Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 405 Me, Are You Sure?
Since the news of Shawo Great Victory came out in the morning a few days ago, everyone was laughing and laughing, and even their business operations were much more efficient.

Today is a sunny day, and in the early summer, the weather is gradually getting hotter. Therefore, the bosses all went to the Yamen earlier by coincidence.

So is the cabinet.

Since Gao Cifu left, not to mention, the bosses in the cabinet are all enthusiastic about their work.

Originally, they would leave when it was time to go to the Yamen, but now, the palace gates do not release keys, and the cabinet does not leave work. If there is nothing to do, they will go to Wenhua Palace and Qianqing Palace.

It feels like if things go on like this, there will be no need for the supervisor to deliver the memorandum, and the cabinet will take care of it directly.

This scene made a certain chief assistant who had no motivation to work overtime feel very melancholy.

But the emperor was happy to see this situation succeed, so he had no choice but to follow along honestly.

Wang Shoufu got up a little late today, and when he arrived at the cabinet, there was only half an hour left before the time to go to the Yamen.

Sitting in the middle of the public room, the Zhongshusheren who were serving outside brought over the memorials to be processed today, and at the same time added tea to Mr. Shoufu, and casually reported that the other elders had already approved the memorials for less than half an hour. up.

Therefore, Wang Shoufu sighed long, feeling that his old bones could no longer afford to toss about.

Just as he was thinking about whether he should go into the palace to urge the emperor to quickly select the Cifu, the door of the public room was pushed open, and then, Yu Shiyue walked in quickly with a serious face and frowning, and said.

"Shoufu, something happened!"

Wang Ao immediately threw his chaotic thoughts to the back of his head, his eyes became sharper instantly, and he asked in a deep voice, "What's wrong?"

Yu Shiyue handed the playbook in front of Wang Ao and said.

"Tao Jin, the chief soldier of the Xuan Mansion, reported that a few days ago, the Commander of the Jin Yiwei, Lu Zhongchi, took advantage of the secret order to detain all the returning missions and the eunuch Xining who was also sent to escort them in the Xuan Mansion."

Wang Ao opened the notebook in front of him and asked, "What's the reason? Did you send someone to Beizhen Fusi to ask?"

Yu Shiyue nodded, and said: "The person sent to inquire has returned. Lu Zhong has returned to Beijing this morning. The fact that the mission was arrested is true. Xu Bin and others have been imprisoned. But Jin Yiwei didn't say a word about why they were arrested. Said it was done by life."

No reason?

Wang Ao closed the notebook, his two gray eyebrows were tightly knit together, and he fell silent.

At this time, Yu Shiyue couldn't help but worry.

"Shoufu, the mission represents the Ming court, and they are making Xu Bin the censor of the right capital of the second rank. Even if they hold the emperor's secret edict, it is not appropriate for Jin Yiwei to arrest such high officials without authorization."

"What's more, the embassy went to Oala for the sake of the Supreme Emperor. Jin Yiwei arrested people hastily, but couldn't give an explanation. If this matter spreads in the court, it will definitely cause unnecessary speculation!"

Although the court was relatively calm during this period, the issue of the Supreme Emperor was still the most sensitive issue in the court.

There are countless pairs of eyes watching the affairs of the heavenly family.

Once this matter is not handled properly, it will easily damage the emperor's reputation and make people suspect that the Tian family is at odds.

Wang Ao naturally understood this reasoning, so after a while, he said decisively.

"Block the news and order someone to go to the General Secretary with the old man's warrant. On the grounds that the memorandum is related to military affairs, the officials in charge will be called to the cabinet for investigation, and the copy of the General Secretary will be sealed. Mr. Yu Ge, you will immediately enter the palace with the old man to face the Holy Spirit." .”

He hurriedly sent Zhongshu Sheren to the General Secretary, and sent someone to pass a post to ask for an interview. Wang Ao did not delay, and took Yu Shiyue and two people, and went to the palace.

They originally thought that they would have to wait for a while. After all, there was no morning court today, and it was not yet time to go to the Yamen and the Jingyan, so the emperor might not have gotten up yet.

But to their surprise, not long after the post was handed in, a servant came outside the Wenhua Hall to summon them to have an audience.

After entering the hall, Wang Ao glanced first, and saw that besides the emperor above, there were two people standing below, both of whom were familiar faces.

They are Lu Zhong, commander of Jinyiwei, and Shu Liang, eunuch of East Factory.

With a faint guess in their hearts, Wang Ao and Yu Shiyue bowed down and said.

"The minister waited to see His Majesty."

The emperor's expression was not bad, he raised his hand and said, "Excuse me, sit down."

After the two servants each moved a block over, the two sat down, and the emperor asked, "What's the important thing for the two gentlemen to ask to see you in such an early morning?"

The two looked at each other, Yu Shiyue got up, took out the memorial from his sleeve, handed it up, and said.

"Your Majesty, this morning the cabinet received a memorial from Tao Jin, the chief soldier of Xuanfu, instructing Lu Zhong, the commander of Jinyiwei, to detain the returning mission in the city of Xuanfu with a secret decree."

"The minister and the Chief Assistant feel that the matter is of great importance, and they are afraid that the matter will spread, and there will be a small talk about the disharmony between the Tian family, so they sent people to the Secretary of General Administration to block the news, and the two of us rushed to the palace to report the matter."

When he said this, Yu Shiyue glanced at Lu Zhong who was standing aside, but saw that his expression was normal, obviously he had expected this matter long ago.

The memorial was taken over by the servant and sent to the imperial court. The emperor opened it and looked at it, then put it aside casually, and said.

"Mr. Lao, take your troubles. Jin Yiwei has already played this matter. The edict to arrest people is from me."

This was not an accident, but Wang Ao was a little surprised that the Son of Heaven admitted so straightforwardly.

After thinking for a while, Wang Ao said: "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. I dare to ask Your Majesty, what crime did Xu Bin and others commit?"

Hearing this, the Son of Heaven suddenly had a strange expression on his face, and asked back.

"Shoufu, it's not that I deliberately concealed it, it's just that Jin Yiwei is still in the trial stage, and some charges have not yet been conclusively proven. Are you sure you want to hear it?"

Wang Ao was taken aback for a moment, not knowing what to say for a while.

He was originally sure, but when asked, he was a little uncertain.

For some reason, he had a feeling that it was a bit reckless for him to bring Yu Shiyue and the others here.

Well, since it was a matter of the Xuanfu and a criminal case, why didn't he think of calling Yu Qian and Jin Lian over...

But the matter has come to this point, it is not easy for him to refuse the question, so he can only bite the bullet and say: "Please show me, Your Majesty."

Zhu Qiyu nodded in satisfaction and said.

"It's a coincidence that the two gentlemen came here. Jin Yiwei happened to be reporting the progress of this matter. Lu Zhong, tell the two gentlemen what you just reported to me."

Therefore, Lu Zhong, the commander who had been silent all this time, bowed his hands and took the order, and then turned around and said to Wang Ao.

"Shoufu, Mr. Yuge, the thing is like this. About half a month ago, Jinyiwei received a report and planned to attack Shawo first. Therefore, this is the place where our border grain and grass are transshipped. His Majesty ordered Jinyiwei to investigate the source of the information leak."

"After many investigations by Jin Yiwei, it was finally confirmed that the information was leaked by the mission. The purpose was to win Yexian's trust and lure Yexian's eunuch Xi Ning into the Xuanfu, where he was ambushed with cameras."

"After receiving the report, the commanding envoy of this command rushed to the Xuanfu, detained Xining and the members of the mission, and brought them back to Beijing to await trial. If the nest is broken, the army will be the first."

These words can only be regarded as a rough description, but it is enough for Wang Ao and others to understand the ins and outs of the matter.

Leaking military information is a serious crime, which can explain the reason why Jin Yiwei made a thunderous move and directly arrested people.

However, after Wang Ao listened to it, he had several questions in his mind. For example, how did the Jin Yiwei investigate the mission in Oala, and where did the military report of the night attack on Shawo come from...

But after thinking about it, he didn't even ask, but simply asked: "Is there any evidence?"

(End of this chapter)