At the beginning of Tumu Fortress, the Ming God of War was a little panicked Chapter 71 Collaboration with the enemy and treason, killing without mercy!
Chapter 71 Collaboration with the enemy and treason, killing without mercy!
Zhang Fu couldn't bear it any longer and stepped forward to grab Wang Hailing's collar and lift him up from the ground.
"Wang Hailing, did you really sell grain to the Mongols?"
"I...I don't know..."
Wang Hailing was on the verge of tears and said tremblingly: "I...I just gave the grain to Fanji Warehouse. They shipped the goods and received a 10% commission. As for who they sold to, I really don't know...
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Snap!
Zhang Fu slapped him over and said angrily: "Do you know now?"
"No...I don't know..."
Bang bang bang!
Zhang Fu's fiery temper arose, and Wang Hailing's eyes were filled with stars and blood dripped from the corner of his mouth.
"I really don't know..."
Seeing that Zhang Fu wanted to fight, Zhu Qizhen said: "British Master, please wait and let me finish my words!"
Above the court, everyone was as silent as a cicada, not daring to express their anger.
Zhu Qizhen's eyes were like lightning. He glanced around and nodded at another person: "The right minister of the Ministry of Finance, Xu Chang!"
"Wei Chen is here!"
Xu Chang's legs went weak and he fell to his knees.
"Did you say it yourself, or did I say it for you?"
"Wei Chen...Wei Chen..."
Xu Chang suddenly looked panicked and felt a chill on his back, already soaked in cold sweat.
Zhu Qizhen said coldly: "Huaien, read the account book to everyone!"
Huai'en had already prepared it. He took out the account book, cleared his throat, and read: "In June of the 14th year of Zhengtong, Xu Asheng entrusted Fan Ji Warehouse to provide 30,000 shi of grain and 5,000 pieces of cotton cloth; in October, Xu Asheng once again raised 20,000 pieces of grain.
Wanshi still exists in Fanji Warehouse until it was stolen."
Zhu Qizhen asked with a smile: "Xu Qing's family, who are you, Xu Asheng?"
"He's Wei Chen's...nephew!"
"In just a few months, he paid 50,000 dan of grain twice. His family must be very rich. This is strange. I asked Jin Yiwei to check. Xu Asheng's family only has a hundred acres of farmland. Where did he get so much grain?"<
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Xu Chang wiped the sweat from his forehead and did not dare to speak.
The smile on Zhu Qizhen's face gradually disappeared, and he said coldly: "If I remember correctly, in October, the Wala army just ran out of food, so I will buy your food first. The price should be very high, right?"
As soon as this statement came out, the officials immediately exploded.
The ancestral system of the Ming Dynasty prohibits officials from doing business. However, if it is just business, everyone will turn a blind eye and pass. However, selling food to the Oara people during the war is treason!<
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Xu Chang's face turned pale, and he said tremblingly: "I'm wronged... I'm wronged!"
Zhang Fu and others' eyes were filled with fire, and they wished they could tear this person to pieces on the spot.
"You still have the nerve to cry out for injustice?"
Zhu Qizhen finally became angry. He stood up, walked to Xu Chang, pointed at his nose and cursed: "I and the soldiers fought bloody battles on the front line, but you secretly send food to the Oara people behind my back? You still do it every day?"
He calls himself Qingliu and claims to be a disciple of a saint. If the saint knew that someone was using his own name to do such things, would he be angry? Where is Yu Shiyue, the Minister of Punishment?"
Yu Shiyue looked confused and said quickly: "Your Majesty, I don't have this..."
"I didn't tell you!" Zhu Qizhen interrupted him and asked, "I'm here to ask you, what is the crime for those who have fornication with foreign enemies?"
Yu Shiyue thought for a while and said: "If the circumstances are serious, they will be punished with treason!"
"Okay!"
Zhu Qizhen took the account book from Huai'en, threw it into Yu Shiyue's arms, and said: "Seventeen officials, big and small, are involved in it. I will hand this case over to the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple, the Metropolitan Procuratorate for assistance, and the Jinyi Guards
, Dongchang will supervise the entire process, and all persons involved in the case, no matter who is found, whether they are officials or nobles, will be severely punished!"
Yu Shiyue took the account book, knelt down and saluted: "Old minister, I obey your order!"
Just hearing a few pops and pops, several officials collapsed to the ground.
Zhu Qizhen glanced at everyone coldly and said: "King Tan!"
"I'm here!"
"Where did we discuss just now?"
Zhu Qiyu said: "The ministers are discussing the matter of the British public reward."
"Let's continue the discussion!"
After finishing speaking, Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and turned around to leave Fengtian Hall.
Immediately afterwards, Yuan Bin came to the palace with a dozen Han generals and ordered: "Get people!"
"I didn't..."
"What an injustice!"
"Spare my life..."
After a heated discussion, more than a dozen people were stripped of their official hats and uniforms and escorted out of the hall.
Yuan Bin saluted Yu Shiyue and asked: "Yu Shangshu, when will it start?"
Yu Shiyue was stunned for a moment and said, "You have to prepare yourself no matter what!"
Yuan Bin nodded and said: "Well, when Yu Shangshu is ready, he can come to Zhaoyuan to pick up people at any time!"
After finishing speaking, he turned around and left without waiting for Yu Shiyue's reply.
The guards came and went like the wind, and in the blink of an eye, the hall returned to calm, as if nothing had happened.
Zhu Qiyu coughed slightly and said: "Everyone, who has any different opinions on the British public reward?"
What is surprising is that no one came out to object.
The person who had the loudest objection just now was beaten by Zhang Fu himself and taken away by the Jin Yiwei. He saw that he would not survive.
Not only that, other opponents... seem to be unable to protect themselves.
Everyone suddenly discovered that it seemed that all the opponents had been captured by the emperor.
Is this...a coincidence?
Seeing that no one objected, Chen Ying stood up and said: "Let me express my opinion. The British army has made great achievements in military affairs throughout his life, and his contribution to repelling the Wala this time is indispensable. If you have merit, you will be rewarded, and if you make mistakes, you will be punished. Although I am in court
There is no precedent for people with different surnames to be crowned kings. However, if we start this today, everyone will be more motivated to kill the enemy in the future, which is not necessarily a bad thing. What do you think?"
After Chen Ying finished speaking, Li Zhen and other distinguished officials all expressed their agreement.
Zhu Qiyu nodded and suddenly noticed a few people, so he asked: "Why didn't Uncle Pingxiang come?"
Chen Huai is a great hero and a little expert at digging pits and burning kilns. Why is he missing from such an important meeting?
Chen Ying said: "Uncle Pingxiang was developing cement in Xishan and said he was too busy and had no time."
"Cement?" Zhu Qiyu asked, "Is it water or mud?"
"I don't know!" Chen Ying scratched his head and said, "Anyway, he said that this thing is very important and will be used when building the Martyrs' Shrine. The construction period is tight and there is no delay!"
"Okay!" Zhu Qiyu nodded and said, "Today everyone is here to express their support for the British crown prince..."
"I disagree!"
Everyone thought who was this? He was so stubborn. After looking around, it turned out to be Yu Qian.
Someone below inevitably started to whisper, isn't Yu Qian a member of the emperor? Why did he jump out to sing the opposite tune?
Chen Ying was unhappy, turned to Yu Shiyue, and asked: "Yu Shangshu, could you please take a look at the account book, is there Yu Shilang's name?"
Yu Shiyue was stunned for a moment and said, "No!"
Yu Qian snorted softly and said: "The Marquis of Taining wants to investigate someone, so go ahead and investigate. However, today's discussion is about meritorious awards. Everyone has seen the merits of the British Duke, but it is against the rules to make him a king."<
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Chen Ying frowned and asked: "What's wrong with the rules?"
With everyone watching, Yu Qian said calmly: "The titles of county kings have always been named after counties, such as Xu Da, the king of Zhongshan, Chang Yuchun, the king of Kaiping, and Li Wenzhong, the king of Qiyang. Even for the royal family, such as Yang
The same is true for the Prince of Shanjun, the Prince of Ningxiang, and the Prince of Shanggao. If a British prince is to be given a royal title, he should follow this form. Jiaozhi is the Chief Envoy. It is really inappropriate to call him the King of Jiaozhi. Therefore
, the lower official suggested that the title be re-approved by the Ministry of Rites."
Everyone nodded after hearing this. These words were reasonable and convincing, but...
Yu Qian, aren't you a civil servant? How can you speak to a military attaché?
Even Yu Qian, a guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, has rebelled. It seems that the life of Qingliu, a civil servant, will not be easy in the future...
Zhu Qiyu nodded and said: "What the Minister Yu said makes sense, then let the Ministry of Rites review it again, choose a suitable name, and then the cabinet will review it and submit it to the imperial approval."