The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1555

[1555. Chapter 1477 The number of days has changed]

Emperor Hongzhi returned to the palace drunk.

Although he felt dizzy, he still specifically told Xiao Jing: “There is no need to stay in Kunning Palace today. I will only take a rest in Fengtian Palace. It doesn’t need to be said that I am drunk. I just want to say that there is something to deal with in Fengtian Palace.”

Xiao Jing said .

Carefully supported Emperor Hongzhi to Fengtian Hall.

Unexpectedly, His Majesty was drunk and unconscious all the way there, but after arriving at Fengtian Palace, His Majesty actually became more energetic.

Emperor Hongzhi touched his forehead and couldn’t help but said: “That distilled wine is so powerful.”

Xiao Jing was sincere to Emperor Hongzhi and advised: “Your Majesty, you can’t drink like this in the future. This wine is far away from me.” After smelling it, I felt powerful.”

Emperor Hongzhi nodded and said, “Bring me some tea.”

Xiao Jing said with concern, “Your Majesty, why don’t you take a rest first?”

Emperor Hongzhi sat in front of the desk, holding his forehead, and his thinking gradually became clearer. He shook his head and sighed: “I have seen so many things today and listened to so many words. How can I still rest? Hey…”

After that, he sighed quietly again, what happened to Chen Zhong, Jiang Yan, and Wen Yansheng , was like a revolving lantern, passing through his mind. He suddenly thought of Zhu Houzhao and the curly hair on that end. Emperor Hongzhi said: “The first thing…”

Xiao Jing was busy prostrate on the ground, waiting for the decree. .

Emperor Hongzhi said: “I have inspected all the places where people were permed with tongs. The hair and skin of the body, given to them by their parents, must not be damaged. This is the ethical principle. If someone perms their hair in the future, they will be severely punished!” “

My slave obeys the order!” Xiao Jing said.

After Emperor Hongzhi said that, he suddenly sighed again: “That’s all, that’s all, there’s no need to go into details. If you like perming your hair, just let them perm it. Why should I care about such a thing?”

Xiao Jing was confused: “Then To check or not?”

Emperor Hongzhi said with some helplessness, “Can you argue with a group of ignorant children?”

“I understand,”

…

Emperor Hongzhi said again, “The factory guard… and Xishan Bank. Let’s check the accounts with the Statistics Department to find out how many people are like Jiang Yan. I want solid evidence.”

Xiao Jing said, “I know.”

Emperor Hongzhi frowned and said, “Jiang Yan’s impeachment.” I will leave the memorial without sending it. Tomorrow… I will summon Liu Jian to see me. “

Emperor Hongzhi said a lot of things. He seemed to have a lot to say, but he felt a severe headache, so he only picked up some and said them in random. Unable to bear it any longer, I fell asleep.

………

the next day.

Liu Jian went to Fengtian Hall to see him.

At this time, Emperor Hongzhi had just woken up and was rinsing his mouth. Hearing that Liu Jian had arrived, he hurriedly washed up and went to the imperial desk to take his seat. He sat upright and asked, “Liu Qing’s family, how are you doing recently?”

Liu Jian said, “Your Majesty. Hongfu, it’s not bad. Your Majesty’s face seems to be bad today. I wonder if your Majesty…”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled and said: “I, it’s not bad, there’s nothing bad about it. Liu Qing’s family, I think your face is really bad.” Okay, I’ve been busy with state affairs recently, so let’s take a rest.”

Liu Jian was stunned, and he suddenly didn’t understand Emperor Hongzhi’s intention.

“The end of the year is coming, and there is still a month left. The world has been generally peaceful recently. You can rest at home for a few days. Isn’t your son just recovering from a serious illness? It’s rare for father and son to meet each other after a long separation, so they can see each other more often. , Don’t always ignore him, he is a meritorious minister.”

“Your Majesty…” Liu Jian prostrated.

He noticed something.

Accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger.

This should not have happened in the Hongzhi Dynasty, not to mention that His Majesty has a deep relationship with him, but now he is suddenly asked to take a break. The intention behind it is really difficult to guess.

Liu Jian kowtowed: “Your Majesty, did I make any mistakes?” Emperor Hongzhi shook his head and suddenly said resolutely: “Today, you have been cured of your illness. I will grant you permission to recuperate at home. That’s it.”

Liu Jian was confused for a moment

.

Like hemp.

Could it be…

But considering what your majesty said, what can you say as a minister? His heart was heavy, but he still smiled reluctantly and said: “I have been suffering from an old illness recently, and I am in pain. I am old. I beg your majesty.” “Thank you for your hard work, and I will take care of you.”

Emperor Hongzhi turned his back to Liu Jian, his voice was cold and emotionless: “Quite!”

Liu

Jian resigned in confusion.

His heart is desolate.

But, what can be done.

He has become a very popular minister, and even at this moment, he actually had some thoughts about whether he should retreat bravely.

………

Three more days.

Emperor Hongzhi was sitting in the Fengtian Palace. His face had recovered a lot and was no longer as pale as when he was drunk.

At this time, what he was holding in his hand was a memorial from the Chief Envoy of Guangdong.

Suddenly, he threw the memorial to the ground and said sternly: “What on earth is the cabinet doing? Are Li Dongyang and Xie Qian no longer able to use it at this point? There are so many omissions in the locust disaster relief. What do they do to eat?” , Xiao Jing, issued an order, I will not allow them to be so negligent!”

Xiao Jing hurried to the cabinet.

After hearing Xiao Jing’s oral instructions, Xie Qian and Li Dongyang prostrated themselves.

Xiao Jing said: “Oracle: Your Majesty asks why the cabinet has neglected the disaster relief work of the Chief Envoy of Guangdong. This neglect is tantamount to harming the people. Xie Qian, the cabinet scholar, and Li Dongyang, the cabinet scholar, I would like to express my gratitude to you two. If you don’t want to serve, why?”

Xiao Jing finished reading, his face expressionless.

Xie Qian was impatient: “Eunuch Xiao, this matter about the Chief Envoy of Guangdong…”

“No need to explain.” Xiao Jing said with a smile: “I explained it, and my slave will not understand it.”

Xie Qian said casually: “Then I asked Eunuch Xiao to report this to Your Majesty, and the two ministers will see the Emperor immediately to explain the matter.”

Xiao Jing said with a cold expression, “Your Majesty has already told me that Your Majesty will not see you.”

Xie Qian and Li Dongyang looked at each other.

Xiao Jing turned around and left.

As soon as Xiao Jing left…

Xie Qian looked at Li Dongyang and couldn’t help but said: “There is obviously no problem with this disaster relief matter. The impeachment of the Chief Envoy of Guangdong is just a complaint. I want the court to allocate more money and food. This is It has always happened, why is Your Majesty ordering you and me? Binzhi, no, you and I have to go see him. If we don’t explain this matter clearly, it will be like a lump in our throats. I can’t swallow it.”

Xie Qian frowned .

His brows showed deep concern in his eyes.

Liu Gong is recovering from his illness, but it is clear that Liu Gong’s health is not bad these days. Now that he has lost the bridge of Liu Gong, His Majesty is obviously much indifferent to the cabinet.

Although Li Dongyang’s eyes were full of worry, he suddenly said: “Something big is going to happen.”

“What?” Xie Qian looked at Li Dongyang and didn’t understand for a moment.

Li Dongyang glanced at Xie Qian meaningfully: “Xie Gong, Your Majesty and Liu Gong have never been suspicious of each other. Why did Liu Gong suddenly become ill? And why did His Majesty suddenly alienate you and me, so ruthless? Didn’t you understand that there was a word used in that oral instruction?

The word “er” means “disrespectful”. In the past, His Majesty would have used the word “two masters” .

, or words like Qing Er.

But with this word “er”, the attitude is already very clear.

Xie Qian’s face suddenly turned ugly, and he couldn’t help but widen his eyes and said, “If something big happens, do you mean that the birds will die and the good bows will be hidden; the cunning rabbit will die and the lackeys will be cooked?”

Li Dongyang frowned thoughtfully, He shook his head and said, “No, that shouldn’t be the case. This big thing that’s going to happen has nothing to do with you, me, and Mr. Liu.”

Xie Qian was stunned.

It seemed that Li Dongyang felt that his thoughts were getting clearer and he said slowly: “Your Majesty’s move was too sudden. Some of it seemed that he wanted to protect Liu Gong, you and me.”

“Protect…” Xie Qian was even more stunned. .

Li Dongyang sighed: “Yes, it is protection. At least for this period of time, Your Majesty does not want you and me in the cabinet, as well as Mr. Liu, to be involved in anything. He alienates us. I think someone is going to be unlucky and alienate us.” , maybe… want to keep our Wanjie. “

Wanjie? What do you mean?” Xie Qian finally started to understand.

Li Dongyang opened his eyes: “At least I don’t want the world to think that we are involved in this matter, but let the world think that we have nothing to do with it. Therefore, I guess that the sword pointed this time… I’m afraid there is something wrong “There are few scholars.”

Liu Jian, Xie Qian and Li Dongyang were all scholar-bureaucrats.

They are highly praised by scholars and scholars. Although they have been criticized a lot, their overall image is good.

Once the imperial court takes action against certain scholars or scholar-bureaucrats, and if the three cabinet ministers watch indifferently or contribute to the situation behind the scenes, then the three of them will be nailed to the pillar of shame.

Your Majesty’s deliberate alienation…perhaps…is for this purpose.

“If… if so, what is your Majesty going to do?”

“I don’t know.” Li Dongyang said simply: “Your Majesty deliberately does not want us to get involved in this matter, so naturally it is impossible to reveal any intentions.”

” Hey… why is this so?” Xie Qian couldn’t help but beat his chest: “During the Zhengtong period, His Majesty and the scholars were on the same page. In the Chenghua period, it was the same. Now, I thought… I thought… Who knows… Sigh…”

Li Dongyang’s face was calm: “Let’s wait and see what happens.”

Xie Qian said worriedly: “Just stand by and watch?”

Li Dongyang said: “Since your Majesty is doing this! , It is obvious that the decision has been made and no one can change it.”

Xie Qian shuddered.

……

Xiao Jing returned to Fengtian Palace to report back to Emperor Hongzhi.

“Your Majesty, Mr. Xie wants to see you and explain about the relief work.”

“Oh.” Emperor Hongzhi nodded, with a calm expression, and asked another question noncommittally: “Have you found out the details of Jiang Yan?”

Xiao Jing said: “That’s the problem. He invested money through a clan member. From the books, everything has nothing to do with him. That clan member is now missing… In addition… the factory guard also It was found that there are still many unknown accounts in Xishan Bank, and the Statistics Department is conducting an in-depth investigation. “

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