Fengtian Temple. The civil and military officials were drinking the emperor's joyful wine.

The emperor's wedding wine is very exquisite, and the specification is a big feast.

The emperor of the Ming Dynasty gave a banquet, which was divided into a large banquet, a medium banquet, a regular banquet, and a small banquet.

The Great Banquet is one of the ceremonies, which is prepared by Guanglu Temple and the Ministry of Rites.

Yellow flags were planted on the east and west sides of the Fengtian Palace, and twenty-four Han generals of the brocade guards wore armor and held sharp in the hall as honor guards.

The delicious food and music of the feast are more commensurate with the music. In the Fengtian Palace, the music of the Teaching Workshop Division is nine music songs. Outside the Fengtian Temple, the music of Taichang Temple plays a big music.

With music, it's better to have a show that has a little bit of energy.

The dancers of the three dance miscellaneous teams of the Teaching Workshop Division danced in the hall, like fairies in the heavenly palace. Some officials watched their dancing postures, and their voices were about to flow out.

The service staff at the big banquet is not a casual cat, a dog, or a little eunuch. The teapot, wine, and food are all served by the fat officials of Guanglu Temple.

Li Dongyang, as the official of the big wedding ceremony, sat at the head of the table. Chang Feng sat in the second seat as a herald. Next is the officiating marriage officer Wang Hua.

Liu Jian, the first assistant to the cabinet, was only fourth. Ge Lao Xie Qian ranked fifth.

Liu Jian held back the fire in his belly: The first assistant of the cabinet should be the grand ceremonial official, the protagonist of today's banquet! But now, the person sitting in the chief is actually the second assistant Li Dongyang. Chang Feng, the head of the house slaves, sat on the second seat! Is there still a heavenly reason!

Even my subordinate Wang Hua is above me.

Xie Qian saw Liu Jian's dissatisfaction, and he lowered his voice: "After three days, the in-laws of Li and Chang will not be complacent. Don't worry about the sitting. ”

"After the Eight Tigers Eunuch Party is swept away, Chang Feng, the backbone of the Eunuch Party, will lose his official position and resign. Whether Li Dongyang can continue to stay in the cabinet also depends on the mood of the first assistant. ”

Liu Jian picked up the wine jue and took a sip: "Since ancient times, evil has been invincible. Three days later, the treacherous demons in the court will naturally fall and disperse. ”

Good and evil have always been a vague concept.

Who's positive? Who is evil? Only God knows.

Chang Feng and Li Dongyang talked about not state affairs, but family affairs.

Chang Feng asked with concern: "Ping'er is raising a baby at her mother's house, how are you doing lately?" ”

Li Dongyang smiled: "Okay, very." Empress Dowager Zhang sent the imperial doctor of the Tai Hospital to check her pulse. The imperial doctor said that the mother and child were in harmony. Ping'er also eats very well, especially sour food. ”

"There is a saying among the people, sour children and hard daughters. I think you're going to have a fat grandson. ”

The Ming people say "sour and spicy girls", not "sour and spicy girls". Because before the introduction of chili peppers into China in the Jiajing Dynasty, there was no concept of "spicy" in Huaxia, only "spicy". For example, ginger, Sichuan pepper, onion and garlic, mustard, and dogwood are all spices.

The five flavors are not sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty, but sweet and sour.

Chang Feng said: "I have a white fat grandson, doesn't it mean that you have a white fat grandson?" Come on, come on, let's drink this cup full. ”

Suddenly, Xiao Jing, the old palm print of the celebrant eunuch, came to the Fengtian Temple.

Everyone's eyes immediately focused on him. Lao Xiao Jing can be described as a veteran figure of the master of ceremonies. After Wynne's death, he served as the palm seal for 19 years.

After Emperor Zhengde ascended the throne, although he was no longer in charge, he still sat on the golden chair of the eunuch with the palm print.

Everyone thought that Xiao Jing was here to deliver the message. Because the grandfather set the rules, the eunuchs were not allowed to participate in the big banquet. How can an ominous person who has no roots in his children and grandchildren deserve to participate in the ceremony?

Unexpectedly, Xiao Jing said: "The emperor is in the palace to have a ceremony with the queen, and he can't come to Fengtian Palace, so he specially ordered me to come and give wine on behalf of heaven." ”

As soon as Xiao Jing's words came out, the ministers were dumbfounded!

Xiao Zhangyin not only came to participate in the big banquet, but also got the honor of giving wine on behalf of the heavens!

The people in the hall are all old oilmen of officialdom. Immediately understood the intention of Emperor Zhengde's move. Emperor Zhengde was sending a signal to his ministers that the emperor was ready to elevate the status of the eunuchs.

Xiao Jing toasted on behalf of the day and then left. The old guy is smart, he doesn't want to stay too long in the big banquet and get into the political struggle between the Chinese officials and eunuchs.

After attending the feast in Fengtian Temple, Chang Feng returned home.

Shi Wenyi was already waiting there.

Chang Feng asked: "Is there an eyebrow to search Nancheng?" Looking for any clues to the Tiger Sin Box? ”

Shi Wenyi sighed: "Alas, Master Chang, my subordinates are incompetent. Nothing has been found. ”

Chang Feng asked: "What about Xixiaojing Hutong?" Did Xie Gen show up? ”

Shi Wenyi shook his head: "The ears and eyes who are responsible for monitoring Xixiaojing Hutong have not seen Xie Gan's shadow at all. ”

Chang Feng frowned and was silent.

The Tiger Sin Box is like a knife hanging over the heads of the Eight Tigers. There are only three days left before the day when the civil officials will eliminate the tiger. It's not easy to do!

Chang Feng was in a lawsuit, and instructed Shi Wenyi: "You go back to Weili first." ”

After Shi Wenyi left, Chang Feng instructed his family: "Go and find Wang Miaoxin and Wang Tongzhi." ”

Wang Miaoxin is recognized as the first smart person in Jinyiwei. Chang Feng always likes to discuss with him when he encounters problems.

Not long after, Wang Miaoxin came to Changfu.

Chang Feng said: "You can't just expect Nancheng's search and Xie Yan to show up. You'll have to think of something else. ”

Wang Miaoxin said: "Those who know the whereabouts of the Tiger Sin Box, in addition to Xie Gan, can also confirm that there are two other people, one is Liu Jian, and the other is Xie Qian. ”

"If you can get words out of these two mouths, things will be easy."

Chang Feng shook his head: "I can tie Xie Gan." But he can't be tied to the head of the court and the cabinet members. Taking a step back, even if I was bold, the guards around them weren't a joke. It's not easy to get it. ”

Wang Miaoxin said: "Yes, it is indeed not feasible to tie up the first assistant and cabinet members. For the sake of the day. We can only wait. ”

Chang Feng bowed slightly: "Yes." Since Liu and Xie have set the tenth day of October to eliminate the tiger, they will always transfer the tiger crime box to their hands on the ninth night of the first month. You know, the so-called Tiger Sin Box is more than just a box. Rather, it is nearly 1,000 charges, testimonies and more than 200 living witnesses. ”

"If it's going to be transferred to their hands, the movement will definitely not be small. It's really not possible. In the name of arresting Tatar spies, our Jinyi Wei snatched people from Liu and Xie. ”

On the eighth day of October, Fengtianmen was in the early dynasty.

This morning morning was a full hour and a half later than usual. Because on the day after the wedding, the emperor wanted to wear a crown dress and take the queen wearing Zhai clothes to Cining Palace to meet the queen mother and make eight bows.

Three poles in the sun, Emperor Zhengde finally came to the Guangting in front of Fengtian Gate.

After a group of civil officials bowed. Liu Jian was about to make noise, and yesterday Emperor Zhengde ordered the eunuch to give wine on behalf of the heavens, and the etiquette system was inconsistent. Emperor Zhengde launched a sneak attack!

Emperor Zhengde said in a loud voice: "Liu Jin, pro-government edict!" ”

Pro-government? This is really a thunder on the flat ground, and the ministers are dumbfounded!

Liu Jian violated the etiquette, looked up at Emperor Zhengde, and scolded in his heart: Pro-government? With the consent of me, the chief of the auxiliary government, you will be in charge of the government?

Xie Qian also chuckled in his heart: The emperor suddenly announced a pro-government edict. He didn't discuss this with me and Shousuke!

In fact, from the institutional point of view, it is natural for Emperor Zhengde to be in power after the wedding. Liu Jian and Xie Qian couldn't stop it if they wanted to.

They just didn't expect it to come so quickly.

Liu Jin began to read out the "Pro-Government Edict": "Fengtian carries the emperor, and the edict says"

The pro-government edict of a thousand words was read out. Emperor Zhengde said: "Rank Aiqing, I will officially be in charge from now on." As always, we must carefully assist me in continuing the prosperity of the Hongzhi Dynasty. ”

"Do Mr. Liu, Mr. Li, and Mr. Xie think so?"

Liu Jian and Xie Qian have not yet recovered from the shock.

Li Dongyang knelt on the ground with a "puff", and "Bang Bangbang" kowtowed three times: "The emperor is the son of the Holy Tomorrow, and he will be able to continue the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty!" The minister is willing to tie the grass ring, the liver and brain are smeared on the ground, and the work is solid! ”

Liu Jian and Xie Qian reacted at this time. Whether they like it or not, Emperor Zhengde's pro-government has become an established fact. They can only learn from Li Dongyang and say some New Year's words.

Under the leadership of the three elders, the civil officials all said that they would work hard after Emperor Zhengde took office.

Emperor Zhengde looked at the military attache class again.

The military attaches also expressed their stance that they would be loyal to the country after Emperor Zhengde took office, and swore to defend the country.

After the civil and military officials finished speaking, Emperor Zhengde said: "The first will after I became pro-government, set up an insider factory in the old warehouse of the Salary Division. The responsibility of the insider factory is to supervise the West Investigation Factory, the East Investigation Factory, and Jinyiwei! ”

"Ordered the celebrant to write Liu Jin, and concurrently serve as the governor and eunuch of the expert factory!"

On the head of Jinyi Wei is the East Factory, on the head of the East Factory is the West Factory, and there is an inner factory on the head of the West Factory.

Emperor Zhengde clearly wanted to strengthen the power of the factory guards and consolidate the imperial power.

Liu Jian was the first to stand up and object: "Your Majesty the Emperor"

Before Liu Jian could say anything against him, Emperor Zhengde immediately interrupted him: "This is the first holy decree after I became a pro-government. Is Shousuke going to oppose it? ”

"Does Shousuke think that my will is wrong, or does he think that my pro-government is wrong?"

It's a choking statement.

Liu Jian had no choice but to say: "The minister doesn't dare." ”

Emperor Zhengde said: "Where is the Governor of the West Factory Gu Dayong, the Governor of the East Factory Zhang Yong, and the Governor of Jinyi Weidu?" ”

Chang Feng went out of work: "The minister is here." ”

Gu Dayong and Zhang Yong, who were originally standing behind Emperor Zhengde, walked to their knees in front of Emperor Zhengde and said in unison: "The old slave is here." ”

Emperor Zhengde said: "The three of you, in the future, only Liu Jin will be the first to look forward!" Supervising the illegal affairs of hundreds of officials and investigating the situation of the enemy's army will be determined by Liu Jin in the future. ”

Chang Feng and the others said in unison: "The ministers obey the order!" ”

Emperor Zhengde smiled: "Okay! In the future, our monarchs, foreign ministers, and internal officials will be united. We must make Daming rich and prosperous! ”

Long live the ministers.

After the early dynasty dispersed, Liu Jin, Chang Feng, Gu Dayong, and Zhang Yong came to the old warehouse of the Salary Division, and several servants had already hung up the plaques of the insider factory.

The four of them came to the lobby to discuss the matter.

Chang Feng smiled: "Father-in-law Liu's mouth is strict enough. There was not a single word about the establishment of the inner factory. ”

Liu Jin said: "Cough, this is a confidential matter. The emperor has ordered me to keep it secret. ”

"Although nominally, the inner factory is in charge of the West Factory, the East Factory, and Jinyiwei. But when it comes to secret errands, you Chang Dudu is the most senior of the four of us. I'll ask you a lot for advice. ”

Chang Feng keenly discovered that Liu Jin no longer called him "little uncle", but called him an official.

Chang Feng arched his hand: "Don't dare to ask for advice." In the future, his subordinates will do their best to assist Liu Gonggong on errands. ”

Liu Jin said: "The most important thing for the three factories and one guard at the moment is to find the Rausch Zihu sin box. But there are other errands to do. ”

"The emperor's pro-government matter is very sudden. Whether it is officialdom or the people, there must be someone who wants to chew the root of the tongue. Anyone who dares to talk about pro-government affairs in the streets and alleys will be arrested and exiled! ”

Zhang Yong raised an objection: "Punish for words? Not okay? ”

Liu Jin's face changed: "I'm not discussing with you. This is my order from the governor of the inner factory. ”

Zhang Yong said no more.

Liu Jin turned his head to look at Chang Feng again: "I know that in the past few years, Chang Dudu has been collecting evidence of the lawlessness of civil officials. All the incriminating evidence is stored in the Jinyi Guard's secret file room. ”

"Next day, you will send someone to transfer this incriminating evidence to the internal factory stall."

Chang Feng hesitated slightly. But the official level crushed people to death. Liu Jin is now his top boss, he has just taken office, and this bit of face is still to be given to him.

Chang Feng said: "Okay." In the next morning, I will personally hand over the secret files with the inner factory. ”

Liu Jin advised again: "I have already figured it out. If the tiger sin box didn't reach us in the end. If Liu Xie dares to make the so-called 'tiger crime' public, I will dare to make public the evidence of the illegal crimes of civil officials. ”

"It's not clean under the buttocks of both sides, it's a big deal to die together!"

Chang Feng arched his hand: "Father-in-law is high-minded." ”

Liu Jin instructed again: "Zhang Yong, Gu Dayong, you go down first." ”

After the two left, only Liu Jin and Chang Feng were left in the lobby.

Liu Jin said: "When I take office as a new official, the most important thing is Liwei. At present, the most convenient way for me to establish my authority is to bring down Liu and Xie. You're going to have to be with me. ”

"Oh yes, I'm your immediate boss now. In front of outsiders, I can no longer call you 'little uncle'. You don't care. ”

Chang Feng said: "Understood, understood." The factory guard has only one head, and that is you Liu Gonggong. I'm just your subordinate. There are no uncles and nephews in the three factories and one bathroom, only bosses and subordinates. ”

Liu Jin picked up the teacup: "You don't have to say that." If there is no Changfeng for you, there will be no me Liu Jin today. When Li Guang wanted to put me to death, it was the Chang family who saved my life. I will never forget your kindness. ”

"Everyone in the government and the opposition knows that the Eight Tigers and Chang Feng are people in the same boat, and they will lose both losses and glory. This time, we will decide the winner with the civil officials, and we will decide life and death. We can only win, not lose. ”

"I'm going to entrust you with something big."

Chang Feng said: "Oh? What's up? Father-in-law Liu, please say. ”

Liu Jin put down the teacup, and a hint of murder flashed in his eyes: "If three days later, we will have a disadvantage in the court." You assassinated Liu Jian and Xie Qian! ”

"The civil officials have no leader, we will definitely turn things around!"

Chang Feng heard this and blurted out: "Father-in-law Liu, are you crazy?" Assassination of the head of the court and cabinet members? Never. ”

Liu Jin said: "People are not ruthless, and they can't stand steadily!" The political struggle in the court has always been either you die or I die, and the most taboo is soft-hearted! ”

"Assassination is the job of the factory guard. Why not? ”

Chang Feng suddenly felt that Liu Jin seemed to be a different person.

On weekdays, Liu Jin smiled and grinned, not smiling or talking. Now he has revealed his ruthless nature.

Chang Feng said: "The factory guard is indeed good at assassination. But as far as I know, the factory guard has never assassinated the head of the dynasty. ”

Liu Jin said: "Then you will be the first person who dares to be the first in the world!" You start preparing right away. If we take advantage of the disadvantage in the first ten, you will make a decision immediately! ”

"Don't worry, the emperor is on our side! Will turn a blind eye! ”

"The soldiers and horses of the Beijing camp are all in the hands of Zhang Yong. After the death of Liu and Xie, can a group of rotten Confucians who have no power to overturn the sky? ”

The person who can become the "emperor" in the future is really ruthless! It was so ruthless that Chang Feng was surprised!

(End of chapter)