Emperor Mingzhen was really having a headache when faced with the criticism from Cao Ji and others that seemed to be "just and strict" but actually concealed tact. He thought to himself, it seems that the imperial commander's personal expedition cannot be avoided. If he is trapped in the palace,

It's even harder to find a way out, so you might as well go out this time. You might encounter an opportunity on the way!

Emperor Mingzhen thought carefully and said: "Well, as the emperor, I should share the worries of the people. If this time can boost the morale of the army and boost morale, then I will go on the expedition myself!"

In this way, Emperor Mingzhen's personal expedition was arranged!

Emperor Mingzhen faced the crowd of ministers, smiled slightly, and said: "As the saying goes, governing a big country is like cooking small dishes. The country I govern is the vast land of my heaven! In addition to the ruler's ability, running a country requires you to wait.

Everyone should perform their duties and do their best!"

"Even if I fail to do something right, as long as you all perform your duties and guard the area, there won't be any big troubles?" Emperor Mingzhen smiled calmly, "I have always thought so, but I don't think so.

Unexpectedly, the facts are unpredictable and unpredictable!"

"You must have heard the news about the fall of Damu City now, right?" Emperor Mingzhen asked in a solemn voice.

"Yes!" Everyone shouted yes.

"Damu is located on the border. I am afraid that what I do will not directly affect the local area, but the local garrison and patrols cannot be exempted from the blame!" Emperor Mingzhen snorted coldly and said, "Let's not mention them first.

Tell me about you!”

Emperor Mingzhen looked at everyone and said with a playful smile: "Do you think you have performed your duties and worked for the court with all your heart?"

"I will do my best to serve the imperial court!" One person shouted, hundreds of people responded, and everyone said in unison.

"Good!" Emperor Mingzhen raised his hands and praised, "Well said, but did you really do it?"

Emperor Mingzhen pondered for a moment, then looked back suddenly, looking at the two ministers standing side by side, and said: "Secretary of the Ministry of Finance? Bachelor of Wenlan Pavilion? Tell me, are you doing your best for the court and me?"

The two officials did not hesitate at all. They showed their sincerity and loyalty, saying that they would work tirelessly for the country and the people, etc.!

"Okay!" Emperor Mingzhen sneered and said, "If that's the case, then do I still want to reward you?"

"Such things are the duties of ministers. Your Majesty is so complimentary!" they both replied happily.

"Hua Hua Hua Hua!" Emperor Mingzhen burst into laughter. After a moment, he shouted sternly, "You two, you dare to end your life with me now. What have you done? Can you be convicted?"

The two of them were frightened by Emperor Mingzhen's sudden change of face. They immediately knelt down on the ground, their bodies trembling, and said: "The emperor has wronged me. I am a minister who has worked conscientiously for the country and the people. Such an innocent person

Heart can be learned from heaven!"

"Okay!" Emperor Mingzhen sneered, and then stood up suddenly, "What a pure heart, God can tell you! If this is the case, then I will not save face for you two!"

"Our Lord Minister, do you remember what happened at Tingyu Tower three years ago?"

"Grand Bachelor of Wenlan Pavilion, do you remember the selection of scholars from Pinshiyuan two years ago?"

Before Emperor Mingzhen finished speaking, the two men showed extremely frightened expressions. These two things were not unfamiliar to them, or even to most of the people in the court today!

Tingyu Tower was once here. The Minister of Household Affairs used this place as his base for his own benefit, and actually started selling salt and iron!

Pinshiyuan was once here. In order to build up his personal power, the Wenlan Pavilion scholar turned a blind eye to the imperial examination and openly bought and sold official positions for profit!

These two incidents once caused a great sensation in the court, but as the party concerned, the Minister of Household Affairs, He Wenlange, a bachelor, not only was not affected, but also ended up with a stable and prosperous official career!

Emperor Mingzhen once saw this incident accidentally, but because he was playful by nature and didn't worry about the affairs of the court, he didn't take it to heart. After sending someone to investigate, he casually said,

Let the people below take care of it, and don't let the court become a place where filth and evil people live!

Emperor Mingzhen went to court today and had no intention of mentioning this matter again. He just happened to see the Minister of Household Affairs and the Grand Scholar of Wenlan Pavilion. He immediately became angry. It seems that his words were ignored. If he still

If you don’t care, I don’t know who will take the throne in the future!

Emperor Mingzhen shook his head and chuckled, and said: "My lords, I actually wanted to do something with you two years ago, but for some reason my words fell on deaf ears! My mistake caused you to

It's my fault that the two of you are enjoying yourself up to this point!"

"Come here!" Emperor Mingzhen shouted coldly, "Take off the hoods of these two people and send them to the border. They will be slaves for life and will not be allowed to return to the capital!"

"Yes!" After listening to the emperor's order, the guards at the door stepped forward and took action.

Cao Ji watched from the side, pondered for a moment, bowed his head and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, these two adults have made great contributions to the imperial court. Why don't you let them stay in the capital and let them atone for their sins and repay the imperial court?"

Emperor Mingzhen looked back at Cao Ji and said with a smile: "Eunuch Cao may have thought too simply this time. Do you still believe that such a rampant person will do anything for the imperial court?"

"Even if you kill these people, you won't be hateful!"

No wonder Emperor Mingzhen was angry. The crimes committed by these two men were heinous, reselling salt and iron, and the sales target was directly aimed at foreign countries. If these hidden dangers remained, it would be a great disaster to the court!

As for the bachelor of Wenlan Pavilion, although he is a well-educated scholar, he actually obstructed the imperial examination to select talents for the court, and instead used it to seek money and gain. It is really hateful!

These crimes, coupled with the fact that Emperor Mingzhen has been extremely depressed in Japan recently, and the fact that the emperor is going to court for the first time today, he wants to re-establish his prestige. As the saying goes, kill the chicken to show the monkey, these two people are the chicken, and the monkey is

It was everyone except the emperor! These two people were convicted of serious crimes in an instant without any chance to escape without any excuse. This more fully illustrates that the world today belongs to Emperor Mingzhen alone, and he is the one who owns it.

The supreme king!

"Your Majesty, please spare my life!"

"I am wronged!" Amidst the shouts one after another, the two were dragged out and disappeared.

Emperor Mingzhen, who had not been in court for a long time, came to court for the first time today. He showed an attitude and way of doing things that were completely different from his own. His series of actions made many officials present afraid to take a breath, and they all felt infinite in their hearts.
Chapter completed!