Zhu Houzhao's thinking was also clear, and he quickly analyzed everyone's motives. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

In his opinion, Ma Yongcheng is the most motivated, but he does not have to do it, and he should also cooperate with others.

There are many people who have enmity with Xie Shen in the DPRK, but there are only a handful of people who really have deep hatred and hatred.

I don't know if Zhu Houzhao was intentional or unintentional, he seemed to ignore someone.

Shou Ninghou, Zhang Heling!

This Hou Ye seems to have hit Xie Shen in a hurry, and he has not had a good life since he beat Xie Shen into the officialdom. Of course, Zhang Heling is to blame. But from Zhang Heling's standpoint, this may not be the case.

Human nature is selfish, especially people like Zhang Heling, as long as he is happy, where will he care about other people's feelings. Judging from what he has done, this person is a typical scumbag. When Emperor Hongzhi was in power, he took care of this wife and brother, and also developed Zhang Heling's empty-eyed character.

Now that the one sitting in the Dragon Court has been replaced by Emperor Zhengde, Zhang Heling is even more fearless. He is a serious uncle of the country, who dares to touch him?

In such a situation, Xie Shen became the only threat to Zhang Heling, as long as Xie Shen was removed, Zhang Heling could do whatever he wanted.

Judging from the personal grievances between the two, Zhang Heling also had a motive to frame Xie Shen. With his noble status as a marquis, I'm afraid Ma Yongcheng will have to give some face.

Zhu Houzhao probably didn't want to see a conflict between his uncle and Xie Shen, so he deliberately avoided mentioning the name of Shou Ninghou.

But Xie Shen doesn't plan to pretend to be confused!

"Your Majesty, I think this matter may be related to Zhang Heling, Marquis of Shouning!"

Zhu Houzhao's face turned a little dark, and he really didn't know how to respond.

This uncle of his is really sad.

Although Zhu Houzhao likes to mess around, he also has a degree. But once his uncle messed around, he really didn't care about it, and didn't think about the consequences at all.

There seems to be a lot of conflict between Mr. and Uncle. Over the years, as the power of the husband in the court has become more and more heavy, the number of times the uncle has spoken out has become less and less.

Zhu Houzhao knew very well that it was impossible for him to endure his uncle's temperament. He chose to forbear, must have been looking for an opportunity to take revenge.

But to say that this matter is related to my uncle is too far-fetched, right?

Xie Shen saw the doubts in Zhu Houzhao's heart, and said in a deep voice: "If Your Majesty doesn't believe it, you can send someone from Xichang to investigate, and the minister thinks that white can't be black, and black can't be white." It is clear which is right and which is not. If you want to prove the innocence of Shou Ninghou, you need to speak with facts. ”

Xie Shen's attitude was very resolute, and he didn't want to endure it in this matter. Although he wasn't sure that Zhang Heling did it, it could be said that it was eight or nine and ten.

If his attitude was ambiguous, it would be even more impossible for Zhu Houzhao to order a strict investigation from the perspective of protecting his uncle.

"Just follow what Mr. said, I will send a decree to Gu Dayong, asking him to secretly send someone to investigate."

Zhu Houzhao hesitated for a moment, but still chose the former between reason and emotion.

Since the matter involved Jinyiwei and Dongchang, naturally these two major institutions could not be allowed to investigate, and Zhu Houzhao's only choice was Xichang.

But he still chose to let Xichang investigate secretly, instead of collecting evidence with great fanfare, which was also to save Zhang Heling's face. If it is finally found out that the matter has nothing to do with Zhang Heling, wouldn't it make his uncle be blamed in vain.

Zhu Houzhao said it to this point, and Xie Shen really didn't want to say anything more.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

In the Ming Dynasty, which was in the world, foreign relatives interfering in politics basically did not exist. But the privilege of relatives is unavoidable in any case.

"Sir, go back first, I'm afraid Mr. will suffer some grievances these days."

Zhu Houzhao said very apologetically.

"Your Majesty has tormented the ministers, as long as you can prove the innocence of the ministers, no matter how much the ministers are willing to suffer. Your Majesty take care of the dragon's body, and the minister retires! ”

After speaking, Xie Shen respectfully retreated.

Xie Shen came out of the leopard room, and Zhang Yong chased after him, and said attentively: "Little Pavilion Elder, Your Majesty asked me to bring you a word." ”

"Father-in-law Zhang, please speak."

"Your Majesty said that he is on the side of national law."

Xie Shen couldn't help but perk up when he heard this.

Zhu Houzhao said this, which means that he has figured it out. As long as Xichang can finally come up with evidence to prove that Shou Ninghou really participated in the framing of Xie Shen, then Zhu Houzhao will no longer cover up his uncle's evil deeds, but will hand over Zhang Heling to the relevant yamen to deal with.

This statement by the Son of Heaven is very important.

From beginning to end, Xie Shen has maintained an advantage over Zhang Heling, and it has always been Zhang Heling who suffers.

But that's about it. The reason is because Zhang Heling is a relative.

Although Xie Shen was favored by the Holy Grace, he was only a foreign minister after all. Zhang Heling is the brother-in-law of Emperor Hongzhi and the uncle of Emperor Zhengde, and from an emotional point of view, Zhang Heling is naturally more worthy of the emperor's protection.

Therefore, it is unlikely that Xie Shen will win as completely as against Qian Ning, Liu Jin, and Jiang Bin, because the emperor will stand up for Shou Ning Hou and Xi Mu.

This is also the reason why Shou Ninghou has no fear and provokes Xie Shen again and again. Because he knew that even if he did too much, that is, he would be reprimanded by the emperor for a few words, there would be no substantial loss.

But now Zhu Houzhao has given Xie Shen a clear attitude, as long as it can be proved that Zhang Heling is indeed involved, he will no longer cover up, but choose to kill his relatives in righteousness and maintain the dignity of Da Ming Law.

"Thank you, Grandpa Zhang."

Xie Shen smiled faintly and turned to leave.

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In the next few days, Xie Shen did not go to the cabinet to be on duty, but stayed at home to accompany his wife and son.

Now he is on the cusp of the storm, and countless notes of his impeachment have been delivered to the Son of Heaven. Although these notes were suppressed by Zhu Houzhao and did not pose any substantial threat to Xie Shen, it was better to be more secure in people's hearts.

When I went to the cabinet at this time, Li Dongyang and Xie Qian were embarrassed, and I didn't know how to express my position. Support Xie Shen, the two of them have to be sprayed, but if they don't support Xie Shen, they can't open this mouth.

Second, Xie Shen will also become the target of the ministers' attacks. Maybe those indignant melon-eating civil officials will gather outside the cabinet room to block people......

At this time, it's better to be a beautiful man quietly at home.

Xie Shen believed that Gu Dayong would work hard to investigate this matter and give the world the truth.

After all, the relationship between Gu Dayong and Xie Shen is very unusual, and it is reasonable to do Xie Shen a favor.

Then Dongchang and Jinyiwei are involved. As long as Gu Dayong can prove that the two and Zhang Heling are eyebrow-raising, they will frame the cabinet of the current dynasty. Then not only will Shou Ninghou be brought to justice, but Dongchang and Jinyiwei will also bear the thunderous wrath of the Son of Heaven.

In this way, the status of the West Factory will be above the East Factory and Jinyiwei, and it will become the most important investigation agency of the Zhengde Dynasty.

Gu Dayong is capable and righteous enough, and he doesn't know how high he is than many civil officials.

Xie Shen didn't misread him.

After Emperor Zhengde issued an order, the Xichang factory mobilized people to begin an investigation into the matter.

The object of the investigation is not only Jinyiwei, but also Dongchang. Although Gu Dayong acted on orders, he may not have been selfish.

Compared with the East Factory and Jinyiwei, the West Factory seems to be congenitally deficient. There is no way, the first two have a history of more than 100 years, and the West Factory was only established in the Chenghua Dynasty, and the background is too bad.

As the saying goes, if the foundation is not enough, force will make it up.

Gu Dayong is a loyal supporter of this creed, and he wants to take this opportunity to teach the East Factory and Jinyiwei a hard lesson, and give the West Factory a prestige.

As for He Xian, the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites, he has not been investigated by Xichang Fanzi for the time being. First, He Xian was indeed beaten too badly by Jinyiwei, and he is recuperating at home at the moment. Second, compared with Jinyiwei and Dongchang, He Xian is the least suspicious. After all, who wants to take the initiative to fight?

At first, Jinyiwei and Dongchang were very resistant to the actions of Xichang, and even had the intention of resisting. But Gu Dayong directly said that our family was ordered by the emperor, so you had better be honest.

No one dares to speak up now, and if you make any more trouble, it will be a big crime to disobey the emperor's order.

Sun Qianhu and the head of the East Factory surnamed Zhang were all mentioned to the West Factory for interrogation, and the two naturally had a good heart when they met.

They have already typed countless drafts, and as long as the two of them are consistent and don't leak their mouths, there will be no problems.

It's a pity that Gu Dayong didn't give them the opportunity to confess.

As soon as the two arrived at the West Factory, they were interrogated separately, and there was no chance to see each other except for a "meaningful" look-in-sight.

Gu Dayong first interrogated Zhang Zhangban of the East Factory. Probably because he belongs to the same eunuch system, Gu Dayong is more cordial to Zhang Zhangban.

In the small room, Gu Da smiled with a gloomy smile: "Our family is ordered by the emperor to investigate the beating of He Shilang, you slave maid had better know each other, so as not to suffer from the flesh and skin." ”

Zhang Zhangban couldn't help but shudder.

This is the West Factory, not the territory of the East Factory, and the Ma Factory Gong has the heart to save him, and he can't do anything.

And Zhang Zhangban seriously doubted that Ma Yongcheng would make a move for him, after all, he was just an insignificant chess piece. Even if he is the deputy of Dongchang, Ma Changgong's right-hand man Miao Gonggong is actually just a pawn of Ma Changgong, and he can be abandoned at any time if necessary.

When I thought of this, Zhang Zhangban felt heartache. How the hell did you agree to do it in the first place? It's good now, but it's in the hands of the people in the West Factory, and I'm afraid it's difficult to get out.

No one knows better than Zhang Zhangban the gap between the East Factory and the West Factory.

The two fought openly and secretly in the Chenghua Dynasty, in a vain attempt to win the favor of the saint and completely trample each other to death.

In the end, the invincible eunuch Wang was defeated, and the West Factory was also dismissed.

However, when Emperor Zhengde ascended the throne, he rebuilt the West Factory and appointed Gu Dayong as the new factory. There is a spring breeze in the west factory, and it is making a comeback.

In this case, the East Factory is naturally a thorn in the eye of the West Factory, and it wants to get rid of it quickly.

In this case, there is no problem to create a problem. What's more, there is really a problem now, how can Gu Dayong be willing to let it go?

Zhang Zhangban looked at Gu Dayong with a sad and angry face, but he was silent.

"What's the matter, we have flowers on our face, and you keep staring at it?"

Gu Da smiled with his skin and didn't smile: "Don't think that our family doesn't know what you cheap people are thinking. Don't say it's you, it's your factory father-in-law, as soon as he pouts his ass, we will know what shit he is going to pull! ”

Gu Dayong stared at Zhang Zhangban coldly and said, "It seems that you slave and maid don't know the hospitality of our family's West Factory." Do you want our family to help you loosen your skin first? ”

was threatened by the boss of the West Factory, Zhang Zhang's class had already collapsed, and he knelt on the ground and bowed his head.

"Father-in-law Gu spares his life, Father-in-law Gu spares his life. The little one didn't know anything, the little one was passing by Xie Mansion and seeing the people of Jinyiwei committing murder, he just said a few words of righteousness. ”

Although Zhang Zhangban was scared, he knew that he must not tell the truth. In this way, even if Gu Dayong will let him go, Ma Changgong will not let him go.

He knew best what happened to those who betrayed Dongchang, and he shuddered at the thought of the torture that tortured the prisoners.

"What a, pretending to be innocent here when she is dying."

Gu Da smiled sadly and kicked Zhang Zhangban on the shoulder.

Zhang Zhangban rolled a few times before stopping, and was immediately picked up by two wolf-like fans and put on a torture rack.

In an instant, he was roughly tied to the torture rack, and then a fan took a basin of water and a stack of thick paper, staring at him coldly.

Yes!

Zhang Zhangban shouted loudly.

"Don't come here!"

As an excellent Dongchang person, he naturally understands what this torture is.

In fact, this is a common interrogation method used by the entire factory health system.

The interrogators poured water on the prisoner's face and then took paper and pasted it on the prisoner's face. When exposed to water, the paper quickly softens and clings to the prisoner's mouth and nose, making it difficult for people to breathe.

At first, the prisoner would struggle desperately to open the soaked paper with his tongue, but with the addition of the second and third layers of paper, it would be tantamount to a dream.

Many prisoners are not afraid of death, because what they do is to lose their heads, and they are determined to die before they do it.

But they are afraid that life is better than death!

Especially this feeling of being hard to breathe, almost suffocating!

How could the Xichang fan stop because of Zhang Zhangban's shout, he rudely poured a whole basin of water on Zhang Zhangban's face, and then took a piece of paper and pasted it directly.

The paper quickly softened when exposed to water, and it didn't need to do anything to paste on Zhang's face.

Zhang Zhangban struggled desperately, opened a "small window" with his tongue, and gasped for breath.

"Keep posting!"

Gu Dayong simply sat down and tasted tea.

He enjoyed it very much.

Watch as the prisoner resists in front of him, struggling and finally begging for mercy. It's a really enjoyable feeling.

The factory official personally supervised the punishment next to him, and the West Factory Fanzi naturally worked hard. He pasted three pieces of paper on Zhang Zhangban's face in a row, and Zhang Zhangban gradually couldn't break free from this bondage.

When the fifth sheet was pasted, Zhang Zhangban could only let out a low whimper, Gu Da scraped the tea powder, and asked with a laugh: "Why don't you recruit yet?" What benefits did Ma Yongcheng and the surnamed Miao give you to make you work so hard? ”

"Woo, woo."

"Are you going to recruit?" Gu Dayong got up and walked to the torture rack, stuck to Zhang Zhangban's side and said, "If you want to recruit, shout three times in a row." ”

"Woooooo

Zhang Zhangban whimpered uncontrollably.

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