Chongzhen knows that if you want to make great efforts, it is not enough to make decisions by force, but also to implement the decisions you make strongly.

Therefore, after making the decision, Chongzhen made an exception and did not go to the harem to relax for a period of time as in the past, and secretly ordered the light and dark lines to be dispatched at the same time, and successively investigated and dealt with a number of officials who were not effective in implementation, and the decision was finally implemented.

"Don't look at any of you who look like dogs, because of the grace of the first emperor, which of your butts is clean behind? Hmph, disobedient? I will label you as a corrupt official, so that you will never be able to turn over. ”

Thinking secretly, Chongzhen said confidently: "Time flies, a few months have passed in this flash, count the days with your fingers, and the New Year will be coming soon. ”

Shoufu Li Biao said: "It has been a few days since the emperor decreed that the cabinet ministers would be promoted, and the selection list has already been submitted to the emperor, but it has been repeatedly collided with affairs, and the emperor has not yet made a decision, and I hope that the emperor will make a decision quickly." ”

"Swift decision? You don't push the people I like, but you want to get some indiscriminate hands and feet behind your back, oh, what you say is what, do you really think I'm a fool? Hmph, don't want me to do what you want! ”

After making up his mind, Chongzhen said: "What Shoufu said is very true, it's time to settle down, I don't know if you Aiqing still have any objections?" As he spoke, he glanced directly at Zhou Yanru.

Don't say that Chongzhen had hinted, even if Chongzhen didn't hint, Zhou Yanru could guess what he meant, coughed hurriedly, and turned to look at Wen Tiren.

Wen Tiren had already prepared, but he still secretly scolded "The old fox will not end well" before he said: "Chen Wen Tiren has objections." ”

Chongzhen pretended to say "oh" and said: "The position of the auxiliary minister cannot be underestimated, I just want to be fair and fair, and Aiqing can only come through any objections." ”

Wen Tiren paused for a moment and said: "The minister thinks that there is a suspicion of a friend in this election, which is obviously unfair. For example, the protagonist of the joint bribery case is actually at the top of the list, which cannot but make people think deeply. ”

The so-called joint bribery case refers to the fact that in the second year of the Apocalypse, when Qian Qianyi was trying to take Zhejiang Province, he accepted bribes from Tong Shengtian Qianqiu, and used a vulgar slang poem "Once stepping into the blue sky" as the joint, he was designated as the first in the provincial examination (Xie Yuan). This was later reported. Qian Qianyi was punished by deprivation and decommissioning.

Many years had passed since this incident, and he actually mentioned it again, and the courtiers naturally understood his intentions, and their eyes were all focused on him.

Wen Tiren unconsciously sweated on his forehead, slanted at Chongzhen, who was sitting in front of the imperial case, and continued: "The humble minister is not an official, according to the regulations, he has no right to give the emperor a speech, besides, this time the humble minister will not be elected, so it is better to keep silent to avoid suspicion." However, the Divination Ceremony is related to the safety of the sect and society.

Regarding Qian Qianyi's bribery in the apocalypse, none of the ministers dared to ask the emperor questions. The minister saw that the emperor was isolated from above, so he had to say. ”

Chongzhen had heard about this when he was the king of letters, and originally thought that it was a ghost made by Wei Zhongxian, but he didn't believe it, but when he heard the words, he thought: "Although I don't want to dwell on the old case, since Wen Tiren raised it, let them argue." Yes, let them argue, and only in this way can my intentions be realized. ”

Thinking about it, he turned to Qian Qianyi and said: "I have already said that this matter must be fair and just, and if Qian Aiqing has any argument about what Wen Aiqing said, you can say it directly." ”

Qian Qianyi was unprepared for Wen Tiren's sudden attack, and in a hurry, he couldn't say a word for a while.

The courtiers were in an uproar, and they denounced Wen Tiren in a gossipy, and the scene seemed a little chaotic.

"What is this not a friend? Wei Zhongxian just set up the imperial brother through the friends, hum, you want to set up me, no way! Ruthless, Chongzhen said: "Let's solve this matter today, don't mess up, come one by one." ”

Hearing him say this, the crowd fell silent. Zhang Yunru said: "If Qian Qianyi should be impeached, why wait until today." Wen Tiren has neither qualifications nor prestige, and he must have a plan to reopen the old case. ”

Wen Tiren said without showing weakness: "In the past, Qian Qianyi was dismissed at home, and there was no reason to correct it. Now the impeachment is proposed for the sake of the imperial court's careful selection of talents. You defend him like this, and you prove that you are his friend! ”

Seeing that he actually accused himself of being a friend, Zhang Yunru was angry and changed his voice: "Impose the party word on the ministers at every turn, this has always been the usual trick of villains to frame gentlemen. Please Emperor Mingjian. ”

Auxiliary Minister Qian Longxi said: "The minister thinks that although Qian Qianyi has accepted bribes, the so-called joint commission has nothing to do with it. ”

Zuodu Yushi Cao Yubian answered: "What Lord Qian said is very true, Wen Tiren was completely framed, and the minister was entrusted by the first emperor, and he personally tried the case of Tian Qianqiu, and there were thousands of observers and listeners. The minister can testify that Wen Tiren is completely in his mouth, deceiving and fooling the emperor. ”

After speaking, he turned around and looked to seek the opinions of the courtiers who had participated in the trial of the case back then.

These people were as angry as Cao Yubian, and they hurriedly said together: "The ministers are also willing to testify, the facts are the facts, and no one can cover up and distort them casually." ”

As soon as these people's voices fell, they said to more than ten people including Zu Chongye: "This is the case, Wen Tiren brought up this old case again, but he wanted to use this to get rid of Lord Qian, so as to achieve his goal of taking the opportunity to enter the cabinet." ”

Wen Tiren didn't want to be like this, and said with an aggrieved face: "Wechen is dedicated to the emperor's sake, but to remind the emperor, I don't want to cause misunderstanding among my colleagues, Wechen really has no face to stand in the court, and I implore the emperor to allow Weichen to resign." ”

Of course, Wen Tiren will not be willing to resign and return, this is a plan that he discussed with Zhou Yanru in advance to retreat. Therefore, after he finished speaking, he immediately looked at Chongzhen with a blank eye.

"Wen Tiren has become the target of public criticism in the blink of an eye, it seems that the power of the Donglin Party should not be underestimated, well, I will take this opportunity to see clearly, of course, I also want to suppress you, I can't let you monopolize the court."

Thinking about it, Chongzhen said: "Wen Aiqing doesn't have to be like this, this is just a debate, well, the truth is not clear, I have my own way to decide." ”

Wen Tiren was relieved, so he just lowered his head and didn't speak.

Chongzhen ordered the Ministry of Rites to submit Tian Qianqiu's test papers, read it in person, and saw that there was indeed a poem on it, "Once stepping into the sky", he turned to Qian Longxi and Zhang Yunru and said: "Since the joint is true, Qian Qianyi was the main examiner at that time, why do you say that it is not him?" ”

"What does he mean by that? It's clearly biased in favor of Wen Tiren. The courtiers thought about it, angry in their hearts, but they did not dare to say anything more.

At this time, Zhou Yanru, who had been silent, interjected coldly: "Huitui seems to be very fair on the surface, but in fact, there are only one or two people in charge, and the rest of the ministers dare not disagree." Even if there is an objection, it is only in vain to set yourself on fire. The matter of Qianqiu has already been decided, and I don't think the emperor needs to ask the ministers anymore. ”

"This Zhou Yanru, if he doesn't say this, I will really be difficult to deal with, by the way, I just borrowed his words to slow down."

The idea is set, Chongzhen said: "What Yanru said is very true, the Qianqiu case has already been decided, there is no need to ask again, although Qian Qianyi has been punished, but his virtue is a loss after all, and it is really not suitable to enter the cabinet." ”

After speaking, seeing that the courtiers looked unwilling, he said: "Regarding this matter, if you Aiqing still have opinions, you can continue to state it." ”