little emperor of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 189
When Zhu Changluo's eyes fell on the last few lines of Shen Yiguan's long list, the name of Zhao Shizhen, a scholar in the Hall of Martial Arts, jumped into Zhu Changluo's eyes and heart.

The Shusheren in the Hall of Wuying, with a seven-rank official position, is in charge of writing treasures, books, and albums in seal script; in the long list made by Shen Yiguan, this official position can be said to be the smallest. They were strung together in a large series and were listed by Shen Yiguan on the list, just because Zhao Shizhen could barely be regarded as a member of Shen Li's lineage. Old Shen Ge, who aimed to eradicate evil, would naturally not let go of anyone who could hit Shen Li. Opportunity.

But what he never expected was that ever since he saw this name, in Zhu Changluo's heart, it was completely thunderous and rumbling, even the face that was full of haze and hadn't looked at it for many days All showed a smile.

Zhao Shizhen's life is quite legendary.He was a student of the imperial court in his early years, and he studied in the capital. He was generous and chivalrous, and could write good calligraphy. His calligraphy was famous for "bone soaring and flesh flying, and his voice is used in the world". Even Huang Jin liked his calligraphy very much. He asked someone to buy a poetry fan and brought it into the palace. Wanli happened to see it and appreciated it. The master book of Honglu Temple became a good talk among scholars at that time.

There are pros and cons to everything, and it also corresponds to an old saying that those who rely on their talents must be proud of themselves.Zhao Dacai, who was proud of his success in his youth, has no dust in his eyes, and looks down on many people. His weird temper is comparable to that of Tang Xianzu who was assigned to Lingnan.Because he was "very good at criticizing in his life, and it is not polite to resist with public officials", so that he was the master of Honglu Temple for 18 years before he was promoted to the scholar of Wuying Hall. one.

He is also a well-known talented person. In the eyes of the people at the time, Zhao Shizhen's fate was more than a little better than that of Tang Xianzu. Although the official rank was sesame and mung beans, the Bi family was still an official in the court, but Tang Xianzu had already gone home to sell sweet potatoes.But in Zhu Changluo's view, the difference between the two is far apart. After being demoted, Tang Xianzu wrote the famous Peony Pavilion, which has been sung for a hundred years since then, and the classics have a long history. .

For Zhao Shizhen, what Zhu Changluo valued was not his calligraphy and talent, but a unique ability of his.Although at that time his special ability was despised by those in the scholarly circle who only recognized high-education as a cunning skill, but only Zhu Changluo knew that if this adult's special ability was well developed and reused, it would be very embarrassing. Shen Chen, what a huge change brought about by the long-suffering Ming Dynasty!Zhu Changluo firmly believed in this point.

Seeing the unusually cheerful smile appearing on the corner of His Highness the Crown Prince's mouth, Shen Yiguan, who was uneasy, was surprised and delighted... Does this mean that His Highness the Crown Prince recognized his opinion?If this is the case, then Shen Li and his party members will surely be able to do what they wish, and they will be wiped out in one go, forever.

But the prince's subsequent performance not only surprised Shen Yiguan, but also surprised all the courtiers.

"Immediately pass the decree to seize the promotion of Zhao Shizhen, a scholar in the Wuying Hall, to give lectures in the Wenhua Hall, and enter the Wenhua Hall to give lectures in three days."

Once this sudden decree was issued, the whole hall was in an uproar.

In the eyes of all the ministers, Zhao Shizhen belongs to the peculiar kind of crooked people. A good and elegant talent does not go to study and lecture, but prefers to bring out all kinds of firearms to show his eyes. The literati and scholars who interacted with him were very despised, and they gradually alienated him after a long time. Therefore, this high-spirited Zhao Dacai worked in the position of Ren Honglu Temple for 18 years, and it was not until later that he became a Zhongshusheren. A small official like a sesame mung bean, I didn't expect that Xianyu turned over today and became a fifth-rank Wenhua Palace attendant. How can such a great blessing not make all the officials dumbfounded.

Serving as a lecturer at the Wenhua Palace of the fifth rank is just an idle job, with neither real power nor luxuries, but it is a great honor that any scholar can't wait for in his life. It is even more glorious to be appointed by the prince to be a teacher. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that there will be no accidents. In the Ming Dynasty, just like Wang Shugu who was promoted because of the demon book case a few days ago, this Zhao Shizhen will be a shining star that will rise soon.

Shen Yiguan has been completely deluded. He was clearly listed as an impeachment officer, but the prince came instead of being demoted, but promoted. What does this mean?
Some people were happy while others were worried. Shen Li, who had been holding his heart on one side, was overjoyed, and took a step forward: "Follow Your Highness's order, and I will draw up an order immediately." Take out a memorial: "Return to Your Highness, I also have a list here, many of the people involved in the demon book case, please check it out clearly."

This is completely cast in the wood peach, repaying it with Qiong Yao, glanced at Shen Li who hadn't seen him for a few days, but looked quite haggard, Zhu Changluo, who was already bored, sighed, and looked at him with some sympathy. After coming out these days, he has been tossed by Shen Tong quite a lot.Zhu Changluo didn't hate Shen Li, but he didn't like him too much. After lingering on him for a moment, Zhu Changluo fell on Shen Yiguan again.

In Zhu Changluo's view, Shen Yiguan is certainly abominable, and Shen Li is not a fuel-efficient lamp. Even Shen Er can be regarded as a capable minister in the Ming Dynasty. Unfortunately, power in their hands has completely become a tool for criticizing party formation. This is unforgivable.

Suddenly I remembered that Shen Shixing, who was hidden in the palace when he learned that today was going to court, wrote a poem himself and copied it to himself to watch. It was written by Su Shi in the Song Dynasty.

Don't listen to the sound of Lin knocking leaves, why not scream and walk slowly.Who's afraid of bamboo stick shoes lighter than horses?Ren Pingsheng was born in a misty rain.

When the spring breeze awakens, it is slightly cold, but the hilltop is shining obliquely. Looking back at the bleak place, there is no wind, rain or sunshine when I return.

When I saw this poem for the first time, although Zhu Changluo had some thoughts, he didn't think deeply about it. However, at the meeting today, seeing that the chief assistant and second assistant of the power center of the Ming Dynasty were so incompatible, he suddenly understood Shen Shixing's copy The real meaning of this verse... The time has really come for the turmoil to be settled, and it is imminent, without delay.

"In the Yaoshu case, the culprit pleaded guilty. There is no need to delay the sun and the moon. Now that the people in the court are in panic, the case should be settled as soon as possible." Just when Zhu Changluo said these words, Shen Yiguan's face finally changed color. He opened his mouth and was about to say something, but unexpectedly, Shen Li took a step ahead: "Your Highness is wise, I second the proposal!"

Except for Shen Yiguan and his party, most of the ministers in the court have had enough of the non-stop tossing and turning back and forth about the Yaoshu case. The words of the crown prince really spoke out the thoughts of most of the ministers. Under the leadership of the leader, a group of ministers knelt down and shouted: "Your Highness is holy, and the ministers are seconding."

Looking back at his group of party members standing in the court, and then at the officials, big and small, who were kneeling on the ground, Shen Yiguan's face had completely turned iron gray.Just when he was about to say something full of indignation, he suddenly turned his head to meet Prince Zhu Changluo's eyes that were as clear as water, piercing his skin and flesh in an instant, like a knife piercing his heart. An extremely subtle sense of danger passed by.

Zhu Changluo's eyes were fixed: "Since all the ministers think so, is Wang Shugu here?"

Wang Shugu, who had been promoted to the Langzhong of the Shandong Division of the Thirteenth Division of the Ministry of Punishment, hurried out to salute.

Zhu Changluo nodded: "As the presiding judge, Mr. Wang, the case of Lu Shengguang has a result?"

At this moment, Wang Shugu, who wanted to answer, was hesitant. After several days of interrogation, in his opinion, Lu Shengguang was a scapegoat, and there was clearly another mastermind behind him. During the judicial interrogation, Lu Shengguang had an obvious wavering but was unexpectedly interrupted by Daheng Xiao, but in the subsequent consecutive trials, he was uncharacteristically, like a bastard who has eaten the weight and is determined, even if there is thunder, he will not let go. , He insisted that he did it himself, and no one was in charge.

Let him use Wang's tricks for a round, but it still has no effect at all. For the toughness of Lu Shengguang's body, Wang Shugu admired Li Shengguang's hard bones, not to mention in private.

"Return to Your Highness, the case of the demon book..." He didn't finish his sentence, and suddenly found that His Highness the Crown Prince on the high seat seemed to be smiling, but his eyes seemed to linger around him, and Wang Shugu suddenly fell in love with him. He stopped talking and did not continue, but followed the prince's line of sight to look over, and suddenly found that there was one person around, no matter the size of the official position, all of them were frowning and looking at him nervously, Wang Shugu seemed to be moved .

Looking back again, when he met the prince's half-smiling, sea-like abyss, Wang Shugu, who was still a little hesitant, seemed to be enlightened. He already understood the meaning of His Royal Highness...

Who wrote the demon book and what its purpose is, no one knows, and no one seems to want to know.

In this situation, all that is needed is a result!
Wang Shugu hesitated for a moment, and he had already made a decision in his heart: "Return to Your Highness, in the Yaoshu case, the principal culprit, Yu Shengguang, has confessed. I... think that there is no need for another trial, and the case can be closed."

"Wang Shugu, don't be in vain!" Shen Yiguan couldn't bear it anymore, the anger that was suppressed in his heart just now suddenly burst out, and it was already an irresistible trend. Tong Hong: "Did your highness promote you in an exceptional way, just to make you judge such a confusing case?"

Wang Shugu lowered his head. To be honest, he felt ashamed in his heart, and he couldn't refute Shen's consistent accusations.

Shen Li sneered and retorted: "In the case of the demon book, the principal culprit was awarded the title. Firstly, Jin Yiwei captured him, and later he was identified by his family members' witnesses. Why is Shen Yuanweng so recalcitrant? Could it be that some people have ulterior motives, perhaps wanting to use this case to achieve some ulterior motives of their own?"

These words counterattacked viciously and deeply, which immediately caused an uproar among the officials, and made Shen Yiguan unable to defend himself for a while.He raised his head and looked at the prince angrily, but was surprised to find that the corner of the other's mouth had a mocking sneer, Shen Yitong was terrified!

Suddenly, he remembered that this was the unknown and cowardly eldest son of the emperor, and he still had all kinds of taboos towards him like a tiger biting a hedgehog, not to mention that he is now an extremely honorable crown prince!Thinking of this, cold sweat poured down my cheeks.

Zhu Changluo, who was sitting upright on the chair, smiled slightly, waved his hand, and suddenly said: "You two adults don't need to argue, the case of the demon book is closed here."

After he finished speaking, Zhu Changluo's eyes finally stopped on the face of Gu Xiancheng, who had not expressed any opinions, from all the ministers who were smiling, gloating, or speechless. Seeing the surprised and inexplicable expression on the other party's face, I couldn't help but sneered in my heart: ...Don't listen to the sound of Chuanlin beating leaves, why not scream and walk slowly, it really is a good word and mood!
At present, Wang Shugu, the presiding judge in the court, decided that he would take Shengguang to the execution ground immediately and be executed by Ling Chi; his wife would be an official slave, and his son would be sent to Xinjiang as a slave.

The so-called Lingchi is to use fishing nets to wrap the prisoner's body tightly, and then cut off the strangled flesh piece by piece.It is said that an experienced and highly skilled executioner can cut a lot of knives without killing people.Looking at the Ming Dynasty, the most famous person who was executed by Ling Chi was the former eunuch Liu Jin. He was cut more than 3000 times, and he died after three full days.

Zhu Changluo couldn't imagine how much he had to hate a person. Killing this person would not relieve the hatred, so he had to torture him?

Regarding Lu Shengguang, according to the criminal law of Ming Dynasty, Wang Shugu's sentence was not too much, but Zhu Changluo pondered for a moment, and then made a decision that once again shocked the Ming court: the evidence of Lu Shengguang's crime was conclusive, and he was sentenced to death; The son was the first to report his meritorious service, so he was exempted from consecutive sittings and released without charge.

Facing the inquisitive eyes of the ministers, the newly promoted current prince seemed to have no intention of explaining, but the king's fate was so high that no one dared and could not disobey it.

In Zhu Changluo's view, sometimes, the truth is not important at all, what matters is the result.

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