News of Shousuke's death spread quickly.

The emperor was unwilling to bear the infamy of being a murderer, so the news from the palace was that Yan Chenhao was old and could not withstand the harsh environment of the prison, and finally fell ill and died.

As a sign of grief and respect, the emperor announced that he would be vegetarian for a month.

He also sentenced all the jailers involved in the matter to the punishment of sticks.

Of course, they didn't survive a mere fifty sticks, and that's their own business.

Not only that, Yan Chenhao's son Yan Qiansheng was also promoted from the Ministry of Rites to the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, from the fifth rank to the fourth grade.

It seems to be full of sincerity, but anyone with a discerning eye can see that the main sacrifice ceremony of Taichang Temple has no power in itself, and it is even better to stay in the Ministry of Rites.

Almost no one would believe the words of the emperor.

Although Yan Chenhao is already very old, his body is actually quite tough, otherwise it would be impossible to take charge of the affairs of the world, and he is still at ease.

And, he died not long after he was imprisoned, what about you liar?

However, they naturally did not say it directly, the emperor's methods were cruel, most people still chose to be silent, and a few loyal ministers were angry and scolded the emperor, and they were naturally thrown into prison.

And the emperor's next move proved this even more.

Although Yan Qian was promoted, the other Yan clansmen in the court, in the following days, either found excuses to be swept away, or were demoted, transferred to other places, and stayed away from the center from then on.

Imperial court, a complete reshuffle.

……

The news spread to the south and to the ears of Yue Guogong and Yan Ling.

"Uncle...... He just died? ”

This contemporary Yue Guogong seems to be a little incredulous about the death of this distant uncle.

After all, not long ago, he was still in power and reprimanded Fang Xuan. In terms of power, throughout the three hundred years of the Ming Dynasty, in addition to Yan Ling and Yan Keng, there is only him, even if he is the Duke of Yueguo, his power for a while is not as powerful as this uncle, who is an exemplary figure in the family.

Actually, it just went.

Yan Ling said indifferently:

"In the face of power, even if they are biological brothers, they all have fratricidal acts, let alone teachers and students who rely purely on morality and emotion?"

“…… In fact, he may not have to die alone. Fake your death and abscond, or I will come to the rescue with Xungui, or even ...... It's better to be alive than to wait for death like this. ”

Yue Guogong said.

"It's his own choice...... Just let him stick to his loyalty......"

Yan Ling lowered his eyes and said softly.

He thought of his younger brother, who was old and always liked to reminisce about the past, which was not much fun for him.

Yue Guogong was still a little indignant.

After all, for this loyal uncle, although he may not agree with his approach, such loyalty is still admirable.

He was still whining: "Zu, what should we do next?" Uncle can't just die in vain. ”

As the shadow behind him grew bigger and bigger, his fear of the empire in front of him became smaller and smaller.

At this time, there was even some thoughts of revenge for the emperor.

"You're right."

"Then let's collect some interest first......"

……

"Shousuke-sama has passed away?"

"How is that possible...... Could it be fake news? ”

When the news spread, both in Shilin and among the people, it set off a huge wave.

Although the Ming Dynasty has been stormy in recent years, no one will blame the Shousuke for this, and most people still have respect and gratitude for him.

Among the scholars, he is a model for implementing the mantra of "self-cultivation and family governance".

However, he died quietly in prison.

A lot of people don't believe it.

However, when the time of Changle Bookstore came out, they had to believe it even if they didn't believe it.

All of a sudden, the people were crying loudly, and many scholars sighed.

At the same time, almost on the same day that Changle Bookstore published this comment, there was a rumor among the people:

Shousuke did not die of disease, but was killed by the emperor.

The rumor appeared very suddenly, but it had a nose and eyes, and what was even more bizarre was that this rumor was not like the demon book, which spread from place to place, it spread almost simultaneously in all parts of the Ming Dynasty, and soon intensified.

"Lord Shoufu died just a few days after he was imprisoned, I'm afraid there is something hidden!"

"Who said no, those jailers and Dongchang fans, after that, they were all dead...... Tsk, this is not an extinguishment, what is it? ”

"I heard that Lord Yan was given death by the emperor! Because ......"

The rumors spread all over the north and south of the river in an instant, and with its logic, it conquered all the people and scholars.

Suspicious and angry eyes cast on the supreme throne.

……

"Who's preaching, who's preaching!"

In the palace, the sound of ping-pong bells came, and the imperial study was already full of messes.

The emperor roared angrily as he smashed the object in his hand on the head of one of the eunuchs, who, though bleeding profusely, knelt on the spot and trembled, not daring to move at all.

"Didn't you say foolproof!"

The Emperor's hand trembled slightly, a sign of nervousness and panic. He looked at Wang Tiqian.

"Slave, slave doesn't know...... The people who know about the matter have obviously all been disposed of, and the few remaining ones are all His Majesty's insiders...... The slave really doesn't know! ”

Wang Tiqian also panicked, he was afraid that he would be withdrawn by the emperor to go to the top tank, so he kowtowed on the ground with a bang, even if there were already bright red blood stains on the floor.

"Check! Check it out for me! Jinyiwei and Dongchang are all dispatched to investigate! ”

The Emperor said with red eyes, the anger and panic in his heart at this time could not be attached.

Why did he want to quietly poison Yan Chenhao at night in the way of wine, instead of treating powerful ministers like other emperors, such as Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou Dynasty Hanren Hall killed Yuwen Hu, and Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty killed Er Zhurong in the Mingguang Palace, directly in front of the public?

You must know that if this is successful, it will show the authority of the emperor even more! However, he chose a different path.

Because no matter what Yan Chenhao says, he is also his teacher, so it is immoral after all. is the so-called heaven and earth monarch teacher, such a truth is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people in Confucian society, and now he, the emperor, has taken the lead in violating it, what will the following scholars think when they hear about it?

The monarch is immoral.

To put it mildly, this will even shake the country's foundation, especially now that the country is already a little stormy.

Even if Wanli hated Zhang Juzheng back then, it was only after Zhang Juzheng died naturally that he did not directly kill his descendants, so it did not cause much repercussions.

Moreover, if such courtiers are killed, then who else is willing to contribute to the country?

So after Yan Chenhao's death, he ordered the news to be buried as soon as possible, pretending that he was sick and died, so that everything was logical, and he could also take power alone.

However, it is not known who leaked the news.

As the news spread, he really aroused Shilin's strong dissatisfaction and attack.

Even what Qianfu pointed out when he seized the throne back then is not as good as it is now.

If it was in its heyday, it would have been forgotten, but now the country is not stable.

He felt that something was draining rapidly between his fingers.

He was scared.

He can't let this huge political storm continue.

When Wang Tiqian heard this, he was like being pardoned, so he quickly got up and ran away.

The Emperor, on the other hand, finally stopped his frantic sabotage.

He stepped back and sat on his throne.

Hands in the hair, lamenting.

shouldn't have listened to Wang Tiqian, that dead minion.

(End of chapter)