Chapter 34: The Imperial Guards
"Long live, Yang Lian, this guy is really hateful! He dared to slander the slave and the lady of Fengsheng, saying that the queen's miscarriage was a conspiracy between the two of us. This is a great injustice! Such a traitorous villain, long live, why don't you order him to be imprisoned and interrogated strictly! ”
Wei Zhongxian struck while the iron was hot and bit Yang Lian fiercely.
Zhu Youzhen admired Wei Zhongxian's IQ. In fact, Yang Lianshen's twenty-four major sins of Wei Zhongxian can be summed up in nothing more than three: one is to appoint villains and denounce gentlemen, and the other is to act arbitrarily and disrupt the dynasty; The third is to intervene in the inner court and plot against him.
The problem is that the appointment and dismissal of this official does not matter to the apocalypse at all, as long as the official does not trouble the emperor and does not affect him to be a carpenter every day, it doesn't matter if he is a gentleman or a villain. Therefore, these so-called "big sins", in the eyes of the apocalypse, are nothing more than mutual attacks between factions with different political views. You bite me, I bite you, bite and bite, in the final analysis, it is still for your own interests. In this case, Apocalypse has seen it a lot, and it has long been accustomed to it.
As for acting arbitrarily and bending the law for bribes, the apocalypse doesn't care even more. If you want people to work, you have to give benefits. There is no benefit at all, who will work for you? Not to mention Wei Zhongxian, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, which one is clean under the buttocks?
Besides, it is precisely because the officials have these handles in the hands of the emperor that they know that they are afraid of the emperor and are willing to obey the emperor's orders. If all of them are as clear as water and as clear as a mirror, and the emperor has nothing to do with them, how can he control his subordinates? Therefore, the "big crime" in this regard is difficult to change the apocalypse's favor for Wei Zhongxian.
The real lethality is the third "major crime", that is, interfering in the inner court and plotting against him. However, in this most critical place, Yang Lian's recital is basically chasing after the wind and shadows, lacking convincing evidence.
Of course, it's no wonder that Yang Lian, originally Wei Zhongxian did these things that were not visible, so he naturally had to hide from others. Wei Zhongxian is extremely ruthless, and he often kills people after he finishes his work, and the imperial physician Jia Yong is an example. In this case, it is not easy for Yang Lian to find out so much gossip.
It's just that in this way, there is no human and physical evidence, and trying to knock down Wei Zhongxian with a few words is tantamount to a fool's dream.
Right now, since Wei Zhongxian is safe and sound, Yang Lian is going to be unlucky. These twenty-four cardinal sins can be described as a fierce killing move, and while they want to put Wei Zhongxian to death, they do not leave themselves any room for maneuver. As long as Wei Zhongxian does not die, Yang Lian will have no physiology.
Zhu Youzhen couldn't help but sigh in his heart: As the saying goes, good people don't live long, and disasters will last for thousands of years, which is not false at all. No matter how harsh Yang Lian is to himself, he is still a loyal servant in the end. In today's monstrous power of Wei Zhongxian, daring to impeach this nine-thousand-year-old at the expense of his own life proves that Yang Lian is an extremely brave person.
It's a pity that bravery is bravery, but it lacks strategy, like a man who puts his head in the mouth of a tiger and shouts: "See if I don't knock your teeth out!" "The consequences can be imagined.
Unexpectedly, Tianqi did not listen to Wei Zhongxian this time, but said with a wicked smile: "Zhongxian, you don't know, Yang Lian and these scholars are not fun at all, they are old, their brains are very dead, and they are almost annoyed to death by them when they are like saints." However, he is the minister of the first emperor, and he is highly respected in the court, so he should not move lightly. Since he is willing to scold, why not let him scold twice, it won't hurt you a single hair anyway. He's so old, and he's going to be a master in a few years, so why should you meet him in general. ”
Wei Zhongxian originally wanted to let Mrs. Fengsheng bounce away with meat first, and then take advantage of the fact that the apocalypse fell into the gentle countryside and his brain was in chaos, begging for the emperor's life, and justifiably trampling the political enemies who dared to oppose him to death. Unexpectedly, this time it hit a soft nail.
He is well aware of the temperament of the apocalypse, don't look at him as cynical, indulging in fun, and basically not taking care of things. But it was really what he decided, and if anyone dared to disobey, it would be a dead end.
Moreover, there is one thing that Yang Lian really wronged Wei Zhongxian, that is, he borrowed Wei Zhongxian's 10,000 courages, and he did not dare to falsely pass on the holy decree. Don't look at Wei Zhongxian's power to criticize red, Tianqi's every move towards him is actually clear, but he just doesn't say a word and watches coldly.
Jiao Zhao sent Yang Lian to prison? This kind of thought did flash in Wei Zhongxian's mind, but the consequences of this made him shudder, and he didn't dare to think about it anymore. It's not time for the fish to die and the net is broken, so this move is absolutely unacceptable!
Therefore, Wei Zhongxian didn't dare to say anything more, wept and thanked him, and left Shufangzhai unwillingly.
Looking at Wei Zhongxian's distant figure, Tianqi laughed and said to Zhu Youzhen: "Fifth brother, you see that Wei Zhongxian is so old, and he is still like a child, crying so much that his snot is about to flow into his mouth, it's really ridiculous, hahahaha!" ”
Zhu Youzhen didn't know how to answer, so he had to giggle with the apocalypse.
Mrs. Fengsheng, who was in the bed, said coquettishly: "Long live! Father-in-law Wei is so pitiful, he has done so many things for Banzai, and those ministers outside still scolded him so fiercely. Long live you don't punish those ministers, and you still laugh at Grandpa Wei, it's really! ”
Zhu Youzhen could no longer pretend that he didn't see Mrs. Fengsheng, so he hurriedly stood up, extremely embarrassed.
Apocalypse said slyly: "Pity? I don't think so, most of the things that Yang Lian participated in him are true. ”
When Mrs. Fengsheng heard this, she was immediately frightened.
Apocalypse slapped Mrs. Bongsheng's plump buttocks,* and said with a smile: "Just kidding you, I see how scared you!" How could I believe that my nurse would harm my queen! ”
Madame Bongsheng's face changed a few times, and finally regained her bright smile.
Tianqi was moved at this moment, and said to Zhu Youzhen: "I summoned you in so early, I wanted to go to the Qianqing Palace with you and get out of the wine rack the day before yesterday." But Mrs. Fengsheng is not feeling well, so I will not go today. Don't be angry if you wake up early in the morning. Recently, I heard some rumors that there were people in the palace who wanted to be unfavorable to the fifth brother. I thought, the fifth brother has no quarrel with the world, why is he jealous? This must be nonsense. Nevertheless, it is only natural that the guards should be strengthened. Come on! ”
With a shout from the apocalypse, a person outside the warm pavilion responded loudly: "Chen Tengxiang's right guard Qianhu Lin Youkun, I am ordered to meet you!" What is the command of Banzai? ”
Tianqi said: "I order you to focus on King Ning and the guards of Wenhua Hall from now on." If King Ning has any problems, you are the only one who asks. Do you hear me? ”
Lin Youkun hurriedly kowtowed and replied, "The minister obeys the order!" ”
"Fifth brother, go down, I want to give Mrs. Fengsheng a massage!" Tian Qitian smiled shamelessly.
Zhu Youzhen was like an amnesty, so he quickly thanked him and cautiously withdrew from Shufangzhai. Before he had gone far, the heart-pounding panting voice of Madame Fengsheng in the room had already floated out.
Lin Youkun and Zhu Youzhen withdrew together, and at this time they bowed to him again.
When Zhu Youzhen saw Lin Youkun for the first time last time, he was exhausted after the madness, and his expression was already in a trance, and he didn't leave any impression on Lin Youkun. Only now did I take a serious look, and saw that this person was about 20 years old, born tall and long-armed, broad-shouldered and thin-waisted, and had a standard toned figure. Although he knelt respectfully in front of him at this moment, he still couldn't hide his heroic spirit and the fierce eyes faintly revealed in the tiger's eyes.
No need to ask, this must be a top martial arts master.
Zhu Youzhen beat the drum in his heart, and he didn't know what the emperor's intention was for giving him guards. If this Lin Youkun and Wei Zhongxian are also in the same group, it will be miserable.
Lin Youkun was also worried in his heart. The day before yesterday, he broke into the Wenhua Palace and offended King Ning and Princess Ning, and he was deeply afraid that Zhu Youzhen would sue him in front of the palace, and if he didn't do it, he would have to move his head. After waiting for a few days in fear, but there was no movement, he felt that the matter had subsided, and his heart was a little settled.
Unexpectedly, the apocalypse suddenly put himself in charge of King Ning's guards, isn't this putting on small shoes for himself?
As for Guan Ning, he never paid attention to it. He has an official residence in Tengxiang and a thousand households, and his official rank is only five grades. But this Tengxiang right guard is one of the twenty-six guards of the Ming Dynasty's pro-army, together with Tengxiang left guard, Wu Xiang right guard, Wu Xiang left guard, collectively known as the four guards in the palace, specializing in the Forbidden City's guards. There are 500 people per guard, although the number is small, but there is one commander, two deputy commanders, four thousand households, and 16 hundred households, which is of extremely high standard.
In fact, the Ming pro-army was originally twenty-two guards, and the four guards in the palace were added during the Xuande period. Unlike the Jinyi Guard, who is also one of the twenty-six guards and is famous or notorious, the four guards in the palace are quite low-key, and many people don't even know about their existence.
But the actual status of the four guards is far above the brocade guard. To give a simple example, the top leaders of Jinyiwei all commanded Tian Ergeng and took charge of the north and south towns, and the edicts under their jurisdiction did not know how many high-ranking officials and dignitaries had died, and their power was not small. Such a bullish character is willing to worship Wei Zhongxian's door, recognize him as his father-in-law, and Xu Xianchun and others are known as "Wu Biao", but in fact, he is just one of Wei Zhongxian's five dogs.
But even if Wei Zhongxian's power is monstrous, he doesn't even dare to touch the four guards in the palace. It's just that these four guards are no longer subject to anyone's control except the emperor himself. However, the four guards are in charge of the guards and do not interfere in the government affairs, so in the eyes of laymen, they seem insignificant.
Even Wei Zhongxian didn't care, and after beating a little eunuch under Guan Ning, Lin Youkun naturally didn't care even more.
Zhu Youzhen naturally didn't know anything about this. But the apocalypse is so arranged, so let's be safe when it comes! Historically, many famous figures have not died at the hands of the enemy, but have their own guards killed. If God has eyes, I hope my brother won't end up like this!