Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 293
Although it is said that the imperial court opened the seal from the third day of the lunar new year, in fact, as a big festival throughout the year, how could it be possible to celebrate only three days.

The new year has just started, and the imperial court has no urgent government affairs to deal with, and the bosses are also leisurely chatting with teapots and greetings.

It wasn't until after the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month that they gradually got on the right track.

Of course, this is mainly because private shops, markets, etc. have been opened one after another. After all, ordinary people are not like officials and lords. They have a fixed salary to get, and they still have a family to support, so naturally they have to run around to make ends meet.

At the same time, the Zhennan Wang case, which has been delayed for a long time, has finally set a time. The Clan Mansion will start the trial in Dali Temple on the [-]th day of the first lunar month.

The reason why it was placed in Dali Temple was mainly because many princes and clans expressed their desire to attend, and the lobby of the clan mansion could not accommodate so many people, so they had to be moved to the lobby of Dali Temple.

The day before the trial, in the British government.

In the not-so-large study room, several old men in brocade robes were seated.

At a glance, sitting at the front is Zhang Fu, the second wife of the British government, and Zhang Fu, the third wife. Down below are the Marquis of Ningyang, Chen Mao, the captain-in-law, Jiao Jing, and the captain-in-law, Xue Heng, all of them are relatives.

There is only one exception, that is Yang Shan, Minister of Honglu Temple.

In the early spring, the snow has turned into rain, mixed with ice balls, crackling on the eaves, and the wind and rain wet the window lattice.

The house was full of lights, and almost everyone had arrived.

Zhang Fu of the third room said: "I called everyone here today, and everyone must have guessed in their hearts. What the old man wants to tell everyone is that the time has come. This time, we must do our best. Then King Zhennan The Dongfeng of this case took advantage of the situation to welcome the Supreme Emperor back from Yibei, and enshrine Zhengshuo again!"

After the words fell, Ningyang Hou Chen Mao frowned and said.

"Do your best?"

"Third Master, didn't we agree before that only Cheng Anhou and Benhou should come forward this time, to create public opinion first, and then decide according to the situation?"

It should be said that Zhang Fu was still very cautious. Last time, although he felt that the matter could no longer be delayed, and the case of King Zhennan was a good opportunity, he still didn't put all the treasures on it.

After all, one's own wealth and life come first, so in the Fengtian Palace, even if the trouble got to that level, only Cheng'anhou Guosheng and Ningyanghou Chen Mao would come forward.

Chen Mao couldn't escape because he was in charge of the affairs of the clan's mansion.

But Cheng An Hou Guo Sheng was purely the cannon fodder he threw out to attract firepower.

The reason for doing this is because Zhang Fu still maintains a high degree of vigilance against the current emperor.

He knew in his heart that if he wanted to welcome back the Supreme Emperor, the biggest obstacle would be the emperor.

But now...

Zhang Fu breathed a sigh of relief and said: "This is what I want to tell everyone today. The situation was unknown at the time, so I was a little more cautious, but the situation has changed now."

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Zhang Fu's expression became very serious, and he mused.

"First of all, the most important thing is the case of Zhennan Wang. Although Guangtong Wang and others had evidence before, there were too many variables in the court. If this case cannot develop in the direction we want , then we have no absolute certainty that pressure will be formed in the Manchu Dynasty."

"But now, King Guangtong has solid evidence in his hands, and the presiding judge is Chen Hou from the Clan Mansion, and the co-presiding judges are Xue Xuan from Dali Temple and Luo Tong from the Metropolitan Procuratorate. With such a lineup, when It’s pretty sure.”

As he said that, Zhang Fu turned his attention to Yang Shan, the Minister of Honglu Temple, who was at the side.

Zhang Fu was in charge of contacting the Xunqi's side of the matter they planned, while Yang Shan was in charge of the activities on the civil servant's side.

Since Yu Shiyue was promoted to the cabinet, the position of Minister of the Dali Temple became vacant, and of course, Xue Xuan, who was the prime minister of the temple, took over.

As for the Metropolitan Procuratorate, because it was not a joint trial by the three divisions, it was not enough for Chen Yi, the Qiqing, to come forward in person, and Luo Tong, who was promoted to the left deputy capital because of his meritorious service in defending Juyongguan, was sent.

And these two people were drawn by Yang Shan before.

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Yang Shan nodded and said.

"Don't worry, third master. There is nothing wrong with Luo Tong. Although this person is capable, he is very happy to overturn the old case. It is the reputation that the Taoist official likes most. What's more, he can take advantage of this matter." To welcome the Supreme Emperor back, two great achievements are at hand, Luo Tong will definitely do his best."

"Xue Xuan, I also greeted him. The old man is upright and attaches great importance to etiquette. He has already told me that as long as what King Guangtong and others tell the truth, no matter how much pressure there is, Even if the Son of Heaven intervenes, he can withstand it!"

Zhang Fu nodded and said, "That's good."

As he said that, he tilted his head and said to Xue Heng: "Mr. Xue, the news from the Holy Mother, should you tell me?"

Xue Heng got up and cupped his hands, and said: "Everyone, after all kinds of rumors spread on New Year's Eve, my third master and I decided to take advantage of the opportunity of entering the palace on the first day to ask the Holy Mother to inquire about the details. Now the news has spread. .”

So everyone raised their spirits. Although there were many rumors about what happened in the palace on New Year's Eve, there were various versions, some of which were even outrageous.

What is certain is that the courtiers and the emperor had an unpleasant quarrel, but to what extent and the details are beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Xue Heng continued: "You may not believe what I said, but the news is true. The emperor insisted on withdrawing Wang Ji to question the crime, but was opposed by all the officials present. Yu Qian's straightforward nature even asked him to go on the spot."

"The emperor was also furious at the time, and bluntly said that Yu Qian, the Minister of the Ministry of War, had neglected his duties. It was because of this that Yu Qian was imprisoned in the mansion for a month."

After the news was finished, Zhang Fu continued: "Among the current six departments, Yu Qian is the one who single-handedly promoted him. He has a very high prestige in the court today. Yang Shan had contacted Yu Qian before. Although he had the intention of welcoming back the Supreme Emperor, but But we don’t want to destabilize the court, and we won’t allow us to ruin that person’s reputation.”

"We have made such a big fuss this time. If Yu Qian is still there, he will definitely stop it. Now that he is imprisoned in the mansion, the court will really firmly oppose this matter. Only Wang Wen is left. In terms of etiquette, I think I will remain neutral."

At this time, Jiao Jing also interjected.

"When the third master talked about this matter, I just remembered that Feng Guogong Li Xian seems to be not doing well recently. It seems that he is planning to impeach Yu Qian and want to take back the Beijing camp from him. This matter , nine out of ten, it was also inspired by that one."

A smile appeared on Zhang Fu's face, and said.

"I was just about to talk about this matter. The power on the Xun Qi's side is nothing more than the gang of Jing Nan's surrendered generals. He imprisoned Yu Qian this time, and I am afraid that he is indeed eyeing the Beijing camp."

"But the civil servants have always been in and out. Now that the Beijing camp has been in the hands of the Ministry of War, it may not be so easy to take it back."

"If that person intervenes directly, those low- and middle-level civil servants will feel dissatisfied that he deliberately defended his relatives. In this way, if the courtiers are dissatisfied, they will naturally want to fight against him. It will attract more people.”

After hearing this, everyone was thoughtful.

In the end, Zhang Fu concluded: "Now is the best time for the situation. As long as this case can be concluded, then we can take advantage of the wind and welcome back the Supreme Emperor. When the Supreme Emperor returns to the court, we people will be considered real With support, so this time, you must do your best!"

Frowning his eyebrows and thinking for a while, although Chen Mao felt a little uneasy, he still said: "In this case, please rest assured, the third master, the old man will definitely understand this case clearly."

Jiao Jing, Yang Shan, Xue Heng and others bowed their hands and said yes, and turned their heads to contact the people they had been in contact with for a long time. It seemed that everything was moving towards their ideal situation and continued to develop...

(End of this chapter)