The status and power of the Governor of Northern Zhili far exceed that of ordinary governors, but if they want to deal with Beijing officials, especially the former "seven ministers" and even more officials, they are not surrounded by the power and discipline of the Governor of Northern Zhili.
Zhu Youjian's eyelids jumped up, and he became even more angry. He said: "I will give you a Shangfang sword. Anyone can take it except the first assistant!"
So Kou Tan raised his hand and said, "I have accepted the decree."
When Kou Tan left, Zhu Youjian's face was still gloomy and he was mad with hatred.
What Lin Qingzheng said yesterday had shocked him a lot. The news brought by Kou Tan made him understand what the current courtiers were, which strengthened his determination to deal with the eunuchs as soon as possible.
Kou Tan acted very quickly. He mobilized soldiers and horses from North Zhili overnight, directly sealed off Cui Chengxiu's residence, arrested everyone, and tortured everyone except Cui Chengxiu to extract evidence.
In less than an hour, more than 20 people from the Control Yuan and other officials at all levels were arrested with more than four items.
"The night is long and the dream is many. Quick trial, quick trial. Tomorrow morning I will get the real evidence and confess to the palace!" Inside Fengtian Mansion, Kou Tan checked the passage where Yan Si sank.
Kou Tan was under too much pressure. He knew that there would definitely be a blowout on the field without waiting until dawn, and he had to start first.
Yan Si raised his hand, Su Se said: "It's you, sir. I will personally examine Cui Chengli and Luo Tianchen. I can get all the personal and material evidence tonight, so that you, sir, can give an explanation at the Qianshou Palace tomorrow!" i
Kou Tan and Yan Si had a good division of labor. Kou Tan went to Cui Chengxiu's cell, and Yan Si interrogated Cui Chengli, Luo Tianchen and others.
Kou Tan came to Cui Chengxiu's cell, pulled up a chair, and sat across from him.
Cui Chengxiu was leaning against the wall now, with long hair flowing, and he was a little confused. He watched Kou Tan come in, and suddenly smiled and said: "The emperor is really in trouble, I will pull out all your old fried dough sticks."
Kou Tan didn't think he was an old fool, so he got straight to the point: "You should know your current situation. Go ahead, I beg the emperor to show mercy and be lenient to your Cui family."
Cui Chengxiu looked at Kou Tan and said: "Save some electricity."
Kou Tan knew that in the face of someone like Cui Chengxiu, coercion and inducement would never work. Holding hands and closing their eyes, Kou Tan actually fell asleep in front of Cui Chengxiu.
Cui Chengxiu didn't know much about Kou Tan. He only knew that he was an old man. He would hide if he could, and if he couldn't, he would pretend to be dead. This time, he didn't expect that he would start the fight.
"Did you seize the opportunity to join the cabinet in the new court?" Cui Chengxiu asked, looking at Kou Tan with his eyes closed.
Kou Tan did not open his eyes, let alone answer.
Cui Chengxiu leaned against the wall, stared at Kou Tan's face and said, "If this is the case, I advise you to wait."
Kou Tan turned a deaf ear and snored.
Cui Chengxiu's eyes were slightly cold, he didn't open his mouth again, he closed his eyes.
In a nearby cell, Yan Si was interrogating Cui Chengli and had Cao Nanxing's confession. Cui Chengli could not find a reason to argue on many things, so she could only deny it.
On the other side of the punishment, Cui's servants, especially those close confidants, were being tortured. Many things Cao Nanxing said were confirmed, and more things were unearthed.
When Kou Tan and Yan Si were taking their positions, the outside was indeed bombed.
The first assistant Huang Yongnian went to the palace overnight and asked Zhu Youjian.
Huang Yongnian stood in front of Zhu Youjian, with a look of awe on his skinny face, and said: "Your Majesty, Cui Chengxiu is an old minister of the Four Dynasties. He works hard and has no credibility..."
"Credit? Is this the credit you said?" Zhu Youjian looked ugly and threw the book away.
Huang Yongnian experienced four emperors, and he was the first emperor to be so rude to him.
Huang Yongnian's skinny face was expressionless. He picked it up and looked at it. His eyebrows wrinkled again and again. He said: "Your Majesty, these testimonies have not been verified. How can we arrest Cui Chengxiu under the law? The government and the opposition must be in turmoil.
, the officials are in panic all day long..."
Zhu Youjian had long disliked Huang Yongnian and said calmly: "You are the first assistant. Tell me, how much of his confession is true and how much is false?"
Huang Yongnian said: "Your Majesty, I think this is not a matter of true or false, but that the random arrest of Cui Chengxiu will cause panic in the government and the public. I suggest that Kou Tan be called back immediately, and the government will open tomorrow to explain the matter to the officials..."
When Zhu Youjian heard this, his indifferent expression was a bit strange. Is this a mistake made by the civil and military officials of the court? Wu Bodong stood not far from Zhu Youjian and looked up at Huang Yongnian.
Huang Yongnian did not think there was anything wrong with him and continued: "Your Majesty, the affairs of the internal affairs department are now piled up. Half of the six nine temples are vacant. Once Cui Chengxiu is imprisoned, the courtiers will definitely be distracted, restless, and worried.
I ask Your Majesty to worry more about state affairs and treat courtiers with caution..."
Zhu Youjian suppressed his anger and said: "I have made up my mind, no need to say more."
Seeing Zhu Youjian's forbearance, Huang Yongnian suddenly coughed twice, covered his mouth with his fist and said: "Your Majesty, I have been feeling cold and uncomfortable recently. Please allow this old minister to take a few days off."
Zhu Youjian's face froze and his eyes widened. "Tell me, do you want to ask for leave?"
Huang Yongnian lowered his head and said: "Please allow your Majesty."
Zhu Youjian's eyes were bloodshot. I don't know if I stayed up late or because I was angry. My teeth giggled and said: "No!"
Huang Yongnian slowly knelt down and said: "I would also like to show my sympathy to you. The internal affairs department has many affairs. This old official is old and frail. He is really beyond his capabilities."
Zhu Youjian was so angry that he wanted to kill Huang Yongnian now. Huang Yongnian made it clear that he wanted Cui Chengxiu to be left alone.
The Internal Affairs Bureau is now supported by Huang Yongnian. If he becomes an official, the Internal Affairs Bureau will be suspended and the National Government will definitely relax.
And because of its support, Huang Yongnian is the leader of the government and the opposition. If he "asks for leave", many people will definitely follow him.
With the arrest of Cui Chengxiu, the eunuchs must be in panic. I don't know how big the storm will be. Without Huang Yongnian, is it possible for him, the emperor, to take the lead and face the storm of the government and the opposition?
Looking at Huang Yongnian kneeling on the ground, Zhu Youjian couldn't explain what it was like. For the first time, he truly felt that it was really difficult for the emperor to be an emperor. These courtiers were really hateful!
Zhu Youjian thought about it, but he still had no choice but to slap the table, get up and strode away.
Wu Bodong was startled and quickly followed.
Huang Yongnian watched Zhu Youjian walking angrily, motionless, and still kneeling on the spot.
I don't know how long it took, Zhang Cheng came in, sighed in his heart, and said: "Father Yuan, the emperor asked you to go back."