This memorial was like a huge stone falling heavily, and the already uneasy court became increasingly turbulent.
Wu Anbo, the commander of the Nancheng Army and Horses Division, Zhou Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, and Zhao Shilang of the Ministry of Works also submitted a memorial, asking the emperor to investigate the real culprits behind the rumors.
The Zhou family, the Zhu family, and the Zhao family are all in-laws of the Beihai Prince, so it is natural for them to complain about the Beihai Prince.
On the contrary, Gui Jian was worried about Meng Xizhi, so it was quite surprising that he took action in such an angry manner.
There were seven censors in the censorship, and two of them had a good relationship with Meng Xizhi. Seeing the memorial from Meng Xizhi, these two censors opened their mouths to express support.
In addition, colleagues such as Zhou Shangshu, Wu Anbo, and Zhao Shilang, Gu Jiu, also opened their mouths. As a result, the momentum was really not small.
Feng Chuan, Duke of Ding, who was in his seventies, ranked first among the generals and was closest to the dragon throne. Duke Ding obviously had no intention of getting involved in this muddy water.
Standing second among the generals is Gao Peng, the Zhongyong Hou. Gao Peng is tall and strong, with a short beard. At first glance, he looks like a rough warrior.
General Murong Yao of the Imperial Guard stood behind Marquis Zhongyong. General Murong was originally a stern man, but he was in a bad mood today and kept silent.
Emperor Yongming, who was sitting on the dragon throne, couldn't help but frown when he heard that he was agitated.
As the emperor, he should have an unmoving face, not showing his likes and dislikes, and be elusive... That being said, humans are not grass and trees, how can they do this?
In the few months since Emperor Yongming came to the throne, he has tried his best to maintain his majesty and imitate Emperor Yongxing in everything. Unfortunately, a person's temperament and temperament are doomed and cannot be changed if he wants to, and he cannot learn even if he wants to.
The officials obviously had little respect for Emperor Yongming.
In the Jinluan Palace, every word you say to me becomes louder and louder.
"Shut up!" Emperor Yongming couldn't bear it anymore and shouted angrily: "Where do you think this is? With all this noise and noise, have you ever paid attention to me?"
All the courtiers immediately stood in awe, cupped their hands and apologized: "Please calm down, Your Majesty."
Emperor Yongming was so fat that he had to rely on the support of his chamberlain when walking. When he got angry, the fat on his face trembled, his chest heaved and he breathed quickly. It was worrying that he would be out of breath the next moment.
"Ji Shangshu," Emperor Yongming called the name of the Minister of Punishment: "It has been five days. What has the Punishment Department found out?"
Ji Shangshu, who looked unlucky, had no choice but to take two steps forward and return the report: "To inform your Majesty, the Ministry of Punishment has sent out all its personnel to investigate the area within ten miles of the assassination. There are more than thirty people in total in the two families where the assassin ambushed.
Entered the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice and was interrogated repeatedly..."
"That's long-winded!" Emperor Yongming listened impatiently: "I don't want to hear this. I just want to ask you, what clues has the Criminal Department found? Have you found the real culprit behind this?"
Ji Shangshu knelt down and apologized: "I am incompetent. I have repeatedly checked the three corpses, but I can't find any useful clues. Those assassins in black seemed to have fallen from the sky and escaped without a trace."
Emperor Yongming angrily opened his mouth and scolded Ji Shangshu for being a wine bag and a meal bag, and eating only the corpse.
Ji Shangshu was scolded so much that he could not hold his head up, so he lowered his head and confessed.
Emperor Yongming lost his temper and ordered Minister Ji to investigate the case quickly.
Meng Yushi had a bad temper and had a hard temper. Seeing that Emperor Yongming was avoiding the important and taking the easy, he said loudly: "Your Majesty, I think that the assassination case and the person who spread the rumors must be the same person. Maybe this person is in the court and deliberately
He instigates dissension and forces the King of Beihai to rebel, and he is worthy of death. Please order your Majesty to investigate to the end."
Emperor Yongming: "..."
Emperor Yongming glared at Yushi Meng, who was annoying with his talkative words.
Censor Meng had no fear, straightened his back, and spoke loudly: "I am not speaking for the King of Beihai, nor am I biased towards the vassal king. I only hope that the court will be stable and the people will be peaceful."
"The Great Jin Dynasty has suffered from disasters one after another. Thousands of people have been displaced, without food and clothing, starved to death everywhere, and civil strife has broken out. At this time, it is not appropriate to start wars again. The disaster has caused Xiaoqiang, and I sincerely ask the emperor to think twice."
Meng Yushi's words revealed the fig leaf that the new emperor had used to maintain peace since he ascended the throne. He almost pointed his finger at Emperor Yongming's nose and scolded the new emperor for his inaction.
The veins on Emperor Yongming's forehead throbbed.
Seeing that the situation was not good, the imperial censor repeatedly winked at Yushi Meng.
Stop talking. If you keep talking, the emperor will become angry.
Since returning to Beijing from Beihai County, what I have seen and heard along the way is really miserable. I have repeatedly submitted memorials to the emperor to ask the emperor to help the people, but there has been no response. The memorials have just disappeared into the sea. Meng Yushi has already suppressed his anger, and today he opened his chat box. Where is Meng Yushi?
I still couldn't bear it, so I just vomited it out.
"As a censor, it is my duty to be loyal and remonstrative." Censor Meng said impassionedly without any fear: "I ask the emperor to open his eyes and take a closer look at the suffering people of the Jin Dynasty."
"Bastard!" Emperor Yongming couldn't sit still anymore. He stood up suddenly, pointed at Yushi Meng, and cursed angrily: "In your eyes, am I a foolish king who only cares about his own enjoyment and does not care about the life and death of the people?"
Isn't it?
Some conscientious officials secretly slandered in their hearts.
More than ten counties and counties petitioned the imperial court for tax exemption and disaster relief. Emperor Yongming turned a deaf ear and ignored it. He only urged the Ministry of Household Affairs to allocate money and ordered the Ministry of Works to build the imperial mausoleum. Thirty percent of the military pay of the officers and soldiers stationed in various places in the Jin Dynasty was deducted, and they were often in arrears, and all the money was lost.
It was moved to build the imperial mausoleum.
Of course, Emperor Yongming cannot be entirely blamed for this, as this was the case when the late emperor was in power. However, the late emperor was very capable and was able to suppress the courtiers. At least there was no trouble in the court.
Emperor Yongming obviously did not have such ability and means.
Censor Meng opened his mouth, and some other officials could no longer hold back. They all spoke out, asking the emperor to issue an order for disaster relief.
Finally, the early dynasty ended when Emperor Yongming left in anger.
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After the dynasty was dismissed, Censor Meng and two other upright and outspoken Censors went together. Several young and enthusiastic officials also followed suit.
When the imperial censor saw this battle, he had a headache. He turned to Zhou Shangshu and sighed: "The emperor is very unhappy with the commotion today. I'm afraid it won't stop in the future."
Zhou Shangshu glanced at the imperial censor and said calmly: "Meng Yushi is a radical man, but he has a heart for the country and the people."
After all, civil servants still have some conscience. Memorials are sent to Beijing from various places, and the Jin Dynasty is in turmoil. How can a minister not be worried?
The imperial censor sighed casually. In fact, from the bottom of his heart, he felt that Meng Yushi had given a good blow today. It would be good if the emperor could divert part of his pleasure thoughts to provide relief and appease the people.
General Murong left the Golden Palace with an expressionless expression.
As a general of the Imperial Guard, Murong Yao spent more time in the palace than at home.
He entered the duty room and gave an order: "Go and pass the order and ask Colonel Murong to come over as soon as he gets off his mission."
Half an hour later, Murong Shen came in after changing his shift: "Father called me here, what can I do for you?"
Murong Yao's eyes were cold and stern: "Kneel down!"
