As the Danshu iron coupon was revealed, the audience was in an uproar.

Originally, they all thought that Sun Ming, the Marquis of Huichang, was going to be beheaded, but no one thought that the Marquis of Huichang's Mansion would have a gold medal for avoiding death, which made things turn around again.

It's just that some people also reacted that the Marquis Mansion of Huichang does have a gold medal for avoiding death.

Things are naturally inseparable from the first Huichang Marquis Sun Jiming, when Huichang Marquis Sun Jizong had a meritorious role in the change of seizing the door, and entered the marquis because of his merits.

Due to the relationship between the Empress Dowager Sun, Yingzong added the title of "Fengtian Yiwei Tui Cheng Xuanli Hero" to Sun Jizong, and specially entered the Guanglu Doctor, Zhuguo, and gave Danshu iron coupons.

Compared with Shi Heng and others, this courtesy is unique, and even has obvious partiality. It's just that the Danshu Iron Coupon is indeed a gift from Yingzong, and it naturally has authority.

"That's not right!"

It was at this time that Li Yu, the secretary of the ministry, suddenly stood up.

Everyone turned their heads to look at this official Shangshu, their eyes full of confusion.

But without waiting for Zhu Youzhu to ask, Changning Bo Zhou Yu asked with a little disdain: "Li Shangshu, what's wrong?" Emperor Yingzong's imperial gift of the Danshu Iron Coupon of the Marquis of Chang's Mansion may not be clear to you, but it is a well-known thing in the noble circle in the capital. ”

The people in the hall actually didn't know, but listening to Chang Ningbo swear to say it, they didn't believe that the Marquis of Huichang Mansion forged the Danshu iron coupon.

"Can you take a look?" Li Yu, the secretary of the ministry, stood up and gave Zhu Youzhi a salute, and then asked Sun Zhen.

Sun Zhen raised his eyes and looked at his father, and when he saw that his father had no intention of stopping it, he arrogantly showed Li Yu his Danshu iron coupon.

The iron coupon is like a roll tile, the lettering and painting column, because of the use of gold water to fill the letter, so the front reveals a different kind of luxury. Since each half is held, there is actually only the lower half here.

According to the normal format, the upper part is to engrave the date of the award, the name of the recipient, the official title, the land, and the meritorious deeds of the recipient; The second half is the privileges granted by the emperor to the recipients, and the oath of the emperor.

Now this Danshu iron coupon presents Yingzong's oath, and there is also the privilege that Yingzong gave to Tanguo Gongsun Jizong to avoid death - "to avoid two deaths, and the son to avoid one death".

Although more than 30 years have passed, it is well preserved and the gold characters are clearly visible.

Li Yu's face suddenly showed excitement, and he pointed to the inscription on the iron coupon: "Your Majesty, this iron coupon is clearly recorded: 'Avoid two deaths, and save the son from one death'." Since this Danshu iron coupon is obtained by Tan Guogong, it will save Tan Guogong from the death of the second and grandson Lian of Tan Guogong, so this coupon is invalid so far! ”

As soon as these words came out, Li Si and others reacted one after another, and their faces couldn't help but bloom with joy.

Unlike the Danshu iron coupons held by Wei Guogong that can protect future generations, the military exploits built by Sun Jizong today are not worthy of a special book, so Yingzong's gift to ordinary iron coupons can be described as a generous gift.

It's just that the system of ordinary iron coupons is "exempt from two deaths, and the son is exempt from one death", although Sun Ming is the successor from Sun Jizong, but his identity is Sun Jizong's grandson.

It is precisely because of this, although this Danshu iron coupon has been preserved intact, it cannot save Sun Ming's life at all.

"Yes, this Danshu Iron Coupon has expired!"

"Yes, only to protect his grandfather and father, what does it have to do with his grandson?"

"After a long time, I almost deceived him, I really shouldn't have been protected!"

……

After hearing Li Yu's words, the eyes of the people in the hall suddenly lit up, and they also realized that there were flaws in this Danshu iron coupon, so they excitedly echoed it.

Although they have no grudges or hatreds with the Marquis of Huichang and have nothing to do with Qian Fu, it is undoubtedly a great joy in life to be able to see justice being promoted.

Now things are turning around again, and now the Danshu iron coupon that Sun Ming took out can't avoid death at all, so naturally he has to be pushed to the guillotine.

"Li Shangshu, you only know one thing, but you don't know the other!" Just when everyone was in a state of excitement, the little old man who followed suddenly stood up and said.

As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes fell on this little old man.

This little old man's beard is all white, his skin is fair, and he is over sixty years old, but his whole mental condition is well maintained, and his eyes are especially bright.

Li Yu recognized this as Sun Jizong's eldest son Sun Zhan, because it was a concubine, so the title of Marquis of Huichang was inherited by the lineage, so he glanced at it and said: "Sun Zhan, I would like to hear about it!" ”

Zhu Youji's brows furrowed slightly, and he also looked the Sun family up and down, faintly feeling that things might change.

From Sun Ming's clean confession just now, to the appearance of this Danshu iron coupon, it is impossible for these people not to know the limitations of this iron coupon.

It is exactly like this, judging from the words and deeds of this little old man, I am afraid that there is something else to say, otherwise it is unlikely that the Marquis of Chang will be so fearless.

Although Sun Ming, the Marquis of Huichang, was already kneeling in the hall, his eyes flashed with pride at this moment.

Everyone thinks that he has just killed himself, but they don't know that his grandfather and father left behind not only titles and wealth, but also this gold medal for avoiding death.

After Sun Zan greeted Zhu Youji, he told the truth of the matter and said: "Because Ming'er was stubborn when she was young! When I got the generous gift of Emperor Yingzong, my father and younger brother entered the palace to meet Emperor Yingzong, and Empress Xiaogong Sun was also present at that time, and my father, younger brother and Sun Ming were each spared death! ”

Yes? One of the three generations of grandparents died?

When they heard these words, everyone present couldn't help but look at each other.

If things are really as Sun Zan said, then this Danshu iron coupon can still be used on Sun Ming, and Sun Ming will naturally be able to avoid death.

As soon as they thought of this, everyone's excitement just now vanished, and they looked blankly at Song Cheng and the emperor behind Song Cheng.

Song Cheng's brows frowned slightly, and he straightened his face: "Take iron as a contract, and take Dan as a book." Now it is natural to use the above recorded content as evidence, how can you add the old sayings, so the iron coupon is invalid! ”

"Bold, you little Shuntian Mansion Yin dare to despise Emperor Yingzong and Empress Xiaogong Sun, what crime should you be guilty of?" Sun Zan stretched out his hand and pointed at Song Cheng, and he accused sharply.

Sun Ming, the Marquis of Huichang, who was kneeling on the ground, suddenly panicked in his heart, and his eyes flashed with a fierce look.

There is indeed a flaw in this iron coupon, although Emperor Yingzong agreed to it, but after all, he did not officially replace a clear Danshu iron coupon.

If the current emperor does not admit the events of the past, or even the will of Emperor Yingzong, then he may not be able to keep this head.

Song Cheng's face did not change, and he looked-for-tat: "This mansion Yin does not mean to disrespect Emperor Yingzong and Empress Xiaogong, but the iron coupon should be 'with iron as the deed, with the Dan book', naturally it should be based on the above book, how can it be dictated?" And it's been a long time, how can your words be relied upon? ”

"You ignorant maniac, you're just messing around here! Your Majesty, this matter is not made up by our Changhou Mansion, the palace must have it, please check! Sun Zhan accused Song Cheng, and then pleaded with Zhu Youji.

Zhu Youzhi has been observing Sun Zhan's words and deeds, but he knows that this thing should be true.

After all, the price of deception in this kind of thing is too great, and it is not difficult to verify it yourself. It's just that Song Cheng is also reasonable, and everything has to be subject to the Danshu iron coupon.

It's just that as an emperor, what needs to be considered is not justice and personal likes and dislikes, but his own imperial power, so he can't easily overturn Emperor Yingzong's verbal promises.

Song Cheng is a person who admits death, and he is not afraid of offending the Marquis of Huichang and said: "Your Majesty, since the iron coupon is worth death, the iron coupon engraving shall prevail." Today is 'to avoid two deaths, and the son to avoid one death', so the iron coupon is invalid, and the minister asks for a decision against the Marquis of Huichang! ”

"Song Mansion Yin, what is your intention to put my Changhou Mansion to death by reversing right and wrong so much?" Sun Zan was so angry that his beard blew up, and he seemed to be foaming at the mouth and asked.

Song Cheng's eyes were very firm, and he responded as a matter of course: "This Mansion Yin only recognizes the truth of heaven!" The seventeen lives of the Marquis of Huichang who destroyed the Qian Mansion should pay for their lives, and this iron coupon is not exempt from death, so it should be decided! ”

"Emperor Yingzong and Empress Xiaogong's words don't count, are you trying to trap Your Majesty in unfilial piety?" Sun Zan is a person who understands political struggle, even if he is on the high level.

Hey?

When Li Yu, the secretary of the ministry, heard this question, he suddenly realized that he really shouldn't easily behead the Marquis of Huichang.

Although Emperor Yingzong has already died, the current emperor's throne comes from Yingzong after all, and if His Majesty does not recognize Emperor Yingzong's verbal promise, it is likely to end up with an unfilial infamy.

Once this infamy falls to the locality, it may become the slogan of the local vassal kings in the future, especially Zhu Youji's brothers are indeed a bit much.

Song Cheng knew that some crimes were unbearable, so he explained: "This Fu Yin has no such intention, but uses the Danshu iron coupon to discuss the matter, and the Marquis of Chang will be beheaded!" Only when the law is strict can the people of the world fear the law and obey the law! ”

The two of them went back and forth in this court, arguing for a few rounds, but there was still no intention of ending.

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that the Marquis of Chang can be temporarily detained, and he will be punished after verification!" Knowing that this kind of dispute was meaningless, Li Si stood up and proposed.

Jia Jun, the secretary of the Ministry of Works, and others, who had been silent, knew that the case had risen to a high level, especially now that the emperor was actually in a dilemma, they stood up and agreed.

Zhu Youzhu knew that he couldn't directly ignore the existence of the Danshu Iron Coupon, and the best coping strategy now was to delay, so he agreed: "Quasi-play!" ”

Huichang Marquis Sun Ming's brows frowned slightly, but he knew that he couldn't escape this prison at all, after all, the Danshu iron coupon he held was indeed flawed.

Although Song Cheng really wanted to bring Changhou to justice on the spot, it was just that the matter involved the Danshu iron coupons issued by the royal family, and now it was a good result to put Changhou in prison.

"Swing and go back to the palace!"

Liu Jin found that Zhu Youzhu cast a gaze, and shouted in a long voice.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty!" When Li Yu and other officials saw that Zhu Youzhu was leaving, they immediately knelt down.

"Grass people send your majesty, long live my emperor, long live, long live!" The people in the hall were glad to see the emperor in their lifetime, and they also knelt down to say goodbye.

Today's case can be described as a twist and turn, at first I thought that the murderer was Du Ming, the secretary of the Criminal Department, and then it was verified that it was done by Sun Ming, the Marquis of Huichang, but Sun Ming actually took out the Danshu iron coupon.

At this moment, the dark clouds dispersed again, and the golden sunlight shone on the kneeling people, and the bright yellow representing the royal color was particularly dazzling.

Yin Songcheng of Shuntian Mansion, who was wearing a three-grade official uniform, hesitated for a moment, but still said his request: "Your Majesty, the crime of the Marquis of Huichang is unforgivable." The iron coupon of Jindanshu does not avoid Sun Ming's death, please be sure to behead Changhou! ”

This voice was so loud that Sun Zan and the others from the Marquis Mansion of Huichang stared at Song Cheng one after another, and Sun Zhan's eyes flashed with murderous intent.

Zhu Youzhu naturally didn't pay attention to Song Cheng's request, but he pretended not to hear it, so he walked straight to the gate, and then boarded the golden chariot outside the gate of Shuntian Mansion.

He didn't want to kill the Marquis of Chang, but the Danshu iron coupon was related to the credibility of the royal family, and it was also related to his filial piety. Even if he is a high Son of Heaven, he must be cautious in handling this matter.

Although it was the emperor's departure from the palace this time, the Shuntian Mansion was not far from the north gate of the Forbidden City, so it did not disturb the people too much, and returned to Ouchi after only passing through two streets.

The first month of the second year of Hongji is destined to be a lively month.

Originally, the bloody case of the Qianfu Destruction was widely concerned by the people of Beijing, but now the dignified emperor actually went out of the palace to listen, causing the people of the entire Beijing City to talk about this matter.

It's just that where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, not to mention the capital of the Ming Dynasty.

The case of Shuntianfu spread all over the streets and alleys of Beijing on the same day, but the case of Huichanghou was far from being as simple as everyone thought, and a storm suddenly arose.

"Such evil deeds, if you don't kill Changhou Tianli, it will be intolerable!"

"In my opinion, after all, it is a relative of the emperor, and of course Your Majesty wants to protect it!"

"If you want me to say, the palace records must be an excuse, I think this matter was discussed in advance!"

……

Regarding the handling of the case of the Marquis of Huichang, many scholars pointed their fingers at Zhu Youji, believing that Zhu Youzhu was trying to shield Sun Ming, the Marquis of Huichang, who was a great traitor.

"Emperor Yingzong and Empress Gongsun both agreed, so naturally they could avoid death!"

"The Ming Dynasty rules the world with filial piety, and if the emperor beheads the Marquis of Chang, it is unfilial!"

"If it is a verbal promise, but since it is the words of Emperor Yingzong, the descendants should follow it!"

……

It's just the same case, but many people have maintained the status of Danshu Iron Coupons, if Zhu Youzhu beheaded the Marquis of Huichang, it would be unfilial.

In the public opinion of the capital, no matter which method Zhu Youzhu chooses, he is destined to be criticized, and he must choose one of them for covering up great treachery and unfilial piety.

The world is so bizarre, it is clear that Zhu Youzhu considers the interests and losses of the people in everything, but his reputation among the scholars in the capital is on a downward trend.

That same night, the events of the court became known.

"Your Majesty, the humble position has been confirmed!" Guo Yong just came back today and led all the eunuchs of the celebrant to search, and now it is finally fruitful.

Zhu Youzhu knew that he would come after all, so he asked lightly: "How?" ”

"This matter is indeed recorded, and Yingzong did agree at that time, please look at it!" Guo Yong sighed secretly and submitted the corresponding record.

Zhu Youzhu took the palace records, and after seeing the relevant records above, he couldn't help but sigh secretly.

Although he had already guessed that this was the result, when he learned that things were really as the people in the Houchang Mansion said, he was caught in a dilemma.

(End of chapter)