The most reckless man in the Ming Dynasty.

Chapter 220 Confrontation before the Emperor
When Deng heard the sound of drums, the capital was shaken.

Soon Emperor Zhu Houzhao summoned all civil and military officials to gather in the main hall of Qianqing Palace. Everyone had different expressions.

Most officials have not yet reacted, or they have too many doubts in their minds.

Wasn't Tang Hao, the Marquis of Zhongshan, imprisoned for offending Long Yan?

Why was this suddenly released?

And if he was so good, why did he sue Li Dongyang, the chief minister of the cabinet, or even directly beat the Dengwen drum to make the matter completely known to everyone?
Countless doubts emerged in their hearts, and all the civil and military officials were quite frightened and uneasy at the moment.

Even Li Dongyang himself had a gloomy and angry look on his face. No matter how curious others were, they would not dare to come forward to inquire about the information.

In fact, even Li Dongyang himself did not expect that His Majesty the Emperor would value and trust Tang Hao so much. Even if Tang Hao was guilty of killing the little emperor's beloved, Zhu Houzhao still chose to protect him and just issued a symbolic edict. After being in jail for a few days, there were no injuries on his body, that’s all!

Tang Shaozong, the chess piece, has become a complete joke. With Zhu Houzhao's efforts to protect it, who can shake the status of the Marquis of Zhongshan?
For a moment, Li Dongyang felt quite frightened and uneasy.

He still underestimated His Majesty the Emperor's favor for Tang Hao, or he failed to see clearly the overall situation of the current government.
The person who knows Zhu Houzhao best in the world is undoubtedly Liu Jin, his best friend who grew up with him since childhood.

The three senior ministers got along well with His Majesty the Emperor and worked together to stabilize the overall situation of the government. On this premise, they implemented the new policies of Marquis Zhongshan and His Majesty the Emperor.

Zhu Houzhao was very cooperative and "livid", and then asked carefully about the reason.

"Your Majesty, the Marquis of Zhongshan is an important minister in the court, but he is beaten to the throne because he was unfairly wronged. It is simply a great irony for the country!"

Zhu Houzhao wanted to laugh when he heard this. You fucking dared to kill someone in front of me, and you pointed at my nose and cursed. Why are you talking about "disturbing the Holy Master"?
"My beloved is the pillar of the court, why should I suffer unjust injustice?"

It was just a scene talk, of course Tang Hao would also say it.

Even Zhu Houzhao was shocked when he saw Tang Hao like this. If it weren't for the fact that all the civil and military officials of the dynasty were standing under his nose, he really wanted to rush over and question Tang Hao. This was just a joke. Which one comes out?
Tang Hao didn't squint his eyes and knelt down to salute solemnly.

Zhang Fuhua's words directly gave Tang Hao a great opportunity to start expressing his grievances.

Li Dongyang is such a shrewd person. He certainly understands that the reason why Tang Hao sounded the drum is to make the matter a big deal and damage his reputation as the chief minister of the cabinet!

But no one expected that in just over a year, two of the three veteran ministers would be gone. Instead, the politician Li Dongyang colluded with the eunuch Liu Jin to force Liu Jian away and became the chief minister of the cabinet. , stole the power of the government!
Therefore, when Zhongshan Hou was about to attack Li Dongyang, Zhang Fuhua decisively sided with Tang Hao.

The originally good situation in the court was completely ruined by Liu Jin, a eunuch, and Li Dongyang, a politician, because Tang Hao left Beijing and went to sea!

In the past, the three old ministers, Liu Jian, the chief minister of the cabinet, took office, and the Tianguan Ma Wensheng fell ill. Now there is only one General Xianzhang Fuhua of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

In fact, most of the courtiers standing in the hall at this moment did not know what happened, let alone why Tang Hao was beating the Dengwen drum.

"Your Majesty clearly knows that I have been wronged unjustly, that's why I sound the drum and disturb the Holy Master. I deserve death!"

But that was only the little emperor Zhu Houzhao in the past, not the current Zhengde Emperor Zhu Houzhao!
Liu Jin and Li Dongyang ignored this point, so they fell into passivity.

"According to our Ming ancestral system, upon hearing the sound of the drum, both parties must be summoned to confront each other, to identify the injustice and to set the record straight!"

Less than a month has passed since he succeeded Liu Jian as the chief minister of the cabinet. This period of time is extremely precious to Li Dongyang, because he must show the posture and courage of the chief minister of the cabinet to inherit the political legacy left by Liu Jian. , became a Lord Yuanfu who was respected by all the ministers.

Zhang Fuhua has been watching the recent events in the capital with a cold eye, but this does not mean that he does not have anger in his heart.

This is undoubtedly the most stable development model for Ming Dynasty at the moment.

The civil and military officials in the court were all silent for a moment as they watched the cooperation between the monarch and his ministers.

It's a pity that Tang Hao is not ready to give Li Dongyang such an opportunity now!
Under the gaze of Emperor Zhu Houzhao and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, Tang Hao walked into the hall covered in blood.

After all, the Thirty Court Staffs cannot be faked, and with the deliberate cooperation of the Jin Yiwei, the injury of the Marquis of Zhongshan seems to be very serious.

So when Zhang Fuhua finished speaking, all the officials looked at the Zhongshan Marquis.

With an angry look on his face, Tang Hao took out the suicide note written by Tang Shaozong and handed it to the accompanying eunuch.

"After I was imprisoned, rumors spread among the capital. They were all claiming that I was a barbarian who had stolen the identity of the Tang family after their meritorious deeds. Only then could I respect the position of admiral in the capital..."

"Later, Tang Shaozong, a descendant of the Tang family, was instigated by others and tried to take this opportunity to expel me from the clan, ruining my reputation and dying without a burial place..."

As soon as these words came out, the whole court was in an uproar.

After all, all the courtiers present had a wealthy family behind them.

They understand very well what it means to "open a clan and remove one's membership".

These methods are extremely vicious, leaving no way for Tang Hao to survive!

The ministers talked a lot and began to whisper among themselves.

Zhu Houzhao was also "thundering and furious", chasing after him and asking: "Are Aiqing's words true? Who is instigating Tang Shaozong behind his back to do such a vicious thing?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall suddenly became quiet.

Because all civil and military officials in the dynasty understood that the main event would begin next.

The Marquis of Zhongshan did not hesitate to beat the Dengwen drum even though he was subjected to thirty imperial staffs. Who did he want to attack?

Tang Hao didn't talk nonsense and shouted directly by name.

"Your Majesty clearly knows that the person who instigated Tang Shaozong behind the scenes is none other than the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty's cabinet, Li Dongyang!"

This bombshell news was like a nuclear bomb dropped into calm water, causing huge waves in an instant!

Li Dongyang, the new chief minister of the cabinet, actually plotted against Marquis Zhongshan behind his back and used such vicious and despicable methods?

If this matter is true, then the ministers will have to take a good look at the new chief minister of the cabinet!

Li Dongyang was also present at the scene, standing at the forefront of civil servants and holding a respected position.

Facing these questioning glances, Li Dongyang remained expressionless and seemed very indifferent. "Xueshi Li, is this true?" Zhu Houzhao asked coldly.

His Majesty the Emperor asked, and Li Dongyang had no choice but to step out and stand on the same level as Tang Hao. Then he retorted in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, please be aware that the old minister has a selfless relationship with Hou Su of Zhongshan, let alone any grudge." Said, so the old minister will naturally not do such a vicious thing!"

The first half of the sentence is indeed the truth. Tang Hao and Li Dongyang really have nothing to do with each other.

But the last half of the sentence is just excuses.

The battles in this court have always been based on power and interests. Even if there is no enmity before, there may be a life-or-death feud because of different ideas!
Therefore, these excuses of Li Dongyang are simply untenable!
Tang Hao sneered and said: "Scholar Li, no, I should call you Li Shoufu now!"

"Did you know that this secret letter was written by Tang Shaozong himself, explaining in detail how you, Li Dongyang, instigated him and intended to expel me from the clan!"

Zhu Houzhao glanced at the suicide note hastily, and he had a rough idea in his mind, and then asked people to pass Tang Shaozong's suicide note to the big and small Jiuqing one by one for circulation, and finally fell into the hands of Li Dongyang.

After all the big and small Jiuqing looked at it, their expressions began to become solemn.

Because there are many details in this suicide note that are enough to prove that this is what happened. Even if you want to make up a lie, you can't be so detailed!
In other words, what Tang Shaozong said is most likely true, and it is Li Dongyang who is plotting against the Marquis of Zhongshan behind his back!
For a moment, all the officials looked at Li Dongyang strangely.

Li Dongyang was the last one to get the suicide note, and after pretending to examine it for a long time, he sneered.

"How ridiculous!"

"Your Majesty is aware that I have never seen this Tang Shaozong, let alone colluded with him!"

"Why would you want to accuse me? I think this is clearly framed. It's all because I inherited the position of chief minister of the cabinet, so I aroused the jealousy of others."

Zhang Fuhua interjected: "Li Shoufu has such a strong tone!"

"Since the establishment of the cabinet, one chief minister after another has been replaced, but why didn't they encounter any frame-up when they first took over?"

As a veteran of the Five Dynasties, Zhang Fuhua didn't know many cabinet ministers, but none of them were like Li Dongyang, who did not hesitate to collude with the eunuchs of the inner court. It can be said that he would do whatever it takes to get the upper hand!
Li Dongyang was blushing for a while, but he couldn't bear to do it in public. He could only reply forcefully: "What do you mean by Mr. General Xian's words? Is this really something I can't do?"

"What else?" Zhang Fuhua sneered: "Who in the government and the public doesn't know that you, Li Dongyang, flattered Liu Jin, and that's why you were promoted to the position of chief minister of the cabinet. You are making people laugh for nothing!"

Hearing this, Li Dongyang blushed instantly and stared at Zhang Fuhua fiercely.

To be honest, Li Dongyang never thought that the General Constituent Council of the Metropolitan Procuratorate would have such deep opinions on him, and he would exonerate the bad guys and destroy the good ones!
"President Zhang Xian is serious!"

"A gentleman does what he does and what he doesn't do. I have read the books of sages all my life, and I still understand these principles!"

"Well said!" Zhang Fuhua couldn't help but cheer for Li Dongyang, "If that's the case, then just call Tang Shaozong forward and confront him in front of the emperor. Wouldn't it be clear at a glance?"

The confrontation in front of the emperor was clear at a glance.

Hearing his words, Li Dongyang changed his expression slightly.

He did not instigate Tang Shaozong, and the two of them had never even met.

Because the idea came from him, Li Dongyang, and the person responsible for handling this matter was Liu Jin's subordinate!

In other words, Li Dongyang has confidence in his heart and is not afraid of any "imperial confrontation"!
"Yes!" Li Dongyang replied calmly, "If I can't prove my innocence, I can summon Tang Shaozong to go to court and confront him in front of the emperor!"

Seeing Li Dongyang's determined look, many courtiers also became confused.

Is it possible that this matter really has nothing to do with Li Dongyang?

Otherwise, why would he be able to deal with it so calmly, just like an outsider!
At this moment, Tang Hao opened his mouth.

"Confrontation in front of the emperor is not feasible!"

After hearing this, everyone was suddenly confused.

But the words that the Marquis of Zhongshan said immediately made the civil and military officials in the court suddenly feel shocked!

"Because Tang Shaozong can't come!"

"He couldn't face his ancestors because of what he did, so he committed suicide last night to apologize. He is already dead!"

It wasn't until they heard this that the emperor and the officials realized that this secret letter was actually Tang Shaozong's suicide note!
Zhu Houzhao took a deep look at Tang Hao and was not surprised by Tang Shaozong's ending.

After all, the Marquis of Zhongshan is famous for being cruel and ruthless. How could he easily forgive those ministers who seek glory from the Lord?

The other ministers had different expressions. Some were amazed at the cruelty of Marquis Zhongshan, while others felt sorry for Tang Shaozong!

Tang Hao looked straight at Li Dongyang, and then sneered: "Li Shoufu, Tang Shaozong is already dead, and his bones are not even cold. All this happened because of you!"

"Is it possible that someone who has no reason to live a good life but wants to use his own life as a bargaining chip to frame you, the chief minister of the cabinet?"

Faced with the fierce questioning from the Marquis of Zhongshan, Li Dongyang suddenly realized that Tang Hao, the traitor, had been waiting for now!

As expected, after Zhongshan Hou's questioning, the ministers and Jin gentry started talking endlessly, trying to speculate on Tang Shaozong's motives from his perspective.

Tang Shaozong, a well-known playboy, was very aggressive when he was young. Relying on the legacy of his ancestors' merits and becoming the hereditary commander of the Nanjing Jinyi Guards, he became even more luxurious and idle!

I wonder if such a dandy would give up his good life and risk his life to frame you, Li Dongyang?

That is a living human life!
Li Dongyang thinks too highly of himself!
For a moment, Li Dongyang fell into an embarrassing situation, which was quite a bit offensive.

Tang Hao looked at Li Dongyang expressionlessly, with a hint of ridicule at the corner of his mouth.

The reason why he wanted to take the thirty imperial rods and beat the Dengwen drum to make the matter bigger was to completely destroy Li Dongyang's virtuous reputation!

This matter will soon become a pastime for common people and scholars to talk about after dinner. As for whether the government and the public will believe the truth, does it matter?
It doesn't matter at all!

Because people may just be trying to be fresh.

But after this matter became a big deal, he, Li Dongyang, couldn't defend himself and could only forcefully be given a bad name!
Use the other person's way to repay the other person's body!
Such vicious practices as opening a clan and expelling one's membership are certainly not worthy of anyone's courtesy!
(End of this chapter)