Chapter 163: The Ministry of Punishment begins the trial
Chapter 163: The Ministry of Punishment begins the trial
In the hall of the inner palace, Prince Jing and the two newly promoted young princes were sitting in the hall. The uncle and nephew were chatting very happily. For Prince Jing, whether Xuanzhu or Xuanle took over the throne in the future, he felt that
satisfy.
He hadn't seen what Xuan Le had done before, but during this period, Xuan Le temporarily took charge of the government and managed the chaotic capital in an orderly manner, which made Prince Jing immediately impressed. Especially since the incident in the capital, Xuan Le had behaved calmly.
His calmness and calmness have also won praises from many people. As for Xuanzhu, it should be said that the credit is greater than that of Xuanle. Xuanzhu was with Zhu Tianliang both times when the capital suffered. In any case, Xuanzhu was very helpful in rescuing the capital.
Great credit. Especially after returning to Beijing this time, Prince Jing found that Xuanzhu was much calmer than before. His conversation was not as green as before.
As soon as Zhu Tianjiang entered the hall, he clasped his fists and cupped his hands and said with a smile, "I said that the three princes are a thousand years old. You no longer wait for people to make sacrifices in the palace, but come here to eat and drink."
"You kid just can't spit out ivory from his dog's mouth. I brought my two imperial nephews to congratulate you, but they ended up eating and drinking. Hurry up and get people to serve wine. I won't come home until I'm drunk today.
"Prince Jing was gesticulating and giving instructions as if he were at his own home.
"Brother Tianjiang, Xuan Le has one more thing to do today. The Queen Mother asked me to say thank you to you and Senior Lin on behalf of her. If Senior Lin hadn't fought tooth and nail to protect her that day, I'm afraid Xuan Le and her mother would have been separated from each other."
Xuan Le said, and bowed to Zhu Tianjiang sincerely.
That day when Concubine Dong talked about how she almost committed suicide by jumping off a building, Xuan Le was horrified when she heard this. This gift was so sincere. If Lin Feng hadn't caught Concubine Dong in time, mother and son would have been separated from each other.
"Third brother, this is the duty of a minister, why should you be so polite? You and Xuanzhu have also been crowned kings, so let me congratulate you two today." Zhu Tianjiang said, and immediately ordered people to serve wine and start the banquet.
Even though there were only three people here, there were quite a few people accompanying them. Zhu Yi is now the Deputy Envoy of the Security Council, and Xia Qing has also been named the Deputy Historian of the Ministry of Punishment. Daniel’s award is the strangest, it can be said that it has turned over the annals of Dafeng history.
I can't find such a title. Perhaps out of his great love for Daniel, Emperor Chengwu actually made him a fourth-level imperial guard with a stick, walking in front of the palace. In other words, from now on, Daniel can carry a stick.
Wandering around in the imperial palace. Although he was an imperial guard, Da Niu still followed Zhu Daguan's footsteps wherever he went.
There was no one else at the table, and after thirty years of wine and five dishes, Prince Jing put down his wine glass. Prince Jing drank a lot today, but he came with a mission, and he had to say something.
Prince Jing looked at Xuanzhu Xuanle, then at Zhu Tianjiang, and said with emotion, "Two imperial nephews, I and your father are getting older and older. The future of this great empire will depend on you."
That's it. Uncle Wang doesn't ask for anything else. I just hope that no matter who takes the throne in the future, you two can treat me like your father. Blood is always thicker than water. In times of crisis, you have to rely on brothers and sisters to help.
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After King Jing finished speaking, Xuan Le Xuan Zhu quickly stood up. Xuan Le said first, "Uncle Wang, don't worry, my fourth brother and I will never fight for our lives. If my father chooses my fourth brother to take over the throne in the future, Xuan Le
I will do my best to assist my fourth brother in stabilizing the country."
Xuanzhu also hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "Third brother accepted. In front of Uncle Wang, Xuanzhu also promised the third brother that if the third brother inherits the throne in the future, the fourth brother will follow Uncle Wang's example and be willing to be the cornerstone.
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Prince Jing looked at the two nephews with joy, then turned his gaze to Zhu Tianjiang, "Tianjiang, after us old guys are buried, the world of Dafeng will depend on you. I don't care who you support.
I only hope that in the future you can be like Guo Tianxin and help the two imperial nephews take up half of Dafeng's empire."
Only now did Zhu Tianjiang understand the purpose of the three people's visit. It seemed that they were entrusted by Emperor Chengwu to give him political lessons. It is estimated that Emperor Chengwu was also stimulated by Xuanming and Xuancan, and did not want to see the two of them.
The two sons will continue to fight. So I asked King Jing to come forward and make peace so that the two sons could coexist peacefully. When King Jing said this, he also told Zhu Tianjiang to remain neutral on the issue of establishing the crown prince. He even said that it was Cheng Wu
A promise made by the emperor, no matter who becomes the emperor in the future, you, Zhu Tianjiang, will be the future general who will rule the country.
Zhu Daguan's heart was so beautiful that Emperor Wu thought that in the face of power, father and son could fight each other, let alone half-brothers. As for the future, Zhu Tianjiang didn't think so far ahead at all. It's better.
It is said that if Xuanzhu becomes the emperor, Zhu Tianjiang can go to a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters to be his free and uncrowned king. At worst, maybe before Emperor Chengwu dies, Zhu Daguan will prepare to establish his own family and occupy the mountain as the king. Zhu Tian
I don't want to dominate the world, I just want to be freer.
"Prince Jing is a thousand years old. I don't have such a lofty goal. I just ask the emperor to designate Yu'er and Yingzi to marry me, and then I will be satisfied with finding a place to retire. As for who will be the emperor in the future, it depends on the two.
What a blessing for this little prince." Zhu Tianjiang said with a smile.
What he said was very measured. He only stated that he was not helping the two, but he did not say that he would contribute to Dafeng in the future. It sounded like modesty, but in fact it was Zhu Tianjiang's innermost thoughts.
Xuan Le picked up the wine glass and said, "Brother Tianjiang, Xuan Le offers you a drink." In front of Zhu Tianjiang, Xuan Le didn't even call himself a king, and looked very humble.
"Young prince, you have to give a reason for toasting." Zhu Tianjiang said with a smile.
"I hope Brother Tianjiang will continue with the previous promise." Xuanzhu held the wine glass and looked at Zhu Tianjiang with a smile.
Zhu Tianjiang nodded slightly. Xuan Le meant to continue their alliance, and there was no need for a fight like that between Xuan Ming and Xuan Can. Zhu Tianjiang also agreed with this. If he kept fighting, he would be very happy with his own development.
unfavorable.
Prince Jing looked at the two of them inexplicably. He always felt that Xuan Le and Xuan Zhu were in front of Zhu Tianjiang, as if Zhu Tianjiang were their masters. If he didn't think that Zhu Tianjiang would be his son-in-law in the future, Prince Jing would really
He would be wary of Zhu Tianjiang. If this kid usurped the throne in the future, Xuanzhu and Xuanle might not be able to resist him. Prince Jing sometimes thought viciously that if Zhu Tianjiang really became the emperor, what would happen to his grandson?
Is he the future emperor?
Outsiders have no way of knowing about the banquet in the Zhu Mansion. After hearing the banquet, Emperor Chengwu was very satisfied with the performance of the three people. Under this situation, he could no longer withstand the trouble. Xuanzhu and Xuanle started to quarrel again, and Emperor Chengwu
I feel really exhausted mentally and physically.
Three days later, the interrogation of the traitorous ministers, which attracted thousands of people's attention, finally began. In the past few days, Mrs. Wang almost drove the ministers crazy. The house was filled with guests every day. Many of them were his students and grandsons.
The old lady still maintained official etiquette and was too embarrassed to chase people away. He didn't even have time to go to the toilet. No matter how he explained, those people just wouldn't leave.
Later, Mrs. Wang found out that the wind was caused by Zhu Tianjiang. The old man was so angry that he cursed in the house for a long time. In the end, in desperation, the old man could not care about any friendship and ordered people to take away all the guests.
Drive out of the house.
The lobby of the Ministry of Justice was full of people, many of whom were informants sent by various government agencies. Above the lobby, Zhu Tianjiang looked at the haggard appearance of the old master Wang Bingkun, smiled and said, "Sir, please take a seat.
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"Hmph! You're really not a good guy. I wanted to help you, so why don't you show off and torment me. If I had known you were so bad, I shouldn't have come to help you." Wang Bingkun held it in his hands.
He was pointing at the bamboo pole, with such a posture that he wanted to take a few blows to relieve his hatred.
"Hehe, Sir, you are wrong to blame me. In fact, I asked them to find you because I want to help you buy some property. Sir, I have been a noble man all my life, and my descendants are all in other places. When those guys go, I have to give you some money.
Well, if you don't think about yourself, you have to think about your descendants." Zhu Tianjiang said with a smile.
"Asshole! I have assisted two emperors, and I have always been clean. Don't judge me with a villain's heart." Wang Bingkun reprimanded angrily.
"Haha, I knew you would say that. In fact, I have ordered people to send thirty thousand taels of silver to the Wang family's ancestral home in Zhuzhou, which is enough for your children and grandchildren."
"You! You are trying to slander me." Wang Bingkun didn't expect Zhu Tianjiang to send money to his hometown, and couldn't help looking at Zhu Tianjiang angrily.
"Don't worry, sir, this is not considered corruption on your part. I have already informed the emperor, and it is regarded as a reward from the emperor." Officer Zhu comforted Wang Bingkun with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Wang Bingkun's expression softened. In any case, he knew that Zhu Tianjiang was doing it for his own good. If the officials of the Dafeng Dynasty were not corrupt, they would not have enough money to spend. This is an established fact. Don't look at Wang Bingkun.
He is the head of the civil service, but the poorest minister in the court. Officials in the court pay attention to courtesy, and Wang Bingkun cannot appear too shabby. The expenses are so high, and he only relies on salary and rewards, which is a drop in the bucket. Don't look at Zhu Tianjiang's gift.
This thirty thousand taels of silver is indeed enough to last a lifetime in my hometown.
When Zhu Tianjiang saw Wang Bingkun, he couldn't help but smile gratefully, and said to himself that my money is not in vain. You have to help me bear the infamy. Zhu Tianjiang has been thinking about countermeasures for the past two days.
We must take advantage of Wang Bingkun's uprightness and transfer this turmoil to him.
"Come here, ascend to the throne~!"
Zhu Tianjiang shouted loudly, and the government officials on both sides immediately let out a "mighty" sound. Shen Baigong, the Inspector of the Criminal Department, sat proudly on the case in charge. It was considered a great honor for him to be able to judge relatives of the emperor in his lifetime. Especially for him.
Following Zhu Daguanren, Shen Baigong felt that he was more energetic and energetic than before.
"Bring the rebels~!" Shen Baigong shouted loudly.
Four yamen servants brought a traitor with them. Although Zhu Tianjiang was the chief interrogator, he really didn't know the specific procedures. Therefore, Shen Baigong was both the chief writer and the chief interrogator.
The first person to be interrogated was not Feng Gengnian or Oroqen, but the former Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice, Martin Tian. Looking at his former immediate boss, Shen Baigongle’s teeth were almost broken. He thought to himself that when I saw you before, I would either bow or get down.
Kneel down, it’s good now. Thirty years have passed since Hedong turned to Hexi. It’s your turn.
Shen Baigong was smiling. The statue of Zhu Tianjiang in the hall of his home was not in vain. Shen Baigong always felt that Zhu Tianjiang must be the reincarnation of the god, and it was right to follow him. In front of his idol,
Shen Baigong is going to put in 120,000 efforts today to successfully try the first serious case in Dafeng.