Ming politicians

() "My dear friends, what else is there to report."

More than an hour has passed since the court meeting, and a lot of things were mentioned, but no one talked about Zhou Shunqing's matter for a long time, Zhu Youjian's mood gradually became a little cold, and his face became gloomy.

Zhou Shunqing is just a low-level official from the Ministry of Rites in Nanjing. It is said that there is no need to discuss it at the court meeting. How to deal with it? When it came to Zhou Shunqing's evil deeds, he almost couldn't bear it anymore. He was so arrogant and domineering, and he was able to get away with it before.

What does this mean? It means that Zhou Yanru is secretly protecting him.

Zhu Youjian had heard of Zhou Yanru's connivance and favoritism towards his family and subordinates a long time ago. He originally thought that this was not a big deal. People always have shortcomings, and it is enough to correct them slowly. In addition, he trusts and relies on Zhou Yan very much. Confucian, but this time, he couldn't help it.

Seeing that they are about to disperse.

"I have a memorial here, Zhou Aiqing, read it for your help, let the ministers discuss it and see how to deal with it."

Zhou Yanru took the memorial from Wang Chengen and began to read it out.

However, without reading a few words, his complexion changed slightly. After reading the memorial, large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

This is what Jin Yiwei said above. Regarding Zhou Shunqing's crimes, the final opinion on how to deal with them is to be decisive.

In other words, there is no need to wait for next year's autumn question cut, it will be finalized and agreed.will be beheaded immediately.

Zhou Yanru also knew that this was a secret report played by Jin Yiwei.The emperor asked him to read it out at the court meeting. He should understand what it meant.

"Hu Aiqing from the Ministry of Punishment, tell me, has the Ministry of Punishment ever received such a memorial."

"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Punishment has received it. It has been discussed and reported to the cabinet. After waiting for the vote, the edict will be issued."

"Oh, what is the opinion of the Ministry of Criminal Justice?"

"The minister thought that Zhou Shunqing, as the ambassador of the Nanjing Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Academy, was supposed to serve the emperor's kindness, but he did such a despicable thing. Therefore, he suggested that he should be exiled to Qiongzhou and never be used. Without an imperial edict, he should not return. Central Plains."

Zhu Youjian's hands trembled, Zhou Shunqing did so many things.Any matter that falls on the heads of ordinary people is a crime of beheading. It is unexpected that the Ministry of Criminal Justice will come up with such a proposal.

"My loves, do you have any other opinions?"

Above the chapel.There was silence, this time.No one spoke.

Zhu Youjian slowly stood up.

"Zhou Aiqing, what's your opinion?"

Zhou Yanru's body trembled slightly. Today's court meeting, he already felt the crisis. The emperor had a lot of opinions on him.

When it comes to Zhou Shunqing's matter, he really didn't think so much. When he saw the memorial in Jiangning County, he also trembled with anger, but he was angry. After all, Zhou Shunqing was his own nephew. Life is also considered good.

However, the matter of Zhou Shunqing was related to the matter of renting official land in Jiangning County. There is something unclear about it. Zhou Yanru was a little annoyed with Su Tiancheng, but he hadn't thought of dealing with Su Tiancheng. However, someone made a suggestion, and he would agree without hesitation. Of course, when Fu Youliang decided to impeach, he was also very satisfied.

The emperor specifically brought up Zhou Shunqing's matter, and it was above the court, so the fool understood the meaning.

"Your Majesty, the cabinet has not yet discussed this matter. I have just read the memorial. I believe that Zhou Shunqing's crime is unforgivable and death is inevitable. He should be executed."

Zhu Youjian, who was about to lose his temper, froze for a moment, and sat down slowly.

"Zhou Shunqing is the nephew of the minister. He started committing crimes the year before last. Although the minister didn't know about it, he was at fault for not being strict with his relatives. The minister has failed the emperor's expectations and is willing to accept any punishment."

Zhu Youjian looked at Zhou Yanru, and felt that there was nowhere for the breath to come out.

The ministers of the DPRK and China are so smart that they have all become human beings.

I know all this, but I have no way, and I can't deal with everyone.

Just after returning to the mansion, Zhou Yanru immediately entered the study.

Zhou Kang followed in.

"Sir, what do you want to order?"

"Zhou Kang, go to Yixing right away, give this letter to my elder brother, and tell him that everything will be done according to what the letter says, and you must not be lenient. You must do this to keep your family from being implicated. Afterwards, you go to the Jiangning county government office, find Su Tiancheng, the county magistrate, and give this letter to him. If Su Tiancheng replies, you wait. If you don’t reply, if you have any message, you come back quickly and tell me that this time the matter is urgent. You must hurry to Nanjing without any delay along the way."

Seeing Zhou Yanru's pale face, Zhou Kang left the study silently without saying a word.

Zhou Yanru sat in the study without moving for a long time, he clearly felt the crisis.

In the second year of Chongzhen, he was only 36 years old. As the Minister of Rites, he also served as a scholar of the Dongge University, participated in the maintenance, and entered the cabinet. At the age of 37, he joined the crown prince Shaobao, changed his post to a bachelor of Wuyingdian, and became the chief assistant of the cabinet.

Speaking of it, his official career has been very smooth. Before he was 40 years old, he became the chief assistant of the cabinet. This is rare in the history of Ming Dynasty. Unfortunately, he encountered too many things after taking office.

The struggle within the imperial court continued, and the conflict between him and Wen Tiren had become public. At first, the emperor still supported him, and Wen Tiren could only act in secret, but Zuo Du Yushi Chen Yuting was removed from his post. It has already been shown that the emperor's mentality has begun to change. Between them and Wen Tiren, they are gradually standing in the middle.

As the chief assistant of the cabinet, it is very sad that he cannot get the strong support of the emperor.

In the past few months, there have been too many unsatisfactory things, but not enough to affect his position as the chief assistant of the cabinet, but what happened today has opened a huge crack on his throne.

Everything was due to the imperial examination, which seemed to be a trigger, and everything began to explode slowly.

Chen Yutai's No. [-] Scholar is the biggest flaw. Up to now, some people still impeach him, thinking that Chen Yutai's No. [-] Scholar is not worthy of the name, because he has a relationship with himself and bribed himself, so he became the No. [-] Scholar.

One wave of ups and downs, another wave of ups and downs, something happened to Zhou Shunqing again.

This nephew of his might be acting recklessly because of his own relationship, but he absolutely never imagined that Zhou Shunqing would be so domineering. If he had known earlier, he would have come forward to punish him. He needs to have a certain bottom line in everything he does. As the chief assistant of the cabinet, it is impossible to be lawless.

The two things were exhausted together, and together with the opinions I put forward on how to deal with Su Tiancheng, the magistrate of Jiangning County, it was impossible for the emperor to completely trust me.

At the age of 39, at the right age, Zhou Yanru wants to start a big business. Although he is physically and mentally exhausted, his determination will not change. The Ming Dynasty is facing too many things and needs to be solved slowly. But now, It seems that there is no chance.

He would not take the initiative to resign from the position of chief assistant of the cabinet. It is not the end of the day, but now, he must do his best to repair the loopholes and try his best to gain the emperor's understanding and trust.

As for other things, we will talk about them later.

Wen Tiren was not idle. After returning to the mansion, he specially found Xu Eryi.

"Master Xu, Su Tiancheng is your student. In the past few months, he has done very well in Jiangning County. I am going to report to the imperial court and let you go to Nanzhili for inspection. I don't know what you want."

"The lower officials will follow the arrangement."

Xu Eryi's attitude is not so enthusiastic. He is also clear about the game between Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren. Even Bi Ziyan is inclined to Zhou Yanru. He also knows that today's court meeting is too exciting. He Need to think about it, Fu Youliang is Su Tiancheng's mentor, and his identity is the same as his own, but it is too strange to impeach Su Tiancheng. If it spreads, it will not be good for Su Tiancheng's reputation, and Bi Ziyan is against his opinion. Also strange.

Everything is a bit blurred.

So, at this time, when Wen Tiren threw an olive branch, he would not easily express his position. He was nothing, so it was better not to get caught up in this official game where the outcome was unclear.

Seeing Xu Eryi's unclear attitude, Wen Tiren was a little unhappy, but he wouldn't show it.

"Master Xu is Su Tiancheng's benefactor. When you arrive in Jiangning County, you can learn more about it. The last time you went to Henan District to inspect the disaster relief matters, if Master Xu hadn't insisted on reasoning, the emperor was almost deceived. This time I went to Jiangning County. It must be reported truthfully.”

As soon as Xu Er left, Wen Tiren's face became gloomy.

Zhou Yanru is too smart. At the critical moment, Jin Chan escaped from her shell and saved herself, which made the emperor not easy to lose his temper. However, the affairs of the court meeting had already left a bad impression on the emperor. The next step is to add eye drops It's time, we must seize this opportunity, and we must never miss it.

As for Su Tiancheng, there is no need to deliberately win over, and it is beneficial to him to develop according to the current pattern. This is because Su Tiancheng is too smart.

After Zhou Shunqing was beheaded, the fluctuations in Jiangning County and even Nanzhili must have been a bit big. While promoting Su Tiancheng, it also severely suppressed Zhou Yanru. Zhou Yanru would never dare to plot against Su Tiancheng. On the one hand, Su Tiancheng probably knew about it, otherwise he would not have acted hastily. Facing such a talented person, he had better be more cautious.

As for Zhou Yanru, according to his opinion, there is not much time left in the position of chief assistant in the cabinet. It depends on when the emperor makes up his mind. (To be continued. Welcome to the starting point to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets,