Chapter Twenty-Seven: Vacating the Cage for a Bird
The first wind and rain drifted away
At the beginning of June, the weather is getting hotter and hotter, but the green in the palace garden is verdant, and the breeze blows from time to time, which is also refreshing.
Tingyuxuan is a pavilion in the palace garden, facing the lake and the mountain, the scenery is unique.
Here, Emperor Chongzhen and his first assistant Wen Tiren and second assistant Wang Yingxiong were negotiating state affairs.
"The two Aiqing have done a good job in this matter, and their eyes are like torches. If they dare to be greedy for disaster relief money, then they will be sent to the prison of the Criminal Department first, and then they will be tried by the three divisions.
As for the matter of raiding the house, tell Zheng Sanjun, the secretary of the Criminal Department, and let Jinyiwei do it, they are more professional. ”
After listening to Wang Yingxiong's report on the corruption case of Li Guicai, the prefect of Dezhou, Shandong, Emperor Chongzhen immediately made a holy judgment.
Very good, the evidence is conclusive, kill him a batch, a wave of plants, and a large amount of silver into the warehouse.
"Minister...... Obey! ”
Wang Yingxiong gritted his teeth and responded.
Your Majesty, do you really want to eat all the big fish and the small fish, and don't leave any soup and water?
"Tomorrow morning, the two Aiqing will set an example and take the lead in donating 100,000 taels of silver."
Emperor Chongzhen didn't care about Wang Cifu's resentful eyes, and arranged their work tomorrow, or cooperated.
"The Emperor...... On the side, Weichen only has a few thousand taels of silver in his own home...... Recently, he received bribes from courtiers only 11,000 taels...... It's ......."
Wang Yingxiong was sincere, he didn't understand what the emperor meant for a while, and he was crying and taking the initiative to declare his assets.
But Wen Tiren, who has always been shrewd, didn't get any better for a while!
The emperor's sudden words made him almost choke to death while eating almond cake and warm body.
Now that the palace is in good condition, pastries, melons, fruits, tea and snacks are all prepared for the important ministers of the court to enjoy.
According to Emperor Chongzhen, ordinary people should be warmly entertained when they come to their homes, and even more so should be my minister!
Unexpectedly, it can kill at a critical moment.
"Wen Aiqing, don't worry, drink some tea."
Emperor Chongzhen personally poured tea and handed it to Wen Tiren.
This old thing can't have an accident, at least not now, it's too easy to use.
During this period of time, Emperor Chongzhen was very satisfied with the ability of Wen Tiren to be powerful and resourceful, and to be able to control the six departments.
In addition, for the government affairs of the imperial court, Wen Tiren also handled them in a reasonable and orderly manner.
In this way, he can get away from enjoying his happiness and focus on other things, instead of burying his head in the daily twists and turns.
More importantly, he was the vanguard of Emperor Chongzhen's efforts to deal with the upright men and gentlemen of the court.
Dealing with treachery is one of the methods that Emperor Chongzhen thought of.
As for what Wen Tiren said to Emperor Chongzhen a few days ago: Weichen is shorter than military logistics and longer than government affairs and people's livelihood, please forgive the emperor!
In fact, the subtext is that he will not meddle in military affairs.
And this is also the history of the righteous gentleman criticized him for his position as the first assistant, whether it was for Liaodong to resist Jiannu going south, or to deal with the rebels of Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, he did not try to make a strategy.
In this regard, Emperor Chongzhen expressed his understanding and appreciation, there is nothing wrong, it is this old man who is smart.
Think about it, what will happen if a pragmatic prime minister intervenes in military power?
In the same way, if you, a chief assistant, interfere in military power, do you want to rebel?
"The two Aiqing will be mistaken!"
In Wen Tiren's thanks, Emperor Chongzhen looked at the two, and said slowly with an expressionless face: "The Son of Heaven doesn't ask for help, I just want to see how the courtiers behave?" ”
The unseen is terrible, so the human heart is very scary!
In the process of Wen Tiren and Wang Yingxiong leaning over to receive the order, they quietly exchanged a look, and immediately understood that the emperor was testing the hearts of the courtiers.
Rise and restore Zhou Tingru to distinguish loyalty and treachery, and test people's hearts with donations, the emperor played smart!
Advance can be attacked, retreat can be defended!
If the two of them hadn't been trusted by the emperor and told them, they wouldn't have known what was going on.
Even if there were clever courtiers who could guess the emperor's intentions?
It may be a temptation, but it may also be true.
Between the virtual and the real, the conversion is all up to the emperor's will.
If someone wants to be opportunistic, and the emperor really wants you to take it out, he will ask you what to do?
Of course, if such loyalty is true, then there is nothing to say. Otherwise, if you can't take it or don't want to take it, it's a crime of deception!
How serious is the crime of deception?
Cut according to the law!
Want to play?
It is estimated that few people want to play.
"Don't keep your eyes on this! Of course, those close to you may wish to disclose one or two, but it should not be too broad. ”
This time, Emperor Chongzhen left a little affection, did not beat them, and no longer said anything about party henchmen.
It's just that the meaning is obvious.
"Wechen don't dare! Absolutely tight-lipped as a bottle! ”
Wen Tiren no longer dared to speculate on Emperor Chongzhen's thoughts, and said obediently.
The power of heaven is unpredictable, and the emperor's heart is too deep, so he doesn't play with him.
Emperor Chongzhen shook his hand, a smile appeared on his lips, and he said softly:
"Don't you think it's strange two Aiqing? There are Donglin Party, Qi Party, Chu Party, and Zhejiang Party in this court...... Why is there no imperial party alone? ”
The words are soft, but the meaning is heavy!
Wen Tiren suddenly brightened, and immediately said: "The minister is willing to form an imperial party, assist the emperor, and never give up!" ”
On the road, easy to use!
Emperor Chongzhen could no longer suppress the self-satisfaction in his heart, his face was full of lotus flowers, and even the corners of his eyebrows were smiling, "Wen Aiqing is loyal to the country, and I am very relieved!" ”
After speaking, he took out a holy decree from the dragon's sleeve and handed it to Wen Tiren, and the corners of his eyebrows lightly raised and said murderously:
"The cabinet and the ministry discussed and placed these people in place, and then drafted a decree to announce the two capitals and thirteen provinces, and spread the decree to the nine sides.
If there is a conflict in the position or it is inconvenient to adjust, you may wish to pull the original person off the horse so that the cage can be replaced by a bird. ”
"Command!"
Wen Tiren's face was solemn, and he hurriedly leaned over and replied.
It seems that these people in the Zhongzhi are the people who the emperor wants to reuse, and they must not be offended, so they may as well make friends in the future.
At this time, a small yellow gate hurriedly came from outside the park and whispered to Cao Huachun, who was guarding the courtyard gate.
After a while, Cao Huachun came to Emperor Chongzhen's side and said in a shrieked voice: "Emperor Qiqi, the commander of the Jinyi Guard has made Luo Yangxing have an urgent matter to see. ”
"Biography!"
Emergency?
Emperor Chongzhen was slightly stunned, it has been smooth sailing recently, where is the situation?
Otherwise, Luo Yangxing, who had just regained the power of Jinyiwei, would definitely not dare to use this as a gimmick.
However, in his memory, Chongzhen didn't seem to have any major events except for the excavation of the ancestral grave in the eight years?
Could it be that someone wants to make trouble?
"Two Aiqing, I won't leave food today, if there is something to discuss!"
Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen issued an expulsion order to the first assistant and the second assistant.
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