Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 22 Summoned
The two cases of Hongwan and Yigong were political events that Tianqi Dynasty could not avoid. One involved the Daxing Emperor Zhu Changluo, and the other involved the new emperor Zhu Youxiao, which in turn involved more groups.

The chaos in the temples in the early days of the Tianqi Dynasty was caused by the above two cases, and as the turmoil continued to expand, this political chaos was brought to the local government.

Among them, the most iconic impact event was the fall of Xiong Tingbi, the giant of the Chu Party, and Yuan Yingtai's succession to the Liaodong Economic Strategy, which in turn caused the collapse of the Liaozuo front line, causing the Ming Dynasty to lose important cities such as Shenyang and Liaoyang, and lost a large number of generals. The frontier troops suffered heavy losses. The Jianlu Eight Banners stole the Liao land, and the two sides completely changed their offensive and defensive positions!

Originally, Zhu Youxiao thought in his heart that by virtue of the Wumen court stick, he could contain the troubles in the Luan Palace, intervene in the small case of stealing treasures in the inner court concocted by Wang An, kill Wang An with the Wumen stick, clean up the inner court, and set up royal guards The established facts of the Governor's Mansion can temporarily suppress this trend.

However, the complicated political situation inherited from the Wanli Dynasty, the Donglin Party's ups and downs, and the unique science and education system of the Ming Dynasty were destined to be anything but simple.

Zhang Wenda, the censor of Zuodu, handed in a memorandum of remonstrance, pointing directly at the royal guards' governor's mansion, saying that there was no such precedent in the Ming Dynasty.

The military department all submitted remonstrances to Yang Lian during the incident, pointing out that the memorial period for the new emperor's resignation has come, and a regular court should be held.

The court official Zhang Po submitted an impeachment memorial, pointing out the shortcomings of Jinyiwei and Dongchang.

Engineering Department submitted an impeachment memorial to Hui Shiyang, impeaching Fang Congzhe, the chief assistant of the cabinet, again.

Zuo Guangdou, the censor, handed over the remonstrance memorial, pointing directly to the Jingyan system.

The imperial censor Fang Zhenru submitted an impeachment memorial, directly accusing Wei Zhongxian of making slanderous remarks and intending to cause trouble to the inner court.

After Zhu Youxiao read these memorials, he knew what was going on. What he did made many ministers in the outer court flustered.

Especially Hui Shiyang's impeachment memorandum made Zhu Youxiao clearly know that the Hongwan case could not be delayed any longer, otherwise the matter would become more controversial and he would be caught by the Donglin Party in the Chao Dynasty, and then they would launch a fierce attack on Fang Congzhe!
That would be passive.

Zhu Youxiao's clearly promulgated edict caused an uproar as soon as it was read out in the cabinet. In the shortest possible time, it was communicated to foreign ministers, and all kinds of opinions were flying all over the place.

Under the night, the Qianqing Palace was brightly lit, the eunuchs, eunuchs, and Han generals gathered outside the palace were scattered around, but the Dongnuan Pavilion was quiet.

Zhu Youxiao sat cross-legged on the Luohan bed, concentrating on writing at the desk, while Liu Ruoyu, who was serving beside him, stood in place like a sculpture.

After standing for more than an hour, Liu Ruoyu's legs were sore and swollen unbearably, but he didn't dare to move. From the announcement of the statement to the cabinet, to knowing the reaction of some foreign courts, his emperor was busy sitting on the arhat bed.

"I... Hong Chengchou, a member of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs, pays homage to Your Majesty!"

When Liu Ruoyu was distracted, a figure flashed in front of his eyes. Liu Ruoyu was startled when he heard the noise and hurriedly frowned and looked over.

I saw a tall young official bowing respectfully to the emperor.

"Hong Qing is here, there is no need to be polite."

Zhu Youxiao smiled and looked at Hong Chengchou in front of him, "Give Hong Qing a seat to serve tea. Liu Ruoyu, hurry up and make arrangements."

"The slaves obey the order."

Hearing this, Hong Chengchou's heart beat faster. He was just a little Yuanwailang, but he was called into the palace by the emperor. Even though he had been an official in Beijing for several years, Hong Chengchou was still very nervous.

Zhu Youxiao looked at Hong Chengchou. He had a stalwart figure, sharp facial features, sword eyebrows and star eyes. He was wearing an official uniform with a white pheasant patch, a plain suit, and a hemp waist. During the period when the national funeral is not over, these are the standard equipment for officials in Beijing. There is no room for sloppiness when it comes to etiquette.

"How many years has Hong Qing been an official in the Ministry of Justice?"

Zhu Youxiao picked up the cup of tea at hand, took a sip, and looked at Hong Chengchou, who was sitting on the brocade stool, leaning forward slightly.

"Your Majesty~"

When Hong Chengchou heard the words, he hurriedly got up and bowed.

"The big rules will be waived."

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and interrupted: "Hong Qing, sit down and talk."

"The minister obeys the order."

Hong Chengchou expressed hesitation, thought for a while, and bowed his head and said: "I was the second-ranked minister in the Bingchen Imperial Examination in the 44th year of Wanli. I have been an official in the Ministry of Punishments for more than four years."

After saying this, Hong Chengchou bowed to Zhu Youxiao again, bowed his head and sat on the brocade stool.

"More than four years."

Zhu Youxiao said: "Then Hong Qing knows everything about the Ministry of Punishment by heart?"

"Yes."

Hong Chengchou noticed something strange and immediately thought of something, with a little hesitation on his brows.

"I have an important case involving great importance. If it is not for the trial of a virtuous person who is loyal to the country, I will feel uneasy."

Zhu Youxiao looked at Hong Chengchou, and said calmly, "Hong Qing, are you willing to share my worries?"

really!

At this moment, Hong Chengchou, after listening to what the emperor said, was sure of what he thought in his heart. The reason why the emperor called him into the palace was because of the Hongwan. Thinking of the powerful Hong Chengchou, he didn't know what to say for a while.

Seeing that Hong Chengchou remained silent, Zhu Youxiao did not urge him.

The Hongwan case involves many things. If you want to take the initiative, you must seize it and control the impact of this political incident so that the Donglin Party cannot intervene.

Only by doing this can we avoid Fang Congzhe's downfall.

Zhu Youxiao has nothing to say about Fang Congzhe, the chief assistant of the cabinet. The reason why he doesn't want Fang Congzhe to fall is purely because he doesn't want Ye Xianggao to take up the post. Otherwise, it would be delusional to cool down the court.

The Donglin Party's rise has just begun. When the Donglin Party members who went to Beijing rushed to the capital to take up posts, the Donglin Party's madness officially began.

"minister……"

Hong Chengchou stood up from the brocade stool and knelt down to Zhu Youxiao.

"Hong Qing has concerns?"

Seeing this, Zhu Youxiao frowned slightly.

"Chen~"

Hong Chengchou looked hesitant. When the words came to his lips, he didn't know what to say. Sweat flowed down his face.

In the past few years as an official in the Ministry of Punishment, Hong Chengchou saw so many things that he couldn't understand in his heart, especially the struggle between the various factions in the court, but some things can't be changed just because you think about them.

In such a big environment, individuals seem so insignificant.

Hong Chengchou has no background in the court, and it is not easy to be promoted to Yuanwailang. If he is involved in party struggles, it is pure cannon fodder.

"It's normal for Hong Qing to have concerns."

Zhu Youxiao was not angry, he got up and walked towards Hong Chengchou, bent over to help him, "There are different opinions about the Hongwan incident in the court and the opposition, and it even involves my Huangkao. I dare not think too much about the collapse of Huangkao's mountain mausoleum. Every time I think of Huangkao That is to say, when the emperor was on the throne, the dragon body was strong, but the imperial body was only a month old, and there was such a..."

"His Majesty!!"

When Hong Chengchou heard this, he knelt down on the ground, "I am willing to share your worries for the king."

Zhu Youxiao said about this, Hong Chengchou, as a courtier of Ming Dynasty, what else can he say?
What's more, Hong Chengchou also has selfish intentions.

Being called into the palace by Xinjun, he didn't say anything else, just the matter of Yan Hongwan. If he can handle this matter well, then his status and weight in Xinjun will be different.

It's just that it's not easy to do.

"Hong Qing is really the great Ming Dynasty, my wise minister."

Zhu Youxiao supported Hong Chengchou, "Hong Qing is willing to share my worries. I am very pleased. Hong Qing does not need to worry about this matter. The truth needs to be examined step by step. I have enough patience to wait for Hong Qing to find out. , As for other things, Hong Qing doesn't need to pay too much attention.

In addition to the Hongwan case, I will ask Jin Yiwei and Dongchang to cooperate with Hong Qing. Since there are so many people discussing this case between the government and the opposition, I will thoroughly investigate it! "

Hong Chengchou's face changed slightly, and the factory guards were also involved, so it was not that simple.

Is the thorough investigation that the emperor wants to really be as simple as it sounds?

Hong Chengchou had many ideas for a while.

In fact, it was Zhu Youxiao's deliberate decision to choose Hong Chengchou, who was relatively transparent in the court, to be in charge of the Hongwan case.

Perhaps in the original historical trajectory, this person betrayed the Ming Dynasty and became the leader of the Tatar Qing Dynasty, with blood on his hands.

But after all, it is not the Chongzhen Dynasty, and he is not the Chongzhen Emperor.

The so-called loyalty is a questionable proposition.

In the current situation, what Zhu Youxiao needs to do is to break the situation. Zhu Youxiao will try to use all the talents that can be used by him at the right time and with the right opportunity.

Zhu Youxiao wants to create a strategy that can gradually disintegrate the Donglin Party and cool down the boiling court. Only by realizing this strategy can we gradually check and balance the court, stabilize the current situation, and effectively intervene and avoid Something bad happens.

In the current Ming Dynasty, apart from the rising Donglin Party and the declining Qi Chuzhe Party, there are other groups of civil servants. If a group of capable ministers can be selected from this part of the group to join the imperial party, some Things got better.

Hong Chengchou is very smart, which is the first condition that Zhu Youxiao values.

When Hong Chengchou left Dongnang Pavilion with a batch of documents, looking at Hong Chengchou's back, Zhu Youxiao, who was standing with his hands behind his back, showed a smile, the curtain of the good show had just begun!

(End of this chapter)