In the Yang Mansion, Yang Shen sat on the side, but several officials who came to visit were restless.

"Did Elder Ge really go to visit Mao Xianqing?"

Yang Shen nodded.

Today, he saw with his own eyes how his father, the head of the cabinet, lost control of the rhythm of the court meeting, and how he lost his majesty under the unreasonable coercion of the new monarch.

He was also consulted by the emperor in a weird way, which led to that explicit exposition of etiquette.

The situation is clear.

Yang Tinghe not only couldn't get rid of Wang Qiong in person, but he couldn't even protect Mao Cheng.

It's not dead, but it's not protected.

Now some courtiers who have been close to each other have come to pay a visit, but when they heard that Yang Tinghe had gone to Mao's mansion, their mood was a little complicated for a while.

"Why bother the elder of the pavilion...... Some people are worried that Yang Tinghe will be more suspicious of the emperor because of this, but it is not good to show his feelings more when he speaks.

Is it really okay for Yang Tinghe to visit Mao Cheng, who has been characterized as "disloyal" by the Son of Heaven?

In Mao's mansion, Mao Cheng, who was only one step away from entering the cabinet a few days ago, is now lying there looking discouraged, dying, sad and angry, his children and nephews are wiping tears on the side, Mao Cheng's son-in-law, Wang Shifang, who is about to participate in the palace examination, is pale.

After coming back and angrily receiving the three-year grain that was not folded and was full of good rice, Mao Cheng vomited blood.

Is my family short of rice?

Although the Mao Mansion, which was too much to avoid, welcomed Shoufu to visit in person, the Mansion did not have the slightest joy.

A Shangshu demoted officials to the people, and the crime was disloyal and disrespectful.

A half-day trip to the prison, which did not hurt much, but was extremely insulting.

But there are some consequences that are more difficult for Mao Cheng to accept than death.

"Xianqing has received the thunder of the Son of Heaven on my behalf." Yang Ting and Lao Tear held his hand, "It's all my fault." Don't worry about Xianqing, as long as I am one day, I will never let Xianqing be framed! ”

Mao Cheng's eyes were blank: Does that make sense? What if it's not framed?

has been an official for so many years, who is clean?

You can't keep my position, you are not ruthless enough to let the emperor kill me, but you only rely on saving my life to win the heart of the army that is about to collapse, so what's the use?

At this moment, how many people want to be loyal to the Son of Heaven?

Suddenly, Mao Cheng was very annoyed with Yang Tinghe: I always feel that I have Da Ming on my shoulders, so you are so worried that Da Ming will die if you and some hundred officials leave you?

Before ascending the throne, if Yang Tinghe had a resolute attitude, where would there be so many things?

The fifteen-year-old emperor probably not only grasped the situation that he could not be deposed, but also grasped Yang Tinghe's twisted character.

Want everything, scruple about everything!

Laminator...... Mao Cheng suddenly showed a mocking smile: The emperor saw it right.

……

Yuan Zonggao has not moved to the new mansion given by Zhu Houxi for the time being, and he still lives in the place arranged by his predecessor Mao Cheng at that time: Dongyue Temple, one of the nine temples of Jingshi.

There is nothing wrong with the arrangement of the Ministry of Rites: although most of the officials are not bad for money, there are so many people in the open, the hotels are expensive and there are many people, and the guild hall is even more suspected of forming gangs, and it is best for foreign officials to live in temples in Beijing.

It is now that the Ministry of Rites has become Yuan Zonggao himself, and at this moment Yuan Zonggao lives in a place in the west of Dongyue Temple, and many people waiting outside the door have this sigh.

They were all waiting there.

The prayer post had been delivered to the door, but they were told that the great uncle was entertaining.

If you have to wait, you can only stand in the courtyard, and there is not even a porter to sit and drink tea.

As soon as Yan Song arrived, he immediately became the focus.

In response to their polite inquiries, Yan Song just said in a low-key and humble manner: "Xi Weiri talked about living and paying attention to officials, and I came to ask Uncle Dazong what classics His Majesty had worked on before. ”

The others praised me every word, thinking in their hearts: What an excuse.

Yuan Zonggao is now seeing Xie Changjie and other officials of the royal palace.

"Now that you all have positions, in the future, you can't let Your Majesty personally overpower your subordinates!"

Yuan Zonggao had a serious face. has the qualifications of the royal palace, the experience of local officials, and the high position of the secretary of the Ministry of Rites at this moment, everyone has to bow down to listen to the training.

"Don't go to Mao Cheng for their trouble!" Yuan Zonggao admonished, "If the ministers are really frightened, it is a situation of neglect of government." The old ministers of the Qiandi do not forgive, which is even more detrimental to His Majesty's reputation. Today, Your Majesty has really spent too much effort to get to this situation! ”

As he spoke, his eyes moistened.

How difficult it is to show their ability and prestige at the best opportunity of the first court meeting, and to subdue the many courtiers whose interests have long been tied together without a foundation, must have been amazed by every court counselor who has experienced today.

It is true that because he is the emperor, Yuan Zonggao, who has dispersed the dynasty, only feels ashamed in his heart when he hears some people hint at him Yuan Zonggao's ability.

Yuan Zonggao won everything by standing there, and he just had to make a statement.

Xie Changjie waited for Yuan Zonggao to tell many things and then confirmed again: "So, in the case of Qian Ning Jiangbin, the lower officials only listened to it, and didn't ask?" ”

Yuan Zonggao stared at him and was silent for a while before saying, "The Criminal Department is the chief judge." Who Qian Ning, Jiang Bin and others offered, and what they offered, you just have to remember. ”

"Xiaguan understands." Xie Changjie knew the current situation, he suppressed his desires and ambitions, "The lower officials must listen to the teachings of His Majesty and the Great Sect Uncle, and be loyal!" ”

……

At this time, Zhang Zuo, who was full of mission, just reported the news to Zhu Houxi, who had returned to the Qianqing Palace, and then asked: "Mao Cheng is disloyal and disrespectful, Yang Ge Lao actually went to visit overnight." Master, how should this matter be handled? ”

Zhu Houxi opened his arms, and a little palace maid was helping him untie his clothes - these are some of the practices that Zhu Houyu has finally begun to get used to these days in order to avoid the panic and anxiety of those endless palace maids.

"This is also normal, what does it need to be disposed of?" Zhu Houxi said casually and instructed Huang Jin, "Just rinse it down today." ”

"Your Majesty, Mao Cheng is a disloyal minister! …… No, His Majesty has demoted him to a civilian citizen. Zhang Zuo followed Zhu Houxi's footsteps to the bathroom, "The first assistant of the cabinet went to visit the disloyal people, is there really no need to deal with them?" ”

Zhu Houxi frowned and stopped, turning his head to stare at him: "Zhang Zuo, what's wrong?" It's your duty to report to me, I said I won't deal with it, you have to listen to it twice? I just became a celebrant and a supervisor, and I want to learn from me to establish a prestige for foreign ministers? ”

Yang Shen is right, this is Liwei. But there is another set of arguments that no one can deny on the surface of some things.

Now, Zhu Houxi also feels that this Zhang Zuo should be beaten.

Zhang Zuo hurriedly knelt down: "The slave doesn't dare to ...... The slaves and maids are just unhappy when they see Your Majesty dispersing today, and they are worried that they will think of a new way to bully Your Majesty! ”

"Come on, be honest, am I vulnerable to bullying?" Zhu Houxi glanced at him condescendingly, "You might as well spend more energy on helping me clean the palace first." Do you think that I have protected Wei Bin and them, and you think that you will be at ease with me protecting you? ”

Zhang Zuo broke out in a cold sweat: "The slave maid thinks that it is far from enough to handle Mao Cheng, protect Liang Ge Lao and Wang Shangshu, and Yang Ge Lao and they will fight for everything later." Although His Majesty didn't mention it, they even pretended not to hear about the renovation of Qingning Palace......"

"Do your duty first!" Zhu Houxi's tone became stern, "Playing in the celebrant supervisor, do you think that your ability is already greater than that of Zhang Jin?" ”

Zhang Zuozhan kowtowed: "The slave and maid dare not be so arrogant, the slave and maid are guilty......"

The Son of Heaven didn't speak, Zhang Zuo knew that it was quiet now, but his ears were buzzing.

After a long time, I heard the Son of Heaven speak indifferently: "Do you think that I must use you in the inner palace?" ”

"Slaves don't dare!" Zhang Zuo's liver and gallbladder were split, and he kowtowed.

"Don't take this opportunity to learn more from Wei Bingu and Zhang Jin, but rely on the identity of the former minister of the Qiandi to stand up and take power!" Zhu Houxi sneered, "It's only been a few days since you entered the palace, and you're already a great ancestor." Why, you are already so respected and respected? ”