wanted to ride his horse farther, but he didn't dare.

Every time I meet the Marquis of Wuyang, I have to mention this stubble. This person is really broad-hearted, and he is not worried at all that the grandfather of the country will be unbearable, so he invited him to the martial arts arena to have a discussion.

The evil aura around Shen Xuan's body became more and more obvious. Xu Zengshou finally stopped the "family affection" bombardment.

It is still 100 meters away from the palace gate, and the courtiers need to dismount, tidy up the court clothes, and walk to Fengtianmen.

On duty in front of the door is the brocade guard.

The commander made Yang Duo not there, and the bronze medal of the night patrol was the commander of the Jinyi Guard, Tongzhi Jigang.

Seeing Meng, Ji Gang bowed slightly, but did not step forward to speak.

Meng didn't think about it, but felt that after not seeing him for a while, Ji Gang acted much more cautiously. But compared to Yang Duo, it is still somewhat worse.

Before it arrived, the palace door was wide open.

The ministers were divided into two classes, civil and military, and entered the palace gate one after another and stepped on the Jinshui Bridge.

Although he has the honorary title of Prince Shaobao, when he stands, he must also follow the rank of military attaché, Meng followed behind Zhang Fu, Marquis of Xincheng, and while walking, he glanced at the civil official team, focusing on the imperial history of the left and right of the Imperial Procuratorate. The expressions of these two are a little eager to try, and today's morning dynasty will definitely be quite lively. The six branches are a little far away from the matter, and they can't be observed for the time being. But I also want to know that the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is absolutely indispensable to these things.

Coming to a conclusion, Meng secretly pondered to himself, early up, once someone stabbed him, how to deal with it.

In any case, it must be stopped before Shen Xuan. I don't know, but I can take this opportunity to pave the way for what I plan to do.

After making up his mind, Meng settled down, and the whole person became calm.

The ministers entered the Fengtian Palace, the music started, and after the four drums, the Yongle Emperor, who had not slept all night, sat on the dragon chair.

"Kneel!"

The voice of the ceremonial official sounded after the music, and Meng bowed down with everyone, lowering his head and eyes, making it impossible to discern any emotion.

As Meng thought, Emperor Yongle announced that because of the earthquake in the capital, he asked for a straight voice.

With Zhu Di's character, he naturally would not say that the disaster sent down by heaven was because he, the emperor, did not do a good job. If anyone dares to pull this matter on him, he will leave the central government and decentralize the border areas if he does not make a decision. While teaching and educating people, while reforming through labor.

"Zhu Qing can say bluntly, if it is beneficial to the community, I will definitely adopt it."

Subtext, think about it before you speak, otherwise you will bear the consequences.

After Emperor Yongle finished speaking, there was silence in the Fengtian Palace.

In the Jianwen Dynasty, when a natural disaster occurred, the emperor must first find the reason in himself and do some self-criticism. But the guy on the dragon chair obviously didn't think so, and he didn't plan to do so. If you want to speak out, you must set the tone in advance.

Most of the courtiers didn't know what to do first.

There was a flash of joy in the eyes of several imperial historians and the gift, and the move of the Son of Heaven was more conducive to their plans.

In that case, what are you waiting for?

Out of the ranks, speak up!

"Your Majesty, the ministers have a performance."

Meng raised his head, followed the voice and looked over, his eyes fell on the piggon crown worn by the speaker, and a sneer lifted at the corner of his mouth.

However, the content of Goshi's blunt words was completely different from what he expected.

"Yang Duo, the commander of the minister and the Jinyi Guard, was mean-hearted, did not know the political system, used Tongzhi Ji Gang, Qianhu Li Shi and others as wings, framed Zhongliang, punished the people, ignored the decree of the ancestors, corrected the holy will, arrested the monks, acted recklessly, caused the death of the people's resentment boiling, and warned the heavens. Please Your Majesty, under Yang Duo, Ji Gang, Li Shi, Zhuang Jing and others in prison, to show the saintliness and soothe the hearts of the people of the world! ”

As soon as the words fell, several court officials immediately echoed and vowed to confirm Yang Duo's crimes.

The direction of the official's force is actually Jinyiwei?

After being stunned, after pondering for a moment, Meng was shocked.

Before, Emperor Yongle issued an edict to inspect the temples in the world, and the court made a fuss twice, which quickly subsided. Now it has been brought up again, and it is linked to natural disasters. No matter how iron-blooded Zhu Di is, no matter how tough his wrists are, he can't help but have scruples.

Wenchen and Jinyiwei are incompatible, although the generals have changed their views on Jinyiwei, when it comes to natural disasters, they may not be able to help Jinyiwei speak. The imperial history who spoke out saw this, so he pointed the finger at Yang Duo.

Holding Chao Wat tightly, Meng gritted his teeth.

It's because he wants to be bad, and no matter how much he is at odds with Shen Xuan, he has to take care of Shen Xuan's identity and the power of the Guogong Mansion. Those who rank in the court class can be angry and young, and they are traitors, but they will not be fools.

There are better targets, and no one is going to touch the stone with an egg.

Jinyiwei's reputation is not good, and aiming the cannon at Jinyiwei, even if it can't succeed, will win a "good" reputation. At this time, whoever stood up to speak for Yang Duo would immediately be splashed with dirty water.

However, others can protect themselves, but Meng can't hesitate, let alone sit idly by. As a friend of Jinyiwei, even if you are splashed with ink, you must stand up and speak!

On the bright side, it was Jinyiwei who was impeached by Yushi, and it was Yang Duo, the commander of Jinyiwei, but in fact?

Inventory the monastery, verify the monks, the executor is Jinyiwei, but he came up with the idea. Framing Zhongliang and arresting good people obviously also means something.

Meng can be sure that if he doesn't stand up, I'm afraid Emperor Yongle will be the first to disappoint him.

Don't ask him why he's so sure, his gut tells him that he has to step up. Even if you direct artillery fire to yourself, you have to do it.

Once Yang Duo is "knocked down", he will definitely be next.

The courtiers spoke one after another, and Zhu Di's brows became deeper and deeper, and his face became darker and darker.

Meng finally stepped out of the ranks and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the ministers have a performance." ”

Seeing Xingningbo coming out, the faces of several people who were impassioned suddenly changed.

Emperor Yongle's brows were relaxed, and he said, "Speak." ”

Arguing with the officials on the charges of Jinyiwei is the stupidest way. If you want to solve the problem quickly, you must divert everyone's attention, Uncle Meng already has a belly case.

"Your Majesty, since Your Majesty has succeeded to the unification, made great efforts, and is benevolent and virtuous. The politics are clear, and the four are salty. The people are fed and clothed warmly, and they are all praised, the river is clear and the sea is clear, and the country is a holy king. The minister thinks that the calamity from heaven must not be the cause of our dynasty. ”

In a word, it was completely filming-dragon-fart, and it was quite level.

Zhu Di's face was no longer dark, and no one in the hall came out to object. Who dares to object, it is tantamount to saying that he is not a holy monarch today, and he has lived enough?

Successfully filmed the dragon-fart, Meng Huafeng turned, "The minister thinks that this movement in the capital is indeed a warning from the heavens, but the warning place is really in the northern Xinjiang!" ”

Northern?

The capital is moving, and it can also be related to Northern Xinjiang?

The ministers looked at each other, not understanding how Meng had pulled the topic so far.

Emperor Yongle on the dragon chair changed slightly, his fingers knocked on the dragon chair, as if he understood something, swept the imperial history, and his eyes were as cold as a winter. looked at Meng, but his gaze became more and more kind. Sure enough, Dad is right, in case of trouble, his own family can still be relied on!