Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 425 Questioning and Compensation

Dengwen drums sounded, seventeen ministers were imprisoned by the court, and the British government asked the court to judge the case of the embassy. So many major events happened in a short morning.

In less than half a day, the news spread throughout the capital, and almost every yamen was discussing this matter.

At the same time, after hearing what happened in the morning, Jiao Jing pulled Xue Heng with him almost immediately, and went to the British government.

Coincidentally, on the way, he happened to run into the impatient Young Master Cheng.

Thus, the two groups of people merged into one group and went to the British government together.

After taking their seats in the flower hall, Zhu Yi was the first to lose his temper.

Looking at Zhang Min who was still calm, the little father-in-law frowned and said.

"Second Master, what's going on here? It's clearly agreed, but I just asked a few uncles to help me beat the side drums to make a big noise. How did it become like this?"

There was quite a bit of resentment between the words.

Zhang Min gave a wry smile, not knowing how to explain it for a moment.

He could understand Zhu Yi's mood.

Among the seventeen relatives who were reprimanded this time, there were two marquises and one earl, all of whom looked after the face of Duke Cheng.

But the problem is that Chengguo's government is no better than the British government.

At least, the British government has a title. Although Zhang Fu is in prison, he has not been dismissed from office.

Therefore, many mansions are willing to help, not only because of friendship, but also because of the background of the British government.

But Cheng Guogong's mansion is different, now that Zhu Yong is dead, the title of title is still uncertain, Zhu Yi is just a small escorting general.

Therefore, these honorable ministers were willing to help, in fact, it was because of their in-law relationship and their previous love affair with Zhu Yong.

This kind of friendship is originally getting weaker and weaker with each use.

As a result, helping now turned out to be a disaster. Even though they don't face the blame, these honorable ministers must have a estrangement from Zhu Yi in their hearts.

This is very different from what I said before, how can Zhu Yi not be angry.

At this time, Jiao Jing also had a calm face, and followed.

"To tell you the truth, before I came here, the old man just visited Marquis Ning Yuan and Uncle Ning Yang. Although the two of them have been marching and fighting on the battlefield all year round, they are old after all."

"Uncle Ningyang is better. After receiving [-] sticks, although he couldn't get out of bed, he was still awake. However, Marquis Ning Yuan received more than [-] sticks and was beaten until he passed out."

"When the old man passed the mansion, the doctor said that he had a high fever. He still hasn't woken up yet. It's not known whether he can survive this test. I'm afraid the second master will give me an explanation for this matter."

A few words choked Zhang Min's words back.

Originally, he wanted to say that it was Ren Lizao who made a mistake and gave the emperor an excuse.

But when Jiao Jing said this, no matter how much he blamed Ren Li, it seemed too impersonal.

He almost risked his life for you, but you said that he was to blame, which is too chilling.

Zhang Xiang still understands this point of sophistication.

Faced with the questioning of the two, Zhang Min thought about it and finally spoke.

"Don't be impatient, both of you. This incident was indeed unexpected. Don't worry, my young master. Tomorrow, I will prepare generous gifts and come to the mansions that were punished for this Dengwengu incident to apologize one by one."

"Besides, for the nobles of the Marquis of Chong'an, Marquis of Taining, and Xing'anbo, apart from preparing the ceremony, I can also call the shots and transfer the descendants of these families to the Commander of the Jingwei or the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies. It’s a way of expressing my heart, please let the young man pass it on for the old man.”

Zhu Yi also knew in her heart that this is the end of the matter, and it is a done deal.

He was beaten up, and it was impossible to really turn against the British government, so he just asked for more benefits for these residences.

You know, gold, silver, wealth and so on, everyone is honorable, and whoever has no background doesn't care much.

But the opportunity to arrange for his children to enter the five armies' governor's mansion is rare.

Although it is said that noble families all have hereditary and irreplaceable alchemy iron certificates, but a family cannot thrive with only one person.

Only with a steady stream of descendants who can occupy important positions in the military or guards, and occasionally a few outstanding ones who can make some military achievements and help each other, can the family develop for a long time.

In the past ten years, the Supreme Emperor believed in the British government and allowed Zhang Fu to control the five armies.

As a result, under the deliberate or unintentional suppression of the British government, the noble children of Chengguo's family can only start from the bottom of the school lieutenants, scribes, etc. step by step.

Those who were not good enough were eliminated directly. Among the five military governors' mansions, except for the officers who were promoted from all over the country, they were all from the British government.

Now, Zhang Yu is willing to transfer part of the quota to make amends to these mansions, which is considered sincere.

With a slightly relaxed face, Zhu Yi spoke.

"Uncle Shi, you're being polite. My nephew was in a hurry and was rude just now. But this time, there was indeed a lot of trouble. What's going on? It's just a grievance. How could it be so big?"

Both Zhu Yi and Jiao Jing were not qualified for the early court, so their understanding of the situation was based on other people's reports.

But this time the incident was too sudden, and none of them had a detailed understanding of the situation at that time.

So, Zhang Xuan gave a wry smile, and told everything that happened in the palace.

"...The old man didn't expect that this time the Son of Heaven changed his previous gentle style, and his actions were so harsh, Renhou..."

Zhang Xuan originally wanted to say that Ren Li was not flexible enough, but after glancing at Jiao Jing, he changed his mind.

"Ren Hou just made a mistake in a word, but he was caught by the emperor, and he was beaten like this for life."

"After I came down to court, the old man also sent people to inquire about it, and I got a little bit of income. It turned out that before the old man and others entered the palace, the group of civil servants accused the nobles of entanglement and gathering people to intimidate the court."

"Thinking about it, it was precisely because of this time that the Son of Heaven followed suit and gave a big fight. After all, the Son of Heaven was supported by those civil servants, so he must favor them."

It was a good statement, but it was not complete.

Jiao Jing pondered for a moment after listening, then looked at Zhang Min meaningfully and said.

"The words are good, but the reason why those civil servants reacted so violently is probably because the case of Qianfan Zhennan Wang was too much trouble, and the old man also vaguely heard that the Criminal Ministry is currently discussing how to revise the Dengwengu system."

"At this time, the second master brought so many honored ministers to beat the drums, how can it not arouse the disgust of civil servants? No matter whether Renhou denies or admits this matter, I am afraid that the emperor's thunderous anger will welcome him. The difference is nothing more than how to punish."

"Speaking of which, did the third master really not expect this situation when he was planning?"

Zhang Min was stunned for a moment, and then he squeezed out a smile and said.

"My son-in-law is worrying too much. Even if the third brother has plans, it is not exhaustive. After the Zhennan King case is over, the third brother will go to Wala. The follow-up reaction to the Dengwengu incident in Beijing is unknown to the third brother. , How could it be calculated in advance? What happened this time was really an accident."

Jiao Jing also smiled, and didn't get too entangled in this matter.

Because, he has more important things to ask.

Restraining his expression, Jiao Jing asked solemnly.

"Second Lord, no matter how severe the punishment is for Deng Wengu, it is considered over."

"What the old man wants to ask is, what we have clearly discussed before, this time the drumming is just to let Jin Yiwei announce the case, and then use the power of various parties to put pressure on Xu Bin, who can't produce any evidence, and take all the responsibility. Push it on top of him."

"Why at the end of the day, it somehow turned into a trial in front of civil and military officials?"

(End of this chapter)