With a round face, big copper bell eyes, a nose with lees, and two whiskers, this is the honor of Ruan Xiaojiu, the little flag in brocade.【】
At this moment, he was standing respectfully in front of Ji Gang, reporting some of Xia Xun's actions after returning to Beijing.
Ji Gang leaned on the Grand Master's chair and sat lazily. His eyes seemed to be slightly closed, but he looked like a tiger taking a nap. He was still majestic. At least an official of Ruan Xiaojiu's level would not dare to glance in front of him.
After hearing Ruan Xiaojiu's report, Ji Gang smiled coldly and suddenly asked: "How is Yu Shiji now?"
Ruan Xiaojiu said hurriedly: "I have also met the driver, and the emperor praised him very much. Chen Ying of the Metropolitan Procuratorate has already commended him for his merits. Now there is a rumor from the Ministry of Civil Affairs. It is said that Yu Shiji will soon be promoted to the imperial envoy of Qiandu
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Ji Gang snorted coldly.
Chang Yinglin sent someone to Beijing to ask for help. Ji Gang also did something after hearing the news. What he did was to invite Xia Xun to a drink and take the initiative to get close to him. In his position, no one wanted to offend him. He did
For this reason, it's enough. And there are some things that don't need to be made clear. If Xia Xun cares about him, he will naturally know what to do.
Let him wipe Chang Yinglin's butt, Mr. Ji is too lazy now.
He accepted money from Chang Yinglin, but now that there are so many officials giving money to him, Mr. Ji, does anyone dare to ask him for a receipt? There is no basis for this. With the degree of favor he is receiving, he is not afraid of Chang Yinglin.
Yinglin tried to bite him, but it was always a pity to lose a way to make money, so he, Mr. Ji, reluctantly did the thing he least wanted to do right now, nodding and bowing in front of others, trying to please.
First, he should ease the currently tense relationship so that he could come forward if something really happened. At that time, he was not sure that Chang Yinglin would be found out. How could he be stupid enough to go to Xia Xun first?
A hint, asking him to come here to provide disaster relief, but when passing by Huzhou Prefecture, he must turn a blind eye?
Originally, in his mind, Chang Yinglin could still handle the matter. He would repair the relationship with Xia Xun first to be prepared, and Chang Yinglin would plug the loopholes. If he couldn't find out, he would save himself.
He was just talking small talk in front of Xia Xun, but if something really happened, he would mediate with Xia Xun. Who would have thought that Chang Yinglin would be so greedy that he would be willing to give up his life rather than his wealth.
Perhaps one of the main reasons why Chang Yinglin did this was because he believed too much in Ji Gang's ability.
Ji Gang was confident that he also had this ability. The reason why he did nothing in the end was because at this time he suddenly received news from Chen Yunan from Shandong: "The Peng family may have something to do with the White Lotus Sect!"
Once this matter is implemented, not only will he be more trusted by the emperor, but also...
This is because Chang Yinglin has done many evil things and needs to be punished by heaven. How can Ji Gang give up greater interests for such a useless guy?
He didn't want the emperor to know that he was fighting with the Metropolitan Procuratorate over his corrupt official cousin-in-law, who was at odds with the Duke of Fu. He also didn't want Xia Xun to know that he cared about this matter, so he told Xia Xun to be careful. Although Ji Gang is now quite a bit
He was defiant, but he was still a bit vague towards Xia Xun. If Xia Xun realized that he was hostile to him, the handle would probably slip out of his hands.
In order to pull Xia Xun's pigtails, and to prevent the emperor from thinking that he was avenging his personal revenge when the report came out in the future, but that he was loyal to the law and killed his "relatives" in a righteous way, he tearfully reported the old man with whom he had a close relationship and a very good friendship.
Boss, what's the point of just Chang Yinglin?
For this reason, he not only stood by and ignored Chang Yinglin, but also destroyed all evidence that could lead to Chang Yinglin trying to bite him. However, in this regard, he was too cautious, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate had no intention of using the opportunity to bite him.
Just because one of Chang Yinglin's cousins was taken as a concubine by Ji Gang, they accused the emperor of being a big influence in conniving and instigating Chang Yinglin's corruption without any basis?
If Chen Ying's political quality is so naive, how can he be qualified to be Ji Gang's opponent, how can he be qualified to be Man Chaowu's eyesore?
A ruthless official like him has no room for mistakes. If he makes a mistake, a bunch of people will immediately come to beat him up.
Yu Shiji was also worried that Ji Gang had too much energy. Chang Yinglin would not only be unable to control Ji Gang, but if he asked Ji Gang to use the dragging technique again, big things would be delayed and small things would be delayed. He would wait until the weather is calm before getting Chang Yinglin out as well.
He was so confused that before the imperial edict came down, he mobilized the masses and asked Xia Xun to sacrifice the royal flag.
After Ruan Xiaojiu finished speaking, he pointed at Ji Gang.
Ji Gang thought carefully for a long time and said slowly: "Yang Xu must go to Shandong for the funeral when he returns to Beijing. I have ordered the people there to act quickly. If necessary, arrest the people on the podium first and torture them about their identities."
, As for the Peng family... it is not advisable to act rashly until you have real evidence. If you don’t have strong evidence before Yang Xu arrives in Qingzhou, they will all go underground and you must not be controlled!"
What Ji Gang wants to deal with is not an ordinary official who can do whatever he wants. If Xia Xun catches him before he gets the conclusive evidence, he will be very passive. Both sides have interests in this game.
fear.
Ruan Xiaojiu responded and glanced at Ji Gang to see if he had any other instructions.
Ji Gang yawned lazily and asked: "Tomorrow, the King of Han will be the vassal, right?"
Ruan Xiaojiu replied hurriedly and respectfully: "Yes, tomorrow is the deadline for the King of Han to leave the capital."
Ji Gang smiled and waved his hand gently.
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Early the next morning, Xia Xun did not go to court because he had received the emperor's order. He explained to Zheng He and several officials from the Ministry of Industry that he was planning to summon people from the disaster area to Beijing to participate in the construction of the Great Baoen Temple, and asked them to go there in detail.
After handling the matter, he hurried back home to prepare for his trip to Shandong.
Last time Peng Ziqi left in a hurry and didn't bring anything with him. She is the daughter of the Peng family, so it doesn't matter if she is empty-handed. He is the uncle and the Duke of the country, so it would be outrageous not to prepare some gifts. Fortunately, Ming'er has bought many for him.
Things were prepared at home, and there were not many things to buy. Although Xia Xun was anxious, he only delayed it for half a day, but he could bear it.
Inside the palace, Zhu Di and Zhu Gaosui had just returned to Jinshen Hall, and Zhu Di was quite unhappy.
Today is the deadline for Zhu Gaoxu to resign from Beijing and go to Yunnan to join the feudal vassal. Zhu Di also carefully prepared gifts and words of encouragement for his son. He wanted to wait for his son to go to the palace to resign, but it turned out... Zhu Gaoxu didn't go to the palace at all.
Mr. Mian.
Zhu Gaosui is the prince and usually does not have to go to court to see him off. Today is the big day for his second brother to leave Beijing, so he also goes to court to see him off. As a result...
"Does Xu'er actually hold a grudge against me?" Zhu Di became more and more depressed the more he thought about it.
At this time, Mu En walked in quietly and whispered: "Your Majesty, the King of Han wants to see you!"
When Zhu Di heard this, he said angrily: "Tell that unscrupulous man to get out!"
Mu En said in embarrassment: "The King of Han...seems that his body has not recovered yet. He is being supported by two servants from the Han Dynasty's palace. It is very difficult for the King of Han to walk..."
"Oh? Xu'er's health hasn't improved yet?"
Zhu Di's anger immediately dissipated and he hurriedly said: "Hurry up and ask him to come in."
After a while, Zhu Gaoxu asked someone to help him and walked in tremblingly.
Zhu Gaoxu listened to Chen Ying's words and knew that family ties were his only trump card now, so he really worked hard.
The food is definitely not good, he can't sleep well, his beard is not trimmed, and his hair is not combed properly. His hair is fluffy, his beard is messy, his eye sockets are deep, and his cheeks are sunken. He used to be a handsome warrior, but now he is sick.
It's as uncomfortable as if it falls over when the wind blows.
Zhu Di felt sour when he saw it, and hurriedly said: "Come on, give me the throne of Han!"
Zhu Gaochi hurriedly greeted Zhu Gaoxu, took his arm from the young chamberlain, supported him, and asked with concern: "Why is my second brother so sick?"
Zhu Gaoxu broke away from the support of Zhu Gaochi and the young chamberlain, knelt on the ground with a "Porching" sound, crawled two steps forward, hugged Zhu Di's thigh, and cried loudly: "Father..."
Zhu Di's eyes were a little moist, and he quickly bent down to help him: "Xu'er, get up, get up, it's been so long, how come you are still so sick? The imperial doctor of the Han Dynasty deserves to die, such a serious illness, how can you be so sick?"
How dare you not report this to your father! Since Xu'er's health is not yet well, then... let's rest in the capital for some more time!"
Zhu Gaoxu said with tears in his eyes: "Father, I have thought about it many times at home these days. Today I am ill and I am going to the palace to see my father. I just want to ask my father for a word!"
Zhu Di said: "Get up first and speak slowly."
Zhu Gaoxu refused to get up and cried: "Father, my son feels so wronged. My son has repeatedly reflected on himself and feels that he is innocent of the country. Why was he sent thousands of miles away by his father? My son is not convinced!"
Zhu Di's face stiffened and he said slightly angrily: "Xu'er, what are you talking about? My father named you the King of Han and asked you to guard Yunnan, but it was for the sake of the country's defense and the country's barriers. How can you be demoted to exile?"
Zhu Gaoxu knelt down and cried: "Yunnan is a smoggy land with high mountains and dangerous roads. My son has lived in the north for a long time. How can he adapt to this kind of life? Today, my son only asks for forgiveness from his father, and he will not be closed to the country. From now on, he will not be involved in the government.
, I don’t care about worldly affairs, I just want to be an idle prince in Jinling City, but I want to be able to stay by the side of my father, the emperor and my queen, that’s all I want!”
"this……"
Zhu Gaoxu kowtowed and cried: "If the father does not agree, the son will go on the road immediately. I just ask the father to prepare a thin coffin for the son first!"
Zhu Di was surprised: "Why is this?"
Zhu Gaoxu said sadly: "I'm afraid my son has already died in the West before he arrived in Yunnan..."
Zhu Gaochi stood aside and saw his brother say this. His fat face had turned red, and his father's face looked so grim. Zhu Gaochi gritted his teeth, knelt upright in front of Zhu Di, and said sincerely: "Father, please show mercy to me."
As my brother asks, let him stay in the capital!"
Xie Jin was busy in Yuan Pavilion when he suddenly heard the news. He couldn't help being shocked and angry, and said angrily: "The King of Han refuses to leave the capital? The prince actually begged for mercy on his behalf?"
Yang Shiqi, who came to deliver the letter, said helplessly: "The elder did not know that the king of Han was ill and in miserable condition. The emperor could no longer bear it. Even if the prince did not plead for him, the emperor would definitely agree. If the prince stood aside and turned a deaf ear, wouldn't he be letting him go?"
Your Majesty thinks the Prince has a cold nature?"
Xie Jin said angrily: "If the King of Han doesn't leave, the world will be uneasy! The prince is the brother of the King of Han. It's not convenient for him to say it, so I'll say it!"
After Xie Jin said that, he ignored Yang Shiqi's dissuasion and rushed to Jinshen Hall in a hurry!
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