Fang Zhenghua was also forced to do so at this time, if he admitted such a crime, the end would definitely not be good. On the way to the pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info, I heard Wang Chengen say that these people not only participated in the impeachment of interfering in the investigation of Shuntian Mansion, but also said that they had killed Shang Fu.

The motive for killing Shang Fu was that he had colluded with Shang Fu, and the entire corruption case was directed and planned by himself.

What would happen to me if I was convicted of this crime? Fang Zhenghua thought about it and directly fought a cold war.

Those ministers also understood that Emperor Chongzhen would definitely protect Zhenghua, but in this situation without evidence, it was not so easy to do. At this time, the other side of politics appeared, that is, compromise, and Emperor Chongzhen compromised with his ministers.

The ministers of the Ming Dynasty all hoped to suppress the emperor and let the emperor do what he wanted.

Whether it is Zhang Juzheng of the reformist faction or the first assistant of the cabinet in various periods, the struggle for imperial power and civil power has never stopped. In fact, these civil officials represented the interests of the big landowners and the wealthy businessmen to a certain extent, that is, the germ of capitalism.

It's just that this class of the Ming Dynasty is deformed, they steal the country's wealth through the collusion of officials and businessmen, and only hope to grab money for perhaps political interests, rather than wanting other things, and their thinking has not reached the level of the emergence of capitalism.

If Emperor Chongzhen wants to keep the Zhenghua below, he naturally has to bow his head, and if he doesn't bow his head, then he has to deal with the Zhenghua.

For an emperor who has just ascended the throne, Emperor Chongzhen must not bow his head, otherwise the blow to his prestige will be too great. Of course, you can't sacrifice Fangzheng, the first person you arranged after you ascended the throne, say your own logo.

If he is brought down like this, his prestige will be greatly reduced, not to mention that Fang Zhenghua is not an official, but the governor of Dongchang and the emperor's private weapon. The emperor of a Dongchang factory who was overthrown by the minister, the decline of his prestige can be imagined.

There is a truth with officialdom, you can't even keep your own people, who do you want to follow you?

Emperor Chongzhen turned around a hundred times, and he was very clear about his situation, otherwise he would not have been in court.

"Your Majesty, Lord Zhou's words are all speculation and conjecture, which makes the minister think of three words." Fang Zhenghua's face sank like water, and he said directly: "Lord Zhou, what evidence do you have, please take it out, do you want to be convicted on trumped-up charges?" ”

Zhou Fulu looked at Fang Zhenghua, looking stunned, and said with a look of grievance after a while: "Father-in-law Fang, I didn't impeach you!" I came out to ask for guilt, I know that I am guilty of a serious crime, I am ashamed of the emperor, I have the trust of the court, and the minister asks the old man to return to his hometown! ”

Looking at Zhou Fulu's contrived appearance, his body was trembling, as if he was very afraid of the threat of Fangzhenghua.

Sure enough, Cao Guoan, the imperial historian of the Imperial Court of the Imperial Palace, stood up and said loudly: "Fang Zhenghua, in the court, in front of hundreds of civil and military officials, under His Majesty's jade steps, you actually dare to threaten a third-grade member of the imperial court, how rampant, how arrogant, please treat Fang Zhenghua's great disrespect!" ”

"There is also Fang Zhenghua, you who participated in the impeachment of me, and it is your duty to investigate the imperial history of the Imperial Palace!" Another imperial historian also stood up, raised his neck and said, "Could it be that you can still arrest me and kill me in Dongchang?" ”

Emperor Chongzhen looked at Fang Zhenghua with a purple and blue face, and sighed in his heart, these Wenchen are really masters.

Fang Zhenghua said a very reasonable word, in exchange for such a big hat buttoned down, if he didn't know the truth of the matter, if he didn't personally participate in this matter, just looking at the righteous words of these guys, Fang Zhenghua might have pulled it down and cut it directly.

Once again, I firmly established a thought in my heart, that is, I must listen to and watch more when encountering things, and I can't listen to them!

"Alright, stop arguing!" Feeling that the heat was almost over, Emperor Chongzhen patted the dragon chair and scolded loudly: "What is the noise, what kind of place is this?" This is the court, this is not a vegetable market, look at you one by one, where there is the appearance of the court minister, it is simply a shrew scolding the street. ”

The ministers below hurriedly knelt on the ground and said loudly: "The emperor is angry, and the ministers are guilty!" ”

Although they said so in their mouths, they put down a big stone in their hearts, as long as the emperor was emotional. Only the emperor who has no waves in the ancient well is the most unfathomable, and besides, anger will get carried away, and the emperor is the same.

Emperor Chongzhen's performance was like this, and he directly said loudly: "Since you said so, and they said so, then this matter will be investigated, it is related to disaster relief, then the three law divisions, you will handle it, find it out, review it clearly, and give me an explanation when the time comes." ”

"Yes, the emperor, the ministers and other commanders!" Several department heads who were named by Emperor Chongzhen hurriedly stood up.

The three law divisions are actually three yamen, namely the Criminal Department, Dali Temple, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate. In the Ming Dynasty, the Criminal Department replaced Dali Temple in charge of the main trial business, and Dali Temple became a prudent criminal organ, mainly managing the rejection and rehabilitation of unjust and wrongful cases. The Metropolitan Procuratorate can not only supervise the adjudication organs, but also have the right to "adjudicate on major matters and make decisions on minor matters."

To a certain extent, the "three law divisions" reflect the characteristics of separation of functions and powers and mutual containment, and the three halls of folklore actually refer to the three law divisions.

Emperor Chongzhen glanced at Wang Chengen beside him, and said lightly: "Wang Chengen, you go to keep an eye on this matter, you must check it out clearly, and come back to explain it when the time comes." Remember to go with your ears, not your mouth, you know? ”

"The emperor can rest assured, the slave and maid understand!" Wang Chengen nodded, bowed and said.

The ministers below immediately breathed a sigh of relief, especially Zhou Fulu, who could be said to be greatly relieved. The case is handed over to the Three Law Divisions, and what happens in the end, then forget what you say on your side, at least you can save it.

As for the rest, it depends on the rest of the game, but they are experienced and will certainly not go wrong.

Emperor Chongzhen stood up, flicked his sleeves, stood up and walked towards the back: "Retreat!" ”

Wang Chengen hurriedly shook off the dust and said loudly: "Retreat!" ”

A group of ministers hurriedly knelt on the ground, shouted three long live to send the emperor, and then began to disperse.

The ministers walked in pairs, basically discussing today's events, obviously this incident was not sudden, and it has been rumored in the capital for several days. It's just that no one thought that Emperor Chongzhen would hand over the three law divisions, could it be that the emperor gave up on Fangzheng?

"My lord, what should I do?" Gong Cheng came to Sun Chengzong's side and asked cautiously.

Glancing at the humble Gong Cheng, Sun Chengzong sighed: "Go back and ask the people behind you!" ”