Chapter 44 Prime Minister Hu Weiyong's unusual behavior
Wait until Zhu Biao finishes reading the content of the recital.
There was silence in the Fengtian Temple.
The ministers could already imagine the emperor's wrath.
The successor he hand-picked, the crown prince, openly denied the national policy he formulated in the court and challenged his authority.
Waited for a while.
Finally, Zhu Yuanzhang on the dragon chair reacted.
"Not bad!"
"The two strategies that the prince said are very satisfying, and they can be tried."
"This matter will be handed over to the prince to handle, and all departments of Zhongshu Province will cooperate with the prince to carry it out!"
As soon as these words came out, the ministers were in an uproar.
What?
The emperor actually agreed to the prince's invitation, isn't this dismantling his own stage? !
"Your Majesty, what the prince said about opening up trade routes is contrary to the policy of valuing agriculture and suppressing commerce formulated by our dynasty, once the new policy is implemented, it will inevitably cause panic among the people and turmoil in the country!"
"Your Majesty think twice! The national policy of maritime prohibition is the cornerstone of maintaining the security of China's coastal defense. Once the sea ban is lifted, I am afraid that the coastal people will be afraid of being attacked by the Japanese bandits, and the coastal defense will not be peaceful! β
"Your Majesty, the Shinong industrial and commercial system has been passed down from generation to generation, and we must not break this rule in our dynasty!"
"Your Majesty..."
For a time, officials from various ministries stood up one after another.
The officials who were originally lined up on both sides were almost all crowded into the center of the royal road at this moment.
There was a mixture of voices.
At this moment, both the Huaixi nobles and the Wenchen of eastern Zhejiang are all standing on the united front.
Speak out to block.
Zhu Yuanzhang on the dragon chair looked at the chaotic ministers below, and his eyes were extremely cold.
He glanced at the crown prince Zhu Biao, and then gestured to Liu He, the personal eunuch.
Inspired by the revelation, Liu He hurriedly opened his mouth to sing.
"Silence!"
Immediately after that, the Han generals, who were standing on the left and right of the imperial steps, shouted in unison:
"Silence!"
"Silence!"
"Silence!"
The three voices shouted in unison, resounding throughout the Fengtian Temple.
Fengtian Temple, which was originally like a vegetable market, instantly quieted down.
Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon chair, his hand pressed on the royal case, and his eyes swept over the ministers.
"I've made up my mind!"
"What the prince played, it will be implemented in our dynasty from now on, and all the ministries of Zhongshu Province will fully cooperate with the prince."
With a wave of his hand, Zhu Yuanzhang said in an unquestionable tone.
"Your Majesty..."
Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang was resolute, there were still ministers who wanted to dissuade him.
However.
As soon as the words came out, he was suffocated back by Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes.
Followed by.
Zhu Yuanzhang's voice sounded again:
"I have one more thing to convey to all my ministers here."
Anything else?
The ministers in the court were shocked and overwhelmed by Zhu Yuanzhang's unusual behavior today.
What other important news has been released by this emperor?
"After careful consideration, I have decided to reopen the investigation into the empty seal case and the Yangzhou official fraud case."
"The crown prince is in charge of the investigation, and the Criminal Department, the Imperial Historical Observatory, and the Inspectorate fully cooperate."
Looking at the crown prince Zhu Biao, Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly.
"Sons obey orders!"
Zhu Biao took a step forward and bowed down to receive the order.
The officials of the Criminal Department, the Imperial Historical Observatory, and the Inspectorate under the imperial stairs came out one after another to kneel to receive the order.
As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang said this, the officials under the imperial rank caused another sensation.
"Your Majesty Shengming!"
"Long live the emperor, long live!"
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The empty seal case and the Yangzhou official fraud case involved tens of thousands of officials, and they had some to do with these ministers in the DPRK and China.
or protΓ©gΓ©s, or relatives and friends.
Today, the emperor took the initiative to retry the two cases that were characterized as ironclad cases.
It is undoubtedly to overturn the case.
This case was handed over by the emperor to the prince with a pure character, which gave the ministers hope.
These ministers couldn't help but applaud.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at the excited ministers, and his eyes prompted the eunuch Liu He.
Liu He sharpened his voice and sang:
"The ministers have something to do, and they have nothing to retreat from!"
Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and prepared to go down to the palace.
At this moment, Hu Weiyong, who was standing in the front row of Wenchen, came out of the crowd and said:
"Weichen Hu Weiyong, there is a book to play!"
"Oh!"
"Hu Aiqing, what's going on?"
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Hu Weiyong and sat back on the dragon chair.
Hu Weiyong bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, Zhongshu Province has received a report from Yunnan-Guizhou and Lingnan Province that there are vacancies in officials in many prefectures and counties in these places, and I ask the imperial court to send officials to fill the vacancies as soon as possible."
"Has the Zhongshu Province made any arrangements?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked lightly.
"Back to Your Majesty, Zhongshu Province has preliminarily drawn up a list of officials, please visit Your Majesty!"
Hu Weiyong said, took out a piece of music from his sleeve, and raised his hands above his head.
"Bring it on!"
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, the eunuch Liu He walked down the imperial steps quickly, took Hu Weiyong's recital, and walked back quickly.
knelt on the ground and handed it to Zhu Yuanzhang with both hands.
Zhu Yuanzhang unfolded the folds and skimmed it roughly.
Suddenly saw a familiar name, stunned, and then asked:
"Hu Aiqing, the list of officials on this is carefully drawn up by your Zhongshu Province?"
"Your Majesty, the list of vacant officials above has been carefully elaborated by the Zhongshu Province and the Ministry of Officials, and your Majesty is invited to decide."
Hu Weiyong replied loudly.
"Then Zhaoqing County fills the vacancy of the county order Jiangpu Gongsheng Lin Che, what's going on? You explain it to me! β
Zhu Yuanzhang took the fold, looked at Hu Weiyong with cold eyes and said.
Jiangpu Gongsheng Lin Che?
There was a commotion in the Fengtian Temple again.
"Is this Gongsheng the Lin Che who attacked the imperial examination half a month ago?"
"How did he become a vacant official, wasn't he sent to prison?"
"Hu Xiang, this is an old fool, how can a prisoner to be beheaded be put on the list of backup officials?"
"Crazy, just crazy!"
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Faced with the doubts of the officials, Hu Weiyong looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang behind the imperial case, and said unhurriedly:
"Since His Majesty asked the minister to read Gongsheng Lin Che's policy on the public land subsidy, Weichen went back and pondered it carefully, and felt that this son is a rare talent."
"Now that the imperial court is employing people, the minister has the courage to include the tribute student in the list of backup officials."
"Your Majesty, Lin Che is a rare talent, and I implore the emperor to pardon Lin Che, a death row prisoner."
Speaking of this, Hu Weiyong knelt down with a sincere face:
"Your Majesty, talents are rare, I hope Your Majesty will grant permission!"
A word fell to the ground, and the birds were silent.
Not only the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty couldn't believe it, but even Zhu Yuanzhang's father and son on the imperial rank were also greatly surprised.
The 'second-in-command' of the Huaixi Group actually pleaded for a 'public enemy of Huaixi' in eastern Zhejiang.
This death row prisoner was also arranged to serve as an official of the imperial court.
It's really fresh!
"Huh!"
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help shaking his head and laughing, and suddenly said with amusement:
"You are really interesting, you also asked me to kill this madman before, for fear that he would bewitch the public in the edict prison, so you pleaded for him in just two days, and recommended him to serve as the imperial court."
"Hu Qing, what kind of medicine is sold in this gourd, why don't we understand it!"
"You tell me about it!"
Hear that.
Hu Weiyong didn't dare to make any big promises, and organized the wording and said:
"Your Majesty, Weichen just thinks that this son may not be killed!"
"Before, Wei Chen was prejudiced against Lin Che, and that was because he verbally offended His Majesty."
After Danchen went back, he carefully studied Lin Che's strategy, and Weichen had to admit... This Lin Che is not an ordinary tribute student. β
"From these strategies alone, it can be seen that his ability is enough to help His Majesty solve problems and contribute to the society of the Ming Dynasty."
"As a Zhongshu Zuocheng, Weichen should select talents for His Majesty in an eclectic manner, so... Only then did he dare to ask His Majesty for his life. β
"I hope Your Majesty will be fulfilled!"
After listening to Hu Weiyong's vigorous explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes showed a touch of playfulness, and then returned to normal.
He looked at Hu Weiyong lightly, raised his chin and said:
"In this way, Hu Qing is taking the overall situation into account!"
"Very good, I appreciate your belly, you Hu Weiyong is the prime minister who can support the boat in his belly!"
"Not bad!"
Hu Weiyong knelt down and showed a sly smile at the corner of his mouth, but before he could say politely, he saw Zhu Yuanzhang put the fold away.
"Hu Qing has a heart, and I will make a decision after thinking about this matter."
"If you don't have anything else to do, let's be here this morning!"
When the eunuch Liu He heard this, he swept the dust and sang sharply:
"Retreat!"
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(End of chapter)