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Although he had already made a decision, when Lu Zhen asked someone to tell him that he would come out to impeach the emperor for all the mistakes he had made before the court meeting today, Dong Chi still had a little drum in his heart. And now, when he was stared at by so many important ministers of the court with strange eyes, he was even more weak in his heart, and it took him a long time to muster up his strength.

Under Lu Jin's encouraging gaze, Dong Chi froze, and then said in a slightly trembling voice: "Your Majesty, Weichen wants to impeach a person who has committed an unforgivable mistake against me!" ”

The emperor glanced at this courtier who was completely unknown to him with some surprise, only to know that this was a low-grade official. But today's court meeting is not the time to talk about this, so I subconsciously want to be inaccurate. Before he could speak, the waiter of the Ministry of Rites next to him spoke: "Lord Dong, there are important matters to discuss in today's court meeting, which one you want to impeach or wait for him to talk about it later, this is not in line with etiquette." ”

Being blocked by the waiter of the Ministry of Rites who was too much higher than himself, Dong Chi felt even more nervous in his heart. But fortunately, he had also been prepared before, knowing that someone would come out to stop him, and he also had the rhetoric to deal with it, so he plucked up his courage and said: "Li Shilang's words are wrong, how do you know that what the lower officials want to say has nothing to do with today's court discussion?" ”

"Huh?" The monarchs and ministers present were all stunned, not only because of this person's courage, but also because of the meaning of this person's words. It is rare for a seven-grade to dare to contradict a waiter of the Ministry of Rites without impeaching the other party. And what makes people even more suspicious is the hidden meaning of his words.

Everyone knows what is going to be discussed in today's court meeting, and very few people are involved, so does he actually want to impeach that person? And the emperor's face changed, and his gaze subconsciously fell on Lu Zhen in front of him, could this be the man he had arranged before? This realization made Zhu Qiyu's heart flutter, both a little nervous and a little expectant.

After knocking out Li Shilang with one word, Dong Chi took a deep breath and stepped forward to say: "Your Majesty, the minister is going to impeach today, it is the Emperor Taishang who wants to be rescued from the hands of the Tartars in the court...... After calling out these three words, his body also trembled, knowing that as soon as these words came out, he had no way out.

And the surrounding ministers were all stunned at this time, and they couldn't come back to their senses for a long time. Although there have been speculations for a long time, when the other party really reveals the target of impeachment, the impact on everyone is still great.

At this time, people, especially those who were officials in the court, accepted the Confucian theory of monarchs and ministers, fathers and sons, and the ministers did not say that the monarch had become the norm in almost everyone's hearts. Perhaps at some point, the officials and historians would sarcastically ridicule the Son of Heaven, but the starting point was only to persuade the Son of Heaven to follow the right path, not for the purpose of pursuing responsibility.

Moreover, what Dong Chi wants to impeach now is the former emperor who is still suffering at the hands of the people, the current emperor, and it looks even more unreasonable to do this, it really violates the so-called Confucian way of benevolence and forgiveness, and it is not something that a courtier should do.

Dong Chi also knew this, but there was no turning back when he opened the bow, and the words had already been spoken, so there was only one thing to say. So while everyone was stunned, he continued to play: "Here are the ministers, there are twelve charges for impeaching the emperor: first, appointing traitorous eunuchs, treating Wang Zhen and others as loyal and good, and entrusting them with important tasks, so that the ministers of the court were harmed by them; Second, seeing that the situation was unclear, he sent troops to the Northern Expedition despite the opposition of the people of the world when he knew that the Mongols wanted to fight, which led to the emptiness of the treasury and the fact that the capital had few troops to defend; Third......"

Listening to him list Zhu Qizhen's crimes one by one, even the faces of those officials who originally wanted to prevent his impeachment also showed a look of deep thought. In fact, all courtiers knew about these crimes, but everyone deliberately ignored them. Now it is pointed out in public one by one, and people can no longer avoid it.

“…… Article 12 Crime, after being captured by the Mongols, the Emperor Taishang was willing to be used by the enemy in order to protect himself, and issued several edicts ordering the border to open the city. If it weren't for the defenders' generals who put the overall situation first and did not obey their orders, I am afraid that many cities and passes on the border of the north would all fall into the hands of the Tartars, and our Central Plains would be in danger. There are these 12 serious crimes, even if the emperor is noble, he cannot go unpunished, and I hope that His Majesty will issue an order to punish them, so as to set the public right and fix the hearts of the people! After speaking, Dong Chi knelt on the ground and waited for the departure.

At this time, the hall was also silent, and it was almost audible that a pin had fallen. Because everyone was frightened by his shocking impeachment, they didn't know how to react.

I really don't know if I don't listen, and I'm shocked when I hear it. It turned out that the Emperor Taishang had been charged with so many crimes, and each of them sounded so serious, so misleading the country and the people. If you change people, even if you suffer any of them, you will have to shed your skin if you don't die, and now that the twelve felonies have fallen on Zhu Qizhen's head, it will be even more serious.

From the bottom of his heart, Zhu Qiyu was very happy in shock, because once these charges spread, his imperial brother's reputation will be completely stinky. In this way, even if he does come back one day, it will be difficult to pose a threat to himself. After all, who can rest assured that a guy who has committed so many serious crimes, or even betrayed the country, will become emperor again? How can this convince the subjects of the world?

But he didn't dare to show the slightest joy on his face, but was quite sad: "Dong Chi, these crimes you listed are really a bit blamed, even if the emperor has had it, but it is not his original intention, as a minister, how can you slander the king like this?" ”

"The minister is guilty. But as a speech officer, the minister has his own responsibilities. What's more, the Son of Heaven is guilty of the same crime as the common people, even if he is the emperor, he should also take responsibility for his own mistakes. At this time, Dong Chi calmed down and reacted quite calmly.

He knew that this time he would definitely become famous, but at the same time, he would definitely be punished. After all, it is a great rebellion to participate in the monarchy, and the Son of Heaven must express it.

However, he didn't panic, because from Zhu Qiyu's fleeting eyes just now, Dong Chi still saw a hint of joy, although it was only a glimmer, but this was enough to explain the problem. It seems that Lu Shilang is right, this is indeed what the Son of Heaven hopes someone to do for him. As long as the emperor can accept his love, it will be worth it even if he suffers some hardships later.

"You ......" Sure enough, I saw Zhu Qiyu's face suddenly sank, and he snorted: "You are slandering the king and inviting him to buy a straight name." Even if there is some truth in what you say, this wind will not last, and someone will take away his clothes and crown, and send him to the prison! ”

"Yes!" When the guards guarding outside the hall heard the will, they hurriedly walked in, grabbed Dong Chi, quickly stripped off his official robe and black yarn outside, and then escorted him out like a chicken.

It was only at this time that the ministers came back to their senses, and after being at a loss for a while, someone stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, although what Dong Chi said is bold, it is not nonsense. What's more, he is a speech official, and he cannot be punished for his words, and I hope that His Majesty will be gracious. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty, the crimes he listed are true, even if they are wrong, they should not be convicted like this, I hope Your Majesty will think twice."

These officials stood up one by one to exonerate Dong Chi, not because they really wanted to save him, but because they had to do it. Because it is likely that their own vital interests are at stake. If he is convicted of Dong Chi today because of the impeachment of the emperor, then what if someone advises the Son of Heaven to be convicted of slandering the king in the future? With this first one, everyone's life will not be easy, so we can only save each other with all our might.

Lu Zhen was mixed in the courtiers, and he also said similar words of pleading, but he was proud in his heart, this time, the Manchu officials were going to be calculated by themselves. And presumably the emperor also wants to see this scene, after all, he doesn't want to be convicted of Dong Chi because of this.

And more importantly, in this way, Zhu Qizhen's charges can be regarded as completely implemented. Because if you want to exonerate Dong Chi, there must be a premise, that is, the object of his impeachment is indeed guilty, and the twelve charges are indeed established. And in this way, Zhu Qizhen can't turn over at all.

The emperor also understood this, and his heart was also happy, and at the same time, the big stone pressing on his heart disappeared. He believed that after today, the imperial brother would never pose any threat to his throne.

But his face still showed a serious look at this time: "Even so, this wind can't last, I won't easily spare the person who dares to slander the Emperor like this!" Ladies and gentlemen, you don't need to persuade you anymore......"

"Your Majesty......" Seeing this, everyone spoke again, but he interrupted: "Okay, today's court discussion is not for this matter, let's get down to business first." ”

As soon as the emperor said this, everyone suddenly remembered what was most important today. Immediately, many people felt strange in their hearts, because no matter how you look at the two things, it seems that you should not spend a huge amount of silver taels to save a faint king who has misled the country and the people.

Of course, this idea is just a turn in everyone's hearts, and no one dares to say it.

It wasn't until the ministers retreated that Zhu Qiyu straightened up and said, "Come on, go and summon the Mongolian envoy in, I want to ask him in person to see how much appetite they have." ”

Immediately, a eunuch ran to the gate of the palace and shouted out the will of the Son of Heaven to summon the envoys, and then one by one, the announcements were passed from the Wenhua Hall all the way to the front of the palace gate.

During this period, the ministers in the palace finally adjusted their mentality and prepared to argue with the Mongolian envoy. Although the charges on the Emperor Taishang must be indispensable, this does not hinder their determination to save him from the enemy, after all, this is a matter of the face and dignity of the Ming court......

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