Let the criminal department be involved, and everyone will understand that Zhu Youxiao's meaning is in the court.

Who doesn't know that Huang Kezhang, the secretary of the Criminal Department, has been promoted to a cabinet scholar, and Huang Kezhang is a neutral person, and many things are done in accordance with the criminal law, and he will not scruple too much.

This is also the foundation of Huang Kezhang's foothold in the court, he will not break his roots, so this time the matter must be severely punished.

The emperor naturally knew about this matter, but he still chose to do it, so the emperor's meaning was obvious, he hoped that these people would be severely punished, and there was no room for negotiation.

Zhao Nanxing stood silent, and he didn't mean to object, he had just reached a good relationship with His Majesty before, and he would not make mistakes in this matter.

As for Luo Sigong, the commander of the Jinyi guards on one side, he would not object.

In Luo Sigong's opinion, what to do with these people has little to do with him, even if he wants to drag these people out and cut them directly now, Jin Yiwei can carry a knife and go directly.

The discussion was basically over here, so Zhu Youxiao said lightly: "If there is nothing else, you two should step aside." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty. The ministers retired. The two men bowed down and said yes, and slowly retreated.

After the two of them left, Zhu Youxiao also stood up.

After sitting for so long, he was really a little tired, and he gently stretched his waist and moved his muscles, and Zhu Youxiao showed a smile on his face.

Things have come to this point, and I can breathe a sigh of relief.

At the same time, things started to stir up outside.

Metropolitan Inspectorate.

Today's Metropolitan Procuratorate is particularly lively, because there are some people from Dongchang outside the door, led by Wei Zhongxian, the governor of Dongchang, which makes many people a little scared.

Wei Zhongxian's methods are known to everyone, and he is notoriously ruthless. Some of the previous things were all done by Wei Zhongxian, and now he ran to the Metropolitan Procuratorate again, obviously not to go shopping.

At this time, Wei Zhongxian had a lot less anger, and the whole person looked a lot calmer, with a smiling expression on his face.

"You go and tell me." After letting the porter go in and pass the word, Wei Zhongxian waited at the door, without the slightest intention of forcibly breaking into the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

In fact, Wei Zhongxian is giving Yu Maoheng face.

As a eunuch in the court and a factory official in the East Factory, Wei Zhongxian is much more sensitive to some things than people outside. He deeply knew that this Yu Maoheng's status was not ordinary, he was His Majesty's confidant, and he even had some collusion with Chen Hong.

Wei Zhongxian was very jealous of Chen Hong, and he also wanted to find an opportunity to get rid of Chen Hong.

But Wei Zhongxian knew that this was definitely not an opportunity to deal with Chen Hong, and now he didn't have that strength or that certainty, so it was better to be still.

The previous incident was punished by himself, and Chen Hong also expressed his attitude. Wei Zhongxian is still clear about this, and at the same time, he also leads Chen Hong's love in his heart.

So if he is not sure, Wei Zhongxian will not target Chen Hong; Even when he was sure, Wei Zhongxian even decided to spare his life.

Both of them are eunuchs, it is not easy, and there is no life and death hatred, it is nothing more than a struggle for power.

Besides, this kind of power struggle is not the same as the usual power struggle, the two of them are more because the emperor wants them to fight.

So the two of them have to fight to show the emperor, but it is definitely not because of personal self-interest, on the contrary, there is a kind of sympathy for each other.

I didn't wait long at the door before someone from inside walked out quickly.

Wei Zhongxian saw that the person who came was actually Cui Chengxiu, his face was silent, and at the same time, he also had some confidence in his heart.

Cui Chengxiu must have been sent by Yu Maoheng. Yu Maoheng chose Cui Chengxiu, obviously to let Cui Chengxiu test himself, and at the same time, he was also showing favor to himself, expressing his willingness not to go against him for the time being.

For Yu Maoheng, His Majesty's favorite minister, Wei Zhongxian naturally has nothing to say. People gave faces, and they couldn't help but carry them.

"Xiaguan see Gonggong Wei." Cui Chengxiu bowed to Wei Zhongxian and arched his hand, and said with a smile: "Lord Dutang asked the lower officials to pick up Gonggong Wei, and Gonggong Wei is please." ”

After speaking, Cui Chengxiu made a gesture of please, turned around and led the way in front.

Wei Zhongxian also followed in with a smile, only a few people with him, and the rest of the people were all waiting outside.

After turning a few corners, Wei Zhongxian came to the main hall of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, where Yu Maoheng was already waiting for him.

After the two people met, it was naturally a pleasantry, and the atmosphere was relatively harmonious, because both people knew what the other was doing in their hearts.

Wei Zhongxian came here to arrest people, and he still arrested those who were against him, so Yu Maoheng expressed support for Wei Zhongxian's actions, but he couldn't say anything on the surface, but there was no need to stiffen with him in private, so his tone and smile were very gentle.

After the two of them exchanged a few words, Wei Zhongxian said with a smile: "Lord Yu, our family came to the Metropolitan Procuratorate today to bring a few people back. These people were involved in the Donglin Party's case of forming a party and running a private business, and asked Lord Yu to let them go. ”

Hearing Wei Zhongxian's words, Yu Maoheng put the tea cup in his hand heavily on the table, his face sank, became very ugly, and asked, "Does Father-in-law Wei have His Majesty's will?" After all, the Imperial Court is the yamen of the imperial court, and all the officials present here are the officials of the imperial court, if there is no will of His Majesty, this official will never let Gonggong Wei take people away. ”

Although Yu Maoheng said these words with a black face, Wei Zhongxian didn't care, because he knew that Yu Maoheng was acting.

Without His Majesty's will, it would be impossible for him to come to the Metropolitan Procuratorate to get people, and he didn't have that much courage, so this is a clear thing.

The reason why Yu Maoheng did this was to show his subordinates, let them know that he was an official who dared to fight against him, and at the same time show that he was a principled official.

Wei Zhongxian didn't care about what Yu Maoheng did.

For so many years, it is not once or twice that Dongchang has been used as a shield, not to mention that this time people still cooperate with their work. I usually pour dirty water on myself, and I can't do anything to them, let alone now?

"Lord Yu, our family has just returned from the palace, and it is Your Majesty's will." Wei Zhongxian said with a smile.

Naturally, there is nothing to hide in this matter, and since His Majesty has told himself, it is a clear order; Otherwise, His Majesty will only hint at himself, so he doesn't have to hide it.

Besides, this kind of thing can't be done without a clear purpose.

Hearing Wei Zhongxian's words, Yu Maoheng's face was still ugly, but he still nodded and said, "Then the official won't say anything." But after all, this is the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and taking people in front of the public has a bad impact. Why don't you tell the official the name of the person he took, and the official will ask him to call them here? ”

Such proposals and demands basically depend on the ability of the official who made the request, and if his position is high and powerful enough, then he will naturally be granted.

Yu Maoheng is naturally this kind of official now, and Wei Zhongxian will naturally not refuse his request.

If Wei Zhongxian does not agree, then it means that Wei Zhongxian does not give face, and at the same time, it means that Wei Zhongxian wants to deter Yu Maoheng.

However, at this time, it was impossible for Wei Zhongxian not to give this face, nodded and said with a smile: "This is naturally the best, then there will be a surplus of adults." ”

In Wei Zhongxian's view, Yu Maoheng is the most beneficial to himself in this position.

Because judging from the current situation, this is the best period of time for Wei Zhongxian to have a relationship with the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the number of questions for the Metropolitan Procuratorate to impeach him has decreased a lot, and he is also happy to have a good relationship with Yu Maoheng.

At the same time, Wei Zhongxian had another idea in his heart, that is, whether he could find an opportunity to pull Yu Maoheng to his side.

If it succeeds, it will be equivalent to cutting off one of Chen Hong's arms, and at the same time, he will put his hand into the Metropolitan Procuratorate, which will be too beneficial to his future work.

It's just that Wei Zhongxian's idea can only be a bamboo basket for nothing, and Yu Maoheng knows very well who he is.

Yu Maoheng and Chen Hong just used Chen Hong's microphone to establish a communication channel between him and His Majesty, not that Yu Maoheng wanted to take refuge in Chen Hong.

Soon, several people were called over, and the one who took the lead was Li Mao.

Seeing Wei Zhongxian sitting there, Li Mao's face did not change.

Because after Wei Zhongxian came here, Li Mao already had a preparation in his heart, or he was ready to be arrested in his heart a few days ago.

Wei Zhongxian didn't give Li Mao a chance to speak, and directly glanced at his own people standing on the side.

Several people stepped forward and held them down directly, tied their hands and strung them together, and took them out one by one.

The purpose of Dongchang is very simple, not to let Li Mao and them shout casually. Who knows what Li Mao will shout at this time?

Once he shouts out words that are unfavorable to His Majesty, then Duke Wei will eat melons.

Yu Maoheng didn't say anything about Wei Zhongxian's subordinates, and he was also worried that those people were shouting indiscriminately, which would not have a good impact on him.

So when the person was taken out, Yu Maoheng didn't say a word, just watched quietly.

In fact, those people did want to shout something, and they were still struggling when they were pulled out, but they couldn't make a sound when they were pressed down.

"Now that the person has already got it, then our family will leave." Wei Zhongxian stood up, arched his hand at Yu Maoheng, and said with a smile.

"Then the official will not delay the father-in-law's affairs, Cui Chengxiu, you will send the father-in-law for the official." Yu Maoheng directly carried Cui Chengxiu out and asked him to be responsible for contacting Wei Zhongxian.

"Grandpa Wei, please come here." Cui Chengxiu walked to Wei Zhongxian's side with a smile and made a gesture of please.

Looking at the back of Wei Zhongxian leaving, Yu Maoheng gently stroked his beard, and a smile appeared on his face.

Starting today, the Metropolitan Procuratorate has officially entered a new era.

Yu Maoheng's gaze also fell on Cui Chengxiu beside Wei Zhongxian, and he gradually had some thoughts in his heart.

In Yu Maoheng's view, Cui Chengxiu can be used by himself, and this person is a knife. If you think of him as a cool official in ancient times, it should be very appropriate.

It seems that Cui Chengxiu still has to be lifted.