On the seventh day of the 10th month of the fourth year of Jiajing, on the morning light, the morning light first appeared, and there were thousands of colorful clouds. Over the capital, birds flew around, chirping endlessly, as if they were cheering for the great victory last night.

Zhu Hougui of Jiajing was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a winged crown. He was energetic in front of Fengtian Gate. The ministers of civil and military ranks stood on both sides of Danbi, each with solemn expressions, but in fact they were full of worries.

Xu Jin had changed into a scarlet official robe at this moment and stood calmly at the top of the military officers' queue. Even several princes in the Wuxun family had to stand behind him.

Xu Jin's current identity is a bit special. He is a civil servant, but he currently holds the position of Governor General of Zhili (adding to the title of Minister of War) and the Governor General of Zhili is a civil servant, but the General of Pinglu is a military servant, which is equivalent to the national military marshal, so it is understandable to be at the top of the military generals.

Looking at the more than 150 years of the Ming Dynasty, Xu Jin is probably the only one who is the general. What's more, Xu Jin is also the governor of Zhili. At this moment, the morning light shines on him, and the brightness is particularly dazzling.

There is no doubt that Xu Jin was the brightest "baby" at today's court meeting. The officials looked at his back and felt inexplicably complicated, especially the officials who had previously participated in the impeachment of Xu Jin were like sitting on a wax.

Who would have expected that Xu Jin, who was almost beheaded not long ago and was finally demoted to a small official of the eighth rank, returned to the court with a thousand-foot light in less than a month, which made people dare not look directly at him!

At this time, everything about last night spread, so the officials of the court knew that Xu Jin had secretly returned to the capital two days ago. Through clever arrangements, he defeated the rebellion conspiracy of Guo Xun, Lu Bing, Zhang Lun, Tang Shaozong and others in one fell swoop, and used the trick to destroy Altan's tens of thousands of cavalry, captured Bailian's rebel leader Zhao Quan, and almost captured Altan himself alive.

It can be said that what Xu Jin established was a great contribution to saving the country and country of Ming Dynasty. He returned to the court with such a powerful voice. Who would compete with him? Zhang Cong and Gui E should be in trouble.

Sure enough, after everyone finished bowing, the liquidation began. Qin Jin, the Minister of Revenue, went into battle with his bare shirtless and impeached Zhang Cong and Gui E, had a close relationship with the rebel Guo Xun, which may be related to the rebellion conspiracy last night!

Immediately afterwards, someone jumped out to impeach Zhang Cong and Gui E to exclude dissidents, form cliques and make private interests, etc.!

As the saying goes, everyone pushed him, not to mention that Zhang Cong and Gui E took advantage of the discussion of etiquette to take advantage of the favor, and were not ashamed of the upright officials. After Yang Tinghe fell, Zhang Cong and Gui E suppressed the officials of the Protective Li Sect again. The Protective Li Sect had a chance at this time, so how could they let these two go?

Therefore, more and more people came forward to impeach Zhang Cong and Gui E. They obviously knew that they were doomed today, so they didn't argue too much and took the initiative to take off their black veil and resign.

Although Zhang Cong and Gui E were in public anger, in Jiajing's opinion, these two people were the first to stand up to support themselves. If it were not for Zhang Gui and they would probably have not yet escaped Yang Tinghe's control, and their father Xing Wang would not have the treatment he has now. Therefore, in Zhu Houcong's heart, although Zhang Gui and the two were wrong, they had made more contributions than their faults. Why did Zhang Cong come to Zuo'anmen to greet him before the situation was clear last night, which shows that he was indeed a loyal minister.

Of course, now the crowd is in a turbulent situation, and Zhang Cong is involved in the rebel Guo Xun, Jiajing has to order Zhang Gui and the other party to be imprisoned for crimes.

Zhang Cong and Gui E are the leading brothers of the upstart rank. Both of them were imprisoned, and the other members of the upstart rank were immediately dissatisfied.

Next, the guardian faction began to attack and impeach other upstart factions, including Yan Song. All the upstart officials promoted after Yang Tinghe's fall were either demoted or demoted back to their original positions. For example, Yan Song was demoted to the position of Left Minister of the Ministry of Revenue and demoted to the Imperial College; Xi Shu also forced him to resign from the position of Minister of Rites.

The battle between the North has always been like this. Either the east wind overwhelms the west wind or the west wind overwhelms the east wind. The winners take all, and the losers lose all.

Therefore, today's morning court is just an appetizer. With Guo Xun, Zhang Lun and others being tried, more officials and nobles will be implicated and brought into the water, which is equivalent to a reshuffle. After the reshuffle is completed, there will be another pattern in the court.

Xu Jin was happy to see the action of the Protectorate School to "encircle and suppress" the upstartists. He asked himself that he was not a villain who would revenge, but he was not a saint who repays grievances with kindness. Not long ago, he was almost killed by Zhang Cong and other upstartists. Therefore, even if the Protectorate School did not take action, he would deal with the upstartists. However, now that the Protectorate School is doing it for him, he is happy to save trouble and can also give him a good reputation of benevolence and righteousness. Why not do it?

In addition, most of the upstartists are political speculators, or simply flattering villains. It is also a good thing for the Ming Dynasty to clean up these officials.

This morning court lasted for more than an hour. The biggest winner was the guardian ritual, and the biggest loser was naturally the upstart. As for Xu Jin, the title of Marquis of Jinghai was restored, and the imperial edicts of several of his family were also restored. The imperial edicts will be sent to Xu Mansion after the imperial edict.

The morning court had just ended, and news of Altan leading his troops to retreat to Liangxiang came, and all the civil and military officials in the court cheered and cheered. Seeing the sun, the gloom dissipated, and the crisis that endangered the Ming Dynasty seemed to have finally dissipated!

Although the process is different, history is surprisingly similar. More than 80 years ago, the Grand Tushita Taishi captured Emperor Ming Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty at Tumu Fort, and his troops were under the capital. In the end, Yu Qian, the Minister of War, stepped forward, supported the new king, defeated the sect, and saved the Ming Dynasty!

In the Jiajing Dynasty more than 80 years later, Altan, the leader of Tatar Tumote, went south with his troops, and almost cut off the Ming Dynasty's destiny. At this time of collapse, Xu Jin was ordered to come out in danger, and the strange troops came out, repeatedly defeating Altan, and eventually turned the tide and supported the Ming Dynasty's country!

There is no doubt that both Yu Qian and Xu Jin will shine on the history of the Ming Dynasty!

It had long since dispersed, and the ministers dispersed one after another. Yan Song left the imperial city from Zuo'anmen. He felt like he was a different life. When the cold wind blew in front of him, he couldn't help but shivered. He didn't know whether to be grateful or sighed that he was unlucky.

Yan Song was neither a new high school nor a ritual guardian. However, after Zhang Cong's way, he was promoted from the Imperial College Priest (the fourth rank) to the East Protectorate Office (the third rank). Therefore, he was also implicated this time and was demoted to the Imperial College Office (the fourth rank). He made a big fuss, but he did not get the benefits in the end, and his official position was reduced by one rank than before.

However, Yan Song was already very grateful that he believed his son Yan Shifan's judgment last night and took the initiative to run to Zuoanmen to ask the emperor for his safety. This loyal emperor's performance made him add a lot of points. Otherwise, this would not be the result now. He would be very likely to be beaten to the end, or even in prison.

Yan Song wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and rushed home. Now that Xu Jin has gained power again, he has something very uneasy in his heart, that is, about Wang Zhi's rebellion. He is in a hurry to go home to ask his son Yan Shifan for advice.

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In the imperial study room of the Ganqing Palace, there were only Zhu Houguan and Xu Jin, the king and minister. At this moment, Zhu Houguan was standing behind the imperial case. Xu Jin stood in front of the imperial case, and a painting was spread out on the case. It was the "Picture of the Rain Lotus and Frogs" created by King Xing Zhu Youze.

"The raincoat is green and the duckweed is sitting in a rage. Who is coming soon? I listen to the sound of frogs at night... Sitting alone in the pond like a tiger, nourishing the spirit under the green trees. I don't speak first when I come in spring, which insect dares to make a sound!" Zhu Houn gently touched the bulging frog on the lotus face, with a look of nostalgia on his face.

After a long time, Zhu Houcong raised his head and said as if he was ridiculous: "This little poem is too childish, but Xu Qing's poems are as domineering as ever."

Xu Jin hurriedly said: "The emperor was only in his early 10 years old, so it was normal for him to be more immature. Now the emperor has been in power for five years. If he writes poems again, he will definitely be the aura of a king and domineering person!"

Zhu Houguang rolled his eyes and said, "Xu Qing was only fifteen years old back then. However, Xu Qing rarely has published poetry in recent years. It is unknown whether the level of poetry has been laid down. The skill of flattery has become great!"

"The emperor has been too rewarded, so I should go further." Xu Jin said seriously.

"Does Xu Qing want to be that flatterer?" Zhu Houxiang looked at Xu Jin and laughed loudly, but his eyes gradually became full of shame and said apologetically: "Everyone says that being with the king is like a tiger. Xu Jin, do you blame me in your heart?"

"Does the emperor still trust me?" Xu Jin asked back.

"I naturally trust Xu Qing!" Zhu Houxian said.

Xu Jin said: "As long as the emperor trusts his ministers, he will not let down his trust. You treat me with national talents and should repay him with national talents!"

Zhu Houcong felt warm in his heart, picked up the jade seal on the imperial desk and stamped a large seal on the "Rain Lotus and Frog Picture", then rolled it up and handed it to Xu Jin, and said in a solemn tone: "Xu Qing will not let me down, and I will not let Xu Qing down. We monarch and minister will never let each other down. This painting of our father is evidenced by!"

Xu Jin couldn't help but be moved. Zhu Houxiang's tone was almost like a swearing in front of his father Zhu Youzhi. With this painting and Jiajing's promise, his family would have an extra gold medal to avoid death. Xu Jin lifted the hem of his official robe and knelt on the ground, then raised his hands and solemnly took the scroll in Jiajing's hand.

Zhu Houxiang helped Xu Jin up and said with a embarrassed look: "Xu Qing, you haven't returned to the mansion for a few days after you have returned to Beijing. You must be worried at home. You should leave the palace and go back to the mansion. I will visit Sister Xiaowan and the others tomorrow. Cough... Sister Xiaowan and the others are probably still angry with me. Xu Qing must remember to say a few good words to me. If I am neglected tomorrow, you will definitely be the only one who asks!"

Xu Jin couldn't help but feel a little funny and nodded in agreement.

While the king and his minister were talking, a Yulin Guard hurriedly came to the imperial study room and shouted: "Report!"

"Come in!" Zhu Houcong said hurriedly.

The Yulin Guard stepped into the imperial study room and knelt down in front of the imperial case to report: "Report to the Emperor, the Secretary of the Ministry of War of Nanjing, Wang Shouren, has led all the troops to serve the king to Chaoyang Gate and ask the emperor to inform him!"
Chapter completed!