The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1632

[1632.Chapter 1552: Right and wrong, merits and demerits]

. The next day came.

As many people expected, the impeachment memorial flew into the palace like snowflakes.

Almost all of these impeachment memorials can be carried in boxes.

Emperor Hongzhi only heard a little bit about what happened yesterday, but he didn’t think it was serious.

They’re just doing business, what’s bothering you?

But when he opened the memorial, he was a little confused.

Is the prince going to perform a monkey show?

Just to open a shop, the prince went to do the monkey show himself. This is…

crazy… simply crazy…

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t calm down.

He felt that he had greatly encouraged Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan.

An emperor as enlightened as himself is unprecedented and unprecedented.

If it were another emperor, would he be able to accommodate such a prince, and would he be able to tolerate the successor of the vassal below?

Although these two guys have many advantages, this time, they obviously went too far.

A shop is full of money, even if it earns hundreds of taels of silver a day… This is already the limit. With just a shop like this, the prince goes to play monkey tricks?

Emperor Hongzhi was not as bitter as he shouted in this memorial. The prince’s move was really detrimental to the state and an insult to his ancestors.

It’s not that serious.

Emperor Hongzhi had been ruling the country for decades and knew that silver was a good thing. Only with silver could we raise troops, provide disaster relief, and build bridges and pave roads. The foundation of the country and the rise and fall of the country were closely related to silver.

If there is no money, you have to increase taxes. If you increase taxes too much and the people are overwhelmed, they will become disloyal and rebel. When facing a rebellion, you have to suppress it, and suppressing it requires soldiers and horses. Before the soldiers and horses are moved, food and grass go first, which is still money.

Throughout the ages, how many dynasties have died because of this?

The so-called strength of a country lies in virtue but not in danger. These are all nonsense. They are just taken for granted by the Qingliu people.

So to a certain extent, Emperor Hongzhi encouraged the prince to earn money. The more he earned, the more likely he was to succeed to the throne in the future, at least he would not put his hands into the treasury or the common people.

But… this pattern is really too low.

Emperor Hongzhi felt very sad.

It is said that a tiger father has no son. I can be considered a somewhat generous person, but how come I am not grand at all after giving birth to a son.

Of course, although Zhu Houzhao has always been willful in doing things. But Emperor Hongzhi did not believe that Zhu Houzhao was so stupid.

Therefore, Emperor Hongzhi keenly found a memorial.

This is a memorial written by Liu Kaizhi, a doctor in the Ministry of Rites. The superior said bluntly that according to his verification, most of the company’s affairs were in charge of Chen Tong, the former minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and this matter is inseparable from Chen Tong. Chen Tong, a man with a human face and a beast’s heart, is The disciples of the saint were so heartbroken and crazy…

Emperor Hongzhi frowned and pursed his lips, a cold look flashed across his eyes.

Chen Tong…

he still has an impression.

No wonder.

This person specializes in coming up with bad ideas. It was this person’s handiwork in the workshop that I still feel ashamed of.

It turns out…it’s still him.

If it is this person, then everything can be explained clearly.

Think about it, no matter how good the prince and Fang Jifan are, their situation will not be so low. Just to open a shop, they are so willful? Since it is not their problem, it must be someone else’s problem, then… it must be Chen Tong’s fault. This is a big traitor.

Now it’s better. Countless people have impeached the prince and ruined his reputation. It can be said that he, Chen Tong, is to blame.

Emperor Hongzhi’s face was sullen, his eyes shone with a cold light, he patted the slip of paper with his fingers, thoughtfully, and then said: “Here comes…”

“Your Majesty…”

Emperor Hongzhi said without any doubt, “Today At noon, we will set up a noon court.”

“My maid, go now…”

Emperor Hongzhi said, “Also, call the prince, Duke of Qi, and Chen Tong to come together.”

“My maid…” said the young eunuch. “

… “

According to the imperial edict, all ministers of the fifth rank and above in the capital must wear court uniforms to appear in court.

Because things were rushed, many people were talking about it. In those days, His Majesty did have two dynasties in one day, but in recent years, he has become ‘lazy’. Perhaps it is because the current emperor believes that dynasty meetings are not of much benefit to governing state affairs, or Other reasons, in short, this sudden summons still caused a lot of speculation.

Of course… there are also people whose hearts are like mirrors.

What happened yesterday was so big that the prince turned into a monkey, which was not bad. His Majesty was probably furious, but he didn’t know who was unlucky.

Liu Kaizhi, on the other hand, had a somewhat proud smile on his face. He was the most aware of this matter and knew that his opportunity had come.

Such a big event has happened, and so many people are impeaching the prince. Your Majesty must be furious, but what is the prince? The prince is the prince. Your Majesty must save some face for the prince no matter what.

He impeached Chen Tong, actually with careful thoughts, because Chen Tong is the most suitable scapegoat. In this case, His Majesty will definitely use his impeachment memorial to make a fuss. Breaking off and taking this opportunity to play into His Majesty’s hands is killing three birds with one stone and will definitely attract the attention of His Majesty and the Cabinet.

It seems…that my luck has come.

He happily followed the crowd to the Meridian Gate.

But at this time, a group of imperial guards surrounded the prince, Fang Jifan and Chen Tong had arrived.

The guards said they were guards, but from the looks of it, it looked like they were being detained.

It’s just that… Zhu Houzhao still looked careless, lowering his head and thinking. Obviously… he was preoccupied with settling accounts.

Fang Jifan yawned again and again, looking sleepy, and finally managed to cheer up.

Chen Tong, on the other hand, seemed uneasy. Being summoned suddenly didn’t seem like a good sign, and he had also heard about the impeachment of many people. It couldn’t be…

He glanced at Fang Jifan quietly, and his heart suddenly seemed to fall into despair. It was extremely cold in the ice cellar.

No… no…

After these days of contact, Qi Guogong treated me very politely, even amiable. Yesterday, he asked how many people in his family were there, asked if his parents were in the hall, and asked his children how they were doing.

This… is definitely not possible…

He raised his head, but inadvertently caught a glimpse of Liu Kaizhi. Liu Kaizhi seemed to be looking at him coldly. That look…

Subconsciously, Chen Tong’s heart thumped again, as if he had been stabbed by a needle. After stabbing hard, I suddenly felt an ominous premonition.

Without thinking more, he took a step forward and whispered: “Duke Qi, Duke Qi…”

Fang Jifan said as if he had just woken up from a dream: “Ah… what’s the matter…”

“His Majesty summoned you suddenly today, I feel…”

Fang Jifan blinked After blinking, he finally regained some energy, and then patted his shoulder and said, “Don’t worry, nothing will happen. Even if something happens, it doesn’t matter. Your Majesty is kind, and no one will die.”

“Oh.” Chen Tong said as if. He nodded thoughtfully and chewed Fang Jifan’s words carefully.

At this time… the Meridian Gate opened, and officials filed in.

Most of the officials looked at the prince and Duke of Qi with strange eyes. They were very convinced of the prince. At this time, they could still look indifferent. Alas… It’s a pity, it’s a pity. His Majesty only thinks about national affairs all day long. But he didn’t think about the joy of the harem, and he only gave birth to such a son. Alas…

All the ministers came to Fengtian Hall.

salute.

Emperor Hongzhi had a cold face and narrowed his eyes.

He was impatient with the red tape.

His eyes fell on the prince. Although he was a little reproachful, he still had a doting tenderness after all.

After straightening his face, Emperor Hongzhi said coldly: “I summoned all the ministers here today for one thing only. It has always been said that family scandals should not be made public, but the emperor’s family affairs are also state affairs. I have heard that the princes have impeached many of the prince’s inappropriate behaviors. The inspection made the subjects suspicious. This matter… As a king and a father, I should cover it up. But if you think about it carefully, if the prince has made a mistake, there is no reason to cover it up. The prince… is young after all… “

Just listen to the young man With these two words, the ministers knew it well.

Your Majesty has set the tone. The prince is still a child. What else do you want?

Everyone couldn’t help but look at the prince, looking left and right. Is this still a child?

But…it was obvious that no one dared to raise objections. All the ministers fell silent and listened carefully to the holy teachings.

Emperor Hongzhi said again: “It’s better to explain this matter clearly. If the prince has made any mistakes, he will correct them, and if he doesn’t, he will praise them.”

Then Emperor Hongzhi picked up a memorial from the imperial case and opened it. : “I heard what Liu Kaizhi, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, played, Liu Qing’s family, please come forward.”

When Liu Kai heard this, his whole person became active and he was very happy.

Your Majesty is indeed… as expected.

He immediately left work, stepped forward, saluted, and said with great energy: “I am here.”

Emperor Hongzhi praised his memorial: “The memorial from the Qing family has been reported truthfully today.”

“Yes.” Liu Kaizhi said. , glanced at Chen Tong from the corner of his eye.

At this time, Chen Tong’s heart was even more pounding. His face suddenly turned sallow, and something was slightly wrong in his heart.

Back then, he and Liu Kaizhi were considered friends, but unexpectedly, today they have turned against each other.

At this time, Liu Kaizhi said: “Your Majesty, the Prince’s incident that made a fuss yesterday was actually all led by the former Minister of Household Affairs Chen Tong. I deliberately went to verify that the shopping mall of Xingguo Company was full of Chen Tong is in charge, and he makes the decision on almost everything. According to the accounts of the merchants I investigated, almost all the things I contacted have something to do with him. Therefore, I dare to say that what happened to the prince is his fault. It has nothing to do with Chen Tong, so please be aware of it.”

As soon as these words came out, many people’s eyes fell on Chen Tong, with different meanings in their eyes.

Chen Tong’s scalp suddenly became numb.

He was confused.

Immediately, as if struck by lightning, his whole body became limp and about to collapse.

Such a big problem is all on my head.

It’s over, it’s over.

This is no longer as simple as cutting off the career path, this is beheading, or even confiscating the family and exterminating the clan!

(End of chapter)