The tension in Baiguan's heart just now temporarily relaxed.
In the formation of the Criminal Department, Zhang Zhongen, the right servant, felt nervous.
At the beginning, he gathered everyone and prepared to fight back against Dongchang. But what the emperor said today, when Shang Zhezi accused Dongchang of using firearms, was exactly what he did.
Zhang Zhongen secretly regretted that he was a little anxious at the beginning. Although the brochure exaggerated the lethality and range of firearms, it pointed out the major hidden dangers of the use of firearms by guards.
But there are no examples of Dongchang's mistakes in using firearms, so this accusation is always a bit weak.
Besides, I shouldn't have said at the beginning that Dongchang's use of firearms would directly pose a threat to the emperor. This was a question to Dongchang, and it was also a question to the emperor's ability to employ and judge people.
However, when it came to the use of firearms, Dongchang didn't know what information he had received, so he was very cautious. Until he got the discount, there had never been any accidental injuries to civilians due to firearm errors in downtown areas.
Now, what was originally a matter of blaming Dongchang was scolded by the emperor. Although the emperor saved face for himself in the court and did not mention his name, it does not mean that the emperor had nothing to worry about.
An official stood up, folded his fists and bowed to Ming Chengzu: "Your Majesty, I have something to say about this firearm."
The officials were startled and couldn't help but look at this person.
He was wearing a sixth-grade official uniform, which was very inconspicuous among the second- and third-grade official uniforms in the court. However, the camp he was in surprised everyone.
This person is Ma Yunshan, the head of the sixth rank of the Ministry of Rites.
He is tall, has a lean figure, and his eyes are slightly smaller in proportion to his face, making him look very shrewd.
All officials knew that since the former Minister of Rites was killed by Xiao Chen, Wang Changlian became the Minister of Rites.
This Wang Changlian was recommended by Xiao Chen, and he and Xiao Chen were of the same mind.
The Ministry of Rites should support Dongchang's use of firearms. Is this person in charge suddenly standing up to raise objections to Dongchang's use of firearms?
The emperor just stated that no one can object to Dongchang's use of firearms. Did he deliberately hit the knife edge, or did he simply not want to live?
"What does the head of the Ministry of Etiquette want to do?" Wanqing, the censor of the right capital of the Inspectorate, lowered his voice and asked Jiang Qianxiao beside him.
"In a normal morning court, this person would not come to the main hall. I guess this is an opportunity for the emperor to welcome the prince back to the capital and gather all the officials in the court to make a splash."
"This person is from Cangcheng's old department. How could Wang Shangshu leave him out when he purged the Ministry of Rites? If he raises objections now and is accepted by the emperor, Wang Shangshu will probably feel a little guilty towards Xiao Chen." Wan Qing said.
"Keeping him, of course, has Wang Shangshu's deep meaning. Let's hear what he has to say." Jiang Qianxiao smiled faintly and raised his ears.
"Oh?" Ming Chengzu was startled and looked at the other party with a trace of doubt in his eyes, "Which department in the court are you from?"
"Back to the Emperor, Ma Yunshan, the sixth-rank head of the Ministry of Etiquette."
"What do you think about Dongchang's use of firearms? Just tell me." Ming Chengzu said calmly.
In the mornings on weekdays, all I hear are the words of the second-rank and third-rank officials in the court. Today to welcome the prince back to the capital, I have summoned many officials. Since the sixth-rank chief of the Ministry of Etiquette has come to the main hall and has something to say
To be honest, I would like to see what extraordinary insights these low-ranking officials in the six ministries have.
"The emperor's eye for people is unique in our Ming Dynasty. But the emperor has everything to do every day, how can he do everything personally? What's more, the sun and the moon alternate, the seasons will change, how can the human heart remain unchanged?" Ma Yunshan's words were like being thrown into a calm lake.
A stone entered and water splashed everywhere.
The Duke of Dongchang is the eunuch in charge of the ceremony. He has always been with the emperor, so he can certainly be trusted.
The case investigators under Dongchang, like Xiao Chen and Liu Rufeng, the chief of Shenji, all entered Dongchang after strict selection, and they are also reliable people.
But what about the lieutenants below? Although everyone has been inspected, is the person being inspected the emperor himself?
These people were holding firearms and were very close to the emperor. Who could guarantee that the firearms in their hands would be aimed at the enemy at the critical moment?
Ming Chengzu sat up straight, leaning on the table, and looked at the other party with interest: "Go on."
"Not to mention Ji Gang, the former commander of the Jinyi Guards. The emperor valued him so much and gave him supreme power to directly investigate and deal with all the officials in the court who were slightly suspicious. At first, it can be said that Ji Gang was very loyal to the emperor.
He had no ambiguity, but as his power grew stronger and the officials in the court were afraid, he gradually became deviant and secretly made weapons with the intention of rebelling and subverting the imperial power. If he had not been discovered in time, the emperor would have suppressed him with thunderous means.
, the consequences will be disastrous."
Standing in front of Ma Yunshan, the Minister of Rites, Wang Changlian, frowned slightly.
When he entered the Ceremony Department, Xiao Chenneng reminded himself that it was best to clear out all the old departments in Cangcheng.
Regarding Xiao Chen's words, he did not dare to despise them. All the officials above the rank of assistant minister were replaced by newcomers.
The head of the Ministry of Rites was retained because he was familiar with the affairs of the Ministry of Rites.
But I never thought that this small stone could actually cause huge waves in the court.
It really echoes Xiao Chen’s words: if the roots are not removed, the spring breeze will grow again! After returning home, this etiquette department will have to be sorted out again.
"After Ji Gang was suppressed, the emperor had completely purged the Jinyi Guards. Anyone who got along closely with Ji Gang was dealt with. However, Liao Xianghe, who was in charge of the entire imperial prison, the governor of Jinyiwei North Town Fusi Town, was still killed by Dongchang
I found out. This person has the power to report the case directly to the emperor without going through the Ministry of Punishment. Logically speaking, he should be the most trusted person of the emperor. He actually betrayed the imperial court and did some shameful things. Who are the loyalties of the lieutenants below?
Can it be guaranteed?"
Ma Yunshan clasped his fists again and bowed to Ming Chengzu.
"Shh..." Ming Chengzu let out a long breath, supported his chin with his left arm and placed it on the desk, "Finish, finish what you want to say."
"Weichen believes that Dongchang's use of firearms to deal with powerful opponents is the wisest decision of the emperor. However, if we add one more thing: the carrying and use of firearms are limited to outside the palace. Whether it is to enhance Dongchang's overall
Strength, or ensuring the safety of the palace, are the best of both worlds."
Ma Yunshan bowed slightly and stopped talking.
Ming Chengzu nodded slightly, with a smile on his face: "I didn't expect that a director of the Ministry of Rites, a sixth-rank official of the imperial court, would be so knowledgeable. Taking precautions and thinking only about the court, allowing you to continue to be the director of the Ministry of Rites is a bit overkill.
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All the officials were speechless. In the face of the emperor's approval, who dared to say no more.
Leaning back, Ming Chengzu looked at the officials in the hall, and finally looked back at Lin Shangli behind him.
"Xiao Linzi, Dongchang will continue to use firearms from now on, but if you enter the palace, you are not allowed to bring firearms." Ming Chengzu said with a smile.
"Yes, I obey." Lin Shangli responded hurriedly.
Looking back again, Ming Chengzu seemed to be looking for something in the hall: "Commander of the Jinyi Guards did not come to the morning court today?"
"Back to the emperor, I'm here." A voice sounded from the crowd, and the Jin Yiwei commander Xu Kaiying clasped his hands and stepped out of the queue.
"I don't care about your affairs anymore. When doing things in the future, use your brain to think more before taking action. The head of the Ministry of Etiquette will go to your Jinyiwei as a trainee commander and colleague after the next court. The official rank and salary are temporary.
No change, you guys get used to it first. After a while, based on how well you get used to it, I will decide whether he will continue to serve as the commander of the Jin Yiwei or return to the position of chief of the Ritual Department." Ming Chengzu said calmly.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty." Ma Yunshan immediately knelt on the ground, "We must get along well with Commander Xu and jointly take charge of the security and protection of the imperial city, so that there will be no opportunity for those young people and those who rebelled.
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From being the head of the Ceremony Department of the sixth rank to being the commander of the Imperial Guards of the third rank, it can be said to be a step to the sky. Although it was only a trial period, such a leap was something that had never happened before in the Ming Dynasty.
Baiguan looked at Ma Yunshan and couldn't help but feel a little excited.
It seems that I saw the birth of another emperor's "favorite"!
