Zhu Tianjiang played a trick of borrowing a knife to kill people, and successfully poured dirty water on the head of the veteran Wang Bingkun. However, this behavior also failed Emperor Chengwu's purpose. Perhaps out of anger, Emperor Chengwu actually asked Prince Jing to repair Zhu. Heaven descends.
After receiving the imperial order, King Jing did not send anyone to arrest the 'criminal minister' Zhu Tianjiang. Instead, he came to Qian Palace carrying the king's whip.
From the very beginning of this incident, King Jing was a little dissatisfied with Emperor Chengwu's actions. He knew that the emperor's brother was wary of Zhu Tianjiang, fearing that this boy would turn into a wild tiger that no one could surrender. However, King Jing I also understand that Zhu Tianjiang is not a bad boy, and he can accept limited suppression. Once Emperor Chengwu is controlled by his own wariness and suspicion, and the suppression exceeds Zhu Tianjiang's psychological bottom line, Zhu Tianjiang is likely to He made a move that Dafeng deeply regretted. Prince Jing had no choice but to come to Qian Palace to persuade his brother.
In Qian Palace, King Jing asked all the eunuchs on duty to retreat. Only the two brothers were sitting in different positions in the huge palace.
"Brother Imperial, you and I have never had any disagreements on the overall situation since we were young. But on the issue of Zhu Tianjiang, I have to refute you a few words." King Jing whipped Wang Hengheng Put it on your legs and said with a deep expression.
Emperor Chengwu was not so serious. He smiled slightly and said, "Prince Jing, it seems that you are planning to disobey my brother's will."
"Brother Imperial, I want to ask you, Zhu Tianjiang led troops twice, what do you think of his ability?"
"Well, he can be called a wizard of the world. At present, except for Guo Tianxin, who is calm and good at fighting, I am afraid no one can match him."
"What about his credit?"
"His achievements are unparalleled."
"Since he is such a talented person and has such great achievements, why does the emperor make things difficult for him again and again? I know that people with greater ability will have a stronger temper. Under heavy pressure, I am afraid that God will send him down. Leave me, Dafeng." Prince Jing said worriedly.
Emperor Chengwu stood up and walked back and forth a few steps with his hands behind his back, "Prince Jing, what worries me about my brother is not that he will leave, but that he will replace him in the future. While you and I are still alive, this kid may not dare to make a difference. But you and I A hundred years later, none of my two princes will be his opponent. Needless to say, Xuanzhu, Xuanle is more than calm, but not good at controlling the overall situation. If you don't subdue Zhu Tianjiang, sooner or later it will be a disaster." Emperor Chengwu said gloomily. Said with a straight face.
Prince Jing was shocked, "Brother, do you want to eradicate Zhu Tianjiang?"
Emperor Chengwu glanced at King Jing and shook his head, "No, I can't do that. To be honest, I also like him very much, not to mention that we are currently facing enemies in the north and south of Dafeng, which is when we need generals. Even if it is I am wary of him, but I cannot kill good ministers, that is not the way to govern a country."
"Brother Imperial, I don't understand what you mean. If that's the case, why don't you win over him, why do you have to keep suppressing him."
"Zhu Tianjiang is a very cunning boy, and he has endless tricks. If you don't find something for him to do, this boy will be free to do other things. He is now in a position of power at such a young age. If my brother favors me again, If so, the officials will definitely flatter Zhu Tianjiang and form a new force around Zhu Tianjiang. I just want to show the officials that this guy is not the person I like. In that case, Zhu Tianjiang will be in the court. An opposition will form in the hall. As the emperor, I have to think about our Li family and cannot let one minister dominate at any time. Only when the ministers are in opposition can the emperor control the balance. Otherwise, the order No, it’s forbidden. Once you make a mistake, all the officials will attack you."
Prince Jing nodded, thinking from the perspective of the descendants of the Li family, Cheng Wu's words made sense.
"Brother Imperial, that's what I said. However, our talent in Dafeng is currently withering, and powerful enemies from the north and south are watching. It is not suitable for internal fighting to happen again. Besides, Zhu Tianjiang is trying the case of the guilty minister, and Brother Imperial has agreed not to interfere anymore.
. Now I’m asking my brother to hold me accountable. I’m afraid this kid from Tianxiang won’t be able to withstand this blow.”
"Hahahaha!" Emperor Chengwu suddenly laughed.
Prince Jing looked at Emperor Chengwu in confusion, wondering if his words were so funny.
After Emperor Chengwu finished laughing, he pointed at Prince Jing and said, "I tell you, if you really care, you will be in trouble. Brother Wei knows that you are determined to betroth Yu'er to him. Don't worry, I won't compete with you for this son-in-law.
Prince Jing, just follow my brother’s wishes and make sure this kid will accept it happily.”
King Jing was a little suspicious that Emperor Chengwu was talking nonsense. Zhu Tianjiang had made great contributions. Not only was there no big reward, but now he had to punish him, which no one would be willing to accept.
Before Prince Jing could ask what the specific charges were, he saw Wei Zhenghai running in in a panic.
"Master, it's not good. Wang Bingkun and Zhu Tianjiang each brought their officials to fight outside the palace gate. They said that if you don't punish each other, the emperor, they will block the palace gate and not leave today."
Emperor Chengwu smiled bitterly, looked at Prince Jing and said, "My dear brother, it is not convenient for me to come forward in this matter."
"It's me again?" Prince Jing looked as if he had eaten a bitter gourd. As a prince, he had become a peacemaker to break up the fight.
Outside the palace gate, Officer Zhu led officials from the Criminal Department and the Security Procuratorate, and they were scolding a group of veterans headed by Wang Bingkun.
"Wang Bingkun, don't rely on your old age and break your promise not to kill. If you don't give me an explanation today, I won't be done with you."
"Zhu Tianjiang, don't be so arrogant and commit the crime of treason. If the emperor doesn't investigate and deal with you, we will kneel to death in the court hall~!"
The two groups of people were going back and forth, trying their best to speak for their own people. On Zhu Tianjiang's side, Zhu Yi, Xia Qing and others all knew that this was an act for others to see, and no one took it seriously. But Shen Baigong didn't know what was going on.
, I really thought that Zhu Daguan was extremely angry, so he jumped up and started scolding. Usually when he met these old ministers, he was as polite as if he were meeting his own father, but today he was caught, and his voice became hoarse when he scolded them.
Prince Jing led two teams of clan officials and rushed out in a mighty manner. The two teams of officials stopped in the middle, naturally separating the two groups of people.
"Why are you making such a fuss? What kind of place do you think this is? If you don't know, you might think it's a vegetable market." King Jing said powerfully, swiping his whip.
"Prince Jing, we are going to see the emperor. Zhu Tian has committed a very heinous crime. If the emperor doesn't punish him severely, I will~!"
"Okay, okay, I know that you have to kneel down and remonstrate again. The emperor is in ill health and it is inconvenient for everyone to see him, so I will make the decision in everything." King Jing said and glanced at Zhu Tianjiang.
"Prince Jing is a thousand years old. As the deputy chief judge, Wang Bingkun actually knocked out the chief judge and then beheaded the Feng and E clans on the spot. This incident not only ruined my reputation, but also your reputation. So.
, I also ask King Jing to use your whip to seek justice for me." Zhu Tianjiang said with "righteous words".
When Zhu Tianjiang said this, a group of veterans on Wang Bingkun's side became really worried. After all, Prince Jing was one of the promise recipients, and Wang Bingkun's actions were tantamount to losing his face.
"Oh, there is such a thing?" Prince Jing looked at Wang Bingkun in surprise.
"Humph! I stand at the right end of the line. Unless the Feng and E clans die, this matter will cause more harm than ever. Although the old minister's actions have ruined the prince's face, he has a clear conscience." Wang Bingkun held the bamboo pole and said with his head held high.
In the past two days, all the ministers were almost furious. Today, Wang Bingkun smashed Zhu Tianjiang unconscious and beheaded the Feng and E clans on the spot, which finally made everyone angry. These civil servants have always been polite, and they are still the best after serving as officials all their lives.
This is the first time I feel so happy to hit someone.
Prince Jing's face sank, "Zhu Tianjiang is the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment and the chief judge in charge of rebels. He actually broke his promise and caused the Feng and E clans to be beheaded on the spot in the Ministry of Punishment. Someone, give the damn Zhu Tianjiang to
I will capture it and escort it to the clan mansion for trial."
King Jing's words stunned the two groups of people outside the palace gate. Especially the people from Zhu Tianjiang's side, they thought to themselves that King Jing was too drunk, right? Even if he was arrested, Wang Bingkun should be arrested.
right.
Four officials of the clan came forward and put shackles on Zhu Tianjiang. Zhu Tianjiang did not resist at all and allowed the officials to take action.
"Your Majesty Qiansui, that's not right, how can you arrest my master?" Shen Baigong said hoarsely.
"Nonsense, he is the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment and the chief judge, and this incident happened in the Ministry of Punishment. If I don't arrest him, why should I arrest you?" Prince Jing angrily rebuked.
"Let go, whoever dares to arrest my master, I will crush him to death." Da Niu raised the iron rod and glared at everyone.
"Daniu, don't mess around! Zhu Yixiaqing, take everyone back to the house." Zhu Tianjiang hurriedly ordered.
As soon as Zhu Daguan spoke, Da Niu immediately became honest. Although Zhu and Xia Qing did not understand why Prince Jing would do this, they knew that Prince Jing would never be unfavorable to Zhu Tianjiang. Zhu and Xia Qing each brought officials from the Security Procuratorate and the Ministry of Punishment,'
He left the palace gate extremely angry.
As soon as these people left, the group of old ministers cheered in unison as if they had won a battle, and praised Prince Jing for his fairness and strictness.
"Prince Jing, I have known you for so many years, and this is the first time I see you being so wise." Wang Bingkun said excitedly.
Prince Jing curled his lips, his words were kind words, but they sounded like curses. Prince Jing didn't even pay attention and led people directly into the palace gate.
As soon as he entered the clan's mansion, the shackles on Zhu Daguan's hands were immediately taken off. King Jing ordered people to serve him with tea and fruit. He felt a little sorry for Zhu Tianjiang.
Zhu Tianlao was not angry at all. He looked at Prince Jing happily and said, "My lord, did Emperor Chengwu ask you to do this?"
Prince Jing smiled awkwardly, "Tianxiang, I know you are dissatisfied. Don't be a ninja. If you want to scold you, you can scold me. There are no outsiders here, so it won't spread."
"Why are you scolding? The emperor is right to do this. If he doesn't let you ask, then I really want to scold him." Zhu Tianjiang said, picking up a fruit dot and putting it into his mouth.
Prince Jing looked at Zhu Tianjiang in surprise. Why did this boy say the same thing as Emperor Cheng Wu said? He was really not angry.
"Tianjiang, what are you doing, did you make an appointment with the emperor in advance?" Prince Jing looked at Zhu Tianjiang in confusion.
Zhu Tianjiang clapped his hands and knocked off the fruit dregs on his hands, "Your Majesty, don't you think about it, if the emperor doesn't let you handle it, those old ministers won't be able to eat me when he goes to court tomorrow. This time I will try the guilty ministers
, I have offended the public. Emperor Chengwu asked the clan to handle it. It seemed unkind, but in fact he was protecting him. This way he could not only calm the anger of the ministers, but also give him a lighter sentence. Emperor Chengwu was very good at it.
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Prince Jing stared at Zhu Tianjiang for a long time, saying that he was so smart and he was so smart. You are not stupid either. I am really a fan of the authorities, and I was fooled by this old man and this young man.
In Qian Palace, Emperor Chengwu once again wrote an imperial edict. This imperial edict angrily accused Zhu Tianjiang of engaging in malpractice for personal gain in judging the case, revoked his post as Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, and ordered Wang Xuanle of Xiaoliang to retry the case.
Xuan Le was called into the palace and learned that his father asked him to retrial. Xuan Le looked around and asked softly.
"Father, how should this case be resolved?"
"What do you think?" Emperor Chengwu asked.
Xuan Le thought for a while and said, "Martin Tian and other guilty ministers have committed extremely heinous crimes, but if they are executed, it will make the people feel that Father, you cannot tolerate others and are too murderous. I think it is better to kill these people." Exiled for thousands of miles and then killed on the way!" Xuan Le finished speaking and looked at his father carefully.
Emperor Cheng Wu squinted his eyes and looked at Xuan Le, a smile gradually appeared on his face. Only those with such a vicious heart can be worthy of such a great responsibility!