In the side hall, the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Just now we were sitting and eating together in a friendly manner. We were plucking vegetables into the bowl, but we were also afraid that Hong Tianren would not be full.
But now, Ming Chengzu started slamming the table because of one sentence.
Seeing this scene, Lin Shangli, who was sitting on the side, also hurriedly stood up, with his waist slightly bowed and his head lowered, not daring to say anything.
I have followed the emperor all my life, but I am still a little unsure about Ming Chengzu's character.
But one thing is certain, and that is that the emperor's decision has a lot to do with his mood, especially when dealing with affairs between the DPRK and China, which is completely decided by one person.
When you are in a good mood, you can also listen to other people's suggestions. If you are in a bad mood, whatever the emperor says will be whatever you say, without any refutation.
But today, the emperor actually started to snap at the crime, and it seemed that he was really a little angry.
However, it’s not the emperor’s fault.
One person has great power and has controlled the country and the country of the Ming Dynasty for nearly twenty years. He has already developed a character of being arbitrary and speaking his mind.
But today, the commander of a small guard post was accused of being unjustly accused. How could Ming Chengzu bear this sentence?
Five or six years ago, if someone had accused him face to face like this, Ming Chengzu would not have said anything. Instead, he would have praised the person for being brave enough to speak out. When he looked back, he would have found a reason to get rid of this person completely.
Not only will he not be stingy and have the reputation of listening to opinions that he has to agree with, but he will also completely eliminate the dissatisfaction in his heart.
Although it is a bit insidious and unorthodox, there will never be such an embarrassing scene.
Nowadays, Ming Chengzu may be really old, and I don't know if he is still as generous as before, but it seems that he no longer considers the impact or not when doing things, and completely follows his own mood.
Just like today, no matter how unhappy I feel, I shouldn't slap the case.
At least, this kind of behavior has an element of irritation and anger in it. As an emperor, no matter when and where, he should look as stable as a rock.
On the other hand, Hong Tianren seemed to feel incredible about Ming Chengzu's move.
I was right. Why is the emperor so excited? Is it true that he does not allow different voices to exist? If this is the case, I don't want to say anything more today.
Although I think so in my heart, I still have to do the work to save my face.
He hurriedly stood up and knelt on the ground with a "pop" sound. He knocked his head on the ground several times in succession, and the tone in his mouth became very respectful and fearful.
"Wei Chen was rude and made a mistake. I hope the emperor will see that Wei Chen has worked hard for the court for many years and is meticulous in his work. He will not argue with Wei Chen and forgive Wei Chen's sins." Hong Tianren said with trembling body.
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In fact, in Hong Tianren's heart, although he was a little surprised that the emperor would slap the table just because of a word, he was not afraid at all.
Some time ago, because of Xiao Chen's incident, Ming Chengzu politely persuaded him to quit in the imperial study.
For the post of Minister of War, Hong Tianren felt that he was doing a fairly competent job. However, just because he had some different opinions on a captain who was favored by the emperor, he was persuaded to resign by the emperor. His heart was already buried.
seeds of dissatisfaction.
The reason why Hong Tianren tried his best to keep his position was because he wanted to make his official career more satisfactory and retire normally instead of being persuaded to retire by the emperor.
And today, with another word, the emperor began to get angry. Hong Tianren was not dissatisfied, but it seemed that this was how it should be, but he was just overthinking it.
Kneeling on the ground, trembling and saying some unreasonable words, Hong Tianren just deliberately stepped down for Ming Chengzu. At his age, he might never wake up when he goes to bed at night. The position of Minister of the Ministry of War, in
In his heart, it was already dispensable.
He is just the commander-in-chief of the "hunting" activity. As long as the "hunting" activity can proceed normally, there is no need to ask too many questions about other things.
The emperor has already decided something, and he insists on blaming it. Does this mean that he has lived a little too long?
Looking at Hong Tianren who was kneeling on the ground begging for mercy, the muscles on Ming Chengzu's face twitched a few times, as if he was trying hard to suppress the anger in his heart.
Old guy, I'm going to give you face and let you be the commander-in-chief of Huailaiwei's "hunting" activities that attracts worldwide attention. You just have to do a good job. It's unjust to accuse and take down the commander of Huailaiwei.
As Minister of War, someone must be responsible for a defeat on the battlefield. Have you forgotten this?
However, no matter how dissatisfied I felt, I still felt a little regretful for my actions just now.
He is the majestic Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. For his ministers to slap the table on the table, this is a sign of lack of ambition and incompetence.
Could it be that I am really getting old and my brain is no longer as thoughtful as before?
Closing his eyes, Ming Chengzu slowly leaned on the back of the chair behind him, as if reviewing his life, and sat quietly without saying a word.
Lin Shangli maintained a respectful posture and bowed his body even more.
He didn't know what would happen next. Whether it was forgiveness of Hong Tianren or a violent storm that people couldn't resist.
Lin Shangli really had no idea in his heart.
"You said it was a bit unfair that Dongchang captured Huailaiwei commander Dong Chao. I would like to hear where this injustice lies?" After pondering for a long time, Ming Chengzu slowly opened his eyes and looked at the man kneeling on the ground.
Hong Tianren had no intention of letting him get up.
"Does your Majesty want to hear the truth, or do you want the minister to tell you what you want?" Hong Tianren raised his head, without the slightest fear in his eyes.
At this moment, he seemed to have put life and death aside.
"Oh?" Ming Chengzu sat up straight and sneered in his throat, "Master Hong seems to have a lot of opinions on me. According to what I mean? Do you know what I mean?"
Hearing the sudden tit-for-tat confrontation between the two sides, Lin Shangli on one side couldn't help but sweat dripping from his palms.
The snipe and the clam are fighting with each other, causing disaster in the fish pond. Today I am here to keep company, but I can only watch the two of them competing with each other and dare not participate in any topic.
Even if you want to pretend you didn't see anything and turn around to leave, you have to have a suitable reason and get the emperor's permission.
But right now, the emperor can't care about himself.
If the two of them quarreled after a while, he would be a witness.
If what Hong Tianren said went too far, it was not impossible for the emperor to ask Dongchang to kill him on the spot in order to save face.
Lin Shangli silently prayed for Hong Tianren in his heart. After being an upright official all your life, you should be patient and start well and end well. If you go against the emperor, isn't that just washing your neck and waiting to be slaughtered?
