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Don't talk about Zhao Junchen's guesses, just talk about the situation on the field.

Although Shen Changmao was the elder of the court, he had the highest status among the ministers, and his views were relatively moderate, but as soon as Shen Changmao expressed his opinions, he was immediately refuted by almost everyone present.

Tang Zhen, the secretary of the household department in Nanjing, was a die-hard supporter of the secretary of the Ministry of Officials in Nanjing, and he was also suppressed by Zhou Shangjing back then, and he only wished that Zhou Shangjing would be punished by a thousand knives, so he immediately retorted: "Shen Ge is so bad!" My court has strict laws and disciplines, meritorious deeds are naturally rewarded, and guilt must be punished, how can there be a saying that merit and demerit are offset by demerits? It's child's play! Your Majesty, the minister agrees with Wang Shangshu's statement, Zhou Shangjing's various crimes have a really bad impact, and he must be severely punished! ”

With the end of Tang Zhen's speech, the officials of the Sixth Department of Nanjing also came out to support it.

On the other side, the young master Zhang Cheng also came out and said: "Your Majesty, the minister also thinks that Zhou Shangjing must be punished heavily, although he has worked hard over the years, but he is now in the position of the first assistant of the cabinet, it is His Majesty's reward for him, since the merit is already a reward, how can he still be able to atone for his sins?" ”

Zhang Cheng is Huang Yourong's cronies, and his temperament is somewhat similar to Huang Yourong, they are all people who like to fall into the well, and now Zhou Shangjing is about to fall, according to Zhang Cheng, Zhou Shangjing's ending is naturally as miserable as possible, and for a while, he didn't take into account the alliance between Shen Changmao and Huang Yourong, and refuted Shen Changmao's views.

With Zhang Cheng's speech, a group of Yellow Party officials naturally followed suit and expressed their positions.

At the same time, Zhao Junchen's eyes rolled. I also decided to join in the fun, and finally expressed my opinion. Out of the column: "Your Majesty, Zhou Shangjing's various crimes. It's nasty! If it is not punished heavily, I am afraid that it will cause dissatisfaction among the government and the opposition! There is no warning to latecomers! It is even more detrimental to establishing the prestige of the imperial court! Therefore, no matter what, Zhou Shangjing must be severely punished! ”

Zhao Junchen said this, but in order to make his position clear to Emperor Deqing again.

At the same time, after hearing Zhao Junchen's statement, Zhao Party officials finally found their own position, and they also spoke one after another, agreeing with Zhao Junchen's views.

With Wang Baoren, Tang Zhen, Zhang Cheng, Zhao Junchen and other heavyweight ministers of the imperial court expressing their views one after another. The major factions in the DPRK and China have also chosen to take sides.

It's a pity that Zhou Shangjing has stood in the temple for many years, and while he holds great power, he has also suppressed too many people and offended too many forces, so for a while, except for Shen Changmao's unexpectedly moderate statement, almost all the factions in the DPRK and China support Wang Baoren's views, hoping that Zhou Shangjing can be severely punished!

After all, in the eyes of most people. Zhou Shangjing is already doomed to collapse, and the Zhou party is also destined to be uprooted, so the ministers are happy to fall into the ground, and they are not worried that they will be retaliated against afterwards!

"yes. Your Majesty, Zhou Shangjing's various crimes are all serious crimes. And the impact is bad! If you don't kill, it's not enough to serve the world! ”

"Your Majesty, Zhou Shangjing is the first assistant of the current dynasty. But he knows the law and violates the law, and uses his power for personal gain, even if His Majesty cares about the old feelings. If you don't want to kill him, you should imprison him for life! ”

"Zhou Shangjing is not only shielding the clansmen and inspiring the people's uprising, but also forming a party for personal gain, bullying the king, my dynasty has committed such a serious crime for hundreds of years, and there has never been a precedent for not punishing it severely! I hope Your Majesty will think twice......"

For a while, in the temporary imperial study, there were voices demanding that Zhou Shangjing be severely punished!

It seems that the ending of Zhou Shangjing's being beheaded by the raid is a certainty.

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However, he said that when the ministers expressed their views, Emperor Deqing was very silent, just standing quietly in front of Zhou Shangjing, allowing Zhou Shangjing to kneel at his feet, and listening to the ministers express their views expressionlessly.

After all the ministers expressed their opinions, Emperor Deqing first glanced at Shen Changmao deeply, and then asked slowly: "So, except for Shen Ge Lao, most Aiqing thinks that Zhou Shangjing should be killed?" ”

Like Zhao Junchen's thoughts, Emperor Deqing also thought that Shen Changmao's performance was very abnormal and brought some variables.

It's just that even Emperor Deqing can't understand why Shen Changmao behaves like this.

Therefore, just in case, Emperor Deqing no longer hesitated, and decided to immediately determine Zhou Shangjing's culpability and completely beat Zhou Shangjing into a place of no return.

For Emperor Deqing, the most important thing is to completely defeat Zhou Shangjing, as for how Zhou Shangjing should be punished? Is it decapitation or captivity? In the eyes of Emperor Deqing, there was not much difference.

Now, most of the important ministers of the court want to severely punish Zhou Shangjing, and after Emperor Deqing asked a little, he also pushed the boat down the river and said: "Well, what everyone Aiqing said is reasonable!" Now, Zhou Shangjing has committed a serious crime, and although I want to take care of the old relationship between the monarch and the minister, I also have to take into account the public opinion...... In this case, pass on my will, remove Zhou Shangjing from the position of cabinet chief, immediately escort Zhou Shangjing to the capital, and after my southern tour is over, I will convene a court meeting to ...... him"

"Your Majesty, the old minister still has something to say! I hope that after listening to it, it will not be too late for Your Majesty to make a decision! ”

However, before Emperor Deqing's will could be announced, it was interrupted!

The person who interrupted Emperor Deqing was none other than Shen Changmao, a pavilion elder who behaved a little abnormally.

Seeing that Shen Changmao suddenly interrupted his will, a trace of coldness flashed in Emperor Deqing's eyes.

However, after looking at Shen Changmao for a moment, Emperor Deqing still said, "Oh? Does Shen Ge Lao still have something to say? Say, I'd like to hear what else you have to say! ”

"Your Majesty, what the old minister knows is that the rebellion in Suzhou is not so simple, in fact, there is another hidden story! These hidden facts are very important, implicated in the royal prestige, if they are discovered, the foundation of my Ming Dynasty will also be shaken, so Zhou Shoufu tried to conceal it, and even the factory guards did not find out! And the reason why Zhou Shoufu concealed the matter of the Suzhou Rebellion was not to protect his grandson Zhou Suhai, but for the sake of my century-old society in the Ming Dynasty, and it was really a sincere loyalty! ”

Speaking of this, Shen Changmao's originally clumsy and cold face was actually a little excited and flushed.

After a pause, without waiting for everyone to question, Shen Changmao had already continued: "Actually, because of a coincidence, after the Japanese Rebellion occurred in Suzhou, the old minister quickly got the news, and also found out that this matter was suppressed by Zhou Shoufu!" Lao Chen was very angry at that time, and felt that Zhou Shoufu had committed the felony of bullying the monarch, so he immediately found Zhou Shoufu to confront him! Then, Lao Chen got Zhou Shoufu's explanation, and only then did he know that there was actually a shocking secret in this matter!

This secret is too important! Originally, after receiving Zhou Shoufu's advice, the old minister had already decided to rot them in his stomach, and he must not make them public! And Zhou Shoufu obviously has the same idea, preferring to bear all the blame for the offense himself rather than telling these hidden secrets...... However, the hundreds of officials in the court and the central government are now going to severely punish Zhou Shoufu, but the old minister can't bear to see a loyal minister like Zhou Shoufu die unjustly, so after hesitating for a long time, the old minister still decided to tell His Majesty these hidden secrets, in exchange for Your Majesty's forgiveness and reduce Zhou Shoufu's guilt! ”

On the other side, Zhou Shangjing, who had been silent all the time, heard Shen Changmao's words, but his body trembled violently, and he turned his head to stop: "Shen Ge Lao, please be careful!" You know that these hidden secrets must not be spoken, otherwise the world will be in chaos! Since the old man has decided to bear the responsibility alone, why should you do this? ”

Shen Changmao shook his head and smiled bitterly: "So far, I have to say it!" ”

Seeing Zhou Shangjing and Shen Changmao singing and harmonizing, Emperor Deqing's eyes were even colder.

Originally, the overall situation had been decided, but I didn't expect Shen Changmao to stick a knife!

Obviously, Shen Changmao has been bought by Zhou Shangjing! And the so-called "hidden feelings" in Shen Changmao's mouth are probably Zhou Shangjing's hole cards!

However, at such a time, Emperor Deqing must also cooperate, and asked in a cold voice: "Oh? You said a lot, what is the secret? is so unclear, how can I forgive Zhou Shangjing? ”

Shen Changmao was under the forced gaze of Emperor Deqing, but his expression was very open, but after looking around, he said: "Please also ask Your Majesty to let the ministers step down, these hidden facts are indeed very important, and the old ministers can only tell Your Majesty alone!" ”

After Emperor Deqing hesitated for a moment, he also felt that he couldn't let Shen Changmao tell the "secret secret" in his mouth in public, so he said: "Except for Shen Changmao and Zhou Shangjing, everyone will retreat outside for the time being. ”

After a pause, Emperor Deqing seemed to think of something again, and added: "Well, Zhao Junchen also stayed to observe!" ”

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…… (To be continued.) )