Zhang Yanling was furious. These Liu Jin's minions were probably crazy. Originally, they thought they needed some evidence to criticize others, but now it seems that they dared to speak out based only on conjecture. The Ming court has become increasingly chaotic. .
How could Zhang Yanling allow these people to do whatever they want? He had promised Zhu Qingyi that he would protect Prince Qing's Mansion, and he would not allow these guys to talk nonsense.
"Stop, stop, are you crazy?" Zhang Yanling said loudly.
A group of chattering officials looked at Zhang Yanling in surprise.
"Where's the evidence? You said that Prince Qing's Mansion was related to Zhu Zhixiu's rebellion, so you have to provide evidence, right? Who has evidence? Show it to everyone." Zhang Yanling said solemnly.
"This..." A group of noisy officials smacked their lips and turned their heads, unable to answer.
"Without evidence, can you talk nonsense here? Isn't that groundless?" Zhang Yanling shouted.
"Master Zhang, we are just here to make suggestions and make a reasonable analysis. We are not concluding that Prince Qing's Mansion is related to this matter at this moment. What evidence do we need? Prince Qing's Mansion and Zhu Zhixiu are already closely connected. This is reasonable. It's just suspicion.?" Jiao Fang frowned and said in a deep voice.
Zhang Yanling frowned and said: "Master Jiao, what is reasonable suspicion? Just based on the conjecture of a group of people? Just talking nonsense here? Such a serious matter, can you talk nonsense just based on conjecture?"
Jiao Fang said in a deep voice: "Can the court find out? If Prince Qing's Palace has nothing to do with this matter, wouldn't it just prove their innocence? Isn't this a good thing? Can you deny that Prince Qing's Palace has a close relationship with Zhu Chixiu? Prince Qing's Palace They are from the same lineage as Anhua Prince's Palace and are in the same town of Ningxia. Isn't this suspicious?"
Zhang Yanling sneered and said: "Mr. Jiao, in terms of closeness, the emperor and Anhua Palace are also descended from the same lineage. They are both the blood of Emperor Taizu Gao and the Ming Dynasty royal family. Do we also need to check on the emperor?"
Everyone was shocked and stunned. Zhang Yanling really spoke so freely, so how could he involve the emperor? Jiao Fang could not refute it for a moment, because what Zhang Yanling said was true. Aren't both Anhua King and the emperor descendants of Emperor Taizu Gao?
"Master Zhang, please pay attention to your words. How can you compare a traitor to the emperor? It's really presumptuous!" Zhang Cai, the minister of official affairs, shouted in a deep voice.
Zhang Yanling turned to glare at Zhang Cai and said solemnly: "Master Zhang, I suspect that you are related to Zhu Zhixiu, and I suggest that the court investigate Zhang Cai strictly."
"Ah?" The officials were in an uproar.
"Zhang Yanling, you...what are you talking about?" Zhang Cai said angrily.
"Master Zhang, above the court, please restrain yourself. Even if the Marquis has made great achievements, he cannot be unscrupulous. How can I allow you to talk nonsense in front of the Emperor?" Jiao Fang shouted in a deep voice.
"By the way, there is also you, Mr. Jiao. Your Majesty, my lords, I suspect that Jiao Fang and Zhu Zhixiu are also involved in the rebellion. I suggest that we investigate them together and get to the bottom of it," Zhang Yanling said.
There was silence in the hall, and the ministers looked at Zhang Yanling in astonishment. They didn't know whether Zhang Yanling was joking or if he really had some evidence.
Zhu Houzhao sat in a daze on the throne. He didn't understand the situation. Why did Zhang Yanling suddenly accuse Jiao Fang and Zhang Cai of being Zhu Zhixiu's accomplices? This was too casual. What kind of medicine was sold in the gourd?
"Master Zhang, if you don't come up with evidence today, I won't comply. Your Majesty, I asked Zhang Yanling to come up with conclusive evidence, otherwise he will be criticizing me for no reason. To criticize others so wantonly in front of the Emperor and other courtiers, this matter If we can tolerate it, what laws and regulations will our Ming Dynasty need? I am willing to ask the emperor to make the decision." Jiao Fang said loudly.
"Yes, provide evidence, otherwise it will be slander and criticism, which is not allowed by national law."
"Anyone who criticizes an important official in the court at will will be severely punished."
A group of ministers shouted indignantly.
Xu Guangzuo, Zhang Mao and others frowned at the side, not knowing how to respond. What was Zhang Yanling doing? Why did he provoke these people? It was really baffling. Could it be that he really had evidence?
"Marquis Jianchang, just now you said that Jiao Fang and Zhang Cai were related to Zhu Zhixiu's rebellion. Do you have any evidence?" Zhu Houzhao frowned.
"No." Zhang Yanling replied simply.
"..."
The ministers in the palace almost stumbled. They dared to make false accusations without evidence. How could they be so confident?
"Marquis Jianchang, how dare you say that they are connected with the rebellion? This is not... this is not..." Zhu Houzhao was very reluctant to say the word slander, because once he said it, it would characterize Zhang Yanling. Already.
"Your Majesty, there is no evidence to investigate. Didn't Mr. Jiao just say it? They suspected that Prince Qing's Mansion was related to the rebellion, but there was no evidence. Mr. Jiao said that there was a reasonable suspicion, and this is also a reasonable suspicion. I doubt Mr. Jiao Is there anything wrong with it being related to Shilang Zhang and the rebellion? They can be suspicious, and so can I."
"..." Zhu Houzhao was speechless.
"..." The officials were also speechless.
"That seems to be the truth." Zhu Houzhao scratched his head.
"Your Majesty, Zhang Yanling is using strong words to make excuses. Prince Qing's palace is in Ningxia Town and he has close contacts with Zhu Zhixiu. I am in the capital and have no contact with the traitors. How can we compare this?" Jiao Fang said angrily.
Zhang Yanling said: "What is false is real, and what is real is false. The more connected there is, the more likely it is to pretend that there is no contact, and that is enough to keep it secret. If the contact is really close, wouldn't it be seen through at a glance? Why is Mr. Jiao so excited? It's just that It's just a suspicion, and I didn't say that you must have colluded with the rebels to cause rebellion. Wouldn't it be helpful to prove your innocence if you find out more about it?"
"...You! You are so reckless. How can you be suspicious? Can you be investigated based on unfounded suspicion? Are there any royal laws? Are there any rules?" Jiao Fang said angrily.
Zhang Yanling sneered and said: "Do you also know that this is an act without royal laws and rules? Then what you did to Prince Qing's Mansion just now was not justified? Why can you do this and I can't do this to you? You Jiao University Aren't the scholars and Zhang Shilang more noble than the royal family? That's too ridiculous."
Jiao Fang was stunned and speechless. The officials finally understood that Zhang Yanling was using the reason Jiao Fang just said to deal with Jiao Fang. He used his spear to attack his shield. Jiao Fang said it was reasonable. Suspicions could be clearly proven to prove Prince Qing's innocence, so Zhang Yanling gave him a way to deal with him.
In the silence, Zhu Houzhao's laughter came from the throne. Zhu Houzhao laughed very happily, patting the table and dancing. This was so interesting. It was a beautiful thing to listen to the quarrels of the courtiers, and it was such a wonderful scene. .
Some officials also started to cover their mouths and snicker. Sure enough, evil people will be punished by evil people. Jiao Fang and others are arrogant and domineering, and the officials of the foreign court are itching with hatred. Today, Zhang Houye embarrassed them in public, which is really satisfying.
"Your Majesty, we are discussing matters in the court now. I suggest that it is better to talk about the business. It will be useless for Marquis Jianchang to talk and quarrel in the court." Liu Jin finally spoke slowly.
He has been silent since entering the palace today. Perhaps the two things to be discussed in the court today made him unhappy, so he remained silent and kept his face dark. At this moment, he really couldn't bear it anymore.
Zhu Houzhao stopped laughing, nodded and said: "Yes, yes, yes, let's talk about business, talk about business. Marquis Jianchang, I understand what you mean. Please step back and don't make any more trouble."
Zhang Yanling said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I am not fooling around. I would like to draw the attention of Your Majesty and all your lords. Prince Qing's Mansion is the vassal king of the Ming Dynasty, and his status is very important. If there is conclusive evidence, of course he is acting in accordance with the law. But just be afraid.
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Making suspicions based on conjectures is not good for the stability of the Ming Dynasty. It should be noted that this is not a matter of the Qing family. Random suspicions will cause panic and doubts among the vassals everywhere, lead to unfounded speculations, and lead to unreasonable conflicts. We must be cautious.
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The ministers nodded after hearing the words, and what they said was indeed reasonable. King Anhua rebelled, and the local vassal kings were frightened. The vassal kings from various places have written letters to express their loyalty and condemn King Anhua's behavior. This is actually because they are worried about the imperial court
They would suspect that they had the same idea because of King Anhua's rebellion. In this case, indiscriminately suspecting King Qing would inevitably cause panic.
Zhu Houzhao also nodded slightly, knowing that what Zhang Yanling said was true.
"As for whether Prince Qing's Mansion had anything to do with Zhu Zhixiu's rebellion, I can vouch for them here. Not only did Prince Qing's Mansion not participate in the rebellion, it actually gave me great assistance in suppressing the rebellion. It can be said that it has made great contributions. Among them
It is not convenient for me to report the details in public, but I will report them to the emperor privately.
It is reported that the minister Zhang Yanling will guarantee that if the Qing Palace participates in the rebellion, I can take responsibility and be willing to be punished. If someone wants to slander the Qing Palace and take the opportunity to cause trouble, he must first ask the minister whether he agrees. Who is really responsible for the rebellion?
Everyone is different, and the emperor has a clear understanding and has his own holy judgment." Zhang Yanling said solemnly.