Chapter Seventy-Six: The End
After the Emperor of the Apocalypse completed the disposal of the Guogong, he did not give up, but swept his eyes over the ministers.
Many officials were shocked in their hearts, understanding that the emperor was going to strike while the iron was hot, and settle accounts after the autumn.
Sure enough, the Emperor of the Apocalypse pointed out Han Yi and asked: "Han Ge Lao, the six branches chased the wind and caught the shadows, impeached King Xin, and knocked on the government to disturb the government, causing turmoil in the court, what crime should I be guilty of?" ”
Han Yi glanced at Ye Xianggao, lowered his head and said in a deep voice: "The Six Branches and the Imperial History have the responsibility of rumors, and this trip should be neglected." In accordance with the usual practice, a fine should be imposed. ”
"Is it a penalty?" The Emperor of the Apocalypse was not satisfied.
Zhu Youzhen said with a smile: "Lord Han, the six branches refuted the holy decree, which caused the people to sue the emperor. Now that he has disturbed the Holy Driver, he has caused chaos, and this alone is a great sin. Not to mention that they rashly impeached me, the prince, reversed black and white, and disgraced the court. ”
With Zhu Youzhen agreeing, the Emperor of the Apocalypse also reacted and hurriedly said, "That's true." ”
Han Yi had nothing to say, this time they made a mistake, and with a handle, they naturally couldn't defend themselves.
"King Xin, you are the bitter master, how do you say to punish them?" The Emperor of the Apocalypse looked at Zhu Youzhen.
Zhu Youzhen thought for a while and said, "Brother Chen thinks that he will not be punished." ”
"No punishment?" The Emperor of the Apocalypse was surprised.
Yanguan also looked shocked, and didn't understand whether King Xin had changed his temper and why he let them go so easily.
Zhu Youzhen nodded, and said with a sly smile: "This incident is all because the official has no real evidence, so he was impeached indiscriminately." According to what the younger brother has seen, it is not too late to make amends, it is better for the imperial brother to issue an order, and in the future, there must be real evidence for the impeachment and admonition of the officials, and if there are still people who dare to catch the wind and catch the shadow, they will be punished with false accusations. ”
The reason why the Yanguan are extremely effective is because they are young and vigorous, and on the other hand, because Taizu has given them the right to speak out and advise.
If you put a shackle on them, the threat would be much less.
The six branches gave the matter and the imperial history to hear the words, where are you willing to agree.
They all brought out the ancestral system, wanting to stop the Emperor of the Apocalypse. But the cabinet in turn supported it.
In fact, not only the emperor was tired of speaking officials, but the cabinet was even worse.
The official advised the emperor, but he was also a supporter of the emperor. But their routine operation of impeaching ministers has made the cabinet miserable. If one is not good, he or his ministers will be impeached by the official and dismissed.
In the Ming Dynasty, there were few people who could suppress the officials and control these trolls. Zhang Juzheng counted one.
But even Zhang Juzheng is disgusted with officials, but he has to encircle them.
Zhu Youzhen's proposal this time is just to restrict the officials, not to empty them, the cabinet and the emperor work together, and these petty officials of the seventh or eighth grade have to pinch their noses and admit it.
As for the cabinet and the Beijing officials involved, they were reprimanded lightly and fined for two years at the worst, all of which were lightly beaten, but it was difficult to cover up their loss of face this time.
The Emperor of the Apocalypse let out a vicious breath fiercely, and suddenly felt comfortable and smiled.
Sun Chengzong stood up and said: "Your Majesty, since this case has come to an end, it is better to let the people disperse as soon as possible to avoid chaos." ”
Han Yi also supported: "The minister seconded the proposal, if it goes on like this, the court will lose face and hurt the country." ”
The Emperor of the Apocalypse nodded and said, "Then you nominate one person to appease the people." ”
The ministers looked at each other, their faces full of embarrassment, and none of them spoke.
Before, they wanted to show favoritism, and the people saw it clearly. Now that I stand up, I'm afraid no one believes it.
The ministers were embarrassed and silent, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse frowned and said, "What's the matter?" ”
Han Yi hesitated and said: "I'm afraid that we will persuade the people not to move." ”
The Emperor of the Apocalypse said angrily: "The dignified cabinet minister, you have fallen to such a point, and the face of the imperial court has been completely disgraced to you. ”
Han Yi sighed and was speechless.
The Emperor of the Apocalypse glanced at the crowd: "Can someone persuade the people to disperse?" ”
None of the hundred officials spoke, and after a long time, Sun Chengzong stood up and said: "I'm afraid there is no second person except His Royal Highness King Xin." ”
Hearing this, the officials nodded one after another, and now except for the king of letters, the people will not believe in the second person.
The Emperor of the Apocalypse said: "Brother Zhen'er go and persuade the people." ”
"Did you really choose me to speak?" Zhu Youzhen asked.
Wei Guang smiled and said, "Now I can only rely on His Royal Highness King Xin. ”
"Okay then."
Zhu Youzhen shrugged his shoulders and glanced at Chang Yanling and the others.
They immediately stepped forward to escort Chen Yan and Zhu Chunchen, and walked towards the people together.
The people knelt on the ground, not knowing what the situation was, they could only shout loudly over and over again, wanting to let the emperor make the decision for himself through this powerless behavior.
And the hundred officials were full of doubts, and they didn't know what King Xin was going to do, only Sun Chengzong and the others suddenly had a bad premonition in their hearts.
What everyone didn't expect was that Zhu Youzhen didn't have good words to persuade the people at all, but stood in the middle of the people, pointed at Chen Yan and Zhu Chunchen, and said loudly: "These two people are the initiators of shielding Zhu Yinglong, the emperor Shengming, has already punished their crimes, and I will hand them over to you today. ”
After speaking, he led Chang Yanling and the others, patted his ass and fled to the side.
The people were slightly stunned, no one expected His Royal Highness King Xin to come forward and let them take revenge directly.
"Shall we do it?" Some hesitated.
"Damn it, believe in His Royal Highness the King's golden mouth, what are you waiting for."
"yes, fuck it."
"Revenge."
"Give me back my child."
……
The people rushed forward in a swarm, punching and kicking the two of them, without showing any mercy.
Zhu Chunchen's personal soldiers hurriedly went up to pull, but in a blink of an eye, they were overwhelmed by the crowd, and only heard a terrible scream.
The Emperor of the Apocalypse and the hundred officials looked at the crazy people with a bewildered expression, and they couldn't help but shudder.
The trick of the king of faith is too vicious.
At this time, Zhu Youzhen ran back, nodded with satisfaction looking at the chaotic scene, clapped his hands and said, "Brother Huang, it's done." ”
The Emperor of the Apocalypse patted Zhu Youzhen's shoulder and exhaled a long breath, "Brother Zhen'er, how can I never see through the proportions of your actions." ”
Collecting evidence, protecting the sufferer, and bringing in Dong Guanghong to testify, these things are extremely meticulous. Now he calls on the people to take revenge, to be happy with revenge, and to ignore the testimonies.
The officials were high-spirited and eager to stand up for impeachment, but they looked at Chen Yan, who was overwhelmed by the people, and hesitated.
Zhu Youzhen glanced at them with disdain, "What are you afraid of, the master doesn't eat people." With so many pairs of eyes watching, you just have to impeach me. ”
It's good that Zhu Youzhen didn't speak, but when he said this, the officials didn't dare to impeach.
Now everyone knows that King Shin looks young and vigorous, but he is thoughtful.
Who knows if he did this, and if there was a conspiracy.
Zhang Fengxiang, the right attendant of the military department, commanded the soldiers to force the people back and saved the dying Zhu Chunchen, while Chen Yan had been beaten to death and was out of breath.
was angered by the people and beat to death indiscriminately, even if Chen Yan died, it would be a stench for 10,000 years.
This matter can be regarded as over, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse is about to return to the inner palace.
Sun Chengzong walked to Zhu Youzhen's side and said unceremoniously: "His Royal Highness King Xinwang is the foundation of the country, so it is really unwise to concentrate on studying and rashly get involved in the court battle. ”
"The pasty court, I don't want to pay attention to it, master."
"Then why is Your Highness like this?"
Zhu Youzhen said helplessly: "If it weren't for the fierce pursuit and fierce beating of the officials, Chen Yan and Zhu Chunchen secretly making trouble, I wouldn't want to fight hard, master." ”
"In this way, His Highness doesn't want to set foot in the court and take on a heavy responsibility?" Sun Chengzong was surprised.
Zhu Youzhen grinned and said: "Master, I just want to enjoy peace of mind, eat and sleep well every day, and then engage in some gadgets to adjust my life." As for the court, the heavy responsibility, there is no interest at all. ”
After saying this, Zhu Youzhen waved his hand and turned to leave.
Sun Chengzong looked at Zhu Youzhen's back deeply, and dared to love them for a long time, King Xin never had any intention of entering the court to deal with civil officials.
Looking back at the frightened ministers, if they knew, I am afraid that they would vomit blood one by one.
The crowd was about to leave, when suddenly there was a loud commotion behind them.
"What's going on?"
Zhu Youzhen looked back, only to see the people shouting something with their mouths wide open.
Gradually, all the people's slogans were unified, and their voices were gradually synchronized, and they knelt on the ground like waves, kowtowing and shouting with solemn expressions.
"Long live the emperor, long live, long live!"
"Shin King Chitose, Chitose, Chitose!"
"Long live the emperor, long live, long live!"
"Shin King Chitose, Chitose, Chitose!"
The shouts shook the sky, causing the entire Forbidden City to tremble, and the hundred officials stopped in silence, and their hearts were turbulent.
The Emperor of the Apocalypse looked at this scene with tears in his eyes and muttered: "The people's hearts are available, the people's hearts are available." ”
Zhu Youzhen shook his head and said abruptly: "The court is unfair, and the world is peaceful." ”