The former dynasty, the back hall of the yamen of the criminal department.

Tian Heng hurriedly walked in and rushed to the first person: "Lord Ministry, those two splashes in the prison are really dead, why don't you let the lower officials continue to investigate?" ”

The old man in the big red robe looked up at him, continued to bow his head to sort out the copy, and said slowly: "It's upright, sit." ”

Although Tian Heng came with a question, he still respected his boss very much, and sat down obediently, waiting for the old man to finish the affairs in his hand.

After a while, the old man raised his head again and asked softly, "How many years have you been with me?" ”

"Lord Huibutang, since you took charge of the Criminal Department, Xia Guan has been following your lord for eight years."

"yes, it's been so many years." The old man smiled with emotion, and then asked, "What kind of person does Shouzheng think, this official is?" ”

Tian Heng stood up when he heard this, and saluted: "The lord of the ministry is the official, he has been in charge of the criminal department for many years, he has been in charge of the law for the imperial court, he has inspected and judged major cases, and has made countless contributions, and he is a model for officials in the world......"

The old man waved his hand and motioned for Tian Heng to sit down, and then interrupted his sycophants with a smile: "It's a lie, you and I are actually the same, but we are serving the court and sharing your majesty's worries." If you say that there is some credit, there is naturally some credit, but it is also a matter of duty, and it should not be taken out.

Okay, let's talk about your previous question. You asked me why I didn't let you track it down, and the official asked you, what are you doing for the official?

Is it to share your majesty's worries and serve the court as I said, or is it to seek a black and white on the merits wholeheartedly?

If it's just the latter, then the official will allow you to continue to investigate now, but maybe this is the last case in your hands, you know? ”

"This ......" Tian Heng's heart sank.

He is not stupid, otherwise he would not be in the position of criminal name Shilang. From the words of the ministry, he heard that he would not let the investigation be followed, which was the meaning of the above......

There are very few people in the world who can be the head of the ministry, and the matter involves the eldest prince, if he can't guess whose order it is, then he has been an official for more than ten years.

"Thank you for your advice, the lower officials understand."

"Hehe, it's good to get it. In officialdom, it is rare to understand. Keep upright, read in the love between you and me for many years, the official also has to remind you that the friendship between the juniors, let the juniors repay it themselves, we are the officials of the court, everything should be based on the court, and it is the duty of the ministers, if you are too involved in the affairs between the juniors, I am afraid that I will fall into the mud in the future, and I need to be more cautious to keep the integrity. ”

When Tian Heng heard this, he only thought about it for a moment and understood what the Lord of the Ministry was referring to.

Although he has many sons, the most proud is his sister-in-law Tian Qi. Tian Qi became the companion of the second prince again, so over the years, he has been somewhat influenced by his son and unconsciously stood in the camp of the second prince.

At this time, he was pointed out by the ministry, Fang reacted, is he too radical, the so-called gun shot the first bird, His Majesty has been avoiding talking about the matter of Lichu, is there any other consideration?

Thinking of this, Tian Heng bowed deeply to the ministry again, and said, "The lower official knows." ”

"Hehe, go ahead."

......

In the Daming Palace, the secret talks between Zhu Lan and Emperor Jingtai continued.

Although Emperor Jingtai expressed some dissatisfaction, as an emperor, he naturally would not care about gains and losses like ordinary people.

Zhu Lan said: "Your Majesty knows why Your Majesty has been in power for ten years, and even after the Emperor Taishang retired to Xiyuan, in the eyes of the courtiers, he is still inferior to the Emperor Taishang, why is this?" ”

Emperor Jingtai snorted coldly, in the world, this demon monk dares to talk to himself like this.

"The Emperor Taishang's civil and martial arts, sitting on the world for nearly a long time, the Manchu Dynasty's civil and military, thousands of officials in the world, are all hand-drawn by the Emperor Taishang, how can I compare?"

Emperor Jingtai smiled self-deprecatingly.

Having a father who is praised by all the people is really an indescribable thing for him.

"Your Majesty is right, but the so-called folk people take tea and cool it is not unreasonable. Emperor Taishang has retired to Xiyuan for a long time, and now His Majesty is the emperor of Daxuan, the master of this Daming Palace, but he has never been able to get rid of the influence of Emperor Taishang, among them, in addition to because the Emperor Taishang has immortal merits, more importantly, there is an unshakable name of benevolence and sainthood in the hearts of the world, which is the real reason why Emperor Taishang can get the allegiance of the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty without leaving Xiyuan. ”

Zen Master Zhu Lan has a pair of thick eyebrows, and his eyes are full of the pride of the machine's calculations, so although his face is not ugly, it looks like it gives people a cold and cruel feeling, and he really does not look like a monk who has attained the Tao.

Emperor Jingtai had long been accustomed to it, his brows were tightly locked, and after a long time, he said indifferently: "What do you want to say?" ”

"Hehe, what the poor monk wants to say is that if Your Majesty wants to get rid of the influence of the Emperor Taishang and become a real lord of the world, first of all, you need to win the hearts of the subjects of the world from the hands of the Emperor Taishang......"

"How?"

Since he ascended the throne, he has been doing this all the time, and although he has achieved certain results, it is still not enough to compete with the emperor. Zhu Lan is the sharpest sword in his hand, and I believe he will not be untargeted.

"The name of the Emperor Taishang's benevolence and sainthood is cast with the strength of his life, and in the lifetime of the Emperor Taishang, His Majesty is afraid that it will not be easy to surpass......

However, it is not necessary to have the name of benevolence to win the hearts of the subjects.

The poor monk has a plan that may help His Majesty cope with the current situation......"

Zhu Lan was talking, and suddenly a eunuch was outside: "Back to the emperor, Concubine Wu personally sent ginseng soup......"

"Let her in."

Zhu Lan automatically stood up and avoided the apse, obviously not the first time she had encountered a similar situation.

"Your Majesty, the concubines specially prepared ginseng soup, please taste it~"

Hiding in the apse, Zhu Lan clearly heard a coquettish voice, and then through the half-paste screen on the side, he saw a light red graceful shadow walking into the hall, recalling that peerless appearance, he forcibly suppressed a long-lost fiery meaning in his heart......

There was a slight stirring sound of spoons, and then the coquettish voice continued: "Your Majesty, you haven't come to visit your concubines for several days~"

"I've been busy with government affairs recently, and when I'm free, I'll definitely go to visit my concubine."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, the concubine is waiting for the emperor in the palace...... The emperor tasted it again, it took the concubine three hours to boil it, and it was filled with angelica, astragalus, poria, red dates, wolfberry, ......"

"Okay, I still have excerpts to approve, and the concubine will go back to the palace first."

“…… Be. ”

When the coquettish voice was completely dissipated and the hall was quiet, Zhu Lan walked out again.

Emperor Jingtai acted as if nothing had happened, but his voice was much colder than before, and said, "What is the good policy you said earlier, tell me in detail." ”

"As far as the poor monk knows, the Queen Mother's Zhong family is prosperous, although the older generation is gone, but the Queen Mother still has many nephews and nephews, and the Zhong family lineage is all in the local government, why not take this opportunity to transfer the Zhong family to Beijing to serve, and the Zhong family's family members enter the Xi Garden every day to accompany the Queen Mother, so that the Queen Mother can talk about family affection.

Not only that, Your Majesty can also make a will, saying that the greatest thing in the world is the word 'filial piety', Your Majesty serves the Emperor day and night, the Queen Mother, can not be a little filial piety, so thinking of the harem concubines have been in the palace for many years, the flesh and blood are separated, and the parents and sisters will not be able to see each other. Therefore, the concubine's family members are allowed to enter the palace on a monthly basis, greeting and seeing, in order to talk about the joy of family.

In this way, one can make the Queen Mother feel His Majesty's care and filial piety for her, and the other can also make the officials see His Majesty's pure filial piety and be respectful.

The most important thing is that most of the harem concubines are from famous families, and His Majesty's move to show them grace will let them see His Majesty's physique, heavenly character, filial piety and pure benevolence, which will surely enhance his gratitude and loyalty.

In this way, not only did it not take much effort to make His Majesty's reputation for benevolence and filial piety far and wide, but even Xiyuan had no reason to refute it......"

Emperor Jingtai thought for a moment, and his expression lit up and said: "This plan is very good......

After speaking, I felt that it was inappropriate to be so happy, but it was too late to take it back, so I said: "The national teacher has made meritorious contributions, and I will reward the national teacher with this urn of ginseng soup." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, but the poor monk is disrespectful."

Zhu Lan bowed, and her eyes were shining.

PS: This volume is over, and the next volume will slowly unveil the main plot.