The next day, there was a court meeting in the Jinluan Hall in the capital.
"If you have something to do, go back to the court!" Eunuch Sun's high-pitched voice spread throughout the main hall of Jinluan Palace.
Under the Grand Highness, the ministers standing looked at each other and did not say a word.
In fact, they all knew very well that Emperor Tianqi, who rarely went to court, unexpectedly chose to go to court today, and there must be something wrong with it.
Recently, they also heard the news that Hou Zhuwu, the brave god, had been sent to the sect.
Because someone saw Cao Zhengchun taking people to Hulong Villa, and he was very aggressive.
"I, the Grand Scholar of Wenhua Palace, Fu Tiecheng, has a script to report!"
A middle-aged man with an upright appearance and a serious expression came out holding a jade sign.
After hearing this, Emperor Tianqi looked calm and said: "Speak!"
"Your Majesty, I want to sue Cao Zhengchun, the governor of the East Factory, for abusing his power and attempting to rebel!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall was shocked!
Who would have expected that Fu Tiecheng, who had been silent all this time, would actually become the king of attack as soon as he made a move!
Directly attack Cao Zhengchun, the governor of the East Factory!
Everyone in the civil and military circles of the dynasty knew that Cao Zhengchun was a traitor!
But the emperor had no choice but to trust Cao Zhengchun. Any minister who sued Cao Zhengchun would end up not very good. Especially when Concubine Wan Gui, Wei Zhongxian, Yan Song and others cooperated, Cao Zhengchun's power was greatly improved.
Above the imperial court, the Yan Party helped to take care of it, and the cabinet ministers helped to intervene.
In the palace, Wei Zhongxian secretly assisted, plus Concubine Wan Gui's status in the harem.
Cao Zhengchun’s power is such that no one dares to offend him!
Today, Fu Tiecheng actually took action against Cao Zhengchun!
"what happened?"
"Actually suing Cao Zhengchun?"
"what happened?"
…
The courtiers were talking and whispering.
Seeing the messy environment, Emperor Tianqi frowned slightly and seemed a little unhappy.
Seeing this, Eunuch Sun quickly swung his whip and struck it hard on the ground, shouting: "Quiet! Everyone be quiet! Don't make any noise!!"
As the whip sounded, the ministers stopped talking and looked at Fu Tiecheng and Emperor Tianqi.
"Fu Tiecheng, tell me!" Emperor Tianqi said.
"Your Majesty, yesterday, the governor of Dongchang, Cao Zhengchun, led the troops of Dongchang to search at Hulong Villa. This matter was a taboo and suspected of treason. Please punish Cao Zhengchun, put him in the sky prison, and interrogate him strictly.
!" Fu Tiecheng saluted respectfully and attacked Cao Zhengchun.
"Cao Zhengchun, what's going on?" Emperor Tianqi looked at Cao Zhengchun aside and asked.
Cao Zhengchun took a step forward, walked to the center of the hall, and said respectfully: "Reporting to your Majesty, this matter is indeed true. However, I am here to investigate the murderous demon Guihai's knife case. I suspect that Shenhou is the mastermind of this matter.
, that’s why we entered Hulong Villa to investigate and collect evidence.”
"Cao Zhengchun!"
"Where is Hulong Villa?"
"How could it be that you searched just as you said?"
Fu Tiecheng's eyes widened with anger, and after shouting loudly, he saluted Emperor Tianqi and said: "Your Majesty, Hulong Villa is a villa ordered by the late emperor to build. The purpose is to protect the royal family and maintain the country. Cao Zhengchun is just an eunuch, how can he be qualified?
Desecrate this place?"
Hearing Fu Tiecheng's words, Cao Zhengchun said sadly: "A slave is an eunuch, but a slave is the emperor's eunuch. Unlike some people, the tone does not sound like a courtier, but like a subordinate of the divine prince!"
"Cao Zhengchun, what did you say!"
Fu Tiecheng was even more angry. Cao Zhengchun's words were completely heartbreaking, and his intention to frame the fault was too obvious.
Although the method is a bit low-level, it is still easy to use!
As expected, Emperor Tianqi's expression became gloomier and he said: "Fu Tiecheng, this matter was ordered by me. Please step back first!"
"This is."
Emperor Tianqi spoke, and Fu Tiecheng could only retreat helplessly and stand back up.
"Yesterday, someone submitted a memorial, which records that the Shenhou colluded with a certain minister in the imperial court to plot evil. In order to investigate the matter, the Shenhou voluntarily entered the clan's mansion for investigation. Cao Zhengchun also wanted to help investigate this matter.
thing."
Emperor Tianqi sat on the dragon chair, looked at the courtiers, and said slowly.
This news caused the courtiers to explode again.
"What? The Lord Shen has entered the clan's residence?"
"Colluding with ministers? With Shenhou? How is this possible?"
"Could it be a frame-up?"
…
Just as Eunuch Sun was about to continue cracking the whip and reminding him of the silence, a figure walked out from among the courtiers.
As soon as this person moved, the voices of the courtiers automatically became smaller and they all looked at this person.
This man is not tall, has gray hair, and a long white beard on his face. He has a straight face and an extraordinary bearing.
"Hai Rui, the imperial censor of Qiandu, has a script to start this memorial!"
Yes, this person is none other than Hai Rui, the leader of the Qingliu Party, known among the people as Hai Qingtian.
"Say it!" Emperor Tianqi said.
"Your Majesty, the Shenhou is a relative of the Emperor and holds an important position. He also has the Shangfang Sword and the Alchemy Iron Coupon given by the late Emperor. In any case, he should not go to the clan to investigate. If it is really necessary to investigate, he should
Let him return to Shenhou Mansion and accept the investigation from the Criminal Department."
"After all, Shenhou is the emperor's younger brother. If this matter spreads, it may affect the emperor's reputation. Please think twice!"
Hai Rui saluted respectfully and spoke softly with a sincere tone.
"Hai Aiqing is right. If it were normal, I would adopt your suggestion!"
"But today, I have one more thing to say!"
"Because the ministers who colluded with the Lord Shen hold important positions and have special status, which made me jealous, so I had to aggrieve the Lord Shen."
Although Emperor Tianqi's tone was calm, when he mentioned that he was afraid, his tone was a little more serious.
When they heard the words "feeling afraid", the ministers' hearts skipped a beat, their faces changed, and they had all kinds of speculations in their minds, but they didn't dare to say anything anymore.
These four words are not said casually.
Especially coming from the mouth of the king of a country.
Who can make the king of a country fear him?
The ministers' eyes unconsciously looked at the people at the front.
The chief assistant of the Ming Dynasty cabinet and the cabinet bachelor - Yan Song.
The representative of the royal family and relatives—Prince Gong.
Liubu Shilang and others.
The six Ministers of the Ministry all hold official positions of the second rank. They are very powerful and hold important positions.
As for Yan Song, the chief minister of the cabinet, although his official position did not reach the second rank, his actual power was greater than that of the Six Ministers. It can be said that he deserved to dominate the government and the public.
Prince Gong is a representative figure of the royal family. He holds military power and has a transcendent status. He is also a force that cannot be ignored in the court.
Who is it?
The ministers' speculative eyes kept scanning over several people.
Yan Song, who was in it, felt an ominous premonition in his heart, as if something bad was coming.
At this time, Emperor Tianqi spoke.
"Yan Song, tell me, explain it to me."
Upon hearing this, Yan Song's eyes flashed, he walked to the center of the hall, saluted respectfully, and said: "I don't know what the emperor means?"
"My minister, Yan Song, has always abided by the law and fulfilled his duties. He has never done anything to form a party for personal gain. Please give me a clear warning from your Majesty!"