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After formally dismissing He Shen and Fu Chang'an and imprisoning them, the emperor began to clean up the court.

This is also a common method used by emperors throughout the ages to clean up powerful officials. They always want to completely cut off the wings of those powerful officials in the court and clean up all the influence they have left.

Otherwise, the centipede will be dead but not stiff, and it may rekindle if it encounters a spark.

First of all, there was Wu Shengqin, one of the Wu brothers who first became Heshen's disciple, and when Heshen gained power, he did not hesitate to turn to Heshen as his disciple.

The emperor reprimanded Wu Shengqin, who was the chief censor of the imperial censor and the chief censor of the capital, for not having a single word against Heshen and Fu Changan for impeachment. When Heshen and Fu Changan were imprisoned, the emperor

An order was issued to order the princes and ministers in Beijing and the governors outside to present evidence of the crimes of He Shen, but Wu Shengqin, the left deputy censor of the capital, remained silent.

After waiting for the ministers to write a memorial, he saw that it was no problem for him to remain silent, so he also wrote a memorial - but the content of his memorial was to ask the emperor to teach the bandit leader Wang Sanhuai to rectify the law, and

The creation of a "palm thunder" firearm has nothing to do with Heshen and Fu Chang'an, and it has nothing to do with his own duties as the left deputy censor of the capital.

The emperor issued an order to strictly discuss the matter with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Wu Province, and then dismissed him and returned to his hometown.

Next came the Zhangjiakou tax supervisory authority, who had given money to Heshen, and the emperor ordered that he be escorted to Beijing to await the emperor's personal judgment.

Then there is the governor of Shandong, Yi Jiang'a, who is die-hardly loyal to He Shen. The emperor's emperor Long Yu was the guest. Yi Jiang'a only wrote a letter to express condolences to He Shen, but there was no word in the memorial to the emperor. It is clear that in this person's heart, there is only He Shen and no emperor.

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The emperor scolded Yijiang A. Fortunately, he was the son of Yonggui, a great scholar who was as famous as Agui.

On the 15th day of the first lunar month, Hu Jitang, the governor-general of Zhili, who ranked first among the nine governors, was the first among the governors to go to the imperial court to participate in Heshen's performance. It was discovered that Heshen's Jizhou tomb was in violation of regulations, and

There were pawnshops and property in nearby counties and counties, so they requested the court to execute Heshen Lingchi.

Because Hu Jitang was the governor-general of the Zhili Province, and his father was the censor of Zuo Fudu, both father and son had a reputation for being honest and fair among the people, so Hu Jitang's participation was very important. The emperor relied on Hu Jitang's participation

, and searched Heshen's property and other evidence over the past few days, and listed Heshen's twenty major crimes.

The emperor sent the original memorial of Hu Jitang to the officials of the third and higher grades of civil and military affairs in Beijing, Hanlin Academy, Zhan Shifu, Liu Ke Shi Zhong, Yu Shi Dao and others to read together.

As for Fu Chang'an, the emperor was also heartbroken. If Fu Chang'an remembered the achievements of his father and brother, he should have known the evidence of He Shen's crimes best when he had worked with He Shen in these years. Therefore, Fu Chang'an had too many opportunities to interact with the Supreme Emperor in these years.

When the emperor is alone, he can tell the truth at every opportunity.

It's a pity that Fu Chang'an has failed in vain these years, and has failed in vain to live up to the meritorious service his father and brother have made for the imperial court with their lives, and not even a word of it has been reported!

The emperor said sincerely: "If Fu Chang'an had ever mentioned one word in front of me, I would never have dismissed Yi Yi for questioning." The emperor remembered the merits of his father and brother and had tried his best to protect him, but it was a pity that Fu Chang'an was ultimately responsible.

He betrayed the imperial court and betrayed his father and brother.

The edicts issued by the previous dynasty to discuss crimes were passed down one after another, informing the government, the public, and the world.

Twenty-Twenty's heart was also twitching, and every day his mood was ups and downs following these edicts.

It happened that it was still in the first lunar month, and Hu Jitang's zhezi was published on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

In previous years, this time was the Chinese New Year. It was originally the happiest time of the year, both in the palace and among the people.

The adults all knew that something was going on, firstly, the country was filial piety, and secondly, the court was cleaning up, so no one was thinking about anything about the New Year; but the children were a little uncomfortable with it.

Mian Kai, who is not yet four years old, has just passed four years in the human world. At least two of them still don't know what happened. The one who has serious memories may only be the year last year.

This kid has just learned about the fun of celebrating the New Year. He doesn't have to study, and he still has New Year's money and fun, and he is looking forward to it. It was easy to count the days on the calendar, but inside and outside the palace, it became such a solemn scene.

Although he understood that Huang Mafa had passed away, he also cried, but he was still a child after all. After crying and wiping his tears, he looked forward to celebrating the New Year again.

"Enie, let's celebrate the New Year... go to the Old Summer Palace and watch the lanterns and fireworks, okay?"

Nian Twenty really felt sorry for the child, but there was no room for him to make a mistake at this time. Furthermore, Nian Twenty also had such a heavy burden in his heart, so he really couldn't relax.

Moreover, at Miankai's age, if you explain to him, he seems to listen, but in fact he doesn't understand anything. He said it first, but then he forgot it again as soon as he turned his head.

Nian Twen was so anxious that he could only order Jiu Hui and grandma Sun to lock Mian Kai inside the house. Without her permission, he was not allowed to step out of the doorstep.

On the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, news finally came from the front: the cabinet bachelors, Jiuqing, civil and military officials, Hanzhan Kedao and others had drafted a plan for Heshen and Fu Chang'an, and jointly submitted a memorial.

》Ling Chi was executed, and Fu Changan planned to be beheaded according to the "Law of Clique".

The emperor issued an edict because he thought that in the past, Obai of the Kangxi dynasty, Nian Gengyao of the Yongzheng dynasty, and Neqin of the Qianlong dynasty were all equal in status to Heshen. Aobai and Nian Gengyao were both sentenced to suicide, while Neqin was the official law before the army.

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Therefore, the emperor decided: "Remember that he was once the chief minister, and he has no money to borrow from, so that he can be saved from going to the market. He Shen will be given a gift and ordered to commit suicide."

"For the blessing of Chang'an, the order of leniency was also changed to beheading, waiting for execution, and execution in the autumn."

"Take Fu Chang'an to the prison, go to Heshen Prison, kneel down and watch Heshen commit suicide, and then take him back to the prison to be imprisoned."

At this point, the case of Heshen and Fu Changan has been settled. From the death of the Supreme Emperor on the third day of the first lunar month to the death of Heshen on the 18th, it lasted fifteen days.

However, within half a month, the powerful ministers surrendered to the law and the court was reorganized, and Nian and Twenty finally felt all the bad breath coming out of his heart.

In the same edict, the emperor also dealt with the family members of Heshen and Fu Changan's nephews.

The emperor reiterated the story of He Lin framing Fu Kang'an and impeaching Fu Chang'an for smuggling timber. "This case was not that He Lin impeached the participants impartially, but was actually a plan to undermine Fu Kang'an at He Shen's instigation." And this case

After checking back, it was found that Heshen's house was built with nanmu without permission. Nanmu is the same as the ordinary wood transported by Fukang'an. Is there any need to ask about the seriousness of the crime?

Furthermore, based on the knot between He Lin and Fu Kang'an, He Lin was ordered to work with Fu Kang'an to suppress the Miao bandits in Hunan, but He Lin was hindered by it, so that Fu Kang'an and himself could not complete the task.

.Therefore, He Lin was guilty of the Miao bandit case but not meritorious.

As a result, the emperor issued an order to dismiss the Duke of Helin, withdraw from the Ancestral Temple, and demolish the special temple built in his home.

As for Heshen's son, Fengshen Yinde, the ten-brow consort, because he was a solid-brow consort, and Heshen's dukeship was obtained by capturing Wang Sanhuai, so the emperor graciously left an earl title to their family, which Fengshen Yinde inherited. .

He Lin's son Fengshen Yimian also dismissed the duke, took back the errands of guards, and was not allowed to walk in Qianqingmen. However, the emperor still cared about Fengshen Yimian's sister. At this time, she was the Fujin prince of Zhijun Prince Mianqing's brother. , so I still gave Fengshen Yi Mianyun the rank of Cavalry Lieutenant as a favor, and asked him to serve as an idle envoy in my banner.

Among the others, Su Ling'a, who is related to He Lin by marriage; and Wu Shenglan, Li Huang, the Minister of Taipu Temple, Li Guangyun, who was recommended by He Shen as officials because he once taught at He Shen's family, are aged up to Those who are quasi-original will be suspended; those who are under age will be returned to their original positions.

The 220-year-old was still worried, but when he heard the end of the edict, he couldn't help but raise the corners of his lips.

"...Quickly, prepare some good chewing gum, I'll go see the emperor!"

The master, who had hardly been seen looking comfortable for half a month, was suddenly so relieved. Xingmei and others were not only happy but also curious.

Xingmei asked hurriedly, "Master, what makes you so happy?"

Xing Gui said, "It must be because of He Shen. The Fu Chang'an case has been settled. He Shen committed suicide today. This matter is over. Master is relieved."

Xingmei looked at Twenty-Twenty curiously and asked, "Or...the tenth princess and the tenth prince-in-law were spared and not implicated, so the master can rest assured?"

Twenty-Twenty deliberately grimaced, "Shhh, you can't just pick this up. Aren't you ready to eat?"

Xinggui held Xingmei's arm, and they went to prepare together.

When they arrived at the dining room, Xingmei sighed softly, "Master doesn't allow me to ask anything now...even words like 'catching wind and catching shadows' have been placed on my head."

Xinggui's eyes flickered, "After all, the master had such a love affair with the tenth princess and the brothers Heshen and Lin in the past, so the emperor gave a ten-cent loan to the consort and Fengshen Yimian. Not only was he not sentenced to death, he even Each of them also left a title and a worldly position for them, so that they would not be deprived of food and clothing in the future... Then naturally some people in the front palace and the harem could not help but make excuses, saying that this was the wind blown by our master in front of the emperor. "

Xingmei also sighed, "That's right. After all, it's just a matter of paying back the consort with ten foreheads, because of the ten princesses; but Fengshen Yimian is indeed a bit lenient, and there is no reason to return Liuyunqiwei's worldly position... There must be someone in the palace who knows the past and knows that the master once recognized Fengshen Yimian as his brother."

Xinggui thought for a while and said slowly, "Actually, these people really guessed wrong. I think the emperor wanted to pledge his brother Mianqing's brother Fu Jin... After all, Prince Fujin is the biological sister of Fengshen Yimian. "

Xingmei shrugged, "This doesn't seem to be a reason. Back then, did Emperor Yongzheng spare Nian Gengyao for the sake of Emperor Dunsu's concubine Nian? Therefore, I also feel that what the emperor really cares about must not be quality. The prince of the county, Fujin, must still have the same affection as our master."

Xinggui raised his eyes and glanced at Xingmei, and said softly, "Shh... let's not talk nonsense. After all, the master himself knows what's going on."

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Twenty-two brought the food box and came to the study room.
Chapter completed!