The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1354

[1354. Chapter 1287: Massacre?]

Marvin was trembling with fear as he entered the battle.

Although he fiddles with the art of feng shui and dream interpretation every day, he never dares to discuss this dream.

This piece of shit Fang Jifan added fuel to the fire.

This… he can say.

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

Besides, he is a late-born, so in His Majesty’s eyes, what he said is just a young man’s nonsense.

But if His Majesty thinks that he thinks so too, the matter will be serious.

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

Ma Wensheng looked embarrassed and speechless, trembling.

Emperor Hongzhi said: “I’m wondering if there are people in this world who don’t want the prince to succeed to the throne? Ma Qing’s family, you are the Minister of the Ministry of War. Have you heard any news in the Ministry of War?”

Ma Wensheng asked hurriedly. : “Your Majesty, this is the rule of law for the king, the minister, the minister, the father, the son, the son. If the ministers arbitrarily discuss such matters, wouldn’t it be treasonous and treasonous? I have never arbitrarily discussed such matters, and I have never heard of anyone being so bold. Your Majesty…”

He He raised his head, glanced at Xiao Jing meaningfully, and then said: “If there are indeed such gossips, your Majesty must not tolerate adultery.”

“Yes, you cannot tolerate adultery.” Emperor Hongzhi sighed: “You haven’t heard of it, but it’s too much. There are so many people who have criticized the prince.”

“This…” Ma Wensheng looked embarrassed. In fact, he was also dissatisfied with the prince. Of course, he was an old minister and had a stable temperament, so he didn’t hate him.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled: “You are the Minister of the Ministry of War. I have summoned you just to ask. Please stand aside.”

Ma Wensheng was still confused.

Everything was fine, but suddenly it seemed like the wind direction had changed.

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

Walk outside.

Hundreds of ministers were kneeling in the snow, many of them stiff.

They were just here to say hello.

Logically speaking, Your Majesty only needs to send a eunuch to convey the decree, and everyone can go back to their own way and rest.

But this atmosphere suddenly made people feel uncomfortable.

Xiao Jing came out again and again, first inviting Xie Qian, the great scholar, and then the Minister of the Ministry of War, and then… he also ordered the accompanying ministers of the Ministry of Personnel, the censor of Zuodu of the Imperial Procuratorate, and the right minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Liang Chu, and the Minister of Punishment. Zuo Shilang…

These important ministers in the temple were summoned to the palace and never came out again.

But the ministers outside are still kneeling here.

Everyone felt that the atmosphere was starting to feel a little off.

Everyone started to feel uncomfortable.

After that, Xiao Jing came out again: “Shen Wen, the bachelor of Hanlin University, Wang Bushi, the bachelor of Hanlin University, and Liu Wenshan, the bachelor of Hanlin University.”

The three of them got up and entered the walk.

Emperor Hongzhi had already had three cups of tea.

Standing beside him were all important officials of the court.

Without exception, these are all the right-hand men of Emperor Hongzhi.

The three of them came in, bowed down, and saluted.

Emperor Hongzhi looked at the three of them with a look of approval: “Shen Qing’s family is my in-laws.”

“I dare not.” Shen Wen said calmly: “Your Majesty, my daughter has been adopted by the Prince of Xinjin County.”

The Crown Princess The Shen family has become the Fang family. Although in Shen Wen’s heart, she is still his daughter, and the Crown Princess also believes that Shen Wen is her father. But Shen Wen is an experienced person and knows that in formal occasions, he should never claim to be the father of the Crown Princess.

Emperor Hongzhi took a deep look at Shen Wen: “If someone in the Shen Qing family wants to do harm to the prince, what should you do?”

“Ah…” Shen Wen was stunned for a moment, looking a little stunned, and immediately said: “Your Majesty, this is a great treason. , he should be punished.”

His attitude is the most clear and direct.

My son-in-law is a bastard, LIUMANG, lustful, confused, and he comes to borrow money every now and then, and now he has not 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: “Hmm… So, where are Liu Qing’s family and Wang Qing’s family?”

Wang Bushi’s food has been a bit greasy recently, and he has no choice. Fang only sells beef. He seems to have smelled something: “I dare not make any unreasonable comments. “

Liu Wenshan said: “The prince is the foundation of the country. If someone has evil intentions, he will be dealt with according to the national law.”

Emperor Hongzhi nodded: “Yes.”

Then he fell into silence.

Xiao Jing stood aside and quietly exited the line. As soon as he came out, several Dongchang stalls and Qianhu accompanied by Jin Yiwei came forward.

Xiao Jing glanced at them and said calmly: “Have the surrounding areas been sealed off?”

“Our ancestors were wise and powerful. After giving the order, the humble people have naturally made arrangements.”

Xiao Jing glanced at them appreciatively: “very good.”

One of the Qianhu Guards in Jinyi looked happy and said immediately: “The humble people are humble and insignificant in front of our ancestors. They are nothing but dust and chaff. If you command me, ancestors, all you have to do is do it with all your heart.” I can’t afford the praise from my ancestor.”

Xiao Jing’s expression changed: “What did you say just now?”

Qian Hu was stunned and said indifferently: “I can’t afford the praise from my ancestor.”

“What the hell is that? ?”

“Be humble.”

Xiao Jing took out a piece of bamboo from his sleeve, took a charcoal pen, and wrote down this word, and then said: “What is dust?

” …” These thousands of households were dumbfounded.

“How do you write the word dirt?”

“Queen of Earth…”

Xiao Jing thought for a while: “How do you write the word “畕?”

“This…”

“You go ahead and write it on this piece of bamboo.”

“…”

Finished writing. , Xiao Jing collected the bamboo pieces.

At this moment, he was calm and relaxed.

Looking from a distance, I saw the ministers walking outside, kneeling on the ground.

He then ordered: “Invite all the gentry and scholars nearby. Hurry. Your Majesty will give you a banquet at noon.”

“Yes.”

“Also, Mr. Mao Ji, why hasn’t he come yet?” “It’s

almost

there.”

“It’s almost there.” Xiao Jing nodded, turned around, and walked back.

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

Killing people and killing people are all human’s innate abilities.

The current emperor is kind and generous, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t understand the art of killing.

Xiao Jing has served Emperor Hongzhi for many years, so he naturally knows that His Majesty not only knows how to kill people, but also… his arrangements and arrangements are also very clever.

First calculate the comparison of strength.

In Changping, are the guards 100% controllable?

Are there any hidden dangers?

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

After that, the prince was summoned to lead the troops. Of course… this was just a back-up move.

Then, all the important ministers were called and asked to enter the palace one by one to express their stance in person.

This move is extremely terrifying.

Even if he wants to kill people, he still needs the support of most important ministers. The officials outside only saw university scholars and others, filing in one by one, and never came out since then.

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

Then… next, let’s start a killing spree.

To the officials, it was obvious that this was all agreed upon by His Majesty and his ministers.

In this way, we can completely separate those important ministers who are beneficial to the court from some rebellious ministers and traitors, regardless of whether they were related by marriage, disciples, former officials, or teachers and students in the past. These… are no longer important.

His Majesty secretly ordered to invite the gentry together.

The next step is to arrange the banquet.

The officials knelt outside the row, their knees already stiff, and their whole bodies were shaking with the cold due to the surging singing.

But…it seems that someone has forgotten them.

At this time… Mao Ji’s carriage and horses have arrived.

The person riding in the car with Mao Ji was the county magistrate Yang Ping.

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

The two were 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.

This Mr. Mao Ji was originally a Hanlin scholar. After he resigned, his disciples and former officials spread all over the world.

Compared with him, I am nothing more than an ant, and my official status as a mere county magistrate is insignificant.

“Mr. Mao…” Yang Ping said: “Your Majesty came to Changping in person this time because he admired the name of Gong Mao. Gong Mao has an outstanding reputation. Now that you have been summoned again and again, you can see your majesty’s great love for Gong Mao. I’m afraid today After that, Mr. Mao will rise again and soar into the sky, which is really gratifying.” But

Mao Ji had a clear understanding, his face was calm, and he said: “Your Majesty is not here because of his fame, it’s just that your Majesty is afraid, eh. …”

“Ah…” Yang Ping was puzzled: “What does this mean?”

“The prince and the Duke of Qi have developed a new learning. Your Majesty is the emperor. How could he not know that the world is already in flames? There are so many people who are dissatisfied and resentful. Your Majesty summoned me because it was necessary.”

Yang Ping nodded thoughtfully: “I am in Changping, and I have indeed heard complaints from many scholars and gentry. Many people have mentioned it. And some things are all gritted teeth, Mao Gong is really clever, and he can see through the contradictions at a glance, so… In order to ease these contradictions, His Majesty, even if he still agrees with the prince and Qi Guo Gong in his heart, has to conquer Mao Gong. , entrust you with the important task.”

Mao Ji smiled: “This is the gesture of a polite and virtuous corporal, and it is done for the world to see. However, the actual situation no longer allows His Majesty to look forward and backward. Today, I was summoned. I am in front of the Imperial Palace, and I can argue with reason in front of Your Majesty. “

Strive for it.”

Yang Ping said: “Sir, he is such a distinguished person. It is rare in the world. However, your Majesty also invites nearby scholars and gentry to have a banquet. This is… a bit strange.”

“You don’t understand our emperor.” Mao Ji sighed; “What Your Majesty likes to show most is his benevolence. He invites gentry and scholars to a banquet, which is a close-knit act. This is good and just right. Let Your Majesty see how the people of Changping are.”

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