Chapter 156. The First Conflict with Emperor Deqing (Part 2).
Zhao Junchen naturally understood that as he pointed the finger directly at the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Emperor Deqing would definitely be dissatisfied.
But there are some things that Zhao Junchen must do.
In recent days, as the Metropolitan Procuratorate's Yamen has been controlled by Prince Zhu Heyu, the number of attempts to impeach Zhao Junchen and "Zhao Party" officials has increased by more than 70%. Although they were all defeated by Emperor Deqing,
But for Zhao Junchen, it is a trouble after all.
Now that the Metropolitan Procuratorate has a bad reputation, Zhao Junchen wants to take this opportunity to completely solve this problem, or at least make it no longer as annoying as before!
The most important thing is that in these days, it is well known to everyone that the Metropolitan Procuratorate has repeatedly impeached Zhao Junchen and officials of the "Zhao Party". At this time, Zhao Junchen not only did not take the opportunity to retaliate, but also
If we continue to protect the Metropolitan Procuratorate in accordance with Emperor Deqing's wishes, how will the world view Zhao Junchen? I am afraid that not only will he be looked down upon by all the officials in the court, but he will be regarded as a puppet in the hands of Emperor Deqing. From then on, he will be in the court.
There is no prestige in China anymore, even the officials of the "Zhao Party" will have their own ideas in their minds.
Therefore, although Zhao Junchen knew that Emperor Deqing would be dissatisfied, he could only do this! Otherwise, the power and influence that Zhao Junchen has finally accumulated will be shaken!
However, in Zhao Junchen's opinion, as long as he did not directly target the prince, he would not have touched Emperor Deqing's bottom line. Moreover, Zhao Junchen was also ready to explain his reasons to Emperor Deqing.
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Let’s not talk about Zhao Junchen’s thoughts, let’s just talk about Emperor Deqing.
Seeing that Zhao Junchen unexpectedly went against his will and actually planned to uproot the prince's power and influence in the Metropolitan Procuratorate in one fell swoop, the look he looked at Zhao Junchen was wrong.
But Emperor Deqing did not show the emotions in his heart on his face. He just asked slowly: "Oh? In recent days, the Metropolitan Procuratorate has indeed done a lot of wrong things, but if it is too harsh, it will not even hesitate to clean up and rectify it."
, a drastic change in personnel is too much, isn’t it?”
His words were ordinary, but his tone was deep and slightly threatening.
However, Zhao Junchen looked ordinary and just said: "Your Majesty, the Metropolitan Procuratorate has committed countless crimes in the past few days. First, it rejected the impeachment papers of the censors from various places, and allowed the flaws in the preparations for the southern tour to get worse. It has been derelict in its duties! Later, the people
We went to Beijing to complain, but they refused to accept the case. Another dereliction of duty! Then, the Metropolitan Procuratorate not only beat the refugees in the street, but also intercepted and arrested people who came to Beijing to complain along the way. It can no longer be described as dereliction of duty. It completely shook the world.
The people's confidence in the justice of the court's laws is really a serious crime! No matter how hard we clean up such a series of crimes, it is not an exaggeration. What's more, in order to let the people regain their confidence in the justice of the court's laws, no matter how hard we do, we should do it.
Yes, after all, this is related to the stability of the people of the world. I hope your Majesty will learn from it!"
With Zhao Junchen taking the lead, Huang Yourong and Shen Changmao retreated back. They just kept looking at Zhao Junchen without saying a word, as if they wanted to take the opportunity to drive a wedge between Zhao Junchen and Emperor Deqing.
As for Zhou Shangjing, his face showed admiration, but he did not say a word.
Because these three people did not express their opinions, the officials under their respective departments were also cautious and did not say a word.
On the contrary, it is the prince's party who criticized Zhao Junchen's impeachment against the Metropolitan Procuratorate. The five men's schools that had just been criticized by Zhao Junchen disappeared in an instant, and now they all showed sullen expressions?br />
As the officers and men of the Metropolitan Procuratorate were involved, it was difficult to speak. However, Bao Wenjie, the Minister of Rites, could not bear his temper and said again: "Your Majesty, I think it is inappropriate. As far as I know, in recent days, the governor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate has
What he did did indeed arouse some criticism, but most of it was exaggerated by those who were interested in exaggerating the situation and impact. Many things are really strange if you think about it carefully. It requires detailed investigation to make a conclusion. And the people in charge of the Metropolitan Procuratorate have certainly done some wrong things.
, but it’s by no means in need of rectification and cleaning.”
Cheng Yuandao, the new cabinet minister, had no scruples about Zhao Junchen's support for him to join the cabinet. After he came out of the queue, he first glared at Zhao Junchen and then reported to Emperor Deqing: "Your Majesty, in recent days, you have noticed that
The court has repeatedly impeached Zhao Junchen on charges of corruption, accepting bribes, and forming cliques for personal gains. Zhao Junchen has long held a grudge. Zhao Junchen's current remarks may seem to be a way of avenging private vengeance. I hope your majesty will understand clearly."
Prince Zhu Heyu also came out and said: "Father, the Imperial Court Yamen has always been a gathering place for the elite in the court, and it is loyal to His Majesty. It has an excellent reputation in the government and the public. If it is rectified rashly, I am afraid it will chill the hearts of the people in the world.
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Although officials from the prince's party came out to oppose him one after another, due to the fact that the Metropolitan Procuratorate was not able to speak at this time, their voice was much weaker. When the officials of the "Zhao Party" saw Zhao Junchen speaking like this, they also expressed their opinions one after another.
Follow along and talk.
Zhan Shanchang was Zhao Junchen's closest official. He was the first to speak: "Your Majesty, I support Zhao Shangshu's opinion. The Metropolitan Procuratorate has repeatedly failed in its duties and has countless crimes. No matter what reasons they find, the facts are facts and should be punished.
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Zuo Lanshan didn't speak much, but his voice was loud and loud: "Your Majesty, I also support Zhao Shangshu's proposal. The Metropolitan Procuratorate should rectify it!"
Then, Liu Chang'an, the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Li Lide, the minister of the Ministry of Justice, Chen Dongxiang, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and Si Tonghuan, the general affairs envoy, all came out to express their approval. Even the deputy inspector of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Yushi Gu Quan, as an official of the Metropolitan Procuratorate,
They also came out to show their support.
For a time, there was no need for the three cabinet ministers Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao to take action. With the power of the "Zhao Party" alone, the impeachment of the Metropolitan Procuratorate was already in danger.
Seeing Zhao Party officials speaking one after another, Emperor Deqing's awe grew stronger. After the "Zhao Party" officials finished speaking, Emperor Deqing looked at Zhao Junchen deeply and said slowly.
He said in a loud voice: "Zhao Aiqing, as an important minister of the DPRK, you should not act impulsively. As one of the three judicial departments of the DPRK, the Metropolitan Procuratorate has a very important relationship. If there is a major overhaul, the Metropolitan Procuratorate will inevitably be unable to operate for a long time.
, a single move can affect the whole body, have you ever thought about the consequences?"
Zhao Junchen sighed and said: "Your Majesty, it's not that I don't know the consequences. But in this situation, what the Metropolitan Procuratorate has done in recent days, if it is not rectified, I am afraid that the people will not be honest about the law and justice of the court.
I cannot be convinced. The people's support is related to the foundation of the country. If it is shaken, the consequences will be even more serious. I hope Your Majesty will learn from it."
Seeing Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao, they still didn't say a word, as if they were watching a show. Zhao Junchen frowned and added again: "Your Majesty, I think you are not just a minor minister. I'm afraid the three pavilion bosses are also.
Such thoughts."
These words dragged Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, and Shen Changmao into the water.
Seeing what Zhao Junchen said, Zhou Shangjing and the others could no longer watch the show. They winked at each other and were about to lead their respective officials to impeach the Metropolitan Procuratorate along with Zhao Junchen.
If these three factions also impeach the Metropolitan Procuratorate, with such huge momentum, even Emperor Deqing will not be able to go against the common opinions of all officials. The Metropolitan Procuratorate will inevitably undergo a rectification, and the prince's power in the court will also be reduced. It must be completely destroyed in one day.
At this moment, Lu Chunxiao, the right inspector of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, suddenly took out a folder from his sleeve and walked out of the queue with an expressionless face.
Lu Chunxiao knew that the things that the Metropolitan Procuratorate had encountered in recent days must have been calculated by others, but now that the yellow mud had been smeared on his pants, it was either shit or shit, and there was no way to excuse it.
Therefore, in desperation, in order to retain most of the prince's power in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, he had no choice but to resort to the last resort.
"Your Majesty." Lu Chunxiao raised the prepared fold above his head and said slowly: "I impeach Li Chengru, the left inspector of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Since he became the head of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, he has repeatedly abused his power and ignored the opposition of his colleagues on the left and right. He rejected the impeachment papers of the censors from various places, refused to accept the cases of ordinary people who came to Beijing to complain, and even sent people to beat people in the streets, intercepted refugees entering Beijing along the way, etc. The impeachment papers are here. The charges and evidence are clear. I hope your Majesty will review them!"
As Lu Chunxiao came out to speak, the censors from the prince's party in the Imperial Procuratorate's Yamen also came out one after another, either with expressionless faces or with heavy expressions, following Lu Chunxiao's lead in impeaching Li Chengru!
Obviously, the Metropolitan Procuratorate wanted to place all the blame on Li Chengru and use Li Chengru's sacrifice to protect most people.
This was one of the strategies left by the Crown Prince and Grand Master Xiao Wenruan before his death.
When Shen Changmao saw this situation, he stepped out and sneered: "Oh? Li Chengru is only responsible for the crime of the Metropolitan Procuratorate? Li Chengru just arrived at the Metropolitan Procuratorate not long ago. Although he is the head of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, how can he be so... Is it possible for someone with great ability to exercise power?"
Naturally, Shen Changmao would never allow the Metropolitan Procuratorate to remove all ties simply by sacrificing one Li Chengru.
And Zhao Junchen?a href='/txt/16711/4849414/'>.Thoughts.iyàng, taking this opportunity, Shen Changmao, even if he does not uproot the prince's influence in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, will let the prince's party It hurts your muscles and bones!
As Shen Changmao finally expressed his stance, the officials under the three ministers followed suit and came out to impeach the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, there was once again the sound of quarreling.
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After about an hour, the quarrel and debate finally ended.
Although the four major factions Zhou Shangjing, Huang Yourong, Shen Changmao, and Zhao Junchen jointly impeached the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the Metropolitan Procuratorate Yamen placed all the blame on Li Chengru. "The evidence is conclusive." Li Chengru himself also pleaded guilty, plus De Emperor Qing's full support failed to uproot the prince's influence in the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
However, the plan of the Prince's Party did not succeed, because of the unrelenting behavior of the four major factions. In the end, not only Li Chengru was convicted and demoted from official position to the people, but also the seven censors who were close to Li Chengru in the Prince's Party were also implicated. , was reviled like Li Chengru. The influence of the prince's party in the Metropolitan Procuratorate was also damaged because of this, and they could no longer fully control it.
Moreover, in order to appease Zhou Shangjing and others and prevent them from clinging to them, Emperor Deqing also handed over the wèizhi of Zuodu Yushi of the Ducha Yuan to Du Bai, a disciple of Zhou Shangjing. As for the wèizhi of the seven censors, It was divided among officials from Shen Changmao, Huang Yourong and Zhao Junchen.
When the dust settled, Emperor Deqing looked solemn and announced his intention to go down to court.
When all the officials were kneeling to see him off, Emperor Deqing stood up from the dragon throne. After taking a deep look at Zhao Junchen, he suddenly said: "Zhao Aiqing, please come to my Yangxin Hall next time. I have something to say." I want to talk to you."
The tone may seem calm, but anyone can hear the suppressed anger in it!
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ps: The third update is completed! It can be considered a small explosion. I finally have some free time these days, and I will seize the time to update more. (To be continued...)
