Chapter 100: Ye Zhigao
Tomorrow is the day when the Emperor of the Apocalypse goes to the early court, and the ministers are a little apprehensive at this time, some are worried about Xiong Tingbi, some are worried about being implicated, and some are simply gloating, of course, there are also those who want to fish in troubled waters. It's just that whether these people's ideas can be realized or not depends on the attitude of one person, that is, the Emperor of the Apocalypse.
The Emperor of the Apocalypse was also hesitating at this time, and at this time, he didn't know what to do! Although he knew that what Dongchang and Jinyiwei found out was true, it was difficult to subdue those ministers, let alone the imperial historians. As long as it is said that Dongchang Jinyiwei found out, these people are likely to stand up against it directly without asking whether it is right or wrong.
What we want to think about now is a way to get the best of both worlds, first, we can't let Xiong Tingbi be wronged, and second, we can't let those people go.
"Your Majesty, Luo Sigong, the commander of the Jinyi Guard, is here." Just as the Emperor of the Apocalypse was pondering, a little eunuch walked in quickly and said to the Emperor of the Apocalypse.
"Let him in!" Rubbing his forehead, the Emperor of the Apocalypse felt a little tired, but he could only beat his spirits.
Under the leadership of a little eunuch, Luo Sigong strode in, gently lifted his clothes, knelt down in front of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, and said loudly: "The commander of the Jinyi Guard makes Luo Sigong see my emperor, long live my emperor, long live long live." β
Looking at Luo Sigong's demeanor, the Emperor of the Apocalypse was also invigorated, his spirit was good, he nodded with satisfaction, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse said with a smile: "Aiqing's spirit is good, it seems that there is something happy!" Did you take another wife and concubine? β
Listening to the teasing words of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, Luo Sigong was suddenly a little embarrassed, and the look on his face was also a little embarrassed, and he blushed a little and said, "Your Majesty is joking." β
The Emperor of the Apocalypse immediately laughed, the commander of the Jinyi Guard, Luo Sigong, has no hobbies on weekdays, but he likes beauty. However, there is nothing to rob people's daughters, most of them are bought back or married by Ming Media, which is not a big deal in this era.
seemed to be in a good mood, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse's expression was much better, and said to the little eunuch on the side: "Go get a stool for Lord Luo", and then fell on Luo Sigong's body, and said softly: "Get up!" What did you come to me for? β
Luo Sigong didn't speak, but glanced at the main hall and gave the Emperor of the Apocalypse a look.
"All of you go down!" The Emperor of the Apocalypse didn't speak, and Chen Hong on the side drove out all the eunuchs and palace maids, and he wanted to take the door out.
"Chen Hong, you stay!" The Emperor of the Apocalypse did not let him go, and stopped him when he was about to go out.
Luo Sigong didn't dare to say anything, this Chen Hong and Chen's father-in-law didn't know what he was capable of, and he was very favored in front of this Emperor of the Apocalypse. It was already very difficult to deal with a Wei Dynasty by himself, and if there was a Chen Hong, Luo Sigong felt that he would definitely not be able to bear it.
"Tell me something!" Standing up slowly, moving his muscles and bones, the Emperor of the Apocalypse has been feeling a little uncomfortable in the past few days, and he has to move like this every once in a while.
Suppressing his excitement, Luo Sigong tried not to let his voice sound strange, and said lightly with relief: "Your Majesty, the minister found out some news yesterday, and there was also news from Liaodong!" β
"Oh, Jinyiwei's efficiency is really good, Aiqing did a good job on this errand, I deserve a reward." The Emperor of the Apocalypse was in a much better mood suddenly, and this news came very timely, hoping that it would be helpful for tomorrow's affairs.
Luo Sigong listened to the words of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, and immediately rejoiced in his heart, but there was no expression on his face, but said with a smile: "These are all the merits of His Majesty's strategy, what credit do the ministers have." β
"Alright, let's talk about things! Don't say these words of self-humility and sycophancy. The Emperor of the Apocalypse smiled softly, I don't know if it was because there were clues in the matter, or Luo Sigong's sycophant, but now the Emperor of the Apocalypse is in a very good mood.
"Yes, yesterday Jinyiwei's secret agent in Fengyue Tower found out the news, and someone came to Fengyue Tower." Luo Sigong's expression was a little dignified, but a little excited, and his feelings seemed to be very complicated.
As for the Emperor of the Apocalypse, he didn't think there was anything, because he hadn't heard of this Fengyue Tower at all, was this a famous brothel in the capital?
"Your Majesty, Fengyue Tower is a restaurant in the capital, but this restaurant is not open to the public, but a place used by the Donglin Party to gather and chat. According to them, they say that they make friends with literature, and there are usually no people, but every time there is a big exam, there will be a lot of readers. Chen Hong saw that the Emperor of the Apocalypse didn't know why, so he hurriedly said. At this time, he was in charge of all the information about the party, and he memorized these things as much as possible, while answering the questions of the Emperor of the Apocalypse at any time. has been in the palace for so many years, and this old eunuch also knows how to be a favored eunuch.
Nodding slightly, it turned out to be such a place, this can be said to be a base of the Donglin Party in the capital! Whether it is to hold a party or to win over the exam, it is very convenient.
"When was this Fengyue Tower built?" The Emperor of the Apocalypse had a very solemn face, and the courage of these people was not small! I really thought that the emperor didn't dare to raid the house, no wonder Wei Zhongxian arrested and killed all these people in history!
"Back to Your Majesty, it was seven years ago, and the first assistant scholar of the cabinet at that time was Ye Xianggao." Before Chen Hong could speak, Luo Sigong preemptively said.
Nodding slightly, the face of the Emperor of the Apocalypse became even more solemn, and he said to Chen Hong behind him: "What is the status of this Ye Xianggao in the Donglin Party?" β
After thinking about Ye Xianggao's information in his mind, Chen Hong spoke: "Ye Xianggao is the old man of the Donglin Party, because he once served as the first assistant university scholar of the cabinet, so there are many protΓ©gΓ©s. At that time, he was famous for his opposition to the mining tax, and he wrote more than 100 times, strongly advocating the abolition of the mining tax. β
Hearing this, the Emperor of the Apocalypse understood that this Ye Xianggao had a very high status in the Donglin Party and had a very wide network. He once opposed the mining tax, which shows that this is a typical Donglin Party person, who speaks very well, but does things to protect the interests of those people.
No matter what this person's ability is, the Emperor of the Apocalypse will not reuse him, not the article against the mining tax. Because the Emperor of the Apocalypse also has to levy this tax, these people who open the mine are all rich people, and these people don't pay taxes, which is incredible to think about. The Emperor of the Apocalypse even thought about confiscating the homes of these people, confiscating all their assets, and nationalizing all the mines, of course, that is, the Emperor of the Apocalypse himself.
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