The days when I ransacked the house in Jinyiwei

Chapter 241 Jedi Counterattack
Li Dongyang is not the only one who complains about Chang Feng.

Li Dongyang was angry with Xie Qian in the cabinet duty room, and Liu Jian was making peace with him.

Zhang Cai, a doctor in the Literary Selection Department of the Ministry of Personnel, walked into the duty room holding a stack of official documents: "My lower official, Zhang Cai, has met three pavilion elders."

Liu Jian glanced at Zhang Cai: "For the local officials recommended by the cabinet, have your officials put up signs and issued official certificates?"

Zhang Cai replied: "Back to the Chief Assistant. Our Mabu Tang rejected the appointment list of 38 local officials."

After speaking, Zhang Cai placed the stack of official documents on the table.

Liu Jian frowned after hearing this.

When the cabinet recommended local officials, the civil service department went through the motions and issued official certificates. This became a established practice in the late Hongzhi Dynasty.The Ministry of Personnel generally does not refute the cabinet's reputation.

Liu Jian was confused: What kind of wind did that old guy Ma Wensheng get?

Xie Qian asked: "Why did your Mabu Tang reject the appointment list set by our cabinet?"

Zhang Cai replied: "We, Ma Butang, have said that these people are not qualified for important positions because of their insufficient talent and virtue."

Xie Qian said: "According to what he means, our cabinet does not know how to recognize and employ people?"

Zhang Cai replied in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "Ma Butang is just doing things impartially. Oh, by the way, our Ma Butang also has a message for the subordinates to pass on to the three elders."

Xie Qian asked: "What are you talking about?"

Zhang Caizi said sternly: "Don't bully others too much!"

After saying this, Zhang Cai handed over his hands and said, "Three pavilion elders, take your leave."

After Zhang Cai left, Li Dongyang picked up the pile of documents and said: "Mu Zhai, I am complaining about Chang Feng!"

Xie Qian said angrily: "Fortunately, Ma Wensheng is still a veteran of three dynasties and a dignified official in the civil service department, but he is colluding with the leader of Jinyiwei. Standing up for the butcher!"

Li Dongyang said meaningfully: "Let Chang Feng's wives and concubines go, brother Muzhai."

Xie Qian sneered: "In the officialdom, after firing the bow, is there still an arrow to turn back?"

Let's say that Xiao Jing "escorted" Liu Xiaoyan and Madam Ninth to the entrance of the palace.

Chang Feng took three steps and then two steps to meet him.

Seeing Mrs. Ninth's body covered with bruises and dying, he hugged her distressedly: "Tell me, who sentenced you?"

Mrs. Ninth replied weakly: "Xing, a doctor named Xia in the Xing Department."

Chang Feng said angrily: "Xia Cong?! I will cut this man into pieces! If I don't avenge this, I swear that I won't be a human being!"

Madam Ninth put her hands around Chang Feng's neck and said in his ear: "I didn't say anything. Husband, I'm dragging you down."

Chang Feng said quickly: "Good Xiaojiu, you said the opposite, it was me who dragged you down."

Qian Neng walked out and whispered: "Eunuch Xiao, the emperor has decreed that Chang Feng's wife and concubines should be settled in Kunning Palace so that they can be taken care of."

As long as they enter the palace, Liu Xiaoyan and Madam Ninth will no longer suffer.

Chang Feng said: "Eunuch Xiao, please wait. Can I have a few words with Xiaoyan alone?"

Xiao Jing waved his hand, and several young eunuchs took more than ten steps back with him.

Chang Feng asked Liu Xiaoyan: "Did you really kill the chief of the Criminal Department?"

Liu Xiaoyan is still frightened and has not recovered from the panic of murder: "I killed him."

"But I didn't mean to kill him. I just stretched my bow to scare him."

"But the bow and arrow shop was in a mess at that time. Xia Cong came over to grab my bow. It seemed like something had stabbed me on the back of my hand. I loosened the bow string as soon as I felt the pain."

Chang Feng asked: "If you think about it carefully, what stabbed the back of your hand?"

Liu Xiaoyan thought for a while and said, "I remember it, it seems to be the long nail on the middle finger of Xia Cong's right hand, right?"

Chang Feng was stunned!It was indeed a trap.

The person who set up and executed this trap for the cabinet was Xia Cong.

However, most of the witnesses present were officials from the Ministry of Justice.They would never admit that it was Xia Cong who caused Liu Xiaoyan to accidentally kill the court official.

Wait a minute!People from the Ministry of Punishment were not the only ones present.There are also three servants from the Chang family, the shopkeeper of the bow and arrow shop and a few clerks.

His own servant testified for his wife, so it was naturally untrustworthy in the eyes of outsiders.

But what if the owner of the bow and arrow shop and a few of his clerks testified?

After a while, Chang Feng gave up the idea.Even if it is proven that it was manslaughter, Liu Xiaoyan will still have her body dismembered.

This is what the "Laws of the Ming Dynasty" and "Da Gao" stipulate - murder must be repaid with life, and debts must be repaid with money.Be it murder or manslaughter.

Chang Feng said: "Xiao Yan, you can live in Kunning Palace with peace of mind. If I can't even keep my own wives and concubines, I will be a man in vain!"

Early the next morning, Xie Qian immediately launched an offensive against Chang Feng.

More than 140 civil servants signed a joint memorial.He advised Emperor Hongzhi to punish Liu Xiaoyan and Gani Zhaozhao Ming in the canon.Since ancient times, husband and wife have been one, and wives and concubines have killed people, and Chang Feng cannot escape the blame.He should be dismissed and exiled.

It is said to be a remonstrance, but in fact it is to use the public to intimidate the emperor.

They regarded Emperor Hongzhi's kindness and honesty as weakness.Treating a tolerant and wise king as a soft persimmon that can be manipulated at will.

Chang Feng wanted to speak for his wife and concubines.But in the current situation, he couldn't say anything.I can only kneel down and kowtow.

Xia Cong not only wants to defeat Chang Feng from the situation.Chang Feng must also be defeated psychologically.

Xia Cong said: "This is for your Majesty. When I thoroughly investigated the case of Gani Zhaozhao's sale of stolen goods, I also discovered a hidden affair."

Ma Wensheng said quickly: "Xia Cong, Yumen came to court early, how can you allow you to say something mean and mean to Fengyue?"

Xia Cong said: "This romantic secret is closely related to the case of selling stolen goods. More than 20 years ago, an old detective from the Superintendent's Department discovered that Gani Zhaozhao helped a group of snitches sell stolen goods."

"In order to escape punishment, Gani Zhaozhao took the initiative to seduce the old policeman and have sex with him. Gani Zhaozhao was only sixteen at the time, and he still fell in love!"

"Chang Feng, as the commander of the Jin Yiwei, actually took a prodigal daughter who is a concubine. It really brings disgrace to the Jin Yiwei and the court!"

After Xia Cong finished speaking, the courtyard in front of Fengtian Gate was in an uproar!
Chang Feng knew that Madam Ninth was threatened by the old policeman.For the sake of the Tujia people, the old policeman took away her virginity.

It's not the active seduction that Xia Cong said at all.

However, he couldn't explain it at the moment.This kind of thing will only get darker and darker!
The officials looked at Chang Feng with strange eyes, as if they were looking at a big tortoise.

Chang Feng clenched his fist tightly.I wish I could beat Xia Cong to death in front of all the civil and military officials.

The situation has become one-sided.It seems inevitable that Chang Feng will lose ground.

The civil servants overlooked one point.Chang Feng was a domestic slave of Emperor Hongzhi.How to deal with domestic slaves is not decided by you foreign ministers, but by the emperor himself!
Emperor Hongzhi finally spoke: "I am very surprised to hear what you all said. I never expected that the family members of the emperor's generals would actually do such shocking things."

"I will review this case. If the case is as reported by the ministers, I will severely punish Chang Feng and his wife and concubines."

"Until the case is heard, Chang Feng suspends all his powers and is temporarily detained in the palace."

Xie Qian is anxious!He knew that temporarily detaining Chang Feng in the palace was equivalent to Emperor Hongzhi protecting him!Xie Qian said: "Your Majesty, the relationship between the Chang family and the palace is complicated. If you review it, there will be criticism among the people."

"I suggest that this case should be heard by the Three Judiciary Division!"

Min Gui said: "I second the proposal!"

Xia Cong was eager to show off in front of his superiors, so he loudly said: "I believe that the emperor should follow the example of Taizu!"

"In the 26th year of Hongwu, Grandpa Taizu issued a decree: No one is allowed to go to the Jinyi Guards in the inner and outer prisons, or to the large and small Xianjing Dharma Divisions."

"I suggest that the ancient Hongwu system be restored. The imperial edict of Jinyiwei should be revoked. The investigation and handling of imperial cases should be handled by the Sanfa Division. Jinyiwei will only be responsible for the palace garrison and retinue from now on."

Xia Cong's words reminded all the civil servants.

The civil servants began to echo: "Your Majesty, the punishment in prison does not go through the imperial guards. This is the ancestral system set by the great ancestor! Please abide by the ancestral system!"

"Your Majesty, the ancestral system cannot be violated!"

"Please, Your Majesty, clear the record and bring order to the country's judiciary."

Typical overreaching!Jinyiwei is the emperor's most effective weapon to check and balance his ministers.Now the minister actually advocates abolishing the power of Jin Yiwei.Doesn't this force the emperor to cut off his arm?
Ma Wensheng couldn't help it anymore: "Xia Cong. Why do you only speak half of your words? Have you forgotten that Jinyiwei was founded by Grandpa Taizu?"

"The power to supervise the illegal affairs of officials and investigate imperial cases was also given by Grand Ancestor!"

"In his later years, Taizu briefly abolished the power of Jinyiwei. But after Emperor Taizong came to the throne, the generals sent by Jingnan were domineering, and the civil servants sent by Jiangchen were rampant and lawless."

"Taizong has no choice but to re-grant the power of the Jin Yiwei! Could it be that the rules set by Taizu in his later years are ancestral, and the rules set by Taizong are not ancestral?"

The civil servants had already touched Emperor Hongzhi's bottom line.

Emperor Hongzhi said seriously: "My decision has been made! I will examine the case of Liu Xiaoyan's murder of an official and the case of Gani Zhaozhao's sale of stolen goods. My uncles Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling will serve as deputy judges."

"Please stop mentioning the abolition of Jin Yiwei's power!"

Xie Qian refused: "Your Majesty, the two uncles have a close relationship with the Chang family! They participated in the trial of this case."

Emperor Hongzhi interrupted Xie Qian impatiently: "Are you questioning the justice of your uncle?"

"I say it again, I have made up my mind! The court is the emperor's court, not the court of the ministers!"

Emperor Hongzhi rarely said such harsh words.This time he got into trouble with the civil servants.

I can't even save the lives of two women?This time I want to see whether I have the final say in the world, or whether it is the civil servants who have the final say.

Xiao Jing lost no time in shouting: "Dismiss the dynasty!"

Half an hour later, in the main hall of Kunning Palace.

Chang Feng and Liu Xiaoyan were kneeling in front of Emperor Hongzhi.Mrs. Ninth was tortured and the imperial doctor was treating her, so she was not present.

Emperor Hongzhi asked Liu Xiaoyan carefully what happened.

After Liu Xiaoyan finished telling the truth, Emperor Hongzhi took a breath of cold air: "In full view of everyone, there are witnesses. If I find you not guilty, I am afraid that the history books will judge me as a foolish king who confuses right and wrong."

When Chang Feng heard this, his heart skipped a beat: "I beg the Emperor to spare Xiaoyan's life, considering that I have worked hard all these years without any merit."

Emperor Hongzhi waved his hand: "Chang Feng, you have misunderstood me. I will not kill your wife."

"In my opinion, just one word, procrastination! I am not in good health, and trying the case is very tiring. It is reasonable to procrastinate the case."

"As for whether it takes a few months or a few years, it depends on the condition of my dragon body."

The dragging technique is indeed a good method.

Emperor Hongzhi said: "As for your concubine Gani Zhaozhao, I know in my heart that she is not a traitor. In the 23rd year of Chenghua, she also helped me dispose of a large number of treasures confiscated from the homes of traitors."

"I will also hold back the case of selling stolen goods she committed."

Chang Feng finally couldn't bear it anymore, and broke the window paper with Emperor Hongzhi: "Your Majesty, the civil servants are not here for the bitches and concubines. They are here for the ministers."

"There is something that I didn't report. Quanzi Ponu took part in the provincial examination and won the 21st place, but was manipulated by the civil servants in secret and almost had his name crossed out."

Chang Feng informed Emperor Hongzhi of the inside story of Chang Ponu's passing, and Emperor Hongzhi Long Yan was furious: "In the national talent promotion ceremony, how dare they operate behind the scenes for personal enmity?"

"Okay, that's too good! As the saying goes, it depends on the owner when beating a dog. Besides, you are my confidant?"

"Chang Feng, you made a mistake just now. The civil servants are not here for you, but for me!"

Emperor Hongzhi was so angry that stars appeared in front of his eyes.I almost fainted.

After waiting for a while, Emperor Hongzhi said the truth: "It is my fault that the civil servants have become so arrogant and domineering!"

"Come here, call Xiao Jing, Qian Neng, Zhang Yong, and Liu Jin!"

Not long after, the three chief ministers and supervisor Liu Jin came to the palace.

Emperor Hongzhi pointed at Chang Feng: "I know that Chang Feng is kind to Zhang Yong and Liu Jin. He has close friendship with Xiao Jing and Qian Neng."

"Now that he is in trouble, you can't just sit back and watch."

"I have been weak and sick lately, and my energy is limited. The four of you are going to make suggestions for Chang Feng on my behalf."

Just halfway through speaking, Emperor Hongzhi fainted on the throne!
Xiao Jing quickly shouted: "Imperial physician! Send the imperial physician to you quickly!"

After struggling for an hour, the imperial doctors determined that Emperor Hongzhi's life was safe.After taking the decoction, I went to sleep.

Xiao Jing and others gathered with Chang Feng to discuss countermeasures.

Xiao Jing said: "The emperor said that if the case of your wife and concubines is dragged on, I'm afraid it won't be dragged on! The civil servants will kneel down and remonstrate to death."

Qian Neng said: "I often fish for tortoises on the banks of the Yongding River. Tortoises bite people, but they never let go. Civil servants are exactly the same as tortoises."

"It's easy for them to find your shortcomings, and they will definitely stick to them."

Liu Jin complained: "Little uncle, I told you to be of one heart with our palace people a long time ago. You didn't listen! Now, are you being forced into a desperate situation by the civil servants?"

Zhang Yong said from the side: "Eunuch Liu, what's the use of talking about this now? We must quickly discuss a way to preserve Mr. Chang's authority and the lives of the two ladies."

The word "desperate situation" mentioned by Liu Jin is very appropriate.How can it be so easy to get out of a desperate situation?
The five people discussed it all night, but they couldn't come up with a solution.

Suddenly, Chan Ning walked in.

Qian Ning said: "Four father-in-laws, Mr. Chang. Our eyes and ears in the guard have received the news. The civil servants are communicating in private, saying that if the emperor does not close the case within three days, they will go to Qianqing Palace to go on a hunger strike and kneel down to remonstrate!"

Xiao Jing sighed: "Hey, what did I say? I know very well the beating nature of civil servants."

Liu Jin said: "It's already three o'clock in the hour. People are like iron rice and steel. Let's eat first. While eating, we will discuss the long term."

The five of them were about to eat, but Qian Ning pulled Chang Feng aside: "Master Chang, Wang Shouren from the Ministry of War is waiting for you in front of the palace gate. He said that he is here to give you a way to escape!"

Chang Feng was stunned: "Wang Shouren? I'll go to the palace gate right now."

Wang Shouren and Chang Feng are close friends.Over the years, whenever Chang Feng encountered difficulties, he always asked Wang Shouren for advice.

This time, Wang Shouren will offer Chang Feng a clever strategy. A clever strategy to endure humiliation and fight back with all the strength.

(End of this chapter)