Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 64
The ministers didn't know what it meant, but they quickly arranged the queue and leaned over to take orders.

Jin Yingdao: "Today's Zuo Shunmen incident, the ministers' words and deeds went beyond the norm, forcing the court, but His Highness recites the heart of the ministers and acts for the sake of the country. Therefore, after the court, he specially entered the Cining Palace to meet the Queen Mother. After the empress dowager negotiates, tell you to wait."

As soon as he opened his mouth, the important ministers present moved in their hearts, and the other courtiers also raised their ears. Jin Ying's words were vague, but the ministers heard the song and knew the elegant meaning, and immediately heard the implied meaning.

The matter of civil engineering was caused by the emperor's insistence on personal expedition. If he wants to deal with it, he must take into account the attitude of the emperor once he returns. Perhaps, this is the reason why His Royal Highness King Yu has been hesitant to make a decision?

After all, everyone knows the emperor's love for Wang Zhen. If the emperor now disposes of Wang Zhen's party, when the emperor returns, won't the emperor be hated by the emperor?
After thinking about this section, the anger in the hearts of many courtiers suddenly dissipated a lot.

In that case, their advice is still useful. No, although King Yun was angry, he hurried into the palace to find the queen mother.

No matter how much the emperor loves Wang Zhen, he must also take into account the attitude of the queen mother. With the queen mother as a guarantee, I am afraid that King Yu will dare to really deal with Wang Zhen's party.

Of course, this is the idea of ​​most low-ranking officials. The top Jiuqing bosses are well aware of the temperament of His Royal Highness King Yu, if they are worried about this...

Jin Ying cleared his throat and continued, ignoring the various ministers below.

"The matter of civil engineering that the ministers remonstrated was actually caused by Wang Zhen's party's abuse of power and humiliation of the country, and ordered Jinyiwei to join the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple to immediately take Wang Zhen's party's locks and jails. Wang Zhen, Ma Shun, Mao Gui, Wang Changsui, Wang Shan and the others immediately confiscated their property, and one respondent waited for them, presided over by the Dali Temple, together with the Department of Punishment, and the three divisions of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

As soon as these words came out, the ministers below let down half of their hearts, and they were completely let go.

At the same time, they also affirmed their previous thoughts. The three-division joint trial is the most authoritative procedure for the court to try major cases, but it is also in the hands of civil servants.

Given the turbulent public opinion about Wang Zhen's party in the current court situation, what good can they do when they go to the hall of the three divisions?

His Royal Highness King Yu made such a fuss, went to the Cining Palace to discuss with the Queen Mother again, and dared to convict only after the three divisions' joint trial.

Well, thinking about it this way, the anger in the hearts of the ministers disappeared immediately, and with a clever mind, they began to worry again.

His Royal Highness King Yu is in charge of the country, and such an identity must be so cautious, so for the courtiers of their gang who are trying to persuade and even kill Wang Zhen's party in public, if the emperor returns, will he be held accountable? ?
Judging by the unreasonable temperament that emphasizes love and righteousness today, it is not impossible...

But in any case, the matter was finally settled, and the ministers were temporarily relieved.

But what they didn't expect was that Jin Ying didn't stop talking, but continued.

"As for the honorable ministers who survived and returned after the civil engineering, although they were guilty of submitting to the power and not being brave and not admonishing, but remembering that the court is still employing people, they will not be dealt with for the time being, and they will be forced to think behind closed doors for three days. , is still reserved for the yamen to listen to."

This……

The ministers did not expect that King Yu would choose to mention this matter at this time.

The noble officials below were naturally overjoyed, but the faces of the courtiers were uncertain.

Although Xun Qi has already surrendered the capital, even putting aside the point of suppressing Xun Qi, dealing with these ministers who have fled with them is also a very important sign to characterize the civil engineering matter.

After all, if it is such a big event, if the people accompanying him do not deal with it, why should he warn future generations?
What if in the future there are people who have evil intentions, and they will bewitch the emperor to go on an expedition?
What's more, from a selfish point of view, in addition to honorable officials, many of these ministers who have returned are civil servants. If they are not dealt with, there will be a shortage of positions to be vacated in the court. It's not a good thing for the minister.

The ministers were worried, but they did not open their mouths for the time being due to the power of King Yu just now, and Jin Ying's next words just made them shut up.

"There are also seven officials who participated in the hammering and killing of Ma Shun and others, and are now imprisoned in the prison. Although they committed a serious crime, His Highness is merciful. After one year of salary, the salary is downgraded to the first rank, and the former officials are still sent to inspect the borders and the borders, and cooperate with the defense.

Come on, let's not talk about anyone now!

On Xun Qi's side, His Royal Highness King Yu handled it gently, and on the side of Wen Chen, he also gave him a slap in the face.

For Wenchen, these seven censors must be protected!
This is not just a matter of face, but more importantly, these seven officials have actually suffered on behalf of all the civil servants who have done it today.

In the scene at that time, it was obvious that His Royal Highness King Yu wanted to kill the chickens and warn the monkeys. If they hadn't come forward, I'm afraid that all the courtiers who were present at the scene would not be able to escape the guilt.

It is a righteousness to save all the officials of the imperial court with one's own body, and to be willing to bear such unpardonable sins!
If they were really accused of killing courtiers by hammering, then if they spread it out, all the ministers present would be spurned by Shilin.

Fengxian Taiyuan, Qingliu Wenchen, these words are not pleasant to say, people in the world slander the censors to make a name for themselves, and they are quite critical of their Qingliu status, but those who really step into officialdom know it well.

This reputation, this clear status, is to be maintained with life!

Fortunately, His Royal Highness King Yu did not really kill the chickens and show the monkeys, and now it is a step for them.

These punishments may seem serious, but what falls on them is nothing more than a stipend. The downgrade of the official rank is also due to the salary. The original official's original position is still there, and it is not even a real relegation.

After this incident, these seven people must be famous in the court and the opposition, and no one will really look down on them because of their downgrade of official status.

As for sending inspections to the border passes and coordinating the defense, it seems to be punishment, but in fact it means reliance. You must know that the importance of border passes is self-evident in the current situation. It is meant to be.

Those who are sent abroad are on behalf of the imperial court, and non-confidantes are not allowed to do so. The danger is a little dangerous. After all, the Oirat is still under the pressure of the army, and it may attack various passes along the border at any time. Going to the next level, the future prospects are also unlimited.

What kind of punishment is this, it's clearly up and down!
For a while, many ministers below secretly regretted, how could they be so cowardly just now?

If I had known this earlier, I would have stood up for myself.

But they forgot that in the scene at that time, Zhu Qiyu was full of aura, and the sound of roar filled the entire Meridian Gate. Coupled with the hundreds of Jinyiwei around with embroidered spring knives, it was clear that the main culprit was pushed out of the Meridian Gate and beheaded. general.

Of the few censors who left the job, which one did not leave with the determination to return home, these ministers who were so frightened at the time, since they did not have the courage and integrity, they naturally did not deserve this kind of trust. .

But no matter what, it's good to save people!

The ministers secretly rejoiced in their hearts. It seems that His Royal Highness King Yu still takes the overall situation into consideration, and is not so reckless and does not listen to advice. This kind of people come to the general situation of the court, maybe it is a real good thing for the Ming Dynasty. .

Before they knew it, most of the courtiers present had an impression of Zhu Qiyu, His Royal Highness, from a cowardly prince of the royal family to a respectable and fearful backbone of the court.

However, there are still many people who feel that it is a pity. Although His Highness has forgiven these officials, but the price is to let the honorable relatives who are accompanying them, it is really cheap for them!

Wen Chen's thoughts were going back and forth on this side, but Xun Qi on the other end didn't care about this, just a few seventh-grade censors, who were worth the three or four of their real seniors.

At the moment, Li Xian, Guo Sheng and others left work immediately, saying.

"My ministers are waiting for the order, and thank you for your grace."

Immediately afterwards, the senior minister of Jiuqing on the side of Wenchen also sighed. The matter has come to this point, and this may be the best result that can be achieved, so he no longer hesitated and stepped forward as well.

"The minister waits for orders."

Everything was settled, and the atmosphere outside the Meridian Gate finally relaxed a bit, not as dignified as before.

This great court meeting was too long, with twists and turns, recalling the various events of today, all the ministers present couldn't help but feel a burst of emotion.

I'm afraid, this thrilling court meeting will really be recorded in the history books. Being able to participate in such a major event is not worth the fear of my own...

On the other side, Jin Ying breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the minds of the ministers gradually relaxed.

He was sent away by Zhu Qiyu early, and he did not see the scene of the courtier hammering and killing Ma Shun, but just looking at the chaotic situation left outside the Wumen Gate, and Ma Shun and others who were still lying there with a bruised face and no breath. , he could imagine what the scene was like at that time.

How can people risk their lives!
God knows if these courtiers will go crazy again...

Seeing that the situation was stable, Jin Yingcai spoke again.

"Today's court meeting is now over. Your lords must have been shocked today. Go back to the yamen to rest early. Your Highness has an order to summon six ministers, ministers of the cabinet, the censor of Zuodu, the Marquis of Fengcheng and several governors. Jiyi Hall discussing matters, if you have nothing else to do, just go with our family.”

it is finally over……

Hearing this, the courtiers' heartstrings were completely loosened, they bowed their hands, and left the square in twos and threes.

I've been frightened too much today, so I have to go back and have a good rest.

After a while, the ministers were almost gone, and Jin Ying also led a few important court officials to the Jiyi Hall.

Like most of the courtiers, after this incident, these important ministers also gradually relaxed their minds. After all, although the matter had many twists and turns, it was finally resolved successfully!

But among them, except for Chen Yi and Yu Qian.

The two of them looked at each other and both saw the awe-inspiring look in the other's eyes.

As soon as Jin Ying called them into the palace, Yu Qian thought of something, and his face suddenly sank, because the sense of relaxation brought by the successful resolution of this court meeting disappeared suddenly.

As for Chen Yi, although he didn't know what he was going to discuss, he remembered the gloomy expression on King Yu's face that day, and he intuitively told him that the next storm they had to deal with would be no worse than the one just now. court meeting...

(End of this chapter)