"My lord, the Dongchang cadres and others will be arrested."

Ma Yang came in person to report on Jiang Ningyu, who was watching the battle from the rooftop.

"Good! In this way, everything is a foregone conclusion, and it will be up to tomorrow. ”

Jiang Ning walked down the roof with the people, turned to Zhou Song and said:

"Master Zhou, are you ready?"

"Don't worry, my lord, I will find the letter from the East Factory in full view of everyone."

Jiang Ning nodded, and said, "Okay, all the rest of the matters will be handed over to you to arrange." ”

After he finished his order, he took advantage of the night to leave the capital and go to meet He Yuyao and Zheng Fangrui.

I don't know what happened to them.

In the past few days, Jiang Ning has been worried about Zheng Fangrui's safety.

The next morning.

Outside the noon gate.

Hundreds of civil and military officials gathered here, waiting for the early dynasty to begin.

As everyone talked, they inevitably mentioned the events of last night.

They heard the movement from the east factory.

But when they wanted to go out to check, they were blocked by the brocade guards.

This made everyone understand that the capital has changed again.

"Elder Liu Ge, in your opinion, could it be Your Majesty who made a move last night?

Apart from him, who can mobilize the Shenji Battalion and the Jinyi Guard at one time. ”

Wang Wei leaned over to Liu Jianjian's side, his face full of worry.

Liu Jian shook his head:

"The old man can't make up his mind, but in general, it was His Majesty's doing.

He ascended the throne at a young age, so it is normal for him to be unable to hold his breath and act recklessly. ”

After a pause, he stroked his beard and said in a loud voice to the crowd:

"It doesn't matter if Dongchang is gone, but without the help of our officials, how can Your Majesty control this huge Ming Dynasty and how to govern hundreds of millions of ordinary people in the world.

Today, we are gathered here, and we must advise Your Majesty to eradicate the traitors, and to make a clear future. ”

"I'm willing to follow Shoufu to your majesty!"

All the officials bowed down in unison.

Liu Jian nodded with satisfaction: "People's hearts are available." ”

He turned to look at Xie Qian, his face full of determination.

Li Dongyang stood aside and sighed faintly.

With the arrival of the hour of the early dynasty, all the officials walked into the noon gate and came to the Fengtian Temple.

According to their ranks, they are left and right, and their expressions are solemn.

But they didn't expect that at noon, when the sun was shining, Zhu Houzhao didn't come.

It is said that they have nowhere to sway their blood for the country.

Just when the hundred officials began to exchange heads and ears, and they were a little impatient, Zhu Houzhao finally came late.

Miao Kui was on his left and right, singing loudly: "Your Majesty is here, all the officials will worship!" ”

"Wait for the ministers to see Your Majesty, Your Majesty is safe!"

"Excuse me, flat."

Zhu Houzhao walked to the dragon chair and sat down, glancing at the ministers.

His eyes were full of fighting spirit.

According to Jiang Ning's words, he wants to smash these people today!

Immediately afterwards, Miao Kui said in a loud voice: "The Shangshu of the Criminal Department, the Imperial History of Zuodu, and the Dali Temple Qing stepped forward. ”

When the officials heard this, they were about to impeach in a hurry.

It makes people feel like they are stuck in their throats.

"Listen to the order."

The three Shangshu of the Criminal Department came out to worship.

Miao Kui said again:

"Your Majesty has a decree, the ceremonial supervisor Wang Yue, Liu Wu, Qian Le and others framed important ministers, spread rumors and slander, and used power for personal gain, Fan Heng, the governor of the East Factory, deceived the monarch and conspired to rebel, and has ordered the West Factory, the Inner Factory and Jinyi Wei to suppress it, and all the cadres and others will be imprisoned, and immediately order the three divisions to investigate and deal with it, and there must be no mistakes!"

The three of them looked at each other in unison, and had to bow down and say, "The ministers will take the order." ”

And that's not all, Miao Kui continued without stopping:

"Your Majesty has a decree, and Liu Jin is the master of ceremonies, the commander of the twelve regiments, the commander of the Dongchang, and the commander of the three battalions of the Jingshi ......."

As a series of names and official positions were announced, the hundred officials were shocked to find that the Eight Tigers they wanted to impeach were now all in high positions.

The worst is also the eunuch who is the celebrant and the eunuch.

In other words, the entire inner court is controlled by Zhu Houzhao's henchmen.

There were even three battalions and twelve regimental battalions.

The situation has reached its most critical time.

Liu Jian hurriedly stepped out and said:

"Your Majesty, the old minister impeached Jiang Ning, the commander of the inner factory.

He went south to handle the case, but he carried goods to sell for profit without permission, and killed Zhang Shangshu of the Nanjing Ministry of Rites without authorization, and took bribes on a large scale, which was a heinous crime, and asked His Majesty to immediately issue an order to arrest Jiang Ning, and ordered a division to investigate and deal with it. ”

Zhu Houzhao said expressionlessly: "Before Jiang Ning went south, I ordered him to buy goods from the palace along the way, and send them to the palace when he came back, so why not sell goods."

And the so-called bribery was just to confuse the eunuchs Ding Chang and He Ran in Suzhou and Hangzhou, and take advantage of their laxity to take them down, eradicating two disasters for the court.

As for the money and treasures, they were all sent into the treasury. ”

Liu Jian was speechless, and hurriedly said:

"Your Majesty, that Zhang Shangshu had a quarrel with Jiang Ning, and after he went back, he was assassinated on the spot, and everyone watched, and the minister had reason to suspect that it was Jiang Ning who instigated it!

Such an unauthorized murder of important officials in the court should be immediately arrested and questioned! ”

Zhu Houzhao said disapprovingly:

"Liu Ge is afraid that he doesn't know.

Just last night, during the suppression of Dongchang, a search from Fan Heng's room found the correspondence that he, Wang Yue and others had planned to kill Zhang Sheng and blame Jiang Ning.

Another celebrant Zhou Shangwan repented and took the initiative to submit a confession.

The matter has been confirmed, and I am ready to order the division to investigate and deal with it, but I don't want to be brought up by Liu Ge Lao first. ”

As soon as these words came out, the officials were in an uproar.

Since the emperor said so, it means that Jiang Ning really didn't do it.

They are inherently impeached.

For a time, many officials were like deflated balls, and they lost their previous momentum.

Xie Qian stepped forward and bowed:

"Your Majesty, Nanjing is thousands of miles away from the capital, how did you know that there was a conflict between the two for the first time? There are still some doubts among them, and please let Your Majesty know it! ”

Zhu Houzhao said angrily:

"Ridiculous! What more evidence!

Everywhere on the periphery of the capital, tens of thousands of horses and horses in Dongchang set up an ambush, and Jinyi Wei Mu Bin personally led people to wait for Jiang Qing's official ship in Tianjin, for what, not to intercept and kill Jiang Qing first, so as to completely blame him for his evil deeds!

Until now, Jiang Qing is still on the road, and he is in danger. I have already sent Liu Jin to bring someone to pick me up, and I will be able to return to Beijing in a few days. ”

The ministers immediately looked at each other.

I couldn't speak for a long time.

Zhu Houzhao smiled secretly in his heart, but said impatiently on his face: "Okay, let's retreat!" ”

With that, he turned around and left the Fengtian Temple.

Liu Jian and Xie Qian turned to look at the ministers behind them.

They can clearly feel that most of them have lost their previous energy.

The two looked at each other, their faces full of bitterness.

Just when the situation in the court was changing, Jiang Ning galloped all the way and finally found Zheng Fangrui and He Yuyao.

At this time, they had just gone through a fierce battle, and there were only half of the guards left around them.

The carriage fell apart directly, and the condition was miserable.

Fortunately, the two daughters are safe and sound.

Zheng Fangrui saw Jiang Ning's figure, rushed over desperately, and threw herself into his arms.

"Master, the slave has finally seen you.

The slave is not afraid of death, but the slave is afraid that she will never see the master again. ”

Zheng Fangrui had tears in her eyes, snuggling up to Jiang Ning's chest and telling her thoughts.

"I'm sorry, Rui'er, I'm late."

Jiang Ning took the initiative to wrap around her pink back and hugged her tightly in his arms.

Feeling the strength of his arms, Zheng Fangrui's tears could no longer be stopped like bursting the embankment.

He Yuyao stood behind the two of them, looking at this scene, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, and she actually had some joy to see Jiang Ning again.

Then, Fanzi re-got a carriage from the market town in front, let the three of them sit on it, and then slowly went to the capital.

Jiang Ning hugged Zheng Fangrui tightly, and when he saw that her face was tired, he asked her to sleep on her shoulder.

Zheng Fangrui's heart was sweet, she responded softly, and immediately closed her eyes.

He Yuyao sat beside the two of them, her eyes flashed with envy, and she said coquettishly: "My lord, how is the situation in the capital?" ”

"All the best."

Jiang Ning smiled slightly.

He Yuyao nodded, and then she was relieved, only to feel that her body suddenly softened, and endless exhaustion and fatigue came up.

"My lord, is it good to borrow your other shoulder for the slave's home?"

As she spoke, without waiting for Jiang Ning to reply, she fell down directly, her head resting on his shoulder.

Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard the sound of breathing that soon sounded.

But after this incident, he trusted this woman more.

At least, she escorted Zheng Fangrui to escape safely.