Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1287 Are you killing people?

   Ma Wensheng was trembling.

  Although he was figuring out Fengshui and dream interpretation every day, he never dared to talk about this dream.

  Fang Jifan, this bastard, add fuel to the fire.

  This...he can say it.

  Because he is the son-in-law of the emperor, he will not die no matter what he does.

  Furthermore, he is a junior, so what he said, in the eyes of His Majesty, is just a young man fooling around.

  But if His Majesty thinks that he thinks the same way, the matter will be serious.

   What is this? This is a lie to deceive the public, and it is a crime of death.

   Ma Wensheng looked embarrassed and speechless, trembling.

  Emperor Hongzhi said: "I was thinking, is there someone in this world who doesn't want the crown prince to succeed? Ma Qing's family, you are the Minister of the Ministry of War. You are in the Ministry of War. Have you heard any news?"

Ma Wensheng hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, monarchs, ministers, fathers, sons, and sons, this is the rule of law. If the ministers discuss such matters indiscriminately, it is not treasonous. I have never discussed such things indiscriminately. I have never heard of anyone being so bold. Your Majesty... "

  He raised his head, glanced at Xiao Jing meaningfully, and said: "If there are such gossips, Your Majesty must not condone adultery."

   "Yes, traitors cannot be tolerated." Emperor Hongzhi said with emotion: "You haven't heard of it, but too many people have criticized the prince."

   "This..." Ma Wensheng looked embarrassed. In fact, he also had some dissatisfaction with the prince. Of course, he is a veteran with a stable temperament, so he doesn't hate him.

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled: "Qing is the Minister of the Ministry of War. I called you here, just to ask, you stand aside."

   Ma Wensheng was still confused.

  It's all good, why suddenly it seems that the wind direction has changed.

  But Emperor Hongzhi was calm, and he began to summon ministers one by one.

   line outside.

  Hundreds of accompanying ministers knelt in the snow, and many of them were already stiff.

  They were just here to say hello.

   Logically speaking, His Majesty only needs to send an **** to convey the order, and the big guys can go their own way and go back to rest.

  But this atmosphere suddenly made people feel uncomfortable.

Xiao Jing came out again and again, first he invited the great scholar Xie Qian, then the Minister of the Ministry of War, and then... he ordered the servants of the official department who accompanied him, the left capital censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and Liang Chu, the right servant of the official department, and the left servant of the Ministry of punishment. waiter...

   All the important ministers in the temple were called into Xingzai, but never came out again.

  But the ministers outside are still kneeling here.

  Everyone felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere.

  Everyone began to feel that it was not easy.

  After that, Xiao Jing came out again: "Shen Wen, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, Wang Bushi, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, and Liu Wenshan, a scholar of the Imperial Academy."

  The three got up and entered the walk.

  Emperor Hongzhi had already eaten three cups of tea.

   Standing beside him are all important officials in the court.

   These, without exception, are the right-hand man of Emperor Hongzhi.

  The three came in, bowed down, and saluted.

  Emperor Hongzhi looked at the three of them with a look of approval on his face: "Shen Qing's family is my in-laws."

   "Don't dare." Shen Wen said calmly: "Your Majesty, the minister's daughter has been adopted by the King of Xinjin County."

  Crown Princess Shen has become the Fang family. Although in Shen Wen's heart, she is still his daughter, the Crown Princess also believes that Shen Wen is his father. But Shen Wen is an old fritter, and he knows that in formal occasions, he must never call himself the father of the princess.

  Emperor Hongzhi took a deep look at Shen Wen: "Shen Qing's family, if someone wants to harm the crown prince, what should you do?"

   "Ah..." Shen Wen was stunned for a moment, looking a little astonished, and immediately said: "Your Majesty, this is a big treason, you should be punished."

  His attitude is the most clear and direct.

  My son-in-law is a jerk, LIUMANG, lustful, and confused, and he borrows money every now and then, and now he hasn't paid back the interest.

   But so what, he is my son-in-law.

  He is a dog, and that is my son-in-law.

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled: "Well... so, what about Liu Qing's family and Wang Qing's family?"

  Wang Bushi's food is a bit greasy recently, there is no way, the surname Fang only sells beef, he seems to smell something: "I dare not speak rashly."

  Liu Wenshan said: "The crown prince is the foundation of the country. If someone tries to do something wrong, he will be dealt with by the law of the country."

  Emperor Hongzhi nodded: "Yes."

   Then, he fell silent.

  Xiao Jing stood aside, quietly exited the line, as soon as he came out, several Dongchang stalls, and Jin Yiwei's accompanying Qianhu had already stepped forward.

  Xiao Jing glanced at them, and said calmly: "Is everything around here blocked?"

   "The old ancestors are wise and powerful, and since they have given orders, the humble people and others are naturally arranged properly."

   Xiao Jing glanced at them appreciatively: "Very good."

One of the Jinyiwei Qianhu, with a happy expression on his face, immediately said: "The humble people, in front of the ancestors, are humble and insignificant. I can't afford the praise of my ancestors."

  Xiao Jing's expression changed: "What did you just say?"

  Qianhu was taken aback for a moment, and said in a jiffy, "I can't... I can't be praised by my ancestors."

   "Last sentence, what are you humble about?"

   "Humble and insignificant."

  Xiao Jing took out a piece of bamboo from his sleeve, took a charcoal pen, wrote down the word, and said: "There is another sentence, what is it called?"

   "Dust, dust and chaff..." The thousand households were dumbfounded.

   "How do you write the word dirt?"

   "After the earth..."

  Xiao Jing thought for a while: "How do you write it?"

"this…"

   "Come and write, write on this piece of bamboo."

   "..."

   After finishing writing, Xiao Jing took the bamboo piece.

  At this moment, he is calm and relaxed.

  Looking from a distance, I saw the minister walking outside and kneeling all over the floor.

  He also ordered: "Invite all the gentry and scholars in the vicinity, and hurry up. Your Majesty will give a banquet at noon."

"yes."

   "Also, that Mr. Mao Ji, why hasn't he come yet? I need to remind you."

"Coming."

   "It's good that it's almost there, it's good that it's almost there." Xiao Jing nodded, turned around, and went back to walking.

   This time, Xiao Jing could feel that a storm was brewing.

   Killing and punishing one's heart, this is an innate ability of human beings.

  The current emperor is benevolent and generous, but it does not mean that he does not understand the art of killing.

  Xiao Jing has served Emperor Hongzhi for many years, so he naturally knows that His Majesty not only knows **** people, but also...the layout and arrangements are very clever.

   First calculate the comparison of strength.

   In Changping, are the imperial guards 100% in control?

  Whether there are any hidden dangers.

  When His Majesty was sure that there were no hidden dangers, then he began to care about whether the capital could be restrained, to make sure that Liu Jian could grasp the overall situation and that the emperor and grandson could be safe.

  After that, the prince was summoned to lead the troops, of course... this is just a backhand.

   Next, all the important ministers were called, and let them enter the line one by one, and express their opinions face to face.

   This move is extremely terrifying.

  Even if they want to kill people, they still need the support of the majority of important ministers. All the officials outside saw only university scholars and others filing in one by one, and they have not come out since then.

  The only thing his mother understands is that His Majesty has something very important to discuss with the ministers urgently. This is a closed-door meeting, and His Majesty must be seeking their advice.

  So... Next, once the killing spree begins.

   For the officials, this is obviously a discussion between His Majesty and the important ministers.

  In this way, those important officials who are beneficial to the court can be completely separated from some rebellious officials and thieves, no matter whether they have had in-laws, former students, old officials, or teachers and students in the past. These... are not important anymore.

  His Majesty ordered secretly to invite the gentlemen together.

   And the next step is to arrange the banquet.

  Hundreds of officials knelt outside the walk, their knees were already stiff, and they were trembling with the cold from the turbulent singing.

  But...someone seems to have forgotten them.

   And at this time... Mao Ji's chariot and horses have arrived.

  The one driving with Mao Ji was Yang Ping, the county magistrate.

  Hearing that Mao Ji had arrived, Yang Ping went to the city gate to greet him in person.

  Two people in the same car.

   Mao Ji looked at the parent officer with a smile on his face.

  Yang Ping was extremely attentive to Mao Ji.

  Mr. Mao Ji, at the beginning, was a Hanlin scholar, and since then he resigned, and his disciples and former officials have spread all over the world.

  Compared to him, I am nothing more than an ant, and the official status of a mere county magistrate is not worth mentioning.

"Maogong..." Yang Pingdao: "This time your majesty came to Changping in person because he admired the name of Maogong. Maogong has a great reputation. Now that your majesty has summoned him again and again, it can be seen that your majesty has great love for Maogong. I am afraid that after today , Mao Gong will rise again and soar into the sky, it is really gratifying and congratulatory."

  Mao Ji had a clear understanding, his face was like still water, and said: "This is not because His Majesty came here because of his reputation, but His Majesty is just afraid, hey..."

   "Ah..." Yang Ping was puzzled: "What does this mean?"

   "The crown prince and the Duke of Qi have developed a new learning. Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven. How could he not know that the world is already in flames, and how many people are dissatisfied and hated. Your Majesty summoned me, but it was out of necessity."

Yang Ping nodded thoughtfully: "Xia County is in Changping, and I have indeed heard complaints from many scholars and gentry. Many people mentioned certain things, but they all gritted their teeth. Mr. Mao is really clever. He can see through the contradictions at a glance. So...whether, in order to alleviate these conflicts, even if His Majesty still agrees with the crown prince and the Duke of Qi in his heart, he still has no choice but to conscript Mao Gong and entrust him with a heavy responsibility."

Mao Ji smiled: "This is the posture of a corporal who is respectful and worthy, and it is for the world to see. However, the actual situation does not allow His Majesty to look forward and backward. Today, I am summoned to be in front of the emperor. I just happen to be in front of Your Majesty. strive."

  Yang Pingdao: "Mr. is really a high-ranking scholar, with such a strong character, which is rare in the world. However, His Majesty also invited scholars and gentry nearby to have a banquet together. This... is a bit strange."

"You don't understand our emperor." Mao Ji sighed; "What His Majesty likes to show most today is his benevolence. He invited gentry and scholars to a banquet, which is an act of closeness to the people. That's good, just right, let Your Majesty see Look, how is the popular sentiment in Changping."

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  (end of this chapter)