The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1741

[1741. Chapter 1656 Qianqiu alone]

This is the emperor…

Qi Zhiyuan was completely confused.

He thought of this imperial envoy… no, this emperor had also been to Qi’s house, but he… was actually blind!

Now…

Emperor Hongzhi glanced at me coldly and said: “You are so conclusive and slandering my innocence. You also claim that there is a witness. Where is this witness?”

Qi Zhiyuan was trembling all over and was speechless.

On the other side, Cao Shang was crying loudly: “Your Majesty, Your Majesty…this is all…they taught me what they said, saying that Xishan Bank took away their land, and now that my father is dead, the Cao family Without support, I will have to rely on them in the future, saying that by doing this, I can not only avenge my father, but also get some money and land to live in the future… This is all taught by Qi Zhiyuan… the common people… the common people are confused. “

Emperor Hongzhi sneered.

There are indeed too many tricks here. Emperor Hongzhi squinted and looked at Qi Zhiyuan and others: “You said that Xishan Bank has usurped your property, is there any evidence?”

Qi Zhiyuan trembled violently, when he knew that the imperial envoy was When the emperor became emperor, everything became clear.

No wonder he dared to kill Cao Yuan, then… Since he knew how to kill Cao Yuan, it must be that the emperor had some insight. It was ridiculous that he was racking his brains here. It turned out that… he was just like a clown, being watched in a monkey show.

Emperor Hongzhi then looked at the other gentry and scholars: “You are here, are you also here with Qi Zhiyuan to make trouble? You… are you trying to force the palace?”

The word “force the palace” made countless people feel cold on the back of their necks. , To force the palace is to commit treason, which is a crime of death.

Who dares to touch?

Everyone’s expressions and reactions were in the eyes of Emperor Hongzhi. Emperor Hongzhi smiled and said: “If you want to force the palace, then you have come at the right time. I… also happen to have an account to settle with you. This In the land of fish and rice in the south of the Yangtze River, the land is fertile. I see you all wearing gold and silver, but there are many ragged people in the Xiaoling Mausoleum. You actually take risks and steal wood on the Purple Mountain just for a mouthful of food and clothes. , poaching. I am ashamed that the imperial court has given you so much grace over the years, but you have not thought of repaying it, and have made so many people so poor that the land of plenty has been so corrupted. The situation is just right… I will lend you and others a chance to calm down the people’s resentment.”

The gentry and scholars did not dare to say anything, but when they heard that you and others had a chance to use their heads, their faces became fierce…

despite their usual appearance.

The nobles spoke nonsense and discussed the government’s affairs. But in fact, it was because the court treated them tolerantly. When Emperor Taizu Gao was here, they did not dare to say a word. Now that they have really encountered a ruthless person, it is actually Some people were so frightened that they fainted.

There were also people looking around with panic on their faces.

Someone looked at Emperor Hongzhi cautiously, but saw that Emperor Hongzhi had no expression on his face.

Then, someone suddenly remembered that the emperor who claimed to be an imperial envoy had personally beheaded Cao Yuan.

At this time, someone shuddered, and his eyes became more and more frightened.

Zuo Fu, the censor of the capital, killed whenever he asked. He had previously said that the emperor was benevolent, but now it seems that… he may have misunderstood his majesty.

“Your Majesty… Your Majesty…”

At this time, someone came out.

He panicked and said: “Young man Zhou Tangsheng has met your majesty. Your majesty…I have been wronged. I am definitely not here to cause trouble. My emperor…my emperor is wise and powerful. He chases the emperors of Qin and Han at the top, and compares with the emperors of the Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty at the bottom.” Ancestor, he has made great achievements in both civil and military affairs. He has been worshiped by all directions and has been proclaimed as a minister all over the world. His merits are as good as those of the three emperors and his virtues are as good as those of the five emperors. His heart is brilliant and he is one of the best in the world. His majesty has a vision as bright as a torch, a discerning eye, a penetrating eye, and a clear eye for every detail… All the common people admire him. Your Majesty, please make a clear decision…”

This man named Zhou Tangsheng couldn’t stop breathing. After saying this, he burst into tears of gratitude and bowed to the ground…

This The sleepy Fang Jifan couldn’t help but cheer up. Sure enough, there are mountains outside the mountains, and there are people outside the people. I usually see these scholars and gentry, scolding them so harshly, I didn’t expect…these bullshit, they are all great masters, bah. , in order to survive, even the face is lost.

Others also said: “Yes, yes… the common people are not here to cause trouble, they are just… just… to greet the British prince. I never thought that I would be lucky enough to meet the saint here. These three With the good fortune of being born, the great honor of the emperor, and the great favor of the emperor, the common people are all happy and full of energy.”

“Your Majesty…” Zhou Tangsheng then said: “Cao Yuan, the censor of the left deputy capital, has always been famous in Nanjing. The corpse is in a mess. He is greedy for money and lustful. He is worse than a pig or a dog. Your Majesty punishes this person. It can be said that the sky is wide and the net is not leaking. There is also Qi Zhiyuan. Qi Zhiyuan has always been greedy. In recent days, the land has risen and fallen sharply. People’s hearts are wandering, it’s him who is causing trouble. This person is full of evil. I beg your majesty to punish him in order to satisfy the people. If he can confiscate his family and destroy his clan, the grassroots people will be happy. As for Cao Shang, this evil son of Cao Yuan, Xiao. The thieves are lawless. When Cao Yuan was here, they ran rampant in the countryside and committed many crimes. Today they dare to make false accusations. His heart is so sinister that heaven and earth will not tolerate him.”

After Zhou Tangsheng said this, he continued to bow to the ground while trembling.

He was really scared. He had never been so scared in his life. Usually he would speak nonsense and even… dared to criticize Gong Wei. He considered himself an upright person, but when a real butcher’s knife was placed on his neck At that time, he himself could not imagine that he actually had such potential.

After hearing this, Qi Zhiyuan almost fainted. He was frightened and angry, and said unwillingly: “Zhou Tangsheng… I have no grievances with you…”

“Thief, you still dare to be so presumptuous now!” Among the gentry, Someone shouted: “When death is imminent, whose innocence do you want to smear? Fortunately, Your Majesty is here and His Majesty knows everything. Do you still want to live?”

“Please, Your Majesty, kill Qi Zhiyuan and comply with the people’s wishes.” All the gentry kowtowed.

Listening to the voices one after another, Qi Zhiyuan felt despair in his heart. He never expected that he, a young bird, would be betrayed by other birds without hesitation in the end. By the way, he would also be stepped on ten thousand times.

Emperor Hongzhi just snorted: “Come here, capture these two people, determine their crimes, punish them severely, and set an example to others.”

As soon as the order was given, soldiers like wolves and tigers came forward and took Qi Zhiyuan and Cao Yuan away. The two shouted that they were wronged.

Emperor Hongzhi was unmoved, but glanced at these gentry and said, “When I came to Jiangnan, everything I saw and heard was shocking. You are all here now. It’s a good idea to come. I would like to chat with you.

” The word “chat” is an understatement, but the listener is very upset. If your majesty wants to chat, it must not be as simple as a casual chat. Now everyone owes a lot of loans. As for the crime of causing trouble, although they all unanimously put it on Qi Zhiyuan and others, there is no guarantee that the court will not continue to pursue it!

The most frightening thing is that they don’t know what His Majesty heard and saw during these days in Jiangnan.

They suddenly thought of Emperor Taizu Gao. When they were studying history, they saw with their own eyes that some ministers had to say goodbye to their family members before going to court, because no one knew that this was supposed to be the time when they were going to court. I don’t know if he can come back alive, or why he offended Emperor Taizu Gao, and he died without a burial place.

When I saw this at that time, I felt like I was scared out of my mind, but now… I feel this.

The current emperor…has the legacy of Emperor Taizu Gao.

Fang Jifan said at this time: “Your Majesty, not far from here is the Jiangnan Gongyuan. The place is spacious.”

Fang Jifan was eager to join in the fun. Seeing these dogs being unlucky, he couldn’t help but feel happy, just like celebrating the New Year.

Emperor Hongzhi nodded and immediately drove to Gongyuan to Minglun Hall of Gongyuan. These scholars and gentry were driven to Gongyuan by the soldiers like prisoners on death row.

Emperor Hongzhi was enthroned, and all the scholars and gentry entered the Minglun Hall. They were all kneeling down, and they couldn’t even kneel down, bowing their heads and saying nothing.

…

but at this moment…

an express message from the capital came to Nanjing on a fast horse.

This express report was sent to the Duke of Wei.

The Duke of Wei went to the capital and has not returned yet. In these days, there have been many rumors and rumors that the Duke of Wei is going to rebel. Everyone in the Duke of Wei’s house feels that a disaster is imminent.

Any high-ranking official would be dead if such rumors spread.

The Duke’s ancestors have lived in the south of the Yangtze River for generations. They never thought that one day they would end up like this.

Therefore, the Duke of Wei’s wife, Mrs. Zhu, strictly ordered everyone in the mansion not to get involved in any right or wrong.

At this time, everyone in the family should be cautious, knowing that any disputes with others may bring disaster to the whole family.

This Duke of Wei’s wife, Mrs. Zhu, is by no means an ordinary person. She is the queen of Zhu Neng, Duke of Cheng. A general and queen like this is quite courageous.

It’s just that… the son she gave birth to in her early years died young, leaving only one grandson, and now her grandson’s life and death are uncertain. At this time, it seems that the entire Wei Guogong Palace is about to be in disaster. In addition to repairing books for her brother Cheng Guogong , and asked him to try to find out the news in Beijing, but there was nothing he could do.

At this time, there was deathly silence in the Duke of Wei’s mansion.

Menzi received an urgent report and rushed to the back house anxiously.

Then, a big girl took the report from the door and entered the inner courtyard.

“Old Madam, Old Madam, there is news from Beijing.”

Today, Mr. Zhu is only wearing a rough cloth and no longer wears silk and satin. Although the court has not punished him now, at this time, everyone in the Duke of Wei must be punished. Act like a guilty minister.

Days of worry have made her noticeably thinner. Her brows are always slightly twisted, but she still supports her body, showing some dignity that a hostess should have, and says: “Whose news?”

“Master Sun “

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(End of this chapter)