Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 990

Watching Zhang Xuan and Zhu Yi singing together in the hall, they pointed their finger at the military mansion.

All the important officials present couldn't help but frown.

Above the court, accidents are never scary, what is really scary is the unknown.

The art of war pays attention to knowing yourself and the enemy, and winning every battle. This point, which is applied in the political field, is also an unchanging truth.

Not to mention Zhang Xiang, although the British government has been doing some small tricks in secret, but they seldom directly stand on the stage, but Zhu Yi, he is the most hardcore emperor's party in the court.

At this time, the two people jumped out together. Does it mean that the British government has already planned to end it in person?

Putting this aside, just looking at the content of their performances, there is no doubt that the rectification of the military mansion at this time is to prevent the emperor from mobilizing troops.

But why?

If you say that you are selfless and think about the country, the bosses don't believe it. Just because of the character of these nobles, they will sacrifice their chances to improve their status in the court for the benefit of the country. Don't be kidding, it's almost the same if it's Yu Shaobao.

So, after a while, Wynn came out from behind, flicked the whisk in his hand, and quickly quieted the hall, and then he spoke.

"The two Qing families are really ministers who are planning for the country, and they must plan ahead. If I guessed correctly, the two Qing families should say that this matter is of great importance, and a capable minister must be in charge."

The number of people summoned this time is not large, but it is not too small, so the link of granting seats was skipped. The emperor waved his hand to make everyone stand up, and then took out the memorial just now, and asked them to pass it down, said.

If such a huge group of people really detonated in the court, there is no doubt that it would cause an uproar.

The elders frowned and thought, with a hint of doubt flashing in their eyes from time to time.

"So, Zhang Tongzhi, what you mean is that the people you impeached have no real evidence to prove their crimes, that is to say, there may be injustice among them?"

However, Zhang Wei and Zhu Yi stood where they were, facing everyone's scrutiny, but they were not at all uncomfortable, and they did not continue to speak.

The emperor's performance in this way can only show that the content of this memorandum is of great importance, and it is the kind of thing that will cause an uproar once it is released. Because of this, the emperor is hesitant about whether to publish it or not.

After being circulated by everyone, the memorial returned to the imperial case, and the emperor's eyes also fell on the calm Zhang Min, and asked.

Putting down the memorial, a look of hesitation flashed across the face of the emperor, but in the end, the old man just said.

Obviously, the emperor also heard the meaning of these words, his face suddenly sank, and he put the memorial on the imperial case coldly, and said.

"Your Majesty is wise, the reason why the military government dares to practice favoritism and commit fraud, corruption and cowardice is because of the long-term vacancy of the military government's seal officer. Now the atmosphere in the military government has become turbid, so I think it is true that you should choose a capable military minister to be the military government." Commander, conduct a thorough investigation of the military mansion to correct the military discipline!"

"Your Majesty, Zhang Tongzhi also has a heart for the country. I feel that there is nothing wrong with it. Zhang Tongzhi just said something. It's not that there is no evidence, but there is no ironclad evidence. I believe that as long as you study carefully, you will be able to find out. .”

You must know that the early court was originally a place to discuss government affairs, so normal affairs, even if they were submitted temporarily like Zhang Xiang, under normal circumstances, if the matter was not serious, then the court would deal with it, even if the matter involved was big enough, Then, it is time to copy and distribute the memorial, and then wait for the next court meeting.

It seems that the actions of these two people really made the emperor angry...

"Your Majesty is wise, it is indeed possible. However, as a minister of the military government, I know that there is a conspiracy in the military government. Although there is no evidence, I dare not conceal it."

After a short period of embarrassment, Zhu Yi stepped forward and said as if she didn't hear the mocking meaning in the emperor's words.

What does this mean?
Looking at each other, the elders all frowned, looking at the eyes of Zhang Min and the two of them, they were a little more cautious.

It seems that what Zhang Xuan reported this time is really not simple.

However, Zhang Xiang didn't feel nervous because of the oppressive feeling coming from the emperor, but just bowed again.

Seeing this situation, the ministers present who had not yet left all looked as if this was the case.

On the other hand, it was on the side of the civil servants. Although a group of important officials were discussing something in a low voice, they all stood still in tacit understanding, as if they were waiting for something.

This Zhang Erye, is this crazy?
The content of the memorandum is almost the same as what Zhang Yu said in the hall, but the problem is that in this memorandum, many illegal acts of military officials are listed.

Zhang Yu handed over this memorial in the early court for two purposes. First, it was natural to avoid the General Secretary, the Cabinet and other yamen, and go directly to the imperial front. In this way, the specific content of the memorial could be kept secret. Second, It is to let all the ministers know that there is this memorial. In this way, the emperor can suppress it for a short time, but he cannot suppress it all the time. At least, the content of it will be known to the ministers sooner or later.

There was a hint of questioning in the tone of these words.

"Your Majesty clearly learned that the military government has accumulated evils for a long time, and the general atmosphere is not right. Judging from the time when I was transferred to the military government, there are very few people who can get out of the silt without being stained. Most of the people listed in the memorandum have evidence. , but it’s not yet conclusive proof.”

These words obviously already have a bit of reprimand.

Seeing this situation, Zhu Yi at the side followed closely and said.

At the same time, all the ministers present could not help but look at each other, seeing the wry smile on each other's faces.

Corruption and dereliction of duty, empty pay, oppression of the people, officers and soldiers, deception of superiors and subordinates, favoritism and malpractice, each crime is clearly written.

So, all eyes were on Zhang Min.

They also thought of this just now, but what they didn't expect was that the Son of Heaven actually made it clear.

After saying this, all the ministers present couldn't help but sweat for Zhu Yi.

"Deliberate on this matter, let's come here this morning, and retreat!"

He has repeatedly emphasized that if things go on like this, disasters will happen. It seems to be just a worry, but in fact, when you think about it at a deeper level, it is actually more like a threat.

However, it has to be said that the Son of Heaven is the Son of Heaven after all. In just a short moment, the Son of Heaven calmed down quickly, and asked with a sneer.

When the time comes, the matter will be full of uproar, and it will become a scandal for the whole court. In terms of the emperor's face, I'm afraid it won't look good...

"So, having said so much, Zhang Tongzhi is only suspicious, right?"

It's the same now, the Son of Heaven was so angry that he put everything on the table, but it didn't help to solve the problem.

Therefore, this matter must be dealt with as soon as possible, even if it is simply to set the direction, whether to press it or not to mention it, or open court discussion, there must be a decision.

"Your Majesty, Zhu Yi, Duke of Xuancheng, Li Xian, Duke of Feng, Chen Mao, Marquis of Ningyang, Fan Guang, Uncle Jingyuan, Zhao Rong, Uncle Xincheng, Wang Wen, Shangshu of the Ministry of Officials, Chen Yi, Yushi of Zuodu, Huagai Palace University scholar Wang Ao, Jinshen Palace University scholar Yu Shiyue, Military Minister Li Shi, Xiang Wenyao, the governor Tongzhi Wu Xing, Zhang Yu, Wang Qin and others will meet you at the Wuying Hall."

However, Zhang Xiang has already submitted the memorial in the early court, but the emperor not only did not express anything, but even the specific content was not announced.

"Because of your mere suspicion, you let me go to war and thoroughly investigate the entire military mansion. Does Zhang Tong know that it is absurd?"

After all, the military mansion is the territory of nobles, especially with the status of the Chengguo mansion and the British mansion, there must be many unknown secrets in their hands.

After reading it, many ministers couldn't help but gasped, and then their eyes turned to Zhang Min who was beside the old god.

Ah this...

Everyone saluted as usual, and after the emperor left, the hall suddenly became lively, civil servants and military officials were all discussing, especially the military officials, many people gathered towards Zhang Wei and Zhu Yi.

Sure enough, after hearing what he said, the emperor was surprised at first, and then, the veins on his forehead twitched faintly, obviously very angry.

The implication is that of course there is evidence, but whether he can be convicted or not is not certain.

"If after the investigation, it is confirmed that Zhang Tongzhi is worrying about the sky, then it is not too late to blame him. After all, the military government has a lot to do with it. If there is any doubt, it should be investigated. Otherwise, the minister is also worried that if things go on like this, there will be some disasters."

So, a servant handed over the memorial, and these ministers circulated it one by one.

"If after investigation it turns out that the report made by the minister was wrong, then at least it proves that the top and bottom of the military government have clarified that your Majesty can trust the military affairs to the top and bottom of the military government. "

"However, the military mansion is now empty, Changping Marquis Yang Hong is out of Beijing, and the five military governor's mansions, only the Chinese army's and the rear army's governor's mansions have palm seal officers. Therefore, if we want to thoroughly investigate and rectify the military mansions, we need to promote military officials first. , to serve as the seal officer of each military government, right?"

However, it’s still the same sentence. Many times in the court, the words are not stated clearly, in order to leave room for both parties. More importantly, no matter whether they are stated clearly or not, the attitudes of both parties cannot be changed, so it is better to leave room for both parties. face.

"I know that this move is a little reckless, and I may wrong the minister, but I also think that with the light of His Majesty's holy candle, I will definitely not blame the minister just because of the words of the minister's family, and will definitely be investigated carefully."

And these are Zhang Min's confidence!
Stepping forward and bowing, Zhang Min opened his mouth and said.

"Be flat."

"See Your Majesty!"

"If there is any misfortune, after the imperial court investigates and proves that the minister's performance is not false, it can also make up for it and rectify the entire military mansion, so as to avoid a catastrophe in the future."

However, if it's just to fight against the emperor, Chen Mao, Zhu Yi, and even Jiao Jing and others can do it, so why does Zhang Min have to come forward in person?

More importantly, the list above has a large number of people, mainly concentrated in the military government, and some are concentrated in the Beijing camp. There are dozens of official positions ranging from the second-rank general governor to the ordinary generals of the Beijing camp. .

"Zhu Qing should have guessed it too. The reason why I called you here is because the commander-in-chief knew about the memorabilia made by Zhang Yu in the early court. They're all there, let's take a look."

After the emperor's oral order was issued, everyone naturally did not dare to delay, and immediately set off for the Hall of Martial Arts.

What this said is a bit intriguing.

After the words fell, many ministers present couldn't help but look shocked.

However, the list summoned this time is really intriguing, almost half of civil and military officials, and even more military officials...

It is inconvenient for the court to say, so naturally, it is a matter of course to convene important ministers to discuss.

You know, in this memorial, although Zhang Xiang listed the list and charges, he did not mention the specific circumstances.

"well said!"

Sure enough, upon hearing this, the emperor frowned and said displeasedly.

"Zhang Tongzhi, in your memorandum, the person impeached is very involved. If it is true, then the military mansion will be empty. Now there are all important ministers and nobles in the court and military affairs. I just ask, you Is there any evidence for these things that have been played?"

So, is it to fight against the emperor?
This possibility is relatively high. After all, although the family is harmonious on the surface, secretly, the Supreme Emperor and the Son of Heaven have been competing with each other.

No wonder the emperor's face was so ugly in the court at that time.

If Zhang Min's words just now were a bit restrained, then the hidden meaning of Zhu Yi's words is very obvious.

However, since Zhang Xiang dared to hand it over, he must be sure.

The emperor still frowned and asked.

The British government has been in charge of the military government for many years, and no one can underestimate the heritage it has accumulated.

Now, the British government obviously wants to reveal these things. Under such circumstances, if the emperor insists on refusing, then it is impossible to say where these criminal evidences will come out.

"However, the matter is of great importance. If we continue to investigate, it will definitely arouse the vigilance of this generation. Therefore, I can only report first, and make the next step after His Majesty makes a decision."

Not long after, everyone arrived at the Hall of Martial Ying, and stood in a civil and military manner. Afterwards, the emperor came out from the apse and sat down on the throne.

At this time, the first emperor finally finished reading the memorial presented by Zhang Min. However, to the surprise of all the ministers, after reading it, the always decisive emperor frowned deeply.

As soon as the words fell, Zhang Min and Zhu Yi, who had been extremely calm all this time, also showed a trace of embarrassment on their faces. Obviously, what they said hit their minds.

This Duke of the State is really... courageous enough!

"Then, in Cheng Guogong's opinion, who can be the official of the military government?"

The question was chilling, and the ministers at the side felt their backs were a little chilled just listening to it.

However, I don't know if it was because she believed that she had the support of the Supreme Emperor, Zhu Yi still had no fear on her face, facing the emperor's almost angry gaze, she calmly cupped her hands and said.

"Returning to Your Majesty, I believe that the commander-in-chief, Zhang Yi, has an upright style and reputation, and can be qualified for the post of commander-in-chief of the military..."

(End of this chapter)