Shen Jing looked at Lin Cong and Ye Sheng opposite him coldly. He now understood why Yu Yan suddenly spoke to stop him.

Just now, Ye Sheng dug a hole for him to jump into.

The Kedao censors of the Ming Dynasty were a group of people who were easily incited. There were many reasons why this situation occurred.

In addition to the subjective reasons that most of these officials have just entered the officialdom and are young and energetic, there is another very important point, which is the problem of information gap.

The Yan Guan is famous for using the small to suppress the big, and the lower official has more weight. This design certainly has its benefits, as it can prevent the Yan Guan from being out of control.

However, to some extent, it also hinders Yan Guan from exercising his power.

To put it bluntly, to make an accurate judgment, a large enough amount of information is needed. However, as Yanguan, most of whom are only in the seventh rank, their official status determines that they do not have access to a large amount of accurate information.

Generally speaking, there are only three ways for Kedao Yushi to obtain information.

The first is to receive complaints. This is the most reliable and what almost all officials will do, which is to accept the submission of complaints when inspecting the local area.

In this way, problems are discovered and fed back to the court.

However, the disadvantage of this approach is that it is too passive and the people do not come to complain, so these officials will have no way to obtain information.

The second method, which is also the most commonly used, is the so-called rumor.

Compared with the previous one, this method can give full play to the subjective initiative of the officials. The content of their reports may be a rumor in the market, a private chat, or an edict issued by the court. The memorial can be said to be all-encompassing.

But the disadvantage is that there is often no evidence, so as long as it is not a large-scale attack in large groups, it often cannot cause any splash in the court, and at most it can only increase the sense of existence.

The last method, which is the most accurate, is to obtain information through court meetings and adapt accordingly.

It can be said that this is also the easiest time to gain a sense of presence. However, the disadvantage is that although the information available at the meeting is accurate, it is only superficial information, and the deeper inside story cannot be brought to the table.

Moreover, when it comes to the court meeting, it is basically time to take sides. If you do not have a sufficiently keen political sense, you will probably get yourself into trouble.

In most cases, the censors of science and technology use three paths at the same time, and they choose whichever path is easier to take.

But no matter which way it is, in fact, to put it bluntly, it is caused by the inability to obtain enough information.

Because of this, in most cases, these officials are often regarded as gunmen.

Lin Cong and Ye Sheng were both majoring in the Sixth Section. Although they were both public officials, relatively speaking, the information they came into contact with was more accurate and extensive.

Moreover, Lin Cong is the favorite disciple of the old Heavenly Official Wang Zhi, so he has good relations with many important ministers in the capital. He can get a lot of information from frequent visits.

The two of them naturally knew very well what was going on with Zhang Ying and Li Xi, but they wanted to confuse the concepts in order to incite these censors who didn't know the truth.

From the beginning, they wanted to characterize the matter as a crime for speech. After discovering the difficulty, they began to emphasize repeatedly that Zhang Ying and Li Xi acted out of public motives. Although they violated the process, they were all for the sake of justice. National society.

This may sound like nothing wrong at first, but in fact, there is a big hole hidden in it. Shen Jing was careless just now and almost fell into their trap.

The reason why the censors have to put every trivial matter on the line, and even like to point fingers at everything in the Tian family, is to put it bluntly, to gain reputation and gain fame.

However, the emperor decreed that from now on, Ke Dao could not overstep his authority to make remonstrances, and if matters were not discussed in the lower court, a secret memorial or a senior official's deputy signature would be required.

This blocks their way to gain fame!

After all, the contents of the secret speech are not disclosed to the public, which means that no outside world knows what they said.

For those who are sincere in doing things, this is no hindrance. Anyway, the memorial has been submitted and the emperor has seen it. If it can be handled, everyone will be happy. If it cannot be handled, then go to the Shangguan to sign the petition. If he refuses to sign, the emperor will discuss it openly. , can also solve the problem.

It's just that the process is more complicated.

However, for those who seek fame and reputation, their memorials will not be disclosed, and no one except the emperor can see their "efforts". Naturally, there will be no reputation to gain.

This is the real reason why Zhang Ying, Li Xi and other censors selectively ignored the emperor's will.

In the court, the situation changes rapidly, especially when the two sides are debating and refuting, they often try their best to find the fallacies of the other side and attack them.

This is a very common way.

So in fact, just now Ye Sheng repeatedly emphasized that Zhang Ying and Li Xi are dedicated to serving the public, which is to encourage Shen Jing to tell the truth.

They all knew that Zhang Ying and Li Xi were trying to increase their reputation and resist the emperor's edict restricting officials.

However, once these words were spoken, all the speakers present were offended.

As a result, many Yanguan officials who were originally unaware of the inside story, or who knew the inside story but were wavering, would join the team to plead for Zhang Ying and Li Xi.

This is the purpose of Lin Cong and Ye Sheng.

They didn't want to refute Shen Jing at all, because they couldn't refute him at all. To put it bluntly, what they wanted to do was to mess around.

How sinister it is to be so careful!

After thinking about this, Shen Jing couldn't help but feel a little lucky and glanced at Yu Yan. If he hadn't stopped him in time, I'm afraid those dozen or so officials would have stood up now.

Seeing that there were still many officials present who were hesitant, Shen Jing stopped delaying and immediately stepped forward and said.

"Your Majesty, I want to impeach Ye Sheng and Lin Cong for colluding, entangling their cliques, inciting court discussions, deliberately confusing Zhang Ying and Li Xi for their crimes, and trying to frame Your Majesty for injustice."

"Ye and Lin are both hypocritical and treacherous, pretending to be true, and treacherous while pretending to be loyal. They talk about the country and the great justice of the country, but in fact they secretly slander the saints. It is really abominable."

"Please do not let your majesty be deceived by these two people. Such people who are unfaithful and unjust, engage in malpractice for personal gain, and are sanctimonious will be sycophants when they stand in the court, and they will be a disaster when they exist in the country. I beg your majesty to convict and punish them severely!"

How could Mr. Shen be willing to accept being cheated for no reason?

You know, he was brought out by the famous Wang Tianguan, and he has some influence on Wang Tianguan's style of conduct.

After seeing through Ye Sheng and Lin Cong's intentions, Shen Jing also put away his good attitude and became tense as soon as he spoke.

When he opens his mouth, he buckles down one big hat after another. This posture is just like a replica of Wang Tianguan.

But I have to say, it’s easy to use!

At least Yu Yan couldn't say these words.

Seeing Shen Jing's aggressive look, Yu Yan silently took two steps back, feeling a little envious in his heart.

It is naturally very satisfying to be able to curse people unscrupulously in the court.

However, whether it is Yu Yan's identity as a former minister of Qiandi or his current status as an official in the East Palace, they all determine that he cannot act so arbitrarily in the court.

Behind Shen Jing is Wang Wen. The temper of Wang Tianguan is well known to everyone, but Yu Yan now represents both the emperor and the East Palace to some extent.

Therefore, he naturally has to be more cautious in his words and deeds.

As soon as Shen Jing's words came out, there was a sudden silence in the court. Although Lin Cong and Ye Sheng had different personalities and backgrounds, their common characteristic was that they cherished feathers. Being treated like this was equivalent to pointing their noses and yelling. , it’s really the first time.

Especially the comment that 'the most treacherous person seems to be loyal, the most false person seems to be true' made the two of them blush with anger and their whole bodies were trembling.

However, the effect is very obvious.

After saying these words, the officials who were originally hesitant about whether to come forward to support Lin Cong and Ye Sheng also stopped.

Shen Jing's words were clearly personal. If he stepped forward at this time, he would still classify him as a so-called crony who "trapped the emperor in injustice"...

You must know that behind this person is the Heavenly Official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Although officials like to quarrel with others, no one wants to be labeled as a clique.

Otherwise, when people come to Beijing for inspection, they will try to pick on you, but it will be very simple.

Even the group of people who originally followed Ye Sheng to come forward to support the proposal couldn't help but hesitate a little when they saw Shen Jing's reaction so fiercely.

At this time, Lin Cong also reacted and said with a calm face.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Shen's remarks are just arbitrary accusations. I am just discussing the matter. I have no intention to frame Your Majesty. As for collusion and entanglement with cronies, it is even more nonsense. Mr. Shen has no basis and no evidence. He speaks in vain. Slandering court officials with teeth is a crime of deceiving the emperor, please punish him severely!"

Yes, this time it is completely lifted.

Shen Jing said that Lin Cong and Lin Cong had formed a clique for personal gain, and that they were both traitors and loyal. Lin Cong countered by saying that Shen Jing had slandered court officials and was suspected of deceiving the emperor.

The two people were vying to slap each other with big names, one after another, for fear that the matter was not big enough.

However, as soon as Lin Cong's words came out, many important ministers present could not help but secretly shake their heads.

You are still young and it is too easy to suffer losses!

After all, Shen Jing had been working with Wang Wen for so long. They had never dealt with Shen Jing, but they were much familiar with Wang Wen.

What this old guy is least afraid of is scolding.

If you scold him, it will do no good except make yourself so angry that your heart aches.

As Wang Wen's confidant, looking at Shen Jing's current posture, I'm afraid he is about the same. If Lin Cong wants to compete with him in a scolding fight, he is afraid that he will lose miserably.

Sure enough, after Lin Cong finished speaking, a sneer suddenly flashed across Shen Jing's face, and he subconsciously took a step forward. With this posture, he could barely roll up his sleeves.

"Discussing things as they are? It's better to discuss things as they are!"

Shen Jing spoke again and said.

"Since we are discussing matters on a case-by-case basis, why hasn't Mr. Lin mentioned the matter of Zhang Ying and Li Xi's resistance to the imperial decree?"

"Master Lin is so embarrassed to say that Shen is baseless and slandering court officials. Isn't this method commonly used by Master Lin?"

"You clearly know that His Majesty has not forbidden his speech, but you deliberately mislead the courtiers and treat all civil and military officials as nothing more than applause."

"Only you are saying that Shen is deceiving the emperor?"

"Zhang Ying and Li Xi have always been good friends with you. How many memorials you have are all accompanied by the two of them. Do you want Shen to go to the General Affairs Department to dig out each of them?"

"You also said that I slandered you. You and Ye Sheng have a good relationship, but they only need to wear a pair of trousers. No one in the court knows about it."

The more Shen Jing talked, the more excited he became. He pointed at the awkward group of people present and said.

"And among these people, which one doesn't dine and socialize with you every day?"

"The imperial court gives you a monthly salary to support you, so you are allowed to plot and cause trouble every day?"

"Lin Cong, if you have the ability, in front of His Majesty and all the civil and military officials, would you dare to say that you have not even said hello to these people in advance when discussing matters in the court today?"

"Bah! Disgusting!"

"you you……"

If the words just now were considered subtle, the next few sentences were simply full-fledged personal attacks.

Since Lin Cong became an official, Wang Zhi has supported him. Although he has encountered storms, he has never seen anything like this.

At that moment, I was so angry that I couldn't speak. I couldn't find the words to curse. In the end, I could only squeeze out a few words and said.

"Country man, sweep the floor politely, Lin is simply ashamed to be in the company of people like you!"

As he spoke, Lin Cong took off the official hat on his head, knelt down on the ground, and said.

"Your Majesty, I have no grievances against Shen Jing. However, today in front of your Majesty, this guy made a lot of nonsense and slandered the innocence of me and Mr. Ye. I really don't know what to say."

"I sincerely request your Majesty to uphold justice for me. Otherwise, I will have to resign and go home to avoid being insulted by this villain in the court."

At this time, Ye Sheng on the side also stepped forward and knelt down in the tunnel.

"Your Majesty, your preface is correct. You have made your own arrangements. Master Lin and Master Shen just have different political opinions. Master Shen actually abused me with such vicious words. Not only is it disrespectful to the court, but it is also a crime of disrespect for the emperor."

"I beg your Majesty to punish him severely, otherwise the imperial court will lose its discipline and there may be great chaos."

This change happened too fast.

As a result, many ministers present had not yet reacted.

But no matter what, with Lin Cong's resignation and Ye Sheng's impeachment, the atmosphere between the two parties further became tense, and the atmosphere in the entire court became tense.

At this time, many people couldn't help but look at the emperor above.

With things like this, if the emperor doesn't come forward, I'm afraid the situation will get out of control.

Sure enough, looking at the commotion below, the emperor seemed to have a headache, sighed and said.

"Mr. Shen, do you know your guilt?"

After all, Shen Jing was not Wang Wen after all. His actions and words just now were indeed a bit extreme, so that even if the emperor wanted to protect him, it would not be easy.

However, even at this time, Shen Jing did not have the slightest fear. He also knelt down on the ground and said.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. My words were inappropriate and I am willing to be punished."

"However, if a minister in the DPRK threatens to resign at every turn, I don't know what the principles and disciplines Master Ye said are there?"

"What's more, what I want is nothing more than Mr. Lin's candid words."

With that said, Shen Jing turned sideways, faced Lin Cong and said.

"Master Lin, you said that Shen was baseless and making false accusations casually. Then please say it with confidence in front of His Majesty and all the civil and military officials. Everything you said today was without any selfish motives."

"There is no collusion between you, Zhang Ying, Li Xi, or any other official in the court. What everyone in the court said today came from their own heart. You did not give any hint of instruction."
Chapter completed!