The first thousand five hundred and seventy chapters announced the decree
There was naturally no problem with the identity of Chen Hong and others. Soon the officials of the Ministry of Rites verified their identity and confirmed that Chen Hong and others were correct. They respectfully returned Chen Hong and others' orders and official documents to Chen Hong and other eunuchs who announced the decree.
"Haha, thank you very much, so we are justified." Chen Hong smiled and thanked the officials of the Ministry of Rites.
"My father-in-law, you are so polite." The official from the Ministry of Rites who returned the order hurriedly bowed with a respectful and flattering tone.
"We are waiting for the arrangements in Chaotian Palace, and I would like to ask all the angels to move to Chaotian Palace." Zhang Jing led a group of officials to extend their hands to greet Chen Hong and others.
"Thank you, Sir Zhang. Thank you, sirs." Chen Hong led a group of eunuchs and factory guards to follow Shan Ruliu.
Officials opened the way in front and drove away the onlookers. A group of officials led Chen Hong and other angels to the Chaotian Palace.
On the way to Chaotian Palace, Zhu Ping'an found a familiar figure among the factory guards escorting Chen Hong and other eunuchs. It was Zhang Guyi, the bloody sword. The scarlet scabbard on his waist was extremely eye-catching, and he wanted to avoid being noticed.
All difficult.
Zhu Pingan smiled and nodded to the Blood-Drying Sword Zhang Guyi. Zhang Guyi, the Blood-Drying Sword, also saw Zhu Pingan, or he had noticed Zhu Pingan for a long time. When he saw Zhu Pingan's gesture, he nodded slightly in return.
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Zhu Pingan noticed that Chen Hong looked at him twice without any trace on the way.
If Zhu Ping'an hadn't felt that he was different from ordinary people and sounded the alarm on him, he might not have found out. He and Chen Hong had never met before, and this was the first time they met. If Chen Hong hadn't reported his name, he wouldn't have known him.
It's Chen Hong; however, he hasn't announced his name yet, yet Chen Hong can recognize him. It seems that he has studied him secretly.
Suddenly, Zhu Pingan became more vigilant.
When we arrived at Chaotian Palace, there was another complete set of etiquette procedures for receiving orders, setting the table, burning incense, kowtow, kowtow, and kowtow again. After this set of procedures, Zhu Ping'an's knees were aching. If Hua'er hadn't specially done it for himself
A knee brace, my knees are going to suffer a lot today, and I might even be bald from kneeling on them.
Finally, the process was completed, and it was time for the announcement of the announcement, which made everyone most nervous, anxious, and exciting.
"My lords, please forgive the Zajia family for being presumptuous. This decree involves many people. Before announcing the decree, the Zajia family has to identify the people so that they can be identified later when the decree is announced." Chen Hong said to everyone with a smile before announcing the decree.
Chen Hong's request is very legitimate and reasonable. There are too many officials involved in this announcement. Identify the officials in advance and avoid rewarding and punishing the wrong people when the rewards and punishments are announced later, especially those that need to be cashed in on the spot.
"The angel's words make sense. Let's take the yamen as a unit and give a brief introduction one by one so that the angel can understand him."
Zhang Jing nodded and made arrangements for everyone.
"Don't you dare disobey me?" everyone responded.
Therefore, the officials took the yamen as a unit and gave a brief introduction starting from the Ministry of War.
Zhu Pingan is no exception.
When everyone was being introduced, Chen Hong and other eunuchs who announced the decree, as well as the guards in the surrounding areas, carefully confirmed each one.
After everyone was introduced, Chen Hong smiled and expressed his thanks to everyone, and then said with a serious face, "My lords, you must already know the purpose of the Zajia and others coming here. However, the Zajia still have to say a few more words. I'm sorry.
The Japanese pirates, numbering less than a hundred, actually roamed for thousands of miles in our Ming Dynasty, captured many cities, and killed a censor, a magistrate, a county magistrate, two commanders, and two commanders in total, a total of more than 3,000 officers and soldiers, as well as innocent people.
More than 2,000 people, a total of more than 5,000 soldiers and civilians of our Ming Dynasty were killed. As for the injured, there were countless people. The damage and burned houses and fields were incalculable! From the time the Japanese pirates landed in Shangyu and were annihilated, my lords
It took a total of eighty-five days!”
After hearing this, all the officials couldn't help but lower their heads, except of course Zhu Ping'an, Wei Guogong, Linhuai Marquis and a few other officials.
Chen Hong glanced at everyone and continued: "After the battle report of fifty-seven Japanese pirate soldiers surrounding Yingtian was passed to the palace, the Holy One was very angry. To be honest with you, the Holy One was having breakfast when he received the battle report. He only saw
After just one glance, the Holy One overturned the table, smashed the bowl, and couldn't eat any more breakfast. Your Excellencies, you have betrayed His Majesty's trust in you and betrayed His Majesty's good intentions."
"I'm so ashamed." All the officials bowed their heads even more.
"Fortunately, the Japanese pirates surrounded Yingtian for less than a day before they were annihilated by Zhu Ping'an, the envoy of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Procuratorate. Otherwise, I don't know when the Holy Emperor's thundering wrath will be dissipated." Chen Hong said with emotion.
All the officials felt resentful.
"In general, your performance has disappointed your Majesty. Your Majesty ordered the cabinet to take the lead. The Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Ministry of War and other government agencies evaluated your performance in dealing with the Japanese pirates, evaluated your merits and demerits, and determined rewards and punishments. After your Majesty's approval, a formula was formed
Imperial decree. There are two imperial decrees, one for thunder and one for rain and dew.
Thunder punishes those who have made mistakes, and rain and dew reward those who have merit." Chen Hong pointed his orchid finger and said slowly.
The main event is here!
Everyone became very nervous.
"According to the celestial phenomena, thunder comes first, followed by rain and dew, so the Zajia should read out the imperial edict for punishment by thunder first, and then read out the edict for reward by rain and dew."
Chen Hong said slowly.
Naturally, all the officials had no objection. Even if Chen Hong read the edict of reward first and then the edict of punishment, no one would have any objection. There was no difference as to which one came first and which one came last, and the officials had no right to speak.
The eunuch at the back carefully took out a heavy imperial edict from the edict box and handed it to Chen Hong.
"My lords, please accept the edict." Chen Hong opened the edict with a serious look on his face.
"I have received the order, long live my emperor," all the officials knelt down again and said in unison.
"According to Heaven's destiny, the emperor issued an edict: The Japanese pirates from Shangyu suddenly invaded Kuaiji County, robbed Hangzhou, invaded Shexian County of Huizhou, reached Jixi and Jingde, massacred and plundered Jingxian County, headed towards Nanling, went to Wuhu, burned the south bank, and headed towards Taiping Prefecture.
I violated Jiangning Town and went straight to Yingtian. There were many cowardly and incompetent officials along the way. I was very angry and couldn't contain my anger. Anyone who made any mistakes along the way and related officials, regardless of civil or military rank, would be severely punished.
The cabinet and officials have approved the punishment as follows: "Chen Hong unfolded the imperial edict and read it slowly, and paused slightly after reading this.
Everyone's hearts were in their throats and they were nervous.
After Chen Hong paused for a few seconds, he continued to read out in a stern voice: "Liu Xi, the prefect of Shaoxing, failed to prevent Japanese pirates, which resulted in Japanese pirates landing in the territory and killing all the people in the town. He also failed to encircle and suppress Japanese pirates with Qianhu Xu Ziyi, resulting in heavy casualties on our side.
, and he was careless, causing the Japanese pirates to cross the river and flee, causing Qian Jing, the censor who returned home, to be killed. He failed the emperor's favor and reduced his position to serve the people."
"The guilty minister received the decree, and the guilty minister is ashamed of the emperor and the common people." Liu Xi, the prefect of Shaoxing, knelt down with tears streaming down his face.
The factory guard immediately stepped forward, took off Liu Xi's black gauze hat, took off his official uniform, dragged him by the arm, and pulled him out of the hall.