Looking at each other, they felt a sense of urgency in their hearts. They finally brought down Liu Jin. There was absolutely no way anything could go wrong. Therefore, Liu Jin's case must be settled immediately. Even Zhu Houzhao would not be able to regret it.
Hu Ming, who was deeply stimulated by the destruction of his family, could be said to have no worries at this moment. He only thought about how to kill Liu Jin and Chu Yi, so Yang Tinghe didn't need to talk about it. When Mao Ji and the others spoke, Hu Ming immediately
Turning to Zhu Houzhao, he said: "Your Majesty, the adults of the Ministry of Punishment interrogated Liu Jin all night, and did not give Liu Jin a chance to join forces with his party members. They also took the opportunity to arrest a large number of Liu Jin's party members, such as Sun Cong, Zhang Wenmian and others. These people tried their best to correct Liu Jin's intention to rebel.
It has been certified that the physical evidence is conclusive and the case of Liu Jin’s rebellion has come to light. Your Majesty, please immediately issue an order to have Liu Jin cut into pieces as a warning to others.”
Originally, Yang Tinghe, Mao Ji and others did not want to force Zhu Houzhao into the palace at this time after the previous incident. However, Zhu Houzhao's attitude made them feel unsure. So when they saw that Hu Ming had spoken, several people also turned to him.
Zhu Houzhao fell down in obeisance and said in unison: "Please ask your majesty's holy heart to execute Liu Jin to bring peace to all people in the world!"
"Your Majesty, please execute Liu Jin to bring peace to all people in the world!"
The voices of the ministers echoed in the hall. Zhu Houzhao stood there, looking down at the ministers kneeling in front of him. His expression was calm, and there was no wave in his eyes. He glanced at everyone one by one and then said slowly:
"Since the Criminal Department has closed the case, it will follow the Punishment Department's handling plan and behead Liu Jin, the rebel, in public display!"
Faced with the tremendous pressure from the ministers, Zhu Houzhao could not save Liu Jin at all. However, after such a long-term friendship, Liu Jin just wanted to make Liu Jin's death easier and less painful, so he directly avoided the punishment of being cut to pieces and instead
Choosing to behead Liu Jin in public.
It's the same as death. If you cut your body with one blow, everything will be over. But if you are cut into pieces by a thousand cuts, you will be cut into pieces by thousands of cuts within a few days. It will not be fatal until the last cut. During these three days, life is really worse than death.
This is what Zhu Houzhao was able to fight for Liu Jin.
In the face of the so-called ironclad evidence produced by these people, Zhu Houzhao could not save Liu Jin at all.
Hu Ming couldn't help but said excitedly: "Your Majesty, you can't. Liu Jin is involved in the serious crime of rebellion. He must be cut into pieces to warn those who come after him. I object!"
Zhu Houzhao looked at Hu Ming with a bad look on his face, but Hu Ming had nothing to worry about. Even when he saw Zhu Houzhao's bad look on his face, he did not take a step back. He actually looked at Zhu Houzhao with his head held high.
However, Yang Tinghe, Mao Ji, Fei Hong and others are not as careless as Hu Ming. Anyway, their purpose is nothing more than to move Liu Jin. Now that the emperor has decreed that Liu Jin be beheaded, it means that their purpose has been achieved. As for
They didn't care much about how Liu Jin died.
Seeing Hu Ming actually contradicting Zhu Houzhao at this moment, several people couldn't help but sweat for Hu Ming. Even though he was a generous man today, even a fool could see that Zhu Houzhao was already quite dissatisfied. They were really afraid of Zhu Houzhao's thunder.
The anger directly led to some unpredictable changes in Liu Jin's case.
After a few breaths, the atmosphere in the hall even became a little solemn. Zhu Houzhao's voice suddenly sounded hoarse: "I have made up my mind. Liu Jin will ask for execution in three days. Do you have any other opinions?"
The majesty of the emperor emerged, and Zhu Houzhao looked at Yang Tinghe, Mao Ji, Fei Hong and others with some indifference in his voice.
Yang Tinghe and others had a sudden thought, and they said in unison: "Your Majesty is wise, I have no objection!"
His eyes fell on Hu Ming. Hu Ming only felt that the emperor in front of him seemed to be a little different at this moment. He opened his mouth, and finally, under Zhu Houzhao's gaze, he nodded unwillingly and said: "I have no objection, veteran!"
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After taking a look at the case file in Fei Hong's hand, Zhu Houzhao said with waning interest: "Master Fei, who are involved in Liu Jin's case?"
Fei Hong stepped forward and presented the case file and said: "Your Majesty, Liu Jin's case involves many people, and his gang members are all over the court, led by Ge Lao Jiao Fang, Liu Yu, Cao Yuan, and Zhu En, involving dozens of civil and military personnel in the DPRK and China.
In addition to this, there is also Shi Yiwen, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, who is Liu Jin's minion. I would like to ask Your Majesty to order this person to be captured."
Zhu Houzhao frowned and muttered: "Remove the positions of Pavilion Lao Jiao Fang, Liu Yu, and Cao Yuan and demote them to common people, and remove Shi Yiwen from the position of commander of the Jinyi Guards."
After saying this, Zhu Houzhao looked at several people and said, "Do you have anything else to say?"
Hu Ming said: "Your Majesty is wise, once these people are captured, the court will be cleared, and our Ming Dynasty will be forever solid. However, the positions of the chief minister of the cabinet and the chief minister of rituals are related to the stability of the country. Please also ask
Your Majesty will make a decision as soon as possible."
This is the second time that Hu Ming and others have mentioned the matter of the Chief Assistant of the Cabinet and the Chief Supervisor of Ceremonies. Although he is a little impatient, Zhu Houzhao also knows that neither the Chief Assistant of the Cabinet nor the Chief Supervisor of Ceremonies can be idle.
Hanging for too long.
With a quick glance, Zhu Houzhao glanced at Hu Ming with a half-smile but said, "I wonder if Hu Yushi has any candidates?"
Hearing Zhu Houzhao's question, more than a dozen people in the hall immediately looked at Hu Ming, including Yang Tinghe, Mao Ji, Fei Hong and others, as well as Gu Dayong, Zhang Yong and others.
Hu Ming puffed up his chest and stroked his beard and said: "As the chief minister of the cabinet, according to the usual practice, several people need to be unanimously recommended by the civil and military officials, and then it is left to your majesty to make a decision. The veteran recommended Mr. Yang Tinghe and Mr. Mao Ji."
Although they had expected it, Yang Tinghe and Mao Ji couldn't help but feel happy when they heard Hu Ming mention their names.
That is the chief minister of the cabinet. In the Ming Dynasty, the position of chief minister of the cabinet is almost the pinnacle that a civil servant can reach. It is almost equivalent to the prime minister of the country in the past. It can be said that in this world, what any civil servant wants is to one day be able to
Enter the cabinet and become the chief minister of the country.
Zhu Houzhao's expression remained unchanged, he nodded slightly and said, "As for the position of Chief Supervisor of Ceremonies, does Mr. Hu have any candidates?"
Hu Ming was slightly stunned, as if he did not expect that Zhu Houzhao would actually ask him about the candidate for the Chief Supervisor of Ceremonies. After all, this position was always appointed by the emperor himself, and foreign ministers like them could not interfere at all.
After all, the Chief Supervisor of Ceremonies assists the emperor in reviewing memorials, and it is the authority of the emperor. Therefore, it is the emperor’s freedom to choose who to be the Chief Supervisor of Ceremonies. If they even want to touch this position, then they will
It's touching the emperor's bottom line.
Yang Tinghe, Mao Ji, and Fei Hong couldn't help but change their expressions slightly, and looked at Hu Ming with worried faces, fearing that Hu Ming would say something they shouldn't.
Zhu Houzhao was also looking at Hu Ming, and he heard Hu Ming stroking his beard and saying: "It is difficult for me to interrupt as a humble minister, but since your majesty has inquired, as a minister, I still have to advise your majesty not to forget the lessons learned from the past."
, if another Liu Jin appears, it will be detrimental to the country."
This is clearly an allusion to the fact that Zhu Houzhao chose Liu Jin, a treacherous person who brought disaster to the country and the people, to be the Chief Supervisor of Ceremonies.
Zhu Houzhao's expression remained unchanged, but if anyone saw the clenched fists under his dragon robe, they would know how angry Zhu Houzhao was at this moment.
"For the position of Chief Supervisor of Ceremonies, I think that Gu Da, who oversees the West Factory, would be a good candidate for my father-in-law!"
The expressions of everyone present couldn't help but change. No one thought that Hu Ming would really dare to make suggestions. However, the one who reacted the most was Gu Dayong, who had a look of astonishment on his face.
The moment Hu Ming spoke, Gu Dayong's whole body felt like he was struck by lightning. He never dreamed that Gu Dayong would actually say his name.
If someone else had proposed to the emperor that he should be the Chief Supervisor of Ceremonies, Gu Dayong would definitely be pleasantly surprised. However, at this moment, Gu Dayong was not surprised at all, but instead was extremely frightened and angry.
Zhu Houzhao looked at Hu Ming, who looked serious, and then at Gu Dayong, who was frightened and angry. He looked calm, but Zhu Houzhao's look made Gu Dayong's hatred for Hu Ming soar to the extreme.
If the emperor wasn't in front, Gu Dayong couldn't help but rush forward and try to strangle Hu Ming to death.
This is not helping him, it is clearly giving him eye drops. What kind of temperament does Zhu Houzhao have? Although he is not a suspicious man, Hu Ming mentioned his name, which has already pierced a root in Zhu Houzhao's heart.
prick.
If at the beginning, Gu Dayong still had some hope of being able to sit in the position of Chief Supervisor of Ceremonies, then after Hu Ming spoke, he almost lost all hope.
On the other hand, Zhang Yong on the side reacted immediately after being stunned for a moment. The smile in his eyes was like water, almost not flowing out.
Zhang Yong also took a peek at the position of Chief Supervisor of Ceremonies, and his biggest opponents were Gu Dayong and Chu Yi. Now Hu Ming's words directly caused Gu Dayong to be eliminated, and Zhang Yong became the Chief Supervisor of Ceremonies.
The odds suddenly skyrocketed.
After Yang Tinghe and others were stunned for a moment, they naturally understood Hu Ming's intention. At this time, Yang Tinghe stepped forward and saluted Zhu Houzhao: "Your Majesty, in three days' time, at the court meeting, the ministers will publicly recommend the candidates for the chief minister of the cabinet. Please also invite
Your Majesty decides!"
Zhu Houzhao nodded and said: "The Yang Qing family has worked hard. I still have great trust in the Qing family. Before the affairs of the cabinet are determined by the chief minister, the Qing family will take the trouble!"
Yang Tinghe said with tears of gratitude: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will definitely fulfill my duties and live up to your Majesty's high expectations!"
After Yang Tinghe and others left, Gu Da knelt down in front of Zhu Houzhao with a bang and said: "Your Majesty, I don't know why Hu Yushi mentioned my name at all. I have no contact with them at all!"
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