Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"Prince" Concubine Di leaned on Defang's shoulder and shed tears, "Please be sure to find brother."

A few more days later, when Defang arrived at the Ministry of War, Kou Zhun dragged Defang to a corner, "Your Majesty, I have discovered a very strange thing these days."

"what's up?"

"Since Master Di's accident, the officials found out that several ministers who participated in the incident often got together after they went to court, and they would also gather privately at night. Wang Chizhong, the Minister of the Ministry of War, sent three messengers to Xingren Mansion one day to return privately. Let the pigeons go."

"Is there such a thing? What are they trying to do?"

"My lord, I think they reacted so strongly to this matter, there must be something wrong. Judging from their actions, this matter is very likely to be related to Master Di's matter."

"Could it be that they framed Master Di?"

"I don't dare to say anything now, my lord, why don't you check the official status of these people and see if there are any clues." Kou Zhun said

"Okay, the lonely king will ask Xu'er to investigate this matter, and you will come to the palace later." Defang returned to the palace and called Wei Xu, who worked in the Ministry of Officials, and asked him to send Wang Chizhong, Minister of the Ministry of War, and Hao Dongsheng, Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, to the palace. Wang He, the doctor of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and Dong Chao, the minister of Taichang Temple, checked the official resumes. Wei Xu went back to the Ministry of Officials to check the official status of several people. In the evening, Kou Zhun came to the palace. Everyone is from the same township, and there is nothing special about them while serving outside, but several people recommend each other, and they are promoted every three years. There is no achievement, but it has been promoted several levels in a few years.

"So, they are all together, but why did they frame Mrs. Di?" Defang was puzzled

"My lord," Kou Zhun said, "maybe. Lord Di's imperial mission touched them something."

"You mean, Mr. Di discovered something about Zeng Tianhui in Xingren Mansion, and they framed Mr. Di in order to cover up something?"

"Very likely," Kou Zhun said

"Then why didn't His Majesty talk about it, and didn't see the lonely king?"

"Maybe..." Kou Zhun looked at Defang

"Your Majesty asked Mr. Di to investigate Zeng Tianhui?" Defang said.

Kou Zhun nodded, "It's not impossible. Does your lord know who these gentlemen belong to?"

"Who?"

"The privy envoy Wang Wuquan, and this Wang Wuquan was once Wang Jien's stepson. After Wang Jien died, Wang Wuquan used the power to rise to the privy envoy all the way."

"Wait, the lonely king is in a bit of a mess." De Fang held his head, "Could it be that His Majesty wants to investigate whether Zeng Tianhui is targeting Wang Wuquan?"

"This relationship looks messy at first glance, but in fact it is very clear. I have heard that Wang Wuquan has done a lot of evil things. He promoted the disciples of the emperor who had been the chief examiner to be officials, that is, he cultivated his own party members. Several adults have frequent contacts with Zeng Tianhui, although I don't know what they did, but the frequent contacts between the capital officials and the generals outside the city are very suspicious."

"Does Teru Zeng Tian come to Beijing often?"

"Yes, military generals will report to the Ministry of War when they enter the capital. The officials only found out after checking the records of Mr. Wang, but every time he entered the capital, he said it was for military expenses and food, and he moved his mother into the capital. , and often come to Beijing in the name of visiting."

Defang nodded, "Anyway, there are some clues now, but finding Master Di is the key."

"My lord, then I will go and investigate again. If my lord finds anything else, I will send someone to notify me."

"Okay, please." De Fang sent Kou Zhun away, called Wei Xu and Wei Neng, and asked them to continue looking for records about these officials, and asked someone to notify Zhao Zongting, the in-law Yushitai, and the emperor's protege, Lang Zhongyuan, who had passed the examination. Naihong and Dali Temple Minister Lu Yiding tracked down the other circumstances of several officials, and paid attention to their recent developments.