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The hall was very quiet, and it could be said that a needle drop could be heard. Some people looked at Emperor Tianqi, and some looked at Duke Wei who was kneeling on the ground.The expressions on everyone's faces were very complicated, some had a flash of happiness, some showed pity, and most of them had nothing to do with themselves, hanging high.

For the crimes mentioned by Wei Guogong, there is only one thing to sum up, and that is dereliction of duty!To put it more seriously, it is a vegetarian meal.As the commander-in-chief of the five-army governor's office in Nanjing, the responsibility for such a big incident in Nanjing cannot be shirked.However, over the years, the power of the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion has been weakened a lot, and it has become a general who only leads the army.It was the Ministry of War that dispatched troops, and the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies did not have this power, so it was not that serious to say that dereliction of duty was actually not that serious.

But none of the ministers stepped forward, no one stepped on them, and no one interceded. They were all waiting for Emperor Tianqi's attitude.Such a crime that can be lightly punished depends on the attitude of Emperor Tianqi.There was already news that the Emperor Tianqi only fined Luo Sigong, the Commander of Jinyiwei, with one year's salary.Many people were dissatisfied, but no one wanted to get too involved in Jin Yiwei's rewards and punishments.

"Wei Guogong, get up and talk!" Emperor Tianqi looked at Luo Sigong expressionlessly, and said softly.When Wei Guogong stood up, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "Wei Guogong's lineage is the nobles of the country. They have guarded Nanjing for generations, and they have made great contributions to the country. Although Wei Guogong has dereliction of duty in this matter, the crime is not so serious. .I think that for the sake of Wei Guogong's hard work for the country for many years, he will be punished lightly. He will be fined for one year as a punishment."

Just listened to the words of Emperor Tianqi.Everyone thought that Wei Guogong would definitely be punished severely this time, but they didn't expect to lift it up high and then fall down lightly.One year was punished.In fact, it is almost the same as not dealing with it.

"Thank you, Majesty Long En, I will do my best to never let down the trust of the emperor!" As he spoke, he fell to his knees on the ground again, his body trembling with excitement.

After waving his hand, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "Ai Qing doesn't have to be like this, I don't doubt whether I employ people or not."

Wei Guogong stood aside.There was still a moved look on his face, but his heart was ashamed.Thinking of what Mu Tianbo said to himself, there were mixed feelings in his heart.

His gaze swept over the minister's face.Emperor Tianqi said seriously: "Dear dear ministers, do you have something to play?" After waiting for a while, seeing that no one spoke, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "Then retreat!" After speaking, he stood up.walked back out.

When Emperor Apocalypse returned to the back.An old man was already waiting there, kneeling on the ground with his body bent.Chen Ling stood beside the old man with a complicated expression on his face. He wanted to persuade the old man to get up, but no matter what he said, the old man just knelt there.

Striding into the palace, Emperor Tianqi glanced at the old man kneeling on the ground.Sighing, he walked to the dragon chair.He waved his hand to Chen Hong beside him.Said: "Help Fang Aiqing up, and move a stool for Master Fang."

"Your Majesty, let the criminal minister kneel! The criminal minister has no face to see the emperor, let alone do it in front of the emperor. I am ashamed of my trust in the emperor!" Fang Congzhe cried loudly, which can be described as heartbroken.

Emperor Tianqi looked at Fang Congzhe and couldn't help sighing in his heart. Although this old man also fought for power and profit, he still had some loyalty to the Ming Dynasty.Now it is the burden of the children and grandchildren, and it may be more sad than a white-haired person sending a black-haired person.

Seeing that Emperor Tianqi did not speak, Chen Hong and Chen Ling helped Fang Congzhe up, put him on the chair, and then stepped aside respectfully.

"Aiqing don't have to blame yourself too much. I understand what happened. I can't blame Aiqing for these things. I am not a faint king. Aiqing don't need to worry too much." Emperor Tianqi didn't know how to comfort this The injured old man could only say these comforting words.Emperor Apocalypse could still understand the hurt his son had caused in his heart.

"The guilty minister is really guilty of the heinous crime. It is the fault of the father if he does not raise him. The guilty minister failed to make good friends with his son. He is really ashamed of his trust in the emperor!" Fang Congzhe suddenly trembled violently, slowly raised his head, and looked at Tian Qi. The emperor said with a distorted face: "Your Majesty, this veteran has no face left in the world. I just ask that when the Emperor catches Fang Shihong, he will let someone go to the grave of this old minister and tell him."

Fang Congzhe got off the chair tremblingly, knelt on the ground respectfully, and did not move any more.

Chen Hong on the side hurried over, stretched out his hand to touch the position of the carotid artery, shook his head at Emperor Tianqi, and said with a bitter face: "Your Majesty, he is dead!" He raised Fang Congzhe's head again and saw the black and blue With a look on his face, he said, "It's poisoning!"

He waved his hand at Chen Ling, and the Emperor Tianqi ordered, "Let people step down! Bury them as veteran officials, and let them give you a better posthumous title."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Chen Ling saluted respectfully, and hurriedly beckoned people to carry Fang Congzhe out.

Turning around slowly, Emperor Tianqi walked to the dragon chair and leaned back on the chair.Slowly closing his eyes, he said weakly to Chen Hong on the side: "What do you think Fang Congzhe is doing? You can run away, you can commit suicide at home, why did you commit suicide in front of me? Why did you let me watch him die? "

Chen Hong stood aside, with a hesitant expression on his face, but he still said: "This servant is stupid, I really can't figure it out."

He suddenly opened his eyes and glanced at Chen Hong. Emperor Tianqi picked up the teacup on the table and threw it out, saying loudly: "He is really threatening me, let me show mercy. He has no face to say pleading words. The method tells me not to open the ring of killing. He is begging me, begging me to let those people go!"

Quickly knelt down on the ground, Chen Hong persuaded: "Your Majesty, this country belongs to the Emperor, and those people are all rebellious people. How to deal with it has long been stipulated by the law of the Ming Dynasty, so the Emperor does not need to worry about it. Take care of the dragon body in everything, and take care of the Emperor." Dragon body!" He kowtowed like garlic.

Sitting weakly on the chair, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "Chen Hong, do you think I am a tyrant? Will there be a title of tyrant left in history?"

"Your Majesty is a Mingjun in a flourishing age. Ever since your Majesty ascended the throne, Ming Dynasty has become more and more prosperous. The national treasury has been abundant, and the frontiers have been victorious. This is all visible. The Majesty killed some people, but those people are all to blame. The Majesty does not need to take it to heart. "These people said that Chen Hong had already prepared, that Emperor Tianqi was under too much pressure, and it would not be a bad thing to vent.

He waved his hands and said with a wry smile: "I know that the reputation behind me is destined to be not very good. Didn't Emperor Wu of the Han also leave behind a reputation for being a military force? Emperor Taizong of Tang has a good reputation? But I don't care, the emperor who has a lot of money , known as the shaved emperor. There are countless rumors, but I admire him very much, he has laid a foundation."

Standing up slowly, looking at the back of Emperor Tianqi walking out, Chen Hong suddenly felt that Emperor Tianqi was very lonely.No one can understand what the emperor is thinking, and no one knows what the inner world of Emperor Tianqi is like.

Forgive loyal ministers and kill sycophants, what is Emperor Tianqi thinking in his heart?Chen Hong didn't know that he had served Emperor Tianqi for so long, and he believed that no one in the world knew.

Thinking about what Emperor Tianqi said just now, Chen Hong couldn't remember who the emperor was talking about?The shaved emperor, I don't seem to have heard of it!What is a small amount of money?I have never heard of it!It seemed to be a policy. Since he couldn't figure it out, Chen Hong shook his head and pushed the idea out of his mind.He chased after Emperor Tianqi with big strides, and he was the emperor's servant.

In Nanjing City, in a big mansion, Fang Shihong was sitting in the basement.Looking at the teacup on the table blankly, I don't know what I'm thinking.

"Master, Nanjing is still under lockdown, but there is already news that the young master and his wife have already boarded the ship. When the city of Nanjing opens, the young master will be able to leave by boat." As Fang Shihong's very loyal housekeeper, Fang Fu Seeing Fang Shihong like this, he opened his mouth to persuade him.

Shaking his head slightly, Fang Shihong sighed, raised his head, and said, "Is there any news about the old man?"

Looking at Fang Shihong's bloodshot eyes, Fang Fu was a little dazed.I thought that my young master didn't care about the old man, but I didn't expect him to have such a time.At this time, Fang Shihong's eyes were not bloodshot, and his expression was full of depression. He seemed to be ten years older.

"Is there any news about the old man?" Seeing that Fang Fu was silent, Fang Shihong stared at him closely, his body began to tremble, and tears slowly flowed from his eyes.

"Young master, the master is gone! I just received news from the outside that the master entered the palace to meet the emperor and committed suicide in the palace. We have no way of knowing what the master and the emperor said, but the emperor ordered a grand burial for the master. The specifications of the funeral It is also in accordance with the standards of a bachelor who has become an official, and he was granted the title of Taibao, posthumously named Wenzhong." Fang Fu looked at Fang Congzhe and said with a sad expression.

Slowly knelt down on the ground, Fang Shihong burst into tears, and said loudly: "Father, my son hurt you! Why did you bother, you didn't go with your son that day, and my son didn't force you. I don't want you to be cursed, as long as you If you don’t ask for death, the emperor won’t kill you. My son is sorry for you, your posthumous title should not be Wen Zhong! I’m sorry for you!” While speaking, Fang Shihong kowtowed on the ground, the ground and forehead were covered with The blood didn't stop either.

Fang Fu hurriedly pulled Fang Shihong up. He was afraid that Fang Shihong would knock him to death, so he comforted him: "Master, don't do this. Master walked very peacefully. You don't have to do this!" He really didn't know what to say, Fang Fu knew very well Well, Fang Congzhe's death was really caused by these unfilial descendants.

"I don't want to stay here, I'm going to guard my father's grave, I'm going to guard my father's grave!" While speaking, Fang Shihong ran out like crazy. (To be continued..)